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Shock (1977) – Episode 133 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/01/2021

Shock (1977) – Episode 133 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Marco!” How many of you responded with, “Polo?” Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they have a nice visit with Mario Bava and Daria Nicolodi in (1977), where nobody says, “Polo.” Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 133 – Shock (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son. IMDb Directors: , (uncredited) Writers: Lamberto Bava, (as Francesco Barbieri), , Selected Cast: as Dora Baldini as Bruno Baldini as Marco as Dr. Aldo Spidini as Carlo (uncredited) This one is Bill’s pick and even though he is a super Bava-fan, it slipped by him for a while due to the title change from Shock to Beyond the Door II. When he eventually viewed it, he realized it was missing Bava’s bold use of colors but still contained impressive small touches that identified the film as his, even with a minuscule budget and a small cast. Chad enjoyed Shock, especially the Bava moments, but laments it being his last film, wishing the director had gone out on a higher note. For Jeff, this is definitely Daria Nicolodi’s film and the last 15-20 minutes of bizarreness made it all worthwhile. Doc, while pointing out its unevenness, goes on to say Shock is definitely for Bava fans and fans of drive-in movies with the film playing like the third movie on a drive-in bill. You Bava completists and 70s drive-in movie fans out there need to check out Shock. At the time of this writing, the film is available for streaming from Shudder and Amazon Prime. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), chosen by Chad! Be sure to join us for some Kaiju fun. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18138704

GRUESOME GUIDE to the TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES for MARCH 2021 02/28/2021

GRUESOME GUIDE to the TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES for MARCH 2021 I am your host Doc Rotten and this is the GRUESOME GUIDE to Horror Movies for MARCH 2021. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net. Joining me tonight is Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen, Vanessa Thompson. THE STYLIST - 03/01/2021 Synopsis: A lonely hairstylist becomes obsessed with the lives of her clients and descends into murderous madness. Director: Jill Gevargizian Writer: Jill Gevargizian Cast: Brea Grant, Najarra Townsend, Laura Kirk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhsc4eLVFO8 LUCKY - 03/04/2021 Synopsis: A suburban woman fights to be believed as she finds herself stalked by a threatening figure who returns to her house night after night. When she can't get help from those around her, she is forced to take matters into her own hands. Director: Natasha Kermani Writer: Brea Grant Cast: Brea Grant, Hunter C. Smith, Kristina Klebe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqt5AwfSnzk DREAMCATCHER - 03/05/2021 Synopsis: The film centers on two estranged sisters who, along with their friends, become entrenched in a 48 hour whirlwind of violence after a traumatic experience at an underground music festival. Director: Jacob Johnston Writer: Jacob Johnston Cast: Lou Ferrigno Jr., Zachary Gordon, Adrienne Wilkinson https://youtu.be/kXMQYF57I6s THE DEVIL BELOW - 03/05/2021 Synopsis: There is an abandoned place nestled deep in the Appalachian country where underground coal mines have been ablaze for decades. When a team of researchers tries to find out how the fires started, they soon discover something more startling than the mystery that sent them there: they're not alone. Director: Bradley Parker Writer: Stefan Jaworski, Eric Scherbarth Cast: Adan Canto, Will Patton, Jonathan Sadowski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWLwzYXbFdo SON - 03/05/2021 Synopsis: When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past. Director: Ivan Kavanagh Writer: Ivan Kavanagh Cast: Emile Hirsch, Andi Matichak, Luke David Blumm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnjjaaUqmBs STAY OUT OF THE ATTIC - 03/11/2021 Synopsis: A diverse group of ex-cons-turned-movers—played by Morgan Alexandria (Forever My Girl), Ryan Francis (Sisters), and Bryce Fernelius (Ruling of the Heart)—are convinced by their creepy client, Vern Muller (Michael Flynn, The Outpost), to pull an all-nighter for a generous pay bump. As the night progresses and rooms are cleared, they slowly uncover the horrors that exist inside his old Victorian mansion, including boobytraps, human experimentation, Nazi monsters and more. Will they survive the night? Written and directed by Jerren Lauder (Bug Bites). Director: Jerren Lauder Writer: Jerren Lauder Cast: Ryan Francis, Morgan Alexandria, Bryce Fernelius https://youtu.be/4I0pQaXFhl0 COSMIC SIN - 03/12/2021 Synopsis: Seven rogue soldiers launch a preemptive strike against a newly discovered alien civilization in the hopes of ending an interstellar war before it starts. Director: Edward Drake Writer: Edward Drake, Corey Large Cast: Frank Grillo, Bruce Willis, Brandon Thomas Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HTWDnKs6hA SLAXX - 03/18/2021 Synopsis: When a possessed pair of jeans begins to kill the staff of a trendy clothing store, it is up to Libby, an idealistic young salesclerk, to stop its bloody rampage. Director: Elza Kephart Writer: Patricia Gomez, Elza Kephart Cast: Romane Denis, Brett Donahue, Sehar Bhojani https://youtu.be/zbQ4Ak8HFlg PHOBIAS - 03/19/2021 Synopsis: Five dangerous patients, suffering from extreme phobias at a government testing facility, are put to the ultimate test under the supervision of a crazed doctor and his quest to weaponize fear. Director: Camilla Belle, Maritte Lee Go Writer: Camilla Belle, Broderick Engelhard Cast: Alexis Knapp, Charlotte McKinney, Lauren Miller Rogen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfXwf-Ibh7I GODZILLA VS KONG - 03/31/2021 Synopsis: The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance. Director: Adam Wingard Writer: Eric Pearson (screenplay by), Max Borenstein (screenplay by) Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odM92ap8_c0 /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18124772

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Quatermass and the Pit (1967) – Episode 93 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 02/27/2021

Quatermass and the Pit (1967) – Episode 93 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "The will to survive... it's an odd phenomenon. Roney, if we found out earth was doomed - say, by climatic changes - what would we do about it?” “Nothing. Just go on squabbling as usual." Hmm, ... sounds familiar, right? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr - as they brave the London Underground to learn the genesis of humankind as depicted in (1967), the third of Hammer’s Quatermass films, also known as Five Million Years to Earth. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 93 – Quatermass and the Pit (1967) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A mysterious artifact is unearthed in London, and famous scientist Bernard Quatermass is called in to divine its origins and explain its strange effects on people. IMDb Director: Writers: Selected Cast: as Doctor Roney as Professor Bernard Quatermass as Barbara Judd as Colonel Breen as Sladden as Captain Potter as Howell as Minister as Police Sergeant Ellis as Sergeant Cleghorn as Watson as Journalist as Sapper West as Elderly Journalist as Vicar Chad is a huge fan of Quatermass but admits he prefers Brian Donleavy as Bernard Quatermass; there’s just something about a scientist that might punch somebody at any moment. On the other hand, he calls Quatermass and the Pit the most well written, most well thought out, and most influential of the Quatermass films, loving how the filmmakers were able to manifest psychic chaos on a grand scale. Daphne first saw the film with her dad and also says she loves it. She is amazed at the acting, the use of colors, and how ingrained the aliens have become in science fiction and horror. Whitney is in awe of how much disaster is seen unfolding in this film as well as how it questions the creation and development of humans. At his first viewing, Jeff was unimpressed but he now believes he was seeing a version that was severely cut to fit a 90-minute timeslot with commercials. He now loves Quatermass and the Pit and marvels at the acting throughout, especially Barbara Shelley’s performance, and Nigel Kneale’s stellar script which efficiently covers a very complex set of ideas and actions while making it very palatable. By the way, Toho Company had nothing to do with the production of Quatermass and the Pit even though it was listed in IMDb along with Hammer as one of the production companies when we recorded the podcast. IMDb should soon be corrected. As you can see, the Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew is head-over-heals gaga for Quatermass and the Pit and strongly recommends you give it a watch soon! At this writing, a streaming source for Quatermass and the Pit is difficult to find, but Jeff and Daphne highly recommend the Scream Factory Blu-ray and its abundance of extras. The Grue-Crew also want to thank Richard Klemenson! Issue #40 of his magazine was very helpful with its deep dive into Quatermass and the Pit. If you love classic British horror films, this is the magazine for you! Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Chad, Mario Bava’s Planet of the Vampires (1965). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18116525

John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987) – Episode 174 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02/22/2021

John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987) – Episode 174 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Hello... Hello... I've got a message for you... and you're not going to like it... Pray for death!" Yup. He’s right. His message was not likable. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they try to keep it real amidst the world of quantum mechanics, John Carpenter-style, with (1987). It’s like hanging out with a friend. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 174 – Prince of Darkness (1987) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A group of graduate students and scientists uncover an ancient canister in an abandoned church, but when they open the container, they inadvertently unleash a strange liquid and an evil force on all humanity. IMDb Director: Writer: John Carpenter (as Martin Quatermass) Music: John Carpenter, Cinematography: Cast as Priest as Professor Howard Birack as Brian Marsh as Catherine Danforth as Walter as Kelly as Susan Cabot (as Ann Howard) as Lisa as Lomax as Mullins as Calder as Dr. Leahy as Frank Wyndham as Etchinson as Street Schizo Prince of Darkness is Chad’s pick, which, knowing what a big fan he is of John Carpenter, should come as no surprise. Over the years, he’s gained an appreciation for how well-written it is and loves the use of quantum mechanics in a horror film. Crystal describes the story as being very cool and Prince of Darkness as being a classic, even though not on a parr with his best films. Having always thought well of Prince of Darkness, Bill loves it more this time around, emphasizing what he calls Carpenter’s best score, the beautiful look, and how fantastically intelligent it is, even though a few of the characters are somewhat “fodderish.” The first time around, all Jeff could think was WTF, but now he loves the complicated story and Prince of Darkness has moved way up in his ranking of 1980s horror movies. Your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue Crew gives Prince of Darkness an enthusiastic thumbs-up! As of this writing, Prince of Darkness is available VOD from various streaming sources and as a Scream Factory 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray released January 2021. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Michele Soavi’s The Church (1989), produced by Dario Argento. But don’t call it Demons 3! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18046472

Asylum of Satan (1972) – Episode 132 – Decades of Horror 1970s 02/15/2021

Asylum of Satan (1972) – Episode 132 – Decades of Horror 1970s "You come to me with a hospital I can't find and a doctor that nobody knows and a kidnapped girl who doesn't exist. Go get Aladdin's lamp and make your three wishes come true. Then we can talk.” Uhh, does that make sense to you? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they add another William Girdler notch to their belts as they take on his first movie, (1972). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 132 – Asylum of Satan (1972) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A young woman finds herself held against her will in an eerie mental asylum by the sinister "Dr. Specter" and his masculine-looking assistant, Martine. She begins to suspect that the visions of horror she experiences are not nightmares and that she is due to be sacrificed to The Evil One. IMDb Director: (as William B. Girdler) Writers: William Girdler, , Selected Cast: as Dr. Jason Specter / Martine Williams as Lucina Martin as Chris Duncan as Lt. Tom Walsh as Chief Aide (as Claude Wayne Fulkerson) as Dr. Nolan as Blind Girl as The Cripple as Deafmute William Girdler’s Asylum of Satan is truly a sight to behold. When Chad finally got to the end and saw the devil, he thought it was just one of the cult leaders wearing a rubber mask. Even so, some of the effects were unsettling enough to give him the creeps despite the film’s low budget. Asylum of Satan is a really, really, rough movie that is poorly written and poorly acted according to Jeff, but you can still see the promise of an eye for creating disturbing shots. Bill confirms that it is not a good movie but he did like Charles Kissinger’s double, nay, triple role which at first, he was unable to spot. Doc is all aboard the it’s-a-bad-movie train but for him, it feels like quintessential, 70s, drive-in movie fare and he found a kind of charm to Asylum of Satan. In the final analysis, the 70s Grue-Crew says, hey, Asylum of Satan is William Girdler’s first film!! You know you want to, even must, watch it, Grue-Believers! The Power of The Black Saint Compels You! At the time of this writing, Asylum of Satan is available to stream on Amazon Prime so head on over and check it out. You can also check out these episodes of the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast on other William Girdler films: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Shock (1972), Mario Bava’s last film and starring Daria Nicolodi. Be sure to join the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew for that one! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17953010

SATOR (2019, 1091 Pictures) Review - Slow Burn Dread, Stunningly Atmospheric 02/13/2021

Tales of Terror (1962) – Episode 92 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 02/13/2021

Tales of Terror (1962) – Episode 92 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "Haven't I convinced you of my sincerity yet? I'm genuinely dedicated to your destruction." Yup. Got it. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr - as they revisit a cast and crew that, by now, seem like old friends in (1962). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 92 – Tales of Terror (1962) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Three tales of terror involve a grieving widower and the daughter he abandoned; a drunkard and his wife's black cat; and a hypnotist who prolongs the moment of a man's death. IMDb Director: Writers: (screenplay), (based on the stories by) Cast "Morella" as Locke as Lenora Locke as Morella Locke as Driver "The Black Cat" Vincent Price as Fortunato as Montresor Herringbone as Annabel Herringbone as Barman Wilkins as Chairman of Wine Society (as Alan DeWit) as the Policeman "The Case of M. Valdemar" Vincent Price as Valdemar as Helene Valdemar as Mr. Carmichael as Dr. James (Valdermar's physician) as the Servant Your Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew make another trip to the land of Roger Corman, Richard Matheson, and Vincent Price in Tales of Terror, the fourth of the eight films in the AIP-Corman-Edgar Allan Poe group of movies. This one is Whitney’s pick and in support of that pick, she says, “I mean, it’s Vincent Price!” She also appreciates the comedic center segment, “The Black Cat” and even more so because comedy is hard. You can’t go wrong with Matheson is Chad’s first take and he loves being able to see these legends in the same film. This is a first time viewing of Tales of Terror for Daphne, here for a repeat appearance after joining us for our episode on The Phantom Carriage (1920). She loves the variations she sees from Vincent Price as he portrays three different characters and is impressed with the strong and well-developed characters throughout, even though they are in short segments. Jeff also agrees that Tales of Terror is an excellent showcase for Price’s acting talents and absolutely loves Peter Lorre, one of his favorite actors. This is a fun entry in the AIP-Corman-Poe canon, made even more enjoyable with the supporting cast of Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Joyce Jameson, Debra Paget, David Frankham, Maggie Pierce, and Leona Gage. Tales of Terror is currently available to stream from Amazon Prime and EPIX, and on a Blu-ray disc from Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Check it out! Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Jeff which will be Hammer’s Quatermass and the Pit (1967), written by Nigel Kneale and directed by Terence Fisher. You’ll want to be there for that one! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17936501

Society (1989) – Episode 173 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02/08/2021

Society (1989) – Episode 173 – Decades of Horror 1980s "You were right Billy, I am a butthead!" The first step in recovery is to admit you have a problem, so he’s got that going for him. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they find out exactly what a “shunting” is amidst the ultra weirdness of (1989). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 173 – Society (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! An ordinary teenage boy discovers his family is part of a gruesome orgy cult for the social elite. IMDb Director: Writers: , Makeup Department: (Jôji Tani) - surrealistic makeup designer and creator: S.M.G. Inc. 14 others from S.M.G. Inc. Cast as William "Bill" Whitney as Nan Whitney (as Connie Danese) as Dr. Cleveland as Milo as Jenny Whitney as David Blanchard as Jim Whitney as Shauna as Martin Petrie as Ted Ferguson as Clarissa Carlyn as Sally as Jason as Jason's Friend as Mrs. Carlyn as Judge Carter Because Crystal made the pick for this one, it’s not surprising she marvels at how good, how crazy, how very creative, and how extremely strange Society is. This is the first watch for Bill and he does not appreciate the 1980s, teen, sex comedy feel to the beginning, but was all in once Screaming Mad George begins to display his not-so-subtle talents. Chad didn’t care for the story, but was flabbergasted by the effects provided by Screaming Mad George and his crew, and loved the sheer weirdness of Society, Jeff echoes everyone else's comments and agrees that the effects make Society a fun movie and is somehow reminded of his experience with the artificial insemination of sows. If you think it’s time to revisit, or even visit for the first time, the work of Brian Yuzna and Screaming Mad George, Society is currently available to stream on Shudder and as physical media on a 2-Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray + DVD] from Arrow Video. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, will be John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987). You won’t want to miss that one! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17868812

THE RECKONING (2021, RLJE Films) Harrowing, Brutal, and Brilliant 02/02/2021

Gargoyles (1972) – Episode 131 – Decades of Horror 1970s 02/01/2021

Gargoyles (1972) – Episode 131 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Gargoyles are a scientific fact. And they're no more dangerous than a high school dropout on a motorcycle.” Well, maybe they’re a little more dangerous than a high school dropout on a motorcycle. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they learn from Uncle Willie that there were real-life models for all of those stone sculptures perched on buildings and known as (1972). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 131 – Gargoyles (1972) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! An anthropologist/paleontologist and his daughter, while traveling through the southwestern U.S., stumble upon a colony of living, breathing gargoyles. IMDb Director: (as B.W.L. Norton) Writers: , Gargoyle Makeup: , (as Ellis Burman) Selected Cast: as Dr. Mercer Boley as Diana Boley as Mrs. Parks as The Gargoyle as James Reeger as Police Chief as Jesse as Uncle Willie as Buddy as The Gargoyle (voice) (uncredited) Gargoyles premiered November 21, 1972, on CBS and is one of a handful of TV-movie, horror gems that were broadcast in the 1970s. Jeff is impressed with how well laid out the story is and loves that all the gargoyles look different. Bill loves the cast and thinks the gargoyle costumes are amazing, especially considering the budget and that it’s Stan Winston’s first film credit. For Chad, the true test is that it still gives him the same feels as when he first watched it as a kid. Doc recounts how the jumping, leaping creatures made a huge impression and he is really impressed at how good Gargoyles is. At the time of this writing, Gargoyles is available to stream on Amazon Prime and as physical media on a German import DVD. If you haven’t seen this one for a while, the time might be right for you to rectify that condition. The 1970s Grue-Crew give Gargoyles an enthusiastic thumbs up! Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Asylum of Satan (1972), directed by none other than William Girdler. Be sure to join the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew for that one! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17769953

GRUESOME GUIDE to the TOP 8 HORROR MOVIES for FEBRUARY 2021 01/30/2021

GRUESOME GUIDE to the TOP 8 HORROR MOVIES for FEBRUARY 2021 I am your host Doc Rotten and this is the GRUESOME GUIDE to Horror Movies for February 2021. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net. Joining me tonight is Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen, Vanessa Thompson. A NIGHTMARE WAKES - 02/04/2021 Synopsis: A gothic period piece inspired by the torrid love affair of Mary and Percy Shelley and the creation of her famous novel, Frankenstein. As she creates her masterpiece, she gives birth to a monster. Director: Nora Unkel Writer: Nora Unkel Cast: Alix Wilton and Giullian Gioiello THE RECKONING - 02/05/2021 Synopsis: After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her own inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind. Director: Neil Marshall Writer: Neil Marshall, Charlotte Kirk, and Edward Evers-Swindell Cast: Charlotte Kirk, Joe Anderson, Steven Waddington, and Sean Pertwee SATOR - 02/09/2021 Synopsis: Secluded in a desolate forest home to little more than the decaying remnants of the past, a broken family is further torn apart by a mysterious death. Adam, guided by a pervasive sense of dread, hunts for answers only to learn that they are not alone; an insidious presence by the name of Sator has been observing his family, subtly influencing all of them for years in an attempt to claim them. Director: Jordan Graham Writer: Jordan Graham Cast: Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson, Aurora Lowe SACRIFICE - 02/09/2021 Synopsis: After his mother’s death, Isaac and his pregnant wife return to his birthplace on a remote Norwegian island to claim an unexpected inheritance. During their visit, the couple discovers dark secrets from Isaac’s past. Their pleasant trip quickly turns into a nightmare when Isaac and his wife encounter a sinister cult that worships a sea-dwelling deity. Director: Andy Collier, Toor Mian Writer: Andy Collier Cast: Barbara Crampton, Sophie Stevens, Ludovic Hughes WILLY'S WONDERLAND - 02/12/2021 Synopsis: When his car breaks down, a quiet loner (Nic Cage) agrees to clean an abandoned family fun center in exchange for repairs. He soon finds himself waging war against possessed animatronic mascots while trapped inside Willy's Wonderland. Director: Kevin Lewis Writer: G.O. Parsons Cast: Nicolas Cage, Emily Tosta, Beth Grant FEAR OF RAIN - 02/12/2021 Synopsis: A girl living with schizophrenia struggles with terrifying hallucinations as she begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. The only person who believes her is Caleb -a boy she isn't even sure exists. Director: Castille Landon Writer: Castille Landon Cast: Katherine Heigl, Madison Iseman, Harry Connick Jr., & Israel Broussard HIGH-RISE INVASION - 02/25/2021 Synopsis: High schooler Yuri finds herself atop a skyscraper in a strange world, where she must survive against masked assailants bent on killing their prey. Director: Masahiro Takata for Zero-G Writer: Touko Machida (7SEEDS) will be overseeing the series scripts Cast: Haruka Shiraishi as Yuri Honjo, Shiki Aoki as Mayuko Nise, Akira Sekine as Kuon Shinzaki, Junya Enoki as Rika Honjo, and Yuichiro Umehara as Sniper Mask THE VIGIL - 02/26/2021 Synopsis: Steeped in ancient Jewish lore and demonology, THE VIGIL is a supernatural horror film set over the course of a single evening in Brooklyn’s Hasidic Borough Park neighborhood. Low on funds and having recently left his insular religious community, Yakov reluctantly accepts an offer from his former rabbi and confidante to take on the responsibility of an overnight “shomer,” fulfilling the Jewish practice of watching over the body of a deceased community member. Shortly after arriving at the recently departed’s dilapidated house to sit the vigil, Yakov begins to realize that something is very, very wrong. Director: Keith Thomas Writer: Keith Thomas Cast: Dave Davis, Menashe Lustig, Malky Goldman /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17748716

The Mummy (1959) – Episode 91 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 01/30/2021

The Mummy (1959) – Episode 91 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "He who robs the graves of Egypt dies!" Well, most of them anyway. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and returning Joseph Perry - as they manage to avoid the nefarious consequences prophecied in Hammer’s (1959). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 91 – The Mummy (1959) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! In 1895, British archaeologists find and open the tomb of Egyptian Princess Ananka with nefarious consequences. IMDb Director: Writer: (screenplay) Cinematography: (director of photography) Film Editing: Production Design: Makeup Department: (makeup artist) Music Department: , musical supervisor/conductor (uncredited) Cast as John Banning as Kharis / The Mummy as Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka as Inspector Mulrooney as Stephen Banning as Joseph Whemple as Mehemet Bey as Poacher as P. C. Blake as Pat as Mike Chad picked this Hammer gem and he loves the more active mummy as played by Christopher Lee and he appreciates the backstory provided as well. Whitney also approves and calls The Mummy a lot of fun. After all, how can you go wrong with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee? For Joseph, the Christopher Lee mummy is a more threatening monster than that presented in Universal’s The Mummy (1932) by Boris Karloff. Jeff agrees that Christopher Lee puts his own indelible stamp on the movie’s title character and loves the elaborate sets seen in Hammer films that include Bernard Robinson’s production designs. At the time of this writing, you can catch The Mummy streaming on various VOD sites. Check it out! You'll be glad you did! You can check out the Classic Era’s episode on Universal’s original at Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. On their next episode, they will discuss Tales of Terror (1962), directed by Roger Corman, written by Richard Matheson, and starring Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Maggie Pierce, Leona Gage, Joyce Jameson, and Debra Paget. You’ll want to be there for that one. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17748680

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) – Episode 172 – Decades of Horror 1980s 01/25/2021

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) – Episode 172 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Listen, young lady. I don't know who you are or where you came from, but you most certainly don't fit in this town. Why, you don't even fit in that dress." Well, that wasn’t a very nice thing to say. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they experience the media phenomena known as Elvira in (1988). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 172 – Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) Upon arriving in a small town where she has inherited a rundown mansion, a famous horror hostess battles an evil uncle, and townspeople who want her burned at the stake. IMDb Director: Writers: , Cast as Elvira / Great-Aunt Morgana Talbot as Great-Uncle Vincent Talbot as Bob Redding as Patty as Chastity Pariah as Mr. Calvin Cobb as Mr. Glotter as Mr. Bigelow as Lesley Meeker as Mrs. Meeker as Robin Meeker as Randy as Sean as Bo as Travis as Billy as the voice of Algonquin Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is Bill’s pick and it is a first-time watch for him. He did enjoy the watch and even though it’s a bad movie, Elvira is a great, compelling character and Cassandra Peterson knows that character inside and out. It might not be a surprise that Crystal loves everything about Elvira and watches this film 2 or 3 times each year. For her, it’s lighthearted and silly and super dumb and super good. Lilly Munster meets The Addams Family meets Henny Youngman is how Chad sees Elvira and he’s a big fan as well. As another first time viewer, Jeff agrees it’s an enjoyable, fun movie and he loved all the good character actors supporting Cassandra Peterson. If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen it for a while, check it out! You know you want to! As of this writing, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is available to stream on Shudder, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, and on physical media as a Blu-ray from Arrow Films. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal, will be Society (1989). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17677922

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The Crazies (1973) – Episode 130 – Decades of Horror 1970s 01/18/2021

The Crazies (1973) – Episode 130 – Decades of Horror 1970s "What unit are you with? Why are you here? Why are you doing this to us?” That’s stuff you’d want to know if the military showed up to take over your town, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they take some time off from today’s world of crazies to visit the world of George A. Romero’s (1973). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 130 – The Crazies (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! The military attempts to contain a manmade combat virus that causes death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town. IMDb Director: Writers: George A. Romero; based on a script by Selected Cast: as Judy as David as Clank as Colonel Peckem as Kathy as Artie as Dr. Watts as Major Ryder as Dr. Brookmyre as Lab Technician as Brubaker as Man in Infirmary & Crazie shooting at the doctor's office Though not one of Romero’s best films, The Crazies has plenty to offer. Back in the day, Chad thought it was a strange movie for Romero to make but does like some of the ideas presented and finds it interesting. Bill loves the scene with the knitting lady and thinks of The Crazies as a stopgap between Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead. For Jeff, The Crazies is one of those movies that has a lot more to offer on the second and third viewings. This is the first watch for Doc and he thinks that with all the messages and opinions within The Crazies, it must be watched with an eye on when it was made. So, yeah, it has its faults, but your Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew say, “Hey! It’s Romero! The Crazies is required viewing!” At the time of this writing, The Crazies is available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime and as physical media on a Blu-ray disc from Arrow Video. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be the classic 1972 CBS TV-movie Gargoyles, starring Cornell Wilde, Jennifer Salt, and Bernie Casey, featuring special effects work by Stan Winston in his first credit. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17591153

The Son of Kong (1933) – Episode 90 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 01/16/2021

The Son of Kong (1933) – Episode 90 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "You'll never catch a monkey that way." Well, Carl Denham oughta know. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest host and special effects artist Ed Martinez - as they make another journey to the jungles of Skull Island for a playdate with (1933). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 90 – The Son of Kong (1933) The men who captured the giant ape King Kong return to Skull Island and find his likewise gigantic but far more friendly son. IMDb Director: Writer: (story) Special & Visual Effects: Chief Technician – Art Technicians – , Technical Staff – , , , , Harry Redmond Jr., special effect (uncredited) Harry Redmond Sr., special effects supervisor (uncredited) Cast as Carl Denham as Hilda Petersen as Captain Englehorn as Nils Helstrom as Charlie as Red as Native Chief (uncredited) as Witch Doctor (uncredited) as Tommy (uncredited) as Hilda Petersen's Father (uncredited) This episode signals the return of special effects artist Ed Martinez as a guest host. This time around, he has chosen The Son of Kong for the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew to discuss. Ed thinks of The Son of Kong as being part of a trilogy begun by King Kong (1933) and completed with Mighty Joe Young (1949). In fact, he credits King Kong with his becoming a special effects artist. Chad thinks of King Kong and The Son of King Kong as one continuous story and whenever he watches King Kong, he usually follows it up with The Son of Kong. Expecting more of the same of what he got in King Kong, Jeff was a little disappointed the first time he saw The Son of Kong. Over time, however, he has come to appreciate the film and particularly likes the genesis of Carl Denham. Whitney loves the film even if it does feel a bit weird to describe a horror film with words like sweet and adorable. Of course, they all had to wonder, whatever happened to Queen Kong? At the time of this writing, you can catch The Son of Kong streaming on HBOmax or as physical media on a Blu-ray disk from Warner Brothers. While you’re at it, make it a double feature with Pappa Kong’s movie and listen to one of our first Classic Era podcasts, . Chad, Whitney, and Jeff give a big Grue-Crew thank you to Ed Martinez! His passion for and knowledge of stop-motion animation and his experience as a director of special effects and a special effects artist added immeasurably to this episode! Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. The next episode will see the return of fellow Grue-Crew member Joseph Perry to the podcast and Whitney, Chad, and Jeff can’t wait! On that episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Chad which will be The Mummy (1959), from Hammer Film s and starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Yvette, Furneaux. You’ll want to be there for that one. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17572796

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The Hitcher (1986) – Episode 171 – Decades of Horror 1980s 01/11/2021

The Hitcher (1986) – Episode 171 – Decades of Horror 1980s "He couldn't have walked very far. ... Because I cut off his legs... and his arms... and his head... and I'm going to do the same to you." Say what? Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they learn the perils of picking up a hitchhiker in (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 171 – The Hitcher (1986) A young man who escapes the clutches of a murderous hitchhiker is subsequently stalked by the hitcher and framed for his crimes. IMDb Director: Writer: Cinematographer: Cast as John Ryder as Jim Halsey as Nash as Captain Esteridge as Sergeant Starr as Trooper Donner as Trooper Prestone as Interrogation Sergeant as Trooper Dodge as Trooper Hapscomb as Trooper Hancock as Trooper Conners The Hitcher is an interesting film for several reasons. Your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew all agree that Rutger Hauer rocks as do Jennifer Jason Leigh, C. Thomas Howell, and a bevy of quality character actors. They also agree that the plot is full of holes, but nobody much cares. Jeff thinks The Hitcher feels a bit like an 80s version of Spielberg’s Duel (1971) and that the desert is almost the movie’s fourth lead character. As the story unfolds, Crystal has a different interpretation of events and thinks her version would have made a better film. Chad is completely on board with Crystal’s interpretation and laments the huge logic holes in the plot, but still loves The Hitcher. Bill says picking up hitchhikers is a crapshoot at best and finds himself liking The Hitcher while, at the same time, being annoyed by it. He also sings the praises of the film’s cinematographer John Seale. Your 80s Grue-Crew recommends you turn off your mind and go along for the ride with this taut thriller. At the time of this writing, The Hitcher is available to stream on MAXGO, the Amazon Cinemax channel, and the DIRECTV app. As for physical media, the film is currently available on DVD and a German import Blu-ray. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, will be Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17499944

GRUESOME GUIDE to 10 HORROR MOVIES for January 2021 01/05/2021

GRUESOME GUIDE to 10 HORROR MOVIES for January 2021 Join your host Doc Rotten on the GRUESOME GUIDE to Horror Movies for January 2021. Back again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net. Joining Doc tonight is Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen, Vanessa Thompson. Shadow in the Cloud - 1/1/2021 Available select Theaters, on Demand, and Digital January 1, 2021.  Writer: Max Landis, Roseanne Liang Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale 30 Coins - 1/4/2021 Available on HBOMax Beginning January 4, 2021 Director: Álex de la Iglesia Writer: Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia Cast: Eduard Fernández, Megan Montaner, Miguel Ángel Silvestre Butchers - 1/12/2021 In select theaters and on VOD January 12, 2021 Director: Adrian Langley Writer: Adrian Langley and Daniel Weissenberger Cast: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Frederik Storm, Nick Allan, Samantha De Benedet, Blake Canning, Jonathan Largy Bloody Hell - 1/14/2021 In Select Drive-ins and on Demand Jan. 14th, 2021 Director: Alister Grierson (Sanctum) Writer: Robert Benjamin Cast: Ben O’Toole (Hacksaw Ridge), Meg Fraser (Leech), Caroline Craig (Blue Heelers), Matthew Sunderland (Out Of The Blue), and Travis Jeffery (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) Hunted - 1/14/2021 Available on SHUDDER January 14, 2021 Director: Vincent Paronnaud Writer: Vincent Paronnaud Cast: Magritte Award-winning actors Lucie Debay (THE CONFESSION) and Arieh Worthalter (GIRL) Ten Minutes to Midnight - 1/19/2021 Available January 19th, 2021 from 1091 Pictures Director: Erik Bloomquist Writer: Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist Cast: Caroline Williams, Nicole Kang, Nicholas Tucci, Adam Weppler, William Youmans PG: Psycho Gorman - 1/22/2021 In Theaters, On Demand and Digital HD January 22 Director: Steven Kostanski Writer: Steven Kostanski Cast: Nita-Josee Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam Brooks, Alexis Hancey, and Matthew Ninaber Wrong Turn - 1/26/2021 Director: Mike P. Nelson Writer: Alan B. McElroy Cast: Matthew Modine, Charlotte Vega, Emma Dumont The Queen of Black Magic - 1/28/2021 Premieres January 28 on SHUDDER Director: Kimo Stamboel Writer: Joko Anwar Cast: Ario Bayu, Hannah Al Rashid, Adhisty Zara The Little Things - 1/29/2021 Coming to theaters and exclusively on HBO Max on January 29 Director: John Lee Hancock Writer: John Lee Hancock Cast: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17428937

Grave of the Vampire (1972) – Episode 129 – Decades of Horror 1970s 01/04/2021

Grave of the Vampire (1972) – Episode 129 – Decades of Horror 1970s "I'm not afraid... I even left my crucifix upstairs.” Oh-oh. Big mistake. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they go vampire hunting and find one in (1972). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 129 – Grave of the Vampire (1972) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Kroft, a legendary vampire, returns from sleep. Kroft attacks a couple in a graveyard, raping the woman. The child born feeds only on blood from his mother's breast. IMBb Director: Writers: (screenplay), John Hayes (screen treatment) Selected Cast: as James Eastman as Caleb Croft/Professor Lockwood as Anne Arthur as Anita Jacoby as the unwilling mother as Olga as Lieutenant Panzer (as Eric Mason) as Old Zack as Paul as Sergeant Duffy as Miss Fenwick as Sam Grave of the Vampire is a lesser-known vampire film from the 1970s with aspects that make it worth a watch. Bill identifies Michael Pataki’s character as the most sleazy and detestable vampire ever, even making the vampire in Vampire Circus look like a debonair man about town. Chad hated Grave of the Vampire when he saw it back in the day and he still hates it, wearing out the 10-second fast forward button while he was watching. Agreeing that the movie lacks execution in many areas, Jeff also points out the violence and the number of kills. Doc didn’t care much for it when he saw Grave of the Vampire in the 1970s, but the film is now one of the many 70s horror films he classifies as guilty pleasures. If you skipped Grave of the Vampire in the past due to the poor visual quality, you might want to think about giving it another shot based on the improved look of current versions. As of this writing, the movie is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Scream Factory and can be viewed streaming on Amazon Prime and Epix. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be George Romero’s The Crazies (1973), chosen by Chad. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17414645

Peeping Tom (1960) – Episode 89 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 01/02/2021

Peeping Tom (1960) – Episode 89 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "I'm told by a friend that you have some views for sale." Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and listener guest host Shawn Parks - as they become the voyeurs watching the voyeur murderer turning his victims into voyeurs of their own deaths in Michael Powell’s (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 89 – Peeping Tom (1960) A young man murders women, using a movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror. IMDb Director: Writer: Music: Cinematography: (photographed by) Film Editing: Selected Cast as Mark Lewis (as Carl Boehm) as Helen Stephens as Vivian as Mrs. Stephens as Dora as Elderly gentleman customer as Arthur Baden, the director as Dr. Rosan as Don Jarvis as Chief Insp. Gregg as Det. Sgt. Miller as Diane Ashley as Milly, the model Michael Powell as A.N. Lewis Columba Powell as Young Mark Lewis as Tony, Downstairs Lodger (uncredited) as Lorraine, the model (uncredited) Peeping Tom elicited outrage from most film critics at its release, 4-5 months before the release of Hitchcock’s Psycho. Shawn, our listener guest host for this episode, picked Peeping Tom after he’d seen it referred to as a proto-slasher and also finds the juxtaposition of the artist as the obsessed killer interesting. Whitney loves the colors and shot construction right from the opening scene. As usual, Jeff points out some cast members who have appeared in other Decades of Horror episodes. Chad is impressed with the script and the multiple layers it contains. While you might feel like you need a shower after viewing Peeping Tom, your Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew highly recommend it. As of this writing, Peeping Tom is a bit scarce in the US on physical media - a Criterion issue DVD of Peeping Tom is out-of-print while a UK-released (Region 0) Blu-ray is still available - but the film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Chad, Whitney, and Jeff give a big Grue-Crew thank you to Shawn Parks! His film pick, research, and passion for the subject made this episode a joy! Be sure to check out Shawn on his own podcast, Talk Horror to Me. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. The next episode in their very flexible schedule, chosen by their next super-secret guest host, will be Son of Kong (1933). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17396972

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – Episode 170 – Decades of Horror 1980s 12/28/2020

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – Episode 170 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Whatever you do, don't fall asleep." A warning well-spoken, but one that proves hard to heed. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr - as they have no problem whatsoever staying awake for Wes Craven’s masterpiece, (1984). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 170 – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death. IMDb Writer/Director: Music: Cinematography: Film Editing: ; (co-editor, as Pat McMahon) Production Management: Mechanical special effects design: Cast as Nancy Thompson as Lt. Donald "Don" Thompson as Fred "Freddy" Krueger[N 2] as Glen Lantz as Marge Thompson as Christina "Tina" Gray as Rod Lane (as Nick Corri) as Dr. King as Teacher as Nurse In this episode, your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew has the pleasure of discussing one of the top horror movies of the 80s, Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street. Chad remembers it as one of the most engrossing and scary films he had ever seen and he still watches it two or three times a week. Freddy Krueger is one of the two horror icons that changed Crystal’s life and she still thinks he is one of the most original creations in horror. Bill thinks of A Nightmare on Elm Street as a breath of fresh air with a supernatural killer that can do almost anything and wonders how a child murderer becomes a pop icon with a line of children’s toys. A Nightmare on Elm Street gobsmacked Jeff, particularly the scene with Nancy trying to run up the stairs, a recurring scene in his own nightmares. Your 80s Grue-Crew laments not having more time to discuss this groundbreaking, legendary film and may revisit A Nightmare on Elm Street in more detail in the future. Meanwhile, they strongly encourage you to watch and rewatch the wonder that is A Nightmare on Elm Street. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be The Hitcher (1986), starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17344439

Sisters (1972) – Episode 128 – Decades of Horror 1970s 12/21/2020

Sisters (1972) – Episode 128 – Decades of Horror 1970s "There was no body because there was no murder!" Of course, if you say it often enough, it becomes a bit hypnotizing. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they try to keep their eyes on the aforementioned body in Brian De Palma’s (1972). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 128 – Sisters (1972) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers. IMDb Director: Writers: Brian De Palma, Music: Selected Cast: as Danielle Breton / Dominique Blanchion as Grace Collier as Emil Breton as Joseph Larch as Phillip Woode as Arthur McLennen as Mrs. Peyson Collier as Detective Kelly as Louise Wilanski (uncredited) Your Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew take on their fourth film directed by Brian De Palma after having first covered The Fury (1978, ), Phantom of the Paradise (1974, ), and Carrie (1976, ). This time, their topic is De Palma's Sisters (1972). Jeff picked this one and reveals that it plays to his fear of being committed to a psychiatric facility and not being able to get out. Chad recognizes some Hitchcock influences and enjoys seeing Margot Kidder give a well-played performance. De Palma’s use of split screens catches Bill’s attention as he points out how in Sisters, the technique makes a lot of sense and adds to the telling of the story. Doc finds Sisters to be a very competent first thriller from De Palma, and even though he is not a fan of hers, he thinks she does a good job here. Of course, you can’t forget Bernard Herrmann’s score either. If you haven’t seen Sisters, it is definitely worth your time. At this writing, it is available to stream on HBOmax and The Criterion Channel and on physical media as a Blu-ray disc from Criterion. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. The film for their next episode, chosen by Bill, is Grave of the Vampire (1972), starring William Smith and written by David Chase. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/17278484

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