The first theatrical horror film of 2016 is upon us, Jason Zada's The Forest sends Natalie Dormer to Aokigahara Forest - the "suicide forest" - at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan to look for her lost sister. The premise is promising but the film only delivers jump scare after jump scare, missing an opportunity to break the "January Release" curse. Vixen steps in to defend the film while Thomas...well...does what Thomas does best.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about the passing of two much beloved legends, Angus Scrimm and David Bowie. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, the grue-crew reviews the bloody Alejandro González Iñárritu film The Revenant.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Nightmare Code)
Horror News Radio
Episode 145 – The Forest - The Revenant
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- Featured Review: The Forest (2016)
- Director/Writer: Jason Zada w/ Nick Antosca, Sarah Cornwell and Ben Ketai
- Cast: Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Taylor Kinney, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Rina Takasaki
- What Have You Been Watching: The Revenant (2015)
- Director/Writer: Alejandro González Iñárritu w/ Mark L. Smith
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson, Forrest Goodluck, Paul Anderson, Lucas Haas
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- Horror News of the Week: 01/11/2016
- The Grue-crew remember The Tall Man - R.I.P. Angus Scrimm
- The Grue-crew remember Ziggy Stardust - R.I.P. David Bowie
- TNT hires M. Night Shyamalan to reboot Tales from the Crypt
- James Wan shares the trailer for his next horror film, The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist
- Rob Zombie announces his next horror film, The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser
- Stump the Saint: w/ prizes supplied by Nightmare Code
For the eleventh episode of Hotel, Battle Royale, the show begins by following Liz and Iris as they go through with their plan to assassinate The Countess. To Iris' horror Donovan jumps into their line of fire, saving The Countess and sacrificing his own life. Now what will Liz and Iris do and how does Ramona Royale fit into their plans? Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 11 – Battle Royale
Doc, Thomas and Christopher return with the New Year to tackle the last two episodes of American Horror Story: Hotel beginning with Battle Royale. Even with the amount of disdain for John and Alex Lowe by many of the co-hosts, they are impressed with how his story finally intertwines with that of The Countess - as is James March. Liz and Iris continue to steal the show from the rest of the cast; however, the return of Gabourey Sidibe challenges their roost at the top. The thrills include the final fate of the countess, Hypodermic Sally's twisted back story and the battle royale between a vampire, a witch and a ghost. Good times!
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Things are about to get cozy in Minnie's Haberdashery as we talk The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2016 and Quentin Tarantino's gory western The Hateful Eight. First up the Grue-crew, with Vixen returning, take a look at 10 of the most anticipated horror films of the next 12 months, including The Conjuring 2, The Witch, Godzilla: Resurgence and Ghostbusters. The ecclectic collection includes lighter fare such as A Monster Calls to gonzo, balls-deep gore of Bite and Baskin. And what about that Rob Zombie film 31?
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Walmart censoring their release of Deathgasm, the Mo Brothers teasing Macabre 2 and Dustan and Melton wrap The Neighbor. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, the grue-crew reviews the bloody Quentin Tarantino film The Hateful Eight.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine and Nightmare Code)
Horror News Radio
Episode 144 – The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2016 - The Hateful Eight
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- Featured Top 10: The The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2015
- 10) BITE (TBD)
- Director: Chad Archibald
- Writer: Jayme Laforest
- Cast: Elma Begovic, Annette Wozniak, Jordan Gray, Denise Yuen
- 09) THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR (3/11/2016)
- Director: Johannes Roberts
- Producer: Ajexandre Aja
- Cast: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Javier Botet
- 08) ROB ZOMBIE'S 31 (TBD)
- Director: Rob Zombie
- Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Meg Foster, Sheri Moon Zombie, Judy Geeson, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Ginger Lynn, and many many many more
- 07) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2/5/2016)
- Director: Burr Steers
- Story: Seth Grahame-Smith
- Cast: Lily James, Lena Headey, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Sam Riley
- 06) A MONSTER CALLS (10/14/2016)
- Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
- Cast: Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, Toby Kebbell
- 05) BASKIN (TBD)
- Directors: Can Evrenol
- Cast: Muharrem Bayrak, Mehmet Akif Budak, Fadik Bülbül
- 04) GODZILLA: RESURGENCE (TBD)
- Directors: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi
- 03) GHOSTBUSTERS (7/15/2016)
- Director: Paul Fieg
- Cast: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones
- 02) THE CONJURING 2: THE ENFIELD POLTERGEIST (6/10/2016)
- Director: James Wan
- Writers: Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, David Johnson
- Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Famriga, Frances O.Connor
- 01) THE WITCH (2/26/2016)
- Director: Robert Eggers
- Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie
- Worth a mention: The Forest, The Boy, Jeruzalem, Southbound, 6 Miranda Drive, Lights Out, When the Bough Breaks, A Man in the Dark, Rings, Amityville: The Awakening, Before I Wake, The BFG, The Purge 3, Patient Zero, A Cure for Wellness, Underworld: Next Generation, Ouija 2, The Strangers 2, Get Out, Don't Kill It, Viral, Doctor Strange
- 10) BITE (TBD)
- What Have You Been Watching: The Hateful Eight (2015)
- Director/Writer: Quentin Tarantino
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson - Major Marquis Warren, Kurt Russell - John Ruth (The Hangman), Jennifer Jason Leigh - Daisy Domergue, Walton Goggins - Sheriff Chris Mannix, Damian Bichir - Bob, the Mexican, Tim Roth - Oswoldo Mobray, Michael Madsen - Joe Gage,Bruce Dern - General Sandy Smithers, James Parks - O.B. Jackson
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- Horror News of the Week: 01/04/2016
- Deathgasm gets censored by Walmart, released as Heavy Metal Apocalypse
- First look at the "new" Godzilla as images leak from Godzilla: Resurgence
- The Mo Brothers tease their next feature, Macabre 2
- While the Halloween sequel may be a bust, Dunstan and Melton wrap work on their next horror feature, The Neighbor
- Stump the Saint: w/ prizes supplied by Nightmare Code
- Ronald Manuel Gonzalez is the winner of December's Diabolique Magazine giveaway
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"Is it a phantom, a demon, or the Devil himself?" - the tagline for the cult classic, so-bad-it-is-good, Jaws-on-land Seventies horror film The Car (1977) promises something satanic behind the wheel of the custom 971 Lincoln Continental Mark III black coupe. There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no way to stop... The Car. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 27 – The Car (1977)
Decades of Horror started 2015 with The Black Saint's favorite flick, The Manitou, we end the end taking a look at Doc's most cherish thriller Universal's and Elliot Silverstein's The Car, featuring James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong, John Rubinstein and Ronnie Cox. The film is designed as a semi-rip-off of Jaws with a killer car stalking its victims in the desert outside of Santa Ynez. This film is remembered for its George Barris' car design - the man behind the Batmobile and theMunster's Drag-u-la. Santos agrees with director Silverstein that the film just isn't scary, but Doc is adamant that the film remains a terrific, fun flick from his childhood - and the Black Saint concedes that he did have a fun time watching The Car.
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This is it, the final episode of 2015 and what better topic to discuss than The Best Horror Films of 2015. Doc, Dave, The Black Saint and Thomas compile their top horror films of the past 12 months and discuss what they loved about them as each dives into their list. A number of films appear on many of the lists - The Final Girls, It Follows and Krampus - while each list has its share of unique treasures and controversial additions. The Black Saint is relieved there is no mention of Area 51.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about the passing of Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead, the troubles of Rob Zombie getting NC-17 rating for his next flick 31 and the reveal of Benedict Cumberbatch as Marvel's Doctor Strange. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, Doc Rotten finally reviews the "controversial" film Big Game.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 143 – The Best Horror Films of 2015 - Big Game
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- Featured Top 10: The Best Horror Films of 2015
- Dave Dreher
- 10 The Visit
- 09 The Gift
- 08 Goosebumps
- 07 Tales of Halloween
- 06 We Are Still Here
- 05 Bloodsucking Bastards
- 04 Krampus
- 03 It Follows
- 02 The Final Girls
- 01 Deathgasm
- The Black Saint
- 10 Dark Was the Night
- 09 Landmine Goes Click
- 08 Spring
- 07 Last Shift
- 06 The Diabolical
- 05 We Are Still Here
- 04 Digging Up the Marrow
- 03 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
- 02 Deathgasm
- 01 Bone Tomahawk
- Thomas Mariani
- 10 Yakuza Apocalypse
- 09 The Voices
- 08 He Never Died
- 07 Bone Tomahawk
- 06 It Follows
- 05 What We Do In The Shadows
- 04 The Final Girls
- 03 Spring
- 02 Krampus
- 01 Mad Max: Fury Road
- Doc Rotten
- 10 Tales of Halloween
- 09 Dig Two Graves
- 08 Crimson Peak
- 07 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
- 06 Digging Up the Marrow
- 05 Deathgasm
- 04 It Follows
- 03 Wyrmwood
- 02 The Final Girls
- 01 Krampus
- Dave Dreher
- What Have You Been Watching: Big Game (2015)
- Director/Writer: Jalmari (Rare Exports) Helander
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Onni Tommila, Ray Stevenson, Victor Garber, Ted Levine, Felicity Huffman and Jim Broadbent
- Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2088003/
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- Horror News of the Week: 12/28/2015
- R.I.P. Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister of Motorhead
- Rob Zombie's 31 gets an NC-17 rating from MPAA, twice
- FOX releases a 21 minutes preview of the upcoming X-Files season
- EW Magazine reveals Benedict Cumberbatch as Marvel's Doctor Strange
- Dimension Films announces they are no longer in control of the Halloween franchise
- Stump the Saint: w/ prizes supplied by Diabolique Magazine
Award winning director, Christopher G. Moore, joins the Grue-crew to discuss the box-office record breaking film from J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Doc and Christopher share their love for the films while Dave, Thomas and the Black Saint are less impressed siting it as being too similar to A New Hope. They still call the film a hit, however, being more engaged with the new characters of Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). The practical effects get a huge thumbs up as well - with BB8 getting much love - and the CGI space battles are highlights for the crew. It should be noted that this episode is HEAVY on the spoilers, so be warned.
Before the excitement starts, Christopher shares his weekend experience with the film which includes being interviewed by a local new team and seeing the film a whopping Eleven times from Thursday through Saturday. For those who are less enthusiastic about HNR covering Non-Horror films, be sure to return next week for the Best Horror Films of 2015.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 142 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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- Featured Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Writers: Abrams w/ Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt
- Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Issac, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Domhnall Gleeson, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis and Max von Sydon w/ Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Gwendoline Christie
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- Stump the Saint: w/ prizes supplied by Diabolique Magazine
For the tenth episode of Hotel, She Gets Revenge, the show begins by following Liz and her reaction to an elderly couple who end their lives in their hotel room. Liz declares it "beautiful" before breaking down in front of Iris. She and Iris make a pact while the Countess deals with Natasha, Donovan deals with Rudy and Alex convinces John to help deal with the vampire children. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 10 – She Gets Revenge
Doc and Dave tackle the final episode of Hotel for 2015 - leaving three more episode in January 2016 - as Dave declares She Gets Revenge the best episode of the season. The best part of the show is Denis O'Hare and his character Liz Taylor. Her reuniting with her son, whom she hasn't seen in 30 years, is touching and emotional. The Lowe family get to tie up loose ends as they puts differences aside to clean up Alex's big mess and leave the hotel with Holden in tow. But not without being noticed as Sally promises she will kills John Lowe. The Countess continues her struggle to get her life in order as she is forced to deal with Will Drake, Natasha and Rudy. Oh, let's don't forget James March fires up the grill - damn. Good times!
It is that time of year once again where the Grue-crew take a look back at the past twelve months, beginning with the Worst Horror Films of 2015. The Black Saint, Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Doc Rotten each compile their list of the genre films that left them miffed during this past year. The Black Saint gets ample opportunity to explain he's been "Blum'd" while Dave reluctantly disses some film he was looking forward to but failed to impress. Thomas goes after some Hollywood heavy weights, low-budget offerings and an anime-turned-live-action Japanese feature while Doc -- well -- makes a few controversial choices.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about a 4K restoration of the 1979 classic Phantasm, the first look at the new ToHo Godzilla: Resurgence and the first trailer from Summer 2016's sci-fi feature Independence Day: Resurgence. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, the Grue-crew cover a Black Saint recommended film Dead Body.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 141 – The Worst Horror Films of 2015 - Dead Body
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- Contest Announcement: Winner of November's Diabolique Magazine during Stump the Saint.
- Congratulations: Kevin Clark
- Featured Top 10: The Worst Horror Films of 2015
- Dave Dreher
- 10 Terminator: Genisys;
- 9 Cooties
- 8 Harbinger Down
- 7 The Lazarus Effect
- 6 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
- 5 #Horror
- 4 I-Lived
- 3 Area 51
- 2 The Gallows
- 1 Muck
- The Black Saint
- 10 The Woman in Black: Angel of Death
- 9 Harbinger Down
- 8 Contracted: Phase II
- 7 Indigenous
- 6 The Nightmare
- 5 The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence)
- 4 #Horror
- 3 Muck
- 2 The Gallows
- 1 Area 51
- Thomas Mariani
- 10 [REC] 4: Apocalypse
- 9 The Boy Next Door
- 8 Knock Knock
- 7 Terminator Genisys
- 6 Attack on Titan 1
- 5 Lumberjack Man
- 4 Cooties
- 3 #Horror
- 2 The Gallows
- 1 Area 51
- Doc Rotten
- 10 A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
- 9 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
- 8 The Lazarus Effect
- 7 The Vatican Tapes
- 6 Fear Clinic
- 5 Harbinger Down
- 4 I-Lived
- 3 Muck
- 2 #Horror
- 1 Headless
- Dave Dreher
- Contest Announcement: The Walking Dead The Complete Fifth Season Limited Edition
- Congratulations: Winner - Jeff Hernandez
- Thank you to Anchor Bay Entertainment for providing the awesome giveaway
- What Have You Been Watching: Dead Body (2015)
- Director: Bobbin Ramsey
- Writers: Ian Bell, Ramon Isao
- Cast: Cooper Hopkins, Spencer Hamp, Nathan Pringle, Leah Pfenning, Jay Myers
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- Horror News of the Week: 12/174/2015
- Horror Rules the Golden Globes w/ Mad Max: Fury Road, American Horror Story and more...
- JJ Abrams is spearheading the restoration of the Don Coscarelli classic Phantasm (1979)
- ToHo is sharing the first look at Godzilla: Resurgence
- The first trailer is out for Independence Day: Resurgence but where is Will Smith
- Stump the Saint: w/ prizes supplied by Diabolique Magazine
For the ninth episode of Hotel, She Wants Revenge, the show shifts focus back to The Countess and a number of subplots surrounding her character. Fans are also treated to a number of loose ends dropped back into the story: Valentino, Iris' affliction, Liz's anger, The Countess' baby and the vampire children. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 9 – She Wants Revenge
Doc, Dave and Christopher are thankful that American Horror Story is returning its attention back to Lady Gaga's The Countess and her upcoming wedding to the new hotel owner, Will Drake. "I will be a bride on Wednesday and a widow by Thursday," she assures a jealous Donovan, adding " and a very rich widow." While The Countess plays most of the characters of this season, Donovan leads Ramona into the Hotel Cortez to slay The Countess while she is drugged, Liz is furious with The Countess for killing his one, true love and Alex Lowe tracks down the vampires kids pleading that they stop their killing spree. Good times!
December is upon us and winter is whistling down from the north. This years horror fans are treated to a holiday gift from director Michael Dougherty, his yule-time instant classic Krampus. The grue-crew review and rave about the effect heavy monster fest.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about a few horror icons being added to the gaming classic Mortal Combat X, actor Zach Galligan mentioning some interesting tidbits about the upcoming Gremlins 3 and director Zack Snyder launches a new trailer for his upcoming DC superhero smorgasbord, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 140 – Krampus
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- Featured Review: Krampus (2015) from director Michael Dougherty
- Featuring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony Stafania LaVie Owen and Krista Stadler.
- Contest Announcement: The Walking Dead The Complete Fifth Season Limited Edition Blu-ray from Anchor Bay
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- Horror News of the Week: 12/08/2015
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer
- Gremlin 3 news from the mouth of Zach Galligan
- Mortal Combat X adds Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the Xenomorph from Aliens
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For the eighth episode of Hotel, The 10 Commandments Killer, the show reveals the identity - to no one's surprise - of the 10 Commandments Killer. We discover what John Lowe has been up to over the past 5 years, how James March has been involved and what lead the Countess to abduct Lowe's son, Holden. The entire episode focuses on John Lowe with only glimpses of March, the Countess, Liz Taylor and Iris. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 8 – The 10 Commandments Killer
The gang is all together once again to share their thoughts on the latest episode of American Horror Story: Hotel, but why - oh, God, why - did it have to be an episode dedicated solely to Wes Bentley's John Lowe. Do they not know how much Thomas and Christopher have been panning this role...and actor. The show reveals one of the weakest mysteries of its history as it slowly has John Lowe come to grips that he is, in fact, the very killer he is looking for. Spoilers: John Lowe is a pawn of James March, picking up the killings that madman started in the 1920's. Be forewarned, reception of this episode is particularly harsh - but well founded.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Daniel Radcliffe is the hunchback Igor and James McAvoy is the mad scientist in Victor Frankenstein (2015) from director Paul McGuigan. Writer Max Landis takes a "bromance" approach to re-imagining the Mary Shelley classic. While Igor and Victor decide monster needs two sets of lungs and two hearts, the film makers should have kept with a singular focus - the relationship between the title character and Radcliffe's misshapen sad but optimistic Igor. The Grue-crew share their reaction to the latest theatrical horror film.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Kevin Bacon returning to Tremors, Leonardo DiCaprio grossing out Academy members with The Revenant and Patton Oswalt joins the MST3K reboot. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, the Grue-crew head back to Alexandria to discuss the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead season 6.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
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Episode 139 – Victor Frankenstein - The Walking Dead Mid-Season Finale
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Review: Victor Frankenstein (2015)
On one hand the chemistry between James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe is extraordinary and worth watching but on the other the film itself, Victor Frankenstein (2015), is as misguided as the monster Frankenstein sets out to create. A terrific first act promises a great movie while the disastrous third act throws all the potential away. And the film pays for this at the box office with an embarrassing 12 place opening. The Grue-crew look at what works and what falls apart in the latest attempt to recapture the monster films of old.
What Have You Been Watching: The Walking Dead Season 6 Mid-Season Finale
Season six of The Walking Dead has had the Grue-crew discussing it on the podcast far more often than previous seasons for certain. However, the mid-season finale - a typical notable high-point for the show - leaves the Grue-crew a little flat and unimpressed. (Editor's note: Gruesome Magazine writer Joey Fittos has a different, far more positive, opinion of this episode of TWD - check it out)
Horror News of the Week for 11/30/2015
Thomas steps in for Dave to share the Horror News of the Week. This week starts off with the release of the first trailer for Captain America: Civil War. We get our first glimpses of The Black Panther but where is Spider-Man. Kevin Bacon is teaming up with Blumhouse to produce and star in a new Tremors TV show. Joel Hodgson is resurrecting Mystery Science Theater 3000 with a successful Kickstarter campaign and a new cast. Academy Voters leave the high-profile screening of Leonardo DiCaprio's next film early grossed out by blood and gore in The Revenant.
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"Your children will die...to give me back...my...life..." - the prophetic tagline gasped by Count Mitterhouse during the 13 minute pre-credits opening for the most bizarre vampire film, the most unusual Hammer Film, sets up the curse that drives Vampire Circus (1971). The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 26 – Vampire Circus (1971)
Horror aficionado and film maker Bill Mulligan returns to co-host Decades of Horror along with The Black Saint and Doc as they dig into the vault of Hammer horror for the first time with Vampire Circus. The film is full of vampires and henchmen as the Circus of Nights invades the small Austrian village of Stetl where the curse of Count Mitterhouse has cast is black shadow onto the townsfolk - in the form of the black plague. The vampires lead by gypsy woman, a dwarf clown and Emil, Count Mitterhouse's cousin. The film is full of early 70's nudity and an unusual amount of blood and gore - even for a Hammer film - which is indicative of the changing times in cinema and horror films of the decade. In addition, there is an unexpected tie to the biggest film of the Seventies, the sci-fi classic Star Wars with Darth Vader himself, David Prowse, cast as the Strongman.
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The Grue-crew bravely tackle a film straight from the New York City Horror Film Festival and currently On Demand called #HORROR from director Tara Subkoff. Featuring Chloe Savigny, Timothy Hutton and a cast of young actors playing a group of twelve year old friends, this very modern film dives into cyber bullying, absentee parents and a variety of other social commentary to tell its tale of bloody terror.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about who is back in The Walking Dead, who wants to remake House and who is being sought to star in The Bride of Frankenstein. In the What Have You Been Watching segment, the Grue-crew review a found-footage film about the unknown horror living in the facial network software in Nightmare Code.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 138 – #Horror - Nightmare Code
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Review: #Horror (2015)
Tara Subkoff's feature horror film #Horror recently debuted at the New York City Horror Film Festival before releasing this past week on a number of Video on Demand outlets. The Black Saint and the Grue-crew take a look at the film reviewing it with strong reactions. Even the returning Vixen, the voice of reason, is hard pressed to find something...positive...to say. Oh, yeah, she likes the artwork.
What Have You Been Watching: Nightmare Code (2015)
Director Mark Netter continues this week's theme of modern horror with a tale that centers around an evil programmed deep within the bowels of a facial recognition software program. The crew are far more receptive to the horrors of the Nightmare Code.
Horror News of the Week for 11/23/2015
Dave returns to share the Horror News of the Week. This week starts off with a spirited reaction to the latest episode of The Walking Dead, featuring the fate of Glenn and his deadly encounter with the zombie horde. Sean S. Cunningham is looking to remake the Eighties classic goofball horror House with a female lead. Universal is seeking to sign Angelina Jolie to star in the remake of the classic The Bride of Frankenstein. Tippi Hedren returns to the genre - and Bodega Bay - in the trailer for The Ghost and the Whale. And prepare for the holiday season with some kick-ass horror themed Christmas Ornaments.
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Doc Rotten is joined by Grue-Crew writers Joseph Perry and Joseph Fittos to discuss the latest updates, reviews and TV news from Gruesome Magazine in this special edition of Horror News Radio.
November is all about 8 Films to Die For. Doc and crew go over a few of the reviews of the films themselves (Unnatural, Windwalkers) while discussing the marketing and distributing concept of the "8 Films" themselves. A few other films get thrown in for good measure: Howl and Wrecker.
Joseph Perry explains Gruesome Magazine's SUPER SCARY SHORTS SATURDAY where the site reviews two new short horror films each weekend. Doc welcomes two new writers into the fold, Jeff Mohr and Franki "Boom Boom" Stein.
Joseph Fittos rounds out the episode, diving into all the horror on television programming. There is so much incredible genre content in the recent years. Three shows get the spotlight: Fear the Walking Dead, Scream Queens and The Walking Dead. Oh, and the Grue-Crew throw in some Ash vs the Evil Dead for good measure.
For the sixth episode of Hotel, Room 33, the story reveals a shocking secret from the Countess' past. AHS also reveals a blossoming love affair between Liz Taylor and Tristan. Meanwhile, Alex teams up with some of the hotel's ghostly residents to haunt John's nightmares. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 6 – Room 33
Doc and Thomas man the front desk this week as Christopher G. Moore heads off to the New York City Horror Film Festival to promote his film, Knob Goblins, while Dave Dreher stays home to nurse an early winter cold. Things start to unravel at the Hotel Cortez this week as Tristan and Liz Taylor face the quiet, but forceful, wrath of the Countess. A surprising new character is introduced named Bartholomew who wrecks havoc onto John Lowe's life and strengthens the bond between Alex Lowe and the Countess. Before all can be said and done, Donovan and Ramona Royale makes their first strike against their lost love. Agnetha and Vendela, the Swedish dead cuties from the first few episodes, return to learn their horrible - and quite bloody - fate.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
The Grue-crew venture off to Ireland to encounter the monsters hiding in the woods in Corin Hardy's creature feature The Hallow. Joseph Mawle and Bojana Novakovic star as a young couple who have recently moved into a remote Irish countryside only to trespass upon and encounter a gaggle of deadly creatures known as the Hallow. Cool stuff!
Thomas begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about the passing of horror icon Gunnar Hansen, the casting of Jeffery Dean Morgan in The Walking Dead and the announcement of a life size Alien egg from Neca. In the What Have You Been Watching segment The Black Saint returns from the New York City Horror Film Festival to share the weekend events, the films and the best of show winners.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 137 – The Hallow - New York City Horror Film Festival
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Review: The Hallow (2015)
This week's main review is geared for fans of creature feature films. The Hallow introduces a collection of horrifying beasts that live hidden deep in the Irish woods who only come out when their land is trespassed upon. If they do happen to venture out from the confines of their wooded canopies, beware! They mean you all kinds of harm. The Grue-crew recap and review this intriguing and unique horror feature.
What Have You Been Watching: New York City Horror Film Festival (2015)
The New York City Horror Film Festival screened this past weekend at Times Scares in the heart of New York City. Santo Ellin Jr., The Black Saint, is here to share his adventures at the festival - along with seeing fellow American Horror Story Fan Podcast co-host Christopher G. Moore and his film Knob Goblins. He talks about some of his favorites from the festival and announces the winners from the weekend.
Horror News of the Week for 11/16/2015
Thomas steps in for Dave to share the Horror News of the Week. This week starts off with the sad news of the passing of Leatherface himself, the iconic horror legend Gunnar Hansen, who brought the masked madman to life in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In TV news, Jeffery Dean Morgan is now cast as villainous and monstrous Negan on The Walking Dead. Neca is releasing a life size egg and face-hugger from Aliens and it looks amaze-balls.
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Join in as Emcee Thomas Mariani brings this weeks horror trivia questions to The Black Saint - as supplied by you, the HNR fan and listener - in another laugh-fill scream-fest Stump the Saint. Be sure to listen to learn how you too can get involved and enter to win a copy of Diabolique Magazine from our friends and sponsors of Stump the Saint, Diabolique Magazine.
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Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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For the sixth episode of Hotel, Room 33, the story reveals a shocking secret from the Countess' past. AHS also reveals a blossoming love affair between Liz Taylor and Tristan. Meanwhile, Alex teams up with some of the hotel's ghostly residents to haunt John's nightmares. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 6 – Room 33
Doc and Thomas man the front desk this week as Christopher G. Moore heads off to the New York City Horror Film Festival to promote his film, Knob Goblins, while Dave Dreher stays home to nurse an early winter cold. Things start to unravel at the Hotel Cortez this week as Tristan and Liz Taylor face the quiet, but forceful, wrath of the Countess. A surprising new character is introduced named Bartholomew who wrecks havoc onto John Lowe's life and strengthens the bond between Alex Lowe and the Countess. Before all can be said and done, Donovan and Ramona Royale makes their first strike against their lost love. Agnetha and Vendela, the Swedish dead cuties from the first few episodes, return to learn their horrible - and quite bloody - fate.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Director Sam Mendes continues his exploration of the 007 cinematic universe with Spectre as James Bond is given a mission to take out the mysterious killer named Oberhauser. All the favorites are back, Moneypenny, Q and M while the criminal organization "Spectre" takes the forefront including Christoph Waltz and Dave Bautista as key - and familiar - villains. The film has incredible action sequences, Bond girls and plenty of martinis, shaken not stirred.
This is a special episode of Horror News Radio where we take a slight breather from full-on terror films to take a peek at the 007 films with the release of Daniel Craig's latest turn as James Bond in Spectre. It is a shorter than usual episode due to scheduling conflicts as we only review the film; however, it is the usual heated discussion that you will not want to miss. Horror fans return next week as the entire Grue-crew return with monsters, screams and gruesome gore!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
Horror News Radio
Episode 136 – Spectre
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Review: Spectre (2015)
Award winning director - and self-professed James Bond uber-fan - Christopher G. Moore joins his Hannibal Fan Podcast (and American Horror Story Fan Podcast) co-hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani to review the latest 007 flick, Spectre, on this special episode of Horror News Radio. Thomas explores the nature and strange origins of some of the key elements from the film - thing Thunderball and Never Say Never Again. Christopher goes into all the fan-service references to previous Bond films. Doc gets his panties in a wad defending the latest Bond girl. The review is full of divisive opinions as Doc, Thomas and Christopher spoil the crap out of the film.
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HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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For the fifth episode of Hotel, Room Service, the story concentrates on Alex Lowe, Iris and Liz Taylor. Both Alex and Iris handle their "transformation" due to the virus in vastly different ways. One tries to save a child, the other succumbs to the hunger. Both end bloody. Ryan Murphy treats AHS fans to the origin story for Liz Taylor as well. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 5 – Room Service
Doc, Thomas and Christopher recap and review the latest episode of American Horror Story: Hotel titled Room Service. Alex Lowe is left to her own devices as she struggles with how to save a child under her care, how to feed her new addiction and how to live with her new life and her reunited long-lost child. Donovan drags his mother Iris, newly infected, to Ramona to hatch a plot to seek revenge against The Countess. Iris is to be their "inside man." Once she returns to the Hotel Cortez, Iris finds comfort in Liz Taylor as he helps her understand her new condition. Along the way, Liz shares how he came to work at the Hotel Cortez. Another great episode of American Horror Story: Hotel.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
After years of horror movie fans demanding that Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell return to the Evil Dead franchise, fan-favorites characters and Deadites return - but this time to the small screen - with the coming of Ash vs the Evil Dead available for 10 weekly episodes on Starz. Can the demented duo recapture lightning in the bottle? What will Ash Williams be like 30 years after Army of Darkness? The Grue-crew are here to share their reviews of the pilot episode, "El Jefe."
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Nightmare Cinema, Preachers and Halloween Costumes. In the What Have You Been Watching segment Doc Rotten & The Black Saint from the Grue-Crew review Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 135 – Ash vs the Evil Dead - Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
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Review: Ash vs the Evil Dead - Episode 1 "El Jefe" (2015)
It is rare that a film properly translates so marvelously to the small screen - although, of late, the odds are improving - as Ash vs the Evil Dead manages to accomplish. Sam Raimi returns to write and direct the first episode, El Jefe. In the pilot's 30 minute premiere, Raimi re-introduces Ash Williams, once again played by Bruce Campbell, as the protector of the Book of the Dead. Campbell slides back into the Ash role with relish and charm - only 30 years later. It is amaze-balls. The Grue-crew champion the show but worry slightly if the remaining nine episodes can keep up the pace and tone.
What Have You Been Watching: Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)
In shocking news, the horror film Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse bombed at the box office with its Halloween release not even cracking the top 10 for the weekend. How does this happen? A lot of it has to do with the release program the distributor set up with a quick lead from theaters to VOD, leading to many theater chains not showing the film. The result is quite unfair to the film as both Doc and The Black Saint praise the film for its comedy and its charming - but insanely gory - coming of age story.
Horror News of the Week for 11/02/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week starts off a lively discussion about what the hell is up with the poor cinematic showing for horror films this Halloween (2015). Thomas steps in with a recap of his visit to Halloween Horror Nights. The news begins with the Halloween costume make-up master Rick Baker created for his daughter. The Preacher trailer premiered on the fourth episode of The Walking Dead. Mick Garris finally reveals the five directors signed on for his upcoming horror anthology, Nightmare Cinema.
Stump the Saint (Sponsored by Diabolique Magazine)
Join in as Emcee Thomas Mariani brings this weeks horror trivia questions to The Black Saint - as supplied by you, the HNR fan and listener - in another laugh-fill scream-fest Stump the Saint. Be sure to listen to learn how you too can get involved and enter to win a copy of Diabolique Magazine from our friends and sponsors of Stump the Saint, Diabolique Magazine.
HNR T-SHIRTS: "Are you ill, Sir?" & "Is it a phantom, a demon or the devil himself?"
HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
- Diabolique Magazine
- Ghoulish Productions
- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
For the fourth episode of Hotel, Devil's Night, the story concentrates on John and Alex Lowe. We follow Alex as she examines her long lost son, Holden, only to encounter The Countess who has an offer she can't refuse. John, on the other hand, receives and invitation to James March's Halloween celebration, Devil's Night. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 4 – Devil's Night
This week Thomas is off enjoying Halloween Horror Nights, while Doc, David and Christopher recap and review the latest episode of American Horror Story: Hotel called Devil's Night. The main crust of tonight's Halloween special is the dinner party thrown by Evan Peters' James March. Along with John Lowe, the party guests include Aileen Wuornos (Lily Rabe), John Wayne Gacy (John Carroll Lynch), Jeffrey Dahmer (Seth Gabel), Richard Ramirez (Night Stalker - Anthony Ruiviviar) and the Zodiac Killer. "We are the Mount Rushmore of Murderers!" - James March.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
The found-footage October favorite Paranormal Activity returns to theaters this past weekend with Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, adding 3D to the mix to liven up the supernatural offerings. Seriously, this looks to be the perfect cinematic cocktail for HNR host Doc Rotten. But, something horrible happens, the unspeakable - the film sucks beyond belief. Thankfully for Jason Blum, however, Vixen - the voice of reason - remains vigilant for the film and the franchise.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about The Walking Dead where the shocking supposed death of one the show's main cast dominates the news. In the What Have You Been Watching segment Doc Rotten & The Black Saint from the Grue-Crew review The Last Witch Hunter.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 134 – Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension - The Last Witch Hunter
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Review: Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)
Adding 3D to the jump-scare-filled Paranormal Activity franchise does not offer enough oomph to elevate the film beyond mediocre. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension is a disaster, proving the age-old Jaws-proven concept of "don't show your monster." The Ghost Dimension is stuck in the rinse cycle going over the same set up and payoffs seen in the previous films without adding enough "new" to make it worthwhile. Yes, Doc is crushed. Thomas is validated. And Dave is just pissed. Vixen, however, is okay with it. D'oh.
What Have You Been Watching: The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
The Black Saint, who did not see Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, joins Doc to discuss the latest Vin Diesel vehicle, The Last Witch Hunter from director Brent Eisner. Full of captivating visuals and intriguing ideas, the film is dragged into blandness with an overly complicated plot and a smattering of needless exposition and world building. Dull and lifeless, the film fails to impress Doc and the Saint.
Horror News of the Week for 10/26/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week starts off with a lively, heated discussion about this week's The Walking Dead and the (questionable) fate of one of shows favorite characters. Did they? Didn't they? Are they jumping the shark? Have they created the greatest cliff-hanger in TV history? Man... Also, in the news, Dave shares information about Mick Garris bringing a promising anthology to theaters in 2016 titled Nightmare Cinema. The Grue-crew discuss the trailer for Nightmare Code. Thomas discusses the animated horror short La Noira. On the documentary front, Diabolique Magazine is behind a retrospective looking back at Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros Years.
Stump the Saint (Sponsored by Diabolique Magazine)
Join in as Emcee Thomas Mariani brings this weeks horror trivia questions to The Black Saint - as supplied by you, the HNR fan and listener - in another laugh-fill scream-fest Stump the Saint. Be sure to listen to learn how you too can get involved and enter to win a copy of Diabolique Magazine from our friends and sponsors of Stump the Saint, Diabolique Magazine.
HNR T-SHIRTS: "Are you ill, Sir?" & "Is it a phantom, a demon or the devil himself?"
HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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For the third episode of Hotel, Mommy, The Countess sets her eyes on Will Drake's fortune while her boy-toy, Tristan, would like to see him dead - Will Drake must die. Ramona Royale makes the scene as a 70's Blacksploitation star turned blood sucking beast out for revenge. Oh, my! All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 3 – Mommy
While Christopher is off promoting his film Knob Goblins in Orlando, Thomas, Doc and Dave check quietly back into the Hotel Cortez for another episode of American Horror Story's Hotel. The story continues to build its pace and never fails to introduce unexpected, gory and controversial twists and turns. Finn Wittrock and Evan Peters are killing it as Tristan and Mr. James March as the two make a pact to up the body count. Lady Gaga is settling into her role of The Countess quite nicely, setting her desires and thirsts towards Cheyenne Jackson's Will Drake. Chloe Sevigny and Wes Bently turn up the family drama as they deal with their son's disappearance and their failing marriage. Kathy Bates and Sarah Paulson, however, steal the night as Iris and Hypodermic Sally as they plot to end the life of a cast member.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Guillermo del Toro returns to theaters with his Gothic romance horror ghost story masterpiece Crimson Peak. Visually the film is flawless, exquisite, lush and majestic. The story leaves some of the Grue-crew wondering where all the ghosts are. It is a divisive week on HNR. We know there's something amiss when Vixen has to hide her eyes only once during the film.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Walking Dead and Night of the Living Dead. One of these is not like the others. In the What Have You Been Watching segment the Grue-Crew review Goosebumps. Ermahgerd!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Diabolique Magazine)
Horror News Radio
Episode 133 – Crimson Peak - Goosebumps
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Review: Crimson Peak (2015)
Perhaps the most anticipated horror film of 2015, Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak is striking. The film aims for a very specific look and atmosphere achieving it with ease and confidence. The film struggles at the box office, sadly, because the marketing sold the movie as a full-fledged ghost movie. But, like Edith Cushing states early in the film, it's a story that has ghosts in it. The result is pure Guillermo del Toro, mixing classic structure with modern cinematography. This week the Grue-crew share their reviews of Crimson Peak.
What Have You Been Watching: Goosebumps (2015)
Jack Black leads the cast in Rob Letterman's Goosebumps that peels back the covers of the fan-favorite horror book series for young readers. All the classic monsters are here led by the notorious and chilling Slappy the Dummy. The main creatures include the Yeti, the Wolfman and a gaggle of angry yard Gnomes. The film is fast, fun and family friendly - a great introduction to young film goers to the world of horror cinema. The Grue-crew have a blast reviewing Goosebumps.
Horror News of the Week for 10/19/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week starts off with the latest trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Sean Cunningham, Kane Hodder and Tom Savini have all lent their names and input to various aspects of the upcoming Friday the 13th video game currently seeking financing through crowdfunding. On TV this week, Carol kicks major ass on this week's episode of The Walking Dead in what Thomas calls "The best episode of the series." Could this be? George Romero is planning on releasing another addition of the classic Night of the Living Dead except this one has recently re-discover LOST FOOTAGE. On New Discovery American, Ralph Sarchie is leading the monster-fighting charge on The Demon Files.
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"There's no place else to go and pretty soon we'll all be dead, so forget it! Enjoy yourself! Let's sing and dance while we can! Come on, blow your mind!" - the out-of-this-world 70's tagline for the cult favorite Godzilla vs Hedorah still does not approach how unbelievably bizarre this entry into the Godzilla lexicon actually is. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 24 – Dracula vs Frankenstein (1971)
Horror aficionado and film maker Bill Mulligan return to co-host Decades of Horror to take a long, loving look at the wacky Godzilla vs the Smog Monster film from 1971. Thomas Mariani is on board to share his take of the film as well. Topics discussed tonight include but are not limited to "How does Godzilla manage to fly?", "What is a Hedorah anyway?", "Is that animation from Sesame Street?", "Are those eggs, eyes or testicles?" and "Can you sing the song 'Save the Earth' in its entirety?" Not many films earn the "got to be seen to be believed" like Godzilla vs Hedorah does. Join The Black Saint, Doc Rotten, Bill and Thomas in the grooviest Godzilla story committed to film.
We want to hear from you - the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at theblacksaint@decadesofhorror.com or docrotten@decadesofhorror.com.
For the second episode of Hotel, Chutes and Ladders, The Countess (Lady Gaga) turns a new pupil over to madness as Tristan Duffy (Finn Wittrock) willingly and completely succumbs to the dark side. But nothing is as frightening as the introduction of the evil James March (Evan Peters). All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 2 – Chutes and Ladders
While Dave is off catching some Def Leppard, Thomas, Doc and Christopher check quietly back into the Hotel Cortez for another episode of American Horror Story's Hotel. The co-hosts sit down to watch the insanity of a fashion show gone bananas, a back story for James March that is beyond nuts and a menois et trois where the "vag action" is bloody unwelcome. Nothing is sacred, no one is safe and all sanity is checked at the door. This week on American Horror Story dives into the origins of the Hotel Cortez and the virus that plagues The Countess.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Welcome to a new Horror News Radio podcast, an extension of the regular weekly HNR show. Gruesome Spotlight will touch on some of the many other films we cover over at the new home for HNR, GRUESOME MAGAZINE. Each week, the HNR team and/or members of the Gruesome Magazine Grue-Crew will join Doc to talk about the films they reviewed over the past week.
HORROR NEWS RADIO - GRUESOME SPOTLIGHT
Episode 001 - Deathgasm - Suffer the Little Children - The Inhabitants
For the first episode of Gruesome Spotlight, Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, The Black Saint and Thomas Mariani hang out for a little extra HNR fun to discuss the Heavy Metal / Horror hybrid DEATHGASM. The New Zealand funny frightful flick from Jason Lei Howden is one of the best of 2015. Doc also discusses a few of the films reviewed over the past week, including the Stephen King short film SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN from Corey & Haley Norman and THE INHABITANTS from Michael and Shawn Rasmussen. All is going well, then Doc admits that watched and liked the goofball monster flick featuring Michael Gross and Jamie Kennedy TREMORS 5: BLOODLINES. So, close.
Let us know what you think of this new idea. We want you to share if having a short supporting secondary podcast to spotlight other horror films beyond the weekly featured review on Horror News Radio a good idea. We also want to hear what kind of films you would like to have us cover on the Gruesome Spotlight podcast. Thanks for listening!
Check out Gruesome Magazine for more reviews, interviews, trailers and more: http://gruesomemagazine.com
The surprisingly original and heart-felt horror satire The Final Girls hits VOD this week. The Grue-crew share their thoughts on the meta-referential comedy praising its clever use of cliches, horror movie logic and slick transitions to weave together a fun, entertaining slasher horror film. It may be must-see movie magic from director Todd Strauss-Schulson.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Countess Bathory and Gamera. In the What Have You Been Watching segment Vixen leads the review of The Walking Dead Season 6 premiere. There's a lot of walking dead this week!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint!
Horror News Radio
Episode 132 – The Final Girls - The Walking Dead Season 6
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Review: The Final Girls (2015)
The premise for The Final Girls has its young star Taissa Farmiga traveling into the horror film that stars her deceased mother, Malin Akerman. Taissa and her friends must survive the movie to escape and return to the real world. The film makes good on its meta themes and goes well beyond that promise along by making the internal conflict of its lead strong, heartfelt and emotional. In a rare turn, the entire Grue-crew agree, making The Final Girls a must-see winner of 2015.
What Have You Been Watching: The Walking Dead Season 6 (2015)
Rick, you crazy bastard. The beginning of Season 6 of the fan favorite zombie apocalypse TV monster, The Walking Dead, sets up a fascinating problem for Rick, Morgan, Darryl and friends to overcome. There's a hoard of hungry mother-effn zombies trapped in a gorge nearby that places their life in Alexandria at risk. Rick takes charge in the way only Rick can - with tons of conflict and carnage. Wowzers! Vixen steps in to take the lead sharing what she loves and dislikes about this promising season opener.
Horror News of the Week for 10/12/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week starts off with the first trailer for the long-gestating adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. With the Ash vs the Evil Dead premiere only weeks away, star Bruce Campbell teases what he would like to see for already green-lit season two. CBS is prepping an adaptation of the life and crimes of Countess Bathory for next Fall season. Guillermo del Toro teases a desire to make his Mexican wrestler film, Silver, while on the Crimson Peak junkets. Kaiju fans scream in delight after witnessing the awesomeness of the forthcoming Gamera film's trailer teased at this year's New York Comic Con.
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Join in as Emcee Thomas Mariani brings this weeks horror trivia questions to The Black Saint - as supplied by you, the HNR fan and listener - in another laugh-fill scream-fest Stump the Saint. Be sure to listen to learn how you too can get involved and enter to win a copy of Diabolique Magazine from our friends and sponsors of Stump the Saint, Diabolique Magazine.
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Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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For the first episode of Hotel, Checking In, Lady Gaga steps in to take over for the exiting AHS diva Jessica Lange. And, she quickly commands the screen. The first episode establishes a welcomed return to the supernatural and viciously ramps up the horror, sexuality and shock like never before. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season surrounds the occupants and guests of the cryptic, noir-ish Hotel Cortez. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. They are being joined by fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore for this season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 1 – Checking In
Hotel begins with two Swedish tourists checking into the Hotel Cortez, meeting an untimely and potentially gruesome end. From there, the show introduces Iris (Kathy Bates) and Liz Taylor (Denis O'Hare) as the hotel staff with Hypodermic Sally (Sarah Paulson) and a mysterious housekeeping maid (Mare Winningham) mysteriously roaming the halls. Add in a dash of creepy white-haired children, a faceless but no less dangerous murderous monster and an unknown tie between the Ten Commandments Killer and room 64. Of course, we also get a terrific introduction to The Countess (Lady Gago) and her lover, Donovan (Matt Bomer). All this and a whole lot more make up the pilot episode of Hotel, Checking In.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc, Thomas, Dave and Christopher your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
October is here and with it comes everyone's favorite holiday, Halloween. Epic Pictures is gathering 11 directors to craft a series of horror tales, all taking place in the same town on the same night. Tales of Halloween is a must-own addition to every horror fan's Blu-ray collection and the Grue Crew are here to share why....well, all, except one. WTF?
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Jaws 19, The Shining prequel and more Mad Max: Fury Road. In the What Have You Been Watching segment Doc and Thomas take a trip to Mars with the latest Ridley Scott masterpiece, The Martian.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint!
Horror News Radio
Episode 130 – The Green Inferno
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This Week on Gruesome Magazine: June (2015) & A Christmas Horror Story (2015)
Celebrating this week's awesome content at Gruesome Magazine, Doc Rotten and the Black Saint discuss a pair of films reviewed on the site recently. The first film is June from director L. Gustavo Cooper, featuring a story about a trouble young orphan with a mysterious, dangerous future. The second film is another horror anthology film called A Christmas Horror Story from a trio of directors: Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban and Brett Sullivan. This silly but gory holiday treat features a much-anticipated confrontation between Santa Claus and the monstrous Krampus.
Review: Tales of Halloween (2015)
The October Society team up to create a new Halloween themed horror anthology that potentially rivals Trick R Treat. Tales of Halloween features 10 tales from 11 directors (David Parker, Darren Lynn Bousman, Adam Gierasch, Axelle Carolyn, Lucky McKee, Paul Solet, John Skipp & Andrew Kasch , Mike Mendez, Ryan Schifrin and Neil Marshall) and an expansive cast that features a number of familiar horror icons and fan favorites. Look close and you will catch roles and cameos from the likes of Barry Bostwick, Adrienne Barbeau, Ben Woolf, James Duval, Kristina Klebe. Lin Shaye, Sam Witwer, Caroline Williams. Joe Dante, John Landis, Barbara Crampton, Adam Green, Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, James Wan, Mike Mendez. Drew Struzan and Lisa Marie.
What Have You Been Watching: The Martian (2015)
Director Ridley Scott finally catches Thomas' favor with his latest Sci-Fi epic, The Martian. Doc Rotten joins in to help Thomas share how incredible this film is and urge that it should not be missed. "I'm going to science the shit out of it." is destined to be an iconic movie moment. Touching, astounding and inspiring, The Martian is one of the year's very best.
Horror News of the Week for 10/5/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week starts of with a little update about the future of the Mad Max: Fury Road sequels from George Miller. From Miller to King, Dave lets the Grue-crew know about the upcoming The Shining prequel. Not good, not good. Universal gets high marks for releasing a Jaws 19 trailer to celebrate the anniversary of Back to the Future II. A&E promises to bury contestants alive in an up-and-coming horror-esque game show. No effn way! Entertainment Earth is releasing two games based on Cthulhu. Wow!
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HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
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Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com, DocRotten.com and GruesomeMagazine.com. Now in its fifth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Hotel. The theme this season is the supernatural and deadly trapping of the enigmatic Hotel Cortez!
Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. However, this season, they are being joined by their fellow Hannibal Fan Podcast co-hosts Dave Dreher and Christopher G. Moore. Each week they will recap and review each episode. Tonight, they are looking forward to the upcoming season with a special episode ZERO show to examine the themes, characters and promise of the what is known about Hotel thus far: which actors return; who is added to the cast; and, what is all this about Lady Gaga.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Hotel
Episode 0 – Who Is On The Guest List
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas & Dave providing their favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc & Christopher shares their favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas & Dave possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc & Chris’ warped minds to shed any light into the Hotel's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
The cannibal horror film from Eli Roth finally ends is long journey to the big screen - courtecy of Blumhouse - as The Green Inferno paints the screen red with gruesome gore and bloodshed. The Grue-Crew grab a seat at the Blumhouse table to see what Mr. Roth serves up ready to devour the film, savoring the best moments and spitting out the less favorable attempts at humor & future film set up. C'mon, a stinger...for The Green Inferno...really? Thankfully, the one-and-only Ormon Grimsby is here to share his thoughts on the film as well.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about The Black Mirror returning to Netflix, Meg singing a familiar director and Prometheus 2 gets a new title. In the What Have You Been Watching segment Doc, Thomas and Santos examine the two hour premiere of the FOX horror show, Scream Queens.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint!
Horror News Radio
Episode 130 – The Green Inferno
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Review: The Green Inferno (2015)
Who doesn't love a good, gory-as-hell cannibal film to help choke down a large popcorn and soda at the local cinema? Does Eli Roth deliver that devilish feast of a flick with his latest film The Green Inferno? Does it bring the gut-munching goods? The Grue-crew are here to dine on the Blumhouse Tilt release with special guest-host Ormon Grimsby.
What Have You Been Watching: Scream Queens Season 1 - Episodes 1 & 2 (2015)
Horror icon Jamie Lee Curtis leads the cast of the latest FOX horror television offering, Scream Queens. From American Horror Story creators Ryan Murphy and Brah Falchuk along with fellow Glee creator Ian Brennan, the horror comedy features Emma Roberts, Skyler Samuels, Lea Michele, Glen Powell, Diago Boneta, Abigail Breslin, Keke Palmer, Nasim Pedrad and Oliver Hudson. The Grue-crew, having endured the two-episode, two-hour premier (Pilot / Hell Week), gather to dish the dirt on this latest horror comedy effort.
Horror News of the Week for 09/28/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with Netflix ordering 12 new episodes of Black Mirror for its third season. Eli Roth is now the latest director set to helm the big-screen adaptation of the giant shark novel, MEG. Currently promoting his Sci-Fi Oscar-contenter, The Martian, Ridley Scott is suggesting that his next feature, Prometheus 2, will now go by the name Alien: Paradise Lost. Wesley Snipes is convinced that Marvel is still eyeing him for a return to the Blade franchise. In a recent interview, Nic Cage confesses that he regrets nothing...not even the remake of The Wicker Man.
HNR T-SHIRTS: "Are you ill, Sir?" & "Is it a phantom, a demon or the devil himself?"
HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
- Diabolique Magazine
- Ghoulish Productions
- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer and Leigh Whannell lead the cast for the horror comedy Cooties from directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion. The Grue-crew gleefully watch as the film follows a group of teachers trapped inside their school as their students turn into flesh-eating zombies out to kill them all. Is it funny? Is it scary? Guest-host, Christopher G. Moore is on hand to share his thoughts as well.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about a potential Mist TV show, a possible Jordon Peel horror film (Get Out) from Blumhouse and the Kickstarter future of the horror game Allison Road. Joseph Perry returns with three more reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: The Stranger (Chile), American Burger (Sweden) and I Survived a Zombie Holocaust (New Zealand).
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don't forget - Stump the Saint!
Horror News Radio
Episode 129 – Cooties
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Review: Cooties (2015)
In a curious turn, the thoughts from the Grue-crew - and special guest-host Christopher G. Moore - about the new horror comedy Cooties are all across the board from loving it to absolutely hating it. Arguably more so than horror, comedy is extremely subjective with the Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion directed film appealing to Christopher who gives it a 4.0. On the other end lies Thomas Mariani, giving the film a 0.5. Insane. This is the review you want to listen to.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ The Stranger (Chile), American Burger (Sweden) and I Survived a Zombie Holocaust (New Zealand)
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of three more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into The Stranger from Chile, American Burger from Sweden and I Survived a Zombie Holocaust from New Zealand.
Horror News of the Week for 09/21/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with of birthday boy Stephen King's novella The Mist getting a potential TV treatment. Christopher steps in to share news about the kickstarter for the horror game Allison Road. Comedian Jordon Peele is teaming up with Blumhouse to direct the genre film Get Out! Jack the Ripper and H. G. Wells face off again as Time After Time heads to television. The real-life alien-abduction story of Betty and Barney Hill comes to life in the feature film based on their lives called Captured.
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"Yesterday they were cold and dead. Today they're hot and bothered!" - the tagline for the Al Adamson 1971 cult classic Dracula vs Frankenstein immediately sets up the unique tone and goofy splendor that this one-of-kind film possesses. There is literally no other film like it - and there should never be one. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 24 – Dracula vs Frankenstein (1971)
Dracula vs Frankenstein (1971) is a quirky combination of three separate films, starting off as a sequel to Al Adamson's hit biker film Satan's Sadists then morphing into The Blood Seekers before adding the titular monsters for Dracula vs Frankenstein. The result is spectacular in its awfulness, a must-see film. The film stars horror favorite J. Carrol Naish and icon Lon Chaney Jr. in their final horror film roles as Dr. Frankenstein and the Mad Zombie. Dracula and Frankenstein are played by Zandor Vorkov and John Bloom - the monster is also credited to Shelly Weiss who donned the make-up for the final scene. Bill Mulligan returns to guess-host along side Doc and the Black Saint as they take a fascinating look back as Dracula vs Frankenstein.
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The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, is said and done. Not only the third season but the series finale as well. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide a season - and series - wrap up complete with laughs, gasp, tears and man-hugs.
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Season 3 - Wrap Up
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Hannibal Season 3 is destined to be remembered as the best of the NBC series with some of the most creative, disturbing and incredible horror on television today. The first half of the season focuses on Hannibal on the run as he and Bedelia Du Maurier take an extended European vacation - of bloody proportions. All the mysteries of the second season are answered and the first half collides with Mason Verger, resulting in that character's demise and Hannibal's capture. The second half of the season introduces and follows the Great Red Dragon, featuring an extraordinary performance from Richard Armitage as Francis Dolarhyde. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc remember the season, highlighted the most gruesome, fascinating and frightening moments.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
M. Night Shyamalan returns to the horror genre with the Blumhouse produced found-footage film THE VISIT - and only Doc Rotten is happy about it. Well, maybe he has a few other Grue-Crew co-hosts on his side. Or, not. And, just how funny is this horror film really anyways...
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news rumors of a US King Kong vs Godzilla film in the works. Can it be so? Also, the Grue-Crew discuss the awesome POV action trailer for Hardcore. Joseph Perry returns with four more reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: Why Horror?, Extraordinary Tales, Yakuza Apocalypse and Night Fare.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
Horror News Radio
Episode 128 – The Visit
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Review: The Visit (2015)
The Grue-crew contemplate the results of mixing found-footage, creepy old crazy people and weather-worn director M. Night Shyamalan for the Blumhouse film THE VISIT. "Yahtzee!" Ah, things don't go as well as planned for poor Doc Rotten who once again likes a film that Thomas and The Black Saint...absolutely despise. At least this week, he has guest-host Christopher G. Moore to back him up - and maybe Vixen as well.
Convention Report: Dragon Con (2015)
Christopher G. Moore steps in from the Hannibal Fan Podcast to share his visit to Dragon Con 2015. He has all the skinny on the horror track, the Hannibal happenings and the cosplay.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ Why Horror?, Extraordinary Tales, Yakuza Apocalypse & Night Fare
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of four more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into Why Horror? from Canada, Extraordinary Tales from Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain & USA, Yakuza Apocalypse from Japan and Night Fare from France.
Horror News of the Week for 09/14/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with the move of Kong: Skull Island from Universal to Warner Brothers - could this set up a King Kong vs Godzilla slugfest? Next up is the trailer debut for the much anticipated Michael Dougherty film Krampus. More sequel news is next with the announcement that Jeepers Creepers 3 is going into production early 2016. Another trailer drops, this one is Hardcore - a POV action thriller that is insane. Nathan Thomas Milliner's The Confession of Fred Krueger impresses audiences at its Horror Hound Weekend premiere.
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Mixing Office Space with Fright Night, BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS (2015) provides laughs, scares and gore galore. Directed by Brian James O'Connell and the comedy troupe Dr. God, the film stars Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods), Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones), Joey Kern and more. The Grue-Crew chime in with their review of this blood soaked horror comedy.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with news about Halloween Returns, the remake of The Burning called Cropsey and a rumored remake of Jaws. Oh, hell no. In the What Have You Been Watching segment found footage finds its final nail with Oren Peli's AREA 51 while Joseph Perry returns with five reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: Ghoul, There Are Monsters, Afterimages, Sweet Home and House of Shadows..
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Wait, is that Stump the Saint?!
Horror News Radio
Episode 127 – Bloodsucking Bastards – Area 51
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Review: Bloodsucking Bastards (2015)
The familiar and friendly face to horror fans, Fran Kranz leads a cast of office slackers that face being over run by vampires in the horror comedy BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS. The film benefits from a witty script, a great cast and gallons of grue but still has trouble gelling as a whole film. The Grue-Crew review the film providing thoughts on what jokes works, what effects thrill and what actors provide the most to the uneven but enjoyable script.
What Have You Been Watching: Area 51 (2015)
Over five years in the making - or perhaps rotting on a Blumhouse shelf - the follow-up film from Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) called AREA 51 finally makes its way into the public's eye - currently available on Netflix. The found footage film follows a group of overly curious young men investigating what lies beneath the storage buildings found in the infamous Area 51. Will they find a conspiracy, aliens or a horror beyond imaging. The Black Saint wonders if they will find ... a film, any talent or any common sense. Doc, on the other hand ... well, the less said the better.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ Ghoul, There Are Monsters, Afterimages, Sweet Home, House of Shadows
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of five more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into Ghoul (Czech Republic), There Are Monsters (Canada), Afterimages (Singapore), Sweet Home (Spain) and House of Shadows (Italy/Ireland). Sadly, however, there is little to recommend about any of these films. Find out why!
Horror News of the Week for 09/07/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with an interview with director Marcus Dunstan about the upcoming Halloween Returns. He follows that up with news of a semi-remake of the Tom Savini classic The Burning tentatively called Cropsey. With Steven Spielberg's rumored return to Universal could a remake of JAWS be far behind. Damn those rumors. Friday the 13th is getting a 4D experience treatment in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas. Finally, Cary Fukunaga offers up his reasoning for leaving the IT remake. Damn those studios.
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Abigail Breslin and Wes Bentley star in FINAL GIRL from director Tyler Shields as a pair of mysterious outlaws who focus their attention on a band of murderous maniacs preying on helpless young women. It is one bad ass chick against four insane psychopaths as Breslin proves you don't want to mess with the ... final girl.
Dave begins the HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK segment with a heavy heart as he - and the rest of the Grue-Crew - share their memories of the late Wes Craven, the meistro behind Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and many more. R.I.P. In the What Have You Been Watching block the Norwegian film Cub grabs the everyone's attention while Joseph Perry returns with two reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: Turbo Kid and Deathgasm.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Wait, is that Stump the Saint?!
Horror News Radio
Episode 126 – Final Girl - Cub
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Review: Final Girl (2015)
Dave Dreher says it best during the podcast review, "Somewhere in this mess is a great story." Final Girl featuring Abigail Breslin, Wes Bentley, Alexander Ludwig and Logan Huffman attempts to build something uniquely interesting, but - to quote Dave once again - "fails miserably." The Grue-Crew hack and slash away at the film questioning the dialog, the lighting, the logic and - with all due apologies - Wes Bentley. Check out the review, we will give you a five minute head start.
What Have You Been Watching: Cub (2015)
Originally titled Welp, the Norwegian film dubbed Cub in the States follows the story of young Sam, a troubled cub scout on a camping trip with his troupe. Once at the camp ground, Sam discovers the legend of Kai may very well be true when he encounters a feral young boy hiding - and killing - in the woods. The Grue-Crew recommend the film for its imagination, ballsy attitude, creative traps and its young star, Maurice Luijten.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ Turbo Kid & Deathgasm
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of two more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into the Canadian gore-fest, Turbo Kid, and the heavy-metal horror comedy from New Zealand, Deathgasm.
Horror News of the Week for 08/31/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with the sad news of the passing of another horror legend, Wes Craven. The Grue-Crew share their favorite Wes Craven films and memories of first seeing a Wes Craven movie. In TV news, AMC announces a stand alone Fear the Walking Dead episode, but all is not exactly as it seems. Bill Murray goes on the record about his Ghostbusters cameo supporting the film, its director Paul Fieg and its all-female cast. Rounding out the news, the Grue-Crew share their reaction to the upcoming Thanksgiving 2015 genre release Victor Frankenstein.
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Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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" I believe that is what they call the mic drop. You dropped the mic, Will." - Hannibal goads Will Graham as our troubled hero gleefully executes his plan to lure both Dr. Lecter and the great Red Dragon into his trap. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, concludes with "The Wrath of the Lamb" Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth review of the eleventh episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Aug 29, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 13 - The Wrath of the Lamb - In-Depth Review
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The 13th and final episode of Hannibal season 3 goes out with its signature style, elegance, visual panache and intelligence. The show rarely, if ever, falters with the season - and series - finale thrilling this podcast's co-hosts and Fannibals alike. Wow. In the show, Will, Jack and Alana hatch a plan to lure the Red Dragon into the open in order to wipe him off the planet using Dr. Hannibal Lecter as bait. This leads to a confrontation between Will, Hannibal and Dolarhyde. And with that, the NBC Series Hannibal drops the mic and leaves the stage. You will be missed, you will be remembered, you will continue to influence shows for decades. Thank you!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"She's sweet as sugar... with a voodoo army of the undead!" - the tag line for Sugar Hill (1974) sets up the premise pretty quickly as Marki Bey teams up with Baron Samedi to go up against the under-appreciated Robert Quarry with her Zombie Hit Men. Black-spoitation never had it so good as is does with Sugar Hill. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 23 – Sugar Hill (1974)
Sugar Hill (1974) is one of the few films that holds its cult following so closely to its chest. It was only recently that the film finally received proper DVD and Blu-Ray release, many of the Decades of Horror listeners probably have not even heard of this groovy little monster film. In the time between the voodoo zombies of I Walk with a Zombie and White Zombie and the ghoul zombies from Romero's Dawn of the Dead and Fulci's Zombi, as Night of the Living Dead continued to define what a zombie is, this little gem takes one last stab as a great voodoo zombie tale. And it succeeds marvelously. Check out The Black Saint and Doc Rotten's review of Sugar Hill.
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Bughuul returns in the Blumhouse production, SINISTER 2, from director Ciaran Foy with a script by Scott (Doctor Strange) Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. James Ransone returns as Deputy So-And-So as he continues his investigation into the boogieman leading him to a family in danger of becoming the monster's next victims. The Grue-crew share their thoughts on yet another 2015 sequel.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the return of Norman Bates in literary form, the return of Peter Cushing in CGI form and the return of 80's shlock with Radioactive Flesh Eating Foilage. Fear the Walking Dead premieres to record numbers as the Grue-crew discuss the pilot episode in the What Have You Been Watching segment while Joseph Perry returns with two reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: Local God and Hellions.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also find out how you can win an HNR fan t-shirt! And, information how you can win a bluray of The Walking Dead the Complete Fifth Season.
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Episode 125 – Sinister 2 - Fear the Walking Dead
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Review: Sinister 2 (2015)
While the first Sinister was a surprise his, the follow-up effort, SINISTER 2, from Ciaran Foy struggles to recapture the thrills and chills of the first film. For The Black Saint suffers another round of "Blumhouse strikes again" sharing a strong negative reaction to the film. Thomas, Doc and Vixen are a little more warm to the sequel. James Ransone and Shannyn Sossamon provide the film with strong performances while the first film's director Scott Derrickson and writer C. Robert Cargill craft a script that gives the film too much of a good thing watering down the mystery of the film's antagonist, Bughuul.
The companion series to the hit AMC series The Walking Dead drew the largest number of any premeire on cable television. Fear the Walking Dead successfully launches the pilot episode of the first season's six episode run but faces a divisive reaction from fans and critics. The Grue-crew chime in with their thoughts on the show and the future of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead television universe.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ Local God & Hellions
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of two more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into the Uruguay thriller from director Gustavo Hernande, Local God, and the Canadian buzzworthy effort from director Bruce McDonald, Hellions.
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Horror News of the Week for 08/24/2015
Dave returns to share the Horror News of the Week with news of the Fear the Walking Dead breaking records. Norman Bates is returning in book form with the upcoming novel, Psycho: Sanitarium. Horror Icon Peter Cushing may be returning from the dead in CGI form to his most celebrated Sci-Fi role, Grand Moff Tarkin in the upcoming Star Wars film, Rogue One. The Grue-crew are universally impressed with the trailer for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. The trailer fro Radioactive Flesh Eating Foliage on the other hand...ugh.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
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" I have seen a lot of hostility. But this is quantifiably bitchy." - Dr. Frederick Chilton taunts Hannibal Lecter for publishing an article in a rag paper that usurps his own accounts of Hannibal being insane. Little does he know Hannibal already has sealed his fate. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "The Number of the Beast is 666" Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth review of the eleventh episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Aug 15, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 12 - The Number of the Beast is 666- In-Depth Review
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The 12th episode of Hannibal season 3 follows Will, Jack and Alana as they hatch a plan to draw the Great Red Dragon out into the open. They decide to use Freddie Lounds and Frederick Chilton as key instruments in their snare. The plan backfires - or does it? - when Dolarhyde kidnaps Chilton only to torture, disfigure and nearly kill him for smearing his name and reputation. Hannibal takes horror episodic small screen delights to new gory heights unlike any other horror program on network television - ever. It is official, the Great Red Dragon is legitimately frightening. Only ONE more episode left!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
Championed as the practical effects film, HARBINGER DOWN, the monster movie from Alec Gillis (Director) and Tom Woodruff Jr. (Producer) from StudioADI, finally arrives to a limited theatrical run and life on VOD. The Grue-crew, big fans of Eighties monster movie gorefests, love themselves some practical effects horror film and cannot get enough Lance Henriksen. Anticipation is high as they review Harbinger Down.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about Attack on Titan getting a US theatrical release, What We Do In The Shadows getting a sequel and the CW bringing Friday the 13th to the small screen. Joseph Perry returns with two reviews from the BiFan Internation Film Festival: Cub and Goodnight, Mommy.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also find out how you can win an HNR fan t-shirt! And, information how you can win a bluray of The Walking Dead the Complete Fifth Season.
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Episode 124 – Harbinger Down
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Review: Harbinger Down (2015)
HARBINGER DOWN represents a love for bringing practical effects to the big screen, a hands-on physical thing leaving CGI far behind. Effects artists Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alex Gillis, from StudioADI - Academy Award winners for Death Becomes Her and famous for their work on Starship Troopers and Alien films - craft a horror tale where an alien infects a ship trapped in icy waters. The film wears its influences out in the open from Alien to The Thing to The Blob and more. The cringe as they find the effects noteworthy but the script, direction and even the acting - aside from Lance Henriksen - lacking.
Festival Report: BiFan (2015) w/ Cub & Goodnight Mommy
International HNR Reported Joseph Perry returns with another BiFan International Film Festival update featuring reviews of two more extraordinary horror movies. This week he digs into Jonas Govaerts' film Cub - also known as Welp - where a 12-year old scout encounters a monster in the woods. He also shares his opinion of the frightening thriller from Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, Goodnight Mommy.
Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment The Walking Dead the Complete Fifth Season
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to giveaway a pair of Blu-rays for the complete Fifth Season of THE WALKING DEAD. The blu-ray release of the hit AMC series hits the streets on August 25, 2015. You can claim your copy from HNR & Anchor Bay. The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, August 30, 2015. All you need to do is complete the Raffle Copter Entry Form below. Enter once, enter often, enter every day. The Anchor Bay Entertainment The Walking Dead The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray giveaway is open to US addresses only. Head over to Horror News Radio to enter today!
Horror News of the Week for 08/17/2015
Dave returns to share the Horror News of the Week with news of After Dark films returning to their 8 Films to Die For campaign. Mike Flanagan is set to write and direct Ouija 2. The CW is promising to bring Jason Voorhees and Friday the 13th to the small screen. Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi confirm that a sequel to What We Do In The Shadows is in the works. The Japanese creature feature Attack on Titan is getting a U.S. release from the director of the upcoming ToHo Godzilla film.
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"A tidal wave of slithering, slimy horror devouring, destroying all in its path!" - the tag line for FROGS (1972) promises the first eco-horror experience while the poster displays a giant frog with a human hand hanging from its mouth. While there are no giants in Frogs, there are plenty of killer critters involved from snakes, spiders, alligators and snapping turtles. And, of course, plenty of Frogs! The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 22 – Frogs (1972)
Frogs is one of the first eco-horror films from the Seventies - could be the first depending on how Willard (1971) is categorized. The film also features a young, buff Sam Elliot - without his signature mustache! Ray Milland, Joan Van Ark and Adam Roarke head up the rest of the cast. The George McCowan directed film provides plenty of thrills and excitement - sort of - as an evil gang of frogs and toads leads an island full of creepy critters on a murderous rampage: snakes, spiders, lizards, alligators and snapping turtles take out the cast one-by-one. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten share their thoughts on the film, how it holds up and debate if it is truly an overlooked classic or a glorious groovy crap-fest.
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"Save yourself, kill them all." - with this single quote, Hannibal sets the Great Red Dragon into motion targeting those close to Jack, Alana and Will. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "And the Beast from the Sea." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth review of the eleventh episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Aug 15, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 11 - And the Beast from the Sea - In-Depth Review
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The eleventh episode of Hannibal season 3 follows Francis Dolarhyde as he inches closer to completing his transformation into the Great Red Dragon. Hannibal seizes the opportunity to focus the killer's attention on Will Graham's family. Dolarhyde makes a tough, emotional decision concerning the fragile fate of Reba - the only person who sees him for who he truly was, oblivious to the beast he is becoming. Only TWO more episodes left!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
This week, the grue-crew shine the light on a smaller theatrical release, THE GIFT. Written and directed by co-star Joel Edgerton leads Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall on an intimate character set piece full of lies, suspense and...revenge. Vixen returns to lead the Grue-crew review.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about a possible A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot, a grittier then ever Godzilla ToHo film and Kevin Bacon wants to return to Tremors. In the What Have You Been Watching, Thomas, Dave and Doc gives you an in-depth look at the latest incarnation of the FANTASTIC FOUR.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also find out how you can win an HNR fan t-shirt! And, information how you can win a bluray of The Walking Dead the Complete Fifth Season.
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Episode 123 – Fantastic Four – The Gift
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Review: The Gift (2015)
THE GIFT is a pleasant Summer surprise, a nifty little thriller from writer/director/co-star Joel Edgerton that challenges Se7en for the line "What's in the box?" Husband and wife Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall welcome awkward friend Edgerton into their home...and their lives. Once they decide, after a strange encounter in Edgerton's home, to part ways - an action that exposes his creepy disposition as something far more frightening. The Grue-crew champion the film and the acting chomps of Bateman, Hall and Edgerton.
What Have You Been Watching: Fantastic Four (2015)
While the Marvel cinematic universe has revolutionized the superhero genre, FOX continues to struggle to fully realize the FANTASTIC FOUR franchise. Director Josh Trank (Chronicle) steps in to harbinger the 2015 version featuring Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell as Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Sue Storm and Ben Grimm as they venture into another dimension to gain powers beyond their imagination. Somewhere along the line, however, everything falls apart resulting in one of the worst films of 2015, superheroes or otherwise. It is a real stinker!
Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment The Walking Dead the Complete Fifth Season
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to giveaway a pair of Blu-rays for the complete Fifth Season of THE WALKING DEAD. The blu-ray release of the hit AMC series hits the streets on August 25, 2015. You can claim your copy from HNR & Anchor Bay. The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, August 30, 2015. All you need to do is complete the Raffle Copter Entry Form below. Enter once, enter often, enter every day. The Anchor Bay Entertainment The Walking Dead The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray giveaway is open to US addresses only. Head over to Horror News Radio to enter today!
Horror News of the Week for 08/10/2015
Dave returns to share the Horror News of the Week with news of another A Nightmare on Elm Street is on its way - and Freddy may be all CGI. What? ToHo is promising that their next Godzilla entry will return to the horror behind the giant scaled monster. From TIFF, the gore-fest flick Bite is garnering much buzz as its audience screams, barfs and falls out during the screening. Images from the set of the upcoming Ghostbusters films reveal that Bill Murray will cameo in the film. Kevin Bacon is spending his time suggesting he is ready to return to the Tremors franchise. Woot!
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"The one thing I learned from Hannibal is the alchemy of lies and truths." - Bedelia returns in order to participate in an amusing battle of wits with Will Graham. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "And the Woman Clothed in Sun." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the ninth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Aug 8, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 10 - And the Woman Clothed in Sun - In-Depth Review
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The tenth episode of Hannibal season 3 plays with everyone's perceptions of their own surroundings and themselves. Francis Dolarhyde confronts not only Reba's interpretation of his personality but his co-worker's as well as his also views himself through the eyes of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The vision lead to a struggle between Francis Dolarhyde, the Tooth Fairy and the Great Red Dragon. Will encounters Bedelia Du Maurier as they verbally spar about their common foe. Meanwhile, Hannibal begins to set his plan into motion as Will stumbles across a chance encounter with Francis Dolarhyde. Only three more episodes left!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
This week, the Grue-crew tackles a Black Saint recommendation, DARK WAS THE NIGHT. The creature feature, from director Jack Heller, features Kevin Durand and Lukas Haas in lead roles playing a sheriff and deputy facing a horrifying, dangerous and hungry threat bearing down on their small town.
Thomas dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper, the new Deadpool trailer and a possible Five Nights at Freddy's film. In the What Have You Been Watching, Thomas gives us an in-depth look at the latest Tom Cruise flick, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also find out how you can win an HNR fan t-shirt!
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Episode 122 – Dark Was the Night - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
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Review: Dark Was the Night (2015)
Kevin Durand makes a huge impression on the Grue-crew with his starring role in DARK WAS THE NIGHT. The Black Saint praises the character driven plot and the actors that bring the film to life. Doc and Thomas are less impressed but praise Durand agreeing that they want to see more from this terrific actor. In Doc's opinion, the creature effect have him longing for the days of Pumpkinhead and the like - perhaps, he's a bit too curmudgeon.
What Have You Been Watching: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)
Thomas steps in to discuss the top movie at the box this weekend, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. He discusses how the film holds up in comparison to other MI entries and praises the actress Rebecca Ferguson as a break-out star. Thomas also dives into the stunts, Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie.
Horror News of the Week for 08/04/2015
Thomas shares the Horror News of the Week with news of another genre actor passing, R.I.P. Roddy Rowdy Piper who gave us the greatest line of the Eighties, "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...and I'm all out of bubble gum." In trailer news, the upcoming Deadpool film gets a trailer for its upcoming trailer. Woof! Ridley Scott is reporting that he begins shooting Prometheus 2 in early 2016. Gil Kennan is set to direct the adaptation of the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy's. We've been "Blum-ed" again as Frank Grillo returns to The Purge 3.
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"That's the same atrocious aftershave you wore in court." - Hannibal Lecter digs at Will Graham as they meet for the first time in three years when Will visits Hannibal's jail cell. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "And the Woman Clothed with Sun." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the ninth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Aug 1, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 9 - And the Woman Clothed with Sun - In-Depth Review
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The ninth episode of Hannibal season 3 introduces Francis Dolarhyde's amore, Reba McClane (Rutina Wesley from True Blood), a blind co-worker who sees a different Francis Dolarhyde than he sees in himself. Hannibal has a series of visitors including Will Graham, Alana Bloom and Jack Crawford - along with a phone call from The Great Red Dragon. Hannibal agrees to help Will by providing clues to the extent of the Tooth Fairy's nature and scope leading to a not-so-chance encounter with Freddie Lounds. The resulting news articles catches Dolarhyde's attention. Things are looking grim for Will Graham's future.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"And now with the fights, the Fuzz, the chicks and the choppers...Man, they're really in deeeeep trouble!" - the poster for THE THING WITH TWO HEADS (1972) embellishes its plot with Seventies florish. The second of two films featuring creatures with two heads, this Lee Frost / AIP cult classic features Ray Milland and Rosie Grier as the two-headed monster. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 21 – The Thing with Two Heads (1972)
The Thing with Two Heads begins by featuring marvelous gorilla costume (yes, with two heads) created by and worn by a young Rick Baker. Great stuff. The film gets increasingly nutty as Ray Milland's characters nears death forcing his assistant Roger Perry to graft his head onto the body of Rosie Grier. Rosie plays a convict on death row who wants the 30 more days afforded him by offering his body to science to prove his innocence. This leads to an elaborate and long car chase throughout the second act as the escaped Rosie with Ray's head evades police capture. Hilarious. A film from the Seventies well deserving its status as a cult classic.
We want to hear from you - the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at theblacksaint@decadesofhorror.com or docrotten@decadesofhorror.com.
Director Mark (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) Neveldine tackles the exorcism sub-genre with the theatrical release THE VATICAN TAPES featuring Michael Pena, Dougray Scott and Olivia Taylor Dudley. The film cranks up the final minutes of the movie but it is too little too late for a cinematic turkey of a horror film. Somewhere Pazuzu laughs until his side hurts.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the Vicious Brothers taking the reigns of Simon Barrett's next script TEMPLE while JURASSIC WORLD 2 secures a release date in 2018. In the What Have You Been Watching, the grue-crew take a look at the Adam Sandler fantasy film PIXELS.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
Horror News Radio
Episode 120 – Ant-Man - Creep
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Review: The Vatican Tapes (2015)
Upon reviewing video footage from the States, the Vatican becomes convinced the Anti-Christ is possessing the body of a young American named Angela. THE VATICAN TAPES attempts to spin a unique yarn in the Exorcist vein and falls on its underdeveloped face. The grue-crew unanimously and unceremoniously trounce the latest theatrical horror offering.
What Have You Been Watching: Pixels (2015)
Originally swearing he would never see another Adam Sandler film, Thomas Mariani manages to catch a screening of Sandler's PIXELS directed by Chris Columbus. Infuriated, the young co-host and film critic destroys the film while curmudgeon The Black Saint attempts to share how the film was entirely up his alley providing low-brow, silly fun.
Horror News of the Week for 07/27/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of TEMPLE being directed by the Vicious Brothers and written by Simon Barrett. Universal proudly announces that JURASSIC WORLD 2 will be coming our way in 2018. THE VISITORS is promising to be a modern effects-driven masterpiece equivalent of John Carpenter's The Thing. We shall see. The new X-FILES TV show is stoking the fire with some new pics and info about the show. Fox is providing a special advanced screening of their new TV horror show, SCREAMS QUEENS.
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Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
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- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
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Director Mark (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) Neveldine tackles the exorcism sub-genre with the theatrical release THE VATICAN TAPES featuring Michael Pena, Dougray Scott and Olivia Taylor Dudley. The film cranks up the final minutes of the movie but it is too little too late for a cinematic turkey of a horror film. Somewhere Pazuzu laughs until his side hurts.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the Vicious Brothers taking the reigns of Simon Barrett's next script TEMPLE while JURASSIC WORLD 2 secures a release date in 2018. In the What Have You Been Watching, the grue-crew take a look at the Adam Sandler fantasy film PIXELS.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
Horror News Radio
Episode 120 – Ant-Man - Creep
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Review: The Vatican Tapes (2015)
Upon reviewing video footage from the States, the Vatican becomes convinced the Anti-Christ is possessing the body of a young American named Angela. THE VATICAN TAPES attempts to spin a unique yarn in the Exorcist vein and falls on its underdeveloped face. The grue-crew unanimously and unceremoniously trounce the latest theatrical horror offering.
What Have You Been Watching: Pixels (2015)
Originally swearing he would never see another Adam Sandler film, Thomas Mariani manages to catch a screening of Sandler's PIXELS directed by Chris Columbus. Infuriated, the young co-host and film critic destroys the film while curmudgeon The Black Saint attempts to share how the film was entirely up his alley providing low-brow, silly fun.
Horror News of the Week for 07/27/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of TEMPLE being directed by the Vicious Brothers and written by Simon Barrett. Universal proudly announces that JURASSIC WORLD 2 will be coming our way in 2018. THE VISITORS is promising to be a modern effects-driven masterpiece equivalent of John Carpenter's The Thing. We shall see. The new X-FILES TV show is stoking the fire with some new pics and info about the show. Fox is providing a special advanced screening of their new TV horror show, SCREAMS QUEENS.
HNR T-SHIRTS: "Are you ill, Sir?" & "Is it a phantom, a demon or the devil himself?"
HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party and Scares that Care Weekend II. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
- Diabolique Magazine
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- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
"Congratulations, Hannibal, you are officially insane." - Alana Bloom scoffs at Hannibal sitting comfortably behind a very familiar jail cell. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "The Great Red Dragon." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the eighth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired July 25, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 8 - The Great Red Dragon - In-Depth Review
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The eighth episode of Hannibal season 3 introduces Francis Dolarhyde, called the Tooth Fairy by the FBI and Dr. Frederick Chilton. Hannibal informs us he does not like being called The Tooth Fairy. Fannibals all knows his is...The Red Dragon. Things get even more disturbing as Hannibal jumps ahead three years to find a new killer on the loose. Will Graham is back at work leaving his new family behind, risking it all to save...the perfect families of American.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
In the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical hit, ANT-MAN, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) passes his technology and powers to the unlikeliest of heroes, sad-sack criminal Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) in what is essentially Marvel's heist comedy. The HNR grue-crew dive into the action to see if the latest offering is a minor success or a major flop.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the giant monster manga offering Attack on Titan, details about Paz De La Huerta's law suit against the makers of Nurse 3D and a preview of Blumhouse teaming with Soska Sisters to bring horror fans the Hellavator. In the What Have You Been Watching, the grue-crew take a look at the found footage film CREEP.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
Horror News Radio
Episode 120 – Ant-Man - Creep
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Review: Ant-Man (2015)
After the giant, over-the-top access of Avengers: The Age of Ultron, Marvel slides back into phase 1 like mode to bring audiences ANT-MAN. The film has a long history as writer-director Edgar Wright championed long and hard to bring Hank Pym and Scott Lang to the big screen. With Peyton Reed taking over the chair as director at the last minute, the film finally makes its way into theaters this weekend. The film is more intimate and sweet than most Marvel films offering a character driven action comedy with heart. How does the HNR grue-crew respond? Ah, that's where the fun begins.
What Have You Been Watching: Creep (2014)
Arriving to Netflix streaming this week is the Patrick Brice/Mark Duplass found footage joint CREEP. The movie follows a film maker hired to chronicle the day in the life of a dying man only to discover the subject of his day's work is a bit off, a bit twisted, a true...creep. Things quickly escalate as more and more terrifying secrets are revealed. As the grue-crew (outside of Doc) continue to harden their declining opinion on found footage, does the latest Blumhouse offering stand a chance? Perhaps it does...
Horror News of the Week for 07/20/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of a popular manga inspired film series finally making its way across the seas as the grue-crew examine the trailer for Attack on Titan. Another trailer follows with the body horror sequel Contracted: Phase 2. In bizarre real-life news, actress Paz De La Huerta is suing the producers behind Nurse 3D for actions that she claims is ruining her career. Blumhouse makes the news again as they team with the Soska Twins to produce the GSN TV horror-themed game show Hellavator. SyFy never to be too far behind the pack announces their bringing the boy bands Backstreet Boys & NSYNC together for the horror film Dead 7. Ha!
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"They are identically different, Hannibal and Will." - Jack Crawford explains to Chiyo who comes to his rescue. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Digestivo." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the seventh episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired July 18, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 7 - Digestivo - In-Depth Review
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The seventh episode of Hannibal season 3 ties up the European adventure and Mason Verger story lines. Digestivo ties everything up in a nice tidy little bow and sends it on its way. And by tidy, we mean as gory, graphic and disturbing as you can possibly imagine. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc dive into each thrilling detail to discuss the show, the events, what they mean and what is to come. Hannibal and Will find themselves at the mercy of Mason Verger but, where there's a Will, Hannibal will always find a way. And, you can guarantee Mason pays dearly. OMG! WTF! You better believe it!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"You've been BLUMMED!" The Black Saint coins a new phrase sharing his "love" for all things Blumhouse, breaking Doc's heart in the process. THE GALLOWS gets strung up by its "Buster Browns" this week as the HNR grue-crew tear it apart. Oh, my, found footage has seen better days...
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news from SDCC from Ash vs the Evil Dead to Hannibal to Tales of Halloween.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 119 – The Gallows
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Review: The Gallows (2015)
Despite looking forward to seeing THE GALLOWS and hoping to enjoy another found footage theatrical release, even Doc Rotten is appalled by what crawled up onto the big screen and took a giant dump. Ugh. Thomas proclaims The Gallows the worst film of 2015. The Black Saint even thinks it out-stinks Area 51. It is a sad day at HNR. You are going to want to hear this one.
Horror News of the Week for 07/13/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news from SDCC 2015. The discussion wastes no time diving right into the hottest horror topic of the weekend, ASH v THE EVIL DEAD. Next up is a look into the trailer for FEAR THE WALKING DEAD sparking early interest in The Walking Dead companion TV show. The trailer for TALES OF HALLOWEEN shows promise and the buzz around KRAMPUS is exciting as well comparing it in tone to Gremlins. TV trailers include OUTCAST, DAMIEN and HANNIBAL. There is big blu-ray news from Scream Factory with the announcement of 10 new releases in the months to come with THE CAR, GHOST STORY, DEATH BECOMES HER and THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD among them.
HNR T-SHIRTS: "Are you ill, Sir?" & "Is it a phantom, a demon or the devil himself?"
HNR is proud to announce the HNR HORROR T-SHIRT collection featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt and the Devil's Dastardly Drive in "Is It A Phantom" design from a groovy 1977 flick. Check them out! And there's also the uber-cool Horror News Radio t-shirt as well.
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http://horrornewsradio.com/thecar
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Horror News Radio Feedback: http://horrornewsradio.com/feedback
Stump the Saint: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party. Be sure to join us at the Scares that Care Weekend II horror convention in July and the Martisville Horrorfest in October!
- Diabolique Magazine
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- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
SDCC (2015) descends upon Southern California once again this year with four days (or more) of big announcements, huge events and Hollywood stars. Horror News Radio takes some time to examine some of the super hero and Star Wars news coming from the world's largest convention. This year has some crazy heroic highlights: a caped crusader, a Merc with a mouth, a Killing Joke and a Starkiller.
The force continues to be strong for the HNR crew. And to everyone's surprise, Deadpool steps up to steal the weekend - almost, Jedi aside. Thomas Mariani, Doc Rotten and award winning director Christopher G. Moore to recap and react to the various super hero and Star Wars related news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con 2015.
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Bonus Edition - SDCC 2015
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The extended geektastic weekend starts off with an incredible new Batman v Superman trailer that provided more tone and characters, including the first look at Wonder Woman in action. WB continues to amaze its captive audience with a trailer for Suicide Squad giving hungry fans a look at Deadshot, Amanda Waller, Harley Quinn and more. Oh, yeah, let's not forget Jared Leto as The Joker! On the Marvel side of the street, Ryan Reynolds teases and thrills audiences with a crazy red-band trailer for Deadpool. Win!
And, to no one's surprise, the weekend belongs to Star Wars VII. The main cast are all there including Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. While a new trailer is not in the cards just yet, director J.J. Abrams amazes with a behind the scene featurette that hits all the right notes. Excellent!
"Gentlemen, welcome to Muskrat Farms." - Mason Verger greets Hannibal and Will as the show comes to its shocking cliffhanger. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Dolce." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the sixth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired July 9, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 6 - Dolce - In-Depth Review
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The sixth episode of Hannibal season 3 begins to wrap up the European vacation for Hannibal and Bedelia as she reveals her plan to escape Hannibal's design and capture. Jack and Will reunite to track down Dr. Lecter but it all goes south. "He's under the table." Will warns a horrified Jack Crawford. All this and a disturbingly sick Mason Verger. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc dive into each thrilling detail to discuss the show, the events, what they mean and what is to come. Previews of upcoming episodes promise death, carnage and surprises galore.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"I'm not afraid of the dark, I'm afraid of what's in it." - trailer for THE DARK (1979). This is one of those head-scratching genre films that littered the Seventies. Originally a straight up monster movie, the film was re-written as a sci-fi flick at the last minute replacing director Tobe Hooper with John "Bud" Cardos. How does that happen? The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 20 – The Dark (1979)
The Dark has an extraordinary cast with everyone wondering just WTF is going on. The film features William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel & Keenan Wynn in the headlining roles with Biff Eliot, Casey Kasem, John Bloom (as The Dark), Jacqueline Hydem, Vivian Blaine & Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice) as Corn Rows in supporting roles. The script has cop Jaeckel and writer Devane, the father of the first victim, bickering back and forth as they chase down the creature they call The Dark, a monstrous beast that shoots death rays from his eyes. Yup.
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"The nature of their meeting requires privacy. They will be somewhere no one is supposed to be." - Bedelia Du Maurier whispers Hannibal's location to a bounty hunter. Jack, Will and Hannibal all collide while Mason Verger closes in for the kill. It's the trippiest episode yet! Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the sixth episode of Hannibal that aired July 9, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 6- Dolce - First Impressions
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Bryan Fuller takes Hannibal on the wackiest, most trip-tastic episode yet. David Lynch, eat your heart out. And then there's Margo and Alana. And what the hell is up with Chiyo. A close call for Will, but the Muskrat Farm may not be a healthy destination. This is the first impression episode for Hannibal Season 3 Episode 6 of Hannibal called Dolce.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
In director Alan Taylor's TERMINATOR: GENISYS, the fifth in the Terminator franchise, John Connor send Kyle Reese back to 1984 once again to save Sarah Connor, but this time things are different as the Terminator from T2 was sent back to the Seventies instead tp rescue and raise a younger Sarah. "Come with me if you want to live..." screams Sarah saving Kyle from the T-1000 this go around. And, then, things get crazy!
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about a dreaded CUJO remake, a fan-fiction film continuing the ALIEN franchise and HANNIBAL gets a "pass" from Netflix and Amazon.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces the winner of the latest contest as HNR teams up with Diabolique Magazine for a subscription giveaway to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.”
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Episode 118 – Terminator: Genisys
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Review: Terminator: Genisys (2015)
Some hate it, some love it. And it is no different with the grue-crew as Santos & Thomas face off against Doc & Vixen while discussing TERMINATOR: GENISYS. Every WTF moment is discussed and every time travelling trip dissected. But what this hell is up with Matt Smith? And does it even matter? The debate is one determining if the fifth Terminator film is a summer blockbuster or an over-hyped fan-fiction film. You decide!
HNR Contest: Diabolique Magazine Subscription Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with our good friends at Diabolique Magazine to giveaway a 6 month subscription to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.” This is a unique opportunity to check out this insightful and class-act horror magazine. And the winners is: Daniel M. Congratulations!
Horror News of the Week for 07/06/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of a remake of Stephen King's Cujo; but, this time the film will be called C.U.J.O. WTF? There are plans to make an alternative sequel to Aliens with ALIEN IDENTITY making Newt the hero. All the directors for the upcoming anthology film HOLIDAYS are announced. Yay!? MTV's SCREAM is a modest success and the second episode promises "Summer's biggest bloodbath." HANNIBAL is facing tougher times as both Neflix and Amazon have passed on picking the show up for a fourth season.
HNR T-SHIRTS: Announcing the first HNR HORROR T-SHIRT
HNR is proud to announce the first HNR HORROR T-SHIRT featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt. Check it out! ARE YOU ILL, SIR?
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party.
- Diabolique Magazine
- Ghoulish Productions
- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
"Bowels in, or Bowels out? Out, I think..." - Dr. Hannibal Lecter quizzes Inspector Pazzi in this season's most chilling taunt. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Contorno." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the fifth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired Jule 2, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 5 - Contorn - In-Depth Review
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The fifth episode of Hannibal season 3 sets up the epic showdown between Hannibal Lecter and Jack Crawford with Jack brutally beating Hannibal near to death with thunderous applause. "How will you feel when I am gone, Jack?" asks Hannibal. "Alive," Jack smiles back in triumph. Ah! Pure satisfaction. And that's not all. We get Chiyo tossing Will Graham off a moving train, Mason Verger slipping racy comments past the NBC censors and Inspector Pazzi realizing he has been out matched. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc dive into each thrilling detail to discuss the show, the events, what they mean and what is to come. Previews of upcoming episodes promise death, carnage and surprises galore.
Horror News Radio, Hannibal Fan Podcast and TeePublic are teaming up to provide more awesome Hannibal T-Shirts found on Teepublic.com. This week's design is designed by Horror News Radio artist Chad Hunt. Called "Vengeance is Coming," the design focuses on Hannibal Lecter who is on the mind of each of tonight's main characters as they plot their revenge. Check out how to enter at the following address: http://horrornewstv.com/vengeance. The entry date ends Midnight July 8, 2015 and is open to U.S. addresses only.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"Spitters are quitters and you don't strike me as a quitter, Dr. Bloom" - Mason Verger. There is very little that seems to shock Alana these day and Mason cannot seem to get under her skin no matter what he says. But, later an unintended phone conversation with Hannibal turns her pale skin stark white. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the fourth episode of Hannibal that aired June 26, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 5 - Contorno - First Impressions
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Hannibal Lecter is back this week and Inspector Pazzi meets his end. "Bowels in or bowels out. I think out." - Hannibal Lecter cuts to point. Shocking. But it may be the battle between Jack and Hannibal that makes the episode. That or Shiyo tossing Will Graham from a moving train. This is the first impression episode for Hannibal Season 3 Episode 5 of Hannibal called Contorno.
Horror News Radio, Hannibal Fan Podcast and TeePublic are teaming up to provide more awesome Hannibal T-Shirts found on Teepublic.com. This week's design is designed by Horror News Radio artist Chad Hunt. Called "Vengeance is Coming," the design focuses on Hannibal Lecter who is on the mind of each of tonight's main characters as they plot their revenge. Check out how to enter at the following address: http://horrornewstv.com/vengeance.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
Following director Franck Khalfoun to his most recent film, i-Lived, a tale of Faustian proportions. The Grue-crew dive into reviewing the DVD/VOD release (out July 3, 2015) from XLRator exploring the idea of a mobile app that has a dastardly, devilish agenda. Poor Josh (Jeremiah Watkins) has no idea what he is in store for. Dun-Dun-Duuunn!!
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about the passing of the original "Avenger" Patrick Macnee, Adam Green gets "Horrified" and Barbara Steele gets a big release. All that and something about MTV's Scream series.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces the latest contest as HNR teams up with Diabolique Magazine for a subscription giveaway to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.”
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Episode 117 – i-Lived
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Review: i-Lived (2015)
Having enjoyed the Franck Khalfoun remake of Maniac - which was covered on one of the early episodes of HNR, the Grue-Crew was intrigued by his follow up feature, i-Lived. Sadly, however, the results were not as enthusiastic. Oh, my. While Thomas just comes out against the film the remaining crew try - oh, they try - to find something positive to say. Still, the discussion is lively and Santos points out that the review on HorrorNews.net proclaimed it one of the best of 2015. So...what do we know?
HNR Contest: Diabolique Magazine Subscription Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with our good friends at Diabolique Magazine to giveaway a 6 month subscription to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.” This is a unique opportunity to check out this insightful and class-act horror magazine. You will be glad you did! The entry deadline is Midnight (EST) July 5, 2015 and is open to US addresses only. It costs you nothing, so don’t miss this golden opportunity to win A FREE 6 month subscription to Diabolique Magazine. Enter today!
Horror News of the Week for 06/29/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of the passing of Patrick Macnee who starred in the horror classics The Howling and Waxworks but may be best remembered as John Steed on the Sixties TV series, The Avengers. Real life horror catches the eye of Hollywood as the sniff around the news of "The Watcher" chasing a family out of their newly purchased home by leaving them threatening letters. Always looking for new ways to terrify his fans, Adam Green is releases the series "Horrified" online only. Severin Films announces a Blu-ray set containing three classic Barbara Steele films: Mariano Caiano's Nightmare Castle, Antonio Margheriti’s Castle of Blood and Massimo Pupillo’s Terror Creatures from the Grave. MTV is promoting its Scream premiere by releasing the first 8 minutes.
HNR T-SHIRTS: Announcing the first HNR HORROR T-SHIRT
HNR is proud to announce the first HNR HORROR T-SHIRT featuring Dracula's Soul Brother with a killer design from HNR uber-fan Chad Hunt. Check it out! ARE YOU ILL, SIR?
http://horrornewsradio.com/blacula
Horror News Radio Feedback: http://horrornewsradio.com/feedback
Stump the Saint: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party.
- Diabolique Magazine
- Ghoulish Productions
- Dire Wit Films (Mutantis)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
- Busted Tees and TeePublic
"Forgiveness isn't all it's cracked up to be. I don't need religion to appreciate the idea of old testament revenge." - Dr. Alana Bloom shares with Mason Verger. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Apertivo." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the fouth episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired June 25, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 4 - Apertivo - In-Depth Review
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The fourth episode of Hannibal season 3 follows surprisingly still alive Dr. Fredrick Chilton as he meets with all the survivors of the bloody aftermath of Season 2. He visits Mason Verger, Dr. Alana Bloom and Will Graham, each getting some time to reminisce about Dr. Hannibal Lecter. But it is his visit with Agent Jack Crawford and his subsequent story dealing with the loss of his wife Bella that propels the episode into greatness. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc dive into each thrilling detail to discuss the show, the events, what they mean and what is to come. Previews of upcoming episodes promise death, carnage and surprises galore.
Horror News Radio, Hannibal Fan Podcast and TeePublic are teaming up to provide more awesome Hannibal T-Shirts found on Teepublic.com. This week's design is designed by Horror News Radio artist Chad Hunt. Called "Vengeance is Coming," the design focuses on Hannibal Lecter who is on the mind of each of tonight's main characters as they plot their revenge. Check out how to enter at the following address: http://horrornewstv.com/vengeance.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"I was dead. I know I was dead. All there was left for me to do was ... die" - Jack Crawford. The gang's all here, Dr. Chilton, Dr. Alana Bloom, Mason Verger and the heartbreaking fate of Jack Crawford. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the fourth episode of Hannibal that aired June 26, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 4 - Apertivo - First Impressions
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The show begins with a bizarre meeting between Mason Verger (Joe Anderson replacing Michael Pitt) and Dr. Frederick Chilton (Raúl Esparza) and continues on bringing all the favorites back into the light: Dr. Alana Bloom, Margo Verger, Bella Crawford and Jack Crawford. The show paints a gory canvas of what happened to each of these characters and tugs even harder than ever before on the heart of Jack Crawford as he remains vigil during his wife's fight to survive. This is the first impression episode for Hannibal Season 3 Episode 4 of Hannibal called Apertivo.
Horror News Radio, Hannibal Fan Podcast and TeePublic are teaming up to provide more awesome Hannibal T-Shirts found on Teepublic.com. This week's design is designed by Horror News Radio artist Chad Hunt. Called "Vengeance is Coming," the design focuses on Hannibal Lecter who is on the mind of each of tonight's main characters as they plot their revenge. Check out how to enter at the following address: http://horrornewstv.com/vengeance.
Teepublic is providing last week's giveaway as well, a pair Hannibal t-shirts - specially designed for this podcast! The incredible t-shirt was hand-picked by co-host Christopher G. Moore representing the tangled and complex relationship between Hannibal Lecter and Will Graham, along with the stag. The winners of Blood Brothers are Sarah McCullough & Kurt Canada.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
The Grue-crew climb into the dreamlike world of Rodney Ascher's documentary about sleep paralysis, THE NIGHTMARE (2015). Following a small group of subjects relating their experiences of horrifying nightmares and being frozen in their beds, unable to move, unable to scream, sometimes unable to breathe. Paired with this are a series of reenactments that are, at times, as scary as any horror film.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the news about NBC's Hannibal, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and Cobragator. Yes, Cobragator! Thomas and The Black Saint dive into the Pixar film Inside Out in the What Have You Been Watching segment. We also have an incredible interview with Joe Ripple, the promoter of Scares that Care Weekend II.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces the latest contest as HNR teams up with Diabolique Magazine for a subscription giveaway to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.”
Horror News Radio
The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast
Episode 116 – The Nightmare (2015) - Inside Out (2015)
Interview - Joe Ripple - Scares that Care Weekend II
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Interview: Joe Ripple, promoter of Scares that Care Weekend II
The man behind the genre based charity organization, SCARES THAT CARE joins the Grue-crew to discuss the origin of Scares That Care, the evolution of the charity events and the beginning of the horror conventions, Scares that Care Weekend II, held in Williamsburg, Virginia in July 2015. If you are wanting to help out, be sure to click the "Donate Now" button on http://scaresthatcare.org.
Review: The Nightmare (2015)
The synopsis is simple, "A look at a frightening condition that plagues thousands; sleep paralysis." and so is the approach to tackling a fairly complicated subject matter. For THE NIGHTMARE, director Rodney Ascher sticks to sharing the experiences of a small gathering of poor souls who each suffer from sleep paralysis and horrifying nightmares. The Grue-crew chime in with their reactions to this unique and challenging genre documentary.
What Have You Been Watching: Inside Out
Thomas Mariani and The Black Saint plead with horror fans to take a look at Pixar's latest film regardless of the fact it is far from horror. They both proclaim the animated feature, INSIDE OUT, to be the best film of 2015 thus far. Listen to why.
HNR Contest: Diabolique Magazine Subscription Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with our good friends at Diabolique Magazine to giveaway a 6 month subscription to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.” This is a unique opportunity to check out this insightful and class-act horror magazine. You will be glad you did! The entry deadline is Midnight (EST) July 5, 2015 and is open to US addresses only. It costs you nothing, so don’t miss this golden opportunity to win A FREE 6 month subscription to Diabolique Magazine. Enter today!
Horror News of the Week for 06/22/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news that NBC has decided to Fannibal's horror everywhere that they will NOT renew Hannibal for season 4. NOOOOOO! Blumhouse Pictures are announcing that Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension will be the final Paranormal Activity film and will provide all the answers. Doc is crushed. Ryan Murphy is giving away a few secrets to the upcoming American Horror Story: Hotel coming this October. The trailer for the animated horror feature Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn has the Grue-crew scratching their heads. Legendary producer Roger Corman is hard at work on Cobragator. All you need to know!
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"I'm not here for the monster. Not my house, not my fire. I'm here for Will Graham" - Jack Crawford shares with Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Secondo." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the third episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired June 18, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 3 - Secondo - In-Depth Review
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The third episode of Hannibal season 3 sends Will Graham to Castle Lecter in Lithuania in search of Hannibal. There he instead finds the mysterious Chiyo (Tao Okamoto) looking after the property and keeping captive a caged man. Will discovers she holds secrets to Hannibal's past. Jack Crawford travels to Italy on Will Graham's trail while Hannibal and Bedelia have a dinner party or two. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc dive into each thrilling detail to discuss the show, the events, what they mean and what is to come. As the trailer for Episode 4 promises, Vengeance is Coming.
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As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"On my memory palace? Its door at the center of my mind. And here you are feeling for the latch." - Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Will Graham heads to the one place Hannibal cannot follow, home. Will meets new cast member Tao Okamoto as Chiyo and her secret hidden in the wine cellar. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the episode of Hannibal that aired June 19, 2015.
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Season 3 - Episode 3 - Secondo - First Impressions
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Fascinating. Lyrical in its dialog, this episode is patiently weaving its tale of Hannibal and Will Graham, each step carefully placed. The third episode of Hannibal Season 3 challenges its audience with its leisurely pace and Shakespearean approach to dialog. The visuals are stunning. The violence is quick and merciless. What lies below the surface, between the lines, is far more interesting. This is the first impression episode for Season 3 Episode 3 of Hannibal called Secondo.
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Teepublic is providing last week's giveaway as well, a pair Hannibal t-shirts - specially designed for this podcast! The incredible t-shirt artist Nemons has provided a captivating design based on the synopsis of the second episode, Primavera. It is incredible. The winners of Il Mostro are Maggie Boone & Christopher Clickenbeard.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
The park is open! JURASSIC WORLD conquers the global box office breaking records all around. The Grue-crew chime in with their review of this monster hit. The film is director by Colin Trevorrow featuring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Irrfan Khan, Nick Robinson and Jake Johnson.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the sad news about the passing of Sir Christopher Lee, Michael Myers will be back in Halloween Returns and AMC unveils their streaming service Shudder. Vixen, Thomas and Doc dive into the Season 5 finale of Game of Throne in the What Have You Been Watching segment.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces the latest contest as HNR teams up with Diabolique Magazine for a subscription giveaway to their “Premiere Horror Genre Magazine.”
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Review: Jurassic World (2015)
Destroying the international box office with a monster take over $500 millions, JURASSIC WORLD secured the highest weekend box office gross from AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. The review of the film is surprisingly mixed with Thomas and Santos scratching their heads at the film's stupidity while Vixen, Dave and Doc are all about the dino-action.
What Have You Been Watching: Game of Thrones Season 5 finale
You know nothing Jon Snow, but damn. Surprising deaths, the excruciating "shaming" of Cersei and a finale full of surprises and shocks, season 5 of Game of Thrones racks up another controversial ending full of cliffhangers. Thomas, Vixen and Doc give their thoughts on the season and share their astonishment of the insane white walker scene. Oh, yeah, and there were some dragons.
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Horror News of the Week for 06/15/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of the passing of Sir Christopher Lee. A legend. An Icon. The end of an era. Christopher Lee will forever be horror royalty responsible for giving genre fans Count Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, Count Dooku, Saruman, Scaramanga and Lord Summerisle - just a few choice roles in over 275 films. The Grue-crew fondly remember and honor a true genre hero. Michael Myers is set to return to the big screen with Halloween Returns directed by Marcus Dunstan. The "Expendables" concept moves to horror with Death House featuring Robert Englund, Gunnar Hansen, Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Doug Bradly, Barbara Crampton and so many more. Warner Brothers is releasing four Hammer films on Blu Ray with Taste the Blood of Dracula,Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, The Mummy, and Dracula Has Risen From the Grave. Wrapping up the news, AMC is unveiling their genre based streaming service, Shudder.
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"It is as if God created the Devil and gave him… Jaws." - trailer for JAWS (1975). Steven Spielberg's classic Universal horror film is considered one of Hollywood's finest achievements in terror. The cast is phenomenal, a trio of actors that will never be equaled: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 19 – Jaws (1975)
Part 2 w/ Bill Mulligan, Christopher G. Moore & Alan G. Kelly.
Doc Rotten is joined by three film makers to discuss the making, the challenges and the achievements of the timeless classic, JAWS. Join Doc and his friends Bill Mulligan, Christopher G. Moore and Alan G. Kelly as they relive the film recounting some of the best scenes in the film - some of the best scenes in cinema history. They discuss how the tension is built with camera angles, cinematography, composition and music. The scary scenes are dissected, Quint's demise and Ben Gardner's jump scare. Alan and Chris reveal how the "Vertigo" dolly shot was done to accent Sheriff Brody's witnessing the death of the Kintner boy. And of course, no discussion of JAWS can go without mentioning the Indianapolis speech.
Japanese submarine slammed two torpedoes into her side, Chief. We was comin’ back from the island of Tinian to Leyte. We’d just delivered the bomb. The Hiroshima bomb. Eleven hundred men went into the water. Vessel went down in 12 minutes.
Didn’t see the first shark for about a half-hour. Tiger. 13-footer. You know how you know that in the water, Chief? You can tell by lookin’ from the dorsal to the tail. What we didn’t know, was that our bomb mission was so secret, no distress signal had been sent. They didn’t even list us overdue for a week. Very first light, Chief, sharks come cruisin’ by, so we formed ourselves into tight groups. It was sorta like you see in the calendars, you know the infantry squares in the old calendars like the Battle of Waterloo and the idea was the shark come to the nearest man, that man he starts poundin’ and hollerin’ and sometimes that shark he go away… but sometimes he wouldn’t go away.
Sometimes that shark looks right at ya. Right into your eyes. And the thing about a shark is he’s got lifeless eyes. Black eyes. Like a doll’s eyes. When he comes at ya, he doesn’t even seem to be livin’… ’til he bites ya, and those black eyes roll over white and then… ah then you hear that terrible high-pitched screamin’. The ocean turns red, and despite all your poundin’ and your hollerin’ those sharks come in and… they rip you to pieces.
You know by the end of that first dawn, lost a hundred men. I don’t know how many sharks there were, maybe a thousand. I do know how many men, they averaged six an hour. Thursday mornin’, Chief, I bumped into a friend of mine, Herbie Robinson from Cleveland. Baseball player. Boson’s mate. I thought he was asleep. I reached over to wake him up. He bobbed up, down in the water, he was like a kinda top. Upended. Well, he’d been bitten in half below the waist.
At noon on the fifth day, a Lockheed Ventura swung in low and he spotted us, a young pilot, lot younger than Mr. Hooper here, anyway he spotted us and a few hours later a big ol’ fat PBY come down and started to pick us up. You know that was the time I was most frightened. Waitin’ for my turn. I’ll never put on a lifejacket again. So, eleven hundred men went into the water. 316 men come out, the sharks took the rest, June the 29th, 1945.
Anyway, we delivered the bomb.
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"I met him 20 years ago. Il Mostro, the Monster of Florence" - Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi. The much anticipated 3rd season of the hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, continues with "Primavera." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviews of the second episode of Hannibal Season 3 that aired June 11, 2015.
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The second episode of Hannibal season 3 shifts its focus to Will Graham beginning with his surviving the onslaught of the finale of season 2 where Hannibal left him bleeding out on the kitchen floor. Will follows his visions to the Norman Palace in Palermo, Italy with a spectral companion in tow. Will encounters both Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi and the broken heart Hannibal left for him to find. The result is one of network television's most gruesome and terrifying visions ever committed to the small screen. Doc, Thomas and Dave share their thoughts reviewing Primavera.
Beginning this week we are teaming up with Busted Tees to giveaway a pair Hannibal t-shirts - specially designed for this podcast! The incredible t-shirt artist Nemons has provided a captivating design based on the synopsis of tonight's episode, Primavera. It is incredible. Click here to enter to win! Enter soon, the giveaway ends Midnight, Wednesday June 17, 2015. The Teepublic giveaway is open to US Addresses only.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"This is my design. A valentine written on a broken man." - Will Graham. After that line, all hell break loose in what may be the most frightening, graphic scene on modern television. With Primavera, Will Graham returns to meet Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi (Fortunato Cerlino) in Italy on the trail of Hannibal Lecter, known by Pazzi as Il Monstro, the Monster of Florence. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the episode of Hannibal that aired June 11, 2015.
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Scary. Creepy. Mysterious. Gory. Intense. Chilling. Masterful. The second episode of Hannibal Season 3 directed by Vincenzo Natali does not disappoint. We get Will Graham picking up from the end scene of Season 2 reminding us of the ferocity and horror of that show. We get more Abigail than we could ever have imagined. We are introduced to Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi who shares an interesting past with Hannibal Lecter. But it is the wendi-gore creature the sprouts from the humanoid heart sculpture that steals the show. The stuff of nightmares.
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But we are not done. Beginning this week we are teaming up with Busted Tees to giveaway a pair Hannibal t-shirts - specially designed for this podcast! The incredible t-shirt artist Nemons has provided a captivating design based on the synopsis of tonight's episode, Primavera. It is incredible. Click here to enter to win!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
Leigh Whannell steps into the director's chair for the latest James Wan productions, INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 3. Santos starts the reviews off with a surprising positive review of latest film starring Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Lin Shaye, Tate Berney, Michael Reid MacKay, Steve Coulter and Hayley Kiyoko. For the "What Have You Been Watching" segment, the grue-crew review the buzz-worthy festival and current VOD hit, WE ARE STILL HERE. The film from director Ted Geoghegan stars Barbara Crampton, Andrew Sensenig, Lisa Marie, Larry Fessenden, Monte Markham and Susan Gibney.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the sad news about the passing of Richard Johnson, the dissing of Uwe Boll and a new approach to getting Stephen King's The Stand to TV and theaters. Also, Joseph Perry returns with a special review of San Andreas as seen in a 4D theater in South Korea.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces the winners of the latest contest as HNR teams up with Arc Entertainment for a Private Number DVD giveaway.
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Review: Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
The Black Saint is known for being very public about his negative opinion about looking forward to seeing this film. Imagine the Grue-crew's surprise when he reveals he enjoyed the latest chapter in the Insidious franchise, INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3. The story may be about the new family (Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott) and their supernatural encounters, but the film belongs to Lin Shaye's Elise. Scary with new threats without leaving familiar haunted faces behind, the film offers scares and shocks that offer a fun Summer horror film.
What Have You Been Watching: We Are Still Here (2015)
Ted Geoghegan's first full-length horror feature, WE ARE STILL HERE, is garnering rave reviews online and in film festivals - and new fans. The gory haunted house feature continues to get high praises from the HNR Grue-crew - well, most of them anyway. Uh. Oh. The biggest shock is the amount of blood shed throughout the film. It is great to see Barbara Crampton in another horror film along with familiar faces Larry Fassenden and Monte Markham.
HNR Contest: Arc Entertainment Private Number DVD Giveaway
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Horror News of the Week for 06/08/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of the passing of Richard Johnson, the star of such classic horror films as The Haunting, Fulci's Zombie and Beyond the Door. The production team behind the latest efforts to film Stephen King's The Stand are looking to do an 8 episode Showtime series followed by a feature film. Scream Factory is preparing a Larry Fassenden collection featuring his films No Telling, Habit, Wendigo and The Last Winter. MTV has released a trailer for their television series of Scream revealing the new look for the Ghostface killer. Uwe Boll rattles the internet attacking horror fans for not supporting his latest crowd funding efforts. Yup.
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Jodorwarski doing DUNE. Tim Burton and Nicolas Cage doing SUPERMAN. Ken Russell directing DRACULA. And, Hammer Films doing a version of VAMPIRELLA. Wow, these are just a few of the films announced, even placed into production with budgets and casts, but never released to the public for one reason or another. Some failed to get off the ground, many were just never finished. The Monster Movie Podcast takes a look at 12 Horror/Genre films announced but never released.
NC Film maker, Bill Mulligan, is a horror convention and film festival favorite hosting popular panels about horror and sci-fi films. One of his best is about films that were never completed. Bill is joining host Doc Rotten to bring his knowledge about these unique wonders of cinema to the listeners of Monster Movie Podcast. Crazy gems of outrageous ideas and concepts, many of which are heartbreaking that they never made it to the big screen. In some cases, it is probably all for the better. Ha! Join Doc Rotten and Bill Mulligan as they example 12 Horror Films Never Released.
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Episode 78 – Top 12 Horror Films Never Released
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Top 12 Horror Films never released.
- Jodorowsky’s DUNE
- Burton and Cage's SUPERMAN
- Del Toro's AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS
- Szöts' GRIZZLY II
- PRIMEVALS
- George Romero's THE STAND
- LEGEND OF KONG
- Ken Russell's DRACULA
- Hammer's NESSIE
- Hammer's ZEPPELINS VS PTERODACTYLES
- Hammer's KALI: DEVIL BRIDE OF DRACULA
- Hammer's VAMPIRELLA
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"Are you here to twist me into an uncomfortable position?" - Hannibal Lecter as Dr. Fell. The much anticipated 3rd season of the mega-hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, is finally here - "Antipasto." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their in-depth reviewss of the episode of Hannibal that aired June 4, 2015.
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The first episode of Hannibal season 3 focuses entirely upon Dr. Lecter and Bedelia Du Maurier in Florence setting up a new life and tasting new dishes. Doc, Dave and Christopher dive into three major plot points of "Antipasto" - The intense relationship between Hannibal and Bedelia, the death of Anthony Dimmond and the interaction between Hannibal and Abel Giddeon. Christopher brings nearly 30 tidbits about the show from the Bryan Fuller Facebook Q&A. The Fannibal Crew take a look at the ratings for the first episode. And Victoria and Mark provide some listener feedback
This season, HORROR NEWS TV is adding a very special feature to the HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST - a feature we are confident you will enjoy. Hannibal themed promotional Giveaways! Yes, exciting books, shirts, prints and prizes you can enter to win each and every episode. For the two Countdown episodes and Season 3 Episode 1 HNTV is providing the opportunity to take home a copy the Titan publication The Art and Making of Hannibal. Giveaway entry opportunities end on Midnight, June 10, 2015 and are open to US Addresses only.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
"My husband has a very sophisticated palate. He's very particular about how I taste." - Bedelia Du Maurier. The much anticipated 3rd season of the mega-hit NBC series, HANNIBAL, is finally here - "Antipasto." Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to provide their first impressions of the episode of Hannibal that aired June 4, 2015.
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The first episode of Hannibal season 3 focuses entirely upon Dr. Lecter and Bedelia Du Maurier in Paris, France setting up a new life and tasting new dishes. We get some more interaction, via flashback, with Abel Giddeon (Eddie Izzard) as Hannibal slowly feeds him to himself. In another flashback, we are treated to a quick vision of Zachary Quinto and how he relates to Bedelia's past. The show continues to play with the cannibal aspects of the title character's impulses with dialog such as “Clearly, you found him as distasteful as I did,” Anthony Dimmond smiles. “On the contrary,” Hannibal quietly responds.
This season, HORROR NEWS TV is adding a very special feature to the HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST - a feature we are confident you will enjoy. Hannibal themed promotional Giveaways! Yes, exciting books, shirts, prints and prizes you can enter to win each and every episode. For the two Countdown episodes and Season 3 Episode 1 HNTV is providing the opportunity to take home a copy the Titan publication The Art and Making of Hannibal. Giveaway entry opportunities end on Midnight, June 10, 2015 and are open to US Addresses only.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST. We want to involve you in the show. Send in your thoughts for the In-Depth Review episode coming in the next few days. Send in your impressions today at http://horrornewstv.com/feedback/ or send an email to hannibal@horrornewstv.com!
Dwayne The Rock Johnson stars in this year's apokalyptic CGI-laden disaster film, SAN ANDREAS from director Brad Peyton and writer Carlton Cuse. Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Giamatti, Ioan Gruffudd, Hugo Johnstone-Burt and Art Parkinson support the special effects and the Rock as Super-Dad. The film is stupid in so many ways but manages to be awesome regardless of the most insane destruction and impossible feats of heroism...ever. The Black Saint proclaims The Rock is a god.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with the sad news about the passing of Betsy Palmer, the possible casting of Dwayne Johnson as Jack Burton and the retirement of legendary make-up artist Rick Baker. Also, Joseph Perry returns with a third report from the Jeonju International Film Festival with a new set of horror movie reviews from abroad.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces a new contest as HNR teams up with Arc Entertainment for a Private Number DVD giveaway.
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Episode 113 – San Andreas (2015)
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Review: San Andreas (2015)
When the earth shakes rattling San Francisco in San Andreas, they will feel it on the East Coast. Or so warns Paul Giamatti. The amount of destruction and implausible effects and disaster is exhausting eye candy. The Rock manages to squeeze out a tear or two as he fights to save his daughter, Alexandria Daddario, from a building sinking into tsunami soaked streets. The grue-crew all realize that the movie is preposterous but cannot deny the film's appeal and entertainment value. The film is fun.
HNR Contest: Arc Entertainment Private Number DVD Giveaway
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Horror News of the Week for 06/01/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of the passing of Betsy Palmer, Mrs. Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th. The Rock remains in the news with the announcement that he is in negotiations to produce and star in the remake of Big Trouble in Little China. Blumhouse steps in to wrangle control of Eli Roth's The Green Inferno announcing the film's release...finally. Rick Baker, the man behind An American Werewolf in London and many more horror films, is planning on retiring from the business. The trailer for the independent film Volumes of Blood promises a unique anthology film.
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"Anti-shark cage. You go inside the cage? Cage goes in the water, you go in the water. Shark's in the water. Our shark." - Quint to Hooper in JAWS (1975). Steven Spielberg's classic Universal horror film is considered one of Hollywood's finest achievements in terror. The cast is phenomenal, a trio of actors that will never be equaled: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 18 – Jaws (1975)
Part 1 w/ The Black Saint, Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani
with Special Guest-Host Bill Oberst, Jr.
Joining The Black Saint and Doc Rotten are joined by their Horror News Radio colleagues, Thomas Mariani and Dave Dreher, to dive into the waters off of Amity Island as Sheriff Martin Brody, Bartholomew M. Quint and Matt Hooper battle a 25 tons of man-eating machine, a great white shark named "Bruce." Just to make sure the shark does not swim up and bite us in the ass, we have a very special guest-host joining us to discuss seeing JAWS for the first time back in 1975, the extraordinary and prolific actor Bill Oberst, Jr.
There is a creature alive today that has survived millions of years of evolution without change, without passion and without logic. It lives to kill; a mindless eating machine. It will attack and devour anything. It is as if God created the Devil and gave him… Jaws.
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Be sure to catch Bill Oberst, Jr. on stage performing a one-man show of Ray Bradbury’s 1948 novella Pillar Of Fire described as "50 minutes of pure prose magic from the Master Of Imagination" by Hollywood Fringe.
"Are you an observer or are you a participant?" - Hannibal Lecter. The trailer for Season 3 highlights dozens of chilling and exciting moments from the upcoming and much anticipated 3rd season of the mega-hit NBC series, HANNIBAL. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to begin a two part countdown building up to covering and reviewing the show when it premieres on June 4, 2015.
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The season 2 finale leaves Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Alana Bloom and surprise house-guest Abigail Hobbs in dire straights as Hannibal Lecter darts off to France with Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier. There is blood, so much blood with every cast member cut and bleeding or left on the front walk after being thrown from the second story window. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc speculate on where the characters will end up and how they will change. They take a look at what we know so far about the upcoming first episode and the season as a whole. The Hannibal Fan Crew speculate on what may be coming our way and look to what they most want to see. Rumors, facts and everything in between. Christopher also offers part two of his review of the Titan publication The Art and Making of Hannibal. It is time to get excited, season 3 begins June 4.
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Two genre films launch into theaters this weekend. The Grue-crew dive into the remake of Poltergeist featuring Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, Kennedi Clements, Jared Harris and Jane Adams from director Gil Kenan and producer Sam Raimi. Dave and Thomas crack open the secrets found in the Brad Bird film Tomorrowland featuring George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Kathryn Hahn and Keegan-Michael Key.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with otherworldly news about Stephen King's It, Cooties and Empire of the Dead. Also, Joseph Perry returns with a second report from the Jeonju International Film Festival with a new set of horror movie reviews from abroad.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Doc announces a new contest as HNR teams up with Arc Entertainment for a Private Number DVD giveaway.
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Episode 112 – Poltergeist (2015) – Tomorrowland
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Review: Poltergeist (2015)
The remake that no one wanted - except maybe Doc - finally makes its way into the theaters this weekend. It's Poltergeist, baby. To everyone's surprise no one really hates the film but the film fails to make a lasting impression. The grue-crew tear apart the Sam Raimi produced 2015 version of the Spielberg/Hooper classic. Clowns, trees and angry ghosts now go face to face with Jared Harris. #ThisHouseIsClean
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What Have You Been Watching: Tomorrowland (2015)
Thomas and Dave chime in with a review of Brad Bird's Tomorrowland. While the film has ample amounts of optimism and feel-good chest thumping, it wobbles to an explosive and slightly unsatisfying conclusion. Thomas shares all the dirt on the latest film from one of his favorite directors while Dave loves the opening scene regardless of the finale.
Horror News of the Week for 05/25/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of that director Cary Fukunaga exits the latest attempt to translate Stephen Kings's It to cinema. George Romero is poised to take his comic Empire of the Dead to TV. Michael Rooker joins the James Gunn produced and written horror film The Belko Experiment. The trailer for Cooties is finally here. Speaking of trailers, the trailer for Bunny the Killer Thing is also here and it may burn out your retina. Beware.
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Airport from 1970 was not the first "disaster film" but it was a monster box office hit that ignited a series of disaster films throughout the Seventies until the spoof Airplane (1980) would put it all to rest 10 years later. With the release of San Andreas (2015), Decades of Horror '70 takes a look at four of the major shakers and movers in this star studded sub-genre: Airport (1970), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Earthquake (1974) and The Towering Inferno (1974). The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 17 – Disaster Films
Airport – The Poseidon Adventure – Earthquake – The Towering Inferno
The Black Saint and Doc Rotten celebrate the decade of disaster by looking at the big four. Starting with Airport, the take a quick look as the box office, the filming and the cast all the way to The Towering Inferno. The films remain influential and are remarkable in how they hold up after all these years. What makes them so incredible? Is it the nature of the sub-genre? Is it the incredible cast that include a string of Hollywood greats from their time? Check out the famous faces these films include, Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Helen Hayes, Gene Hackman, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons, Ernest Borgnine, Charleton Heston, George Kennedy, Faye Dunaway, Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. Big special effects, sprawling soap opera conflicts and sensurround. Hold tight, The Black Saint and Doc Rotten are here to rescue you. "Linda! My Linda!" - Ernest Borgnine, The Poseidon Adventure.
AIRPORT (1970)
Based on the novel by Arthur Hailey and directed by George Seaton, Airport stars Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, Jacqueline Bisset, George Kennedy, Helen Hayes, Van Heflin, Maureen Stapleton, Lloyd Nolan, Barbara Hale, Gary Collins. The film earns Helen Hayes an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Released on March 5, 1970 with a budget of $10 million, it grosses over $100 million.
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972)
Irwin Allen steps into the disaster film ring with The Poseidon Adventure in 1972 with perhaps the best of all disaster films. The film is based on the novel Paul Gallico and is directed by Ronald Neame. The cast is phenomenal staring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Pamela Sue Martin, Arthur O'Connell, Eric Shea and Leslie Nielsen. The film would earn the Best Original Song Academy Award for "The Morning After" and the Special Achievement Award for Visual Effects. Released on December 13, 1972 with a budget of $5 million, it grosses over $90 million.
EARTHQUAKE (1974)
Mark Robson directs the original screenplay from George Fox and Mario Puzo presenting what would be advertised as "An Event..." film. Known for being presented in sensurround, Earthquake stars harlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Green, Genevieve Bujold, Richard Roundtree, Marjoe Gortner, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, Victoria Principal and Walter Matthau (as Walter Matuschanskayasky). It wins the Academy Award for Best Sound and the Special Achievement Award for Visual Effects. Released on November 15, 1974 with a budget of $7 million, it grosses over $75 million.
THE TOWERING INFERNO (1974)
Irwin Allen is back again using two books as inspiration - the novel The Tower by Richard Martin Stern and the novel The Glass Inferno by Thomas N. Scortia & Frank M. Robinson - for the block buster of all disaster films, the Towering Inferno. The film stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astair, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, Jennifer Jones, O.J. Simson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner and Mike Lookingland. The films wins Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Music, Original Song: "We May Never Love Like This Again." Released on December 16, 1974 with a budget of $14 million, it grosses over $116 million.
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"You have a very good butcher." - Guest at party. "I do indeed" - Hannibal Lecter. The trailer for Season 3 highlights dozens of chilling and exciting moments from the upcoming and much anticipated 3rd season of the mega-hit NBC series, HANNIBAL. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather to begin a two part countdown building up to covering and reviewing the show when it premieres on June 4, 2015.
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The season 2 finale leaves Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Alana Bloom and surprise house-guest Abigail Hobbs in dire straights as Hannibal Lecter darts off to France with Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier. There is blood, so much blood with every cast member cut and bleeding or left on the front walk after being thrown from the second story window. Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc speculate on where the characters will end up and how they will change. They take a look at the returning cast and the new cast joining the show. They dive into what is behind splitting the season up - at least in its titles -between Italian cuisine and the painting of The Red Dragon. Oh, yeah, Francis Dolarhyde is coming. Christopher also offers part one of his review of the Titan publication The Art and Making of Hannibal. It is time to get excited, season 3 begins June 4.
This season, HORROR NEWS TV is adding a very special feature to the HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST - a feature we are confident you will enjoy. Hannibal themed promotional Giveaways! Yes, exciting books, shirts, prints and prizes you can enter to win each and every episode. For the two Countdown episodes and Season 3 Episode 1 HNTV is providing the opportunity to take home a copy the Titan publication The Art and Making of Hannibal.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or chris@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
Despite amounting to little more than an extended chase scene, George Miller's MAD MAX: FURY ROAD offers a complex and engaging fully realized apocalyptic world full of imagination and insanity. From Max to Furiosa to Immortan Joe to Nux, the visuals are incredible and the action is something that has never been seen before. "What A Day! What A Lovely Day!"
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about Fear the Walking Dead, Twin Peaks and Scream Queens. Guest-host director Christopher G. Moore shares his adventures at the Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 111 – Mad Max: Fury Road – Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival
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Review: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
The HNR grue-crew climb aboard Furiosa's War Machine and speed headlong toward Valhalla screaming the praise of Mad Max: Fury Road. Well, most of the crew, anyways. Doc decides to start the new church of Fury Road while The Black Saint struggles with the plot and character. It's an exciting - and heated - discussion about the fourth Mad Max movie and George Miller's crowning achievement in film. Christopher gives the film 500 miles an hour out of 5. Wowzers!
Festival Report: Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival
The HNR grue-crew start off the segment congratulating guest-host Christopher G. Moore on his Best Screen play win at the Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival, as well as taking home Best Director at the Killuride Film Festival the same weekend. Christopher shares his experience at the show with highlights and praise while Doc gets downright angry at the screening of Headless. Oh, my. Disengaged also won for best effects (Mariah Johnson w/ Angela Pritchett) at Killuride.
Horror News of the Week for 05/18/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with tons of TV announcements beginning with David Erikson setting the record straight about Fear the Walking Dead. David Lynch has patched things up with Showtime returning to direct all the episode of the Twin Peaks revival. MTV has released the first full trailer for their upcoming Scream Queens series. In movie news, Nina Forever releases their must-not-miss trailer and Kevin Bacon teases a rumor about returning to Tremors.
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Henry Hobson directs Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin in the slow burn zombie drama MAGGIE dividing the Grue-crew between enjoying the film and being bored to tears. Justin Bensonand and Aaron Moorhead's SPRING succeeds far better with a romantic journey into creature feature, tentacle-filled mayhem. The insanity of Summer blockbusters takes a quick break this week for some quieter horror exploration.
Doc dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about a possible return of Dr. Anton Phibes in FOREVER PHIBES, James Caan stepping back into horror with THE WAITING and Jason Voorhees slicing and dicing through MORTAL KOMBAT. Also, Joseph Perry joins in with his report from the with reviews of UNFRIENDED and THE NIGHTMARE.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 110 – Maggie – Spring
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Review: Maggie (2015)
To the Black Saint's joy, MAGGIE finally mixes action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger with zombie cinema only to find that the film delivers a more introspective look into the transformation from human to ghoul and its effect on the family dynamic instead. His dreams of a killer Arnie vs Zombie action flick are crushed. Vixen doesn't care and loves the film anyway. Ah, the drama.
What Have You Been Watching: Spring (2015)
The Grue-crew explore one of the best and refreshing creature films of the year, SPRING. Surprisingly not everyone on the show is on board with this film from Justin Bensonand and Aaron Moorhead featuring Lou Taylor Pucci and Nadia Hilker. It's When Harry Meet Sally blended with Lovecraft. Whatever you do, don't listen to Doc.
Horror News of the Week for 05/04/2015
Doc shares the Horror News of the Week with news of Malcolm McDowell teaming up with William Goldstein the creator/writer of the original Seventies classic, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, with the upcoming film FOREVER PHIBES. James Caan is returning to horror with the film THE WAITING. Fox releases trailer for two new horror properties THE FRANKENSTEIN CODE and LUCIFER. MTV releases a new Stab filled trailer for their very own SCREAM tv series. Things get really exciting as Thomas recounts playing MORTAL KOMBAT with the Jason Voorhees DLC.
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The Black Saint's most anticipated film of 2015 is here, AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. Director Christopher G. Moore joins the Grue-crew to review the second gathering of the heroes of the Marvel cinematic universe. The Black Widow. Captain America. Hawkeye. The Hulk. Iron Man. Thor. The gather again to face the villainy of Ultron and his robot army who threatens the extinction of mankind. While the film is a box office hit, the film is examined exposing its flaws and celebrating its successes.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about who is playing Pennywise in the It remake, the cast of the upcoming DC film Suicide Squad and Nazi Zombies ride flying sharks in Sky Sharks. Yes, flying sharks! Piloted by Nazi Zombies. Also, Doc announces the winner of the contest from the cool cats at Ghoulish Productions featuring a kick-ass Vampire mask giveaway.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the fun continues with the latest HNR REACHT Horror Poll!
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Episode 109 – Avengers: Age of Ultron
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Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The cast is incredible, packed full of heroes, villains and guest stars. The action is exhausting filling nearly every frame of the latest Marvel film. Avengers: Age of Ultron is king of the box office as Iron Man, Captain America and the gang battle Ultron as played by James Spader. The film also introduces Scarlett Witch, Quicksilver and the Vision and features guest segments with War Machine, the Falcon and Nick Fury. Nothing is left out and the Grue-crew sift through it all ending with the Infinity Gauntlet and Thanos. Woot!
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Horror News of the Week for 05/04/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with some more trailer news with the release of THE NIGHTMARE documentary. Frightening! For the upcoming remake of Stephen King's IT, the film makers have cast Will Poulter from Maze Runner as Pennywise. DC has release a promo image finally revealing the cast for the upcoming 2016 film SUICIDE SQUAD. Mix Nazi Zombies and flying sharks gives audiences SKY SHARKS. Yes, that is a thing. Join the cause to save the small bridge from the mall in DAWN OF THE DEAD.
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William Marshall returns as Prince Mamuwalde in SCREAM, BLACULA, SCREAM (1973). Decades of Horror return to early Blacksploitation horror with the AIP sequel to their hit vampire flick Blacula (1972). Along for the ride are Richard Lawson and Pam Grier. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 15 – Scream Blacula Scream (1973)
The director of Count Yorga, Vampire and The Return of Count Yorga, Bob Kelljan , resurrects Dracula' Soul Brother for Scream, Blacula, Scream. "The Black Prince of Shadows Stalks the Earth Again!" promises the tag line while The Black Saint argues the title suggests a far different film. Doc defends the movie enjoying the inclusion of voodoo and more vampirism while the Black Saint insists it is as slow as molasses. Regardless William Marshall owns the roles and keeps the film alive with another wonderful performance.
Some fun dialog:
Pimp, "Your bread, man, all of it! Or are we gonna have to become anti-social and kick your ass?"
Blacula, "I'm sorry, I don't have any 'bread' on me, and as for 'kicking my ass' I'd strongly suggest you give it careful consideration before trying"
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The HNR Grue-crew try to replicate the greatness of the under-the-knee clap featured in Oscar Isaac's dance scene from this week's featured review EX MACHINA. Alex Garland's sci-fi thriller is stirring up tons of positive reviews from critics nationwide but finds the hosts of Horror News Radio surprisingly divided. Doc tries to convince the crew that the film is nothing more than a retelling of Frankenstein.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about the Joker in Suicide Squad, Adam Wingard helming Death Note and Evan Peter's role in American Horror Story: Hotel. Also, Doc announces a new contest from the cool cats at Ghoulish Productions featuring a kick-ass Vampire mask giveaway. And STUMP THE SAINT makes a triumphant return.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the fun continues with the HNR REACHT Horror Poll!
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Episode 108 – Ex Machina
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Review: Ex Machina (2015)
Screenwriter Alex Garland steps behind the camera to direct Ex Machina pitting Oscar Isaac against Domhnall Gleeson with the fate of Alicia Vikander's Ava. The film challenges the nature of humanity running a stunning parallel to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The movie also successfully pits The Black Saint against Doc Rotten, Thomas Mariani and Vixen in whether the film is one of the year's best films or a dull waste of time.
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Horror News Radio teams up with Ghoulish Productions to give away a kick-ass Viper the Vampire mask. It is time to prepare for Halloween 2015 by entering to win this extraodinary full face mask, scare your friends and neighbors. Woot! The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, May 3, 2015. All you need to do is complete the RaffleCopter entry form at http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-viper. The Ghoulish Productions Viper Mask giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 04/27/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with our first look at Jared Leto as The Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad to mixed and volatile reactions. HNR favorite film marker Adam Wingard is officially attached to direct a US live action version of Death Note. Guillermo del Toro announces that the Silent Hills game is toast and Thomas knows why. M. Night Shyamalan returns with a trailer for his September release, The Visit. An unverified cast list for the upcoming American Horror Story: Hotel lights up the internet.
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Nazi Zombies, Alan Ormsby makeup design, Peter Cushing and John Caradine: it is a recipe for greatness. This episode Decades of Horror dives into the bloody waters of SHOCK WAVES from director Ken Wiederhorn. The tagline says it all, "Once They Were Almost Human! Beneath the living... Beyond the dead... From the depths of Hell's Ocean! The Deep End of Horror!" The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 16 – Shock Waves (1977)
North Carolina film maker Bill Mulligan returns DoH to discuss Shock Waves along with horror fan Paul Cardullo who along with Doc Rotten recently caught the film on the big screen at the Retrofantasma film series at the Carolina Theater in Durham, NC. Along with the aforementioned Cushing and Carradine, Shock Waves stars Brook Adams and Don Stout. The film is fondly remembered for its atmospheric imagery of water logged Nazi Zombies rising from the depths. The Black Saint, Doc, Bill and Paul spend an hour looking back at the polarizing but influential cult classic, Shock Waves.
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Found footage gets anti-social in the new theatrical release, Unfriended. The film hits for its target audience but leaves the Grue-crew a little cold. The same cannot be said for Netflix's Marvel TV series Daredevil however. Marvel is no longer content with DC holding the best in TV moniker as they best everything on the small screen with their gritty superhero drama.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about Star Wars VII, The Entity and The People Under the Stairs. Also, Doc announces a new contest from the cool cats at Ghoulish Productions featuring a kick-ass Vampire mask giveaway.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the fun continues with the HNR REACHT Horror Poll!
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Episode 107 – Unfriended – Daredevil
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Review: Unfriended (2015)
Director Levan Gabriadze and writer Nelson Greaves team up with Blumhouse to usher in a new age in horror where a vengeful spirit attacks her prey through Skype chat in the latest theatrical horror release Unfriended. Told entirely from the laptop screen of the lead protagonist, the film weaves its tale through video chat screens, text messages. Facebook posts and Youtube videos. The Grue-crew wrestle with the concept versus the execution in deciding if the film is successful or a flop.
What Have You Been Watching: Daredevil (2015)
Watch out DC, Marvel is stealing your television thunder with its latest hit Daredevil available now on Netflix. The show stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson and Debra Ann Woll as Karen Page. But it is Vincent D'Onofrio who rises above the flames as Wilson Fisk, the villain often known as Kingpin. He kicks ass, literally.
HNR Contest: Ghoulish Productions Viper the Vampire Mask Giveaway
Horror News Radio teams up with Ghoulish Productions to give away a kick-ass Viper the Vampire mask. It is time to prepare for Halloween 2015 by entering to win this extraodinary full face mask, scare your friends and neighbors. Woot! The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, May 3, 2015. All you need to do is complete the RaffleCopter entry form at http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-viper. The Ghoulish Productions Viper Mask giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 04/20/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with another round of Trailers galore including Star Wars VII, Jurassic World, Fantastic Four and Batman V Superman. In other news, James Wan is preparing to remake the Eighties classic, The Entity. Lily Rabe is heading to ABC's The Whispers getting only a hushed response. Wes Craven in turn is heading to SyFy to do a TV version of The People Under the Stairs. Rick Baker is auctioning off some really cool stuff.
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This year promises to break all kinds of record bringing an incredible and diverse collection of films to the big screen. 2015 is going to rock. The Horror News Radio grue-crew dive into a special episode to spotlight 20 of the most anticipated films of the Summer of 2015 from Josh Whedon's Avengers: Age of Ultron, George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road and Alan Taylor's Terminator Genisys to Brad Bird's Tomorrowland, Josh Trank's Fantastic Four and Christopher McQuarrie's Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are joined by award winning director Christopher G. Moore to discuss the Summer films of 2015!
Summer Preview 2015
The grue-crew welcome Christopher G. Moore to examine 20 of the kick-ass films landing in the theaters the Summer of 2015. While they certainly tackle the top horror films coming out, they also dive into other genres as well from Science Fiction, Action and Animation. From May through August, 2015 offers super heroes, dinosaurs, Minions, scary clowns and Tom Cruise. It every film you need to see.
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20 Must See Films: Summer Preview Special 2015
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- MAY
- Avengers: Age of Ultron - Josh Whedon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2395427/ - Mad Max: Fury Road - George Miller
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/ - Poltergeist - Gil Kenan
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029360/ - Tomorrowland - Brad Bird
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1964418/ - San Andreas - Brad Peyton
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2126355/
- Avengers: Age of Ultron - Josh Whedon
- JUNE
- Insidious: Chapter 3 - Leigh Whannell
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3195644/ - Jurassic World - Colin Trevorrow
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/ - Inside Out - Pete Doctor
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ - Big Game - Jalmari Helander
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2088003/
- Insidious: Chapter 3 - Leigh Whannell
- JULY
- Terminator Genisys - Alan Taylor
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/ - Minions - Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2293640/ - Ant-Man - Peyton Reed
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478970/ - Pan - Joe Wright
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3332064/ - Pixels - Chris Columbus
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2120120/ - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation - Christopher McQuarrie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2381 249/
- Terminator Genisys - Alan Taylor
- AUGUST
- Fantastic Four - Josh Trank
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502712/ - Goosebumps - Rob Letterman
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051904/ - Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Guy Ritchie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/ - Sinister 2 - Ciarán Foy
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2752772/ - Hitman: Agent 47 - Aleksander Bach
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2679042/
- Fantastic Four - Josh Trank
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"Half-man! Half-Beast! All Terror!" screams the tag line for the manic, camp-crazed horror comedy MUTANTIS. Once you've seen the film, you will never forget it. There is nothing like it. On this episode of Future of Horror, host Doc Rotten is joined by director Kelly FitzGerald for an interview diving into the origins, filming and distribution of Mutantis.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is brought to you by Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Originally hailing from the Baltimore Maryland area before moving to the West Coast, writer, producer, director Kelly FitzGerald is responsible for the madcap monster mayhem that is Mutantis. She shares the influences that went into the film, the creative decisions and the costume and monster make-up. She talks about the independent film environment in and around Maryland and Pennsylvania and the creative teamwork that goes into the films from Dire Wit Films from casting to locations to dubbing. She explores what may be "too far" and what chances a maverick film maker should be prepared to take, pushing boundaries and testing limits.
You can find out more about Kelly FitzGerald and Mutantis and her films at these links:
- Dire Wit Films website: http://www.direwitfilms.com/
- Dire Wit Films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mutantisthemovie
- Mutantis at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/
Mutantis-Darren-Bolk/dp/ B00ND52RMI/
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. The podcast will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@horrornewsradio.com.
The Grue-crew dive into the indy art-house horror film A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONG AT NIGHT featuring an Iranian vampire preying upon the people of Bad City. In TV News, the attention turns to the season 5 premiere of the uber-popular GAME OF THRONES on HBO. It is an interesting dramatic turn for Horror News Radio.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about a possible Blair Witch Project sequel, an upcoming Fright Night documentary and the passing of two horror legends: Geoffrey Lewis and Richard A. Dysart. Also, Doc announces a new contest from the cool cats at Ghoulish Productions featuring a kick-ass Vampire mask giveaway.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a ECHOES Blu-Ray Giveaway!
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Episode 106 – A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night – Game of Thrones
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Review: A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014)
Full of art, composition, tension and atmosphere, director Ana Lily Amirpour's vampire film A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT spins a unique tale of desperation and horror. Shot in B&W, the Persian language but US shot film weaves a haunting and captivating story that tells more with its pictures than it does with its words. Thomas and Vixen adore the film while Doc finds himself in WolfCop territory once again.
What Have You Been Watching: Games of Thrones Season 5 (2015)
HBO's hit fantasy drama GAMES OF THRONES returns for Season 5 setting up a variety of potentially riveting tales of politics, sex and violence. Thomas is excited for the show while he questions why Vixen and Doc are not terribly thrilled with the first episode. Where do you stand?
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Echoes Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the ECHOES Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the upcoming thriller ECHOES directed by Nils Timm and featuring Steven Brand and Kate French. The winners are Sammie Cassell and Jeff Hernandez. CONGRATS!
HNR Contest: Ghoulish Productions Viper the Vampire Mask Giveaway
Horror News Radio teams up with Ghoulish Productions to give away a kick-ass Viper the Vampire mask. It is time to prepare for Halloween 2015 by entering to win this extraodinary full face mask, scare your friends and neighbors. Woot! The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, May 3, 2015. All you need to do is complete the RaffleCopter entry form at http://horrornewsradio.com/viper. The Ghoulish Productions Viper Mask giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 04/13/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning on a somber note with the passing of both Geoffrey Lewis and Richard A. Dysart. A surprising number of trailers launch this week including Sinister 2, Ant-Man, Terminator: Genisys and Human Centipede 3. Rumors abound about a possible Blair Witch Project sequel. Dark Tower is promising that it will be made...someday...again. Fright Night is getting a documentary...for real.
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Thanks to the sponsors who are providing kick-ass giveaways for the Mad Monster Party.
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- Anchor Bay Entertainment and MUCK
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The HNR grue-crew dive into the ludicrous lupine lampoon, WOLFCOP, and review the box office smash from James Wan, FURIOUS 7. Currently available on Netflix, the horror comedy Wolfcop features a blend of Wolf-man meets Troma. The man behind Insidious and The Conjuring goes Hollywood driving the Fast the the Furious franchise into its seventh installment with Furious 7.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about Twin Peaks, Stung and passing of two horror legends: Robert Z'Dar and Tom Towles.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a ECHOES Blu-Ray Giveaway!
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Episode 105 – Wolfcop - Furious 7
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Review: Wolfcop (2014)
If you are a fan of Troma films and love a good werewolf pic, then WOLFCOP is the film for you. It is not, however, necessarily a film for every host on HNR. The film is high concept, low brow humor and gory special effects. What else would a fun-loving horror fan need?
What Have You Been Watching: Furious 7 (2015)
James Wan delivers with his first foray into high action Hollywood blockbuster features with FURIOUS 7. The film has a tremendous cast featuring horror and John Carpenter favorite Kurt Russell in a supporting role. Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani discuss the direction, the stunts and the emotional send off to the late Paul Walker.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Echoes Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the ECHOES Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the upcoming thriller ECHOES directed by Nils Timm and featuring Steven Brand and Kate French. The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, April 12, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-echoes. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Echoes giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 04/06/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning on a somber note with the passing of both Robert Z'Dar and Tom Towles. It seems David Lynch is out of the Showtime Twin Peaks revival. Too bad. From Tribeca comes the trailer for Stung. Wondercon provided Blumhouse the opportunity to push Insidious Chapter 3, The Gallows, Sinister 2 and more. The indy project Strange Blood works hard to capture your attention with its poster, stills and trailer.
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The first and best of all "blaxploitation" horror films, BLACULA, takes a bite out of The Black Saint and Doc Rotten on episode 14 of Decades of Horror. "Are you ILL, sir?!" belts William Marshall as Prince Mamawalde as Count Dracula crosses "Dracula's Soul Brother" in the opening of William Crain's Seventies classic. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
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Episode 14 – Blacula (1972)
As Blacula and its sequel, Scream Blacula Scream are released on Blu-Ray by Scream Factory (March 2015), The Black Saint and Doc Rotten dive into the film discussing William Marshall, Blaxploitation horror and the Hues Corporation. More than many of the films of the decade, Blacula is steeped in the vibe of the times from the dialog to the costumes. The film owes a lot to the imposing and dynamic presence of William Marshall as Mamuwalde and Blacula. The make up effect are decent for the time and the slow motion vampire attack still leaves a lasting impression on The Black Saint.
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Director Adam Green enlists Ray Wise to chase monsters in this week's HNR main review, DIGGING UP THE MARROW. The found footage mockumentary blended monster mash takes a Meridian-like exploration into a horror director's attempt to document a nutty fan's claims of monsters living in a hole in a nearby graveyard. What he discovers may cost him his life.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about The Walking Dead season finale, the first still from Rob Zombie's 31 and the casting of Stephen Douriff in Leatherface. Doc Rotten welcomes guest host Christopher G. Moore to join The Black Saint and Vixen in discusses the MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC which took place March 27-29, 2015.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a ECHOES Blu-Ray Giveaway!
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Episode 104 – Digging Up the Marrow - Mad Monster Party Charlotte 2015
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Review: Digging Up the Marrow (2015)
Award winning director Christopher G. Moore joins the grue-crew to discuss Adam Green's Digging Up the Marrow relating his seeing the film at its Butt-numb-a-thon premiere. The grue-crew all chime in with their takes on this fascinating found footage monster film featuring a terrific performance from Ray Wise. Another early 2015 entry gets a recommendation from HNR.
What Have You Been Watching: Mad Monster Party Charlotte (2015)
Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net are back from the Mad Monster Party Charlotte over the past weekend along with tonight's guest co-hosts, Christopher G. Moore. The grue-crew share their adventures - perhaps mis-adventures - and encounters with celebrities and fans.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Echoes Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the ECHOES Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the upcoming thriller ECHOES directed by Nils Timm and featuring Steven Brand and Kate French. The deadline to enter is Midnight (EST) Sunday, April 12, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-echoes. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Echoes giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 03/31/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with a record breaking season finale for THE WALKING DEAD. In casting news, Stephen Douriff joins LEATHERFACE. The first still from Rob Zombie's 31 is finally released. Gene Simmons is teaming up with the WWE for a 3 picture deal. And the internet is buzzing about the cross between Teletubbies and AMERICAN HORROR STORY.
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The Grue-crew dive into the most talked about horror film of the past few months, IT FOLLOWS. The film, garnering huge buzz by making impressive bank with a limited release, is going wide and deserves to be seen in the theater, in a crowd. Writer-Director David Robert Mitchell works hard to scare the crap out of you. Maika Monroe, from The Guest, stars.
Dave dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about Hannibal, Doctor Strange and The Disciples. Doc Rotten announces that Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net will appear at the MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC in March 27-29, 2015. The Black Saint tackles another round of STUMP THE SAINT.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a Muck Blu-Ray Giveaway!
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Episode 103 – It Follows - SXSW 2015
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Review: It Follows (2015)
Young Jay (Maika Monroe) falls for a new beau succumbing to his charms. After a night of passion, she discovers the boy has passed on to her a curse where a mysterious force - a force that can take on ANY appearance - follows you until it catches you...and kills you. Jay and her friends struggle to find a way to survive. The film embraces its influences mixing them with unique and effectively simple approach to fear and horror. The grue-crew chime in with their take on this modern masterpiece.
What Have You Been Watching: SXSW (2015)
Co-host Thomas Mariani returns from Austin, Texas and the South By South West (SXSW) 2015 film festival. He shares his adventures, seeing George Miller talk about Road Warrior and Mad Max Fury Road and reviews the horror film, The Final Girls.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Muck Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the Muck Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the hit gorefest Muck featuring horror legend Kane Hodder and Playboy Playmate of the Year 2012 Jaclyn Swedberg. Winners are Donnie Hoover from OH and Jeff Durkin from VA. Congrats!
Horror News of the Week for 03/23/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with the announcement that actors Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves are joining the cannibal film The Bad Batch. Bryan Fuller reveals that Vincenzo Natali is directing three episodes of Hannibal season 3 and Neil Marshall is set to direct the episode titled "The Great Red Dragon." It appears, to little surprise, that Doctor Strange will be the Marvel's first horror film. Wes Craven is back in the news with whispers that he will helm the sci-fi horror TV show The Disciples. Jenn and Sylvia Soska, the Twisted Twins, are set to publish their first comic, Kill-Crazy Nymphos ATTACK!
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Join us this week as we take a look at ten horror films screened at the 16th Annual Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. The festival, which plays at the Carolina Theater, is one of the best, more intimate, horror festivals on the circuit bringing many unseen and low budget, independent genre films to the big screen. This year's group contains found footage, home invasion, werewolves, Sasquatch creatures, Spanish demon heavy metal puppets of death and a few surprises.
Doc Rotten is joined by avid horror fan and NC Film Maker, Paul Cardillo (Fix It In Post). Together they take a look at each of the ten films from the Nevermore Film Festival. Between the two of them, they were able to catch each major entry in the festival. While Doc favors Dig Two Graves and Pieces of Talent, Paul provides a terrific argument that Savageland and Blood Punch may be the best in a long time. The selection provides a variety of genre favorites, gore, effects and solid character development. Oh, yeah, and puppets made out of trash bags...
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Episode 77 – Top 10 Horror Film of Nevermore Film Film Festival
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Top 10 Horror Films from the 16th Annual Nevermore Film Festival.
- 21 Days
Wr/Dir: Kathleen Behun - cast: Max Hambleton, Whitney Rose Pynn, Mickey River - Berkshire County
Dir: Audrey Cummings; Wr: Chris Gamble, Chris Gamble - cast: Alysa King, Samora Smallwood, Bart Rochon, Aaron Chartrand, Madison Ferguson, Cristophe Gallander, Leo Pady - Blood Punch
Dir: Madellaine Paxson; Wr: Eddie Guzelian; Cast: Milo Cawthorne, Olivia Tennet, Ari Boyland, Fleur Saville, Adelaide Kane - Dig Two Graves
Wr.Dir. Hunter Adams; cast: Gabriel Cain, Dean Evans, Audrey Francis, Danny Goldring, Tom Hertenstein, Samantha Isler, Ryan Kitley, Mark Lancaster, Ted Levine - Late Phases
Dir. Adrián García Bogliano; Wr. Eric Stolze; Cast: Nick Damici, Ethan Embry, Lance Guest, Tina Louise, Rutanya Alda, Caitlin O'Heaney, Erin Cummings, Tom Noonan, Larry Fessenden - Megamuerte
Dir. J. Oskura Nájera; Wr. Sergi Galan; Cast: Víctor Castellà, Roger Morilla, Juanma Rueda Gallo, Txema Lorente, Louise Good, Dinger King - Pernicious
Dir. James Cullen Bressack; Wr. James Cullen Bressack; cast: Ciara Hanna, Emily O'Brien, Jackie Moore - Pieces of Talent
Dir. Joe Stauffer; Wr. David Long; cast: David Long, Kristi Ray, Taylor Kowalski, Barbara Weetman - Savageland
Wr.-Dir. Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert, David Whelan; cast: David Saucedo, Monica Davis - Valley of the Sasquatch
Wr.-Dir. John Portanova; cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Jason Vail, D'Angelo Midili, David Saucedo, Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
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This week on Horror News Radio the retro 80's gore-fest MUCK and the Bigfoot film VALLEY OF THE SASQUATCH. Writer-Director Steve Wolsh ushers his effects heavy horror film Muck to VOD and Blu-Ray courtesy Anchor Bay Entertainment this week and into the hands of the Grue-crew. Uh, oh. Writer-Director John Portanova takes a unique look at the Bigfoot creature as he follows a fractured family into the forests of the American Northwest.
Dave shares dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about Jessica Lange leaving American Horror Story, Sean Cunningham revealing details about a possible Friday the 13th TV series and David Lynch casting doubt to the future of Twin Peaks. Doc Rotten announces that Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net will appear at the MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC in March 27-29, 2015.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a Muck Blu-Ray Giveaway!
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Episode 102 – Muck - Valley of the Sasquatch
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Review: Muck (2015)
The much anticipated horror movie MUCK elicits an unexpected unilateral reaction to the film from the Grue-crew. The gore-filled creature feature from director Steve Wolsh stars horror legend Kane Hodder, Jaclyn Swedberg and Lachlan Buchanan. The story centers around a group of friends escaping the marshes surrounding Cap Cod only to find their night evolves into a living nightmare. You may never guess what the Muck happens on this episode...
Review: Valley of the Sasquatch (2015)
Bill Oberst Jr. stars in John Portanova's well crafted Bigfoot film VALLEY OF THE SASQUATCH. The film benefits from focusing on the characters, a dysfunctional father and son dealing with the loss of the boy's mother, relocating to a run-down family shack deep in the woods and surviving an attack from a trio of pissed-off hairy creatures hunting them down. Focusing on the family and characters, Valley of the Sasquatch delivers a strong entry into the Bigfoot sub-genre.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Muck Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the Muck Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the hit gorefest Muck featuring horror legend Kane Hodder and Playboy Playmate of the Year 2012 Jaclyn Swedberg. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), March 22, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Muck Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 03/16/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with the announcement that Jessica Lange is officially leaving American Horror Story as of season 5. Sean Cunningham reveals details about the CW being interested in a Friday the 13th television series with a twist. Director David Lynch teases there may some troubles in getting a third season of Twin Peaks on the air. It Follows performs well in the theaters even with an extremely limited run. Mortal Combat excites horror fans by promoting that Jason Voorhees will be available in a future DLC pack.
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Episode 101 offers another double dose of reviews from the Grue-crew with the theatrical release CHAPPIE and the New Zealand horror comedy HOUSEBOUND. Chappie comes our way from director Neill Blomkamp featuring Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Sigouurney Weaver, Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser. Housebound, currently available on Netflix, is from director Gerard Johnstone and features Morana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata and Glen-Paul Waru.
Dave shares dishes a new plate of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK with information about The Walking Dead, Ghostbusters and Nightmare City. Doc Rotten announces that Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net will appear at the MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC in March 27-29, 2015.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: Anchor Bay Entertainment returns with a Muck Blu-Ray Giveaway and HNR teams up with Dr. AC featuring the incredible book Hidden Horror!
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Episode 101 – Chappie - Housebound
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Review: Chappie (2015)
With the news that director Neill Blomkamp has signed on to do the next ALIEN film, all eyes are on his current theatrical release CHAPPIE. The grue-crew dive into their review of their film noting a variety of issue with the script, dialog and characters - even if Doc nervously calls it a guilty pleasure. Thomas digs into nearly every aspect of the film from Die Antwoord involvement to Hugh Jackman's character's motivation while Santos admits he at least enjoyed the effects for the Chappie robot.
Review: Housebound (2014)
The film that has been mentioned in many recent episodes is finally under the scrutiny of the Grue-crew. While The Black Saint mumbles about being forced to endure the film for a fourth time, the rest of the crew enjoy the film, the leads and the surprise endings. A festival favorite, HOUSEBOUND is now available on Netflix.
HNR Contest: Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks Book Giveaway
Dr. AC teams up with Horror News Radio to provide two copies of the Rando Hatton 2014 Awards best book winner Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks. The fantastic reference material brings 101 authors together to discuss an under-appreciated "hidden" horror film that influenced their love for the genre. The winners of this incredible book are Jason Curtis and Daniel Morrell. Congrats!
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Muck Blu-Ray
Horror News Radio and Anchor Bay Entertainment announce the Muck Blu-Ray giveaway. Anchor Bay Entertainment is providing a pair of Blu-Rays for the hit gorefest Muck featuring horror legend Kane Hodder and Playboy Playmate of the Year 2012 Jaclyn Swedberg. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), March 22, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Muck Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 03/09/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with the news that AMC has ordered two season of The Walking Dead companion series. Bruce Campbell is going up against Lucy Lawless in the upcoming Ash vs the Evil Dead series. The Russo Brothers and Channing Tatum may be teaming up to create a second Ghostbusters film in a new Ghostbusters Universe. Tom Savini has begun a crowd funding campaign for the remake of Nightmare City. SXSW is coming with films like The Corpse of Anna Fritz, Deathgasm, Nightmare and We Are Still Here.
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Join us this week as we take a look at thirteen of the top kills found in the Friday the 13th films that began in 1980 with the influential horror film from Sean Cunningham featuring ground breaking graphic effects from the Godfather of Gore, Tom Savini. The series of films that followed are responsible for bloody practical effects that wowed, astonished and horrified audiences as Jason Voorhees claims victim after victim - or finally meets one of his many ends, often at the hands of Tommy Jarvis.
Horror News Radio co-host and contributing writer at Diabolique Magazine, Dave Dreher joins Doc Rotten to revisit the Friday the 13th franchise tackling 13 top kills. After weeks of bartering back and forth, the duo settle on the list that follows. A few highlights include Kevin Bacon meeting an early end in the original Friday the 13th and Ron Palillo from Welcome Back, Kotter going face to face with the resurrected Jason in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives. Splattering blood across the big screen, Jason supplies a variety of tools to slice and dice through the cast of characters, machetes, arrows, knives and even liquid nitrogen.
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Episode 76 – Top 13 Kills in the Friday the 13th Films
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Top 13 kills in the Friday the 13th films.
- Shack gets a flaming machete through the chest in Freddy vs Jason (2003) as Jason attacks an entire Rave.
- Julius gets his head knocked punched off by Jason in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989).
- Rick gets his head squished so hard his eye pops out in Friday the 13th Part III (1982).
- Marcie gets an ax to the face in the original Friday the 13th (1980).
- Sheriff Garris gets bent in half in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986).
- Allen gets his heart ripped out of his chest in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986).
- Judy gets slammed to death in her sleeping bag in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988).
- Adrienne gets her face frozen in liquid nitrogen, then smashed to pieces in Jason X (2002).
- Mark gets a machete to the face, then tumbles down a long set of stairs in Friday the 13th Part II (1981).
- Pamela Voorhees gets beheaded in Friday the 13th (1980).
- Jack gets an arrow through the throat in Friday the 13th (1980).
- Andy gets split in half while walking on his hands in Friday the 13th Part III (1982).
- Jason Voorhees gets a machete through his skull in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984).
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Pieces of Talent is one of the few films that has the distinction of being heartily recommended to Doc Rotten and the crew of Horror News Radio by a fan of the show. The film is impressive garnering a positive review on a recent episode. Covering the 16th Annual Nevermore Film Festival for HorrorNews.Net, Doc seizes the opportunity to sit down with the director and lead actress of this award winning independent horror feature, Joe Stauffer and Kristi Ray.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is brought to you by Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
In addition to discussing their film, Pieces of Talent, while it is on an extended Film Festival tour, director Joe Stauffer and actress Kristi Ray not only share the evolution of their film but the promise of the forthcoming sequel A Missing Piece currently if pre-production and seeking crowd-funding. Joe shares the challenges of directing a feature with a small budget, building a specific atmosphere for the film and for promotion and the surprises surrounding a growing fan base. Kristi shares her involvement in the film from her first encounter with Joe and fellow cast mate, David Long, to her experience filming the key scenes. Enjoy!
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Novelist, screen writer, director Michael Crichton brings the iconic Westworld to cinema screens in 1973 set in an Disneyland-inspired amusement park where robots interact with guests enabling them to live out fantasy environments long gone, Medieval World, Roman World and West World. A computer virus sends the robots on an uncontrolled path of death, destruction and mayhem. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
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Episode 13 – Westworld (1973)
For Westworld, and in preparation for the forthcoming HBO series coming spring/summer 2015, The Black Saint and Doc Rotten revisit the classic science goes wrong cautionary tale that has since inspired Halloween, Terminator and Crichton's own Jurassic Park. While Richard Benjamin and James Brolin are the leads in the film, Yul Brynner steals the entire film as the rogue robot "The Gunslinger" - which is a homage to his classic "Chris" character in The Magnificent Seven.
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For episode 100 of Horror News Radio, the Grue-crew brave the latest Blumhouse theatrical PG-13 horror film, THE LAZARUS EFFECT. To even things out, Thomas saves the day with the What Have You Been Watching segment featuring the Ryan Reynolds' dark horror comedy, THE VOICES.
Dave shares a special tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy in this edition of HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK and The Black Saint prepares for the return of STUMP THE SAINT. Doc Rotten announces that Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net will appear at the MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC in March 27-29, 2015.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: HNR teams up with Dr. AC featuring the incredible book Hidden Horror!
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Episode 100 – The Lazarus Effect - The Voices
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Review: The Lazarus Effect (2015)
While The Lazarus Effect seems to have all the right ingredients, an intriguing story and an impressive cast, the end results are no where near what was promised. Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Evan Peters, Donald Glover and Sarah Bolger star in David Gelb's horror film from Blumhouse. Listen to the Grue-crew investigate what went wrong. And, what's this about no pants?
Review: The Voices (2015)
Director Marjane Satrapi delivers a far superior film with her dark horror comedy, The Voices starring Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick and Jacki Weaver. The film examines the effects of "voices" directing a troubled young man into making horrific and deadly decisions. Thomas and Dave share their thoughts on Reynolds terrific performance, the blend of drama, horror and comedy and the use of gore to illustrate why this film should appeal to most horror fans.
HNR Contest: Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks Book Giveaway
Dr. AC teams up with Horror News Radio to provide two copies of the Rando Hatton 2014 Awards best book winner Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks. The fantastic reference material brings 101 authors together to discuss an under-appreciated "hidden" horror film that influenced their love for the genre. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), March 8, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 03/02/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with the sad news of the passing of a legend, an icon: Leonard Nimoy. The Grue-crew remember his films, his legacy and Spock. In other news, Lady Gaga is joining the cast of American Horror Story: Hotel. Drew Goddard is rumored to be the writer and director of the new revised Sony/Marvel Spider-Man. Cheers and squeals. The team behind Manborg are entering The Void. And Sharknado 3 cast Mark Cuban, Ann Coulter and Jerry Springer.
Listener Spotlight: Bill Oberst, Jr.
For our 100th episode, we decided to spotlight the iconic actor Bill Oberst, Jr. whom we were honored to discover he was a listener and fan of Horror News Radio. With 137 credits in IMDB at the time of this writing, Bill is perhaps the most prolific actor in horror films today with turns in films such as Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Valley of the Sasquatch and Circus of the Dead. With his signature looks, his intense performances and his recognizable squeals of horror, Bill is the future of horror and we thank him greatly for listening to the show and being a fan. Be sure to catch Bill in these films, Coyote, Resolution, Criminal Minds and The Retrieval.
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Join us this week as we take a look at thirteen of the best practical effects movers and shakers in horror films. The Monster Movie Podcast hosts explore films such as John Carpenter's The Thing, An American Werewolf in London and The Exorcist. The podcast is a ninety minute discussion about the best effects on film, what went into making them, the effects artist behind them and the future of practical effects in horror films.
Horror News Radio co-host and co-managing editor of OneofUs.net, Thomas Mariani sits down with Doc to list out their top 13 practical effects in horror films. The pair are joined by camera operator Alan G. Kelly and NC film maker Bill Mulligan to discuss some horror history's best practical effects and effects artists such as Dick Smith, Rick Baker, Chris Walas, Tom Savini, Rob Bottin and more. As with any top list, many favorites or equally top notch entries are left off as evidence by the many other films discussed along the way and then toward the end of the show. For example, Thomas drops the incredible effects displayed for Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors (1986).
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Episode 75 – Top 13 Practical Effects in Horror Films
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Top 13 Practical Effects in Horror Films.
- Alec Gillis & Tom Woodruff, Jr. - Tremors (1990) / Alien 3 and beyond / Starship Troopers (1997)
- Carlo Rambaldi - Alien (1979)
- Robert Kurtzman, Greg Nicotero & Howard Burger - Army of Darkness (1992)
- Tom Sullivan - Evil Dead (1981)
- Kevin Yagher - Child's Play (1988)
- David B. Miller - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- Gianetto De Rossi - Zombie (1979)
- Tom Savini - Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Stan Winston - Aliens (1986)
- Chris Walas - The Fly (1986)
- Rick Baker - An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- Dick Smith - The Exorcist (1973)
- Rob Bottin - John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)
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The HNR grue-crew tackle a pair of low budget winners, the Australian zombie film Wyrmwood and the werewolf film Late Phases. Each film has its own personality and bring interesting approaches and twists to their respective sub-genres. And look for the influences in both films from Sam Raimi to George Miller to John Landis.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with the skinny about a possible Alien sequel from Neill Blomkamp, Judith O'Dea in a Night of the Living Dead re-imagining and Bruce Campbell has more to share about the upcoming Ash vs the Evil Dead TV show. HNR proudly brings another horror fan to the forefront with this week's Listener Spotlight about Chad Hunt.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: HNR teams up with Dr. AC featuring the incredible book Hidden Horror and Magnolia Home Entertainment joins in to announce the winner of the DVD giveaway for the horror anthology The ABCs of Death 2!
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Episode 99 – Wyrmwood - Late Phaes
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Review: Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2014)
Described as a mix between Dawn of the Dead and Mad Max, Wyrmwood is receiving high praise around the internet. The grue-crew chime in on their reactions to all the zany zombie action from director Kiah Roache-Turner. The highlight of the film is easily the addition of Bianca Bradey as Brooke who goes through unimaginable transformation during the film. The action is fast paced and the gore if plentiful.
Review: Late Phases (2014)
Dave starts off the review of Late Phases with a quick report from the Cleveland Wizard Comic Con where effects artist supreme Robert Kurtzman brought some of the werewolf heads to display. Doc and Vixen report on their catching the film at the recent Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. The grue-crew sum up the film as a werewolf film, as a character piece and as a kick-ass horror film.
HNR Contest: Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks Book Giveaway
Dr. AC teams up with Horror News Radio to provide two copies of the Rando Hatton 2014 Awards best book winner Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks. The fantastic reference material brings 101 authors together to discuss an under-appreciated "hidden" horror film that influenced their love for the genre. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), March 8, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
HNR Contest: Magnolia Home Entertainment ABCs of Death 2 DVD Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Magnolia Home Entertainment to hand out a DVD copy of ABCs of Death 2. 26 new directors, 26 new ways to die. Congratulations to the winner of the DVD, Jeff Hernandez from Ohio.
Horror News of the Week for 02/23/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news about Neill Blomkamp receiving a green light for his vision for the next Alien sequel. Next he shares information about the synopsis and casting for the upcoming Ash vs. the Evil Dead TV series. Actress Judith O'Dea is returning to the Night of the Living Dead property for the independent feature from director Matt Cloude. And, yes, she is reprising the role of Barbara. What is all this nonsense about the trailer for the muck-fest Alien Tampon? Zack Snyder finally reveals the look of Jason Momoa as Aquaman for the upcoming Batman vs Superman.
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From the director of PORKY'S, MURDER BY DECREE and A CHRISTMAS STORY comes a tale so terrifying, to frightening, you will "piss your pants." CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS is Bob Clark's under-appreciated zombie cult classic from 1973. Not widely seen, but loved by most all who have seen it, the film bridges the gap between NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and EVIL DEAD. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
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Episode 12 – Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1973)
For Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, Doc Rotten and The Black Saint are joined by Ormon Grimsby and Joseph Fittos to discuss Bob Clark's oddball zombie flick from 1973. Ormon, the animated horror host from North Carolina, claims the film as one of his favorites, influential to both his love of horror films and his horror hosting personality. The Black Saint is not far behind him in his high praise and appreciation for this low budget must-see-film.
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The Grue-crew dive into two reviews for episode 98: the horror comedy What We Do In The Shadows and the spy satire Kingsman The Secret Service. Writers-directors Jemain Clement and Taika Waititi bring out the manic mundane in everyday life of 4 flat mates in rural New Zealand in What We Do In The Shadows with great success while Matthew Vaughn brings another graphic novel to the big screen with Kingsman The Secret Service.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with the skinny about Crimson Peak, Friday the 13th and Stephen King's 11/22/63. HNR proudly brings another horror fan to the forefront with this week's Listener Spotlight about Todd Martin.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: HNR teams up with Anchor Bay Entertainment featuring the Blu-Ray of Fear Clinic and Magnolia Home Entertainment joins in to provide a new DVD giveaway for the horror anthology The ABCs of Death 2!
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Episode 98 – What We Do In The Shadows - Kingsman The Secret Service
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Review: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
No surprise here: Dave, Thomas and Doc all sing praises for the vampire horror comedy What We Do In The Shadows. The grue-crew dive into what makes this film hit the high moments with laughs and silly fun. Thomas spotlights co-director Jemain Clement in the role of Vladislav while Doc appreciates the understated comedy of Stu (as played by Stuart Rutherford). David, of course, adores the Nosferatu look and feel of the elder vampire, Petyr. Find out why you should see this film.
Review: Kingsman The Secret Service (2015)
Colin Firth kills it as the suave but deadly Harry Hart in Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman The Secret Service as they take a satiric stab at every concept buried in the tropes of James Bond, Jason Bourne and Jack Bauer. Doc has admiration for Gazelle as played by Sofia Boutella. Thomas patiently waits for Doc to finish stammering about the effects and the comedy to discuss Samuel L. Jackson as the film's villain, the billionaire named Valentine.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio is once again teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Fear Clinic. The film from director Robert G. Hall and stars Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif and Thomas Dekker. Here are the two winners: Adam Thomas from Michigan and Myk Saiten from Ohio.
HNR Contest: Magnolia Home Entertainment ABCs of Death 2 DVD Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Magnolia Home Entertainment to hand out a DVD copy of ABCs of Death 2. 26 new directors, 26 new ways to die. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 22, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only and only to ages 18 and over.
Horror News of the Week for 02/16/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news about the trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak. Ignoring the fact that the film came out fifteen years ago, director Russ Gomm brings a documentary about The Blair Witch Project to screens and film festivals in 2015. On the sequel front, the producers behind the upcoming Friday the 13th sequel discuss how the script will tackle the supernatural underpinnings to Jason Voorhees. James Franco headlines Stephen King's 11/22/63. Who make up the new supergroup The Hollywood Vampires? Why Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and...Johnny Depp.
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The HNR Grue-Crew balance the zany sci-fi train-wreck Jupiter Ascending against the rollicking horror film Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard on this week's episode. On one side we have Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and Eddie Redmayne; while on the other, we have Billy Zane, Dee Wallace and Mischa Barton. Who comes out ahead, The Wachowskis or Harrison Smith?
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about The Walking Dead, Poltergeist and Martyrs. The Black Saint fights to survive another round of Stump the Saint.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, the prizes keep coming: HNR teams up with Anchor Bay Entertainment featuring the Blu-Ray of Fear Clinic and Magnolia Home Entertainment join in to provide a new DVD giveaway for the horror anthology The ABCs of Death 2!
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Episode 97 – Jupiter Ascending - Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard
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Review: Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Channing Tatum, sporting elf ears and wearing glider boots, falls for Mila Kunis a reincarnation of a long dead queen from outer space who is set to inherit the Earth. Meanwhile Eddie Redmayne will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening. Let the fun begin! It's the review of Jupiter Ascending from the Wachowskis, the team behind The Matrix.
Review: Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard (2015)
Billy Zane leads the cast in a zombie film about a town of survivors dealing not only with the oncoming onslaught of the walking dead, but a corrupt leader who banishes the weak so the strong can survive. The Black Saint, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten review Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard, the film HNR recently gave away to a pair of Horror News Radio listeners thanks to the kind folks at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio is once again teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Fear Clinic. The film from director Robert G. Hall and stars Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif and Thomas Dekker. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 15, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
HNR Contest: Magnolia Home Entertainment ABCs of Death 2 DVD Giveaway
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Magnolia Home Entertainment to hand out a DVD copy of ABCs of Death 2. 26 new directors, 26 new ways to die. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 22, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only and only to ages 18 and over.
Horror News of the Week for 02/09/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of the return of The Walking Dead and the shocking death of a beloved character. Stills, poster and trailer for the upcoming remake of Poltergeist finally hit the internet. Adam Wingard returns to horror with The Woods. Leaks from overseas suggest that Blumhouse has already completed work on the remake of Martyrs. And, finally, the next Halloween film finally has its future set with Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan signing on to write the script.
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February 2015 begins with a double feature genre film review as the HNR gang tackles the horror film Fear Clinic and the sci-fi thriller Project Almanac. Dave provides a special report from the set of the Robert Englund - Robert Hall feature while Doc and Thomas face off about the successes and failures of found footage combining with time travel.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Joe Hill's take on Tales from the Darkside, Kevin Smith's anthology Holidays and Danny Trejo's turn fighting lava zombies in The Burning Dead.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, hang tight for news of the latest HNR contest teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment featuring the Blu-Ray of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard and a new giveaway film discussed tonight, Fear Clinic!
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Episode 96 – Fear Clinic - Project Almanac
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Review: Fear Clinic (2015)
Robert Englund stars as the deranged Doctor Andover a "mad" scientist responsible for developing a treatment for handling...fear. But has he pushed his invention too far? Had he awakened something hidden deep in the dark recesses of the human mind? Something that want to be free? The Grue-Crew dive into the lastest horror film from Robert G. Hall (Laid to Rest) with nervous...anticipation.
Review: Project Almanac (2015)
Found footage meets time travel meets teen drama in the latest Michael Bay produced sci-fi thriller Project Almanac. To no one's surprise Doc enjoyed the found footage aspect while Thomas and Santos took issue with this approach. Vixen chimes in to support the lead's character flaws and troubled decisions but admits that the ending has her confused. The Grue-Crew both love and hate this film, find out why...
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio. teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard, is happy to announce we have two winners: Karin Aaberg from Minnesota and Jeff Hernandez from Ohio.
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio is once again teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Fear Clinic. The film from director Robert G. Hall and stars Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif and Thomas Dekker. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 15, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Fear Clinic Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 02/02/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of writer Joe Hill bringing Tales from the Darkside back to television on the CW. Holidays is the title of a new horror anthology film from Kevin Smith and friends. Who knows what is truly going on with The Burning Dead featuring Danny Trejo and...lava zombies? More faith-based horror surfaces with a new trailer for Something in the Woods, a bigfoot movie. Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys is directing his first feature, the horror film Dead West from Asylum.
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"Who calls me from out of the Pit?" The tag line exclaims one Ernest Borgnine's best lines as Jonathan Corbis in The Devil's Rain (1975) where he transforms into a goat faced pagan demon. Director Robert Fuest's campy horror flick not only has William Shatner, Tom Skerritt, Keenan Wynn, Ida Lupino and Eddie Albert in its all star cast, the film also presents the first screen appearance of John Travolta. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 11 – The Devil's Rain (1975)
For The Devil's Rain, Doc Rotten and The Black Saint step back into 1975 to recap, review and remember a campy devil classic where the entire cast melts during the finale. The ending contains spectacular special effects, the movie contains the iconic Corbis make up on Ernest Borgnine and stands in a long line of 70's films with a terrific, powerful downer ending. The Black Saint spotlights the fun encounter between Shatner and Borgnine near the middle of the film while Doc points out how the film is basically broken into two films, Shatner's story followed by Skerritt's tale.
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Welcome to the wrap up episode for Freak Show, the fourth season of American Horror Story on FX. It is an extra long, extra special episode of the AHS:FS Fan podcast. Thomas Mariani and Doc Rotten look back at the 13 episodes providing insightful and entertaining commentary about the characters, the shocking twists and turns and the man behind it all, Ryan Murphy. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 14 – Freak Show Season Wrap Up
The season is complete. The deal is done. Elsa Mars has made her peace while Desiree, Jimmy and Bette & Dot have survived the murderous rampage of Dandy Mott. But what went into this imaginative, yet controversial and divisive, season? Which characters received the best arcs, which were short changed or disposed of much too soon? What were the most crazy moments of the season and what were the most outrageous plot twists? Did the show succeed in addressing the core themes it set out to explore? Show hosts Thomas Mariani and Doc Rotten take a long, loving look back at the roller coaster ride that was...Freak Show.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Out of nowhere comes EVERLY, an energetic, imaginative gory turn at the action/thriller genre as Joe Lynch directs Salma Hayek as a female version of John Wick - sort of. Despite not being a true horror film, this crazy movie has inventive characters and shocking gore that is destined to entertain the horror fan.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Knock Knock, Digging Up the Marrow and Westworld.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, hang tight for news of the latest HNR contest teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment featuring the Blu-Ray of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard. Also returning this week, Stump the Saint!
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Review: Everly (2015)
Everly is one of the best universally reviewed films in recent episodes by the entire grue-crew. The film contains kick-ass action, wacky characters and a break-neck pace making the film an early favorite for 2015. Joe Lynch nails the film in gore, tone and humor. Salma Hayek heats up the screen, oh, my. "Bonzai, ball" - Everly. "That not a ball!" - killer, chasing dog down the hall. [[ BOOM ]] See it! You'll love it!
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio is once again teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard. The film from director B. Harrision Smith and stars Billy Zane, Dee Wallace and Mischa Barton. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 1, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 01/26/2015
Dave shares the Horror News of the Week with news of Laura Cohen from The Walking Dead landing the lead role in the upcoming horror haunted/killer doll flick, The Boy. Eli Roth is in the news as his latest film, Knock Knock, garners some positive press and reviews at Sundance Film Festival this week. Spectravision from Elisha Wood is developing a new horror flick called The Greasy Strangler. The trailer for Digging Up the Marrow has the grue-crew interested. HBO is promoting the upcoming Westworld series with the first look of Ed Harris as the Man in Black.
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Once The Black Saint placed The Scarehouse on his Best Horror Films of 2014 on the Horror News Radio podcast, Doc Rotten knew this film would soon make a huge impression. Reaction was immediate, with the show's co-hosts and its listeners. Soon the entire Grue-Crew was reviewing the film for episode 93. While certainly not the only remarkable element about The Scarehouse, the film's casting remains one of its key attractions. It has an all female cast. What twists and turns went into making this decision? What challenges did it introduce? How did it effect the marketing? The Black Saint joins Doc for a special interview with the film's director, Gavin Michael Booth, to discuss his career, The Scarehouse and casting his horror film.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is brought to you by Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Gavin Michael Booth joins Doc Rotten and the Black Saint to discuss The Scarehouse. He reveals a great deal of back-story behind the evolution of the film and its script. He shares behind the scenes insight into developing, casting and directing the film including replacing a key actress one day before shooting. He explains how his wife, Sarah Booth, helped him turn one of his favorite scripts into the treatment that would become The Scarehouse, how she would land one of the lead roles and how much of a key player she was behind the scenes during the entire shoot. He reveals how the producers supported the all female cast and the trials of getting a low budget film completed under budget. Gavin shares so much about the film episode 21 of Future of Horror is an extended episode to cover it all. Enjoy!
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For the final episode of Freak Show, Curtain Call, American Horror Story pits the carny Freaks against the madman Dandy Mott with horrifying results and mass carnage. Elsa Mars however faces her own despair and dread in Hollywood where her every dream transforms into a nightmare. Ryan Murphy wraps up season four. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 13 – Curtain Call
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
With the beginning of a new year, the cold weather, icy roads and crappy theatrical offerings signal the annual ritual of examining what is coming in the next 12 months for the horror movie fan. That's right: The Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2105. Unlike 2014, the sheer variety and breadth of offerings promise an eventful and, dare we say it, promising year in terror films. The Grue-Crew start it off with 10 films to look out for.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about X-Files, Hannibal and Scream Queens. Doc Rotten and The Black Saint take a look at an early 2015 winner, The Atticus Institute.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week HNR reveal the winner of the vinyl bank giveaway from Diamond Select Toys and announce a new contest featuring the Blu-Ray of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard.
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Episode 94 – The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2015
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The Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2015
The Grue-Crew have sifted through dozens of announced horror films for 2015, deciding on these 10 terror films as the most anticipated horror films of 2015. But that was not enough. No, it was not. Each host is also bringing to the podcast, one spotlight feature that deserves consideration. It is going to be a fantastic year!
- The Lazarus Effect
Dir: David Gelb; Cast: Evan Peters, Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Donald Glover - It Follows
Dir: David Robert Mitchell; Cast: Maika Monroe - Insidious: Chapter 3
Dir: Leigh Whannell; Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson - Jurassic World
Dir: Colin Trevorrow; Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Ty Simpkins - Poltergeist
Dir: Gil Kenan; Cast: Sam Rockwell, Jared Harris, Rosemarie DeWitt - Sinister 2
Dir: Ciaran Foy; Cast: Shannyn Sossamon, James Ransone - Victor Frankenstein
Dir: Paul McGuigan; Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy - Crimson Peak
Dir: Guillermo del Toro; Cast: Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Tom Hiddleston - Tales of Halloween
Dir: Mike Mendez & Friends; Cast: Adrienne Barbeau, Barry Bostwick, Barbara Crampton - Krampus
Dir: Michael Dougherty; Cast: Allison Tolman, Emjay Anthony
- Doc Rotten: The Nightmare from director Rodney Ascher (Room 237)
- The Black Saint: Bone Tomahawk from director S. Craig Zahler
- Dave Dreher: Bloodsucking Bastards from director Brian James O'Connell
- Thomas Mariani: Mad Max: Fury Road from director George Miller
- Vixen: Ex Machina from director Alex Garland
What Have You Been Watching: The Atticus Institute (2015)
Seemingly out of nowhere comes a small, independent found footage possession thriller called The Atticus Institute. The film is far better than most of the wretched garbage that gets dumped into the theaters in January and yet it is relegated to VOD and DVD. This film is a rare treat, a movie that treats its subject matter with imagination and respect creating a thrilling and engaging horror tale. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten both join in to champion this early 2015 favorite.
HNR Contest: Diamond Select Toys / Vinyl Bank Giveaway featuring Alien, The Walking Dead or Metaluna Mutant
Horror News Radio is celebrating the new year 2015 with a kick ass giveaway from Diamond Select Toys. The winner will get to choose one prize from a trio of sensational licensed horror-themes vinyl banks: Michonne from The Walking Dead; the Metaluna Mutant from Universal Monsters; or, the Xenomorph Egg from Alien. The winner has been selected. Congratulations to Dirk Rogers from Hollywood, California who has chosen the Alien Egg as his very own vinyl bank. You rock!
HNR Contest: Anchor Bay Entertainment Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-Ray Giveaway
Horror News Radio is once again teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to hand out two Blu-Ray copies of Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard. The film from director B. Harrision Smith and stars Billy Zane, Dee Wallace and Mischa Barton. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), February 1, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Anchor Bay Entertainment Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 01/19/2015
Doc steps in to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of X-Files making a return to Fox. Hannibal is pushed back to Summer but adds kick-ass cast members. Scream Queens also adds a few new names to its cast, a little less kick-ass. A teacher in Ohio is convicted of a felony for showing ABCs of Death to her students. The makers of World War Z II promise a completely different tale.
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For the twelfth episode of Freak Show, Show Stoppers, Neal Patrick Harris completes his two-episode guest spot as Chester, a mixture of a traveling salesman, a magician and one twisted individual. After taking ownership of Freak Show, his time in the spotlight is short lived. Marjorie is not pleased with his relationship with Dot and Bette and pushes Chester to the limit with murderous results. In the end, yet another new owner takes over the Freak Show. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 12 – Show Stoppers
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Fans of the [REC] series rejoice, Doc, The Black Saint, Dave, Thomas and Vixen review the fourth in the franchise, [REC] 4: Apocalypse. Angela returns to the series as she is taken aboard an oil tanker to be examined and probed. Will the film live up to the first two films - classics in their own right - or, will it tumble like [REC] 3 (even though Doc enjoys the hell out of that film)?
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Tales of Halloween, Friday the 13th and Stab. The entire grue-crew take a look at The Scarehouse, the film The Black Saint put on his Top 10 of 2014.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, hang tight for news of the latest HNR contest teaming up with Diamond Select Toys, insane. Also returning this week, Stump the Saint!
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Episode 92 – [REC] 4: Apocalypse - The Scarehouse
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Review: [REC] 4: Apocolypse (2014)
Angela (Manuela Velasco from [REC] & [REC] 2) returns to the franchise only to find herself trapped on an Oil Tanker at sea where she is examine and probed. The scientists on board are looking for a cure for the rage virus that attacked the apartment complex and the wedding from [REC] 3. But all is not as it seems. Opinions on the film vary as the HNR gang takes a long look at what sailed and what sunk in the fourth addition to the [REC] franchise.
What Have You Been Watching: The Scarehouse (2014)
Ever since The Black Saint put The Scarehouse on his top 10 list of 2014, everyone's curiosity is abuzz on what this film is all about. Thanks to director Gavin Michael Booth, the Grue-Crew is now prepared to give their thoughts on this independent horror feature just in time for it to be released on DVD and VOD. Straight up, the gang reacts favorably to the film praising its script, production and the two leads. The Scarehouse gets an HNR recommendation.
HNR Contest: Diamond Select Toys / Vinyl Bank Giveaway featuring Alien, The Walking Dead or Metaluna Mutant
Horror News Radio is celebrating the new year 2015 with a kick ass giveaway from Diamond Select Toys. The winner will get to choose one prize from a trio of sensational licensed horror-themes vinyl banks: Michonne from The Walking Dead; the Metaluna Mutant from Universal Monsters; or, the Xenomorph Egg from Alien. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), January 18, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Diamond Select Toys Vinyl Bank giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 01/12/2015
Doc steps in to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Barry Bostwick, John Landis and Joe Dante joining the ranks of Tales of Halloween. Brace yourself, there's an official Friday the 13th game coming your way. Seth Grahame-Smith spills the beans about Beetlejuice 2. The movie series you didn't know you wanted, fan-based movies based on STAB, the film within the Scream franchise. The CW releases the trailer for iZombie.
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"Evil Does Not Die...It Waits...to be Re-Born." The tag line for The Manitou (1978) promises the birth of a modern horror classic monster. The re-release of William Girdler's film reveals a number of its more prominent influences, "Possession marked The Exorcist. Demonaic Pregenacy arupted Rosemary's Baby. Warnings followed The Omen. And The Manitou has it all combined!" The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 10 – The Manitou (1978)
For The Manitou, Doc Rotten and The Black Saint are joined by North Carolina writer/director/fxartist Bill (400 Ways to Kill a Vampire, A Few Brains More) Mulligan to discuss THE FILM at the top of The Black Saint's all-time favorite films. The man adores this movie. Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Stragberg, Stella Stevens, Jon Cedar and Burgess Meredith top line the film that pits Curtis' Harry Erskine and Michael Ansara's John Singing Rock against the 200 year old Medicine Man, Misquemacus.
We want to hear from you - the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at theblacksaint@decadesofhorror.com or docrotten@decadesofhorror.com.
For the eleventh episode of Freak Show, Magical Thinking, Neal Patrick Harris joins the show for a two-episode guest spot as Chester, a mixture of a traveling salesman, a magician and one twisted individual. He captures Dot and Bette's attention leading to a troubled romance. Jimmy Darling loses his grip with reality and Dell confesses to his past crimes. The show begins to boil...or, does it? All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 11 – Magical Thinking
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Hammer Films returns with the first theatrical horror film for 2015, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death continuing the creepy ghost tale started in The Woman in Black a few years back. The grue-crew jump into the deep end of the marsh to wade threw the jump scares and creepy athosphere to bring you their reviews of the film from director Tom Harper starring Phoebe Fox.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Ant-Man, Goodnight Mommy and Plan 9. Doc and Santos take a look at the NC Independent horror film Pieces of Talent.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Also, hang tight for news of the latest HNR contest teaming up with Diamond Select Toys, insane. Also returning this week, Stump the Saint!
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Episode 92 – The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death - Pieces of Talent
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Review: The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2015)
What happens when there is very little "Woman in Black" in The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death movie? According to Thomas and The Black Saint, "Ample time to take a nap." For many of the grue-crew, the Hammer sequel proves to be a snooze-fest; while for a few on the show and for Mrs. Dreher (co-host Dave's better half), the film offers some entertaining Gothic horror romance. Listen and decide for yourself...does the first horror film of 2015 have anything to offer?
What Have You Been Watching: Pieces of Talent
Based on a recommendation of HNR listener and fan, Donnie H., Doc reviews the independent horror feature from North Carolina film maker Joe Stauffer. High praise for the director, the cinematography and for the film's stars: David Long and Kristi Ray. The Black Saint backs Doc up with news that the film won multiple awards at the New York City Horror Film Festival in 2013 including Best Director and Best Screenplay.
HNR Contest: Diamond Select Toys / Vinyl Bank Giveaway featuring Alien, The Walking Dead or Metaluna Mutant
Horror News Radio is celebrating the new year 2015 with a kick ass giveaway from Diamond Select Toys. The winner will get to choose one prize from a trio of sensational licensed horror-themes vinyl banks: Michonne from The Walking Dead; the Metaluna Mutant from Universal Monsters; or, the Xenomorph Egg from Alien. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), January 18, 2015. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this link. The Diamond Select Toys Vinyl Bank giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Horror News of the Week for 01/05/2015
Doc steps in to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of the ant-sized marketing from Marvel and Disney for Ant-Man. Sad news for Chris Carter as Amazon has cancelled "The After" even before it premieres. If you like your trailers creepy, check out Goodnight Mommy. David Cronenberg says we all suck. Do we? Really? Plan 9 is on its way with a kick-ass trailer leading the way.
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It's time to discuss the best horror films of the year, the top of the heap for 2014. The HNR grue-crew, who have often declared that 2014 was a rough year for horror, are happy to focus on the films that succeeded, entertained or impressed. Let's take a look back at 2014 to call out some of the films that made the crew scream, jump or smile.
Dave returns to shares the horror news of the week with news about Ash vs the Evil Dead, Hannibal and Phantasm Ravager.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 91 – The Best Horror Films of 2014
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It is the end of the year and time to reflect on the best of 2014. Each host chimes in with their top 10 of the most sensational horror films of the past 12 months.
- Dave Dreher
- 10. Afflicted
- 09. Jessabelle
- 08. The Town That Dreaded Sundown
- 07. The Human Race
- 06. Tusk
- 05. Dead Snow 2
- 04. Exists
- 03. Guardians of the Galaxy
- 02. The Babadook
- 01. Horns
- The Black Saint
- 10 Don't Blink
- 09 The Human Race
- 08 Wer
- 07 The Town That Dreaded Sundown
- 06 Bag Boy Lover Boy
- 05 Exists
- 04 What We Do In The Shadows
- 03 The Scarehouse
- 02 Afflicted
- 01 Only Lovers Left Alive
- Thomas Mariani
- 10 Grand Piano
- 09 The One I Love
- 08 Afflicted
- 07 Under the Skin
- 06 Only Lovers Left Alive
- 05 Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- 04 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- 03 The Babadook
- 02 Gone Girl
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
- Vixen
- 10 Willow Creek
- 09 Jessabelle
- 08 Starry Eyes
- 07 The Purge: Anarchy
- 06 Honeymoon
- 05 Godzilla
- 04 Horns
- 03 The Human Race
- 02 The Babadook
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
- Doc Rotten
- 10 Jessabelle
- 09 Godzilla
- 08 Horns
- 07 Dead Snow 2: Dead vs Red
- 06 What We Do In The Shadows
- 05 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- 04 Afflicted
- 03 Exists
- 02 The Babadook
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
Horror News of the Week for 12/29/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with Bruce Campbell answering a butt-ton of questions about the upcoming Ash vs Evil Dead TV show. For the holidays, Don Coscarelli released an Xmas Phantasm Ravager promo. Criterion takes Anthony Hopkins back to Hannibal days revealing the masks that could have been. Salma Hayek stars in Everly. And Dave shares his love for Merry Crush Monday.
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Peter Jackson is finally done with his Middle Earth epic series of films with The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as the adaptation of The Hobbit from J. R. R. Tolkien. For horror fans, keep on the look out for another appearance of horror legend Christopher Lee. The HNR crew chime in with widely opposing views about how successful and enjoyable the film may be. Join HNR for a lively spoiler filled review.
Doc shares the horror news of the week with news about Billie Whitelaw, Justin Lin directing Star Trek 3 and Hannibal Season 3. Thomas is excited to discuss the UK hit holiday genre special The Black Mirror Christmas Special.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 90 – The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies - The Black Mirror Christmas Special
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Review: The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
The final film in The Hobbit trilogy picks up directly where The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug left off with the dragon hammering down on Lake Town where Luke Evans takes down the beast. But his victory comes too late, and the townsfolk follow him to the foot of The Lonely Mountain where Thorin suffers from "dragon sickness" guarding his treasure. Before it all ends, there are orcs, goblins, a dwarf prince on a giant pig, elves, bats, mountain worms and - to The Black Saint's surprise and elation - large eagles dropping bears into the battle.
What Have You Been Watching: The Black Mirror Christmas Special
Thomas is thrilled to review the latest holiday special to the highly regarded UK "Twilight Zone" anthology series, The Black Mirror Christmas Special. Jon Hamm leads the cast in a show that explores the sinister side of technology in fascinating and inventive ways. Check it out with Thomas' highest recommendation.
Horror News of the Week for 12/22/2014
Doc steps in to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Hannibal Season 3 recasting a key supporting - or, is that guest - role: Mason Verger. Michael Pitt is out and Joe Anderson is in. Sad news follows with the passing of Billie Whitelaw who made a lasting impression as Mrs. Baylock in The Omen (1976). Last up is news that Justin Lin from The Fast and the Furious franchise is now in the director's chair for Star Trek 3.
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"Below the crypt lies death's waiting room...the Vault of Horror." Milton Subotsky and Amicus return with another horror anthology The Vault of Horror, a direct follow up to Tales from the Crypt (1972). Roy Ward Baker steps in to take the director reigns from Freddie Francis bringing his own distinct but similar style with improved angles and composition with a more humorous tint. The blu ray also brings the film to the States for the first time uncut. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 9 – Vault of Horror (1973)
The Vault of Horror brings five new tales to the big screen inspired by and adapted from the EC horror comics from the 50's, four from Tales from the Crypt and one from Shock SuspenStories. The stories include "Midnight Mess," "The Neat Job," "This Trick'll Kill You," "Bargain in Death" and "Drawn & Quartered" with a collection of character actors from the 70s: Terry-Thomas, Daniel Massey, Anna Massey, Curd Jurgans, Michael Craig, Glynis Johns and Tom Baker. This release marks the first time the film is presented uncut where at least four scenes are restored. While the film does not feature a Crypt Keeper nor Amicus anthology mainstay Peter Cushing, the film does continue the revenge themed terror and horror that makes these films so special. "Everything that makes life worth leaving!"
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For the tenth episode of Freak Show, Orphans, the writers concentrate on the fan favorite character Pepper (Naomi Grossman) in a tragic, emotional story that illustrates just why this role is so beloved by fans. This is a powerful episode the illustrates the promise of American Horror Story. In the story, Pepper struggles to deal with the death of her companion Salty while Elsa shares Pepper's past with Desiree. Bring tissues. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
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Episode 10 – Orphans
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
It's time to discuss the worst horror films of the year, the most dreadful crap of 2014. The HNR grue-crew have no problems coming up with 10 films each that failed to ignite the imagination, compassion, conflict or excitement that cinema has to offer. What films dropped the ball, meandered in their narrative or, worse, were simply dull to the bone? Let's take a look back at 2014 to call out some of the films that should have done better...
Dave returns to shares the horror news of the week with news about Stephen King's It, The Rock's San Andreas and Sony's rumored ideas behind Men in Black/22 Jump Street, Spider-Man and Ghostbusters.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 89– The Worst Horror Films of 2014
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With just a few weeks left in the year, the HNR co-hosts take a moment to remember with malice the worst of 2014. Each host chimes in with their top 10 - or is that bottom 10 - of the most dreadful horror films of the past 12 months.
- Dave Dreher
- 10. Sharknado 2
- 09. Willow Creek
- 08. I, Frankenstein
- 07. Life After Beth
- 06. Maleficent
- 05. VHS: Viral
- 04. The Sacrament
- 03. The Dead 2
- 02. The Purge: Anarchy
- 01. Dracula Untold
- The Black Saint
- 10 The Pyramid
- 09 As Above, So Below
- 08 Life After Beth
- 07 I, Frankenstein
- 06 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
- 05 Oculus
- 04 The Devil Incarnate
- 03 Devil's Due
- 02 20ft Below
- 01 Jessabelle
- Thomas Mariani
- 10 Divergent
- 09 Lucy
- 08 Maleficent
- 07 Life After Beth
- 06 Winter's Tale
- 05 Sin City: A Dame To Kill For
- 04 Devil's Due
- 03 Vampire Academy
- 02 The Human Race
- 01 I, Frankenstein
- Doc Rotten
- 10 Maleficent
- 09 The Amazing Spider-Man 2
- 08 Bunnyman Massacre
- 07 Sharknado 2
- 06 Mutantis
- 05 I, Frankenstein
- 04 Exorcist Chronicles
- 03 Tusk
- 02 Legend of Hercules
- 01 Ouija
Even though she is unable to join for the show, Vixen shares her bottom 5: Afflicted, VHS: Viral, Lucy, Sharknado 2 and Tusk.
Horror News of the Week for 12/08/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with the announcement that Stephen King's It will be heading into production the summer of 2015. That's right, Pennywise returns! The Rock makes the closest thing to Earthquake (1974) 2.0 with the disaster extravaganza of 2015, San Andreas. The King Kong related film, Kong: Skull Island moves its release date to 2016 and cast the terrific characters actor J.K. Simmons. Rumors from Sony suggest they may cross the 22 Jump Street property with their Men in Black franchise. Just in time for the holidays, take solace in the horror short Something Under the Christmas Tree.
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"You were cruel and mean right from the start, now you can truly say you have no heart." Peter Cushing as Arthur Grimsdyke leaves a horrifying Valentines card for his murderers in Poetic Justice, one of the fantastic stories in the classic Amicus Anthology film Tales from the Crypt (20172). Inspired by the EC Comics in the fifties, Milton Subotsky pens a memorable, creepy tome featuring a deadly Santa, an antique with a deadly touch, a maze of death and more. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 8 – Tales from the Crypt (1972)
Tales from the Crypt is not the first horror anthology, it is not even the first from the British film company Amicus, but it may be the best remembered - if not, it should be. Drawing inspiration directly from the horror comics two decades earlier, the film ties together five short tales with a wrap around story featuring the Crypt Keeper. The Black Saint and Doc recap and review each story praising Peter Cushing in Poetic Justice and the creative revenge found in Blind Alleys. The film is responsible for inspiring two sequels, Vault of Horror and From Beyond the Grave, a loving tribute from Stephen King and George Romero with Creepshow and an HBO television that elevated the Crypt Keeper to a modern horror icon.
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Join us this week as we take a look at ten of the best Monster from the Movie of 2014. Looking back at 2014, the show recounts its favorites of the year: the best Vampire, Werewolf, Bigfoot, Kaiju, Zombie and more. Is your favorite on the list? Is there one you cannot wait to see? Sit back as the Monster Movie Podcast journeys back through the year to look at the best monsters 2014 has to offer.
Horror News Radio co-host and The Horror Channel contributor David Dreher sits down with Doc to list out their top monsters of the year. Dave insists that What We Do in the Shadows is the best Vampire and argues that David from The Guest is not your typical Slasher material. They find themselves amused at the number of Bigfoot films out this year and are thrilled that Exists is the best among the best. The Babadook tops another "best of" list for 2014. If you haven't seen this film yet, what are you waiting for? And of course, what would 2014 be without Godzilla.
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Episode 74 – Top 10 Monsters from the Movies 2014
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Top 10 Monsters from the Movies 2014.
- BEST VAMPIRE: Derek from Afflicted
- BEST WEREWOLF: Griffin from Late Phases
- BEST BIGFOOT: Exists
- BEST KAIJU: Godzilla
- BEST MUTANT: Caesar from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- BEST EXTRATERRESTRIAL: Alien from Extraterrestrial
- BEST WITCH: Eva from Witching and Bitching
- BEST SLASHER: David from The Guest
- BEST ZOMBIE: General Herzog from Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead
- BEST SUPERNATURAL: Mister Babadook from The Babadook
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For the ninth episode of Freak Show, Tupperware Party Massacre, begins what may be an upswing for the series which has been meandering in soap opera nonsense. Dandy goes on a killing spree and stitches together a loving tribute to the love of his life, Dot and Bette. Back at the Freak Show, Jimmy Darling continues to struggle with the loss of his mother, Ethel. Stanley and Elsa manipulate the twins closer to their doom. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 9 – Tupperware Party Massacre
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
The final theatrical horror film of 2014 is The Pyramid from director Gregory Levasseur featuring Ashley Hinshaw and Denis (American Horror Story) O'Hare. The film takes a small band of archaeologists and documentary film makers to the deserts of Egypt where they have discovered a three sided Pyramid on unknown origin. They venture into the apex of the mysterious man made marvel only to encounter the unholy horrors that lie beneath. The HNR grue crew review the film.
Doc shares the horror news of the week with news about Marvel's Doctor Strange, Toho's Godzilla and Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens. Doc also desperately tries to champion the season finale of SyFy's Z Nation.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! All this and Stump the Saint too! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 88 – The Pyramid - Z Nation Season Finale
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Review: The Pyramid (2014)
Producer Alexandre Aja delivers dangerous mazes, flesh hungry Sphinx creature and Anubis in his latest film The Pyramid. While the film delivers a bevy of gory effects but fails to bring much scares or horror. While Doc and Vixen find enough to entertain them for the 89 minute run time, The Black Saint can't help but wonder why they remade As Above, So Below. Bwah hah hah.
What Have You Been Watching: Z Nation season finale
Dave and Doc freely admit they have been following Asylum's Z Nation airing on SyFy. Despite the low budget and cheesy approach to the show, Z Nation is consistently fun, in their opinion. The Black Saint, Thomas and Vixen refuse to believe them. So sad. Doc shares his thoughts on the finale of the first season of Z Nation.
Horror News of the Week for 12/08/2014
Doc steps in to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of who has been cast as Marvel's Doctor Strange, let's welcome Benedict Cumberbatch to the fold. Toho announced this week that they will be returning to their hottest property Godzilla in 2016. Jamie Lee Curtis is joining Emma Roberts in Ryan Murphy's upcoming 2015 horror comedy Scream Queens. It appears that Mrs. Voorhees is returning to the Friday the 13th franchise come November 13, 2015. Tom Holland and Tim Sullivan announce TnT Presents featuring a re-release of Child's Play.
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For the eighth episode of Freak Show, American Horror Story takes its title, Blood Bath, literally from the frames of the finale. The narrative follows three distinct paths this week. First is the finale step in the transformation of Dandy Mott as he absorbs everything his mother, Gloria, has to offer in becoming the true killer. Penny finds news friends in Legless Suzi, Amazon Eve and Desiree as they confront Penny's father. And, finally, Ethel confronts Elsa Mars about the mysterious disappearance of Ma Petite. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 8 – Blood Bath
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Marvel and DC have both plotted out the next five years with two or three super hero films coming from each studio every year. Disney has also planned out their Star Wars franchise. The X-Men are still going strong with Bryan Singer returning to the helm. It is difficult to go a few days without some fantastic bit of news about super heroes or space soldiers taking to the big screen in a grand, marvelous way. It's the dawning of a new era, a new way for fandom to embrace their favorite properties. And now Horror News Radio will help shine the light on what it all means: Thomas Mariani joins Doc Rotten to bring the Horror News Radio Super Specials with special guest hosts. This week they are joined by award winning writer/director Christopher G. Moore and fan-turned-podcaster Joey Fittos.
Horror News Radio Super Special
001 - Suicide Squad Casting Announcement
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The big announcement this week, the first week of December 2014, is the cast for the upcoming 2016 DC film, Suicide Squad, the movie that will follow closely behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. For weeks we have been teased with names possibly attached the film and character likely set to appear in the story. The most intriguing of all being the return of The Joker and who may very well play him. Doc and the gang go over the cast announcement and the concept behind Suicide Squad.
- Jared Leto as The Joker
- Will Smith as Deadshot
- Tom Hardy as Rick Flag
- Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
- Jai Courtney as Boomerang
- Cara Delevingne as Enchantress
Also discussed this episode is the casting of Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse in Bryan Singer's follow up to his successful X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse. Oscar Isaac just happens to be in the the big trailer released over the Holiday weekend as well, Star Wars VII The Force Awakens. Don't get too excited, the Terminator: Genisys trailer is coming. Dwerp. With the hot announcement of Preacher getting a pilot order from AMC, the gang discuss Gotham, The Flash, Arrow, Constantine and Marvel's Agents of SHIELD. To wrap things up Thomas recommends the film Birdman.
"I've never seen a more terrifying film than THE BABADOOK. It will scare the hell out of you as it did me." - William Friedkin. The twitter quote from the director of The Exorcist says it all. The Babadook from Australian writer/director Jennifer Kent provides horror fans one of the more intelligent fright films of recent years. The grue-crew are here to share their thoughts about the film you should see!
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Star Wars VII The Force Awakens, Jurassic World and Paranormal Activity 5. The fifth season of The Walking Dead reaches its mid-season finale with a shocking and emotional ending driving the show to a heated discussion.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! All this and Stump the Saint too! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 87 – The Babadook - The Walking Dead Mid-Season Finale
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Review: The Babadook (2014)
A layered and complex character study, The Babadook is one of the more engrossing and creep-tastic horror films of the festival season and one that should not be missed. Join Doc, The Black Saint, Dave, Thomas and Vixen dive into spoilers as they discuss the various ways you can approach the film from a straight up monster film to an incredibly intelligent psychological drama.
What Have You Been Watching: The Walking Dead Season 5 Mid-season Finale
In the mid-season finale, Rick, Daryl and the gang are out to save Carol and Beth from a misguided group of survivors held up in an Atlanta hospital. As the show's ending draws to a close, a series regular meets their demise; jaws drop and tears fly. How will the HNR crew react? Is the show living up the improved first episodes of this season? Where will the show go from here?
Horror News of the Week for 12/01/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of AMC causing a stir on Facebook when they unintentionally spoil the ending of The Walking Dead mid-season finale for the West Coast viewers minutes after the show ended on the East Coast. What were they thinking? Happy Thanksgiving as movie fans are treated to teaser trailers for both Jurassic World and Star Wars VII Th Force Awakens. Marcus Nispel returns with a long gestating film called Backmask. The producers of Paranormal Activity 5 announce that the film will be in glorious 3D. HNR favorite Kevin Bacon joins director Greg McLean (Wolf Creek) for a film called Jungle.
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Join us this week as we take a look at ten of the best films that made their way into horror film festivals around the world in 2014. Films from all over the globe enter into the list from Australia, Norway, Austria and New Zealand. The film's dive into ghosts, werewolves, vampires, Bigfoot, Babadook and Nazi Zombies. An impressive group of directors from Eduardo (The Blair Witch Project) Sanchez to Jennifer Kent making her feature film debut. Some of the best films of the year in this special episode of the Monster Movie Podcast.
Fresh from his stint over at Horror News Radio, foreign correspondent Joseph Perry join Doc Rotten to discuss some of the more frightening, terrifying and special horror features he has seen in 2014. Joseph reports on film festivals such as the Busan International Film Festival and Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Together Joseph and Doc dive into films such as favorites Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead and The Babadook and lesser known films like What We Do in the Shadows and It Follows.
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Episode 73 – Top 10 Must See Horror Movies from Film Festivals 2014
w/ guest host Joseph Perry
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Top 10 Recommended Horror Films from Film Festivals 2014.
- It Follows
Dir: David Robert Mitchell; Cast: Linda Boston, Caitlin Burt, Heather Fairbanks, Maika Monroe - Blood Glacier
Dir: Marvin Kren; Cast: Gerhard, Edita Malovcic, Brigitte Kren - WolfCop
Dir: Lowell; Cast: Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Sarah Lind, Corinne Conley - Exists
Dir: Eduardo Sanchez; Cast: Dora Madison Burge, Samual Davis, Roger Edwards - What We Do In The Shadows
Dir: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi; Cast: Jemaine Clement, Taiki Waititi, Jonathan Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer - Starry Eyes
Dir: Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Wildmyer; Cast: Alex Essoe, Amanda Fuller, Noah Segan, Fabianne Therese - Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead
Dir: Tommy Wirkola; Cast: Vegar Hoel, Orjan Gamst, Martin Starr, Jocelyn DeBoer - The Canal
Dir: Ivan Kavanagh; Cast: Rupert Evans, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Steve Oram - Housebound
Dir: Gerard Johnstone; Cast: Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru - The Babadook
Dir: Jennifer Kent; Cast: Essie Davis, Daniel Hanshall, Noah Wiseman
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"She Is Young, She Is Beautiful, She is Next...She's Living in the Gateway to Hell" The tag line for The Sentinel (1977) gives away the darkest secret of the big budgeted, big release horror film from Michael Winner based on the hit novel from Jeffrey Konvitz. The cast is insane and the effects are from the legendary Dick Smith. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 6 – Squirm (1976)
For The Sentinel, Doc Rotten and The Black Saint are joined by North Carolina writer/directory/fxartist Bill (400 Ways to Kill a Vampire, A Few Brains More) Mulligan to discuss the overlooked classic from 1977. If nothing else, the cast itself in impressive: Chris Sarandon, Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner & Burgess Meredith, with Martin Balsam, John Carradine, Jose Ferrer, Arthur Kennedy, Sylvia Miles, Deborah Raffin, Eli Wallach, Christopher Walken, Jerry Orbach, Beverly D'Angelo, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger, William Hickey. A who's who of Hollywood then and now. The film is also notorious for the controversy surrounding the use of real "freaks" for the finale that spawned protests and discouraging reviews upon its release. Still the film has a horrific and genuinely frightening scene that places it at number 46 on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004).
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A double feature special Thanksgiving edition of HNR is coming your way reviewing The Guest (2014) and Starry Eyes (2014), two smaller budget VOD films from up and coming directors with lead roles that introduce star making performances. Dan Stevens stars as David in The Guest and Alex Essoe transforms in Starry Eyes. If for no other reason, these films deserve to be seen for these two actors. Check out the reviews for more compelling pros and cons.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Star Wars Episode VII. Seriously, what else do you need? Jurassic World, maybe. Thomas and The Black Saint share their thoughts about the number one film in the theaters this weekend, Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! All this and Stump the Saint too! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 86 – The Guest - Starry Eyes
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Review: Starry Eyes (2014)
Writer/Directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer deliver their crowd funded, highly reviewed, low budget feature film Starry Eyes which examines a young woman's desire to become a star and the crazy lengths she will go to get what she wants. The intimate script mixes elements of Faust, body horror and slasher film tropes into an interesting but uneven film. Alex Essoe is captivating in the starring role.
Review: The Guest (2014)
HNR favorites Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett follow up their film, You're Next, with The Guest about a mysterious stranger who arrives at the home of a family dealing with the loss of the oldest son who died overseas serving his country. Dan Stevens stars as David who has shocking and horrifying secrets. The film is energetic, exciting and bloody. It may become a cult classic.
What Have You Been Watching: Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014)
Thomas Mariani and The Black Saint complain that the latest Katniss feature, Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, is overly padded and dull. The Black Saint is particularly concerned that splitting the final book into two features is solely a money grab by the studios and may ultimately sour the franchise. Does Thomas agree?
Horror News of the Week for 11/24/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of a pair of high profile trailers coming out the weekend of Thanksgiving 2014. The first is a surprisingly impressive Jurassic World while the other is a little film named Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. Oh, man! Gravy! More classic monster news with ITV bringing an action packed version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to the small screen. Krumpas is coming to the big screen from Trick R Treat director, Michael Dougherty. Goosebumps is coming in 2015 and this weeks reveals the first shots of the variety of monsters in the film. Nature runs amok comes to TV with The Zoo.
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When discussing horror films, it is easy to get fixated with the actors, the directors, the writers and the special effects artists involved in the film. But there are far more people involved in creating movie magic and the horror films we love. One such profession is the camera man (and woman), the talented and dedicated people behind the camera - literally. On this episode, we sit down with one such maestro of mystery, Alan G. Kelly, who has been working in the business for over a decade on such films as Dream House, Carrie (2013), Robocop (2014) and Pacific Rim.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is brought to you by Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Alan G. Kelly joins The Future of Horror to discuss his involvement and experiences on many genre films of the recent past, the hit television show The Strain and the upcoming haunted house epic Crimson Peak. He schools Doc in what it takes to get behind the camera as an operator and the rigors, challenges and rewards of being involved in the industry. He speaks to getting into the business and where the business can lead anyone with talent, drive and ambition. Get ready for a unique and informative interview with Alan G. Kelly.
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Test of Strength is the title of the seventh episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. The show focuses on Dell Toledo as he struggles with keeping his dark secret safe. Stanley catches him at the bar using the knowledge to black mailing the strong man into providing the con artist with a freakish specimen, "one of his own." This leads to a heartbreaking confrontation between Dell and Jimmy Darling and, later, a horrifying and desperate decision costing one of the carnies their precious life. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 7 – Test of Strength
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
It is back once again, The ABCs of Death 2, 26 directors in one film each tackling one letter in the alphabet creating an entertaining, challenging or humorous short about...death. The film delivers everything that can be imagined and then some sometimes with shocking, horrifying results. Will The ABCs of Death 2 surpass the original or begin a downward spiral?
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Universal Monsters and Jurassic World. Between the two monster bits is news of Raimi and Alvarez returning for A Man in the Dark and announcements about Scream and Jack the Ripper on TV.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! All this and Stump the Saint too! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 85 – The ABCs of Death
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Review: The ABCs of Death 2 (2014)
The HNR grue-crew step in to recap and review each of the 26 episode found in The ABCs of Death 2 diving into what they loved, hated, enjoyed and despised. The second whirlwind trip through the alphabet of death comes across far more cohesive and success than the first outing with a few strong winners and fewer losers. Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (F is for Falling) ,Larry Fessenden (N is for Nexus) , Jen and Sylvia Soska (T is for Torture Porn) ,Steven Kostanski (W is for Wish) and Chris Nash (Z is for Zygote) are only a few of the directors involved with this fascinating experiment in horror cinema.
Horror News of the Week for 11/17/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Universal executives announcing that their upcoming Universal Monster revival films will be leaving the horror behind. Boos and hisses ensue. Sam Raimi and Fede Alvarez reunite to develop and release A Man in the Dark. Jack the Ripper is coming to TV with the small screen adaptation of From Hell. MTV's Scream series continues to struggle with how they will bring Ghostface to the music channel. Jurassic World begins its marketing campaign with the launch of a site describing the background for the 2015 film.
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Join us this week as we dive into one of the more controversial film techniques in recent years, found footage. Doc is joined by guest co-hosts Boss Butcher and Kelly Killbot to explore the top 10 recommended found footage films including tolls, witches, vampires, aliens, ghosts and giant kaiju monsters. Get ready, take some dramamine, hold on tight and jump into the picture...
Making their way from their hit podcast about found footage films, Boss Butcher and Kelly Killbot work with Doc to derive an eclectic top 10 list of films with enough POV, shaky cam and characters carrying cameras to make heads spin. Along the way, they discuss what makes a great found footage film, what makes horror the home for these films and the future of the genre.
Monster Movie Podcast
Episode 72 – Top 10 Recommended Found Footage Films
w/ guest hosts Boss Butcher and Kelly Killbot
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Top 10 Recommended Found Footage Films.
- The Fourth Kind (2009)
Dir: Olatunde Osunsanmi; Cast: Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas - Cloverfield (2008)
Dir: Matt Reeves; Cast: Mike Vogel, Lizzy Chaplan, T.J. Miller - Exists (2014)
Dir; Eduardo Sanchez; Cast: Samuel Davis - Alien Abduction (2014)
Dir: Matty Beckerman; Cast: Katherine Sigismund - Troll Hunter (2010)
Dir: Andre Ovredal; Cast: Otto Jespersen - The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Dir: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez; Cast: Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard - Man Bites Dog (1992)
Dir: Remy Belvaux, Andre Bonzel, Benoit Peolvoore; Cast: Benoit Poelvoorde - Upper Footage (2013)
Dir; Justin Cole - Paranormal Activity (2007)
Dir: Oren Peli, Tod Williams, Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman; Cast: Katie featherston, Sprague Grayden - Afflicted (2013)
Dir: Derek Lee, Clif Prowse;Cast: Derek Lee, Cliff Prowse
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Bullseye is the title of the sixth episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Paul the illustrated seal boy lands the lead this week as he jumps from Elsa's bed to Penny, the candy-striper from episode one. He also becomes suspicious of Elsa being responsible for the twins disappearance. Little does he know that Bette and Dot are being held captive, of sorts, by Gloria and Dandy Mott. And, man, do things get strange. While everyone is concerned about other things, Stanley and Maggie continue to plot obtaining one of the freaks for their own profit. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 6 – Bullseye
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
It is ghost drama versus space drama with reviews of Jessabelle and Interstellar. Director Kevin Greutert and writer Robert Ben Garant team up to bring a southern ghost story that amps up the chills and thrills with Jessabelle. Director Christopher Nolan returns with his epic space exploration film Interstellar.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about Evil Dead heading to Starz and Human Centipede 3 beginning its marking machine. Thomas Mariani and The Black Saint introduce the grue-crew to Over the Garden Wall.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! All this and Stump the Saint too! It's a perfect world.
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Episode 84 – Jessabelle – Interstellar
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Review: Jessabelle (2014)
The only thing that the grue-crew can agree upon in this week's horror release Jessabelle is that Sarah Snook makes an impression with the character driven horror film set in the deep south. The Black Saint suggests it is better suited for the Lifetime channel finding very little that is scary or interesting while Doc, Vixen and Dave all seem to like the film quite a bit. Sound the bell, it HNR-nite fights!
Review: Interstellar (2014)
Matthew McConaughy joins Anne Hathaway and Wes Bentley to explore deep space in hopes to save humanity in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. The Black Saint and Thomas Mariani discuss the film's sound design, spectacular special effects and emotional human drama. Even though it may not be Nolan's best film, Interstellar is still a film to seek out and enjoy.
What Have You Been Watching: Over the Garden Wall
The Cartoon Network astounds Thomas Mariani and The Black Saint with its 10 episode animated min-series Over the Garden Wall. The vocal talent is extraordinary and the execution is surprisingly emotional and bent. Thomas and The Black Saint recommend the miniseries with The Black Saint suggesting it would make a terrific film with the 10 episode consumed in one showing.
Horror News of the Week for 11/10/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and the Evil Dead making the leap to cable television with Ash vs. the Evil Dead heading to Starz. The Walking Dead barely slipped by controversy as this week's episode was nearly heavily censored. There is a documentary heading our way about legendary producer Debra Hill. Human Centipede 3 begins to market the film with a sound bite. Dario Argento is after funding for his next horror epic The Sandman.
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"...by the billions they came, swarming over the land, sucking the life from anything in their path." The tag line promises Squirm (1979) will horrify and disgust you with the killer swarm of...worms. Wait? What? Worms? Yeah, worms! Director Jeff Lieberman delivers cinemas singular horror film featuring killer Glycera worms. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 6 – Squirm (1976)
Both Doc Rotten and The Black Saint fondly recall the impression the promotion stills from Famous Monsters of Filmland left upon even before they were able to catch the film: The Black Saint in the theater upon its original release and Doc with its television premiere. Now as they re-watch the film once again in celebration of its latest Blu-Ray release from Scream Factory, Doc and Saint revel in the gruesome worm closeups as the pour out of closets and drains and burrow their way into the face of Roger Grimes. Somehow, director Jeff Lieberman manages to exploit the squeamish, slimy attributes of the titular creatures attacking a southern household in rural Georgia. Creepy drive-in madness in only the way Seventies horror can provide.
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Pink Cupcakes is the title of the fifth episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. This week we learn a whole lot about Dell and Desiree where Dell shows his true love and Desiree learns she is far more woman than she thought. Dandy and Gloria Mott come to terms about the death of Dora with Dandy exploring his best Patrick Bateman. Meanwhile Elsa deals with her jealousy of Stanley offering a television show to Bette and Dot. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 5 – Pink Cupcakes
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
This week is a VOD double feature with reviews of Horns from Alexandra Aja starring Daniel Radcliff and the found footage sequel VHS: Viral. The HNR grue-crew dive into the modern gothic fairy tale and another round of shorts inspired by Tales from the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside and The Outer Limits with a gory twist.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news about John Carpenter and Leatherface. Joseph Perry returns with his third Busan Report and The Black Saint tackles the return of Stump the Saint!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 83 – Horns – VHS: Viral
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Review: Horns (2014)
Daniel Radcliff continues to explore the horror and fantasy genre after his years as Harry Potter with Horns playing a man who is accused of killing his girlfriend, Juno Temple, finds that he grows a pair of horns and decides to solve the murder on his own facing his own demons and those of his friends and surrounding community. Director Alexandre Aja delivers his most emotional work yet and the HNR crew share their thoughts on the film, the direction and the power behind the script inspired by the book from Joe Hill.
Review: VHS: Viral (2014)
The popular found footage anthology franchise continues with VHS: Viral providing three new shorts and another wonky, confusing wrap around story. As with most anthology films, the movie is a good as its best short and as bad as its worst with VHS: Viral being the most uneven of the series yet, but still strong enough to have the HNR grue-crew looking forward to a fourth entry.
What Have You Been Watching: Busan Internation Film Festival
Joseph Perry returns with another thrilling report from overseas, this week is the third report from the Busan International Film Festival. Joseph share his impression on two kick ass horror films, Creep and It Follows.
Horror News of the Week for 11/03/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre film Leatherface will be directed by the team behind Inside, Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury. Eleven directors line up for a new feature announced for October 2015 titled Tales of Halloween with talent such as Neil Marshall, Darren Bousman, Mike Mendez and more. John Carpenter releases a new album of original soundtrack music called Lost Themes. Now that Rob Zombie has releases a synopsis of his next feature 31, the inspiration from Marvel's X-Men comic character Arcade and his Murderworld is painfully obvious. Pepsi ups its marketing with some Halloween fanfare. Good times!
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Edward Mordrake Part 2 is the title of the fourth episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Edward Mordrake makes his way from freak to freak looking for "the one" freak to claim, to add to his collection of spirits, ghost of freaks killed prior. He encounters Legless Suzi, Paul the Tattooed Seal Boy and Salty & Pepper. Then he focuses on Elsa Mars, but is later taken by Twisty the Killer Clown. This episode is chock full of exposition and back story while establishing Jimmy as a hero. Then just what the heck happens to Dandy Mott? All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 3 – Edward Mordrake part 2
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Doc providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Thomas shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
It is the Horror News Radio Halloween 2014 Extravaganza with four - count 'em, FOUR - horror film reviews. Doc steps in to review the theatrical film for the week, Ouija. The Black Saint, Thomas and Dave share the zany gory goodness of Dead Snow 2 Red vs Dead. Found footage meets the annual Haunt attractions with a gruesome twist in The Houses October Built. And, Thomas, The Black Saint and Doc encourage everyone to see Book of Life in the theaters while you can.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with Z Nation getting renewed for season 2 and the trailer release of Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron. Horror on TV gets a new show this week with the premiere of Constantine.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week!
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Episode 82 – Ouija – Dead Snow 2 Red vs Dead – Houses October Built – Book of Life
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What Have You Been Watching: Ouija – Dead Snow 2 Red vs Dead – Houses October Built – Book of Life
Happy Halloween 2014. Horror News Radio is celebrating with a packed episode reviewing FOUR new films. PG13 horror crapfest Ouija is first up with giving it a solid ZERO. Oh, my! Dead Snow 2 Red vs Dead has the grue-crew all giddy with its gory silly madness. Found footage films tackle the annual Haunt industry with The Houses October Built. Last up is the animated feature centered around the Mexican Day of the Dead, the brilliant feature Book of Life.
What Have You Been Watching: Busan Internation Film Festival
Joseph Perry returns with another thrilling report from overseas, this week is the second report from the Busan International Film Festival. Joseph share his impression on two kick ass horror films, Exists and Canal. Afterwards, Thomas chimes in with his review of Exists as well.
What Have You Been Watching: Constantine on NBC
Two genres of TV are dominating television screens this fall: horror and super heroes. This week, we get the combination of the two with DC comics supernatural hero, of sorts, Constantine. The Black Saint, Doc and Thomas all share their first impressions and argue over whether the pilot episode succeeds or even has promise for the show to continue past episode five. What?
Horror News of the Week for 10/27/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Z Nation getting renewed for season two where Dave and Doc continue to try to convince Thomas and The Black Saint that the show is actually really damn good. The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron trailer is here and, holy crap, it is INCREDIBLE! Hanging on the Marvel Movie train, next up is the solid rumor that Benedict Cumberbatch is nearing signing to become Doctor Strange. If we discuss Z Nation, we have to include The Walking Dead as well - a director is attached to the companion series. The film What We Do In the Shadows wraps up this week's Horror News of the Week.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Edward Mordrake Part 1 is the title of the third episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. The impression Twisty has made on Dandy leads to the man child creating his own Halloween clown costume. Ethel receives some bad news. Dot and Bette learn he legend of Edward Mordrake. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 3 – Edward Mordrake
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
DC comics takes over Monday nights on FOX this year with entertaining series GOTHAM. Gordon and Bullock must save Gotham from the deadly threat of VIPER. Oswald Cobblepot dig himself into a heap of trouble with Malconi. And Bruce Wayne begins to suspect corruption behind the walls of Wayne Enterprises. All that and more on this week's episode...
HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST
Season 1 Episode 5 – Viper
The fifth episode of GOTHAM continues to impress as both Fish Mooney and Oswald Cobblepot slowly build their plans to overthrow Falcone and Malconi. The drug Venom gets a brief mention as its cousin Viper is used to attack Gotham. Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore and Joey Fittos discuss the tone, the characters and the future of GOTHAM.
As always, we want your feedback, so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to explore the darker corners of the city with the HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Exists (2014) director Eduardo Sanchez joins the HNR grue-crew to discuss his found footage Bigfoot movie, his approach to film making and his earlier film The Blair Witch Project. After a brief revisit to his other films, the director dives into how Exists film was made, reveals some secrets behind the Bigfoot and shares his love for horror and monster movies. It is a great interview with a talented director with an authentic appreciation and passion for the genre. And, he knows his Bigfoot.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with a new FOX TV show from Ryan Murphy called Scream Queens while the MTV Scream show will NOT include Ghostface from the movies. Dwerp.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce the winner of the contest to win a fantastic Halloween mask from Ghoulish Productions.
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Episode 81 – Exists - Interview Director Eduardo Sanchez
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Film Review: Exists (2014) - Interview with director Eduardo Sanchez
Finally, we have a Bigfoot movie with some mighty pissed off Bigfoot in it. And all it right in the World. Doc, Dave, Santos and Vixen agree the film is incredible, worth the watch and may make it onto a few top 10 of 2014 lists. Director Eduardo Sanchez joins the show for a look at some behind the scene discussion about Exists, Bigfoot and the horror genre.
Horror News of the Week for 10/20/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of Ryan Murphy inventing Comedy Horror - oh, my - with his latest, upcoming TV show Scream Queen to some groan from the grue-crew. The reaction is mixed about the announcement that George Romero is backing his son's (Cameron) directorial take on a prequel to Night of the Living Dead. Eli Roth is producing a remake of his film Cabin Fever - with the same script. More groans. MTV reveals that there will be no Ghostface in their Scream TV show. Groans continue. As much as we love Scream Factory, it saddens us greatly to discuss the recent screw ups, the one with Nightbreed in particular.
Contest: Ghoulish Productions presents the mask, Blurp Charlie
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Ghoulish Productions out of Atlanta, GA to give away an awesome and gruesome MASK just in time for Halloween! Check out the visual for BLURP CHARLIE! Oh, my! Fantastic! We have a winner! CONGRATULATIONS to Blake Erskine from South Carolina! Ghoulish Production is also offering an exclusive coupon for all HNR listeners to save 10% off your entire order, just type in the coupon code HNR to get your discount! Just head over to http://www.ghoulishproductions.com to check out all the kick ass masks.
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Thomas Mariani: twitter @notthewhostommy. , letterboxd SilentTom
Vixen: twitter @purevixen44
Horror News Radio: http://horrornewsradio.com/feedback
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Massacres and Matinees s is the title of the second episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Somehow Gloria manages to hire Twisty to entertain Dandy, a union of disturbed minds that threatens to tear Jupiter, Florida apart. As the police draw closer to finding the missing Detective, the freaks of Elsa Mars Carnival are desperate to turn their attention elsewhere with horrifying results. Poor Meep. Dot and Bette discover their true inner talents igniting jealousy and anger in their matriarch. All this an more...
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 2 – Massacres and Matinees
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
DC comics takes over Monday nights on FOX this year with entertaining series GOTHAM. Robin Lord Taylor continues to own Gotham, the television show and the dark city, with his portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot. This episode the Penguin begins to make his play for power in the Falcone / Maroni mob war and offers up some tasty cannoli pastries. Don't eat the cannoli! All that and more on this week's episode...
HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST
Season 1 Episode 4 – Arkham
The fourth episode of GOTHAM has Gordon and Bullock are on the trail of a killer offing Gotham councilmen involved in the voting of the upcoming city plans for Arkham. While Oswald begins his rise in the ranks, Fish Mooney hires a potential triple threat of beauty, talent and terror in the vixen Liza. Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore and Joey Fittos discuss the tone, the characters and the future of GOTHAM.
As always, we want your feedback, so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to explore the darker corners of the city with the HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Dracula Untold (2014), Extraterrestrial (2014) and The Walking Dead season 5 premiere are all lined up for discussion tonight as the grue-crew review both films and the hit AMC television program. Dave and Doc also provide the weekly Z Nation update.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with a barrage of television updates about American Horror Story: Freak Show, The Following, Resident Evil and The Other Dead on Animal Planet.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to remind you about the contest to win a fantastic Halloween mask from Ghoulish Productions.
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Episode 80 – Dracula Untold - The Walking Dead - Extraterrestrial
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Film Review: Dracula Untold (2014)
Universal begins its attempt to wrangle its stable of "monsters" into a shared property, a share franchise, much like The Avengers, with the release of Dracula Untold. The grue-crew have been dreading this film for sometime, even jokingly labeling the film Dracula Unseen. Aside from Dave, who may have been literally offended by the film, the reviews are surprising positive but with reservations. Horror? No, not at all. Action film? Yeah, Doc and Thomas even suggest it is closer to a superhero film. Twists and turns, baby.
What Have You Been Watching: The Walking Dead Season 5
Terminus, oh, my. That story is continued in the season 5 premiere of The Walking Dead in surprising and exciting ways. With 17 million plus viewers, The Walking Dead kills its start this year with gore, action and powerful emotion. And a surprise or three. Yes, even Thomas was seduced into watching this episode.
What Have You Been Watching: Busan International Film Festival
Joseph Perry returns as the HNR man-on-the-street, or better yet man-abroad, as he provides the first report from the popular Busan International Film Festival. The films covered this week are Live TV from South Korea and Ghost Rituals from Malaysia.
Film Review: Extraterrestrial (2014)
Doc admits to being a fan of The Vicious Brothers, the directing team behind Grave Encounters. They are back with a sci-fi horror mash up with aliens and cabin in the woods blend of action, shocks, gore and humor. The film is called Extraterrestrial featuring the ever popular Michael Ironside in a cameo/supporting role. The film gets a seal of approval from The Black Saint.
Horror News of the Week for 10/13/2014
Dave brings you the Horror News of the Week with news of a potential Resident Evil TV series in the works. Both American Horror Story: Freak Show and The Walking Dead debuted so strongly that each immediately received orders for their next seasons, to no ones surprise. Animal Planet is getting into the zombie craze with a series called The Other Dead. The Following displayed a promo trailer for season 3 at NYCC. The Butchers is looking to bring back all the infamous serial killers in one film.
Contest: Ghoulish Productions presents the mask, Blurp Charlie
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Ghoulish Productions out of Atlanta, GA to give away an awesome and gruesome MASK just in time for Halloween! Check out the visual for BLURP CHARLIE! Oh, my! Fantastic! The contest is open until Midnight, Sunday October 19, 2014 (EST) to enter. Just head over to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-ghoulish for the change to win this incredible prize. The contest is open to US addresses only. But! Ghoulish Production is also offering an exclusivecoupon for all HNR listeners to save 10% off your entire order, just type in the coupon code HNR to get your discount! Just head over to http://www.ghoulishproductions.com to check out all the kick ass masks.
Doc Rotten: twitter @doc_rotten, letterboxd DocRotten
Dave Dreher: facebook drehershouseofhorrors, twitter @savinifan
Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr.: facebook theblacksainthnn, twitter @tbssaysyou, letterboxd TheBlackSaint
Thomas Mariani: twitter @notthewhostommy. , letterboxd SilentTom
Vixen: twitter @purevixen44
Horror News Radio: http://horrornewsradio.com/feedback
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Monsters Among Us is the title of the first episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. The show treats its viewers to all kinds of oddities: a woman with two heads, the bearded lady, the tattooed seal boy, the lobster boy and Elsa Mars, cabaret star. Just don't call them Freaks! This season starts off with a slow build paying close attention to Else, Dott and Bette and Jimmy Darling while introducing only a handful of the remaining cast. And then there's Twisty the Clown, quite possibly the most disturbing visual since Pennywise the clown from Stephen King's It.
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 1 – Monsters Among Us
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Monsters Among Us is the title of the first episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. The show treats its viewers to all kinds of oddities: a woman with two heads, the bearded lady, the tattooed seal boy, the lobster boy and Elsa Mars, cabaret star. Just don't call them Freaks! This season starts off with a slow build paying close attention to Else, Dott and Bette and Jimmy Darling while introducing only a handful of the remaining cast. And then there's Twisty the Clown, quite possibly the most disturbing visual since Pennywise the clown from Stephen King's It.
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 1 – Monsters Among Us
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
DC comics takes over Monday nights on FOX this year with entertaining series GOTHAM. Jim and Harvey investigate a series of murders where the victims are attached to a giant weather balloon and launched into the atmosphere to die. The media declares the murderer a vigilante and names him The Balloonman. All that and more on this week's episode...
HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST
Season 1 Episode 3 – The Balloonman
The third episode of GOTHAM receives luke warm to negative reviews on this week's Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast. While the main focus of the episode is about Balloonman and the implications of the city's first "vigilante," it's the Oswald Cobblepot subplot that has this podcast all excited. Robin Lord Taylor livens up even the most mundane, sluggish episode with his lively, entertaining portrayal of The Penguin. Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore and Joey Fittos discuss the tone, the characters and the future of GOTHAM.
As always, we want your feedback, so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to explore the darker corners of the city with the HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Annabelle (2014) scares up some solid box office but struggles to gain ample praise from the HNR grue-crew. The film dives into the back story of the creepy-as-all-get-out doll from The Conjuring. Watch your basements!
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news of Twin Peaks, ABC's of Death 2 and Adam Green's Happy Halloween. Did we mention, Twin Peaks? Thomas discusses Gone Girl from director David Fincher.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to remind you about the contest to win a fantastic Halloween mask from Ghoulish Productions.
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Episode 79 – Annabelle - Gone Girl
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Annabelle (2014)
Expanding the story behind the possessed doll introduced in the intro to The Conjuring, Annabelle tries hard to scare and entertain audiences across the globe. Gauging from the week end box office, the film seems to have struck a chord with horror and film fans. The blandest of bland main characters lumber along until a demon enters into the picture to spice things up. A few good, well orchestrated scenes a great horror film does not make. The grue-crew discuss the successes and failures found in Annabelle.
What Have You Been Watching: Gone Girl
Thomas Mariani jumps in with a review of David Fincher's latest film, Gone Girl. The film receives high praise from Thomas who dances around all the plot twists and surprises in the film. He cautiously discusses deserved Oscar nods and shares it is NOT a date movie!
Horror News of the Week for 10/06/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with news of the return of Twin Peaks from David Lynch coming to Showtime in 2016. Annabelle has drawn out Don Mancini to proclaim he wants to make Chuck vs Annabelle. Yeah, right. Vampires and Werewolves attack in Joe Dante's Ombre Amore and no one really cares. The marketing behind ABC's of Death 2 are stirring up a stink with 26 NSFW pictures from the film, one for each segment. Director Adam Green return with another Happy Halloween short.
Contest: Ghoulish Productions presents the mask, Blurp Charlie
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Ghoulish Productions out of Atlanta, GA to give away an awesome and gruesome MASK just in time for Halloween! Check out the visual for BLURP CHARLIE! Oh, my! Fantastic! The contest is open until Midnight, Sunday October 19, 2014 (EST) to enter. Just head over to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-ghoulish for the change to win this incredible prize. The contest is open to US addresses only. But! Ghoulish Production is also offering an exclusivecoupon for all HNR listeners to save 10% off your entire order, just type in the coupon code HNR to get your discount! Just head over to http://www.ghoulishproductions.com to check out all the kick ass masks.
Doc Rotten: twitter @doc_rotten, letterboxd DocRotten
Dave Dreher: facebook drehershouseofhorrors, twitter @savinifan
Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr.: facebook theblacksainthnn, twitter @tbssaysyou, letterboxd TheBlackSaint
Thomas Mariani: twitter @notthewhostommy. , letterboxd SilentTom
Vixen: twitter @purevixen44
Horror News Radio: http://horrornewsradio.com/feedback
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
With episode 13, The Strain reaches its season 1 finale with THE MASTER. Eph, Nora, Abraham, Fet, Dutch and Zach head into the den of the beast to go face to face with the Master and his vampire horde. It all comes down to this epic confrontation. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 13– The Master
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The Strain season 1 comes to a close as the finale battle between our heroes and the ancient evil horror comes to a head. Unfortunately for Eph and Abraham, the Master has a few tricks up his sleeve revealing that sunlight is not as deadly to the Master as it is to his servants. In other parts of the show, Palmer and Eichhorst engage in some unique political maneuvering while Gus meets up with a group siding with a trio of creatures called, The Ancient Ones. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 13 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show. This the unofficial podcast about the hit FX Horror Television show American Horror Story by fans for fans as brought to you by HorrorNewsTV.com and DocRotten.com. Now in its fourth highly anticipated season, the award winning genre show is set to push even more boundaries and break even more unimaginable taboos with Freak Show. The theme this season is a carnival struggling to survive in Jupiter, Florida in 1952. Sweet!
Returning to co-host the fan podcast are Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani. Each week they will recap and review each episode. Tonight, they are looking forward to the upcoming season with a special episode 0 show to examine the themes, characters and promise of the what is known about Freak Show thus far: which actors return; who is added to the cast; and, which character is the first in the history of AHS to become a recurring character from season to season.
The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Freak Show
Episode 0 – Don't Call Us Freaks
Things to look forward to after the recap each episode are Thomas providing his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the week and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Freak Show's visual treats of wonder and horror? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
DC comics takes over Monday nights on FOX this year with entertaining series GOTHAM. Addressed only as "Cat," Selina Kyle takes the title role this week as she becomes entangled in a disturbing plot to kidnap the street kids of Gotham City. Detectives Bullock and Gordon must race to save her from the clutches of the Dollmaker. All that and more on this week's episode...
HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST
Season 1 Episode 2 – Selina Kyle
The second episode of GOTHAM receives mixed but positive reviews on this week's Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast. While the uneven tones and cross between goofball villains (Lili Taylor and Frank Whaley ) and dark turns (13 year old Kyle claws out a man's eyes) confuse the hosts, the fascinating and entertaining turn from Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot (AKA The Penquin) is a winning highlight of the show. Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore and Joey Fittos discuss the tone, the characters and the future of GOTHAM.
As always, we want your feedback, so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to explore the darker corners of the city with the HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
The Sacrament (2013) has its roots grounded firmly in the true story surrounding the Jonestown tragedy from 1978. The similarities have many of the HNR grue-crew scratching their heads wondering what the film's director Ti West is really up to. The discussion gets heated beginning with an explanation of what happened to covering The Guest.
Doc shares the horror news of the week with news of The Walking Dead companion series, American Horror Story Freak Show and Five Nights at Freddy's. Doc and Santos discuss Mutantis. Just what the hell is Mutantis?
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to announce another contest to win a fantastic Halloween mask from Ghoulish Productions and we have the winner of Lionsgate Home Entertainment's Hannibal Season 2 DVD giveaway prize pack.
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Episode 78 – The Sacrament (2013) - Mutantis (2014)
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The Sacrament (2013)
Ti West is a controversial film maker around the HNR offices. His entries in the anthology films The ABC's of Death and VHS are responsible for some of the rockiest reviews on the show. While his past films get some love, House of the Devil and The Innkeepers, The Sacrament does not earn many accolades. Even Vixen is hardened by the blatant similarities to Jonestown and the films based on that real life tragedy. Even though Gene Jones does a great job as The Father, the leader of the cult, the story itself never brings anything original to the film. Bah, humbug.
What Have You Been Watching: Mutantis
Doc Rotten and The Black Saint are here to share an experience that defies explanation, the film called Mutantis from Dire Wit Films. Low budget effects, sophomoric humor and a keen sense of self awareness, Mutantis is unlike any film you have ever seen.
Horror News of the Week for 09/29/2014
Doc steps in with the Horror News of the Week with news of The Walking Dead Companion Series with the reveal of the main character descriptions impressing no one. D'oh! Horror TV continues with information about NBC hiring James Wan to direct the show Maidenhead. Keeping the TV theme, Ryan Murphy releases the American Horror Story: Freak Show trailer for the first episode finally providing clues to the story, the tone and characters. The movie news this week is all about why the release of Amityville: The Awakening was postponed. Thomas and The Black Saint step in to talk about the PC game Five Nights at Freddy's.
Contest: Lionsgate Home Entertainment DVD prize pack of Hannibal Season 2.
This week we announce a winner of the Hannibal Season 2 DVD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Congratulations to Chip Mullins Jr. who has won the coveted prize. Thank you for listening!
Contest: Ghoulish Productions presents the mask, Blurp Charlie
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Ghoulish Productions out of Atlanta, GA to give away an awesome and gruesome MASK just in time for Halloween! Check out the visual for BLURP CHARLIE! Oh, my! Fantastic! The contest is open until Midnight, Sunday October 19, 2014 (EST) to enter. Just head over to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-ghoulish for the change to win this incredible prize. The contest is open to US addresses only. But! Ghoulish Production is also offering an exclusivecoupon for all HNR listeners to save 10% off your entire order, just type in the coupon code HNR to get your discount! Just head over to http://www.ghoulishproductions.com to check out all the kick ass masks.
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With episode 12, The Strain spins its wheels a bit as it gears up for next week's finale. The main gist of this week is Eph's efforts to warn the world of the Vampire Virus thanks to Dutch's return hacking into the Emergency Broadcast System. But, the brief flashback scenes prove far more interesting and effective. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 12– Last Rites
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The Strain delivers its penultimate episode with Last Rites where Eichorst attacks Abraham's stronghold. This week features the return of Dutch, Gus, the Rat-toothed Vampire killers and Bollivar, the vampire rock star. Poor Nora must make a hard decision, one that deeply affects Abraham as well. Meanwhile, back at Palmer's "batcave," The Master stops by to deliver on his promises...or, does he... Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 12 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
DC comics takes over Monday nights on FOX this year with the premiere of GOTHAM. The show explores the grimiest corners of Gotham beginning with the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne, all in front of Bruce Wayne while secretly witnessed by a young Selina Kyle. While steeped in Batman mythology, Gotham follows a rookie cop by the name of James Gordon. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 1 – Pilot
The pilot episode of GOTHAM introduces a wide variety of characters to its landscape while focusing primarily on James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue). In addition to Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz), the first episode includes Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor), Alfred (Sean Pertwee), Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova), Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith), Carmine Falcone (John Doman), Renee Montoya (Victoria Cartegena) and Crispus Allen (Andrew Stewart-Jones). Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore and Joey Fittos discuss the tone, the characters and the future of GOTHAM.
As always, we want your feedback, so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to explore the darker corners of the city with the HORROR NEWS TV GOTHAM FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV Gotham Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Join us this week as we revisit The Entity (1982) from director Sidney J. Furie and writer Frank De Felitta adapting the true tale of Carla Moran who was convinced she was being haunted and abused by a violent, unseen spirit. A shocker in its day, the film lives up to the hype providing scares, thrills and shocking horror. Sure, the ending is bent, but getting there is impressive.
"A Story So Shocking, So Threatening, It Will Frighten You Beyond All Imagination. The ultimate story of supernatural terror! "
The Black Saint (Decades of Horror: 1970s podcast) steps into the Eighties with Doc Rotten and very special guest host, award winning director Christopher G. Moore (Foodie, Disengaged) to discuss the disturbing and controversial film The Entity. Charles Berstein is recognized for his imposing, frightening score and Barbara Hershey delivers an Oscar-worthy performance.
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Episode 71 – The Entity (1982)
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The Entity is an often overlooked haunted house picture due to a combination of its own subject matter and the arrival of the mega-hit juggernaut, Poltergeist. But this film deserves to be remembered and re-watched. Even after 30 years, the effects and the story remain terrifying and unbelievable. The directions, the cinematography and the acting is above par. But, damn, that ending nearly destroys everything. Check out The Black Saint, Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten's discussion on this highly volatile film.
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Tusk (2014) is Kevin's Smith's second horror comedy with the script germinating from the SModcast podcast: episode 259 The Walrus and The Carpenter. The film may be a bit uneven and controversial but the performance by Michael Parks as Howard Howe has a number of the grue-crew saying he should be considered for an Academy Award...but realize, sadly, it never will.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with news of Universal hiring Noah Hawley (Fargo) to script a Classic Monster flick and Camille Keaton returns for a sequel to I Spit On Your Grave. Doc, Thomas and Santos have all seen The Maze Runner...and they like it. What?
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Lionsgate Home Entertainments's Hannibal Season 2 DVD giveaway prize pack.
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Episode 77 – Tusk (2014) - The Maze Runner (2014)
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Tusk (2014)
Kevin Smith turns a dare on his popular podcast into a full length feature, Tusk. The film stars Justin Long, Michael Parks, Genesis Rodriguez and Haley Joel Osment where Parks' Howard Howe eyes Justin Long's Wallace Bryton for his horrifying experiments in turning a man into a walrus, a new Mr. Tusk. The reviews are mixed among the grue-crew, Santos loves the films while Vixen shares she was prepared to walk out of the theater. It's a lively conversation with a personal call to action for Kevin Smith from Thomas.
What Have You Been Watching: The Maze Runner
Yes, The Maze Runner is an adaptation of a Young Adult novel, but it is well done, thrilling and features creepy creature effects with the Grievers. Doc Rotten, The Black Saint and Thomas Mariani each saw the film over the weekend and recap the highlights of the film, including some crafty eyebrow acting. Woot!
Horror News of the Week for 09/22/2014
Dave begins the Horror News of the Week with the announcement that Noah Hawley from the Fargo TV series has been hired to write the next film for the revamped Universal Monsters film series. Which monster he is writing has not yet been revealed. It appears that infamous director Ed Woods was also a writer of prose...and his 32 stories have been collected into a single volume. Camille Keaton returns for a sequel to I Spit On Your Grave. Hulu lands J.J. Abrams adaptation of Stephen King's 11/22/63. And Spirit stores spread Halloween cheer to children.
Contest: Lionsgate Home Entertainment DVD giveaway of Hannibal Season 2.
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Lionsgate Home Entertainment's DVD giveaway of Hannibal Season 2 out now. Thank to The Black Saint, Horror News Radio as a copy to give away. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-hannibal for details. Contest ends midnight, September 28, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
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"She Lives. Don't Move. Don't Breathe. She Will Find You." The tag line promises Prophecy (1979) to be the next big "Monster Movie" with director John Frankenheimer behind the camera and David (The Omen) Selzer behind the pen. The film never lives up to that lofty goal but gives it everything it has. The film stars Robert Foxworth, Talia Shire, Armand Assante and Richard Dysart. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 5 – Prophecy (1979)
Joining The Black Saint and Doc Rotten once again is North Carolina film maker, Bill Mulligan, who lends his thespian, effects making, screen writing talents to the duo's take on Prophecy. The biggest problem with the film is the mutant bear itself, awkward and a little goofy, it draws more laughs that screams. Isely (Richard Dysart) describes the Katahdin monster was "larger than a dragon with the eyes of a cat" but it is often called the salami bear. Stephen King is known to have referenced the film as one of his favorites, Doc Rotten, The Black Saint and Bill Mulligan re-examine the film to roaring delight and cheep 70s thrills.
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Honeymoon (2014) spins the tale of a pair of newly weds heading to a mountain cabin for a week of bliss but discover something terrifyingly horrible instead. The Black Saint discovers a temporary cure for insomnia. Dwerp!
Dave (scratch that, Thomas) shares the horror news of the week with news of remake after remake after remake. Doc subjects the entire cast to the premiere of Z-Nation on SyFy for this week's What Have You Been Watching segment.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay Entertainments's The Dead and The Dead 2 giveaway prize pack.
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Episode 76 – Honeymoon - Z-Nation
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Honeymoon (2014)
This week's main release is the slow-burn horror film from director Leigh Jeniak starring Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones) and Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful). Some of the film works, some of it does not. The last 15 minutes of the movie are mind bending WTF, then the ending happens.
What Have You Been Watching: Z-Nation
Doc hears an earful from the grue-crew for insisting that they all watch the premiere episode of SyFy's Z-Nation. All but Doc and Dave tear into the show calling it disposable and terrible. Thomas does confess, however, his did enjoy the zombie baby. Citizen Z, however, not so much.
Horror News of the Week for 09/15/2014
An interrupted internet connections prevents Dave Dreher from doing the news this week, so Thomas steps in to share the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the remake of The Town that Dreaded Sundown from Orion. That's right, Orion has returned! Better remakes news is the announcement that Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard are tackling I Saw the Devil. Still more remake news with information about the second stab at I Saw What You Did Last Summer. Blumhouse (Jason Blum), Tony Krantz (NBCs Dracula), Endemol Studios (Hell on Wheels) and Radio Silence are set to create a horror/sci-fi anthology 10 episode series for NBC. And if Tusk is not strange enough for you, it also becomes the first film to officially have a medical marijuana tie in.
Contest: Lionsgate Home Entertainment DVD giveaway of Hannibal Season 2.
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Lionsgate Home Entertainment's DVD giveaway of Hannibal Season 2 out now. Thank to The Black Saint, Horror News Radio as a copy to give away. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-hannibal for details. Contest ends midnight, September 28, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2
We have a winner! Congratulations to Jayme Isaacs who will receive a copy of both The Dead & The Dead 2 Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment.
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With episode 10, The Strain continues with the search for Kelly Goodweather, Eph's ex-wife who went missing last episode. Through a series of flashbacks following Kelly's journey and an desperate crusade by Eph, the audience learns Kelly's true fate while leaving many mysteries wide open. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 10– Loved Ones
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The Strain begins to set up the events for an epic showdown between Eph, Nora, Abraham and Mr. Fet again The Master, Eichhorst and Palmer. This week Eph struggles with the realization that Kelly may be lost when he discovers the bodies of her best friend Diane and her son. Fet and Dutch pay a visit to Palmer but are surprisingly released by Mr. Fitzwilliams, Palmer's right hand man. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 10 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Join us this week as we revisit An American Werewolf in London from director John Landis and effects artist, Academy Award winner, Rick Baker. One of two phenomenal, influential werewolf films of 1981, An American Werewolf in London goes on to win the first Academy Award for Best Make-Up and forever connect the lyrics to Blue Moon to werewolves.
"The undead surround me. Have you ever talked to a corpse? It's boring! I'm lonely! Kill yourself, David, before you kill others." - Jack's corpse to David.
Thomas Mariani returns once again to join Doc Rotten in celebrating classic monster movies from the past. An American Werewolf in London is one of Thomas' favorite horror films and a must discuss film for Monster Movie Podcast. Thomas and Doc relive the film, it's highlights, the special effects, the music and John Landis.
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Episode 70 – An American Werewolf in London (1981)
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An American Werewolf in London is a classic, a must see horror film and one of top examples of horror comedies of all time. Director John Landis is on top of his game with a script he honed for 10 plus years bringing a perfect blend of genres, pacing and timing. Then there is the special effects, the full body transformation of David into the werewolf, brightly lite, all practical and riveting. The film also ties in brilliant use of music, Blue Moon, Bad Moon Rising and Moondance. Despite the music and the laughs, the film is also scary with vicious attacks on the moors and in the London tubes.
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The Dead 2 (2014) is not only the swag in the prize pack from Anchor Bay Entertainment in this week's trivia contest, it is also the topic of this week's review. It's zombie action set in India from The Ford Brothers who brought the horror community The Dead.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with previews of The Walking Dead, American Horror Story: Freak Show and Carver. Santos prepares for another round of STUMP THE SAINT and Doc joins Dave in reviewing The Den.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay Entertainments's The Dead and The Dead 2 giveaway prize pack.
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Episode 75 – The Dead 2
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The Dead 2 (2014)
Drawing their inspiration from the lumbering ghouls in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, the Ford Brothers return to their own franchise with The Dead 2. The film, set in India, follows an American who races to reunite with this loved ones as zombies rise to take over the world. Santos, Dave and Thomas gather in one corner while Doc stands alone in the other as the grue-crew review the film.
What Have You Been Watching: The Den
Dave steps up with the "What Have You Been Watching" content this week with the found footage film, The Den, currently playing on Netflix. The film follows a researcher studying the behavior of online video chatters until she runs across a patron of The Den who is brutally murdered in front of her. Dave shares how much he enjoyed the film.
Horror News of the Week for 09/08/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of AMC greenlighting a companion series of The Walking Dead. The director of Room 237 is returning with Nightmare recreating nightmares from those experiencing night terrors. The Soska Sisters guest star in the Canadian horror film, Blackburn. The extended teaser for American Horror Story: Freak Show finally reveals the characters from season 4. And, finally, the trailer for Carver is released, the Halloween horror film from 14 year old director Emily DiPrimio.
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2 coming out September 16, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away a copy of the blu-ray release The Dead 2 along with the first film, The Dead. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-thedead2 for details. Contest ends midnight, September 16, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4
We have a winner! Congratulations to Will Griesmer who will receive a copy of The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment.
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With episode 9, The Strain continues to position Abraham, Eph and Nora into position for a battle royale against The Master and his vampire horde. Biggest shock this week: The Master revealed, finally! All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 9 – Tbe Disappeared
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The Strain ends on a high note going full tilt creature feature as The Master steps out of the shadows in an important flash back. Getting to this scene, however, has Dave about ready to shot his television set. And he has lots to say about how off this episode is. And why is Eph always making such stupid decisions. C'mon, dude. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 9 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Considered a horror classic by many genre historians, The Wicker Man (1973) is the film for this episode. Featuring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Eckland and Ingrid Pitt, the film from director Robin Hardy leads its audience on a leisurely paced path to one of the more iconic endings in horror. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten tackle another groovy horror film from the 1970s.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 4 – The Wicker Man (1973)
Joining The Black Saint and Doc Rotten is North Carolina film maker, Bill Mulligan, who lends his thespian, effects making, screen writing talents to the duo's take on The Wicker Man. The show explores the various cuts of the film; the efforts it took to make the film from screenwriter Anthony Shaffer and headliner Christopher Lee; and, all crazy songs scattered throughout the film. Bill, The Black Saint and Doc discuss the horror - or lack of it, the iconic ending and all the...um...forward thinking ways of the pagan Island of Summerisle. Good times!
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As Above, So Below (2014) fails to make an impression at the box office and leaves Santos underwhelmed. Doc, on the other hand, fights for the film in a heated discussion about the Dowdle Brothers, Perdita Weeks and found footage. The film gets the full-on HNR treatment.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with information about Lars Von Trier, Wesley Snipes and Scooby-Doo. Joseph Perry returns this week with more details from PiFan, the extraordinary fantasy film fest from South Korea, and Thomas discusses Doctor Who.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay Entertainments's The Dead and The Dead 2 giveaway prize pack.
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Episode 74 – As Above, So Below
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As Above, So Below (2014)
John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle return to found footage with As Above, So Below, a low budget b-movie adventure horror flick set in the catacombs below Paris. The film sparks a lively discussion with the Doc, Thomas and Santos bringing different takes on the film and its successes and failures. Review ends near the 53 minute mark.
What Have You Been Watching: Doctor Who
Thomas weighs in on the introduction of Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor. Doc is also watching the BBC America presentation of Doctor Who and champion the second episode while cautioning the confusing approach of the first of this season.
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan 2014 report from Joseph Perry
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival is a popular annual event in South Korea. Joining us from the festival floor is HNR fan turned man-on-the-street reported, Joseph Perry wraps up his coverage of the genre film festival.
Horror News of the Week for 09/01/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the remake of Escape From New York getting ramped up once again. Then he dives into the idea that Lars Von Trier is developing a horror TV show. There's more Hannibal news this week including a new Hannibal Cookbook. Wesley Snipes is ready to return as Blade. The HNR crew are not so eager for that to happen. Artist Travis Falligant takes Scooby Doo face to face with many of modern day horror icons. Hilarity ensues.
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2 coming out September 16, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away a copy of the blu-ray release The Dead 2 along with the first film, The Dead. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-thedead2 for details. Contest ends midnight, September 16, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4
We have a winner! Congratulations to Martina Enriquez who will receive a copy of The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment.
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With episode 8, The Strain starts building Abraham's army as Eph, Nora, Jim and Abraham join forces with Vasiliy Fet and Dutch. Tonight's show is tight keeping most of the action centered around a convenience store where our cast is trapped by a swarm of strigoi. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 8 – Creatures of the Night
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The Strain finally gives us an hour of Vasiliy Fet, our favorite exterminator. Creatures of the Night is highlighted by a sensational cameo from Rick Baker in all his ponytail glory. This episode also puts a final resolution to Jim's story-line with a shocking decision from Mr. Fet. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 8 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website. "Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014) is Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's return to Marv, Dwight and Nancy. It is all style over substance in glorious black and white with spectacular 3D and fun performances from Mickey Rourke and Eva Green. But Mr. Miller may have slid too far into seedy life behind Sin City without any meaning.
Doc shares the horror news of the week with news of The Omen on TV, the series finale of True Blood and the trailer for Exists. Joseph Perry returns this week with more details from PiFan, the extraordinary fantasy film fest from South Korea.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay's The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-Ray.
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Episode 73 – Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
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Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)
Thomas is livid about having to watch yet another Robert Rodriguez movie and even Santos is saddened to realized something about his darling Jessica Alba. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For drops quietly into the theaters this past weekend landing at number 8...NUMBER 8! Oh, my. The grue-crew stomp all over this disappointing entry. The film is visually stunning but intellectually void.
What Have You Been Watching Playing: Silent Hills
Thomas is all about the playable demo for Silent Hills proclaiming it one of the scariest games he has ever played. He describes some of highlights and shares his anticipation for the upcoming full release on PS4.
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan 2014 report from Joseph Perry
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival is a popular annual event in South Korea. Joining us from the festival floor is HNR fan turned man-on-the-street reported, Joseph Perry discussing two more films: The Babadook and Starry Eyes.
Horror News of the Week for 08/25/2014
Doc steps in for Dave Dreher to bring the Horror News of the Week for this episode. The news begins with the remembering the recently lost Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park) who passed at the age of 90. HBO's True Blood ends with it series finale which aired August 24, 2014. Horror on TV continues with the announcement that Damian, an adaptation of The Omen, has a series order for Lifetime while Martin Scorsese has announced that he will direct and produce an adaptation of Shutter Island for HBO called Ashecliffe.
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With episode 7, The Strain reveals what is up with Lawyer Joan Luss (Leslie Hope) in all her vampire glory. The ending leaves Doc and Dave shocked and excited for future episodes. And that is just one small tasty nugget found in For Services Rendered. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 7 – For Services Rendered
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The Strain continues its trend with a fantastic opening and a killer ending. With episode 7, the writers are finally starting to boil the middle into an intelligent, scary concoction. The dialog this week is witty and sharp with the banter back and forth between a young Abraham Setrakian and Thomas Eichhorst being the show's highlight. But even still, it is the show's surprise ending that is what will be remembered - just what the heck is going on? Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 7 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
"Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Haunted Houses are a tough genre to film. They can easily come off hokey or silly. There are some classics though, Haunting, The Amityville Horror and Poltergeist. But many are overlooked and forgotten. One such film is The Legend of Hell House from director John Hough featuring Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill and Gayle Hunnicutt. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten are joined by award winning director Christopher G. Moore to discuss the British classic horror film.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 3 – The Legend of Hell House (1973)
Eventhough The Legend of Hell House springs from the mind of Richard Matheson, it lives in the shadows of The Exorcist and The Haunting. One film changed the face of horror overnight while the other is often seen to have done it better years before. This is a shame as The Legend of Hell House in an intelligent and often creepily effective haunted house film taking both a scientific and supernatural look at the forces behind the haunting. Christopher steps in this week to address the differences between the book, Hell House, and the John Hough directed film while Doc shares his love for the acting chops of Roddy McDowell. Santos fondly remembers seeing the film - in the theaters - when it was released. In the end, The Legend of Hell House is a film worth revisiting and reliving.
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Life After Beth (2014) proves that a zombie romcom is a difficult proposition regardless of how fantastic the cast may be. Dane DeHaan, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon and Anna Kendrick cannot save this humorless, lifeless horror comedy from writer/director Jeff Baena. All the pieces are there, they just never assemble into a cohesive whole. Sad.
Afflicted (2013), on the other hand, proves how a well constructed story and a pair of leads with authentic bro-chemistry is capable of reinvigorating the found footage sub genre. Afflicted is the film no one knows about but everyone should. A terrific little film that has the grue-crew united in singing its praises. Check it out!
Dave shares the horror news of the week with bits about TV, film, comics, Blu-ray and home made you tube horror homage. Joseph Perry returns this week with more details from PiFan, the extraordinary fantasy film fest from South Korea.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay's The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-Ray.
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Episode 73 – Life After Beth / Afflicted
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Life After Beth (2014)
Thomas sums it up best during the review, "this year's biggest disappointment." Life After Beth is ripe with promise: a great cast, a promising young director, an intriguing premise and a slick spin on horror, romance and comedy. It should be the zombie rom-com to define a decade. Instead, the chemistry never gels, the zombies never reach their potential and, the biggest crime, the comedy is never funny. Sigh.
Afflicted (2013)
The HNR grue-crew wear their found footage scars as they have endured an onslaught of horror films trying to capture the fire ignited by Paranormal Activity, REC and Cloverfield. Afflicted is one of the few films that get it right, a remarkable entry into the sub genre that spins a unique and often scary look at vampires and the horrors of the transformation from human to the undead. Derek Lee and Clif Prowse are pair of writers, directors and actors to keep an eye on. Recommended!
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan 2014 report from Joseph Perry
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival is a popular annual event in South Korea. Joining us from the festival floor is HNR fan turned man-on-the-street reported, Joseph Perry discussing four more films: Nymph from Serbia; Asmodexia from Spain; Baal's Flowers from Italy; and, Whispers Behind the Wall from Germany.
Horror News of the Week for 08/18/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news across all mediums. On Television, NBC is bringing The Devil's Advocate to the small screen. In comics, DC Comics is exploring horror themes in the Batman universe with Gotham by Midnight. Elijah Woods carries the film segment with his latest cinematic effort, Open Windows. On Blu-ray, Scream Factory is releasing their second volume of Vincent Price classics: House on Haunted Hill, The Raven and Dr. Phibes Rises Again. Finally, on the you tube front, Max Landis has recreated the iconic transformation scene from his father's film American Werewolf in London with a tiny budget and a big imagination. Crazy!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4 coming out August 26, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away two copies of the blu-ray release. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-thewalkingdead for details. Contest ends midnight, August 24, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
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With episode 6, The Strain releases its monsters out into the streets beefing up the horror elements of the series as the creatures attack during a solar eclipse. Most all the main characters come face to face with the Master's minions and alliances are formed. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 6 – Occultation
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The Strain takes some time to follow four groups as the encounter the vampires assault on New York. Eph begins the show on the run, gets arrested and later escapes when a familiar face returns to munch on the detectives who have Eph incarcerated. Abraham continues to hunt down the victims of the plane catastrophe until he gets outnumbered. Gus and Jim team up for a mission. And, Vasiliy Fet comes face to face with the virus. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 6 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
"Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Into the Storm (2014) blows into theaters this weekend and the grue-crew is here to review this disaster...uh...disaster film. The movie is full of CGI effects providing a variety of tornado visuals and storm fueled action and destruction - it is all spectacle, baby, yeah.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with the sad announcement of the passing of Marilyn Burns, Menahem Golan and Robin Williams as the crew share fond memories of their film careers and influence. Joseph Perry returns this week with more details from PiFan, a fantasy film fest from South Korea.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay's The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-Ray.
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Episode 71 – Into the Storm
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Into the Storm (2014)
Director Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) returns to direct Into the Storm which is a blend of found footage, traditional disaster flick and a family drama that wears its similarities with Twister on its sleeve. Even Santos catches the direct reference to the Nineties classic as a giant artificial cow flies by. "We've got cows!" The grue-crew dive into the film tearing it a new one for its weak script while praising the special effects and its dumb-fun pacing.
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan 2014 report from Joseph Perry
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival is a popular annual event in South Korea. Joining us from the festival floor is HNR fan turned man-on-the-street reported, Joseph Perry discussing three more films: Lemon Tree Passage from Australia; Chimeras from Switzerland/Spain; and, Housebound from New Zealand.
Horror News of the Week for 08/11/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the loss of actress Marilyn Burns (Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 1974) and producer Menahem Golan. The grue-crew also react to the news of the death of comedian-actor Robin Williams. Dave tries to lighten the somber tone with a report on the Robert Englund appearing as Freddy event this past weekend followed by the announcement that Eli Roth's The Green Inferno has been pulled completely off the release schedule. Grrrrr. Next up is news that Seth Grahame-Smith is releasing a follow up to his hit historical horror novel Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter early next year titled The Last American Vampire. Finally Dave sends Santos into a tizzy with news of the trailer for It Grows!
Contest: Anchor Bay DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game coming out August 12, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away two copies of the film. Two winners have been selected: ISAAC MENDOZA from Monterey Park, California and BILL NORRIS from Eugene, Oregon. Congratulations!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4 coming out August 26, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away two copies of the blu-ray release. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-thewalkingdead for details. Contest ends midnight, August 24, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
With episode 5, The Strain continues to be the most horrific, disturbing horror on television today. Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher recap and review episode 4, "Runaways," discussing the beginning of Eph and Abraham's hunt of the virus victims, Gabe's hunger and Mr. Fet's shocking discovery in the sewers beneath the city. The show begins to kick royal ass with creatures appearing all over as the main characters begin to realize the monsters at the door. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 5 – Runaways
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The Strain dives into the myth, the visuals and the horror behind the virus driven vampires. Abraham provides some clues to the creatures physiology and biology while the show weaves in glimpses of his past. Eph tries to convince the CDC of the oncoming epidemic only to find himself ridiculed and hunted. By the end of the episode, the plague begins to spread...publicly. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 5 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
"Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) strikes gold at the box office. The risk pays off and Marvel has another huge hit. But what do the HNR grue-crew think of it? Will Dave finally like a super-hero movie?
Dave shares the horror news of the week with the sad announcement of the passing of legendary make-up effects artists Dick Smith along with bits about Ghostbusters 3 and Z-Nation. Dave also joins Doc in a mini-review of SyFy's Sharknado 2: The Second One.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! There's still time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay's The Midnight Game.
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Episode 70 – Guardians of the Galaxy
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
James Gunn is an mother flippin' genius - he has infused an obscure Marvel property, Guardians of the Galaxy, with his unique brand of humor and comedic tone and created the best space opera to light up theaters since Star Wars. The film is all kinds of awesome and the grue-crew share their favorite moments, their most loved characters and most cherished songs included in the film's sound track. WE ARE GROOT!
What Have You Been Watching: Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
Only on SyFy can such absolute crap become massively successful success, Asylum returns with Sharknado 2: The Second One. As the title suggest, it's more of the same. The grue-crew are here with chainsaws in hand to protect you from the fin-filled storms of Sharknado 2.
Horror News of the Week for 07/28/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the movie industry losing one of the true greats, R.I.P. Dick Smith. Universal is starting to ramp up its fusion of horror icons and Marvel-style universe building with a remake of The Mummy helmed by Alex Kurtzman. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is back with a 40th anniversary 4 disc "Black Maria" edition. Ghostbusters 3 remains in the news with hints that it may become and all-female cast. SyFy launches its Z-Nation media assault with the release of upcoming zombie TV show's trailer.
Contest: Anchor Bay DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game coming out August 12, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away two copies of the film. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-midnightgame for details. Contest ends midnight, August 10, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
The Strain continues to be the most horrific, disturbing horror on television today. Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher recap and review episode 4, "It's Not For Everyone," discussing the autopsy of Captain Doyle, the betrayal of old man Palmer and the uniting of Eph and Abraham. The show slows down a bit to build character, undermine established relationships, build new ones and provide disgusting insight into the biology of the infected. All that and more on this week's episode...
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Season 1 Episode 4 – It's Not For Everyone
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The Strain is not done with Captain Doyle just yet; or, rather, Eph, Nora and Jim continue to dive into the parasites that consumed the pilot's body. It's gruesome, gore and gross - and bloody brilliant! And that's just the beginning, we also have the continued deterioration of Ansel Barbour and the final conflict with Emma. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 4 of The Strain.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
"Night Spirit is a modern metal group that adds a powerful twist to the music and story that will bring you into a different world. Please join Night Spirit at www.Facebook.com/Thenightspirit to connect with us directly, and www.thenightspirit.net for more info on us." - Joe Melluzzo
Lucy (2014) embarks on a journey of the mind towing along tons of action and preposterous nonsense. The HNR grue-crew review and rip apart the latest film from direct Luc Besson starring the beautiful and talented Scarlett Johansson. Pretentious, silly and downright goofy fun, it is the Summer hit that had The Black Saint laughing his ass off. The problem is the film is not a comedy.
Dave ramps up the horror news of the week with tons of SDCC news, even more than what was on the SDCC Bonus episode of HNR. Joseph Perry returns with more on PiFan. And Thomas reigns in a review of another Scarlett Johansson film, Under The Skin.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The show also contains Stump the Stain where The Black Saint answers questions provided by you, the HNR fan!
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Episode 69 – Lucy / Under the Skin
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Lucy (2014)
Yes sir, Morgan Freeman collects a big fat paycheck. Not much else happens in Lucy from Luc Besson and Scarlett Johannson. Well, at least The Black Saint and his offspring found mountains of hilarity in this pretentious mess. The grue-crew bicker back and forth over what is the most offensive part of the film while Santos suggests it is the perfect unintentional comedy. Yikes!
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan by Joseph Perry
From South Korea, attending the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, Horror News Radio man-on-the-street reported Joseph Perry brings short reviews from a handful of genre films presented during the festival: The Demon's Rook, Wolf Cop, Dark Sea and Video Club.
What Have You Been Watching: Under The Skin (2014)
Thomas discusses the sci-fi thriller also starring Scarlett Johansson, Under the Skin. He declares it a much better experience than Scarlett's Lucy highly recommending the film.
Horror News of the Week for 07/28/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news from SDCC. While Doc, The Black Saint and special guest director Christopher G. Moore recapped the major news from the con on a special bonus episode of Horror News Radio, Dave brings more little nuggets and tidbits to excite and titillate. See No Evil 2 and Painkiller Jane from the Soska Sisters; the odd VOD life of The Poughkeepsie Tapes; Scream Factory announced 10 new titles, including Escape from New York; and, Constantine, the upcoming fall TV series, gets a killer trailer.
Stump the Saint for the Week of 07/28/2014
The Black Saint is back and it is time for Stump the Saint. Mick and Floor Hockey Josh return will questions to rack the Black Saint's mind. Will he triumph? Or, will he be stumped once again?
Contest: Anchor Bay DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's DVD giveaway of The Midnight Game coming out August 12, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away two copies of the film. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-midnightgame for details. Contest ends midnight, August 10, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
SDCC (2014) reigns supreme over the weekend of 7-17 through 7-20 where the stars, creators, writers and directors of every active and future project known to nerd was on hand to promote, announce and market their films, TV shows and comics. Comic-con is THE place to be every summer, while the HNR crew could not attend the procedings this year, they are on hand to keep up and report on the news and excitement with this special bonus episode of Horror News Radio.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. are joined by award winning director Christopher G. Moore to recap and react to the various horror related news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con 2014.
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The news this year arrives fast and furious, primarily wrapped around superhero films such as Avengers: Age of Ultron and Batman vs Superman; however, the show manages to contain ample amount of news and tidbits from a wide variety of horror related projects, movies and television programming coming our way in the next few months to the next few years.
- EVIL DEAD TV: Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi announce intention to do an Evil Dead television show
- HANNIBAL: All the tasty details on Season 3
- WALKING DEAD: The trailer and anticipation for Season 5
- GODZILLA 2: Gareth Edwards officially announced to return for the sequel along with a few well known monsters
- SKULL ISLAND: King Kong will return to the big screen on November 4, 2016
- HORNS: Trailer spills the details
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The threat of the vampire virus gains a face in this week's episode of The Strain. Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher recap and review episode 3, Gone Smooth, talking about the gore, the characters and the monsters. Eph, Nora and Jim witness the full affects of the strain on its victims when they confront a mindless, hungry, transformed Captain Doyle who is now a blood sucking, tentacle tossing monster.
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Season 1 Episode 3 – Gone Smooth
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Captain Doyle is not the only one who changes this week in Gone Smooth. The show opens with Eichhorst doing his best Anton Phibes impersonation putting on his 'human' face. But it is the visual shocker of rock star Gabriel Bolivar's finale reveal that leaves the Fan podcast horrified. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 3 of The Strain.
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Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and Nora continue their investigation into the mysterious deaths aboard the Regis Air flight in this week's episode of The Strain. Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher recap and review episode 2, The Box, talking about the gore, the characters and the monsters.
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Season 1 Episode 2 – The Box
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The second episode of The Strain improves on its character building skills as the horror takes a back seat allowing Eph and Nora to get a good amount of screen time. There is still time for horror and grue however with Gabe liking blood off the floor, Eph taking a close look at the gross-looking parasitic worms and Emma the baby vampire snacks while taking a bath. Doc and Dave have lots to discuss as the recap episode 2 of The Strain.
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A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
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The Purge: Anarchy (2014) picks up one year after the Purge presented last year except this entry follows Frank Grillo as Seargent Leo Barnes, a man on a mission to purge but runs into two sets of characters in deep doo doo deciding to help them survive the night. Capitalizing on the premise of The Purge, Anarchy takes the action to the streets to the satisfaction of the fans but forgets to bring characterization along with it. Hollow? Maybe. Action packed? You bet. Check out the review from the HNR grue-crew.
Dave ramps up the horror news of the week with bloody bits and pieces about Grizzly, The Overlook Motel and Mad Max Fury Road. Joseph Perry is now the HNR man-on-the-street in South Korea at the PiFan film festival with his reviews of Dead Snow Red vs Dead, Blood Glacier and other genre films.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The show also contains Stump the Stain as recorded live at MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 68 – The Purge: Anarchy
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The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
Thomas reminds his co-hosts that all but Vixen hated on The Purge last year giving the film a screaming 1 out of 5 before the grue-crew jump into their review of the its 2014 sequel, The Purge: Anarchy. Dave perhaps says it the best, "For a film with 'Anarchy' in its title, where is all the Anarchy?" Frank Castle...uh...Frank Grillo, rather, takes to the streets on Purge Night handing out violence, gore and death, but does the action hold enough interest to elevate the film and the now successful franchise.
What Have You Been Watching: PiFan by Joseph Perry
From South Korea, attending the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, Horror News Radio man-on-the-street reported Joseph Perry brings short reviews from a handful of genre films presented early in the festival: Dead Snow: Dead Vs Red, What We Do in the Shadows, Blood Glacier (The Station), Darkness by Day, When Animals Dream, Djinn Zero Theorem.
Horror News of the Week for 07/21/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the death of writer/director John Fasano, the man behind Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare and Black Roses. We are finally treated with images from the forthcoming George Miller apocalyptic thriller Mad Max Fury Road. The new trailer for Grizzly is NOT a remake of the 1976 b-movie classic, but a new nature horror film from director David Hackl and stars James Marsden, Thomas Jane and Billy Bob Thornton. In Stephen King news, Mark Romanek is now attached to direct a prequel to The Shinning titled The Overlook Hotel. Effects artist Vincent Guastini has released photos and a trailer for his segment from anthology horror film Hellivator Man.
Stump the Saint: Recorded live at MonsterCon in Greenville, SC - July 18-20, 2014
Doc Rotten and The Black Saint return from the MonsterCon where the duo presented free DVDs and Blu-rays provided by RLJ Entertainment for convention patrons who attempted to Stump the Saint.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) is the best example of a sequel done right! It perfectly expands and extends the marvelous Rise of the Planet of the Apes and intelligently provides the audience with a remarkable blend of action, drama, conflict and spectacle. The grue-crew gather to discuss the film and push for recognition of Andy Sirkis' Oscar-worthy performance as Caesar.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with reaction to the teaser trailer for Horns and news of Suburban Gothic. Thomas shares his mixed review of The Strain in this week's What You Have Been Watching segment while Doc champions the show and Santos despises it. Oh, the drama!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 67 – Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Director Matt Reeves accomplishes with the sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes what most other sequels never even approach, he makes a better film. Empires Strikes Back, The Godfather II, the list that includes these films is incredibly short. To no one's surprise, Doc, Dave, Santos, Thomas and Vixen all praise the film for its remarkable effects, it's incredible performance from Andy Sirkis and it's deceptively simple story that is thoroughly engrossing, compelling and fascinating. Check out this great discussion.
Horror News of the Week for 07/14/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news the first teaser trailer from Alex Aja's adaptation of Joe Hill's Horns. Then the grew-crew have issues with the changes to Robert Englund's "final" public appearance in Freddy make-up from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Speaking of Matt Reeves, Dave reveals his intentions to film The Invisible Woman. Director Richard Bates (Excision) is back in the news with the trailer for his upcoming film Suburban Gothic. The El Rey Network TV show, From Dusk Till Dawn, is getting its own haunted house treatment within this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios theme parks.
What Have You Been Watching: The Strain (FX - Season 1 - 7/13/2014)
Thomas chimes in with his opinions on the hit FX television adaptation of The Strain from Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan and showrunner Carlton Cuse. Thomas provides a mixed review harping on the weak character development but enjoying the more graphic horror elements. Santos pretty much poops on the whole show while Doc suggests everyone listen to he and Dave reviewing each episode on the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast.
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It is Night Zero for Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his CDC colleagues when an airline direct from Berlin lands at JFK airport and stops cold on the runway with no signs of movement or life. Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher ride along with Eph, Nora and Jim as they investigate the mysterious strain that infected and killed all but four of the crew and passengers aboard the quarantined flight.
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Season 1 Episode 1 – Night Zero
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The first episode of the hit FX horror TV show, The Strain, starts off with its mystery in full tilt as a mysterious creature infects an entire airplane. Writers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan spin a scary, gory and intriguing premiere episode. Along with Dr. Goodweather and the CDC, the show introduces us to Professor Abraham Setrakian (David Bradley) and the evil duo of Eldritch Palmer (Johnathan Hyde) and Thomas Eichhorst (Richard Sammel). The pilot contains graphic scenes including beating hearts, hungry parasites and a shrouded vampires who sucks blood and beats in heads. And the most chilling moment is the realization that "love" will drive them (the infected) home.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our 13 nights of fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
A very special thank you goes to Joe Melluzzo and Night Spirit for giving the podcast permission to use of their new hit song, Fire, in the intro and outro of the show. Check them out and tell them the Horror News TV The Strain Fan Podcast sent you their way! Check out the show notes for links to You Tube, iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and The Night Spirit website.
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Join us this week as we revisit and remember the original Planet of the Apes franchise, the first five classic sci-fi films. Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). Relive the the gripping stories, the incredible make-up and the memorable lines such as "Take your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape!" It's all here along with a healthy dose of love for Roddy McDowall (Cornelius and Caesar).
"Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death." - Cornelius
Thomas Mariani returns once again to join Doc Rotten to celebrate classic monster movies from the past. To examine the Planet of the Apes films, The Black Saint (Santo Ellin Jr.) from HorrorNews.Net steps in to round out the panel of horror and sci-fans examining the original 5 films about George Taylor, Zira, Cornelius, Dr. Zaius and the lovely Nova.
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Episode 69 – The Planet of the Apes Franchise (1968-1973)
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The original Planet of the Apes (1968) represents a remarkable achievement in sci-fi films with its incredible make-up for the apes that populate the desolate future of mankind. Shocking for its time, the film is now a classic with its scenes, characters and lines at the top of the minds of audiences and fans world wide. Before Star Wars and perhaps even more than Star Trek, Planet of the Apes sparks a marketing a machine of sequels and merchandise that would delight kids and adults of the early Seventies. Roddy McDowall is the star of four of the five films and the TV series from 1974 where he would play three distinctly separate simian characters. From Planet of the Apes to Battle for the Planet of the Apes, the original franchise is a must-see collection of films. In preparation for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), Doc, Thomas and The Black Saint revisit the films and their impact and influence on the Monster Movie Podcast.
- PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
- BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970)
- ESCAPE THE PLANET OF THE APES (1971)
- CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (1972)
- BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (1973)
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Deliver Us From Evil (2014) is the latest horror film from director Scott (Sinister) Derrickson about a cop (Eric Bana) who discovers a strange killer who may be possessed. Dave is ecstatic that the HNR crew is finally getting back to a full-fledged theatrical horror film; however, the box office results do not support that the audience was interested in seeing a blend of The Exorcist and Seven.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with The Guest, ABCs of Death 2 and Sharknado 2: The Second One while Santos continues with HNR's popular segment of the show, Stump the Saint, featuring horror trivia questions provided by you, the Horror News Radio listener! Thomas is on board to discuss the controversial film, Snowpiercer (2013).
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 66 – Deliver Us From Evil
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Deliver Us From Evil (2014)
The discussion of Deliver Us From Evil begins on a solid notes with Santos giving it a 3 star review but it quickly runs afoul as the rest chime in less and less favorable experiences. The film from Scott Derrickson is supposedly based on true events where a cop and a priest perform an exorcism on a possessed criminal. The film is atmospheric and looks great but the script is uneven and the acting is a mixed bag with Eric Bana's New York accent amusing Santos and Thomas.
Horror News of the Week for 07/07/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of The Guest from Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett getting a September 2014 release date. Next up is disturbing news about The ABCs of Death 2 where the Soska Sisters (directors of one of the 26 chapters) released a graphic shot from the film which caused quite a stir on Facebook and other social media outlets. Dave shares the latest found footage trailer with Doc for the film The Expedition. And then follows it up with the trailer for the schlocky Sharnado 2: The Second One. Last up, Dave shares the alien cookie and other tasty genre treats from Christine McConnell, The Horror Baker.
What Have You Been Watching: Snowpiercer (2013)
Thomas steps up to discuss the much delayed film from director Bong Joon-ho, Snowpiercer. The hardest working man in podcasting champions the film siting its cinematography, direction and tone. Santos, however, who also saw the film, shares a different story. Gasp!
Stump the Saint for 07/07/2014
Santos Ellin Jr. is a horror historian, leading the country in horror trivia on the Quiz Up online game. He steps up to challenge you, the HNR listener to stump with trivia. Thus, Stump the Saint is born. The segment continues with three challenging questions from Paul Knoop, Floor Hockey Josh and the crew behind the Monster Movie Podcast. Now it is your turn, go to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia to submit your question to Stump the Saint.
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Sometimes to see the future, you have to examine the past. That is what many bloggers, authors, critic and scholars of the genre accomplish online and in books everyday. One of the brightest, sharpest and prolific out there is Aaron Christensen from Horror 101 with Dr. AC. Aaron joins the Future of Horror on this episode to discuss the hidden gems of horror along with his book Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Aaron Christensen shares his journey with The Future of Horror, how he discovered blogging and how that lead to his book Hidden Horror. He dives into what makes various themes and monsters interesting and how they touch the fascination and imagination of different genre fans and with the 101 diverse writers that contributes to Hidden Horror.
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"Night is real. Night is not an absence of light, but in fact, it is daytime that is a brief respite from the looming darkness…" - Guillermo del Toro, The Strain. The popular horror novel from director Guillermo del Toro and author Chuck Hogan is coming to FX Television on July 13, 2014. Horror News TV, the guys behind the Hannibal fan podcast and the American Horror Story fan podcast are set to discuss and review each episode for the first season of this exciting terror tale of vampires!
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Season 1 Episode 0– Intro to The Strain
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There has never been a better time for Horror on television. The Strain promises to be one of the more frightening of the bunch. Showrunner Carton (Lost, Bates Motel) Cuse joins the authors, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, in adapting the novels for the FX Network, the home of American Horror Story. Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher from Horror News Radio and the Hannibal Fan Podcast dive into the information about the series, the cast and crew to get prepared for the first season of The Strain. Starting with Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and including Professor Abraham Setrakian (David Bradley), Doc and Dave do their best to cover it all.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV THE STRAIN FAN PODCAST.
Join us this week as we revisit and remember the excellent of Gremlins (1984) for its 30th Anniversary on episode 68 of the Monster Movie Podcast. The podcast takes a loving and hilarious look back at Gizmo, Spike and Murray Futterman (Dick Miller). "Turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, 'cause you never can tell there just might be a gremlin in your house."
Thomas Mariani returns once again to celebrate horror comedy at its best with Gremlins (and Gremlins 2: The Next Batch) in order to share his love for a film that has become an annual Christmas holiday viewing. He also has been able to change Doc's opinion on the sequel forcing him to view the film for this podcast. "Now, was that civilized? No, clearly not. Fun, but in no sense civilized." - Brain Gremlin.
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Episode 68 – Gremlins (1984)
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It is 1984 and Warner Brothers needs something to face off against Ghostbusters on June 8. They turn to Steven Spielberg (Producer), Joe Dante (Director), Chris Columbus (Writer) and Chris Walas (SPX) to create some killer competition: Gremlins! Doc and Thomas revisit, recap and fondly remember the classic horror comedy from one of the best years in cinema. In addition, they also jump into the polarizing sequel, Gremlins 2: The Next Batch. They also discover angst ridden connections between Gremlins and Fast Times at Ridgemont High & Breaking Bad. "It moved sir!" Be sure to keep this podcast out of bright light. Sunlight will kill it! Do not feed the Monster Movie Podcast after midnight. And whatever you do, DO NOT GET IT WET.
"Would the owner of the car with license number 1AG 401 please remove it from the CLAMP parking garage, your car is old, and dirty." - Building announcement in Gremlins 2: The Next Batch.
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Witching and Bitching (2013 - Las brujas de Zugarramurdi) from director Alex de la Inglesia is destined to become a cult classic. It is a brilliant horror comedy that should not be missed. Doc, Thomas and Santos give the film rave reviews spotlighting many of the film's biggest highlights.
Doc steps in once again for Dave this week to bring the news of the week with new horror trailers, a variety of horror sequel and remake announcements and a couple of upcoming horror movie blu-ray sets.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at the MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 65 – Witching and Bitching
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Witching and Bitching (2013)
This crazy film begins with a heist where the thieves are dressed as Jesus Christ, a green toy soldier and even Spongebob Squarepants, Insanity! The script follows two of them on the run with a 10 year old boy in tow. The plan is to escape Spain by traveling into France, but one town stands in the way: Zugarramurdi. This town is, of course, populated solely by witches, and this coven has their eyes set on the our lively groups of crooks. Doc, Thomas and Santos highly recommend the film.
Horror News of the Week for 06/30/2014
Dave Dreher may be out this week but Doc steps in to shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of Jamie Lee Curtis reuniting with Steve Miner for an all-new commentary track for Halloween H2O on the forthcoming Halloween Blu-ray collection. Santos cringes as Doc shares news of the Exorcist: The Complete Anthology Blu-Ray coming September 23, 2014. Guillermo del Toro announces that Pacific Rim 2 has the release date of April 7, 2017. A swarm of horror trailers has descended down upon the grue-crew with Into The Storm, Dracula Untold, Life After Beth and The Guest. Looking into the future, the discussion turns to remakes of The Omen, Audition and Predator.
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The Human Race (2013) from director Paul Hough spins a combination of Battle Royale and Saw on its ears creating a terrifying tale that has Santos Ellin Jr. and Vixen singing its praises while Doc and Thomas are far less impressed. Kudos to Eddie McGee for portraying a complex heroic character. "Run or Die!"
Doc steps in for Dave this week to bring the news of the week with Robert Englund (returning as Freddy Kruger for one night only) , Paranormal Activity 5 and Z Nation while Thomas revisits season four of Game of Thrones in this week's What Have You Been Watching segment. Doc and Santos also recap the highlights from the season seven premiere of True Blood.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at the MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 64 – The Human Race - Game of Thrones
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The Human Race (2014)
"If you are lapped twice, you die. If you step off the path, you die. If you touch the grass, you will die!" The tag line sets up the story at its base, 80 strangers from a single city block are transported to a mysterious track where they must keep running to survive. The Human Race thrills Santos and Vixen with its gory thrills (exploding heads!) and interesting characters while Thomas is frustrated by the script, the redundant kills and the overplayed soundtrack. The HNR grue-crew go at, love it or hate it, the discussion is lively.
Horror News of the Week for 06/23/2014
Dave Dreher may be out this week but Doc steps in to shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of Robert Englund appearing in full Freddy Kruger make-up for one weekend only for the Flashback Weekend this fall (Oct 2014). Silent Night, Deadly Night gets a 30th anniversary BluRay from Anchor Bay this September. The director behind the upcoming Dr. Strange from Marvel, Scott Derrickson, is set to direct a feature length version of Outer Limits. Doc is devastated the Paranormal Activity 5 is being pushed back to 2016 but is thrilled that the upcoming Friday the 13th film will be in 3D. The grue-crew take another look at the Z Nation TV show from SyFy and Asylum.
What Have You Been Watching: Game of Thrones & True Blood
Thomas is all about season 4 of Game of Thrones as he and Doc revisit the highlights of the year. Doc is all about "The Mountain and the Viper" as Santos watches the scene in the background for the very first time. OMG! Oh, the bloody gore of it all. While Game of Thrones gets high praises, the season 7 premiere of True Blood gets a far less enthusiastic review from Doc.
Stump the Saint for 06/23/2014
Santos faces three horror movie trivia questions from the Horror News Radio listeners again this week in the Stump the Saint segment. Mick St. John, Jason Hawkins and Joseph Perry supplies this week's challenging trivia with nods towards Scooby Doo, Ruth Gordon and a mysterious Satan film from the late 70's/early 80's.
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Willow Creek (2013) is a found footage Bigfoot movie from Bobcat Goldthwait and the HNR crew are all over it. Alexie Gilmore and Bryce Johnson star in the film as a couple who travel into the woods near Willow Creek in search of Bigfoot...and find much, much more.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with American Horror Story: Freak Show, Dracula Untold and The Following while Thomas and Santos sit back to enjoy the animated critters found in How to Train Your Dragon 2 in this week's What Have You Been Watching segment. Doc and Santos also recap the highlights from Bizarre AC horror convention.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at the MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 63 – Willow Creek
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Willow Creek (2013)
Bobcat Goldthwait. Bigfoot. Found Footage. It's a recipe for the bizarre from a unique visionary tackling his first horror film with Willow Creek. The film follows the trails blazed by Blair Witch Project to capture your breath in a brilliant extended scene where the lead characters are trapped in their tent as the sounds of terror surround them. Terrifying film.
Horror News of the Week for 06/16/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Next up is a new anthology collection of horror shorts called The Mortuary Collection. The poster and first stills from Dracula Untold finally make their way online. Good mascots gone bad litter the trailer for Varsity Blood. And Kevin Williamson is leaving The Following in capable hands as he moves on to other projects.
What Have You Been Watching: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Dave and Santos have seen this weekend's hit animated film and have glorious things to say about How to Train Your Dragon 2. Both highly recommend this family film for all genre fans as well while suggesting that 3D is the way to see it.
HNR On The Road: Bizarre AC June 13 -15, 2014 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Santos and Doc along with HorrorNews.Net editor and screenwriter Michael Joy converged upon Atlantic City for Bizarre AC. Highlight of the weekend is being able to meet the fans of the show, such as Joseph Frittos and his wife Mary. News about the Chiodo Brothers of Killer Clowns from Outer Space fame as well as Team America: World Police.
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Over the past decade, films continue to mine the wealth of material originating from the comic book world, even horror. The Walking Dead, anyone? But what does it take to translate that material into a screenplay that will attract a studio and a director or find actors such as Bill Oberst Jr, Naomi Grossman, Zach Galligan and Brian Thompson to sign on and promote? This episode takes a look into one man's adventure into adapting his own material, The Chair, into a feature film.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Creator, Artist, Writer Peter Simeti joins Doc to discuss his comic company, Alterna Comics, his hit graphic novel, The Chair, and his journey in taking his property to film. He shares how producers first approached him about the comic and what it took to develop a script that would excite interested parties into joining his cause. He reveals the director and much of the cast including how he met with them to convince each to sign onto the project with a few surprises included.
You can find out more about Peter Simeti and his film, The Chair, at these links:
The Chair IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3400932/
The Chair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechairhorror
The Chair Website: http://www.thechairhorror.com/
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Edge of Tomorrow (2014) may have flopped at the weekend box office but the HNR crew are generally enthusiastic about the film, its humor and Emily Blunt. Doug Liman directs and Tom Cruise stars along with Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with Harbinger Down, The Stand and Rob Zombie while Santos continues with HNR's newest segment of the show, Stump the Saint, featuring horror trivia questions provided by you, the Horror News Radio listener!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at the Bizarre AC horror convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey June 13-15, 2014 and MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 62 – Edge of Tomorrow
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Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt headline the sci-fi epic from director Doug Liman, Edge of Tomorrow, fascinating and thrilling the HNR crew in the process. Well, except Dave who did not get to see it and Santos who was not satisfied with the ending in the slightest. Live. Die. Repeat.
Horror News of the Week for 06/09/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of The Fault in Our Stars director Josh Boone tackling the 3hr feature film adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. The sequel that will not go away, this week brings more rumblings about Ghostbusters 3. Dave is far more interested in the news of Pacific Rim 2 even if Santos is not amused. The trailer for Harbinger Down promises some awesome practical effects ala Carpenter's The Thing. Rob Zombie continues to makes the news with the announcement of bringing his nightmare road show to Phoenix.
Stump the Saint for 06/02/2014
Santos Ellin Jr. is a horror historian, leading the country in horror trivia on the Quiz Up online game. He steps up to challenge you, the HNR listener to stump with trivia. Thus, Stump the Saint is born. The segment continues with three challenging questions from Peter V., TJ Fowler and Christopher G. Moore. Now it is your turn, go to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia to submit your question to Stump the Saint.
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Join us this week as we revisit and remember the excellent of Ghostbusters (1984) for its 30th Anniversary on episode 67 of the Monster Movie Podcast. The podcast takes a loving and hilarious look back at Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Raymond Stanz and Dr. Egon Spengler as they are joined by Winston Zeddemore to save Dana Barrett (and, yes, Louis Tully) from the world conquering Gozer.
This episode also marks the return of co-host Thomas Mariani who first visited the show one year ago. Coincidence? We think not. Wha? C'mon, just play along here.
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Episode 67 – Ghostbusters (1984)
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"I'm worried, Ray. It's getting crowded in there and all my data points to something big on the horizon." - Egon.
"What do you mean, big?" - Winston.
"Well, let's say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of psychokinetic energy in the New York area. Based on this morning's sample, it would be a Twinkie... thirty-five feet long, weighing approximately six hundred pounds." - Egon
"That's one big Twinkie." - Winston.
It is lines like this and the chemistry between the film's stars, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramos , that solidify the importance and impact of Ghostbusters. The film is known for instantly conquering the Summer of 1984 with its catchy (and later controversial) theme song, it's fun jovial attitude and its delightful scares and thrills. Sigourney Weaver is breathtaking as Dana Barrett instantly winning Venkman's heart - and the audiences' as well. And let's not forget Slimer, Gozer, the Terror Dogs and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Thomas and Doc relive every moment, every thrill as they celebrate the film's 30th anniversary. Join them in the excitement.
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"Time did reverse. The teacup that I shattered did come together." - Hannibal Lecter. Season 2 of Hannibal is complete and it never faltered. It was an incredible, fascinating, extraordinary thirteen episodes. Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher, Christipher G. Moore and Doc Rotten gather one more time to reflect and revisit the highlights, characters and gruesome twists Hannibal had in store for them.
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Episode 14 – Season 2 Wrap Up
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Poor, poor Will Graham - his carefully orchestrated plan, crafted step by step over thirteen episodes came to a crushing, bloody, violent conclusion as he discovers it is far more difficult to fool Hannibal Lecter than he ever imagined. Great characters continue to blunder into their colliding paths, Margot and Mason Verger, Frederick Chilton, Abel Giddeon, Abigail Hobbs and Freddie Lounds. The dialog is astounding, the cinematography astonishing and the direction far exceeds the television format. Join Thomas, Dave, Christopher and Doc as they fondly remembers their favorites scenes, characters, encounters and shocking discoveries.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
Maleficent (2014), starring Angelina Jolie and Sharlto Copley, cast its Disney shadow over the weekend box-office scoring a huge hit and the larger opening for the beautiful and talented Jolie. Taking a look at the classic Sleeping Beauty from the eyes of its antagonist, the Fairy Queen Maleficent, the film examines what is at the heart of the villain.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with Summer of Fear, Friday the 13th and more Ant-Man while Santos continues with HNR's newest segment of the show, Stump the Saint, featuring horror trivia questions provided by you, the Horror News Radio listener!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Be on the lookout for the HNR crew at the Bizarre AC horror convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey June 13-15, 2014 and MonsterCon toy and comic convention in Greenville, South Carolina July 18-20, 2014.
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Episode 61 – Maleficent
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Maleficent (2014)
The grue-crew drag Dave kicking and screaming (or rather snoring, ha!) into watching the latest high profile live-action fantasy offering from the Disney powerhouse, Maleficent. Angelina Jolie scores big with her incredible performance as the title character. But the entire crew is hard pressed to praise much else, except maybe the cinematography and effects work.
Horror News of the Week for 06/02/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of Blumhouse locking in three future dates for a mysterious trilogy of films, perhaps co-chaired by Universal Studios. Let the speculation begin. Scream Factory is launching a Summer of Fear celebration this season with a trio of films broadcast online. Rumor mills are buzzing about Edgar Wright moving off of Ant-Man and onto the remake of Kolchak: The Night Stalker. Yeah. Right. Mr. Mercedes has the right stuff with a gaggle of familiar faces from previous Stephen King's work weighing in. The Friday the 13th re-remake gets pushed back to November 13th, 2015.
Stump the Saint for 06/02/2014
Santos Ellin Jr. is a horror historian, leading the country in horror trivia on the Quiz Up online game. He steps up to challenge you, the HNR listener to stump with trivia. Thus, Stump the Saint is born. The segment continues with three challenging questions from Adam Thomas, Joaquin Espino and Floor Hockey Josh From Canada. Now it is your turn, go to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia to submit your question to Stump the Saint.
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Every actor has a fit, a character mold, that they build their careers on and expand from, at least starting out. The bad guy, the girl next door, the cop, the angel. It is an approach to finding roles and networking that can create a successful and lucritive brand. There is a delicate balance between working a brand and being typecast. Actor Andy Gates joins us to discuss the evolution of his brand as the guy next door, the every man and the roles landed with this approach.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Actor Andy Gates joins Doc to discuss his career, his brand and his approach to auditioning and networking. It all ties together. He shares how he gain confidence over time, growing more and more comfortable with his brand and how it helps him approach auditions and networking with that brand in mind. He touches on when working against the mold works to his advantage as well. He also discusses the films he has worked on and the lead role of Donald Conlee in the upcoming horror feature, Dead Afterlife.
You can find out more about Andy Gates and his films, Dead Afterlife and Lost Canyon Road, at these links:
Andy Gates IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1696978/
Dead Afterlife on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEADafterlife
Lost Canyon Road on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostcanyonroad
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
"The concept of an ideal. I have a concept of you, you have a concept of me." Hannibal waxes poetic with his prey, Will Graham, "But neither of us ideal." The finale of Hannibal season 2 does not disappoint. If fact, it is extraordinary, a monumental achievement in horror on network TV, gory, horrifying and shocking!
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Episode 13 – Mizumono
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The finale of NBC's hit horror TV show Hannibal season 2 is bloody brilliant! GASP! HORROR! WTF! With Director Christopher G. Moore at their side, Thomas, Dave and Doc relive the thirteenth episode of televisions best show. Hannibal, Jack and Will all violently collide at Hannibal's home with Bloom in tow - and a few surprises! The conclusion is astounding and the show ends with an exciting and challenging stinger to boot. You do not want to miss this discussion - or this television show!
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) somehow, miraculously, manages to mix in the X-films (X-Men, X2, The Wolverine) and the First Class X-Men films together while simultaneously negating the negative entries in the franchise (X3 and X-Men Origins). The grue-crew revel in the film's accomplishments and question some of the time travel shenanigans.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with Hannibal Season 3, The Walking Dead and The Overlook Hotel while Santos takes on a new segment of the show, Stump the Saint, featuring horror trivia questions provided by you, the Horror News Radio listener!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the winner of the Insight Editions' latest book Godzilla: The Art of Destruction.
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Episode 60 – X-Men: Days of Future Past
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X-Men Days of Future Past (2014)
The gang's all here, just about every single character in the X-Men series is included in the latest X-Men film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Based on a famous two-part story from the early 1980's from Chris Claremont and John Byrne, Bryan Singer's return to franchise mixes time travel with all the favorites to produce one of the genres best films. All this and they succeed in making Quicksilver awesome! Gadzooks!
Horror News of the Week for 05/26/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of Hannibal Season 3 as Brian Fuller reveals some details. Rumor is that Alfonso (Gravity) Cauron may direct the Shining prequel, The Overlook Hotel. Don't hold your breath. Who knew that Skyline was successful enough to generate a sequel? Beyond Skyline is coming our way. D'oh. The Walking Dead is getting a traveling show. Okay. Sure. And Thomas is livid that Edgar Wright has been removed as director of Marvel's Ant-Man film. Duck. Cover.
What Have You Been Watching: Delivery: The Beast Within (2014)
Doc steps in to discuss Delivery: The Beast Within with a quick review and a little snippet from The Future of Horror podcast which has an interview with the producer and director of the film, Brian Netto and Adam Schindler. Check out the entire interview at http://futureofhorror.com.
NEW THIS WEEK: Stump the Saint for 05/26/2014
Santos Ellin Jr. is a horror historian, leading the country in horror trivia on the Quiz Up online game. He steps up to challenge you, the HNR listener to stump with trivia. Thus, Stump the Saint is born. The segment begins here with three challenging questions from Mickey Brewer, TJ Fowler and Christoher G. Moore. Now it is your turn, go to http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia to submit your question to Stump the Saint.
Insight Editions Book Giveaway - Godzilla: The Art of Destruction (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Insight Editions to provide a monster book giveaway for their film Godzilla: The Art of Destruction. The book launches May 13, 2014. The winner of the this prize pack giveaway is Mick Sprouse. Congratulations!
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Found footage is commonly perceived as an easy route to manufacturing a low budget horror film. But is it? Really? The producer, writer, director team of Brian Netto and Adam Schindler are promoting their first feature, Delivery: The Beast Within. It also happens to be a found footage film. They share their opinions, experiences and decisions in approaching their material with the found footage slant.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Brian Netto and Adam Schindler (Producers/Writers/Directors) join Doc to discuss their upcoming film Delivery: The Beast Within. The delve into the film from conception to gestation to birth, everything that went into creating their first born. They share how Orin (Paranormal Activity) Peli became a godfather to the film (of sorts) and what it took to guide the film to land into the laps of the audience. The film is out on VOD as of May 27 with a theatrical run in June and a DVD release later in the year.
You can find out more about Brian Netto and Adam Schindler and their film, Delivery: The Beast Within, at these links:
Delivery: The Beast Within IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1957886/
Delivery: The Beast Within website: http://www.delivery-movie.com/
Type AB Film Twitter: https://twitter.com/TypeABFilms
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Godzilla (2014) is the hottest monster film of the summer of 2014 with an epic battle between the King of the Monsters and a pair of kaiju creatures called M.U.T.O. SFX Artist Vincent Guastini (Monsters TV, Dogma, VHS 3: Viral) joins the grue-crew to take a bite out of the mammoth $93 million haul the film earned its opening weekend. Vincent with Dave and Santos at this side roars "I want more Godzilla in my Godzilla movies" as Doc and Vixen try to champion the film. It's up to young maverick Thomas Mariani to keep things in check. Yeah, it's trouble. The best kind!
Dave ramps up the news of the week with bits about Halloween, Rob Zombie's 31 and Stephen King's Gerald's Game.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the Insight Editions' latest book Godzilla: The Art of Destruction.
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Episode 59 – Godzilla (2014) with guest host SFX Artist Vincent Guastini
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Godzilla (2014)
Years in the making from the announcement of Gareth Edwards (Monsters) taking on the directing chores to hints of Godzilla's design at Comic Con 2013 to this year's incredibly effective marketing campaign, Godzilla (2014) is the ultimate example of a roller coaster ride of nervous anticipation. Will a U.S. backed studio get Godzilla right? The film is out and killing it at the box office to cheers and jeers. SFX Artist Vincent Guastini joins the regular crew to review and recap the film tackling the plot, the design of Godzilla, the other kaiju and the epic battle of San Francisco.
Horror News of the Week for 05/19/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of the monster sized 15 disc Blu-Ray set of Halloween series of films. Doc is excited to hear that Oculus director Mike Flanagan is pegged to direct the adaptation of the Stephen King novel, Gerald's Game. Sean Cunningham is creatively letting bits and pieces of his plans for the Friday the 13th TV series out and about. In TV news, CBS is pimping their show Stalker and TNT is jumping into the genre business with The Shop which follows the characters introduced in Firestarter by Stephen King. Rob Zombies is beginning the marketing on his next feature called 31.
Insight Editions Book Giveaway - Godzilla: The Art of Destruction (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Insight Editions to provide a monster book giveaway for their film Godzilla: The Art of Destruction. The book launches May 13, 2014. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), May 25, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-godzilla. The book giveaway is open to US addresses only.
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"I am enchanted ... and ...terrified." Tonight is the night, the confrontation between Hannibal Lecter and Mason Verger with Will Graham caught in the middle. And Hannibal does not disappoint in what is quite possibly the best show of the season featuring Michael Pitt giving what should be an award winning performance. The entire sequence between Hannibal and Mason while Mason is under the influence is incredibly entertaining and has co-hosts, Thomas, Dave, Doc and Christopher, smiling from ear to ear.
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Episode 12 – Tome-Wan
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The penultimate episode of NBC's hit horror tv show Hannibal is brilliant. Director Christopher G. Moore is back to guide show hosts Thomas, Dave and Doc through each and every conversation in Tome-Wan between Hannibal and Will and Hannibal and Mason and Jack and Will. Thomas is thrilled with the Mason line "I have a taste and consistency that's similar to a a chicken gizzard. I'm full of myself!" while Doc likes the whole bit about "Eat my nose?" Or it may be Mason's confession that he planned to feed Will to the pigs or Hannibal's gaping glance at Mason sticking his father's knife into Hannibal's chair. The show is full of little nuggets - incredible television.
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As Gareth Evan's Godzilla (2014) prepares to bear down on U.S. theaters on May 16, 2014, The Black Saint (Santo Ellin Jr. from Horror News Radio and HorrorNews.Net) joins Doc Rotten to discuss the films of Toho's globally famous Kaiju, the one and only, Godzilla. The pair run through the giant lizard's entire film library from Gojira (or Godzilla, King of the Monsters - 1954) to Godzilla: Final Wars (2004).
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Episode 66 – The History and Films of Godzilla (Toho)
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As children of the Seventies, The Black Saint and Doc Rotten grew up watching Godzilla films in the theaters and on TV, watching the King of the Monsters destroys Tokyo, fights King Ghidorah & King King and save the planet from invading aliens. The kaiju is mythical, monstrous and magical to the heart of these two young horror fans. Doc and Saint spend the next 90 minutes revisiting and reliving the entire Godzilla library picking their favorites, remembering when the first saw the classics and what they thought of the classic Man-in-Suit masterpieces as they grew older and rediscovered them. Here are nearly 30 Godzilla films:
- Gojira - 1954
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! - 1956 (original Gojira released in America and spliced with footage of Raymon Burr - Godzilla Raides Again - 1955
Gigantis, the Fire Monster - King Kong vs Godzilla - 1963
- Mothra vs Godzilla - 1964
Godzilla vs the Thing - Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster - 1964
Ghidora, The Three-Headed Monster - Invasion of the Astro-Monster - 1965
Monster Zero - Ebirah, Horror of the Deep - 1966
Godzilla vs The Sea Monster - Monster Island's Decisive Battle: Godzilla's Son - 1967
Son of Godzilla - Destroy All Monsters - 1968
- Godzilla, Minilla, Gabara: All Monsters Attack (Godzilla's Revenge) - 1969
Godzilla's Revenge - Godzilla vs Hedorah - 1971
Godzilla vs The Smog Monster - Godzilla vs Gigan - 1972
Godzilla on Monster Island - Godzilla vs Megalon - 1973
- Godzilla vs Mecha-Godzilla - 1974
Godzilla vs the Bionic Monster - Terror of Mecha-Godzilla - 1975
Terror of Godzilla - Godzilla - 1984
The Return of Godzilla - Godzilla vs Biollante - 1989
- Godzilla vs King Ghidorah - 1991
- Godzilla vs Mothra - 1992
- Godzilla vs Mothra: Battle for Earth
- Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla - 1993
Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II - Godzilla vs Space Godzilla - 1994
- Godzilla vs Destroyah - 1995
- Godzilla (American version) - 1998
- Godzilla 2000- 1999
- Godzilla vs Megaguirus - 2000
- Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack - 2001
- Godzilla Against Mecha-Godzilla - 2002
- Godzilla: Tokyo SOS - 2003
- Godzilla: Final Wars 2004
- Godzilla: 2014
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All Cheerleaders Die surprises the grue-crew mixing witchcraft and zombies with a fun, gory horror romp. The film is out on VOD as of May 8, 2014 from writers/directors Lucky (May) McKee and Chris (I Know Who Killed Me) Sivertson featuring Caitlin Stasey, Sianoa Smit-McPhee, Brooke Butler and Thomas Williamson. The films is out on theaters June 13, 2014.
Dave ramps up the news of the week with bits about American Horror Story: Freak Show, Cannibal Holocaust and NBC's Constantine. Doc steps in with the Top 5 Godzilla Films featuring King Kong, Mecha-Godzilla and Hedora, the Smog Monster.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the Insight Editions' latest book Godzilla: The Art of Destruction. We also have winners of the Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway: Mr. Jones.
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All Cheerleaders Die (2014)
While the grue-crew agree the proceedings take a while to kick into action, All Cheerleaders Die is a blast giving the show one its most evenly keeled ratings yet. The story surprises with its mix of magic and supernatural and the actors really liven up the film, especially Sianoa Smit-McPhee and Tom Williamson. Santos reveals from an interview he had with the creative team of McKee and Sivertson that a trilogy is planned, for which Santos and Doc are immediately anticipating. Check out the discussion and the film.
Horror News of the Week for 05/12/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of NBC's Constatine getting picked up for a full season and premiering a kick-ass trailer for the show. Next up Dave turns Vixen's stomach with the announcement of the Cannibal Holocaust deluxe Blu-Ray. Everyone is excited about the promise of the fourth season of Ryan Murphy's and Brad Falchuk's hit horror show, American Horror Story: Freak Show. The idea of a killer clown that kills clowns much like Dexter is awesome news. Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes already has a film deal, this surprises no one. James Wan is sharing via Twitter that Leigh Whannell is the director of Insidious: Chapter 3.
Top 5 Godzilla Films
Doc can hardly contain his excitement for the forthcoming Godzilla (2014) film, so he whips up a Top 5 Godzilla Films list with the help of the grue-crew.
- King Kong vs Godzilla (1963) - Vixen
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956) - Dave
- Invasion of the Astro-Monsters (1965) - Santos
- Godzilla vs Mecha-Godzilla (1974) - Thomas
- Godzilla vs Hedora, The Smog Monster (1971) - Doc
Insight Editions Book Giveaway - Godzilla: The Art of Destruction (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Insight Editions to provide a monster book giveaway for their film Godzilla: The Art of Destruction. The book launches May 13, 2014. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), May 25, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-godzilla. The book giveaway is open to US addresses only.
Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway - Mr. Jones (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Mr. Jones (2014) from director Karl Mueller featuring Sarah Jones and Jon Foster. The film launches May 6, 2014 on VOD and Blu-Ray. We have our winners: Kristin Theckston from New Jersey and Bill Cassinelli from Maine. Congratulations!
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"You've got a bloom! What is your secret?" Mason asks his sister Margot as the Verger clan unwittingly become part of Hannibal's design. Or, does that design belong to Will? Episode 11 goes a long way in establishing just how creepy Mason Verger really is. Snort.
Hannibal is renewed for a third season and director Christopher G. Moore is officially welcomed aboard the Hannibal Fan Podcast as the fourth co-host for the show. It's a big news day and a big episode with lots of details to discuss.
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Episode 11 – Ko No Mono
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Michael (Boardwalk Empire) Pitt paints a disgustingly vile figure with his version of Mason Verger. He is a despicable human being stealing the tears from a child and a child from his sister. Vile! But his song bird may be cooked as Will remains strong enough not to fall into Hannibal greater plan revealing the puppet master to the monster. Elsewhere, Alana Bloom is floored by a shocking reveal that has the audience and the podcast show's hosts breathing a sigh of relief. Thomas, Christopher, Dave and Doc examine each plot point with only 2 more show left.
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After years in the business as a successful character actor, Jasper Cole is in the process of redefining his brand into what many are calling "Hollywood's Bad Guy." Knowing the roles that best suit the look and the talent is only just the beginning of understanding the audition process. Knowing how to approach the role, bringing the confidence of being the role and delivering the audition as if the cameras were rolling on the set are just several key techniques in landing the part, in making an impression and in networking. Jasper joins Doc on episode 15 to share his thoughts on how his successful career has landed him over 115 screen credits...and counting.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Actor Jasper Cole joins Doc to discuss his upcoming films, The Purge 2: Anarchy, Captured, Fields of the Undead, Model Home and entertainingly titled Savage Sistas. He shares how he approaches his auditions and determining the brand he is currently evolving into. He shares how networking gives actors the edge to get work with examples with Blumhouse Productions. It is a terrific interview with the man known as Hollywood's Bad Guy as we delve into what it takes to breath life into the heavy. Cinematic gold!
You can find out more about Jasper Cole and his films, The Purge 2: Anarchy, Captured and Savage Sistas, at these links:
Jasper Cole IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0170594/
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into the top box office spot this weekend with Marc Webb directing and Andrew Garfield starring as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. The film introduces Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan), Max Dillon as Electro (Jamie Foxx) and Aleksei Sytsevich as The Rhino (Paul Giamatti). Is this shades of Batman and Robin syndrome? Say it isn't so!
Dave ramps up the news of the week with bits about Halloween 3, Dan Curtis' Dracula with Jack Palance and the epic battle promised in the upcoming American-ized Godzilla film.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway: Mr. Jones.
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Episode 57 – The Amazing Spider-Man 2
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Our favorite wall crawler returns in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 bringing with him Electro, The Green Goblin and The Rhino. To some this is all a big bag of nonsense, for others it is an emotional roller-coaster focusing on the story of Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. Some of it works. Some of it fails miserably. The grue-crew has strong opinions on it, 'Nuff Said.
Horror News of the Week for 05/05/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of Halloween 3 which may or may not be in 3D. Stephen King fans are all excited about the promo for his next novel Mr. Mercedes. Was that Pennywise? Not many horror fans are aware that horror great Dan Curtis produced and directed a televised version of Dracula starring Jack Palance. The film is getting a Blu-Ray release. More Godzilla news building up to a battle of kaiju monsters. Finally, the WGN television show Salem is getting renewed and Doc has something to say about this!
Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway - Mr. Jones (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Mr. Jones (2014) from director Karl Mueller featuring Sarah Jones and Jon Foster. The film launches May 6, 2014 on VOD and Blu-Ray. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), May 11, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-mrjones. The Blu-Ray giveaway is open to US addresses only
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"This little piggy went EEEEEHHHHH all the way home?" Mason Verger terrorizes his sister Margot as he drops a meat puppet version of her into a pit of hungry pigs. Thomas, Dave and Doc are once again joined by director Christopher G. Moore to discuss NBC's hit television show Hannibal. But what is the meaning of long pig. Oh, Freddie.
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Finally, we are introduced to the long anticipated character, Mason Verger portrayed by Michael (Boardwalk Empire) Pitt. Who knew he would end up a mix of a random James Bond villain and 80's pop star Thomas Dolby. Regardless he is ever bit as unnerving as expected. The show goes into bizarre territories with a blend of two simultaneous love scenes between Will & Margot and Hannibal & Alana with a little of the Hannibalized-Wendigo sprinkled in for good measure. It is a shocking episode that puts Will in a very precarious place, no longer seeing good and evil.
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The Quiet Ones ushers the return of Hammer Films to the theaters after the success of their last film The Woman in Black. Doc and Santos dig the Seventies feels and Vixen returns to share her thoughts on the first horror film she has seen where she did not have to cover her eyes. Yeah, there is some debate on how scary it actually is. Sigh.
Doc discusses the slasher film Camp Dread in this week's What Have You Been Watching segment while Dave checks in with the Horror News of the Week with news about Friday the 13th and Penny Dreadful.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway: Mr. Jones.
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Episode 56 – The Quiet Ones - Camp Dread
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The Quiet Ones (2014)
What the heck happened? A great idea and a great cast squandered for a mediocre horror film - although The Quiet Ones is a tight, entertaining little thriller. The scares are forced and few and far between but the acting is terrific with Jared Harris and Olivia Cooke getting most of the recognition. But what happened to the scares? Listen to the grue-crew investigate during the podcast to find out.
Horror News of the Week for 04/28/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with his favorite horror icon making it to serial television, Jason Voorhees with a Friday the 13th show. The trailer for As Above, So Below may have been the scariest thing about The Quiet Ones - d'oh. Kevin Smith returns to horror with his Tusk cast in tow to create Anti-Claus, as holiday horror anthology. Maybe. Santos nearly throws up with the disclaimer that Universal's Dracula Untold described as a "family fantasy film." Oh, dear. Showtime is presenting the first episode of their horror show Penny Dreadful a full month ahead of its premiere date.
What Have You Been Watching: Camp Dread
Danielle Harris and Eric Roberts lead the cast for Harrison Smith's slasher film, Camp Dread. Doc steps in with this week's What Have You Been Watching segment to review the film trying to convince Santos he needs to give it a try if not for Roberts deliriously campy delivery then for the twist ending.
Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-Ray Giveaway - Mr. Jones (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Mr. Jones (2014) from director Karl Mueller featuring Sarah Jones and Jon Foster. The film launches May 6, 2014 on VOD and Blu-Ray. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), May 11, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-mrjones. The DVD giveaway is open to US addresses only
Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Giveaway - Death Do Us Part (2014) - Winners Announced
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Death Do Us Part (2014) from director Nicholas Humphries featuring Kennedy Jamieson and Ryan Harris. The film launches April 15, 2014 on VOD and DVD. We have two (2) winners randomly selected: congratulations to Mick St. John from St Louis, MO and Jesse Percy from Alliance, OH.
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Looking at the carnage of blood, flesh and bones scattered on the gore-scarred ice, Will concludes "It's not an animal. It's a man who wants to be an animal." Episode 9 for NBC's hit television show Hannibal skirts the supernatural with a man who becomes a beast in Shiizakana. The show dances with the slasher formula with gruesome gory results that have Thomas, Dave, Doc and special guest Christopher G. Moore rabid out this week's visual treats.
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Episode 9 – Shiizakana
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The coolest thing about episode 9 is Will turning the tables on Hannibal proving he is indeed master fisherman, bating and nearly hooking Dr. Lector. But don't be fooled, Hannibal has a few more tricks up his sleeve quickly stepping in to coach the killer-of-the-week to his next move - attacking Will Graham. Let's just say "Even Steven" and cut to the chase!
NBC's HANNIBAL trades in subtlety for bright red blood and gore this week as the dialog takes a minor pinch according to Thomas and guest co-host, director Christopher G. Moore. Regardless, we are all treated to another marvelous, thrilling and engaging episode as we inch closer to that dramatic confrontation between Hannibal and Jack Crawford heavily hinted at during this season's opening shots. The anticipation is a killer.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
The Raid 2 is pure genius with its action, choreography and direction. The grue-crew each bring oppposing opinions on how successful the film is story-wise but the action itself is in a league all its own. Joining HNR this week is Brian Salisbury, writer and podcast who's work you can find on Oneofus.net, Film School Rejects, Movies.com, Fandango and MoviePilot.
Thomas brings up Game of Thrones for the "What Have You Been Watching" segment this week with all its characters, dragons and weddings discussed. Dave chimes in with the Horror News of the Week about Godzilla, Jessabelle and True Blood.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest continues this week with the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Giveaway: Death Do Us Part.
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Episode 55 – The Raid 2 - Game of Thrones
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The Raid 2 (2014)
Rama (Iko Uwais) returns to kick serious ass with Gareth Evans' action thriller The Raid 2. The action and thrills are breathtaking with neck breaking speed and agility. It is astounding to watch. Brian Salisbury, from Oneofus.net and Film School Rejects, joins the grue-crew to discuss the pacing, the plot and the characters in depth and detail. Everyone loves Hammer Girl and try to figure out if the film has more in common with Kill Bill or Bruce Lee's Game of Death.
Horror News of the Week for 04/21/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with more Godzilla news and footage from Wonder Con. Dave has the hots for the new Santanico Pandemonium from El Rey's hit television show From Dusk Til Dawn. The next genre entry from Bluhouse, Jessabelle, get its poster, stills and trailer. Dave is impressed by the trailer for the final season of HBO's True Blood. And, he is equally impressed with the the line of Jason Voorhees Horror Buddies from Horror Decor.
What Have You Been Watching: Game of Thrones
Red Weddings, Purple Weddings and Ned Stark top the discussion about Game of Thrones asThomas and Doc ramble and recap the first three seasons. Meanwhile, Santos, a bit lost, wonders when Billy Idol is going to appear singing White Wedding. Sigh. Dragons, betrayals, death, White Walkers and nudity all make their way into the extended GoT rap. Wow!
Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Giveaway - Death Do Us Part (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Death Do Us Part (2014) from director Nicholas Humphries featuring Kennedy Jamieson and Ryan Harris. The film launches April 15, 2014 on VOD and DVD. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), April 27, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-deathdouspart. The DVD giveaway is open to US addresses only.
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"How do you catch a fish that is no longer hungry?" Jack inquires of Will as episode 8 opens on the pair fishing on a frozen lake. "You make him come to you" Will explains "and I'm a good fisherman." Join your hosts Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten as Thomas takes this week off. He sure misses some great fun. The guts flow freely and the metaphors build tension to a fever pitch as Doc and Dave discuss it all. Settle in and get ready to be eviscerated.
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Will is a free man and back under the care of the good doctor but who is analyzing who in this cat and mouse game of “who knows what about whom”. Dr. Bloom and Dr. Lecter continue their “unholy union” and it’s a not a good episode to be a horse.
In easily the most visceral and disturbing episode yet HANNIBAL raises the bar and the gore level for network horror television. Ride along with Doc and Dave as they breakdown this weeks “must see” episode.
In many cases, working on an independent film requires its creators to wear many hats. It is often a necessity of time, money and creative control to tackle as many roles as possible to get these projects completed reliably, quickly and on time. As the creative force behind White Lotus Productions, Lou Simon finds herself steering the ship as writer, director, producer, editor, anything and everything that she is called upon to do. The results are phenomenal as proven by her recent promising new entry into slasher films, HazMat.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Writer Director Producer Lou Simon joins Doc to discuss her film HazMat available now on VOD outlets such as iTunes, GooglePlay, Vudu and more. She shares how her background outside of film provides her with a unique approach to filming and marketing her projects. She reveals what it takes to create a film that will both satisfy her creative objective and produce a product that will appeal to audiences, investors and distributors: it is show business, after all. She also provides an exclusive peak into her upcoming film Agoraphobia.
You can find out more about Lou Simon and her films, HazMat and Agoraphobia, at these links:
Lou Simon - White Lotus Productions: http://www.whitelotusmovies.com/
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Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Mike Flanagan is scaring the masses with his latest horror flick, Oculus, featuring Karen Gillan, Branton Thwaites and Katee Sackhoff. The Horror News Radio grue-crew review the film with a heated discussion agreeing on tone, atmosphere and casting while disagreeing on effect, scares and ... that ending.
Dave Dreher provides this week's Horror News of the Week about Kaiju, Walrus suits, Eli Roth and Freddy Krueger while Thomas counts down his top 5 killer inanimate objects in horror films.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Starting this week is a new segment, The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest where one lucky listener will receive the eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway:Knights of Badassdom.
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Oculus (2014)
While Doc and Dave agree that Mike Flanagan's chiller Oculus works as a great introductory horror film for non-horror fans, or a great "date movie," Santos and Thomas are not as supportive. The review heats up as the two sides discuss the film's successes and failures. An irritated Santos wants nothing to do with it; however, Dave shares he and his wife enjoyed the film greatly - his wife, who rarely likes horror films, wants to see it again. The film is creepy, full of atmosphere with terrific performances from its cast providing the film with a captivating set up but a divisive conclusion. The film is garnering strong reviews outside of HNR as it comes in at number 3 in the weekend box office, grossing $12 million in the U.S.
Top 5 Killer Inanimate Objects in Horror Films
Jumping off the haunted mirror in Oculus, Thomas leaps in to collect his top 5 killer inanimate objects in horror films:
- House (1977)
- Rubber (2010)
- Christine (1983)
- Death Bed: The Bed That Eats People (1977)
- Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Horror News of the Week for 04/14/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with Doc's request to check out the "Muto" roar of the opposing kaiju from Godzilla (2014). Thomas is curious about the rumors that Johnny Depp may be secretly starring in Kevin Smith's horror opus, Tusk (2015). Dave is horrified with the sudden and maddening closure of FearNet by Comcast. Boo. Hiss. The documentary Never Sleep Again is getting a book treatment. And Netflix announces the second season of Eli Roth's Hemlock Grove.
Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Giveaway - Death Do Us Part (2014)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment to provide a killer DVD giveaway for their film Death Do Us Part (2014) from director Nicholas Humphries featuring Kennedy Jamieson and Ryan Harris. The film launches April 15, 2014 on VOD and DVD. Entries will be accepted until Midnight (Eastern Standard Time), April 27, 2014. All you need to do is complete the The Black Saint’s HNR Horror Trivia Question at this address: http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-deathdouspart. The DVD giveaway is open to US addresses only.
eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - Knights of Badassdom
Horror News Radio is teaming up with eOne Films to provide an awesome Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film Knights of Badassdom, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of April 2, 2014). The film is from director Joe Lynch and it features Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Dead Silence), Steve Zahn (Joy Ride) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past). We have a winner selected: Jayme Isaacs. Congrats!
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"You and I are part of his design" Will Graham consoles Miriam Lass in Season 2, Episode 7 - Yakimono. But its the designs Hannibal has on poor Frederick Chilton that shock viewers to the core. Join your hosts Thomas Mariana, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten as the design begins to take shape and its players are pitted against each other with devastating effect. Bang!
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Episode 7 – Yakimono
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Now that Jack Crawford has rescued Miriam Lass, the FBI try to put the pieces together on a trail to the true identity of the Chesapeake Ripper. Will Graham is set free, the charges against him dropped. Dr. Chilton however is far less fortunate, but no less manipulated, as he discovers a horrifying display of carnage in his guest room. Thomas, Dave and Doc welcome back director Christopher G. Moore to discuss the latest episode of NBC's hit television series, Hannibal. Theories, speculations and reveals abound.
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As Fatal Pictures begins work on its fourth horror short Heir, producer Zach Green and director Richard Powell are bringing back many familiar faces from their first three films, including Worm and Familiar: cinematographer Michael Jari Davidson (Familiar); special effects team The Butchershop; and lead actor Robert Nolan. This specific group of talented film makers make up a tight nit group of artists Zach and Richard trust with their vision. Each individual is committed to creating the best film possible as evident by a history of award wining films, a successful Kickstarter crowd funding campaign and advanced early buzz on the script.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Producer Zach Green joins Doc to provide a peak behind the curtain into the world of producing one of their films, what it takes to see the project from its conception all the way through to completion including appearing on Fearnet's online short library. Zach shares the emotions and logic behind handing off the editorial duties to someone else, a skill he is both educated for and personally reveres. He speaks to the talent behind Fatal Pictures films beginning with his friend and co-owner Richard Powell and continuing on to actors Robert Nolan and Bill Oberst Jr. He reveals how early networking benefits a film before it even before the director steps behind the camera building strong relationships both with professionals and with fans.
You can find out more about Zach Green and his films, Worm, Familiar and Heir, at these links:
Zach Green / Fatal Pictures: http://fatalpictures.com
Zach Green / Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatalpictures
Fatal Pictures Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatal-Pictures/192817417422570
Heir on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192170048/heir-the-final-short-from-fatal-pictures
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
"Captain, in Order to build a better world, sometimes means tearing the old one down... And that makes enemies." - Alexander Pierce. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) from directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo is destroying the box office with is theatrical release, making it yet another successful super hero film in Marvel Studio's cinematic universe. The grue-crew finally seduce brother Dave over to the dark side of comic book fantasy films with this perfect blend of action and spy genres.
Dave Dreher provides this week's Horror News of the Week as well with stories about Godzilla, Bates Motel and Stage Fright. In the spirit of Marvel films and Captain America, Thomas lines up his Top 5 nontraditional super hero films including Super and Chronicle.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., and Dave Dreher are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Starting this week is a new segment, The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest where one lucky listener will receive the eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway:Knights of Badassdom.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Santos gives Doc holy hell for spoiling a major reveal from Captain America: The Winter Soldier in his review for HorrorNews.Net, but it still did not detract him from enjoying the film emmensely. In fact, the Marvel film earns high praise from every HNR host this week with a few (Doc and Thomas) debating if it tops The Avengers as the best film from Marvel thus far. Everything in the film gets its chance to be discussed from Chris Evans as Steve Rogers to Robert Redford to Nick Fury and his awesome car chase to The Winter Soldier himself. It is a great film and a great discussion.
Horror News of the Week for 04/07/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with much love for the extended full trailer for this summer's sure fire hit, Godzilla. Genre legend Joe Dante gets a shout out with news of his next film Burying the Ex. The teaming of SyFy and Asylum on a zombie TV show called Z Nation garner much love, hate and humor from the grue-crew this week. Dave and Santos both sing praises for Stage Fright which has its first 10 minutes available online. Doc is ecstatic to learn that Bates Motel has been renewed for a third season.
Top 10 Nontraditional Super Hero Films
Thomas steps in to collect his top 5 super hero films that represent comic books in an unlikely, unconventional light:
- Super (2010 - dir. James Gunn)
- Unbreakable (2000 - dir. M. Night Shyamalan)
- Darkman (1990 - dir. Sam Raimi)
- Mystery Men (1999 - dir. Kinka Usher)
- Chronicle (2012 - dir. Josh Trank)
eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - Knights of Badassdom
Horror News Radio is teaming up with eOne Films to provide an awesome Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film Knights of Badassdom, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of April 2, 2014). The film is from director Joe Lynch and it features Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Dead Silence), Steve Zahn (Joy Ride) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past). If you live in the U.S. (sorry U.S. only), you have until Midnight April 13, 2014 to get your name in the hat. Please check out the details here: horrornewsradio.com/trivia-badass.
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Abel Gideon is schooled by Will Graham on Hannibal Lecter suffering dire consequences in Season 2, Episode 6 - Futamono. Oh, Abel, what has happened to you? Join your hosts Thomas Mariana, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten as tensions grow to a fever pitch, suspicions begin to evolve into fact and the team breaks it all down as – "This is our design."
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Episode 6 – Futamono
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In the wake of Dr. Lecter's near fatal attack last week, tensions are at an all time high making trust a hard commodity to come by as old alliances begin to crumble; however, a new romance blossoms as does this episode's latest victim. Through it all, Dr. Lecter checks his recipes planning a lavish dinner party. At the end of the day, the show provides an intimate dinner for two that will haunt your dreams. The crew takes it all in, breaks it all down and attempts to prepare you for the craziness that is yet to come.
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With two feature movies, multiple short films and commercials already behind her, young actress Athena Baumeister is on the path to achieving her goals, dreams and passions. A triple threat, in addition to acting, she writes, directs and sings. In a business where learning to deal with rejection is a big part of getting started, Athena is sharing how she handled the trials and triumphs of getting into the business at a very young age, landing leads with talent, personality and intelligence.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Actress Athena Baumeister is the kind of talent that catches the audience's attention immediately, directing her first short films at the age of 12 and landing leads in shorts and films by the time she graduates high school in films suchs as Little Reaper, Monster & Me and Seventy-Nine. A fan of Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton and Alfred Hitchcock, Athena reveals her influences and future projects, even hinting that she is attracted to roles in upcoming horror films including the remake of The Birds. A multi-talented and incredibly smart young actress - graduating early from high school preparing for both a life in college and a career in film, Athena is well on her way to becoming a successful and resourceful talent in film.
You can find out more about Athena Baumeister and her films, Little Reaper and Seventy Nine, at these links:
Athena Baumeister: http://www.athenabaumeister.com/
Little Reaper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9JD3gvrTw
Seventy Nine: https://www.facebook.com/79themovie
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Cheap Thrills (2013) from director E.L. Katz has the grue-crew in stitches and sweat. It is gruesome and funny - and thought provoking. The Black Saint admitting it is one of the best films he has seen in some time and Thomas liking it even more. Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, Sara Paxton and David Koechner star in this comedy thriller.
Dave Dreher returns to Horror News Radio to provide this week's Horror News of the Week giving the group an opportunity to weigh in on the season 4 finale of The Walking Dead. It is a heated discussion to whether the last show of the zombie hit until October is a success or a utter failure.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., and Dave Dreher are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Starting this week is a new segment, The Black Saint's Horror Trivia Contest where one lucky listener will receive the eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway:Knights of Badassdom.
Cheap Thrills (2013)
If nothing else, Cheap Thrills has something to say about the value of the dollar, what a desperate man will do to earn enough dough to pay his rent, support his family, to find just an ounce of security - not matter how fleeting. Pat Healy plays Craig who is in danger of being evicted from his home, along with his family, and loses his job - all in one short, depressing day. When he and his friend encounter a strange wealthy essentric couple, joining them on a night of drinking, drug and dangerous games, the wager get violent when it comes to ... well, that would be telling. The grue-crew eagerly dive into this terrific film to discuss its surprises, gore and goofball humor.
Horror News of the Week for 03/31/2014
Dave Dreher returns to share the Horror News of the Week beginning with the Season 4 finale of AMC's The Walking Dead. Then he shares the sad news of the death of GWAR lead singer, Dave Brockie as the age of 50. NBC gives the thriller Charles Mansion based series, Aquarius featuring David Duchovny, a green light. This week's biggest surprise is the sudden announcement and trailer for Phantasm V: Ravager. Dave wraps up the news with the news of just how they will explain Arnold Schwarzenegger's age in Terminator: Genesis.
eOne Films Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - Knights of Badassdom
Horror News Radio is teaming up with eOne Films to provide an awesome Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film Knights of Badassdom, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of April 2, 2014). The film is from director Joe Lynch and it features Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Dead Silence), Steve Zahn (Joy Ride) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past). If you live in the U.S. (sorry U.S. only), you have until Midnight April 13, 2014 to get your name in the hat. Please check out the details here: horrornewsradio.com/trivia-badass.
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NBC's Hannibal episode 5, Mukozuke, brings on the dialog: "He is the devil, Mr. Graham. He is smoke. You'll never catch the ripper. He won't be caught. If you want him you'll have to kill him." is just one of the many highlights discussed in this week's podcast. Join your hosts Thomas Mariana, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten as this week they welcome special guest, director Christopher G. Moore, a self-proclaimed super fan who brings his exciting insight into the fold and adds a new dimension to the discussion.
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Episode 5 – Mukozuke
Episode five continues the shows trend of exposing us all to extraordinary imagery while still maintaining one of the best-written story lines on TV. Last weeks cliffhanger is dealt with in short order and in spectacular fashion thrusting us into a story-line that is filled with twists, turns and shocks that in the end puts a major character into a situation we never imagined could happen so early in this riveting second season. It all adds up to yet another extraordinary episode and leaves us all wondering what else Hannibal and the crew could possibly have in store for us next week.
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Doc Rotten and The Black Saint continue their examination of the horror films of the Seventies with David Cronenberg's The Brood featuring Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar and Art Hindle. The director injects a ton of personal subtext into the script causing The Black Saint to believe Cronenberg may be exorcising some personal demons with The Brood. The film, while containing its signature shock ending, is a sign of the kind of films Cronenberg would dive into in the Eighties with Scanners, Videodrome and The Fly. Doc and The Black Saint take a look at an early entry into the body horror subgenre.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 2 – The Brood (1979)
Decades of Horror 1970s is a monthly podcast taking a look back at the genre films that shaped the co-hosts' love for horror films at an early age. The Black Saint and Doc Rotten re-examine films from the most diverse and bizarre decade of horror in the genre's history, from the decline of Hammer Horror films to the rise of summer blockbusters to exploitations films and grindhouse. Carpenter, Cronenberg, Landis, Hooper, Scott, Coscarelli, Romero, Fulci and Argento are only a few of the great directors that would rise to fame from 1970 to 1979.
We want to hear from you, our valued listeners: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at theblacksaint@decadesofhorro.com or docrotten@decadesofhorror.com.
Now that his celebrated and award winning short horror-comedy, Foodie, festival circuit run is complete, director Christopher G. Moore is working on his next short, Disengaged. Every independent effort is ripe with its own challenges from production to casting talent to selecting music to editing to releasing. Each step requires forethought and planning; some things go as planned, others require the film maker to be flexible prepared to scramble at a moments notice to plan B. And many independent features, long form or short, also continually deal with the price tag, paying for the film itself - financing the dream.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Director Christopher G. Moore, buried in the post production work on his follow up short Disengaged, joins Doc to discuss his journey in getting Foodie completed and in front of audiences through festivals and screenings. He shares how he became attached to the project and how one unexpected long shoot has the team scrambling to find a new location at the last minute - and how he triumphed over those hurdles. He also teases his latest project Disengaged with a peak into the film's premise and a few of its secrets. He is also running an IndieGoGo crowd funding campaign to secure the funds to complete the editing of the film.
You can find out more about Christopher G. Moore and Foodie and Disengaged at these links:
Christipher G Moore: http://www.cinemafuel.com/
Foodie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2275695/
Disengaged: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/disengaged-horror-short-from-the-makers-of-foodie
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Join your hosts Thomas Mariani and Dave Dreher as they go it alone this week (Doc is till recovering from Mad Monster Party) and take all the ingredients from the weeks episode, run it over their delicate palettes and then spew forth with a breakdown that is sure to leave you screaming for desert.
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Episode 4 – Takiawase
Episode four of HANNIBAL is a “honey” of a chapter that brings us some of the most disturbing imagery that NBC has put on the air yet. On top of that – the story is one of the strongest on TV right now. Will appears to be gaining a friend in Katz who along with Will is beginning to put together the pieces of the puzzle. Bella Crawford’s sickness takes a turn for the worse but fear not, Dr. Lecter is there to lend a hand. And we end things on a cliffhanger when Katz get’s a little nosey and the good doctor comes home early. It’s an episode that is sure to force your brain right out of your head and leave you in a park staring at the sun.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with the HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
Hazmat (2014) is only one of the films covered in this episode of Horror News Radio when Doc shares his movie for the "What Have You Been Watching" segment recorded LIVE at the Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC. Santos steps in as well to cover PMS Cop (2014) to Doc's surprise. Oh, my.
Santos and Doc also task a few of the live audience to a series of horror trivia questions to win a one of two copies of Hidden Horror provided by the author/editor of the book, Dr. AC. Then Ormon Grimsby stops by for a quick interview and updates on the horror convention. And Santos is thrown for a loop when the girls from The Little Leviathan oddity shop stop by. Oh, Santos.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. BUT FIRST! Before we get too far into this episode's fantastic content, BIG NEWS! Announcing, the HNR grue-crew are going on the road with a horror convention tour spring 2014. Following their stop at The Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, We are also set to attend Bizarre AC in Atlantic City, NJ on June 13-15 alongside HorrorNews.Net's very own Michael Joy (Dead Afterlife) and we will be at MonsterCon in Greenville, SC on July 18-20. Look for more details and announcements in the coming months!
00:01:45 – LIVE at the Mad Monster Party and Trivia Questions
Doc Rotten and Santos Ellin Jr., the Black Saint, are recording live at the Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC. The show is packed and the crowd is incredible. Doc and Santos give their impressions of the show and discuss all the fantastic celebs in attendance. Then they kick into the first annual Horror News Radio game show where two contestants answers difficult, mind-numbing trivia questions to win cool-ass prizes: Hidden Horror from Dr. AC.
00:16:27 - Thanks to Bombshell Bloodbath, MOLD! and Circus of the Dead - And RLJ Entertainment
Doc and Santos take some time to thank all the friends of the podcast that provided killer freebies the grue-crew handed out the entire weekend. Brett Mullen, Neil Meschino and Billy Pon provided posters for their films Bombshell Bloodbath, MOLD! and Circus of the Dead/Doll Boy and RLJ Entertainment supplied over a dozen rocking DVD and Blu-Ray copies. Thank you, this is why the horror community rules!
00:21:35 – Ormon Grimsby
Special guest Ormon Grimsby, the horror host from Raleigh NC, stops in to chat with Doc and Santos about all things Grimsby and Mad Monster Party.
00:37:00 – Hazmat (2014) and PMS Cop (2014)
Doc reviews Hazmat in this week's "What Have You Been Watching" segment. And Santos reviews the wonderfully titled PMS Cop.
01:01:50 - The goth girls from The Little Leviathan
Doc and Santos are ambushed by a trio of the hottest horror convention honeys from The Little Leviathan booth showing off their unique signatures from Elvira and their affection for Doyle. Doc and Santos may never be the same. Be sure to check out The Little Leviathan, a unique oddities shop in Raleigh, NC, at their site TheLittleLeviathan.com.
Anchor Bay Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - In Fear and No One Lives (Winner)
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay to provide a sweet, sweet Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film In Fear, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of March 11, 2014). The film is from director Jeremy Lovering and it features Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures), Iain De Caestecker (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey). The prize pack also comes with a second feature, No One Lives. Wow! That's incredible! So, who is the winner?
The winner is: Ryan Lindley!
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Director Billy Pon is heating up the internet and horror news sites with his sizzling hot marking and promotions for his upcoming killer clown opus Circus of the Dead. After the filming and editing is done, it is time to promote the film, take it to film festivals, send out press releases, push the trailer and do interviews. Some film makers take it the extra mile exploring more experimental or imaginative means of marketing their film. Billy Pon is one such film maker.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
For Circus of the Dead, director Billy Pon not only does the interviews, releases trailers, he also spends a great deal of time and effort gaining and supporting a fan base on social media. He is scheduling a high profile advance screening of the film at the Texas Frightmare Weekend, the southwest's premier horror convention in Dallas, Texas, on May 2-4, 2014. He is also producing a variety of original promotional materials to give the curious just a taste of what is in store. He is coming up with fascinating items such as coloring books, old fashioned candy cigarettes and a view master disc. Billy Pon joins Doc on the Future of Horror to share his thoughts and imagination on how to market and promote his horror films.
You can find out more about Billy Pon and Circus of the Dead at these links:
Billy Pon: https://www.youtube.com/user/bloodybill666
Circus of the Dead: https://www.facebook.com/circusofthedeadmovie
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2782232/
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from independent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
In Fear (2014) from director Jeremy Lovering spins a tense little yarn about trust, fear and claustrophobia. The film is gaining positive reviews across the globe with its tight, unique approach to film. Now it is time for the Horror News Radio grue-crew to recap, review and examine the horror thriller.
Thomas Mariani returns to Horror News Radio to provide this week's Top 5 discussing five of the genre most claustrophobic horror films.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., and Dave Dreher are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. BUT FIRST! Before we get too far into this episode's fantastic content, BIG NEWS! Announcing, the HNR grue-crew are going on the road with a horror convention tour spring 2014 beginning with The Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23. SEE YOU THERE! Be sure to go to their Facebook page and give them a like. Tell 'em Horror News Radio sent you!
00:03:55 – What Have You Been Watching: SXSW (2014)
Thomas Mariani invades Texas! Every year music and film fans descend upon Austin, Texas for the South By Southwest Music Film Interactive Festival and Horror News Radio is represented this year by one of its own in the form of its youngest co-host. Thomas shares his adventures, the cool film stars he met and the films that blew his mind. All this and Nicolas Cage.
00:14:55 – In Fear (2014)
This week the grue-crew take a look at the time film in the Anchor Bay Blu-Ray Prize Pack, In Fear. Jeremy Lovering directs the highly praised horror thriller starring Iain De Caestecker (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures) and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey). But, the well-intention-ed positive reviews, even from HorrorNews.Net itself, do not phase the HNR hosts' reaction to the film. While the concept of the film and Lovering's direction impress, the film meanders too far for too long to excite the crew. But, participate in the Prize Pack below for the opportunity to see the film for yourself.
00:41:40 – Top 5 Claustrophobic Horror Movies
Thomas Mariani leaps of the claustrophobic elements of In Fear to examine 5 horror films that excel in exploring the terror of small places and being trapped in enclosed places. Thomas looks to Santos and Doc to elaborate on his Top 5 Claustrophobic Horror Movie list.
- Cube (1997) - dir. Vincenzo Natali
- Buried (2010) - dir. Rodrigo Cortes
- The Descent (2005) - dir. Neil Marshall
- Panic Room (2002) - dir. David Fincher
- Misery (1990) - dir. Rob Reiner
01:01:50 - Horror News of the Week for 03/17/2014
Doc Rotten steps in for the under-the-weather Dave Dre her to bring the Horror News of the Week. American Horror Story season 4 is confirmed to be about a carnival, at least in part. This week's The Walking Dead is kicking up controversy and praise on social media outlets with Doc suggesting that "I forgive you" has never had such weight on genre television. In Fear director Jeremy Lovering is set to be in charge of the remake of the 1980 ghost story classic, The Changeling. The short list for directors of Marvel's Dr. Strange film are rumored to be Mark Andrews (Brave), Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane), and Scott Derrickson (Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose). Diabolique Magazine is urging readers and Hammer fans to sign a petition requesting Warner Brothers to release their classic Hammer horror titles on Blu-ray.
Anchor Bay Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - In Fear and No One Lives
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay to provide a sweet, sweet Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film In Fear, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of March 11, 2014). The film is from director Jeremy Lovering and it features Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures), Iain De Caestecker (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey). The prize pack also comes with a second feature, No One Lives. Wow! That's incredible! If you live in the U.S. (sorry U.S. only), you have until Midnight March 23, 2014 to get your name in the hat. Please check out the details here: HorrorNewsRadio.com.
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HANNIBAL season 2 continues to impress with its third episode, Hassun. This episode goes courtroom drama with the familiar Hannibal flair, including death and dismemberment. Shocking! Join your hosts Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten every week as we will take all the ingredients from the weeks episode, run it over our delicate palettes and then spew forth with a breakdown that is sure to leave you screaming for desert.
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Episode 3 – Hassun
Any show that has Hannibal Lecter checking out his own ass has to be brilliant. You know it! The nightmare stag take the stand like only a Wendigo can as Hannibal spins his devious little web. A copy-cat killer continues to muck with the proceedings with some of the grossest displays of horror on cable television, much less network television. And, then, in the middle of horror and murder, Will Graham and Alana Bloom share a special, quiet, touching moment. Surprises are numerous and tension is guaranteed and it’s all makes this episode of the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST a must listen event!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
MOLD!, from Neil Meschino, is a spectacular micro-budget horror film that made a big impression when it played at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, NC a few years back. The film is pure imagination, spirit and love for film on screen. It is often silly and over-the-top, but the energy is undeniable. And the film is the director's film school thesis but he continued to work on the film after graduating.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Director Neil Meschino is now working past MOLD! onto his second feature MAGGOTS. He joins Doc on this episode to share the lessons learned from his first feature, how he envisioned early on taking his first film to the big screen, the trials and triumphs he encountered along the way. He shares how what he learned filming MOLD! is being applied to his current work and we get into what choosing the correct location may do to a film.
You can find out more about Neil Meschino and MOLD! (and Maggots) at these links:
- Neil Meschino: https://www.facebook.com/neil.meschino
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1367236/
- MOLD! at Wild Eye Releasing: http://www.wildeyereleasing.com/mold/mold.html
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Shockumentary is a fascinating new term that describes the docu-thriller, documentary blended with found footage film Mortal Remains from Cryptic Pictures and directors Mark Ricche and Christian Stavrakis. Explore how the blend of Blair Witch Project and Cropsey offers these film makers a signature style all their own. The duo share their journey from concept to script to filming to film festival, including launching a Kickstarter campaign for a private screening.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Directors Mark Ricche and Christian Stavrakis from Cryptic Pictures join Doc this week to discuss their film Mortal Remains explaining their unique, captivating approach to its documentary style. While they provide valuable insight in pitching and filming anything close to a documentary film, Ricche and Stavrakis explain who the subject of their films is: Karl Atticus a troubled and controversial film maker from the late 60's who adapted the works of underground writer Vernon Blake. The film makers blend fact and fiction into a new sub-genre of horror, a Shockumentary.
You can find out more about Cryptic Pictures (Mark Ricche and Christian Stavrakis) and Mortal Remains at these links:
- Cryptic Pictures (Kickstarter): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/945454567/private-screening-of-mortal-remains-in-philadelphi
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crypticpictures
- Mortal Remains: http://www.mortalremainsmovie.com/
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
300: Rise of the Empire (2014) is hacking and slashing its gory way through the competition at the box office this weekend. The film is spectacular in its graphics, style and star Eva Green. While the grue-crew is not in 100 percent agreement, the conversation gets into the crazed violent, abundance of bloodshed and one specific line of dialog - which cannot be repeated here. If you have seen the film, you know the one!
Santos Ellin Jr. steps in for Thomas, who is off to SXSW, to provide this week's Top 5 discussing five of his favorite horror movie quotes. The man has a thing for colorful language, so the list is entertaining as ...well, you know. Dave, as always, has the Horror News of the Week and does not disappoint!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., and Dave Dreher are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. BUT FIRST! Before we get too far into this episode's fantastic content, BIG NEWS! Announcing, the HNR grue-crew are going on the road with a horror convention tour spring 2014 beginning with The Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23. SEE YOU THERE! Be sure to go to their Facebook page and give them a like. Tell 'em Horror News Radio sent you!
00:03:50 – 300: Rise of the Empire
While the film is all about the beefy men behind Greece and the 300, it is Eva Green as Artemisia that wins all the praise and love from the HNR crew. She is spectacular and the best thing in 300: Rise of the Empire. Santos is also all about the over-the-top bloodshed and action the film offers while Dave is impressed with the 3D. Doc, however, has issues but admits it may be more about the screening experience than that actual film. You need to listen to understand that debacle. The grue-crew review the film in all its 3D gory mayhem.
00:40:30 – Top 5 Horror Quotes
The Black Saint steps in for Thomas to bring his Top 5 for the week jumping on the crew's favorite line from the film bringing his Top 5 horror movie quotes. Santos relishes the opportunity to re-enact each and every quote and then puts Doc and Dave on the spot to drop their favorite as well.
- Dead Alive (1992) - "I kick ass for the Lord!"
- John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) - "You gotta be f@%king kidding..."
- They Live (1988) - "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I am all out of bubble gum."
- Child's Play 3 (1991) - "Don't f@%k with the Chuck!"
- Phantasm (1979) - "BOY!"
00:46:17 - Horror News of the Week for 03/10/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with the teaser trailer for Fear Clinic from director Robert Hall. Sticking with trailers, up next is the red band delight that is Stage Fright from director Jerome Sable featuring Minnie Driver and Meat Loaf. The action-packed TV spot and kick ass stills for The Raid 2 excite the crew. It looks like a 4K transfer of the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is on its way to theaters this fall. And, last but not least, Mondo has release a spectacular exclusive poster to promote this summer's Godzilla.
01:01:30 - Anchor Bay Blu-Ray Prize Pack Giveaway - In Fear and No One Lives
Horror News Radio is teaming up with Anchor Bay to provide a sweet, sweet Blu-Ray Prize Pack featuring the film In Fear, currently out on VOD and DVD (as of March 11, 2014). The film is from director Jeremy Lovering and it features Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures), Iain De Caestecker (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey). The prize pack also comes with a second feature, No One Lives. Wow! That's incredible! If you live in the U.S. (sorry U.S. only), you have until Midnight March 23, 2014 to get your name in the hat. Please check out the details here: HorrorNewsRadio.com.
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
HANNIBAL season 2 continues to impress with its second episode, Sakisuke. "Hello. I love your work," may be the simplest and creepiest line of the season. Shivers. Join your hosts Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten every week as we will take all the ingredients from the weeks episode, run it over our delicate palettes and then spew forth with a breakdown that is sure to leave you screaming for desert.
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Episode 2 – Sakizuke
Sakisuke show us that Veal Oso Bucco can be a very scary mean! Hannibal, what have you done? Hannibal surprises the serial killer with an eye toward art weaving a wicked surprise into the mad man's human tapestry. Dr. Du Maurier gives Lecter a nervous pink slip and bails quickly from the scene. Will Graham, still in prison, starts to untangle is own mess laying the ground work to trap Hannibal in his own game. Surprises are numerous and tension is guaranteed and it’s all makes this episode of the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST a must listen event!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
A challenging new method of releasing your short film or brilliant new genre idea is through a WEB SERIES. But what does it take to create and launch such a beast? Producer Debbie Jo Hess, from Horror Hotel Web Series, joins Doc this week to discuss how she, along with her husband Al and son Ricky, set out with a group of Atlanta film makers to launch a new horror web series, a collection of short films much in the vein of The Twilight Zone, Boris Karloff's Thriller or Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror. The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
With titles like Tilt, Guillotine, Houdini's Hand, Tesla's Tooth, Invader and Bookworm, Debbie Jo Hess is guiding Horror Hotel Web Series into a bold, new direction in genre film making, gathering notice and awards along the way. Season one consists of six fantastic horror and science fiction short films that pave a new way to watch genre content. The collection can be watched online at the Horror Hotel website or on a DVD available at Amazon; and, soon, the web series will be available on demand through Roku channels and similar On Demand devices connecting the internet directly to your television set. Debbie shares how the concept came about, what challenges they faced and how they have been and continue to plan on promoting Horror Hotel.
You can find out more about Debbie Jo Hess and Horror Hotel Web Series at these links:
- Horror Hotel Webseries: http://www.horrorhotelwebseries.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorrorHotelTheWebseries
- Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HBQT3OU
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
"You took from me, I take from you." Lily chills Ryan and Mike Weston's blood in the latest installment of THE FOLLOWING, season 2, episode 7, Sacrifice.
In episode seven of Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher once again get together to breakdown the twists and turns of this ever evolving second season of THE FOLLOWING
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Episode 7 – SACRIFICE
While season one of THE FOLLOWING was certainly a strong debut it seems that season two just might be something special and as such worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as we rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
Beware “friends” wearing silly masks, as they may just want to drink your blood! Joe, Emma and Mandy find that out the hard way this week as they continue to attempt to hide from Ryan and the FBI. Also Lily is still around and she certainly kicks things up a few notches this episode. Everything builds to one of the most shocking conclusions of the season so far and takes the show to a whole new level.
Dave’s “Plot hole of the week” gets re-titled to “The BS moment of the week” as Doc once again blows Dave’s mind when he “Puts a name to the face”.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to follow THE FOLLOWING.
Getting work as an actor can be a tough proposition, making a name for yourself in independent films or Hollywood is even harder. But this is the dream of every actor in the business. And for those who target the horror genre, they may even want to become the next Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Peter Cushing or Christopher. With over 100 films to his IMDb credit in six years, the guest on this episode, Bill Oberst Jr., is well on his way to achieving that goal with his well deserved success as the go-to actor for cinematic mayhem.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Actor Bill Oberst Jr. is known for many of the roles he has tackled since he descended upon the horror genre in 2007. For some, the role that is best remembered is his performance in the Emmy Award winning film Take This Lollipop or his performance as Honest Abe in Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies or as the sheriff in A Haunting in Salem. With his intense expressions, imposing body language and demented delivery, Bill is known for his a number of different roles: the historical figures, the quiet monster and, thanks to films like Coyote, the manic mad man. He is now set to begin his college lecture tour called Still Waiting for my Close-Up: How I Made 100 Movies Without Really Trying kicking off March 18, 2014 at the Baldwin Hall Auditorium on the Truman University campus in Missouri.
You can find out more about Bill Oberst Jr. and his films Coyote, Children of Sorrow and Circus of the Dead at these links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billoberstjr
- IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2454994
- Wikipedia Children of Sorrow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Sorrow
Patrick: Evil Awakens (2014) is a modern retelling of the 1979 Aussie hit, Patrick. In the remake, Sharni Vinson steps into the lead role as the nurse taking care of the titular character who lies in a coma at a private psychiatric hospital. If you have seen the original, you know that Patrick holds a deadly, terrifying secret. The grue-crew get the opportunity to view and recap the film on this episode of Horror News Radio.
Santos Ellin Jr. steps in for Thomas, who is off to SXSW, to provide this week's Top 5 discussing five obscure films that deserve a remake. Dave is back again with the Horror News of the Week discussing the Godzilla trailer, the next Terminator film and more information about the possible remake of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Vixen are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. BUT FIRST! Before we get too far into this episode's fantastic content, BIG NEWS! Announcing, the HNR grue-crew are going on the road with a horror convention tour spring 2014 beginning with The Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23. SEE YOU THERE! Be sure to go to their Facebook page and give them a like. Tell 'em Horror News Radio sent you!
00:06:00 – Patrick: Evil Awakens
The HNR grue-crew often share their love for actress Sharni Vinson who impressed in You're Next. She is back with Patrick: Evil Awakens, a remake of the Richard Franklin film from 1979. Going into the film, the crew is a little nervous of what they will find wondering if Patrick is a good choice to be remade. Thankfully, the response is unanimous, each host giving the film high marks enjoying the modern take, gorier, more frightening and with a great cast. Dave even compares the direction to Brian de Palma. What? Yes, he did.
00:34:34 - Horror News of the Week for 02/24/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with the announcement that Vincent D'Onofrio has joined the cast for Jurassic World. With all the remake talk is it really that surprising that word of the remake of The Birds is resurfacing. Terminator: Genesis news is up next where the creative team behind the script are saying it resembles Back to the Future 2. What? The Godzilla trailer is just too damn good to not bring up this week. Roar, baby, roar! And, of course, everything is better with a little Bacon and Dave shares the commercial Kevin Bacon stars in where he reprises many of his famous roles including Friday the 13th (1980). Wow! Finally, Bacon owns up. Yay!
00:51:50 – Top 5 Horror Films Needing a Remake
The Black Saint steps in for Thomas to bring his Top 5 for the week. Sticking to the theme of remakes with the film Patrick: Evil Awakens, Santos compiles his Top 5 horror films that deserve a remake in the eyes of the HNR Grue-crew.
- Fiend Without A Face (1958)
- Phase IV (1974)
- Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971)
- Chosen Survivors (1974)
- The Flesh Eaters (1964)
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
HANNIBAL season 3 kicks of with a bang with its premiere episode, Kaiseki. Join your hosts Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten every week as we will take all the ingredients from the weeks episode, run it over our delicate palettes and then spew forth with a breakdown that is sure to leave you screaming for desert.
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Episode 1 – Kaiseki
Season two starts off with punches flying – literally! Easily one of the best season openers ever HANNIBAL shows that it is in this game to win. Will is still in prison for the events that ended last season but his delusions remain but are they delusions or glimpses of the truth? Meanwhile when some workers attempt to clear what they suspect may be dead beavers from a lake they are surprised when in fact it is a number of immaculately preserved bodies that open the door to a new serial killer and in Will’s absence the FBI turns to Hannibal to help solve the case. Surprises are numerous and tension is guaranteed and it’s all makes this episode of the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST a must listen event!
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with the HORROR NEWS TV HANNIBAL FAN PODCAST.
Low budget film making allows its creator free reign with no boundaries or rules. Some directors, like Trevor Jeunger (Coyote), take advantage of this and make remarkable films, ones that feel dangerous where the audience is insecure about where and how far the director will take the story and his/her imagination. This freedom to go rogue is liberating for independent horror and few take as hard a look into the human psyche as the guest on this episode, Trevor Jeunger.
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Director Trevor Jeunger is currently filming his follow up to his critically embraced film, Coyote. The film which stars fan favorite Bill Oberst Jr. is currently ramping up to a VOD/DVD release through Wild Eye Releasing. For the interview, Trevor reveals how the film Coyote came to be, his approach to the story and the themes and how Bill Oberst Jr. became involved as the lead. He also describes the very Cronenbergian visual elements that are scattered throughout his films and his appreciation of Dario Argento and Alejandro Jodorowsky. Trevor tops off his interview with his thoughts and views on the current state of independent films, where the freedoms and unbridled themes are being squandered by many artists trying to copy the successes of mass media urging his fellow directors to take advantage of their imaginations and limitless possibilities before them. It's a fascinating interview that should not be missed.
You can find out more about Trevor Juenger and Coyote at these links:
In episode six of Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast, your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher join the hunt as Ryan gets ever closer to his prey and things start to get a bit messy for Joe and his “family.”
Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast
Episode 6 – Fly Away
While season one of The Following was certainly a strong debut, it seems that season two just might be something special and as such worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as we rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
Episode six is a real game changer for all the players along for this season’s ride. Ryan finally asks for help and Luke and Mark are out for revenge after the events of last week’s episode. Mike Weston checks in and seems to have developed some anger issues and Lily has a plan for Joe and the rest of the “family” but as you might suspect, Joe has other plans. Some major plot twists at the end make this episode some “must see” stuff.
Dave finds it a little hard to find a “Plot hole of the week” but Doc is on his game as he “Puts a name to the face”.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to follow The Following.
Knights of Badassdom (2014) from director Joe Lynch is a film with a troubled past, surviving struggles and hardships on its journey to VOD and DVD release. The film remains in the minds of fan anticipating its release. The HNR grue-crew tackle the film to see if the wait was worth it, to see if it lives up to the hype and the suspense.
Thomas continues the theme with the Top Horror Comedies of the week talking about Gremlins, a comedic Leatherface and the always brilliant Tom Atkins. Doc steps in to discuss the premiere showing of a low budget independent feature from North Carolina director Brett Mullen called Bombshell Bloodbath. Dave ends the show with the Horror News of the Week with information about Godzilla, Guardians of the Galaxy and a loving tribute to Harold Ramis.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast.
00:02:32 – Knights of Badassdom
Director Joe Lynch teams up with writers Kevin Dreyfuss and Matt Wall to film a horror comedy about LARPing. What? Yup. LARPing. The film, Knights of Badassdom, centers around a band of live action role-players who stumble across a long-lost tomb from the Middle Ages with spells that raise a killer, blood-thirsty succubus. The films stars fan favorites Ryan (True Blood) Kwanten, Steve (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) Zahn, Peter (Game of Thrones) Dinklage, Summer (Serenity/Firefly) Glau and Jimmi (White House Down / House of Cards) Simpson.
00:32:11 – Top 5 Horror Comedies
Thomas takes a look a the history of laughter mixed with terror, gore and scares that both delight and devour its audiences. Thomas presents his Top 5 Horror Comedies.
- House (1986)
- Gremlins (1984)
- Night of the Creeps (1986)
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
- The Frighteners (1996)
00:50:25 - What Have You Been Watching - Bombshell Bloodbath
Doc is thrilled to share his experience at the Greensboro, North Carolina premiere of Brett Mullen's Bombshell Bloodbath, a promising independent film. The film has a heavy Italian cinema influence from the story structure to the cinematography to the music from Umberto. The film is full of zombie gore and zany antics and Doc sings high praises for the film and the director.
01:00:25 - Horror News of the Week for 02/24/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with sad news relating the death of comic legend Harold Ramis, most famously known as Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984). The gang shares their fond memories of seeing his many films over the years. Dave can barely contain Doc's excitement as Thomas begins to talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer from Marvel Entertainment and James (Slither) Gunn. Not to be one-and-done, Dave follows this up with news about Godzilla, the full shot is finally out there, the roar is now fully realized and the trailer is coming (it's here!). Bates Motel on A&E is getting its own "after-show" much like The Talking Dead. Dave is thoroughly creeped out by the icky, spider-y chills in the poster released for Utero. Yuck!
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Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out The Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Anthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
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Join your hosts Thomas Mariani, Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten each and every week as they take all the ingredients from the week's episode, run it over their delicate palettes and then spew forth with a breakdown that is sure to leave you screaming for desert.
With the first season of NBC'S HANNIBAL, show runners Bryan Fuller and David Slade were able to take a highly successful film franchise and convert it to the small screen. Taking a character like Hannibal Lecter and making him TV friendly is no small task; but, Mads Mikkelsen brings his own flair to the character and pulls it off. Telling the story of Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter prior to the events in the film RED DRAGON, fans are treated week after the week to one bizarre event after another. On this episode of the podcast Thomas, Dave and Doc hit all the highlights.
What season two has in store is still a bit of mystery but we run down what we know and serve you up the perfect appetizer to the season two premiere.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at thomas@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to bring you our recipe for fear with Horror News TV Hannibal Fan Podcast.
Join us this week as we follow Donald Pleasence and Victor Wong on a metaphysical journey that will question our beliefs, our perception of reality and what is...evil. We are covering John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness on episode 65 of the Monster Movie Podcast.
Throughout 2014, Raleigh, North Carolina horror host Ormon Grimsby is bringing a classic film from the Eighties straight the Doc Rotten's door. This month, Ormon and Doc are revisiting the second film in Carpenter's apocalyptic trilogy, Prince of Darkness.
"This is not a dream... not a dream. We are using your brain's electrical system as a receiver. We are unable to transmit through conscious neural interference. You are receiving this broadcast as a dream."
Joining Doc on this episode is returning co-host Ormon Grimsby. He continues his adventures revisiting the classics of the 1980's by bringing the Scream Factory Blu-Ray over to Doc's mausoleum. They dastardly duo share their thoughts, insights and knowledge of the film on the podcast as they discuss how it was made, how Alice Cooper got involved and the quantum physics that are involved. Well, not too much on the last bit, it's all so confusing. Woot! But they do spend considerable amount of time on the topic of "just how long are those opening credits anyway?"
After recapping, reviewing and reliving the film, Doc and his co-hosts count down Ormon Grimsby's top 5 Apocalyptic movies, films that toy with the end of the world.
- Threads (1984)
- Miracle Mile (1988)
- The Last Night (1998)
- John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)
- Prince of Darkness (1987)
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Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sibling podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Jamie McRoberts is an independent film director out of North Carolina, from Mutantville Productions, with numerous shorts and feature films under her belt, including G.H.O.S.T. and Tales from Mutantville. He also has a film series called Muticia's Movie Morgue. The second edition is set to appears at the Mad Monster Party Film Festival in Charlotte, North Caroline in late March of 2014 along with his long in production feature C for Chaos. Each year, for the past three years, Jamie has been the program director for the Film Festival featured at the Mad Monster Party horror convention where he has featured films such as Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut (the ultimate director's cut of Nightbreed) and Maniac along with dozens of shorts films and independent features.
Jamie joins Doc on episode 3 of the Future of Horror to delve into the world of Horror Film Festivals. What does it take to get your film noticed. What do you need to do to capture the attention of the busy, frantic convention audience. How do you stand out. Jamie brings a number of guidelines and helpful hints in what to do and what not to do when your film appears at a Film Festival. He shares insight into the selection process and how to pay attention to the feedback received from fellow filmmakers, audience members and professionals. For Jamie, the most influential feedback came from George Romero when the famous director sat on a review board in North Carolina judging many independent films including an early entry from Jamie himself.
You can find out more about Jamie McRoberts and Mutantville Productions at these links:
- Mutantville.com: http://www.mutantville.com/
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Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
In episode five of The Following Fan Podcast, co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher face off once again to breakdown the twists and turns of this ever evolving second season of Fox's hit television show,The Following
Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast
Episode 5 – Reflection
While season one of The Following was certainly a strong debut, season two continues to prove that it is something special and extraordinary, worthy of its own podcast. Co-hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher are taking notice and feel discussion is a must. Join Doc and Dave this and every week as they rundown the episode, offering insight into what the future may hold.
Episode five takes a dark turn as Ryan’s desire to find Joe takes a step towards obsession and we find out more about Joe’s new found “family” and just how crazy they all might be. Joe has some fun in the “kill room” and Emma frowns a lot. Dave and Doc disagree a bit on the direction of the show but, in the end, they both agree that season two is much different - and much improved - than season one.
Dave’s “Plot hole of the week” should really be title the “plot hole of the season” and Doc once again amazes and mystifies when he “Puts a name to the face.”
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to review the show on Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast.
Robocop (2014) revisits the territory blazed by Paul Verhoeven in the 1987 original film, except watered down for a PG-13 audience. To be fair, the remake is geared more as a straight-laced action flick with heavy sci-fi overtones and one singularly frightening scene of extraordinary body-horror. What will the grue-crew think?
Thomas continues the theme with the Top 5 of the Week bringing his Top 5 Under Appreciated Remakes featuring films like Little Shop of Horrors, Dawn of the Dead and 12 Monkeys. Wait. What? Yup, it's a remake.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani also tackle the "What You Have Been Watching" segment for this week discussing the hit HBO show, True Detective. Dave closes the show with the Horror News of the Week with updates on Penny Dreadful, The Purge: Anarchy and Beetlejuice 2.
00:02:22 – Robocop
Jose Padilha directs the modernization of the campy classic with his film, Robocop (2014). The film shifts its focus away from the camp and the satire to bring a drama heavy action flick with varying success. Vixen, sharing her passion for robot films, sings high praises for the film, opinions shared by Doc. However, Thomas is less than impressed while still finding many elements to enjoy. Dave rides in the middle for what Thomas proclaims to be a very middling film. Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Michael Keaton dominate most of the conversation while the comparisons to the original 1987 film are unavoidable.
00:41:25 – Top 5 Under Appreciated Remakes
Thomas takes a look a the history of remakes scouring for a collection of re-imagined films that succeeded but were never given enough respect with his Top 5 Under Appreciated Remakes.
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
- The Blob (1988)
- Twelve Monkeys (1995)
- Dawn of the Dead (2004)
01:00:05 - What Have You Been Watching - HBO's True Detective
Thomas and Dave share how incredible HBO's True Detective has become over the past five weeks. Much of the success of the show rides on the shoulders of its two stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, along with its ground breaking multiple time line structure. Highly recommended television.
01:11:05 - Horror News of the Week for 02/10/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with rumors of renewed discussions between Michael Keaton and Tim Burton about returning to Beetlejuice 2. Horror on TV is huge this spring with Dave spotlighting the new Hannibal and Penny Dreadful trailers. Just for Santos, Dave shares news that Jessica Alba has signed to star in a found footage film called The Veil. Chiller TV is releasing a documentary from the team behind Cropsy called Killer Legends. And the trailer for The Purge: Anarchy has the grue-crew curious about the upcoming sequel.
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Welcome to another episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sister podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show’s host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to make horror films.
Christine Parker is an indy director out of North Carolina with numerous shorts and three feature films under her belt, including A Fist Full of Brains and A Few Brain More. Christine is both filming and editing her fourth full length movie, Fix It In Post, for her film company Adrenalin Productions. She is joining us today to not only talk about her films but to discuss how crowd funding is changing how film makers like herself can finance their next project. She reveals the preparation necessary to start a crowd funding project and the importance of having an established following, a keen eye on networking and a formulated plan for both the crowd funding endeavors and the film itself.
Fix It In Post is currently filming in and around Raleigh, NC. The film is an apocalyptic horror comedy with a dash of zombies, promising to be a hell of a lot of fun. While Christine has already completed her first round of crowd funding at Indigogo, she is continuing her efforts at Go Fund Me in order to raise the money for post production and completing her film score. Like many independent films, Christine is wrapping up the filming of the feature over the weekends through out a nearly year long schedule with the help of fellow NC actors, technicians and effects artists - whom she affectionately calls her extended family. Her partner at Adrenalin Films, Bill Mulligan, not only serves as the co-writer of Fix It In Post but also co-stars in the film, provides the special effects and supports the filming doing every odd job possible. Check out the progress of the film below.
You can find out more about Christing Parker and Fix It In Post at these links:
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fixitinpostthemovie
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Thanks for listening to another episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will continue being an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Welcome to the first episode of The Future of Horror, an interview podcast featuring new, upcoming talent in horror, The show is a sister podcast to Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. With each episode, the show's host, Doc Rotten, spotlights a director, an actor, a screenwriter, an effects artists, a film maker conquering hurdles and barriers to get their films made, to follow their passion, to create horror films.
Mike Joy is set to film his first horror script Dead Afterlife. He has a producer behind the film and a director attached. Funding is being secured along with numerous crownfunding campaigns. The film is well on track to begin shooting sometime in the next 12 months. Mike joins Doc to recount what it has taken thus far to realize his dream of becoming a screenwriter and getting his film to the screen. He reveals how key networking was to his success, how believing in your script and sharing it with those you trust led him on a remarkable journey.
Just to give you an idea of what is in store for Mike Joy's Dead Afterlife, take a look at the cast. Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies, Children of Sorrow, Circus of the Dead) stars as the antagonist while Andy (Grimm, Alien Rising) Gates lands the lead role as Donald Conlee. Supporting roles go to such famous names as Michael Berryman, Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley and Austin Idol. Jared (12/12/12, Alantic Rim) Cohn is set to direct.
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Thanks for listening to the first episode of The Future of Horror podcast, subscribe today on iTunes and leave a comment to help support the show. Hopefully, the show will be an interesting, entertaining and enlightening journey into the film industry, from indepentent films to bigger budgeted studio pictures. As we continue meeting the incredible talent in front and behind the cameras, we will gain a glimpse of what it takes to create the horror films we love to watch: passion, persistence, talent, hard work and, maybe, a little luck and a little help from friends and mentors. Let us know what you think, email The Future of Horror at docrotten@docrotten.com.
Welcome to the first episode of the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast with your hosts The Black Saint and Doc Rotten. Each month, the show will revisit one of the classic - or not so classic - horror films from the Seventies: b-movies, blockbusters, grindhouse gems and z-grade dreck. It's all about the films that shaped a generation of horror fans and the future of horror films as well.
For the first episode, The Black Saint has chosen the Rick Baker effects spectacle, The Incredible Melting Man from 1977. The movie was billed as "The First New Horror Creature," whatever that means. While Doc admits he walked out of the film back in 1977, The Black Saint loves the film, loves the cheese and all the zany nonsense.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 1 – The Incredible Melting Man (1977)
The Incredible Melting Man is a grand example of horror from the 1970s, ambitious, practical effects and out there - striving to reach new ground and make a lasting impression, regardless of how successful it may be at any of those goals. On the special features of the terrific Shout Factory Blu-Ray edition, director William Sachs sighs that most audiences didn't "get" the movie and its message; surprisingly, The Black Saint freely admits he too has no idea what Sachs is talking about with the film, but he still loves all the goofy plot holes and the terrific, gooey effects from legendary artists Rick Baker.
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In episode four of Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher breakdown the happenings in this very character driven episode and while the action may be a little subdued it is still a very intense hour.
While season one of The Following was certainly a strong debut it seems that season two just might be something special and as such worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as we rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
In episode four we really start getting down and dirty as we delve deeply into the backstory of all the major players. Lily and the twins appear to have ulterior motives for their games as Emma plays along and is rewarded with an amazing reunion. Ryan and Max strike out on their own and one of them ends up in a potentially dangerous situation. Meanwhile Joe reaches out to an old friend who ends up having an interesting tie to the FBI. Does it all sound a bit confusing? Don’t worry Doc and Dave have got your back and explain it all.
Dave’s “Plot hole of the week” revolves around the cult being able to figure things out a little to conveniently as Doc once again blows your mind when he “puts a name to the face.”
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at dave@horrornewstv.com or docrotten@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to Horror News TV The Following Fan Podcast
Nurse 3D is a campy, trashy but oddly entertaining new release from director Douglas Aarniokoski starring Paz de la Huerta as Abigail Russel a psychotic, murderous nurse with a passion for blood and mayhem. The HNR grue-crew review the gory, R-Rated slasher-fest.
Thomas continues the theme with the Top 5 of the Week bringing his Top 5 Homicidal Women in Horror featuring films like Fatal Attraction, The Devil's Rejects and the underrated, under-appreciated Orphan.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani also tackle the "What You Have Been Watching" segment for this week discussing the hit animated film, The Lego Movie. Dave closes the show with the Horror News of the Week with updates on The Walking Dead, Bates Motel and Zombeavers. Wait. What? Zombeavers? Oh, yeah!
00:02:22 – Nurse 3D
Can the HNR crew really take Nurse 3D seriously? Is it the Showgirls of horror? High camp or pure garbage? The grew crew are here to answers those questions and much, much more. Bwah-hah-hah. Nurse 3D is a goofy, satirical horror slasher film with an outrageous (and somewhat frustrating) lead performance from its uber-hot star, Paz de la Huerta.
00:28:42 – Top 5 Homicidal Women in Horror
What better way to celebrate the insanity in Nurse 3D than to revisit some of the most notoriously unstable women in cinema with Thomas Mariani's Top 5 Homicidal Women in Horror.
- Ophan (2009) - Ester (Isabelle Fuhrman)
- Fatal Attraction (1987) - Alex Forrest (Glenn Glose)
- House of 1,000 Corpses / The Devil's Rejects (2003/2005) - Baby Firefly (Sherri Moon Zombie)
- Single White Female (1992) - Hedra Carlson (Jennifer Jason Leigh)
- Friday the 13th (1999) - Pamela Voorhees (Betsy Palmer)
00:39:35 - What Have You Been Watching - The Lego Movie
Thomas, Santos and Doc love The Lego Movie far too much to let its release go totally unnoticed. The HNR gang share their thoughts of and appreciation for this delightful, imaginative film.
00:49:01 - Horror News of the Week for 02/10/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with the return of AMC's The Walking Dead. The whole gang chimes in on what they thought of the hit zombie TV's shows first show of its second half of season 4. IFC Midnight is releasing a found footage film called The Den. The trailer has caught Dave's imagination. Stephen King shows up a lot in HNR News and this week it is all about The Cell. Horror is terrorizing TV across the dials, Dave spotlights the full trailer for season 2 of Bates Motel. Then Doc cannot believe his ears, there is a movie called Zombeavers? Woot!
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Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Coven. This week, co-hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani provide a spoiler filled review of American Horror Story: Coven starring Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters, Denis O’Hare and Emma Roberts. The final episode of the fan podcast for season 3, Coven, is a thought provoking recap of the characters and shocking events that made up Coven featuring witches, voodoo, ghosts, zombies, a Minotaur and Papa Legba.
Doc and Thomas revisit the third season of American Horror Story going character by character, examining their story arcs and highlights, from the great supporting characters like The Axeman, Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie to the witches of the coven themselves: Cordelia, Zoe, Queenie, Nan, Madison and Fiona Goode.
After the recap, Thomas provides his favorite Crazy Moment of the Week of the seaon and Doc shares his favorite Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Coven’s bewitching voodoo ways? Listen to the podcast and find out.
In episode three of FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher lead you on a dark journey featuring Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) and Joe Carroll (James Purefoy). The episode is full of twists, turns and plenty of shocking surprises, so many that it make trust a hard commodity to come by.
While season one of FOX’s hit television show, THE FOLLOWING, was certainly a strong debut, it seems that season two just might be something special, more than worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as the host of FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
Episode three is a turning point for Joe Carroll as his attempt to hide unrecognized falls apart at the seams but he does manage to pick up a new acolyte at the end of the day.
Ryan and Lily seem destined to be together and not even the FBI is going to keep them apart much to the dismay of Mike Weston and company. Luke and Mark are still creepy and Emma joins the team when her old team takes a dive.
Surprises come fast and furious this week, so strap in and pay attention; you are not going to want to miss a second of the fun.
Dave’s “Plot hole of the week” almost ruins the episode for him and Doc once again rocks your world when he “Puts a name to the face” to one of the best new characters introduced in season two.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING.
Big Bad Wolves clobbers the cast of HNR this week leaving them shocked at what they’ve seen. The Israeli film, which topped Quentin Tarantino’s top of 2013 list, is an impressive psychological thriller containing gruesome effects and violence and intense dialog. The film should not be missed.
Thomas continues the theme with the Top 5 of the Week bringing an eclectic group of films comprising the Top 5 Unconventional Revenge Films. He casts asides classics like Deathwish, Kill Bill and I Spit on Your Grave for obscure but incredible films like The Skin I Live In and Takashi Miike’s Audition. Oh, my, you know this is going to be good!
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, return with heavy hearts to tackle Dave’s horror news of the week as Hollywood looses a great, a master and “The Extreme.”
00:02:22 – Big Bad Wolves
From Israel comes a vicious little film called Big Bad Wolves that is a real attention getter, for certain. “Bring me the blow torch!” Chills, baby, chills. This film is heavy on the Quentin Tarantino influence which caught the director’s notice prompting him to place the film on his top 10 films of 2013 list. Santos worries that Mr. Tarantino may be blowing smoke in our faces; he is thankful that QT is not and loves the film! In fact so do Thomas, Doc and Vixen. Intense, gruesome and surprisingly funny, Big Bad Wolves is a big hit with the grue-crew.
00:25:53 – Top 5: Unconventional Revenge Films
Thomas bring with him an incredible list of films this week banking off the revenge angle found in tonight’s main feature, Big Bad Wolves. He not only takes a look at revenge flick from the past few decades, but he also singles out the most Unconventional Revenge Films from the list. The list includes a film from the Japanese maverick, Takshi Miike, the humbling Audition. It also contains an early film from The Dark Knight and Inception director, Christopher Nolan, the mind altering Memento. Santos slides in one of his favorites from the Eighties, Ms. 45 and Doc questions if The Crow should be included. But it is Thomas’ favorite, The Skin I Live In, that has everyone talking.
- The Skin I Live In (2011) – Dir: Pedro Almodovar
- Ms. 45 (1981) - Dir: Abel Ferrara
- Memento (2000) - Dir: Christopher Nolan
- The Crow (1994) - Dir: Alex Proyas
- Audition (1999) - Dir: Takashi Miike
00:48:01 - Horror News of the Week for 02/03/2014
Dave Dreher wraps up the show with another titillating round of Horror News of the Week. Sadly, the news starts off with the shocking news of the sudden death of acclaimed actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman. It is an incredibly sad loss which has the HNR crew fondly remember many of the actors past accomplishments in film. Peyton Manning and the Browns continue to put Doc in stitches while Dave shares all the horror icons that appeared in the Radio Shack super bowl commercial. David S. Goyer is returning to horror with the cinematic adaptation of The Breach. In remake news, a modern revision of the Aussie hit, Patrick, is finally coming to the States. And, last but not least, the El Ray network have released a trailer and promotional materials for their TV show, From Dusk Till Dawn, that have definitely caught David’s eye. Woot!
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Join us this week as we face down one wickedly sick Momma Voorhees in the granddaddy of all slasher films, Friday the 13th (1980). Camp Crystal Lake has attracted a new group of camp counselors to resurrect the grounds long closed after a series of horrific murders and given the nickname Camp Blood. Unbeknownst to them the killer still lurks in the woods and begins killing them off one by one.
Sean S. Cunningham’s simply plotted but intensely paced gory shocker with FX work from Tom Savini changed the face of horror films starting the slasher craze only hinted at from its inspiration, Halloween (1978).
“Kill her, Mommy! Kill her! Don’t let her get away, Mommy! Don’t let her live!”
” I won’t, Jason. I won’t!”
Joining Doc on this episode is the co-host of Horror News Radio, the host of Follow the Following fan podcast and the lead news writer for HorrorNews.Net, the one and only Dave Dreher. The two dive right into the details of the classic slasher flick reliving the film’s release, seeing it for the first time, the marketing, the trailer and the magazines that covered it at the time Famous Monsters of Filmland and early issues of Fangoria. Friday the 13th (1980) started a long-running slasher craze with a series of extraordinary effects from the godfather of gore, Tom Savini, who just came of the zombie masterpiece,Dawn of the Dead (1978). The film stars Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Walt Gorney and a very young Kevin (The Following) Bacon.
After recapping, reviewing and reliving the film, Doc and Dave count down the top 5 kills from the Friday the 13th series.
- Kevin Bacon gets an arrow through the neck
- Marcie gets a hatchet to the head
- Jason dies sliding down the business end of a machete
- Jason violently, effortlessly rips a victim off a door frame he is nailed to
- Jason slams a victim tucked in a sleeping bag up against a tree
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Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Coven. This week, co-hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani provide a spoiler filled review of American Horror Story: Coven episode 13 starring Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters, Denis O’Hare and Emma Roberts. The thirteenth episode of Coven is titled “The Seven Wonders” opening with Stevie Nicks belting out the Fleetwood Mac song The Seven Wonders as the young witches – Misty Day, Zoe, Madison and Queenie – prepare to take on the trail of the Seven Wonders.
Another season of American Horror Story comes to a close with “The Seven Wonders.” And the show brings its share of surprises, twists and turns. The whole show is about who will become the next supreme now that Fiona Goode is dead, at the hands of the Axeman. To become a supreme, a young witch must pass and survive each of the Seven Wonders: Telekinesis, Concilium, Transmutation, Divination, Vitalum Vitalis, Descensum, and Pyrokinesis. Who will become the next supreme?
After the recap, Thomas provides his Crazy Moment of the Week and Doc shares his Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Coven’s bewitching voodoo ways? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
In episode two of FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher go deep inside the episode as Ryan Hardy gets drawn deeper into the world of “The Carrollers” and Joe Carroll rediscovers the joy of the kill.
While season one of THE FOLLOWING was certainly a strong debut it seems that season two just might be something special and as such worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as we rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
As episode two opens we are drawn into the world of Joe Carroll, now going by the name of Darryl as he carves out a life of hiding. We join back up with Luke and Mark as they once again go on the hunt and begin a cat and mouse game with Ryan and the lone survivor of the subway attack with whom Ryan has grown fond.
Meanwhile back at the trailer things have gotten intense with Joe/Daryl when he needs to kill to protect his secret. To say things quickly spiral out of control would be the understatement of the week. It’s an action packed episode and Doc and Dave lead you through it all.
Two new features also get introduced this week as Dave points out the “Plot hole of the Week” and Doc amazes all when he “Put’s a name to the Face”.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week as we continue to FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING.
For the inaugural episode of FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING Doc Rotten and co-host Dave Dreher introduce you to the hit FOX series THE FOLLOWING starring Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy. Starting off its second season in grand style and adding some new characters to the mix THE FOLLOWING could be the genre show of the season.
While season one of THE FOLLOWING was certainly a strong debut it seems that season two just might be something special and as such worthy of its own podcast. Your hosts Doc Rotten and Dave Dreher have certainly taken notice and feel discussion is a must. Join us this and every week as we rundown the episode and offer insight into what the future may hold.
We begin this episode with a quick flashback to the end of season one where the cliffhanger ending is quickly disposed of and we find ourselves at the one-year anniversary of Joe Carroll’s (James Purefoy) death. Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) has moved past the traumatic events and seems well on the road to recovery until a vicious subway attack by a group of folks wearing creepy Joe Carroll masks pulls Hardy back into the nightmare.
Doc and Dave discuss the events as well as the new characters added for this season.
Both agree that the addition of Sam Underwood in the role of psychotic twins Luke and Mark may just be the casting coup of the season.
As the episode progresses the surprises mount and Doc and Dave share it all with you.
As always we want your feedback so drop us a line at docrotten@horrornewstv.com or dave@horrornewstv.com and we’ll talk next week when we FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING.
I, Frankenstein tanked at the box office this weekend, but that does not stop the grue-crew from recapping and reviewing the overblown, dull adaptation of the graphic novel presented as if it were an extension of the Underworld films. Aaron Eckhart is cast as the Frankenstein Monster in the film directed by Stuart Beattie. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, rally together having survived the droll I, Frankenstein as they slam the film.
Thomas introduces a new segment to show this week with his Top 5 of the Week. For episode 43, he brings the grue-crew’s favorite Frankenstein Monsters: the top 5 Frankenstein films to watch instead of I, Frankenstein. Hell, yeah – of course, Boris Karloff is on the list, but the others will likely surprise you!
Santos finally convinces the crew to watch Found, a film he has been championing since judging the New York Horror Film Festival in November. To his great pleasure, Dave shares his love for this film; Thomas and Doc, however, share their reservations.
00:04:15 – I, Frankenstein
Based on the graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux (who also stars in the film), Stuear Beattie’s directorial effort,I, Frankenstein struggles to impress the grew-crew winning only the faintest praise from Doc and Vixen, “I didn’t hate it.” The film mixes the Frankenstein Monster with Demons and Gargoyles in the style of the Underworld movies. It has all this including Miranda Otto and Bill Nighy as opposing heads of supernatural clans, yet the film fails to elicite all that much excitement. Yet, Santos admits the film looks great and he has a little crush on Yvonne Strahovski.
00:25:30 – Top 5: Frankenstein Monsters
This week brings a new segment to the show, a Top 5 of the Week. Thomas champions the top 5 Frankenstein Monsters to watch instead of I, Frankenstein. Drawn the from decades of horror and the collective, diverse favorites from the HNR grue-crew, Thomas starts off with the classic, iconic Boris Karloff but quickly dives into fondly remembered and surprisingly obscure collection of Frankenstein Monsters in horror cinema.
- Boris Karloff – Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- Peter Boyle – Young Frankenstein (1973)
- Tom Noonan – Monster Squad (1987)
- Clancy Brown – The Bride (1985)
- Koji Furuhata – Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)
00:34:50 What Have You Been Watching: Found
Santos is finally able to share the independent shocker, Found, with the HNR crew this week, quickly converting Dave into a follower. The film is a shocking tale of a young boy who discovers his brother may be a serial killer. The film gets bizarre quick in an intense and sometimes perverse character study. Doc and Thomas are impressed but not a high on the final product. Regardless of the opinion, the film is hard to forget, visceral and entirely engaging.
00:50:10 - Horror News of the Week for 01/27/2014
Dave Dreher wraps up the show with another fascinating round of Horror News of the Week. Dead Snow: Dead vs Red makes another appearance on the show with the release of its first full trailer, terrific reviews from Sundance Film Festival and a distribution deal is signed. Gory goodness! Dave hands the floor over to Thomas to discuss the new trailer from the latest Terry Gilliam film, Zero Theorem as the grue-crew try to figure out what the heck it is all about. Scream Factory is in the news again with its upcoming release of Dog Soldiers. American Horror Story: Coven ends this week with Dave inviting theories and thoughts from the HNR crew. As you know, Doc loves 3D and Doc loves found footage; Dave makes his day with the news of a new film titled Found Footage 3D.
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Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Coven. This week, co-hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani provide a spoiler filled review of American Horror Story: Coven episode 12 starring Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters, Denis O’Hare and Emma Roberts. The twelfth episode of Coven is titled “Go to Hell” which contains a casket full of surprises, gore and horror. Fiona!? What happened? Why, baby, why?
Another season of American Horror Story is coming to a close as Coven airs its penultimate episode, “Go to Hell.” And the show literally goes to hell, twice! This episode is full of shocking turns and surprise deaths. It also has a brilliant cat fight as Misty Day whoops ass on Madison. Then there’s Papa Legba and the Axeman. And more. It’s another great episode of American Horror Story: Coven.
After the recap, Thomas provides his Crazy Moment of the Week and Doc shares his Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Coven’s bewitching voodoo ways? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
Devil’s Due not only tries to bring on the apocalypse, the end of the world as we know it, but it also tries to kill off the entire found footage sub-genre. It is so god-awful, it has Thomas in fumes and Santos ranting and Doc nearly in tears, weeping for his beloved cinema-verite. Oh, the horror!
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, two members of the group Radio Silence, bring their promising talent to the exorcism/Rosemary’s-Baby films. But instead of expanding on the promise they displayed in the final chapter of VHS, “10/31/98,” they rely too heavily on the tricks found in that short stretched out to fill the 90 minutes of Devil’s Due.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, and Thomas Mariani rake Devil’s Due over the coals, tearing it apart frame by frame, sequence by sequence. Thankfully, Dave Dreher is here tonight to bring the Horror News of the Week and give the grue-crew some hope for better things: Hannibal, Ravenous and The Quiet Ones.
00:04:15 – Devil’s Due
January is often the dumping ground of weak-ass horror and genre films. Recently, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones shows some promise this year may be different (Sorry, Santos), but this week’s release,Devil’s Due makes it hard to argue against this idea. Sigh. The entire cast of HNR are unimpressed with the first full length feature from the guys known as Radio Silence. Devil’s Due is a disaster, but it provides plenty to talk about, no doubt.
00:40:17 - Horror News of the Week for 01/20/2014
Dave Dreher steps in to bring the Horror News of the Weeks starting off with fantastic casting news: Katherine Isabelle is joining the cast of the hit NBC spring TV show Hannibal. Yay! Both Fear Clinic andCooties pick up distribution deals giving horror fans two promising horror films to look forward to. The teaser for Hammer Film’s The Quiet Ones promises some spectacular ghostly goodness. Scream Factory is in the news – again! – with the announcement of the upcoming Ravenous (1999) Blu-Ray release. And more news is abound for The Conjuring spin-off featuring the Annabelle doll.
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Arguably the start of the Universal Monster craze, Dracula released in 1931 stars Bela Lugosi as Bram Stoker’s lead vampire, Dracula. Tod Browning directs the first vampire film with Dracula in the title, a film that frightened audiences with its initial release. Dracula begins the Golden Age of Horror podcast with hosts Dave Dreher and Doc Rotten as they cover the films from the beginning of the horror genre.
Originally set to be a reunion for director Tod Browning and star Lon Chaney, Sr., Dracula is a film that started as a monumental epic from Universal producer Carl Laemmle, Jr. Sadly, Chaney succumbs to throat cancer before filming can begin and is replaced by the stage actor who played the title role on Broadway, Bela Lugosi. Edward Van Sloan signs on to play Van Helsing and David Manners is given the role of John Harker with Helen Chandler as Mina and Frances Dade as Lucy. Dwight Frye makes a lasting impression as Renfield driven mad by Dracula’s influence, eating flies, bugs and rats. His laugh alone is chilling. But it is Lugosi who owns the film and sets the film firmly into the halls of horror history.
Dave Dreher, the lead news writer for HorrorNews.Net, is joined by Doc Rotten from Monster Movie Podcast and the American Horror Story Fan podcast to begin a journey through the origins of terror cinema, the Golden Age of Horror. Starting off by concentrating on the Universal Films, the podcast will stretch out to cover other films of the 20s through the 50s such as The Fly, King Kong, The Uninvited, The Thing from Another World and House of Wax and many, many more. Both co-hosts are huge fans of the early films of the genre having watched the films when they were children in the age when Shock Theater was on weekend television, usually paired with a horror host and are both contributors to HorrorNews.Net and other online horror outlets.
Be sure to contact us with any questions, suggestions or reaction. Let us know what your favorite Universal Horror film is and what films you want the Golden Age of Horror to cover in future episodes. What is your most cherished memory with these classic films? What was the first Horror Film you watched? Or send us photos of your coolest horror collectible or memorabilia. As always, thanks for listening and welcome to the show.
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Join us this week as we face down a trio of horrifying Halloween masks: The Witch, The Skull and The Pumpkin. That’s right! It’s the infamous Michael-Myers-less Halloween sequel, Halloween III Season of the Witch from director Tommy Lee Wallace featuring Tom Adkins.
“The Night No One Comes Home!”
Special guest host, Ormon Grimsby returns to the Monster Movie Podcast bringing with him one of his beloved favorites from the 1980′s. He also drops some mask knowledge about Don Post and some little hidden nuggets found in the film like actor Dick Warlock and Jamie Lee Curtis as a voice over actress. Speaking of the 1980′s, the Monster Movie Podcast is going to be featuring horror films and monster films from the Eighties all 2014 as the show becomes part of the Decades of Horror Podcast Network, beginning with this very episode. Let us know what your favorite monster from the decade is.
Halloween III Season of the Witch represents the perfect idea gone wrong. John Carpenter and Debra Hill decide to create a franchise where every Halloween a new horror film is released feature monsters and terror surrounding the beloved holiday: a new terrifying story each and every year, an annual event to delight horror fans across the globe. What the delivered, however, was a film drop into an existing franchise that featured a well-known, popular knife wielding maniac named Michael Myer. The film which was initially pans by critics and fans alike is now considered a cult classic and is loved by scores of horror fans who are able to look at it without the stigma of being a part of the Halloween franchise. Doc Rotten and Ormon Grimsby take a fresh look at the film attempting to review the film on its own merits.
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Welcome to The American Horror Story Fan Podcast: Coven. This week, co-hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani provide a spoiler filled review of American Horror Story: Coven episode 11 starring Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters, Denis O’Hare and Emma Roberts. The eleventh episode of Coven is titled “Protect the Coven” which spotlights the return of Delphine and her perverse fascination with blood. In addition we are treated with the awesome Jazz hits of the Axeman! Sweet!
The show starts off with the shocking return of Queenie and Delphine – at the funeral of Nan who was murdered last week. Delphine plots her revenge on Marie with the help of the ghostly Spalding, but with a twist. Bwah hah hah. Maria however is joining Fiona and the Axeman in destroying the Delphi group in a bloody, violent mess. It’s another great episode of American Horror Story: Coven.
After the recap, Thomas provides his Crazy Moment of the Week and Doc shares his Outrageous Theory of the Week. Out of all the nutty things that show creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could possibly shove into a single episode, what could Thomas possibly settle upon? And what theory could possibly come out of Doc’s warped mind to shed any light into the Coven’s bewitching voodoo ways? Listen to the podcast and find out.
We also want to hear from you! The American Horror Story Fan Podcast is designed with the fan in mind and listener feedback is encouraged. That’s right, we want to hear from you! To help you out, we have a Speakpipe account set up for you to leave your Voice Messages. Click on this link and leave Doc and Thomas your thoughts. What are your theories? What was the craziest moment of the show? Who’s your favorite character? Which character do you despise the most? The service is free and no number is required, all you need is a PC and mic.
The Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2104 contains a number of high profile horror and genre films. Who isn't excited about Godzilla? If you loved Rise of the Planet of the Apes, then the promise of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes should have you giddy with glee. And for the hard core horror fans, Eli Roth's cannibal epic The Green Inferno is right up your alley. The list also has a few low budget surprises too.
But! Before we get to the list, the grue-crew has a special guest on board, director Blair Erickson is here to discuss his horror film The Banshee Chapter, currently available on VOD and coming in February on DVD/BluRay. He sticks around to discuss Spike Jonze's Her in this week's What Have You Been Watching Segment.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen are all astonished at the knowledge Blair Erickson drops on the crew and share his love for Spike Jonze's celebrated, Golden Globe winning Her - well, most everyone. Woot! The top ten has the crew excited for the coming year, with Godzilla topping the list. Dave brings the Horror News of the Week with word on the Friday the 13th reboot, the Walking Dead spin off and a possible True Blood film.
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00:03:47 – Interview: Blair Erickson, director of The Banshee Chapter
Horror News Radio covered The Banshee Chapter in episode 36. Now, the director, Blair Erickson joins the crew to discuss the making of the film, the conspiracy theories and influences behind the film and a secret or two about the film. It's an incredible interview with a bright new name in horror.
00:49:18 - What Have You Been Watching: Spike Jonze's Her
Blair Erickson sticks around to discuss one of his favorites films with the crew in the What You Have Been Watching segment, Spike Jonze's Her. It's a complete love fest for the film as Dave, Thomas, Vixen and Blair go over all the highlights of the film praising its story, message, themes, acting and directing with Dave especially high on the film's script. Doc, however, is an odd duck and did not like the film as much and gets a mighty trouncing for it. Haha!
01:11:56- The Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2014
Looking into the schedule for 2014, the grue-crew select the top 10 most anticipated horror films of the year.
- Oculus
- The Quiet Ones
- Godzilla
- The Sacrament
- Deliver Us From Evil
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- The Green Inferno
- Poltergeist (NOTE: two days after recording the Nov. 14th date is pushed to Feb 13, 2015)
- Horns
- Dead Snow: Red vs Dead
01:45:18- Horror News of the Week - 01/13/2014
Dave caps off the night with the horror news of the week. No one is in favor of a Friday the 13th film without Jason Voorhees, even if Doc is in favor of the found footage angle. Again, the entire crew would prefer to stick to the main Walking Dead story line instead of diluting it with a spin off - at least, at this point. The Clown trailer looks fantastic! There's a new trailer and artwork for the El Rey TV show based on From Dusk Til Dawn. And what is this rumor of a True Blood film in 2016?
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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones is the first theatrical horror film of 2014 and a spin off title for the successful (at least financially) franchise, Paranormal Activity. With The Marked Ones, the series heads across town to Oxnard, California providing a Latin themed variation on the popular found footage haunts.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, and Vixen takes sides in loving and hating what is essentially Paranormal Activity 4.5 giving a SPOILER FILLED recap and review of the Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Dave begins the new year off with the Horror News of the Week featuring the announcement of a Starship Troopers remake, updates on the Robocop remake and tons of shout outs to Bill Oberst, Jr.
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00:03:41 – Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
In his review of Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones for HorrorNews.Net, Doc highlights the keyword "fun" saying the film is a return to form. Vixen agrees and Dave is on basically on board; however, Santos is ready to call "BS!" His poor reaction to the film ignites a terrific conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly in the film. You don't want to miss this.
00:41:15 - Horror News of the Week for 12/30/2013
Dave shines a magical bright New Years light on the first Horror News of the Week for 2014. He starts off with a ton of news for HNR favorite, Bill Oberst Jr., with announcements about Circus of the Dead and Children of Sorrow. The ghost tale Cassadaga is up next with an impressive 12 minute making of video supporting the film's DVD/BluRay release. Santos, hell, the entire crew, is shocked with the announcement of a remake of Starship Troopers - and just wait to hear the blasphemous spin they may be taking. Robocop has released a ton of images for the film which is giving some of the cast hope that the film may be good, but not everyone. Oh, Santos. Netflix is adding 47 new horror films to its roster and Dave has a few highlights.
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American Mary, You're Next, The Conjuring and Maniac are just a few of the genre films of 2013 that thrilled, scared and entertained of the grue-crew throughout the past twelve months. These are the best horror, sci-fi and fantasy films 2013 has to offer.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, and Thomas Mariani take a look back at the best films of 2013 each presenting their personal top 10 for the year. You're Next and The Conjuring make all four lists with Maniac placing on three of them. Some of last week's most disappointing films return this week to be on another host's best. Ha! Doc starts the ball rolling with the What Have You Been Watching segment with Haunter and Dave bring the final Horror News of the Week for 2013.
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00:05:10 – What Have You Been Watching: Haunter (2013)
Wrapping up 2013, Doc takes in Haunter from director Vincenzo Natali, a sensational ghost tale that has a lovely young spirit realizing the horrible truth about her life - or unlife - but decides to save the life of a young still living teen girl. Abigail Breslin stars Lisa Johnson who has only a ghost of a chance in defeating the big bad haunter played by Stephen McHattie. Doc surprises his co-host as he announces that Haunter is also number ten on his list of best for the year.
00:09:25 – The Best Genre Films of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, Doc, Thomas and Santos take a look back at the best of year, the most exciting, thrilling and influential genre films of 2013. Cutting to the chase here are the films discussed:
Thomas Mariani
- 10) Warm Bodies
- 09) John Dies at the End
- 08) The Conjuring
- 07) Maniac
- 06) You're Next
- 05) Sightseers
- 04) Pacific Rim
- 03) This is the End
- 02) The World's End
- 01) Gravity
The Black Saint
- 10) Banshee Chapter
- 09) The Lords of Salem
- 08) Frankenstein's Army
- 07) You're Next
- 06) Jug Face
- 05) Contracted
- 04) The Conjuring
- 03) The Seasoning House
- 02) Found
- 01) American Mary
Dave Dreher
- 10) Macabre
- 09) Nailbiter
- 08) Frankenstein's Army
- 07) Contracted
- 06) Maniac
- 05) V/H/S/2
- 04) Big Ass Spider!
- 03) The Conjuring
- 02) You're Next
- 01) American Mary
Doc Rotten
- 10) Haunter
- 09) V/H/S/2
- 08) Stoker
- 07) Maniac
- 06) Pacific Rim
- 05) You're Next
- 04) This is the End
- 03) Evil Dead
- 02) The Conjuring
- 01) Gravity
01:11:00 - Horror News of the Week for 12/30/2013
Dave returns this week to proudly bring his final Horror News of the Week for 2013. Doc is happy to hear that the trailer for Dead Snow 2: Dead vs Red has been released. The next installment to the Amityville Horror franchise gets its January 2015 release date and a new name: Amityville. SyFy is promoting its new genre show, Helix, with a dozen or so short trailers confusing everyone on the podcast. Dave shares news of Fear Clinic including his interviewing the director and teases set visit articles on the way. Last up is True Blood loses one of is supporting cast with the exit of Luke Grimes.
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The Lone Ranger, Carrie, The Purge and Evil Dead (what!?) are just a few of the genre films of 2013 that face the wrath of the grue-crew.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani take a look back at the films of 2013 with a focus on the films that angered, disappointed or just simply bored them to no end. Some are surprising. Some are controversial. And, some are terribly, horribly obvious. Before they get into things, Doc shares his What Have You Been Watching film for this week: Open Grave (2013). Doc also steps in for the missing Dave Dreher to bring the horror news of the week with the trailer for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the release date for The Raid 2 and the casting of Ant Man.
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00:05:24 – What Have You Been Watching: Open Grave (2013)
Imagine waking up in a vast open pit full of dead bodies, your own body feeling as if it is nears death and with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. That is the opening premise of Open Grave. Doc caught the film for HorrorNews.Net and shares just a bit of the story, the characters and the scares.
00:10:25 – The Most Disappointing Genre Films of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, Doc, Thomas and Santos take a look back at the worst of year, the most disappointing genre films, the movies that drove their delicate sensibilities to the very edge. Cutting to the chase here are the films discussed:
Thomas Mariani
- Machete Kills
- Carrie
- Escape from Tomorrow
- The Purge
- Insidious Chapter 2
- The Lords of Salem
- Texas Chainsaw 3D
- The Last Exorcism Part II
- After Earth
- The Lone Ranger
The Black Saint
- The Sigil/The Taint/Infected/Night of the Naked Dead
- Storage 24
- Scavengers
- Carrie
- The Purge
- Insidious Chapter 2
- A Haunted House
- World War Z
- R.I.P.D.
- Evil Dead (2013)
Doc Rotten
- No One Lives
- R.I.P.D.
- Fright Night 2: New Blood
- Carrie
- Contracted
- Oldboy
- Texas Chainsaw 3D
- Evidence
- The Amityville Asylum
- The Lone Ranger
01:17:00 - Horror News of the Week for 12/23/2013
Doc steps in for lead news writer, Dave Dreher, this week to bring the Horror News of the Week. It all begins with the teaser trailer for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Next up is the casting of the lead in Edgar Wright's Ant-Man movie for Marvel. A pair of films received updates to their release schedule, one good news, the other not-so-much. The Raid 2 gets a collective hurrah from the crew with the announcement of its March 28, 2014 release date. On the flip side, the crew wonder what is up with Eli Roth's The Green Inferno being pushed back to September 5, 2014. And there's further news on the spin off to 2013's monster hit, The Conjuring, that will focus on the creepy as hell doll, Annabelle.
01:36:14– RLJ Entertainment Holiday Horror Giveaway Pack
It's the holiday season and here is your chance to walk away with four horror films from RLJ Entertainment, some of their best genre films from 2013: The Colony, The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh, Scavengers and Stranded. Entering is simple, you have two ways to get you're name in the pot. One way is to go to the Horror News Radio Facebook Group and complete the online Poll, "What is your favorite modern horror franchise." Another way, if you are not the socialite, is to send an email directly to Doc at docrotten @ horrornewsradio [dot] com with RLJ Entertainment Gift Pack in the subject line and the answer to the above poll question in the body along with your name and address. You have until midnight December 28, 2013 (USA listeners only) to get your name in the running. Good luck!
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the review of the week as the grue-crew examine the adventures of dwarves, wizards, hobbits and elves facing the terrors of giant spiders, murderous orcs and ferocious, fire breathing dragons.
Peter Jackson brings the second film in the trilogy of films based on J.R.R Tolkein's classic Middle-Earth novel, The Hobbit. This chapter focuses on the discovery and battle with the dragon under the mountain, the incredible Smaug.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, recap and review The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, even if Santos slept through the best part. What? Dave brings the Horror News of the Week with gruesome goodies on The Following, Stephen King and The ABCs of Death 2.
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00:03:40 – Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Every year, for his birthday, Horror News Radio host Santos Ellin Jr., the Black Saint, goes to see the big theatrical release of that weekend. Again this year, that film is another film in the trilogy of The Hobbit movies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. And just like last year, Santos gets a good nap. What? Yes, the adventures of the wandering Hobbit put your favorite New York podcast host to sleep. Sigh. On the other side, Doc shares his love for the film, the 3D and the high frame rate experience while Thomas counters most everything Doc loves. Still, everyone agrees the film has its moments, including the incredible execution of the dragon Smaug. But, that ending. Woof!
01:04:44 - Horror News of the Week for 12/16/2013
Dave jumps into the mix to bring the Horror News of the Week. He begins with news about the viral promotional materials for the upcoming second season of The Following starring Kevin Bacon. It seems Stephen King has another book coming out on the heels of Doctor Sleep, titled Mr. Mercedes. There's also another TV show in the works: Grand Central. There's a new online VOD service called Horror Inc. that Dave recommends checking out. The trailer for John Schneider's all star horror slasher film Smothered is now available. The 26th episode of The ABCs of Death 2 has been chosen, giving director Robert Boocheck the coveted spot in the film with M is for Masticate.
01:25:19– RLJ Entertainment Holiday Horror Giveaway Pack
It's the holiday season and here is your chance to walk away with four horror films from RLJ Entertainment, some of their best genre films from 2013: The Colony, The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh, Scavengers and Stranded. Entering is simple, you have two ways to get you're name in the pot. One way is to go to the Horror News Radio Facebook Group and complete the online Poll, "What is your favorite modern horror franchise." Another way, if you are not the socialite, is to send an email directly to Doc at docrotten @ horrornewsradio [dot] com with RLJ Entertainment Gift Pack in the subject line and the answer to the above poll question in the body along with your name and address.
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The Banshee Chapter is the review of the week in which Ted (Silence of the Lambs) Levine plays a Hunter S. Thompson inspired writer who leads the film's protagonist on a hallucinogenic journey into horror.
Blair Erickson directs this conspiracy theory fueled, found-footage inspired scare fest with enough scares, jumps and screams to test the strongest of hearts.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, recap and review The Banshee Chapter, even if Thomas is not impressed. Dave brings the Horror News of the Week in this episode of Horror News Radio. It's news about Godzilla teaser trailer, Terminator TV & film rumors, Fear Clinic adding Corey Taylor to its cast and a sweepstakes to take home a DVD copy of Lionsgate's Ritual.
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00:03:30 – Review of The Banshee Chapter
To the surprise of Santos and Doc, The Banshee Chapter creeps them the eff out. While they enjoyed the film immensely, Vixen is a little baffled by the ambiguous ending and Thomas ends up generally unimpressed. The film delivers its fair share of scares, horror and intrigue. Aside from Thomas the rest of crew are thrilled with the film. But still, Thomas loves Ted Levine's role and performance. Yay!
00:39:45 - Sweepstakes - Ritual DVD
Horror News Radio has a DVD copy of Liongate's Ritual to send out to one select listener. Send in an email to docrotten@horrornews.net with Ritual in the subject line, your name and address in the body along with the answer to this following question to be entered. The question: What is your favorite Horror Film of 2013? This is for US listeners only and the deadly is midnight, December 15, 2013.
00:42:44– What Have You Been Watching: Talk of 3D, Frozen and Hobbits
While the grue-crew wait for Dave to show up with the Horror News of the Week, Doc brings up Disney's Frozen. The conversation turns to 3D and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Hilarious!
00:48:52 – Horror News of the Week for 12/09/2013
Dave arrives to save the day bringing the Horror News of the Week beginning with the teaser trailer for Godzilla (2014). Following that is a pair of Terminator announcements: the next movie, Terminator: Genesis, is set for 2015 and another TV show is in the works. Heavy Metal invades the news this week with Avenged Sevenfold developing a web series based on their hit single Hail to the King. In similar news, Corey Taylor from Slipknot and Stone Sour has joined the cast of Fear Clinic. CBS films has picked up the script from Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan for a take on the classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books.
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Oldboy is the review of the week - the latest film from Spike Lee, and the remake of the 2003 Korean film from Chan-wook Park.
Before the grue-crew dive into the deviant manipulations guiding the life of Josh Brolin's Joe Doucett, we cover the mid-season finale of AMC's The Walking Dead. It is an episode full of zombie shocks and jaw-dropping twists.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, recap and review Oldboy and the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead in the What Have You Been Watching segment while Dave brings the Horror News of the Week in this episode of Horror News Radio. It's news about The Strain, The Wolf Man on TV and a sweepstakes to take home a DVD copy of Lionsgate's Ritual.
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00:02:40 – What Have You Been Watching: The Walking Dead
The entire grue-crew are floored by the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead on AMC. Shocking! Amazing! Great horror television! The crew do get into spoilers about deaths and what may be coming up on the second half of this season. Santos is tore up over the death of a featured character and Vixen is surprised by another death while the entire crew debate if one character's fate is foretold or shrouded in mystery.
00:34:00– Horror News of the Week for 12/02/2013
Dave brings you the Horror News of the Week beginning with news begins with the viral commercial for The Strain which played during the Walking Dead mid-season finale. But a bit of confusion about what the rat clip actually is sets up a conversation riot. Next we all are saddened by the the death of Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker. The success of Dracula has led to NBC greenlighting a Wolf Man series. Wolf Man is not the only recent movie heading to television, Frank Darabont is bringing The Mist to the airwaves. The final item in tonight's news is confirmation that there will be a Child's Play 7.
00:58:30 – Review of Spike Lee's Oldboy (2013)
Oldboy from Spike Lee remakes the 2003 classic Korean film. The film gets a mixed to positive review from the crew with attention paid to the shocking twist and the graphic violent fight scenes. While Santos has issues with Sharlto Copley, Vixen objects to Joe's final decision in the story and Doc never gets engaged with Brolin's lead character in the first place, calling it "the best film I hated this year." Thomas steps in to correct everyone. Ha!
01:28:08 - Sweepstakes - Ritual DVD
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Contracted has the grue-crew squirming in their seats as the lead character, Samantha, contracts an STD that has her hemorrhaging blood, losing teeth and fingernails and...wait for it...pissing maggots.
As the stomach turns.
As Thomas shares, most people have a deep rooted fear of the human body, more specifically what can go wrong with the human body: Body Horror, Cronenberg style.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the Voice of Reason, recap and review Contracted while Dave brings the Horror News of the Week in this episode of Horror News Radio. It's news about another Day of the Day remake, Jason Blum's Haunted Houses coming to TV and Zoe Bell in Raze.
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00:02:50 – Review of Contracted (2013)
Santos brings Contracted from the New York Horror Film Festival to the Horror News Radio grue. The film has the everyone at odds as Dave and Thomas enjoy the film for its imagination, gore and concept while Vixen and Doc have too much difficulty dealing with all the stupid characters, decisions and plot devices. Regardless, the film is riveting, captivating its audience until the final frame. The film preys on the fears of body horror with blood, sores, bleeding eyes and vomit. It's nasty.
00:48:30– Horror News of the Week for 11/25/2013
Dave brings you the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of another remake of George Romero's Day of the Dead. Next up is horror producer Jason Blum from Blumhouse Productions is returning to television bringing a new show surrounding haunted houses. Details are lost in mystery at the time of the podcast, but interest is high. Wilmer Valderrama joins Robert Rodriguez' TV version of From Dusk Til Dawn much to Vixen's surprise. IFC Midnight has purchased the Zoe Bell film, Raze, for release early in 2014. The documentary Playing with Fear has created a 3 minute short about the evolution of horror gaming in efforts to raise money with the crowd funding efforts.
01:02:10 – What Have You Been Watching: Day of the Doctor
Day of the Doctor leaves Thomas and Doc giddy as school kids with the 50th anniversary, 799th episode of the phenomenal BBC series, Doctor Who. David Tennant, the tenth Doctor, joins Matt Smith, the current eleventh Doctor to stand along side John Hurt as the War Doctor, who is responsible for destroying all of the Time Lords. The show is rich in science fiction, entertainment and emotionally gripping story. Vixen and Santos only recall the Tom Baker episodes from the 1970s - boy, are they in for a surprise!
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Macabre bathes its audience in blood. Buckets and buckets of blood. Shareefa Daanish creates a frightening new monster in Dara, the stone-faced, ice-queen of terror: The Mother of all Horror.
Chainsaws, decapitations, astonishing gore and bloodied baby skulls are just the beginning. Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto (co-director of the Save Haven segment of VHS2) direct this 2009 Indonesian gore-fest getting its US release in 2013.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher and Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. recap and review Macabre while Dave brings the Horror News of the Week in this episode of Horror News Radio. It's news about Lizzie Borden, Hammer on Blu-Ray and Kevin Smith's Tusk.
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00:03:00 – What Have You Been Watching - New York Horror Film Festival
Santos shares his incredible weekend as a featured judge for 2013's New York Horror Film Festival. He has Doc and Dave in stitches with his description of his favorite horror short, Fist of Jesus. He also recommends Found and Contracted. And he reveals that the highlight of the weekend was meeting co-host Vixen, the voice of reason, for the first time who joined Santos at the Festival.
00:15:26 – Review of Macabre (2013)
Macabre leaves the grue-crew amazed, astonished at the gore and terrified by Dara, the mother of all horror. Dave reveals he knew he was in for something incredible the moment Adjie slips in a floor full of bloody baby skulls. Doc brings a gory, blood-drenched foreign film to the grue-crew that has a horrific family who terrorize a young couple and their three friends. Santos compares the gore level to that of Peter Jackson's Dead Alive while Dave and Doc are reminded of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and other gore favorites. If you love your horror with ample amounts of red, Macabre is a film that should not be missed.
00:52:03 – Horror News of the Week for 11/118/2013
Dave brings you the Horror News of the Week beginning with the announcement that Joe Hill is bringing Tales from the Darkside back to the small screen on the CW network. Does the idea of Christina Ricci swinging a sharpened ax excite you? If so, then, Lifetime's Lizzie Border Took An Ax may be the film for you. Kevin Smith reveals some of the details for his upcoming horror film, Tusk. Scream Factory announces the upcoming releases of the popular werewolf films, Ginger Snaps and Dog Soldiers. Millennium Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray for Hammer's Frankenstein Created Woman.
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Thor The Dark World lights up the box office taking in over 86 million in the U.S alone - over 300 million globally in its first two weeks.
Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman return as Thor and Jane Foster while Tom Hiddleston steals the film and all of the Marvel Universe as the ever-popular Loki. All of Asgard may fall to Malekith while the god of thunder tries to win the heart of a beautiful woman from Midgard.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and review Thor The Dark World while Dave brings the Horror News of the Week in this episode of Horror News Radio. It's news about Bigfoot, all-female directed horror and Annabelle, the devil doll from Hell.
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00:02:37 – Review of The the Dark World (2013)
The grue-crew dramatically leap right into the review of the latest Marvel Studios megaplex monster, Thor the Dark World. While everyone blasts the villain of the film, the dark elf Malekith, as a weak excuse for a cinematic bad guy with a confusing, convoluted and unmotivated drive to return the universe to the darkness, they love the relationship between Thor and Loki. Director Alan Taylor strikes superhero gold with the Thunder God's latest adventure in Asgard.
00:45:56– Horror News of the Week for 11/11/2013
"You gotta eat lightning and crap thunder, Dreher," Thomas belts as Santos wakes up Dave in order to bring you the Horror News of the Week beginning with the found-footage bigfoot film Willow Creek. Another Dark Sky film is up next with the anthology horror film, XX, featuring a collection of female directors. Marvel Studios and Netflix sign a deal to bring four 13 episode series to the online outlet include Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Next, Dave shares that Warner Brothers will be producing a variety of properties off their hit The Conjuring film, including a film about Annabelle. Up last is news about a film called The Neighbor by Marcus Dunstsn and Patrick Melton.
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Ender's Game is finally here, 28 years in the making. Gavin Hood directs Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley in the teen friendly Sci-Fi adventure.
Horror News Radio co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen have mixed feelings on the results. Some of it works for most all the grue-crew while many have issues with the pacing, the characters and, in Dave's case, the film altogether. Doc tries to defend Ender's Game with only moderate success.
Dave continues with the Horror News of the Week and shares his visit to Robert Kurtzman's Mad FX Studio for a Halloween party where the guest of honor was none other than Freddy Kruger himself, Robert Englund.
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00:04:00 – Review of Ender's Game (2013)
The grue-crew venture into Sci-Fi territory this week as they review Ender's Game from Gavin Hood. It does have aliens - well, almost. It does have bloodshed - uh, no, not really. Gasp, the horror in Ender's Game is the realization of the effects of Harrison Ford's character's manipulation of the young cast. It is devastating, an emotional hit to the gut. While Dave zoned out pretty quickly, Doc and Vixen generally liked it while both Santos and Thomas had stronger issues.
00:47:56 – What Have You Been Watching: Dave meets Robert Englund
Dave was fortunate to attend a special Halloween event at Robert Kurtzman's Mad FX Studio to support his school the Kurtzman Institute of Art. The guest of honor was Robert Englund the talented madman who plays Freddy Kruger - and is featured in over 140 films. Dave shares the event and his meeting of the modern horror icon.
00:52.31– Horror News of the Week for 11/04/2013
Dave rocks the horror news of the week beginning with news that Samuel L. Jackson has joined fellow 1408 co-star John Cusack for the screen adaptation of Stephen King's Cell to be directed by Paranormal Activity 2's Tod Williams. A pair of directors are up next with George Romero commenting about the lack of zombies in The Walking Dead and David Cronenberg cutting Stanley Kubrick below the knees for the lack of horror in The Shining. Thomas is not terribly interested in hearing about Eli Roth's The Green Inferno which had footage premiere this week. Michael Biehn finally released a trailer for his film Hidden in the Woods that is truly disturbing. And the Archie comics are going un-dead with Afterlife with Archie.
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It’s "Hell on Earth" as Clifton Collins and Clancy Brown lead the cast in Hellbenders, featuring a group of sinning priests and pastors who are ready to take on the devil in ways normal clergy cannot.
Horror News Radio co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen rant and trash the latest Horror comedy to tackle the exorcists and possession sub-genre themes.
Dave continues with the Horror News of the Week while Thomas shares his visit to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights and Doc reveals the winner of the latest Horror News Radio sweepstakes.
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00:04:00 – Review of Hellbenders (2013)
The grue-crew are thoroughly disappointed with J.T. Petty's latest horror comedy. The notion of a group of priests whose sole function is to sin as much as possible so they can be called on to drag a demon back to hell should the need arise could be the stuff of horror dreams but the Horror News Radio co-hosts all seem to agree the director J.T. Petty misses a great opportunity with the adaptation of his graphic novel Hellbenders. Speckled with a handful of decent performances and a fun scene or two the film comes across as a great idea rather than a great film. The crew all agrees that they like the idea behind Hellbenders but each has issues that they discuss in depth.
00:39:28– Horror News of the Week for 10/28/2013
It’s news time and Dave is ready to update everyone on all the horror happenings of the week and first up is the R rated trailer for the new found footage paranormal spook-fest Skinwalker Ranch. While Dave is looking forward to this one everyone else seems a little less excited about it. Causing a little more excitement is the news that Clive Barker is taking over the reins of the remake of Hellraiser and he is insisting Doug Bradley come along for the ride. Then is to the small screen as Dave brings the gang up to speed on a new Vampire special airing on NBC and drops the news that all eight seasons of Dexter are heading to Netflix. We end the news segment discussing SNL and the hilarious fake trailer they made for a Wes Anderson horror film.
00:58:15 – What Have You Been Watching: Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights
Thomas is back from his trip to Orlando, Florida as he does what every horror fan in America wishes they could do: visit Universal Studios to participate in the park's annual Halloween Horror Nights. Thomas relates his trip through the many movie themed houses and mazes.
01:05:03 – Sweepstakes for American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray
As if all this was not enough, Doc chimes in with the contest winner. The prize? A copy of the American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray! Congratulations to Christopher Santiago from Bronx, New York.
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This week, Carrie White goes all super-supernatural on the grue-crew with the release of the Carrie remake from Kimberly Peirce, starring Chloe Grace Moretz.
Horror News Radio co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen rant and trash the remake of the Brian De Palma classic wondering what the hell the studio was really trying to accomplish. Instead of a thrilling retelling of the classic Stephen King story, they deliver a mediocre rehash of the familiar film from 1976.
Afterwards, Dave and Santos both share some horror documentaries they've been watching and Dave continues with the Horror News of the Week.
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00:03:00 – Review of Carrie (2013)
What the hell happened? Carrie (2013) is not brilliant film Doc was hoping for. Thomas starts off by giving Doc grief about ever being excited for the remake of King's tale about a troubled teenage girl who discovers she has telekinesis powers. Carrie (1976) is one of the top 20 horror films of all time on many lists, but the remake struggles to come anywhere close to the original - or the grue-crew's expectations. The biggest complaint is how close to the remake the sticks to the Brian De Palma's film. Vixen offers a glimmer of hope suggesting Julianne Moore's performance was stellar and engaging. Santos, however, who reviews the film on HorrorNews.Net has far less positive comments. Sigh.
00:46:10 – What Have You Been Watching: Birth of the Living Dead & Crystal Lake Memories
In this weeks "What have you been watching" segment, Dave starts off with the film, Birth of the Living Dead. The film is a documentary about the making of George Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead (1968). Santos follows with the review of Crystal Lake Memories. This is a documentary all about the making of the Friday the 13th film series.
00:58:20– Horror News of the Week for 10/21/2013
Once again diligent Dave Dreher brings the Horror News of the Week beginning with a pair of Blu-ray releases, Nosferatu and Slumber Party Massacre. The teaser trailer for the short film adaptation of Stephen King's Grey Matter is out. Bruce Campbell has suggested, in his usual snarky manner, that Army of Darkness 2 is in pre-production with both Sam Raimi and Bruce involved. Thomas is livid about the news of Tim Burton working on the sequel, Beetleguice 2. Last up, David shares the "Living with Jigsaw" short.
01:26:19 – Sweepstakes for American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray
As if all this was not enough, Doc chimes in with a contest to win a copy of the American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray (US and Canada ONLY ). The sweepstakes end at Midnight (EST) on October 27, 2013, so get your entries in quickly.
Experience the chilling new incarnation of TV’s most daringly provocative series. The sins of the past haunt the present at the notorious Briarcliff home for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude. Forbidden desire and terrifying evil lurk around every corner…from alien abduction to demonic possession to a skin-wearing psychopath known as “Bloody Face.” Emmy® winner Jessica Lange leads an exceptional ensemble cast, including Zachary Quinto, James Cromwell and Sarah Paulson. “It’s genuinely, unrelentingly horrific and creepy” (Time Magazine) and a “totally addictive” (The Washington Post) show.
Special Features: Deleted Scenes; The Orderly; What is American Horror Story: Asylum?; Welcome to Briarcliff Manor; The Creatures
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This week, join the grue-crew fending off giant spiders and battling rouge government agents as Big Ass Spider and Machete Kills get their moments in the Horror News Radio Spotlight.
Director Mike Mendez joins co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen to discuss his big bug opus Big Ass Spider, the cast, the film and the big ass spider - and a little bit about Sly Stallone.
Dave once again discusses all the horror news worth talking about while Doc announces another spectacular contest sure to blow your mind! And there's more news about HorrorNews.net presents DEAD afterlife.
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00:02:13 – Interview with Mike Mendez, director of Big Ass Spider
The episode opens with director Mike Mendez taking us behind the scenes of his big bug horror/comedy Big Ass Spider. The crew discusses the films New York Comic Con panel and the fact that any film can be fixed by casting Lin Shaye in it. Mike relates the long road he had to travel to bring his giant spider to the screen. It’s a fun, fascinating look under the covers of a sure to be indie classic.
00:38:12 – Horror News of the Week for 10/14/2013
After the crew chats with Mike it’s time for news and Dave is up to the challenge and seeks everyone’s opinion on the record breaking debut of The Walking Dead Season Four as well as opening a discussion on what the first episode of the new season revealed. Next up is the casting of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a new disaster flick, the earth shaking San Andreas. Next is a lively discussion on Spike Lee’s retelling of Oldboy as a new clip was released and the team gets into the merits of this one getting remade and for the final story of the night Dave points out the fact that Amazon is now selling 100 classic horror themes for $1.09, just in time for the haunt season.
00:57:10 – Reviews of Machete Kills and Big Ass Spider
Once the crew recovers from all that new found knowledge it’s time to take on Machete Kills and everyone seems to have an opinion on this Robert Rodriguez directed sequel. Danny Trejo returns as the ex federal agent turned vigilante and as you would expect the action is high, the ladies are naked and plot is non-existent. Machete Kills did mpt fare well at the box office and it does not do much better with the grue-crew. On the other side of the coin, Big Ass Spider is brought up for review and it weaves a web the team is happy to get caught up in.
01:26:19 – Sweepstakes for American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray
As if all this was not enough, Doc chimes in with a contest to win a copy of the American Horror Story: Asylum Blu-ray (US and Canada ONLY ). Experience the chilling new incarnation of TV’s most daringly provocative series. The sins of the past haunt the present at the notorious Briarcliff home for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude. Forbidden desire and terrifying evil lurk around every corner…from alien abduction to demonic possession to a skin-wearing psychopath known as “Bloody Face.” Emmy® winner Jessica Lange leads an exceptional ensemble cast, including Zachary Quinto, James Cromwell and Sarah Paulson. “It’s genuinely, unrelentingly horrific and creepy” (Time Magazine) and a “totally addictive” (The Washington Post) show.
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Gravity from director Alfonso Cauron is the film review this week and the hardest working actor in Hollywood, Bill Oberst, Jr., joins co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen to discuss his upcoming horror films, Coyote, Circus of the Dead and DEAD afterlife. Dave once again delves into the horror news of the week. Plus Doc announces the winners of the latest Horror News Radio sweepstakes.
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00:03:27 – Interview with Bill Oberst, Jr., Lincoln in Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies and 100′s of other films
This episode begins with a high energy, bizarre, entertaining interview with Bill Oberst, Jr., and amazing actor who has clocked in an astonishing 100+ films in the past 5 years. Prolific. Intense. Incredibly funny. These are all things that describe Bill Oberst, Jr. and he brings everything to the Horror News Radio interview. He discusses recent films such as Circus of the Dead and Coyote and shares his excitement to be a part of the upcoming HorrorNews.net film, DEAD afterlife from Michael Joy. He also talks about his career, what he looks for in a script and a ton of shocking topics too far out to write into this description.
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00:45:52 – Horror News of the Week for 9/30/2013
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with a top 10 films of 2013 list from Quentin Tarantino that made its way online this week. The list includes The Conjuring, Gravity and This is the End. But it is the inclusion of The Lone Ranger that sets the grue-crew off. Holy crud! Penny Dreadfulreleased a series of set photos that Dave wants to discuss but he quickly discovers the crew more interested in panning the trailer for I, Frankenstein. Even more controversial is the news that Showtime did not allow the writers of Dexter to kill off the character on the series finale. Next up is news of the Blu-ray release of Saturn 3 (1980) starring Farrah Fawcett, Kirk Douglas and Harvey Keitel. Last up is the news that Robert (The Walking Dead) Kirkman is announcing a new horror series to be released in 2014.
01:05:30 – Gravity from Alfonso Cauron, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney
In a rare high tide, all five grue-crew members are together in the love and appreciation for Alfonso Cauron’s Gravity – the must-see film of 2013. The film is a beautiful example of art film meets energetic summer cinema. It is the most tense and thrilling 90 minutes ever committed to film while still full of emotion and tension. The cinematography is exquisite and the 3D is amazing. This film is destined to sweep the awards this coming spring.
01:26:50 – Listener Feedback
We are proud to announce the two winners of the two (2) copies of the Fright Night 2: New Blood blu-ray we have to give away. Special thanks to all those who entered, this was our biggest sweepstakes yet. The winners of the Blu-rays are Amy from Round Rock, TX and Joey from Abington VA. Congratulations!
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Director Adam Rifkin joins co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen to discuss his upcoming horror film, Director’s Cut, featuring Penn Jillette. “Help make Penn a bad guy” is the tag line of their crowd funding campaign at Fundanything.com/Penn. Vixen offers up the recommendation this week, Prisoners, Doc reviewsFright Night 2: New Blood and Dave once again delves into the horror news of the week. Plus one more week for the exciting giveaway this week.
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00:02:32 – Interview with Adam Rifkin, director of Director’s Cut featuring Penn Jillette
“Help make Penn a bad guy!” Over at Fundanything.com, Penn Jillette and Adam Rifkin are looking to fund their horror film, Director’s Cut. The film is written by Penn and is to star the Las Vegas star as the villain, the killer, the bad guy. Adam Rifkin joins us this week to discuss the film, how he and Penn met and the challenges of leading a crowd funded project. He also discusses his career including films like Look (Penn’s favorite film) and The Dark Backward.
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00:56:00 – Horror News of the Week for 9/30/2013
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with the news that IMAGE has acquired All Cheerleaders Die for distribution. If you remember, Robert Kurtzman just revealed his involvement in the EFX for this film is our last episode. Next up is news about Horror on TV with new clips and pics from The Following and NBC’s Dracula. Don’t forget, Thomas and Doc will begin hosting the TV Talk Dracula show in October! Dave then reveals there is a promo real of the concept of staging Final Destination 6 in the Dark Ages. Oh, noes. Dave has news of two new videos supporting Gravity that are out of this world and there is this little video that mashes together Breaking Bad with theWalking Dead.
01:11:15 – What have you been watching – Prisoners – Fright Night 2: New Blood
Vixen recommends the Hugh Jackman vehicle Prisoners with an emotional review. And Doc reveals he has seen Fright Night 2: New Blood sharing that the baggage from the title and characters are too much for the film. The ideas are sound and interesting; but, shoved into the world of Fright Night, the film is too frustrating to be enjoyed.
01:22:00 – Listener Feedback
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Another exciting giveaway this week, the grue-crew have two (2) copies of the Fright Night 2: New Blood blu-ray. All you need to do to qualify is send an email to docrotten@horrornews.net with Fright Night 2 in the subject line. Please provide your name and address in the email. The deadline for this giveaway is October 6, 2013. We will announce the winners on episode 27 of Horror News Radio.
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FX Legend, Director Robert Kurtzman joins co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen to discuss his new Haunted Attraction, Mad FX Lab, and his school the Kurtzman Institute of Art. Thomas offers up the recommendation this week, The East, and Dave once again delves into the horror news of the week. Doc has another exciting giveaway this week as well.
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Episode 25 – Robert Kurtzman Interview – The East
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00:30:00 – Introducing HORROR NEWS RADIO
That’s right, after 24 episodes, we finally have an official name, Horror News Radio – the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast. A special thanks to Dave Dreher, Santos Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen, Doc’s fabulous co-hosts who have worked hard the past 6 months in developing the podcast and providing some of the best entertainment on the ‘Net. Also a shout out to Michael Joy and Michael BoneDigger at HorrorNews.Net for their continued support.
00:03:10 – Interview with FX, Director, Horror Legend – Robert Kurtzman
Robert Kurtzman joins the grue-crew this week to discuss and promote his Haunted Attraction,Robert Kurtzman’s MAD FX LAB, opening this Halloween season in Crestline, Ohio. Robert Kurtzman is one of the originators of K.N.B. EFX Group formed in 1988 along with Gregory Nicotero and Howard Berger. He left K.N.B. in 2003 to begin Creature Corp Studios and Kurtzman Institute of Art, teaching and training the future of Film EFX. Robert shares how the Haunted Attraction began and spotlights a few of the show’s hightlights – and shares how they moved the house in which the attraction is stages was moved from one location to another. Later in the season on October 29, 2013, MAD FX LAB will host a VIP event supporting MAD FX LAB and the Kurtzman Institute of Art. The event also features special guest Robert England, Beki Ingram and David (House) Greathouse from the hit TV show Face Off, director Gary Jones, Chris Hahn, and cast members of SyFy’s Axe Giant, composer Ed Douglas of Mydnight Syndicate and comic book artist Mark Kidwell with autographs, photo ops, music and more – tickets are limited!
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00:58:35 – Horror News of the Week for 9/23/2013
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with the announcement that Jamie Lee Curtis is returning to horror on TV with Final Girls on ABC Family. Next up is the season finale of Showtime’s killer hit, Dexter, which contains a teaser for Penny Dreadful. Coming soon from director Neil Marshall is the remake of the hit found footage horror film, Troll Hunter. It is being reported that Sam Raimi is currently working on Army of Darkness 2. Dave shocks the crew with the all-nude Horror Haunted House with the Naked and Scared Challenge.
01:20:00 – What have you been watching – The East
Thomas Mariani returns with the recommendation for the week bringing a review of The East to the crew. The film is directed by Zal Batmanglij and features Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page. The script follows an Eco-terrorist group who is infiltrated by an undercover operative only to discover more than she bargained for. Thomas shares his views on the film and also recommends Brit Marlin’s previouis feature, Another Earth.
01:25:00 – Listener Feedback
Another exciting giveaway this week, the grue-crew have two (2) copies of the Fright Night 2: New Blood blu-ray. All you need to do to qualify is send an email to docrotten@horrornews.net with Fright Night 2 in the subject line. Please provide your name and address in the email. The deadline for this giveaway is October 6, 2013. We will announce the winners on episode 27 of Horror News Radio.
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Insidious Chapter 2 is the top film this weekend but co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen do not agree on how good or bad the film is. James Wan has delivered a direct follow up to his monster hit, Insidious (2011), but is it too convoluted a successor or is it an incredibly scary follow-up. Check out the podcast to find out. Thomas offers up the recommendation this week, the dark, comedy-horror film, Sightseers, and Dave once again delves into the horror news of the week.
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0:03:10 – What You've Been Watching – Thomas recommends Sightseers.
Sightseers is the latest film from director Ben Wheatley who gave us the incredible Kill List (2011) and also provided "U if for Unearthed" for The ABC's of Death. Thomas recently caught the film at a local Florida art house and shares high praise for the film's execution and humor. The film stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram who also wrote the script. "It has one of the best endings for a film, especially a dark comedy film, in a while, and ending that will perplex the hell out of you" - Thomas.
00:08:30 – Insidious Chapter 2 recap and review
Insidious Chapter 2 may be the number one film for the box office on its release weekend, bringing in a whopping $41 million, but Thomas says it is far from number one in his eyes. And he is not alone, Santos also struggles to find much to like about the film. Doc and Vixen attempt to defend the film, but take it on the chin over and over. Most of the cast returns for the sequel including Lynn Shaye, Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne. The film begins immediately after the ending of the first film leaving the question who killed Elise. The Lambert family move into the home of Barbara Hershey and soon the spirits begin to show their frightening faces once again. At the same time, Specs and Tucker investigate the home of Elise for clues to the afterlife.
00:58:40 – Horror News of the Week for 9/16/2013
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with news of the third Insidious film being announced. With the incredible opening the $5 million budget film had, Insidious 3 is a no-brainer. Dave follows this up with news of the Halloween pitch video that has recently resurfaced. Would it have been better than Rob Zombie's Halloween films? Dave then highly recommends the Friday the 13th Blu-Ray set sharing that it is well worth the price: "This is the one." Danielle Harris and Kathrine Isabelle join the Soska Twins on See No Evil 2. Finally, Dave shares that the trailer for I Spit On Your Grave 2 is out.
01:20:00 – Listener Feedback
The HorrorNews.Net Presents Dead Afterlife indiegogo project continues with an introduction of a new perk: $1000 to name the cemetery where much of the film is set. This is your change to be immortalized. Then Doc invites every one to join the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast Facebook group.
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Riddick is the top film this weekend but co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen all dump on the third film in the Riddick franchise. Ugh. But, before we get to that, Tom Savini and Rick Danford are here to talk about their upcoming project, Tom Savini’s Death Island. Vixen offers up her recommendation this week, the micro-budget film, Coyote, and Dave delves into the horror news of the week.
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Episode 23 – Riddick – Tom Savini interview about Death Island
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00:02:40– Tom Savini – Rick Danford – Death Island
Tom Savini returns to the HorrorNews.Net Podcast to talk about his upcoming directorial effort, Tom Savini’s Death Island along with Rick Danford. The project is only just beginning and now is the time to join in on the ground floor. Tom and Rick have their IndieGoGo campaign up and are looking for you, the horror fan, the Savini fan, to participate. Check out the IndieGoGo link and the youtube video below. In the podcast, Tom shares some of the frightening plot points including his unique approach to film zombies for Death Island. Tom also discusses a fear of spiders which brings out the fear of dolls and clowns all before getting into a heated discussion with Santos about the merits of World War Z. It’s a “can’t miss” interview.
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00:46:00 – What You’ve Been Watching – Coyote
Vixen steps in this week with her recommendation for the micro-budget film, Coyote, from director Trevor Juenger. The film also features the acting chops of Bill Oberst, Jr. who provides an intense performance. Vixen gets into what about Coyote appears to her so greatly. Pay attention, this film deserves it. “I was completely blown away.” – Vixen.
00:50:04 – Riddick recap and review
Riddick may be the number one film for the box office on its release weekend, but Santos says it is far from number one in his eyes. And he is not alone, the grue-crew struggles to find much to like about the film. Still, the review delves into the plot, acting and action of Riddick.
1:04:30 – Horror News of the Week for 9/2/2013
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with the Robocop trailer. Dave and Vixen are excited about while the rest of the grue-crew…not so much. Next up is news of the premiere of Eli Roth’s The Green Inferno: great early reviews online and an early announcement of a sequel already in the works. Then it seems that John Landis is getting back into the werewolf game producing the upcoming horror film, Bad Vibes. Dave ends the news with casting news for the Showtime spring 2014 series Penny Dreadful. Then Doc jumps in to announce that Dave Dreher will also be joining Doc and Thomas on the TV Talk network; Dave with be co-hosting the TV talk show about The Blacklist.
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The World's End is the third in Edgar Wright's Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy featuring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in key roles. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and review the film addressing the expectations, inspirations and hilarity. Dave returns each and every episode with the horror news of the week and Doc has some site updates with this week's HorrorNews.Net Podcast house cleaning.
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Episode 22 – The World's End
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0:01:58– House Cleaning - Dracula on TVtalk.com - IndieGoGo for Dead Afterlife - Tear Out The Heart
Doc steps in to begin the show with a trio of updates about the podcast. First up is the news that co-hosts Thomas Mariani and Doc Rotten will be hosting the NBC's Dracula show over at TVtalk.com, an iOS/Android app that has 20 minutes shows recapping and reviewing the fall season. Thomas and Doc will be tackling Bram Stoker's novel turned TV serial from the show runner of Carnivale, Daniel Knauf. Also, the IndieGoGo campaign continues for the HorrorNews.Net presents Dead Afterlife. Check the link below for options in this crowd funding opportunity. Also, Doc gives a shout to Tear Out The Heart for providing the music for the opening and closing of each episode.
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00:06:35 - What You've Been Watching - Hell Baby
Doc introduces a new segment this week where one of the co-hosts will spotlight a horror film or TV show they've endured over the past week in What You've Been Watching. This week Doc shares his experience catching the screener for the horror-comedy film Hell Baby from the creators of Reno 911.
0:11:38- The World's End recap and review
The World's End is one of the more anticipated films of the Summer for many of the crew here at HorrorNews.Net Podcast. But, the film surprisingly meets mixed reviews. What? Thomas champions the film while Vixen is disappointed with the overall ending and tone of the film. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost lead the cast in Edgar Wright's third entry into his loosely connected Cornetto trilogy. Catch the review of the film and let us know what you think.
0:45:38– Horror news of the week
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with news that Time Warner Cable (boo!) has finally brought back Showtime to its cable line up which, in turn, allows fans of Dexter the ability to catch up on missed episodes before the epic finale to the season and the show comes in the next few weeks. The Dexter blackout is over. Next, X-Files may return to theaters with Simon Pegg on board to join the cast. HBO has J.J. Abrams bringing Westworld to the cable channel as an upcoming genre TV show. Ti West's The Sacrament is in the news this week with the release of the film's poster and stills. And, finally, Dave shares the upcoming NECA 8bit Freddy Kruger action figure.
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You’re Next has descended upon audiences providing screams, laughs and mayhem. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and review the film with Thomas declaring it an instant cult classic. We also have Alan Tuskes, one of the FX artists on You’re Next, on board with the inside scoop on the gore and make-up. Dave fires up the crypt-keepers with the horror news of the week and Doc has the winners of the latest contest.
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Episode 21 – You’re Next and Alan Tuskes – FX Artist You’re Next interview
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0:02:24– Interview with Alan Tuskes, FX artist on You’re Next
This week we have an Interview with Alan Tuskes who, along with Lino Stavole and A.J. Venuto, is responsible for the make-up FX in this week’s horror flick, You’re Next. Alan shares his experience with the film, how immediate the effects were and the challenges they faced. Alan is from the Kurtsman Instintute, http://www.kurtzmaninstitute.com, and the Creature Corps FX studio, http://www.creaturecorps.net/.
0:31:52- You’re Next recap and review
You’re Next is an insane mix of Friday the 13th with The Strangers with Motel Hell. It is a terrific audience participation film and the grue-crew are here to share their reaction to the movie. Sharni Vinson makes for one of the more incredible and exciting final girls in horror in years. Director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Garrett have a cult classic on their hands. In a rare event, the entire cast of hosts on HorrorNews.Net podcast all agree on You’re Next. Listen to the podcast to find out why.
0:58:03– Horror news of the week
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with news of the first sign of the Apocalypse. That’s right HorrorNews.Net podcast co-hosts Doc Rotten and Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin, Jr. joined forces to appear at the same location, at the same time. Somehow, the world survived and everyone at The Grandin Theater in Roanoke, Virginia got to see the premiere of Plan 9 from director John Johnson. Next up, Vixen goes postal on the crew when Dave brings up the casting of Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne as Batman meets Superman in Man of Steel 2. Next up is discussion about the opening credits for American Horror Story secretly revealing the story lines for each season according to show creator, Ryan Murphy. Scream Factory is releasing two John Carpenter classics:Body Bags and Assault on Precinct 13. Last up is news that Horror Starlets Cerina Vincent, Brook Lewis, Anne McDaniels and more are teaming up with Bowling for Boobies to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
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1:27:43– Announcement: Contest winners for one of 3 copies of the Absence Blu-ray
It is time to announce the 3 lucky winners of the Absence Blu-rays. The contest promoted heavily on the HorrorNews.Net Podcast Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsNetPodcast/) asked interested parties to complete the poll on the following question: What is your favorite Found Footage horror film? The surprise winner of that poll was Trollhunter! Here is the synopsis of the film, Absense: “Expectant mother Liz wakes to discover that her unborn child has disappeared overnight. She travels to the mountains with her husband and brother to escape the attention of prying neighbors and police – and to try to make sense of what happened, where they realize that their ordeal is not yet over.” Congratulations to the three winners: Joan Sherwood, Oliver Sloan and Mikie Michelle.
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Kick-Ass 2 is yet another Summer film that has the grue-crew divided on their opinions with not everyone on board enjoying the return of Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Chris D'Amico. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and review the graphic, brutal and funny super-hero film. We also have Jay Lee, the director of Alyce Kills, joining us to discuss his film out on DVD August, 20, 2013. Dave fires up the crypt-keepers with the horror news of the week and Doc has another contest to share.
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Episode 20 – Kick-Ass 2 and Jay Lee - Alyce Kills interview
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0:02:46 - Kick-Ass 2 recap and review
Kick-Ass 2, based on the further adventures of the characters created by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr., continues to explore what would happen if a teenager decided to become a superhero in the real world, amplifying the violence, consequences and gore. Aaron Taylor-Johnson returns as Kick-Ass and Chloe Grace Moretz reprises her role as Hit-Girl. While Hit-Girl all but owns the movie, the amazonian-sized Mother Russia threatens to steal the entire picture. Brilliant! In a rare turn of events, Santos is the one who praises the film the most from the crew while Vixen cannot hold back her disdain. It's a lively discussion about the film.
0:32:22 - Interview with Jay Lee, director of Alyce Kills
This week we have an Interview with Jay Lee, the director of Alyce Kills; the unrated DVD is out August 20, 2013. The film explores a dark downward spiral of a young woman who tries to cover up the tragic events that lead to the death of her roommate. The more the fingers of lies and deceit close their grip, the more unhinged Alyce becomes until she fully embraces the evil that blossoms in a gory, bloody night of horror. Jay Lee speaks with Doc and Dave about the origins of the film, casting Jane Dornfeld as Alyce and the significance of Alice in Wonderland to the plot.
0:54:48 - Horror news of the week
Dave Dreher’s horror news of the week begins with the extensive Blu-ray documentary collection about Friday the 13th series of films called Crystal Lake Memories. This is followed by the grue-crew trying to make out what the heck The Stranger teaser trailer from J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot is actually all about. Thomas is especially interested in Dave's news about Escape from Tomorrow about a man on the brink of insanity when he receives bad news while visiting a Disney theme park. The extended Nightbreed re-cut from Clive Barker's script gets an official name: Nightbreed the extended director's cut. Look for it soon from Scream Factory. Dave ends the news with the sales trailer and poster from Timur Bekmambetov's Squirrels. Doc steps in with more news about HorrorNews.Net presents Dead Afterlife, including the launch of their IndieGoGo site.
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1:17:25 - HNN Contest to win one of 3 copies of the Absence Blu-ray
It is time for another crazy contest on the podcast, for this one 3 lucky winners will each win a copy of the Absence Blu-ray. The contest is open until Midnight (EST), Sunday, August 25, 2013 and is open to US addresses only. You have two options to win! The first option is to join the HorrorNews.Net Podcast group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsNetPodcast/, and complete the poll on the following question: What is your favorite Found Footage horror film? The second way to win is to answer the same question in an email sent to DocRotten@HorrorNews.Net with Absence in the subject line along with your mailing address. Here is the synopsis of the film, Absense: “Expectant mother Liz wakes to discover that her unborn child has disappeared overnight. She travels to the mountains with her husband and brother to escape the attention of prying neighbors and police – and to try to make sense of what happened, where they realize that their ordeal is not yet over.”
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Elysium, it is either the best or worst science fiction summer film of 2013. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen debate the good, the bad and god-awful with Neill Blomkamp's follow up to District 9. Before the grue-crew lash, loath and love the film starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley, the guys (and gal) are joined by Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka from Midnight Syndicate to discuss their latest CD, Monsters of Legend. After all the thrills settle down, Dave rejuvenates the crypt-keepers with the horror news of the week and Doc has another contest to share.
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Episode 19 – Elysium and Midnight Syndicate interview
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Midnight Syndicate is a fan-favorite genre band producing fantastic, creepy Halloween and horror movie inspired music for nearly two decades. Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka join the grue-crew to pimp their latest and greatest, Monsters of Legend, an instrumental CD inspired by the horror films from Universal Monsters (and Hammer Films, as we learn during the interview). The duo also discuss their inspirations, the horror films that shaped their childhood and what makes or breaks a good horror sound track. Check out more from Midnight Syndicate at their website, http://www.midnightsyndicate.com/, or their Facebook fan page, https://www.facebook.com/MidnightSyndicate.
Distict 9 is a favorite among the grue-crew and everyone, except maybe Vixen, admits they were eagerly awaiting Neill Blomkamp's follow up to his impressive debut film. Elysium is that film. It's the story of a future impoverished world where the 99% inhabit Earth in shanty-towns while the fortunate and wealthy 1% live in a virus-free, eutopia in the upper atmosphere called Elysium. After a disastrous accident leaving Max (Matt Damon) irradiated with only 5 days to live, the down-on-his-luck anti-hero must team up with a band of smugglers to break into Elysium. Meanwhile, Sharlto Copley steals every scene and Jodie Foster invents a brand new accent. While the reviews and opinions are divisive, everyone agrees the film is beautifully films with impressive visuals and tone. Be sure to check out the book, Elysium: The Art of the Film (by Mark Salisbury) from Titan Books.
Dave Dreher's horror news of the week begins with the sad news of the passing of Karen Black. Mrs. Black is a fondly remembered actress from the Seventies (primarily, but not limited to) in such genre films as Burnt Offerings, Day of the Locust and Trilogy of Terror. Outside of horror, she is known for Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, The Great Gatsby (1974) and Airport 1975. Dave's news continues with the news, clips and featurettes coming non-stop from the promotion engine supporting Insidious: Chapter 2. He follows that up with news from TV terror, shows like Dracula, Sleepy Hollow, and (gasp) From Dusk Till Dawn. Next is news that Jeffrey Combs and Stuart Gordon are teaming up to bring Combs' one-man play about Edgar Allan Poe, Nevermore, to the big screen. The last bit for this week is about the Evil Dead bikini, a one-of-a-kind product found on Etsy.
It is time for another crazy contest on the podcast, for this one 3 lucky winners will each win a copy of the Absence Blu-ray. The contest is open until Midnight (EST), Sunday, August 25, 2013 and is open to US addresses only. You have two options to win! The first option is to join the HorrorNews.Net Podcast group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsNetPodcast/, and complete the poll on the following question: What is your favorite Found Footage horror film? The second way to win is to answer the same question in an email sent to DocRotten@HorrorNews.Net with Absence in the subject line along with your mailing address. Here is the synopsis of the film, Absense: "Expectant mother Liz wakes to discover that her unborn child has disappeared overnight. She travels to the mountains with her husband and brother to escape the attention of prying neighbors and police - and to try to make sense of what happened, where they realize that their ordeal is not yet over."
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Viktor Frankenstein Lives! Frankenstein’s Army unleashes an legion of monsters upon a Russian battalion in Richard Raaphorst’s low-budget horror film. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and discuss the film, bizarre creatures and found-footage. After the review, director BJ McDonnell joins the grue-crew to discuss Hatchet III coming out soon on DVD and Blu-ray. Then, Dave brings us the horror news of the week while Doc announced the winner of the TwixtBlu-ray giveaway.
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Episode 18 – Frankenstein’s Army and BJ McDonnell (Hatchet III) Interview
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Frankenstein’s Army is an astonishing film from a director with a clear vision and an obvious love for horror films and movie monsters. The Zombots in the film are visual nightmares, incredible in their production and design. Viktor Frankenstein played by Karel Roden is insane, but brilliant. Director Richard Raaphorst illustrates what can be done with a small budget and big imagination. The grue-crew are somewhat divided on the film’s story, but they all agree the monsters are incredible with Santos suggesting it may end up on his top 10 horror films of the year.
BJ McDonnell, director of Hatchet III, joins in to talk about the DVD/Blu-ray release of his film about Adam Green’s modern horror icon, Victor Crowley. BJ shares his experiences filming the low budget slasher film in the Louisiana swamps while keeping the alligators out of the mess hall. He provides insight into the Jason-vs-Jason scene where Kane Hodder as Crowley faces off Derek Mears as Hawes. He even talks about filming the reshoots for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem. It’s a wild and lively conversation with one of the rising stars of modern horror.
Dave chimes in with the Horror News of the Week starting off with the bizarre and confusing trailer for the upcoming release Fright Night 2, the sequel to the Colin Farrell reboot of the classic Fright Night film. None of the stars are returning but some of the dead characters are – Evil Ed. What is going on? Next up is another release of the classic from 1973, The Exorcist. This time in Blu-ray and with a 40th Anniversary annotation. American Horror Story: Coven announces its premiere date, October 9, 2013. There’s a Pet Semetarydocumentary in the works: Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Semetary. Sharknado is in the news again this week. The film was recently released theatrically for a single midnight showing across the US in 200 theaters, but only draws a couple hundred thousand in return.
CONTEST: The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast has another contest winner to announce. Matt Metzger of Conway, Arizona is the proud owner of the TWIXT giveaway. Congratulations! Also, if you haven’t heard already, you can join the grue-crew on Facebook on the HorrorNews.Net Podcast group. Join up today. Woot! https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsNetPodcast/
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Snikt! The Wolverine brings the merry Marvel mutants back to the forefront with the second solo outing for Hugh Jackman as Logan. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and discuss the film, the cast and the director, James Mangold. After the review, screenwriter (and HorrorNews.Net Manager) Mike Joy joins the grue-crew to discuss his upcoming film, DEAD afterlife. And don’t forget to hang around as Doc announces another contest.
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Episode 17 – The Wolverine
Wolverine has been featured in three X-men films (X-Men, X2, X-Men: Last Stand), starred in a solo feature (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and made an impressive cameo in X-Men: First Class. He is also set to appear in the next X-film, X-Men: Days of Future Past, due out Summer 2014. (How many times can Doc write X-Men? Woot!) Combined with The Wolverine, that makes an impressive 7 appearances as everyone’s favorite Canadian adamantium-laced mutant. Dialing back the over-the-top action (at least until the third act), The Wolverine concentrates on the character. It deals with the man coming to terms with his own immortality and his taking the life of the woman he loves, Jean Grey. From there, Logan ends up in Japan based on a popular 1980′s comic book mini-series written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Frank Miller. How does the adaptation compare? How does Jackman do returning to the role yet again? Is Muriko his one true love? All that and bloody claws on this episode of the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast.
Mike Joy, HorrorNews.Net site manager, chimes in this week with a special interview talking about his upcoming film, DEAD afterlife. Mike shares his insight on the beginnings of developing a script for a horror film, how individuals get attached to the film (director, actors, distributors) and the challenges of financing a low budget film. The film is set to star Bill Oberst, Jr., Michael Berryman, Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder and Austin Idol. The interview gives you a rare peak behind the curtain with the film as it is just being developed. Big things in store for Mike Joy and HorrorNews.Net.
CONTEST: The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast has another contest to win fun, creepy, horror prizes. This time around it is the Blu-ray for Francis Ford Coppola’s horror film, Twixt. Described as “an homage to his lifelong love of the horror genre,” Twixt, out now on DVD and Blu-ray from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, tells the tale of Hall Baltimore investigating a small-town murder that involves nightmares, ghosts and horrifying revelations. HorrorNews.Net Podcast has a copy to give away to one lucky listener. All you have to do is email an answer to the question below along with your name and address to docrotten@horrornews.net with “Twixt” in the subject line. CONTEST ENDS Midnight Sunday, August 4, 2013. The WINNER will be announced with episode 18.
Which actor portrays Hall Baltimore in the film, Twixt?
A) Val Kilmer
B) Ethan Hawke
C) Kurt Russel
D) Jeff Bridges
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The Conjuring scares up boffo-box this weekend, smashing records and trouncing the competition. Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen recap and discuss the film, the cast and the director, James Wan. #ScaryAsHell Indeed! Dave steps in to bring the horror news of the week and Doc announces another contest.
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Episode 16 – The Conjuring
Ed and Lorraine Warren are the original ghost hunters seen as the experts in paranormal activity back to the 60′s and 70′s. James Wan’s The Conjuring shares one of their most frightening tales, untold for over fourty years. The result is one of the scariest films of this decade. The grue-crew dissect and discuss the film in length with a spoiler-filled review (but they don’t give everything away, no sir). Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are wonderful as the Warrens and Lili Taylor is extraordinary as the matriarch of a family haunted by restless spirits and unexplained demonic forces. Scary as hell only begins to describe The Conjuring.
Dave steps in to calm their nerves with the horror news of the week. First up is the Emmy Nominations including a best actress nod to Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates in Bates Motel. But the big announcement is the 17 nominations for American Horror Story: Asylum. Insane! Next up is the announcement of Anchor Bay Entertainment and Trancas International Blu-ray release of the 35th anniversary of John Carpenter’s Halloween. Amazing! NBC sneaks in with another trailer for the October 25th premiere of their Dracula TV series starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the fanged count. The trailer is full of blood, violence and late 19th century costumes. Exciting! In YouTube land, Dave shares a information about a video that compares Oz, the Great and Powerful with Army of Darkness, frame by frame, beat by beat. Uncanny! Last is news of all about SyFy’s Sharknado - more showing of the original while the sequel takes the sharks to Manhatten. Incredible!
The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast has another contest to win fun, creepy, horror prizes. This time around it is the Blu-ray for Francis Ford Coppola’s horror film, Twixt. Described as “an homage to his lifelong love of the horror genre,” Twixt (out now on DVD and Blu-ray from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, tells the tale of Hall Baltimore investigating a small-town murder that involves nightmares, ghosts and horrifying revelations. HorrorNews.Net Podcast has a copy to give away to one lucky listener. All you have to do is email an answer to the question below along with your name and address to docrotten@horrornews.net with “Twixt” in the subject line.
Which actor portrays Hall Baltimore in the film, Twixt?
A) Val Kilmer
B) Ethan Hawke
C) Kurt Russel
D) Jeff Bridges
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Pacific Rim is the topic this week as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen climb aboard Gipsy Danger, Crimson Typhoon and Striker Eureka to battle cinema's most dangerous Kaiju: Onibaba, Knifehead, Leatherback, Otachi, Scunner, Raiju, Sydney and Slattern. It's giant monsters battling giant robots, baby, in 3D IMAX on the big screen. Wahoo! But, do all of the grue-crew agree? Tempers rise, opinions sail and someone mentions Grown Ups 2. WTF? Dave steps in to save the day with the horror news of the week and Doc shares a handful of listener feedback.
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Episode 15 – Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim is a homage to Godzilla, Ultraman and Transformers among many other Sci-fi, giant monster-giant robot films. Still, somehow, Dave finds a way to compare it to Starship Troopers. Pacific Rim is large, loud and entertaining as hell, but still the grue-crew is divided on how successful the film is. It's Dave and Santos in one corner and Vixen and Thomas in the other with Doc caught in the middle. Still, the film is a blast and SHOULD NOT BE MISSED, especially in IMAX 3D.
David drops the horror news knowledge on us this week beginning with the social network phenomenon that is Sharknado. The little crappy film that could. Santos sings its praises as one of the best worst films ever. Next up is news about the director and cast additions to DEAD afterlife from HorrorNews.Net's own Mike Joy. Jared Cohn is signed to direct (Bikini Spring Break, Hold Your Breath, 12/12/12) and the cast now includes Michael Berryman, Bill Oberst Jr., Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder and Austin Idol. Dave jumps into a trio of horror TV news with True Blood renewed for season 7, The Following keeps a key member on its cast despite their obvious death scene, and Siberia is scaring up some fans across the 'net. Then the grue-crew discuss the poor box office for Pacific Rim and all the cool early news coming out of the SDCC for 2013.
To the grue-crew's delight, the listeners of the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast have shared their thoughts. Luis Angel Rodriguez from Texas and Joan Sherwood from Facebook both write in to share how much they enjoy the show. Wow! Thanks, guys. Jen and Sylvia Soska respond to episode 13 covering their film, American Mary, reaching out to Santos and praising Vixen's female perspective. Rock on! And, finally, T.J. Fowler is back with another entertaining voice mail from Finland all about V/H/S/2. Keep it up!
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American Horror Story: Asylum star Naomi Grossman (Pepper) and The Collection star Josh Stewart spend some time with Doc Rotten. It is interview week as co-hosts Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen take a breather preparing for Pacific Rim and The Conjuring over the next few weeks. Doc Rotten provides two interviews for episode 14 gathered at the Blood at the Beach horror convention this past spring in Virginia Beach, VA. Pay close attention and you may hear a little from Vixen in there as well.
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Episode 14 - Interviews with Naomi Grossman and Josh Stewart
Naomi Grossman's popularity burst upon the scene with her first appearance in the premiere episode of American Horror Story: Asylum as the microcephalia inflicted inmate, Pepper. Her character is so popular that Pepper has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon with her face being tattooed onto people's body parts (check out the podcast for details!) and posters created suggesting Pepper for President. Much of Pepper's appeal comes directly from the performance of the actor hidden beneath the make-up: Naomi Grossman. Her attention to detail, expressive features and comedic timing add up to one of the most surprising and entertaining highlights found within the popular TV show.
Josh Stewart is the star of both The Collector and its sequel, The Collection, playing petty crook turned hero, Arkin O'Brien. Josh's career also includes roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from David Fincher and The Dark Knight Rises from Christopher Nolan. But it is in the two Collector films from director Marcus Dunstan where the talented actor has had his most prominent exposure to horror fans. In the podcast, Josh shares his experiences preparing for the physical demands of facing the film's antagonist, taking hard knocks and getting a little too close to a room full of fire.
Check back with the grue-crew in the coming weeks as we tackle this Summer's biggest, most anticipated genre treats: Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, James Wan's The Conjuring and James Margold's The Wolverine. We also have some guests lined up including the writer of the upcoming HorrorNews.Net horror film, DeadAlive. Be sure to check the crew out on Facebook, Twitter and back here with the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast.
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American Mary, from directors Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska (Twisted Twins), is the topic this week as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen discuss the independent feature. Dave steps in to illuminate the podcast with this week’s horror movie news. We have a winner of the Stoker BluRay contest and much, much more.
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Episode 13 – American Mary
Katharine Isabelle stars as Mary Mason in American Mary from the dynamic, talented team behind Dead Hooker in a Trunk, Jen and Sylvia Soska. After sharing praises for the film with the grue-crew and providing HorrorNews.Net with a great interview with the Twisted Twins (read the interview here and part 2 here), Santos easily convinced everyone to tackle American Mary with this episode. The result is a splendid example of love of cinema and love of horror with a rocking thriller. One by one, the crew examine what the film is trying to say and reveal with Isabelle's Mary Mason as she spirals down a dark, grisly path.
David drops the horror news knowledge on us this week beginning with a new clip from the film Absence, a low budget film getting strong buzz wrapped in mystery. Next up is news about two BluRay releases that get Doc all excited. Warner Brothers is releasing the classic 1953 Vincent Price film, House of Wax in all its 3D glory. And Millennium Entertainment is releasing Hammer's Dracula, Prince of Darkness starring Christopher Lee. Showtime has the season premiere of Dexter season 8 up on their site and HorrorNews.Net has the link to watch it for free, courtesy of the cable network. Last, but not least, is the news of the documentary about famous poster artist Drew Struzan (Drew - the Man Behind the Poster) which is set to premiere at SDCC 2013.
Congratulations to Stephen Nettles from Romeoville, Illinios for winning the Stoker Blu-Ray. He was randomly chosen from listeners of the podcast who shared links to the past few podcasts on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you to Stephen (and all the other contestants) for sharing the word on the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast. Keep your eyeballs peeled for future contests. In the meantime be sure to share your thoughts about the podcast and the movies at Speakpipe (see link below) or reach us on Facebook and Twitter.
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"BRAINS!" zombies, zombies, zombies!
World War Z is the topic this week as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani deconstruct, defend and destroy the watered down zombie-action blockbuster featuring the talents of Brad Bitt. ... Dave steps in to re-animate the podcast with this week’s horror movie news. There’s one more week remaining for the Stoker BluRay contest, catch the details and enter to win.
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Episode 12 – World War Z
World War Z is based on the novel from Max Brooks. Dave and Thomas quickly point out that the movie has very little to do with the book outside the name to much their chagrin. Dave shares his distaste for the matter while Thomas decides he is decidedly in the middle. Santos rants and raves while Doc faces off defending the film "as a summer action flick." The debate gets heated. The review is spoiler heavy and touches upon just about every aspect of the movie, from the director to Brad Pitt to the missing Matthew Fox to the zombies themselves.
David drops the horror news knowledge on us this week beginning with sad news of the passing of legendary horror/sci-fi author Richard Matheson. The prolific writer is responsible for classic horror entries from some of the best Twilight Zone episode to Kolchak: The Night Stalker to The Legend of Hell House to I Am Legend and so much more. Sad, sad news. Next up is the announcement that the Italian band Goblin is touring the States this October (2013) - the band provided music for Dawn of the Dead (1978), Susperia (1977) and more. Next is news and discussion about the found-footage Bigfoot movie, Willow Creek, from the unique director Bobcat Goldthwait. Last news from Dave is announcements from Brad Fuller about the second season of Hannibal. Then Doc jumps in with the rumors of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson starring in Terminator 5 - if true, can he salvage this troubled franchise as well?
If you are a fan of Stoker (or have yet to experience what all the fuss is about), then the next podcast contest is for you where you can score the Blu-Ray coming out this June. Winning the Blu-Ray is easy. All you have to do is link to the podcast posting on HorrorNews.Net ( http://horrornews.net/73466/podcast-the-official-horrornews-net-podcast-eps-12 ) on your favorite Social Network: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest; and, then send us the link to your posting (along with your name and address) to docrotten@horrornews.net. You’ve got two weeks, until July 1st, 2013. Spread the word and reap the rewards.
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It's the end of the word and the apocalypse has never been funnier! This is the End is the topic this week as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen all give the film high praise and adoration. Could it be the most absurd horror comedy in decades? Will Michael Cera gets his revenge? The gang cover the jokes, the scares and the actors as well, who shamelessly take jabs at their own personas. Dave steps in to bring the podcast back down to reality with this week's horror movie news. There's a new contest and some listener feedback.
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Episode 11 - This is the End
With This is the End, Jay Burachel and Seth Rogen lead an all-star cast dubbed "The New Doobie Brothers" by Rolling Stone magazine: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and Danny McBride. The reckoning arrives leaving the cast behind to face the hell that erupts upon Earth. Cameos to beat all cameos and gags to destroy all gags, This is the End nearly gets a perfect score all around from the grue-crew.
David drops the horror news knowledge on us this week beginning with news that HorrorNews.Net will be producing their own horror film called Dead Afterlife. Check the site, indiegogo and future podcasts for more news as the project progresses. The Conjuring is showing up on TV sets across the nation as the marketing campaign begins. The first of two James Wan directed horror films this year. Wan's partner in crime, Leigh Whannell is bringing Cooties to the screens next year where Elijah Wood and his fellow teachers must face off a terrifying group of devilish students. The creators behind Black Devil Doll are campaigning to bring the concept to TV. And finally, Rob Zombie brings his horror ideas to theme parks with Great American Nightmare in LA this fall which leads into a conversation about Game of Thrones and True Blood.
If you are a fan of Stoker (or have yet to experience what all the fuss is about), then the next podcast contest is for you where you can score the Blu-Ray coming out this June. Winning the Blu-Ray is easy. All you have to do is link to the podcast posting on HorrorNews.Net ( http://horrornews.net/73231/podcast-the-official-horrornews-net-podcast-eps-11 ) on your favorite Social Network: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest; and, then send us the link to your posting (along with your name and address) to docrotten@horrornews.net. You've got two weeks, until July 1st, 2013. Spread the word and reap the rewards.
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Utopian future meets A Clockwork Orange home invasion with The Purge as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen discuss the latest horror thriller to take the top spot in the weekend box office. James DeMonaco's film starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headly grabs an impressive 34 million its opening weekend making it a surprise summer blockbuster. "Who'da'thunk'it?" So, what does the grue-crew think of The Purge? After that series of shocking revelations, Dave steps in with horror movie news for this week.
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Episode 10 - The Purge
In the near future (2022), the United States has become a peace zone due to the initiation of "The Purge" where once a year, for twelve hours, all crime is legal and condoned, even murder. That is the interesting set up for The Purge starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headly. A family is put on edge when the young son allows a strange refuge in their home during the purge causing conflicts in the home between the parents and the loner and outside the home when a group of lunatic strangers show up to claim their prize. Hand over the scourge or die along side him. Vixen stands alone defender her love for this surprise box office hit where she claims the social commentary makes the flm. The rest of the crew, not so much.
Dave steps in the bring in some peace with the horror news of the week. Ghostbusters gets the Room 237 treatment with the upcoming Aussie documentary Spook Central. James Wan premiered the teaser trailer for the fall horror sequel Insidious Chapter 2. Coming to Blu-ray from Warner Brothers is John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness. Max (Chronicle) Landis lets loose some facts about his version of Frankenstein coming fall 2014 starring Daniel Radcliffe as Igor. Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder and Roddy Piper, starring as versions of themselves, lead the cast of Smothered where the titanic trio are invited to the home of a fan only to find themselves hunted by a maniac.
During the feedback, Doc shares his review of the book A Life in Film: Peter Cushing by David Miller from Titan Publishing featuring the films and career of the famous Hammer horror icon.
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Found footage meets horror anthology again with V/H/S/2 as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen discuss the sequel coming out June 6 on VOD and in July in a theater near you from Magnet Releasing. An impressive gathering of young horror directors unite to film a series of shorts that include zombies, aliens, ghosts, demons and a satanic cult. The grue-crew examine each of the four segments and the wrap-around story. After they recover from that exhausting debate, Dave jumps in with this week's horror news.
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Episode 9 – V/H/S/2
Based on the original anthology concept from horror fan turned producer Brad Miska, V/H/S/2 has a pair of private detectives breaking into a house looking for their client's missing son but finding a series of horrifying films on VHS tapes...and so much more. The wrap around story, Tape 49, is directed by Simon Barrett. Adam Wingard directs and stars in the first segment, Clinical Trials Phase 1, which turns out to be Vixen's favorite. Eduardo Sanchez and Gregg Hale tackle the next segment, A Ride in the Park, where a biker with a GoPro camera encounters the living dead. Gareth Evans and Timo Tjanjanto team up to direct the third segment, Safe Haven, where a documentary team attempt to expose the secrets of a notorious cult and their charismatic leader. This ends up the favorite of the entire group. Jason Eisener heads up the last segment, Alien Abduction Slumber Party, where a sleep over ends up in dire straights and bright lights. It's a relatively spoiler free rant on each chapter.
Dave starts off this week's horror news with Horror Decor's VHS pillow - a terrific addition to any horror collector's treasures. Next up is news that Terminator 5 is set to return to James Cameron's possession and that he might step up to direct the next sequel. Another high profile director is in the next news item: the makers of The Walking Dead have admitted to approaching George Romero to direct an episode of the hit AMC series only to have him decline. Adrian Garcia Bogliano's anticipated but oddly cast upcoming horror flick Late Phases is up next. What does the film have in common with Gilligan's Island? Listen to find out! Hannibal gets the green light for season two for the last bit of news this week to Doc's delight.
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It’s all about Maniac: Joe Spinell versus Elijah Wood as co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Thomas Mariani and Vixen discuss the William Lustig 1980 classic and the fascinating new remake from Franck Khalfoun. Then Dave Dreher surprises the entire cast by introducing special effects legend Tom Savini as special guest host to discuss secrets and stories behind the making of the original Maniac, Tom’s career and his thoughts about remakes, zombies and Facebook.
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Episode 8 – Maniac with Tom Savini
The original Maniac (1980) is a cult classic, notorious for its seedy representation of New York at the time, its grimy, sweaty lead and the film’s graphic special effects. The film is dark and morose from the onset and never lets up; there is no hope for its lead as he spirals out of control. Joe Spinell oozes creepy serial killer as he flays his victims, placing their bloody scalps on a collection of mannequins in his home. Tom Savini provided the realistic and bloody special effects, including a scene where his character has his head blown off.
Alexandre Aja writes and produces the modern remake of Maniac (2013), placing mousy Elijah Wood into the Spinell-originated lead. Franck (P2) Khalfoun steps in to direct. Wood’s version of Frank Zito is far more disturbed with his mommy issue but also far more less imposing. Until he goes in for the kill, that is. Aja’s script builds upon the original’s story improving on the love story between Frank and Anna while the special effects are as visceral and shocking as ever. Maniac turns out to be one of the better remakes in recent years.
Tom Savini surprises the grue-crew but joining in the discussion bringing his take on the original Maniac film, sharing stories about the classic effects, his approach to gore make-up and his encounters with Joe Spinell. Afterwords, Tom discusses remakes, his career, his current crop of films and a tirade or two: his rebuts the famous “Tom Savini is a dick” blog posts and rants about Facebook. It’s an incredible 40 minutes with the Godfather of Gore.
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Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani boldly go where no HorrorNews.Net podcaster has gone before…deep into space with J.J. Abrams and his latest feature Star Trek Into Darkness with the return of Captain Kirk, Spock, Bones McCoy and the crew of the Enterprise facing the deadly threat of John Harrison also known as…[shut your mouth]. Ah! Spoilers abound as the grue-crew review the sci-fi instant classic. Also, welcome aboard the latest addition to the podcast crew, the lovely Vixen. That’s right, the HorrorNews.Net Podcast now has a female perspective.
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Episode 7 – Star Trek Into Darkness
J.J. Abrams returns to the Star Trek franchise one last time before space-jumping over to Disney’s take on the Star Wars universe. Back to the fold are Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho and Anton Yelchin as the crew of the Starship Enterprise. In their sophomore adventure, Kirk and Spock lead the crew on a mission to locate and detain John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch), a rogue Starfleet agent who has blown up the archives and murdered a number of high ranking Starfleet officials. The chase takes them right onto the doorstep of the Klingon Empire with Harrison hiding in a remote area of the planet Kronos. The grue-crew recap and review Star Trek Into Darkness discussing its merits as a Star Trek film, its handling of Star Trek cannon and its thinly veiled secrets – yes, the crew dive into spoiler territory.
In this week’s horror news, Dave starts off with the iOS app called Haunting Melissa. This app provides access to an iOS app series of ghost story short films called Haunting Melissa. Next up, Kurt Russell returns to the genre in a horror western called Bone Tomahawk. In horror TV news, NBC has picked up a LOST inspired series called Siberia and FOX has begun promoting this fall’s Sleepy Hollow. Dave closes with yet another spin about the ongoing attempts to get a Ghostbusters 3 movie off the ground. Is Bill Murray involved or not?!
As we welcome new co-host Vixen to the crew, we also share some listener feedback as T.J. from Finland lays into the gang about sticking to horror in the show’s content. Do you agree with T.J.? If so (or if NOT!), be sure to send us some feedback and voice your opinion. Leave us Listener Feedback with the Speakpipe link below or a comment on the blog entry.
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Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani welcome director Patrick Rae to the podcast to discuss his film Nailbiter coming out May 28, 2013 on DVD/BluRay. The guys also talk about this week’s limited theatrical/VOD releasse of Eli Roth’s Aftershock. Dave brings the news and Doc shares his visit to the Blood at the Beach III convention in Virginia Beach, VA. And, we have a winner for the Krampus: The Christmas Devil poster contest.
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Episode 6 – Patrick Rae (Director, Nailbiter) and reviews of Aftershock (Eli Roth)
Patrick Rae, the director of Nailbiter, joins the grue-crew this week to discuss the upcoming release of his latest horror film. When a family is forced off the road during a tornado warning, then take refuge a seemingly abandoned country home where they encounter creatures hidden in the storm. Patrick shares his experience making the film and preparing the film for release along with his first short films that appeared in Fangoria’s Blood Drive DVD.
Aftershock from Eli Roth (who also stars), directed by Nicolás López, came out this weekend. While it is widely available on VOD, it had an dismally small theatrical release. Still, Dave, Santos and Thomas were able to catch the film, sharing their thoughts and reactions to the disaster-horror film.
The news this weeks starts off with the sad news of the passing of special effects master Ray Harryhausen. Next up is news about the Gremlins remake. TV news takes up the next two slots. First up is the trailer of NBC’s Dracula featuring Jonathan Rhys Meyers which looks dead sexy. This is followed by further news about casting in American Horror Story: Coven, the third season of the popular series. Then Doc steps in to round out the news for the week recounting his misadventures at the Blood at the Beach III horror convention in Virginia Beach, VA.
We have a winner of the contest for a signed poster for the upcoming flick Krampus: The Christmas Devil where HNN fans left their best, funniest, craziest Tag Line for the film. Congratulations to Travis Eddings of Fayetteville, Arkansas who had not only the the winning entry but a total of 5 tag lines in his submission, a full house of imagination.
- ‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas
- The Gift that Keeps on Killing
- You’re All He Wants For Christmas
- It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Terror
- Do You Fear What I Fear?
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It’s super hero week at the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast where co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani discuss the this summer’s first blockbuster, the mammoth box office hit, Iron Man 3. Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark in the first of phase 2 in Marvel Studios elaborate cinematic universe. After the lively (in one corner, we have Doc; in the other, we have Santos), Dave steps in to tackle this week’s horror news, May’s HNN Podcast contest and contact information.
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Episode 5 – Iron Man 3
May is the beginning of the summer cinema season with Iron Man 3 launching the festivities with tremendous response from the audiences. Marvel Studios enlists Shane (Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) Black to direct Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Jon Favreau returning in their roles of Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, James Rhodes and Happy Hogan. Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley step up as this film’s villains to take a mighty swing at Iron Man and the Iron Patriot. Opinions vary for the grue-crew; but, in the end, everyone agrees the film is fun and entertaining.
The news from Dave Dreher this weeks begins with talk of Synapse’s BluRay release of Hammer Films’ Hands of the Ripper. Next up is Kickstarter discussion as Fangoria steps into the ring to reach out to finance their upcoming horror film, The Facility. Dave then shares the announcement that the AIP library is now up for remakes with 10 titles announced including the cheesy but fantastic War of the Colossal Beast . Eli Roth is back in the news this week with his latest effort (as actor and producer), Aftershock, a bloody, scary disaster film. Last up is discussion of the resurgence of Bigfoot films from Bobcat Goldthwait’s Willow Creek, Eduardo (The Blair Witch Project) Sánchez’ Exists and the horror-comedy Love in the Time of Monsters.
Also, don’t forget the contest to win a signed poster for the upcoming flick Krampus: The Christmas Devil is still running with only a few weeks left for fans to leave their best, funniest, craziest Tag Line for the film. Check out the trailer below, let your mind create pure insanity and send it into the crew at docrotten at horrornews dot net or any of the social media contacts below. Krampus: the Christmas Devil: IMDB and Youtube.
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It’s documentary week at the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast where co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani discuss the films Room 237 and My Amityville Horror. In one film, the interviewees try to convince the audience that Stanley Kubrick tried to hide hidden messages into the film The Shining. In the other, Daniel Lutz shares his experiences surviving the terror of the events described within The Amityville Horror. Afterwhich, Dave jumps in with this week’s news.
Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of The Shining is thought of as one of the classic horror films and, by many, one of the most frightening. In Room 237 a collection of mega-fans share their theories on many discovered hidden items in the film. Do they spell out Kubrick’s confession of faking the lunar landings? Or do they illustrate the something far more sinister? Santos quickly calls them all out while still enjoying the film.
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Episode 4 – Room 237 & My Amityville Horror
In My Amityville Horror, the effects of surviving the world’s most famous haunting is documented with a series of interviews with a surviving member of the Lutz family. The film is fascinating but Santos once again calls them all out. Brilliant!
Dave steps in with this week’s horror news beginning with the season finale of The Following featuring Kevin Bacon. The show is already renewed and Dave discusses the successes and failures in the final episode of season one. Up next is news of Scream Factory’s Vincent Price BluRay collection release featuring many of his Poe films and The Abominable Dr. Phibes. The grue-crew are all jazzed to get this set but Doc wonders where is the BluRay for The Tingler. Dave continues with news about the upcoming seasons of True Blood and Dexter. Then the conversation turns to the astounding Wondercon trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim. Wow! Dave’s recommendation for this week is the trailer for Kane Hodder’s upcoming film Sickle.
Also, don’t forget the contest to win a signed poster for the upcoming flick Krampus: The Christmas Devil is still running with only a few weeks left for fans to leave their best, funniest, craziest Tag Line for the film. Check out the trailer below, let your mind create pure insanity and send it into the crew at docrotten at horrornews dot net or any of the social media contacts below. Krampus: the Christmas Devil: IMDB and Youtube.
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Join the HorrorNews.Net Grue-Crew to celebrate, recap and review Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem. Join co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher and Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. as they discuss Zombie’s latest opus and a pair of VOD horror television shows, Hemlock Grove on Netflix and Zombieland on Amazon. Dave drops this weeks horror news and Doc shares the current HorrorNews.Net podcast contest. This is episode 3, recorded April 22, 2013.
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Episode 3 – Rob Zombie’s The Lord of Salem
Rob Zombie returns to the theater with his latest directorial effort, the horror film The Lords of Salem. The movie features a stellar cast including Sheri Moon Zombie, Meg Foster, Judy Geeson, Patricia Quinn, Dee Wallace and Bruce Davidson. The story deals with the curse of the witch Margaret Morgan on the town of Salem and its effects on a beautiful, young DJ, Hiedi Hawthorne. The film features a bevy of Zombie driven visuals from giant bigfoot like creatures to mummified priests and, of course, a coven of witches. Listen as Doc and Santos debate how successful Rob Zombie is with the film and how wonderful and frightening Meg Foster is as Margaret Morgan.
Discussing a new trend in horror television, the grue-crew circle the VOD horror content on Netflix and Amazon with the TV series Hemlock Grove from Eli Roth and Zombieland from the writers of the feature film. Hemlock Grove takes it serious with a town full of bizarre characters and creatures while Zombieland goes the zombie-comedy route mixing gore and hilarity. After delving into each series, the topic shifts to the impact such content has on the future of horror television.
In this episode’s news section, Dave discusses Dexter’s final season and the possibility of a spin off series. Will it feature Deb in all her cursing glory? We can only hope! Next is information on the sequel I Spit on Your Grave Too. The BluRay specs are in from Scream Factory for John Carpenter’s The Fog. And Dave ends his segment with fascinating updates about the release of Still Screaming, a documentary about Wes Craven’s Scream franchise.
Also, don’t forget the contest to win a signed poster for the upcoming flick Krampus: The Christmas Devil is still running with only a few weeks left for fans to leave their best, funniest, craziest Tag Line for the film. Check out the trailer below, let your mind create pure insanity and send it into the crew at docrotten at horrornews dot net or any of the social media contacts below. Krampus: the Christmas Devil: IMDB and Youtube.
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The grue-crew is back for the second episode of The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast. This week is all about Dark Feed from the writers of John Carpenter’s The Ward. Join co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani as they recap and review the film. In addition, Dave has a spooktacular interview with the directors, Mike and Shawn Rasmussen.
Once Dave has hold of the reins, he doesn’t let go, he follows his review with a look at this weeks Horror News. Up first is the 3D/BluRay/DVD release of Texas Chainsaw 3D featuring a commentary of the film from the actors of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Dave ruins Doc’s and Thomas’ day by sharing the 64% drop in box office for Evil Dead (2013) from last week’s take. Santos and Dave rub in the told-you-so’s. Next is Scream Factory’s top notch BluRay release of John Carpenter’s The Fog. And last up is news about Tommy Wirkola’s Dead Snow: War of the Dead, the sequel to the gory comedy hit, Dead Snow.
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Episode 2 – Dead Feed
This week has a pair of firsts for the show. First up is the premiere Contest for the podcast. The prize is a signed copy of the poster for the upcoming horror film, Krampus: The Christmas Devil provided especially for the podcast by the film’s producer Matt Chassin. Thanks, Matt! Listen to the podcast to find out how to win this awesome giveaway. Then, the show has its first official feedback, this week is from Mike Joy from HorrorNews.Net with a special announcement for Thomas Mariani that you will not want to miss. Oh, my.
Wrapping things up, Doc, Dave, Santos and Thomas discuss the cinematic career of rocker Rob Zombie in anticipation of next week’s release of his 2013 feature The Lords of Salem.
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Thomas Mariani: twitter @notthewhostommy.
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out Your Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Amthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!
Two big events are happening this week: the release of Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead (2013) and the launch of the Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast! That’s right, your favorite horror website, HorrorNews.Net, now has its very own horror podcast.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Dave Dreher, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr. and Thomas Mariani join together to recap and review the sequel to the 1981 Sam Raimi classic, Evil Dead. The grue-crew discuss the merits of the film, the success of the movie’s theatrical box office and Jane Levy’s instant rise to scream queen status. The review is surprisingly divisive with not every co-host liking the new film while they all share the same experience in the theater. It’s unanimous, Evil Dead is a brilliant film to see in a crowded theater delivering chills, screams and buckets of blood.
The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast
Episode 1 – Evil Dead (2013)
In addition to the review, the grue-crew discuss this week’s news in horror cinema. The first item is the passing of Friday the 13th Part 3 actor Richard Brooker who was the first to portray Jason Voorhees in his iconic hockey mask. Next up is the release of the trailer for the upcoming Carrie (2013) remake featuring Chloe Grace Moretz. Then, Dave has a follow up on Evil Dead picking up big box office. This is followed by two genre related TV shows get their second season, The Following and Bates Motel, with a little sidebar discussion on Hannibal. In internet news, Dave shares ehorrorbargains.com where the site shares free (or nearly and newly free) e-books, including authors such as Dean Koontz, Brian Keene, Joe Hill and Stephen King.
Just like peanut butter & chocolate, death & taxes and blood & guts, Evil Dead (2013) and The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast are the perfect pairing providing extraordinary discussions for the premiere episode. Connect with the co-hosts on your favorite social networks today, share your thoughts, provide feedback and suggest future topics and films:
Doc Rotten: facebook DoctorRotten, twitter @doc_rotten
Dave Dreher: facebook drehershouseofhorrors, twitter @savinifan
Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr.: facebook theblacksainthnn, twitter @tbssaysyou
Thomas Mariani: twitter @notthewhostommy.
Special thanks and a big shout out goes to the band Tear Out Your Heart and Victory Records for allowing HorrorNews.Net to sample music from their single Undead Amthem for the podcast’s intro and outro theme music. Check them out and tell them The Official HorrorNews.Net Podcast sent you their way!