Schlock Tactics

Join us as we review two 90s disasters that tried on the buddy cop formula with an animal twist as we review Top Dog (95) and Theodore Rex (95). Find our what happens when you're forced to team up with a T-Rex, how to foil a white supremacist bomb plot with doggy hijinx and how many goons Chuck Norris needs to dick kick to save the day.   Which buddy cop movie will deliver justice?

Join us as we emerge from the dusty wasteland of lockdown with a special look at two of the most notable Mad Max rip offs in She Wolves of the Wasteland (1988) and Hell Comes to Frogtown. We'll explain how to go about repopulating the earth while avoiding topless barbarian babes, electrified codpieces and giant mutant frogs.   Which of these post apocalyptic turkeys will rule the wasteland?

Join us as we take a look back through the last 3 years (and 28 episodes) of the podcast. You'll hear some of the best, and most ridiculous, clips from the show so far including stoner leprechauns, Nic Cage freakouts, time travelling sharks, karate kicking rappers, Turkish knockoffs, JCVD wisecracks, incontinent dolls and several remarkable Dennis Hopper performances.   What's been your favourite episode so far? Let us know!

Join us for our Halloween special as we set sail on the seven seas of schlock with Deep Rising (1998) and Ghost Ship (2002). We'll give you the lowdown on giant sea monsters, abandoned cruise ships and one of the greatest opening scenes in horror history.   Which of these spooky ships will sink first?

Welcome back and join us as we review 2 of the most infamous cash-ins in bad movie history with The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) and Masters of the Universe (1987).  We'll break down exactly how someone adapted a set of trading cards into a movie, how a set of action figures went from cartoon to live action, and how Cannon films ripped off Star Wars...and succeeded!   Which tall toy tale will come out on top?

Join us as we give our thoughts, and predictions, on all 5 worst picture nominees for the 2020 Razzies The Haunting of Sharon Tate, The Fanatic, Rambo: Last Blood, Madea Family Funeral and Cats. We'll give you all the background on controversial real life events, the many faces of Tyler Perry, John Travolta's misadventures and some of the most astoundingly bad visual effects you've ever seen. Which movies will scoop the golden raspberries?

Join us as we pit two of the 80s biggest action stars head to head in two of their most critically savaged movies with Last Action Hero (1993) and Demolition Man (1993). We'll dig into the multitude of meta gags, the interminable celebrity cameos, which restaurant won the fast food wars and just how in the hell you use the three seashells. which movie mid life crisis will prevail?

Pop punk band Destroy the Beast, Find the Baby join us in the studio for our longest ever episode as we discuss Willow (1988) and Waterworld (1995). We'll get into how George Lucas failed to launch a fantasy franchise, how Kevin Costner helped to make the most expensive movie ever and how quotes from these two movies helped the band to name their new EP (and themselves). Which overblown genre film will come out on top?

Join us as we return to the craptastic world of video game movies with Street Fighter (1994) and Mortal Kombat (1995). We'll tell you some of the incredible stories behind these movies and how coked fuelled egos, rushed productions, terrible cgi, casting mishaps, injury and even death made the video game movie into a successful money making enterprise. Who will get the flawless victory?

Join us for our traditional killer animal summer episode as we review giant croc movies Alligator (1980) and Blood Surf (2000). We'll break down both of these snappy numbers and explain how these giant beasts were created, how sharks and crocs were able to be combined in the same film and the strange connection that Bryan Cranston has to the genre. Who will be top croc?

Join us as we review one of the most infamous bad movies ever made, and it's strangely lesser known predecessor. We'll explain how Harry Potter made his real film debut, how dentists and mental patients ended up being cast and how vegetarians ended up inspiring some of the schlockiest creatures in cinema history. Who will be crowned the goblin king?

Join us as we review 2 of the lamest entries in the 65 years of Godzilla movies with Son of Godzilla (1967) and Godzilla (1998). We'll explain how exactly Godzilla was able to procreate on his own and also how Roland Emmerich managed to make a Godzilla film without including the titular character. Who will be crowned king of the bad movie monsters?

Join us as we revisit 3 of the most berzerk b movies of the 80s with Lifeforce (1985), Invaders from Mars (1986) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1986). Find out how horror legend Tobe Hooper was contracted to direct this insane trio of movies by infamous schlockers Cannon films as we attempt to figure out what the hell was going on in any of these films. Which Hooper/Cannon collab will come out on top?

Join us as we review 2 of the goofiest, most brainless comedies of the 90s featuring the Weasel himself, Pauly Shore, with Son in Law (1993) and Bio-Dome (1996). We'll explain how exactly Shore came to find himself in these movies, how everybody else was convinced to do them and attempt to translate, at least some small part, of Pauly's unique lingo.   Which movie will be recognised as a truly shore thing?

Join us as we review two of the more infamous adaptations of H.G Wells books The Island of Dr Moreau (1996) and The Time Machine (2002). Well break down how exactly these movies got the books so wrong and go into all the legendary behind the scenes gossip as well. Which Wells adaptation will stand tall?

Join us as we give our thoughts on all 5 worst picture nominees for the Razzies 2019 Winchester, Robin Hood, The Happytime Murders, Holmes & Watson and Gotti. We'll give you the background on how all these films wound up being nominated, whether they're really that bad and give our bold predictions on which films will win big at the Razzies Ceremony. Which Turkey will go home with the gold?    

Join us as we review two of the most infamous performances by the mighty Nicolas Cage with Vampire's Kiss (1988) and The Wicker Man (2006). We'll break down the freakouts, hallucinations and endless Bee references and aim to answer the age old philosophical question...is Nicolas Cage a good actor (in these 2 films). Who will prevail in the rage in the Cage?

Join us for our festive special as the worlds of pro wrestling and Christmas movies collide with Santa with Muscles (1996) and Santa's Slay (2005). We'll explain how wrestling superstars Hulk Hogan and Bill Goldberg ended up in some of the worst and most bizarre xmas films ever made, and break down both of these unique interpretations of the Santa Claus character.  Which Santa suplex machine will win this bout?

Join us as we review 2 of the most ludicrous entries into the Bond franchise with Moonraker (1979) and Die Another Day (2002). Find out how James Bond ended up in space in the most expensive bond film ever and how Die Another Day almost ended the Bond franchise, Halle Berry's life and earned Madonna a very unique award.  Which Bond will live to die another day?

Join us as we review 2 of the most remarkable Turkish mockbusters in the form of The Man who saves the World (aka Turkish Star Wars) and Rampage (aka Turkish Rambo). We'll reveal just how this films were able to shamelessly rip off their American originals, including use of actual footage, and write their name into Turkish cinematic history.  Which copyright calamity will prevail?

Join us as we review the 2 worst films in the entire Halloween franchise, as voted for by you, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) and Halloween: Ressurrection (2002). We break down exactly how the iconic Michael myers ended up joining a druid cult and appearing on an internet reality tv show in preparation for the upcoming Halloween movie. Which Haddonfield Heavyweight will come out on top?

Join us as we review 2 technophobic sci fi movies from the early 90s featuring the Lawnmower Man (1992) and Johnny Mnemonic (1995). Including casts bulging with Razzie nominated actors, laughable cgi and the dual overacting of both Pierce Brosnan and Keanu Reeves. We'll explain how exactly these films got technology so wrong as we delve into the extended cuts of both movies. Which movie will achieve virtual immortality?

Join us as we review 2 of the summer's biggest shark movies. We'll tell you exactly how The Meg managed to take a huge bite out of the box office and how The Last Sharknado somehow manages to wrap up 6 of the most insane b movies in history. Giant prehistoric sharks, time travel, amorous cockneys and many, many versions of Tara Reid in our biggestepisode yet! Which killer shark movie will come out as the apex predator?

Join us as we look back at some of the best loved summer camp horror movies of the 80s with the Sleepaway Camp trilogy. We'll compare Sleepaway Camp (1980), Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers (1988) and Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland (1989). A trilogy of Cheesy slasher movies spanning nearly a decade, various casting changes and all sorts of wildly inappropriate topics. Which Sleepaway Camp will survive the summer?

Join us as we review 2 of the later entries in the long running franchise, Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) and Leprechaun in the Hood (2000). We'll explain exactly how the green machine wound up in outer space and smoking a joint with Ice T as we recap these bizarre sequels. Which ludicrous Leprechaun movie will come out on top?  

Join us as we look at 2 of the boldest attempts to adapt successful video games into live action movies with Super Mario Bros (1993) and Doom (2005). We'll reveal the behind the scenes animosity, wild casting rumours and just how exactly these films compare to their video game originals. Will either of these films be declared a worthy video game adaptaion?

Join us as we review 2 of the most extreme and bizarre Kung Fumovies ever made. We'll try and unravel the derranged and disturbing plots involved and find out what on earth is going on. Who will be crowned the best bad Hong Kong flick?

Join us as we review 2 early attempts to spin off characters from the DC universe. We get into the problems behind the scenes and figure out why these movies failed to achive the success of their more famous counterparts.   Who will come out on top in this battle of the spinoffs!

Join us as we revisit the infamous Basket Case trilogy with Basket Case (1982), Basket Case 2 (1990) and Basket Case 3: The Progeny (1991). We'll break down exactly how a no budget b movie about conjoined twins grew into one of the most bizarre trilogies of all time.   Which movies will stay in the basket, and which will be unleashed on the world?

Join us as we take a look at some of the early cinematic works of horror legend Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman) in Underworld (1985) and Rawhead Rex (1986). We run down each movie and explain just why screenwriter Clive Barker wanted nothing to do with the final product.   Who will come out victorious in the battle of Barkers Blunders!

Join us as we review this pair of Korean Godzilla knock offs, Yongarry (1964) and Pulgasari (1985). We'll take you through the bizarre backstories of how these Kaiju films came to be and try to explain just what makes them so bad.    Find out who comes out victorious in this battle of the Korean Kaiju!