“Our psycho-controls upset the balance of the neuroglandular system, causing incredible distortions in the skin, hair, and teeth. In this state, the patient cannot be saved.” Again with the glands? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a reservation for a night with a Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961).
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 204 – Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961)
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Dr. Julian Olcott, a science teacher with a mysterious past, arrives for his new job in an institutional boarding school for female troublemakers. Soon, several students are murdered by a snarling, wolf/man-like creature. Suspicion falls upon the newly-arrived teacher.
With a title like Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961), the Classic Era Grue-Crew was excited to take a look at this film, but it turns out that the lurid title did not accurately describe the content. Oh, well. The original title of this Italian horror fare is Lycanthropus, a much better title from some points of view and one that the Crew preferred. Be forewarned, talk of glandular issues – this time they’re neuroglandular issues – is prominent for the third time in the last six Classic Era episodes. Strong Giallo elements and a different take on the “science” of werewolfery make this an interesting topic, at least for some of the Grue-Crew. As usual, there is plenty to discuss, and they have fun doing it!
At the time of this writing, Werewolf in as Girls’ Dormitory (1961) is available to stream from Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Hoopla, Tubi, Plex, several more subscription services, and PPV from Amazon. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc 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 Daphne – is Corridors of Blood (1958), starring Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, and Betta St. John. By the way, Corridors of Blood was released as a double feature with Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory, so you, Grue Believers, will experience that same double feature along with the Grue Crew as two successive episodes. Yay!
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“Don’t you see? I’m just crazy ’bout this store.” Crazy enthusiastic or crazy deranged? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they brave a grocery store in search of its Intruder (1989).
Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 285 – Intruder (1989)
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Synopsis: The overnight stock crew of a local supermarket finds themselves being stalked and slashed by a mysterious maniac.
You’d think Intruder (1989) would be better known. Scott Spiegel, Sam Raimi, and Bruce Campbell went to high school together and all are involved in this movie: Spiegel as director, Raimi and brother Ted as store employees, and Campbell in a cameo as a policeman. Combine that synergy with the effects work of Robert Kurtzman, Greg Nicotero, and Howard Berger, and one would expect this film to have a little more notoriety. Regardless, the Grue-Crew are impressed with the effects – one gag in particular – and the acting, which is spiced up by some fun cameos. All in all, Intruder is a pretty darn good 80s slasher. Enjoy our talkabout!
At the time of this writing, Intruder (1989) is available to stream from Tubi and Shudder as well as PPV from Amazon. It is also available on physical media as a Director’s Cut [Blu-ray] from Synapse Films.
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981), with Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, and Julia Duffy. The 70s Grue Crew just loves a family-based horror movie.
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“Well, they will have to get un-unanimous and un-choose her. Now, I’ve been going on Safari most of my life, and I’ve never taken a woman. And I’m not going to change now, Barney.” Spoken like a true dinosaur of the human variety. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss The Last Dinosaur (1977), a movie whose title refers to two different kinds of last dinosaurs: one is the man-in-suit Tyrannosaurus Rex variety and one is the obsolete human variety.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 241 – The Last Dinosaur (1977)
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Synopsis: A wealthy big game hunter and his group become trapped in prehistoric times, where they are stalked by a ferocious dinosaur.
This one is Bill’s pick, so naturally, … dinosaurs! But this time, they’re Japanese man-in-suit dinosaurs instead of stop-motion animated dinosaurs. The Last Dinosaur (1977), a co-production of Tsuburaya Productions and Rankin/Bass Productions, is shot in Japan and stars Richard Boone, Joan Van Ark, Steven Keats, Luther Rackley, Tetsu Nakamura, Masumi Sekiya, and Toru Kawai (as the Tyrannosaurus Rex). Fans of Tokusatsu and Kaiju films will recognize Tetsu Nakamura from his frequent appearances in Toho films and his turn as the mad scientist in Manster (1959). Of course, Jeff is most excited about Richard Boone. The Grue-Crew (mostly) agree that The Last Dinosaur is not a good movie, but it is a fun movie. Chad even owns it! Now there’s a recommendation!
At the time of this writing, The Last Dinosaur (1977) is available to stream from Plex, and PPV from Amazon.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next ‘70s episode, chosen by Jeff, will be A Cold Night’s Death (1973), an oft-requested TV movie starring Robert Culp and Eli Wallach. Deposited in an arctic research station just in time for a storm, the two scientists encounter a mystery they must solve before they both go loony tunes! You gotta love 70s TV horror!
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“Behold now the behemoth which I made with thee. He moveth his tail like a cedar. Out of his mouth glow burning lamps. And sparks of fire leap out from the behemoth. He maketh the oceans to boil like a pot. His breath kindleth coals and a flame goeth out of his mouth.” Yup. That pretty much covers it. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in some stop motion animation, Willis O’Brien and Pete Peterson style, in The Giant Behemoth (1959). Yay!
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 203 – The Giant Behemoth (1959)
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Synopsis: Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean’s ecosystem, resulting in dangerous blobs of radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur that threatens London with electric shocks and radioactive beams.
Stop motion animation and dinosaurs! Is it any wonder Bill chose this classic creature feature from the 1950s? The Giant Behemoth (1959) features atomic tests as the tried and true method for releasing the monstrous lizard. Director Eugène Lourié (The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, 1953; Gorgo, 1961) knows how to handle giant creatures on film, and American Gene Evans and Brit André Morell, both familiar faces, are the human stars. The animation, performed by Willis O’Brien, Pete Peterson, and their crew, is smoothly done, although, shall we say, repetitious. The behemoth model suffers a bit from wear and tear and, possibly, the film’s budget, but the Grue-Crew doesn’t care. The Giant Behemoth includes a few disturbing scenes, but the order of the day is fun!
At the time of this writing, The Giant Behemoth (1959) is available to stream from Plex and various PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from Warner Archives.
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 Werewolf in a Girls’ Dormitory (1961), an Italian film, initially titled Lycanthropus, directed by Paolo Heusch. Could this possibly be a film about troubled schoolgirls being slaughtered by a wolf-like creature? Could there also be a mysterious, strangely behaving, new teacher? Is this film a dog or a hidden gem? Time will tell, fellow babies. Time will tell.
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“What is this bullshit? Them man-eating dust mops got us roped up tighter than a blue-ribbon bull, and all you folks can do is stand here and play kick-the-can with some punk kid!” Barry Corbin as Harv-the-former-sheriff delivers this line and the goods! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Ralph Miller III – as they watch a new batch of Critters hatch just in time for Easter in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988).
Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 284 – Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
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Eggs of the small but voracious alien creatures called Krites are left behind on Earth and, after hatching, set their appetites on the small farm town of Grover’s Bend.
After discussing Critters (1986) in their last episode, it seemed only natural for the Grue-Crew to take on Critters 2 (1988) next. This is another fantastic film from New Line Cinema with heart, humor, and excellent effects work. Scott Grimes, Terrence Mann, and Don Keith Opper reprise their roles from Critters and Barry Corbin ably replaces M. Emmet Walsh as Harv. This time, the Grue Crew brings reinforcements in the form of Ralph Miller III, an effects artist who worked on the film for Chiodo Brothers Productions. Ralph gets into the nitty gritty details while describing some of his effects work and experiences while working on the film. The Grue-Crew loved it, and they hope you will too!
At the time of this writing, Critters 2 (1988) is available to stream from Tubi, Plex, and several pay-per-view sources. It is also available on physical media in The Critters Collection [Blu-ray], a 4-disc boxed set that includes Critters 1-4 from Scream Factory.
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, will be Intruder (1989). Just when you thought it was safe to go to the supermarket again! You’ll see some excellent special effects work and a lot of familiar faces, including Bruce Campbell, Ted & Sam Raimi, Alvy Moore, Tom Lester, and Emil “Hold hands you lovebirds” Sitka. It’s slasher time at Decades of Horror 1980s.
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“Lucifer! Lucifer! Barabas! Barabas! By Santanica, Santanica! Come! Come! Etcetera?” Keep it down in there! Sounds like you’re trying to raise the dead. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Gregory Crosby, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Corpse Eaters (1974), a microbudget Canadian horror flick with a micro-release.
Decades of Horror 1970s
Episode 240 – Corpse Eaters (1974)
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Synopsis: Some young folks decide on a whim to spend the night in a graveyard where they perform a séance and raise the dead, who begin eating freshly killed humans. Or is the mortician just drunk?
Corpse Eaters (1974) is the brainchild of Lawrence Zazelenchuk, a drive-in theater owner and erstwhile nickel miner in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, who decided to make a horror film he could show in his drive-in. This micro-budget dreck is a sight to behold, but please take that figuratively, not literally. Unfocused visuals, an undecipherable story, a laughable gimmick, poor effects, filler galore, and a cast of one-time actors in terms of IMDb credits make Corpse Eaters easily the worst of the 240 films the ’70s Grue Crew has covered. Unlike Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973) or Fury of the Wolfman (1972), there is nothing about this one that has any redeeming value… well, except for our talkabout. This might be the exception when you would be better off taking in our discussion before deciding to invest your time watching Corpse Eaters. We’re just sayin’.
At the time of this writing, Corpse Eaters (1974) is available to stream from Tubi.
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 The Last Dinosaur (1974), starring Richard Boone, Joan Van Ark, Steven Keats, and Luther Rackley. This time, rather than stop motion animation, the dinosaur of the title is of the man-in-suit variety in this joint production from Rankin/Bass Productions and Tsuburaya Productions.
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“Ah, my friend. Our theory of glandular stimulation through electrical impulses was correct. A few days ago, you were as small as your companion, and now look at you!” Glandular stimulation? Is that a thing you can get? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they all go sans-after-shave while investigating The Devil Bat (1940), starring Bela Lugosi!
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 202 – The Devil Bat (1940)
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Synopsis: A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.
This episode, the Grue Crew go to the movies to see The Devil Bat (1940), their fifth journey to Poverty Row. This time, Bela Lugosi is the attraction as a mad scientist with an impressive range of knowledge and expertise, simultaneously developing a method for creating extra-large bats and an experimental after-shave lotion that acts as an attractant for his giant bats. And remember, he’s mad, so shenanigans ensue. The Devil Bat was mentioned twice in episode 200, Grue Crew Favorites, once as one of Bill’s favorites, and once as a 1940s movie Jeff wanted to cover. So, here it is. The Grue Crew has a blast with this fun, forties flick!
At the time of this writing, The Devil Bat (1940) is available to stream almost everywhere: Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Kanopy, JustWatch, Pluto TV, Screambox, MGM+, and Flix Fling. It is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray-formatted disc from the Kino Classic imprint of Kino Lorber.
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 The Giant Behemoth (1959): radioactive waste, an awakened prehistoric monster that can project electric shocks and radioactive beams and is headed for London, and a title with a redundant adjective! What else is there? Stop-motion animation under the oversight of Willis O’Brien! Yay!
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To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”