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VHS Horror with Special Guest Collector: Greg Palko!  When in comes to VHS horror collecting, Greg Palko, of Palko Designs on Twitter and Instagram, is one serious aficionado. His collection is vast, to say the least, and includes many rare samples even the most diehard horror fan may not be privy to. For the Love […] The post THE LAST KNOCK presents VHS Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions 2022.

Rob Zombie’s Halloween: Turning the Knife 15 Times  Rob Zombie’s Halloween reboot from Dimension Films has been trashed by many a horror fan over the past fifteen years. Granted, this comes from those enamored with John Carpenter’s original from 1978. Well, it’s hard to argue when many consider the Carpenter version to be the penultimate slasher... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Rob Zombie’s Halloween appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Best Horror Films 2021: Too Many to Choose From? There have been some solid films to make development of the Best Horror Films 2021 list a daunting task. Yet, after watching 100 of last year’s films, Crash and Numb have worked diligently to bring that list down to the best of the best. On the podcast,... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Best Horror Films 2021 appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Cold Horror: Six Frosty Picks for the Season Sure there’s holiday cheer for whatever you’re celebrating, but if you live in the right place on our big blue marble it can be friggin’ cold! And this is why Numb and Crash have picked six cold horror films to make your world even frostier. Cold as... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Cold Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Cult Trio: Down the Rabbit Hole The Last Knock podcast prides itself on “cult” appeal, and is no stranger to cult activity – just check out the episode in which we surveyed the appeal of Cults in Horror. So why the revisit? Well, after a recent marathon of three very different cult-centric horror films, Jonny... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Cult Trio appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Hodgepodge Horror XVI: Sweet Sixteen Celebration Crash and Numb or Numb and Crash or whatever weird law firm we may be, brings you Hodgepodge Horror XVI! In our longest running series, The Last Knock takes a look at ten horror films for Halloween! The Films Well, there’s no fun for the episode if we just... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK podcast presents: Hodgepodge Horror XVI appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Numboween: ‘Tis the Season A chill in the air. Trees shedding their leaves. The days shortening as the world shifts into fall. To quote Al Jourgensen, “Every day is Halloween!” Or at least it can be, if you're one of the worldwide horror obsessives who live and die by black T-shirts, spooky interior decoration, and... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Numboween appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

A Quiet Place: Makes Some Noise In 2018, John Krasinski and company brought us A Quiet Place. An instantly popular horror film, the film gave birth to a new franchise. The movie also cemented Krasinski as a screenwriter and director. What Works, What Does Not Family is at the heart of A Quiet Place, where a... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: A Quiet Place appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Blood for Dracula: A Unique Take As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Paul Morrissey's Blood for Dracula remains an idiosyncratic take on the Bram Stoker mythos. Shown in a variety of cuts – and under various titles – through the years, July saw the release of a definitive 4K/Blu-ray package courtesy of the tireless genre preservationists... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Blood for Dracula appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Creature Feature: All Creatures Here Below… Gettysburg's Creature Feature Weekend debuted in 2019, and presented a modest alternative to bigger and more crowded East-Coast horror conventions. The con brought a fine group of guests and quality vendors to an out-of-the-way venue, while signaling a burgeoning interest in Pennsylvania-based horror cons. Return of the Weekend After... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Creature Feature Weekend appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Saint Maud: All Hail If you haven’t seen Saint Maud as of yet, have no fears, we won’t spoil a thing for you. But we will explore what sets Rose Glass’ film apart from the rest of the horrors flirting with religious overtones – or undertones. The first-time feature film writer/director delivered an intriguing dramatic... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents Saint Maud appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Nautical Horror: Crests and Troughs  We’re talking about ship related horror, but you can forget about the “Ahoy, matie!” crap. With Nautical Horror, we’ll look at those films that either rise above on the high seas or sink below the waves. After all, it’s hard to get more isolated then being on a ship with... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents Nautical Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Psycho Goreman: Psycho or Psych-Out?  Writer-director-special FX guru Steven Kostanski made a name for himself as part of the renowned Astron-6 collective. Films like Manborg, Father's Day, and The Editor show his multi-faceted creativity in full force. With Psycho Goreman, Kostanski and company attempt to mash-up PG-rated family values, alien creatures in latex suits, and... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Psycho Goreman appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Blockbuster Horror: Does Hollywood Do the Genre Justice?  We take a look at blockbuster horror films. That means those high-budget horror films that come out of Hollywood. What’s high budget? Most horror films fall into the $4 million or less category, which is low-budget for Tinsel Town. And for the record, those super-independent films, like... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Blockbuster Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Jonathan Chance: Storyteller  Jonathan Chance is a creator, writer, and storyteller. I finally met John in person at Shriekfest in 2016 and one couldn’t meet a kinder, gentler contributor to the horror genre. We discuss his life since his wife Cam’s untimely passing in 2018 and how he ultimately rose above the grief. And yes,... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jonathan Chance appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Army of the Dead: Desert of Ideas  With Army of the Dead, co-writer-director Zack Snyder returns to the genre that made his name. Aided by an alleged $90 million budget, an epic run time and a release by streaming powerhouse Netflix, the film exemplifies the pitfalls of a “bigger is better” mentality. Not without its... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Alternatives to Army of the Dead appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Shudder: A Feast for Horror Fans  Since its inception in 2015, Shudder has become the go-to streaming service for horror fans. Offering a wide selection of Stateside and international fare spanning many decades, to exclusive series and film premieres. What sets them apart from the lackluster selections of Prime and Netflix? Their content is curated... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: A Shudder Trio appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Epic Horror: What in Hell Does that Mean?  Epic horror can mean different things to different fans. We’ll provide our definition – as well as the actual definition of epic – and see how the horror genre makes this happen. For instance, an epic is long poem about a hero’s journey. Together, we’ll explore the many... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Epic Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Hodgepodge Horror XV: Ten Films to Praise?  Yes, Hodgepodge Horror XV – yes fifteen – brings you ten new films from across the horror universe to engage. This has been our most popular series on The Last Knock and we can’t thank you enough for keeping it going! We’ll discuss horror comedies like One Cut... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Hodgepodge Horror XV appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

George A. Romero – and Ricche, Stavrakis, and Destiny  Mark Ricche: Besides writer, actor, and director of the brilliant Mortal Remains documentary, he worked the camera on Romero’s Iron City Asskickers. Christian Stavrakis: He also wrote, acted in and directed Mortal Remains, sculpted the renowned George A. Romero statue, and also appeared in Iron City... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK podcast presents: An Interview with Mark Ricche, Christian Stavrakis, and JB Destiny appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Jen Palko: More than a Soulpreneur  Jen Palko is a soulpreneur, content creator, and author of the insightful book, 12 Step Guide for the Self-Help Book Addict.Born and raised in Somerville, New Jersey, Jen has worked in the Pharma industry, is a licensed acupuncturist, and is now an entrepreneur who pursues her passion to help... Read More The post THE LAST PRESENTS: An Interview with Jen Palko appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Shorts Roundup: Independent Film  2020 was a difficult year for everybody – we were forced to acclimate to a global pandemic that brought economic uncertainty, while civil unrest felt like a daily occurrence in the United States. In the meantime, major studios struggled with the best way to release multimillion-dollar blockbusters as the spread of... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Shorts Roundup appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Bad Girls: Road Trip to Hell  South Carolina-based filmmaker Christopher Bickel’s Bad Girls is currently taking the indie world by storm. This tale of a road trip mired in sex, drugs, kidnapping and reckless violence brings a 1970s exploitation sensibility to modern times. While many low-budget filmmakers fail to capture this magic, Bickel succeeds. Populated... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Bad Girls appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Woman Alone: Women in Horror Month Part I  February is Women in Horror Month and we’re celebrating with films that feature a woman alone. No, this isn’t about a woman alone in a desert or a field or on an alien planet, but a woman who becomes a predominately solitary figure in the narrative. Hopefully,... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Woman Alone appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Worst Horror 2020: It’s a Buzz Kill!  Last year gave fans some horrible horror movies to avoid at all costs! When it comes to Worst Horror 2020, the choices were far more plentiful than The Last Knock‘s Best Horror 2020 list. In this annual episode, Crash and Numb bring you their best of the year... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Worst Horror 2020 appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Best Horror 2020: Much to Choose From  Last year gave fans much horror to love! When it comes to Best Horror 2020, the choices were plentiful to say the least. In this annual episode, Crash and Numb present their best of the year. Some may be obscure, but only one horror film made both lists.... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Best Horror 2020 appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Possessor: Psychological Body Horror  Many have waited patiently for Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor. Coming eight years after his first body horror feature, the riveting science fiction Antiviral, would be beat the sophomore jinx? M. Night Shyamalan and Jordon Peele both fell victim to expectation, but Cronenberg rose to the occasion. In Possessor, Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough)... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Possessor appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Holy Comic Books, Batman!  Whenever The Last Knock horror podcast comes to a new milestone, we celebrate with an off-topic episode. This time, it’s comic books. We’re so off-topic that we do not even discuss horror comics! (Sounds like a future episode in the making.) If that’s the case, what are we looking at and... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Episode 350: Comic Books appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Jacob’s Ladder: 30 Years of Existential Horror  In 1990, Jacob’s Ladder grabbed horror fans by the throat. Thirty years late, it still won’t let us go. Directed by Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Lolita, and yes, Flashdance), brought Bruce Joel Rubin’s intense and unyielding nightmare from page to screen. Although the movie didn’t fare well in... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jacob’s Ladder 30 Year Anniversary appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Origin Stories: The Good, the Bad, and the Horrible  Origin stories can make or break a franchise. Granted, the horror genre is prone to introducing the back story of a character during the first film, but even that can prove fatal. Leading off with the origin stories for The Ring and Brightburn may have resonated, but did... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Origin Stories appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Daniel Mark Young and Viral Films UK  Sick of the same old horror films? So is writer/producer/director Daniel Mark Young. Like most horror fans, he’s tired of the same lame storylines – and has seen enough tropes to last a lifetime. Maybe more… And as a horror film director, he has a feature in the... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Interview with Daniel Mark Young appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Diminishing Returns: Horror that Ultimately Fails  When it comes to any film, as we age, that movie we once loved may not hold up. Diminishing returns in horror is a cruel realty that may leave us empty. How can we love something only to have it fail us?  As always, whenever we watch a horror,... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Diminishing Returns appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Second Chance Horror: Another Go  Whenever we watch a film, we bring our life experiences to the story on screen. Depending upon our age and state of mind, what we’re watching might not resonate with our psyche. This is reason enough that some horror films may deserve a second chance. For all we know, that... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Second Chance Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

It’s Always Dark During the Graveyard Shift  The Last Knock celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of director Ralph S. Singleton’s Graveyard Shift. Based on Stephen King’s tale, the narrative explores a stranger’s new job in a Hellhole of an old cotton mill in Maine. But it’s not so much what goes on inside the nightmare factory, but... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Graveyard Shift 30th Anniversary appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Fire, Fire, Fire!  It’s another installment of The Last Knock‘s “Behind the Horror” series – and this time, it’s about fire. This form of energy is one hell of a potent force that can represent many different things, including destruction, purification, and even hope. Of course, there’s much more behind fire and we’ll focus on... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Behind the Horror: Fire appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Come Along with Shirley Jackson  What do Richard Matheson, Neil Gaiman, and Stephen King have in common? They were all inspired by horror, gothic, and mystery author, Shirley Jackson. Prompted by Elizabeth Moss’ portrayal of the renowned writer in the film Shirley, we lot at the women, her life, and her inspirations. The Lottery Shirley... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Shirley Jackson appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

A Knight to Remember  Twenty-five years ago, HBO’s successful horror series, Tales from the Crypt made it to the big screen with Demon Knight. Starring Billy Zane and William Sadler, the cast also included the renowned CCH Pounder, comedian Charles Fleischer, the always impressive Dick Miller, and up and comers Jada Pinkett Smith and Thomas... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight 25th Anniversary appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Corona Coping  As the weeks and months drag on with a seemingly endless COVID-19 quarantine, coping with corona is a daily battle. The Last Knock horror podcast takes a couple of moments to share our own trials and tribulations – but that’s not all! Entertainment plays a key factor in staying sane (at least for... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Corona Coping appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Debbie Rochon: More and a Scream Queen  Many horror fans may consider the phenomenal Debbie Rochon one of the premier Scream Queens, but she’s so much more. A well trained actress, Debbie has taken to the stage as well as to the big and small screens. But she’s also a producer, director, screenwriter, as well... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Interview with Debbie Rochon appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: 100th Anniversary  In 1920, director Robert Wiene unleashed a coveted horror film that continues to resonate and inspire filmmakers. The Cabinet of Dr Caligari tells of the story of Cesare, played by the formidable Conrad Veidt, in a world where German Expressionism reigns supreme. And whenever Cesare awakens, murders happen. ... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK present: 100th Anniversary of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Siege Horror: Can You Hold Out and Survive?  What makes horror work is bringing the fear. Yes, the uncanny and “the other” are present – but suspense and desperation also make for one hell of a ride. In the intense sub-genre of siege horror, action and angst conspire to keep audiences on edge. We’ve seen... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Siege Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Horror Theater: A Trip to the Movies  In a quarantined world thanks to COVID-19, watching the new great horror on a giant screen at your local theater has been interrupted. Well, temporarily at least. And even if you’re not a fan of heading out to the movie house, maybe this The Last Knock episode will... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents Horror Theater appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Hodgepodge Horror XIV: Your Box of Bloody Chocolate  Yes, it’s another installment in our longest running series at The Last Knock. The series had been developed in our first year of production, way back in 2013. And when you turn your ears on and open the door seven years later, it’s suddenly Hodgepodge Horror XIV.... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Hodgepodge Horror XIV appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Meta Horror: Umm… What?  There is often of “meta” this and “meta” that, but what in Hell are people referring to? Meta means something that is either self-referential or refers to its genre or category. One can think of meta horror as a film dining off of its own tale like an audio-visual ouroboros. For... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Meta Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Bliss: Stuck in the Middle with Goo  Joe Begos’ 2019 nihilistic film Bliss has lovers and haters – just like Billy and Jonny. Crash loves it, Numb hates it. Let the battle for the hearts and minds of Bliss watchers commence…  The Bloody Heart of it All Dora Madison gave all of herself as Dezzy... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Bliss appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.

Corona Horror: The Harsh Reality  We all know COVID-19 is here. A vaccine may be a year away. In the meantime, scientists work around the clock to find something to prevent infection. Staying at home is the only way to stop the spread of the virus as the world economy comes to a halt. Infections... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Corona Horror appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.