Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio

Discussion about Horror Movies New and Retro on Decades of Horror / 1980's / 1970's / The Classic Era / Horror News Radio

WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935) – Episode 206 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/28/2025

WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935) – Episode 206 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “You must seize the only specimen of the Mariphasa plant in England in the private laboratory of Dr. Wilfred Glendon. That flower is the only known antidote for werewolfery. Lycanthrophobia is the medical term for the affliction I speak of.” Werewolfery? Lycanthrophobia? Is this an example of lexical innovation? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they stalk the original (1935). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 206 – Werewolf of London (1935) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: After botanist Wilfred Glendon travels to Tibet in search of a rare flower, the Mariphasa, he returns to a London haunted by murders that can only be the work of bloodthirsty werewolves. Director: Writers: (screenplay); (story); (adaptation) (uncredited); Robert Harris (adaptation) (uncredited); (contributing writer) (uncredited) Cinematographer: (as Charles Stumar) (photographed by) Makeup Department: (makeup artist) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Dr. Wilfred Glendon as Dr. Yogami as Lisa Glendon as Paul Ames as Sir Thomas Forsythe as Miss Ettie Coombes as Hugh Renwick as Hawkins as Lady Forsythe as Mrs. Whack as Mrs. Moncaster as Daisy Universal’s Werewolf of London (1935) is the earliest surviving werewolf/wolfman movie, setting several tropes still used today. Universal’s The Wolf Man (1941) with Lon Chaney Jr. doesn’t come along until six years later. Henry Hull is the man-beast, and his wife is the seventeen-year-old Valerie Hobson, who is splitting her time between Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Warner Oland is the infecting werewolf who introduces the Mariphasa flower, providing an antidote (not a cure) that grows only in the light of the moon. As usual with Universal horror flicks, several “bits of business” are deployed by the excellent supporting cast to add some comic relief. Lauding its place in the Universal horror canon, the Classic Era Grue-Crew love Werewolf of London! And don’t forget the great Jack Pierce! At the time of this writing, Werewolf of London (19358) is available to stream from Vimeo. The film is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc included with Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection and The Wolf Man Complete Legacy Collection. For other DoH Classic Era podcasts about films with werewolves or wolf men, check out: (audio only) (audio only) (audio only) (audio only) (audio only) Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Bill – is a Corman Classic, Not of This Earth (1957), featuring Beverly Garland, and Dick Miller with special effects by Paul Blaisdell and Bob Burns. 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/37198040

SILENT RAGE (1982) – Episode 287 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06/23/2025

SILENT RAGE (1982) – Episode 287 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Billy, they were the biggest things I ever saw, and they had tattoos on them. You know, I may be in love. I might just go right back in there and ask her out on a date.” It’s curious how Deputy Charlie was so enthralled with the biker chick’s big feet. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discover what kind of science fiction, horror movie stars Chuck Norris? The answer? (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 287 – Silent Rage (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A sheriff tries to stop the killing spree of a silent maniacal murderer who, as the result of secret genetic experimentation by an unethical scientist, has the ability to self-heal. Director: Writers: (written by); (writer) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Dan Stevens as Dr. Tom Halman as Dr. Philip Spires as Alison Halman as Dr. Paul Vaughn as John Kirby as Charlie as Nancy Halman as Mrs. Sims as Biker Leader(as Jay DePland) as Tattooed Biker Mama as Biker at Cafe as Biker Mama at Bar as Biker Mama at Bar (as Kathy Lee) as Jimmy the Guard as Emergency Room Doctor as Institute Doctor as Waitress as Sheriff’s Deputy as Sheriff’s Deputy as Boy at the House as Boy at the House as Boy at the House (as David Andre Unger) Surprise! Chuck Norris made a science fiction/horror movie, and the ‘80s Grue Crew decided to cover it. Unfortunately, none of them are Chuck Norris fans, and one even has a bone to pick with the martial arts champion and actor. Silent Rage (1982) features Norris as the town Sheriff and a fine supporting cast: Stephen Furst (Babylon 5), Steven Keats (The Last Dinosaur), William Finley (The Phantom of the Paradise), Ron Silver (The Entity), Toni Kalem (The Sopranos), and Brian Libby (The Shawshank Redemption). To the Crew’s thinking, Stephen Furst might be the best reason to watch Silent Rage. There’s nothing really new here, but nothing really wrong either. The Crew still has fun with it, but be forewarned. This is one of those episodes where they frequently go off the rails. Oh, well. At the time of this writing, Silent Rage (1982) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, and Plex, as well as multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Mill Creek Entertainment. 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… wait. Let me check that again… Yup. Crystal has chosen Nekromantik (1988), the film Wikipedia calls a controversial “German erotic exploitation horror film … banned in a number of countries, … due to its transgressive subject matter (including necrophilia) and audacious imagery.” Oh, goody. The things the Grue Crew watches so their Grue Believers don’t have to. Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/37106870

SSSSSSS (1973) – Episode 243 – Decades of Horror 1970s 06/18/2025

SSSSSSS (1973) – Episode 243 – Decades of Horror 1970s “You’re asking me questions, Harry, and I hear you. A scientist cannot afford the indulgence of guilt. And after all, if God doesn’t want me to continue, the means of my disposal are always at his command.” If you want to communicate with God, talking to a snake might be the wrong approach. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdroff, and Jeff Mohr – as they try their hand at snake wrangling while they finally get the chance to cover (1973). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 243 – Sssssss (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A scientist specializing in the study of snakes believes that humans will never survive the coming disasters and holocausts he foresees. His solution is to create a composite creature from the DNA of a man and a king cobra that will be better suited for survival. Director: Writers: (screenplay); (story) (credited as Dan Striepeke) Producers: Executive Producers: , Producer: Daniel C. Striepeke (credited as Dan Striepeke) Composer: Cinematographer: (director of photography) Makeup Department: (creative makeup designer), (creative makeup designer), (creative makeup designer) (uncredited) (as Dan Striepeke) Selected Cast: as Dr. Carl Stoner as David Blake as Kristina Stoner (credited as Heather Menzies) as Dr. Ken Daniels as Kogen as Sheriff Dale Hardison as Kitty Stewart as Steve Randall as Deputy Morgan Bock as Old Man as Waggish Tourist as Jock #1 as Jock #2 as Hawker #1 (credited as James Drum) as Hawker #2 as Hawker #3 as Hawker #4 as Hawker #5 as Arvin Ley Doux as Sam Lee, the Seal Boy as Tim McGraw, the Snake Man (credited as Nobel Craig) as Kootch Dancer as Station Attendant as Postal Clerk Snakes alive! Doc returns and Daphne joins Doc, Bill, Chad, and Jeff for the episode on this bizarre picture. The 70s Grue-Crew has wanted to discuss Sssssss (1973) since day one, but the movie rarely streams. Finally, thanks to the contributions of Patreon members, Doc purchased physical media for each of the crew – on sale, mind you – so they could cover this movie and, boy-howdy, did they have a good time. Strother Martin is a national treasure, and he’s superbly supported by Heather Menzies-Urich, Dirk Benedict, and Reb Brown. At least until the final scene, excellent effects by John Chambers, Nick Marcellino, and Dan Striepeke help you buy the snake oil the film sells. This Zanuck/Brown Production predates Jaws by two years, but you can see “some” of their promise. They have assembled a group of accomplished filmmakers to create this weird, quirky, creepy, and fun movie. At the time of this writing, Sssssss (1973) is available on physical media as a Blu-ray-formatted disc from Scream Factory. 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 ‘70s episode, chosen by Chad, will be Willard (1971)! Bruce Davison, Ernest Borgnine, Elsa Lanchester, and Sondra Locke. This is a double tap for Willard, first discussed eight years ago in episode 53. This is going to be fun! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/37044475

CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (1958) – Episode 205 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/14/2025

CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (1958) – Episode 205 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Yes, most distressing, but, alas, inevitably, you can’t have operations without screams. Pain and the knife, they’re inseparable!” But apparently not that distressing as long as some strong blokes are there to hold folks down? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they walk the (1958) with Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 205 – Corridors of Blood (1958) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; In an effort to relieve the suffering of surgery patients, Dr. Thomas Bolton painstakingly develops an opium-based anesthetic, to which he gradually becomes addicted. To provide a continual supply of chemicals to continue his experiments and support his addiction, he falls in with a den of murderers who use his signature to sell cadavers to the local hospital. Director: Writer: Selected Cast: as Dr. Bolton as Susan as Resurrection Joe as Supt. Matheson as Rachel as Black Ben as Jonathan Bolton as Mr. Blount as Chairman as Mrs Matheson as Ned, The Crow as Dispenser as Insp. Donovan as Rosa (credited as Yvonne Warren) as Chief Inspector as Bald Man as Man With Watch as Wilkes as Hardcastle as Undetermined Role as Hospital Official as Evans, Hospital Night Porter as Maid as Dwarf eats Soup (uncredited) On this episode, the Grue Crew enthusiastically welcomes back Doc Rotten with Corridors of Blood (1958), the back end of the double feature they began with Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory in Episode 204. Oh, what a strange pairing for a double bill! Corridors of Blood stars Boris Karloff and features Christopher Lee as Resurrection Joe, Francis Matthews, and Betta St. John in strong supporting roles. The rest of the cast is loaded with accomplished British character actors who elevate the picture. Set in 1840 London, the plot is centered around the development of anesthesia and is intertwined with stories of addiction, murder, and cadaver selling. Shades of Burke and Hare! There is much to talk about, and it probably goes without saying, but the Crew is very excited because… Doc is in the house! At the time of this writing, Corridors of Blood (1958) is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, Criterion Channel, several more subscription services, and PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as the four-DVD set Monsters and Madmen (The Haunted Strangler / Corridors of Blood / The Atomic Submarine / First Man into Space) from Criterion. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Jeff – is a Universal Classic, Werewolf of London (1935), starring Henry Hull, Warner Oland, and Valerie Hobson. 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36978030

BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER (1981) – Episode 286 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06/09/2025

BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER (1981) – Episode 286 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Now, you said he touched your boobie. What else did he do?” Fixed the TV? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they view the bizarre family dynamics and bigoted police detective as portrayed in (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 286 – Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An orphaned teenager finds himself being dominated by his aunt, who’s hell-bent on keeping him with her at all costs. Director: ; (uncredited) Writers: r (as Stephen Breimer) and & Cinematographers: , (uncredited) Editor: Selected Cast: J as Billy Lynch as Cheryl Roberts as Detective Joe Carlson as Margie as Julie Linden as Sergeant Cook as Tom Landers as Phil Brody as Frank as Eddie( credited as William Paxton) as Anna Lynch as Bill Lynch, Sr. as Lady Police Officer as Jail Arrestee as Police Officer Westcott as Student Tony as Student as Lab Man (credited as Steve DeFrance) as Radio Announcer (voice) as Chuck Strang Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) is a trip! The title, a variation on a nursery rhyme, can only refer to the film’s lead villain, Susan Tyrrell (Aunt Cheryl), who chews the scenery so magnificently, you can’t take your eyes off her. Director William Asher (I Love Lucy, Bewitched) does an unexpectedly fine job in a departure from his sitcom roots. Teen heartthrob Jimmy McNichol (Billy) and Julia Duffy (Newhart, 1983-90) make a believable teen couple despite the decade difference in their ages. Bo Svenson plays the easy-to-hate bigoted, homophobic Detective Carlson, who is countered by Britt Leach’s conscientious and tolerant police sergeant. The film also, to its credit, features a positive homosexual role model in Billy’s basketball coach (Steve Eastin). Finally, Bill Paxton makes an appearance as Billy’s nemesis and bully. The 80s Grue-Crew gives Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker high marks and wonder why this movie is not better known. Long live Susan Tyrrell! At the time of this writing, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Tubi, Shudder, and more, as well as multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a 2-Disc Collector’s Edition [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] and as Blu-ray only versions from Severin. 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 Silent Rage (1982), featuring Chuck Norris, Ron Silver, and Stephen Keats. What? You say you didn’t know Chuck Norris made a horror movie? Neither did we. In fact, IMDb classifies Silent Rage as a dark comedy/slasher horror/crime/action/horror/sci-fi/thriller. Hopefully, the 80s Grue Crew will be able to narrow that down a bit. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36895045

A COLD NIGHT’S DEATH (1973) – Episode 242 – Decades of Horror 1970s 06/04/2025

A COLD NIGHT’S DEATH (1973) – Episode 242 – Decades of Horror 1970s “I know you think I’m crazy, but you must listen to me. You won’t want to believe what I’m telling you here, but you have to.” An ominous warning that no one heeds or even understands. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to decipher the mysterious message from the research station in (1973). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 242 – A Cold Night’s Death (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Two research scientists at the Tower Mountain Research Station are trying to unravel the mysterious death of a colleague. They suspect that there is someone or something other than their research primates inhabiting their isolated polar station. Director: Writer: Music by: Cinematographer: Makeup Department: (makeup artist) Selected Cast: as Robert Jones as Frank Enari as Val Adams as Ryan Horner/Project Director (uncredited) A Cold Night’s Death (1973) is an often-requested TV movie that the ’70s Grue-Crew finally jumped on. As usual, the holdup was over the available visual quality, which hasn’t improved, but what the heck. Sometimes you just have to go for it. In essence, Eli Wallach’s and Robert Culp’s characters are scientists in a 14,000-foot-elevation research station in the Arctic. Their isolation in a decidedly unfriendly environment enhances the creepiness of this disturbing and atmospheric tale. The Grue-Crew are impressed with Gil Mellé’s score, the acting, and the overall quality of the filmmaking. The Crew has much to discuss in their unanimous approval of A Cold Night’s Death. At the time of this writing, A Cold Night’s Death (1973) is available to stream from Cultpix and YouTube. 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 ‘70s episode, chosen by Doc (Yes! Doc will be back with the next episode!), will be Sssssss (1973)! With Strother Martin (The Brotherhood of Satan), Dirk Benedict (Battlestar Galactica, The A-Team), Heather Menzies-Urich (The Sound of Music, Piranha), the special makeup effects work of John Chambers and Nick Marcellino, and so much more, there is a lot to discuss. You’ll want to join them for this one! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36839440

WEREWOLF IN A GIRLS’ DORMITORY (1961) – Episode 204 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/31/2025

WEREWOLF IN A GIRLS’ DORMITORY (1961) – Episode 204 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Our psycho-controls upset the balance of the neuroglandular system, causing incredible distortions in the skin, hair, and teeth. In this state, the patient cannot be saved.” Again with the glands? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a reservation for a night with a (1961). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 204 – Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Dr. Julian Olcott, a science teacher with a mysterious past, arrives for his new job in an institutional boarding school for female troublemakers. Soon, several students are murdered by a snarling, wolf/man-like creature. Suspicion falls upon the newly-arrived teacher. Director: (credited as Richard Benson) Writer: (credited as Julian Berry) Composer: (as Francis Berman) Cinematographer: (as George Patrick) Art Director: Selected Cast: as Priscilla as Dr. Julian Olcott as Director Swift as Sir Alfred Whiteman as Sandy (credited as Maureen O’Connor) as Mary Smith (credited as Mary McNeeran) as Leonor MacDonald (credited as Grace Neame) as Walter Jeoffrey (credited as Alan Collins) as Mrs. Sheena Whiteman (credited as Annie Steinert) as Police Inspector (credited as Mary Dolbek) as Miss Schultz (credited as Elizabeth Patrick) as School Girl (credited as Patricia Meeker) as School Girl (credited as Lucy Darleth) as School Girl (credited as Anne-Marie Avis) as School Girl (credited as Martha Marker) as Tommy the Porter (credited as Joseph Mercer) as Old Man (uncredited) With a title like Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961), the Classic Era Grue-Crew was excited to take a look at this film, but it turns out that the lurid title did not accurately describe the content. Oh, well. The original title of this Italian horror fare is Lycanthropus, a much better title from some points of view and one that the Crew preferred. Be forewarned, talk of glandular issues – this time they’re neuroglandular issues – is prominent for the third time in the last six Classic Era episodes. Strong Giallo elements and a different take on the “science” of werewolfery make this an interesting topic, at least for some of the Grue-Crew. As usual, there is plenty to discuss, and they have fun doing it! At the time of this writing, Werewolf in as Girls’ Dormitory (1961) is available to stream from Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Hoopla, Tubi, Plex, several more subscription services, and PPV from Amazon. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from Severin. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Daphne – is Corridors of Blood (1958), starring Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, and Betta St. John. By the way, Corridors of Blood was released as a double feature with Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory, so you, Grue Believers, will experience that same double feature along with the Grue Crew as two successive episodes. Yay! 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36796485

INTRUDER (1989) – Episode 285 – Decades of Horror 1980s 05/26/2025

INTRUDER (1989) – Episode 285 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Don’t you see? I’m just crazy ’bout this store.” Crazy enthusiastic or crazy deranged? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they brave a grocery store in search of its (1989). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 285 – Intruder (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: The overnight stock crew of a local supermarket finds themselves being stalked and slashed by a mysterious maniac. Director: Writers: (screenplay); (story by) Scott Spiegel & Lawrence Bender Producers: (executive producer) (uncredited), (producer), (co-producer) (as Douglas Hessler) Special Makeup Effects Artists: , , Selected Cast: as Jennifer Ross (credited as Elizabeth Cox) as Linda as Bill Roberts as Craig Peterson as Randy as Danny as Dave as Bub as Tim as Joe “Produce Joe” as Officer Dalton as Officer Mathews as Mr. Abernathy as Officer Howard as Officer Adams as Bread Man as Townie in Car as Townie at Door (credited as Douglas Hessler) You’d think Intruder (1989) would be better known. Scott Spiegel, Sam Raimi, and Bruce Campbell went to high school together and all are involved in this movie: Spiegel as director, Raimi and brother Ted as store employees, and Campbell in a cameo as a policeman. Combine that synergy with the effects work of Robert Kurtzman, Greg Nicotero, and Howard Berger, and one would expect this film to have a little more notoriety. Regardless, the Grue-Crew are impressed with the effects – one gag in particular – and the acting, which is spiced up by some fun cameos. All in all, Intruder is a pretty darn good 80s slasher. Enjoy our talkabout! At the time of this writing, Intruder (1989) is available to stream from Tubi and Shudder as well as PPV from Amazon. It is also available on physical media as a Director’s Cut [Blu-ray] from Synapse 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 Jeff, will be Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981), with Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, and Julia Duffy. The 70s Grue Crew just loves a family-based horror movie. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36704770

THE LAST DINOSAUR (1977) – Episode 241 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/21/2025

THE LAST DINOSAUR (1977) – Episode 241 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Well, they will have to get un-unanimous and un-choose her. Now, I’ve been going on Safari most of my life, and I’ve never taken a woman. And I’m not going to change now, Barney.” Spoken like a true dinosaur of the human variety. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1977), a movie whose title refers to two different kinds of last dinosaurs: one is the man-in-suit Tyrannosaurus Rex variety and one is the obsolete human variety. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 241 – The Last Dinosaur (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A wealthy big game hunter and his group become trapped in prehistoric times, where they are stalked by a ferocious dinosaur. Directors: (credited as Alex Grasshoff); (credited as Tsugunobu ‘Tom’ Kotani) Writer: Selected Cast: as Masten Thrust Jr. as Francesca ‘Frankie’ Banks as Chuck Wade as Bunta as Hazel as Hal – Mother 1 Chief Technician as Barney as Dr. Kawamoto as Thrust’s Girl on Plane as Mother 1 Captain as Reporter as Caveman Leader as Tyrannosaurus as Triceratops (front half) This one is Bill’s pick, so naturally, … dinosaurs! But this time, they’re Japanese man-in-suit dinosaurs instead of stop-motion animated dinosaurs. The Last Dinosaur (1977), a co-production of Tsuburaya Productions and Rankin/Bass Productions, is shot in Japan and stars Richard Boone, Joan Van Ark, Steven Keats, Luther Rackley, Tetsu Nakamura, Masumi Sekiya, and Toru Kawai (as the Tyrannosaurus Rex). Fans of Tokusatsu and Kaiju films will recognize Tetsu Nakamura from his frequent appearances in Toho films and his turn as the mad scientist in Manster (1959). Of course, Jeff is most excited about Richard Boone. The Grue-Crew (mostly) agree that The Last Dinosaur is not a good movie, but it is a fun movie. Chad even owns it! Now there’s a recommendation! At the time of this writing, The Last Dinosaur (1977) is available to stream from Plex, and PPV from Amazon. 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 ‘70s episode, chosen by Jeff, will be A Cold Night’s Death (1973), an oft-requested TV movie starring Robert Culp and Eli Wallach. Deposited in an arctic research station just in time for a storm, the two scientists encounter a mystery they must solve before they both go loony tunes! You gotta love 70s TV horror! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36638675

THE GIANT BEHEMOTH (1959) – Episode 203 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/17/2025

THE GIANT BEHEMOTH (1959) – Episode 203 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Behold now the behemoth which I made with thee. He moveth his tail like a cedar. Out of his mouth glow burning lamps. And sparks of fire leap out from the behemoth. He maketh the oceans to boil like a pot. His breath kindleth coals and a flame goeth out of his mouth.” Yup. That pretty much covers it. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in some stop motion animation, Willis O’Brien and Pete Peterson style, in (1959). Yay! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 203 – The Giant Behemoth (1959) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean’s ecosystem, resulting in dangerous blobs of radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur that threatens London with electric shocks and radioactive beams. Director: (credited as Eugene Lourie) Writers: Screenplay: Eugène Lourié & (originally uncredited) Story by (initially uncredited): l & Production Designer: (uncredited) Visual Effects – special effects designer and creator (uncredited) – special effects designer and creator (uncredited) – special effects designer and creator (uncredited) – special effects designer and creator (uncredited) – special effects designer and creator (uncredited) – miniatures (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Steve Karnes as Prof. James Bickford(as Andre Morell) as John Duncan as Jean Trevethan as Dr. Sampson – the Paleontologist (credited as Jack McGowran) as Mini Submarine Officer as Tom Trevethan (credited as Henry Vidon) as Scientist Stop motion animation and dinosaurs! Is it any wonder Bill chose this classic creature feature from the 1950s? The Giant Behemoth (1959) features atomic tests as the tried and true method for releasing the monstrous lizard. Director Eugène Lourié (The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, 1953; Gorgo, 1961) knows how to handle giant creatures on film, and American Gene Evans and Brit André Morell, both familiar faces, are the human stars. The animation, performed by Willis O’Brien, Pete Peterson, and their crew, is smoothly done, although, shall we say, repetitious. The behemoth model suffers a bit from wear and tear and, possibly, the film’s budget, but the Grue-Crew doesn’t care. The Giant Behemoth includes a few disturbing scenes, but the order of the day is fun! At the time of this writing, The Giant Behemoth (1959) is available to stream from Plex and various PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from Warner Archives. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961), an Italian film, initially titled Lycanthropus, directed by Paolo Heusch. Could this possibly be a film about troubled schoolgirls being slaughtered by a wolf-like creature? Could there also be a mysterious, strangely behaving, new teacher? Is this film a dog or a hidden gem? Time will tell, fellow babies. Time will tell. 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36596830

CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE (1988) – Episode 284 – Decades of Horror 1980s 05/12/2025

CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE (1988) – Episode 284 – Decades of Horror 1980s “What is this bullshit? Them man-eating dust mops got us roped up tighter than a blue-ribbon bull, and all you folks can do is stand here and play kick-the-can with some punk kid!” Barry Corbin as Harv-the-former-sheriff delivers this line and the goods! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Ralph Miller III – as they watch a new batch of Critters hatch just in time for Easter in (1988). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 284 – Critters 2: The Main Course (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Eggs of the small but voracious alien creatures called Krites are left behind on Earth and, after hatching, set their appetites on the small farm town of Grover’s Bend. Director: Writers: (as D.T. Twohy) and Produced by: (executive producer), (producer) Music Composed by: Director of Photography: Edited by: Special Effects Supervisor: Critters Created By: (, , ) Production Coordinator: Sculptors: , Mechanics: (Mechanics Supervisor), , , , , Fabricators: , , Cosmetics: , Painter: Robert Tharp Special Fabrication: , Production Assistant: Visual Effects: VCE/ Miniature Effects Photography: (uncredited) Krite Translations: Karl P. Anno Institute of Intergalactic Semantic Research Selected Cast: as Ug as Charlie (credited as Don Opper) as Zanti as Brad as Bus Driver as Wesley as Quigley as Megan as Cindy as Nana as Mr. Morgan as Sal as Harv as Hungry Heifer Manager as Reverend Fisher as Sheriff Corwin as Lee as Lee/Ug ‘Nothing-Face’ (credited as Gregory Patrick) as Church Guard as Farmer as Farm Woman as Scared Man as Woman as Townie Edward Chiodo as Puppeteer (uncredited) Mick Garris as Critters (voice) (uncredited) as Critters screams and shrieks (archive sound) (uncredited) After discussing Critters (1986) in their last episode, it seemed only natural for the Grue-Crew to take on Critters 2 (1988) next. This is another fantastic film from New Line Cinema with heart, humor, and excellent effects work. Scott Grimes, Terrence Mann, and Don Keith Opper reprise their roles from Critters and Barry Corbin ably replaces M. Emmet Walsh as Harv. This time, the Grue Crew brings reinforcements in the form of Ralph Miller III, an effects artist who worked on the film for Chiodo Brothers Productions. Ralph gets into the nitty gritty details while describing some of his effects work and experiences while working on the film. The Grue-Crew loved it, and they hope you will too! At the time of this writing, Critters 2 (1988) is available to stream from Tubi, Plex, and several pay-per-view sources. It is also available on physical media in The Critters Collection [Blu-ray], a 4-disc boxed set that includes Critters 1-4 from Scream Factory. 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 Intruder (1989). Just when you thought it was safe to go to the supermarket again! You’ll see some excellent special effects work and a lot of familiar faces, including Bruce Campbell, Ted & Sam Raimi, Alvy Moore, Tom Lester, and Emil “Hold hands you lovebirds” Sitka. It’s slasher time at Decades of Horror 1980s. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36535025

CORPSE EATERS (1974) – Episode 240 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/07/2025

CORPSE EATERS (1974) – Episode 240 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Lucifer! Lucifer! Barabas! Barabas! By Santanica, Santanica! Come! Come! Etcetera?” Keep it down in there! Sounds like you’re trying to raise the dead. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1974), a microbudget Canadian horror flick with a micro-release. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 240 – Corpse Eaters (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: Some young folks decide on a whim to spend the night in a graveyard where they perform a séance and raise the dead, who begin eating freshly killed humans. Or is the mortician just drunk? Directors: Donald R. Passmore, Klaus Vetter Writers: Lawrence Zazelenchuk and Klaus Vetter (screenplay); Alan Nicholson (additional dialogue) Selected Cast: Michael Hopkins Ed LeBreton Terry London Michael Krizanc Helina Carson Douglas Deering Gary Stevens Bill Sharen Louise Parr Bill Costello Cathy Hickey Ted Majkot Peter Travaglini Doris Costello Chris Kemp Alan Epps Paula Giroux (1974) is the brainchild of Lawrence Zazelenchuk, a drive-in theater owner and erstwhile nickel miner in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, who decided to make a horror film he could show in his drive-in. This micro-budget dreck is a sight to behold, but please take that figuratively, not literally. Unfocused visuals, an undecipherable story, a laughable gimmick, poor effects, filler galore, and a cast of one-time actors in terms of IMDb credits make Corpse Eaters easily the worst of the 240 films the ’70s Grue Crew has covered. Unlike Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973) or Fury of the Wolfman (1972), there is nothing about this one that has any redeeming value… well, except for our talkabout. This might be the exception when you would be better off taking in our discussion before deciding to invest your time watching Corpse Eaters. We’re just sayin’. At the time of this writing, Corpse Eaters (1974) is available to stream from Tubi. 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 ‘70s episode, chosen by Bill, will be The Last Dinosaur (1974), starring Richard Boone, Joan Van Ark, Steven Keats, and Luther Rackley. This time, rather than stop motion animation, the dinosaur of the title is of the man-in-suit variety in this joint production from Rankin/Bass Productions and Tsuburaya Productions. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36459325

THE DEVIL BAT (1940) – Episode 202 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/03/2025

THE DEVIL BAT (1940) – Episode 202 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Ah, my friend. Our theory of glandular stimulation through electrical impulses was correct. A few days ago, you were as small as your companion, and now look at you!” Glandular stimulation? Is that a thing you can get? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they all go sans-after-shave while investigating (1940), starring Bela Lugosi! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 202 – The Devil Bat (1940) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it. Director: (credited as Jean Yarborough) Writers: (credited as John Thomas Neville); (original story by) Selected Cast: as Dr. Paul Carruthers as Mary Heath as Johnny Layton as Henry Morton as Maxine (credited as Yolande Mallott) as ‘One-Shot’ McGuire as Martin Heath (credited as Edward Mortimer) as Don Morton as Tommy Heath as Roy Heath as Joe McGinty as Chief Wilkins as Prof. Raines as Walter King (credited as Wally Rairdon) This episode, the Grue Crew go to the movies to see The Devil Bat (1940), their fifth journey to Poverty Row. This time, Bela Lugosi is the attraction as a mad scientist with an impressive range of knowledge and expertise, simultaneously developing a method for creating extra-large bats and an experimental after-shave lotion that acts as an attractant for his giant bats. And remember, he’s mad, so shenanigans ensue. The Devil Bat was mentioned twice in episode 200, Grue Crew Favorites, once as one of Bill’s favorites, and once as a 1940s movie Jeff wanted to cover. So, here it is. The Grue Crew has a blast with this fun, forties flick! At the time of this writing, The Devil Bat (1940) is available to stream almost everywhere: Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Kanopy, JustWatch, Pluto TV, Screambox, MGM+, and Flix Fling. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray-formatted disc from the Kino Classic imprint of Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Bill – is The Giant Behemoth (1959): radioactive waste, an awakened prehistoric monster that can project electric shocks and radioactive beams and is headed for London, and a title with a redundant adjective! What else is there? Stop-motion animation under the oversight of Willis O’Brien! Yay! 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36417095

CRITTERS (1986) – Episode 283 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/28/2025

CRITTERS (1986) – Episode 283 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Keep your shirt on, asshole.” Did he mean on “your” asshole or is he calling you an asshole? It does make a difference, you know. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they follow the battle for survival between the tiny, very hungry, escaped, galactic prisoners and a band of mostly courageous, small-town residents and farmers in (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 283 – Critters (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters. Director: Writer: and Stephen Herek (screenplay); (story); Don Keith Opper (additional scenes written by) (as Don Opper) Special Effects: (special critter effects) Critter Designer & Supervisor: , Critters Crew: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (special effects supervisor), , , , , (puppeteer) Selected Cast: as Helen Brown (credited as Dee Wallace Stone) as Harv as Jay Brown as Brad Brown as April Brown as Charlie McFadden (credited as Don Opper) as Steve Elliot as Jeff Barnes as Johnny Steele/Ug as Preacher as Lin Shaye as Zanti as Ed as Bowler #1 as Organist as Jake as Pool Player #1 (credited as Chuck Lindsley) as Pool Player #2 as Woman #1 as Critters (voice) Edward Chiodo as Puppeteer(uncredited) as Giant Critter (uncredited) as Johnny Steele – Guitarist (uncredited) In this episode, Decades of Horror 1980s tackles another franchise-starting film with Critters (1986). The filmmakers swear the story was written before they knew anything about Gremlins (1984), but it’s still regarded by most as a Gremlins rip-off. Even so, the 80s Grue-Crew consider it worthy of a watch in its own right. Firstly, the special critters effects are provided by Chiodo Brothers Productions (Killer Klowns from Outer Space, 1988). Critters is also populated by a strong cast featuring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Scott Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Billy Zane, Ethan Phillips, and Lin Shaye to name just a few. Director Kevin Herek has put together a fun horror comedy that spawned four sequels. At the time of this writing, Critters (1986) is available to stream from Hoopla, Tubi, and several pay-per-view sources. It is also available on physical media in The Critters Collection [Blu-ray], a 4-disc boxed set that includes Critters 1-4 from Scream Factory. 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 Critters 2: The Main Course (1988). It seemed like the logical picture to cover. Once again, the effects work of Chiodo Brothers Productions (Killer Clowns from Outer Space, 1988) are showcased, but this time, the director is Mick Garris. Scott Grimes, Terrance Mann, and Don Keith Opper return and are joined in the cast by Cynthia Garris, Sam Anderson, Linn Shaye, Barry Corbin, and Eddie Deezen. This should be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36327750

PHANTASM (1979) – Episode 239 – Decades of Horror 1970s 04/23/2025

PHANTASM (1979) – Episode 239 – Decades of Horror 1970s “You play a good game, boy, but the game is finished. Now you die.” Sounds very familiar, doesn’t it, B-O-O-Y-Y-Y? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they cover this legendary franchise-starter, Don Coscarelli’s (1979). Balls of steel, anyone? Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 239 – Phantasm (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: Newly orphaned teenager Mike Pearson, his older brother Jody, and their friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons in their southern California town. Written/Directed by: Selected Cast: as Mike (as Michael Baldwin) as Jody as Reggie as Lady in Lavender as Fortuneteller’s Granddaughter as Caretaker (as Ken Jones) as Girlfriend as Sally (as Lynn Eastman) as Toby as Bartender as Tommy as Double Lavender as Fortuneteller as Maid as The Tall Man as Funeral Guest (uncredited) as Funeral Guest (uncredited) Phantasm (1979) was the subject of Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 29, first published over nine years ago, and hosted by Doc Rotten, The Black Saint, and Thomas Mariani. It is Gregory Crosby’s turn to choose the subject film, and he chose Phantasm. Since it was covered so long ago, and because this episode’s Grue-Crew is comprised of all different personnel, we decided to go for it. Phantasm is definitely worthy of a double-tap, and the crew has fun discussing it. There are so many iconic images and memorable lines, not to mention the dreamlike plot. Oh, wait. We did mention it. And of course, Angus Scrimm! In fact, there’s enough to provide the basis for four sequels. At the time of this writing, Phantasm (1979) is available to stream from Tubi, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, Peacock, and Prime. The movie is available on physical media as Phantasm: Remastered [Blu-ray] Steelbook Limited Edition, Phantasm: Remaster [Blu-ray/DVD Combo], and Phantasm 5-Movie Collection, all from Well Go USA. 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 ‘70s episode, chosen by Chad, will be Corpse Eaters (1974), a micro-budget, Canadian horror flick. Oh, boy! We can’t wait? Or can we? We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36271940

KURONEKO (1968, BLACK CAT) – Episode 201 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/19/2025

KURONEKO (1968, BLACK CAT) – Episode 201 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “The son of a b**** was strong as hell! Like a demon with an iron club! I was sure I’d wind up as rust on that club.” Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dirk Rogers – as they take in this Japanese classic from writer and director Kaneto Shindô, who brought us Onibaba (1964). The film is Kuroneko (1968, Black Cat), also known by its original title, Yabu no naka no kuroneko. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 201 – Kuroneko (1968) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: Two women are raped and killed by samurai soldiers. Soon, they reappear as vengeful ghosts who seduce and brutally murder the passing samurai. Written/Directed by: Composer: Cinematographer: Selected Cast: as Gintoki as Yone (Mother) as Raiko as A Samurai as Shige (Daughter-in-Law) as A Farmer as Raiko follower as Mikado Kuroneko (1968, Black Cat) is a stunning and beautifully shot film by writer/director Kaneto Shindô, who also brought us Onibaba (1964), Children of Hiroshima (1952), and The Naked Island (1960). Originally titled Yabu no naka no kuroneko (translation: A Black Cat in a Bamboo Grove), Kuroneko tells a heart-wrenching story of love and loss, set within a tale of rape. murder, samurai, demons, vengeful ghosts, and assassinations. The film is set in feudal Japan, but don’t expect the samurai to be depicted as admirable characters. That’s not the way Shindô sees them. The Classic Era Grue Crew had a lot of fun with this one! At the time of this writing, Kuroneko (1968) is available to stream on The Criterion Channel and various pay-per-view options. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray-formatted disc from Criterion. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Jeff – is The Devil Bat (1940), a PRC production directed by Jean Yarbrough. The film features Bela Lugosi as a mad (aren’t they all?) scientist who develops a way to grow ginormous bats and creates an aftershave lotion that incites the bats to attack its wearers. Diabolical! So much fun! 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36227685

THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987) – Episode 282 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/18/2025

THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987) – Episode 282 – Decades of Horror 1980s “One hundred years before this story begins, it was a time of darkness in Transylvania, a time when Dr. Abraham Van Helsing and a small band of freedom fighters conspired to rid the world of vampires and monsters and to save mankind from the forces of eternal evil. … They blew it.” Will the Monster Squad blow it, too? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they follow the battle between the young monster fighters and the pseudo-Universal Monsters in (1987). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 282 – The Monster Squad (1987) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A group of 12-year-olds form a Universal Monsters fan club called The Monster Squad and have to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters when they show up for real. Directed by: Writing Credits: & Special Effects by: Stan Winston Studio (monster creator) (head monster maker: Dracula and bat transformation) (head monster maker: Mummy) (head monster maker: Gillman) (head monster maker: Gillman) (head monster maker: Wolfman) (head monster maker: Frankenstein) Monster mechanical department: Steven James, David Kindlon, Richard J. Landon, Dave Nelson, Wayne Sturm Monster art department: David LeRoy Anderson, Eric Fiedler, Emilio M. Gonzales, Leonard MacDonald, Lindsay MacGowan, Dave Matherly, Steve Patino, Anton Rupprecht, Shannon Shea, Brian Simpson, Michiko Tagawa, Jackie Tichenor Selected Cast: as Sean (as André Gower) as Patrick as Del – Sean’s Dad as Count Dracula as Frankenstein’s Monster as Horace as Rudy as Phoebe as Eugene as Emily as Scary German Guy as Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries) as Detective Sapir as Patrick’s Sister as E.J. as Derek as Wolfman as Gillman as Mummy (as Michael MacKay) as Van Helsing as Pilot as Co-Pilot as Eugene’s Dad as Mr. Metzger (as Gwill Richards) as Night Watchman as Peasant Girl as Vampire Bride with Possom as Pantry Girl / Vampire as Pantry Girl / Vampire (as Joan-Carrol Baron) as Pantry Girl / Vampire as Mrs. Carlsen The Monster Squad (1987), underappreciated at its release, has, nonetheless, risen to become a fan favorite over the years. With effects provided by the Stan Winston Studio and dialogue from the pens of Shane Black and Fred Dekker, the film follows the proven template used in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), i.e., the copies of Universal monsters are deadly serious while the youthful monster fighters provide humor. In light of current events, it is an excellent time to revisit this horror comedy with a heart and a happy ending. And while you’re at it, take in Wolfman’s Got Nards (2018), the documentary about the film and its growth in popularity. It might bring a tear or two to your eyes. At the time of this writing, The Monster Squad (1987) is available to stream from Hoopla, PlutoTV, Prime, and several PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a 3-disc set that includes a 4K UHD disc, a Blu-ray disc, and Wolfman’s Got Nards (2018) Blu-ray disc, from KL Studio Classics. 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 Critters (1986), another franchise-starting film showcasing the effects work of Chiodo Brothers Productions (Killer Clowns from Outer Space, 1988) and an experienced cast featuring Dee Wallace and M. Emmet Walsh. The Grue Crew is excited about discussing this one. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36119170

ABBY (1974) – Episode 238 – Decades of Horror 1970s 04/09/2025

ABBY (1974) – Episode 238 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Are you trying to say that Abby has… flipped out?” Uh, pretty much. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they cover the oft-mentioned, discussed at last, William Girdler’s (1974), featuring William Marshall, Carol Speed, Terry Carter, Juanita Moore, and Austin Stoker. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 238 – Abby (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: A marriage counselor becomes possessed by a demon of sexuality when her father-in-law, an archaeologist and an exorcist, accidentally frees it while in Africa. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay) (as G. Cornell Layne); (story) & Gordon Cornell Layne (as G. Cornell Layne) Cinematographer: Editors: (credited as Henry Asman), Sound Department: (sound); (looping editor) Selected Cast: as Bishop Garnet Williams as Rev. Emmett Williams as Det. Cass Potter as Abby Williams as Miranda ‘Momma’ Potter as Dr. Hennings as Russell Lang as Tafa Hassan as Mrs. Wiggins as Dr. Rogers (as Billy Bradford) as Lois as Benny as Dan as Joe (as Chuck Broadus) as Flip as Hal as Louella as Sue as George as Lolly as Lantern Bearer as Ben as Corky as Robin as Simon as Rhodi as Student (credited as Felece Kinchelow) as The Demon (voice) After years of wanting to discuss Abby (1974) but holding off because of the poor visual quality, the ‘70s Grue-Crew, with Gregory Crosby along for the ride, finally pulled the trigger. The picture was very grainy, but they forged ahead nonetheless. Abby has always been a bit of a Holy Grail for the ‘70s crew with the Black Saint’s love of director William Girdler in conflict with the poor quality of the available version. Make no mistake. It’s not a good movie. Is it worth a watch? Yes! William Marshall’s on-screen gravitas combined with Carol Speed’s performance as the possessed title character make it so. Girdler’s improvement from Asylum for Satan (1972) and Three on a Meathook (1972) on the way to Grizzly (1976), Day of the Animals (1977), and The Manitou (1978) is evident. So check it out and check us out! At the time of this writing, Abby (1974) is available to stream from Plex. 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 70s episode, chosen by Gregory Crosby, will be Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm (1979), complete with Angus Scrimm and freaky flying metal balls. It was first covered in 70s episode 29, published over nine years ago, and hosted by a completely different crew. We can’t wait! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36057460

GRUE CREW FAVORITES (1920-1969) – Episode 200 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/05/2025

GRUE CREW FAVORITES (1920-1969) – Episode 200 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “There are certain unseen things that are more real than those which you can see and touch. I know that.” This episode’s opening is a recording from in which It!, a golem movie starring Roddy McDowall, is discussed. It’s the Grue Crew’s introduction to Chad’s talents. Sounds just like Roddy, right? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guests Bill Mulligan and Joseph Perry – as they discuss their favorite films from each decade of the Classic Era. They’re calling this episode Grue Crew Favorites (1920-1969). Catchy, yes? Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 200 – Grue Crew Favorites (1920-1969) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Decades of Horror: The Classic Era debuted with Episode 0 on January 27, 2017. Over eight years later, the show is at episode 200. Who would have thought it possible? To celebrate the occasion, Daphne thought it would be fun to revisit their first episode in which each of the hosts discussed their favorite horror films from each decade of the Classic Era. The Crew all agreed it was a great idea, so that’s what they did. For good measure, Classic Era OG Joseph Perry and Decades of Horror 1970s & 1980s co-host Bill Mulligan joined them. They all had a blast going through their favorite horror fare from the ‘20s, ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. Don’t worry. There are also plenty of taglines to keep Chad happy. The only thing missing is your input, Grue-Believers. Let the Grue-Crew know your favorites for each decade, and we’ll discuss them in future episodes. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Daphne – is Kuroneko (1968). Also known as Black Cat and Yabu no naka no kuroneko (A Black Cat in a Bamboo Grove), this story of two ghosts out for vengeance on the samurais that raped and killed them, is written & directed by Kaneto Shindô, who performed the same duties on Onibaba (1964) (). It’s about time they got back to Shindô-san! 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/36007915

DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) – Episode 281 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/31/2025

DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) – Episode 281 – Decades of Horror 1980s “I’m running this monkey farm now, Frankenstein!” Who wouldn’t want to run the monkey farm? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss George A. Romero’s (1985), a film worthy of sitting alongside Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 281 – Day of the Dead (1985) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: As the world is overrun by zombies, a group of scientists and military personnel sheltering in an underground bunker in Florida must decide how they should deal with the undead horde. Selected Cast & Crew Writer/Director: Special Make-Up Efx: Special Make-Up Efx Crew: , , , , Assistant to Tom Savini: Selected Cast: as Dr. Sarah Bowman as John as Capt. Henry Rhodes (as Joe Pilato) as Bill McDermott as Pvt. Miguel Salazar (as Antonè DiLeo) as Dr. Matthew Logan as Bub (as Howard Sherman) as Pvt. Walter Steel (as G. Howard Klar) as Pvt. Robert Rickles as Ted Fisher as Pvt. Miller as Pvt. Juan Torrez as Pvt. Johnson (as Gregory Nicotero) The 80s Grue-Crew unleash another double-tap by covering George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (1985), a film first discussed almost eight years ago in Episode 114 (audio-only) hosted by Thomas Mariani, Santos Ellin Jr., Christopher G. Moore, and guest Derek Tatum. This time around, the GC are understandably in awe of the effects created by the legendary Tom Savini and his team. Sherman Howard (Bub), Lori Cardille (Sarah), Joseph Pilato (Rhodes), Richard Liberty (Dr. Logan / Frankenstein), and the rest of the characters, cast, and crew also get their share of love. And what of Day of the Dead’s place in Romero’s Pantheon of the Dead? Well, your faithful 80s Grue-Crew dive into that subject as well. Once again, there’s sooo much to discuss. At the time of this writing, Day of the Dead (1985) is available to stream from Shudder, Peacock, Tubi, Kanopy, and several other sources. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray-formatted disc from SHOUT! FACTORY 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 Monster Squad (1987), directed by Fred Dekker and written by Dekker and Shane Black. Is it a cult film? By the way, exactly what is a cult film? Hmmm. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35929030

THE NIGHT OF THE SORCERERS (1974, LA NOCHE DE LOS BRUJOS) – Episode 237 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/26/2025

THE NIGHT OF THE SORCERERS (1974, LA NOCHE DE LOS BRUJOS) – Episode 237 – Decades of Horror 1970s “They celebrated a ceremony last night. All that blood indicates the procession by the devil Balujaru.” “All that blood,” you say? What about all the drums? No one could get a wink of sleep! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Jerry Chandler – as they again discuss some European horror, this time from Spain, with Amando de Ossorio’s (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 237 – The Night of the Sorcerers (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An African expedition encounters vampires at the site of an ancient sacrificial altar. Writer/Director: Selected Cast: as Rod Carter the Guide (as Simon Andreu) as Tunika the Guide’s Girlfriend as Elizabeth Meredith the Heiress (as Maria Kosti) as Carol Harris the Photographer (as Lorena Tower) as Tomunga (as Joseph Thelman) as Agnes the Missionary (as Barbara King) as Prof Jonathan Grant Jerry Chandler joins us once again as the 70s Grue Crew covers an Amando de Ossorio film… once again. This time, they’re discussing The Night of the Sorcerers (1974), a film that maybe should have been called The Night of the Leopard-Bikini-w/Capes-Wearing Vampire Women Who Move in Slow Motion. Maybe. Seriously, this film has de Ossorio’s mark all over it. Even the story’s odd but unique turns and disjointed reasoning smacks of de Ossorio. Add in beautiful women, matching cinematography, and a cast well-seasoned in European horror, and you have a fun, if not good, movie. At the time of this writing, The Night of the Sorcerers (1974) is available to stream from Tubi. It is available on physical media in a de Ossorio Scream Factory Double Feature [Blu-ray] along with The Loreley’s Grasp (1973). 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, chosen by Jeff, will be William Girdler’s Abby (1974). Wait, what? The 70s Grue Crew has long wanted to discuss this film, pending an acceptable streaming resolution. One has surfaced… maybe… so they’re giving it a shot. Keep your fingers crossed! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35864505

NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT (1967) – Episode 199 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 03/22/2025

NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT (1967) – Episode 199 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “If this heat goes on like this, it could very well drive us all insane. The human body simply isn’t equipped to withstand such pressure, and sooner or later the glands are going to fail, some more quickly than others.” Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Michael Zatz – as they take in (1967), directed by Terence Fisher, featuring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 199 – Night of the Big Heat (1967) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties. Only a stand-offish visiting scientist suspects aliens are to blame. Directed by: Writing Credits: (original script); (filmed script); (based on a novel by) Selected Cast: as Godfrey Hanson as Jeff Callum as Dr. Vernon Stone as Angela Roberts as Frankie Callum as Ken Stanley as Tinker Mason as Gerald Foster (as Percy Hurbert) as Bob Hayward (as Tom Heathcote) as Stella Hayward as Ben Siddle as Old Tramp (as Sidney Bromley) as Radar Operator The Grue-Crew, with guest Michael Zatz, thought they might have found a hidden gem with Night of the Big Heat (1967). Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Jane Merrow, Sarah Lawson, Patrick Allen, and William Lucas, the film gave the impression it might be something special. Then they watched it. Oh, dear. There are many questions regarding the aliens that are never answered. So many questions. All of the cast members give admirable performances, but to what end? Oh, yeah, … they sweat a lot, and in this case, one can not overestimate the meaning of “a lot.” The crew does have fun in this talkabout. At the time of this writing, Night of the Big Heat (1967) is available to stream from Tubi, Filmzie, and Flix Fling. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray-formatted disc in HORROR DOUBLE FEATURE with Island of Terror (1966) from DigiComTV. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their schedule is their 200th episode! For this milestone, the Grue Crew have decided to recreate their initial episode (Episode 0) and discuss each of their favorite horror films from each of the decades: ‘20s, ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. They’ll also look for films they want to discuss in future episodes and maybe their favorite episodes so far. It will be fun for us and maybe even entertaining for you. There will also be a couple of surprise guest hosts. Please join us! 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35818220

TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE (1983) – Episode 280 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/17/2025

TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE (1983) – Episode 280 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Th-th-th-that’s all, Ethel!” Poor Ethel. It’s bad enough being married to Fred, but now, Anthony has sent Ethel to cartoon land, only to be eaten by an animated dragon. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss the infamous (1983). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 280 – Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: Prologue: a driver has a big surprise with his passenger; Segment 1 – “Time Out”: A bigot hates Jews, Blacks, Arabs, and Asians and is transported to situations where he feels the effects of his hatred; Segment 2 – “Kick the Can”: In a nursing home, the elder inhabitants learn that their minds can keep them young; Segment 3 – “It’s a Good Life”: a traveler hits a boy on a bicycle with her car and takes the boy home. Soon she learns that the powerful boy brought her home indeed; Segment 4 – “Nightmare at 20,000 feet”: a writer is scared to fly and soon he sees a monstrous creature destroying the airplane engines during a stormy night. Cast & Crew Music by: Makeup Department: (special makeup effects artist) (segments 1-4) (makeup artist) (segment 1) (as Robert Westmoreland) (makeup artist) (segments 2-4) (as John Elliott) (special makeup effects artist / special makeup effects designer) (segment 3) (special makeup effects cosmetic painter: Rob Bottin crew) (segment 3) (uncredited) (special makeup effects artist) (segment 4) (special makeup effects assistant) (segment 4) (uncredited) Visual Effects by: (visual effects) (segment “4”) (as David Allan) (end titles/compositing: titles) (visual effects/effects photography/matte artist) (segment “4”) (matte consultant) (segment “4”) (uncredited) Animation Department: (cartoon supervisor) (segment “3”) Prologue: Writer/Director: Selected Cast: as Passenger / Ambulance Driver as Car Driver Segment 1: “Time Out” Writer/Director: Selected Cast: as Bill Connor as Larry as Ray as German Officer (credited as Remus Peets) as German Officer as Waitress No. 1 as Waitress No. 2 as Bar Patron as French Monther as Vietnamese as Vietnamese as Charming G.I. as G.I. as G.I. as G.I. (credited as William B. Taylor) as G.I. as K.K.K. as K.K.K. as K.K.K. as Soldier No. 1 Segment 2: “Kick the Can” Director: Writer: , , (as Josh Rogan); (story) Selected Cast: as Mr. Bloom as Mr. Leo Conroy as Mr. Weinstein as Mrs. Weinstein as Mrs. Dempsey as Mr. Agee as Mr. Mute as Miss Cox as Young Mr. Weinstein as Young Mrs. Weinstein as Young Mr. Agee as Young Mrs. Dempsey as Young Mr. Mute as Mr. Gray Panther as Mr. Conroy’s Son as Mr. Conroy’s Daughter-in-Law as Nurse No. 2 Segment 3: “It’s a Good Life” Director: Writer: ; (from a story by) Selected Cast: as Helen Foley as Anthony as Uncle Walt as Mother as Father as Ethel as Walter Paisley as Sara as Tim as Charlie Segment 4: “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” Director: Writer: Richard Matheson; Richard Matheson (based on a story by) Selected Cast: as John Valentine as Sr. Stewardess as Jr. Stewardess as Co-Pilot as Creature as Sky Marshal as Pilot Announcement as Little Girl as Mother (credited as Lonna Schwab) as Old Woman as Old Man as Young Girl as Young Man as Mechanic No. 1 as Mechanic No. 2 as Passenger It’s another double tap for the ’80s Grue-Crew. This time, it’s Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), first covered by a completely different crew on episode 104 in March 2017. Inspired by Rod Serling’s landmark TV series, the film includes new versions of three classic tales, one new segment, and a loose wraparound. Joe Dante, George Miller, Stephen Spielberg, & John Landis handle the directing chores with a cast including Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks, Vic Morrow, Scatman Crothers, Kathleen Quinlan, and many, many more. The film is also shrouded in tragedy and controversy. There will most definitely be plenty to discuss. At the time of this writing, Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) is available to stream from Kanopy, Plex, Roku, and multiple PPV sources. 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 George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (1985)! The third entry in Romero’s “Dead” series is a showcase for Joe Pilato’s performance as Captain Rhodes and the special effects magic of Tom Savini et al. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35718205

THE ANTICHRIST (1974, L’ANTICRISTO) – Episode 236 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/12/2025

THE ANTICHRIST (1974, L’ANTICRISTO) – Episode 236 – Decades of Horror 1970s “This time, I’m going to win. You’re all afraid, you stinking pots of sh**!” Afraid? Maybe. Stinking pots of sh**? You be the judge. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Jerry Chandler – as they discuss some European horror, this time from Italy, with Alberto De Martino’s (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 236 – The Antichrist (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A paralyzed young woman becomes possessed by the Devil when a hypnosis session – intended to heal her disability – accidentally awakens memories of her past life as a witch. Directed by: Writing Credits: (in alphabetical order) , , Music by: , Cinematography by: (as Aristide Massaccesi) Selected Cast: as Ippolita Oderisi as Massimo Oderisi as Bishop Ascanio Oderisi as Father Mittner as Irene as Faith Healer as Dr. Marcello Sinibaldi as Greta as Filippo Oderisi as Possessed Man as Possessed Man’s Friend as Woman healed by statue Is it a ripoff of The Exorcist (1973) with a touch of Rosemary’s Baby (1968) thrown in for good measure? Yes, and more. Albert de Martino’s The Antichrist (1974) surprises everyone on the Grue Crew. Carla Gravina makes the whole thing work with her performance as the target of the film’s possession. The inimitable Alida Valli adds to the story’s credibility, as does George Coulouris, who plays the exorcist. Mel Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy round out the central cast as the possessed’s father and priest uncle, respectively. Don’t get us wrong. The Antichrist is a mishmash of a story, and yet… there is some wheat amongst the chaff. At any rate, the Crew had much to talk about, even a few tangentials. At the time of this writing, The Antichrist (1974) is available to stream from Tubi and Flix Fling. It is available on physical media as a Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-ray. 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, chosen by Bill, will be The Night of the Sorcerers (1974). Wait, what? Another Amando de Ossorio film? It has a secret spot in Bill’s heart and the rest of the Grue Crew have a need to know. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35648765

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920) – Episode 198 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 03/08/2025

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920) – Episode 198 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “I must know everything. I must penetrate the heart of his secret! I must become Caligari!” Du musst Caligari werden! Oops! Got carried away. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Eli Mohr – as they take in this silent classic fueled by German expressionism, (1920). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 198 – The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders. Directed by: Writiten by: and Produced by: (uncredited), (uncredited) Cinematography by: (photography) Production Design by: , , Set Decoration by: Hermann Warm (uncredited) Costume Design by: Walter Reimann (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Dr. Caligari as Cesare as Franzis (as Friedrich Fehér) as Jane Olsen as Alan (as Hans Heinz v. Twardowski) as Dr. Olsen (as Rudolph Lettinger) as Ein Verbrecher / A Criminal (uncredited) as Ein Alter Mann / An Old Man (uncredited) as Ein Junger Arzt / A Young Doctor (uncredited) as Ein Mörder / A Murderer (uncredited) as Die Wirtin / The Landlady (uncredited) Special guest Eli Mohr picked The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) for the Classic Era Grue Crew to discuss this episode. They first tackled this landmark silent horror film almost eight years ago in episode 13, although only two of those crewmembers remain. It’s high time the OG crew members, now with eight years more experience, revisit the film with the added benefit of the fresh viewpoints from the “newer” half of the crew. This ultimate example of German expressionism again wows the Grew Crew, old and new alike. The acting, the visuals, and the heartbreaking story intrigue and fascinate right to the very end. There’s so much to talk about. You must become Caligari! Du musst Caligari werden! At the time of this writing, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) is available to stream from Kanopy, Hoopla, JustWatchTV, Shudder, Screambox, and PPV. It is also available on physical media as 4K UHD-formatted and standard Blu-ray-formatted discs from Kino Classics. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is Night of the Big Heat (1967). Terence Fisher directs Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Patrick Allen, Jane Merrow, & Sarah Lawson. They’re on an island. It’s hot, really hot. Everyone sweats. A lot! Then it rains. Don’t worry. We’ll find plenty to discuss. 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35588380

INFERNO (1980) – Episode 279 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/03/2025

INFERNO (1980) – Episode 279 – Decades of Horror 1980s “There are mysterious parts in that book, but the only true mystery is that our very lives are governed by dead people.” Well, crap! Aren’t there enough problems being governed by live people? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss the beauty and imagery of (1980), the eighth film directed by Dario Argento, discussed on Decades of Horror. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 279 – Inferno (1980) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: An American student investigates the disappearance of his sister and the death of a friend, both connected from New York to Rome by an old alchemy book. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay) & (screenplay) (uncredited); (book) (uncredited); & Dario Argento (story) (uncredited) Assistant Director: Special Effects by: (special effects), (special effects assistant) (uncredited) Visual Effects by: (visual effects) (uncredited), (visual effects assistant) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Mark Elliot as Rose Elliot as Sara as Elise De Longvalle Adler as Kazanian (as Sacha Pitoeff) as Carol, the caretaker as The Nurse / Mater Tenebrarum as Carlo as Professor Arnold / Dr. Varelli (as Feodor Chaliapin) as John, the Butler as Music Student as Cook as Man as Shadow as Music Teacher as Cabdriver as Bookbinder (as Luigi Lodoli) as Old Man in the Library Dario Argento as Emilio Varelli (voice) (uncredited) Lamberto Bava as Pedestrian (uncredited) Inferno (1980), the second of Dario Argento’s The Three Mothers, is almost as beautiful as the legendary Suspiria (1977), the first of The Three Mothers. The story, built around a mystical alchemy book aptly titled The Three Mothers, may be even more indecipherable than Suspiria’s. A man is looking for his missing sister; that much is obvious. Beyond that, who knows? However, the film is filled with innovative kills, beautiful cinematography, and radiant lighting. Mario Bava and son Lamberto also add no small contribution to the film’s look. The talented Daria Nicolodi is also on hand to make it an official Argento film. There is no lack of topics to discuss. At the time of this writing, Inferno (1980) is available to stream from Kanopy, PlutoTV, Roku, Mubi, and Prime. It’s also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Blue Underground. 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 Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)! It’s four segments and the wraparound are directed by Joe Dante, George Miller, Stephen Spielberg, and John Landis. The film also comes enveloped in tragedy and controversy. This one should be… interesting. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35505175

THE LORELEY’S GRASP (1973, LAS GARRAS DE LORELEI) – Episode 235 – Decades of Horror 1970s 02/26/2025

THE LORELEY’S GRASP (1973, LAS GARRAS DE LORELEI) – Episode 235 – Decades of Horror 1970s “According to the legend of the seven full moons, Loreley will turn into a hideous animal. She must eat human hearts in order to return to her eternal sleep.” Is eternal sleep a good thing? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Jerry Chandler – as they journey to Spain (1973), another Amando de Ossorio non-Blind Dead film. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 235 – The Loreley’s Grasp (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: The legendary Lorelei has been living in a grotto beneath the Rhine River in Germany for centuries. Every night, when the moon is full, she turns into a reptile-like creature craving human blood. When she kills one girl after another from a nearby boarding school, a hunter named Sigurd is engaged to kill the monster. Written & Directed by: Special Effects by: Selected Cast: as Sigurd as Lorelei (as Helga Line) as Elke Ackerman as Boarding School Principal as Martha (as Lolita Tovar) as Carlo Donati (as Joseph Thelman) as Mayor as Blind Violinist as Bride-to-Be (as Betsabe Ruiz) as Alberic as Professor (as Angel Menendez) as Doctor (as Sergio Mendizabal) as Brigitte (as Mary Sol Delgado) as Teresa (as Vicky Hernandez) as Maid (as Mary Vidal) as Preacher as Old Man as Boat Man (as Cristino Almodovar) as Blonde Victim (uncredited) as Lorelei’s Assistant (uncredited) as Cavewoman #1 (uncredited) The 70s Grue Crew discusses another Spanish horror flick from Amando de Ossorio, director of The Blind Dead Quartet. This time, joined by Jerry Chandler, their subject is The Loreley’s Grasp (1973, Las garras de Lorelei), aka When the Screaming Stops. The lovely and talented Helga Liné’s character becomes a reptilic creature during the full moon and feasts on human hearts, ripping them straight from her victim’s bodies while they still breathe. Her source for hearts? A girl’s boarding school, of course. Gory and brutal, the film’s effects are lacking but fun. De Ossorio delivers another imaginative tale on a shoestring budget… and lots of giggling girls in somewhat reserved bikinis, a handsome hunter, a beautiful school marm, a pseudo Van Helsing who is very careless with a flask of acid, a trio of cave-dwelling, female wrestlers with skull clasps on their swimsuits, and a radioactive dagger. What else could there possibly be? At the time of this writing, The Loreley’s Grasp (1973) is available to stream from Tubi and PPV from Amazon. It is available on physical media as The Night of the Sorcerers / The Loreley’s Grasp Scream Factory Double Feature Blue-ray. 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, chosen by Chad, will be The Antichrist (1974). On the plus side, it’s an Italian film directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Carla Gravina, Alida Valli, Mel Ferrer, and Arthur Kennedy with music by Ennio Morricone. On the minus side, we’re all going to hell. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35430185

THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE (1946) – Episode 197 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 02/22/2025

THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE (1946) – Episode 197 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “The only thing that keeps me from cracking you in the jaw is the almost certain possibility that it would break your neck.” Your consideration is appreciated. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Gregory Crosby – as they take in Robert Siodmak’s (1946) from RKO Radio Pictures. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 197 – The Spiral Staircase (1946) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: In 1916, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with “afflictions.” One night, during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen is the target. Directed by: Writing Credits: ; (novel, Some Must Watch, 1933) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Helen as Professor Warren as Mrs. Warren as Dr. Parry as Blanche as Steve Warren as Mrs. Oates as Nurse Barker as Mr. Oates as Constable as Dr. Harvey (uncredited) as Neighbour (uncredited) as Murder Victim (uncredited) as The Killer’s ‘Shadow’ (uncredited) as Starry-eyed Man (uncredited) as The Killer’s ‘Eye’ (uncredited) as Freddy (uncredited) as Desk Clerk (uncredited) as Minister (uncredited) Carlton the Bulldog as Himself (uncredited) Imagine a junction of genres where gothic, old dark house, and film noir meet. You will surely find The Spiral Staircase (1946) there. The film is packed with film noir veterans, both cast and crew, who weave a beautiful tapestry of light and shadow that aid in the telling of its layered story. Red herrings abound in the search for the serial killer who prays on women with “afflictions” that render them less than perfect. Even though the female characters appear to have little agency, they manage to defeat the killer. Oops! Spoiler alert! Horror, horror-adjacent, or none of the above, The Spiral Staircase is a damn fine movie, and the Grue-Crew, joined by Gregory Crosby, has much to discuss. At the time of this writing, The Spiral Staircase (1946) is available to stream from YouTube. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by a special guest – is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), the German silent horror film directed by Robert Wiene that explodes with German expressionism and challenges the Grue Crew with correctly pronouncing “somnambulist.” 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, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35385190

ANGEL (1983) – Episode 278 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02/17/2025

ANGEL (1983) – Episode 278 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Look, Miss Hoity Toity. The woman cannot answer the goddamn door ’cause she can’t get out of her goddamn bed. Is that goddamn clear enough for ya?” Crystal. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as Jeff gets his Rory Calhoun fix and the rest of the crew decide what they think of Angel (1983). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 278 – Angel (1983) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: High-schooler Molly secretly earns her living as Angel, a street prostitute whose only family and friends are the ones she works with on the streets. She must survive against a serial killer who is targeting people of her profession. Directed by: Writing Credits: Robert Vincent O’Neil & (as Joseph M. Cala) Selected Cast: as Molly ‘Angel’ Stewart as Lt. Andrews as Solly Mosler as Mae as Kit Carson as The Killer as Patricia Allen as Crystal as Lana as Collins as Yoyo Charlie as Ric Sawyer as Howie as Spike (as Josh Cadman) as Themopolis as Diane as Wayne as Mr. Saunders as The John as Vice Cop as Tanya as Roxie Joseph Michael Cala as Usher as Jesus Peddler as Urban Cowboy as Driver as Older Cop as Young Cop as Zigmand as Punker as Police Sketch Artist Is Angel (1983) a horror film or not? A serial killer who practices necrophilia and cuts the bodies of his victims into pieces? Jeff doesn’t really care as long as it has Rory Calhoun in the cast. The Grue-Crew are divided on this one, especially Chad (actually, Chad is pretty certain), but they all agree the strength of the movie is its cast. Susan Tyrrell and Dick Shawn steal every scene they’re in, and Rory plays an actor from B-movie westerns like the actor from B-movie westerns he is. Cliff Gorman is the earnest and compassionate detective who completes the caring group of friends acting as Molly/Angel’s (Donna Wilkes) family. Angel is a quirky one, but three-fourths of the Grue-Crew enjoyed the film. However, the three sequels might be a different story. At the time of this writing, Angel (1983) is available to stream from PlutoTV, Plex, Vudu/Fandango, Night Flight, and Troma Now. It’s also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Vinegar Syndrome, 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 Dario Argento’s Inferno (1980), the second film in his Three Mothers Trilogy. Italian horror? Yay! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35314940

SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) – Episode 234 – Decades of Horror 1970s 02/12/2025

SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) – Episode 234 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Open the door. I’ve something for you. Go on, open up. I’m quite alone. Open up!” Surely, there are no villagers with torches hiding around the corner. Right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss yet another of Christopher Lee’s turns as Dracula in Hammer’s (1970). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 234 – Scars of Dracula (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A young man on a trip spends the night at Count Dracula’s castle and is murdered. After some time has passed, the young man’s brother comes to the small town, where all the traces of his brother lead, to look for him. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay) (as John Elder); (based on the character created by) Selected Cast: as Dracula as Simon as Sarah as Paul Carlson as Klove as Priest as Landlord as Julie as Tania as Alice as Burgomaster as Elderly Waggoner as First Officer as Second Officer as Farmer (as Morris Bush) as Landlord’s Wife as Fat Young Man as Girl at Party (uncredited) as Servant (uncredited) as Sarah Framsen (voice) (uncredited) Could it possibly be Hammer Time again? Yes! And Dracula, no less! This time, the 70s Grue-Crew take on Scars of Dracula (1970), Christopher Lee’s fifth time playing the bloodsucking count for Hammer. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, Scars of Dracula is probably the bloodiest, most violent of Hammer’s Dracula productions so far. There is the usual cast of Hammer women (Jenny Hanley, Wendy Hamilton, Anouska Hempel) and Hammer regulars (e.g., Patrick Troughton, Michael Ripper, Michael Gwynn) along with the requisite Hammer bats. Only in this case, it’s plural bats with mechanical wings to boot! And man, are they nasty! The Grue Crew have more fun than a barrel of mechanical bats discussing this one. At the time of this writing, Scars of Dracula (1970) is available to stream from Pluto TV, Plex, and various PPV sources, and on physical media as a Blue-ray formatted disc from SCREAM Factory. 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, chosen by Chad, will be The Antichrist (1974). On the plus side, it’s an Italian film directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Arthur Kennedy and Mel Ferrer with music by Ennio Morricone. On the minus side, we’re all going to hell. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/35247215

Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio

TOPICS