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Hannibal Season 1 Episode 2 - HNR Review 08/07/2020

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Octaman (1971) – Episode 118 – Decades of Horror 1970s 08/03/2020

Octaman (1971) – Episode 118 – Decades of Horror 1970s "The octopus is the most intelligent species in the ocean.” And yet, an anthropomorphic version of an octopus saw fit to appear in this film. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they try to figure out exactly what the filmmakers were going for in (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 118 – Octaman (1971) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Synopsis: A team of researchers discovers a strange mutation of man and octopus who proceeds to terrorize them. IMDb Writer/Director: Octaman costume: , Cast as Susan Lowry as Dr. Rick Torres as Dr. John Willard as Davido as the Octaman as Johnny Caruso as Steve Dodd as Mort Stein as Dr. Jameson as Carlos as Raul as Enrique as Pedro What does Octaman have going for it, you might ask? It is special effects maestro Rick Baker’s first film credit and it is written, directed, and produced by Harry Essex. Jeff points out that Essex also wrote The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), It Came from Outer Space (1953), Man Made Monster (1941), and even The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) but he can’t figure out where things went off the rails with Octaman. Doc sees an obvious connection to The Creature from the Black Lagoon and Bill affirms that the suit is the best part of Octaman but with some strong caveats. Doug Beswick’s involvement is emphasized by Chad. And they all wonder, what were they thinking? Your decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew gives a cautious recommendation to Octaman for lovers of schlocky horror films and possibly to Rick Baker or Doug Beswick completists. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 2-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Cry of the Banshee (1970) with the great Vincent Price. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15456854

Murders in the Zoo (1933) - Episode 78 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 08/02/2020

Murders in the Zoo (1933) - Episode 78 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “You don't think I sat there all evening with an eight-foot mamba in my pocket?” No, she thought you were just glad to see her. (Too easy?) Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr - as they discover which is the most dangerous animal found in (1933). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 78 – Murders in the Zoo (1933) A monomaniacal zoologist is pathologically jealous of his beautiful but unfaithful wife Evelyn and will not stop short of murder to keep her. IMDb Director: (as Edward Sutherland) Writer: , Cinematography: Cast as Peter Yates as Eric Gorman as Jerry Evans as Dr. Jack Woodford as Roger Hewitt as Evelyn Gorman as Professor G. A. Evans Your Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew is delighted by this little known, pre-code classic film. Murders in the Zoo’s gruesome opening scene sets the tone for the entire film. Whitney is suitably disgusted by Lionel Atwill’s performance as the monomaniacal zoologist of the synopsis and is also impressed with the strength of Gail Patrick’s character and the arc of Kathleen Burke’s character. Chad thinks Charlie Ruggles adds just the right amount of humor when needed to lighten this heavy affair. A disturbing scene shot in the zoo with tragic results is described by Jeff as is the future career of cinematographer Ernest Haller. If you haven’t seen Murders in the Zoo, your loyal Grue-Crew give it a strong recommendation. The film is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime and on Blu-ray as one of four films included in Scream Factory’s Universal Horror Collection Volume 2. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era puts out a new episode every two weeks. The next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Häxan (1922), the silent classic. A special guest will be joining them so be sure to check-in for the next episode. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15444836

The Dead Pit (1989) – Episode 159 – Decades of Horror 1980s 07/28/2020

The Dead Pit (1989) – Episode 159 – Decades of Horror 1980s "I've done life; now I'm doing death." … and you’re still around to talk about it? Wow! Join your faithful Grue Crew - Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr along with a special guest - as they investigate the zombies-in-a-mental-hospital world of (1989) with the film’s director of special effects Ed Martinez. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 159 – The Dead Pit (1989) A renegade doctor is shot dead and entombed with his fiendish experiments in the basement of an abandoned wing of a mental hospital. Twenty years later, a mysterious woman is admitted with amnesia, and her arrival is marked by an earthquake - which cracks the seal to the Dead Pit, freeing the evil doctor to continue his work. IMDb Director: Writers: Brett Leonard, Cinematography: Director of Special Effects: Cast as Dr. Gerald Swan as Jane Doe as Christian Meyers as Dr. Ramzi as Sister Clair as Nurse Kygar as Bud Higgins as Nurse Robbins as Orderly Jimmy as Head Orderly Jensen (as Jack Sunseri) Your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew is very fortunate to be joined this episode by special effects artist Ed Martinez, the director of special effects for The Dead Pit. Ed and the Grue-Crew talk everything from special effects to Jeremy Slate to director Brett Leonard to stories from the set. The Dead Pit features beau coup special effects including, but not limited to, a dentist drill to an eye, an exploding water tower, needles to the brain, melting zombies, and more zombies than you can count. Your 80s Grue-Crew calls The Dead Pit an underrated film and definitely recommends it. As of this writing, The Dead Pit is available to stream on Amazon Prime with a Blu-ray scheduled for release August 25, 2020, from Dark Force Entertainment/Code Red. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The film for their next episode is Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), chosen by Crystal. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15382157

Lisa and the Devil (1973) – Episode 117 – Decades of Horror 1970s 07/22/2020

Lisa and the Devil (1973) – Episode 117 – Decades of Horror 1970s "I prefer ghosts to vampires, though. They're so much more human; they have a tradition to live up to. Somehow they manage to keep all the horror in without spilling any blood." So much easier to clean up; that is if you’re worried about that kind of thing. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they try to figure out exactly what is going on in Mario Bava’s (1973). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 117 – Lisa and the Devil (1973) A tourist spends the night in a derelict Spanish villa seemingly held in the supernatural grip of an eccentric butler, who resembles a depiction of the Devil she had seen on an ancient fresco. IMDb Director: Writers: Mario Bava, Cast as Leandro as Lisa Reiner/Elena as Sophia Lehar as Maximilian as Countess as George as Lisa's Friend as Francis Lehar as Shopkeeper as Carlo Additional cast members for as Father Michael as Anna Of course, Lisa and the Devil was chosen by Bill, the Grue-Crew’s very own, registered, Bava fanatic. Even Bill admits to not knowing exactly what the story is about, but Bava! And Elke Sommer! And Telly Savalas! Your 1980s Grue-Crew universally agrees with Bill regarding Bava, Sommer, and Savalas. Chad is a little more hesitant but plans to watch the film again. The beauty of Bava’s imagery is what captures Jeff’s attention, but he is obviously just as confused by the story as everyone else. The crewmates even get into The House of Exorcism (1975), a later version of Lisa and the Devil, recut with additional footage in a marketing ploy intended to take advantage of the success of The Exorcist (1973). Bill screams, “No, no, no, no, no!” On the other hand, Doc kind of likes The House of Exorcism, much to Bill’s dismay. Your Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew recommend Lisa and the Devil. It can be viewed, as of this writing, VOD and as a Kino Lorber Blu-ray double feature which includes Lisa and the Devil and The House of Exorcism. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15306641

The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962) - Episode 77 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 07/19/2020

The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962) - Episode 77 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “What you see is real. What's done is done and what I've done is right. It's the work of science.” Who can argue with science, right? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, Jeff Mohr, and guest Sammie Cassell - as they get all sciency with (1962). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 77 – The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962) A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body. IMDb Director: Writers: Joseph Green (screenplay); & Joseph Green (original story) Selected Cast as Dr. Bill Cortner as Jan Compton as Kurt as Doris Powell as blonde stripper as brunette stripper as Peggy Howard as Dr. Cortner as Donna Williams as nurse as Jeannie Reynolds as monster as Art Your Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew find much to fault and much to love with a generous portion of cheese to top it off in The Brain That Wouldn’t Die. Filmed in 1959 and released three years later, The Brain That Wouldn’t Die must be viewed through 1959 eyes to be enjoyed. Sexist behavior, attitudes, and dialogue abound and Dr. Bill Cortner, the character with the most screen time, has a likeability factor of zero. On the other hand, the image of Virginia Leith as “Jan-in-the-Pan” is riveting and somehow extremely disturbing. This episode’s Grue-Crew recommends The Brain That Wouldn’t Die for its iconic and disturbing imagery. As of this writing. The film is available on a Blu-ray from Scream Factory and streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era puts out a new episode every other week. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be a Whitney Collazo pick, Murders in the Zoo (1932). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15260615

USELESS HUMANS (2020) - HNR Review 07/14/2020

Brain Damage (1988) – Episode 157 – Decades of Horror 1980s 07/13/2020

Brain Damage (1988) – Episode 157 – Decades of Horror 1980s "... when it comes to blood in my underwear, I want to know how it got there." There are some things that do not need to be said. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr - as they investigate the effects of high-energy drug abuse in Frank Hennenlotter’s (1988). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 158 – Brain Damage (1988) One morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but demands human victims in return. IMDb Writer/Director: Selected Special Effects Crew: (creature design), (animatronics), (visual effects supervisor) Cast as Brian as voice of Aylmer as Barbara as Morris as Martha as Man with basket If ever there was a commercial, feature-length film that could serve as a PSA for the War on Drugs, it’s Brain Damage. Your 1980s Grue-Crew marvel at the imagination of writer/director Frank Hennenlotter and the images that sprout from his brain and are transformed to film. The combination of special effects used to depict Elmer is impressive and John Zacherle’s voice tops off the creation perfectly. Now that an uncut version is available, it is pretty obvious why certain scenes were cut. Yes, Doc nixed the image of one of the cut scenes and rightly so, but your Grue-Crew describes the scene in eye-popping detail. Each of the 1980s Grue-Crew recommends Brain Damage as a unique, hallucinatory cinematic trip. Currently, Brain Damage is available for streaming on Shudder as a stand-alone film and as an episode of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. You can also check it out as a Blu ray from Arrow. Brain Damage is the third double-tap for Decades of Horror 1980s and you can check out the first time the film was covered on featuring Thomas Mariani, The Black Saint, and The Black Saint’s daughter Mariana. You can also find a of Brain Damage on Gruesome Magazine written by Paul Cardullo. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. In episode 159, the 80s Grue-Crew will go down into The Dead Pit (1989) with special guest Ed Martinez, the film’s special effects director. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15189701

Review of BLADE: THE IRON CROSS 07/08/2020

From Beyond The Grave (1974) – Episode 116 – Decades of Horror 1970s 07/07/2020

From Beyond The Grave (1974) – Episode 116 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Ay, customers, come in, come in. I'm sure I have the very thing to tempt you. Lots of bargains. All tastes catered to. Oh... and a big novelty surprise goes with every purchase. Do come in... any time. I'm always open." Oh boy! A novelty surprise? Wait. Is this a trick? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they meet the proprietor of Temptations Ltd., the sinister shop found in (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 116 – From Beyond the Grave (1974) An anthology of four short horror stories revolving around a British antique shop and its mysterious owner. IMDb Director: Writer: Robin Clarke, Raymond Christodoulou; based on stories by Cinematographer: Cast “Temptations LTD” (Connecting Story) as The Proprietor of Temptations Limited as Burglar “The Gate Crasher” as Edward Charlton as Pamela as Prostitute - Edward's first victim as Mr. Jeffries as The Face “An Act of Kindness” as Christopher Lowe as Mabel Lowe as Jim Underwood as Emily Underwood as Stephen Lowe “The Elemental” as Reginald Warren as Madame Orloff as Susan Warren “The Door” as William Seaton as Rosemary Seaton as Sir Michael Sinclair From Beyond the Grave is the last of the Amicus horror anthologies, or portmanteaus if you will, and Decades of Horror has covered six of seven such films. Jeff is predisposed to like From Beyond the Grave because it is directed by Kevin Conner, the same man that directed Motel Hell, one of his favorite films. Doc is impressed by cinematographer Alan Hume’s work and goes into some of his other credits. The penalties doled out by the proprietor of Temptations Ltd. seem a bit severe for the sins committed in Bill’s view, but he still has fun with From Beyond the Grave. Chad loves Margaret Leighton’s portrayal of Madame Orloff and the other members of the Grue-Crew adamantly agree. Possibly the least familiar of the Amicus horror portmanteaus, From Beyond the Grave still receives a high recommendation from the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew. It might be the last, but in their opinion, it is not the least. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Lisa and the Devil (1973), a Mario Bava film. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15110882

White Zombie (1932) - Episode 76 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 07/04/2020

White Zombie (1932) - Episode 76 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “I kissed her as she lay there in the coffin; and her lips were cold.” He was expecting something else? Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they take a trip back to the pre-code days with (1932). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 76 – White Zombie (1932) A young man turns to a witch doctor to lure the woman he loves away from her fiancé, but instead turns her into a zombie slave. IMDb Director: Writers: , based on The Magic Island by Cinematography: Cast as "Murder" Legendre as Madeleine Short as Dr. Bruner as Charles Beaumont as Neil Parker Brandon Hurst as Silver, Beaumont's butler George Burr Macannan as Von Gelder, a zombie as a coach driver Frederick Peters as Chauvin, a zombie Annette Stone as a maid John Printz as Ledot, a zombie Dan Crimmins as Pierre, an old witch doctor Claude Morgan as a zombie John Fergusson as a zombie Velma Gresham as the tall maid The Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew had all seen dribs and drabs of White Zombie but none of them had seen the complete film ... until now, and boy, howdy, do they regret it. Joseph is impressed by cinematographer Arthur Martinelli's use of light and shadow and Whitney zeroes in on a very strange and awkward scene that takes place in a sugar mill. Now restored scenes that had previously been cut are identified by Jeff. The movie is far better than Chad expected and even though he’s not a fan of voodoo zombies, he recommends White Zombie to everyone. In fact, each of the members of your loyal Grue-Crew are impressed with this film. At this writing, White Zombie is streaming on Amazon Prime and a Blu ray is available from Kino Classics. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with the 1970s and 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be a Joseph Perry pick, The Brain that Wouldn’t Die (1962). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15083852

Escape from New York (1981) – Episode 157 – Decades of Horror 1980s 07/01/2020

Escape from New York (1981) – Episode 157 – Decades of Horror 1980s "I swear to God, Snake, I thought you were dead." Didn’t everybody? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they once again travel to the world according to John Carpenter, this time partnering up with Snake Plissken as he tries to (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 157 – Escape from New York (1981) In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum-security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him. Imdb Director: Writer: John Carpenter, Producer: Location Mgr/Assoc Prod: Music: John Carpenter, Director of Photography: Production Design: Special Effects Superviser: Cast as S.D. "Snake" Plissken as Bob Hauk as Cabbie as the president as the Duke as Brain as Maggie as Rehme as Girl in Chock Full o' Nuts as Secretary of State as Romero as Cronenberg as Slag as Narrator / Computer (voice) (uncredited) Everybody loves Snake Plissken and the Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew is no exception. Chad Hunt calls Escape from New York John Carpenter’s western. There are a lot of flaws in the film’s story and its science fiction dressing and even as Bill identifies some of them, he is also professing his love for the film. Crystal proposes Zac Efron to play Snake if there is ever a remake and one of her crewmates even agrees with her. Escape from New York will forever be one of Jeff’s favorites if only for Ernest Borgnine’s performance as Cabbie and the inclusion of the theme song from American Bandstand. Escape from New York is highly recommended by your loyal Grue-Crew and is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime and as a Scream Factory Blu ray. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In episode 158, the 80s Grue-Crew will visit director John Carpenter’s work again in Frank Hennenlotter’s Brain Damage (1988). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15036917

Review of Scoob! on HNR 375 06/30/2020

Lady Frankenstein (1971) – Episode 115 – Decades of Horror 1970s 06/29/2020

Lady Frankenstein (1971) – Episode 115 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Who is this irresistible creature who has an insatiable love for the dead?" Wait. Do you have to be dead for the insatiable love part? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they meet the insatiable creature with the insatiable love for the dead known as (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 115 – Lady Frankenstein (1971) When Dr. Frankenstein is killed by a monster he created, his daughter and his lab assistant Marshall continue his experiments. The two fall in love and attempt to transplant Marshall's brain into the muscular body of the servant Stephen in order to prolong the aging Marshall's life. Meanwhile, the first monster seeks revenge on the grave robbers who sold the body parts used in its creation to Dr. Frankenstein. Soon it comes after Marshall and the doctor's daughter. IMDb Directors: , Aureliano Luppi (co-director) (uncredited) Writers: (original story), (story and screenplay) Cast as Tania Frankenstein (credited as Sara Bay) as Baron Frankenstein as Dr. Charles Marshall (English voice: Mel Welles) as The Creature (credited as Peter Whiteman) as Tom Lynch, the graverobber as Captain Harris as Harris' assistant (credited as Lawrence Tilden) , as Julia Stack (credited as Renata Cash) as Thomas Stack (uncredited) The first thing the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew discovered is the plethora of different cuts of Lady Frankenstein that exist in the stream-o-verse. The second thing they discovered is they had no idea who the “Stephen” in the synopsis is. Oh well. Forging ahead, Lady Frankenstein is Doc’s pick; he loves him some Frankenstein flicks. Chad favors Karloff’s monster to the one depicted in this film but thinks Joseph Cotten performs admirably in this low-budget Italian fare. Bill marvels at Cotten’s career and the number of highly regarded films in which he played. The ending seems abrupt to Jeff and, of course, they all get in on a discussion about Lady Frankenstein’s director, Mel Welles. The Grue-Crew’s general consensus is that Lady Frankenstein is a bad film but can be a bad-film fun-watch. Various cuts are currently available for streaming from several sources. There is also a region B, Blu ray out there that includes a diverse set of extras. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be From Beyond the Grave (1974), the last of the seven Amicus portmanteau horror films. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/15007607

The Comedy of Terrors (1963) - Episode 75 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/25/2020

The Comedy of Terrors (1963) - Episode 75 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “I don't like to see anybody buried naked. ... I don't ... I just don't.” Did that really need to be said? Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they take in (1963), an AIP production filled with horror icons. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 75 – The Comedy of Terrors (1963) Dishonest undertaker Waldo Trumbull and his sidekick Felix Gillie are creating their own customers when they cannot find willing ones IMDb Director: Writer: (screenplay) Music by: Cast as Waldo Trumbull as Felix Gillie as Amos Hinchley as John F. Black, Esq. as Amaryllis Trumbull as the Cemetery Keeper (credited as Beverly Hills) as Mrs. Phipps Alan DeWitt as Riggs Buddy Mason as Mr. Phipps Douglas Williams as the Doctor Linda Rogers as Phipps' Maid Luree Holmes as Black's Servant Rhubarb the cat as Cleopatra Wow! A film directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Richard Matheson, and starring Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Joyce Jameson, Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, and Joe E. Brown! What could possibly go wrong? About that … Jeff absolutely loves The Comedy of Terrors revealing it’s like an old friend from his childhood. Whitney, Chad, and Joseph, however, are not so enamored of the film. They still recommend The Comedy of Terrors, explaining that it’s not a bad film; it just doesn’t live up to the expectations they had considering its star-studded cast and crew. Whitney says you should see the film because it’s one of the few times she has seen Peter Lorre end up with the girl. Joseph keeps trying to understand how the film went wrong but plans a rewatch when he learns the score is composed by Les Baxter. While he did get a few chuckles, Chad finds the humor dated. Jeff doesn’t argue with any of them but his affection for the film is unwavering. The Grue-Crew also read listener feedback regarding from Jerry Chandler and Alistair Hughes. Jerry helps clarify Romanian vampire legends and provides a link to one of his blogposts, . Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with the 1970s and 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be White Zombie (1932), starring Bela Lugosi. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14958134

Review of FOLLOWED (2020) on HNR 373 06/23/2020

Trick or Treat (1986) – Episode 156 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06/09/2020

Trick or Treat (1986) – Episode 156 – Decades of Horror 1980s "This could kick you off into becoming an absolute pervert." Been there, done that. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - along with guest host and effects artist Ralph Miller as they partake in some heavy metal dead-resurrecting and demon-summoning with (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 156 – Trick or Treat (1986) A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Hallowe'en night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave. IMDb Director: Writers: Rhet Topham (story) Michael S. Murphey (screenplay) and Joel Soisson (screenplay) and Rhet Topham (screenplay) Glen Morgan (uncredited) James Wong (uncredited) Special makeup effects creator: Special makeup assistant: , , , , , Cast as Eddie Weinbauer as Sammi Curr as Leslie Graham as Tim Hainey as Angie Weinbauer, Eddie's Mother as Roger Mockus as Maggie Wong-Hernandez (as Clare Nono) as Nuke (cameo) as Rev. Aaron Gilstrom (cameo) as Mrs. Sylvia Cavell (cameo) Charles Martin Smith as Mr. Wimbley (cameo) Your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew is joined on this episode by special effects artist Ralph Miller whom Grue-Believers will remember from his interview in . Ralph worked on the creation of the backseat demon that makes its appearance on lover’s lane in Trick or Treat. It seemed only natural to invite him back for this episode and he was so kind as to accept our invitation. Trick or Treat is Chad’s pick and you can probably guess why. In fact, he saw it several times in a theater. Bill wonders where the heck the teachers are in the high school featured in this film. The demon’s tongue grabs Crystal’s attention while Jeff gets stuck in pointing out that The Beatles created what might be the most well-known instance of backmasking. The members of the 80s Grue-Crew unanimously think the demon Ralph helped create was the best part of the film and should’ve received far more screen time! It bears mentioning that Gruesome Magazine’s own (Yes, Patreon members, those weekly updates are coming from Paul!) is a high school extra in Trick or Treat. The film was shot in North Carolina and John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington was used to depict Sammi Curr’s high school. You should be able to see Paul lurking in the stacks during a chase scene through the school library. The 80s Grue-Crew recommends Trick or Treat but it’s a tough watch to find. As of this writing, it is available on YouTube. Keep your fingers crossed for a future US release on Blu ray. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In episode 157, the 80s Grue-Crew will visit director John Carpenter’s work again in Escape from New York (1981). A-Number-One! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14750591

The Uncanny (1977) – Episode 114 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/31/2020

The Uncanny (1977) – Episode 114 – Decades of Horror 1970s "If you and daddy die in a plane crash, could I have a cat then?" It seems like a fair trade, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they get a dose of feline terror in The Uncanny (1977), an anthology film starring Peter Cushing. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 114 – The Uncanny (1977) Wilbur Gray has stumbled upon a terrible secret, that cats are supernatural creatures who really call the shots. In a desperate attempt to get others to believe him, Wilbur spews three tales of feline horror. IMDb Director: Writer: Cast by segments "Montreal 1977" (connecting story) as Wilbur Gray as Frank Richards "London 1912" as Janet as Miss Malkin as Wallace as Michael "Quebec 1975" as Mr. Blake as Mrs. Joan Blake as Angela Blake as Lucy as Mrs. Maitland "Hollywood 1936" as Edina Hamilton as Valentine De'ath as Pomeroy as Madeleine as Barrington as The Inspector The Uncanny, a lesser-known Canadian anthology film, is not an Amicus production, even though it is produced by Amicus co-founder Milton Subotsky. The Decades of Horror Grue-Crews love portmanteaus and this one is no exception. Driven by Peter Cushing’s powerful performance opposite Ray Milland in the connecting story, The Uncanny is a worthy, if flawed, addition. Three fairly strong stories of feline mayhem are topped off with the final tale starring Donald Pleasance, Samantha Eggar, and John Vernon obviously having great fun with their roles. The 1970s Grue-Crew wander through this episode’s discussion like cats looking for something to push off the table. Doc tries to keep them on track but you know what they say about herding cats. The discussion frequently strays off-topic and inevitably goes to the familiar “cats vs. dogs” argument. In case you’re interested, Doc and Bill are cat-people while Chad and Jeff are dog-men. At any rate, The Uncanny is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and is recommended by your faithful Grue-Crew. Peter After all, with Cushing, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasance, Samantha Eggar, John Vernon, conspiratorial cats, an incredible shrinking girl, and consumption of human flesh, what’s not to like? Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Lady Frankenstein (1971), an Italian film starring Joseph Cotten. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14639234

The Devil Rides Out (1968) - Episode 74 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/23/2020

The Devil Rides Out (1968) - Episode 74 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “I shall not be back... but something will.” These are portentous words indeed uttered by the antagonist in this episode’s featured film. Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they take a deep dive into Hammer-land and discuss (1968). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 74 – The Devil Rides Out (1968) Devil worshipers plan to convert two new victims. IMDb Director: Writer: (screenplay), (1934 novel) Music: Special makeup artist: (uncredited) - on Baphomet in Black Mass Cast – Nicholas, Duc de Richleau – Mocata – Tanith Carlisle – Rex Van Ryn (dubbed by Patrick Allen) – Simon Aron – Countess d'Urfe – Marie Eaton – Richard Eaton – Peggy Eaton How can you go wrong with The Devil Rides Out? With Terence Fisher, Richard Matheson, Dennis Wheatley, Christopher Lee, Charles Gray, Sarah Lawson, and David Eddington all involved in creating a film for Hammer, it was bound to be memorable. Whitney is taken with Christopher Lee’s turn as a protagonist while Chad has always been appreciative of director Terence Fisher’s work. You can always count on Richard Matheson to deliver a quality screenplay according to Joseph and The Devil Rides Out is no exception. Jeff, on the other hand, takes a deep, deep dive into the details surrounding this film and drones on way, way, way too much. The other members of the Classic Era Grue-Crew may want to get a mute button. The Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew gives this film the highest recommendation and they all plan to watch The Devil Rides Out again and again. At this writing, the film is available as a Scream Factory Blu ray with a multitude of added features. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with the 1970s and 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be The Comedy of Terrors (1963), directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Richard Matheson, and starring Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Joyce Jameson, and Basil Rathbone. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14537945

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Interview with Special Effects Artist Ralph Miller III – Episode 155 – Decades of Horror 1980s 05/07/2020

Interview with Special Effects Artist Ralph Miller III – Episode 155 – Decades of Horror 1980s The 1980s Grue-Crew has a special treat for listeners in this episode. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest host Whitney Collazo from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era - as they interview , a fellow Grue-Believer and special effects artist who worked on crews for some memorable horror films of the 1980s. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 155 – Interview with Special Effects Artist Ralph Miller III During a career spanning 1984 to 1993 as depicted in IMDb, Ralph Miller worked with John Carl Buechler's special effects studio Mechanical and Makeup Imageries (MMI), Chiodo Brothers Productions, and Kevin Yagher Special Effects on films from Joe Dante, Stuart Gordon, and Fred Olen Ray to name a few. In this episode, Miller discusses his experiences as a member of the special effects crews with your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew on the following films: The Blob (1988), blob mechanic: blob effects crew Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), fabricator: Klowns - as Ralph Miller Evil Spawn (1987), creature designer Dolls (1987), special effects makeup assistant: MMI From Beyond (1986), animatronics: MMI Gremlins (1984), creature crew - as Ralph Miller Miller recounts the path he follows leading to his first professional effects gig working with the large crew of special effects artists on Gremlins, led by legendary filmmakers Stephen Spielberg and Joe Dante. He talks freely about the mistakes he made on films, giving Grue-Believers an inside look into the process of filmmaking, and is quick to point out that he was one of many and to give credit to his supervisors and his colleagues. Finally, Miller is very open about his reason for leaving the industry and ways in which he still exercises his creativity. If you’re interested in learning more about the films discussed this episode, check out these past podcast episodes: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In episode 156, the 80s Grue-Crew will cover Trick or Treat (1986) starring Marc Price, Tony Fields, and Lisa Orgolini, and directed by Charles Martin Smith. The 80s Grue-Crew had so much fun with Special Effects Artist Ralph Miller III on this episode that they invited him to join them again in the next episode because - surprise, surprise - he served as a special makeup assistant on Trick or Treat. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14329544

Evil of Dracula (1974) – Episode 113 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/02/2020

Evil of Dracula (1974) – Episode 113 – Decades of Horror 1970s "If the devil is to exist in this world, it cannot look like a devil." I don’t know. How will we recognize it? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they polish off the Bloodthirsty Trilogy with Toho’s (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 113 – Evil of Dracula (1974) A teacher assumes a position at a school that's run by a vampire. IMDb Director: Writers: , ; Bram Stoker (character) Cast as Professor Shiraki as Kumi Saijô as Dr. Shimomura as The Principal as Professor Yoshi as Yukiko Mitamura as Principal's Wife as Kyôko Hayashi as Takakura / Detective After covering The Vampire Doll (1970) and Lake of Dracula (1971), it is only natural that the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew would complete the hat trick with Evil of Dracula, the final film in the Bloodthirsty Trilogy. The Grue-Crewmates have differing opinions on where Evil of Dracula fits in the hierarchy within the loosely connected trilogy, but they universally appreciate the film. Bill points out that the setting in the girl’s school bears a certain resemblance to Lust for a Vampire (1971), while Doc was fired up to finally complete the trilogy, loving it all the way. Chad always loves a good vampire dissolve and melt and Jeff goes for the hand deflation that’s used in all three of the films. What used to be a holy grail for horror fans, nearly impossible to find, is now readily available. Your loyal 70s Grue-Crew all say check these out! At this writing, The Vampire Doll (1970), Lake of Dracula (1971), and Evil of Dracula (1974) are all available streaming on Amazon Prime and are available on Blu ray in Arrow’s The Bloodthirsty Trilogy. And don’t forget to check out their podcasts on the first two of the trilogy: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Lady Frankenstein (1971), an Italian film starring Joseph Cotten. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14247440

HNR Review of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS S02E01-02 04/29/2020

HNR Review of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS S02E01-02 On this episode of Horror News Radio: The Grue-Crew review… WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (FX, TV - S02E1 - 02). This is HORROR NEWS RADIO, the official GRUESOME MAGAZINE podcast. Back with Doc Rotten once again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net. Dave Dreher, the lead news writer at Gruesome Magazine. Award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore. Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen, Vanessa Thompson. HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK The Shining TV Series OVERLOOK coming to HBO Max from Bad Robot Bad Robot is also developing a JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK series for HBO Max SCOOB! Skips Theaters, Heads to VOD, and then HBO Max (which launches 5/27) VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE is the title, June 25, 2021, is the new release date IFC Midnight will release RELIC on July 10, 2020 IFC Midnight dates Dave Franco's THE RENTAL for July 24, 2020 FEATURE REVIEW: WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (FX, TV S02E01-02) World domination. Round 2. Watch the OFFICIAL SEASON 2 TRAILER for What We Do In The Shadows. Premieres Wednesday, 4/15 on FX. IMDb EPISODE 1: THE RESURRECTION Laszlo and Nadja are elated with their latest familiar, Topher, who appears to be the most dedicated servant when they are around; however, he is just a slacker who has no desire to become a vampire. Topher's attitude annoys Guillermo, who has been busy secretly killing vampires who invade the house. Topher is accidentally electrocuted and dies, causing Nadja and the others to visit Wallace, a necromancer. Laszlo believes Wallace is just a shyster as he demands $350 for the job. Wallace revives Topher, but he comes back as a ravenous zombie who continually attacks Guillermo. The vampires bring Topher back to Wallace, where Wallace agrees to take him back, placing Topher in his basement alongside other zombies making miniature license plate key chains. EPISODE 2: GHOSTS The vampires deduce that a ghost has invaded their home and Nadja performs a seance to summon the ghost. Nadja discovers the ghost is the spirit of her former lover Jeff/Gregor, who has unfinished business. The vampires, since they are dead themselves, wonder if they have their own ghosts with unfinished business, so they perform a second seance. Their spirit doppelgangers appear and each of them tries to help them finish whatever unfinished business they have. Nadja's ghost ends up inhabiting a doll, and Colin Robinson conjures his dead grandmother just to try to tell his "updog" joke. CONTACT Feedback: feedback@gruesomemagazine.com Instagram: Facebook Group: Events: Vanessa, Facebook: Vanessa, Instagram: Christopher, Instagram: Christopher, Facebook: Doc, Facebook: Dave, Facebook: Rocky Gray, HNR Theme Song: /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14202071

Curse of the Undead (1959) - Episode 73 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/26/2020

Curse of the Undead (1959) - Episode 73 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Oh, the dead don’t bother me. It’s the living that give me trouble.” Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they take a trip to an American west populated by a vampire gunslinger and a passel of excellent character actors to experience (1959). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 73 – Curse of the Undead (1959) A mysterious gunslinger-for-hire, Drake Robey, is really a vampire, and it's up to Preacher Dan to save the town and girlfriend Dolores Carter. IMDb Director: Writers: Edward Dein, Selected Cast: as Preacher Dan Young as Drake Robey/Drago Robles as Dolores Carter as Dr John Carter as Buffer as Sheriff as Tim Carter as Dora as Bartender as Henchman (as Edwin Parker) Universal's Curse of the Undead is unique to American cinema as one of, if not the first vampire western. Nothing else pops up until Billy the Kid vs. Dracula in 1966. The Decades of Horror Classic Era Grue-Crew are impressed with the film even though it has the feel of a TV-western of the era with minimal blood and no gore. Whitney keys in on the character arc of Dolores Carter (Kathleen Crowley) as she goes from a protective daughter and sister to head honcho of a cattle ranch. This film develops its own vampire mythology, an aspect Chad appreciates. Joseph likes director Edward Dein’s use of light and shadow to increase the impact of some of the scenes and Jeff delves into the background of the male leads Eric Fleming and Michael Pate. The obvious effort put into this film by the cast and crew leads the Grue-Crew to recommend Curse of the Undead. If you’re into westerns or 1950s to 1970s television, the recommendation is even stronger as you will most definitely recognize most of the cast. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with the 1970s and 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be the Hammer classic The Devil Rides Out (1968), directed by Terence Fischer, written by Richard Matheson from a Dennis Wheatley novel, and starring Christopher Lee. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14153150

The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) – Episode 154 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/24/2020

The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) – Episode 154 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Christophe, I need you to remember what happened before you died." Wait. He already died and you’re talking to him? This must be a Wes Craven movie! Join your faithful Grue Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they fly on down to get buried in the world of Haitian voodoo as depicted in (1988) directed by Wes Craven. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 154 – The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) An anthropologist goes to Haiti after hearing rumors about a drug used by black magic practitioners to turn people into zombies. IMDb Director: Writers: (inspired by the book); (screenplay by) Richard Maxwell, Adam Rodman (as A.R. Simoun) Cast as Dennis Alan as Marielle Duchamp as Dargent Peytraud as Lucien Celine as Louis Mozart as Schoonbacher as Christophe Durand as Andrew Cassedy as Deborah Cassedy as American Doctor as Celestine as Gaston as Priest as Old Shaman For the second time in three episodes, the Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew covers a film with major voodoo connections (See ). Chad somehow compares his reaction while watching The Serpent and the Rainbow to a “drawn-up Crown Royal bag.” Seeing the film at a younger age had an impact on Crystal and Bil points out how being buried alive is a fear shared by most people. And in case you were wondering, you’ll also hear whether each member of the 80s Grue-Crew would rather be trapped with a jaguar, a python, or a tarantula. The Serpent and the Rainbow is a worthy entry to Wes Craven’s horror canon and even reminds the crew of a walk near Elm Street during the last act. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In episode 155, the 80s Grue-Crew will interview Ralph Miller III, a special effects artist whose work appears in 1980s horror films such as Gremlins (1984), From Beyond (1986), Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), and The Blob (1988). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14128952

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The Evictors (1979) – Episode 112 – Decades of Horror 1970s 04/17/2020

The Evictors (1979) – Episode 112 – Decades of Horror 1970s "It was a small Louisiana town where people live and love and die and no one ever thought of locking their doors... except in the Monroe house." Hey, everybody! Let’s buy the Monroe house! Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they find out why they have to lock their doors in the Monroe house in Charles B. Pierce’s (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 112 – The Evictors (1979) A young couple, just married, rents a house in a village in Louisiana. But they are not welcome because the inhabitants of the village look upon them with distrust. Meanwhile, in the house they rented, were happening strange things from the past... IMDb Director: Writers: Charles B. Pierce, , Cast as Jake Rudd as Ben Watkins as Ruth Watkins as Ollie Gibson as Mr. Bumford as Preacher Higgins as Mr. Buckner After seeing The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972) and The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976), Jeff thought it would be fun to check out another film from Charles B. Pierce so he chose The Evictors as the subject of this episode. With a cast that includes Jessica Harper, Vic Morrow, Michael Parks, and Sue Ane Langdon, how could he go wrong? It turns out that fine acting and excellent production design do not offset a lackluster story. Doc and Jeff love the feel of the 1940s created in this production, especially the abundance of automobiles from the era. Bill once again professes his love for Jessica Harper and Chad goes on about Michael Parks and Vic Morrow. The general consensus is great acting and the feel of the 40s, but the languid pacing makes The Evictors an unexciting horror film. If you haven’t seen this entry from Charles B. Pierce and you’re hankering for some 40s nostalgia and some Vic Morrow, Jessica Harper, Michael Parks, or Sue Ane Langdon, check it out. As of this writing, The Evictors is streaming on Amazon Prime and a Blu ray is available from Scream Factory. Your 70s Grue-Crew also catches up on listener feedback from several episodes and has a ball doing it! They are even chastised a bit by the lovely and talented (Twins of Evil, Lust for a Vampire) and they attempt to make amends to her, as well as to (Twins of Evil, Lust for a Vampire) and (Twins of Evil, Lust for a Vampire, The Vampire Lovers) . Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be Evil of Dracula (1974), the third film in Toho’s Bloodthirsty Trilogy. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at . /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/14024201

Invaders from Mars (1953) - Episode 72 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/13/2020

Invaders from Mars (1953) - Episode 72 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “You gotta hit 'em right in the puss with the grenades if you wanna stop 'em major!” Seems like that goes without saying, doesn’t it? Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Chad Hunt, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they do there best not to fall into the sand vortex found in (1953). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 72 – Invaders from Mars (1953) Awakened during a thunderstorm, youngster David MacLean witnesses a flying saucer disappear underground in the large sandpit behind his home. When his father investigates, he returns a changed man; soon David's mother, a young neighbor girl, and others begin to act in the same way. Begging the police for help, David's panicked story is heard by Dr. Pat Blake, who takes him to astronomer Dr. Stuart Kelston. David soon convinces Kelston, who comes to believe this is an invading vanguard from Mars. IMDb Director & Production Designer: Writer: (screenplay) Music: , (uncredited) Cast as David MacLean as Dr. Stuart Kelston as Dr. Patricia Blake (13cr) as George MacLean as Mary MacLean as Col. Fielding as Army Capt. Roth as Police Officer Jackson as Kathy Wilson as the Martian in Glass Globe as Mutant Martian Guard as Kelston's Secretary as Jim, Gas Station Attendant as M.P. Confirming Gen. Mayberry's Identity Your Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue Crew all prefer the original 1953 version of Invaders from Mars to the Tobe Hooper 1986 remake. Jeff points out the somewhat surreal parts of the score contributed by Mort Glickman, while Joseph describes the kindertrauma he experienced after viewing the “golden head” Martian. Chad seems to be unduly disturbed by the pronunciation of the word “mutants” used in the film. The 1953 version of Invaders from Mars is definitely worth your time. At this writing, it is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era is part of the Decades of Horror 3-week rotation with the 1970s and 1980s. In three weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule will be the vampire western, Curse of the Undead (1959). Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/13968089

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