Episode 192-Humanoids from the Deep

Troy and Roger wade into the murky waters of Humanoids from the Deep (1980), a film that’s equal parts goofy creature feature and deeply uncomfortable exploitation cinema. They break down the movie’s Jaws-by-way-of-rubber-monsters setup, the wildly inconsistent creature effects, and the sheer chaos of a production that clearly changed directions several times midstream. Along the way, the guys talk about the film’s infamous reputation, the behind-the-scenes controversies, and how studio meddling turned what could have been a solid sci-fi horror flick into something far messier and more exploitative. There’s still some fun to be had in the campy monster attacks and seaside mayhem, but Roger and Troy don’t shy away from discussing the film’s darker elements and why they remain troubling today.