Podcasts about Tobe Hooper

It's a jam-packed, mid-week episode of our Breakfast All Day podcast. We begin with a super-early, spoiler-free review of "One Battle After Another." Paul Thomas Anderson's latest epic doesn't come out until Sept. 26, but we couldn't wait to talk about it. We'll do a spoiler-free LIVE YouTube chat at Noon Pacific on Tuesday, Sept. 30, so mark your calendars for that. And! Join us before a showing of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER on opening weekend. We'll be at CinemaWest Beach Cities before the 6pm showing on Friday, Sept. 26. Say hello to us in the lobby bar starting around 530pm, then head into the theater and see the movie on their GIANT screen. Find out more and get tickets here: https://web.cinemawest.com/films/One-Battle-After-Another/HO00000209 Also in this episode, we have reviews of two movies about movies: the documentaries "Megadoc" (about Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis") and "Chain Reactions" (about Tobe Hooper's "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre"). We catch up with the charming indie rom-com "The Baltimorons," about an unlikely relationship that develops on Christmas Eve. And we spend some time remembering Robert Redford, who died this week at his Utah home at 89. Words like "legend" and "icon" don't feel like enough in describing Redford's life and career. He was THE movie star. We'll honor him with our Off the Menu poll on our Patreon next month, so keep an eye out for that. Thanks for being here! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter so you don't miss a thing! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We trip back to 1985 to discuss the Tobe Hooper space vampire flick, Lifeforce. Does anyone like the movie though? Decent visual effects. Good practical makeup effects...so what's the issue? We also test out and blind rank 14 different dill and/or pickle flavored items. All happening tonight, on The CULTSHOW! CULTSHOW Radio Thursdays at 7:00pm KRJF.org 92.3 FM - Santa Rosa KWTF.net 88.1 FM - Bodega Bay VISIT OUR STORE! www.thecultshow.com/store Fangoria Discount Code: thecultshow AKA The CULT SHOW Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube at https://youtu.be/7vxd6ZlnjcA  Our awesome theme song was written and performed by Quinten T Cohen https://quintentcohen.bandcamp.com Check us out on socials: Instagram @thecultshowrocks Twitter @thecultshow_ Facebook @thecultshow Send us an email info@thecultshow.com or catch us online thecultshow.com Thanks for watching or listening. We greatly appreciate you! Perhaps consider subscribing to support our little show

The Mangler - "Payment in Full"We continue our Stephen King celebration with THE MANGLER (1995). This doozy of a film was helmed by director of the OG Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Tobe Hooper and stars horror legend Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise) as another baddie ready to enter your nightmares! Unthinkable sacrifices are made by an industrial laundry magnate and the elite class to maintain power & control in a New England town.We hope you enjoy hearing the story unfold in this fresh episode!Support the show

Send us a textIt's showtime! Al & Siena are rocking out to the Ramones and conjuring the ghost with the most for the undead delights of BEETLEJUICE (1988) x PET SEMATARY (1989)! Learn to spot Jack Skellington's first onscreen appearance, uncover the ultra-simple trick behind Church the cat's glowing eyes, and find out which Tobe Hooper character inspired Michael Keaton's unhinged performance on this Al's birthday “Al-stravaganza” edition of Splice & Splatter. Splice & Splatter is presented by the Highgarden Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico with new episodes out every other Monday!MEAT YOUR HOSTS AT THE THIRD ANNUAL MORGUE AND KRYPT FEST IN ALBUQUERQUE SEPTEMBER 26TH-28TH!Hosts: Al LaFleur and Siena Sofia BergtProducer: Warren LangfordTheme Song: Theodore SchaferFollow us on social media at linktr.ee/spliceandsplatterpodEnjoy full length video episodes and behind-the-screams on Youtube!Support the show

Patrick and Heather get back to talking about the career of Tobe Hooper with his 1990 movie about a man who starts on fire. Download this episode here.

THE SWIMMER (1968) We dive deep in to The Swimmer and discuss and analyze, maybe just a little bit the glorious film directed by Frank Perry, based on a screenplay by Eleanor Perry, from the 12 page short story by John Cheever. "Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town."If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

Send us a textIt's time! Time for horror movies!  Eric and Neil talk about the 1981 movie, The Funhouse. Directed by Tobe Hooper. Its a nice time capsule for the early 80's with lax Boomer parenting and sleazy atmosphere. Jump on the bumper cars and join us! 

While the directing credit goes to Tobe Hooper, it was Producer Steven Spielberg who had the Midas touch in the 1980's, but does a zero-body count horror movie that has been endlessly parodied and imitated still deliver the scares? Or has this become a shocker documentary explaining why home-buying disclosure packets are now three inches thick? Catch a steak and take a break with the Brains. We're herrrrrrrrrrrrrrre.   You can also check out this, and many other episodes in full video on your YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains  

This Salem's Lot episode is actually one of our exclusive Patreon episodes, but since we were unable to record a new episode this past week, We are letting you all take a peek under the cape to check out the goods we offer to our wonderful Patrons over at Patreon.com/forevermidnight. We have 90 exclusive episodes available to check out starting at the $5 level and other content as well! This episode was originally uploaded to our Patreon feed in June of 2021, we hope you enjoy us talking about this classic vampire TV mini-series adapted from a story by Stephen King and directed by the one and only Tobe Hooper! We will be back next week with a brand new episode ready to delight your earholes!  Peace, Love and Scary movies!

This week on Horror hour with the Hanna's, we revisit Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), one of the most influential horror films ever made. What begins as a road trip for a group of friends quickly descends into a nightmare of isolation, brutality, and madness when they cross paths with Leatherface and his deranged family deep in rural Texas. We explore how the film's gritty, documentary-like style, relentless tension, and shocking violence reshaped the horror genre. With its low-budget ingenuity and grim atmosphere, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre became a landmark of exploitation cinema—and a cornerstone of slasher history. Nearly 50 years later, it remains just as disturbing and relevant.   Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannas   Music by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Life. It can be a time suck. You what sucks your lifeFORCE? Space vampires. And that's what Tobe Hooper's 1985 cult classic Lifeforcebrings to the table. It also brings the Three Bs: boobs, blood, and booty. Not necessarily in that order, but it very often serves up all three in the frame at the same time. From IMDB: A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, beginning an apocalyptic descent into chaos. The American Cinematographer Eerie Effects for Lifeforce ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey, Freddy, and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

This week, Desmond and Tom check out Tobe Hooper's obscure film Spontaneous Combustion. Then, Des goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Obscure Tobe Hooper Efforts. Songs included: "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" by The Ink Spots, "Burnin' for You" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Jerry Finds Pam in the Freezer - Fullmoon Sawchase" by Wayne Bell and Tobe Hooper, and "In Chaos, Exult" by Malthusian. Send feedback to: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Support the show at www.patreon.com/dreadmedia. Visit www.desmondreddick.com, www.stayscary.wordpress.com, www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com, www.kccinephile.com, and www.dejasdomicileofdread.blogspot.com.

This week, Desmond and Tom check out Tobe Hooper's obscure film Spontaneous Combustion. Then, Des goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Obscure Tobe Hooper Efforts. Songs included: "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" by The Ink Spots, "Burnin' for You" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Jerry Finds Pam in the Freezer - Fullmoon Sawchase" by Wayne Bell and Tobe Hooper, and "In Chaos, Exult" by Malthusian. Send feedback to: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Support the show at www.patreon.com/dreadmedia. Visit www.desmondreddick.com, www.stayscary.wordpress.com, www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com, www.kccinephile.com, and www.dejasdomicileofdread.blogspot.com.

Happy "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" Week everybody! Come celebrate with Scotty and New Mexico luminary Chad Brummett. Chad is, of course, the noon anchor for Albuquerque's KRQE News 13. He's also a celebrated actor in movies like "3:10 to Yuma" and TV shows like "Longmire," as well as a regional Emmy-winning documentarian for the series "Legendary New Mexico." And he's a massive horror fan! Scotty and Chad first met 21-years ago while making the short film "Something Red," which was Scotty's first solo outing as a director and his tribute to "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." On this episode, Scotty and Chad talk about the process of making that short film, and then they wax poetic about Tobe Hooper's grindhouse classic. This is just two old friends geeking out about a movie they love. Enjoy! Follow Chad on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chadybontv/ Follow Chad on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chad.brummett Find "Something Red" on the Internet Movie Database at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803074/ Check out the most recent episode of Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The latest episode from August 21, 2025, featured authors Brian Evenson and Sarah Langan, and is available on Daniel's YouTube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.youtube.com/live/wZwPRo-TEhc?si=M8yoQor9NyO84UBw This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this episode, Aaron and Derek discuss 1995's haunted machine film "The Mangler" directed by Tobe Hooper and based off the 1972 Stephen King short story. They talk about how Hooper combined his humorous horror sensibilities with King's insane creative energy and adding more to what is an otherwise direct adaptation of the short story. They also get into Hooper's use of lighting and set dressing, the not so subtle exploration of capitalism and lack of oversight consuming everything, and how Hooper as a director always "goes for it." Derek is doing a little dance! Aaron has a little bit of that machine in him. We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Bluesky and Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare

Send us a textThis week we talk about Leatherface from 2017. Our Creator profile is Lili Taylor!https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia #classic  #cultclassic #leatherface #horror

Mellem sit gennembrud med 'The Texas Chainsaw' og før 'Poltergeist', lavede instruktør Tobe Hooper den lille gyserperle 'The Funhouse' - eller på dansk 'Rædselshuset' - der fik premiere i 1981. Vi tager os af 'The Funhouse' i vores spin-off-format Blodbank, hvor vi prøver at dykke ned i nogle af de mere oversete gyserværker. Gode som dårlige. Og som altid prøver vi at finde en lille X-Files-vinkel, hvis muligt. Denne episode er blevet udgivet som tak for, at vi har ramt 25 støtter på 10er.dk/xfiles. Tak til at alle som støtter os - både økonomisk, men også ved at lytte! 

It's time! We're finally talking Tobe Hooper on 'AnotherLook'. Will's pick for the week is a carnival slasher - The Funhouse! Listen up as the dynamic duo discuss their shared history of Tobe Hooper's films, the underrated qualities of this elegant sideshow attraction, all the ins and outs of its thematic set-dressing, not to mention its place as a meta-text of horror history!

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Poltergeist marked Hollywood's big-budget engagement with the ghost film in 1982. Produced by Stephen Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper, it took the haunted house film and mashed it together with the family adventure film. Throw in some special effects courtesy of Industrial Light and Magic, and you end up with the film that relocated haunted houses to the suburbs. The film obliquely references the settlement of land in California and a failure to acknowledge earlier inhabitants of that land. It also explicitly engages with the growing consumer boom of the 1980s, using technology - here in the form of the TV set - as a means to communicate with the other side. It's a film worthy of study for various reasons. But one of the talking heads in the special feature on the 25th anniversary edition of the film exclaims that everything in the film 'really happened'. Does the depicted activity bear any relation to historically recorded cases of poltergeist activity? Where does the film draw on this record? What are these earlier cases? Let's find out! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/poltergeist-1982-film/ Tell me your supernatural stories: https://forms.gle/WzXyGZLoe8iLZh656 Order Ghostlore: https://geni.us/ghostlore Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

El pasado año se cumplieron 50 años del estreno de “La matanza de Texas” (1974) de Tobe Hooper, la obra de terror cumbre de asesinos en serie, que matan porque sí, y aunque aquí el maníaco asesino cuenta con una troupe de secuaces, tan hilarantes como macabros, el que acaba cortando el bacalao, a moto sierra por supuesto, es Gunnar Hansen y su cara de cuero, convirtiéndose es uno de los personajes más reconocibles de la historia del cine de terror. Todo un bombazo en el que lógicamente la censura se cebó. Este reportaje pertenece al programa "El Cine de LoQueYoTeDiga" nº 447 (16x04) y fue emitido el 19 de octubre de 2024.

Cultists, continuing with the Sinners theme. Another one of the film's often cited influences was Stephen King's Salem's Lot. Adapted as a two part TV movie by Texas Chainsaw Massacre director Tobe Hooper, this Gothic Horror throwback scarred the Gen X kids that grew up with it on television, and gave us one of the ‘70s most iconic vampires the Nosferatu-esque Kurt Barlow. Please join us for the dissection.  Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/Salems-Lot-David-Soul/dp/B01LX8VB2T  Unholy Sacrament Pandemonium, German Pilsner, Grains Of Wrath https://untp.beer/5j95v  Dark Tidings  WB let the rights to adaptation of Katushiro Otomo's Akira lapsehttps://deadline.com/2025/06/akira-movie-rights-warner-bros-1236444989/  Taika Waititi attached to direct new Judge Dress adaptation, with writer Drew Pearce (Fall Guy, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation) https://variety.com/2025/film/news/taika-waititi-judge-dredd-movie-1236464147/  Vault Of Darkness  Rivers Of London by Ben Aaronovitch https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/0VY/rivers-of-london/  https://www.benaaronovitch.com/ It  (Wallace, 1990) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099864/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/stephen-kings-it/0c9f19d2-93a3-498b-9402-97625373b67f  It (Muschietti, 2017) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396484/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/it/1fef0800-258f-49f5-84a5-6a1f88173769  It: Chapter Two (Muschietti, 2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349950/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/it-chapter-two/f074dc8a-09b6-47be-b3fa-480c72af3060  #salemslot, #salemslot1979, #stephenking, #tobehooper, #jerusalemslot, #bloodthirst, #kurtbarlow, #davidsoul, #jamesmason, #lancekerwin, #bonniebedelia, #mariewindsor, #strakerandbarlowfinefurnishings, #mrbarlow, #barlow, #stephenkingfans, #stephenkingmovies, #vampiremovies, #sinners, #nosferatu,

Cette semaine : On a regardé The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) de Tobe Hooper . De plus, on a parlé de Matt Rife, de la prochaine série d'Éli Roth et du nouveau coffret en 4k de A nightmare on Elm street ! Bon podcast !    —https://cinerhum.carrd.co—   Ma note :                   8/10  Note de ma femme :  6,5/10   Liens nouvelles: Matt Rife et un youtoubeur achête la maison et musé des Warrens ! Une série Hostel sur Peacock réalisé par Eli Roth ! Nouveau coffret steelbook des A nightmare on elmstreet !  

On this episode of Parallax Views, J.G. Michael is joined by writer and self-described film analyst Albert Lanier to discuss his work on the blog The Final Cut and his Retro Reviews website. We kick things off by exploring why Albert prefers the term “film analyst” over “movie reviewer,” delving into what it means to engage deeply with cinema rather than simply judge it. From there, we dive into his thoughtful takes on: Psycho II, the surprising and often overlooked sequel to Hitchcock's classic, and how it rethinks Norman Bates for a new era. Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce, a wild blend of sci-fi, horror, and eroticism that could only have come out of the 80s. The heyday of raunchy 80s comedies, what they reflected about the culture at the time, and why they endure (or don't). Split Image, a lesser-known thriller about cults that holds up as both a tense drama and a cultural artifact of its period. It's a conversation that ranges from cult cinema (and movies about cults) to the philosophy of film criticism, nostalgia, and why some forgotten gems deserve a second look.

It's Halloween in July! Pete has once again allowed Martha free reign to talk about her nonsense, so we're doing a horror episode. Homework discussed: House on Haunted Hill (1959, dir. William Castle); Poltergeist (1982, dir. Tobe Hooper); His House (2020, dir. Remi Weekes) Join us next month when we're all about the man himself, Superman!

October 27 - November 2, 1990 This week Ken welcomes former MA resident and current producer of The Last Drive-In, and owner of Not a Funeral Home productions Matt Manjourides.  Ken and Matt discuss working at video stores, MA Video Stores, Video Smith, Mike's Video, Video Oasis, Live Poultry Fresh Killed, Palmer Video, buying VHS tapes,  having cable growing up, black boxes, "On Deman" video that was just 24 hours of a movie in a loop, Pay Per View, why horror almost always makes money, the video boom, PG-13 Movies with Nudity, realizing women love horror and marketing to them, the CW, Get A Life, going to school for animation, Warriors of the Wind, Fist of the North Star, the 5am Saturday morning weird local slot, 5 and 10 Store, Child World, Mr. Big's Toyland, GI Joe, Alien Nation, Return of Swamp Thing, why working with restrictions can get better results, Wes Craven, weird sleazy vibes, Day of the Dead, collecting screen used props, weird relaxing go to sleep movies, Made for TV Movies, the movie section of TV Guide, Angelica Houston's sexual explosion, Best of the New, personally killing Sadam Hussain, The Gulf War, Full House, MacGuyver, Jasmine Guy in "A Killer Among Us", when the killer is on the jury, Major Dad, Murphy Brown, Who's the Boss, Head of the Class, Coach, why Salem's Lot is Ken's favorite Tobe Hooper movie, Funhouse, Return to Salem's Lot, Sam Fuller, TCM II, Billy Connolly, Nightmare on the 13th Floor, occult elevators, USA Network Original movies, haunted item films, haunted dresses, being afraid to compete with Must See TV on Thursday, Arthur C. Clark's Mysterious World, The 1990 Flash, Quantum Leap, contempt for your audience, why Universal Studios Florida Amusement Park meant Superboy and Swamp Thing stayed on the air way too long, shared experience, and convincing a major streaming network to air "Things". 

Christmas in July??? No, it's Goth-uly… or something like that! Join us as we celebrate the premiere of the horror film BEGINNING OF THE END with cast members: RON KEEL, KAITLYN JAYNNE, & MELODY PORTNOY!!! Yep, a follow-up from last year's chat with Writer / Producer / Director Terry R. Wickham about his terrifying film. This is a first for us as we interview: The Metal Cowboy, a Playmate, and member of a Rock n Roll Family! Check out the details about the premiere on the big screen in the Seattle area on July 20th here: https://rfkmedia.com/beginningoftheendWhat is it we do here at InObscuria? Usually, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we get the inside scoop on things that make us SCREAM! We have so much with the stars of the movie BEGINNING OF THE END! Somehow, we manage to squeeze some music in as well! Look forward to enjoying the film that promises to be, “Texas Chainsaw meets Wes Craven's The Last House with a John Carpenter siege feel”! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new… and that you contribute to the making of their next movie: Ms. Scarlett. For more information, check out all of Terry's incredible films and his “Into The Depths…” YouTube Metal show here: https://www.facebook.com/MantarayPicturesLLC/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1101050https://www.youtube.com/c/TerryWickhamhttps://www.instagram.com/mantapics/For more on our guests, visit their sites here:RON KEEL: https://ronkeel.com/KAITLYN JAYNNE: https://fitt4pleasure.com/MELODY PORTNOY: https://melodyportnoy.com/Songs this week include:Keel – “Moving Target” from Keelworld (2024)Meanstreak – “The Dark Gift” from Blood Moon EP (2024)Bigelf – “Hypersleep” from Into the Maelstrom (2014)Michael Knight – “Quake” from Electric Horrorland (2007)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria StoreIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Spring break came a little late this year but don't worry, the message stays the same - STAY OUT OF THE DAMN WATER! We're pontooning like it's the millennium with Tobe Hooper's 2000-era romp CROCODILE. No matter what your drunk frat boy pals or the floozy with striped hair tells you, it is decidedly not safe to party in the swamp and bust open all of those mysterious reptile eggs you found. And don't even think about stowing one away in your girlfriend's backpack - she'll have to carry it around like a fool while being chased by an angry lizard. Don't drink and boat or you'll get chomped in half this week on Horror Movie Night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will survive and what will be left of them?! This week, Peaches and Michael are out enjoying the summer sun in celebration of 1974's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE! In addition to discussing how this groundbreaking cult classic changed the face of horror forever, our hosts delve into Tobe Hooper's longstanding assertation that he made the film as a comedy. Joining the conversation is genre icon David Dastmalchian, who speaks to this harrowing vision's lasting resonance and how it continues to inspire him. Then, DINNER WITH LEATHERFACE filmmaker Michael Kallio stops by to share how his friendship with one of cinema's most legendary monsters encouraged him to create a tribute as warmly baked as a Texas afternoon. From meat hooks to John Larroquette's narration, this episode has it all! Go! 

On this fresh from the grave episode we celebrate 16 years of DEATH BY DVD.Founded in July of 2009, Death By DVD has produced hundreds of episodes in the 16 years of its existence and to celebrate our 16th anniversary we have a special announcement to make concerning the fate and future of this very show.If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades and I truly hope you click play and hear what we have to say.Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Don't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES Whoah, you're still here?  Check out the official YOUTUBE of Death By DVD and see our brand new program, TRAILER PARK! The greatest movie trailer compilation of all time. Tap here to visit our YOUTUBE or copy and paste the link below : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The saw is family! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Tobe Hooper's 1986 dark comedy slasher film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem  Pod Mortem / Stairhole Productions Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thepodmortem Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/  Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.com Xxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com    Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh What would you rate The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com    "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter-Sayapin. https://youtube.com/travismwh

[ Únete a este canal para acceder a sus beneficios:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4U9kGvYAPxLZF9XRIWnjA/join ]  [ Puedes apoyarme en: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HDeEspantos o comprando un producto en: www.amway.com.mx/FerPalaciosStore  ]  El Umbral de la Noche (Night Shift en su título original) esun compilado (el primero, de hecho) de Stephen King que fue publicado en el añode 1978.  Muchas personas le consideran el mejor libro compilatorio deKing; ya que casi todos los relatos han tenido una adaptación audiovisual; cinematográficas en algunos casos. Ahora bien, #ElUmbralDelaNoche fue el primer libro queestuvimos leyendo en #DulcesPesadillas, estos relatos fueron grabados mientras leíamos en vivo; ahora ha sido editado en modalidad de #Audiolibro. #LaTrituradora es un relato corto titulado originalmente"The Mangler" que King publicó en la revista #Cavalier en 1972, 6años más tarde formó parte de esta compilación (El Umbral de la Noche). A mi gusto, es uno de los relatos más interesantes y extraños que King escribió antes de alcanzar la fama mundial con #Carrie.Trata de una máquina de doblar ropa de una lavandería que,curiosamente parece haber cobrado vida y está matando a la gente que trabaja ahí. El relato, a pesar de su temática tan rara, fue adaptado como película en 1995 por Tobe Hooper (quien anteriormente ya había hecho la versión televisivade "Salem's Lot"). Esta adaptación, a pesar de contar con Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), no fue bien recibida por la crítica. ¿Ustedes la han visto?  Espero que sea de su agrado y lo disfruten mucho.  Colóquense unos audífonos o auriculares y disfruten de estahistoria de Stephen King.  Y aquí... las redes sociales oficiales de Historias deEspantos por Fernando Palacios: · Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/HistoriasDeEspantosxFP/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoriasDeEspantosxFP    Estas son mis redes sociales: ·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fer.mr.bones/ ·Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fer.mr.bones/?_rdc=1&_rdr &https://www.facebook.com/FernandoPalaciosAKAMrBones ·Twitter: https://twitter.com/FerMrBones    También lo encuentras en Spotify y cualquier otro serviciode podcast. https://anchor.fm/fernando-palacios94https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/historias-de-espantos/id1554046415

Ken and Kendall discuss The Place of Darkness, silent horror cinema, the birth of the horror movie, Kolchak the Night Stalker, how the late 80s and early 90s mirrors the silent to talkies era, basic cable TV, thirst for content, imported horror, anthology horror, radio horror, Monster Kids, Witches Tale, Tales from the Crypt, The Hitcher, Dracula the Series, Tales from the Darkside, Dark Shadows, Monsters, Friday the 13th The Series, Video Nasties, how exposure always eventually makes horror into kiddie fair, TV movies, high concept low budget films, Full Moon Pictures, arguing about the true core elements of the Halloween series, TV versions, how Dr. Loomis could be the real villain, Blood and Thunder stories, how radio shows are like a home invasion, television ghosts, Swamp Thing, Tom Noonan's adaptation of Stephen King's The Moving Finger on Monsters, one season wonders, gothic investigators, Ken Ober, the first TV adaptation of Parenthood, official sanctioned fan fiction, The Horror Hall of Fame, taking horror cinema/media seriously, the shadow of Vietnam, how sanitized the first Gulf War was, how action movies became the new slasher/video nasties, Ken's unconventional order for the best Tobe Hooper flicks, Salem's Lot, TCM2, Funhouse, Poltergeist, 80s remakes of 50s movies, The Stand, adapting novels, Castle Rock, Dr. Sleep, the wonder of having to take what you can get, The Avengers, how great things are when they go wackadoodle, the beauty of trying things you've never heard of, horror from foreign countries, the reward of getting outside your comfort zone, how sci-fi is a grafted genre, Alien, throwing candy at children, Halloween night, Ben Cooper costumes, precious leaves, how horror works best without explanation, The Incredible Hulk, the Hulk Out List, Halloween II, the 1969 Made For-TV movie The Profane Comedy starring Chuck Connors, the sad November post-Halloween come down, Quantum Leap, The Rockford Files, the 1985 Made For-TV remake of The Bad Seed, The Hitchhiker being Paige Fletcher, KISS, Land of the Lost and the golden days of cigarettes when it was cheap and filled with carbon monoxide. 

CHRISTOPHER BICKEL, underground filmmaker, punk rocker and artist joins Death By DVD to discuss their most recent film PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT, why they make movies, art and MORE on this fresh from the grave episode celebrating all things Christopher Bickel. We have been very luck to have had Mr. Bickel on Death By DVD previously, and now they are back for a ghoulish interview I think you'll enjoy! Well, at least I hope you enjoy it. We discuss the films of Christopher Bickel and what makes them tick as an artist, how they create art and of course we discuss who they are as an artist. Strap in and get ready, this is an action packed episode filled with laughter and joy. I hope you click play and hear it today. Would you like to see a behind the scenes video with footage from the recording of this interview? TAP HERE or copy and paste the link : https://www.patreon.com/posts/death-by-dvd-at-131273256Wanna hear my first interview with Christopher Bickel? TAP HERE or copy and paste the link : https://listentodeathbydvd.transistor.fm/episodes/death-by-dvd-presents-six-feet-under-the-underground-art-of-christopher-bickelWatch PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT ON NIGHT FLIGHT. TAP HERE or copy and paste the link : https://www.nightflightplus.com/videos/pater-noster-and-the-mission-of-light/670d3d1a2d57b50001a4f878Learn all about Christopher Bickel's new film PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT HERE : Https://www.paternostermovie.comChristopher Bickel on IMDb : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3355435/PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT ON IMDb : https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33064297/WATCH BAD GIRLS BY CHRISTOPHER BICKEL ON AMAZON : https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Girls-Morgan-Shaley-Renew/dp/B09LQ42SX3WATCH THE THETA GIRL BY CHRISTOPHER BICKEL ON AMAZON : https://www.amazon.com/Theta-Girl-Victoria-Elizabeth-Donofrio/dp/B07HSMHVDLSUPPORT CHRISTOPHER BICKEL BY SHOPPING PAPA JAZZ RECORD SHOPPE : https://www.papajazz.com/Did you know that you can watch episodes of DEATH BY DVD and much much more on the official Patreon of Death By DVD? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ subscribe to our newsletter today for updates on new episodes, merch discounts and more at www.deathbydvd.comHEY, while you're still here.. have you heard...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The film writer Meg Shields returns to the podcast from Vancouver for a show to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's schlock sci-fi horror masterpiece, Lifeforce.Cannon Films' big swing for the fences, Lifeforce had an astronomical budget for the time, with huge practical sets, hundreds of extras and innovative special effects from the great John Dykstra including massive miniature work and cutting-edge optical effects, all in the service of a bonkers tribute to Hammer horror. The runaway production was a cocaine-and-Dr Pepper-fueled vision of naked space vampires hiding in Halley's Comet (led by the beautiful Mathilda May) who arrive on Earth and unleash havoc on the city of London.We discuss 1955's The Quatermass Xperiment and 1967's Quatermass and The Pit, huge influences on John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper, before diving into the madness of Lifeforce, rejected by audiences in 1985 and setting off the eventual collapse of Cannon Films. We also compare the two cuts of the movie (as the American distributor Tri-Star changed the title from Space Vampires and shortened their version by 10 minutes against the director's will) and how this crazy movie has stood the test of time to become a cult favourite.Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Meg Shields on Bluesky.Trailer for The Quatermass Xperiment aka The Creeping Unknown (Val Guest, 1955)Trailer for Quatermass and the Pit (Roy Ward Baker, 1967)Teaser trailer for Lifeforce (Tobe Hooper, 1985)Full trailer for Lifeforce“Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce” documentary (Calum Waddell, 2013)Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself music video, directed by Tobe Hooper (1981)

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rev up the chainsaw and dive into the horror legacy of Tobe Hooper, the groundbreaking director behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist, and Salem's Lot. Join us as we unpack Hooper's unique blend of suburban fear, supernatural tension, and raw terror that shaped modern horror.We explore his directorial trademarks, the cultural impact of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, how Poltergeist blurred the lines between Hooper and Spielberg, and the eerie slow burn of Salem's Lot. Plus, it's time for another round of Horror Facts with Tobe—a trivia segment filled with weird and wonderful facts that will have horror fans shouting at their speakers.Whether you're a horror newbie or a long-time gorehound, this one's for you.

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Substance Podcast: Podcast // Instagram // Threads // Letterboxd Philip Marinello of The Substance Podcast joins Mel to discuss one of their favorite movies; The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! There is a wealth to chew on in this cannibal-crazed horror film, and the two get into everything from its cultural criticism of the late-60s and early-70s, its stellar filmmaking craft, and so much more. Tune in now!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 30-minutes discussing "The 5 Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2024 Ranked by How Many Millions They Lost" from Gillian Blum on Collidor, why we think each movie failed to succeed, and what it means for the industry at large. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Philip shares about how The Substance Podcast has changed over the years, his goal with curating voices, and much more.Philip, "[The Texas Chain Saw Massacre] feels like a cursed movie."The film is pointedly upsetting, and Melvin thinks a lot of what turns people off is that they personally do not know how to feel "bad" emotions well.In short, the film is exhausting, sweaty, and violent.The two discuss the commonalities between the co-eds and the cannibals and what they believe it represents.The cultural shock of the Vietnam War for Suburbanites is present in the contextless violence throughout the movie.Discussing the absolutely perfect ending.Recommendations:The Hills Have Eyes (1977) (Movie)Freaky Tales (2024) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1979 was an okay year for horror movies. But that top 7 is so strong it's unreal. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1979? Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus one very special guest in Lono from the We Belong Dead podcast. A few J&B whiskey's and a 4+ hour running time. This is 1979, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one, part 1 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.1.01 - Salem's Lot (w/ Lono)1.10.37 - Nosferatu The Vampyre1.15.52 - The Driller Killer1.26.39 - Zombie aka Zombie Flesh Eaters1.31.27 - Summery of '79 with Lono1.40.07 - Alien1.45.04 - Outro You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comDon't bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

Episode 324: “Poltergeist” (1982): Movie Review This week, Chris and Derek go back to 1982 to watch and review the Tobe Hooper directed film “Poltergeist” starring Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams. The guys discuss the box office, behind-the-scenes trivia, the cast, practical effects and more. For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris about the 1982 Academy Awards. You can... Read More

From the director (Tobe Hooper) of The Texas Chainsaw Massacare and the writer (Dan O'Bannon) of Alien comes this crazy sci-fi horror thriller about a potential alien invasion which occurs around London after a race of space vampires (yes you read that right) come calling via Haley's Comet and an Earth-bound spaceship.  This ambitious Cannon Pictures release was a notable flop when it was first released in June of 1985 but has since garned a cult following due to several crazy setpieces, ample female nudity (from one alien in particular played by Matilda May), and.....some very inventive visual effects thanks to contributions from the same F/X wizard (John Dykstra) who had worked on the original Star Wars just eight years prior.  Starring alongside May (in her on-screen debut) are Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, and Patrick Stewart! Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

brianturnershow.com, eastvillageradio.comSKOALKANZ - Purvis Breakdown - V/A: Perpendicular Jello (cs, Primordial Sid, 1985)TIVOL - Viha, Kateus, Katkeruus Ja Muut Loistofiilikset - Early Teeth (Holy Mountain, 2007)ITALO 90 - On the Scene - Collection (Improved Sequence, 2025)KELLEY STOLTZ - Pride - Crockodials (Nine X None, 2020)THE TERMINALS - Terminals - Disconnect (Flying Nun, 1987)TOBE HOOPER & WAYNE BELL - Main Title/Warnings Medley - Sdtk: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974, re: Waxworks, 2024)ALEC CHEER - Without Mustard - Live In the Captains Rest (BC, 2025)AMATEUR HOUR - Hammered - Går I Kras (Appetite, 2025)WORLD OF POOH - Stones of Judgement - Tight & Loose (Bulbous Monacle, 2025)DA GOOGIE & CARA TIVEY - Mad Mike (Mark My Words) - The Golden Thread (Tiny Global Productions, 2025)ELIZABETH ARCHER & THE EQUATORS - Feel Like Making Love (Version) - 7" (Lightning, 1977)GHOST DUBS - Dub Craft - Extended Damage Versions (BC, 2025)JULIE BROWN - Vague - Smell the Glamour (Just Julie, 2011)WILL FREED & JONAS REINHARDT - TMA-1 - Electric Placebo (Hidden Depth, 2025)BLOQUE DEL SUR - Coordenadas - V/A: Urbanismo Primitivo (Pakapi, 2021)BROWN ANGEL - Guilt Trending - Promisemaker (Sleeping Giant Glossolalia, 2025)MEN WITH NO IQ'S - Satan's Beliefs - Sexsational Teen 12" (Nuthin', 2025)BRAIN IMPLANT - Murderous Pigs - Demo (BC, 2022)THE HEADS - Either (Pt. 3) - Enten-Eller (Rooster Rock, 2012)REBONA - Zana-Konko - V/A: Tsapiky! Modern Music From Southwest Madagascar (Sublime Frequencies, 2025)RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND - New Threats From the Soul (Sophomore Lounge, 2025)KLAAS HÜBNER - Side B - Music for Ceiling Fan and Tubes (Slip, 2016)CABARET VOLTAIRE - Nag Nag Nag - Live YMCA 27.10.79 (Rough Trade, 1980)CONTROLLED DEATH - Untitled - Death Church Organ Tapes (cs, Deathbed Tapes, 2025)

Send us a textThe adorable animals are back! This time in snake form! We have slithering serpent friends in showers, at carnivals, in air ducts, and liquor cabinets. Oh, and definitely on a plane. Join us as we sink our fangs into Snakes on a Plane (2006), Venom (1981), and Sssssss (1973)! Yes, the title is really Sssssss. Don't say it, HISS it!

This week on Born to Watch, we dive into the horror landmark that changed the game: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Brutal, raw, and grimy in a way that still shocks today, this episode sees Whitey and Damo take on one of the most infamous cult classics ever made, with Morgz and Gow hilariously "noping out" after the first five minutes.Despite its terrifying reputation, the team quickly notes something surprising: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn't about gore, it's about dread. Director Tobe Hooper weaponises your imagination with low-budget ingenuity, turning rural Texas into a sweat-drenched nightmare of implied violence, claustrophobia, and screaming madness.Whitey and Damo break down how the film uses its documentary-style visuals to make you feel like you're inside the nightmare. They discuss the iconic opening narration, the genius use of real animal sounds in place of a traditional soundtrack, and the deeply uncomfortable "dinner scene," which remains one of the most disturbing sequences ever filmed.The episode also explores the surprising lack of blood, the history of censorship surrounding the movie (which was banned for decades in the UK!), and why Leatherface, chainsaw-wielding, mask-wearing, and alarmingly agile, became an instant horror icon. There's serious appreciation for how Texas Chainsaw influenced Evil Dead, Seven, Pulp Fiction, and even the style of Star Wars' opening crawl.Of course, this wouldn't be Born to Watch without a few detours:Franklin and his endless whining take a brutal roasting, and deservedly so.Picking up hitchhikers is a bad move. Hitchhikers carrying photos of slaughtered cows—extra bad move."Don't go in the house, mate" becomes the ultimate horror PSA.Damo tells the all-time story of accidentally picking up hitchhikers while having "Northern Beaches Gay Board Riders" accidentally stuck to his car door.The cast of unknowns stayed unknown, most fading into cult obscurity. But the legacy of the film is undeniable, and the team argues that it might be the rawest and most authentic horror movie ever made.IN THIS EPISODE:Why a minimal budget made Texas Chainsaw even scarier.The genius of Tobe Hooper's “no soundtrack” approach.How Sally Hardesty became the prototype for the Final Girl trope.That horrifying Grandpa scene and why it still messes us up.Whether Leatherface could qualify as CrossFit's most terrifying champion.It's loud, it's grimy, it's uncomfortable, and it's a horror masterclass that still hits like a hammer to the skull.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your movie fixes!Join the conversation:Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre the most disturbing horror film ever made? Could Leatherface outrun Michael Myers?Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker... and regretted it?Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #TexasChainsawMassacre #TobeHooper #Leatherface #HorrorMovies #1970sCinema #FinalGirl #HorrorPodcast #CultClassics #MovieReview #BornToWatchPodcast

Episode 200: The Saw is family here on episode 200 of A Cut Above as we invite some of our closest friends on in Rob, Randy & Soju of the Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review podcast as well as Nichole of Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast to discuss the 1974 Classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from Tobe Hooper.Thanks so much for listening to us for the last 200 episodes!Tune in next week as we invite you to dinner for our new theme "Look who's coming to dinner" starting with 2010's The Perfect Host.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Patrick and Heather discuss the Tobe Hooper-directed pilot for Freddy's Nightmares and geek out about a show that's kind of bad. Download this episode here.

I begin this episode by responding to some Movie Monday feedback for The Neverending Story from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. This leads to me discussing a bunch of different films I've watched over the last couple of weeks. Phenomena dir. Dario Argenta (1985) The Quatermass Xperiment dir. (1955) Lifeforce dir. Tobe Hooper (1985) I Saw the TV Glow dir. Jane Schoenbrun (2024) Eyes Without a Face dir. Georges Franju (1960) Companion dir. Drew Hancock (2025) Find my Letterboxd profile at https://letterboxd.com/The39thMan/ The movie for April is the Rankin/Bass animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on April 28th, so please send your submissions by the 26th. Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠ You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com