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A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER (1965, SALINMA) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 07/11/2026

A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER (1965, SALINMA) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Daphne mysteriously drives the crew back to 1965 to catch an early South Korean horror film, A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER. With hints of Poe’s classics, Bava’s cinematography, and Murnau’s expressionistic scenery, writer/director Yong-min Lee blends together a rich thriller with strong early Asian horror themes and rich Korean lore. Follow the crew and guest-host Scott Wells in the depths of fear with killer cats, supernatural spirits, and gore galore. You won’t want to miss this. Enjoy! A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER (1965, SALINMA) Episode 231 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Quote: “Grandma licks people! She was licking sister with her long tongue, like a cat. I don’t like that.” – Grandson Synopsis: A jealous mother kills her daughter-in-law with the maid’s help. But the murdered woman’s spirit takes the form of a cat to seek revenge. Director: Yong-min Lee Writer: Yong-min Lee Cast: Lee Ye-chun as Lee Si-mok (credited as Ye-chun Lee); Father, son, husband Kum-Bong Do as Aeja (credited as Geum-bong Do); Si-mok’s murdered, 1st wife Ae-ran Jeong as Heo Yeo-in; Si-mok’s mother Lee Bin-hwa as Hye-sook (credited as Bin-hwa Lee); Si-mok’s ex-maid, current wife Won Namkung as Dr. Park Seok-yang Chu as Chuncheol; artist Mun Kang as Mysterious Woman Seok-geun Jo as Sa Na-i Jeong-ok Na as Psychic Lee Up-Dong as Juji Jae-gyeong Han as Gyeongok Jin-yeong Kim as Ung Chan-uk Park as Suwi Every 2 weeks, we’ll focus on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Bill, is DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954), starring Hazel Court & Adrienne Corri. As if that’s not enough, the titular character is accompanied by a menacing robot and is here to collect Earth’s men as breeding stock. This one holds a special place in Bill’s heart and we all want to find out why. Don’t you? WHAT WE COVER: First impressions Cast of Characters breakdown Taglines with Chad Marketing, Cast & Crew And Listener Feedback! ABOUT DECADES OF HORROR: THE CLASSIC ERA We cover horror films from the dawn of cinema through 1969 — the monsters, the mad scientists, the creature features, and the hidden gems your parents (or, perhaps, you) watched on late-night TV. New episodes every two weeks. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every two weeks: / gruesomemagazine LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Search “Decades of Horror” or “Gruesome Magazine” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most podcast apps. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: / gruesomemagazine FEEDBACK & CONTACT: feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/42039520

AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983) - Episode 314 - Decades of Horror 1980s 07/06/2026

MADHOUSE (1974) - Episode 270 - Decades of Horror 1970s 07/01/2026

MADHOUSE (1974) - Episode 270 - Decades of Horror 1970s For this episode, Doc picks MADHOUSE (1974), an Amicus / AIP horror film with a notorious reputation. Who knew? On set conflicts, heavy editing from the production team, Dr. Phibes director drops out with a celebrated editor taking the reins, and a script that was being rewritten every day are just some of the things that troubled this shoot. But what does the film have going for it? At it's core, it is a splendid idea, the locations and designs are often well done, and the cast is remarkable: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, and Adrienne Corri. And then there's the "horror icon" created for the film, Dr. Death! In fact, there are two designs with the Vincent Price skull-faced make-up approaching greatness. Remember the Famous Monster of Film Land issue 109 cover? Yet, something went horribly wrong. Find out what the Grue-Crew have to say about this Price and Cushing completist filmography entry. Enjoy! MADHOUSE (1974) Episode 270 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "... there is always room for more in the coffin of time!" - Paul Toombes Synopsis: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will. Director: Jim Clark Writer: Ken Levison, Greg Morrison, Angus Hall Cast: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri, Natasha Pyne, Michael Parkinson, Linda Hayden Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Jeff, is NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) featuring The Blind Dead. See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41918615

MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM (1933) - Episode 231 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/27/2026

MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM (1933) - Episode 231 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era The Grue-Crew tackle the American pre-Code mystery-horror film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Glenda Farrell, and Frank McHugh. That film is MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM (1933). Jeff invites a special guest-host and DoH Grue-Believer, Chris (ManCaveMan), to help better understand the special color process utilized to make this early color film. We also deep dive into the cast of characters, the taglines, marketing, and cast and crew. This episode (and this movie) should not be missed! Enjoy! MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM (1933) Episode 231 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Quote: "All right, then you can go to some nice, warm place, and I don't mean California." - Florence Synopsis: The disappearance of people and corpses leads a reporter to a wax museum and a sinister sculptor. Director: Michael Curtiz Writers: Don Mullaly & Carl Erickson (screenplay); Charles Belden (from the story by) (credited as Charles S. Belden) Cast: Glenda Farrell as Florence Dempsey, a reporter Fay Wray as Charlotte Duncan, Ralph's fiancée, and as the Marie Antoinette statue Lionel Atwill as Ivan Igor, a sculptor Frank McHugh as Jim, Florence's editor Allen Vincent as Ralph Burton, Charlotte's fiancé and Igor's assistant sculptor Gavin Gordon as George Winton, Joan Gale's ex-boyfriend Edwin Maxwell as Joe Worth, the co-owner of Igor's London museum Arthur Edmund Carewe as Sparrow/Professor Darcy, Igor Every 2 weeks we’ll be focusing on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Daphne is A Bloodthirsty Killer (1965), a Korean horror film about... a cat? 🎬 WHAT WE COVER: First impressions Cast of Characters breakdown Taglines with Chad Marketing, Cast & Crew And Listener Feedback! 🩸 ABOUT DECADES OF HORROR: THE CLASSIC ERA We cover horror films from the dawn of cinema through 1969 — the monsters, the mad scientists, the creature features, and the hidden gems your parents (or, perhaps, you) watched on late-night TV. New episodes every two weeks. 📺 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every two weeks: / gruesomemagazine 🎙️ LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Search "Decades of Horror" or "Gruesome Magazine" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most podcast apps. 💀 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: / gruesomemagazine 📧 FEEDBACK & CONTACT: feedback@gruesomemagazine.com /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41837225

THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) - Episode 313 - Decades of Horror 1980s 06/22/2026

SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1973) - Episode 269 - Decades of Horror 1970s 06/17/2026

THE VAMPIRE AND THE BALLERINA (1960) - Episode 230 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/13/2026

TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989) – Episode 312 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06/08/2026

BABA YAGA (1973) – Episode 268 – Decades of Horror 1970s 06/03/2026

EVIL SPAWN (1987) - Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s 05/25/2026

EVIL SPAWN (1987) - Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s The Grue-Crew settle in to review EVIL SPAWN (1987) with special guest host Ralph Miller, who has a very special relationship with the movie. Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall, the film features Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman facing an monstrous change and an aggressive appetite. Check the review to find out more. EVIL SPAWN (1987) Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "This sounds like something out of a bad science fiction film." - Lynn Synopsis: A scientist is using Microbes in experiments but dies before the work is finished. An aging actress injects herself the serum and the bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug alien resulting in an attrition problem among her detractors. Evil Spawn is also know as A Semente do Mal (BRA, The Seed of Evil); Metamorphosis (UK/Australia, Video Title); Engendro satánico (MEX, Satanic Spawn/Abomination); Złowieszcze nasienie (POL, Ominous Seed); Alien Within (Alternative Title); Alive by Night (Alternative Title); Deadly Sting (Alternative Title). Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall Cast: Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman, Drew Godderis as Ross Anderson, John Terrence as Brent, Dawn Wildsmith as Evelyn Avery (credited as Donna Shock), Fox Harris as Harry (credited as Jerry Fox), Pamela Gilbert as Elaine, John Carradine as Dr. Emil Zeitman, Mark Anthony as Mark Randall, Leslie Eve as Tracy, Chis Kobin as Will, Sue Mashaw as Betty, Gary J. Levinson as Dr. Arnold Leibowitz, Michael Deak as Det. Samanski, Roger McCoin as Bordona, Forrest J. Ackerman as Pool Guy Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. Next up, we tackle one chosen by Bill - TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989); d. Shinya Tsukamoto, Make sure you join us for that one. Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41413885

ALUCARDA (1977) – Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/20/2026

THE FLESH EATERS (1964) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/16/2026

THE FLESH EATERS (1964) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Do you understand what this means? These things want flesh, any kind of flesh. And once they sense it, they’ll eat their way through anything that comes between them and their meat.” Okay, okay. Ich verstehe! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Bill Mulligan, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1964), the low-budget cult classic from a one-time director and a screenplay written by a comic book legend. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 229 – The Flesh Eaters (1964) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: An alcoholic actress, her personal assistant, and their pilot are downed on a secluded isle, by bad weather & mechanical problems, where a renegade Nazi scientist is using ocean life to develop a solvent for human flesh. The tiny flesh-eating sea critters that result certainly give our heroes a run for their money – and lives. Director: Writer: Producers: Jack Curtis (producer), Arnold Drake (producer), (producer) (credited as Terry Curtis), (associate producer) Cinematographer: , Jack Curtis Selected Cast: as Prof. Peter Bartell as Grant Murdoch as Jan Letterman as Laura Winters as Omar as Matt as Jim as Radio Operator as Ann as Freddy Miller Jack Curtis as Radio Deejay (voice) (uncredited) Arnold Drake as Pete’s Beat Singer (voice) (uncredited) The Grue-Crew dive into the cult classic, gore-filled, B&W, creature feature The Flesh Eaters (1964) from director Jack Curtis. The plot is simple: our protagonists crash land on a (nearly) deserted island where a mad scientist is up to no good. The effects are simple yet effective… and surprisingly gory, featuring memorable, gruesome scenes. The monsters? They start off as a small flesh-eating colony of shiny beasts, but later grow into giant threats. The mad scientist? His motivation is simple: greed. Is The Flesh Eaters worth a watch? You bet it is. Check out what the crew has to say about it. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is Hammer’s The Quatermass Xperiment (1955), directed by Val Guest and featuring Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, and a stunning performance by Richard Wordsworth. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! The Crew is excited. 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 website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41314885

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s 05/11/2026

DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) - Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s 05/06/2026

THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) - Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/02/2026

THE PROWLER (1981) - Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s 04/27/2026

THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976) - Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s 04/22/2026

THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era 04/21/2026

FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) – Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/13/2026

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) - Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s 04/08/2026

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) - Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s The Grue-Crew head to New Jersey to visit THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, and Natasha Ryan. Based on a "true story" and the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, the movie cements the Amityville house with its eerily lit pair of attic windows into horror film history. When people think of haunted houses, they most likely think of this house - even to this day decades later. Despite it feeling somewhat tame today, The Amityville Horror frightened audiences world wide to the tune of $86 million and influenced horror movies that followed. The iconic tagline on the brilliantly designed poster - "For God's Sake, Get Out!" is still recognized (and parodied) by movie fans. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of The Amityville Horror (1979) as they share their first reactions, dive into the cast of characters, and explore the promotions, crew, and the Amityville house itself. Enjoy! THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "The house is doing things, windows open by themselves, a room full of flies at the wrong time of the year. You saw what happened to Greg's hand. Last night the front door was ripped off its hinges, from the inside." - George Lutz (James Brolin) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a pick from Chad, The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976). See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40772425

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era 04/04/2026

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one out. Enjoy! THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) Episode 226 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era Synopsis: The Office of Scientific Investigation sends A-Men agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities. Quote: "It's hungry! It has to be fed constantly - or it will reach out its magnetic arm and grab at anything within its reach and kill it. It's monstrous, Stewart, monstrous. It grows bigger and bigger!" Director: Curt Siodmak, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) Writer: Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors Cast: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, Byron Foulger, Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a terrific pick from the returning host, Jeff Mohr, The Leopard Man (1943)! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40731250

HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT II (1987) – Episode 307 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/30/2026

KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) - Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s 03/26/2026

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) - Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era 03/21/2026

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) - Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era The Classic Era Grue-Crew tackle another of the Corman-Poe-Price series of horror movies, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961). Roger Corman hones his talent with this one with a solid, expertly crafted direction. Richard Matheson provide a richly entwined adaptation of Poe. And Vince Price is... well, Vincent Price at his best. His portrayal of Nicolas Medina's decent into madness is an example of what Price does best. Incredible, chef's kiss. And Barbara Steele is flawless. The Crew is joined by Crystal Cleveland from Decades of Horror 1980s, making her Classic Era debut. Enjoy! THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era Synopsis: "In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor." - IMDb Quote: "I will tell you where you are. You are about to enter hell, Bartholomew. Hell! The Netherworld. The infernal region. The abode of the damned. The place of torment. Pandemonium. "Abbadon, "Tophet", "Gehenna". "Naraka", the Pit! And the Pendulum." - Sebastian/Nicholas Medina (Vincent Price) Director: Roger Corman Writer: Richard Matheson, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe Cinematographer: Floyd Crosby Selected Cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is an interesting pick from Chad: THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953)! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40567475

THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) - Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s 03/16/2026

HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970) - Episode 262 - Decades of Horror 1970s 03/11/2026

THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964) - Episode 224 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era 03/07/2026

PREDATOR (1987) - Episode 305 - Decades of Horror 1980s 03/02/2026

DAMNATION ALLEY (1977) - Episode 261 - Decades of Horror 1970s 02/25/2026

THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) - Episode 223 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era 02/21/2026

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