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Eps 228 – Annabelle: Creation (2017) – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Aug 17, 2017

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The Grue-Crew hug their dollies tight as they witness Annabelle: Creation. Dave launches into the Horror News of the Week with the first trailer for mother!, whispers of a Hannibal TV revival, and plans for The Munsters returning to NBC. Closing out the show Thomas challenges The Black Saint to a double round of Stump the Saint!

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Day of the Dead (1985) – Episode 114 – Decades of Horror 1980s

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Monster Movie by Doc Rotten - Aug 14, 2017

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Day of the Dead (1985) – Episode 114 – Decades of Horror 1980s

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“Choke on ’em. CHOKE ON ‘EM!” Rhodes (Joseph Pilato) tells those ghouls exactly what they can do with his own guts. It’s a terrifying example of zombie carnage. One that still stands as a special effects achievement for Tom Savini. Still, does that mean Day of the Dead holds a candle to what George A. Romero started in Night or Dawn? Some would say no. Others say it ratchets things up to the next level. Where does this crew stand? Tune in to find out!

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Episode 114 – Day of the Dead (1985)

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Eps 227 – The Dark Tower – 68 Kill – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Aug 11, 2017

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Eps 227 – The Dark Tower – 68 Kill – Horror News Radio

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The Grue-Crew head to Mid-world to help the Gunslinger defend The Dark Tower (2017) from the evil Man in Black. Thomas and Doc set their eyes on a cool 68 thousand big ones for the VOD release of 68 Kill (2017). Dave launches into the Horror News of the Week with the passing of Haruo Nakajima, the man in the Godzilla suit. He also discusses the 2 disc collector’s edition of The Dead Next Door and the upcoming remake of Death Wish from Eli Roth, featuring Bruce Willis. Closing out the show Thomas announces the winner of last month’s Stump the Saint …

Eps 226 – Kuso – A Ghost Story – Atomic Blonde – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Aug 04, 2017

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Eps 226 – Kuso – A Ghost Story – Atomic Blonde – Horror News Radio

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The Grue-Crew suffer through Kuso (2017) so you don’t have to – oh, dear god, the horror. On the brighter side of horror, Thomas reviews A Ghost Story (2017) for some intellectual scares. To spice things up a bit, Thomas and Doc take a look at the theatrical release Atomic Blonde (2017) – John Wick meets James Bond with some gender bender action. Dave launches into the Horror News of the Week with a stunning new It trailer, Eli Roth documenting The History of Horror, and Kirk Hammet releasing a new book about classic horror movie posters, It’s Alive. Closing …

Eps 113 – Brain Damage (1988) – Episode 113 – Decades of Horror 1980s

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Monster Movie, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Aug 02, 2017

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Eps 113 – Brain Damage (1988) – Episode 113 – Decades of Horror 1980s

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“Uh oh, Brian. Now you’re REALLY losing your mind.” The mysterious creature Alymer (John Zacherle) is giving Brian (Rick Hearst) a pretty hard time. Acting like a real parasite on the back, you could say. Thus, the premise of Brain Damage comes to life. Just your average 80s “Say No To Drugs” special. You got it all; the young relatable protagonist, a drug pushing worm monster, and hallucinations that combine every drug imaginable. Frank Henenlotter’s anti-drug masterpiece has gone underappreciated for nearly 30 years. But on Decades of Horror, we don’t forget. We never forget.

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Eps 225 – Killing Ground – Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Jul 28, 2017

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Eps 225 – Killing Ground – Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets – Horror News Radio

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First up for the Grue-Crew is the slow burn into survival horror Killing Ground from writer/director Damien Power. The Grue-Crew want to love Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets but just can’t do it on pretty colors alone. Dave launches into the Horror News of the Week with the loss of the character actor John Heard and a barrage of SDCC 2017 Horror announcements. Closing out the show Thomas and Santos participate in a battle of wits with this week’s Stump the Saint!

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SDCC 2017 – Special Extra Episode – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Jul 26, 2017

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SDCC 2017 – Special Extra Episode – Horror News Radio

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Once again, Thomas and Doc jump feet first into all the super-hero, sci-fi, and fantasy film – and some TV – news from SDCC. Joining this year is the ever-talented Chad Hunt from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast to discuss all the wonderful nuggets of nutty nonsense from WB/DC, Marvel, and more killer genre-related news from the 2017 edition of the biggest comic convention in the States. DC wows the crowd with a new Justice League trailer and a stellar line-up of upcoming films. Marvel brings down the house with Defenders, Avengers, Black Panther, and Thor Ragnarok. HBO brings …

Eps 224 – Wish Upon – War for the Planet of the Apes – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Jul 20, 2017

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Eps 224 – Wish Upon – War for the Planet of the Apes – Horror News Radio

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First up for the Grue-Crew is the unsurprisingly dull and quietly undemanding Wish Upon featuring The Conjuring‘s Joey King and Ryan Phillippe. The Grue-Crew rave about War for the Planet of the Apes praising the Matt Reeves, Andy Serkis, and the incredible achievements of Weta Digital. Dave launches into the Horror News of the Week with the devastating loss of the legendary George A. Romero and Academy Award winner Martin Landau. Closing out the show Thomas and Santos participate in a battle of wits with this week’s Stump the Saint!

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Eps 112 – Robocop (1987) – Decades of Horror 1980s

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Monster Movie, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Jul 17, 2017

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Eps 112 – Robocop (1987) – Decades of Horror 1980s

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“I’d buy that for a dollar!” Despite 30 years of time passing, Robocop has satire that’s pretty on point. The innocuous entertainment. Tonally disproportionate news items. Commercials that hawk consumer products that do nothing for their customers. All of it speaks to the world we currently live in. Luckily, Paul Verhoeven manages to slip in some ultra violence, amazing special effects and strong character work in between to make us a bit less depressed. Robocop may not be a horror film, but it speaks to many of the modern horrors we face today. Plus, that weird sewage mutant monster scene.

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Eps 223 – Castlevania – Spider-Man: Homecoming – Horror News Radio

Posted in Articles, Featured Items, Horror News Radio, Podcasts by Doc Rotten - Jul 13, 2017

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Eps 223 – Castlevania – Spider-Man: Homecoming – Horror News Radio

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First up for the Grue-Crew is the surprising bloody and entertaining Castlevania animated original series found on Netflix. Doc and Thomas cannot let the Spider-Man: Homecoming film swing by without spinning a wondrous web around the latest Marvel film. Dave drops into the Horror News of the Week with Scream Factory’s release of The Poughkeepsie Tapes, a short horror film contest run by James Wan, and a scary discussion on “Post-Horror”. Closing out the show Thomas and Santos participate in a battle of wits with this week’s Stump the Saint!

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