A monthly adventure into the wild world of obscure VHS titles from the '70s, '80s and '90s! From holiday-themed horror to Star Wars rip-offs, there were countless trends from the mid-'80s to early '90s as the advent of home video created a new market for producers of both low and high-budget cinema. Many of these films have been forgotten. Many of them are probably best left forgotten! Together we are going to discover the weirdest, campiest, craziest films you’ve probably never heard of...inside My Dad’s Video Store.Join indie filmmakers/movie fanatics B.C. Jones, Waylon Bacon, and Gray Creasy as they delve into specially curated blocks of VHS titles plucked from the shelves of a 1980s video store.Â
B.C. Jones, Waylon Bacon, and Gray Creasy
Before Johnny Depp was Captain Jack Sparrow there were some lesser known, pirate adventures on the high seas. On this month's episode, Senior Film Critic for The Nashville Scene - Jason Shawhan, joined us to discuss The Pirate Movie (1983), Yellowbeard (1983), and Pirates (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
While horny teens were getting slashed left and right in the 80s, there also popped up a string of horror films focused on kids facing their own monsters. In this episode, we discussed The Pit (1981), Pulse (1988), and Lady in White (1988) with horror podcast host Brad Hargis of the show Old Man Brad. Check out Old Man Brad's podcast wherever you stream your favorite shows. https://linktr.ee/oldmanbradOriginal Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
On this month's episode we explore dystopian visions of our future under authoritarian dictatorships. We discuss John Carpenter's Escape From New York (1981), Terry Gilliam's masterpiece Brazil (1985), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger blockbuster The Running Man (1987).Joining us will be horror host and podcaster Liz Howell. Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
As our first year draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the absolute best, worst and most bonkers films we discussed in our first season. Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Animated films were traditionally G-Rated and geared towards much younger audiences but in the 1970s, the medium began to branch out. We will explore a few animated films that were not so kid friendly. On this month's episode, we discuss Ralph Bakshi's Fire and Ice (1983), the cult classic Rock and Rule (1983) and the 3D space opera Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
While everyone is stuffing their face during the holiday, we will be discussing cannibal comedies from the 1980s. Bon Appetite! The Founder and Chief Programmer of The BizarroLand Film Festival, Stephen Stull, joins us for this delicious discussion about the films Eating Raoul (1982), Lucky Stiff (1988) and Parents (1989). To learn more about the BizarroLand Film Festival, click HEREOriginal Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Our first bonus episode. We take a deep dive into the troubled history of the sci-fi film Saturn 3 from 1980. Joining me will be filmmaker Greg Moss who is a leading expert on all things regarding this film and helped provide the commentary track on the Shout Factory Blu-Ray release. Read Greg's blog that details everything about the making of Saturn 3 here Check out Greg's blog and general musings hereCheck out Greg's IMDB page hereOriginal Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
After the success of John Carpenter's Halloween, a slew of horror films arose around every holiday imaginable. (with Special Guest PJ Starks). We will discuss the films Mother's Day (1980), My Bloody Valentine (1981) and April Fool's Day (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
In the early 80s, a short lived wave of 3D movies made a splash on theater screens and home video.We discuss the entire history of 3D cinema as well as the films Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, Jaws 3D, and Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn. We're joined by Eric Kurland, the proprietor of 3D SPACE - The Center for Stereoscopic Photography, Art, Cinema and EducationFind out more about 3D SPACE at the link below. https://la3dspace.wixsite.com/3-dspaceOriginal Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Machines are designed to make our lives easier but what happens when they malfunction or want something beyond their programming. (with special guest DJ and filmmaker, Otis Johnson). We discuss the films Demon Seed (1977), Runaway (1984), and Chopping Mall (1986). Follow Otis on https://www.instagram.com/grindhauselektor/* Content Warning- The "Demon Seed" segment of this episode includes discussions of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
From good hearted bank robbers, to protesting nuclear weapons - young outlaws are fighting for justice. On this month's episode, we discuss The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), The Manhattan Project (1986), and Wisdom (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
During the 70s and 80s, a string of teen sex comedies came on the scene. We will focus on the ones named after food - With Special Guest John Ferguson, the keyboardist for The Apples in Stereo.We discuss Meatballs (1979), Hot Dog...The Movie (1983), and Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
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This month we discuss lesser known films from the 80s that pre-date more beloved and well known films. Join us as we discuss Eyes of Fire from 1983 ( that echoes Robert Eggers The Witch), Sole Survivor from 1983 (a haunting precursor to Final Destination), The Vindicator from 1986 (an accidental predictor of Robocop) and 1986's Witchboard (2014's Ouija owes it all to this one) Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Superhero films have not always been the kings of the box office. Join us as we discuss Swamp Thing, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, Howard the Duck, and Darkman. Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Ninja films were a huge sub-genre for the straight-to-video market in the '80s. After the success of Enter the Ninja, Sho Kosugi became the go-to ninja master and the face of the Ninja craze. Join us as we Enter the Kosugi and discuss four of his films: Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Pray for Death, and 9 Deaths of the Ninja on this month's episode of My Dad's Video Store!Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
Before Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg took over the reigns at Disney, Ron Miller ran Disney and produced a string of dark, edgy films that seem off brand today. On this month's episode, we will discuss The Black Hole (1979), The Watcher in the Woods (1980), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), and Return to Oz (1985). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
On this month's episode, we discuss films released in the late 80s that feature executed convicts returning from the dead to take their shocking revenge. Join us for in depth discussions about the films Prison (1987), Destroyer (1988), The Horror Show (1989), and Shocker (1989). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd
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