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On this long-awaited return of GEORGE KENNEDY IS MY CO-PILOT the gang are joining Alex Cord, Clu Gulager and – of course – George Kennedy on a beautiful sea voyage only partially spoiled by the presence of a genetically modified cat that spits up a weird gremlin thing that is killing everyone. Uh oh! There’s murder, mystery, insanity-due-to-hunger, ankle-biting, finger munching and a bevy of horny teens because, heck, why not? All this and a look at George’s time as a pitchman for Schaefer Beer! JOIN US!
On this week’s episode of SLPS, Michael is joined by Phil Hopkins, a film archivist and the president of the boutique physical media label Film Masters.
On this episode of the podcast, we ended up with a couple of installments of the Gate, wherein we talk with horror creators about what first got them into the genre, and we didn’t want them to get too old, so here’s a Valentine’s Day present from us to you.
First up is writer/director Ian Courtney, discussing his new slasher, Movie Theater Massacre, now available via VOD. In it, a group of employees are working their last week at a movie theater that is going out of business when a mysterious figure begins to murder people. Our second and final installment of this special bonus episode is with director Elric Kane and stars Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen of the new erotic horror film, The Dead Thing, which begins streaming on Shudder starting Valentine’s Day, February 14. In it, a young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.
We knew this day was coming, but it’s the FINAL EPISODE of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ?, our glorious deep-dive into the film career of “the Filipino Peter Lorre” Vic Diaz which was one of our first ever podcasts under the Cinema Smorgasbord banner. It’s been a fine few years, and what better way to round things out than with an all-timer exploitation classic starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov as two women chained together and making their way through a peril-filled “South American” jungle. Add in a truly demented Sid Haig performance and you’ve got a recipe for (filthy) fun. And of course we have a tremendous Vic Diaz performance as the sleazy drug dealer Victor “Vic” Cheng! Let’s end this thing with a bang!
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the wrestling horror film, Dark Match, directed by Lowell Dean, now streaming on Shudder. They also suggest a few other movies with wrestlers and cults. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Mickey 17, Hell of a Summer, The Dead Thing, and more (all of which you can check out below), while once again covering some amazing casting news in the Scream 7 corner. Also, Julie and Nick discuss the strangest things they’ve ever seen at a wrestling event.
All this, and in the latest installment of The Gate, we spoke with creator/co-writer Bitter Karella and co-writer/producer/actor/musician Robin Johnson about their podcast, Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals, where famous horror authors, living and dead, gather around a campfire to tell their strange and scary stories, and ask them the question, “What was the horror that first hooked you?”
The Pope is DEAD and someone needs to replace him in Edward Berger’s unique political thriller/mystery CONCLAVE from 2024, featuring Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence, who is leading the replacement process, as well as Stanley Tucci, Lucian Msamati, John Lithgow, and Sergio Castellitto as potential new popes (if they can get the votes). It’s fascinating stuff, with a controversial element that we’ll get into during our spoiler section (don’t worry, we’ll warn you!). We also chat about the recent passing of David Lynch in the opening segment, so get ready and LISTEN!
Welcome to Season 9 of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, we’re diving into Sylvester Stallone’s electrifying sequel Rocky II. Joining me is Austin Proctor. Many of you know him from Frightmares and his past guest appearances on our show, but now you’ll be hearing his name a lot more as he’s officially our new Executive Producer and Editor. We’re beyond excited to have Austin on board and to help him cross Rocky II off his shame list!
CANADA! DIVORCE! Are there any two sweeter words in the English language? I can think of one: CRONENBERG! On this episode of FURTHER REEDING we’re getting personal with the 1979 David Cronenberg-directed horror classic THE BROOD starring Art Hindle, Samantha Eggar and – of course – OLIVER REED! It’s a film full of complexity, autobiographical elements, (possible) misogyny and killer mutant kids so you know it’s right up our alley. Listen and hear some THOUGHTS!
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On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the latest Dark Universe installment, Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other movies which play with werewolves and classic monsters. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Dark Match, Companion, Heart Eyes, and more (all of which you can check out in the show notes at Cinepunx), while speculating wildly regarding what Re-Animator’s 40th anniversary might entail. Also, Julie and Nick discuss how they respond to a full moon.