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Lights, Camera, Exploitation is your guide to exploitative cinema! Join your esteemed hosts TJ Bowser, Brodie Kaine, and Nik Reese as they examine and breakdown some of the greatest and most unique films of all time. Proudly brought to you by Project Louder.

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    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 46 - The Great Silence (1968)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Sergio Corbucci's 1968 revisionist spaghetti western The Great Silence. This story follows a mute gunslinger named Silence, who attempts to stop a gang of viscous bounty hunters who are terrorizing a small town. Join us as we tread the dangerous snowy paths in one of the most brutal films of the genre.

    Pilot Parley: Episode 1 - Renegade (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022


    On this episode of Pilot Parley the boys take a look at 1992's Renegade. This pilot tells the story of Reno Raines, a cop who gets mixed up with dirty cops and becomes a man on the run after being framed for murder. Join us as we ride our hogs into the desert to save the beautiful damsel in distress.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 45 - Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss George Erschbamer's 1989 action comedy Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster. This story follows the continuing exploits of Soldier Kelly, this time joined by his street smart sidekick Speedboat, together they take on a savage drug lord and his gang of ruthless thugs. Join us as we venture into another entry of this pulse pounding franchise.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 44 - Hard Boiled (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss John Woo's 1992 action thriller Hard Boiled. This story follows Tequila, a tough-as-nails cop who teams up with Tony, an undercover agent to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew. Join us as we travel to Hong Kong in this bullet hole riddled cult masterwork.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 43 - Chopper (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Andrew Dominik's 2000 crime drama Chopper. This story follows Mark “Chopper” Read, a legendary criminal who gets out of prison and goes on a paranoia induced vigilante killing spree in Victoria, Australia. Join us as we prowl the streets in this ultra violent ozploitation masterpiece.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 42 - The Foot Fist Way (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Jody Hill's 2006 martial arts black comedy The Foot Fist Way. This story follow taekwondo instructor Fred Simmons as he learns of his wifes infidelity and embarks on an epic journey to meet his martial arts idol, Chuck The Truck Wallace. Join us as we roundhouse our way through drunk partygoers in this star making indie classic.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 41 - Turbo Kid (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss RKSS's 2015 black comedy Turbo Kid. This story follows the Kid, a young solitary scavenger and his mysterious friend Apple, as they face there fears and battle for survival after they encounter the ruthless warlord Zues. Join us as we traverse the barren wasteland in this gory sci-fi canuxploitation adventure.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Bonus - Klaus Kinski Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation the boys talk about the films of legendary actor Klaus Kisnki. We picked four films to discuss from his vast filmograhpy, and they are: And God Said To Cain, Nosferatu, Crawlspace, and Vampire in Venice. Join us as we take a small peak at the work of one of the most controversial figures in cinema history.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 40 - Scanner Cop 2: The Showdown (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Steve Barnett's 1995 sci-fi thriller Scanner Cop 2: The Showdown. This story follows the valiant Sam Staziak as he tracks down Karl Volkin, an escaped mental patient who has been draining the life-force from weaker scanners. Join us as we try yet again to survive another brain bursting entry in the Scanners franchise.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 39 - Come to Daddy (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Ant Timpson's 2019 black comedy Come to Daddy. This story follows Norval as he travels to a remote house to reconnect with his estranged father, but soon after his arrival he discovers things aren't quite what they seem. Join us and our guest Ryan as we hide from flaming crossbows in this cringe inducing Canadian fable.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 38 - Trauma (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Dario Argento's 1993 giallo Trauma. This story follows David, who tries to help anorexic runaway, Aura, find the serial killer who murdered her parents before they fall victim themselves. Join us as we unravel the mystery of the headhunter in truly tantalizing Italian tale.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 37 - Lake Mungo (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Joel Anderson's 2008 psychological horror Lake Mungo. This story follows the Palmer family after their daughter, Alice, drowns and the mysterious events that occurred following her death. Join us as we make a trip back to the land down under in this Lynchian mockumentary.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 36 - Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Jason Eisener's 2011 action thriller Hobo with a Shotgun. This story follows a homeless vigilante who blows away crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty pump-action shotgun. Join us as we seek sweet vengeance on the mean streets in this truly tremendous piece of canuxploitation cinema.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 35 - Resurrection (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Russell Mulcahy's 1999 thriller Resurrection. This story follows Chicago homicide detectives Prudhome and Hollingsworth as they are assigned to investigate a murder, but both become entangled in the plot of a serial killer whose goal is to recreate the body of Christ. Join us as we hit the streets in search of a killer with biblical intentions.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 34 - Keoma (1976)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Enzo G. Castellari's 1976 spaghetti western Keoma. This story follows Keoma Shannon an ex-Union gunfighter who attempts to protect his plague-ridden hometown from being overridden by his racist half-brothers and a Confederate tyrant. Join us as we blast our way through this gritty old west adventure.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 33 - Oldboy (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Park Chan-wook's 2003 neo-noir action thriller Oldboy. This story follows Oh Dae-Su, a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years without explanation. When he is released, he strives to explain his imprisonment and get his revenge, but soon finds out that his kidnapper has a greater plan for him and is set onto a path of pain and suffering in an attempt to uncover the motive of his mysterious tormentor. Join us as try we hammer our way through this extremely disturbing marvel of Korean cinema.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 32 - Bad Dreams (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Andrew Fleming's 1988 cult horror Bad Dreams. This story follows Cynthia, who awakens from a thirteen-year-long coma and finds herself being stalked by the ghost of a cult leader who led a mass suicide by fire that she survived as a child. Join us as we bathe in the flames of unity.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 31 - Night of the Demon (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss James C. Wasson's 1980 cryptid horror, Night of the Demon. This story follows an anthropologist, and his students who attempt to track down a Bigfoot responsible for a rash of violent murders, only to uncover something even more sinister. Join us as we roam the woods and avoid castration in this very hairy episode.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Bonus - Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation the boys are joined by the illustrious Cameron Lee from the Big Bad Beetle Bros podcast to bring you some special Christmas content. We each recommend an exploiative film that's fitting for the holiday season. Join us for our holly jolly year end finale.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 30 - Scanner Cop (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Pierre David's 1994 sci-fi thriller Scanner Cop. This story follows Sam Staziak, a rookie cop with the LAPD, who is also a 'scanner'. When a slew of murders begins to decimate the police department, Sam faces sensory overload and possible insanity as he uses his powers to hunt the man responsible for the killings. Join us as we try to survive another brain bursting entry in the Scanners franchise.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 29 - Scarecrows (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss William Wesley's 1988 straw stuffed horror, Scarecrows. This story follows a group of mercenaries known as “The Crows”, who rob a miltary base and flee via cargo plane. Only to be decieved by one of thier own and end up in a field inhabitted by murderous scarecrows. Join us we try to fight off the viscious Fowler family. Special thanks to Norman Cabrera for the intro and outro!

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Bonus - Black Friday Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation the boys talk about their black friday sale pickups from Vinegar Syndrome and Severin Films. We go over each film in depth and talk about what each of the releases include. Join us as we froth at the mouth for these tasty pocket draining pickups.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 28 - The Stylist (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Jill Gevargizian's 2020 indie horror The Stylist. This story follows Claire a lonely hairstylist who secretly murders and scalps her clients. When Olivia makes the well-intentioned mistake of asking Claire to style her hair for her wedding, she becomes dangerously obsessed, and her sanity starts to slip away with bloody consequences. Join us as we traverse the streets of Kansas City looking for mean haircut. Special thanks to Jill for the awesome intro.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 27 - Once Were Warriors (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Lee Tamahori's 1994 drama Once Were Warriors. This story follows an urban Māori family, the Hekes, and portrays the reality of domestic violence in New Zealand. Join us as we venture into this hard-hitting kiwi classic.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 26 - Tenebrae (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Dario Argento's 1982 Italian giallo Tenebrae. This story follows author Peter Neal as he arrives in Rome only to discover that someone is using his most recent novel as inspiration for a series of murders. Join us as we uncover the identity of this savage yet elusive killer.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 25 - The Masturbating Gunman (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Marks Savage's 2000 over-the-top crime drama The Masturbating Gunman. This story follows our hero who destroys his enemies with kung fu fighting, hand saws, and guns, but with one small hang-up. At the sight of a woman, The Gunman immediately begins to gratify himself, no matter what situation he is in. Meanwhile, the evil Helmut Gunta plans to impregnate a virgin in order to have an heir, and the woman he has in mind is a nun, Sister Mary who happens to be the Gunman's sister. But Gunta has a plan to stop The Gunman from getting in the way. So grab your lube and your mask it's time to get deep into this ozploitation gem. Special thanks to Mark Savage for the intro and all the insight.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 24 - Kill List (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Ben Wheatley's 2011 British psychological horror crime film Kill List. This story follows ex-soldier turned contract killer Jay, who is pressured by his partner into taking a new assignment. As he ventures deeper into the dark world of the contract his discoveries become more and more disturbing. Join us as we bear witness to this truly twisted tale of folk horror proportions.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 23 - Snake Eater (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss George Erschbamer's 1989 action thriller Snake Eater. This story follows a former marine, now cop, Soldier Kelly who returns to find the band of backwoods bad-guys who killed his parents and abducted his sister. Join us as we venture deep into this Canuxploitation thrill ride.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 22 - Django (1966)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Italian spaghetti western Django. This story follows a coffin-dragging gunslinger and a prostitute who become embroiled in a bitter feud between a clan of southern racists and a band of Mexican revolutionaries. Join us as we traverse our way through this mud covered classic.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 21 - Scanners (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss David Cronenberg's 1981 science fiction horror film Scanners. This story follows Cameron Vale, a scanner with incredible telepathic abilities. He has been dispatched by ConSec to stop the renegade scanner, Darryl Revok, who plans to wage war against them. Join us as we try to avoid certain death from the shotgun toting death squads and brain bursting bad guys.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 20 - Black Christmas (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Bob Clark's 1974 Canadian slasher Black Christmas. This story follows a group of sorority sisters who receive threatening phone calls and are eventually stalked and murdered by a deranged killer during the Christmas season. Join us and have yourself a scary little Christmas... Not at all like the ones you used to know.Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 19 - Next of Kin (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Tony Williams 1982 horror film Next of Kin. This story follows Linda who inherits an old folks home and finds her mothers diary. Soon after the things she read begin to happen to her. Join us as we try to figure out if there is something evil in this house.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 18 - Edge of the Axe (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss José Ramón Larraz's 1988 slasher Edge of the Axe. This story is about an axe murderer who terrorizes a small Northern California mountain community, while two young computer-nerds attempt to solve the killings. Join us as we learn the hard way that there is nothing silent about the nights in Paddock county.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 17 - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss George Miller's 1981 post-apocalyptic action thriller Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. This story follows “Mad” Max Rockatansky a cynical drifter living in a post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland, who agrees to help a small, gasoline-rich community escape a horde of bandits. Join us as we once again try to avoid certain death at the hands of these fuel injected heathens.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 16 - Phenomena (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Dario Argento's 1985 Italian horror classic Phenomena . This story follows a young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, who is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual ability might help solve a string of murders. Join us as we sleepwalk our way through this supernatural giallo.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 15 - Upgrade (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Leigh Whannell's 2018 cyberpunk action thriller Upgrade. This story is set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey Trace, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant. Join us as we hop in the firebird and fight off those pesky upgraded folk.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 14 - The Amusement Park (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss George A. Romero's surrealist psychological thriller The Amusement Park. This story follows a seemingly ordinary day at an amusement park that turns into a living nightmare for an elderly man. Join us as we spend the day in this terrifying yet insightful amusement park.

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 13 - Shaft (1971)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Gordon Parks 1971 action-crime film Shaft. This story follows a private detective named John Shaft who is hired by a Harlem mobster to rescue his daughter from the Italian mobsters who kidnapped her. Join us as we try to dodge bullets and office windows in this blaxploitation classic.Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 12 - King of New York (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Abel Ferrara's 1990 neo-noir crime thriller King of New York. This story follows a psychotic drug lord that leaves prison bent on sharing his profits with the poor, but finds that the streets are tougher than when he left and that there is no way of washing the blood from his dirty money. Join us as we try to survive the grimy back alleys and dimly lit strip clubs of the city.Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 11 - Blow-Up (1966)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 mystery thriller Blow-Up. This story follows a fashion photographer who unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park. Join us as we stare at grainy pictures and try to solve the mystery.Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 10 - Dead Kids (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Michael Laughlin's 1981 slasher Dead Kids, aka Strange Behavior. This story follows John Brady, a small town policeman who is investigating a string of murders that may have a connection to the local college and his late wife. Join us as we attempt to unravel the mystery behind a teenager's strange behavior. Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 9 - Dressed To Kill (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Brian De Palma's 1980 erotic thriller Dressed To Kill. This story follows a mysterious blonde woman who kills one of a psychiatrist's patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder. Join us we try to discover the identity of this sex crazed killer. Part of Project Louderwww.projectlouder.net

    Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 8 - Easy Rider (1969)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021


    On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Dennis Hopper's 1969 road drama Easy Rider. This story follows two hippie bikers on a cross-country trip to sell drugs that puts them on a collision course with small-town prejudices. Join us as we ride side by side on this LSD laced journey through the deep south.Part of Project Louder:www.projectlouder.net

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