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EVILSPEAK (1981) – Episode 263 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 07/22/2024

EVILSPEAK (1981) – Episode 263 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “By the four beasts before the throne. By the fire which is about the throne. By the most holy and glorious name, Satan. I, Stanley Coopersmith will return. I WILL RETURN!” Well, he’s Clint Howard. Of course, he will return! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they hang out in the church basement with young Cadet Coopersmith in (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 263 – Evilspeak (1981) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! An outcast military cadet taps into a way to summon demons and cast spells on his tormentors through his computer. Directed by: Writing Credits: , Eric Weston Cinematography by: Selected Cast: as Stanley Coopersmith as Sarge as Reverend Jameson (as Joseph Cortese) as Coach as Kowalski as Bubba Caldwell as Colonel Kincaid as Hauptman as Jo Jo as Ox as Miss Friedemeyer as Charlie Boy as Kelly as Jake as Tony as Captain Merrill (credited as Bennett Liss) Lang as Susie Baker as Father Esteban as Old Priest as Mrs. Caldwell Evilspeak answers the question, “What happens when a bullied, military school cadet finds a Satanic tome written in Latin in the basement of the academy chapel?” Of course — with a helping hand from an early Apple PC — shenanigans ensue! Heads are lost, hearts are ripped out, and worst of all… the hogs are released! Yikes! Clint Howard, as Stanley Coopersmith, plays the bullied cadet transformed into a possessed Satanic priest with gusto and is expertly supported by a cast of experienced character actors. The story starts a bit slow, but the Grue-Crew promises you will be rewarded during the final act of Evilspeak. And never fear. The bullies get their just deserts. At the time of this writing, Evilspeak is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, and Plex. 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 Parents (1989), a horror comedy featuring Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, and young Bryan Madorsky as the Laemles. The question is, what do Mr. And Mrs. Laemle serve for dinner? 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/32228652

WHO CAN KILL A CHILD (1976, QUIÉN PUEDE MATAR A UN NIÑO?) – Episode 219 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 07/17/2024

WHO CAN KILL A CHILD (1976, QUIÉN PUEDE MATAR A UN NIÑO?) – Episode 219 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “I had a shotgun in my room, I grabbed it…but I…I didn’t do anything. No one in the village did a thing, do you understand? Because… who can kill a child?” That’s not a question you want to be the answer to. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out a legendary and infamous Spanish horror film, (1976, ¿Quién puede matar a un niño?). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 219 – Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) 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 couple of English tourists arrive on an island where all the children have gone crazy and are murdering the adults. Directed by: (as Narciso Ibañez Serrador) Writing Credits: Narciso Ibáñez Serrador (screenplay) (as Luis Peñafiel); [novel, El juego de los niños (The children’s game)] Selected Cast: as Tom as Evelyn as Padre (the father) as Guardacostas 1 (Coastguard) as Brit van der Holden as Enrique Amorós as Empleado (Employee) as Niña que llora (credited as María Druille) Niños (children): , , , , , , , , , , , , Who Can Kill a Child? (1976), is a politically incorrect title for a Spanish horror film on a difficult subject directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador. The film tells the story of a married couple expecting a baby who travels to a remote island off the coast of Spain for a vacation and finds it almost completely devoid of adults. WTF? WTF, indeed! The direction and cinematography are brilliant and the acting doesn’t miss a beat. The 70s Grue Crew, joined this episode by Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff (yay!), are simultaneously disturbed and impressed by this cult classic and think it deserves a wider audience… if you can take it! TRIGGER WARNING: The movie begins with ten minutes of newsreel footage depicting the heartbreaking damage done to children by the actions of adults in wars. Many viewers will understandably want to skip this section. At the time of this writing, Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) is available to stream from various YouTube links and is available from Mondo Macabro as a standard format Blu-ray disc. 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 Snowbeast (1977), a TV movie written by Joseph Stefano (Outer Limits, 1963-1965) and starring Bo Svenson, Yvette Mimieux, Robert Logan, Clint Walker, and Sylvia Sidney. It’s time for a good creature feature/big foot flick, but is this the one? Time will tell. 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/32173767

I VAMPIRI (1957, LUST OF THE VAMPIRE) – Episode 181 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 07/13/2024

I VAMPIRI (1957, LUST OF THE VAMPIRE) – Episode 181 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “The vampire could be insane, or equally someone in full control of his mental faculties.” So, you’re saying, crazy or not? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest Bill Mulligan – as they discuss (1957, ), Italy’s first horror film of the sound era, directed first by Riccardo Freda and then Mario Bava! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 181 – I Vampiri (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. ; ; In Paris, young girls are found dead, drained of their blood. A journalist investigates these murders while the beautiful Gisele, from a noble family, tries to seduce him. Directed by: ; (uncredited) Writer: , (as Rijk Sijöstrom), Cinematographer: Mario Bava (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Giselle du Grand / Margherita du Grand as L’ispettore Chantal (credited as Carlo d’Angelo) as Pierre Lantin as Laurette Robert as Ronald Fontaine (as Angiolo Galassi) as L’assistente del professore Grand as Signor Robert as Amica di Laurette as Signora Robert as Professor Julien du Grand (credited as Antoine Balpetré de la Comédie Française) as Joseph Signoret Riccardo Freda as Il dottore (uncredited) When Riccardo Freda bet that he could complete a movie in twelve days and came up short, Mario Bava, already serving as the film’s cinematographer, was tagged to close out the directing duties. The result is I Vampiri (1957, Lust of the Vampire), an atmospheric, gothic film that carries the earmarks of Freda’s skill and Bava’s promise. There’s no “vampire” as such, but the shadow of Elizabeth Bathory looms large over this tale. Your Classic Era Grue Crew, with guest Bill Milligan, are wowed by much of I VAMPIRI, not the least of which is the special effects. There is much to talk about. At the time of this writing, I Vampiri is available to stream from YouTube. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Chad, is The Gorilla (1939), in which The Ritz Brothers (Jimmy, Harry, & Al) are hired to find a killer known as “The Gorilla,” only to run into a “real” gorilla. And, oh yeah, Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill. Shenanigans ensue in this horror comedy. SHENANIGANS we tell you! 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/32119367

ROADGAMES (1981) – Episode 262 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 07/08/2024

ROADGAMES (1981) – Episode 262 – Decades Of Horror 1980s Quid: “Aren’t you kind of young to be hitchhiking out here all by yourself?” Hitch: “Aren’t you kind of old to be picking me up?” She’s got a point. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take another trip down under for some Ozploitation with Richard Franklin’s (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 262 – Roadgames (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. A laid-back American truck driver in south Australia suspects that the driver of a green van is killing young women along his route, and plays a game of cat-and-mouse to catch him. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); Everett De Roche & Richard Franklin (original story) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Production Design by: Visual Effects by: (visual effects) (process operator) (process photography) (optical effects printer) (uncredited) Stunt Coordinator: Truck Driver / Dog Owner: Selected Cast: as Pat Quid as Hitch as Frita as Smith or Jones as Police as Police (as Stephen Millichamp) as Lester as Benny Balls as Captain Careful as Sneezy Rider as Roadhouse Proprietor as Hitchhiker (as Angie La Bozzetta) as Fred Frugal as Frugal Child as Frugal Child as Honeymooner as Honeymooner as Cleaning Lady (as Carol Ann Aylett) as Boswell as Mechanic tending to alarm (uncredited) as Jackaroo (uncredited) It’s Ozploitation time again for the Grue Crew! This go-around, the Crew discusses Richard Franklin’s Roadgames (1981) starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis as the pair trek across Southern Australia’s Nullarbor Plain hauling pig carcasses from Melbourne to Perth. Conceived as Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) as seen from a tractor-trailer, Roadgames features encounters along the road with a cast of recurring travelers and a serial killer. Keach’s and Curtis’ chemistry is apparent in their engaging performances. Though not straight horror, Roadgames is horror-adjacent while generating its share of suspense amid horrific events. At the time of this writing, Roadgames is available to stream from Amazon Prime, Peacock, Tubi, PlutoTV, and multiple PPV sources. The movie is available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray 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 Evilspeak (1981), one of the video nasties, featuring Clint Howard as an outcast military cadet, R.G. Armstrong as Sarge, and Richard Moll in a supporting role. This should be interesting! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/32039462

VENGEANCE OF THE ZOMBIES (1973, LA REBELIÓN DE LAS MUERTAS) – Episode 218 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 07/03/2024

VENGEANCE OF THE ZOMBIES (1973, LA REBELIÓN DE LAS MUERTAS) – Episode 218 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “In the name of Baron Samedi, in the name of the five ministers of the kingdom of Ife, and through the intercession of the Black Lords of the mountain, I order you, Gloria Irving, I order you to arise and obey me. Obey me!” The kingdom of Ife? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out their fourth Paul Naschy film – this one sans his frequent character, Waldemar Daninsky – (1973, La rebelión de las muertas). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 218 – Vengeance of the Zombies (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An Indian mystic uses magical chants to raise women from the dead, then sends them out to perform revenge killings for him. Directed by: Writing Credits: (story & screenplay) (credited as Jacinto Molina) Selected Cast: as Krisna / Kantaka / Satán as Elvire Irving (credited as Rommy) as Kala as Elsie (credited as Maria Kosti) as Olivia Mortimer as MacMurdo (credited as Louis Ciges) as Ti Zachary as Supt. Hawkins as Dr. Lawrence Radcliffe (as Vic Winner) as Susan as Flora (as Monserrat Julió) as Basehart (as Ramon Lillo) as Gloria Irving (as Norma Kastell) as Muerta as Muerta (as Asuncion Molero) as Augusto (credited as Fernando Sanchez-Polak & Fernando S. Polack) as Absalon Are you ready for another Paul Naschy extravaganza? The Grue-Crew tackles the often overlooked Spanish horror film, Vengeance of the Zombies (1973), featuring Naschy in three roles: the East Indian mystic, Krisna; the scarred, evil twin, Kantanka; and, Satán! The film is filled to the brim with voodoo zombies rising from the grave to kill at the orders of a mysterious hooded figure. But, why, why, do these zombies smile so much?! While not entirely successful, the film deserves to be seen, preferably without the theatrical red warning flashes. Roger Ebert called it the “dog of the week” on Sneak Previews upon its 1980 release, but the Grue Crew thinks that label is undeserved. What do you, dear Grue Believers, think? Let us know in the comments below. At the time of this writing, Vengeance of the Zombies (1973) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, and Tubi. The film is available from Scream Factory as a standard format Blu-ray as part of The Paul Naschy Collection along with Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973), Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll (1974), Human Beasts (1980), and Night of the Werewolf (1981). 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 Who Can Kill a Child? (1976, ¿Quién puede matar a un niño?), directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador. The Grue Crew have been on the hunt for this scarce, cult classic for years. What will they think? We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/31984737

THE LOST CONTINENT (1968) – Episode 180 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 06/29/2024

THE LOST CONTINENT (1968) – Episode 180 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “Silence! Am I not El Supremo, the direct descendant of Jose Quintero? And was not Jose Quintero the Almighty’s right hand when Cortez carried his word to the Mexican heathens? In interrupting me, you are interrupting God!” You never know when you or someone you’re with might want to signal someone by lighting a match. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr with guests Richard Klemensen (Little Shoppe of Horrors Magazine) and Bill Mulligan – as they take a leaky boat on a perilous, Hammer-sponsored trip to (1968)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 180 – The Lost Continent (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. ; ; The captain, crew, and passengers of an old freighter – all with dark secrets to keep – find themselves adrift in a mysterious land full of monsters, conquistadors, and killer seaweed. Directed by: ; (uncredited) Writing Credits: Michael Carreras (screenplay) (as Michael Nash); (novel, Uncharted Seas, 1938) Produced by: Michael Carreras (producer); (executive producer) (uncredited); (associate producer) Music by: (as Gerard Schürmann); (uncredited) Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Special Effects by: Selected Cast: as Capt. Lansen as Eva Peters as Unity Webster as Harry Tyler as Dr. Webster as First Officer Hemmings as Ricaldi (as Benito Carruthers) as Patrick, the Bartender as Nick, Chief Engineer as Sarah as Mate as Helmsman as Jonathan, the Prisoner as Sea Lawyer as Sparks, the Radioman as Jason, a Crewman as Braemer, a Crewman as Hurri Curri as El Diablo as The Inquisitor as Sergeant as Customs Man as Customs Man as Crewman (uncredited) as Traveller on Boat (uncredited) as Native Girl (uncredited) A bit of a Hammer oddity, The Lost Continent (1968), directed by Michael Carreras, is a blast! Richard Klemensen, publisher/editor of Little Shoppe of Horrors: The Journal of Classic British Horror Films, and the voice you hear in the commentary track of the Scream Factory Blu-ray of this film, joins the Classic Era Grue Crew for this one. Bill Mulligan, co-host of DoH 70s and DoH 80s will also make the cross-DoH jump. Now we’re talking fun! The composite crew covers everything from seaweed to monsters to El Supremo to balloons, including Dana Gillespie. Please excuse the technical issues we struggled with, but after rescheduling twice, we decided to forge ahead, We hope you have as much fun viewing/listening as we had recording! At the time of this writing, The Lost Continent is available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray format disc from Scream Factory. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Daphne, is I Vampiri (1957, Lust of the Vampire), directed by Riccardo Freda and Mario Bava. Bill Mulligan from Decades of Horror 1970s and 1980s will join us because, well… Bava! 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/31937152

MOTHER’S DAY (1980) – Episode 261 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 06/24/2024

MOTHER’S DAY (1980) – Episode 261 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “You get what you deserve in them Deep Barons, you lez-beans! You won’t be causing no one no trouble no more!” Really? That’s all you got? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they celebrate one of their favorite holidays Troma-style with (1980). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 261 – Mother’s Day (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. Two brothers kidnap and brutalize three women for the pleasure of their demented mother. Directed by: Writing Credits: Charles Kaufman, Produced by: (executive producer) (associate producer) Charles Kaufman (producer) (associate producer} (producer) Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Art Direction by: Assistant Art Director: Costume Design by: Special Makeup Effects by: , Selected Cast: as Abbey as Jackie as Trina Gary Pollard as Ike (credited as Holden McGuire) as Addley (credited as Billy Ray McQuade) as Mother (credited as Rose Ross) as Ernie as The ‘Dobber’ (credited as Karl Sandys) as Terry (credited as Marsella Davidson) as Ted as Storekeeper as Doorman as Tex as Older Man at Pool Party Mother’s Day, directed by Charles Kaufman and featuring an admirable performance from Beatrice Pons as “Mother,” looks far better than it deserves to look. Except for Pons and cinematographer Joseph Mangine, Mother’s Day features a group of relative novices, and yet, the acting, story, and humor propel this film from beginning to end, even though it’s a bit tough to watch in places. Hey! The three lead victims of Mother’s clan even have story arcs! Eli Roth’s favorite movie can’t be all bad, can it? At the time of this writing, Mother’s Day is available to stream from Shudder, Tubi, PlutoTV, and several PPV sources. The movie is available on physical media from Vinegar Syndrome in a 2-disc Region Free Set: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Roadgames (1981), directed by Richard Franklin (Patrick, Psycho II) and starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. Get ready for some Ozploitation! 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/31865612

MARK OF THE DEVIL (1970) – Episode 217 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 06/19/2024

MARK OF THE DEVIL (1970) – Episode 217 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “She’s the one who had intercourse with the Devil on Goat’s Mountain! He took her to his den in the disguise of a little donkey and then they fornicated all night long! She’s the witch! She’s the witch!” A little donkey, eh? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to get their arms around another infamous film. This time it is (1970). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 217 – Mark of the Devil (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. In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter’s apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, injustice, falsehood, torture, and arbitrary killing that go with the job. Directed by: ; (uncredited) Writing Credits: Michael Armstrong (as Sergio Casstner) & Adrian Hoven (as Percy Parker) (original story and screenplay) Producer: Adrian Hoven Music by: Selected Cast: as Lord Cumberland as Count Christian von Meruh as Vanessa Benedikt (as Olivera Vuco) as Albino as Jeff Wilkens – Executioner as Advocato as Baron Daumer as Deidre von Bergenstein as Nobleman’s Wife Adrian Hoven as Walter – the Nobleman as Friedrich as Elisabeth as Young Lover as Christopher (uncredited) as Narrator (uncredited) as Monk (uncredited) Get your barf bags ready! The Grue-Crew is reviewing the 1970 witch-hunter gore-fest Mark of the Devil (1970). The film features Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, and Reggie Nalder. While the special effects may be tame compared to modern films, their impact on early Seventies audiences is unmistakable. They’re graphic, disturbing, and often difficult to watch. Does this film still earn the reputation of requiring a barf bag to enter the theater? Perhaps not, but the film is surprisingly well made with a strong cast and, quite honestly, shouldn’t be missed by horror fans and Seventies cinema aficionados. At the time of this writing, Mark of the Devil (1978) is available to stream from Amazon Prime and Tubi and is available on physical media as a 4K Ultra HD 3-disc Set from Vinegar Syndrome 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 Vengeance of the Zombies (1973), a Paul Naschy (or if you prefer, Jacinto Molina Álvarez) flick. This one is sans Waldermar Daninsky, Naschy’s frequent role, but gives you an Indian mystic and women zombies. Yay! 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/31777757

BLUEBEARD (1944) – Episode 179 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 06/15/2024

BLUEBEARD (1944) – Episode 179 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “I don’t smoke. But I always have matches with me. I find they frequently come in handy.” You never know when you or someone you’re with might want to signal someone by lighting a match. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff and Jeff Mohr with guests Michael Zatz and Gregory Crosby – as they discuss (1944), a film far exceeding its poverty-row origin. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 179 – Bluebeard (1944) 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 Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (as Arnold Phillips) and (story) Produced by: (producer); (associate producer) Music by: (as Erdody) Cinematography by: (uncredited); (camera operator) (director of photography) (as Jockey A. Feindel) (credit only) Production Design: (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Gaston Morel as Lucille Lutien as Inspector Jacques Lefevre as Jean Lamarte (as Ludwig Stossel) as Inspector Renard as Francine Lutien as Renee Claremont as Deschamps as Le Soldat as Mimi Robert as Babette as Constance as Jeanette Le Beau as Policeman (uncredited) as Inquiry Judge (uncredited) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) as Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed) as Paul (uncredited) as Man (uncredited) (unconfirmed) as The Duke of Carineaux (uncredited) as Laughing Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Jeff and Daphne are joined by guest hosts Gregory Crosby and Michael Zatz, for a John Carradine extravaganza. Director Edgar G. Ulmer, along with Carradine, an accomplished cast, and a ringer for a cinematographer spin an effective and atmospheric tale about the serial killer known as “Bluebeard” with style, class, and unexpected charm. While on the fringes of horror, Bluebeard should not be missed. Check out what the Grue-Crew has to say if you need more convincing. At the time of this writing, Bluebeard is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Amazon Prime, MGM+, Screambox, Tubi, and PlutoTV. It is also available on physical media as the standard Blu-ray format 80th Anniversary Edition from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Doc, is The Lost Continent (1968), the Hammer film that features blood beasts, torture pits, giant jaw-snapping mollusks, a floating death ship, crazed kelp monsters, and fiery destruction … at least, according to the poster. A couple of familiar faces will join the Classic Era Grue Crew: Bill Mulligan (Decades of Horror 1970s and 1980s) and Richard Klemensen, the publisher of The Little Shoppe of Horrors: The Journal of Classic British Horror Films and the voice you hear on the commentary for the Scream Factory Blu-ray of The Lost Continent. 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/31751432

THE BOOGEY MAN (1980) – Episode 260 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 06/10/2024

THE BOOGEY MAN (1980) – Episode 260 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “Your mother, did she date other men?” Define “date.” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to figure out Ulli Lomel’s version of (1980). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 260 – The Boogey Man (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 young girl witnesses her brother murder their mom’s boyfriend through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing the dead boyfriend’s evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by) Ulli Lommel, , David Herschel; (written by) Ulli Lommel Music by: Cinematography by: , Editing by: Selected Cast: as Lacey as Jake as Dr. Warren as Willy as Kevin as Aunt Helen as Uncle Ernest as Father Reilly as Young Willy as Young Lacey as Lacey and Willy’s Mother as The Lover as Jane as Susan as Timmy as Teenager as Teenager as Teenager (as Stony Richards) as Teenager as Katy Sporting a title that has burrowed its way into every child’s nightmares, The Boogey Man also borrows from or pays homage to several previous horror films, among them The Exorcist (1973), Halloween (1978), and The Amityville Horror (1979). Helmed by the famous (or is it infamous?) director, Ulli Lommel, this low-budget supernatural slasher is a family affair: Lommel’s wife, Susanna Love, stars; the cast is spotted with her friends and relatives; and it’s even shot on her uncle’s farm. Does the result live up to its chilling title? The 80s Grue-Crew has plenty to say on that subject and many more as they frequently get sidetracked in this episode. At the time of this writing, The Boogey Man is available to stream from Shudder and Amazon PPV. The movie is available on physical media from Vinegar Syndrome in a 2-disc Blu-ray edition: one 4K Ultra HD disc and one standard format Blu-ray disc. 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 Mother’s Day (1980), directed by Charles Kauffman. It’s Troma time, just in time for Father’s Day! 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/31680312

THE ALIEN FACTOR (1978) – Episode 216 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 06/05/2024

THE ALIEN FACTOR (1978) – Episode 216 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “I’m surprised you haven’t figured it out. Edie, don’t you see? I am an alien too.” After all, isn’t everyone waiting for the mothership? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they consume the cheesy goodness of Don Dohler’s (1978). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 216 – The Alien Factor (1978) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A spaceship crashes in a sparsely populated area of Earth and three horrific aliens survive the accident. The grotesque extraterrestrials soon begin to terrorize the locals until a mysterious stranger shows up claiming to be able to save the day. Writer/Director: Makeup Department: , , Special Effects by: Larry Schlechter (‘Inferbyce’ (insect) designed by / special effects) John Cosentino (‘Zagatile’ (tall creature) designed by / special effects) (‘Leemoid’ designed & animated by) (as Ernie Farino) Britt McDonough (special effects) (special effects assistant) (as Ted Richard Rae) (special effects assistant Production Assistant: Selected Cast: as Ben Zachary as Sheriff Cinder as Mayor Wicker as Edie Martin as Pete as Steven as Mary Jane Carter as Dr. Ruth Sherman as Clay as Ernie as Richie as Man in Bar as Susan as Ed Miller as Couple in Woods as Couple in Woods (as Bill Cosentino) as Biker as Three Children as Three Children (as Kim Dohler) as Three Children as Barmaid as Rock Band as Rock Band as Rock Band as Vance (as Dan White) Britt McDonough as Ted as Drunk as Girl in Bar as Girl in Bar as Couple in Bar as Couple in Bar as Rex Larry Schlechter as Inferbyce – Insect John Cosentino as Zagatile – Tall Creature It’s time to head for Maryland, USA to head off an alien invasion of sorts with the overly ambitious, roughly made, yet surprisingly entertaining creature feature, The Alien Factor (1978). Fans of horror host Count Gore De Vol will have a delightful surprise inside. And, for those who remember the odd alien creature cover of Famous Monsters of Filmland – with a ‘pink’ background – will finally get to see that monster and three others in this minor… masterpiece (?- Bill, really, I have to say this? – Okay…sigh.) All kidding aside, if for no other reason, this episode (and the movie watched for it) is a blast because of Bill Mulligan’s unwavering love for Don Dohler, his magazines, and his first full-length feature film. For better, or worse. At the time of this writing, The Alien Factor (1978) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Tubi, and PPV on Amazon. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Bill, will be Mark of the Devil (1970), starring Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, Olivera Katarina, Reggie Nalder, and of course, Herbert Fux and Gaby Fuchs. The movie proudly owns the tagline, “This vomit bag and the price of one admission will enable you to see… the first film rated V for violence.” Oh-oh. 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/31608252

CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR (1968, THE CRIMSON CULT) – Episode 178 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 06/01/2024

CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR (1968, THE CRIMSON CULT) – Episode 178 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “You both know the rules. No painting below the belt.” Is this a half-bodypainting party? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt and Jeff Mohr along with guest hosts Michael Zatz and Joseph Perry – as they discuss the horror icon-studded (1968) from Tigon. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 178 – Curse of the Crimson Altar (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. ; ; / When his brother Peter disappears, Robert Manning visits the remote country house from where his brother was last heard. While his host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, Manning detects a feeling of menace in the air with the legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh, hanging over everything. Directed by: Writing Credits: & (screenplay); (story); & (uncredited); (story “The Dreams in the Witch House”) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Professor John Marsh as Morley as Robert Manning as Lavinia Morley as Elder as Eve Morley as Esther as The Vicarr as Judge as Chauffeur as Petrol Attendant as Peter Manning as Blacksmith as Woman with whip as Girl with Cockerel Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, and Barbara freakin’ Steele all in one groovy pic?! Sign us up! Join Jeff and Chad with returning co-host Joseph Perry and guest host Mikey Z for Curse of the Crimson Altar, aka The Crimson Cult. While horror fans and monster kids may enjoy seeing these great horror stars together, Christopher Lee, unfortunately, regarded the film as one of the worst in his entire career. Ouch. Say it isn’t so. Regardless, the Grue-Crew revisits this film, discussing the uncut UK version versus the US AIP cut version, the actors and crew… and – did we mention – Barbara Steele. At the time of this writing, The Curse of the Crimson Altar is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, and several PPV options. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Jeff, is Bluebeard (1944), a poverty row picture directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring John Carradine in what might be his best role. 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/31554902

SANTA SANGRE (1989) – Episode 259 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 05/27/2024

SANTA SANGRE (1989) – Episode 259 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “I’m sorry… I was having an hallucination…” That explains a lot! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest host Scott Wells – as they take in Alejandro Jodorowsky’s (1989), a disarming film tattooed with symbolism … including the disarming part. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 259 – Santa Sangre (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless mother – the leader of a strange religious cult – and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name as he becomes “her arms.” Directed by: Writing Credits: Original Story by: Alejandro Jodorowsky Adapted for the Screen by: Screenply by: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Roberto Leoni, Producer: Claudio Argento Selected Cast: as Fenix as Concha as Orgo as The Tattooed Woman as Alma as Young Fenix as Young Alma as Pimp as Fat Prostitute (as Ma. De Jesus Aranzabal) as Aladin (as Jesus Juarez) as Monsignor as Rubi (as Gloria Contreras) as The Saint as Trini as Box-Office Attendant (as Borolas) as Business Man as Monsignor’s Chauffeur (as Edgar E. Jimenez Nava) as Monsignor’s Secretary as Doctor (as Hector Ortega Gomez) as Orderly 1 as Orderly 2 (as Valerie Crouzet) as Soldier 1 (as Oscar Serafin Alvarez) as Soldier 2 as Wrestler 1 as Wrestler 2 as Wrestler 3 as Beggar as Beggar In this episode, Jeff, Chad, and Bill welcome guest-host Scott Wells to review the 1989 “avant-garde surrealistic psychological horror film” from director Alejandro Jodorowsky. While the film is in English, Santa Sangre is a Mexican and Italian co-production that features a truly bizarre tale that has to be seen to be believed. The less said here, the better – it’s so much better to join the Grue-Crew to revisit this unpredictable, gorgeous, must-see mind-bender. At the time of this writing, Santa Sangre is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, Screambox, Kanopy, and Tubi, and is available on physical media from Severin in three releases: Blu-ray (2011), 2-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray (2021), and a 4K Ultra HD 4-Disc Limited Edition Collector’s Set (2021). Both 2021 releases are made from a 4K scan of the original negative supervised by the director. 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 Boogey Man (1980), directed by Ulli Lommel and featuring the formidable John Carradine … and a mirror? This should be a fun one! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/31471852

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (1973) – Episode 215 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 05/22/2024

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (1973) – Episode 215 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “When will they come? When will they come? When will they come and set us free?” Who are “they?” Who are “us?” Free from what? Sheez, so many questions. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit the Farnham household for answers in (1973). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 215 – Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures determined to make the wife one of their own. Directed by: Writer: Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Makeup Department: (makeup artist) (as Mike Hancock); (makeup artist); (hair stylist) (as Jossen); Selected Cast: as Sally Farnham as Alex Farnham as Joan Kahn as Mr. Harris as Francisco Perez (as Pedro Armendariz Jr.) as Ethyl as Doctor as Policeman as George Kahn (as J.H. Lawrence) as Tom Henderson as Bob as Anne (as Celia Kaye) as Party Guest as Party Guest (as Monica Henreid) as Party Guest as Bartender as Creature as Creature (as Tamara DeTreaux) as Creature Nigel McKeand as Demon (voice) (uncredited) Ah, the “movie-of-the-week” in the Seventies in the States, when the family gathered around the boob tube deciding which network to watch. On occasion, the decision was to catch a scary movie, perhaps, such as this episode’s topic, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1973). The film is littered with small, creepy, whispering “demons” out to get Sally (Kim Darby). Will they succeed in claiming Sally as one of their own? All the while, her husband (Jim Hutton) and their handyman (William Demarest) argue on the phone and her friend (Barbara Anderson) gets locked out of the house. How does this TV quickie hold up? Trust that the grue Crew has an opinion. At the time of this writing, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is available to stream from archivedotorg and PPV from Google Play and YouTube, and on physical media in Blu-ray format from Warner Archives. 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 Alien Factor (1978), a science fiction, horror film shot on a micro-budget with some ringers hiding in the credits for the film’s special effects. 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/31408772

DR. SATÁN (1966) – Episode 177 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 05/18/2024

DR. SATÁN (1966) – Episode 177 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “I have just completed the final test on a beggar. I have given him the serum XX-34 in the center of his neck and he died. But immediately, I injected the antidote and he returned to life. … After that, death is inevitable. I succeeded and now I can make any living being into a zombie. I can create soulless slaves loyal only to my wishes.” Sign me up for some of the XX-34 stuff! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt and Jeff Mohr along with guest Chris Peters – as they discuss (1966), a fun Mexican horror mashup. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 177 – Dr. Satán (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. ; ; Interpol officer Mateos and his companion Nora are in charge of discovering and capturing the members of a shady organization that has been flooding Mexico City with counterfeit dollars. What they don’t know is that these dollars help Dr. Arrozamena (aka Dr. Satán) and his research to turn people into mindless zombies who obey only the Doctor’s orders. Directed by: Writing Credits: ; (story) (credited as S. Tomás Be) Produced by: Sidney T. Bruckner Music by: Cinematography by: Editing by: Selected Cast: as Dr. Plutarco Arozamena – Satán as Nora as Inspector Tomás Mateos as Elsa as Luisa as Baltasar as Javier Rodríguez: Cain as Daniel (as Antonio S. Raxel) as Agente policía as Dino (Zombi) as Médico forense as Testiga rapto (credited as Enriqueta Carrasco) as Carcelero as Agente policía (as Francisco G. Meneses) as Mendigo raptado (as Arturo Fernandez) as Enterrador (uncredited) Chris Peters joins Chad and Jeff for this police procedural/occult horror. Or is it a spy-gadget, science fiction flick? In this Mexican horror film, you have your mad doctor creating zombies and talking face-to-face with King Devil, a gang of counterfeiters, Interpol agents hunting said counterfeiters, assorted James Bond-type gadgets, a blonde bombshell serving as a liaison between the doctor and the counterfeiters, a woman agent shooting the hell out of a gun, and a plan for world domination. This is a surprisingly fun flick with good acting, a complicated, but well told, story with pathos, strong female characters, and the devil hisownself. Thanks go to former Grue Crew member, Whitney Collazo for picking this episode’s movie! At the time of this writing, Dr. Satán is available to stream from YouTube. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Joseph Perry (a founding member of the Classic Grue Crew), is Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), aka The Crimson Cult, featuring Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Barbara Steele, Michael Gough, and H. P. Lovecraft (sort of) in a Tigon production! 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/31360627

JUST BEFORE DAWN (1981) – Episode 258 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 05/13/2024

JUST BEFORE DAWN (1981) – Episode 258 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “You keep breeding in the same family long enough, something’s bound to snap.” Oh, snap! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they go to Oregon for the little-known slasher (1981) from Jeff Lieberman. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 258 – Just Before Dawn (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. Five young people venture into the backwoods of Oregon to claim a property, and find themselves being stalked by a hulking, machete-wielding psychopath. Directed by: Writing Credits: & Jeff Lieberman (credited as Gregg Irving); (story) (as Joseph Middleton) Music by: Cinematography: , Special Effects Makeup: (as Matthew Mungle) Selected Cast: as Roy McLean as Ty as Jonathan as Warren as Constance as Daniel as Merry Cat Logan (credited as Kati Powell) as Mountain Twins as Vachel as Megan as Pa Logan as Ma Logan Just Before Dawn (1981) – directed by Jeff Lieberman (Squirm, 1977; Blue Sunshine, 1977; Satan’s Little Helper, 1995) and starring George Kennedy, Deborah Benson, Chris Lemmon, and Gregg Henry – features yet another hulking, machete-wielding psychopath jumping onto the big screen to slice and dice their way through a group of hikers in the wild woods of Oregon, USA. Is it an underappreciated gem or deserving of its status as a “lesser known” in the 80s slasher canon? The Grue Crew has something to say on that subject. At the time of this writing, Just Before Dawn is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV. 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 Santa Sangre (1989), by director Alejandro Jodorowsky and producer Claudio Argento. As the tagline proclaims, forget everything you have ever seen! 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/31273077

TO THE DEVIL… A DAUGHTER (1976) – Episode 214 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 05/08/2024

TO THE DEVIL… A DAUGHTER (1976) – Episode 214 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “It is not heresy … and I will not recant!” But if you don’t recant, you can’t have any pudding. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they take a trip to Hammer-land for (1976), the last horror film from the original incarnation of Hammer. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 214 – To the Devil… a Daughter (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists – led by an excommunicated priest – who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay by) (as Chris Wicking); (adaptation); (from the novel by); (additional material) (uncredited) Produced by: (producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Special Effects by: Selected Cast: as John Verney as Father Michael Raynor as Anna Fountain as Henry Beddows as George de Grass as Catherine Beddows as Eveline de Grass as David Kennedy as Bishop as Margaret (as Isabella Telezynska) as Kollde (as Constantin de Goguel) as Isabel as German Matron as Black Room Attendant as Sister Helle as Airport Porter as Critic as Salvation Army Major as 1st Girl as 2nd Girl as 3rd Girl as 4th Girl as Reporter (uncredited) as Curator (uncredited) as Man Entering Art Gallery (uncredited) as Guest at Book Launch (uncredited) Peter Sykes as Man at Airport (uncredited) It’s time to explore the final Hammer Horror film of the 1970s, To the Devil… a Daughter (1976). [Note: The mystery comedy film The Lady Vanishes (1979) would drop and… vanish… in 1979.] To the Devil… a Daughter has the reputation of putting the final nail into Hammer’s filmmaking coffin. The quality and success of Hammer productions spiraled throughout the decade as the landscape of horror films changed – especially after The Exorcist (1973). Surprisingly, the film is much better than how the Grue Crew remembers it and how its reputation proceeds it. That is, up until its abrupt and head-scratching ending and that strange devil puppet. If you know, you know. Check out what the Grue Crew thinks of the film directed by Peter Sykes and featuring Christopher Lee, Richard Widmark, and Nastassja Kinski. At the time of this writing, To the Devil… a Daughter is available to stream from Peacock and PlutoTV as well as various PPV from Amazon and Fandango At Home. To the Devil… a Daughter is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray from SCREAM Factory. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Jeff, will be Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1973), an ABC Movie of the Week starring Kim Darby, Jim Hutton, William Demarest, and Barbara Anderson. Grue Believer Lone Wolf suggested this flick. Woot! 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/31186832

AT MIDNIGHT I’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL (1964) – Episode 176 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 05/04/2024

AT MIDNIGHT I’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL (1964) – Episode 176 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “What is life? It is the beginning of death. What is death? It is the end of life! What is existence? It is the continuity of blood. What is blood? It is the reason to exist!” But what about that rash? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they discuss (1964, À Meia Noite Levarei Sua Alma), Brazil’s first horror film and the first Coffin Joe film. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 176 – At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul (1964) 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. ; ; Zé do Caixão (known in English-speaking countries as Coffin Joe) is an undertaker who believes that he can achieve immortality by having a son, a concept he refers to as “the continuation of blood.” Directed by: Writing Credits: , Selected Cast: José Mojica Marins as Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) as Zé do Caixão (voice) Magda Mei as Terezinha (best friend’s fiancee) as Antônio (best friend) as Lenita (as Valeria Vasquez) (wife) as Velha Bruxa (old witch) as Dr. Rodolfo (as Ilídio Martins) as S. Francisco (bartender) (JMM’s father) as D. Joana (as Carmem Marins) Are you a fan of Coffin Joe (Zé do Caixão) films? If you’ve never seen one, this podcast episode is for you. Guest host Gregory Cosby returns, joining Grue-Crew members Jeff, Daphne, and Chad, to introduce, review, and examine the world of Brazilian writer, director, actor, José Mojica Marins in the first installment of the Coffin Joe trilogy, At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul (1964). What madness awaits? Join in to find out! At the time of this writing, At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul is available for streaming from Shudder and Arrow as well as various PPV sources. The film is also available on physical media in the Blu-ray format in Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe Collector’s Set (6 discs) from Arrow Video. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Whitney in a return appearance, is Dr. Satan (1966), a horror film from Mexico directed by Miguel Morayta. Whitney’s picks are always interesting so we can’t wait to check out this film and get back together to do the Grue Crew thang. 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/31121078

SPOOKIES (1986) – Episode 257 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 04/29/2024

SPOOKIES (1986) – Episode 257 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “We almost got our tuchus plunged!” Almost? Shoot, that would’ve made a perfect scene to go with the farting Muck Men. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1986)! Wait. Why haven’t we seen this before? Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 257 – Spookies (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. (It was going to be) A group of teens go to an abandoned house to party and do battle with spirits and creatures they accidentally release from a strange Ouija board. (Instead, it became) A wicked sorcerer tries to sacrifice a group of people inside his house to use their vitality to keep his wife alive. Directed by: & (footage from Twisted Souls); (as Eugenie Joseph); Writing Credits: Thomas Doran, , & Brendan Faulkner (Twisted Souls footage screenplay); (additional material) (credited as Joseph Burgund) Produced by: Thomas Doran, Frank M. Farel, Brendan Faulkner (producers) (unfinished film Twisted Souls) Genie Joseph (producer) (credited as Eugenie Joseph) (executive producer: Miggles Corporation) Makeup Department: (makeup artist/special makeup effects) (credited as Jennifer Aspinal) (special makeup effects) (special makeup effects) (credited as Arnold Gargiulo II) (special makeup effects) (credited as Vincent Guastini) (assistant makeup effects) (makeup artist) (credited as Nanxy Tong) (prosthetic makeup artist) (uncredited) Special Effects by: (animation model construction) (creator: additional effects/special creature design and animation) (animation model construction) (creature effects assistant) (uncredited) Visual Effects by: (special effects photography) (special effects photography) Selected Cast: as Peter as Meegan as Duke as Linda as Adrienne (credited as Charlotte Seeley) as Dave as Carol Al Magliochetti as Lewis Wilson as Rich as The Spider Woman as The Grim Reaper Gabriel Bartalos as Muck Man as Muck Man as Muck Man as Graveyard Zombie as Kreon as Isabelle as Kreon’s Servant as Billy as Korda/Son of Kreon & Isabelle as Drifter If Spookies feels like two different movies, it’s because it’s one of those nightmare productions where the “making of” story might be more interesting than the movie itself. Yes, too many cooks spoil the broth and Spookies is solid evidence that too many filmmakers ruin the movie. With production being shanghaied near the beginning of post-production work and half the film reshot, Grue Believers will never know if the original crew’s vision would’ve made a better movie. Throw in some top makeup and effects people early in their careers and the Grue Crew have plenty to fuel their talkabout of this fun, mess of a movie. At the time of this writing, Spookies is available to stream from Tubi, Shudder, ScreamBox, and AMC+, and on physical media in Blu-ray format in a 2-disc set from Vinegar Syndrome. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film chosen by Jeff, will be Just Before Dawn (1981), an underappreciated slasher from co-writer/director Jeff Lieberman (Squirm, 1976; Blue SunshineI, 1977) and starring George Kennedy, Chris Lemmon, Deborah Benson, Greg Henry, and Mike Kellin. 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/31020668

DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971) – Episode 213 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 04/24/2024

DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971) – Episode 213 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “Love is stronger than death… even than life.” Hmmm. That sounds like something a vampire might say. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they take a trip to Belgium for (1971), yet another vampiric take on Countess Báthory. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 213 – Daughters of Darkness (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. While passing through a vacation resort, a newlywed couple encounters a mysterious, strikingly beautiful countess and her aide. Directed by: Writing Credits: , (dialogue), Harry Kümel; (uncredited), (screenplay associate) (as J.J. Amiel) Selected Cast: as Countess Elizabeth Báthory as Stefan as Valerie as Ilona Harczy as Hotel Clerk as Retired Policeman as Butler as Mother The Grue Crew is joined by returning guest host, Gregory Crosby, who brings his knowledge of tonight’s feature and its captivating star, Delphine Seyrig. Daughters of Darkness (1971) from director Harry Kumel, ushers in a different take on the legend of Countess Báthory from the gorgeous countryside of Belgium. The erotic thriller also stars John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andre Rau, Paul Esser and more. If NEON and A24 were making films in 1971, Daughters of Darkness could easily be one of their films. Check out what the Grue Crew thinks of this early 70s classic. At the time of this writing, Daughters of Darkness is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Shudder, AMC+, Tubi, and Vudu as well as various PPV sources. Daughters of Darkness is also available on physical media from Blue Underground as a Standard Special Edition – 4K Ultra HD and a 3-Disc Limited Edition – 4K Ultra HD. 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 guest host Doc, will be To the Devil a Daughter (1976), the last horror film from the original incarnation of Hammer Films and starring Christopher Lee, Richard Widmark, and Nastassja Kinski in a story loosely based on Dennis Wheatley’s 1953 novel of the same name. What could go wrong? 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/30961288

THE SNAKE GIRL AND THE SILVER-HAIRED WITCH (1968) – Episode 175 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 04/20/2024

THE SNAKE GIRL AND THE SILVER-HAIRED WITCH (1968) – Episode 175 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “She’s a snake! My sister’s a snake!” Hmmm, that makes for an interesting family tree. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Bryan Clark – as they discuss (1968, Hebi musume to hakuhatsuma) from the studio (Daiei) and director (Noriaki Yuasa) that brought you the Gamera films. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 175 – The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (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. ; ; After years in an orphanage, a young girl named Sayuri is reunited with her estranged family. Her new home includes an amnesiac mother, a sister confined to the attic, and an absent father who experiments with poisonous snakes. Sayuri receives a less than cordial reception from her sister, Tamami. Still, when a witch attacks Sayuri, the two sisters must overlook their differences and join forces to battle her. Directed by: Writing Credits: (writer); Kazuo Kozu (story “Hebimusune to Hakuhatsuki”); (manga) Music by: Cinematography by: Selected Cast: as Yuko Nanjo (as Yuko Hamada) as Shige Kito as Sayuri Nanjo as Tamami Nanjo as Tatsuya Hayashi as Goro Nanjo as Sister Yamakawa – The Director of Orphan asylum as Doctor as Teacher Sasaki as School Servant as Doll Kazuo Umezu as Taxi Driver Join the Grue Crew and guest host Bryan Clark to explore Daphne’s choice for this episode, The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968). This Japanese release involves venomous snakes, creepy spiders, a hideous witch, detachable limbs, a snake girl, and atmospheric visuals in a creepy “Scooby-doo” mystery. What will the Grue Crew think? At the time of this writing, The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch is available for streaming from the Shudder, AMC+, and Arrow. The film is also available on physical media in the Blu-ray format from Arrow Video. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Chad is At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul (1964). Yup. They’re going to Brazil to meet up with Zé do Caixão, also known as Coffin Joe! [NOTE: The crew switched from Tonight I’ll Possess Your Corpse (1967) (as announced on the podcast) to At Midnight I’ll Take Your Corpse (1964).] 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/30908873

HOUSE (1982) – Episode 256 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 04/15/2024

HOUSE (1982) – Episode 256 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “Damn! Come out of the grave and run out of ammunition!” Resurrection without ordinance? Such a disappointment. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1986), a comedy horror picture with its acting roots in Eighties television. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 256 – House (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. A Vietnam vet/horror novelist’s son disappears while visiting his aunt’s house. His search for his son destroys his marriage and his writing career. When the troubled writer moves into the haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt, the evil ghosts in the house force him to endure a harrowing journey into his past. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (story) Produced by: (producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Production Design by: Special Paintings by: (as Bill Stout), Richard Hescox Special Effects by: (creature design/creature effects designer: Backwood Films) (creature designer: Backwood Films) (as Kirk Thatcher) Visual Effects by: (stop-motion animation) (motion control technician) Stunt Coordinator: Selected Cast: as Roger Cobb as Harold Gorton as Big Ben as Sandy Sinclair as Tanya as Chet Parker as Jimmy as Jimmy as Aunt Elizabeth as Cop #3 as Cop #4 as Grocery Boy (as Jim Calvert) as Woman in Bookstore as Cheesy Stud as Priest as Mr. Jones as Frank McGraw as Would-be Writer (as John Young) as Lieutenant as Fitzsimmons as Scott as Soldier l as Policeman as Robert as Skeleton Big Ben as Witch as Little Critter as Little Critter as Little Critter The rallying cry from the Grue Crew is, “Chad is back!” For his return episode, the crew picks an 80s movie that surely everyone has seen. Well, everyone but Jeff. The film is HOUSE, released in 1985… or is it 1986? Covered seven years ago by Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani in episode 105, the current crew decided to revisit this comedy-horror feature. Starring some 80s TV icons – William Katt (The Greatest American Hero, 1981-1983), George Wendt (Cheers, 1982-1993), Richard Moll (Night Court, 1984-1992) – the cast, crew, and effects give them plenty to talk about and there’s plenty of taglines for Chad’s return. Welcome back, brother! At the time of this writing, House is available to stream from Tubi, PlutoTV, and Amazon Prime, as well as multiple PPV sources, and on physical media as a Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film chosen by Chad, will be Spookies (1985), a film whose making-of story might be more interesting than the movie itself. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/30821208

THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) – Episode 212 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 04/10/2024

THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) – Episode 212 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “Gaze! Gaze on the fiery cross and return to the darkness of your cold tombs.” That’ll never work. They don’t have ears! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Jerry Chandler – as they focus on (1974), the third film in Amando de Ossorio’s Blind Dead series. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 212 – The Ghost Galleon (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. The living corpses of the Satan-worshiping Knights Templar hunt for human victims in a 16th-century galleon. Written/Directed by: Selected Cast: as Lillian as Howard Tucker as Noemi as Professor Grüber as Sergio as Kathy as Lorena Kay (uncredited) Guest host Jerry Chandler returns to tackle another chapter of the Knights Templar/Blind Dead franchise with The Ghost Galleon (1974). The ghoulish critters are trapped on a centuries-old galleon lost in a mist suspiciously tied to another dimension. [scratches head] Que? Ignore the wonky science and enjoy the brilliant Amando de Ossorio atmosphere and the spooky design of the Blind Dead themselves. The characters are (mostly) all despicable and the story is a bit… questionable. Regardless, you can’t deny the impact of the final scenes of the Knights rising out of the ocean, the seawater pouring from their eye sockets as they circle the surviving members for the final kill. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! At the time of this writing, The Ghost Galleon is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, Full Moon, and Flix Fling as well as various PPV sources. 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 guest host Bill, will be Daughters of Darkness (1971, Les lèvres rouges), an erotic horror film that provides another imagining into the “legend” of Elizabeth Báthory. 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/30754988

KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941) – Episode 174 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 04/06/2024

KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941) – Episode 174 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “The witchin’ hour. … Feedin’ time for the haints and I’m caught in the kitchen!” Dining with the haints? It’s a dream come true! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this Mantan Moreland vehicle, (1941). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 174 – King of the Zombies (1941) 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. ; ; On a spooky island, three stranded travelers find an evil doctor working with foreign spies and in control of zombies. Directed by: Writer: Music by: (as Edward Kay) (musical score) Cinematography by: (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Jefferson ‘Jeff’ Jackson as James McCarthy as Barbara Winslow as Dr. Miklos Sangre as Bill Summers as Alyce Sangre as Adm. Wainwright as Samantha as Momba as Tahama as Lazarus (as Jimmy Davis) as Dr. Couillie (as Lawrence Criner) Combine the “Old Dark House” genre with a voodoo-zombie picture and you get King of the Zombies (1941). This light-hearted, slightly cringy but entertaining B-Movie feature is well worth a look back at its style, impact, and cast. The film may not be widely remembered but it handles the genre with ease, humor, and a smidge of tension. The Grue-Crew examines the film’s contributions and missteps. Let the shenanigans begin. At the time of this writing, King of the Zombies is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Amazon Prime, MGM+, Screambox, Kanopy, and Tubi. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Daphne is The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968). A Daiei Studios production directed by Noriaki Yuasa, one of the creators of Gamera, this one was released along with Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare. It’ll be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/30706493

THE BEASTMASTER (1982) – Episode 255 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 04/01/2024

THE BEASTMASTER (1982) – Episode 255 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “Dar, the gods have put that mark on you, and someday, you’ll find out why.” So sayeth the gods, “That’ll leave a mark.” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Renee St. Aubin – as they discuss somewhat of an Eighties legend, (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 255 – The Beastmaster (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 infant king is rescued from a priest’s ritual sacrifice and raised in a humble village. In time, he learns he has the power to communicate with animals and when the priest’s followers destroy his village, he uses his power in a quest for revenge. Directed by: Writing Credits: Don Coscarelli, ; (1959 novel) Music by: Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Selected Cast: as Dar as Kiri as Maax as Seth as Tal (as Josh Milrad) as Zed as Young Dar’s Father as Sacco as Young Dar (as Billy Jacoby) as Witchwoman #1 as Witchwoman #2 (as Chrissy Kellogg) as Witchwoman #3 as Jun Leader as Zed’s Wife as Sacco’s Daughter as Winged Creature Leader as Hanging Priest as Hanging Priest as Tiis as Zed’s Guard (as Monty Simons) as Marauder (as Bruce Barbour) as Marauder as Kiri’s Friend as Man in Cage as Death Guard Priest as Death Guard Priest as Death Guard Rider as Guard on Parapet as Young Villager Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host Renee St. Aubin as they revisit the sword-and-sorcery cult favorite, The Beatmaster (1982), from Phantasm director Don Coscarelli. The cast includes Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos. The film played so much on HBO that the acronym was jokingly referred to as, “Hey, Beastmaster’s On!” This film has it all: bat people, killer ferrets, black-dyed tigers, and much more. Casting choices that didn’t make the cut? Demi Moore as Kiri (played by Tanya Roberts) and Klaus Kinksi as Maax (played by Rip Torn). Could this be Jeff Mohr’s new favorite Eighties film? You’ll have to listen to find out. At the time of this writing, The Beastmaster is available to stream from Amazon Prime and on physical media as a 4k Ultra HD Two-Disc Set from Vinegar Syndrome. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film chosen by Crystal, will be House (1985). This one’s a double-tap with a different Grue Crew, seven years after Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani did it up. 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/30611928

TROG (1970) – Episode 211 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 03/27/2024

TROG (1970) – Episode 211 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “I’d like you to tell the public that this whole abomination is hurting business. It’s ruining my plans for a housing project. Nobody wants to buy land with an ugly demon running loose.” Ah, but a good-looking demon is another story. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Dirk Rogers – as they scrutinize the legendary, … or infamous, (1970)! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 211 – Trog (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A sympathetic anthropologist uses drugs and surgery to try to communicate with a primitive troglodyte who is found living in a local cave. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); & (original story) Produced by: Casting By: Trog Designed by: (as Charles Parker) Selected Cast: as Dr. Brockton as Sam Murdock as Inspector Greenham as Anne Brockton as Malcolm Travers as Cliff as Magistrate as Dr. Selbourne as Bill as Dr. Richard Warren as Colonel Vickers as Alan Davis as Little Girl as Reporter as Trog Special guest-host Dirk Rogers joins the Grue Crew for this episode, picking the much-mentioned, often disparaged Trog (1970) which stars Joan Crawford (in her final film role) and Michael Gough. While the makeup/”mask” of Trog looks fantastic, the rest of the costume fails to live up to the title’s promise, generating more chuckles than gasps. The film is often cheesy and full of plot holes with ample amounts of questionable science; yet, somehow, Trog manages to be entertaining and fast-paced, wasting no time getting to the creature and the conflict between scientist Crawford and the corrupt town asshole Gough. Shenanigans ensue. The Grue-Crew share their thoughts on the film, the cast, and the effects of this early Seventies creature feature. At the time of this writing, Trog is available to stream from Dailymotion and various PPV sources. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format 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 guest host Jerry Chandler, will be The Ghost Galleon (1974, El buque maldito), the third film in Amando de Ossorio’s Blind Dead quartet of films. Mr. Chandler loves him some Blind Dead! Rest assured he will explain it all. 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/30556568

THE H-MAN (1958, BIJO TO EKITAI NINGEN) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 03/23/2024

THE H-MAN (1958, BIJO TO EKITAI NINGEN) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “What if by some bizarre phenomenon, his physical form just melted away? Would that fit your crime scene?” Hmm … bizarre phenomenon? Let’s run with it. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Chris Peters – as they discuss Toho’s (1958), directed by the great Ishirô Honda. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 173 – The H-Man (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. ; ; When a narcotics dealer disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police are stumped. A scientist claims H-Bomb tests in the Pacific have created radioactive creatures – “H-Men” – who ooze like slime and liquify anyone they touch. Directed by: Writing Credits: (written by); (story) Produced by: Music by: Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Special Effects by: (director of special effects) Selected Cast: as Chikako Arai, singer in the nightclub as Dr. Masada as Inspector Tominaga as Police Sgt. Miyashita (as Eitaro Ozawa) as Dr. Maki as Uchida, gangster as Detective Sakata as Detective Taguchi as Emi, lead exotic dancer as Misaki, the dissolved gangster as Shimazaki, the waiter-thug as Mineko, Dr. Maki’s assistant as Mr. Chin, gangster as Detective Seki as Chief of Inspectors Kusuda as Horita – Fisherman as Sochan – Fisherman as Yasukichi – Fisherman as Daichan, 1st dissolved fisherman (Let me try on the pants!) as Chosuke, 2nd dissolved fisherman & Liquid Human Being as Matchan, 3rd dissolved fisherman as Various Voices (American dubbing) Are you ready to battle an invasion of liquified men? Watch out, The Blob (1958), The H-Man (1958) is here to make you rue the day. Toho Films and director Ishirô Honda (Godzilla, 1954) blend sci-fi, horror, film noir, and… cabaret… for all kinds of horrifying shenanigans. Yup, people liquify left and right throughout the short 87-minute runtime. That’s right, only gooey globs of clothes and hairpieces remain. Join the Grue-Crew along with special guest-host Chris Peters (aka, José) as they revisit and review this unusual yet highly entertaining entry from the film company that gave the world Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda, Godzilla, Mothra, and so much more. At the time of this writing, The H-Man is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, and Tubi. You may be interested in these other Decades of Horror episodes focused on Ishirô Honda-directed films: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host Scott Wells is King of the Zombies (1941), a horror comedy directed by Jean Yarbrough (The Devil Bat, 1940; House of Horrors, 1946; The She-Wolf of London, 1946) and starring Dick Purcell, Joanne Woodbury, Henry Victor, and the great Mantan Moreland. 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/30507508

THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC (1982, RATU ILMU HITAM) – Episode 254 – Decades Of Horror 1980s 03/18/2024

THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC (1982, RATU ILMU HITAM) – Episode 254 – Decades Of Horror 1980s “Men are all liars! Men are animals! All the people here deserve to die! Especially Permana and Baidah. I swear on the devil’s in hell. Tonight I will kill everyone in this village.” When a witch is abused in a relationship, they don’t mess around. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this influential Indonesian horror film, (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 254 – The Queen of Black Magic (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. A woman is accused of being a witch and is thrown to her death over a cliff. However, a strange man rescues her, nurses her back to health, and she is told that she must master black magic to exact vengeance on her tormentors. Directed by: (as L. Sudjio) Writing Credits: Cinematography: (director of photography) (as Asmawi) Editing: Artistic Arrangement/Special Effects) by: (as El. Badrun) Selected Cast: as Murni as Kohar as Permana r as Shaman Teluh Gendon (Evil Wizard) as Village Head Sabri as Baedah / village head’s daughter as Mrs. Village Head / Mrs Sabri as Permana and Murni’s mother as Atmo / Kohar’s friend as Pak Bambang / rain charmer Many of you may not have seen or heard of this early Eighties Indonesian horror picture, The Queen of Black Magic (1981). Also known as Ratu Ilmu Hitam (original title) and Black Magic 3, the film was loosely remade by Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar in 2019. Does this tagline entice you? “He seduced and destroyed her. Now, she would make them pay!” Join the Grue Crew and special guest host Scott Wells as they dive into this Indonesian classic about fickle love affairs, vengeance, and black magic! At the time of this writing, The Queen of Black Magic is available to stream from YouTube. You can view a subtitled version here: You can take in the Gruesome Magazine review of the loose remake from Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar . Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film in our Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans month, as chosen by guest host Renee St. Aubin, will be The Beastmaster (1982). Let’s do it! 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/30409058

COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1970s 03/13/2024

COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1970s “Devil Woman! Devil! Devil!” With evil on her mind? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they take a trip to the land of Hammer with Ingrid Pitt and Nigel Green in (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 210 – Countess Dracula (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. In 17th-century Hungary, elderly widow Countess Elisabeth Nádasdy maintains her misleading youthful appearance by bathing in the blood of virgins regularly supplied to her by faithful servants. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (story by) & Peter Sasdy; (based on an idea by); (book) (uncredited) Costume Design by: Makeup Department: (hairdressing supervisor) (as Pat McDermot) (make-up supervisor) Special Effects by: (special effects) Choreography: (as Mia Nardi) Selected Cast: as Countess Elisabeth as Countess Elisabeth Nádasdy (voice) (uncredited) as Captain Dobi as Imre Toth as Master Fabio as Julie as Captain Balogh as Ilona as Sergeant of Bailiffs as Rosa as Ziza (as Andrea Lawrence) as Teri as Clown as Gypsy Girl as Janco as Priest as Second Cook as Kitchen Maid as The Seller as Bertha as Pregnant Woman as Belly Dancer (as Hulya Babus) as Gypsy Dancer as Gypsy Dancer as Gypsy Dancer as Circus Midget as Circus Midget Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans continues with this review of Countess Dracula (1971), selected by special guest host and Decades of Horror fan Gregory Crosby. In this episode, the Grue Crew tackles another Hammer film from the Seventies featuring the stunning and talented Ingrid Pitt in the title role. While the film has no fangs and has little to do with Dracula, it borrows heavily from the legends of Countess Bathory who is said to have bathed in the blood of virgins to restore her youth. Countess Dracula is far more serious and mature than many of Hammer’s offerings throughout the decade and is well worth a revisit. Check out the Grue-Crew discussion to discover why. At the time of this writing, Countess Dracula is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV Channel, Shudder, AMC+, and Tubi. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format from Synapse 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 guest host Dirk Rogers, will be Trog (1970). Directed by Freddie Francis; produced by Herman Cohen; written by Aben Kandel; starring Joan Crawford & Michael Gough; and with dinosaur scenes by Willis H. O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen? It’s gotta be great, right? Right? 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/30347213

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) – Episode 172 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era 03/09/2024

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) – Episode 172 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era “Why was I not made of stone, like thee?” Existentially or metaphysically speaking? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Michael Zatz – as they visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris via Universal’s stunning, purpose-built, 19-acre set to discuss (1923) and Lon Chaney’s star-making role as Quasimodo. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 172 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) 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 15th-century Paris, the brother of the archdeacon plots with the gypsy king to foment a peasant revolt. Meanwhile, a freakish hunchback falls in love with a gypsy dancer. Directed by: Writing Credits: (1831 novel); (adaptation) (as Perley Poor Sheehan); (scenario); (uncredited) Produced by: (uncredited); (uncredited) Editing by: (as Edward Curtis); ; Art Direction by: (as E.E. Sheeley); (as Sydney Ullman) Set Decoration by: (uncredited) Costume and Wardrobe Department: (costume supervisor) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Quasimodo as Esmeralda as Phoebus de Chateaupers as Madame de Condelaurier as Fleur de Lys as Don Claudio (as Nigel de Brulier) as Jehan as Clopin (as Ernest Torrance) as El Rey Luis XI as Mons. Neufchatel (as Harry Van Meter) as Gringoire as Mons. Le Torteru (as Nick de Ruiz) as Marie as Charmolu as Charmolu’s Assistant (as W. Ray Meyers) as Josephus (as William Parke Sr.) as Sister Gudule as Judge of the Court as King’s Chamberlain as Woman at Ball (uncredited) as Extra (uncredited) Lon Chaney Sr. is a legend of classic horror movies. His make-up and monsters are iconic, from Phantom of the Opera (1925) to London After Midnight (1927). Another mind-blowing Chaney character is Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host, Grue-Believer and GM Fan Mikey Z, for their look back at this influential, silent masterpiece. You might also want to check out these other Classic Era episodes focused on silent screams: At the time of this writing, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is available for streaming from Amazon Prime, MGM+, Kanopy, Tubi, Crackle, and PlutoTV. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host “Jose,” is The H-Man (1958), another Toho classic directed by Ishirô Honda. Beware the liquidman! 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/30294118

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