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Jim revisits one of the first films MONSTER ATTACK! looked at 10 years ago -1966's "Fantastic Voyage," directed by Richard Fleisher and starring Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmund O'Brien, Donald Pleasence,, Arthur O'Connell, William Redfield, and Arthur Kennedy. This amazing Sci-Fi movie wowed audiences with its look inside of the human body as a miniaturized crew tries to save the life of an injured man. It garnered Oscars for Editing and Special Effects. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Porcast Dedicated To Old Monster Mo
THE NIGHT HE CAME HOME—AND CHANGED HORROR FOREVER! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/REJECTS #sponsored Jackie Bonsignore & Jon Maturan experience John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) in this full movie reaction and review of the landmark slasher classic. Fifteen years after a horrifying childhood crime, Michael Myers escapes confinement and returns to Haddonfield, where babysitter Laurie Strode slowly realizes that the silent figure watching her may be far more than an ordinary man. From the chilling opening POV and Michael appearing behind the hedge to the ghost-sheet disguise, the iconic head tilt, Laurie's closet confrontation, and John Carpenter's legendary Halloween theme, Jackie & Jon encounter the night The Shape became a horror icon—all without spoilers here! Halloween (1978) Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Directed and scored by John Carpenter (The Thing, Escape from New York) and co-written by Debra Hill (The Fog, Halloween II), Halloween stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode (True Lies, Everything Everywhere All at Once), Donald Pleasence as Dr. Samuel Loomis (The Great Escape, You Only Live Twice), Nancy Kyes as Annie Brackett (Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween III), P.J. Soles as Lynda Van Der Klok (Carrie, Rock 'n' Roll High School), Charles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh Brackett (The Fog, Escape from New York), and Nick Castle as Michael Myers / The Shape (Escape from New York, The Last Starfighter). Jackie & Jon discuss Jamie Lee Curtis' feature-film debut, Michael Myers' terrifying simplicity, Dr. Loomis' warnings, Dean Cundey's atmospheric cinematography, Carpenter's unforgettable score, the movie's slow-building suspense, its most influential scares, and whether the original Halloween remains the greatest slasher movie ever made. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you been feeling tired and listless lately? Has your hair started falling out? Have you found yourself befriending shaggy old dogs in the park and taking them home? Are you feeling off balance? Then maybe you are suffering from 'Phantom of Death' syndrome, a rare disease which causes accelerated aging, psychosis and an increased desire to taunt policemen. Listening to this episode of Wild, Wild Podcast could be the only thing that will save you. This episode also features some exclusive interviews! First up is that great stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua filling us in on Miles O'Keefe, followed by Luigi Cozzi, who reveals how Donald Pleasence coped whilst having to work with a volatile Klaus Kinski on the set of Nosferatu in Venice (1990). This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever screamed expletives at the top of your voice in a busy Italian thoroughfare. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) is one of the most divisive entries in the Halloween franchise. Featuring the final performance of Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis and the feature film debut of Paul Rudd, this sequel expands the series' mythology by introducing the mysterious Cult of Thorn while Michael Myers continues his relentless pursuit of his bloodline.In this video , we review what worked, what didn't, and why this film remains one of the franchise's most debated chapters among horror fans.If you enjoy horror movie reviews, classic slasher films, and the Halloween series, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more reviews00:00:00 Non Curse of Micheal myers related 00:29:50 Curse of Micheal myers review01:05:50 Wrap up notes01:14:00 Next week films
In ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981), John Carpenter gambled his biggest budget yet on transforming a former Disney child star into the ultimate anti-authority badass. Part 1 of our deep diver covers the genesis of Snake Plissken, starting with Carpenter pulling a shelved script out of his car trunk to satisfy a studio contract. We look at the fight to cast Kurt Russell over established tough guys like Charles Bronson, the bizarre brilliance of Donald Pleasence as the President, and the punishing reality of shooting entirely at night in the rubble of East St. Louis. Want the full story without the wait? CinemaShock+ members get extended, ad-free episodes that combine every part into one seamless listen — plus bonus content you won't hear anywhere else. Join at cinemashock.net/plus. CINEMA SHOCK ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Turpin | Benjamin Yates | Capiapoa | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Dick Jones | Elton Novara | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | JoeyP | John sweet bussy Greaney | Jvance325 | KDurden | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | mcdudely | Nate Izod | RockGokd | Tim G | triplr1478 Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop. Image: "Portrait of John Carpenter.jpg" by Kyle Cassidy, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified from original. This derivative work is also licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net
Join us one last time in Liminal Spaces as we peer into the green swirling abyss for another visit to John Carpenter town. It's time to talk about Prince of Darkness (1987), a film that proves that when it comes to 80s horror, nobody does it like the master of horror himself. In this episode, we dive into cosmic horror, subatomic evil and the ultimate showdown between religion vs science. We discuss the legendary Donald Pleasence (playing a very different role than his alcoholic turn in Wake in Fright), the return of the incomparable Victor Wong and why Dennis Dun is the essential comic relief we all need when the world is ending. We explore how Carpenter utilised a modest $3 million budget to create some of the most memorable images in late 80s cinema including that gateway mirror scene. Expect plenty of our usual tangents, including a deep dive into the big key theory – because we're convinced that the church was taking security advice from the set of 90s Gladiators. We also talk about John Carpenter movies in general, his apocalypse trilogy, and why Alice Cooper should never be allowed near a bicycle. What to expect in this episode: We debate if an abandoned church teeming with students can truly be considered a liminal space. Dan explains how the size of a key us directly proportionate to the security of a gladiator's sleeping quarters. A look at the iconic reunion of Big Trouble in Little China stars Victor Wong and Dennis Dun. Why John Carpenter chose to hide behind a pseudonym for one of his best written scripts. Sarah traces her obsession with religious horror back to a childhood cartoon about hoarding dragons. The low-budget ingenious solutions to the practical effects needed to tell this story. A heated discussion on the ethics of a professor using his students as disposable demon bait. We argue over whether the score is a pulsating masterpiece or just a Danny Elfman knockoff. The existential dread of wondering if your colleagues are actually10,000 bugs in a trench coat. A first look at our upcoming season and why Paul Rudd is the perfect palate cleanser for the apocalypse. We'll be back on August 3rd for Season 16 If you're a fan of the show and want more content, check out our £3.00 a month tier on Patreon where we release our end of season wrap shows and 2 reviews of brand new movies every month. Plus you'll get access to our back catalogue from 2023 onwards. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show. Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
Double targets can only mean double trouble for Rod and Adrian! Come with them back to the jungles of Vietnam/ the Phillippines for some exciting action and hair-raising helicopter business. Miles O'Keefe plays Bob Ross, a man on a mission to save his son and kick some commies off a cliff, with only his special skills, lightning reflexes and sparkling wit to keep him alive. This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever had to jump from the roof of an embassy building to escape some bad guys. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Wake in Fright because you've got a massive hangover; wake up and join us in The Yabba for a cold midi! This week on Shoot the Hostage, we are continuing Sarah's Liminal Spaces season with a journey into the sun-drenched beer-soaked nightmare of Australian cinema: Ted Kotcheff's 1971 film, Wake in Fright. In our 6th episode of the season, we follow Gary Bond as John Grant, a bonded schoolteacher who finds himself trapped in a nightmarish cycle of substance abuse and aggressive hospitality in the outback town of Bundanyabba. If you're looking for weird movies where the heat is as sticky as the floors in the local pub, this one might be for you. We explore how a simple overnight stop transforms into a personal purgatory of horror and nihilism, featuring a terrifying performance from Donald Pleasence and the final screen appearance of the legendary Chips Rafferty. The cinema of Australian new wave doesn't get much more brutal than this, as we tackle the sausage fest of toxic masculinity and the infamous, real-life kangaroo hunting footage. It's a bond you can't escape and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying thing in the outback is a bloke who just wants one more skooner. What to expect from this episode: Dan kicks things off with a pop quiz about the decimal currency system and espresso machines. We discuss why Wake in Fright is arguably the most Australian movie ever made, despite the director being Canadian. A look at director Ted Kotcheff's career, from First Blood to the philosophy of Weekend at Bernie's. We explore the liminal space of Bundanyabba and why it feels like a dusty, inescapable purgatory. The mystery of the aggressive hospitality and why Dan is suspicious to any cars that give way to pedestrians when it conflicts with the highway code. We tackle the elephant in the room: the brutal and controversial kangaroo hunting scene. We break down the repressed feelings and the Socrates of the Outback vibes of Doc Tydon. This season has eight episodes, concluding July 6th Would you like to see the full lineup for season 15? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don't need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you're a fan of the show and want more content, check out our £3.00 a month tier on Patreon where we release our end of season wrap shows and 2 reviews of brand new movies every month. Plus you'll get access to our back catalogue from 2023 onwards. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show. Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Alone in the Dark (1982) by Director, Jack Sholder. Starring, Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence and Martin Landau. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf
Join us as Ben, Tiago, and Rose cover the inspirations behind Ace Attorney! This episode we've got a real doozy for you: the iconic Donald Pleasence performance from "Any Old Port in a Storm!" Columbo meets a murderer who is equal parts hate-able, relatable, and truly obsessed with wine. The two seemingly hit it off despite Columbo's pursuit of the truth, which results in a fascinating episode with plenty of great conversations and meandering investigations. We also discuss reaching the age of birding, Escape from New York, and our pivot in plans for next episode as well. May our enemies never be as happy as we are at this moment! NEXT TIME: Agatha Christie's Poirot - S01E01 "The Adventure of the Clapham Cook" Follow us online: aceattorney.bsky / aceattorneypod.tumblr.com / updatedautopsy.report Watch Ben, Dessy, & Iro's Let's Plays of the series on YouTube here! Want a shirt? Check out our store here! Ben: yotsuben.bsky Dessy: dessy.bsky Rose: rosenonsense.bsky Tiago: tiagotime.bsky / linktr.ee
Movie Miss is joined by special guest, writer Nathan Mair, to discuss the "turkey" The Monster Club (1981) starring Vincent Price, John Carradine & Donald Pleasence. *SPOILERS DUH!* At the time this episode was recorded, you can WATCH THE MONSTER CLUB HERE: free on Tubi and Pluto & for purchase on Amazon and YouTube.You can find Nate here: https://nathanmair.carrd.co/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcASHK2FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafTPV6K0JntPeo3Dl2znJEH5h-UIiA_UCBLEBmuuyQ4Y4M_JCTlKzhZFn0Efw_aem_oob9aU3cJxxbA0HI1vDX6wWe're also on YouTube, iHeart radio, Apple, Goodpods, Pandora, Amazon & Audible and ko-fi.com/letstalkturkeysA proud member of the Prescribed Films Podcast network #PFPNPlease take a moment to rate & review the show! Be part of our fun bad movie conversations by following both our Facebook discussion group and our official page Let's Talk Turkeys, on Instagram @letstalkturkeys, email us directly at letstalkturkeys@yahoo.com, we're also on X at @gobblepodcast and Bluesky @letstalkturkeys.Find the @badmovieknight on Bluesky to talk all things movies!Find Movie Miss on IG at @movie_miss and X at @Movie_Miss666*COVER ART by: Dave Carruthers*
I'm a huge fan of Donald Pleasence and this episode, I'll be talking about Night Creature, Tales That Witness Madness, You Only Live Twice and Double Target. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Important links:Theme song: Strip Search by Neal GardnerClosing song: Botany 500 by Dawn Davenport and the Window BreakersVisit B&S About Movies and email me at bandsaboutmovies@gmail.com.
We always knew he would be back, and this time he is - back! Yes, he may have had his hands brutally mangled twenty years ago, but after a long convalescence, some quality time with the woman he loves and a period as a novitiate in a local monastery, it's time for Django to dig up his machine gun and get back to what he does best. The only official Django sequel, Django Strikes Again sees Franco Nero head down river in a film that is more Rambo meets Fitzcarraldo than it is a spaghetti western, and Rod and Adrian are here for it. This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever made friends with a Scottish Lepidopterist in a top hat. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Archaeology is a dangerous business, as we discover the hard way in this latest episode where we are taken deep into the catacombs underneath Rome. Donald Pleasence's Professor Lasky leads a well-funded but under-staffed dig to find a two thousand-year-old tomb which may or may not be evil. It is evil, and something nebulous is unleashed with the power to do whatever the special effects budget will allow. How can it be stopped? This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever been attacked by a demon wind whilst down a tunnel. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a dystopian 1997, a soldier-turned-bankrobber is taked rescuing the US President after he crashes into Manhattan, which has been turned into a giant maximum security prison. That's the official description for this gritty, sci-fi action thriller but a couple of key players involved made it more special than that. The solider is Snake Plissken played by Kurt Russell (The Thing, Tombstone, The Hateful Eight) in one of his more iconic performances. The director is genre master John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, They Live) who inadverdently created a sub-genre with the success of this film forty-five years ago. And the rest of this film's stellar supporting cast includes Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasance, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, and Adrienne Barbeau. See below for a link featuring a key deleted scene of this film which is highlighted within this review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riSBMj1oLGc&t=20sHost & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Slave auctions, lavish orgies and gladiatorial combat at the dinner table; no, it's not the Tory Party Conference, it's American adult film director Chuck Vincent's straight-to-video Pompeii-set Warror Queen, starring Donald Pleasence, Sybil Danning and David Brandon. Pleasence is having fun, Danning looks thoroughly bored and Brandon is doing his best, so will Warrior Queen live up to the expectations set by the fabulous VHS cover art? This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy (and the Philippines). We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever had to flee from a molten lava flow. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Duvall's passing marks the end of an era for American cinema. Few actors have carved out a career as rich or as enduring: seven Academy Award nominations, a filmography that spans generations, and a legacy built on performances that helped define some of the greatest films ever made. His body of work stands as a testament to a performer who brought quiet intensity and emotional precision to every role, no matter the scale.While Duvall was not often associated with genre filmmaking, one early entry in his career remains a fascinating outlier: George Lucas's debut feature, the 1971 stark and enigmatic THX 1138. The film, adapted from Lucas's student project, unfolds in a sterile 25th‑century dystopia where citizens are known only by alphanumeric codes. Its premise, as summarized by IMDb, follows “a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, [who] rebel against their rigidly controlled society,” setting the stage for a haunting exploration of identity and autonomy.In this minimalist, oppressive world, Duvall delivers a performance that is both fragile and riveting, portraying a man slowly unraveling under the weight of enforced conformity. Joined by Donald Pleasence and guided by a script co‑written by Lucas and sound‑design pioneer Walter Murch, Duvall anchors the film with a quiet desperation that lingers long after the credits roll. As fans and critics reflect on his extraordinary career, revisiting THX 1138 offers a striking reminder of the depth and versatility that made Robert Duvall one of cinema's most enduring talents.
Evil never dies: deep dive into Halloween's legacy and lore! In this electrifying episode of Review It Yourself, we explore the terrifying brilliance and enduring cultural impact of the Halloween franchise — from Halloween (1978) to Halloween Ends (2022), and every film in-between!— with journalist and author Andrew Graves, author of 'Horror in Haddonfield: The Untold Stories of Halloween'.If you're a horror fan, a lover of film history, or fascinated by long-running movie franchises, this episode is essential listening.A passionate deep dive into the Halloween franchiseAndrew Graves, author of Horror in Haddonfield, joins Sean for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation about one of the most iconic horror series, Halloween.We explore:The psychology and legacy of Michael MyersWhy Dr. Loomis (played by Donald Pleasence) is just as essential as The Shape himselfThe evolution of Laurie Strode, immortalised by Jamie Lee CurtisThe highs, the controversies, and the reinventions across the entire Halloween timelineHonest thoughts on Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022).The Nights He Never Came Home: Unrealised Halloween filmsThis isn't just a review — it's a celebration and critical examination of horror cinema, franchise storytelling, and what keeps audiences returning to Haddonfield decade after decade.About the Guest: Andrew GravesAndrew Graves is a journalist and horror author whose book Horror in Haddonfield serves as a comprehensive love letter to the Halloween series. The book dives into untold stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and deep franchise analysis — essential reading for fans of slasher cinema and horror history.
We've all been bored at a family wedding before, but it's unlikely that we've decided to leave early and head off to Vietnam to rescue some guys who got left behind, with nothing but some misplaced courage and a few guns that a French priest kept in his vestry. In this episode Wild, Wild Podcast goes back into the jungle to try and decipher Donald Pleasence's dodgy accent, whilst coming to terms with the fact that Adrian has never seen Rambo. This season is dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy (and the Philippines). We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever been near an exploding helicopter. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim reflects back on the first time he saw George Lucas' Feature Film Directorial Debut - "THX 1138," starring Robert Duvall, Maggie McOmie, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Ian Wolfe, and Sid Haig. In a futre dystopian society, one man tries to find freedom and make sense of his life. Find our more about this 1971 Sci-Fi classic on MONSTER ATTACK!, The POdcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
An ill wind is blowing in the Swiss Alps, and it's going to take the combined might of a psychic teenager, a Scotsman in a wheelchair and a chimpanzee called Inga to do something about it - if they can hear themselves think over Iron Maiden being played at full blast. Rod and Adrian are tackling the maestro Dario Argento for the first time, but thankfully it's one of his more restrained efforts to make it easier. Donald Pleasence naturally gets plenty of air time, but also discussed is the continued ineptitude of the Italian/ Swiss police, what to do with several million unwanted flies and why you would try to escape in a boat when there's a perfectly good road right there to run down. It's a new season, dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever been attacked by a chimp.You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the gods delivered a golden mask to the Aztec people on a mountain plateau thousands of years ago, little did they know that one day a man in black leather would steal it, and it would be up to an unsuspecting American paleontologist working at the Natural History Museum in London to stop him, calling upon his inate super powers to do so. Becuase he is the PUMAMAN! He can fly! He can teleport! He can rip cars open with his bare hands! He can stop bullets! Oh wat, he can't do that - if he gets shot he will die. Seems a bit of an oversight when they were figuring out what powers to give him. So with the help of an Aztec High Priest and the daughter of the Dutch Ambassador, he will have to push himself to his very limits to stop the evil Donald Pleasence. Will he succeeed? Will Pumaman be such a box office smash that it will launch a whole series of Pumaman films? Tune in to find out. It's a new season, dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. Clearly making Pumaman didn't put him off entirely. So join Rod and Adrian as they begin to explore some of these films, both the good and the bad. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever been thrown out of a high window by a tall Mexican. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a time long, long ago. Before Jedi and wookies or misunderstanding of parsecs, a man made a movie that was less of a film and more of a performance art piece. That director was George Lucas and that work was his directorial debut, THX 1138.This week we are joined by friend of the show Amanda Joy Moon to discuss Lucas's first feature film, a profoundly different piece from anything he ever made from that point on. Released in 1971, THX 1138 stars Robert Duvall as the eponymous THX 1138, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie and Ian Wolfe in a piece filmed more like a documentary than a feature film depicting life in a bleak dystopian world of work, drug induced compliance, outlawed sexual and physical interaction, and the complete absorption of religion by the state and capital. We discuss the metaphorical nature of the film, Amanda offers some incredible book recommendations, and we all condemn Lucas for going back and shoving CGI remakes into this film like he did to Star Wars. Guest LinksAmanda on InstagramRiotGRRRLPrintz on InstagramRiotGRRRLPrintz on etsyLeft of the Projector LinksOfficial WebsiteLeft of the Projector on InstagramLeft of the Projector on PatreonLeft of the Projector on ThreadlessHost LinksEvan's LetterboxdBill's InstagramBill's LetterboxdWard's InstagramWard's Letterboxd
What more can be said about the much maligned 1978 musical film 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' that hasn't been said already (11% on Rotten Tomatoes)? But this week's guest, multi-instrumentalist, artist and songwriter Robbie Gennet, contends that the movie - and especially its accompanying soundtrack - deserves a second look. Featuring the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, and a slew of guest artists covering Beatles songs (AND produced by none other than George Martin!), as well as a murderer's row of side men including Max Middleton, Wilbur Bascomb and Bernard Purdie, it's an eclectic, at times bizarre collection of songs you've known for all these years. We hope you will enjoy the show. Songs discussed in this episode: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Bee Gees with Paul Nicholas; Vacillate, Don't Wait (Live, 2025) - Robbie Gennet; I've Gotta Get A Message To You (Live at The Forum, 1976), Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees; I'm In You, Show Me The Way (Live) - Peter Frampton; Cause We've Ended As Lovers, Head For Backstage Pass - Jeff Beck; Fire and Brimstone - Hummingbird; Here Comes The Sun - Sandy Farina; Theme song from 'Which Way Is Up' - Stargard; Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - Dianne Steinberg with Stargard; Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - Elton John; I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Bee Gees with Donald Pleasence; Good Morning Good Morning - Bee Gees with Peter Frampton; Oh! Darling - Dana Fuchs; Maxwell's Silver Hammer - Steve Martin; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) - Bee Gees with Peter Frampton; Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth, Wind & Fire; Night Fever - Bee Gees; I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Eddie Hazel; Because - Bee Gees with Alice Cooper; Come Together - Aerosmith; A Day In The Life - Bee Gees; Get Back - Billy Preston; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Finale) - Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Cast; No Questions - Robbie Gennet
Send us a textThe gang celebrates their Season 5 finale with a real pisser, Escape From New York from 1981. Riddled with violence, gratuitous nudity, smoking, and Ernest Borgnine, this beauty is a true product of its time. The boys can hardly contain their joy as each wonderfully dirty scene is flushed out with pure guilty pleasure confidence. Inspired the ridiculously cast Donald Pleasence as the President, the boys discuss other movie presidents that make us wish real life could be more like the movies.
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!
Noel catches up with Ellie Cornell. The actress had some big shoes to fill. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers brought back characters from the first two Halloween movies. Jamie Lee Curtis declined to return for the sequel. Ellie was cast as final girl, Rachel Carruthers, who was the adopted sister of Jamie Lloyd, Laurie Strode's daughter. Ellie talks about getting the role, the stunts in the movie and working with Danielle Harris and Donald Pleasence. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was rushed into production with a different screenwriter and director. The role of Rachel unfortunately took a step backwards and met her demise in the movie. Ellie was an executive producer and had a minor role in Free Enterprise starring Eric McCormick and William Shatner.
On this week's show, we take a look at 1981's Escape from New York directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, and Isaac Hayes. Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM
RMR 0339: Special Guests, Robert Ripple and Rebecca Davis, joins your host, Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Great Escape (1963) [PG] Genre: War, Military, History, Adventure, Thriller Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, Hannes Messemer, David McCallum, Gordon Jackson, John Leyton, Angus Lennie, Nigel Stock, Robert Graf, Jud Taylor, Hans Reiser, Harry Riebauer, William Russell, Robert Freitag, Ulrich Beiger, George Mikell, Lawrence Montaigne, Robert Desmond, Til Kiwe, Heinz Weiss, Tom Adams, Karl-Otto Alberty Directed by: John Sturges Recorded on 2025-10-07
In Halloween, a masked killer returns to his quiet suburban hometown after escaping a mental institution and begins stalking a babysitter and her friends on Halloween night.Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence and directed by John Carpenter, Halloween was released October 25, 1978.Recommendations:Tim — The Hitcher (Harmon, 1986)—where to watchTay — Halloween H20 (Minor, 1998)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
This week we're covering one of our favorite horror films, John Carpenter's Halloween! We begin by diving into the background of the film, and its shoestring budget. We also discuss the legacy of Halloween and how it shaped horror for years to come. We then get into the plot and describe everything we love about this film. We end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!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
The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan don't know what death is after rewatching the 1981 return of Michael Myers in ‘Halloween II,' starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Ronak Nair, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo A Mountain of Movies® on Paramount+. Stream now! A House of Dynamite, on Netflix October 24th. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Superdome will give Chris and Charlotte tickets to the big game if they can give the inside scoop on 70s made-for-tv movies, Donald Pleasence, David Janssen, Donna Mills, and surprisingly little about football.
Welcome to our podcast series from The Super Network and Pop4D called Tubi Tuesdays Podcast! This podcast series is focused on discovering and doing commentaries/watch a longs for films found on the free streaming service Tubi, at TubiTVYour hosts for Tubi Tuesdays are Super Marcey, ‘The Terrible Australian' Bede Jermyn, Prof. Batch (From Pop4D & Web Tales: A Spider-Man Podcast) and Kollin (From Trash Panda Podcast), will take turns each week picking a film to watch and most of them will be ones we haven't seen before.Film Starts Playing At: 00:11:25 Welcome back to The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast, the number one Tubi related podcast that's hosted by two Australians, one Canadian and one American! All four co-hosts are here with Super Marcey, Bede Jermyn, Prof. Batch and Trash Panda Kollin, for Marcey's pick of film for this week! So what did Marcey decide to go with? Well to end the month of October and celebrate her birthday, Marcey finally decided to pick Paganini Horror (1989), a classic Italian horror film that makes little to no sense! Did everyone enjoy the film? Did anyone pay attention? Listen to find out!Paganini Horror was directed by Luigi Cozzi, it stars Daria Nicolodi, Jasmine Maimone, Pascal Persiano, Maria Cristina Mastrangeli, Michel Klippstein, Pietro Genuardi and Donald Pleasence.If you have never listened to a commentary before and want to watch the film along with the podcast, here is how it works. You simply need to grab a copy of the film or load it up on Tubi (you may need alcohol), and sync up the podcast audio with the film. We will tell you when to press and you follow along, it is that easy! Because we have watched the films on Tubi, it is a free service and there are ads, however we will give a warning when it comes up, so you can pause the film and provide time stamps to keep in sync.Highlights include:* Marcey's back and it's pure chaos!* Yes, we did discuss queefs ...* Donald Pleasence needed a day off from trying to find Michael Myers so he appeared in this film!* Did Bede's accent accidentally sound like a no no word? Kinda ... please no offense is meant by the slip up!* So this movie just ripped off a Bon Jovi song?* Did we mention this episode is pure chaos?* LOL why is there a predictable twist ending?* Plus much, much more!Check out The Super Network on Patreon to gain early access to The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast!DISCLAIMER: This audio commentary isn't meant to be taken seriously, it is just a humourous look at a film. It is for entertainment purposes, we do not wish to offend anyone who worked on and in the film, we have respect for you all. Music provided by DeNNo, introduction and podcast editing by Super Marcey & Bede Jermyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Sell Entertainment movie review podcast takes on the 1981 film Halloween 2 starring Jamie Lee Curtis & Donald Pleasence. Available now wherever you listen to your podcast.
No Sell Entertainment movie review podcast takes on the 1978 film Halloween starring Jamie Lee Curtis & Donald Pleasence. Available now wherever you listen to your podcast.
This movie is a first of it's kind that defines the horror genre to this day. But of course, with unnecessary nudity. It's basically a given. Dale!Guest starring Megan!In this episode, we discuss the 1978 movie, Halloween. Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, and Nick Castle (Michael Myers). It is available on Plex and whatever Megan said.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted now: Specrapular (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Event Horizon. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Starring Sam Neil, Lawrence Fishburne, Jason Isaacs, Joely Richardson, and Jack Noseworthy. It is available Pluto TV.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 9 Episode 1
The second episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1971 features the first of two picks for a notable debut feature, George Lucas' THX 1138. Directed and co-written by George Lucas and starring Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Maggie McOmie and Don Pedro Colley, THX 1138 is based on Lucas' student film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/thx-1138-2004), Vincent Canby in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/21/archives/wandas-a-wow-sos-thx-wandas-a-wow-sos-thx.html), and Stefan Kanfer in Time magazine (https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,944339,00.html).Please like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1971 episode, with the second of two picks for a notable debut feature, Steven Spielberg's Duel.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/thx-1138-2004), Vincent Canby in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/21/archives/wandas-a-wow-sos-thx-wandas-a-wow-sos-thx.html), and Stefan Kanfer in Time magazine (https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,944339,00.html).Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear You can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on
It's time to revisit one of the most divisive slashers ever — Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989). In this wild episode, the Mouths of Madness Podcast dives deep into what went wrong (and maybe what went right) with the most hated Halloween movie. From the chaotic production and bizarre mask to Donald Pleasence's unhinged Dr. Loomis and Danielle Harris' haunting Jamie Lloyd, we break it all down with hilarious commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and brutal honesty. Was Halloween 5 really that bad — or is it an underrated cult gem in disguise? Grab your pitchfork, hop in your Camaro, and join the Madness as we celebrate slasher history, 80s horror chaos, and the legacy of Michael Myers himself!Your Hosts- Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan. Produced by Nathan. What are your thoughts on our episode? Email Us- ThePaddedRoom@outlook.comJoin The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch“We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan
After fans rejected the absence of Michael Myers in “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” Dwight Little came onboard to direct “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.” Tune in to hear all about making the film that brought back this horror villain, what it was like casting and working with franchise stars Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, and Donald Pleasence, his thoughts on “Halloween 5” and how he would have approached that sequel, and his work on additional horror films like “The Phantom of the Opera” (1989) and “Natty Knocks.”
Escape the prison, boys! It's World War II and there's hoardes of Nazis! Yes, it's one of the most well-known prison escape films of all-time - we've got Steve McQueen, James Coburn, James Garner, Richard Attenborough and all your favourites! The guys talk about everything from historical inaccuracies, the mid-point dramatic shift in tone, Steve McQueen's iconic status, the theme song and much more. Next week: Germany v Soviets. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) The Great Escape stars Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Gordon Jackson, Nigel Stock, Jud Taylor and Donald Pleasence; directed by John Sturges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back folks to the Man Cave Movie Review, the podcast where we review the good, the bad, and the ugly of movies for men and women. Thanks for joining us tonight for episode 366 where we talk about that great and fantastic film, Fantastic Voyage, starring Steven Boyd, Edmund O'Brien, Donald Pleasence, James Doohan, and Raquel Welch. Listen in as Ken, Bryan, and Jeff explain how the left ventrical is connected left ear. As always, we appreciate you checking out our podcast. Please feel free to join the conversation over on our FB page. Give us a like if you have done so.
MICHAEL MYERS SISTER?! Halloween II Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Jamie Lee Curtis starring in Freakier Friday, The Scream Queens RETURN to continue their Marathon of the CLASSIC Halloween Franchise, giving their Halloween 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Jamie Lee Curtis returns as Laurie Strode in the chilling 1981 slasher sequel Halloween II, directed by John Carpenter and Rick Rosenthal, continuing directly from the terrifying events of the original classic. As Laurie recovers in Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, masked killer Michael Myers (played by stuntman Dick Warlock) relentlessly stalks her, leading to some of the most infamous kills in horror history. Donald Pleasence reprises his iconic role as Dr. Sam Loomis, desperately hunting Myers through the darkened halls in a tense game of cat and mouse. The film also features Charles Cyphers (Escape from New York, Major League) as Sheriff Leigh Brackett, Jeffrey Kramer (Jaws, Jaws 2) as Graham, Lance Guest (The Last Starfighter, Jaws: The Revenge) as Jimmy, and Leo Rossi (Maniac Cop 2, Relentless) as Bud. Known for its haunting hospital setting, gruesome hot tub scene, and shocking family revelation that forever shaped the Halloween mythos, Halloween II cements itself as one of the most discussed horror sequels of all time. In this video, Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson dive into the suspense, kills, and legacy of this slasher staple, breaking down every scream, scare, and Easter egg for fans old and new. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian do the unthinkable, the unfathomable...they decided to watch another Dracula movie! Yes, you read that correctly and yes, right after just tackling Full Moon's Subspecies on their Patreon!!! This time around these brave podcasters dipped into the drug blood and finally watched Frank Langella's Dracula from 1979. The FM3 have long been curious about the fabled "Disco Dracula" only to learn the cold hard undead truth. So grab your garlic and find a nice comfy seat as Forever Midnight dig into what some say is maybe the most seductive, charming and sinister Count Dracula.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan awaken on Halloween Eve and return to Haddonfield to rewatch 1988's 'Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers,' starring Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, and Danielle Harris. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel! Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices