Best Vampyr Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 124: Vampyr (1932) 1:06:16

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This week Josh and Dru discuss the Carl Theodor Dryer classic, Vampyr. From wiki: “Vampyr (German: Vampyr – Der Traum des Allan Gray, lit. 'Vampyr: The Dream of Allan Gray') is a 1932 gothic horror film directed by Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer. The film was written by Dreyer and Christen Jul based on elements from J. Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 …

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Episode Sixteen: Universally Universal Monsters (Nosferatu The Vampyre and Shadow Of The Vampire) 2:24:08

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This week Jeff and Dylan are continuing their look at films inspired by the Universal Monsters and this time around they're covering Dracula. Dylan is bringing Nosferatu The Vampyre and Jeff is bringing Shadow Of The Vampire. Will Jeff be able to convince everyone that the guy in this movie looks just like Alan Rickman? Will Dylan convince Jeff tha…

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50 YEARS OF VAMPYRES (1974)!!! 1:04:25

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VAMPYRES (1974) d. Jose Ramon Larraz (UK/Spain) At a time when throwing extensive vampiric nudity on screen would have been enough, writer/director Jose Ramon Larraz went the extra mile to conjure a deceptively simple, highly satisfying tale of two bisexual bloodsuckers with Vampyres, released in 1974. Played with charged sensuality by newcomers Ma…

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IT FOLLOWS / THE BABADOOK: THE CLASS OF 2014 1:16:22

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IT FOLLOWS (2014) d. David Robert Mitchell (USA) THE BABADOOK (2014) d. Jennifer Kent (Australia) 10 years ago, a pair of horror films exploded onto the scene, both from independent writer/directors not known for genre fare, both displaying exceptional visual confidence and storytelling skills, and both layered with multiple levels of metaphor and …

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ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) TURNS 75!!! 46:43

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ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) d. Charles Barton (USA) By the late 1940s, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Dracula had become more friends than fiends to audiences. In a flash of inspiration, producer Robert Arthur hit upon the idea of pairing his hit comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with the creepy creatures. Though …

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Episode 197 - Spiked Punch 1:30:58

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Welcome to Episode 197 - A Special Guest graces the Three Die Block studio as Steve L., tournament organizer for the Spike! Major held in beautiful Vancouver Canada. Listen in as the lads pick Steve's brain about how to run a Major whilst poking fun at one another. Part two deals with nothing but the FAQs and those crazy cheering fans. Thanks for l…

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The Human Monster AKA Dark Eyes Of London 1:36:17

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Jim & Livio know NOTHING about insurance, and neither do the customers of Dr. Orloff. The Human Monster is a 1939 British horror film starring Bela Lugosi (originally titled the Dark Eyes Of London). One of Lugosi's more popular 'poverty row' films, he plays a dual role of Dr. Orloff and the meek and blind Professor Dearborn. Jim & Livio discuss Lu…

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CORMAN, PRICE, & POE in '64: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/THE TOMB OF LIGEIA 1:04:36

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) d. Roger Corman (USA/UK) THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964) d. Roger Corman (USA/UK) On May 9, 2024, cinephiles everywhere bid adieu to one of the true giants of modern-day Hollywood, Roger Corman. The producer of nearly 500 films and director of 50, Corman also served as mentor for countless writers, directors, actors, an…

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Episode 123: Crimes of the Future (2022) (w/special guest Kayte Terry) 1:10:19

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Josh and Drusilla are joined by a very special guest, Kayte Terry (@kayteterry) of the Tender Subject podcast. They discuss Philadelphia, cannibal films, Raw, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Ravenous, Dead Wood, Parents, Cannibal Holocaust, Blood Feast, Sorcerer, The Thief, the Cook, His Wife, and His Lover, Duel, The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, Unde…

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BRING ON THE BIG BUGS - THEM! (1954) TURNS 70!!! 50:06

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THEM! (1954) d. Gordon Douglas (USA) Unleashed upon a hungry for sci-fi movie-going public in the summer of 1954, Them! was the first of the “big bug” movies and proved to be the year’s biggest moneymaker for Warner Brothers. Originally slated to be shot in color and 3D, the studio cut the budget at the last minute, although the stark black and whi…

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Dark Demo (Snip) 1:39

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Episode 122: I Saw the Devil (2010) 1:07:48

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This week, Josh and Drusilla discuss the 2010 South Korean film, I Saw the Devil. But also, mental health, Little Darlings, Hit Man, In a Violent Nature, perfect screenplays, Clueless, the Kids in the Hall, and more! From wiki: “I Saw the Devil (Korean: 악마를 보았다) is a 2010 South Korean action-thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Par…

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GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) HITS THE BIG 4-0!!! 57:41

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GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) d. Ivan Reitman (USA) GHOSTBUSTERS 2 (1989) d. Ivan Reitman (USA) GHOSTBUSTERS: ANSWER THE CALL (2016) d. Paul Feig (USA) GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021) d. Jason Reitman (USA) GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (2024) d. Gil Kenan (USA) (Apologies for the dicey audio - apparently my microphone wasn't plugged in, so you're getting that …

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Party Pete(Unreleased) 1:31

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FREDDY VS. JASON (2003) 20TH ANNIVERSARY SMACKDOWN! 49:31

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FREDDY VS. JASON (2003) d. Ronny Yu Since the closing shot of 1993’s Jason Goes to Hell, fans had been clamoring for this “Slash of the Titans.” A decade later, New Line Cinema answered their nightmares with a flick that is exactly the low-brow monster-mash masterpiece that the two screen legends deserve. Screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift…

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Episode 121: Oculus (2013) 1:18:01

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Drusilla and Josh discuss all things Mike Flanagan but specifically Oculus (2013). Plus! Josh goes to a dog party! Drusilla goes antiquing. Plus Four Flies on Grey Velvet, The Crawlers, the hottie announcer at New Beverly, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Ghost World, Porky’s, Furiosa, and more! From wiki: “Oculus is a 2013 American supernatural psycholog…

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Codeine Love (Raw) 3:29

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Made N China (2014) 3:43

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The English Billhook 8:22

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The billhook, often referred to simply as a "bill," is a traditional weapon that originated in medieval Europe, primarily used by infantry soldiers. It evolved from an agricultural tool used for pruning and cutting branches. Here's an overview of its use in warfare:Design and FeaturesBlade Shape: The billhook has a distinctive curved blade with a h…

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Episode 120: The House the Screamed (1969) 1:00:28

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This week, Drusilla and Josh discuss the incredible Franco-era Spanish film, The House That Screamed aka La residencia. From wiki: “The House That Screamed (Spanish: La residencia, lit. The Residence), also released as The Finishing School,[5] is a 1969 Spanish slasher film written and directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador, and starring Lilli Palmer,…

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SANTA SANGRE (1989): CULT FILM PERFECTION!!! 49:33

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SANTA SANGRE (1989) d. Alejandro Jodorowsky (Mexico/Italy) Visionary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky cultivates one brilliant sequence after another, employing a staggering use of color shades, sensational aural cues, disturbing themes, and some of the most original onscreen imagery ever laid to celluloid. Hypnotizing and enticing, repugnant and cru…

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Episode 119: Mother! (2017) (w/special guest DeVaughn Taylor) 1:10:10

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Happy Memorial Day! This week the hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla Adeline are joined by filmmaker and host of Specter Cinema Club, DeVaughn Taylor! They discuss the Darren Aronofsky joint, Mother! (2017). They also discuss all things Mad Max, Memorial Day, ranking John Waters films, Peter Greenaway’s The Falls, This is Me Now, Fade to Black (1980)…

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PETER CUSHING AND THE HAMMER FRANKENSTEINS!!! 1:52:26

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THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) d. Terence Fisher (UK) THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958) d. Terence Fisher (UK) THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN (1964) d. Freddie Francis (UK) FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (1967) d. Terence Fisher (UK) FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED (1969) d. Terence Fisher (UK) FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL (1974) d. Terence Fishe…

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Episode 118: Images (1972) 1:12:09

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This week the hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla Adeline discuss doppelgängers with Robert Altman’s Images. From wiki: “Images is a 1972 psychological horror film directed and co-written by Robert Altman and starring Susannah York, René Auberjonois and Marcel Bozzuffi. The picture follows an unstable children's author who finds herself engulfed in ap…

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Episode 196 - It's Brawlin' Time 1:20:05

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Welcome to Episode 196! Today, the lads take you through a primer on this year's Three Die Brawl and Braft, happening at Critical Hit Games in Iowa City IA. Learn the ins and outs of how to run a tournament adequately, with the occasional blood bowl discussion thrown in! Thanks for listening!

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ALIEN (1979) TURNS 45!!! 1:41:10

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ALIEN (1979) d. Ridley Scott (USA/UK) ALIENS (1986) d. James Cameron (USA/UK) ALIEN 3 (1992) d. David Fincher (USA) ALIEN: RESURRECTION (1997) d. Jean-Pierre Jeunet (USA) PROMETHEUS (2012) d. Ridley Scott (USA/UK) ALIEN: COVENANT (2019) d. Ridley Scott (USA/UK) When the commercial space vessel Nostromo responds to a distress signal on an unknown pl…

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Isle of the Dead 1:47:59

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Author and educator David Bowles joins Jim Towns to discuss this Val Lewton-produced masterpiece of suspense and horror: 1945's Isle of the Dead, starring Boris Karloff! Alternate Sides A movie podcast with a twist Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Episode 117: The Virgin Spring 1:09:45

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Drusilla discuss Ingmar Bergman’s 1960 classic, The Virgin Spring. From wiki: “The Virgin Spring (Swedish: Jungfrukällan) is a 1960 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in medieval Sweden, it is a tale about a father's merciless response to the rape and murder of his young daughter. The story was adapted by screenwriter Ulla Isaksson from a…

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Anglo Saxon Broken Back Seax 11:07

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The "Broken Back Seax" is a type of knife or dagger that was characteristic of the Anglo-Saxons, the Germanic inhabitants of England from the 5th century AD until the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name "seax" itself refers to a type of single-edged knife that was commonly used among the Germanic peoples during this time period. The term "broken back…

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THE BLACK CAT (1934): A TRUE UNIVERSAL CLASSIC TURNS 90!! 49:11

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THE BLACK CAT (1934) d. Edgar G. Ulmer (USA) Bearing no resemblance to the original story by Edgar Allan Poe, Universal’s atmosphere-drenched 1934 offering, The Black Cat, from Austrian expatriate Edgar G. Ulmer, is a superior piece of filmmaking, made all the more historic for marking the first and finest on-screen teaming of horror icons Boris Ka…

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I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (1978) TURNS 45!!! 1:07:32

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I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (1978) I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (2010) I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 2 (2013) I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE: VENGEANCE IS MINE (2015) I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE: DEJA VU (2019) GROWING UP WITH I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (2019) (documentary) Join AC and his incredible panel of guests Art Ettinger (Ultra Violent Magazine), Adam Rockoff (Going to Pieces, The Horro…

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Episode 116: Inside (2007) 1:00:52

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This week, Drusilla and Josh dive into their first French extremist film on the pod, 2007’s Inside aka À l'intérieur. From wiki: Inside (French: À l'intérieur) is a 2007 French slasher film directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo in their directorial debut, written by Bustillo, and starring Béatrice Dalle and Alysson Paradis. The plot focus…

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DAVID CRONENBERG'S THE BROOD (1979): ALIVE AT 45!!! 1:04:18

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THE BROOD (1979) d. David Cronenberg (Canada) Canadian writer/director David Cronenberg has become so synonymous with the term “body-horror” that when a project is referred to as being “Cronenbergian,” we actually have an idea of what this might mean. Cronenberg has often said that he does not see disease and mutations as good or bad – they simply …

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The Creature Walks Among Us 1:48:46

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A Creature movie where the original incarnation of the Gill-Man appears for around 2 minutes! Jim & Livio tackle the third and final film of the Creature From The Black Lagoon series. In this film, a group of scientists (and their marital drama) do their best to change the Gill-Man into human form. Although this isn't the most action-packed movie, …

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Episode 115: Spirits of the Dead (1968) (w/special guest Matt Landsman) 1:20:40

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This week, Josh and Drusilla are joined by a very special guest: Matt Landsman, manager of the newly re-opened Vista’s Video Archives Club and Programmer at Be Kind Video. The episode is focused on 1968’s Spirits of the Dead. From wiki: “Spirits of the Dead (French: Histoires extraordinaires, lit. 'Extraordinary Tales', Italian: Tre passi nel delir…

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Episode 195 - Gnome More Puns 1:46:36

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Welcome to episode 195! You should have gnome the lads would give you their perspective on the most recent team introduced, The Gnomes. Dar himself would be proud as the team breaks down all the magical goodness of these woodland scamps. Stick around to hear an update about the Clash for Cash, as well as some Cheering fans. Thanks for listening…

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SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!!! 1:02:31

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SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) d. Edgar Wright (UK) When Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, a romantic comedy with zombies (or zom-rom-com, as it was immediately dubbed by pundits) hit theaters in 2004, it instantly earned a place alongside The Return of the Living Dead and Peter Jackson’s Braindead (aka Dead-Alive) as one of the best horror/comedies of a…

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Episode 114: The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) 1:11:55

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Josh and Drusilla discuss one of the big three of folk horror, 1971 Piers Haggard directed The Blood on Satan’s Claw. From wiki: “The Blood on Satan's Claw (or Blood on Satan's Claw) [a] is a 1971 British supernatural period folk horror film directed by Piers Haggard and starring Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, and Barry Andrews. Set in early 18th-ce…

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Hide Tanning in Anglo Saxon England 9:06

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In Anglo-Saxon England, hide tanning was a significant craft. Hides were processed to create leather, which served various purposes, including clothing, footwear, armor, and household items. Here are some true facts about hide tanning in Anglo-Saxon England: Importance of Leather: Leather was a crucial material in Anglo-Saxon society, used for a wi…

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GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (1973) 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!! 48:53

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GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (1973) d. Jun Fukuda (Japan) A far cry from the anti-nuke statement that spawned the large lizard’s origins, this entry (#13) serves up twice the monster mashing and half the “plot” of other installments. Throwing caution and physics to the winds, this installment features the underwater race of Seatopians who, ticked off by an…

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Episode Fifteen: Universally Universal Monsters (Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Re-Animator) 2:49:03

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This week Jeff and Dylan are paying tribute to the Universal Monsters by discussing movies that have been influenced by those classic characters and they're kicking it off with Frankenstein's monster. Dylan is bringing Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Jeff is bringing Re-Animator. Will Jeff be able to convince everyone that Re-Animator is one of the…

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THE TERMINATOR (1984) 40TH ANNIVERSARY BLOW-OUT!!! 1:03:38

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THE TERMINATOR (1984) d. James Cameron (USA) TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY (1991) d. James Cameron (USA) TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES (2003) d. Jonathan Mostow (USA) TERMINATOR: SALVATION (2009) d. McG (USA) TERMINATOR: GENISYS (2015) d. Alan Taylor (USA) TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (2018) d. Tim Miller (USA) Released in 1984, The Terminator captivate…

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Freaks 1:19:00

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Jim & Livio are back to discuss Tod Browning's unique, cult classic Dracula follow up: Freaks. This is a true one of a kind film, with a good story that boasts a great cast. In this episode we tackle the impact and legacy of this film, as well as the plot and inner workings of Tod Browning. Alternate Sides A movie podcast with a twist Listen on: Ap…

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Episode 113: Ghostwatch (1992) 1:01:12

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This week, Josh and Dru watch the incredible British found footage film from 1992, Ghostwatch. From wiki: “Ghostwatch is a British mockumentary supernatural horror TV movie, first broadcast on BBC1 on Halloween night, 1992. Written by Stephen Volk, and directed by Lesley Manning, the drama was produced for the BBC anthology series Screen One by Ric…

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KILLER SHREWS, GILA MONSTERS, and BEASTS FROM HAUNTED CAVES!! 40:25

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THE BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE (1959) d. Monte Hellman (USA) THE GIANT GILA MONSTER (1959) d. Ray Kellogg (USA) THE KILLER SHREWS (1959) d. Ray Kellogg (USA) The good folks at Film Masters have taken it upon themselves to rescue oodles of public domain titles, some of which they've even gone through the time and effort to give the stand-up, high-def p…

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1964 ITALIAN GOTHIC DOUBLE FEATURE!! (CASTLE OF BLOOD & THE LONG HAIR OF DEATH) 50:36

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CASTLE OF BLOOD (1964) d. Antonio Margheriti (as Anthony Dawson) (Italy) THE LONG HAIR OF DEATH (1964) d. Antonio Margheriti (as Anthony Dawson (Italy) Even if you’re a fan of Italian horror cinema, one name that continues to labor for recognition is Antonio Margheriti, in some respects due to the fact that he was often billed by his Anglicized mon…

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Episode 112: Baby Blood (1990) 57:32

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Today the ghouls discuss a new one for both; the 1990 French flick, Baby Blood. Josh loves it and Drusilla does not. From wiki: “Baby Blood (titled The Evil Within in the United States) is a French horror film directed and co-written by Alain Robak, and starring Emmanuelle Escourrou and Jean-François Galotte. The film is about a woman named Yanka w…

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