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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

THE CURSE OF THE CRYING WOMAN (1963, La maldición de la Llorona) – Episode 196 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 02/08/2025

THE CURSE OF THE CRYING WOMAN (1963, La maldición de la Llorona) – Episode 196 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “An animal wouldn’t drain every drop of blood from its victims, nor would it throw knives.” Well, a vampire bat and a monkey might. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guests Chris Peters and Bill Mulligan – as they take in Rafael Baledón’s (1963, La maldición de la Llorona), a Mexican horror film bearing the name of a famous figure in south-of-the-border folklore. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 196 – The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) 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 fifteen years of being away, a woman returns with her husband to her aunt’s hacienda in the Mexican countryside without realizing that her relative is a sorceress who wants to use her to bring an evil witch back to life. Directed by: (as Rafael Baledon) Writing Credits: Rafael Baledón (screenplay) (as Rafael Baledon); (story& adaptation) Produced by: Selected Cast: as Amelia/Emily as Jaime/Herbert as Selma as Juan/Fred (as Carlos Lopez Moctezuma) as Dr. Daniel Jaramillo as Capitán as Pasajera (as Julissa del Llano) as Asistente capitán as Sergio (pasajero) as Pasajero burlista as Campesino viejo as La bruja The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) is not about that La Llorona. The well-known legend is nowhere to be found. The Grue Crew, joined by guests Chris Peters and Bill Mulligan, discuss this Mexican horror film directed by Rafael Baledón and starring Rosita Arenas, Rita Mercedo, Abel Salazar, Carlos López Moctezuma, and Enrique Lucero. This Swiss army knife of a Mexican horror movie is about a maniacal witch but includes tropes from vampire and old dark house films, all of which are presented in a gothic wrapper. The Grue Crew differ on how much they enjoyed The Curse of the Crying Woman, but they are all glad they watched it and have a blast in this talkabout. At the time of this writing, The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) is available to stream from YouTube. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Indicator. 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 The Spiral Staircase (1946), a psychological horror film directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore, Kent Smith, Rhonda Fleming, and Elsa Lanchester. This is going to be really good! 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/35199655

BLUE MONKEY (1987) – Episode 277 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02/03/2025

BLUE MONKEY (1987) – Episode 277 – Decades of Horror 1980s “I wonder if we’ll find anything down here? I bet we’re going to find a big blue monkey.” Or maybe you won’t. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Ralph Miller III – as they do their best to find the blue monkey in (1987). It’s Canadian horror, ay. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 277 – Blue Monkey (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: Detective Jim Bishop and Dr. Rachel Carson must find a way to stop a giant monstrous insect before it procreates and spreads a deadly infection it’s carrying. Meanwhile, it’s eating people in Dr. Carson’s quarantined hospital. Directed by: Writing Credits: (written by); (story editor) Executive Producers: , , Special Effects by: (creature maker: Sirius Effects (uncredited) / creature supervisor: Sirius Effects (uncredited)) Selected Cast: as The Creature as Detective Jim Bishop as Dr. Rachel Carson as Elliot Jacobs as Marwella Harbison as Fred Adams as Dr. Judith Glass as Paramedic as Oscar Willets as Orderly #1 as Joey as Marcy as Tyrone as Ellen as Dede Wilkens as Alice Bradley as Roger Levering as Anthony Rivers (as Phillip Akin) as Desk Nurse #1 as Sandra Baker as George Baker as Desk Nurse #2 as Ted Andrews as Albert Hooper as Technician as Nurse Michelle as Surgeon as O.R. Nurse as Rollo Jordan as Policeman as ISO. Nurse as Security Guard as Bill Clemmins as Lobby Nurse (as Jo Anne Bates) as Johnson as Orderly #2 (as Robert Wilton) as Dr. Steinberg (as Allan Rosenthal) as Patient The 80s Grue-Crew and guest Ralph Miller III take a trip to a hospital in Canada to diagnose Blue Monkey (1987). This one features the beginnings of an epidemic, some ludicrous laser shenanigans, an extraordinary amount of green goo, and a freaky larva that magically metamorphoses (we think) into a giant insect that begins killing patients in the now quarantined hospital. All of this is accomplished with some generally good effects work and an abundance of pseudo-sciencing. Steven Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, Don Lake, Susan Anspach, and John Vernon jump into the fray, accompanied by Marwella and Dede, a pair of golden girls getting drunk in the background, and Robin Dukes and Joe Flaherty having their first baby. Ah, yes. Canadian horror has such a unique flavor. As you can tell, there’s plenty of material for our talkabout… even though there’s no actual blue monkey. At the time of this writing, Blue Monkey (1987) is available to stream from Tubi 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 Jeff, will be Angel (1984), starring… wait for it… Rory Calhoun! Joining him are Donna Wilkes, Cliff Gorman, Dick Shawn, Susan Tyrrell, and John Diehl, all cavorting on the strip. Unfortunately, there’s a serial killer on the prowl. 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/35116395

BLACK NOON (1971) – Episode 233 – Decades of Horror 1970s 01/29/2025

BLACK NOON (1971) – Episode 233 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Well, Jonathan. I’m afraid you’ll be staying a while longer.” Oh, good! More time with Yvette Mimieux! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they journey to the desert of the old West, the repository of hidden cults, a man-in-black, and a traveling reverend in (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 233 – Black Noon (1971) 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. Traveling minister Reverend John Keyes and his wife Lorna are quietly menaced by a devil cult in the Old West. By the time the good Reverend figures out what’s really going on, it may be too late to stop the evil. Directed by: Writen by: Produced by: Selected Cast: as Reverend John Keyes as Deliverance as Caleb Hobbs as Bethia as Lorna Keyes (as Lyn Loring) as Moon as Joseph as Jacob as Man in Mirror as Towhead as Towhead as Towhead as Towhead . as Man (as Dave Cass) as Wife as Boy as Ethan The Grue Crew return to the proverbial well for another made-for-TV horror movie from the 1970s, this time for Black Noon (1971), a horror western starring Roy Thinnes, Lyn Loring, Ray Milland, Yvette Mimeaux, Hank Worden, Henry Silva, and Gloria Grahame. Imagine, if you will, a reverend and his wife stranded in the desert, rescued by a trio of kindly strangers (who just happen to be out for a ride in the middle of the desert), and taken to a comforting but strange little town … in the middle of the desert. The Crew are divided on this one, but you’ll have to check out the podcast to see who lands on which side of Black Noon. Regardless, the Grue Crew loves 70s made-for-TV horror movies and there is plenty of fodder for their talkabout! At the time of this writing, Black Noon (1971) is available to stream from Tubi 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 episode, chosen by Doc, will be Scars of Dracula (1970). Yes, Grue Believers, it’s Hammer Time! 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/35057705

CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale) – Episode 195 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 01/25/2025

CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale) – Episode 195 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “The garden is filled with monsters!” No more weeding! Hooray! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, Jeff Mohr, and guest Bill Mulligan – as they dissect one of Italy’s first horror movies, (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale), helmed by Riccardo Freda and Mario Bava. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 195 – Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (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: A team of archaeologists in Mexico encounters an amorphous, blob-like monster that appears to be connected with the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Directed by: (as Robert Hamton); (uncredited) Writing Credits: (screenplay) (as Philip Just); Riccardo Freda (screenplay) (uncredited) Special Effects by: Mario Bava (as Marie Foam) Selected Cast: as Prof. John Fielding as Ellen Fielding as Max Gunther (as Gerard Haerter) as Prof. Rodríguez’s Assistant (as G.R. Stuart) as Prof. Rodríguez (as Victor Andrèe) as Bob (as Daniel Vargas) as Nieto (as Arthur Dominick) as Police Inspector (as Black Bernard) as Linda as Indian Dancer (as Gay Pearl) as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited) as Scientist (uncredited) as Mexican at Police Station (uncredited) as Astronomer (uncredited) as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited) as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited) as Narrator (uncredited) as Investigating Officer (uncredited) The Grue-Crew’s subject this episode is Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale), the “is it Riccardo Freda’s or is it Mario Bava’s” Italian horror movie featuring a giant glob of tripe. Whether Freda’s film, Bava’s film, or both, Caltiki is a fun watch with surprising chills from such a low-budget, early entry in the now legendary Italian horror film industry. Of course, Bava’s cinematography and special effects are splendidly displayed throughout the film. Bill Mulligan comes along for the Bava ride, providing his valuable insights regarding his favorite director. As Bill has written, “(Caltiki) is definitely one of the top 3 blob movies of all time, a genre that is composed of The Blob, The Blob, and Caltiki.” The rest of the Grue-Crew are in complete agreement. At the time of this writing, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959) is available to stream from Tubi and PPV from Apple TV and Amazon Prime. The film is available on physical media as a 2-Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray + DVD] from Arrow Video. For a different take, check out Paul Cardullo’s Groovy Gory Gruesome Gold Review of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster here: 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 Curse of the Crying Woman (1963, La maldición de la Llorona), a Mexican horror film directed by Rafael Baledón and featuring Rita Macedo, Rosita Arenas, Abel Salazar, Carlos López Moctezuma, and Enrique Lucero. 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/35001245

DEAD AND BURIED (1981) – Episode 276 – Decades of Horror 1980s 01/20/2025

DEAD AND BURIED (1981) – Episode 276 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Dan, I’m dead! Please bury me!” That’s not something you hear every day. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Gregory Crosby – as they discuss (1981), a Stan Winston showcase. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 276 – Dead and Buried (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. Synopsis: When visitors to the small, friendly, coastal town of Potter’s Bluff are mysteriously killed, Sheriff Gillis investigates and finds that the recently killed are reanimating and coming back to life. Directed by: (as Gary A. Sherman) Writing Credits: & (screenplay); & (story); (novel) Music by: Cinematography by: Makeup Department: (makeup effects designer) Special Effects by: (sculptor); (lab technician) (uncredited) Visual Effects by: (process coordinator) Selected Cast: as Sheriff Dan Gillis as Janet Gillis as William G. Dobbs as Ron as Linda (as Nancy Locke Hauser) as Girl on the Beach / Nurse Lisa as Harry as Ernie as Herman as George Le Moyne / Freddie as Doctor (as Joe Medalis) as Ben as Hitchhiker as Betty as Phil as Waitress (as Linda Turley) as Fisherman as Jimmy as Mr. Haskell as Sam as Nurse as Jamie as Jamie as Girl #1 as Lady Car Passenger as Female Stranger as Joyce as Townsperson (uncredited) as Townsperson (uncredited) as Townsperson (uncredited) as Townsperson (uncredited) Dead and Buried (1981) is a phenomenal film! There is plenty to discuss regarding the making of this movie as well as the methods used to achieve its look. The Grue-Crew, joined by Gregory Crosby, are in awe of Stan Winston’s effects work. “Awe,” they say! Jack Albertson, in his last role, delivers his portrayal of the big-band-loving, splendidly attired mortician with style and grace. James Farentino’s character, the town sheriff, is put through the wringer as he tries to figure out just WTF is going on in “his” town. As Joseph Heller wrote and Sheriff Gillis learns, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Then, there’s that ending! Don’t get the Grue-Crew wrong. Dead and Buried has its flaws, but the good parts are so good! Doc Rotten, The Black Saint, Christopher G. Moor, and Thomas Mariani discussed Dead and Buried in a previous episode of Decades of Horror 1980s published July 2016. You can listen to the audio-only podcast here: () At the time of this writing, Dead and Buried (1981) is available to stream from Tubi, Pluto TV, Prime, Peacock, and Night Flight, and PPV from Apple TV. It is also available on physical media in various combinations of 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and soundtrack CD 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 Chad, will be Blue Monkey (1987). There are no real blue monkeys, but there is a giant insect that eats people. And in a hospital, yet! Oh boy!! 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/34916555

EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror 1970s 01/15/2025

EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror 1970s ‘I remembered that I was sneakin’ out the back door of the bar. So I said to myself, man, I said,”What the *fuck* are you doin’, man? Sneakin’ out the back door, runnin’ away, man, from what? I mean, you didn’t do nothin’. Nobody can prove that you did nothin’ because you did not do nothin’.”’ As usual, he had an elaborate alibi. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest Dirk Rogers – as they discuss (1978), … a movie with a script co-written by John Carpenter? Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 232 – Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) 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: Fashion photographer Laura Mars, whose photographs contain violent images, develops the ability to see through a killer’s eyes. Detective John Neville notes striking similarities between her art photos and those of actual crime scenes and realizes that she can see what is happening through the eyes of the killer. Mars and Neville join forces to identify the killer before she, too, becomes a victim. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay) and ; (story) John Carpenter; Tommy Lee Jones (monologue writer) (uncredited); (uncredited); (uncredited); (uncredited) Produced by: (executive producer), (producer), (associate producer) Selected Cast: as Laura Mars as John Neville as Tommy Ludlow as Donald Phelps as Michael Reisler (as R.J.) as Bert as Sal Volpe as Michele as Lulu as Elaine Cassell as Bill Boggs as Robert as Doris Spenser as Sheila Weissman as Reporter as Reporter as Photo Assistant as Party Guest (uncredited) Jack H. Harris as Man in Gallery (uncredited) John Carpenter wrote a script and it became Eyes of Laura Mars (1978). However, there was so little similarity between the finished product and his original script that Carpenter had little more to do with the film. Even so, Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Auberjonois, Brad Dourif, and Raul Julia add credence to the movie along with Irvin Kershner’s direction and some very Giallo-like touches. Where will the Grue-Crew, joined by Dirk Rogers, come down amid the muddled aspects of Eyes of Laura Mars? You’ll just have to check it out to find out. Incidentally, did you notice Brad Dourif was in the film? At the time of this writing, Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) is available to stream from Tubi and multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Kino Lorber Studio Classics and from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 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 Black Noon (1971), a TV movie, horror western starring Roy Thinnes, Lynn Loring, Yvette Mimeaux, Ray Milland, and Henry Silva. Mr. Mulligan tells us it’s pretty good. 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/34861195

THEM! (1954) – Episode 194 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 01/11/2025

THEM! (1954) – Episode 194 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Pfah! What kind of sense does that make? Is sugar a rare cargo? Is there a black market for it? Did you ever hear of a fence for hot sugar? If I was gonna make a deal with crooks to steal somethin’, it wouldn’t be for forty tons of sugar.” If you were a giant ant you would. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest Gregory Crosby – as they take a deep crawl into (1954), one of the all-time great big-bug movies! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 194 – THEM! (1954) 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: The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization. Director: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (adaptation) (as Russell Hughes); (story) Special Effects by: (special effects); (pyroeffects supervisor) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Sgt. Ben Peterson as Dr. Harold Medford as Dr. Patricia Medford as Robert Graham as Brig. Gen. Robert O’Brien as Maj. Kibbee as Trooper Ed Blackburn (as Chris Drake) as The Ellinson Girl as Mrs. Lodge (as Mary Ann Hokanson) as Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards as Alan Crotty as Jensen (as Olin Howlin) as Mike Lodge (uncredited) as Patrolman Ryan (uncredited) as Patrolman Sutton (uncredited) as Alcoholic Ward Patient (uncredited) as Official at D.C. Meeting (uncredited) as Bald Reporter (uncredited) as Child Psychiatrist (uncredited) as Army Sergeant in Information Center (uncredited) as Ambulance Attendant (uncredited) as Bit Part (uncredited) as Railroad Yard Watchman (uncredited) as Teenager in Police Station (uncredited) THEM! is generally considered the first giant bug movie, and according to the Grue Crew, who are joined by Gregory Crosby, it’s the best of the lot! A top-notch script delivered by a great cast and helmed by an experienced, successful director makes for an excellent film. Combine some pretty-damn-fine giant ants with expert cinematography, just the right editing, and some very disturbing ant-chirping, and the ants are truly terrifying. Edmund Gwenn (who is not in The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms), Joan Weldon, James Whitmore, and James Arness lead the way with an incredibly long list of familiar character actors. Even Dick York (Samantha’s first husband on Bewitched, not her second) makes an uncredited appearance. The Grue Crew again go for a record-length talkabout but there really is so much to discuss with THEM! and we had so much fun doing it! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it. At the time of this writing, THEM! (1954) is available to stream by subscription from IndieFlix and PPV from multiple sources. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray disc from Warner Home Video. 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 Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959). Was it directed by Riccardo Freda, Robert Hamton, Mario Bava, or all of the above? Bill Mulligan (known as “Bava Bill”) will be joining us to help us untangle the entanglement, and to help us find the source of that awful smell. 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/34797640

OPERA (1987) – Episode 275 – Decades of Horror 1980 01/06/2025

OPERA (1987) – Episode 275 – Decades of Horror 1980 “I think it’s unwise to use movies as a guide for reality. Don’t you, Inspector?” Now they tell you! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in Dario Argento’s (1987). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 275 – Opera (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 young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself. Directed by: Writing Credits: & Special Effects by: (special effects designer) Selected Cast: as Betty as Marco as Inspector Alan Santini as Mira as Giulia (as Coralina Cataldi Tassoni) as Marion as Stefano as Signora Albertini as Baddini (as Antonio Juorio) as Alma’s Mother as Alma – Raven Trainer as Maria – Assistant Director as Miro (as Gyorivany Gyorgy) as Cop #1 as Mara Czekova’s Assistant as Cop #2 Dario Argento’s Opera (1987) is set during a production of Macbeth, a Giuseppe Verdi opera, and is filmed mainly in Teatro Regio di Parma, an opera house in Parma, Italy. The film features lavish costuming and many of the standard giallo tropes – a killer in black gloves, inept police, creative cinematography, and innovative kills – along with an unkindness of ravens. Or is it a conspiracy of ravens? There’s not much new in Opera story-wise, but the Grue Crew still had fun with the visuals and the ravens plopped down right in the middle of an operatic production of Shakespeare’s legendary, cursed play. At the time of this writing, Opera (1987) is available to stream from Shudder and Night Flight with subscriptions and PPV from Apple TV. It is also available on physical media from Severin as a 2-Disc Blu-ray, a 3-Disc 4K UHD, and a Limited Edition 5-Disc 4K UHD + Booklet w/Slipcase. 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 Dead and Buried (1981), a film covered over 8 years ago by a different 80s crew. Eerie deaths in a sleepy coastal town with effects by Stan Winston? The Crew is in… again! 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/34740555

A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS (1968, 1973, 1976) – Episode 231 – Decades of Horror 1970s 01/01/2025

A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS (1968, 1973, 1976) – Episode 231 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Ghosts? That’s a rather sticky one, isn’t it? I’m not quite certain what you mean, I mean, I’m never quite certain what we are invited to believe, I mean, when anybody asks me a question like that. I’m not even quite certain what I’m being invited to disbelieve.” Ah, yes. British ghost stories. And on Christmas. What could be better? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they create a makeshift anthology from the 1970s BBC series, ! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 231 – A Ghost Story for Christmas (1970s) 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 Ghost Story for Christmas “,” Omnibus S1.E17 ( May 7, 1968) Synopsis: A skeptical professor on vacation in Norfolk finds a cursed whistle. Directed by: Writing Credits: (story “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad,” ); Jonathan Miller (adaptation) Selected Cast: as Professor Parkins as Colonel as Hotel Proprietor as Proprietress as Maid “” (Dec 25, 1973) Synopsis: A young orphan, Stephen, is sent to live with his strange, much older cousin at his remote country house. Once there, Stephen experiences terrible dreams in which he sees a young girl and boy. Directed by: Writing Credits: M.R. James (story); (dramatization) Selected Cast: as Stephen as Mr. Abney as Parkes as Mrs. Bunch as Boy as Girl as Vicar as Girl – Flashback Scenes (uncredited) “” (Dec 22, 1976) Synopsis. A lonely Signalman is visited by a stranger. Directed by: Lawrence Gordon Clark Writing Credits: (story); (adaptation) Selected Cast: as The Signalman as The Traveller as The Engine Driver as The Bride The Grue-Crew assembled their own anthology for this holiday episode and cheated a bit on the decade. They discuss three ghost stories from the United Kingdom. Two are based on stories by M.R. James and one by Charles Dickens; two tales are taken from the 1970s BBC series A Ghost Story for Christmas and the third is the 1968 inspiration for the series. The subjects of this episode are: “Whistle and I’ll Come to You,” Omnibus S1.E17, M.R. James ( May 7, 1968) “Lost Hearts,” A Ghost Story for Christmas, M.R. James (Dec 25, 1973) “The Signalman” A Ghost Story for Christmas, Charles Dickens (Dec 22, 1976) The 70s crew are divided on one of the shorts but unanimously enthusiastic on the other two. The Brits do ghost stories very well, don’t they? At the time of this writing, all episodes of A Ghost Story for Christmas (1970s) are available to stream from Shudder. They are also available on physical media on six Blu-ray formatted discs contained in Ghost Stories for Christmas, Volumes 1 & 2, from BFI (may not play on most DVD/Blu-Ray players sold in the US due to region encoding incompatibility). 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 Eyes of Laura Mars (1978), with a script co-written by John Carpenter and starring Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Auberjonois, Brad Dourif, and Raul Julia. Hmmm. What will they think? 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/34666785

EARTH VS. THE SPIDER (1958) – Episode 193 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 12/28/2024

EARTH VS. THE SPIDER (1958) – Episode 193 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Bring your bug juice and let’s go!” Wait. Are spiders bugs? Shouldn’t they be using spider juice? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they figure out which juice should be used against the giant creature in (1958)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 193 – Earth vs. the Spider (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. ; ; Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by) (as Laszlo Gorog) and ; (story by) Bert I. Gordon Produced by: (executive producer), J (executive producer), Bert I. Gordon (producer), (assistant producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) (as Jack Marta) Selected Cast: as Professor Art Kingman as Carol Flynn as Mike Simpson (as Gene Persson) as Sheriff Cagle as Mr. Simpson as Mrs. Jack Flynn as Sam Haskel as Mrs. Helen Kingman as Joe as Sam the Bass Player as Jake as Deputy Sheriff Pete Sanders as Hugo the Janitor as Mr. Fraser as Pest Control Man as Switchboard Operator as Deputy Sheriff Dave (as Bob Tetrick) as Dancer as Man in Cavern as Power Line Foreman as Jack Flynn as Teenager in Band (uncredited) as Pianist (uncredited) The Classic Era Grue Crew go B-I-G for this episode! Yes, it’s time for some Bert I. Gordon! For the Decades of Horror’s fourth excursion into BIG territory, the crew crawls all over Earth vs. the Spider (1958), also known as The Spider. Gordon uses his usual visual effects techniques to achieve the “50 tons of creeping black horror” as advertised, and, as usual, scales may vary. Gordon gets an assist from Paul Blaisdell with a hairy spider leg and a desiccated body. Throw in a fearless high school girl and her dumb boyfriend, their 35-year-old classmate, their science teacher, a goofy sheriff, and a brawny construction foreman, and viewers get exactly what they expect in a B.I.G. extravaganza. What a fun talkabout! At the time of this writing, Earth vs. the Spider (1958) is available to stream from the Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Shudder, AMC+, Prime, Tubi, and Crackle. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray disc from Shout Factory. 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 Them! (1954). The Classic Era Grue Crew is on a big-bug-roll and this might be the granddaddy of them all! 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/34627315

TERRORVISION (1986) – Episode 274 – Decades of Horror 1980s 12/23/2024

TERRORVISION (1986) – Episode 274 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Man, this is the dumbest movie I ever saw!” What does it mean when one of the movie’s characters makes this pronouncement? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1986), a no-holds-barred, goofy festival of excess. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 274 – TerrorVision (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: Stan installs satellite TV for his family, but soon, he picks up a signal from another planet, and his television system becomes the gateway between the two. When a creature comes to his apartment, only their son Sherman sees it, but his parents don’t believe the boy. Written & Directed by: Special Makeup Effects Artist: Special Effects by: (tv monster and special effects makeup designer and supervisor: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (MMI Liaison USA: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature effects: fabrication & operation) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) (as Desiree Vaughn-Soto) (creature fabricator & operator: Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) Selected Cast: as Suzy as Stan as Raquel as Sherman as O.D. (as Jonathan Gries) as Grampa as Spiro as Cherry as Medusa as Norton as Nutky as Pluthar as Chauffeur as Monster voice TerrorVision!! It’s a perfect example of “over-the-top” in all aspects of the film: the acting, the effects, the production design, and the script. The 80s Grue Crew also laud the casting and directing, resulting in pitch-perfect performances from Diane Franklin, Mary Woronov, Gerrit Graham, Chad Evans, Bert Remsen, Alejandro Rey, Randi Brooks, Jennifer Richards, and Sonny Carl Davis. Even the effects provided by John Carl Buechler and his shop could be perceived as over-the-top. What a fun fun movie! Check out our talkabout and see if you agree! At the time of this writing, TerrorVision (1986) is available to stream from YouTube. It is also available on physical media along with The Video Dead as a double-feature 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 Bill, will be Dario Argento’s Opera (1987). Everybody loves giallo for the holidays! 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/34582985

DARK PLACES (1974) – Episode 230 – Decades of Horror 1970s 12/18/2024

DARK PLACES (1974) – Episode 230 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Put those bloody lights on!” Well, it is an old dark house. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out a new find, at least to them, (1974), a little-known British horror film. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 230 – Dark Places (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: After the original owner dies in a mental asylum, a man moves into an abandoned mansion with a sordid history. Meanwhile, a few locals conspire to steal a large amount of money, said to be hidden somewhere on the premises. Directed by: Writing Credits: & ; (adaptation) (uncredited), Don Sharp (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Dr. Ian Mandeville as Sarah Mandeville as Prescott as Alta as Edward Foster / Andrew Marr as Victoria as Old Marr as Baxter as Sgt. Riley as Bank Manager (as John Glyn Jones) as Doctor as Jessica as Francis as Asylum Gatekeeper as Woman on Hill as Child on Hill (credited as Lysandra De-La-Haye) as Child on Hill The 70s Grue Crew take another trip across the pond to take in Dark Places (1974), a British horror thriller none of them had heard of. Their unfamiliarity with the film is even more surprising because it is directed by Don Sharp (Psychomania, 1973) and stars none other than Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Robert Hardy, Herbert Lom, Jane Birkin, and Jean Marsh. The crew are more than happy to be pleasantly surprised by a relatively unknown 70s movie. Check out what we have to say about Dark Places, especially the extraordinary performance of Robert Hardy. At the time of this writing, Dark Places (1974) is available to stream from Tubi, Night Flight, PLEX, and Troma NOW. 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 a makeshift British ghost story anthology. The crew will cover a total of three British short films: “Whistle and I’ll Come to You,” Omnibus S1.E17 ( May 7, 1968), M.R. James “Lost Hearts,” A Ghost Story for Christmas (Dec 25, 1973), M.R. James “The Signalman,” A Ghost Story for Christmas (Dec 22, 1976), Charles Dickens This should be a fun 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/34494255

KISS ME DEADLY (1955) – Episode 192 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 12/14/2024

KISS ME DEADLY (1955) – Episode 192 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Look, Mike, I like you. I like the way you handle yourself. You seem like a reasonable man. Why don’t we make a deal? What’s it worth to you to drag your considerable talents back to the gutter you crawled out of?” Wow. Where would you want him to drag himself if you didn’t like him? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest Bill Mulligan – as they take a deep, deep dive into (1955), a horror-adjacent, science-fiction film noir. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 192 – Kiss Me Deadly (1955) 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 doomed female hitchhiker pulls Mike Hammer into a deadly whirlpool of intrigue, revolving around a mysterious “great whatsit.” Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (novel) Cinematography by: (photography by) Produced by: Robert Aldrich (producer); (executive producer) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Mike Hammer as Velda Wickman as Christina Bailey as Lily Carver as Lt. Pat Murphy as Dr. G.E. Soberin as Carl Evello as Nick Va Va Voom as Charlie Max as Sugar Smallhouse as Ray Diker as Friday (as Marion Carr) as Eddie Yeager as Manager as Carmen Trivago as Harvey Wallace as Nightclub Singer (as Madi Comfort) as Horace as Horace’s Wife as FBI Agent as FBI Agent as Mover as Attacker as Doc Kennedy as Cheesecake as Sammy as Club Vocalist as Radio Announcer as Radio Announcer (voice) as Radio Announcer (voice) as Police Detective (uncredited) as Doctor (uncredited) as Sideman (uncredited) as Man in Parked Car (uncredited) as Receptionist (uncredited) as Popcorn Vendor (uncredited) as Bartender (uncredited) as Nurse (uncredited) as Athletic Club Clerk (uncredited) Kiss Me Deadly (1955) might not be a certifiable horror movie, but this extraordinary film noir is certainly horror adjacent. Director Robert Aldrich, cinematographer Ernest Laszlo, and screenplay writer A. I. Bezzerides do themselves proud in this adaptation of the Mickey Spillane novel. Ralph Meeker, as antihero Mike Hammer, is supported by superb performances from a long list of recognizable character actors. Film noir — even horror adjacent science fiction film noir — is not for everyone, and indeed, the Classic Era Grue Crew are divided. Either way, Kiss Me Deadly must be seen, and there is much for the crew to discuss. Where else will you find a search for a “great whatsit?” At the time of this writing, Kiss Me Deadly (1955) is available to stream from the Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel and on physical media as a Blu-ray 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 Daphne – is Earth vs. the Spider (1958), aka The Spider! Yes, it’s time for a B-I-G movie, as in Bert I. Gordon! The Grue Crew can’t wait! 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/34442035

WITHOUT WARNING (1980) – Episode 273 – Decades of Horror 1980s 12/09/2024

WITHOUT WARNING (1980) – Episode 273 – Decades of Horror 1980s “They used to laugh at me and say that I was crazy. But now they’re going to know. Yes, they’re going to know… and it’s going to be alright.” Yeah, that’s the ticket. It’s all going to be alright. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1980), a character actor-studded science fiction horror entry. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 273 – Without Warning (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. Sandy and Greg are teenagers who go camping with their friends despite warnings not to. They soon encounter aliens who are using the area as a hunting ground. Directed by: Writing Credits: , , (as Ben Nett), Cinematography by: (director of photography) Makeup Department: (special makeup effects designer & creator) (special makeup) (makeup artist) Special Effects by: (special effects) (as Phillip Joseph Quinlivan III) (assistant special effects) Selected Cast: as Joe Taylor as Fred ‘Sarge’ Dobbs as Sandy as Greg as Hunter as Leo as Aggy as Dave as Scoutmaster as Beth as Tom as Bill as Man in Bar as Ambulance Driver as Randy as The Alien (as Kevin Hall) Yes! The 80s Grue Crew finally covered Without Warning (1980)! Originally scheduled for an October 2 recording date, it was postponed to record an episode on an unexpectedly available Ghost Story (1981). We even recorded Without Warning early this time because of previously scheduled overeating (Thanksgiving). What a fun movie! Special effects from Rick Baker and Greg Cannom by way of a giant alien head and some nasty Frisbee-like creatures; the cinematographical stylings of the great Dean Cundy; effective scenery-chewing performances from Jack Palance and Martin Landau; and cameos by Cameron Mitchell, Larry Storch, Sue Ane Langdon, Neville Brand, and Ralph Meeker make Without Warning a blast. You have to love Larry Storch’s attempt to light a cigarette using a flint and a rock! At the time of this writing, Without Warning (1987) is available to stream from Tubi, Amazon Prime, MGM+, and Flix Fling. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from the Kino Lorber. 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 TerrorVision (1986), a favorite of Chad’s. With effects by John Carl Buechler’s MMI (Mechanical and Makeup Imageries, Inc.) and a cast that includes Diane Franklin, Mary Woronov, and Gerrit Graham, it’s no wonder Chad is a fan. The 80s Grue Crew can’t wait! 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/34335100

EQUINOX (1970) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror 1970s 12/04/2024

EQUINOX (1970) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror 1970s “You will not escape! In one year and one day, you will be dead!” Well, you’re no fun anymore. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Jeffrey S. Farley – as they try to figure out what is going on in Equinox (1970) while getting an informative tour of the cast, crew, and effects from Jeff Farley. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 229 – Equinox (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. Synopsis: Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange, malevolent world that coexists with that of mankind, with which they unleash a plethora of evil creatures. (1967) Directed by: , (co-director) Writing Credits: Mark Thomas McGee Producers: , Dennis Muren Composer: (1970) Directed by: ; Dennis Muren (uncredited), Mark Thomas McGee (co-director) (uncredited) Writing Credits: Mark Thomas McGee (based on story by); Jack Woods (written by) Producer: Cinematographer: Editor: Special Effects by: , , Visual Effects by: David Allen (special photographic effects) Jim Danforth (special photographic effects) Dennis Muren (special photographic effects) Jim Danforth – cel animator (uncredited) / matte artist (uncredited) / special equipment (uncredited) (animation camera) (uncredited) (visual effects) (uncredited) Camera and Electrical Department (assistant camera) Selected Cast: as David Fielding (and as Skip Shimer in The Equinox) as Susan Turner as Jim Hudson (as Frank Boers Jr.) as Vicki as Asmodeus (only in Exodus, 1970) as Reporter Sloan (as Jim Phillips) as Dr. Arthur Waterman (as Fritz Leiber) as the Green Giant, orderly as Old man in cave as Doctor Branson as Nurse as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited) (uncredited) Jack H. Harris as Detective Harrison (uncredited) (uncredited) as Voice (uncredited) (uncredited) The 70s Grue Crew take a second look at Equinox (1970) / The Equinox… A Journey into the Supernatural (1967). This time they are escorted by Jeffrey S. Farley, an effects artist who has built a resume that includes over 240 makeup and special effects credits. Farley was inspired by Equinox and its effects artists — David Allen, Dennis Muren, and Jim Danforth — and has studied the film in depth. He even recreated models of some of the film’s stop-motion creatures and the supernatural ring introduced in the 1970 theatrical release. Join Farley and the Grue-Crew as they take a deep dive into all aspects of this legendary film, birthed at the beginning of three legendary effects artists’ careers. At the time of this writing, Equinox (1970) is available to stream from Max and The Criterion Channel. The film is available as physical media as a 2-disc DVD from Criterion. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Doc, will be Dark Places (1974). This one is directed by Don Sharp (Psychomania, 1973) and stars Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Herbert Lom, Jane Birkin, Robert Hardy, and Jean Marsh. Don’t miss it! 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/34272315

PLANET OF THE APES (1968) – Episode 191 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 11/30/2024

PLANET OF THE APES (1968) – Episode 191 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!” Yes, this is one of the most memorable movie lines in film history. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a deep, deep dive into (1968), the first entry into one of Doc’s favorite movie franchises. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 191 – Planet of the Apes (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: After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by) and (screenplay by); (based on his 1963 novel, La Planète des singes); (additional dialogue) (uncredited) Produced by: (producer) (associate producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Art Direction by: (as William Creber), Set Decoration by: , Costume Design by: Makeup Department (creative makeup designer) (makeup artist) (makeup artist) (as Dan Striepeke) (assistant make-up artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist: Roddy McDowall) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup artist) (uncredited) (makeup advisor) (uncredited) (wig maker) (uncredited) (hair styling supervisor) (uncredited) (hairstylist) (hair stylist) (uncredited) (hair stylist) (uncredited) (hairdresser) (uncredited) Visual Effects by: (special photographic effects) (special photographic effects) (head matte artist) (special photographic effects) Selected Cast: as George Taylor as Cornelius as Zira as Dr. Zaius as President of the Assembly as Honorious as Nova as Landon as Lucius as Maximus as Dodge as Julius as Hunt Leader as Dr. Galen as Minister as Child Ape (uncredited) as Child Ape (uncredited) as Child Ape (uncredited) as Child Ape (uncredited) as Child Ape (uncredited) as Child Gorilla (uncredited) as Child Ape (uncredited) What Classic Era film spawned four sequels, a remake, a four-movie reimagining, a live action TV series, an animated TV series, comic books up the wazoo, merchandise and memorabilia up another wazoo, and included iconic scenes — in the true sense of the word “iconic” — that are ingrained in the culture over 50 years later? Of course, you’ve guessed that the topic of our discussion is Planet of the Apes (1968)! The Classic Era Grue-Crew goes l-o-n-g on this one while discussing John Chambers’ groundbreaking special effects makeup, Jerry Goldsmith’s innovative score, the genesis of the film, the excellent cast and crew, and those iconic lines and scenes. What a blast! At the time of this writing, Planet of the Apes (1968) is available to stream from IndieFlix and various PPV options. 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 Kiss Me Deadly (1955)! Based on Mickey Spillane’s novel, this film noir, science fiction thriller is directed by Robert Aldrich and features Ralph Meeker and a fantastic supporting cast! We (at least Jeff) can’t wait! 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/34204000

THE GATE (1987) – Episode 272 – Decades of Horror 1980s 11/25/2024

THE GATE (1987) – Episode 272 – Decades of Horror 1980s “We accidentally summoned demons, … who used to rule the universe, … to come and take over the world!” Accidentally. By reading ancient Latin incantations. R-i-g-h-t. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1987), a movie that’s more fun than a barrel of special effects! Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 272 – The Gate (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: Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard. Directed by: (as Tibor Takacs) Writing Credits: (written by) Produced by: Music by: , Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Set Decoration by: , Special Visual Effects: Designed and Supervised by: Crew: , , (miniatures/computer motion control), Illusion Arts: (visual effects cameraman), (special rigging), (production coordinator), (animator), (optical coordinator) Matte Supervisor: Matte Photographer: Matte Artist: (Illusion Arts) Additional Matte Effects: (uncredited) Special Makeup: (prosthetic makeup creator & designer) Special Effects: Selected Cast: as Glen as Al as Terry as Lori Lee as Linda Lee as Mom as Dad as Paula as Eric as Terry’s Mom as Workman as Brad If you are looking for an entry-level 80s horror film, the 80s Grue-Crew thinks The Gate (1987) might be just the ticket. During a decade of frequently mean-spirited films, The Gate is the opposite, complete with a happy ending. The film is an unexpected showcase of special effects for the time — stop-motion animation, forced perspective, practical effects, suit actors, and matte paintings — seamlessly integrated into the world of the 12- to 16-year-old characters. If you haven’t seen The Gate for a while, it might be time to check it out. You might come away with a different point of view. The Grue Crew certainly did. At the time of this writing, The Gate (1987) is available to stream from Hoopla, Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee, Amazon Prime, and various PPV options. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from the Lionsgate Vestron Video Collector’s Series. 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 Without Warning (1980), an alien invasion featuring Jack Palance and Martin Landau, and supported by Sue Ane Langdon, Neville Brand, Ralph Meeker, Cameron Mitchell, Larry Storch, and an early appearance from David Caruso! And don’t forget the alien designs and effects of Rick Baker and Greg Cannom. 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/34127976

THE HOUSE OF SEVEN CORPSES (1974) – Episode 228 – Decades of Horror 1970s 11/20/2024

THE HOUSE OF SEVEN CORPSES (1974) – Episode 228 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Cut it. Cut it, cut! I said you were supposed to be going into a trance, not an orgasm. Let’s try it again with a little more restraint this time. That’s today’s secret word. Restraint!” Well, you’re no fun anymore. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to figure out what is going on in (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 228 – The House of Seven Corpses (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 movie is filming on location in a house where seven occult-related murders were committed. The caretaker warns them not to mess with things they don’t understand, but rituals are reenacted anyway, that summon a ghoul from the nearby cemetery. Ghoulish shenanigans ensue. Directed by: Writing Credits: Paul Harrison and Selected Cast: as Eric Hartman as Gayle Dorian as Edgar Price as Anne (as Carol Wells) as Christopher Millan as David as Ron as Tommy (as Larry Record) as Danny as Jonathon Anthony Beal / Theodore Beal as Suzanne Beal as Allison Beal as Charles Beal (as Ron Garcia) as Russell Beal as The Ghoul as Debbie (uncredited) This episode, John Carradine, John Ireland, and Faith Domergue are making a movie in The House of Seven Corpses (1974). A couple of shambling ghouls – or are they zombies – make an entrance when they receive engraved invitations from the filmmakers. Or rather, rituals from the Tibetan Book of the Dead are performed as part of the movie being filmed. Surprise! Mayhem ensues as the cast and crew start dropping like flies, their demises mimicking those of the original occupants of the titular house. The House of Seven Corpses is not a great movie, or even a good movie, but there are some effective scenes, and the 70s Grue-Crew show some love for Faith and the two Johns. At the time of this writing, The House of Seven Corpses (1974) is available to stream from Vudu, Tubi, Screambox, and PPV sources. The film is available as physical media on a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from Severin Films. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Bill, will be Equinox (1970). The 70s Grue Crew covered this film in episode 124, released September 2000. This time, we’ll be joined by special effects artist Jeff Farley, one of the film’s biggest fans. This will definitely be worth the double tap! 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/34004292

INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN (1956) – Episode 190 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 11/16/2024

INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN (1956) – Episode 190 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “It was all your idea. You planned the whole job. You hired us. When you found out I stashed the money, you decided it was time for me to die. You got those two crumbs to turn state’s evidence on me. You stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece.” Everybody hates a stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they finally figure out which Lon Chaney Jr. movie is and isn’t the (1956). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 190 – Indestructible Man (1956) 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 brutal death row inmate double-crossed by his crooked lawyer gets his chance for revenge when, following his execution, a bizarre experiment brings him back to life and deadlier than ever. Directed by: Writing Credits: and (as Sue Bradford) Cinematography by: (as John Russell Jr.) Selected Cast: as Charles Benton (credited as Lon Chaney) as Lt. Dick Chasen (credited as Casey Adams) as Eva Martin (credited as Marion Carr) as Paul Lowe as Capt. John Lauder as Joe Marcellia (credited as Kenneth Terrell) as Hysterical Young Woman as Prof. Bradshaw as Francine as Harry as Carney’s Bait (credited as Rita Green) as Desk Sergeant (credited as Roy Engle) as Screaming Woman as Police Officer with Flamethrower (uncredited) as Police Officer (uncredited) as Bradshaw’s Assistant (uncredited) as Tall Stripper (uncredited) as Police Sergeant (uncredited) as Carney (uncredited) as Squeamy Ellis (uncredited) as Observer at Crime Scene (uncredited) Lon Chaney Jr. is the title character in Indestructible Man (1956), not to be confused with Man Made Monster (1941), The Magnetic Monster (1952), or even The Alligator People (1959). But that poster is so confusing! Despite not having many lines, Chaney still emotes the hell out of his role as “Butcher” Benton. To top it off, he’s supported by many of the usual excellent character actors. And even though the script is all chopped up, it all makes sense… sort of. At the time of this writing, Indestructible Man (1956) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Tubi, Pluto TV, Screambox, Amazon Prime, and MGM+. 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 Doc – is Planet of the Apes (1968)! Oh, baby!! The Grue Crew has been waiting to get their stinking paws on this one!! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, 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/33954632

CANNIBAL FEROX (1981) – Episode 271 – Decades of Horror 1980s 11/11/2024

CANNIBAL FEROX (1981) – Episode 271 – Decades of Horror 1980s “No! Stop! That meat might be Rudy!” You finally gave up on the cannibals-are-a-myth idea, aye? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they feast on their second Italian cannibal film. This time, it’s Umberto Lenzi’s (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 271 – Cannibal Ferox (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. Synopsis: Three friends set out to disprove cannibalism on a trip to the Amazonian jungle, where they meet two men trying to escape a vicious cannibal tribe. Written & Directed by: Special Effects by: Selected Cast: as Mike Logan (credited as John Morghen) as Gloria Davis as Rudy Davis (credited as Bryan Redford) as Pat Johnson (credited as Zora Kerowa) as Joe Costolani (credited as Walter Lloyd) as Myrna Stenn (credited as Meg Fleming) as Lt. Rizzo as Mafioso as Sgt. Ross as Juanito (credited as ‘El Indio’ Rincon) as Clerk (uncredited) as Hunter (uncredited) as Paul (uncredited) as Tim Barrett (uncredited) as Professor (uncredited) First, Decades of Horror 1980s covered Ruggero Deodato’s Cannibal Holocaust (1980) in . Now comes Umberto Lenzi’s Cannibal Ferox (1981)! The 31 countries that initially banned the film can’t all be wrong. It even comes with its very own pre-movie warning, and The Last Drive-In host, Joe Bob Briggs, gave it a “98 on the vomit meter.” By the way, “ferox” is Latin for cruel or ferocious. They’re not lying. But what will the Grue Crew think of this cannibal exploitation horror film? You can bet they’ll have plenty to say. They also play catchup on Grue Believer feedback. Enjoy their talkabout! At the time of this writing, Cannibal Ferox (1981) is available to stream from Tubi, Kanopy, and AMC+. It is also available on physical media as a deluxe 3-disc set (2 Blu-ray + CD soundtrack) from Grindhouse Releasing. 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 The Gate (1981). Kids, absent parents, a mysterious hole in the backyard, a demon horde, stop-motion animation, forced perspective, and… well, let’s just say, shenanigans ensue! 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/33887057

THE STONE TAPE (1972) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror 1970s 11/06/2024

THE STONE TAPE (1972) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror 1970s ‘Before I forget, sir. Them conservation inspectors was here again. In there a long time, they was. They said there would be a summons. And before they went, one of them said, “Did you know about the room?”… Just that, sir. Just, “Did you know about the room?”’ Obviously, they didn’t know about the room. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they learn about the room in (1972), a science fiction horror movie written by Nigel Kneale! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 227 – The Stone Tape (1972) 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 research team from an electronics company moves into an old Victorian house to start work on finding a new recording medium. When team member Jill Greeley witnesses a ghost, team director Peter Brock decides not only to analyze the apparition, which he believes is a psychic impression trapped in a stone wall (dubbed a “stone tape”) but also to exorcise it, with terrifying results. Directed by: Writing Credits: Produced by: (producer) Sound Department: (special sound effects: BBC Radiophonic Workshop) Music Department: Desmond Briscoe (composer: electronic music) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Peter Brock as Jill Greeley as Roy Collinson as Eddie Holmes as William Crawshaw as Hargrave as Maudsley as Stewart Jessop as Cliff Dow as Sergeant Paterson as Vicar as Alan as Bar Helper as Bar Lady as Man in Suit (uncredited) Leave it to Grue-Believers to identify excellent films the Grue-Crew knows little or nothing about. Such is the case with The Stone Tape (1972), a BBC TV film written by Nigel Kneale, directed by Peter Sasdy, and shown on Christmas Day in 1972. Kneale, as can be expected, weaves an excellent story, blending science fiction and supernatural elements that solidify a subgenre of ghost stories. The Stone Tape overcomes the expected shortcomings of videotaped production and 1972 special effects through story and performances. Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Iain Cuthbertson, and Michael Bates ain’t no slouches. Thanks again to all those who recommended The Stone Tape. Your 70s Grue-Crew loves this movie! At the time of this writing, The Stone Tape (1972) is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, and PPV Amazon. The film is scheduled for a December 9, 2024 release as The Stone Tape (1972) (Limited Edition), a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from 101 Films. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Chad, will be The House of Seven Corpses (1974), starring John Ireland, Faith Domergue, and John Carradine. Yeah, baby! A haunted house, corpses, and ghosts! 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/33780047

THE FLESH AND THE FIENDS (1960) – Episode 189 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 11/02/2024

THE FLESH AND THE FIENDS (1960) – Episode 189 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Just think of it, Willie. Burke and Hare, members of the great medical profession.” Yes. Just think of it. Yikes! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out Scottish life in the 1820s as depicted in (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 189 – The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) 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 1828 Scotland, Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Knox does medical research on cadavers he buys from murderers Burke and Hare, without questioning the unethical procurement methods. Directed by: Writing Credits: John Gilling and Makeup Department: (makeup artist), (hairdresser) Costume and Wardrobe Department: (wardrobe) Selected Cast: as Dr. Robert Knox as Martha Knox as William Hare as William Burke as Helen Burke as Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell as Mary Patterson as Chris Jackson as Daft Jamie as Maggie O’Hara as Inspector McCulloch as Dr. Elliott as Dr. Ferguson as Dr. Andrews as Aggie as Old Davey as Blind Man as Old Angus (as Becket Bould) as Publican as Drunken Sailor as Grave Robber (as Stephen Scott) as Grave Robber The Flesh and the Fiends feels like a Hammer Film – although, in terms of producers, it is much closer to a Tempean film – and retells the Burke and Hare case of the late 1820s in Scotland. Burke and Hare (George Rose and Donald Pleasence) are “the fiends.” Mary (Billie Whitelaw) and their other victims are “the flesh.” Dr. Knox (Peter Cushing) is the one who purchases “the flesh” from “the fiends.” These four actors steal the show! And if you’ve ever wished you lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, during the 1820s, you might reconsider that wish after seeing this film. Or you might not. Let us know! At the time of this writing, The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Kanopy, and Flix Fling as well as PPV from Amazon and Flix Fling. It is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from 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 Chad – is Indestructible Man (1956) starring Lon Chaney Jr as “Butcher” Benton! You won’t want to miss this one! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, 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/33756062

THE BLOB (1988) – Episode 270 – Decades of Horror 1980s 10/28/2024

THE BLOB (1988) – Episode 270 – Decades of Horror 1980s “All I saw was an old man with a funky hand, … that’s all I saw.” Well, there’s a lot more to see than a funky hand! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr, along with special guests Jeff Farley and Ralph Miller – as they get down and dirty and gloppy with (1988) and its special effects. [NOTE: Technical issues forced Jeff Farley to drop out early in the recording. Bill and Jeff rescheduled a later discussion with Jeff, which was spliced near the end of the original recording.] Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 270 – The Blob (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. Synopsis: A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature. Directed by: Writing Credits: & (screenplay) 1958 Version: and (as Kate Phillips) (screenplay); (story) Produced by: & Cinematography by: Make up effects designed and created by: Creature effects designed and created by: Selected crew members: (creature effects crew) (blob mechanic: blob effects crew) Special visual effects by: Visual effects supervisor: Selected Cast: as Brian Flagg as Meg Penny as Paul Taylor (as Donovan Leitch) as Sheriff Herb Geller as Fran Hewitt as Dr. Meddows as Reverend Meeker as Deputy Bill Briggs as Mrs. Penny as Moss Woodley as Pharmacist / Mr. Penny as Scott Jeske as Jennings as Soldier #2 (in sewer) as Hobbe as Kevin Penny as Col. Hargis as Can Man as Doctor as Vicki De Soto as White Suit #2 as Susie as Lance (as Daryl Marsh) as Soldier Outside Town Hall (as Richard Crenna Jr.) as Theatre Manager as Gospel Singer First, there was the original The Blob (1958), covered by . After that, there was the sequel, Beware! The Blob (1972), braved by the Grue Crew in . Then came The Blob (1988), an updated retelling of the original as imagined by Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell and discussed by a previous 80s Grue Crew in . Finally, the current 80s Grue Crew, having some contacts in the effects community, decided to do a deeper dive into The Blob (1988) with a focus on the film’s effects work and enlisted the aid of effects artists Jeffrey S. Farley and Ralph Miller III who worked on Lyle Conway’s blob crew. Ralph shares several mechanical devices used for blob manipulation and stories of the hard work put into the film. Jeff focuses on his work on The Blob, occasionally wandering to other aspects of his career, including Abruptio, his current release. At the time of this writing, The Blob (1988) is available to stream from Peacock, Paramount+, PlutoTV, and multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and as a Collector’s Edition [4K UHD] 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 Bill, will be Cannibal Ferox (1981), directed by Umberto Lenzi with special effects by Gino De Rossi. Yup. It must be time for a film initially banned in 31 countries. 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/33645262

I, MONSTER (1971) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror 1970s 10/23/2024

I, MONSTER (1971) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror 1970s “The face of evil is ugly to look upon. And as the pleasures increase, the face becomes uglier.” So, the ugliness of the evil face is proportional to the pleasures? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dirk Rogers – as they mix it up with the Amicus version of Jekyll & Hyden known as (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 226 – I, Monster (1971) 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. 19th-century London psychologist Charles Marlowe experiments with a mind-altering drug. He develops a malevolent alter ego, Edward Blake, whom his friend Utterson suspects of blackmailing Marlowe. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (from his 1886 novella ““) Selected Cast: as Dr. Charles Marlowe / Edward Blake as Frederick Utterson as Enfield as Lanyon as Poole as Deane as Diane as Annie as Landlady (as Aimee Delamain) as Boy in Alley as Pub Patron (uncredited) as Girl in Alley (uncredited) as Woman in Alley (uncredited) as Man At Bar (uncredited) as Man in Pub (uncredited) as Pipe Smoker (with Cap) in Pub (uncredited) Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” (1886) by any other name would still be a Jekyll/Hyde story. In the case of this Amicus production, the other name is I, Monster (1971), and it’s a Marlowe/Blake story. It’s always a pleasure to see Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing working together and Doctor Who fans will recognize Richard Hurndall. The 70s Grue Crew – joined for this episode by Dirk Rogers, special effects artist and suit actor – are split on how good or bad I, Monster is. “Vive la différence!” is the Decades of Horror credo, and despite their “différence,” they have a great time discussing this film. At the time of this writing, I, Monster (1971) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel and Wicked Horror TV. 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 The Stone Tape (1972), a BBC TV production written by Nigel Kneale and directed by Peter Sasdy. Ready for a good British ghost story? 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/33577897

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