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MUSICViolet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, released her first two solo singles, "THUM" and "Applefish", on Dec. 5. ICYMI: Filter, Filter Eleven and Local H are teaming up for a spring tour that starts March 5th in Wenatchee, Washington and wraps up April 1st in Cleveland. Tickets go on sale Friday. It looks like Oasis fans will definitely have to wait until 2027 to see the band again. Liam Gallagher answered fans' questions on X about continuing their reunion tour, and when one fan asked him to announce dates for next year already, Gallagher replied: “We're not doing anything in 2026 sorry.” Loudwire.com published a list of five '70s rock stars who never drank or did drugs. Could they seriously only find FIVE? https://loudwire.com/1970s-rock-musicians-no-drugs-alcohol/ 1. GENE SIMMONS2. FRANK ZAPPA3. ANGUS YOUNG4. TOM SCHOLZ5. TED NUGENT TVTwo TV critics from "Variety" chose the 10 best shows of 2025. List 1:1. "Adolescence", Netflix2. "The Pitt", HBO Max3. "Forever", Netflix4. "Paradise", Hulu5. "It: Welcome to Derry", HBO6. "Outlander: Blood of My Blood", Starz7. "A Thousand Blows", Hulu8. "Untamed", Netflix9. "The Gilded Age", HBO10. "Murdaugh: Death in the Family", Hulu List 2:1. "Andor", Disney+2. "Long Story Short", Netflix3. "The Pitt", HBO Max4. "Dying for Sex", FX5. "The Righteous Gemstones", HBO6. "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney", Netflix7. "The Lowdown", FX8. "The Gilded Age", HBO9. "Pluribus", Apple TV10. "The Studio", Apple TV https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2025/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Best movies of 2025 … Rolling Stone just released their list of the Top 20 movies of 2025. These are the Top 5. The question is … Did you see any of them? Did you see any of them in the theater?Nouvelle Vague (5) Train Dreams (4) Black Bag (3) Hamnet (2) One Battle After Another (1) I've never wanted a celebrity relationship more than I want Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Unfortunately, it sounds like it's not happening. At least not anymore. On the bright side, it sounds like they're in a really good place. https://people.com/pamela-anderson-on-liam-neeson-relationship-exclusive-11864356 AND FINALLY'USA Today' has picked its list for the worst Christmas songs of all time. They are: Alvin and the Chipmunks, ‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)' Elmo and Patsy, ‘Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer'NewSong, ‘The Christmas Shoes' Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy' New Kids on the Block, ‘Funky Funky Xmas' 'USA Today' called their number one pick for worst Christmas song "the novelty song from Hell."Sure there's those annoying Christmas songs we hear every year . . . but let's take it up a notch with Christmas carols from HELL. 1. "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Mrs. Miller. She was discovered by the announcer from "Laugh-In", which should tell you all you need to know.2. "Silent Night" by Wing. Wing Han Tsang was from Hong Kong and started singing as a hobby when she moved to New Zealand. Surprisingly, she made it kinda big. "South Park" even parodied her back in the day.3. "White Christmas" by Tiny Tim. There's also "Silent Night", featuring a spoken-word break where he takes aim at hypocrites, fornicators, and child molesters. You know, just regular Christmas caroler stuff. 4. "Little Drummer Boy" by William Hung. Isn't it crazy to think there's a whole generation who has no idea who this "American Idol" treasure is? 5. "I Got a Cold for Christmas" by the Three Stooges. Not terrible, but not exactly a classic.6. "Jingle Bells" by William Shatner, featuring Henry Rollins. Yes, THAT Henry Rollins.7. "Santa Claws Is Coming to Town" by Alice Cooper, featuring John 5, Billy Sheehan, and Vinny Appice. 8. "The Night Before Christmas" by David Hasselhoff. This one is extra cheesy, but did you expect anything less?9. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Regis Philbin. This one has a cameo by a pre-Oval Office Donald Trump, who offers Rudolph a job in place of Santa.10. "Jingle Hell" by Christopher Lee. Yes, one of the greatest actors of all time. He dabbled in heavy metal later in life. This actually isn't his only holiday song, either. He also did covers of "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night".11. "Away in a Manger" by the Brady Bunch. This one only features the vocal talents of Marcia, a.k.a. Maureen McCormick. It's from an album called "Merry Christmas from the Brady Bunch".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrate the season with the world's greatest detective as Jay and Shua unwrap a sleigh-full of Sherlockian fun. This week they explore the legacy, the films, and the lasting cultural footprint of the master of deduction. From classic portrayals to comedic twists, enjoy a festive look at Holmes history mixed with plenty of Enjoy Stuff merriment. Facebook friends, gather your clues and join the holiday investigation! News The First Snow of Fraggle Rock now streaming on Apple TV+, as of December 5. My Arcade launches the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Collection of retro gaming devices. Build Vecna's Mind Lair with the new Stranger Things Creel House LEGO set. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua returns to the bustling metropolis of anthropomorphic animals with Disney's newest sequel. He digs into the expanded world-building, the humor, and the surprisingly heartfelt story moments that continue to bring Zootopia to life. Jay experienced Tarantino's full, unified cut of Kill Bill in glorious cinematic style. He enjoyed the atmosphere of seeing both volumes melded together as originally intended, soaking in the action, music, and stylized storytelling. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits Tomorrowland (2015), Brad Bird's optimistic sci-fi adventure exploring imagination, futurism, and the power of dreamers. He reflects on how the film balances retro-futuristic charm with modern storytelling while celebrating the cultural legacy of Tomorrowland itself. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Detecting! This week, Jay and Shua slip on the deerstalker cap and head down Baker Street for a holiday celebration of Sherlock Holmes. They explore the character's origins, his evolution across literature, comics, radio, and film, and what has made Holmes an enduring cultural force for nearly 140 years. The discussion highlights major adaptations ranging from Basil Rathbone and Christopher Lee to Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr., with detours into comedic versions, animated favorites, and even Max Headroom himself—Matt Frewer—who portrayed the detective in multiple TV movies. They also honor the anniversaries of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother and Young Sherlock Holmes, celebrating the creativity and influence of these beloved films. Who's your go-to Sherlock Holmes? Are you good at solving mysteries? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Elementary my dear Earbuds!" will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
Josh and Alex take a moment to talk with Stephen from the Nerd Ranks podcast about everything under the sun, including their podcast, and what makes their nerd heart sing. Intro (0:00) The shared love for Zombies Ate My Neighbors (4:48) Stephen, what'cha doin'? (7:27) What inspired the creation of Nerd Ranks? (8:36) Where is Stephen's happy nerd place? (10:03) Alex confuses Christopher Lee with Vincent Price (27:54) Horror movies, Rob Zombie and horror tropes (31:41) What kind of horror movies does Josh like? (37:13) We share our love of Jim Varney (39:01) Does Stephen have any upcoming Nerd Ranks episodes he's excited for? (40:38) Alex forgets Sam Niell's name (44:44) The Last of Us video game conversation leads to obligatory Expedition 33 mention (46:12) Physical media and Super Princess Peach on DS (49:28) Favorite Mario Game? (50:59) Crash Bandicoot & Assassin's Creed franchises (57:21) Games with companion apps (1:01:09) Exceptions to the rules for game genres we don't like (1:04:07) Stephen's music (1:12:08) Donkey Kong Country music history lesson (1:16:21) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:18:27) Don't forget to join our Discord and join in on the SMAC talk.
Diane and Sean discuss the Rankin and Bass classic, The Last Unicorn. Episode music is, "The Last Unicorn", written and composed by Jimmy Webb, performed by America from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
Découvrez l'analyse du récent Frankenstein de Guillermo Del Torro sur la plateforme Netflix par Paul Hébert, expert du réalisateur. Quoi dire de cette nouvelle adaptation de Mary Shelley ? Après le chef d'oeuvre de James Whale, datant de 1931, qui a imposé la figure monstrueuse de Boris Karloff que pouvons-nous faire de nouveau ou de mieux avec la créature de Mary Shelley qui aura également été interprété par Christopher Lee (1957), Robert de Niro (en 1994) ou encore Eddy Mitchell (1984) ? Lancé en fanfare sur la plateforme Netflix avec Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth et Christophe Waltz, ce nouveau film se repositionne dans la veine fantastique du roman. Le maître Guillermo Del Torro apporte sa touche gothique et onirique dans cette histoire qui date de 1818. Notre invité Paul Hébert analyse et replace cette oeuvre dans la filmographie du réalisateur mexicain. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
It's officially Hammer time! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they dissect the production of Hammer's first gothic horror film, and cover all the gory details including the fantastic performances from Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, the film's notable differences from previous Frankenstein interpretations, Terence Fisher's creative direction, the brilliant use of color and subsequently amped up violence, and so much more! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
Happy Thanksgiving!! This is the final animation pick and this week Donald chose the 2008 space opera Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Directed by Dave Filoni the film takes place shortly after Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), at the start of the titular Clone Wars. The voice cast consists of Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Tom Kane, Catherine Taber, Nika Futterman, Ian Abercrombie, Corey Burton, Matthew Wood, Kevin Michael Richardson, David Acord, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Daniels, and Christopher Lee. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod
Episode #112 is a discussion of the life and film legacy of Sir Christopher Lee. A screen legend, war hero and pop culture icon, who appeared in more than 250 films over the course of a 70-year career. Available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #christopherlee #hammerhorror #dracula #frankenstein #sirchristopherlee #petercushing #amicus #timburton #lordoftherings #starwars #countdooku #saruman #jamesbond #disney #jrrtolkien #horror #horrorlegend #kingofhorror #horrorcollector
In this week's episode, I rate the movies and streaming shows I saw in Autumn 2025. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store: GHOSTS2025 The coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 278 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 21st, 2025, and today I am sharing my reviews of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Fall 2025. We also have a Coupon of the Week and an update my current writing, audiobook, and publishing projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off all the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store, and that is GHOSTS2025. And as always, we'll have the link to my Payhip store and the coupon code in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now for my current writing and publishing projects: I'm very pleased to report that Blade of Shadows, the second book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, is now out. You can get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and my Payhip store. By the time this episode goes live, all those stores should be available and you can get the book at any one of them and I hope you will read and enjoy it. I'm also 15,000 words into what will be my next main project Wizard-Assassin, the fifth book in the Half-Elven Thief series, and if all goes well, I want that to be out before Christmas. I'm also working on the outline for what will be the third book in the Blades of Ruin series, Blade of Storms, and that will hopefully, if all goes well, be the first book I publish in 2026. In audiobook news, as I mentioned last week, the audiobook of Blade of Flames is done and I believe as of this recording, you can get at my Payhip store, Google Play, Kobo, and I think Spotify. It's not up on Audible or Apple yet, but that should be soon, if all goes well. That is excellently narrated by Brad Wills. Hollis McCarthy is still working on Cloak of Embers. I believe main recording is done for that and it just has to be edited and proofed, so hopefully we'll get both audiobooks to you before the end of the year. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:08 Main Topic of the Week: Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup Now on to this week's main project, the Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup. I watched a lot of classic horror movies this time around. The old Universal black and white monster movies from the '30s and '40s turned up on Prime for Halloween and I hadn't seen them since I was a kid, so I watched a bunch of them in October and November, which seemed an appropriate thing to do for Halloween. They mostly held up as well as I remembered from when I was a kid, which was a nice surprise. As ever, the grades I give these movies are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions and thoughts. With that, let's take a look at the movies from least favorite to most favorite. First up is The Other Guys, which came out in 2010 and this is a parody of the buddy cop/ cowboy cop movie along with a heavy critique of the reckless and corrupt culture of late 2000s Wall Street. "Dumb funny" movies I've noticed tend to fall on either side of the "dumb but actually funny" or "dumb and not funny" line. And this one definitely landed on "dumb but actually funny". Danson and Highsmith, played by The Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, are two maverick popular detectives who never do paperwork. Their paperwork is always done by Allen Gamble, who's played by Will Ferrell and Terry Hoitz, played by Mark Wahlberg. Gamble is a mild-mannered forensic accountant, while Hoitz desperately wants to be as cool as either Danson or Highsmith, but since he accidentally shot Yankees player Derek Jeter (in a recurring gag), he's a pariah within the New York Police Department. However, Danon and Highsmith's plot armor suddenly run out and they accidentally kill themselves in a darkly hilarious scene that made me laugh so much I hurt a little. Hoitz wants to step into their shoes, but Gamble has stumbled onto potentially dangerous case and soon Hoitz and Gamble have to overcome their difficulties and unravel a complicated financial crime. This was pretty funny and I enjoyed it. Amusingly in real life, someone like Gamble would be massively respected in whatever law enforcement agency he works for, since someone who prepares ironclad paperwork and correct documentation that stands up in court is an invaluable asset in law enforcement work. Overall Grade: B Next up is Fantastic Four: First Steps, which came out in 2025. I like this though, to be honest, I liked Thunderbolts and Superman 2025 better. I think my difficulty is I never really understood The Fantastic Four as a concept and why they're appealing. Maybe the Fantastic Four are one of those things you just have to imprint on when you're a kid to really enjoy or maybe at my age, the sort of retro futurism of the Four, the idea that science, technology, and rational thought will solve all our problems does seem a bit naive after the last 65 years of history or so. Additionally, the idea of a naked silver space alien riding a surfboard does seem kind of ridiculous. Anyway, the movie glides over the origin story of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm and gets right into it. To their surprise, Reed and Sue find out that Sue is pregnant, which seemed unlikely due to their superpower induced genetic mutations. Shortly after that, the Silver Surfer arrives and announces that Earth will be devoured by Galactus. The Four travel in their spaceship to confront Galactus and realize that he's a foe far beyond their power, but Galactus offers them a bargain. If Reed and Sue give him their son, he will leave Earth in peace. They refuse and so it's up to the Four to figure out a way to save Earth and Reed and Sue's son. Pretty solid superhero movie all told, but it is amusing how in every version of the character, Reed Richards is allegedly the smartest man on Earth but still can't keep his mouth shut to save his life. Overall Grade: B The next movie is Superman, which came out in 1978. After seeing the 2025 version of Superman, I decided to watch the old one from the '70s. It's kind of a classic because it was one of the progenitors of the modern superhero film. Interestingly, it was one of the most expensive films ever made at that time, costing about $55 million in '70s-era dollars, which are much less inflated than today. A rough back of the envelope calculation would put 55 million in the '70s worth at about $272 million today, give or take. Anyway, this was a big gamble, but it paid off for the producers since they got $300 million back, which would be like around $1.4 billion in 2025 money. Anyway, the movie tells the origin story of Superman, how his father Jor-El knows that Krypton is doomed, so he sends Kal-El to Earth. Kal-El is raised as Clark Kent by his adoptive Kansas parents and uses his powers to become Superman- defender of truth, justice, and the American way. Superman must balance his growing feelings for ace reporter Lois Lane with his need for a secret identity and the necessity of stopping Lex Luthor's dangerous schemes. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman and the special effects were impressive by the standards of 1978, but I think the weakest part of the movie were the villains. Lex Luthor just seemed comedic and not at all that threatening. Unexpected fun fact: Mario Puzio, author of The Godfather, wrote the screenplay. Overall Grade: B Next up is Superman II, which came out in 1980. This is a direct sequel to the previous movie. When Superman stops terrorists from detonating a nuclear bomb by throwing it into space, the blast releases the evil Kryptonian General Zod and his minions from their prison and they decide to conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Superman is falling deeper in love with the Lois Lane and unknowing of the threat from Zod, decides to renounce his powers to live with Lois as an ordinary man. I think this had the same strengths and weaknesses as the first movie. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman. The special effects were impressive by the standards of the 1980s, but the villains remained kind of comedic goofballs. Additionally, and while this will sound harsh, this version of Lois Lane was kind of dumb and her main function in the plot was to generate problems for Superman via her questionable decisions. Like at the end, Superman has to wipe her memory because she can't keep his secret identity to herself. If this version of Lois Lane lived today, she'd be oversharing everything she ever thought or heard on TikTok. The 2025 movie version of Lois, by contrast, bullies Mr. Terrific into lending her his flying saucer so she can rescue Superman when he's in trouble and is instrumental in destroying Lex Luthor's public image and triggering his downfall. 1970s Louis would've just had a meltdown and made things worse until Superman could get around to rescuing her. Overall, I would say the 1978 movie was too goofy, the Zac Snyder Superman movies were too grimdark, but the 2025 Superman hit the right balance between goofy and serious. Overall Grade: B Next up is Dracula, which came out in 1931, and this was one of the earliest horror movies ever made and also one of the earliest movies ever produced with sound. It is a very compressed adaptation of the stage version of Dracula. Imagine the theatrical stage version of Dracula, but then imagine that the movie was only 70 minutes long, so you have to cut a lot to fit the story into those 70 minutes. So if you haven't read the book, Dracula the movie from 1931 will not make a lot of sense. It's almost like the "Cliff's Notes Fast Run" version of Dracula. That said, Bela Lugosi's famous performance as Dracula really carries the movie. Like Boris Karloff in Frankenstein and The Mummy (which we'll talk about shortly), Bela Lugosi really captures the uncanny valley aspect of Dracula because the count isn't human anymore and has all these little tics of a creature that isn't human but only pretending to be one. Edward Van Sloan's performance as Dr. Van Helsing is likewise good and helped define the character in the public eye. So worth watching as a historical artifact, but I think some of the other Universal monster movies (which we'll discuss shortly) are much stronger. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Horror of Dracula, which came out in 1958. This is one of the first of the Hammer Horror movies from the '50s, starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Van Helsing and Christopher Lee as Count Dracula. It's also apparently the first vampire movie ever made in color. Like the 1931 version of Dracula, it's a condensed version of the story, though frankly, I think it hangs together a little better. Van Helsing is a bit more of an action hero in this one, since in the end he engages Dracula in fisticuffs. The movie is essentially carried by the charisma of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee and worth watching as a good example of a classic '50s horror movie. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Wolf Man, which came out in 1941. This is another one of the classic Universal horror movies. This one features Lon Cheney Jr. as Larry Talbot, the younger son of Sir John Talbot. Larry's older brother died in a hunting accident, so Larry comes home to reconcile with his father and take up his duties as the family heir. Larry is kind of an amiable Average Joe and is immediately smitten with the prettiest girl in the village, but when he takes her out for a walk, they're attacked by a werewolf, who bites Larry. Larry and everyone else in the village do not believe in werewolves, but they're about to have their minds changed the hard way. The transformation sequences where Larry turns into the Wolfman were cutting edge of the time, though poor Lon Chaney Jr had to stay motionless for hours as they gradually glued yak hair to him. I think Claude Rains had the best performance in the movie as Sir John and he's almost the co-protagonist. Overall Grade: B Next up is Jurassic World: Rebirth, which came out in 2025, which I thought was a perfectly straightforward but nonetheless enjoyable adventure film. After all the many disasters caused by various genetic engineering experiments in the previous movies, dinosaurs mostly live in relatively compatible ecosystems and tropical zones near the equator. No one's looking to create a theme park with dinosaurs or create bioengineered dinosaurs as military assets any longer. However, the dinosaurs are still valuable for research and a pharmaceutical company is developing a revolutionary drug for treating cardiac disease. They just need some dinosaur blood from three of the largest species to finish it, and so the company hires a team of mercenaries to retrieve the blood. We have the usual Jurassic Park style story tropes: the savvy mercenary leader, the scientist protesting the ethics of it all, the sinister corporate executive, the troubled family getting sucked into the chaos. And of course, it all goes wrong and there are lots and lots of dinosaurs running around. It's all been done before of course, but this was done well and was entertaining. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Thursday Murder Club, which came out in 2025, and this is a cozy mystery set in a very high-end retirement home. Retired nurse Joyce moves into Coopers Chase, the aforementioned high end retirement home. Looking to make new friends, she falls in with a former MI6 agent named Liz, a retired trade unionist named Ron, and psychiatrist Ibrahim, who have what they call The Thursday Murder Club, where they look into cold cases and attempt to solve them. However, things are not all sunshine and light at Coopers Chase as the two owners of the building have fallen out. When one of them is murdered, The Thursday Murder Club has to solve a real murder before Coopers Chase is bulldozed to make high-end apartments. A good cozy mystery with high caliber acting talent. Both Pierce Brosnan and Jonathan Price are in the movie and regrettably do not share a scene together, because that would've been hilarious since they were both in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies in the '90s with Brosnan as Bond and Price as the Bond villain for the movie. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Creature From the Black Lagoon, which came out in 1954 and is one of the last of the black and white classic horror movies since in the '50s, color film was just around the corner. When a scientist finds the unusual half fish, half human fossil on a riverbank in Brazil, he decides to organize an expedition upriver to see if he can find the rest of the fossil. The trail leads his expedition to the mysterious Black Lagoon, which all the locals avoid because of its bad reputation, but a living member of the species that produce the fossils lurking the lagoon while it normally doesn't welcome visitors, it does like the one female member of the expedition and decides to claim her for its own. The creature was good monster and the underwater water sequences were impressive by the standards of the 1950s. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Invisible Man, which came out in 1933, and this is another of the classic Universal black and white horror movies. Jack Griffin is a scientist who discovered a chemical formula for invisibility. Unfortunately, one of the drugs in his formula causes homicidal insanity, so he becomes a megalomaniac who wants to use his invisibility to rule the world. This causes Griffin to overlook the numerous weaknesses of his invisibility, which allow the police to hunt him down. The Invisible Man's special effects were state of the art at the time and definitely hold up nearly a hundred years later. It's worth watching as another classic of the genre. Claude Rains plays Griffin, and as with The Wolf Man, his performance as Griffin descends into homicidal insanity is one of the strengths of the movie. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Mummy, which came out in 1932, and this is another of the original Universal black and white horror movies. Boris Karloff plays the Mummy, who is the ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep, who was mummified alive for the crime of desiring the Pharaoh's daughter Ankh-es-en-Amon. After 3,000 years, Imhotep is accidentally brought back to life when an archeologist reads a magical spell and Imhotep sets out immediately to find the reincarnation of his beloved and transform her into a mummy as well so they can live together forever as undead. Edward Van Sloan plays Dr. Mueller, who is basically Edward Van Sloan's Van Helsing from Dracula if Van Helsing specialized in mummy hunting rather than vampire hunting. This version of the Mummy acts more like a Dungeons and Dragons lich instead of the now classic image of a shambling mummy in dragging bandages. That said, Boris Karloff is an excellent physical actor. As he does with Frankenstein, he brings Imhotep to life. His performance captures the essence of a creature that hasn't been human for a very long time, is trying to pretend to be human, and isn't quite getting there. Of course, the plot was reused for the 1999 version of The Mummy with Brendan Fraser. That was excellent and this is as well. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Wedding Singer, which came out in 1998, and this is basically the Adam Sandler version of a Hallmark movie. Adam Sandler plays Robbie, a formerly famous musician whose career has lapsed and has become a wedding singer and a venue singer. He befriends the new waitress Julia at the venue, played by Drew Barrymore. The day after that, Robbie's abandoned at the altar by his fiancée, which is understandably devastating. Meanwhile, Julia's fiancé Glenn proposes to her and Robbie agrees to help her with the wedding planning since he's an expert in the area and knows all the local vendors. However, in the process, Robbie and Julia fall in love, but are in denial about the fact, a situation made more tense when Robbie realizes Glenn is cheating on Julia and intends to continue to do so after the wedding. So it's basically a Hallmark movie filtered through the comedic sensibilities of Adam Sandler. It was very funny and Steve Buscemi always does great side characters in Adam Sandler movies. Overall Grade: A Next up is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which came out in 2025. This movie was sort of a self-indulgent victory lap, but it was earned. The writers of the sitcom Community used to joke that they wanted "six seasons and a movie" and Downton Abbey got "six seasons and three movies". Anyway, this movie is about handing off things to the next generation. Lord Grantham is reluctant to fully retire as his daughter goes through a scandal related to her divorce. The next generation of servants take over as the previous ones ease into retirement. What's interesting is both the nobles and the servants are fully aware that they're sort of LARPing a historical relic by this point because by 1930, grand country houses like Downton were increasingly rare in the UK since World War I wiped out most of them and crippling post-war taxes and economic disruption finished off many more. Anyway, if you like Downton Abbey, you like this movie. Overall Grade: A Next up is Argo, which came out in 2012, a very tense thriller about the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979. During that particular crisis, six Americans escaped the embassy and hid out at the Canadian Ambassador's house in Tehran. For obvious reasons, the Canadian ambassador wanted them out as quickly as possible, so the CIA and the State Department needed to cook up a plan to get the six out while the rest of the government tried to figure out what to do about the larger group of hostages. Finally, the government comes with "Argo." A CIA operative will create a fake film crew, a fake film company, and smuggle the six out of Tehran as part of the production. The movie was very tense and very well constructed, even if you know the outcome in advance if you know a little bit of history. Ben Affleck directed and starred, and this was in my opinion one of his best performances. It did take some liberties with historical accuracy, but nonetheless, a very tense political thriller/heist movie with some moments of very dark comedy. Overall Grade: A Next up is The Naked Gun, which came out in 2025, and this is a pitch perfect parody of the gritty cop movie with a lot of absurdist humor, which works well because Liam Neeson brings his grim action persona to the movie and it works really well with the comedy. Neeson plays Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original Frank Drebin from The Naked Gun movies back in the '80s. After stopping a bank robbery, Drebin finds himself investigating the suicide of an engineer for the sinister tech mogul Richard Cane. Naturally, the suicide isn't what it appears and when the engineer's mysterious but seductive sister asks for Drebin's help, he pushes deeper into the case. Richard Cane was a hilarious villain because the writers couldn't decide which tech billionaire to parody with him, so they kind of parodied all the tech billionaires at once, and I kid you not, the original Frank Drebin makes an appearance as a magical owl. It was hilarious. Overall Grade: A Now for my two favorite things I saw in Autumn 2025. The first is the combination of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, which came out in 1931 and 1935. These are two separate movies, but Frankenstein leads directly to Bride of Frankenstein, so I'm going to treat them as one movie. Honestly, I think they're two halves of the same story the way that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame would be two halves of the same story 90 years later, so I'll review them as one. Frankenstein by itself on its own will get a B. Colin Clive's performance is Dr. Henry Frankenstein was great, and Boris Karloff gives the Creature a suitable air of menace and uncanny valley. You really feel like he's something that's been brought to life but isn't quite right and still extremely dangerous. The movie does have a very pat ending that implies everyone will live happily ever after, with Dr. Frankenstein's father giving a toast to his son. But Bride of Frankenstein takes everything from the first movie and improves on it. It's one of those sequels that actually makes the preceding movie better. In Bride, Henry is recovering from his ordeal and swears off his experiments of trying to create artificial humans, but the Creature survived the fire at the windmill at the end of the last movie and is seeking for a new purpose. Meanwhile, Henry receives a visit from his previous mentor, the sinister Dr. Pretorius. Like Henry, Pretorius succeeded in creating artificial life and now he wants to work with Henry to perfect their work, but Henry refuses, horrified by the consequences of his previous experiments. Pretorius, undaunted, makes an alliance with the Creature, who then kidnaps Henry's wife. This will let Pretorius force Henry to work on their ultimate work together-a bride for the Creature. Bride of Frankenstein is a lot tighter than Frankenstein. It was surprising to see how rapidly filmmaking techniques evolved over just four years. Pretorius is an excellent villain, more evil wizard than mad scientist, and the scene where he calmly and effortlessly persuades the Creature to his side was excellent. One amusing note, Bride was framed as Mary Shelley telling the second half of the story to her friends, and then the actress playing Mary Shelley, Elsa Lancaster, also played the Bride. So that was a funny bit of meta humor. Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein combined is one of my two favorite movies of Fall 2025. Overall Grade: A+ And now for my second favorite movie of Autumn 2025, which as it turns out is also Frankenstein, but Guillermo del Toro's version that came out in 2025. And honestly, I think Guillermo del Toro's version of Frankenstein is the best version put to screen so far and even does the rarest of all feats, it improves a little on the original novel. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein as a brilliant, driven scientist with something of a sociopathic edge. In other words, he's a man who's utterly inadequate to the task when his experiment succeeds and he actually creates an artificial human that have assembled dead body parts. Jacob Elordi does a good job as the Creature, playing him is essentially a good hearted man who's driven to violence and despair by the cruelty and rejection of the world. The recurring question of the Frankenstein mythos is whether or not Victor Frankenstein is the real monster. In this version, he definitely is, though he gets a chance to repent of his evil by the end. Honestly, everything about this was good. The performances, the cinematography, everything. How good was it? It was so good that I will waive my usual one grade penalty for unnecessary nudity since there were a few brief scenes of it. Overall Grade: A+ So that was the Autumn 2025 Movie Roundup. A lot of good movies this time around. While some movies of course were better than others, I didn't see anything I actively disliked, which is always nice. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.
Med avstamp i begreppet "urban wyrd" tar vi ett par bestämda kliv rakt ner i tunnelbanan, stadens kollektiva undermedvetna. På vägen ner luftar vi också Freuds "das unheimliche" och psykogeografi, båda begreppen hyfsat relevanta för tunnelbanan som skådeplats i skräckfiktionen. Vi gör också vårt bästa för att få grepp om filmerna Quatermass and the Pit från 1967 och Deathline från 1972. Johannes gläds åt längdskillnaden mellan Donald Pleasence och Christopher Lee och pekar ut några viktiga faktorer som gör Deathline till en på många sätt politisk film. Tomas poängterar, med ett mått av skadeglädje, att Quatermass and the Pit hyllas av Carpenter i guldrullen In the Mouth of Madness genom att staden och tunnelbanestationen delar namn, nämligen: Hobbs End. Vi pratar också bland annat om: Adam Scovell, folk horror, Witchfinder General, Blood On Satan´s Claw, The Wicker Man, konfliktlinjen nutid/dåtid, folktro, vidskepligheter, The Folk Horror Chain, Candyman, Cabrini Green, isolation, urbana legender, folklore, hemsökt arkitektur, psykogeografi, liminal spaces, Nigel Kneale, science fiction, The Quatermass Xperiment, Quatermass 2, The Woman in Black, The Stone Tape, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, John Carpenter, Prince of Darkness, ockulta utredningar, Swinging London, kosmisk skräck, M.R. James, Whistle and I´ll Come to You, A Warning to the Curious 2. H.P. Lovecraft, At the Mountains of Madness, Gary Sherman, Dead & Buried, Poltergeist III, Titta dom snackar-Emil, proggjazz, perversiteter, kameraåkningar, ljuddesign, kapitalism, klasskildringar, trasproletariat, kannibalism, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, avgudabilder, hauntology, Sjöwall/Wahlöö, Clive Barker, New York, Ryuhei Kitamura, j-horror, Bradley Cooper, Vinnie Jones, att känna sig smutsig, lovecraftiansk skräck, Midsommar, Florence Pugh, John Turturro, Brooke Shields, CGI, gore, monsterdesign och Sara Bergmark Elfgrens "Grim". Patrobs får sig också till livs en jämförelsestudie av Clive Barkers The Midnight Meat Train från 1984 och filmatiseringen med samma namn från 2008. Mycket nöje!
Mark Christopher Lee is a British filmmaker, musician, and leading UFO researcher known for his bold investigative documentaries and sharp storytelling. Explore the mysterious world of UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and unexplained encounters through Mark's firsthand experiences, including the famous 1980 Rendlesham Forest incident, the UK's equivalent of Roswell.Delve into gripping tales of strange lights, government coverups, interdimensional entities, cryptids like Bigfoot, and the ongoing paranormal activity that continues to perplex investigators. This show blends humor, raw investigation, and deep curiosity, inviting listeners to question reality and consider the infinite possibilities beyond conventional science.Discover how personal experiences, historical events, and cultural myths intersect in this immersive journey into the unknown. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or new to the field, this podcast offers fresh perspectives, thought provoking insights, and an open mind toward the mysteries of existence.*Listen in it's entirety only on patreon.com/michaeldecon JOIN TODAY!*
Go to http://factormeals.com/nostalgia50off and use code nostalgia50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Nostalgia Critic did an Old vs New on it, but for it's 20th anniversary, he's giving the whole film the review treatment. Have his thoughts changed over the years? Let's take a look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Join our YouTube Members - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiH828EtgQjTyNIMH6YiOSw/join Last weeks Nostalgia Critic - https://youtu.be/ctqABJh922A Check out our store - https://channelawesome.myshopify.com/ Support this month's charity - https://solvecfs.org/ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket, alongside David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox, Deep Roy, and Christopher Lee. The storyline follows Charlie as he wins a contest along with four other children and is led by Wonka on a tour of his chocolate factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holy bait and switch, Batman! (Like invoking the name of the caped crusader in an episode description that has nothing to do with that) Russ and Jared are back in the Cage zone for Season of the Witch (2011), starring Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Stephen Campbell Moore, Stephen Graham, Ulrich Thomsen, Claire Foy, Robert Sheehan, and Christopher Lee. Stay tuned for an all-new Trailer Trash next week!
Richard & Linus O'Brien join me to talk Strange Journey - The Story Of Rocky Horror! Directed by Linus, this is the definitive documentary on the origins, legacy and impact of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We get deep into Richard's life, his journey from gender dysphoria to gender euphoria, Tim Curry, Shock Treatment, sexual and social liberation, Richard Hartley, the tyranny of repression, his relationship with Linus, Hair, swinging London, Jean & Chrissie Shrimpton, T. Zee, Jim Sharman, mental health, Paul Nicholas, Rocky Horror Shows His Heels, Revenge Of The Old Queen, shadow casts, Jessica Harper at the commissary, Christopher Lee & the Captain Invincible situation, President Farley Flavors, Disaster! and much much more. Strange Journey Official SiteThe Rocky Horror Official Fan SiteCraig & Friends Patreon
In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho introduced the world to the future of my horror. But before the genre would embrace it, it would first confront it's very origins with a boom of Gothic Horror films that would make icons out of people like Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, and Christopher Lee. Perhaps no one would have a greater impact on this era of the macabre than Roger Corman, the b-movie king whose adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's classic works changed horror forever. Perhaps nonemoreso than his 1961 classic The Pit and the Pendulum. This week on Years of Fear, we explore the legacy of Corman, Poe, Vincent Price, and the gothic horror films of the early 1960s. If you want to get in touch with the show, you can reach us at yearsoffearpodcast@gmail.com
HO-HUM AND HOWDOYADO?? The Eurocrypt is back with a brand new volume and a massive amount of Christopher Lee oddities from his time in Europe. See Lee fight, foil, fright, and... run a private boys school?! While the most eclectic of the sets it truely shows how diverse his talents were on screen in the Severin teams favorite edition of the Eurocrypt yet. Join the team as they break down all 6 discs including multiple debuts as well as the absolutely essential LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE. As always stay tuned afterwards for DJ Alfonso in Rendezvous After Hours! TIME STAMPS: 10:45 - BEAT GIRL 24:40 - HANDS OF ORLAC 34:00 - THE VIRGIN OF NUREMBERG 40:00 - ARABIAN ADVENTURE 52:00 - A FEAST AT MIDNIGHT 1:04:25 - LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE 1:13:32 - Rendezvous After Hours
Have you been craving a supernatural battle between Ghost Rider and Hellboy to see who can stop the fires of Hell from overtaking the planet? You're unlikely to find it here! Instead, Russ and Jared are talking about the trailer for Season of the Witch (2011), starring Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Stephen Campbell Moore, Stephen Graham, Ulrich Thomsen, Claire Foy, Robert Sheehan, and Christopher Lee. Stay tuned for the full episode next week!
On Episode 141 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning guest-host, John Arminio to give you their in-depth and spoiler-filled review and analysis of director Guillermo del Toro's latest film, his adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein, a book and character that's arguably seen more big screen adaptations than any other. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, the Netflix produced film, which saw a very limited theatrical run before its release on the streaming platform a few days ago, has a budget of $120 million and aims to be the definitive adaptation of Shelley's novel. Guillermo del Toro is one of Steve and John's favourite filmmakers and they've been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to celebrate his filmography. The guys also discuss previous adaptations of Shelley's book, from the James Whale/Boris Karloff films of the 1930's to the Hammer Films version starring Christopher Lee.
Mark Christopher Lee is a United Kingdom movie maker, documentarian and UFO researcher who, in his latest movie which can been seen on Amazon and Tubi, is called "The Rendlesham UFO: The UK's Roswell". In this show, Mark dives deep into the Incident that occurred around Christmas of 1980. Was it aliens? Was it American technology? The debate continues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
It's Mike D's birthday, and you know what that means - it's time for a Birthday By-Law episode, where he gets to select any movie he wants to talk about! And this year, Mike has selected the 1968 Hammer Horror picture THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, starring Christopher Lee and directed by Terence Fisher!
We talk Soul's top 8 weird horror films, animation news, little Star Wars, and Christopher Lee.
TVC 712.3: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Joseph Dougherty, Tony Figueroa, and Dan Farren about some of our favorite local TV horror movie hosts from the 1960s and '70s. This segment particularly focuses on Bob Wilkins, the erudite host of Creature Features on KTVU Channel 2 (Oakland-San Francisco) who was known for his trademark cigar, horn rim glasses, and the catchphrase "Keep America Strong. Watch Horror Movies." Unlike most other local TV horror movie hosts, Wilkins never dressed up as a zany character on Creature Features, but instead kept the viewers tuned in every week by bringing them long-form interviews with the likes of George Lucas, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Vincent Price, and Christopher Lee in between movie segments. Wilkins was also the first to air Night of the Living Dead on local television.
Scars of Dracula (1970) Screams After Midnight, a horror movie podcast. Scars of Dracula is directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Christopher Lee, Patrick Troughton, Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/
The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1997? Question 2: What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of paper folding? Question 3: Who is the Norse god of poetry? Question 4: Which wizard was portrayed by Christopher Lee in The Lord Of The Rings? Question 5: What Latin term is used to refer to the university that someone attended? Question 6: The language 'Rundi' belongs to which language family? Question 7: Which actor played the role of Jake Gittes in Chinatown? Question 8: Who according to mythology was a nymph who pined away over Narcissus until only her voice was left? Question 9: In Portuguese, what is the meaning of the word 'amarelo'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we avert our gaze from The Gorgon. We discuss the power shift between good guy Christopher Lee and villian Peter Cushing, the use of unrequited romance to generate monstrous behavior, and what becomes of all who gaze upon this ancient beast. Join us for our final installment of this years Halloween Marathon! Synopsis: In the early twentieth century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone. Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco Directed by Terence Fisher Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
RMR 0338: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Sleepy Hollow (1999) [R] Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson , Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Griffiths, Ian McDiarmid, Michael Gough, Christopher Walken, Marc Pickering, Lisa Marie, Steven Waddington, Claire Skinner, Christopher Lee, Alun Armstrong, Mark Spalding, Jessica Oyelowo, Tony Maudsley, Peter Guinness, Nicholas Hewetson, Orlando Seale, Sean Stephens, Gabrielle Lloyd, Robert Sella Directed by: Tim Burton Recorded on 2025-10-01
Episode 226: The final week of our Stop It's Hammer Horror Time theme is upon us. Yes, it is bitter sweet, but such is life. Unless you are the The Man Who Could Cheat Death from 1959. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!Next month take a bite out of our Nosvember coverage as we cover 4 Nosferatu films, starting with 1922's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
At the end of 1965, Variety previewed Dracula, Prince Of Darkness with a damning faint praise stating that " After a slowish start, some climate of eeriness is evoked but more shadows, suspense and suggestion would have helped. Christopher Lee, an old hand at the horror business, makes a latish appearance but dominates the film enough without dialog."Philip's here to guide you through this creepy old house while Cev finds the Keys and Adam sits by the fireside.Will the lads (along with a special guest) beg to differ with Variety? There's only one way to find out...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
From black-and-white chills to Gothic thrills and romantic kills — this Binge Bite sinks its fangs into three timeless takes on the world's most infamous vampire - Count Dracula. Listen as we unearth the cinematic evolution of Count Dracula through:Dracula (1931) – Bela Lugosi's hypnotic stare that started it all.Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) – Christopher Lee's blood-soaked Gothic reign.Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) – Gary Oldman's haunting, tragic, and oh-so-romantic spin.It's a fast, fun, and spine chilling binge of this Dracula triple feature. So grab your garlic, dim the lights, and pour yourself a glass of deep red… because this 4hrs and 53mins of Dracula will have you thirsting for more.WooHoo!
Episode 225: Week three we round out the Stop It's Hammer Horror Time theme with a guest in Adam (friend of the show) to help remove The Curse of Frankenstein from 1957. Check us next week for our final week of Hammer Horror films, in 1959's The Man Who Could Cheat Death.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
Episode 223: This week we kick off our Stop It's Hammer Horror Time October. An entire month of Hammer films. Starting with 1959's The Mummy.Tune in next week for our second dose of Hammer Horror, with the oh so scary The Lady Vanishes from 1979.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
[School of Movies 2025] "Adapting is like marrying a widow; You respect the memory of the husband, but at some point you gotta get it on." - Guillermo del Toro. In preparation for GDTs long-awaited take on Frankenstein we delved into some of the most significant onscreen versions of Mary Shelley's book. Taking our cues from the excellent piece by Overly Sarcastic Productions we recruit Gothic enthusiast Willow and together as a family talk you through the story, referencing different movies regarding how closely they cleave to the source novel, and how and why they choose to deviate. Many of the elements people take for granted, lightning, green skin, bolts in the neck, flat head, tendency to talk like a caveman all seem to stem from the 1931 James Whale film and its 1935 sequel starring Borris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester. Turns out that the monster, the creation or as he is sometimes called, "Adam" was, as-written a great deal more complex, something some films have expressed in the interim near-century, nearly all of the most significant we talk about, including the 1994 Kenneth Branagh version, the 2011 stage version with Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, the Hammer Horror versions with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, Frank Roddam's The Bride from 1985, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, and a surprisingly great two-part TV miniseries from 2004. Accompanying, we have a Cutting Class episode releasing this weekend with a bunch of other adaptations we talked about here but were trimmed out for time and focus, and we will of course be back to talk about Del Toro's version very soon.
We've reached another Top Ten episode and this time Dan and Vicky discuss their hottest top ten actor comebacks. Every actor has a lull in their career, either intentional or not, and Dan and Vicky are paying tribute to actors who stuck it out and came back bigger and better. Dan takes the theme in his own direction so you'll be excited to hear how your hosts have added their own spin it. You'll also get thoughts on plenty of recently seen movies and TV like Bone Lake, Challengers, Him, One Battle After Another, Anemone, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Alien: Earth. Our socials: hotdatepod.com FB: Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta: hotdatepod
This week, Tim Kirk returns, this time as a guest host. And we're going all the way back to the OG grave robbers, William Burke and William Hare, two guys who really existed and really killed for fun and profit. But what happens when a semi-disgraced American film director gets access to an impressive cast of great British actors, both iconic and up-and-coming? You get a true story of murder and mayhem, Animal House style! Join us for all sorts of hijinks and a cameo list that includes Hammer Horror great Christopher Lee, monster maker extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, AND Charles MFing Darwin, baby! All His Damned Mother's Sons is out now! You can purchase it at https://pelekinesis.square.site?cc=FRANKENCAST or just go to pelekinesis.com and enter code FRANKENCAST at checkout. And you can always find more from Tim at tim2kirk.com! Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thefrankencast. Find all of our various links atlinktr.ee/frankencast or send us a letter at thefrankencast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (@KellerIllustrations on Instagram).
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) was chosen by Dave, and it's a wild blend of classic British gothic horror and Hong Kong martial arts cinema, a true oddity even by Hammer Films standards. By the early 1970s, Hammer was struggling to keep its brand of horror relevant, as audience tastes shifted toward more modern and visceral scares. Looking to revive interest in their iconic Dracula franchise, the studio teamed up with Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers, who were at the height of their popularity in the kung fu boom. The result was an ambitious Anglo-Chinese co-production that brought together Hammer regulars like Peter Cushing and a full roster of Shaw Brothers talent, hoping to merge Eastern action with Western horror spectacle.The production was shot largely at the Shaw Brothers' studios in Hong Kong, with additional second-unit work in England. Directed by Hammer veteran Roy Ward Baker, with martial arts choreography overseen by Shaw Brothers action specialists, the film was one of Hammer's most visually adventurous projects, complete with elaborate sets, ornate costumes, and an energetic fusion of filmmaking styles. However, cultural and creative differences between the two studios led to a somewhat chaotic production. Despite its uneven tone and limited success at the box office, the film has since developed a cult following, celebrated for its eccentric charm and its experimental East-meets-West ambition.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter here.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassTrailer Guy Plot SummaryFrom the misty mountains of Transylvania, to the deadly temples of the Far East, evil has a new address.When the curse of Dracula reaches across continents, only one man can stop the rise of the undead, Professor Van Helsing! With ancient legends, martial arts mayhem, and seven bloodthirsty vampires, it's horror meets kung fu in the wildest crossover of the 1970s.The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, where Hammer Horror meets high-kicking heroics.Fun FactsA co-production between Britain's Hammer Films and Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio, marking the only collaboration between the two legendary film houses.It was Hammer's 9th and final entry in their Dracula series, though Christopher Lee declined to return, ending his long association with the role.Peter Cushing reprised his role as Professor Van Helsing for the fifth and final time in the Hammer Dracula series.The movie was directed by Roy Ward Baker, known for Quatermass and the Pit (1967), with fight choreography handled by veteran Shaw Brothers action directors.Hammer wanted to cash in on the 1970s kung fu craze following the global success of Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon (1973).Filming took place primarily at the Shaw Brothers Studio in Hong Kong, with lavish temple sets and hundreds of local extras used for large-scale action scenes.Two versions of the film exist — the full-length international version and a shorter U.S. cut titled “The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula.”Despite its cult appeal today, the film was a commercial disappointment upon release, contributing to Hammer's financial decline in the mid-1970s.The movie features an entirely new actor as Dracula — John Forbes-Robertson, though his screen time was significantly reduced in the final cut.Over the years, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires has become a cult favorite among horror and martial arts fans, praised for its bizarre East-meets-West energy and campy charm.thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
The Fellowship is pleased to present our discussion of the 1960 Hammer film The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll, getting back into Horror Month. An interesting take on the story, with a different role for Christopher Lee. Plus our usual crazy talk, geek news, and tangents
In this special Halloween edition of movie night, Jake and Travis discuss the 1960 British “B-movie” The City of the Dead. The film, the directorial debut of John Llewellyn Moxey and released under the title Horror Hotel in the United States, tells the story of a coven of witches in New England who lure women for a diabolical yearly sacrifice to Lucifer. The British actors, including a very young Christopher Lee, put on their best American accents to make a film so spooky that distributors chose to cut some references to Satan worship for the U.S. distribution. Best of all? You can watch it for free in 4K right now on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl3cQ5Lo9HI Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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Today we unleash and ancient killer force in The Mummy. We discuss the more revenge focused tomb raiding story line, the value of having a giant Christopher Lee murder Mummy, and how the technicolor Hammer aesthetic made the Egypt flashbacks more fun than it's predecessor. This Messed Up monster roams eternal, if you don't listen and share the pod he may shamble towards you! Synopsis: In 1895, British archaeologists find and open the tomb of Egyptian Princess Ananka with nefarious consequences. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/TZNAibM5_3w Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
In a very special treat (or trick?) for the Halloween season, the evil mage Count Andreas Petofi visits the podcast to let us all know what he's been up to. Other topics include: the Hand, Aristede's whereabouts, selling ice cream to Christopher Lee, and much more. Special thanks to Count Petofi's agent, Dr. Manfred Von Bulow, for helping to arrange this rare interview!Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeJoin the new Terror at CollinwoodFACEBOOK PAGEPenny Dreadful's Shilling ShockersEtsy shopPaul Garner Monster Art websiteThe Addams Family musical at Falmouth Theatre GuildCojo's Toy World on InstagramTransponder Oregon websiteScreening After Midnight on YouTubeEchoes from Collinwood at the Retro Prism YouTube ChannelRaymond Castile's Basement of Horror on YouTubeVictoria's Secret at the Discount Artificial Sweetener YouTube ChannelKatherine Kerestman on AmazonSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric Marshall
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the British folk horror film "The Wicker Man." Directed by Robin Hardy and written by Anthony Shaffer, with music by Paul Giovanni. The film stars Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Christopher Lee. We ranked the 9 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
This week we take a trip overseas to look into Hammer Films and one of their "mini-hitchcocks," "Taste of Fear" (or "Scream of Fear" in the US). We discuss the founding of Hammer and where they were creatively after their gothic horrors were a hit. We talk about writer, Jimmy Sangster, and the production of this film. After discussing the background, we dive into the movie to explore the twists and turns of the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44
Today we add some sex appeal into our monstrous creation in Frankenstein Created Woman. We disect the transition from Frankenstein's God Complex into a more spiritual realm, our hatred for tough "do you know who my dad is types", and the combination of body and brain for this poor couple. Synopsis: After being reanimated, Baron Frankenstein transfers the soul of an executed young man into the body of his lover, prompting her to kill the men who wronged them. Starring: Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg, Robert Morris, Thorley Walters Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/qbMiSpWlwZI Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
Today we dive into Hammer Horrors version of a Frankenstein movie in The Curse of Frankenstein. We cut open the value of an enhanced Frankenstein portrayed by Peter Cushing, the doctors depravity outside of the lab, and the horrendous decision that was the monsters costume. This melodramatic reimagining of Frankenstein brings new life to an old Messed Up monster tale. Synopsis: While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Robert Urquhart, Hazel Court Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/TnN57J_Jy00 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
Send us a textA horrible toxic accident transforms an alien Kryptonian into a downtrodden janitor. When this new toxic version of him is exposed to Earth's selfish, inconsiderate ways he turns into a new evolution of a hero: Incel Space Jesus! On Episode 688 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by the Vegan Prince of Wales, Linus for his Patreon Takeover! Linus has selected an unlikely duo of Superhero films, The Toxic Avenger (2025) and Superman (2025) for us to discuss! We also talk about; the Frankenstein sequel the world needs now, well known actors who started out in Troma films, and how bad marketing can impact a film's release! So grab your toxic mop, save all the dogs and squirrels you can, and strap on your Kryptonian Bum Bag for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Remembering 1990, MC Hammer, The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer Films, UK theatrical cuts, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Brexit, BST, Patreon Takeover, Linus, Atomsk, Wulf Gas, noise shows, basement shows, Xiphoid Dimentia, The Brute Man, The Abominable Snowman, Macabre, Attack of the Giant Leeches, Night of the Living Dead, Night of the Strangler, House on Skull Mountain, The Stranger Within, Mansion of the Doomed, Prey, Patrick, The Slayer, My Best Friend is a Vampire, Open House, Dark Carnival, Things, Night Terror, Jacquelin Hyde, Night of the Flesh Eaters, The Dead, 90210 Shark Attack, Cracoon, Insidious, Rupert Friend, Curse of Chucky, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Jeremy Holm, The Ranger, Brooklyn 45, Michelle Bauer, Demon Warp, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Granny, The Manitou, Peeping Tom, Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Toxic Avenger, Peter Dinklage, Macon Blair, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Sebastian Shaw, Billy Bob Thornton, Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Stone, Kevin Costner, Vanna White, Graduation Day, Marisa Tomei, Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, David Boreanaz, Terror Firmer, Paul Sorvino, John G. Avildsen, Troma Films, Lloyd Kaufman, Father's Day, Cannibal: The Music, Roger Corman, Blue Ruin, The Shitheads, Buttcrack, Elijah Wood, Avator, The Crow without Eric Draven, Alan Scott and Hal Jordan, Brian Michael Bendis, Slimetime, The Toxic Crusaders, CHUDHaven, Swamp Thing, Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez, The Mighty Crabjoys, Savatage, Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Ernest Borgnine, Jesus Lizard, James Gunn, Superman, Krypto, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Alan Tudyk, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Guy Gardner, John Byrne, The New Gods, Mr. Terrific, Brainiac, Jimmy and Stiggs, Joe Begos, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, mate rate, RobertRodriguezMusic, RIP Renato Casaro, Space Jesus for Incels, Kryptonian Bum Bag, and The Four Swordsmen of the Girthening!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebookSupport the show
Today we follow Dracula to the UK and Hammer Horror in The Horror of Dracula. We discuss the differnce seeing Dracual in saturated colors brings, the feral predator vampire portrayl of Christopher Lee's Dracua, and making Van Helsing a worthy adversary. Hammer filled Dracula with new blood, joining in drinking it deep from this vein. Synopsis: When Jonathan Harker rouses the ire of Count Dracula for accepting a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, his friend Dr. Van Helsing pursues the predatory villain. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/MwmoaU4bLm0 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
"It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man." For Episode 377, Thomas and Brandon kick off their Folk Horror series with one of the most important movies of the genre, THE WICKER MAN. Listen as they discuss how it was the brainchild of Christopher Lee, why the movie was rushed into production, what major change was made during the film's production, which American producer became involved in the film's post-production, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: Opening - Starting Spooktober Fest - (00:00:10) Intro to Folk Horror (00:08:00) Intro to The Wicker Man (00:16:27) How The Wicker Man Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:36:04) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:08:11) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:26) Film Facts (01:32:55) Awards (01:37:32) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:50:01) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by his cargo. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the terrors of traveling by train in, Horror Express (1972). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:28) Rotten Tomatoes (68:10) Trivia (73:00) Cooter of the Week (75:40) Hotline Scream: (82:25) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
It's All Horror October, and we love this time of year. The first entrée in our month-long horrorthon is a dive into Hammer Horror, the British studio that redefined gothic chills in the mid-20th century with lush sets, vivid color, and a young Christopher Lee baring his fangs. Adam Beam joins us to talk through Horror of Dracula (1958), Lee's first outing as the Count, and The Vampire Lovers (1970), Hammer's more sensual, blood-drenched take on the vampire myth—where David, true to form, falls head over heels for the lead lady vampire. This month we're pairing every fright with an Oktoberfest, starting with Yuengling's Oktoberfest. For the second half, we switch it up with Martin House Brewing's Saint Gria, a bloody-red beer with a bite.
All aboard! The House of Franklin-Stein is your deadly depot for catching a ride on the Horror Express! Chris and Cindy discuss this 1972 classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, as they struggle to solve the mystery of a frozen prehistoric specimen come to life, bent on murder and possession! Plus, Telly Savalas as a roguish Cossack captain! Then it's off to the comic crypt and Superman (1987) #6, continuing the tale of the giant mummy from last episode! When Lois is possessed, Superman uncovers an ancient race planning to take over the world! Subscribe via iTunes. Or Spotify.. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/supermatespodcast Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com Clip credits: Horror Express (1972) directed by Eugenio Martin Superman The Animated Series theme by Shirley Walker “Transylvania Terror Train” by Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures “The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O'Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF