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The Frankencast
by The Frankencast
The Frankencast is a podcast about Frankenstein, and so much more. Join Anthony Bowman and Eric Velazquez every week as they discuss one Frankenstein movie, recapping the plot, analyzing the cultural relevance, and obsessing over Spinning Science Wheels and Flappy Bats. And just generally having a lot of fun along the way.
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256. Frankenstein (2015) dir. Bernard Rose
This week Hayden is here talk about Frankenstein. This time, specifically that heartbreaking modern adaptation by Candyman director Bernard Rose. It's a huge bummer and really really good. Join us as the Monster meets his enemies' energy 100% of the time, learns all about ACAB, and befriends an old bluesman. And CW: the dog dies. It's ROUGH. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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255. Frankenstein (1992) dir. David Wickes
David Ullman is back and this week, we're talking about Frankenstein! Specifically the surprisingly faithful adaptation originally released as a TNT TV movie. Join us as we talk about the non-spurned Monster, psychic connections, and Victor's own "We belong dead" moment!Find more from David at davidullman.net! (Or, for a more curated Frankenstein-specific experience, visit davidullman.net/frankenstein.)Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & David Ullman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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254. Soulm8te (2026) dir. Kate Dolan
This week, we're talking about the new installment in the MCU that EVERYONE is talking about. That's right, we're talking Soulm8te, the newest spin-off from the M3GAN Cinematic Universe. Join us as we struggle to figure out why this film is connected to M3GAN, discuss the few moments where the creators were able to justify creating ANOTHER rogue sexbot movie, and rail against AI some, as usual.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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253. Freckled Max and the Spooks (1987) dir. Juraj Jakubisko
Anthony is back with another Tubi deep dive and this is a weird one! What happens when you adapt a novel into a TV mini-series, and then you hack that TV series down into a 100 minute long feature film? Surely a lot gets lost along the way, but if the story is fun enough, maybe it will still work. And that seems to be the case with Frankenstein's Aunt, although Anthony has not been able to track down the full mini-series for comparison. Join him as he discusses children's media that feels slightly unsafe, big tiddy ship mastheads, and Frankenstein's fire and water elementals? Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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252. Rowing With The Wind (1988) dir. Gonzalo Suárez
This week, David Ullman returns to discuss a more narrative film, but still one this is not ENTIRELY fiction. It's certainly not entirely fact either though. Join us as we once again travel to the Villa Diodati to check in with our favorite members of the literati and dig deep into the metaphorical monster that haunted Mary Shelley's dreams. This episode goes long, because we had a lot to say. We had a great time and we're sure you will too!Find more from David at davidullman.net! (Or, for a more curated Frankenstein-specific experience, visit davidullman.net/frankenstein.)Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & David Ullman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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251. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) dir. Denis Villeneuve
A few decades after Ridley Scott made the (completely non-philosophical) Blade Runner, another film critic darling decided to try his hand in the Phillip K. Dick's cyber punk playground, and he decided to make his film twice as long and with 10 times the thematic complexities. Join us as we talk about souls, choosing an AI girlfriend over the real girls in your life, and the most clever use of a Bible verse in the history of the Bible. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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250. Blade Runner (1982) dir. Ridley Scott
This week, we're talking about the iconic cyberpunk neo-noir classic with so many different versions that it can be kind of confusing. We're specifically talking about the Ridley Scott approved Final Cut version. Join us as we wax extremely philosophical about this film that Ridley Scott swears is not philosophical, and absolutely gush about the stacked cast. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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249. Backrooms (2026) dir. Kane Parsons
This week, we're talking one of the summer's most buzzy indie horror films! Sorry, Obsession really isn't much of a Frankenstein story (but that didn't stop us from taking a brief detour to talk about it). BUT, Backrooms very much is, in a lot of ways. Hayden pitched that we talk about this, and he was so right. Join us as we discuss the uncanny effectiveness of liminal horror, and all of the mundane mad science at the heart of the backrooms!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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248. The Hideous Bog Monster (2021) dir. James Baack
This week, Tim Kirk is back to discuss a... challenging film. We're both lovers of amateur and independent films and we both really struggled with this one. It's a strange mess of a film with a couple really cool ideas that only make the strange mess of it all that more frustrating. But we did our best all the same, and definitely had a good time talking about it, even if we didn't have fun watching it. Join us! Tim's new music video for The Mountain Goats' "Charlie Sheen Reaches Out To The Feds" can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PEJmPTIzqk And his book All His Damned Mother's Sons is still available! Purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Tim Kirk (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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247. Monstrosity (1987) dir. Andy Milligan
Get ready for some intense tonal whiplash! 42nd Street's gutter auteur Andy Milligan moved to LA and tried his hand at more comedic fare. With this one, he goes from a brutal gang violence film RIGHT into a wacky buddy comedy where bros high-five about making a vengeance monster. It's intense, violent, sweet, and goofy. Join us! Tim's new music video for The Mountain Goats' "Charlie Sheen Reaches Out To The Feds" can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PEJmPTIzqk And his book All His Damned Mother's Sons is still available! Purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Tim Kirk (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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246. It's Alive! The True Story of Frankenstein (1994) dir. Richard Brown
The Frankencast Fiend Family continues to grow as we welcome a new cohost into our rotating stable! David Ullman joins us this week to discuss a documentary that has been on the "maybe" pile of the podcast from day one, and boy are we glad we saved it until now. Anthony and David have an inspiring conversation about Frankenstein the novel, film adaptations over the years, and the nature and purpose of creativity. Join us! Find more from David at davidullman.net! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & David Ullman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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245. Monster Family 2: Nobody's Perfect (2021) dir. Holger Tappe
As promised, we're back with Monster Family 2. It's... certainly a sequel to Monster Family. Expect the expected. Join us as we learn that the Yeti is a Frankencast fan, the Monster Family secretly stole Dracula's super-spy jet after the last movie, and the obviously evil perfect family is... GASP... evil. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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244. Bride of the Monster (1955) dir. Ed Wood
It's time for more Tubi Trash, baby! But this time, it's a classic of trash from WAY before the days of Tubi. That's right, we're talking about a film from famed director Ed Wood, known for making some of the worst films ever made, like Plan 9 From Outer Space. However, this one is a lot more fun and cohesive than what many expect from an Ed Wood movie. Join Anthony as he spends time with Bela Lugosi the atomic mad scientist on the run from his home country. Oh, and there's a giant rubber octopus?Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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243. Monster Family (2017) dir. Holger Tappe
This week we go to Germany by way of London for a family friendly, fart-filled romp that asks the question: what if your family was so averagely upset with each other that they got monster powers? Join us as we visit with a stacked cast of beloved British actors bringing their C-games to a movie where a standard family faces off against supervillain billionaire Dracula. Oh, and there are bat sidekicks.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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242. Billy Frankenstein (1998) dir. Fred Olen Ray
This week, we take a look at a late-90s kid-friendly film from one of the masters of low-budget exploitation. It's an amusing and surprisingly clever Frankenstein family comedy. Join us as we discuss coincidental casting connections, lovingly ripping off Young Frankenstein, and cameos from mysterious caped individuals. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links at linktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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241. Frankenstein (1984) dir. James Ormerod
Tim Kirk is back to talk about Frankenstein! Specifically the TV movie Frankenstein from 1984. Join us as we talk about this unique take on adapting Mary Shelley's novel. We have a Victor Frankenstein who is more interested in his creation, and less violent/more sympathetic creation, and yet things still go wrong. These Frankensteins just can't win! Tim's book All His Damned Mother's Sons is still availabile! Purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Tim Kirk (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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240. A Nightmare Wakes (2020) dir. Nora Unkel
This week, we're discussing a movie that asks what if the story of Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein was even weirder and more fraught than it actually was? And what if Percy Shelley and Victor Frankenstein were kind of the same guy? And what if Lord Byron was awful? (Okay, that one's true.) Join us as we discuss this strange mess of a movie that we both kind of liked, but really wanted to like a lot more than we actually did.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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239. Dr. Terror's Gallery of Horrors (1967) dir. David L. Hewitt
Tim Kirk is back to talk about a fun little cheapy anthology film with TWO Frankensteiny segments. We had a blast talking about 60s Batman transitions, Count Alucard, and the Most Important Mexican Restaurant in Exploitation Cinema. Join us!Tim's book All His Damned Mother's Sons is still availabile! Purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Tim Kirk (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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238. Dr. Hackenstein (1988) dir. Richard Clark
Anthony's diving back into the depths of Tubi this week, and he's caught a good one! Join him as he holds this beautiful fish up to the camera and smiles. He's discussing Chekhov's deaf/mute maid, 80s comedy nudity, and a surprising return actor!Check it out here! https://tubitv.com/movies/100006087/dr-hackensteinPlease rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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237. Frankenstein in a Women's Prison (2017) dir. Jeff Leroy
This week, we're talking about this weirdo love letter to classic monster movies and softcore sexploitation. Join us as we talk about ghost hunting and ancient alien shows, gush about practical effects, and get genuinely surprised about a unique and clever naming convention for our favorite unnamed monster! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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236. Matinee (1993) dir. Joe Dante
It's the long-promised, long-awaited MATINEE! Wait, aren't matinees supposed to be early? Don't think about it too much. This may be Joe Dante's forgotten masterpiece, comedy-horror mash-up love-letter to the movies, among a career of comedy horror mash-ups and love-letters to the movies. But this one has John Goodman! And Cold War panic! AND... MANT!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) and Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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235. 1313: Frankenqueen (2012) dir. David DeCoteau
It's time for more Tubi trash! And this week, we're looking at something from one of Full Moon Features' most beloved masters of trash: David DeCoteau, the mastermind behind such horny classics as Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama and Nightmare Sisters put together his own series of very GAY horny films, and this Frankensteinish one is a lot of fun. Join us for so much MALE GAZE/GAYS. It's fun and educational?Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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234. The Brain That Wouldn't Die (2020) dir. Derek Carl
Okay fiends, we're revisiting The Brain That Wouldn't Die with this incredibly fun and funny remake from 2020 that is clearly not getting enough attention. We've got scenery-chewing overacting, undamaged wrecked cars, absurdist cat fights, and a monstrous duet to rival Young Frankenstein. Join us!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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233. The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) dir. Joseph Green
This week, Donovan's Brain becomes The Brain That Wouldn't Die! And this time, instead of the brain of an unscrupulous businessman, our only-slightly mad scientist is just gonna keep his decapitated girlfriend's entire head alive. And boy is she not happy about it. Women, amirite, fellas? Join us for what happens when an increasingly cranky head on a table befriends Sloth from the Goonies! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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232. The Brain (1962) dir. Freddie Francis
We're back in the world of Donovan's Brain this week! But this time, instead of Donovan, we meet Max Holt, a corrupt businessman who is forced to solve his own murder after being reincarnated as a brain in a jar. We also have the world's most break-inable house, the world's worst blackmailer, and a drunk cop who accidentally stumbled into the movie for just a second. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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231. THE BRIDE! (2026) dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal
Oh, no! Two sexy gangster monsters have interrupted our Donovan's Brain series with a train-hopping, nation-wide crime spree! What ever shall we do?? That's right. It's time, fiends. This week, we're talking about the long-awaited The Bride! And Anthony brought in Med School Girlfriend herself to discuss. Join us as we talk about My First Feminism, metafictional romance, and why all Lady Mad Scientists look kinda like Hallie!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hallie S. (she/her). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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230. Donovan's Brain (1953) dir. Felix E. Feist
We're returning to the world of Donovan's Brain this week, but now we've moved forward to the '50s. We've also got a younger, more relatable (but still quite misogynistic) mad scientist. Actually a somewhat less mad scientist, if we're honest. But the science is still sciency and the madness is still mad. Oh, and Nancy Reagan is there? Join us! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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229. The Lady and the Monster (1944) dir. George Sherman
It's time to start talking about Donovan's Brain! But this first time, we're not gonna call it Donovan's Brain. Yes, there's a guy named Donovan. And yes, we're going to take his brain out and put it in a jar. But we're gonna call it The Lady and the Monster. Is there a lady in the film? Sure, two even! Is there a monster? Um... depends on your definition of "monster". But Erich von Stroheim is in it! Join us!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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228. Murderbot (2023) dir. Jim Wynorski
It's the Murderbot we have at home! Join Anthony as he digs into the fairly recent film from Full Moon Features and trash cinema legend Jim Wynorski. There's a sexy killer robot lady, sexy scientists, sexy waitresses, and extremely stupid teens. Oh, and Chekhov's trumpet. Don't forget Chekhov's trumpet. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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227. Dr. Blood's Coffin (1961) dir. Sidney J. Furie
Tim Kirk is back again this week to discuss the least mysterious mystery story of all time. Join us as we look at the ominously named Dr. Blood and his odd son who can't help but rant about the conservative scientific community back at school. We're going down into old mines, mortuary bank vaults, and yes, even into one (1) single coffin. Pour a nice tall glass of curare and listen in! All His Damned Mother's Sons is out now! You can purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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226. Creature With The Atom Brain (1955) dir. Edward L. Cain
This week Tim Kirk is back for some atomic age shenanigans, as we see what a vengeful ex-crime boss and a mad scientist can accomplish when they put their minds to it. Join us as we talk about sarcastic reporters, Chekhov's threatened child, and "stoolies". All His Damned Mother's Sons is out now! You can purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Tim Kirk (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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225. Night of the Marionettes (1977) dir. Alan Cooke
As promised, we loved Robert Muller's Frankenstein adaptation from Mystery & Imagination so much, we tracked down his looser Frankenstein interpretation from his Supernatural anthology TV series. Join us for for two creepy families, inexplicably Asian puppets, and ghost incest? Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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224. Sustainable Life With Unlimited Transformations (2021) dir. Brian Vadim
How do we even begin to describe this movie? This week, we're doing something totally different as Anthony does a solo audio commentary for an extremely strange film he found on Tubi. Watch along, if you dare. Or listen in the usual way. It'll be fine. We promise. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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223. Mystery & Imagination: Frankenstein (1968) dir. Voytek
This week, we're looking at a semi-faithful adaptation starring beloved character actor Ian Holm in an early role. It's from a TV anthology series, and it's surprisingly compelling. Join us as we discuss the blind man's instrument of choice, monstrous twins, and what happens when you give a monster a GUN. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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222. Tron: Ares (2025) dir. Joachim Rønning
In an unexpected turn of events, the 2nd requel in the Tron franchise is straight-up a Frankenstein film. We were as surprised as you are. Anyway, join us as we alternate between gushing about the soundtrack and savaging Jared Leto. The plot is kind of nonsense but the action set pieces are fun enough to make it probably worth your time? Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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221. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) dir. Emma Tammi
Well, we decided to go out for pizza again, and wouldn't you believe it, a bunch of robot animals tried to kill us. Again. Oh, and there's a lazy river this time, and we just KEPT falling in. We're just so clumsy. Join us as Eric shares the deep FNAF lore and Anthony simply vibes. Oh and Wayne Knight shows up? And he's SUPER mean for NO reason. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him) and Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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220. Chillerama (2011) dirs. Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Adam Rifkin, and Tim Sullivan
It's time for CHIIIIIILLERRRRAAAMAAA! Join us this week as we talk about this love-letter to trashy exploitation drive-in flicks and anthology films. What happens when a bad husband brings a zombie outbreak to a drive-in marathon? Hilarity ensues, of course. This movie has it all: kaiju sperm, homoerotic greasers, Kane Hodder dancing to "Hava Nagila", and... DEATHICATION.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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219. Project: Metalbeast (1995) dir. Alessandro De Gaetano
This week, we're getting METAL. Metalbeast, specifically. Join us as we discuss this absolutely bonkers Frankenstein/Werewolf/Supersoldier extravaganza featuring Brad from Rocky Horror and Kane MFin' Hodder. It's a total blast.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him) and Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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218. Puzzlehead (2005) dir. James Bai
This week is a solo episode with your favorite(?) mad scientist, and we are plumbing the depths of Tubi obscurities to look at a Frankensteinian, dystopian, noirish fable of jealousy and betrayal that has some interesting ideas and some really impressive dual casting, but that is just a little light on emotion and characterization. Join us! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Host: Anthony Bowman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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217. Stitch Head (2025) dir. Steve Hudson
Happy Thanksgiving to all you fiends who celebrate that! Join us as we discuss this new film that surprised us by showing up on our radar as it hit theatres. It's a family friendly animated film with a found family of monsters, weirdo villagers, a traveling freak show, and an extremely aloof mad scientist. Join us!Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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216. Frankenstein (2025) dir. Guillermo del Toro PART 2
We're back again with even more talk about the Frankenstein movie that EVERYONE is talking about. So, obviously, it's our time to shine! Last week was Eric's big comeback onto the show, and this week Anthony is joined by newly officially recruited second co-host Hayden Orr to continue the discussion. Join us for Monsters, Mia Goth, and MILK. So. Much. Milk.Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Hayden Orr (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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215. Frankenstein (2025) dir. Guillermo del Toro
It's finally here, fiends! We are SO back! We've been waiting so long for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and it's here. And so is your intrepid co-host, Eric! Join us as we talk about the movie that this podcast was clearly made for. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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214. Wonder Women (1973) dir. Robert Vincent O'Neil
Hey fiends! This week, Anthony is going solo to discuss this trash exploitation masterpiece. Join him as he discusses jai alai, extremely 70s guys, the world's most helpful cab driver, and our society's obsession with high-tech sex! And don't forget to check out Toys On Tap's new Frankenstein toy! toysontappodcast.comPlease rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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213. Tales of Dracula (2015) dir. Joseph P. DeMuro and Thomas E. Rice
Tim Kirk is back again this week and we are discussing an extremely charming micro-budget homage to the classic Universal Monster films. Join us for a House of Dracula/House of Frankenstein-style monster rally where Frankenstein's granddaughter steals some of Dracula's blood and trouble ensues!All His Damned Mother's Sons is out now! You can purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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212. Burke and Hare (2010) dir. John Landis
This week, Tim Kirk returns, this time as a guest host. And we're going all the way back to the OG grave robbers, William Burke and William Hare, two guys who really existed and really killed for fun and profit. But what happens when a semi-disgraced American film director gets access to an impressive cast of great British actors, both iconic and up-and-coming? You get a true story of murder and mayhem, Animal House style! Join us for all sorts of hijinks and a cameo list that includes Hammer Horror great Christopher Lee, monster maker extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, AND Charles MFing Darwin, baby! All His Damned Mother's Sons is out now! You can purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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211. Pieces (1982) dir. Juan Piquer Simón
Maybe it's NOT exactly what you think it is? Once again, guest host extraordinaire Hayden Orr is back, and this time we're discussing a lesser-known slasher flick that is really more of a giallo sun/slasher rising. Join us as we discuss the wildest jigsaw puzzle techniques you will ever see, a surprise kung fu professor, and Chekhov's Waterbed! Find more from Hayden and Last Book on the Shelf at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-book-on-the-shelf/id1604416407Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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210. The Curious Dr. Humpp (1969) dir. Emilio Vieyra
Hello fiends! Hayden Orr is back again, and this time we're talking about a bizarro sexploitation mashup with a checkered past. It's not exactly sexy, but it's definitely fun. Join us as we talk about monster faces that are totally not masks, monster guitarists, and a mad scientist who simply cannot be sneaky. Find more from Hayden and Last Book on the Shelf at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-book-on-the-shelf/id1604416407Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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209. Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl (2009) dir. Yoshihiro Nishimura
Well fiends, we are once again headed to the land of Japan, so we are once again joined by our ringer for all things Japanese, Alex Heichelbech. This time we're watching a campy high school comedy with so many controversial things to discuss. Plus a Kabuki Mad Scientist Vice Principal, a magic cape, and living screws?Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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208. Frankenstein Created Bikers (2016) dir. James Bickert
Fiends, once again Hayden Orr has joined the gang as we ride around a small Georgia town, blowing up cop cars, angering local Sasquatches, and engaging in so many questionable practices that we can't even begin to get into it. We're talking about a Frankenstein biker movie that is the sequel to a non-Frankenstein biker movie that we did not watch. Things are going great, team.Find more from Hayden and Last Book on the Shelf at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-book-on-the-shelf/id1604416407Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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207. Mill of the Stone Women (1960) dir. Giorgio Ferroni
This week, your resident Mad Scientist is once again joined by friend of the pod and guest host extraordinaire, Hayden Orr to talk about the very first Italian horror film shot in color! Join us as we talk about an old school Scary German Guy, what the world "carousel" means, the classic break-down of a no-strings-attached hook-up with a mentally ill villain. Find more from Hayden and Last Book on the Shelf at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-book-on-the-shelf/id1604416407Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Frankencast is a podcast about Frankenstein, and so much more. Join Anthony Bowman and Eric Velazquez every week as they discuss one Frankenstein movie, recapping the plot, analyzing the cultural relevance, and obsessing over Spinning Science Wheels and Flappy Bats. And just generally having a lot of fun along the way.
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