The Sixth Dimension

Darren Statman and I look at the New Hollywood classic DOWNHILL RACER (1969) starring Robert Redford.

Filmmaker Darren Statman returns, this episode we chat about the Robert Altman masterpiece THE LONG GOODBYE (1973). Check out Staman's work by clicking the link below: https://www.darrenstatman.com/

Filmmaker Darren Statman returns to talk in depth about Paul Schrader's early masterpiece HARDCORE (1979). Check out his work, click on the link below: https://www.darrenstatman.com/

Joined by Will again, we talk about the Jean Rollin psycho-drama NIGHT OF THE HUNTED (1980).

to talk about some of our favourite pandemic movies, the state of the industry and how it has changed over the last decade, as well as the state of horror cinema today. Darren Statman is a talented filmmaker, director, writer who has extensive experience in advertising commercials and feature films. If you want to contact him click on the link below for his website: https://www.darrenstatman.com/ Caution: there's a bit of an audio issue i couldn't seem to fix, profuse apologies, but I felt the interview was interesting enough that hopefully if you can get past the technical issues,its really worthwhile.

This episode we check in with each other during this time of Quarantine and talk about the Oliver Stone horror film THE HAND (1981) starring Michael Caine.

What was the first horror film you remember watching? Some people don't even remember the name of them. Let's go over a couple shall we.

This mid-week episode, I share some musings on the underrated 1978 whodunnit THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1978) as well as the modern murder mystery genre in general.

Patrick and I talk about the cult comedy/horror/satire set in a haunted hospital: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) starring Matthew Holness and Richard Ayoade

In the latest episode, filmmaker and author JJ DECEGLIE and I chat about the incredibly powerful horror flick SESSION 9 (2001) by Brad Anderson and Steve Gevedon.

We revert to our old format wherein we chat OVER the actual short film we were reviewing - an old, rare short horror film called THE DUMMY (1982).

Tonight, we are checking out an episode of TV SHOW Friday the 13th. NOT the film series about the saga of JASON VORHEES but a very smart, engaging TV show about antiques dealers going on supernatural adventures (sort of like the TV show SUPERNATURAL but in the 80's). It's an anthology show, which means no real big narrative connecting all the episodes (except the main characters, but they don't have an arc from episode to episode). This episode was directed by cinematic legend DAVID CRONENBERG. Take a listen.

In this episode, we review the 1983 precursor to the 2014 horror flick THE VVITCH called EYES OF FIRE.

Just a special re-upload from a couple of years ago. I tried giving the ELEVATOR GAME (a game you ride the elevator a certain number of times and at the end of it all you get to v isit another dimension), and brought it to Will for scrunity.

In this retro episode, Will and I take a look at one of David Firth's most controversial online shorts.

In this episode of UNWRITTEN RULERS, we review The Hills Have Eyes 1st Draft Screenplay by Wes Craven originally entitled BLOOD RELATIONS.

This is the very FIRST episode Will and I recorded for the show. It's 976-EVIL (1988)directed by Robert Englund and we recorded it in the same room as each other.

Patrick and I have a chat about the Czech version of Beauty and the Beast from the 70's: PANNA A NETVOR (1978). It's kind of a horror film, kind of a art film, but certainly the most unique take on the original fairy tale, at least up there with Jean Cocteau's version.

In this episode of The Unwritten Rulers, we review Apocalypse Now (1979) 1st Draft Screenplay by John Milius, review the difference between the first draft, final draft and different cuts of the film.

In the latest episode of the podcast, we review one of the greatest horror-short films ever made. An effective little supernatural tale told in stop-motion (but with human actors... you'll have to watch it to understand) about a thief who robs a house. That's all we can tell you without giving it away.

Patrick and I discuss the vivid, horrific, crazy LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM (1988) directed by Ken Russell. A truly insane horror film that captures 80's exploitation perfectly, the film adapts Bram (Dracula) Stoker's novel of the same name. A giant killer snake and its vampire-but-with-snake-like-characteristics familiar stalk the countryside looking for human victims after the skull of an ancient monster is dug u.

Digging this one up from the archives, Will and I review this incredibly obscure, incredibly shocking PSA from England: Apaches (1977). In it, group of kids play cowboys and indians (actually, they just play the indians - as in Native Americans; in this case, from the Apache tribe) on a farm in rural england. Ignoring all safety precautions, they are one-by-one killed off in a variety of 'final destination' style deaths - each one more shocking and sick than the last. They only have themselves to blame, the PSA suggests; and the message is to play safe and follow the rules.

Going back to the archives, my very first podcast I recorded for this channel (not the very first podcast I've done though). It's a series that i'm reviving and recording new episodes for available only on this channel. It's called UNWRITTEN RULERS: THE UNMADE FILM REVIEW where we... well, review unmade films: first drafts of screenplays, final stages of pre-production, unreleased movies, lost movies. We take all the evidence we can find on the unmade film of THAT episode and review it. This episode, I review the first draft of Andrew Kevin Walker's script for 8mm (1999), a film which - according to Walker - was ruined by the directors vision.

We go back in the way back machine and talk about our favourite episode of the Anthology TV SHOW by Steven Spielberg: MIRROR, MIRROR directed by Martin Scorsese.

Just in time for Christmas, filmmaker and frequent guest co-host Nathan Hill joins us for the latest episode of the podcast. In this episode, Nathan - who has acted in over 50 movies - talks about some of the famous actors and celebrities he has encountered and shares some epic stories.

Fewdio Studios Horror Shorts by Sebastian M

Back on the retro train with Will and we're talking about the Twilight Zone episode THE HOWLING MAN!

We review the only flick that Samuel Beckett - legendary Novelist and Poet - made.

In this new show, we review the very first drafts of scripts to interesting films by great screenwriters (sometimes, not-so-great screenwriters, but that makes them 'great' in their own way). This episode, we check out Alien 3 by the screenwriter ERIC RED (Near Dark (1987), The Hitcher (1986), Cohen and tate (1989)), wherein the Alien invades earth.... sort of. You'll have to listen to find out.

In this retro episode, Will and I talk about The Tales from the Crypt Episode called THE DUMMY starring Don Rickles and Bobcat Goldthwait.

Will talks about A Ghost Story (2017), while I talk about Ghost Story (1981). Two very different films, one boring, unimaginative title.

Another re-upload previously unavailable to the iTunes audience, in this episode we review the incredibly effective, scary made-for-tv movie from the BBC called GHOSTWATCH (1992); a trend-setting, obscure to most flick about a documentary show filming a real-life haunted house. It's super-influencial, especially to those who are fans of James Wan's horror output, Mike Flannigan and Leigh Whannel.

This episode is a re-upload from the archives. It was previously only available on SOUNDCLOUD only and not iTunes. So this is for the itunes crowd who missed out. This episode, Will and I chat about Ken Russell's underrated, obscure classic GOTHIC (1986) about the fateful night wherein Mary Shelly, holed up in an Italian Mansion with other famous writers at the time, comes up with the germ idea for her novel Frankenstein; thus, creating modern horror/science fiction.

IN this episode, we interview filmmaker and writer Darren Statman about his career, his influences, some of his favourite films and some interesting stories. Check out his website if you want to hire him for any related media gigs and if you want to check out his portfolio by clicking the link below and follow him on instagram by typing in darrenstatman in the search bar: https://www.darrenstatman.com/

This episode, we talk about Roger Avary's latest film - after a 17 year hiatus - LUCKY DAY (2019): the pseudo-sequel to his debut film KILLING ZOE (1993).

Frequent guest Ray Truong - Magician - joins us for the ventriloquism horror flick MAGIC (1978) starring Anthony Hopkins.

Psycho Sexual Retro Review of Tanya's Island(1980) - The Gonzo, bananas, bestiality, horror, fantasy with no plot. Just Vanity (Prince's old flame) having sex with a mutant monkey created by Rob Bottin.

This episode, I do a brief review of the underground (as in caves and spelunking) horror film WHAT WAITS BELOW (1984) and frequent co-host William Thompson talks about the notorious, semi-obscure horror/true story flick MY SON, MY SON, WHAT HAVE YE DONE (2009) - produced by David Lynch and directed by Werner Herzog.

Filmmaker Nathan Hill is back and this time he's talking to us about his TWO latest films: Aliens Down Under and Sex Down Under.

Mireille Stahle is back and this time she's brought her friends.... her serial killer friends! That's right, she's brought along a little killer film from Michael Haneke called FUNNY GAMES (1997). Me, well, I'm talking about the murder-mystery-comedy SH! THE OCTOPUS (1937) - which i'm sure you've seen a gif from.

Guest Filmmaker and Comedian talks about watching Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1971) for the first time.

Russ and I celebrate 200 episodes of THE SIXTH DIMENSION with a list of our favourite filmmakers and we look at, what we feel, is their most underrated movies. Celebrate 200 episodes with us and everyone who has made The Sixth Dimension possible over the last 3 years. Thank you all for listening and here's to 200 more!

A RUSS NICHOLS EXCLUSIVE! Russ gives us his point-of-view on the obscure but crazy adaptation of the Thomas McGuane novel 92 IN THE SHADE (1975).

Russ and I talk about one of the most controversial films to ever be banned from American release... THE KILLING OF AMERICA!

Probably one of the worst films we've checked out on the show, Russ and I look at the infamous horror anthology starring John Carradine and Lon Chaney Jr. This film has everything and nothing, werewolves, vampires, zombies, haunted houses, psychics, serial killers, but is so empty, inept that it evokes laughter levels on par with Troll 2 (1990). Check it out.... if you dare!

Two schlocky horror classics from the same year - REVIEWED! This episode, guest co-host Ray Truong reviews who-dun-it, slasher classic Sleepaway Camp (1983), while I review the zombie film Hell of the Living Dead (1983).

In this long awaited episode, Patrick and I each pick ten of our favorite songs from the movies. And YOU get to listen to each one up to and including our number 1 choice. Stick around until the end to listen to a surprise track.

This is actually an older episode from the archives, which doesn't feature the new format. It's a simple review of one of the classic New Hollywood action films from 1974, that's right it's THE YAKUZA (1974) starring Robert Mitchum and Takakura Ken, written by Leonard and Paul Schrader and Robert Towne, and directed by Sydney Pollack.

Russ Nichols talks about the obscure kidnapping thriller THE NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER (1980), showcasing some of new york's lost 42nd street sleaziness. And I chat about the lost Italian Horror demonic thriller Specters (1987).

Frequent cohost Mireille talks about the intence Klaus Kinski exploiation VHS classic CRAWLSPACE (1986) about a former Nazi Youth who runs an apartment complex. He traps, tortures and kills guests who he decides are too promiscuous. The traps are Home Alone-style, Rube Goldberg traps and are a sight to behold. Fun but Gruesome.

Guest James Di Martino (filmmaker) stops by the chat about his film THE FACELESS MAN (2019) as well as review two lesser-known classics: The Man from Hong Kong (1975) and the french horror film Eyes without a Face (1960).