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Probably a lot better than a rushed sequel has the right to be, this is a lean slick summer camp slasher that set the template for a long list of sequelsBy Christopher Brown
A rape revenge thriller, that is probably best known for a lead performance from Harry Reems and some hysterics from Sallee YoungBy Christopher Brown
Steve Barkett Writes, directs, produces and stars in the sci-fi action movie which manages to mangle mutants, astronauts and Sid Haig into a fairly unusual mixBy Christopher Brown
A fun little Egyptian-shot gore film that takes its time to get going to delivers on cheap sets and graphic violenceBy Christopher Brown
John Russo’s Midnight was made for very little money back in the early 80s and lordy, does it have a lot going on.By Christopher Brown
Vehicle for upcoming starlet Bobbie Bresee which is probably better known for its cover than the film itselfBy Christopher Brown
An odd little slasher film with an even odder cast and strange edition in the characters. Don’t take PCP, kids.By Christopher Brown
Ed Adlum was a bored editor when he wrote, directed and produced this cult classic regional horror.By Christopher Brown
Another Norman J Warren film, this time one which has a bit of an Alien feel to it. Also includes alien impregnation and rubber ETsBy Christopher Brown
Not to be confused with Enter The Devil from 1974 or any other films from the time with devil in the title, this is a slow-burn slice of Texan regional horror from Frank Q. Dobbs.By Christopher Brown
A fairly flat haunted house film is elevated by one incredible cameo.By Christopher Brown
Known for being a surprisingly bloodless affair this slasher tries for suspense rather than sex and violence. The response to that in some quarters went as you’d expect.By Christopher Brown
It’s the one where the woman gives birth to the alien man mutant on screen. You know the one.By Christopher Brown
The Toy Box is a bizarre psychotronic mix of porn, sci-fi and horror. It’s a real trip.By Christopher Brown
This American supernatural slasher, also called The Witch, didn’t do great business and was left on the shelf. It still delivers in the kills, thoughBy Christopher Brown
Better known as The Prowler, this slasher from 1981 is best known for some great effects from Tom Savini. While the film did not do well on release, it’s now a bit of a cult classic.By Christopher Brown
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In a break from our usual programming we talk video nasties with one of the hosts of the Screaming Queenz podcast, Jon Larkin. The Screaming Queenz podcast is here.By Christopher Brown
An Indonesian cannibal film. Not the best in a fairly thin field for the genre.By Christopher Brown
We return to the world of Norman J Warren for this horror film about an alien who has a taste for humans in the English countrysideBy Christopher Brown
Surprisngly classy for an early 80s slasher film. That said, it’s equally nuts.By Christopher Brown
Pam Grier is Foxy Brown, a key moment in blaxploitation and female-led action movies.By Christopher Brown
Yes, that Friday The 13th. A quick spin around one of the films that sparked the slasher boom.By Christopher Brown
Pigs, also known as, The 13th Pig, Blood Pen, The Killer, Horror Farm, and Roadside Torture Chamber, is an oddity from 1973 created by Hollywood star Marc LawrenceBy Christopher Brown
This 1969 sex comedy from Germany mixes bits of surrealism and odd touches of humour with plenty of nudity and fairy stories.By Christopher Brown
A haunted house film with moments of gore. This film was a stab at respectability for its director, which sadly did not pay off.By Christopher Brown
From the people who gave you Cannibal Apocalypse comes this war film which, although suggesting it’s cribbing off The Deer Hunter, is more of an exploitation Apocalypse NowBy Christopher Brown
Better known as Massacre Mafia Style this is the notrious grindhouse rip-off of The Godfather from singer/actor/writer/director/producer Duke MitchellBy Christopher Brown
Herb Freed’s 1981 slasher film features all the elements you’d expect from the genreBy Christopher Brown
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An Italian sexploitation film with some lofty ambitions. Some times it even gets close to reaching some of themBy Christopher Brown
Obscure film from Bob Bliss, the early 1970s. It’s a rape revenge thriller, sort ofBy Christopher Brown
David Cronenberg’s Rabid expands on themes already covered in Shivers but exapands its scope. Mixing sex, disease and death into a heady outbreak movie.By Christopher Brown
An early Charles Band film, which also features Demi Moore is a 3D horror that mixes Mad Max with creature featureBy Christopher Brown
George A Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead is quite a popular horror film form 1968. Don’t know if you’ve heard of it? No?By Christopher Brown
“The world’s first erotic kung fu classic” Also known as Firecracker from 1981. Literally features a woman fighting until her clothes come offBy Christopher Brown
You know, for a film about a man with split personalities who goes around killing bored housewives after having sex with them, this is fairly well shot,By Christopher Brown
The story of Harry Preston, writer of 90 books and script-writer and director of this low bidget horror (which made money for Sony but not the film-makers), is probably more interesting than the slasher movie.By Christopher Brown
Also known as Escape From Hell, this is a sleazy slice of Women In Prison sexploitation.By Christopher Brown
Can we make. Mancspolitation a thing? Welcome to the amazing world of Cliff TwemlowBy Christopher Brown
Is this Dario Argento’s best film? Also known as Profondo Rosso this is a glorious slice of giallo and deeply beautiful tooBy Christopher Brown
Better known as Alice Sweet Alice or Holy Terror, this is a better slasher than a lot of films on the video nasties list and the best from film-maker Alfred Sole. Sole had been excommunicated from the Church, his response is this angry film, rallying against hypocrisyBy Christopher Brown
Cheer up, Jess. It’s not that bad, you knowBy Christopher Brown
This sombre character piece from 1977 is an interesting edition to the list and is actually based on a true storyBy Christopher Brown
We heard you like cannibal and zombie movies so we’ve put cannibals in your zombie movie, or zombies in your cannibal movie. Whichever you prefer.By Christopher Brown
