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Forget the vampire tropes this week; let's hallucinate and appreciate. Horror scholar Lea Anderson (Fangoria, Shudder) is here to look deep into 1973's "Ganja & Hess" (and honestly, help me understand it). This beguiling Black vampire story stars Marlene Clark and Duane Jones as a pair of cursed, blood-craving immortals reckoning with the beauty and horror of forever togetherness. We break down ‘70s movie blood, this film's complex take on theology, and why Marlene Clark's performance “is everything” to Lea.
This week we have a look at the 1974 horror film THE BEAST MUST DIE. This is Episode #455! The Beast Must Die is a 1974 British horror film directed by Paul Annett. The screenplay was written by Michael Winder, based on the 1950 short story "There Shall Be No Darkness" by James Blish, originally published in Thrilling Wonder Stories. The film stars Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray, Anton Diffring, Ciaran Madden, Tom Chadbon, and Michael Gambon. The plot involves a millionaire big game hunter who gathers six people at his remote English mansion, announcing that he suspects one of them is a werewolf. The viewer is invited to unfold the mystery along with the characters.Also once more we are joined by a very special guest. This writer received the Tony award for his play Red and wrote the book for the Tony award-winning Moulin Rouge. As a screenwriter, he has been nominated for the Oscar three times and has received Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA and Edgar awards. His film work includes Skyfall, Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Rango, Sweeney Todd, They/Them, The Last Samurai, and Any Given Sunday. He also created the television series Penny Dreadful for Showtime. This November his musical Swept Away opens on Broadway and next year will see the release of his movie Michael, about Michael Jackson. We are joined tonight by JOHN LOGAN.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.
Love bites—literally! This week onSlashers Podcast, your horror-loving hosts talk about the 1974 werewolf mystery, The Beast Must Die! If you dare to take the Werewolf Break, be sure to let us know who you thought was the supernatural guest of honor at this messed up weekend getaway that stars Peter Cushing, Michael Gambon, Calvin Lockhart and Marlene Clark!If you're a fan of holiday slashers, supernatural horror, or just love watching romance go horribly wrong, this episode is for you! Don't miss out—tune in now!
On this episode, continuing with my Blacktober series to talk about The Beast Must Die (1974). This is a very campy and unusual Werewolf horror mystery film that stars, Calvin Lockhart, Marlene Clark, Peter Cushing and a few other stars. Let's stay at this English manor for the weekend and see if we can figure out who the werewolf is before they get us. The artist on my podcast playlist is TV on the Radio. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over
HORROR WITH SIR. STURDY EPISODE 498 MEMORY LANE: DIVING INTO GANJA AND HESS
This week, Dave and Bryan celebrate Black History Month with a look at Bill Gunn's delirious 1973 vampire movie, Ganja & Hess, which stars Gunn, Marlene Clark, and Duane Jones from Night of the Living Dead. It's a sleepy, dreamy art film about black identity, gender, class, and the loneliness of a man without ancestry as damaged people deal with themes of blackness in America through the gauzy lens of a vampire movie. Often lumped in with blaxploitation movies like Blacula and Shaft, it is anything but. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEM9oEKC1Ow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bring-me-the-axe/message
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! One of the most unique vampire movies in history on this week's main show as Morgan and Jeannine return to the world of early 70s Black movies and discuss Bill Gunn's GANJA & HESS (1973) starring Duane Jones and Marlene Clark! An artsy, symbolic exploration of addiction, personal identity, power and disillusionment; the word vampire may never be said, but the immortality and thirst for blood is more than enough to let us know that this is a seminal vampire movie! Our Youtube Channel for Monday Madness on video, Morgan Hasn't Seen TV, Retro Trailer Reactions & More https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow The It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music. Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://its-a-wonderful-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/support
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Grab your body glitter and avoid the shadow of the cross because we're talking Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess (1973) for its 50th anniversary! Along for the ride is Brother Ghoulish himself, Ryan Kinney, who brings keen insight into the intersection between colonialism, vampirism and religion.Plus: celebrating Marlene Clark's iconic performance, the film's visualization of black bodies, debating the villainy of the titular characters, Gunn's status as a black gay filmmaker in the 70s, and Trace's disgust over brushing your teeth in the bath.References:-Ayi Kwei Armah. Two Thousand Seasons, 1973-Manthia Diawara and Phyllis Klotman. "Ganja and Hess: Vampires, sex and addictions." Jump Cut-Christopher Sieving. Pleading the Blood : Bill Gunn's Ganja and Hess, Indiana University Press, 2022Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Ryan: @brotherghoulishBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Drusilla-less episode, but not to worry. Josh is joined by the fabulous Nay Bever, producer of Shudder's Queer for Fear, to discuss Bill Gunn's legendary Ganja & Hess. From wiki:“Ganja & Hess is a 1973 American blaxploitation horror film written and directed by Bill Gunn and starring Marlene Clark and Duane Jones. It is one of only two films in which the lead role was played by Duane Jones, best known for starring in the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead (though he had bit parts in other movies). The film was screened at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.[1] It was remade by Spike Lee in 2014 as Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. Also mentioned: Attack of the Queer Wolf, Queer for Fear, Midnight Club, Smile, Barbarian, Tawny Cypress, Kevin Williamson, Crimes of Passion, Lair of the White Wyrm, Horror Noire, Duane Jones, Bill Gunn, Blackula, Marlene Clark, The Hunger, Michael St. Michaels the Greasy Strangler, He Watches (by Joshua Conkel!), Spike Lee, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, Tupac, Colin Powell, George Romero, Condoleezza Rice, Stacy Dash, CluelessNEXT WEEK: Cat People (1942)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Drusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkelNay's twitter: https://twitter.com/naybeverNay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naybever/
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss Ganja & Hess - a 1973 experimental horror film written and directed by Bill Gunn and starring Marlene Clark and Duane Jones. Additional topics include: RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, Ned Fulmer trying cheating, Sherri Shepherd's talk show, Lionel Dahmer's parenting, the death of Coolio, and too many films to mention. Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Venmo @fishjelly Nick's Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/lamour-de-nico/pl.u-PDb4zlpsLVrvqE1 Joseph's Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/josephs-vibe/pl.u-6mo448yuBWzNE1 Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChVV6ezEYnPv9XaLZtUlZdw Nick's IG: ragingbells Joseph's IG: joroyolo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly/support
In 1973, filmmaker Bill Gunn's vampire/addiction movie Ganja & Hess was a sensation at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, musician Sam Waymon, and Gunn himself, this mysterious, fascinating film should have been an arthouse sensation in the States. Instead it played a single New York theater for two weeks, before it was pulled and eventually re-edited in a more conventional manner for the exploitation market. I talked with Christopher Sieving, author of Pleading the Blood: Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess, about the film, Gunn's greatest works, and the career that this remarkable director, writer, and actor should have had. More information about Pleading the Blood: Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess. The soundtrack for Ganja & Hess has been released by Howling Wolf Records. The show is available on Spotify, PocketCasts, Breaker, Stitcher, Anchor, Google, Radio Public, and YouTube. Watching Classic Movies podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts! If you are enjoying the show, please give it a 5-star review and share it with your friends. Like the podcast? Want to hear more frequent episodes? Click on the Support button here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/k-cruver/support
Jenny discusses the last film from Amicus, a werewolf whodunnit featuring the gimmick of the “Werewolf Break.” It stars Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray, Anton Diffring, Ciaran Madden, Tom Chadbon, and Michael Gambon. Find this movie and more at the 13 O’Clock Amazon Storefront! Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! … Continue reading Flickers Of Fear: Jenny’s Horror Movie Reviews – The Beast Must Die! (1974)
This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss "Ganja & Hess," Bill Gunn's classic experimental horror film, starring Duane Jones and Marlene Clark. Topics include the film's beleaguered initial release, its engagement with blaxploitation and vampire tropes, its unconventional narrative and visual style, and more.
This week, we're sinking our teeth into "Ganja & Hess," the experimental vampire flick unlike anything you've ever seen. Tune in as we talk vampire lore in this trippy tribute to vampires. It's a bloody good time!Synopsis: "Germs from the stab of an ancient dagger turn two lovers (Duane Jones, Marlene Clark) into immortal vampires."Streaming on: Amazon Prime, Hulu, Showtime....Stay Connected with Bryan n' Becca at:Twitter - Instagram - FacebookEmail us at: streamingwiththelightson@gmail.comMusic is provided by CO.AG music
You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that legendary basketball coach, Joe Mullaney, made his home in Providence for the last part of his life? He coached a number of teams including Providence College, the LA Lakers, and Brown University. Now, here are a few events today that we're looking forward to. The Clark Memorial Library is hosting a virtual story hour with Miss Chamoni at 10am. Head over to https://www.clarklib.org/calendar to register your kids and to participate. And today at 5:30pm, join the Groton Public library for a virtual event to discuss Carry On by Rainbow Rowell. Copies will be available on a first come first serve basis. Head over to https://www.groton-ct.gov/ and click on library to register. Looking for a new role? We're here to help. Today's Job posting comes from the The Wine Store in Westerly. They're looking for a part-time cashier. Experience and a high school degree are preferred. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour and must be great with customers. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so by using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?advn=2763303157644200&vjk=d249143ca2a13f8d Today we're remembering the life of Gary Clark, beloved husband for 57 years of Marlene Clark, of Westerly. Gary was born in New London, CT and He worked as an Electrical Design Supervisor for Electric Boat in Groton, CT, for many years until his retirement. He was an accomplished furniture maker and an avid gardener who loved to travel with his wife. In addition to his loving wife, he will be missed by two daughters, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Gary's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our tribute to Black History Month continues with an artistic gem from 1973. The writing, direction and score are by African-Americans, and features a predominantly black cast. It's... different, but sometimes different is good!
Filmmaker, Goth/punk bad ass and Horror film connoisseur Monika Estrella Negra joins Sam to talk about the intersections of Black Womanhood, Queerness & Horror. Bae(s) of The Week: @AmorousEbony Hoe(s) of the Week: Waciuma Maina, Mel Lady, Gustavo Self Care Tips: Take a Self Care Quiz Cute Date Idea: Attend a mixology class with bae Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Filmmaker and Horror film expert Monika Estrella Negra and Sam speak about the horror genre from the lens of Black Queer Womanhood. Points of Discussion Include: What is the horror genre, transgenerational trauma, socioeconomic trauma, death, grief, the macabre, Goth Black kids, Haunted places, Blackness and Horror, Blaxplotiation films, Black Women and Queer Folks in Horror films, Tokenism, The Black experience watching horror films versus the white experience, Black Final Girls, Audre Lorde, A list of Horror must-watch films and much more! Films mentioned: Hell Raiser, Friday the Thirteenth, The Shinning, Tale of Two Sisters, Midsommar, White Zombie, Abby, Shango, Ganja and Hess, Blacula, Ma, Get Out, US, Little Monsters, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream , Halloween, Candyman, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Angel Heart, Marlene Clark films, CAM, Hair Wolf, Eve’s Bayou, Bitten: A Tragedy HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening. SPONSOR(S) Immerse yourself in some sensual story telling with the Dipsea app. Dipsea is offering a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/IHU RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES The Mighty Self Care Quiz: https://themighty.com/2019/07/unexpected-self-care-quiz/ https://audresrevenge.weebly.com/ Bitten a Tragedy Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/6xuzve0?pc=ot_vs_campaignplus_r&rcid=r01-156020893849-abdf41948ba34576 Monika on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/monikaestrella/posts/ WEBSITE InnerHoeUprising.com PAY A HOE http://Paypal.me/innerhoe https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising WRITE IN EMAIL ihupodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ihupodcast@gmail.com) SPEAKING GIGS Wanna pay us to speak at your school or conference about sex positivity, black feminism, or the other kinds of topics we discuss on this show? We’d love to! To book us, send us a line to ihupodcast@gmail.com MUSIC Opening: “Queen S%!T” by SheReal https://soundcloud.com/shereal/04-queen-s-t-produced-by Fuck That & End: “Creepy Hallow” by Alexander Nakarada ENGINEERING AND EDITING BY Spooooooky Sam SOCIAL MEDIA Join our Facebook Group! “Inner Hoe Uprising CUMmunity” https://bit.ly/2NfFH3A Inner Hoe Uprising| IG: @InnerHoeUprising | Twitter: @InnerHoeUprisin Akua | IG & Twitter: @heyyakuagirl Sam | IG & Twitter: @slamridd Travel IG: @carmensamdiego Monika | Twitter: @Negra_Monika Audres Revenge | Instagram: @audres.revenge.film Twitter: @audrerevenge #black #woman #sex #feminist #womanist #Comedy #raunchy #queer #pride #quiltbang #horrorfilms #october #horror
Writer, producer and critic Ashlee Blackwell, founder of GraveyardShiftSisters.com and an essential part of the new Shudder documentary Horror Noire: The History of Black Horror, tackles the allure and repulsion of Ganja & Hess, Bill Gunn’s radical 1973 study starring Duane Jones and Marlene Clark as two very different people who share an infernal thirst. Your genial host … Continue reading Ashlee Blackwell on Ganja and Hess →
Bill Gunn's groundbreaking 1973 art-horror film "Ganja & Hess" tells the story of an anthropologist (Duane Jones, "Night of the Living Dead") who becomes a vampire shortly before meeting a complex and elegant woman (Marlene Clark, "Switchblade Sisters") who challenges his existence. With gorgeous cinematography by James E. Hinton and experimental music by Sam Waymon, "Ganja" is a unique experience in the world of horror that transcends genre and time period. Andrew, Kate and Amy relate their impressions of the film and whether or not today's audiences would embrace it.
Bill Gunn's groundbreaking 1973 art-horror film "Ganja & Hess" tells the story of an anthropologist (Duane Jones, "Night of the Living Dead") who becomes a vampire shortly before meeting a complex and elegant woman (Marlene Clark, "Switchblade Sisters") who challenges his existence. With gorgeous cinematography by James E. Hinton and experimental music by Sam Waymon, "Ganja" is a unique experience in the world of horror that transcends genre and time period. Andrew, Kate and Amy relate their impressions of the film and whether or not today's audiences would embrace it.
In a twist on the classic Agatha Christy who-done-it style, Amicus' The Beast Must Die (1974) is a who is the werewolf movie. Insane in conception, insane in execution, this crazy, mystery film still manages an all-star cast in Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray, Anton Driffring, Ciaran Madden, Tom Chadbon, and Michael Gambon. Do you know who the werewolf is? Join Invasion of the Remake as we rethink, recast and attempt to remake this Amicus films classic. No matter who the werewolf is, we know one thing, The Beast Must Die! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, Audioboom, BluBrry, Libsyn, YouTube, Spreaker and all the best podcast providers. Spread the love! Like, share and subscribe! You can also help out the show with a positive review and a 5-star rating over on iTunes. We want to hear from you and your opinions will help shape the future of the show. Your ratings and reviews also help others find the show. Their "earballs" will thank you. Follow us on Twitter: @InvasionRemake Like and share us on Facebook & Instagram: Invasion of the Remake Email us your questions, suggestions, corrections, challenges and comments: invasionoftheremake@gmail.com
Some Marriages Are Made In Heaven. Others Are Made In Hell. On today’s show Nic, Mary and I will be talking about a strange semi-experimental horror love story from 1973 called “Ganja & Hess”. The film was written and directed by African American playwright and actor Bill Gunn and stars Marlene Clark and Duane (Night […]
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