EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 1H 22M
Retro Blood 226: Nosferatu in Venice (1988)
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Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues its third annual 1980s Vampire Month, sinking its teeth into one of the strangest and most chaotic vampire sequels of the decade — Nosferatu in Venice. This week, we take on the unofficial Italian sequel to Nosferatu the Vampyre, bringing Klaus Kinski’s Count back from the grave and dropping him into the crumbling canals of Venice. We kick things off with quick reactions and debate the important question: Is this a date movie? (Spoiler: absolutely not.) From there, we dive into our weekly History Segment, breaking down what was happening around the film’s release period in September 1988. In wrestling, James looks back at the legacy of Leroy McGuirk, who passed away on September 9, 1988, and discusses his historic impact as a promoter and power broker in the territorial era. Alison then shifts to metal and crossover thrash, spotlighting Suicidal Tendencies and their 1988 album How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, talking about how heavier, darker sounds were reshaping the late-’80s underground scene. Then we descend into the absolute madness behind the making of Nosferatu in Venice. We cover producer Augusto Caminito, the revolving-door director situation, and how multiple filmmakers walked away from the project before it was completed. We break down the behind-the-scenes chaos, including the infamous on-set drama surrounding Klaus Kinski—from creative clashes and erratic behavior to reports of misconduct that caused serious tension during production. We also explore why this sequel was made, the eerie shooting locations, the tonal shift from Herzog’s artistic vision to this gothic exploitation take, and how the film ultimately became a cult curiosity rather than a celebrated continuation. The episode closes with a full movie breakdown, covering the plot, bizarre dreamlike sequences, vampire lore changes, haunting imagery, awkward moments, and whether Nosferatu in Venice sinks completely—or floats as a fascinating late-’80s oddity. It’s gothic. It’s messy. It’s pure Retro Blood. 🩸 sten now wherever you get your podcasts! follow us on all platforms! 📷 Instagram 📘 Facebook Page 👥 Facebook Group 🎥 YouTube Channel
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Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues its third annual 1980s Vampire Month, sinking its teeth into one of the strangest and most chaotic vampire sequels of the decade — Nosferatu in Venice. This week, we take on the unofficial Italian sequel to Nosferatu the Vampyre, bringing Klaus Kinski’s Count back from the grave and dropping him into the crumbling canals of Venice. We kick things off with quick reactions and debate the important question: Is this a date movie? (Spoiler: absolutely not.) From there, we dive into our weekly History Segment, breaking down what was happening around the film’s release period in September 1988. In wrestling, James looks back at the legacy of Leroy McGuirk, who passed away on September 9, 1988, and discusses his historic impact as a promoter and power broker in the territorial era. Alison then shifts to metal and crossover thrash, spotlighting Suicidal Tendencies and their 1988 album How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, talking about how heavier, darker sounds were reshaping the late-’80s underground scene. Then we descend into the absolute madness behind the making of Nosferatu in Venice. We cover producer Augusto Caminito, the revolving-door director situation, and how multiple filmmakers walked away from the project before it was completed. We break down the behind-the-scenes chaos, including the infamous on-set drama surrounding Klaus Kinski—from creative clashes and erratic behavior to reports of misconduct that caused serious tension during production. We also explore why this sequel was made, the eerie shooting locations, the tonal shift from Herzog’s artistic vision to this gothic exploitation take, and how the film ultimately became a cult curiosity rather than a celebrated continuation. The episode closes with a full movie breakdown, covering the plot, bizarre dreamlike sequences, vampire lore changes, haunting imagery, awkward moments, and whether Nosferatu in Venice sinks completely—or floats as a fascinating late-’80s oddity. It’s gothic. It’s messy. It’s pure Retro Blood. 🩸 sten now wherever you get your podcasts! follow us on all platforms! 📷 Instagram 📘 Facebook Page 👥 Facebook Group 🎥 YouTube Channel
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Retro Blood 226: Nosferatu in Venice (1988)
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