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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

THE SHADOW OF THE CAT (1961) – Episode 188 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 10/19/2024

THE SHADOW OF THE CAT (1961) – Episode 188 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “You mean to tell me that an ordinary domestic cat is terrorizing three grown-ups?” Well, yes. Is that surprising? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Jeff Mohr, and guests Bill Mulligan and Michael Zatz – as they follow the cat everyone worries about in BHP Production’s (1961). Pssst! It’s really a Hammer Film. Really. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 188 – The Shadow of the Cat (1961) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; A house cat sees her mistress murdered. The cat becomes ferociously bent on revenge while the murderers try to kill her, the only witness. Directed by: Writing Credits: Production Design by: Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Walter Venable (as Andre Morell) as Beth Venable as Jacob Venable as Clara as Michael Latimer as Edgar Venable as Louise Venable as Inspector Rowles as Andrew as The Grandfather as Ella Venable as The Doctor (uncredited) Even though The Shadow of the Cat (1961) is never identified on screen as a Hammer Film (B.H.P. Productions is credited), it is most definitely Hammer! All the ingredients are there: it’s filmed at Bray Studios, most of the cast and crew are Hammer regulars, and Hammer handles the money management. The one obvious exception is the presence of Hammer’s standard bright red Kensington Gore (the film is shot in black and white). The presence of the wonderful Barbara Shelley and a menacing André Morell seal the deal. Much to our dismay, Doc and Chad are absent-with-leave. In their stead, Daphne and Jeff are joined by Bill “Cats ’r’ Us” Mulligan and Michael “The Shadow of the” Zatz. Let the feline shenanigans begin! At the time of this writing, The Shadow of the Cat (1961) is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc in Scream Factory’s “Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6” along with The Black Castle (1952), Cult of the Cobra (1955), and The Thing Couldn’t Die (1958). 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 Flesh and the Fiends (1960), directed by John Gilling and featuring Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, George Rose, and Billie Whitelaw. Ah, yes. Burke and Hare strike again! 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/33523587

GHOST STORY (1981) – Episode 269 – Decades of Horror 1980s 10/14/2024

GHOST STORY (1981) – Episode 269 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Dance with me, you little toad.” Okay, but could we have a safe word, just in case? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1981), the film made from Peter Straub’s bestselling novel starring five Hollywood legends. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 269 – Ghost Story (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. Two generations of men find themselves haunted by the presence of a spectral woman. When the son of one of the elderly men returns to his hometown after his brother’s mysterious death, they attempt to unravel her story. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by); (based on the 1979 novel by) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Costume Design by: Production Design/Art Direction by: Makeup Department: (make-up illusions by) (special makeup effects artist) (special makeup effects artist) Visual Effects by: (special visual effects) (matte artist) (matte photographer) (matte photographer) (matte crew) (uncredited) (visual effects) (uncredited) Stunts (selected): (stunt coordinator); (stunts) Selected Cast: as Ricky Hawthorne as John Jaffrey as Edward Wanderley as Sears James as Don / David as Stella as Alma / Eva as Milly qs Gregory Bate as Fenny Bate as Young John Jaffrey as Young Ricky Hawthorne as Young Edward Wanderley as Young Sears James as Sheriff Hardesty as Rea Dedham as Nettie Dedham as Mailman as Eva’s Apparition as Eva’s Apparition as Man in Coffin Our apologies to the Grue-Believers expecting Without Warning (1980), but Ghost Story (1981) is a film the Grue-Crew have been keeping their collective eyes on for a few years, patiently waiting for it to move from PPV to a subscription service. Rest assured, Without Warning is already rescheduled to record in late November 2024. Ghost Story’s cast and crew sports eight Oscar winners plus several nominees, and yet, the Grue-Crew are divided in their appreciation. Compromises and sacrifices must be made when transforming a 500-page, complexly plotted novel into a two-hour movie, and the results are hit-and-miss. Despite its faults, it’s a remarkable film, and the crew has much to discuss. At the time of this writing, Ghost Story is available to stream from Amazon Prime (for a short time) and multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc 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 Jeff, will be The Blob (1988)! Classic Era covered the original 1958 version, and a previous 80s crew covered this version in episode 126 almost seven years ago. This time, the current 80s Grue-Crew will be joined by effects artists Ralph Miller and Jeff Farley, who both worked on the film. This is going to be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/33437702

VAMPYRES (1974) – Episode 225 – Decades of Horror 1970s 10/09/2024

VAMPYRES (1974) – Episode 225 – Decades of Horror 1970s “I find you very attractive, but this stroll is becoming rather boring.” According to some, that might be a good description of this film. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they feast on (1974), an Amicus production. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 225 – Vampyres (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A pair of women lure passers-by to their countryside mansion to feed on them to satisfy their need for blood. Directed by: (as Joseph Larraz) Writing Credits: (screenplay) (as D. Daubeney); (uncredited); (story) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Fran as Miriam (as Anulka) as Ted as John as Harriet as Playboy as Rupert as Receptionist as Managervam as Estate Agent as American Lady as American Man In this episode, the boys tackle José Ramón Larraz’s Vampyres (1974). These are not your usual vampires, which explains the “y”… maybe. Released three years after, and paying slight homage to, Daughters of Darkness (a much better lesbian vampire film), Vampyres looks great but is definitely less filling. Even so, the Grue-Crew have somewhat mixed reactions. It all depends on how much you appreciate the visuals versus how bored you are with long strolls. And by “appreciate the visuals,” of course, they are referring to the cinematography. At the time of this writing, Vampyres (1974) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, Arrow, Flix Fling, and several PPV options. It’s available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Arrow Video in Blood Hunger: The Films Of Jose Larraz, along with Whirlpool (1970) and The Coming of Sin (1978). 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 I, Monster (1971), an Amicus production starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in Milton Subotsky’s version of a Jekyll/Hyde-based story. Only the names have been changed. 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/33384087

THE GHOST IN THE INVISIBLE BIKINI (1966) – Episode 187 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 10/05/2024

THE GHOST IN THE INVISIBLE BIKINI (1966) – Episode 187 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “I’m steaming. I’m steaming. I’m… I’m so exaggerated! I’m mad at that princess. The only girl I ever loved and now she and them street slobs are going to steal a million clams from them folks and they didn’t even invite me. ” Eric von Zipper has a way with words, doesn’t he? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dirk Rogers – as they check out one of the last of AIP’s beach party movies, The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 187 – The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) 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. ; ; A corpse has 24 hours to mastermind a good deed without leaving his crypt, to go “up there” and have his youth restored. Directed by: Don Weis Writing Credits: Louis M. Heyward and Elwood Ullman Selected Cast: Tommy Kirk as Chuck Phillips Deborah Walley as Lili Morton Aron Kincaid as Bobby Quinn O’Hara as Sinistra Jesse White as J. Sinister Hulk Harvey Lembeck as Eric Von Zipper The Rat Pack Andy Romano as J.D. Alberta Nelson as Puss Myrna Ross as Boots Jerry Brutsche as Jerome Bob Harvey as Bobby Sam Page as Chauncey John Macchia as Joey Allen Fife as Beard Basil Rathbone as Reginald Ripper Patsy Kelly as Myrtle Forbush Boris Karloff as The Corpse Susan Hart as The Ghost Nancy Sinatra as Vicki Claudia Martin as Lulu Francis X. Bushman as Malcolm Benny Rubin as Chicken Feather Bobbie Shaw Chance as Princess Yolanda (as Bobbi Shaw) George Barrows as Monstro the Gorilla Piccola Pupa as Piccola Luree Holmes as Luree Ed Garner as Ed Frank Alesia as Frank Mary Hughes as Mary Salli Sachse as Salli Patti Chandler as Patti Sue Hamilton as Sue The Bobby Fuller Four as Themselves (Bobby Fuller, Randy Fuller, DeWayne Quirico, Jim Reese) Elena Andreas as Statue (uncredited) Herb Andress as Statue (uncredited) Philip Bent as Beach Boy (uncredited) Gary Daily as Boy in Blue and White Trunks (uncredited) Bobbi McCall as Girl in Blue Bikini (uncredited) Christopher Riordan as Beach Boy (uncredited) The Grue-Crew and guest host Dirk Rogers take a trip to the beach with one of the last of the Beach Party movies. Wait, what? There’s no beach? No ocean? No surfing? And AIP disliked the product so much that they added Boris Karloff and the whole ghost-in-the-invisible-bikini schtick after the fact? Well, The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) makes for a nice title. Let’s face it. It’s a bad movie. It’s even a dumb movie. But it can be a fun movie, especially if you love the lame, teen music numbers inserted throughout the film as much as the Grue-Crew do. And even if you despise the music (yeah, the Grue-Crew didn’t like it either – except Doc, of course), you can have fun with this flick. With Deborah Walley and Tommy Kirk (subbing for Annette and Frankie), Basil Rathbone, Patsy Kelly, Harvey Lembeck (Eric von Zipper!), Jesse White, and Nancy Sinatra, there’s always something to watch. Think “the Three Stooges in an old dark house.” At the time of this writing, The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) is available to stream from MGM+, Amazon Prime, and several 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 The Shadow of the Cat (1961), a Hammer Film directed by John Gillin, featuring Barbara Shelley and André Morell, recently released as part of Scream Factory’s Universal Horror Collection Vol. 6! 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/33332702

PROM NIGHT (1980) – Episode 268 – Decades of Horror 1980s 09/30/2024

PROM NIGHT (1980) – Episode 268 – Decades of Horror 1980s “The killer’s comin’! The killer’s gonna get you!” Ah, yes, the childhood game everyone played. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discover who wins and loses in (1980). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 268 – Prom Night (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. At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years previously. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (from a story by) Music by: , Cinematography by: (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Mr. Hammond as Kimberly Hammond as Nick McBride as Wendy Richards (as Eddie Benton) as Mrs. Hammond as Alex Hammond as Mr. Sykes (as Robert Silverman) as Vicki as Lou Farmer as Drew Shinnick as Kelly Lynch (as Marybeth Rubens) as Lt. McBride as Henri-Anne as Dr. Fairchild as Jude Cunningham as Seymour ‘Slick’ Crane as Sayer as Weller as Housekeeper as Melanie as Mrs. Cunningham as Adele (as Liz Stalker-Mason) as Car Hop as Teacher as Gang Member as Young Nick as Young Wendy as Young Robin as Young Alex as Young Kim as Young Jude as Young Kelly Prom Night (1980) is one of six horror films in which Jamie Lee Curtis appeared over a three-year span from 1978 to 1981 and the last covered by the Grue-Crew. Three John Carpenter films (Halloween, The Fog, Halloween II) and Prom Night are joined by Road Games and Terror Train. Prom Night is not the best of Curtis’s 1978-1981 six-pack of horror movies (does that go without saying?), but is it the worst? Leslie Nielsen, soon to go through his transformation to a standout comedic actor, has little to do as Curtis’s character’s father and the school’s principal. There’s also the student body providing fodder for the killer, the creepy kids that set the whole thing in motion fifteen years earlier, and athe disco music and dancing. Don’t worry. The Grue Crew will give you the straight poop. At the time of this writing, Prom Night is available to stream from Shudder, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Hoopla, Kanopy, Tubi, PlutoTV, and Freevee. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Synapse Films. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, will be Ghost Story (1981), based on Peter Straub’s 1979 novel! The Grue-Crew has been wanting to do this one for a long time! If you heard them announce Without Warning (1980) on the podcast, they apologize for the change, but it is on the schedule for November. Be patient, fellow babies. 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/33252482

MOON OF THE WOLF (1972) – Episode 224 – Decades of Horror 1970s 09/25/2024

MOON OF THE WOLF (1972) – Episode 224 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Wild dogs got themselves a taste of human blood! Ain’t nobody gonna be safe out on the island! We get together, or they wipe out the island! You go call the sheriff!” And you know who the sheriff is, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they head south for some lycanthropic shenanigans with (1972). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 224 – Moon of the Wolf (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. After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf. Directed by: Writing Credits: (teleplay); (novel) (as Leslie H. Whitten) Makeup Department: (as Tom Tuttle), Selected Cast: as Sheriff Aaron Whitaker as Louise Rodanthe as Andrew Rodanthe as Dr. Druten as Lawrence as Tom Sr. as Tom Jr. (as John Chandler) as Sara as Hugh as Sam as Deputy as Nurse as Attendant as Attendant as Harry as Rev. Biggers (as Emory Hollier) as DeWitt (as Teddy Airhart Jr.) The Grue-Crew go a-hunting in the land of TV horror in this episode and encounter Moon of the Wolf (1972). This surprisingly good TV movie features a pack (yes, I said it) of good character actors with an equally good crew. Can you uncover the culprit in this Southern Gothic whodunit? Is it David Janssen of The Fugitive fame? Maybe Bradford Dillman (Bug, Piranha)? Could it be Barbara Bush (When Worlds Collide, It Came from Outer Space)? John Berardino, Geoffrey Lewis, and Royal Dano are also lurking about. And, of course, the Grue-Crew often distract themselves with tangentials in this talkabout. At the time of this writing, Moon of the Wolf (1972) is available to stream from Hoopla and Tubi. It’s available on physical media as a Blu-ray from the Vinegar Syndrome Archive Collection. 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 José Ramón Larraz’s Vampyres (1974). The Grue-Crew loves them some vampyres with a “y!” 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/33190662

THE WEREWOLF (1956) – Episode 186 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 09/21/2024

THE WEREWOLF (1956) – Episode 186 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “When the rest of the world has been destroyed, we will be the only normal thinking persons left.” Heck, that’s already true. Right, Grue-Believers? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out an underappreciated low-budget horror, (1956). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 186 – The Werewolf (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. ; ; Two scientists receive an unconscious man who has been in a car accident. In their lab, they inject him with a serum they’ve been working with. Sadly, the serum turns the man into a murderous werewolf. Directed by: Writing Credits: & Produced by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Makeup Dept: (makeup artist) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as The Werewolf / Duncan Marsh as Sheriff Jack Haines as Amy Standish as Mrs. Helen Marsh as Chris Marsh as Deputy Ben Clovey as Hank Durgis as Dr. Jonas Gilcrist as Mack Fanning as Dr. Emery Forrest as Dr. Morgan Chambers (credited as George M. Lynn) as Hoxie as Deputy (uncredited) as Ma Everett (uncredited) as Joe Mitchell (uncredited) Fred F. Sears as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Low-budget films driven by fads were the forte of producer Sam Katzman (Rock Around the Clock, 1956). Pair that with director Fred F. Sears (Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, 1956), who is known for bringing films in on time and under budget. Now add Clay Campbell, makeup artist for The Return of the Vampire (1943); Don Megowan, the on-land Gill-Man in The Creature Walks Among Us (1956); and a cast filled with extraordinary character actors, and you get The Werewolf (1956), a surprisingly good science fiction version of lycanthropy! The Grue-Crew had great fun in their talkabout of this lesser-known werewolf film that preceded I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957). At the time of this writing, The Werewolf (1956) is available to stream from Tubi and PPV from Amazon and AppleTV. It’s also available on physical media as one of 4 films included in Cold War Creatures: Four Films from Sam Katzman (4-Disc Standard Special Edition) [Blu-ray] from Arrow Video. The other films included are Creature with the Atom Brain (1955), Zombies of Mora Tau (1957), and The Giant Claw (1957). 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 The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966)! Yes, the last of the Beach Party movies starring Deborah Walley, Tommy Kirk, and a bit of Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff. Eric von Zipper, anyone? 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/33130262

DEATH SHIP (1980) – Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1980s 09/16/2024

DEATH SHIP (1980) – Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Forty years at sea and you end up being a straight man for a smart-ass comedian.” Good heavens, the Captain is a party pooper. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a cruise on the (1980). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 267 – Death Ship (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. A mysterious ghostly freighter rams and sinks a modern-day cruise ship whose survivors climb aboard the freighter and discover that it is a World War II Nazi torture vessel. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by); (story by) and Selected Cast: as Captain Ashland as Trevor Marshall as Nick as Margaret Marshall as Sylvia as Lori as Robin Marshall as Ben Marshall as Jackie as Parsons (as Lee Murray) as Seaman No. 1 as Seaman No. 2 (as Tony Sherwood) as Strangled Sailor (uncredited) Death Ship (1980) has a great poster and a decent cast (George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Sally Ann Howes, Nick Mancuso, Victoria Burgoyne, Kate Reid, and Saul Rubinek). Its premise is also promising: A WW2 Nazi torture ghost ship rams and sinks a modern-day cruise ship and wreaks havoc with the nine survivors. To top it off, the film is co-scripted by Jack Hill (Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told; 1967) and David P. Lewis. The ingredients appear to be a potent combination, but do they combine to create a palatable whole? Of course, the Grue Crew has some thoughts on the matter. Check out their talkabout and discover the Gruesome truth. At the time of this writing, Death Ship is available to stream from Amazon Prime and Tubi, and is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Scorpion 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 Prom Night (1980)! Jamie Lee Curtis stars in her third of five horror films released 1978-1981. Slasher time, everyone! 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/33062407

CRAZE (1974) – Episode 223 – Decades of Horror 1970s 09/11/2024

CRAZE (1974) – Episode 223 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Don’t stand there like a blithering idiot… and don’t give me that shocked routine!” Blithering idiot? Maybe. Shocked Routine? Never. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they dive into (1974), a star-packed feature directed by Freddie Francis. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 223 – Craze (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A nutty antique dealer starts to sacrifice women to an African idol. Directed by: Writing Credits: , ; (from 1967 novel, The Infernal Idol, by) Selected Cast: as Neal Mottram as Dolly Newman as Helena as Aunt Louise Nash as Solicitor as Supt. Bellamy as Detective Sgt. Wall as Sally as Ronnie as Detective Constable Russet as Detective Wilson as Muriel Sharp as Jane – Barmaid as Ronnie’s Friend The Grue Crew anxiously awaited a watchable streaming version of Craze (1974) for years. Why? With three Oscar winners (Freddie Francis, Jack Palance, Hugh Griffith) and two Oscar nominees (Dame Edith Evans, Trevor Howard), and a story that includes a witch’s coven, a psychopathic killer, and a demon named Chuku, it must be a good movie, right? Well, “good” is such a subjective term, but nary a one of the crew uses that word as a descriptor of Craze. However, it almost makes you hungry as Jack Palance chews the scenery with relish, which is unquestionably worth watching. At the time of this writing, Craze (1974) is available to stream from Tubi. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Chad, will be Moon of the Wolf (1972), with David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman, John Beradino, Geoffrey Lewis, and Royal Dano, and based on Les Whitten’s novel. 70s TV horror, anyone? 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/32999412

LAKE OF THE DEAD (1958, DE DØDES TJERN) – Episode 185 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 09/07/2024

LAKE OF THE DEAD (1958, DE DØDES TJERN) – Episode 185 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Beware of the currents of the lake. It’s dangerous to dream. Stay Awake. The nix pretends to be asleep. Above him lilies gently sweep.” The Grue Crew love some Norwegian poetry in their folk horror. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Gregory Crosby – as they check out some folk horror, Norwegian-style, in (1958). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 185 – Lake of the Dead (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. ; ; Synopsis: Six Oslo friends travel to the Østerdalen Valley to visit reclusive Bjørn Werner, Liljan’s brother, living in a remote cabin. A horrible tragedy occurred at a nearby lake, and legend has it that whoever stays in that cabin will meet the same end. The unsuspecting visitors realize that Werner is missing, and a series of unexplained incidents that chill the bone to the marrow are set in motion. Directed by: Writing Credits: (writer); (1942 novel by) (as ) Music by: Cinematography by: Selected Cast: as Kai Bugge as Sonja Borge as Liljan Werner André Bjerke as Gabriel Mørk as Bjørn Werner as Bråten as Harald Gran as Eva, Bjørn’s Girlfriend as Tore Gråvik as Bernhard Borge Norway has produced a multitude of good horror movies, but it all started in 1958 with Lake of the Dead (De dødes tjern). Voted fourth best Norwegian film of all time by 101 critics in 1998, Lake of the Dead is a mystery that is part ghost story, part insane killer, and sports its own psychiatrist as a cast member; just for the insane part, you see. Based on a 1942 novel of the same title, the film also includes an actor playing the writer of that novel and the actual writer of the novel playing another character. Clear? And then there’s the scene called one of the most memorable scenes in Norwegian film history. Gregory Crosby joins the Grue Crew, and they have plenty to talk about. At the time of this writing, Lake of the Dead (1958) is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, and Tubi. It’s also available on physical media as one of 20 films in All The Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium Of Folk Horror |Blu-ray + CD| from Severin. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is The Werewolf (1956)! Director Fred F. Sears (The Giant Claw, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers) gives us a different take on the werewolf trope, though the werewolf makeup might look a little familiar. 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/32951257

XTRO (1982) – Episode 266 – Decades of Horror 1980s 09/02/2024

XTRO (1982) – Episode 266 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Stay in the car. ... Stay In The Car! ... GET BACK IN THE CAR!!” No one ever follows directions in horror movies. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dirk Rogers – as they try to figure out precisely what is going on in (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 266 – Xtro (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An alien creature impregnates a woman who gives birth to a man who was abducted by aliens three years ago. The man reconnects with his wife and son for a sinister purpose. Directed by: Writing Credits: , ; (story by) , ; Jo Ann Kaplan (additional dialogue “Americanized”) Produced by: (executive producer) (producer) (associate producer) (as James M. Crawford) Music by: Harry Bromley Davenport Cinematography by: Special Effects by: (mechanical effects / special effects supervisor) (Creature Effects) Selected Cast: as Sam Phillips as Rachel Phillips as Joe Daniels as Analise Mercier as Tony Phillips as Clown as Michael as Mrs. Goodman as Doctor as Jane as Ben as Commando (credited as Tok) as Monster (credited as Tik) as Woman in Cottage as Mr. Knight as eacher as Van Driver as Paula Phillips Xtro (1982) is one of those movies. Either you love it… or you say, “WTF?” Or maybe both! Luckily, the 80s Grue-Crew are joined by guest host Dirk Rogers, an Xtro fan, to help sort out the mess and to point out why he likes it so much. It took a while for the crew to get the finer points, so you’ll have to check out the episode to see if any of Dirk’s teachings sink in. The film depicts an alien impregnating human women with a “plunger” appendage and giving an eleven-year-old boy the power to bring anything he can imagine into reality. How could one expect anything but a five-ring circus? At the time of this writing, Xtro is available on physical media as an all-region import Blu-ray formatted disc from Second Sight Films. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, will be Death Ship (1980)! Co-written by Jack Hill (Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told; 1967) and starring George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes, Kate Reid, and Victoria Burgoyne. Yo, baby! 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/32754402

NIGHTWING (1979) – Episode 222 – Decades of Horror 1970s 08/28/2024

NIGHTWING (1979) – Episode 222 – Decades of Horror 1970s “I’ve decided to end the world. They all have to go.” Well, you can forget about cleaning the house, then. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out some Indigenous American culture infused with apocalyptic horror in (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 222 – Nightwing (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Killer bats plague an Indian reservation in New Mexico. Directed by: Writing Credits: & & ; (1977 novel by) Martin Cruz Smith Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) (as Charles Rosher) Visual Effects by: (special visual effects) Selected Cast: as Youngman Duran as Phillip Payne as Anne Dillon as Walker Chee as Selwyn as Abner Tasupi as Roger Piggott as John Franklin as Henry as Judy as Claire Franklin as Vet as Beejay (as Charlie bird) as Joe Mamoa as Doctor as Harold Masito (as Jose Toledo) as Ben Mamoa as Isla Laloma (as Flavio Martinez III) as Pregnant Woman as Old Squaw as Ambulance Attendant as Helicopter Pilot as Helicopter Pilot When a shaman decides the world must end and all must die, he performs a ritual that releases a very large and murderous Desmodus rotundus colony, commonly known as a guano-load of vampire bats! Nightwing (1979) is the only venture into horror for director Arthur Hiller and writer Martin Cruz Smith. Even so, the 70s Grue-Crew are bat-guano-crazy over their movie. Between the story, the bats, and the cast (Strother Martin’s in the house!), there is plenty of fuel for their talkabout! At the time of this writing, Nightwing (1979) is available to stream from YouTube and PPV from Prime and AppleTV. The film is available on Blu-ray formatted physical media as part of a double-feature with Shadow of the Hawk (1976) from Mill Creek 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 Jeff, will be Craze (1974), directed by Freddie Francis and sporting a bunch of Oscar winners. It’s got to be great, right? Right? Why are you laughing? 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/32753822

20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH (1957) – Episode 184 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 08/24/2024

20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH (1957) – Episode 184 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “You caught me unprepared. I’ve been cooking over a hot creature all day.” This is just a little romantic banter when she is actually sciencing with the creature all day. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Jeff Mohr, and guests Bill Mulligan and Ralph Miller III – as they observe the genius that is Ray Harryhausen in (1957)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 184 – 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) 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. ; ; While returning from the U.S.’s first trip to Venus, a spaceship crash-lands off the coast of Sicily. A dangerous, lizard-like creature comes with it and quickly grows gigantic. Directed by: Writing Credits: (as Bob Williams) & ; (story by) , (uncredited) Produced by: (producer) Visual Effects by: (technical effects created by) Selected Cast: as Col. Robert Calder as Marisa Leonardo as Dr. Leonardo as Dr. Judson Uhl as Maj. Gen. A.D. McIntosh (credited as Thomas B. Henry) as Commissario Unte as Signore Contino as Dr. Sharman as Pepe (as Bart Bradley) as Man Feeding Elephant (uncredited) Ray Harryhausen’s 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) is Jeff’s pick and holds a place in his heart as a favorite from childhood. To do this film justice, the Grue-Crew invited two guest hosts, Ralph Miller III and Bill Mulligan, both lifelong Ray Harryhausen and stop-motion-animation fanatics and special effects artists. As a result, Daphne, Jeff, and their guests record a record-length Classic Era episode. There is so much to talk about and… well, only a few sidetrack discussions. Let’s face it. Who doesn’t love the Ymir? If you make it to the end of the episode, you can say hello to our little friend. It’s a Ralph Miller creation, and it is so much fun! At the time of this writing, 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) is available to stream from the Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Tubi, and various PPV sources. It’s also available on physical media as a 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray disc from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 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 Lake of the Dead (1958, De dødes tjern)! It’s time for a Norwegian folk horror/mystery. Yah, sure. 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/32715852

AENIGMA (1987) – Episode 265 – Decades of Horror 1980s 08/19/2024

AENIGMA (1987) – Episode 265 – Decades of Horror 1980s “Let’s get one thing straight! A successful semester to me means making out with as many cute boys as possible. Let’s put it this way: anything in pants!” That quote doesn’t age well but Lucio Fulci never was politically correct. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out more of Lucio Fulci’s innovative deaths in (1987). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 265 – Aenigma (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. The spirit of a comatose teenage girl possesses the body of a newcomer to her girls’ boarding school to enact bloody revenge against the elitist coeds responsible for her condition. Directed by: Writing Credits: Lucio Fulci, Selected Cast: as Dr. Robert Anderson as Eva Gordon (as Lara Naszinski) as Jenny Clark as Kim Wilkins as Grace O’Neal as Fred Vernon as Virginia Williams as Kathy (as Mijlijana Zirojevic) as Tom (as a different name) as Ms. Jones (as Lijlijana Blagojevic) as Joanne as Mary as Miss James as Tom as Police Inspector (uncredited) Travel with the 80s Grue-Crew to St. Mary’s College, an all-girls school in Boston (not really Boston, but hey, it’s the movies) for a Lucio Fulci homage to Carrie (1976), with a heavy dose of Patrick (1978) and a dusting of Suspiria (1977). The students and faculty in the school all seem to be sociopaths. The problem is, who do you root for? This Italian-Yugoslavian joint production is not one of Fulci’s best, but it’s certainly watchable, and, as usual, the victims are dispatched with style. Escargots anyone? Enjoy the Grue-Crew’s talkabout! At the time of this writing, Aenigma is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Shudder, Screambox, and Tubi, and on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Severin. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Xtro (1982)! Yikes! 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/32623242

COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT (1970) – Episode 221 – Decades of Horror 1970s 08/14/2024

COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT (1970) – Episode 221 – Decades of Horror 1970s “This is the voice of World Control. I bring you peace. It may be the Peace of Plenty and Content or the Peace of Unburied Death.” Is that a multiple-choice question? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out some apocalyptic science fiction and horror with (1970)! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 221 – Colossus: The Forbin Project (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. Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (based on his 1966 novel Colossus) Cinematography by: (director of photography) Visual Effects by: (special photographic effects) Selected Cast: as Dr. Charles Forbin as Dr. Cleo Markham as The President as CIA Director Grauber as Russian Chairman as Dr. John F. Fisher as Dr. Blake as Dr. Kuprin as Dr. Jefferson J. Johnson (as Martin Brooks) as Angela Fields as Missile Commander as Secretary of State as Peterson as Secretary of Defense as Thomas L. Harrison as First Scientist as Dr. Chin as Translator (as Sergei Tschernisch) as Military officer on phone (uncredited) as Colossus (voice) (uncredited) as Military Computer Entry – Missile Launch (uncredited) as Scientist (uncredited) as Logan US Air Force (uncredited) as Party Guest (uncredited) Given the current state of humankind, it makes perfect sense to turn planet management over to a supercomputer, right? Enter Charles Forbin and Colossus, his mountain-size, 70s-style, omnipotent computer. Of course, “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley and leave us nothing but grief and pain, for promised joy!” (Robert Burns) And they “gang agley” in a hurry! The Grue-Crew are agog at the cast – Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, Gordon Pinsent, and a mountain-full of recognizable character actors, many of whom have horror cred – so there is much fodder for their talkabout! By the way, is it still science fiction if it’s happening today? At the time of this writing, Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) is available to stream from Vimeo, and is available on Blu-ray formatted, physical media from SHOUT! 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 Doc, will be Nightwing (1979), adapted from the 1977 novel by Martin Cruz Smith. Vampire bats, fellow babies! 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/32578642

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