The Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture’s Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark Shostrom, and more handling the Mutant gooey and gory designs and make-up. The cast includes Dan Oliver, Jesse Vint, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Scott Paulin, Dawn Dunlap, Fox Harris, Michael Bowen, and Ray Oliver. For those old enough, you likely watched this movie multiple times on cable movie channels, not because it was good but because it was bonkers. Enjoy!
FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982)
Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s
Quote: “Let’s go bag ourselves a Dingwhopper!” – Mike Colby
Synopsis: “In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.”
““A Science Fiction Horror Adventure That’ll Blow You Away!” – tagline
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from that decade. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal Cleveland, is THE PROWLER (1981), complete with Tom Savini effects! See you then!
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The Grue-Crew head to New Jersey to visit THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, and Natasha Ryan. Based on a "true story" and the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, the movie cements the Amityville house with its eerily lit pair of attic windows into horror film history. When people think of haunted houses, they most likely think of this house - even to this day decades later. Despite it feeling somewhat tame today, The Amityville Horror frightened audiences world wide to the tune of $86 million and influenced horror movies that followed. The iconic tagline on the brilliantly designed poster - "For God's Sake, Get Out!" is still recognized (and parodied) by movie fans. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of The Amityville Horror (1979) as they share their first reactions, dive into the cast of characters, and explore the promotions, crew, and the Amityville house itself. Enjoy!
THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979)
Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s
Quote: "The house is doing things, windows open by themselves, a room full of flies at the wrong time of the year. You saw what happened to Greg's hand. Last night the front door was ripped off its hinges, from the inside." - George Lutz (James Brolin)
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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a pick from Chad, The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976). See you there!
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The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one out. Enjoy!
THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953)
Episode 226 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era
Synopsis: The Office of Scientific Investigation sends A-Men agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities.
Quote: "It's hungry! It has to be fed constantly - or it will reach out its magnetic arm and grab at anything within its reach and kill it. It's monstrous, Stewart, monstrous. It grows bigger and bigger!"
Director: Curt Siodmak, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited)
Writer: Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors
Cast: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, Byron Foulger, Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot
Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a terrific pick from the returning host, Jeff Mohr, The Leopard Man (1943)! See you there!
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The Grue-Crew head back to the Eighties, back to school, and back to senior prom for the cult favorite HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). Directed by Bruce Pittman and written by Ron Oliver, the film features Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Louis Ferreira, and Lisa Schrage as Mary Lou Maloney. It feels a bit like a supernatural infused "Carrie" clone but it contains fun kills, gore when it needs it, and a fun new horror villain that we deserved much more of in this movie… and more. Check this one out on streaming if you haven't seen it and enjoy the Grue-Crew's take on this entertaining Canadian spooky slasher. Let us know what YOU think of it!
HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987)
Episode 307 - Decades of Horror 1980s
Synopsis: "Thirty years after her accidental death at her 1957 senior prom, the tortured spirit of prom queen Mary Lou Maloney returns to seek revenge." - IMDb
"In 1957, Mary Lou Maloney went up in flames. Now she's back. And she's burning mad." - tagline
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill Mulligan, is the Roger Corman sleezy gore-fest FORBIDDEN PLANET (1982). See you then!
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The 70s Grue-Crew are finally reviewing KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) to Chad's delight... well, maybe all of ours, Bill, Dave, and Doc. Turns out we are all KISS fans -- Chad even sports his KISS ARMY cap -- and we all watched this when it originally aired on NBC TV in the States on Saturday, October 28, 1978. This episode is a fun discussion on the film, the cast, and each member of KISS -- Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley. We hope you join us. KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s
KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978)
Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s
Synopsis: "KISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park." - IMDb
Quote: "He's sweating the possibility that we might pull out. He's just plain sweating." - Star Child
Director: Gordon Hessler
Writers: Jan Michael Sherman and Don Buday
Cast: Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Antony Zerbe, Carmine Caridi, Deborah Ryan, Brion James, Don Steele
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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a controversial pick from Doc, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) based on the best-selling novel by Jay Anson and featuring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, and Murray Hamilton. See you there!
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The Classic Era Grue-Crew tackle another of the Corman-Poe-Price series of horror movies, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961). Roger Corman hones his talent with this one with a solid, expertly crafted direction. Richard Matheson provide a richly entwined adaptation of Poe. And Vince Price is... well, Vincent Price at his best. His portrayal of Nicolas Medina's decent into madness is an example of what Price does best. Incredible, chef's kiss. And Barbara Steele is flawless. The Crew is joined by Crystal Cleveland from Decades of Horror 1980s, making her Classic Era debut. Enjoy!
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961)
Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era
Synopsis: "In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor." - IMDb Quote:
"I will tell you where you are. You are about to enter hell, Bartholomew. Hell! The Netherworld. The infernal region. The abode of the damned. The place of torment. Pandemonium. "Abbadon, "Tophet", "Gehenna". "Naraka", the Pit! And the Pendulum." - Sebastian/Nicholas Medina (Vincent Price)
Director: Roger Corman
Writer: Richard Matheson, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe
Cinematographer: Floyd Crosby
Selected Cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone
Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is an interesting pick from Chad: THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953)! See you there!
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Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties "treasure," THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: Super-8 film. Is the film any good? Well, that's the debate. The practical special effects are quite enjoyable and bloody, quite possibly making the film and the viewing experience what it is. Technically, however, the dialog is cringe, the acting is amateurish, the editing even more so. But, dude, it was filmed on SUPER-8 with mostly local talent and a screenplay with solid ideas for its time. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of this cinematic curiosity. Enjoy!
THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989)
Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s
Synopsis: "An elite anti-Zombie team is assembled by the Government to cope with an ever-growing undead infection and the religious cult zealots who fanatically protect the festering foes." - IMDb
"This broadcast will be extended. To repeat, The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son will not be shown at their regularly scheduled times this evening." - tagline
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode’s film, chosen by Doc Rotten, is the zombie curiosity HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). See you then! Please let them know how they’re doing!
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The Grue-Crew travel to outer space on Al Adamson's XB-13 spacecraft in his Seventies shlock fest, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970). John Carradine is along for the ride sitting comfortably in lawn furniture space chairs. The alien skies are red, green, blue, and yellow in Spectrum-X color effects. Uh-huh. The groovy opening vampire scenes are quickly replaced with a lack-luster crew of space jockeys as they encounter a beautiful alien looking into the distance at scene cut from a little known Pilipino sci-fi film. The creatures include vampire cavemen, lobster men, bat men, and dinosaurs borrowed from other films. Wahoo! It's as bad as it sounds, yet, it just may be Al Adamson's best film. Maybe…
HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970)
Episode 262 - Decades of Horror 1970s
Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a controversial pick from Dave: the NBC TV Movie of the Week, KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) featuring Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley - KISS! See you there!
We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
The Grue-Crew continue their Roger Corman - Vincent Price - Edgar Allan Poe adventure with THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964). All cats beware! The conversations explore the cast of characters, the director (Roger Corman), the screenwriter (Robert Towne), the cinematographer (Arthur Grant), Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, and… what's up with Lady Ligeia and Lady Rowena. Enjoy!
THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964)
Episode 224 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era
Synopsis: "A man's obsession with his dead wife drives a wedge between him and his new bride." - IMDb
Quote: "Christopher, not ten minutes ago I… I tried to kill a stray cat with a cabbage, and all but made love to the Lady Rowena. I succeeded is squashing the cabbage and badly frightening the lady. If only I could lay open my own brain as easily as I did that vegetable, what rot would be freed from its grey leaves?" - Verden Fell (Vincent Price)
Director: Roger Corman
Writer: Robert Towne, Paul Mayersberg, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe
Cinematographer: Arthur Grant
Selected Cast: Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, John Westbrook, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston, Richard Vernon
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Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a wonderful pick from Bill: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe… THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961)! See you there!
We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
The Grue-Crew revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger action, sci-fi, horror fan favorite, PREDATOR (1987). The direction from John McTieran, the creature design from Stan Winston, the score from Alan Silvesti, the cinematography from Donald McAlpine, and the cast all add up to a marvelous, thrilling cinematic experience that holds up today. And that case, c'mon, in addition to Arnold, the boasts Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carillo, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Richard Chaves, R.G. Armstrong, Shane Black, and Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator. And, let's not forget the quotes: "If it bleed, we can kill it", "Get to the chopper", and "I don't have time to bleed" are only a few. The Crew soak it all in and have a lengthy discussion about the film, the cast of characters, and some surprising behind the scenes tidbit. Enjoy!
PREDATOR (1987)
Episode 305 - Decades of Horror 1980s
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, is the zombie curiosity THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). See you then!
Please let us know how we're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
For episode 261 of Decades of Horror 1970s, Chad picks the troubled Seventies disaster sci-fi flick, DAMNATION ALLEY (1977), featuring Jan-Michael Vincent and George Peppard. The Grue-Crew somehow find the fun and adventure in this awkward train-wreck dud. The film was doomed from the start: bad special effects, botched adaptation of a popular novel, and a race to the finished line against the film that would change how Sci-Fi movies look and feel forever. That film, of course, was Star Wars. Will the Grue-Crew find any rewarding and memorable moments to discuss? Oh, yeah, but not for the reasons Damnation Alley would like. D'oh!
DAMNATION ALLEY (1977)
DECADES OF HORROR 1970s Episode 261
"All the dead are dead - and the living are dying." - Mountain Men to Denton and Tanner
The Landmaster, a unique 12-wheeled amphibious articulated vehicle, created by Dean Jeffries
Director: Jack Smight
Writer: Alan Sharp and Lucas Heller, based on the novel by Robert Zelazny
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Jr.
Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda, Paul Winfield, Jackie Earl Haley, Kip Niven, Robert Donner, Murray Hamiltion (uncredited)
Synopsis: "In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors travel and find other settlements in huge custom designed all terrain vehicles." - IMDb
For this episode, Doc decided it was time to dive into Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe films with the lush, chilling classic, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964). The film's cast includes Vincent Price, Hazel Court, and Jane Asher. The cinematography from Nicolas Roeg is exquisite. Revisiting this film illustrates Roger Corman's talent at its best. A must-see for horror fans, Roger Corman fans, Vincent Price fans, and Edgar Allan Poe fans alike.
Enjoy! - The Grue-Crew
The Masque of the Red Death (1964)
Decades of Horror The Classic Era - Episode 223
Synopsis: "A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the Red Death plague that stalks the land." - IMDb
Quote: "Forgive them? If my hound bites my hand after I have fed and caressed him, should I allow him to go undisciplined?" - Prince Prospero
Director: Roger Corman
Writer: Charles Beaumont & R. Wright Campbell, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe
Cinematographer: Nicolas Roeg (Don't Look Now, Witches)
Selected Cast: Vincent Price, Hazel Court, Jane Asher, David Weston, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee, Skip Martin
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Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a wonderful pick from Daphne: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe... THE TOMB O LIGEIA (1964)! See you there!
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The Grue-Crew line up for Bill's pick, EXCALIBUR (1981), a fantasy horror-adjacent epic featuring an amazing cast and stunning visuals. This take on the Arthurian legend is a must watch and deserves attention and discussion.
EXCALIBUR (1981)
Decades of Horror 1980s - Episode 304
Quote: "A dream to some, a nightmare to others!" - Merlin
Synopsis: "Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart." - IMDb
Director: John Boorman
Writer: John Boorman, Thomas Malory, Rospo Pallenberg
Cast: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicolas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Robert Addie, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart, Ciaran Hinds, Clive Swift
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Next up for Decades of Horror 1980s is a pick from Crystal, PREDATOR (1987)! See you there!
We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
Horror Comedies from the1970s, Doc selects the often overlooked or outright forgotten horror comedy from the Seventies, ARNOLD (1973), from director Georg Fenady (Terror in the Wax Museum), featuring Stella Stevens and Roddy McDowall.
ARNOLD (1973)
Episode 260 - Decades of Horror 1970s
The various murders are set up in a way The Abominable Dr. Phibes would relish and in the fashion of an imaginative whodunit or Giallo film. The humor is old-fashioned and more suitable for TV than the cinema. The cast - Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, Ella Lanchester - are quite a joy to watch. Some of the humor lands but most of it falls a bit flat. Mileage varies. D'oh!
Regardless, the Grue-Crew weigh in on the film and discuss the merits of the script, the positives of the direction, the fun interactions with the cast, and the often laughable demises...
Synopsis: "After his death, a wealthy man starts killing his greedy and selfish family members, accompanied by audiotapes explaining how and why, but who's actually doing all the killing?" - IMDb
"Arnold is dead. And a newlywed. Don't miss his honeymoon!?" - tagline
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1970s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, is the EPIC disaster from director Jack Smight, Damnation Alley (1977)
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For episode 222, Chad chooses the often overlooked spectacle from Toho and Ishiro Honda, THE MYSTERIANS (1957). The movie begins with an entertaining, albeit goofy-looking, pointy-nosed kaiju Moguera. Somehow this robot giant monster still works in its own way and the Grue-Crew have their fun with all the shenanigans. Then the actual alien race of Mysterians ghost-light the cast as they plan their invasion. Earth is prepared to battle, however. Check out the review of THE MYSTERIANS and share your thoughts.
“The tragedy of the Mysterians is a good example for us! Don’t use science in the wrong way!” – Ryoichi Shiraishi
Director: Ishiro Honda
Writers: Takeshi Kimura; Story by: Jojiro Okami, Shigeru Kayama
Cast: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Momoko Kochi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Susumu Fujita, Hisaya Ito
Synapsis: “Shortly after a giant robot destroys a village, aliens from outer space arrive offering friendship. Will the people of Earth tie these two events together?” – IMDb
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Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a wonderful pick from Doc: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe… THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964)! See you there!
They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
Exploring 80s Slashers - HELL NIGHT (1981)
Decades of Horror - Episode 303
Doc Rotten selects a little known, often overlooked slasher from the early 1980s featuring Linda Blair, Peter Barton, and Vincent Van Patton. HELL NIGHT (1981) sends four college fraternity and sorority pledges to Garth Manor to stay the night in the haunted mansion. Fake Scooby-Doo scares throughout... until the actual monster shows up to pick the cast off... one by one. Sounds like a great premise, right?! Gory, gruesome fun certainly, Eh?! Sigh, only 25% of the Grue-Crew champion the results while the others are less enthusiastic. Check out the podcast to found out who and why?
Synopsis: "Four college fraternity and sorority pledges spend the night in a deserted old mansion as part of a hazing ritual during hell night, where they are stalked by the only survivor of a family massacre from the mansion's sordid past." - IMDb
Director: Tom DiSimone
Writer: Randy Feldman
Cast: Linda Blair, Vincent Van Patten, Peter Barton, Kevin Brophy, Jenny Neumann, Suki Goodwin, Jimmy Sturtevant
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, is the fantasy EPIC from director John Boorman, EXCALIBUR (1981)
Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
Join The Grue-Crew as they take a look back at the original The Town That Dreaded Sundown from 1976. The blueprint for slasher films of the 80s is clearly drawn in the film's plot including inventive kills, borrowed heavily from the Italian Giallo genre. Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, and Gilligan's Island star Dawn Well head up the cast. Check out what the crew think of Charles B. Pierce's Seventies horror film. Enjoy!
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 259 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
Director: Charles B. Pierce
Writer: Earl E. Smith
Cast: Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells, Jimmy Clem, Jim Citty, Charles B. Pierce, Cindy Butler, Earl E. Smith
Synopsis: The story of a berserk, hooded killer who terrorized the border town of Texarkana, Arkansas in 1946--leaving no fewer than five murder victims in his wake. He was never caught. Based on one of America's most baffling murder cases.
The Grue-Crew settle in to review the early Sixties fantasy film THE MAGIC SWORD (1962) from director Bert I. Gordon. To the Crew's surprise the film balances it's fantasy with some bonified creepy horror elements with monsters at each curse Sir George, Sir Branton, and the six Knights encounter. For a Mr. B.I.G. feature, the effects, cinematography, acting, and sets are above expectations with Basil Rathbone and Estelle Winwood hamming it up with delicious relish. Also, keep your eyes open for a fun performance from Maila Nurmi... "Vampira" herself!
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 221 – The Magic Sword (1962)
Synopsis. The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armor and six magically summoned knights, embarks on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard. - IMDb
Writer/Director: Bert I. Gordon
Selected cast: Basil Rathbone as Lodac, Estelle Winwood as Sybil, Gary Lockwood as Sir George, Anne Helm as Princess Helene, Liam Sullivan as Sir Branton, Danielle De Metz as Mignonette, Merritt Stone as King, Paul Frees as Sir Ulrich of Germany (voice), and Maila Nurmi as the hag.
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Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is THE MYSTERIANS (1957).
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To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
For episode 302, The Grue-Crew discuss the House series slasher film, THE HORROR SHOW (1989) on Decades of Horror 1980s.
“Never sneak up on a man when he's blasting Metallica” is the perfect quote to sum up the vibe of often overlooked horror movie featuring Lance Henricksen and Brion James. Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content!
Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 302 – THE HORROR SHOW (1989)
Synopsis: "Detective McCarthy finally catches "Meat Cleaver Max", a serial killer, who promises revenge during his execution. Nonetheless, a parapsychologist tells the detective that the only hope of stopping Max for good is to destroy his spirit." - IMDb
Director: James Isaac
Writer: Leslie Bohem, Alan Smithee
Cinematographer: Mac Ahlberg
Special Effects: KNB
Selected Cast: Lance Henricksen, Brion James, Rita Taggart, Dedee Pfieffer, Aron Eisenberg, Thom Bray.
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Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Doc: HELL NIGHT (1981) featuring Linda Blair.
Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
Join us for a review of the Andy Milligan horror movie from the 1970s, BLOOD (1973). Classic Retro Horror Movie reviews from the GRUE-CREW.
Grue-Believers,
You knew the day was coming, the day Bill Mulligan finally delivers on his frightening promise, the Andy Milligan selection for the Grue-Crew to dive into with his creature feature opus, BLOOD (1973). Dave Dreher joins the crew in Jeff's absence just in time for all the bad movie shenanigans. Somehow, even though the film is truly bad cinema, the Crew find themselves enjoying it for what it is... crap. Maybe we all need therapy. Who knows?
Milligan's Blood is a strange beast, supposedly set in the 19th century, it features the son of the Wolfman shacking up with the daughter of Dracula trying to survive in Staten Island, New York. Throw in various gothic tropes like hunchbacks, wacky scientists, and even man-eating plants and the film still struggles to overcome its bad acting, poor lighting, wooden dialog, oddball special effects, and silly, plastic, dime-store fangs. Thankfully, the Grue-Crew manage to come out of it alive. Whew!
Enjoy,
Chad, David, Doc, and Bill
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“This mysterious germ of the bacillus vampiris creates in the body of the vampire a fiery fluid, similar in chemical composition to that of hot glue, so that no bullet can cause any damage whatsoever to the flesh of the body of a vampire. The hot glue renders the bullets harmless, but wood turns the glue into water!” And now you know… the rest of the story. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in this unique Filipino horror film from National Artist of the Philippines for Film, Gerardo de Leon: The Blood Drinkers (1964).
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 220 – The Blood Drinkers (1964)
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Synopsis: A mad nobleman and his vampiric helpers terrify a small town until the villagers turn against them.
In this episode, Daphne treats the rest of the Grue-Crew to a 1964 Filipino horror film from director Gerardo de Leon. Whether you know the film as The Blood Drinkers, Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi, Blood is the Color of Night, Color of Night, or The Vampire People, there are aspects and scenes of this film that will burrow their way into your permanent memory. Driven by the high cost of color film stock, de Leon and crew came up with a unique solution that makes the movie more interesting. The story also employs variations on vampire mythology to drive the conflict, although those variations might not make much sense. To top it off, a heart transplant, a surgical procedure first performed in January 1964, finds its way into the plot. Finally, the crew can only say… they hope you really like the theremin.
At the time of this writing, The Blood Drinkers (1964) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel. It is also available on Blu-ray from Severin.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Bill – is Bert I. Gordon’s The Magic Sword (1962), featuring Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm, Liam Sullivan, and Danielle De Metz. Bill says it haunts his nightmares. Are you game?
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To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
“My curiosity is justified by the fact that I am writing a book.” That, and you’re just plain nosey. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in a bit of ‘70s Eurohorror starring the one and only Klaus Kinski: The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974).
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 257 – The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974)
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Synopsis: Under strong influence from his burn victim wife, a wealthy aristocrat takes skin transplants from young women, who were captured, operated on against their will, and then killed, to fix his wife’s burnt body.
Your Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew got together for a night of Klaus Kinski in The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974). Oh, oh! The Crew even found a tagline that pretty well summed up the experience: “Klaus Kinski carves up female faces in this lost Euro-horror shocker!” Of course, there is much more to the movie, but you get the picture. The most interesting thing about The Hand That Feeds the Dead might be Carlo Rambaldi’s effects work, as Kinski’s character repeatedly harvests his victims’ skin and transplants the harvest to his wife, who was severely burned in the fire that killed his father. And then there’s the dastardly manservant who goes beyond the pale while doing his master’s bidding. It turns out that the discussion after the fact is much more fun than the movie itself.
At the time of this writing, The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974, aka Evil Face)) is available to stream from Tubi. The film is also available on Blu-ray from Full Moon Features.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next ‘70s episode, chosen by Bill, will be Blood (1973), directed by the one and only Andy Milligan. Yikes!
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“A little bit nuts? You’re an unmitigated madman! You don’t have to tell me how weird you are. I know how weird you are!” It takes one to know one? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss a true classic: Ken Russell’s Altered States (1980).
Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 301 – Altered States (1980)
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Synopsis: A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories.
Crystal chose Altered States (1980) as her favorite horror film of 1980 for the Grue-Crew’s 300th episode of Decades of Horror 1980s, so it seemed only natural that she would immediately choose it for discussion. What an excellent movie! It’s directed by Ken Russell, written by Paddy Chayefsky, and stars William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, and Charles Haid, with a very recognizable supporting cast. Don’t forget the quality crew, including Dick Smith, Craig Reardon, Cal Fullerton, and Rick Baker on makeup effects, and Bran Ferren orchestrating visual effects. Yes, the story is overloaded with scientific and psychological mumbo jumbo, but that failing is outweighed by the excellent acting and the visual extravaganza presented in Altered States. We had fun recording this episode, and we hope you enjoy our talkabout!
At the time of this writing, Altered States (1980) is available to stream on Roku, Tubi, and various PPV services. It is available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray from Criterion and on Blu-ray from Warner Home Video.
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, is Cat People (1982), a reimagining of Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur’s 1942 original. Paul Schrader directs this version, which sports an incredible cast including Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O’Toole, and Ed Begley Jr. Yeah, baby!
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“You didn’t mean it. You never mean it. You didn’t mean it the time when you put up the bouquet with the get-well card in the funeral parlor. And sent the black lillies to the old lady in the hospital, you didn’t mean it. But this time, I, Gravis Mushnick, mean it!” Hmmm, Gravis Mushnick? Weird name, but it sure sounds familiar. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in this legendary film from Roger Corman and crew, The Little Shop of Horrors (1960).
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 219 – The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
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Synopsis: A clumsy young man working at an impoverished flower shop discovers that the strange plant he has been nurturing has an insatiable appetite for blood, forcing him to kill to feed it.
It’s a Corman Christmas for the Classic Era Grue-Crew! To kick off December, they covered X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes (1963) in episode 218, and now, for your holiday listening pleasure, they bring you episode 219, Corman’s The Little Shop of Horrors (1960). It had been a while since the Grue-Crew members had viewed it, and they were all pleasantly surprised to discover how fun the film is today. Is it a technically sound movie? No. But it’s pretty darn good considering the speed of its filming (2+ days). Jack Nicholson’s bit as Wilbur Force is only three-and-a-half minutes long, but that doesn’t make his appearance any less memorable. The cast and crew put together a quick but effective ensemble horror-comedy, featuring contributions from Mel Welles, Jackie Joseph, Jonathan Haze, Dick Miller, Jack Nicholson, Myrtle Vail, and more. And don’t forget Charles Griffith’s work on the script. Once you’ve checked out the film again, come back to the podcast to listen to our talkabout, and be sure to leave us a comment!
At the time of this writing, The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) is available to stream from Prime, Kanopy, Hoopla, MGM+, Pluto TV, Plex, and various PPV sources.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Daphne – is The Blood Drinkers (1964, Kulay dugo ang gabi), a Filipino film directed by Gerardo de Leon. Daphne’s picks are always … interesting. Seriously, you won’t want to miss this one!
They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com
To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.” – Nada, They Live (1988). Aren’t we all? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they have a bit of fun creating their own top tens from this radical, gory, influential, and gruesome decade.
Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 300 – Grue Crew Favorites by Year (1980-1989)
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The Decades of Horror 1980s podcast began life as the Monster Movie Podcast and became Decades of Horror 1980s with episode 81 in April 2016. The current 80s Grue-Crew began with episode 145 in August 2019. They are now at episode 300 of this inspired experiment, and the current Crew decided to mark the milestone with a list: one “favorite” film from each year of the decade from each host, this time packed into one very long episode. Remember, these are the Crew’s “favorites,” not what they think are the best, most popular, or biggest box office movies. They also agreed not to duplicate any of their fellow hosts’ picks. This episode lists 40 films from the 1980s that the 80s Grue-Crew hold near and dear to their hearts. They hope you have as much fun listening to or watching this episode as they had recording it.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In two weeks, the next ‘80s episode, chosen by Crystal, will be Ken Russell’s Altered States (1980), written by Paddy Chayefsky, and starring William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, and Charle Haid. Now, this will be interesting.
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