Best Automaton Podcasts (2024)

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Robots & Automatons 50:06

7d ago50:06

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This episode is about robots throughout history. The tin men of old and the psychotic Japanese ones of modern day. A comprehensive study of things that go beep in the night. To support the show and to get access to the video versions of these episodes (I’ve already recorded over 100 episodes) go to www.patreon.com/worldaroundewe and sign up for exc…

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Episode 165: Automaton Transfusion and Summer Camp with Micheal 1:09:15

16d ago1:09:15

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Send us a text Now he is catching up with the DVDs Michael and I are discussing them. In this episode we cover Automaton Confusion, a movie that cost $30,000 to make and yet, up until the stupid its a giant experiment nonsense, was thoroughly enjoyable, punching way above its budget. It had fast paced zombies, genuine scares, and 80% of the story w…

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#363 What're You Doing Step-Automaton?? 58:41

15d ago58:41

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This week we talk almost EXCLUSIVELY Battlegrounds... but in the way that only Blizzlet can. Have you ever wondered how to both buff and nerf ancestral automatons? We figured it out. Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: ht…

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Comic Timing Episode 228 – X-Men From The Ashes: Part 2 (featuring Raging Bullets) 2:07:01

2d ago2:07:01

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We return for part two of our reviews of the X-Men’s new From the Ashes era! This time, Ian and Brent are joined once more by Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin of the Raging Bullets Podcast to discuss Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men issue 1, Stephanie Phillips’ Phoenix issue 1, and Eve Ewing’s Exceptional X-Men issue 1. Plus, some quick thoughts on the new X…

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Useless Designs 59:40

35m ago59:40

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A few years ago a comedian called Jimmy Budd offered me a radio show on an internet radio station he managed at the time, this is one of those shows. This episode is about a load of weird designs I wrote about for University about 10 years ago, might seem a bit lazy, but I think you's might get a laugh out of it. To support the show and to get acce…

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Wassup Tony?

8h ago

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This week- a group of plucky skater punks get into shenanigans in LA and a plucky mob widow tries to start again but neither the Feds or Family will let her. A septet of Latin American boys go against the hip hop trends and norms of their South Los Angeles neighborhood and embrace skateboards and punk rock in very tight pants. One day the boys deci…

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#366 Whip That Cow Harder! 1:10:37

5h ago1:10:37

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This week... there is just so little news. So... we REALLY lean into the "sometimes not" section. Also Stormraige didn't get his usual editing done so... enjoy it raw! Wait I didn't mean it like that. I also didn't NOT mean it like that though.... ;) Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.s…

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World's Strangest Crimes Chapter 25 - Digging Up The Past 32:32

6d ago32:32

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I have covered this one on History Homos in more detail in an episode I did with William, you can find it on my feed or their feed. So I thought as a way of advertising the Patreon this might be a good one as it gives a little more colour to the episode I did about The Piltdown Man in the past. You can find me on Patreon here - www.Patreon.com/Worl…

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Sam W. Pisciotta | House of the Hidden Moon 29:32

2h ago29:32

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My mother sits at the kitchen table in the moonlight, gazing at her folded hands. “Has your father returned with Lilah?” | © 2024 by Sam W. Pisciotta. Narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Why was the film WARGAMES such a cultural phenomenon in the 1980's? The answer may surprise you! 17:07

2h ago17:07

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By Automaton Studios

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Here's How To Evade the Spy That's Following You 3:29

1h ago3:29

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10 tips to help you shake off that government worker. To support the show and to get access to the video versions of these episodes (I’ve already recorded over 100 episodes) go to www.patreon.com/worldaroundewe and sign up for exclusive episodes, taxidermy announcements and more! You can buy my Bad Taxidermy, oddities and merch from www.worldaround…

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Lethal Tales

8h ago

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This week- two movies about bromances and violence in remote places. Genta has become disillusioned with the samurai life and has left it to be a wondering yakuza. Hanji could no longer tolerate his powerless existence and sold his farm to become a samurai. They find themselves on opposing sides after the assassination of the local chancellor. A da…

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Episode 167: Plague of Zombies 34:14

3h ago34:14

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Send us a text Heading away for a few weeks but wanted to get all my DVDs seen. This will just leave me with the Negan and Maggie show to watch when I am back. But onto this: 1966 and made by Hammer House of Horror, we have Plague of Zombies, starring Quatermass himself Andre Morrell as Sir James, a professor of medicine who head with his daughter …

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#365 MAE we please talk Hearthstone? (Ft. Mae) 1:16:10

4h ago1:16:10

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This week we welcome special guest Mae for our Badass Women of Hearthstone week 2! Mae is a blind gamer who is also one of the best rogue players in Diablo 4 and a consistent standard/wild legend gamer. We talk about the mini set, we talk about accessibility concerns and so much more. It's a truly eye opening interview and really quite a pleasure. …

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Comic Timing Episode 227 – X-Men From The Ashes Reviews: Part 1 (featuring Raging Bullets) 2:06:01

13d ago2:06:01

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For the first time in YEARS, Ian and Brent are joined by longtime friends of the show, and fellow podcasters, Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin of the recently relaunched Raging Bullets podcast! They’re here to review the first issues of the recent X-Men: From The Ashes relaunch. This episode, we cover X-Men #1, NYX #1 and X-Factor #1. Next week, we’re t…

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"I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne + "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe 14:27

2d ago14:27

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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne (© 2024 by Bella D. Bonne), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez and "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe (© 2024 by Sonya Taaffe), narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 166: Yummy with Michael 30:31

14d ago30:31

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Send us a text Belgian 2019 and even though it is the first Belgian zombie movie this was done superbly well. I watched this back in Episode 46 BM (before Michael) and since then it has been a firm favourite. It is one of those movies I have seen over the last couple of years that are not on other people's radar. Joining It Stains the Sands Red and…

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Dat Florida-Midland Flow

18d ago

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This week- two films about types of masculinity and finding your way. Tyler Williams is a popular senior on the wrestling team. Learning he has a severe SLAP tear that requires surgery as soon as possible to repair, Tyler decides to hide it from everyone, especially his domineering father. When his injury is revealed, Tyler spirals to tragic result…

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Comic Timing Extra Point Episode 18: Buffalo & Disney, Good! Lichtenstein, Bad. 45:53

12d ago45:53

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This episode Ian goes solo, catching you all up on what adventures he’s been up to the past few weeks. Highlights include a drive to Buffalo and Niagara Falls trying all the local foods and beverages and seeing the falls in all its glory, visiting the Buffalo Art AKG Art Museum and a subsequent rant on why Roy Lichtenstein grinds Ian’s gears, time …

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#364 Badass Hapas of Hearthstone (Ft. HapaBear) 1:29:12

13d ago1:29:12

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We finally get to kick off the badass women of Hearthstone month with a delightful frequent guest HapaBear. An absolute delight. We discuss a LITTLE bit on the announcement of the mini set, and the other patch notes, but mostly we just talk about Hapa and have a good time. Classic Blizzlet am-I-right? All proceeds from our patreon this month will g…

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Russell Nichols | What Happened to the Crooners 39:31

9d ago39:31

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On an unmarked road somewhere in the Appalachians, a midnight blue Cadillac rolled to a stop, gravel popping under tires, headlights peering out into the discord of dusk. | © 2024 by Russell Nichols. Narrated by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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How many times has lovable ginger scamp Archie been on the small screen? Find out in only 20 minutes! 23:00

16d ago23:00

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By Automaton Studios

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Here's How To Chat Up A Woman 7:34

11d ago7:34

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A few years ago a comedian called Jimmy Budd offered me a radio show on an internet radio station he managed at the time, this is one of those shows. To support the show and to get access to the video versions of these episodes (I’ve already recorded over 100 episodes) go to www.patreon.com/worldaroundewe and sign up for exclusive episodes, taxider…

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Episode 164: Summer Camp 42:45

25d ago42:45

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Send us a text From the producers of [REC], Annabel and The Conjuring comes a bit of an anomaly. 2015. It is called Summer Camp, which is why it was never on my zombie radar, as that suggests it will be a slasher movie where perfect American teens and young adults are chopped up by some mask wearing former student or camp counselor using a [insert …

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Dreaming The Crow Like Dream

25d ago

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In the doorway of glory he finds Death who puts his hands in hers and whispers to him, :Now... come home, now." "Soon", he says. The Crow, James O'Barr This week- four tales of vengeance for souls brought back to put the wrong things right. Detroit, a decrepit and crime ravaged city on Devil's Night, when gangs roam the streets leaving only burning…

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Comic Timing Episode 226 – Anime NYC 2024 Convention Report 2:11:56

28d ago2:11:56

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It’s been a summer full of conventions and convention-adjacent things in New York. Kris and Ian dive into Kris’ journeys to Stationery Fest and Flame Con 2024, followed by their joint venture to Anime NYC. The duo discuss how Anime NYC’s move to August affected the con, all the panels they attended, the merger of Play NYC and Anime NYC, how the lou…

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Episode 163: Undead and Alive and Zombie 4: After Death 1:02:20

29d ago1:02:20

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Send us a text A double bill from the DVD bargain bucket here. I will try not to let the disappointment come through but I had high (ish) hopes about these two. We had, for starters SNL alumnus Chris Kattan, a profoundly average member of the cast, and James Denton from Desperate Housewives and the Good Witch as unlikely partners in this Cowboys v …

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Around World In 80 Days - Movie Madness 1:08:16

18d ago1:08:16

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This episode is about the 2004 classic starring non other than Jackie Chan's ACTUAL stunt man and Alan Partridge as they take a trip around the world in 80 days.Looking for themes, messages, hidden facts, predictive programming for events that followed the release or are yet to come into effect in our "real" world. To support the show and to get ac…

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Ice-Cold Angel

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This week- a pair of films starring the late French icon Alain Delon. Tom Ripley has been sent to Italy to retrieve Phillippe Greenleaf, son of a wealth San Francisco family. Phillippe has no intention of returning home, especially if it means leaving behind his fiancée, Marge. He soon grows cruel and abusive to the always fawning Tom. But Tom Ripl…

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Comic Timing Episode 225: August 2024 Previews 3:20:40

28d ago3:20:40

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Raph, Ian and Murd gather round the mics to discuss books mainly set for October 2024 release. Catalogs discussed include Image Catalog Issue 14, DC Connect issue 51, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 35, and Diamond Previews issue 431. Just a note that this one is a little less polished than most Previews episodes when referring to the edit itself, as I…

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#362 How Many Trinkets For China? 1:09:27

23d ago1:09:27

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This week we actually talk Hearthstone... like a LOT of it. We talk about all the new trinkets and we suggest you play NOW before anything gets "balanced" It's a ton of fun. Try it out. Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here:…

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Cody Goodfellow | Queen of the Rodeo 29:01

23d ago29:01

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We hear you laughing as you speed by on the interstate. In spite of what you might think of us, we are a proud town. We don’t need your understanding. We don’t explain. You couldn’t handle the answers. | © 2024 by Cody Goodfellow. Narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 162: The Corey Feldman Double Bill 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

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Send us a text Michael and I talk about two films starring 80s superstar Corey Feldman - Zombie King and Zombex. Zombie King - He plays a Haitian voodoo demon that is summoned by Edward Furlong's widower to bring Ed's dead wife back from Hell.... for about 3 minutes. Zombex - He plays a scientist in the last 2 scenes along with Sid Haig and Malcolm…

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THE DEEP DIVE MICROCAST goes for the Gold (but gets a Bronze) with a history of Olympic broadcasts! 11:41

25d ago11:41

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By Automaton Studios

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Mutant Beavers

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This week- a pair of features occupying areas adjacent to classic cartoons. When his applejack distillery is destroyed in an accident, Jean Kayak has to find a new trade to survive the harsh winter. Taking up fur trading, something he doesn't exactly excel at, he soon finds love and danger in the forms of The Furrier and Hundreds of Beavers. Super …

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Episode 161: Zombie Undead 47:04

1M ago47:04

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Send us a text Coming in probably the most fabricated DVD box I have ever seen, this British movie came with arguably the worst acting, zero originality and, well, let's read the box again shall we? Can't wait for Zombie Undead! - George A Romero. Either a lie, or they paid him for a quote. Makes zombies terrifying again - NOPE Destined to become a…

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Here's How To Have Those Difficult Conversations 4:44

1M ago4:44

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To support the show and to get access to the video versions of these episodes (I’ve already recorded over 100 episodes) go to www.patreon.com/worldaroundewe and sign up for exclusive episodes, taxidermy announcements and more! You can buy my Bad Taxidermy, oddities and merch from www.worldaroundewe.com All of my social media links are accessible he…

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Episode 160: Zombie Wars and Death Trench aka Trench 11 57:41

1M ago57:41

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Send us a text Zombie Wars- 2007 – 2.8/10 from IMDB 20% on Rotten Tomatoes And it has a unique selling point – the zombies are organised. They breed and farm the humans for food and it reminded me of Planet of the Apes, the original Charlton Heston version. We have a female voice over, Apparently the zombies came alive 50 years earlier. NO one know…

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#361 Halloween in August! 1:08:19

1M ago1:08:19

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This week we have a BUNCH of news to talk about so what do we naturally talk about? HALLOWEEN PREPARATIONS! Yes I too am very bummed about this, but alas we are what we are. We do EVENTUALLY talk about other stuff like the newest patch and of course the introduction of Trinkets in Battlegrounds! Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingers…

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"Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un + "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley 15:23

1M ago15:23

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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un (© 2024 by Guan Un), narrated by Arthur Morey and "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley (© 2024 by Lisa M. Bradley), narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Flood Myths 38:03

1M ago38:03

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This episode is about "The Wetness", everyone believes in it in some way or another - religious people say it happened when Noah was about, scientists tell us its on the way in the not so distant future. To support the show and to get access to the video versions of these episodes (I’ve already recorded over 100 episodes) go to www.patreon.com/worl…

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Swamps are for Squids

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This week- a pair of moves designed to inspire nostalgia, even in the most begrudging of hearts. After stopping the nefarious plans of Martin Whistler in the 23rd century, hardboiled trooper Jak Deth chases him back to 1980s Los Angeles. Taking over the body of his ancestor, Phil, Jak must find the body Whistler now inhabits before he can take over…

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It was called the 'Rural Purge.' That time when a bushel of folksy TV shows got the axe! What happened? MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP knows! 16:16

1M ago16:16

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By Automaton Studios

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#360 What a Natural Talent! 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

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This week we talk about the many buffs and nerfs being hinted at! Are they live already? Yes! Were we right about a single buff? No I don't think so. But trust us... they SHOULD have listened to what we had to say. Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp…

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Episode 159: Vengeance of the Zombies 49:39

2M ago49:39

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Send us a text 1973. Spanish. Dubbed with over the top macho American voices despite it being set in England this overly campy voodoo tale looked like it was a script Hammer House of Horror turned down, with the star Paul Naschy playing not one, not two, but three roles, and all of them poorly. The plot: In England heiresses are being murdered by a…

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