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Doc returns to join the Decades of Horror Grue-Crew to review BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) directed by John Carpenter. Is there a better hero than Jack Burton? Yeah, probably, but in this action comedy with hints of horror and supernatural, he is the best - cocky, over confident, and often ridiculous. It's all in the reflexes! Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, and Denis Dun lead a terrific cast with James Hong nearly stealing the entire movie as David Lo Pan. Brilliant! BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "Like I told my last wife, I says, 'Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes.'" - Jack Burton Synopsis: A rough-and-tumble trucker and his sidekick face off with an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown. Directed by John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, Kate Burton as Margo, Donald Li as Eddie Lee, Carter Wong as Thunder, Peter Kwong as Rain, James Pax as Lightning, Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Chao Li Chi as Uncle Chu 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 Jeff, is Evil Spawn (1987) with a special guest host: the film's title character! Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 [email protected].

The Grue-Crew delve into an early Lucio Fulci pre-Giallo mini-masterpiece with Don't Torture a Duckling (1972). In the film, you can see the beginning of Fulci's signature direction he would become known for with Zombi (1979) and his eighties gore-fest films. For this movie, the story is a murder mystery that contains hints of witchcraft and characters meeting a gruesome, bloody demise. It's pure early 70s Italian film making at its best. Check it out. Enjoy! DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "That's why she tore off the head of the doll and the duck." - Andrea Martelli Synopsis: "When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community." Director: Lucio Fulci Writer: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti and Gianfranco Clerici Story By: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti Cast: Florinda Bolkan, Barbara Bouchet, Tomas Milian, Irene Papas, Marc Porel 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 bizarre Mexican horror picked by Jeff, Alucarda (1977) from director Juan López Moctezuma. 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

Boris Karloff! Peter Lorre! The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) is one of Karloff's Columbia pictures horror pictures from the 1940s. Each of these films, with the exception of The Black Room, has Boris in the role of a mad scientist; however, with Boogie Man, the film allows Karloff of Peter Lorre the opportunity to parody the genre and have a great time doing so. These two are so much fun to watch as is the remaining cast of eccentric characters. Tune in to Decades of Horror The Classic Era to find out what the Grue-Crew think of this often overlooked horror-comedy gem. Enjoy! THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Quote: "And if you ever need anything, like medical attention, or fire insurance, or a marriage performed, or a loan, perhaps? I should be delighted to oblige." - Dr. Lorenz (Peter Lorre) Synopsis: A young divorcee tries to convert a historic house into a hotel despite its oddball inhabitants and dead bodies in the cellar.

Jeff Mohr returns as the Grue-Crew for THE PROWLER (1981), a film the helped defined the slasher era of the 1980s alongside Friday the 13th, The Burning, My Bloody Valentine and more. In this entry, a killer returns after a 35-year absence to take out some college kids at a graduation party. Sound familiar? The big draw is Tom Savini's special makeup & FX work, but the film pulls in some old-timer star power with Farley Granger and Lawrence Tierney, as well as Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, & Cindy Weintraub. This has everything a growing slasher films needs -- gore, boobs, and a surprise slasher reveal. Hurray! THE PROWLER (1981) Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s Quote: "I want you to be my date, Rose." - The Prowler Synopsis: An unknown killer, clad in World War II U.S. Army fatigues, stalks a small California town, bent on reliving a 35-year-old double murder by focusing on a group of college kids holding an annual graduation dance. Director: Joe Zito Writers: Glenn Leopold, Neal Barbera Cast: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierny, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub. 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 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) from director John Carpenter! See you then! Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 [email protected].

Jeff returns to join the Grue-Crew with a review of the Seventies cult film, THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976). This movie is weird, disturbing in its own way, and intensely sad. What do the Crew make of this indie film that is about as 70s as it gets? You'll have to listen to find out. Enjoy! The Witch Who Came in from the Sea (1982) Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "Why don't you act like a man and go hide in the closet, cowboy?" - Molly Synopsis: "A disturbed woman is haunted by memories of childhood abuse, which culminates in a murder spree." Director: Matt Cimber Writer: Robert Thom Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Cast: Millie Perkins, Lonny Chapman, Vanessa Brown, Rick Jason, George "Buck" Flower, Stan Ross 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 the early Lucio Fulci entry, Don't Torture a Duckling (1972), picked by Bill. 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

Jeff returns to Decades of Horror The Classic Era picking the Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur classic THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) for review. The Grue-Crew have a blast exploring this often overlooked RKO Radio pictures gem with its sharp dialog, exquisite black and white cinematography, and inventive direction. The cast is fantastic as well: Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell, and more — oh, and Dynamite as The Leopard. Synopsis: A seemingly-tame leopard used for a publicity stunt escapes and kills a young girl, spreading panic throughout a sleepy New Mexico town. Producer: Val Lewton Director: Jacques Tourneur Writers: Ardel Wray (screenplay), Edward Dein (additional dialog), and Cornell Woolrich (1942 novel "Black Alibi") Cinematographer: Robert De Grasse Cast: Dennis O'keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up, chosen by DAPHNE is THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1943), directed by Lew Landers and featuring Karloff & Lorre ! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

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! Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 [email protected].

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) 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 pick from Chad, The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976). 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

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! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"  

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! Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 [email protected].  

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 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 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!  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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

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! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

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! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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 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 wonderful pick from Daphne: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe... THE TOMB O LIGEIA (1964)! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

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 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 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 [email protected] 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) 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 1970s  

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 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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].  

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. Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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). 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 [email protected] 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. ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ 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 [email protected].

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 Thanks to RetroGameManDan79, joseluisherreralepron9987, Abermelinthermage, and gregorycrosby3325 for their feedback shared in this episode. We'd love to hear from you, leave comments below. https://www.patreon.com/c/gruesomemagazine Join us on Patreon for early access episodes, and exclusive such as reviewing each episodes for Kolchak The Night Stalker and Night Gallery.  Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content!

"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) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A mad nobleman and his vampiric helpers terrify a small town until the villagers turn against them. Director: Gerardo de Leon Writers: Cesar Amigo (screenplay), Rico Bello Omagap (story by) (serialized in Hiwaga Komiks), Jim Fernandez (co-creator) (uncredited) Music Department: Tito Arevalo (musical director), Vic Marqueses (music arranger) Special Effects: Hilario Brothers Selected Cast: Ronald Remy as Dr. Marco Amalia Fuentes as Charito/Katrina Eddie Fernandez as Victor de la Cruz Eva Montes as Rhona Celia Rodriguez as Tanya Renato Robles as Ruben Mary Walter as Doña Marissa Paquito Salcedo as Elias Felisa Salcedo as Losela Andres Benitez as Priest Vic Diaz as Voice of priest & narrator (uncredited) 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? 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 [email protected] 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) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ 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. Writer/Director: Sergio Garrone Special Effects: Carlo Rambaldi Selected Cast: Klaus Kinski as Prof. Nijinski Katia Christine as Masha/Tanja Nijinski Marzia Damon as Katja Olenov Carmen Silva as Sonia Ayhan Isik as Alex Erol Tas as Vanya – Prof. Nijinski's Henchman Stella Calderoni as ? Romano De Gironcoli as ? Alessandro Perrella as Feodor Luigi Bevilacqua Bruno Ariè as Inspector Osiride Pevarello as Inn-Keeper (credited as Osiride Peverello) Amedeo Timpani as Judge Pasquale Toscano as Mayor 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! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"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) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories. Director: Ken Russell Writer: Paddy Chayefsky (written for the screen by, credited as Sidney Aaron) (from his 1978) Cinematographer: Jordan Cronenweth (director of photography) Makeup Department: Carl Fullerton (special makeup assistant) Michael Hancock (makeup artist) Craig Reardon (special makeup assistant) Dick Smith (special makeup) Dione Taylor (hair stylist) (as Dione Taylor-Demsky) Rick Baker (special makeup artist) (uncredited) Visual Effects:  Robert Blalack (special optical effects) (as Robbie Blalack) Bran Ferren (special visual effects) Louie Schwartzberg (time lapse photography) (as Lou Schwartzberg) Jamie Shourt (special optical effects) Max W. Anderson (visual effects) (uncredited) Selected Cast: William Hurt as Eddie Jessup Blair Brown as Emily Jessup Bob Balaban as Arthur Rosenberg Charles Haid as Mason Parrish Thaao Penghlis as Eccheverria Miguel Godreau as Primal Man Dori Brenner as Sylvia Rosenberg Peter Brandon as Hobart Charles White-Eagle as The Brujo Drew Barrymore as Margaret Jessup Megan Jeffers as Grace Jessup Jack Murdock as Hector Orteco Francis X. McCarthy as Obispo (credited as Frank McCarthy) Deborah Baltzell as Schizophrenic Patient Evan Richards as Young Rosenberg Hap Lawrence as Endocrinology Fellow John Walter Davis as Medical Technician Cynthia Burr as Parrish's Girl Susan Bredhoff as Eccheverria's Girl John Larroquette as X-Ray Technician George Gaynes as Dr. Wissenschaft Ora Rubinstein as Young Medical Student Paul Larsson as Charlie Thomas Eric Forst as Mingus Adriana Shaw as Dr. Antonini Martin Fiscoe as Graduate Student Olivia Michelle as Veronica 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! 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 [email protected].

"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) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ 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. Director: Roger Corman Writers: Charles B. Griffith (screenplay) (as Charles Griffith), Roger Corman (co-writer) (uncredited) Art Director: Daniel Haller Selected Cast: Jonathan Haze as Seymour Krelborn Jackie Joseph as Audry Fulquard Mel Welles as Gravis Mushnik Dick Miller as Ferson Fouch Myrtle Vail as Winifred Krelborn Karyn Kupcinet as Shirley (credited as Tammy Windsor) Toby Michaels as Shirley's Friend Leola Wendorff as Mrs. Shiva Lynn Storey as Mrs. Hortense Feuchtwanger Wally Campo as Sgt. Joe Fink/Narrator Jack Warford as Detective Frank Stoolie Meri Welles as Leonora Clyde (credited as Merri Welles) John Herman Shaner as Dr. Phoebus Farb (credited as John Shaner) Jack Nicholson as Wilbur Force Dodie Drake as Waitress Robert Coogan as Tramp (uncredited) Jack Griffin as Drunk (uncredited) Charles B. Griffith as Kloy Haddock-Hold-up Man/Screaming Patient/Audrey Junior(voice) (uncredited) Frank Mills as Man in Crowd Outside Shop (uncredited) 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 [email protected] 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) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ 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. Year Chad Crystal Bill Jeff 1970 The Fog Altered States Cannibal Holocaust Motel Hell 1981 The Evil Dead Scanners American Werewolf in London Possession 1982 The Thing Basket Case Creepshow The Entity 1983 Cujo Sleepaway Camp The Dead Zone The Deadly Spawn 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street Night of the Comet Gremlins Threads 1985 Day of the Dead Fright Night Return of the Living Dead Mr. Vampire 1986 The Fly Gothic Aliens Manhunter 1987 Hellraiser A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Evil Dead 2 A Chinese Ghost Story 1988 The Blob Brain Damage Lair of the White Worm Evil Dead Trap 1989 Leviathan Society Godzilla vs. Biollante Santa Sangre 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. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. 

"Why did you have to rent those rooms?" Money, money, money, money! Money! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in a film with a pretty decent cast, yet it wasn't one they'd heard of. We're talking about The Silent Scream (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 256 – The Silent Scream (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: During her first semester at college, a co-ed finds housing at a seaside mansion where, following the death of a fellow student, she becomes entangled in a murder mystery surrounding the property and its secretive tenants. Director: Denny Harris Writers: Ken Wheat & Jim Wheat and Wallace C. Bennett Selected Cast: Rebecca Balding as Scotty Parker Cameron Mitchell as Lt. Sandy McGiver Avery Schreiber as Sgt. Manny Ruggin Barbara Steele as Victoria Engels Steve Doubet as Jack Towne Brad Rearden as Mason Engels John Widelock as Peter Ransom Jack Stryker as Police Chief Thelma Pelish as Housing Lady Tina Tyler as Victoria at 16 Yvonne De Carlo as Mrs. Engels Juli Andelman as Doris Prichart Your 70s Grue-Crew didn't know what to expect from The Silent Scream (1979) but were excited by the cast (Yvonne De Carlo, Barbara Steele, Cameron Mitchell, Avery Schreiber, and Rebecca Balding) and interested by its somewhat troubled production history. After filming of the original script was completed, there was a complete rewrite, new actors were hired (Steele, De Carlo, Mitchell, Schreiber, & Brad Rearden) and over 85% of the film was reshot. By most accounts, the changes yielded better results. The Grue-Crew is generally surprised by this film and finds it to be an average slasher with complicated relationships. As always, we had fun discussing this one! At the time of this writing, The Silent Scream (1979) is available to stream from Plex and YouTube. The film is also available in 4K UHD from Kino Lorber. 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 Chad, will be The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974, La mano che nutre la morte), starring the one, the only, the infamous Klaus Kinski! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].

'You see sin and the devil! But the lord has told us what to do about it. Said Matthew in Chapter Five, "If thine eye offends thee . . . pluck it out! . . . Pluck it out! . . .  Pluck it out!"' All toothy critters gotta teethe. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in a bit of a turning point for Roger Corman with X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 218 – X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: Dr. James Xavier devises a drug that enables the user to see beyond the normal realm of human sight. When his funding is cut, Xavier tests this drug on himself & begins to see, not only through walls and clothes, but through the very fabric of reality! Director: Roger Corman Writers: Robert Dillon and Ray Russell; Ray Russell (story by; Playboy, Jan 1961) Composer: Les Baxter Cinematographer: Floyd Crosby Production Designer & Art Director: Daniel Haller Visual Effects: John Howard (consultant: Spectarama) Movie Poster Art: Reynold Brown (uncredited) Selected Cast: Ray Milland as Dr. James Xavier Diana Van der Vlis as Dr. Diane Fairfax  Harold J. Stone as Dr. Sam Brant John Hoyt as Dr. Willard Benson Don Rickles as Crane Morris Ankrum as Mr. Bowhead Dick Miller as John Trask John Dierkes as Preacher Kathryn Hart as Mrs. Mart Jonathan Haze as Heckler Vicki Lee as Young Patient Barboura Morris as Nurse John Dierkes as Preacher (uncredited) Marilee Lear as Party Dancer (uncredited) (aka Lorrie Summers) Cathie Merchant as Carnival Dancer (uncredited) X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) is a landmark film for Roger Corman. The film has a little bit of a lot of things: science fiction, horror, comic relief, visual effects, and a great cast and crew. Ray Milland leads the pack, playing it 100% straight, enabling us to believe the unbelievable. If the final scenes of the movie aren't horrific enough, there's also the rumor (propagated by none other than Stephen King) that the final line was cut because it was considered too horrific. The cast and crew are populated by Corman regulars, for example, Barboura Morris, Dick Miller, and Jonathan Haze, which also makes the film a fun watch. This is one of those movies that somehow manages to be lighthearted in a few scenes while inexorably ramping up the horror until the final scene. Yes, we ran a little long on this episode, but what a great movie to run long on. At the time of this writing, X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) is available to stream from the Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, MGM+, Prime, Mometu, 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 Doc – is The Little Shop of Horrors (1960). Time for some more Roger Corman shenanigans! The Classic Era Grue Crew are loving their Corman December Double Feature! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!" 

"The autopsy categorically excludes an extraterrestrial being. His molecular structure includes him in the human race." Wait! Does that mean… atomic vampires are human? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Umberto Lenzi's atomic vampire flick Nightmare City (1980, Incubo sulla città contaminata). … or is it a zombie flick? Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 299 – Nightmare City (1980, Incubo sulla città contaminata) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: An airplane exposed to radiation lands, and blood-drinking zombies emerge armed with knives, guns, and teeth! They go on a rampage, slicing, dicing, and biting their way across the Italian countryside. Director: Umberto Lenzi Writers: Antonio Cesare Corti (as Tony Corti); Luis María Delgado (as José Luis Delgado); Piero Regnoli Selected Cast: Hugo Stiglitz as Dean Miller Laura Trotter as Dr. Anna Miller Maria Rosaria Omaggio as Sheila Holmes Francisco Rabal as Maj. Warren Holmes Sonia Viviani as Cindy Eduardo Fajardo as Dr. Kramer Stefania D'Amario as Jessica Murchison Ugo Bologna as Mr. Desmond Sara Franchetti as Liz the Maid Manuel Zarzo as Col. Frank Donahue (as Manolo Zarzo) Tom Felleghy as Lieutenant Reedman (as Tom Felleghi) Pierangelo Civera as Bob Achille Belletti as TV Station Technician Mel Ferrer as General Murchison Ottaviano Dell'Acqua as Zombie Outside TV Station (uncredited) Roberto Dell'Acqua as Zombie (uncredited) For this episode, your 80s Grue Crew wades through the poop-covered zombies (yeah, we know they're atomic vampires) in Umberto Lenzi's Nightmare City (1980). Or maybe you prefer one of these titles: Attack of the Zombies? City of the Walking Dead? Invasion by the Atomic Zombies? And those are just the English titles! Lenzi uses a unique blend of zombie and vampire tropes (does that make them zompires or vambies?) that confuses some of the Grew Crew (Jeff) just a little bit. Yes, these atomic vampires/zombies are intelligent, work together, and use weapons, but they don't seem able to talk. Thank heavens for small favors. Then there's the ending. It's maybe the worst (or best, depending on your point of view) ending ever, times two! Remember. We take the hits so you don't have to. At the time of this writing, Nightmare City (1980) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Kanopy. Mometu, Flix Fling, and assorted PPV options. It is available on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.  Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode, their 300th, will be something special. As the Grue Crews from Decades of Horror Classic Era and 1970s have done, the 1980s Grue Crew will each list their favorite horror films by year for the 1980s. We're looking forward to it. In the meantime, what are your 1980s horror favorites by year?  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 [email protected].

"Daddy! Daddy! Daddy, Daddy!" "Audrey Rose! Audrey Rose! Audrey Rose!! Good. Now, repeat… Ad infinitum. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in yet another 70s horror flick about a family with a teenage girl troubled by supernatural events. Maybe not so obviously, we're talking about Audrey Rose (1977), directed by Robert Wise and starring Marsha Mason and Anthony Hopkins. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 255 – Audrey Rose (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A stranger attempts to convince a happily married couple that their daughter is actually his daughter reincarnated. Director: Robert Wise Writer: Frank De Felitta (screenplay) (from his 1975 novel) Producers: Frank De Felitta, Joe Wizan Composer: Michael Small Cinematographer: Victor J. Kemper (director of photography) Editor: Carl Kress Selected Cast: Marsha Mason as Janice Templeton Anthony Hopkins as Elliot Hoover John Beck as Bill Templeton Susan Swift as Ivy Templeton Norman Lloyd as Dr. Steven Lipscomb John Hillerman as Scott Velie Robert Walden as Brice Mack Philip Sterling as Judge Langley Ivy Jones as Mary Lou Sides Stephen Pearlman as Russ Rothman Aly Wassil as Maharishi Gupta Pradesh Mary Jackson as Mother Veronica Richard Lawson as Policeman #1 Tony Brande as Detective Fallon Elizabeth Farley as Carole Rothman Ruth Manning as Customer in Store Stanley Brock as Cashier in Store David Patrick Wilson as Policeman #2 (credited as David Wilson) David Fresco as Dominick Pat Corley as Dr. Webster Eunice Christopher as Mrs. Carbone Karen Anders as Maria (waitress) Kathryn Janssen as Neighbor (uncredited) Hanns Manship as Reporter (uncredited) Your 70s Grue Crew somehow missed Audrey Rose (1977) until now. Directed by four-time Oscar-winner Robert Wise; written and produced by bestselling author Frank De Felitta; starring two-time Oscar-winner and four-time Oscar-nominee Anthony Hopkins and four-time Oscar-nominee Marsha Mason; edited by Oscar-winner Carl Kress; an excellent performance from 13-year-old Susan Swift; a typical 70s downer ending; and yet, the result receives mixed reactions. It's a story of reincarnation rather than possession, and of the breakup of a family, giving the film strong elements of psychological horror as well as supernatural ones. The Grue Crew is divided on Audrey Rose, which always leads to a spirited discussion. Yeah, baby! At the time of this writing, Audrey Rose (1977) is available to stream from Kanopy, Tubi, Prime, and various PPV options. The film is also available on a Blu-ray disc from Arrow Video. 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 Doc, will be The Silent Scream (1977), starring Rebecca Balding, Cameron Mitchell, Avery Schreiber, Barbara Steele, and Yvonne de Carlo! Is this a hidden gem? We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"How are you farin', my fine, strapping babes? A-teethin', are ya? Well, you're very sweet and quiet, babes, not to be shriekin' about it." All toothy critters gotta teethe. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in another dose of stop-motion animation with Dinosaurus! (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 217 – Dinosaurus! (1960) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: After undersea explosions near a Caribbean island, prehistoric creatures are unleashed on the population. A boy teams up with a Neanderthal and an alienated dinosaur to fight the threat. Director: Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. Writers: Jack H. Harris (original idea) Dan E. Weisburd, Jean Yeaworth Producers: Jack H. Harris (producer); Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. (co-producer) Visual Effects: Dinosaur Model Constructor: Marcel Delgado (uncredited) Dinosaur Model Maker: Victor Delgado (uncredited) Special Photographic Effects: Tim Baar, Wah Chang, Gene Warren Stop-Motion Animators: Tom Holland, Phil Kellison, David Pal, Don Sahlin, Ralph Rodine Stop-Motion Consultant: Willis O'Brien (consultant) (uncredited) Selected Cast: Ward Ramsey as Bart Thompson Kristina Hanson as Betty Piper Paul Lukather as Chuck Alan Roberts as Julio Fred Engelberg as Mike Hacker Wayne C. Treadway as Dumpy (credited as Wayne Treadway) Lucita Blain as Chica (credited as Luci Blain) Howard Dayton as Mousey Jack Younger as Jasper James Logan as T.J. O'Leary Wilhelm Samuel as Townsman Gregg Martell as The Neanderthal Jack H. Harris as Tourist on Boat (uncredited) Dinosaurus! (1960)! Does anything else need to be said? To be honest, the Grue-Crew was dreading this one a bit, but it turned out to be a bad case of "condemnation prior to investigation." This movie is so much fun! The crew comes up with a long list of scenes they've never seen before and can't figure out why. After first creating The Blob (1958) and 4D Man (1959), Jack Harris and Irvin Yeaworth Jr. collaborate for the third and final time on Dinosaurus!. The great Willis O'Brien provides uncredited consulting on how best to shoot scenes that include stop-motion animation. The equally great Marcel Delgado provides uncredited model construction, and the effects crew is rounded out with Gene Warren, Tim Baar, and Wah Chang. Forget the absence of anything resembling science and dive wholeheartedly into this surprisingly fun flick with a relatively inexperienced, but likable, cast. At the time of this writing, Dinosaurus! (1960) is available to stream from Tubi and Roku. The film is available on a Blu-ray disc from KL Studio Classics. 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 X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963). Time for some Roger Corman shenanigans! Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"Yeah. I killed my mama. One night – it was my 14th birthday – she was drunk, and we had an argument. She hit me with a whiskey bottle. I shot her. I shot her dead." "I thought you said you stabbed her." "Oh yeah. That's right. I stabbed her." Sheesh. Keep your stories straight. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss John McNaughton's landmark film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 298 – Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: Henry is a serial killer. When he gets to Chicago, he moves in with his ex-con acquaintance Otis, whose sister Becky also comes to stay. That's when Henry starts schooling Otis in the ways of the serial killer. Director: John McNaughton Writers: Richard Fire & John McNaughton Selected Cast: Michael Rooker as Henry Tracy Arnold as Becky Tom Towles as Otis Ray Atherton as Fence Mary Demas as Dead Woman/Dead Prostitute/Hooker #1 Kristin Finger as Hooker #2 Elizabeth Kaden as Dead Couple – Wife Ted Kaden as Dead Couple – Husband Denise Sullivan as Floating Woman Erzsebet Sziky as Hitchiker Lisa Temple as Murdered Family – Wife Rick Paul as Shooting Victim Brian Graham as Murdered Family – Husband Sean Ores as Murdered Family – Son Monica Anne O'Malley as Mall Victim Bruce Quist as Husband Anne Bartoletti as Waitress Kurt Naebig as High School Jock Donna Dunlap as Dog Walker Augie the Dog as Delores Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is a stunning achievement from this cast and crew, many of whom were making their first movie. Its release was a bit of a trickle, but over the decades, the film has become a cult classic. It's an amazing movie with equally amazing performances. Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, and Tracy Arnold perfectly depict what director/co-writer John McNaughton calls the Poetry of Idiocy. Henry is oh-so-good while being oh-so-disturbing and uncomfortable to watch. None other than Stuart Gordon claimed this movie had trouble finding distribution because it was "too bloody for the art crowd and too arty for the blood crowd." Your 80s Grue-Crew have mixed reactions to Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which makes for a much better discussion. At the time of this writing, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is available to stream from Pluto TV, Tubi, Plex, Prime, Arrow, and Screambox. It is available on Blu-ray from Dark Sky 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 Bill, is Nightmare City (1980), featuring Hugo Stiglitz and Mel Ferrer, and directed by Umberto Lenzi. The synopsis says "zombies," but sources say they use guns, so who knows? It should be fun! 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 [email protected].

"A wolf remains a wolf, even if it has not eaten your sheep." Hmm. What if it has not eaten a cow? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take to space via Disney's The Black Hole (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 254 – The Black Hole (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A research vessel finds a missing ship, commanded by a mysterious scientist, on the edge of a black hole. Director: Gary Nelson Writers: (screenplay by) Jeb Rosebrook and Gerry Day; (story by) Jeb Rosebrook and Bob Barbash & Richard H. Landau  Composer: John Barry Selected Cast: Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Kate McCrae Ernest Borgnine as Harry Booth Tom McLoughlin as Captain S.T.A.R. (as Tommy McLoughlin) Steven Banks as Sentry Robot (uncredited) Don Lewis as Sentry Robot (uncredited) Roddy McDowall as V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited) Gary Nelson as Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited) Slim Pickens as B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited) Disney's The Black Hole (1979) is on the agenda for this episode. Spectacular visual effects and a good cast bode well for this film. That is, if it weren't for the bad science and the equally bad script. The two little robots, voiced by Roddy MacDowall and Slim Pickens, are kind of fun, but also kind of dumb. Maximillian Schell, Robert Forster, Anthony Perkins, Ernest Borgnine, Yvette Mimieux, and Joseph Bottoms fill out the cast and perform admirably, considering what they have to work with. One Grue Believer referred to it as a "sublime failure." Regardless of their opinions of the film as a whole, your 70s Grue-Crew have a ball discussing this one. They hope you do the same, watching or listening. At the time of this writing, The Black Hole (1979) is available to stream from Disney+, and various PPV options. 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 Audrey Rose (1977), screenplay by Frank de Felitta (based on his novel), directed by Robert Wise, and starring Anthony Hopkins, Marsha Mason, and John Beck. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. 

"Did you know that there are ways to raise the dead?" Of course. Don't you watch horror movies? Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a stroll through the Torture Garden (1967). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 216 – Torture Garden (1967) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: An anthology of four short horror stories about people who visit Dr. Diabolo's fairground torture show. Director: Freddie Francis Writer: Robert Bloch (written by) Producers: Max Rosenberg (as Max J. Rosenberg), Milton Subotsky Composers: Don Banks, James Bernard Cinematographer: Norman Warwick (director of photography) Segments & Selected Cast: Prologue (Framework Story) Synopsis: Five people visit a fairground sideshow run by showman Dr. Diabolo. Having shown them a handful of haunted house-style attractions, he promises them a genuinely scary experience if they will pay extra. Their curiosity gets the better of them, and the small crowd follows him behind a curtain, where they each view their fate through the shears of an effigy of the female deity Atropos. Cast: Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo Michael Ripper as Gordon Roberts Clytie Jessop as Atropos – Goddess of Destiny Timothy Bateson as Fairground Barker 1. "Enoch" (story 1st appeared in 9/46 Weird Tales) Synopsis: Michael Bryant, a greedy playboy, takes advantage of his dying uncle Roger and falls under the spell of a man-eating cat. Cast: Michael Bryant as Colin Williams Catherine Finn as Nurse Parker Maurice Denham as Uncle Roger Niall MacGinnis as Dr. Silversmith Roy Stevens as Constable Norman Claridge as Police Sergeant Barry Low as Tramp 2. "Terror Over Hollywood" (story 1st appeared in 6/57 Fantastic Universe) Synopsis: Carla Hayes, a Hollywood starlet, discovers her co-stars might not be who they seem to be. Cast: Beverly Adams as Carla Hayes Robert Hutton as Bruce Benton John Phillips as Eddie Storm Bernard Kay as Dr. Heim David Bauer as Mike Charles Nicole Shelby as Millie James Copeland as Fred 3. "Mr. Steinway" (story first appeared in 4/54 Fantastic) Synopsis: A possessed Bechstein grand piano by the name of Euterpe becomes jealous of its owner, Leo Winston's new lover, Dorothy Endicott. Cast: John Standing as Leo Winston  Ursula Howells as Miss Maxine Chambers Barbara Ewing as Dorothy Endicott 4. "The Man Who Collected Poe" (story 1st appeared in 10/51 Famous Fantastic Mysteries) Synopsis: Ronald Wyatt, a Poe collector, murders Lancelot Canning, another collector, over a collectible he refuses to show him, only to find it is a very special item, indeed. Cast: Jack Palance as Ronald Wyatt Peter Cushing as Lancelot Canning Hedger Wallace as Edgar Allan Poe (credited as Geoffrey Wallace) Roy Godfrey as Collector Epilogue (Framework Story) Synopsis: Gordon Roberts, the fifth patron, goes berserk and uses the shears of Atropos to "kill" Dr. Diabolo in front of the others, causing them to panic and flee. It is then shown that he is working for Diabolo, and the whole thing was faked. As they congratulate each other for their acting, it is then revealed that Ronald had not run off like the others, and he too commends their performance, sharing a brief exchange with Diabolo and lighting a cigarette for him before leaving (using the same lighter he borrowed in his vision, implying that the events actually happened). Diabolo puts the shears back into the hand of Atropos, and then breaks the fourth wall by addressing three words to the audience, thereby revealing himself actually to be the devil.  Cast: Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo Michael Ripper as Gordon Roberts Clytie Jessop as Atropos – Goddess of Destiny Torture Garden (1967) is the second portmanteau made by Amicus Productions and the last of the seven to be covered by Decades of Horror. Directed by Freddie Francis with a screenplay by Robert Bloch based on four of his stories, the Classic Era Grue-Crew have sort of an Amicus Bloch party… or maybe it was Daylight Savings Time that made them a little goofy. At any rate, they have a great time in this episode. The story features Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo, the proprietor of the Torture Garden, and a fantastic cast led by Michael Ripper, Michael Bryant, Beverly Adams, Barbara Ewing, John Standing, and Maurice Denham. If that's not enough, Peter Cushing and Jack Palance face off in the final segment for performances you won't want to miss. This one is so much fun! At the time of this writing, Torture Garden (1967) is available to stream from YouTube. The film is available on a standard Blu-ray disc from RM Films. 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 Dinosaurus! (1960). Bill comes through again with some stop-motion animated dinosaur action.  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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." Wait a minute. Is that what it means when your thumbs are pricking? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit Dark's Pandemonium Carnival in Green Town, Illinois, via Disney's Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) from Ray Bradbury's novel and screenplay. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 297 – Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk. Dark's Pandemonium Carnival arrives in Green Town. Director: Jack Clayton Writers: Ray Bradbury (screenplay by) (based on his 1962 novel) Producers: Kirk Douglas (executive producer) (uncredited); Peter Douglas (produced by); Dan Kolsrud (associate producer) Composer: James Horner Cinematographer: Stephen H. Burum (director of photography) Special Makeup Effects: Stan Winston (uncredited) Selected Cast: Mary Grace Canfield as Miss Foley Richard Davalos as Mr. Crosetti Jake Dengel as Mr. Tetley Jack Dodson as Dr. Douglas Bruce M. Fischer as Mr. Cooger Ellen Geer as Mrs. Halloway Pam Grier as Dust Witch Brendan Klinger as Cooger as a Child James Stacy as Ed, The Bartender Jason Robards as Charles Halloway  Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark Diane Ladd as Mrs. Nightshade Royal Dano as Tom Fury Vidal Peterson as Will Halloway Shawn Carson as Jim Nightshade Angelo Rossitto as Little Person #1 Peter Risch as Little Person #2 (as Peter D. Risch) Tim T. Clark as Teenage Boy Jill Carroll as Teenage Girl Tony Christopher as Young Ed Sharan Lea as Young Miss Foley Scott De Roy as Cooger as a Young Man Sharon Ashe as Townswoman Arthur Hill as Narrator (voice) The 80s Grue-Crew have wanted to cover this one for some time and were excited to discover it streaming. Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) is a Disney film based on Ray Bradbury's screen adaptation of his 1962 novel. It's a shame that the filmmakers' original vision will never be seen. At the last moment, the film was pulled from the schedule; a script rewrite was ordered behind Bradbury's back; a new score was commissioned; new scenes were shot (the original director was not involved in their shooting); and a complete re-edit was conducted. The original film might have been a disaster or surprisingly good. No one will ever know. Considering the shameless "tinkering," it's surprising it's as good as it is. The cast excels, and it still has that Bradbury feel of youthful years gone by. As Bradbury is quoted as saying, "… (it's) not a great film, no, but a decently nice one." At the time of this writing, Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) is available to stream from Disney+.  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, is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), starring Michael Rooker. This will be a tough one. 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 [email protected].

"What is real? Are you certain you know what reality is? How do you know that at this second you aren't asleep in your beds dreaming that you are here in this theater? Ah, yes… it all seems too real." Are you sure this guy is a wizard? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they brave the world of Herschell Gordon Lewis with The Wizard of Gore (1970). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 253 – The Wizard of Gore (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A TV talk-show hostess and her boyfriend investigate a shady magician who has the ability to hypnotize and control the thoughts of people in order to stage gory on-stage illusions using his powers of mind-bending. Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis Writer: Allen Kahn (screenplay) Selected Cast: Ray Sager as Montag the Magnificent Judy Cler as Sherry Carson Wayne Ratay as Jack Phil Laurenson as Greg Jim Rau as Steve Don Alexander as Det. Kramer John Elliot as Det. Harlan (as John Elliot) Jack Gilbreth as Maitre d'Hotel Karin Alexana as Stage Girl #1 – Chainsaw Victim Corinne Kirkin as Stage Girl #2 – Headpike Victim Monica Blackwell as Stage Girl #3 – Punchpress Victim (as Monika Blackwell) Sally Brody as Stage Girl #4 – Sword Victim Karen Burke as Stage Girl #5 – Sword Victim Eric Kelner Raynard as Coroner Sheldon Reis as Audience Member Julie Yager as Secretary Herschell Gordon Lewis, heralded as the Godfather of Gore, is the producer/director of this episode's selection, The Wizard of Gore (1970). This is the second time a Decades of Horror Grue-Crew has ventured into HGL territory. The first is Two Thousand Maniacs (1964), Classic Era #112, when guest host Sammie Cassell chose it for the Grue-Crew's consumption. The Wizard of Gore does not disappoint with the levels of gore incorporated into a story whose only goal is to provide opportunities for more gore. (Did that make sense?) So, lots of bargain basement gore and acting put into an exploitative plot. What else would you expect from the Godfather of Gore? But, hey, the Grue-Crew still has fun! At the time of this writing, The Wizard of Gore (1970) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Flix Fling, and Cultpix.  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 Disney's The Black Hole (1979), featuring an all-star cast and some amazeballs visual effects. You'll want to be there!  We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. 

"Women! They let 'em vote, smoke, and drive – even put 'em in pants! But what do you get? A Democrat for president! A lot of smoke up your chimney! Russian roulette on the highway! You can't even tell brother from sister unless you meet 'em head-on." Don't worry. This neanderthal doesn't last long. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit the bizarre world of Russ Meyer in Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 215 – Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: Three thrill-seeking go-go dancers kidnap a young girl and attempt to swindle an old rancher and his two sons out of their small fortune, but their scheme does not play out as they intended. Director: Russ Meyer Writers: Jackie Moran (screenplay) (as Jack Moran); Russ Meyer (original story) Selected Cast: Tura Satana as Varla Haji as Rosie Lori Williams as Billie Ray Barlow as Tommy Sue Bernard as Linda (as Susan Bernard) Michael Finn as Gas Station Attendant (as Mickey Foxx) Dennis Busch as The Vegetable Stuart Lancaster as The Old Man Paul Trinka as Kirk This episode, the Classic Era Grue-Crew bathe in the glory of the Russ Meyer cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965). It's hard to explain. What, at first glance, appears to be pure exploitation morphs into a feminist flick right before your eyes. Three hedonistic, burlesque dancers — Tura Satana, Haji, and Lori Williams — come right at you, living life as they want, taking no prisoners. It's impossible to ignore the power exuding from these three women, especially Tura Satana, their rightful leader. Stuart Lancaster, Paul Trinka, and Dennis Busch portray a father and his two sons, making up the counterparts to the pussycats. Sue Bernard plays a high schooler who stumbles between the two trios, creating several motivations for the story to progress. It looks silly, and maybe it is, but there's something about Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! that sinks its claws into you and won't let go, a depth that deserves more scrutiny. What a blast! At the time of this writing, Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) is available to stream from YouTube. In physical media, the film is available on a standard Blu-ray disc from RM Films. 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 Jeff – is Torture Garden (1967), Amicus Productions' second portmanteau and the last one left to be covered by Decades of Horror. This one features Burgess Meredith, Peter Cushing, and Jack Palance. We're so excited! Please let them know how they're doing! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!" 

"You're all gonna die in there! All of you! You are gonna die!" Well, for heaven's sake, we all die. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), the sequel to the Spielberg-Hooper blockbuster. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 296 – Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: The Freeling family has a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces don't seem to be over. Director: Brian Gibson Writers: Mark Victor & Michael Grais Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cinematographer: Andrew Laszlo Makeup Department: Lynda Gurasich (hair stylist) Todd Masters (special makeup effects producer) Ben Nye III (makeup artist) (as Ben Nye Jr.) Adam Hill (special makeup effects moldmaker: Boss Films) (uncredited) Conceptual Artist: H.R. Giger Visual Effects: Boss Film Corporation; including Richard Edlund (visual effects supervisor), Steve Johnson (creatures creator), Randall William Cook (creatures creator), Screaming Mad George (creature crew) Selected Cast: JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams) Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina Barrons Will Sampson as Taylor Julian Beck as Kane Geraldine Fitzgerald as Gramma Jess John P. Whitecloud as Old Indian Noble Craig as Vomit Creature Susan Peretz as Daughter Helen Boll as Mother Kelly Jean Peters as Young Jess Jaclyn Bernstein as Young Diane Robert Lesser, Jamie Abbott, Ann Louise Bardach, Syd Beard, David Beaman, Hayley Taylor (as Hayley Taylor-Block), Pamela Gordon, Chelsea Hertford, Whit Flint (as Whitby Hertford), Rocky Krakoff, Carrie Lorraine, Kathy Wagner, Bill Schroeder as KANE'S PEOPLE Corey Burton as Reverend Henry Kane (voice) (uncredited) The 80s Grue-Crew head back to sequel land for this episode and stumble into Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). The Crew love the cast (Julian Beck, Heather O'Rourke, Will Sampson, Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein, Geraldine Fitzgerald) and the practical effects from the likes of Steve Johnson, Randall William Cook, and Screaming Mad George, but found the story lacking… with reasons. Just when we thought we were winding up the episode, we entered into a thirty-minute debate on whether Brian Cox or Anthony Hopkins made the better Hannibal Lecter, prompted by several Grue-Believer comments on our episode on Manhunter (1986). What a fun episode! At the time of this writing, Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) is available to stream from Kanopy, Hoopla, Roku, MGM+, and multiple PPV sources. The movie is available on physical media as Poltergeist II: The Other Side – Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray [4K UHD] from SHOUT! 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, is Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) with a screenplay by Ray Bradbury based on his novel. Dark's Pandemonium Carnival is coming to town! 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 [email protected].

"The dead of night exists in all of us, and no one knows at what strange, unexpected moment it will make itself known. And so tonight, for your entertainment, three tales: one of mystery, one of imagination, and one of terror." Yay! Break out the popcorn! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they stay another night in TV-land and cuddle up with Dan Curtis's Dead of Night (1977). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 252 – Dead of Night (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: Three tales of mystery, imagination and terror. "Second Chance" (1st Segment): After buying an antique automobile, Frank restores the vehicle to its original condition. Along with the car, Frank is transported back in time to the year 1926. Director: Dan Curtis Writer: Richard Matheson (written by); Jack Finney (published story by) Composer: Bob Cobert (all segments)(as Robert Cobert) Cinematographer: Ric Waite (all segments) Selected Cast: Ed Begley Jr. as Frank Cantrell E.J. André as Mr. McCauley Ann Doran as Mrs. McCauley Christina Hart as Helen McCauley (as Christine Hart) Michael Talbott as Vinnie McCauley (uncredited) "No Such Thing as a Vampire" (2nd segment): Alexis, the mistress of an old mansion, is terrified of vampires. When her husband calls in a friend to examine her, a macabre scheme unfolds. Director: Dan Curtis Writer: Richard Matheson (written by) (story by) Selected Cast: Patrick Macnee as Dr. Gheria (as Patrick MacNee) Anjanette Comer as Alexis Elisha Cook Jr. as Karel (as Elisha Cook) Horst Buchholz as Michael (as Horst Bucholz) "Bobby" (3rd segment): On a dark and stormy night, a boy, thought to be dead, surprises his despondent mother at the family beach house, bringing her both extreme joy and overwhelming terror. Director: Dan Curtis Writer: Richard Matheson (written by) Selected Cast: Joan Hackett as Alma Lee Montgomery as Bobby (as Lee H. Montgomery) The 70s Grue-Crew returns to the deep well of made-for-TV horror movies. This time, they cavort with a pair who feel like old friends: Dan Curtis and Richard Matheson. Dead of Night (1977) doesn't sit at the pinnacle of its sub-subgenre, but it holds its own. The cast features some excellent actors: Patrick Macnee, Elisha Cook Jr., Ed Begley Jr., Joan Hackett, and Lee Montgomery. Matheson does his usual fine job with the screenplays, one of which is based on a Jack Finney story. The Crew have different ideas of the best and worst segments, but that's what makes it fun. Be sure to stick around for the feedback section at the end of the episode. Some Grue-Believers chimed in with their favorite 70s horror movies, one for each year of the decade. (Hint, hint! You can still chime in on your faves for the next episode's feedback. ) At the time of this writing, Dead of Night (1977) is available to stream from Hoopla and PPV on Prime. The film is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from KL Studio Classics (release date: October 28, 2025).  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 Chad, will be Herschell Gordon Lewis's The Wizard of Gore (1970). … Yikes? We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected]. 

"I don't mind dying, but I hate the preliminaries."  Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a trip to an old dark house, or rather an old dark castle with The Ghost Breakers (1940). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 214 – The Ghost Breakers (1940) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A radio broadcaster, his manservant, and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba. Director: George Marshall Writers: Walter DeLeon (screenplay); (based on a play by) Paul Dickey and Charles W. Goddard  Selected Cast: Bob Hope as Larry Lawrence Paulette Goddard as Mary Carter Willie Best as Alex Richard Carlson as Geoff Montgomery Paul Lukas as Parada Anthony Quinn as Ramon Mederos/Francisco Mederos Noble Johnson as The Zombie Pedro de Cordoba as Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba) Virginia Brissac as Mother Zombie Tom Dugan as Raspy Kelly Paul Fix as Frenchy Duval Lloyd Corrigan as Martin Douglas Kennedy as Intern (uncredited) Robert Ryan as Intern (uncredited) The Grue-Crew needed some levity — some jocularity, if you will — and The Ghost Breakers (1940) turned out to be just the ticket. Bob Hope and Willie Best connect seamlessly with perfect comedic timing and finesse. Paulette Goddard provides the love interest for Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence and makes a welcome and capable addition to a trio of protagonists with Hope and Best. Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn, and Richard Carlson are cast as the possible culprits/red herrings. Not to be ignored, Noble Johnson makes one of the best voodoo zombies in memory. But, alas, the purpose of Lloyd Corrigan's puzzling presence in the film is never revealed. If you're looking for some good schtick, one-liners, and laughs, The Ghost Breakers will tickle your funnybone. And there's even a real ghost! At the time of this writing, The Ghost Breakers (1940) is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Plex, Flix Fling, Mometu, and $4 PPV. In terms of physical media, the film is available as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from KL Studio Classics. 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 Russ Meyer's Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) with Tura Satana, Haji, and Lori Williams. One thing is for sure: this flick has some of the best taglines yet! Please let them know how they're doing! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"Do you know how you caught me? The reason you caught me, Will, is we're just alike. If you want the scent, smell yourself." Well, that, and you're insane! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out Hannibal Lecter's coming-out party in Michael Mann's Manhunter (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 295 – Manhunter (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media. Director: Michael Mann Writers: Michael Mann (screenplay by); Thomas Harris (based on the 1981 novel Red Dragon by) Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti Selected Cast: William Petersen as Will Graham Kim Greist as Molly Graham Joan Allen as Reba Brian Cox as Dr. Lecktor Dennis Farina as Jack Crawford Stephen Lang as Freddy Lounds Tom Noonan as Francis Dollarhyde David Seaman as Kevin Graham Benjamin Hendrickson as Dr. Chilton Michael Talbott as Geehan Frankie Faison as Lt. Fisk Chris Elliott as Zeller Peter Maloney as Dr. Dominick Princi Kin Shriner as Mr. Sherman From 1984 to 1989, Michael Mann produced 111 episodes of "Miami Vice," a TV series that became a cultural phenomenon. He then applied those style elements, as the writer and director, to Manhunter (1986), an adaptation of Red Dragon, the 1981 novel by Thomas Harris. Do those same elements of style work in a horror movie? It doesn't hurt that the film is populated with a top-notch cast & crew who create a good-looking, professional production. But what makes Manhunter even more interesting is that it's the first appearance of Hannibal Lecter, the fictional character who goes on to become one of the most famous villains of the last 40 years. The Grue-Crew have fun straying into comparing Manhunter (1986) to Red Dragon (2002), its re-imagining sixteen years later. Hopefully, our fun is your fun! At the time of this writing, Manhunter (1986) is available to stream from Kanopy, Roku, Criterion Channel, and multiple PPV sources.  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 Crystal, is Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). The sequel to Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist (1982) features many of the same faces (JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Wilson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein) and similar spectral shenanigans. And they even moved to a different house! It's time to check it out! 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 [email protected].

"I'll find you. I don't give up. Sweet dreams, Elizabeth." Somehow, it doesn't seem like Elizabeth's sweet dreams are his goal. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in another classy TV movie from the 1970s, John Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me! (1978). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 251 – Someone's Watching Me! (1978) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A woman is being watched in her apartment by a stranger, who also calls and torments her. A cat-and-mouse game begins. Writer/Director: John Carpenter  Composer: Harry Sukman Cinematographer: Robert B. Hauser (director of photography) (credited as Robert Hauser) Selected Cast: Lauren Hutton as Leigh Michaels David Birney as Paul Winkless Adrienne Barbeau as Sophie Charles Cyphers as Gary Hunt Grainger Hines as Steve Len Lesser as Burly Man John Mahon as Frimsin James Murtaugh as Leone J. Jay Saunders as Police Inspector Michael Laurence as TV Announcer George Skaff as Herbert Stiles Robert Phalen as Wayne Robert Snively as Groves Jean Le Bouvier as Waitress James McAlpine as Slick Man Edgar Justice as Charlie John J. Fox as Eddie (credited as John Fox) Someone's Watching Me! (1978), a TV-movie written and directed by John Carpenter, is a worthy predecessor to Halloween (1978). Although it aired on NBC one month after the premiere of Halloween, it was filmed immediately before Halloween. The core cast (Lauren Hutton, Adrienne Barbeau, David Birney), Carpenter's script and direction, and the cinematography of Robert D. Hauser make Someone's Watching Me! a film to seek out. It's an obvious proving ground for many of the attributes we've come to expect from a Carpenter film, many of which he uses in Halloween. If you haven't seen it, the Grue Crew gives it a hearty recommendation. At the time of this writing, Someone's Watching Me! (1978) is available to stream from Tubi, as well as several PPV options. The film is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from SHOUT! FACTORY.  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 Doc, will be The Dead of Night (1977), a TV-movie anthology written by Richard Matheson, directed by Dan Curtis, and featuring Ed Begley Jr., Patrick Macnee, Anjanette Comer, Elisha Cook Jr., Horst Buchholz, Lee Montgomery, and Joan Hackett. Shades of Trilogy of Terror! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"We've had enough excitement and swashbuckling for one day. Any swash I ever had just came unbuckled." Please, sir. Buckle your swash. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they embark on a very red expedition to The Angry Red Planet (1959). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 213 – The Angry Red Planet (1959) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she doesn't remember the circumstances of the trip. (It's all so red.) Director: Ib Melchior Writers: Ib Melchior and Sidney W. Pink (screenplay by) (as Sid Pink); Sidney W. Pink (original story by) (as Sid Pink) Selected Cast: Gerald Mohr as Col. Thomas O'Bannion Nora Hayden as Dr. Iris 'Irish' Ryan Les Tremayne as Prof. Theodore Gettell Jack Kruschen as CWO Sam Jacobs Paul Hahn as Maj. Gen. George Treegar J. Edward McKinley as Prof. Paul Weiner Tom Daly as Dr. Frank Gordon Don Lamond as TV Newscaster/Special Narrator/Martian (voice) Edward Innes as Brig. Gen. Alan Prescott Gordon Barnes as Maj. Lyman Ross Jack Haddock as Lt. Col. Davis Brandy Bryan as Nurse Hayes Joan Patrick as Nurse Dixon (credited as Joan Fitzpatrick) Duke Norton as Dr. Muller William Remick as Dr. Hawley (credited as Wm. Remick) Fred Ross as Air Force News Photographer David De Haven as Air Force News Photographer (credited as David DeHaven) Arline Hunter as Joan Alean 'Bambi' Hamilton as Joan's Friend (credited as Aleane Hamilton) Richard Baxter as 1st Monitor (uncredited) Ralph Brooks as Security Man at Briefing (uncredited) Ted Cassidy as Martian (voice) (uncredited) Billy Curtis as Martian (uncredited) Alan Prescott as Brigadier General (uncredited) Billy Snyder (uncredited) Is The Angry Red Planet (1959) one of those classic 1950s science fiction, creature feature films? If by "classic," you mean there are no others like it, the answer is yes. If you mean, however, one of the best of the 1950s, the answer is a resounding no. The CINEMAGIC process, with so much red, is cool fun while simultaneously masking cheap sets. The Grue-Crew appreciates the story by Sidney Pink and Ib Melchior, but the dialogue is laughable and, at times, the acting fits the descriptor. To its credit, the movie does feature genuinely creepy Martian wildlife. Who doesn't love a bat-rat-spider-crab or a giant amoeba? This is a fun watch just for the CINEMAGIC effect, and if you're a fan of bad dialogue, you should double down on The Angry Red Planet! At the time of this writing, The Angry Red Planet (1961) is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Hoopla, Tubi, Roku, Prime, and many others. 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 Doc – is The Ghost Breakers (1940). This classic horror-comedy features Bob Hope, Willie Best, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Noble Johnson, Anthony Quinn, and Lloyd Corrigan. It's time for a good laugh! Please let them know how they're doing! 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 [email protected] To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"You've seen them, haven't you? You don't have the eyes of the hunter. You have the eyes of the dead." Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss the underappreciated film, Wolfen (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 294 – Wolfen (1981) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A New York cop investigates a series of brutal deaths that resemble animal attacks. Director: Michael Wadleigh; John D. Hancock (post-production, additional shooting) Writers: David Eyre and Michael Wadleigh (screenplay by); Whitley Strieber (based on the novel by); Eric Roth (screenplay) (uncredited) Composer: James Horner Cinematographer: Gerry Fisher  Selected Cast: Albert Finney as Dewey Wilson Diane Venora as Rebecca Neff Edward James Olmos as Eddie Holt Gregory Hines as Whittington Tom Noonan as Ferguson Dick O'Neill as Warren Dehl Berti as Old Indian Peter Michael Goetz as Ross Sam Gray as Mayor Ralph Bell as Commissioner Max M. Brown as Christopher van der Veer Anne Marie Pohtamo as Pauline van der Veer Sarah Felder as Cicely Rensselaer Reginald VelJohnson as Morgue Attendant (credited as Reginald Vel Johnson) James Tolkan as Baldy John McCurry as Sayad Alve Wolfen (1981) is that other wolf-related movie released in 1981. This troubled production is based on Whitley Strieber's 1978 novel of the same title and features Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines, Tom Noonan, and some interesting visual and practical effects. The Grue-Crew are impressed with the cinematography and the ending, but the whole "wolfvision" thing, impressive at the time, looks a bit dated. But the wolves! The wolves are magnificently filmed! Jeff still loves Wolfen, but Bill and Crystal feel the film has suffered a bit with age. Either way, there is much to discuss… and to wonder about. At the time of this writing, Wolfen (1981) is available to stream from Tubi, and multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from the Warner Archive Collection. 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 Manhunter (1986), based on the novel Red Dragon (1981) by Thomas Harris. The film is directed by Michael Mann and features William Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Stephen Lang, and Tom Noonan. Oh, boy! Here we go! Get ready to meet the first Hannibal Lecter. 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 [email protected].

"Remember what I've always told you: The wages of sin is gonorrhea, syphilis, and death." – Ma Cobb, Deranged. It's hard to argue with that. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they have a bit of fun creating their own top 10s from this wondrous, groovy, gory, and influential decade. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 250 – Grue Crew Favorites by Year (1970-1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Back in 2013, Doc Rotten and The Black Saint (Santos Ellin Jr) recorded two podcast episodes documenting their favorite 70s horror films, one each for every year of this wondrous, groovy, gory, and influential decade. Those two episodes, covering 1970-1974 and 1975-1979, are the inspiration for what became the Decades of Horror 1970s Podcast, and, with added video flourishes, were reissued as episodes 160 and 161 in April 2022. Santos left us in September 2017, but the 70s Grue-Crew carried on as best they could. They are now at episode 250 of this inspired experiment, and the current Crew decided to mark the milestone with a similar but new 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. In fact, a handful of movies were excluded. They also agreed not to duplicate any of their fellow hosts' picks. This episode lists 40 films from the 1970s that the 70s 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. Here are their picks: Year Chad Jeff Bill Doc 1970 Equinox The Vampire Doll Horror of the Blood Monsters Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1971 A Bay of Blood Let's Scare Jessica to Death The Abominable Dr. Phibes Godzilla vs. Hedorah 1972 The Night Stalker Night of the Lepus Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things Horror Express 1973 The Crazies Lady Snowblood The Wicker Man The Legend of Hell House 1974 Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter Deranged Lisa and the Devil Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell 1975 Trilogy of Terror Bug Deep Red The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1976 Carrie Who Can Kill a Child? The Omen Grizzly 1977 The Incredible Melting Man Hausu Suspiria Shock Waves 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers Someone's Watching Me Dawn of the Dead Magic 1979 Phantasm Zombie Mad Max The Amityville Horror 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 Someone's Watching Me! (1978), a TV-movie written and directed by John Carpenter, filmed right before and released right after Halloween (1978). Lauren Hutton, Adrienne Barbeau, David Birney, and Charles Cyphers lead the cast. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].