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This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens launches a new semi-regular series, Produced and Abandoned, spotlighting films that were completed but largely discarded by their distributors. First up: the bizarre and nearly forgotten 1980 horror-comedy Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype, a very loose retelling of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," starring Oliver Reed in a dual role, and written and directed by Charles B. Griffith, the legendary screenwriter behind The Little Shop of Horrors. Produced by Cannon Films, the movie was rushed from concept to completion in just a few months, only to practically vanish from theaters. Edward explores the film's wild production history, from Griffith's original comedy concept and failed attempt to cast Dick Van Dyke to Oliver Reed's last-minute involvement and the movie's mysterious disappearance after only a handful of theatrical screenings. Plus: the connections to cult favorites like Condorman and The Apple, the strange international afterlife of the film on VHS, and why forgotten studio castoffs like Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype still deserve rediscovery decades later. ----more---- Transcript From Los Angeles, California, the entertainment capital of the world. It's The 80s Movie Podcast. I'm your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. Today, on this 137th episode of the show, I'm going to be starting a new semi-regular series called Produced and Abandoned, that brings movies that were made and barely exhibited back to the spotlight, if even only for a moment. One of the many advantages of having a non-linear podcast like this one is that I, as the host and the researcher and the writer, can zag unexpectedly at a moment's notice when I feel compelled to. And that happened to me this week. For a film historian like myself who focuses on movies from a specific discipline like, say, from the 1980s, the internet is a veritable cornucopia of people who share in some way many of your same passions, and you will find them doing a lot of the legwork unintentionally for you, or pointing you in a direction you didn't know you needed to go. In 2026, I. Edward Havens, still have an active Facebook account, which I mainly use to keep in touch with my friends and family who are scattered throughout the globe. I have curated my feed so that the non-relative crazy uncles and aunts of the world, with their tinfoil hats and indecipherable conspiracy theories about the strangest subjects, do not reach me. So it's not as toxic a space as many people know it to be. Some time last week, thanks to filmmaker Adam Rifkin, I learned about a private Facebook group called Old Movie Newspaper and Print Ads from Around the World. Nearly a century of digital newspaper clippings, mostly from the United States and mostly from the 1970s and 1980s. If, for example, if you wanted to know how many theaters the god awful 1988 Joe Piscopo horror/action/comedy film Dead Heat opened at in Detroit in May of 1988, I can tell you that now. It was twenty one theaters, by the way. Including four drive ins. And while perusing this private Facebook group of insane movie nerds, my kind of people, I saw an ad for an Oliver Reed movie I had never heard of before, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hype. Well, the episode that I had been working on, that I've been tinkering with for damn more than two years now, was moved to the backburner once again, for the time being. I had to learn more about this movie, and I had to learn about it right then and there, because that's who I am. At one thirty in the morning, with a toddler ready to wake up in five and a half hours. I was exhausted, but at least I was going to get the ball rolling. And what I discovered is just how amazingly quick this film went from concept to writing, to production to completion. In an interview published in the 1997 book "BackStory 3: Interviews with Screenwriters of the 1960s," the film's writer and director, Charles B. Griffith, described how the film came together. The title, originally "Doctor Feelgood and Mr. Hype," was one of several joke titles and ideas that Griffith had come up with for an expected meeting with Francis Ford Coppola about getting a movie made in the late 1970s. Griffith's own pitch for the film was that a hippie invents a new drug that turns its users into advertising executives. It was more meant to be an opening icebreaker joke than a real movie. After filming the movie Up From the Depths in the Philippines in 1978, Griffith would find himself talking to Cannon Films co-president Menahem Golan, who wanted Griffith to write a screenplay for The Happy Hooker Goes to Hollywood. While that film would get made, it would get made without Griffith ever signing on to it. But the two men would continue to talk regularly, as Griffith had been a roommate of Golan's when the Israeli filmmaker first arrived in America. And during one of those talks around New Year's Day of 1980s, Golan asked Griffith, who had just finished a two decade long, two dozen screenplay working relationship with Roger Corman, what he wanted to do next, Griffith would blurt out, for whatever reason, the title and pitch for "Doctor Feelgood and Mr. Hype," and Golan loved the idea. He was ready to put $750,000 into the production, provided Griffith had the film ready in four months... Ready to screen at the Cannes Film Market in four months, that is. Now, Griffith hadn't written a script for "Doctor Feelgood" at this point. All he had was that very basic one line concept, because it was never meant to be an actual film. Breaking down his timeline, Griffith figured he had three weeks to write and prep the film, a month to shoot, and two weeks to edit the footage. Of the $750,000 budget. Griffith would get twenty five thousand dollars to write and another twenty five thousand dollars to direct. As mentioned a moment ago, Griffith was a veteran of working with Roger Corman, so getting a shooting script ready in three weeks shouldn't have been a problem. Griffith, after all, had famously written the screenplay for The Little Shop of Horrors in just two days, and Griffith would completely change the direction of the story as well as the title. Cannon's own press release for the film would sum up the new story thusly... Horror spoof. Very loosely based on the R. L. Stevenson story, Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Lovable yet unattractive, chiropodist doctor Henry Heckle takes an overdose of a slimming drug, believing it will kill him. The drug transforms him and he becomes handsome and slim. He seduces several women, all of whom recoil from him when they see the ugliness in his eyes. The drug begins to wear off, and he takes a second dose, and he begins to terrorize the local community. Finally, he realizes that his love, Coral, loves him for himself, preferring the physically ugly but the spiritually beautiful. At first, Griffith tried to get the legendary Dick Van Dyke to play the titular characters, but Mr. Van Dyke was booked for all of 1980, appearing in the title role in a Broadway revival and U.S. tour of The Music Man. So he would turn to his second choice, who was, naturally as one would expect as a second choice to be for the wiry, immensely talented singer, dancer and actor Dick Van Dyke, the incredibly talented but somewhat pudgy, hirsute and not exactly known as a singer and dancer, Oliver Reed. By 1980, Mr. Reed had lost a lot of his star luster that made him an unusual heartthrob throughout the late 60s and early 70s. Not that he wasn't working on a regular basis. In fact, when Reed agreed to take the lead roles here, Griffith would have exactly one week to work with the legendary actor, who had a tiny hole in his schedule before he needed arrive in Paris to begin production on Disney's Condorman. That wouldn't be a problem for Griffith, who was used to dealing with massive production changes at the last minute. Reed's casting was announced to the press in late February, after Griffith had already cast Catherine Mary Stewart, who had recently finished her first film role in Menahem Golan's The Apple, as Coral, the beautiful young woman who falls for Heckyl, as well as Corman regulars Mel Welles and Dick Miller, and Jackie Coogan, the child star of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid Who found a renewed fame as Uncle Fester on the beloved 1960s television sitcom The Addams Family. The film would also be the first film for diminutive actor Tony Cox, best known as Marcus from the Bad Santa movies. Filming was scheduled to begin on March 3rd in Los Angeles. The schedule front loaded to get everything they needed from Reid before they lost him. But just before filming began, Griffith would lose his leading lady. I can't find out why Catherine Mary Stewart left the film before production began, but Griffith would find her replacement in Sonny Johnson. Johnson certainly had more film experience than Stewart, having appeared on an episode of Charlie's Angels, and featured in Bill Murray's Where the Buffalo Roam and in Animal House... although her scenes in the latter film would end up on the proverbial cutting room floor. Johnson would go on to co-star alongside Jennifer Beals in 1983's Flashdance, before sadly passing away in June of 1984 at the age of thirty of a ruptured aneurysm. She would join the cast the day before production began. Despite the legendary tales of Reed and his love of debauchery and excessive drinking, there are no contemporary reports of him being anything but an absolute gentleman on and off the set during his time with the production. The only issue Griffith had with the actor was that Reed had a fantastic take on heckle with a brilliant New York accent and sophistication. But, for Hyde, he would be slow and ponderous. You know, like the stereotypes of Oliver Reed. Busy with production, Griffith never noticed that in the Hollywood press, Cannon Films had, in promoting the 17 films they'd be selling at the Cannes Film Festival's market in early May, been telling the press that the budget for Dr. Heckyl was not $750,000, but $3,000,000. A not unusual mood for producers trying to get bigger sales from foreign markets. But sure enough, Griffith would have a 99 minute movie fully edited by Skip Schoolnik, whose next editing job would be on Halloween 2, and a musical score by Richard Band, ready for its first Cannes Film Market screening on May 11th. The film would screen a total of 8 times in 11 days, although there aren't any reports of how many countries cannon might have sold the film to during those two weeks. From all contemporary appearances, Cannon was preparing to open the film in the United States on October 10th, a date seemingly picked because Oliver Reed would be done with Condorman and not due on the set of his next film, Tobe Hooper's Venom, until the end of October. And as would be the norm in 1980, Cannon would prepare a sneak preview of the film to gauge audience reaction. On Friday, July 18th,1980, Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype would have a sneak preview at the Nickelodeon Theater in Boston, and according to the person who posted the image in the Movie Ads Facebook group, that would be the only paying public screening of the film, that it would be shelved forever from theatrical screening ,and banished to an otherwise ignoble premiere on VHS some years later. And while that is mostly true, it's not exactly one hundred percent true. I was able to find at least two actual theatrical release play dates, both opening on that same July 18th as the Boston sneak preview, at the Golden Mile Twin and the Imperial 6 in Toronto, two evening shows a day at the Golden Mile and five daily shows at the Imperial 6. The only contemporary hint as to how the film played in Toronto was that both screens dropped the film after a single week. Cannon would continue to promote and show the movie at various film festivals and markets around the globe, including at the Montreal Film Festival in late August 1980, where Menachem Golan's crazy disco sci-fi musical The Apple was screening in competition. And in an August 26th, 1980 article about Cannon Films in The Hollywood Reporter, it would be stated that Dr. Heckyl was one of eight movies Cannon was still planning to release theatrically before the end of the year. Except that never ended up happening. Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype does not appear to have ever played in any cinema outside of, maybe, one screening at a film festival in Barcelona on June 8th, 1981, but I can't find anything about this screening outside of a listing on the IMDb's Release info page. The film would start showing up on VHS tapes around the world, with titles like Experiência Fatal in Brazil, Boyfriend and Wild in Greece, Dr. Hekiru to Mr. Haipu in Japan. And my personal favorite, I'm Ugly, But I Want to Conquer in Hungary. In May of 2026, one can find the movie available for free with ads on the Tubi platform, as well as a pirated copy on the most popular English language video sharing platform. I might sit down one day and watch it, but as I said on the previous episode, I have a lot of plans for this podcast. Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again, hopefully, real soon. Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, https://the80smoviepodcast.com/, for extra materials about Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype. The 80s Movie Podcast has been researched, written, narrated, and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
Catherine Mary Stewart on Her Iconic Roles and Career Journey In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza welcomes the legendary Catherine Mary Stewart. Known for her iconic roles in 'The Last Starfighter' and 'Weekend at Bernie's,' Catherine discusses her experience in those films, her transition to directing, and the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. Catherine shares personal stories, including a memorable audition mishap and her thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood. Tune in for an insightful and engaging conversation with one of the industry's beloved stars. Catherine's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/catherinemarystewart/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/catherinemarystewart/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Show Introduction 00:21 Introducing the Guest: Catherine Mary Stewart 01:17 Catherine's Early Career and Connections 02:50 Interview Dynamics and Preferences 04:28 Impact of COVID on Interviews and Auditions 07:45 Weekend at Bernie's Audition Story 11:30 Behind the Scenes of Weekend at Bernie's 22:28 The Apple: Catherine's First Movie Experience 23:44 Living in the Moment: A Fun Time in Berlin 25:15 A Missed Call and a Lesson Learned 27:05 Directors Who Write: Flexibility on Set 30:25 Transitioning to Directing: A New Adventure 31:56 Writing Scripts: Challenges and Inspirations 33:08 The Love for Horses and Childhood Dreams 41:29 The Changing Landscape of Acting: TV vs. Movies 45:29 Wrapping Up: Fun Facts and Final Thoughts Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #CatherineMaryStewart #WeekendAtBernies #TheLastStarfighter #EightiesMovies #HollywoodLegends #ActressInterview #ClassicCinema #BehindTheScenes #RezaRifts #FilmIndustry
Forty-one years ago, one of the most 80’s B-movies was released in theaters. To celebrate, the Gold Team crew of Ian, Murd, Chris Eberle and Shane give their honest takes on Night of the Comet, directed by Thom Eberhardt and featuring the likes of Robert Beltran pre-Star Trek Voyager, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Geoffrey … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 266 – Night of the Comet: Retro Movie Review →
You can watch the VIDEO version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/QycaxPDFiS4?si=cH2yr1ESHk2tkSAf On Terror On The Tube, Joel, Peter, and Allyson pick, at random, a made-for-TV horror/suspense movie that aired sometime during the decades of the 1970s, 80s, or 90s. In this episode we're, once again, joined by the lovely Catherine Mary Stewart, and the amiable Gareth Packham (check out more from Gareth here) to talk about Trucks from 1997. Originally released on the USA Network on Wednesday, October 29, 1997, Trucks stars Timothy Busfield, Brenda Bakke, Roman Podhora, Jack Brazeau, and Amy Stewart. ................................................................................................................................................ Synopsis: Aliens arrive, parking in a geostationary orbit over Nevada. Using powers unknown to us, they declare war, and use unmanned trucks as weapons. ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ Special thanks to Ross Bugden for the use of his music for the theme of this podcast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You can find the track titled Something Wicked here.
This week on Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler dives deep into George R.R. Martin's Nightflyers — the cult 80s sci-fi horror about a homicidal spaceship, psychic warfare, and love in deep space. Discover how Nightflyers compares to the short-lived 2018 SyFy series, why the original movie works better as an isolated cosmic nightmare, and what makes its cast (Catherine Mary Stewart, James Avery, Michael de Barres) unforgettable.Plus:
Join us as explore a sadly underrated gem, The Last Starfighter. It's every video game kid's dream: get so good at a video game that an alien comes down and asks you to save the universe. It also featured a ton of early CGI sequences. Directed by Nick Castle, starring Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Preston.
The Apple. Last Starfighter. Weekend At Bernie's.Night of the Comet. Knight Rider. Hotel. Sins. The Outer Limits. Law and Order and Days of Our Lives. Catherine Mary Stewart goes down memory lane with Guest Host James Lott Jr. Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!
On this week's show, we take a look at 1984's Night of the Comet starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, and Mary Woronov. Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM
Episode 748 of On Screen & Beyond releases the new released video version of our past interview with Catherine Mary Stewart of "The Last Starfighter", "Night of the Comet", "Weekend At Bernie's" and more! Catherine shares her journey into acting, working with movie legends and more!
On this week's show, we take a look at 1984's The Last Starfighter directed by Nick Castle and starring Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston, and Dan O'Herlihy. Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM
You can watch the VIDEO version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kVTp4hQsaOQ On Terror On The Tube, Joel, Peter, and Allyson pick, at random, a made-for-TV horror/suspense movie that aired sometime during the decades of the 1970s, 80s, or 90s. In this episode we're joined by the lovely Catherine Mary Stewart, and the amiable Gareth Packham (check out more from Gareth here) to talk about The Eyes of Charles Sand from 1972. Originally released on ABC on Tuesday, February 29th, 1972, The Eyes of Charles Sand stars Peter Haskell, Joan Bennett, Barbara Rush, Sharon Farrell, and Bradford Dillman. ................................................................................................................................................ Synopsis: A young man inherits the ability to see visions beyond the grave. He helps a girl investigate her brother's alleged murder. ................................................................................................................................................ Here is the link to the Friday the 13th anthology film "Loose Ends: Victim No More Part II" that Catherine is co-directing! Check it out, and maybe get in on some of the perks! ................................................................................................................................................ Special thanks to Ross Bugden for the use of his music for the theme of this podcast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You can find the track titled Something Wicked here.
This week we take a step back to 1984 for a movie that couldn't possibly be anymore 80's if it tried. It's Thom Eberhardt's Night of the Comet starring Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney. Through shit luck two Valley Girl sisters miss out on the once-in-a-lifetime passing of a comet what's tail bathes the earth in deadly cosmic radiation, reducing people out in the open to nothing more than a pile of red dust and those who stayed in under less than ideal conditions to monstrous cannibals. A think tank of scientists, hidden in an underground base, are looking for a cure to the condition but at what cost? It's at one time a fun teen horror comedy and a movie that tries to get a couple of young women to tangle with the reality of being the last living people on earth and while it doesn't always land in one piece, it's a tremendously fun piece of cult. Dave loves this movie tremendously and makes a case for it being an unexpected piece of feminist horror and Bryan, never really taking it too seriously in the past comes out the other side a believer. Together, we both hate the movie's ending with a furious passion. Let us tell you all about it!Join the Bring Me The Axe Discord: https://discord.gg/snkxuxzJSupport Bring Me The Axe! on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bringmetheaxepodBuy Bring Me The Axe merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/bring-me-the-axe-podcast/
You can watch the VIDEO version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/O9vNn1Yl7hI On Terror On The Tube, Joel, Peter, and Allyson pick, at random, a made-for-TV horror/suspense movie that aired sometime during the decades of the 1970s, 80s, or 90s. In this episode we're joined by the lovely Catherine Mary Stewart to talk about Annihilator from 1986. Originally released on NBC on Monday, April 7th, 1986, Annihilator stars Mark Lindsay Chapman, Susan Blakely, Lisa Blount, Brion James, and Catherine Mary Stewart. ................................................................................................................................................ Synopsis: Humanoid killer robots stalk a newspaperman who has knowledge of their existence. One of the robots is made to look like his girlfriend. ................................................................................................................................................ Here is the link to the Friday the 13th anthology film "Loose Ends: Victim No More Part II" that Catherine is co-directing! Check it out, and maybe get in on some of the perks! ................................................................................................................................................ Special thanks to Ross Bugden for the use of his music for the theme of this podcast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You can find the track titled Something Wicked here.
When two low-level office workers, Larry and Richard, discover a financial discrepancy at their company, they bring it to the attention of their boss, Bernie Lomax. Unbeknownst to them, Bernie is behind the fraud—and plans to have them silenced. But before he can act, Bernie is murdered by a mob hitman. Instead of calling the authorities, Larry and Richard pretend Bernie is still alive to avoid suspicion—and keep the party going at his lavish beach house. Hilarity ensues as the duo desperately tries to maintain the illusion that Bernie is alive, leading to one of the most bizarre and iconic dark comedies of the 1980s.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
Kerry and Collin are joined by Catherine Mary Stewart, star of the 1984 cult classic "Night of the Comet," an apocalyptic sci-fi film where the world ends at Christmastime, which is the best time to go shopping. They are also joined by returning guest Marya E. Gates, author of the new book "Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words." The four of them talk in-depth about "Night of the Comet" while Stewart tells some great production stories from working on the film, while also talking about some of the other Christmas films in which she has appeared. And yes, there is also talk of "The Apple," "Dudes" and "The Last Starfighter." Then, the discussion switches over the to subject of Gates' new book, which examines (among many other things) the continuing struggles in the industry facing some of the best female filmmakers working today. As if that weren't enough, there's also the Blu-ray Gift Exchange. It's a longer episode than usual, but well worth it. Buy Marya's book here (Bookshop.org supports independent book stores) Learn more about Catherine Mary Stewart's work here. Blu-rays covered: Sony: "My Girl" 4K (1991) Warner: "Paddington 2" 4K (2017) Criterion: "Godzilla Vs. Biollante" (1989) Warner Archive: "Hit Man" (1972) "Earth II" (1971) "Magilla Gorlla: The Complete Series"
One of the best birthday presents I could ever get!I am delighted and honored that Catherine took some time to answer my questions so I could share them with you here. It was very cool to find out more about the film The Last Starfighter. I want to take this opportunity to again thank Catherine Mary Stewart for her contributions to '80s pop culture, especially with her roles in that classic film and, even more, for going back to the '80s for a little while with us here as well.If you have not watched the underrated gem of a movie, rent it now on Amazon Prime and have your children watch it, too. It's a great movie about bravery and exploration – and there's a little bit of a love tale, as well.
THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wars, Rebels) are back on DECK 78 as the Decksperts to celebrate four decades of THE LAST STARFIGHTER with stars Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart and director Nick Castle. Attention Starfighters, this is the one for you. **Join us on our new INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS DISCORD Channel at: https://discord.gg/7kgmJSExeh SUBSCRIBE TO TREKSPERTS PLUS TODAY... and get every episode of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS commercial free and one-week early along with our new podcast, INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS presents DECK 78 along with additional bonus content and surprises all season long. For more details, visit trekkspertsplus.com. Learn all that is learnable about Star Trek in Mark A. Altman & Edward Gross' THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION, available in hardcover, paperback, digital and audio from St. Maritn's Press. Follow Inglorious Treksperts at @inglorioustrek on Twitter, Facebook and at @inglorioustreksperts on Instagram. And now follow the Treksperts Briefing Room at @trekspertsBR, an entirely separate Twitter & Instagram feed. "Mark A. Altman is the world's foremost Trekspert" - Los Angeles Times
Actors Kelli Maroney & Catherine Mary Stewart
In this episode the guys tackle yet another Top Dawg Patreon pick! This time around though the pick and name of the Patron are a little suspicious and we wonder if there may have been some greased palms in getting this movie chosen. Afterall the movie in question is "Night Of The Comet" from 1984, which some of you may know is one of Josh's faves. However the guys are excited to chat about this often underappreciated 80's horror/sci-fi gem. So kick back, stay hydrated so you don't turn into red dust or a teenage comet zombie and enjoy the episode!
0Night 21 of our 31 Days of Horror 2/3 of the way through and we decide to bring you this cult classic.. NIGHT of the Comet starring Catherine Mary Stewart. This movie feels like it should have been a COVID movie remake.. But hey maybe we will get this movie redone.. So sit back relax, and enjoy our discussion.. Let us know what you thought of the flick..
In 1984, amid the fears of nuclear war and the rise of consumerism, teen-centric films flourished. One often-overlooked gem stands out for its darker tone, mixing themes of consumerism, alien threats, mutation, and sinister scientists. "Night of the Comet" follows two sisters who survive a comet-induced apocalypse that turns most people into dust and some into zombies. As they navigate the desolate city, meet a fellow survivor, and face the dangers of this new world, they quickly realize that survival isn't as easy as it seems. So, grab your Mac-10, hop on a motorcycle, and join us as Chris Adams and I, along with special guest Catherine Mary Stewart, dive into the 1984 cult classic "Night of the Comet" on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! This is an abbreviated replay of an episode of the "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast with Chris Adams. If you would like to watch or listen to the full, unedited episode you can find it here - https://retrolife4u.com/episode/night-of-the-comet-apocalypse-80s-style We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback
Episode 704 of On Screen & Beyond has Catherine Mary Stewart as our guest! Catherine starred in "The Last Starfighter" and "Night of the Comet", which both are celebrating their 40th anniversary of release this year. She also was in "Weekend at Bernie's", "The Apple" and many other films and TV shows!
We review The Last Starfighter (1984) on The Atomic Cinema Experiment. This is a sci fi movie podcast. The Last Starfighter is directed by Nick Castle and stars Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://the-ace-atomic-cinema-experime.pinecast.co
Will speaks Catherine Mary Stewart, star of "The Last Starfighter" and "Night of the Comet," both of which turn 40 this year. Catherine has starred in a number of other iconic 1980s films, including Mischief, Dudes and Weekend at Bernies. Additionally, she also starred on TV shows and miniseries. She originated the role of Kayla Brady on "Days of Our Lives" and starred as the younger version of a Joan Collins' character on "Sins." She also guested on a number of our favorites, including "Mr. Merlin," "Knight Rider" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."Meet Catherine and co-stars on September 7 and 8 at RetroCon 2024. It's just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Get your tickets for RetroCon here.**Come early to see the 1980s Now panel on September 7 at 10:45am.Meet Catherine and co-stars on October 11-13 at Nightmare Weekend at Richmond, VA. Get your tickets for Nightmare Weekend here.
Icons of the Screen: Catherine Mary Stewart Welcome to a special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto with Greg Hanna! Join hosts Neil and Greg as they catch up with the legendary actress Catherine Mary Stewart. From the nostalgic thrills of "Weekend at Bernie's" to the sci-fi adventures of "The Last Starfighter" and the cult classic "Night of the Comet," Catherine reminisces about her iconic roles that have stood the test of time. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, her journey from Canada to Hollywood, and how these beloved films have created passionate fan communities. Discover Catherine's unexpected start in acting, her latest projects, and her thoughts on the lasting impact of her work. Don't miss this heartfelt and entertaining episode filled with laughter, nostalgia, and inspiring insights.
Catherine Mary Stewart is an actor/director/writer who is best known for her roles in Night of the Comet, The Last Starfighter, Weekend at Bernie's, Mischief and Scenes from the Goldmine. She was also the first Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of TWO 80s cinema classics, Night of the Comet & The Last Starfighter, with the incredibly talented actress who stars in both – Catherine Mary Stewart! Photo courtesy Catherine Mary StewartImages TM & copyright © Universal, Marvel Comics Catherine's official websiteOrder The Last Starfighter from Arrow VideoOrder Welcome Back Kotter from […]
The Last Starfighter 40th Anniversary Celebration on Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham Podcast! Catherine Mary Stewart - The Last Starfighter (40th Anniversary) Excited to announce that Catherine Mary Stewart visited the podcast to discuss in full detail the making of The Last Starfighter. This lady left her mark in the eighties with lead roles in the cult classic “Night of the Comet”, the teen comedy “Mischief”, and as the female lead in “A Weekend at Bernie's”. Catherine will be sharing her memories of appearing in “The Last Starfighter”. All resulting in a sentimental look back at working with co-star Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Dan O'Herlihy and working with director Nick Castle. All of this and so much more! This beloved film tells the story of high schooler Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), who after conquering The Last Starfighter video game, suddenly finds himself transported to another planet. Where he is recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from attack. As Alex's love interest, my guest finds herself caught up in the thrilling action and the emotional heartfelt storyline. Episode Produced, Edited and Hosted by Cincinnati actor and writer Steven Brittingham “Meaningful Interviews” SUBSCRIBE today wherever podcasts are available to listen Please be sure to leave a rating or a review. Your support is appreciated! Visit the website and leave Steven a private voicemail hollywoodbeyond.net Contact Steven by email hollywoodandbeyondshow@gmail.com Thank you for listening friends and listeners! See you again soon.
It's Day 3 of The #ForbiddenWorldsFilmFestival 2024! Films shown were #FoxyBrown #TheLastStarfighter #LaFemmeNikita #Outland. We also have the first 6 Short Film competition entrants! Listen as I talk about icon Pam Grier, Exclusive introductions by cast & crew as well as tired ol' me continually forgetting or messing up people's names! #PrepareForPrattle *Slight issue with the audio on this one, it periodically drops out leading to some clipping sadly but it is still listenable. If you want to subscribe to Forbidden World's newsletters or anything else visit their website... https://www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Check out their Youtube channel to see their exclusive intros from the featured film's cast and crew... https://www.youtube.com/@FWFilmFestival%E2%81%A0 Follow all the creators of the first 6 Short Films… https://www.instagram.com/jameswaterhouse/ https://www.instagram.com/noomiyates/ https://www.instagram.com/jaymarks.animation/ https://www.instagram.com/rock_archer/ https://www.instagram.com/bwfilm_/ https://www.instagram.com/jackdownsfilm/ Follow volunteer Kit https://www.instagram.com/kitdixon/ Follow Robin Of Dark Corners https://x.com/DarkCorners3 https://www.youtube.com/@DarkCornersReviews Follow Espensen Spirits https://www.instagram.com/espensenspirit/ https://x.com/EspensenSpirit Follow Popcorn Chat's Sarah https://www.instagram.com/sarahspopcornchat/ https://x.com/spopcornchat https://www.youtube.com/@PopcornChat Listen to Tonya, Ria & myself compare Jack Hill & Pam Grier's Coffy AND Foxy Brown! https://pod.fo/e/12fbc1 Listen to Tony & my podcast on Night Of The Comet starring The Last Starfighter's Catherine Mary Stewart! https://tinyurl.com/msybu659 Where to find the Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores Podcast… Follow this link to find your preferred podcast catcher of choice pod.link/danbores Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretbores Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan_bores?lang=en Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@dan_bores Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/?hl=en Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CeVrdqdpjk IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22023774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/ Like, share, comment, subscribe etc. and don't forget to use the #PrepareForPrattle when you interact with us. Please subscribe to The Pop Culture Collective newsletter to find out what myself, Comics In Motion and all the other related podcasts are up to week by week https://pccnewsletter.com/ I'd like to thank my patrons on #Patreon for their continuing donations it is very much appreciated and helps PrattleWorld keep turning and if you ever find yourself in a position to help the podcast please consider it. https://www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores If you would like to make a one off donation head over to https://ko-fi.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores If you want to #JoinThePrattalion and to be briefed in full on the #SecretBores head over to #PrattleWorld https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/
Join Jeff and Kev as they explore the 80s once more. The Star League calls out and adventure awaits. Is it a classic? Is it a cult classic? Is it as amazing as some think? Is it entertaining? Is it a good film? All these hard hitting questions and more... ones you definitely weren't looking to ask in this digestible movie review! We don't stop till the screamin' starts! Amazon Link to @Arrow_Video release of The Last Starfighter (4K / UHD): https://amzn.to/48I6hrL or the bluray direct from Arrow Video at https://www.arrowvideo.com/the-last-starfighter-blu-ray/12946905.html Catherine Mary Stewart - https://www.catherinemarystewart.com/ You can find the podcast at SunsAndShadows.com or your podcast app of choice! Follow us on all platforms, we have frequent giveaways and always discussing something fun! Facebook: @sunsandshadows Twitter: @sunsandshadows Instagram: @sunsandshadowscast Letterbox'd: SunsAndShadows Buy us a coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sunsandshao We are a review channel, we love to chat movies and more
We, and returning guest (not Lance) voice actor/trivia master/damn fine human being Chris Olds have all been replaced with beta units, and are off to adventure with "The Last Starfighter" (Dir. Nick Castle 1984). Starring: Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, and Catherine Mary Stewart. Was this entire thing not only a test for "Starfighters," but movie effects as we know them? If you don't read everything on screen, how will you know your "Life. As a House?" And how aliens aren't the only ones that are gnarly from the eyebrows up. Recorded 4/231hr 50mins**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root
Join us for our fourth and final episode looking at sci-fi films across the decades. For the 1980's, we chose The Last Starfighter. Climb into your Gunstar and take aim for a sci-fi adventure that's out of this world. Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7
Catherine Mary Stewart is a Canadian actress and model best known for her roles in 1980s films such as "The Last Starfighter," "Night of the Comet," and "Weekend at Bernie's." She has also appeared in numerous television shows and stage productions throughout her career. Stewart's performances are often noted for her charm, charisma and strong on-screen presence. Her work has earned her a dedicated fan base and a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.https://www.catherinemarystewart.com/https://www.facebook.com/catherinemarystewarthttps://www.instagram.com/catherinemarystewart/https://twitter.com/cmsallhttps://vimeo.com/catherinemarystewarthttps://www.ebay.com/usr/verycatherinemarySupport the showRATE or REVIEW https://ratethispodcast.com/deluxeditionpod-------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.deluxeedition.show----------------------------------------------------------------------BOOTLEG MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37221930-deluxe-edition-bootleg?store_id=1684087----------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/deluxeditionpod---------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out The Deluxe Edition Network:https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/deluxe-edition-----------------------------------------------------------------------------CASEYANDRAY20 for 20% off!https://www.bespokepost.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------DELUXE20 for 20% off!...
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 sci-fi disco/rock musical odyssey that is “The Apple,” starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Vladek Sheybal and Joss Ackland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I can't believe I have never released an episode based on “Night of the Comet" in all of my years podcast. I found evidence that I attempted an episode way back in 2012, but I must have not been happy with it. Well, some people have been talking about it and I thought I would release it for Halloween 2023. That came and went, but I didn't give up, and here we are. In the realm of cult classics, 'Night of the Comet' stands out as a unique blend of horror, sci-fi, and dark comedy. Released in 1984, this film captured the essence of the era while projecting a post-apocalyptic world that resonates with audiences even today. What makes it so memorable? Perhaps it's the blend of humor with a sense of doom, or maybe it's the strong, relatable characters who navigate a world turned upside down. Whatever the reason, ‘Night of the Comet' exceeds its B-movie classification by blending sharp writing with well-developed characters, transcending typical genre constraints. Its clever mix of horror, sci-fi, and comedy, coupled with a self-aware tone, elevates it from mere 80s kitsch to a cult classic, resonating with audiences beyond its expected scope. In this episode, I dive deep into the heart of this cult phenomenon. Beyond my personal recollections and the path it set for me and my friends, we explore the layers that make 'Night of the Comet' a film worth revisiting. I'll look at the innovative vision of writer-director Thom Eberhardt, how he and the cast brought this story to life, and the distinctive 80s soundtrack that still echoes in the minds of its fans. The cast of 'Night of the Comet' brought a dynamic energy and charm that significantly contributed to the film's lasting appeal. Anchored by the talents of Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney, who played the lead sisters Regina and Samantha Belmont, the film captured the spirit of resilience and determination of youth in the face of catastrophe. Stewart's portrayal of Regina combined strength and vulnerability, making her a relatable and compelling protagonist, while Maroney's Samantha offered a blend of youthful exuberance and wit. The chemistry between the two sisters provided a heartfelt and engaging core to the story. Supporting roles, including Robert Beltran as Hector, added depth and humor to the narrative. Each cast member delivered performances that resonated authenticity and charisma, ensuring that 'Night of the Comet' wasn't just a display of 80s sci-fi tropes, but a movie with characters that viewers could genuinely care about and root for. So, whether you're a long-time fan or new to this gem, this episode promises to offer fresh insights and reignite your appreciation for this quirky, end-of-the-world adventure. Tune in and join us on this retrospective journey.
HO HO HOLY CRAP! It's a killer comet! The boys kick off this holiday season with an 80s cult classic. In between shopping trips to the mall, they discuss Castlevania safe words, butt shaking Santas, the gimp of the apocalypse, and sauerkraut. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F13mpUTYS3EIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087799/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Leave us a 30 second voicemail and if we like it we'll play it on the show: (949) 4-STABBY (949-478-2229)Like a book club but for dissecting obscure thriller, exploitation, and horror movies. Next movie announced every Wednesday. New episodes every Monday. Follow us on the things:Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/stabbystabbyInstagram: @stabbypod https://www.instagram.com/stabbypod/Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/dp1ACGet the shirt: https://www.big-other.com/shop/p/stabby-stabby-podcast-tee
It's the end of the world as we know it, Chatterers, so time to (red) dust off your cheer squad uniforms and hit the mall one last time as we boogie down with the 1984 cult classic NIGHT OF THE COMET, starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Beltran, and Kelli Maroney.
Jim reflects on a Feel-Good Sci-Fi Classic from 1984, "The Last Starfighter," starring Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston, Dan O'Herlihy Norman Shaw, Kay E. Kuter, Barbara Bosson, Chris Hebert and Vernon Washington. Directed by Nick Castle (Halloween and Halloween II), the film follows a young dreamer who ends up saving the universe. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Jim reflects on a Feel-Good Sci-Fi Classic from 1984, “The Last Starfighter,” starring Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston, Dan O’Herlihy Norman Shaw, Kay E. Kuter, Barbara Bosson, Chris Hebert and Vernon Washington. Directed by Nick Castle (Halloween and Halloween II), the film follows a young dreamer who ends up saving the universe. Find … The Last Starfighter | Episode 388 Read More » The post The Last Starfighter | Episode 388 appeared first on The ESO Network.
On this very special edition of Movie Moments Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry welcome in Actor/Comedian Chris Tucker (Friday/Silver Linings Playbook/Air) and Catherine Mary Stewart (Last Starfighter/Night Of The Comet/Weekend At Bernie's). Two exclusive interviews this week - Enjoy!
On this very special edition of Movie Moments Mike Ragz & Chuck Curry welcome in Actor/Comedian Chris Tucker (Friday/Silver Linings Playbook/Air) and Catherine Mary Stewart (Last Starfighter/Night Of The Comet/Weekend At Bernie’s). Two exclusive interviews this week – Enjoy! The post All Star Edition – Interviews w/ Chris Tucker & Catherine Mary Stewart appeared first on PodkastPlus.
Is this a glitch? An error? No! The Johns realized that it's been 8 years since the first episode of The Hold Up, which means enough time has passed to revisit the first film we ever watched for the podcast: The Last Starfighter. Have we been replaced with Beta androids and lost our minds? Or will this sci-fi classic finally get the second chance it deserves? Listen and find out!
If you've ever dreamt of being so good at a video game that it leads to your recruitment to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Then get in loser! We're going back to 1984 to The Last Starfighter. Luke Skywalker....er....Alex Rogan has been playing Star Wars....er....Starfighter at the farm....er....trailer park for longer than I care to remember. Literally. The Last Starfighter is one of the earliest adopters of cgi in supporting a hefty part of a films aesthetic. And although it's glaringly obvious, there is a certain charm in the fact that the cgi generated universe resembles an actual video game. Robert Preston and Catherine Mary Stewart are a breath of fresh air, wonderfully offsetting Lance Guests' acting deficit. Funnily enough, the deployment of Alex's (Lance Guest) beta unit in the movie makes his primary character feel pretty stable. Until he deploys the Death Blossom that is! Curious? I thought so.
It's late August and time to visit your thieving labor day savior, Bernie. I'm a late comer to this punchline classic, but I'll be making it an annual destination in my end of summer movie rotation. I need to make up for lost time and atone for willfully avoiding this movie all these years. The irony in Terry Kiser being lauded for his mastery of physical comedy while playing a dead man is not lost on me. Neither is Andrew McCarthy seamlessly playing against type while Jonathon Silverman turns in a walk-on leading role. And our video game heroine from 1984's Night Of The Comet, Catherine Mary Stewart, bringing a just little heart to this dark comedy. It's too much and everything all at once. I feel like Christopher Columbus, just here taking the excited credit for an already discovered new world...to me.
Join Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Catherine Mary Stewart from The Last Starfighter!Catherine talks about the making of The Last Starfighter, working with Sylvester Stallone on Nighthawks, filming the comedy hit, Weekend at Bernie's, originating the role of Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives, & much more!
I had a fun conversation with actress Catherine Mary Stewart. I talk with Catherine about her start in the entertainment industry, landing her first role in the musical science fiction cult film, The Apple, moving to L.A. to obtain the role as Kayla Brady on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, her roles in Night of the Comet, Weekend at Bernie's and The Last Starfighter as well as an update on a sequel to The Last Starfighter. If you like the conversation please subscribe to The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show YouTube channel and help support the show. Please follow The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show on social media, @RNRcoffeeshow. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Catherine Mary Stewart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rnrcoffeeshow/support
Comet fever runs wild and city sewers should be off-limits! Look, comets can be exciting, I get that. But it just seems that it should go without saying that avoiding sewers is a good policy. Welcome to 1984.Maybe everyone wanting to see the comet in Night of the Comet (1984) shouldn't be quite so eager? Unless you want to wake up as a pile of dust and clothes. Or some mutated zombie, and somehow not a pile of dust. Of course, if you were sleeping in a steel-reinforced projection booth, you're probably fine to go on living in this apocalyptic place.And city streets seemed bad enough in the 80s. So, I can only assume that the sewers were even worse. C.H.U.D. (1984) seems to verify that. There are some kind of weird mutants down there. Radioactive waste. And come on, the smell cannot be particularly inviting.The Summer of the 80s oozes on! And hey! Don't forget the Common Craig's Top 5 horror movies from 1984!
Episode 78 is LIVE, and this week for the letter 'N' Adam picked the 1984 Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney zombie apocalypse picture, NIGHT OF THE COMET! But we're warming up your dead brains with an appetizer of EVIL DEAD RISE! So charge up your dustbusters, and gas up the chainsaws, because its gonna get gruesome! JOIN US. Everywhere you pod. It's Miller time! DBP Hosts: Adam Crohn: Instagram: @actoydesign / @ihavespokenpod / @mom_gave_them_away Kevin Krull: Instagram: @theotherkevinkrull Support the show directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcast Death by Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/deathbypodcast Follow us: Instagram: @deathbypodcast Twitter: @DeathByPodcast YouTube: @DeathByPodcast
Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe: A Horror Movie Comedy Podcast
Ket tells Kim about Night of the Comet starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and 80's misogyny. The girls have a fun way to spice up the bedroom that D and Arik are sure to love. They also need to know if costume changes are required for the apocalypse. Most importantly, we'll learn if Kim will live or die in Night of the Comet.Dir. Thom EberhardtWriter Thom EberhardtListen to Kim and Ket on Development Hell Podcast: “Michael Myers vs. Pinhead”Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yVcRKVoetiKLKqZ6eo6vx?si=R2_MLQlUSaKKNu2h1uSEag Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-myers-vs-pinhead-with-kim-ket/id1558238290?i=1000606252024 Support the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeKKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KListen to season 1 of our horror trivia pod!KIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLARlink.chtbl.com/kkstcProud members of the Dread Podcast NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.