Also enjoy our recommendation segments! Bloody Lizzy looks at Grave Encounters (2011) a found footage frightener! Then another Swine Flick on the Foreign Front brought to you by HellHunter, from South Korea, Chaw, a film from 2009!

Here are a few notes from this episode:

HellHunter’s video from the Sydney Zombie Walk:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MMY9LS6qU4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Dan of The Dead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/danofthedead82

HellHunter thanks Jason for recommending Chaw for the Foreign Frightfest segment!

#oink (Twitter)

• Devour The Podcast: Removed from the Network due to inexcusable behavior.
• Evil Episodes: Moved from Saturdays to Mondays, bi-weekly.
• Horror Metropolis: Currently scheduled bi-weekly on Fridays, will be moving to Sundays bi-weekly with frequent bonus episodes released on the off-weeks starting with Episode 004.
• Rotten Rantings: Moved from Thursdays to Mondays, bi-weekly.
• The Electric Chair: Stepped down from the Network.

News Flash, 2 brand spanking new podcasts will be starting up within 2-4 weeks!

• ?????: Behind-the-scenes horror filmmaking!
• ?????: A second Video Podcast on-the-way with a Horror Actress!

Thank you fans for the tremendous support you have given to the Horror Palace Network! We value our listeners and will continually provide you with the best horror podcasts in the business!

Feature Of The Week – (2010) Junkyard Dog

• Studio: Bass Entertainment Pictures | Director: Kim Bass | Length: 93 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) Mano A Mano

• Studio: Hidden Shallows Productions | Director: Simon Knight | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 13 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• ChrisiFix’s Gruesome Variety Cellar: (1963) The Birds | DVD: Barnes & Noble
• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (2009) Against The Dark | DVD: Amazon

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2010) American Scream King {Linked To Written Review} | (2011) Devil’s Crossing
• ChrisiFix: (2008) Shuttle

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

• Free Subscriptions – Audio Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Free Subscriptions – Video Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Podcasting Episodes: Audio Archive | Video Archive
• Email Accounts: BillChete | ChrisiFix | Boss Butcher

Feature Of The Week – (2010) Junkyard Dog

• Studio: Bass Entertainment Pictures | Director: Kim Bass | Length: 93 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) Mano A Mano

• Studio: Hidden Shallows Productions | Director: Simon Knight | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 13 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• ChrisiFix’s Gruesome Variety Cellar: (1963) The Birds | DVD: Barnes & Noble
• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (2009) Against The Dark | DVD: Amazon

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2010) American Scream King {Linked To Written Review} | (2011) Devil’s Crossing
• ChrisiFix: (2008) Shuttle

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

• Free Subscriptions – Audio Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Free Subscriptions – Video Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Podcasting Episodes: Audio Archive | Video Archive
• Email Accounts: BillChete | ChrisiFix | Boss Butcher

The podcast just got a whole lot more evil as Jamie from Devour the Podcast joins myself and Darrick! The show starts as usual, with a few news items that have dropped in the last couple of weeks. This spawns some nice discussion and mini-rants which listeners are sure to enjoy and form their own opinions on.

Next up we discuss the new SYFY game show Total Blackout, which of course leads to the discussion of many other shows, movies and any other material to do with horror. The show’s featured review as you might have guessed from the title is a big discussion on the second half of the second season of The Walking Dead. The first go at this with another lineup failed due to a technical error on my part, but from the comments sections on just about every episode since, the fans were still wanting the show covered in detail so I decided to make it happen!

The show closes out with a mini-announcement by Darrick regarding his future on the podcast as well as an addition being made to the podcast which will keep this baby running for a long time to come!

Hope you enjoy this latest effort! As always leave any feedback below and/or at evilepisodespodcast@hotmail.com

BillChete and Terror Tovey were unable to join us for this second episode, but they’ll be back next time for Episode 003 — along with a special guest, Wolfman Josh Ligairi.

Horror Metropolis is a bi-weekly horror movie podcast featuring in-depth reviews of two horror films with at least one theme in common. Hosted by Jay of the Dead, Horror Metropolis brings back your all-star assembly of co-hosts that includes BillChete, Dr. Shock, and Terror Tovey, as well as occasional surprise guests. New episodes will be released every other Friday.

Ratings for “Carry on Screaming!” (1966)
Jay of the Dead: 0.5 ( Avoid )
Dr. Shock: 1 ( Avoid )
Haddonfield Hatchet: 1 ( Avoid )
Amazon link for purchase

Ratings for “Tourist Trap” (1979)
Jay of the Dead: 6.5 ( Rental )
Dr. Shock: 7 ( Buy It! )
Haddonfield Hatchet: 6.5 ( Buy It! )
Amazon link for purchase

Ratings for our mini review of “The Cabin in the Woods” (2012)
Jay of the Dead: 7 ( Rental )
Dr. Shock: 8.5 ( Buy It! )

What to expect for our next episode:
Episode 003 Theme: Silent Horror
Special Guest: Wolfman Josh Ligairi
Release date: Friday, May 25

Details on how to enter the 2-disc, 8-horror film DVD give-away contest:
Horror Metropolis is featuring a *free, DVD give-away contest that will award the winner with a set of 2 DVDs that contain 8 horror films. *Note: The DVDs have been opened and watched only once, in order to review the films; however, the DVDs will be in like-new condition. Here’s how to enter the contest:

1. You must be 18 or older to participate in this contest give-away.

2. Starting today, May 11, Jay of the Dead will be posting at least one written review of a horror movie for the next 8 weeks in the “Written Reviews” section of Horror Palace, beginning with this review of “Autopsy” (2008).

3. All you have to do is read these reviews and watch for a special key word inserted in one of these 8 reviews. Jot down this key word.

4. Also, during our next four episodes (Episodes 002 through 005), we’ll give you a second key word during one of our podcasts. Make a note this key word, too.

5. When you’ve collected the two key words from one of Jay’s written reviews and one of our podcast episodes, simply e-mail those two key words to HorrorMetropolis@gmail.com.

6. If you’re the first person to e-mail the two correct key words, you win the free DVD contest. Good luck!

Our links:
Horror Metropolis Twitter: @HorrorMetro

Haddonfield Hatchet’s Twitter: @SuperDavis78, and his podcast, Land of the Creeps

BillChete’s Twitter: @BillChete

Dr. Shock’s Web site: DVDInfatuation.com

Terror Tovey and Jay of the Dead’s The Songwriting Podcast: SongwritingPodcast.com

Subscribe to the “Monster Feed” at Horror Palace and receive all the new episodes of all the network’s audio podcasts. Subscribe to BillChete’s video podcast, Grisly Zone, separately. And don’t forget to check out our written movie reviews, as well.

Thank you for listening, and join us again in two weeks on Horror Metropolis — The Capital City of Horror Movie Podcasting.

Plot: After being involved in a car accident during Mardi Gras, three men and two women are admitted into a Louisiana hospital to have their non-life-threatening injuries treated by a life-threatening hospital staff.

Review: Drafty gowns that open in the back. Bed pans. Surrounded by illness and injury. That singularly unique odor. And then there’s the food. There’s a lot to feel uneasy about when we’re in the hospital, not to mention the unthinkable scenarios, such as receiving the procedure prescribed for the patient in the bed next to you, or having a surgical sponge sewn inside you during your operation. But we choose not to think of all the countless things that could go wrong, because we have to trust total strangers to repair our bodies since we can’t do it for ourselves.

After Dark Films’ 2008 release, “Autopsy,” taps into these deep-seated fears and turns our hopefulness on its head.

If you hate movies shot to depict hand-held footage, don’t let the opening credits scare you away. “Autopsy” begins with hand-held shots during its opening credit sequence, but the rest of the movie is filmed conventionally.

Right at the start you’ll probably take notice of the lead actress, Jessica Lowndes (“Altitude,” “The Haunting of Molly Hartley”), whose screen presence is somewhat captivating, despite a decent performance that doesn’t always maintain credibility. I think it’s her eyes that draw my attention.

And though Jessica Lowndes was enough for me to keep watching the film, the reason I’m recommending that horror fans check out “Autopsy” is for a few scenes of painfully convincing gore: For instance, in one scene a character finds a piece of glass under his skin, and as he slides out this surprisingly long shard of glass, it looks absolutely real and excruciating. This scene made me squirm with discomfort.

There are other graphic scenes that depict the spilling of organs and entrails that look quite good, especially considering the modest budget for this film.

A couple of assaults on women occur that are brief, but memorable and upsetting. In one scene a naked man tackles a woman and what happens next is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen from this scenario. In another scene, a man punches a woman in the stomach a couple of times, and there’s something about the verity of this portrayal that makes it feel like you’re watching a real-life assault, which is both scary and unsettling.

And let’s not forget a “lumbar puncture” to extract spinal fluid from a victim. Oh, and “Autopsy” also features a stabbing in a face with a hypodermic needle. Speaking of facial attacks, there’s a pummeling with an air tank that begins to approach the severity of the unforgettable fire-extinguisher-caving-in-the-face scene found in “Irreversible” (2002), the infamous French film that has the most realistic and lengthiest rape sequence I’ve ever endured.

So as for its execution of effects, “Autopsy” does fairly well, except for a terrible-looking, CGI explosion. (For some reason, CGI fire seems to be difficult to pull off.)

Overall, the casting is fine, with actors you’ll recognize, such as Michael Bowen (“Kill Bill: Vol. 1″) and Robert Patrick, who played the liquid-metal terminator in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991).

One could definitely pick up on an underlying but pervasive theme of “Don’t Do Drugs,” but it’s buried enough that it doesn’t seem preachy.

“Autopsy” has at least one good jump-scare that’s unavoidable, involving an eerie scene with an impossibly skinny patient slouched over with his back toward the camera, sitting up on his bedside. I challenge you not to jump during this sequence — even though you know it’s coming.

And though the mad doctor has some understandable motives that echo those of Mr. Freeze (from the abysmal “Batman and Robin”), hopefully you didn’t subject yourself to that movie so you can enjoy this subplot for the first time in “Autopsy.”

Finally, any film that features the song “House of the Rising Sun” on its soundtrack is OK by me. So, I rate “Autopsy” a 6.5 out of 10, and I recommend renting “Autopsy” for some violent, gory effects that make it a halfway decent scary movie.

To hear horror movie reviews from Jay of the Dead and his cohorts, listen to Horror Metropolis.

Reviewer: Jay of the Dead Date: 05/10/2012 Rating: 6.5/10 Recommendation: Rental

Trailer: Watch DVD: Amazon BluRay: N/A Social Media: N/A

After the normal introductions from our host and co-hosts, the bloodied butchers of The Cutting Room have a great discussion about exploitation favorites Larry Clarke, Harmony Korine & Werner Herzog before they even get started, once again assuring our listeners that the conversations can and will go anywhere!

TomaHawk is first up with an introduction to Todd Browning’s FREAKS from 1932. Max gets a bit emotional and Mummy & Grim give you some great history behind this beautiful masterpiece.

Maxsacre gasses up the chainsaw for one of the most insane introductions to any movie we have reviewed here: SCREAM, BLACULA, SCREAM. The review moves into a personal and somewhat deep discussion about race and culture here in the old USA!

Next, we move across the globe to the great country of Japan as our shop sushi chef Billy Grim gives us another stellar intro for Takashi Miike’s 2001 cult classic ICHI THE KILLER. Billy gives us a great lesson on Miike’s career as well.

Finally, Joe Mummy unwraps himself and reviews the new dvd release of HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN and brings the show full circle.

Have fun folks! The cutting Room delivers some powerful stuff once again!

Guest Links

Our guests rescheduled with us to appear on a later show, but here’s their links:

The Orphan Killer

Dave Pace of Fangoria

Show Links

The Cutting Room on Facebook and Twitter

The trailer for Billy and Joe’s forthcoming film: TIME TRAVELERS. Check out some of Billy and Joe’s film work here (THE NIGHTMARE continues to be a horror fan favorite).

Max’s MIMOSA podcast: Website | Facebook

Email: Tomahawk | Billy Grim | Joe Mummy | Maxsacre

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At launch, 3 podcasts are sporting fresh horror items; Grisly Zone, Land Of The Creeps and Terror Troop. More shops are coming so if your favorite podcast isn’t offering any items, shoot them out an email and let them know you want some cool gear.

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Thank you from the complete staff at Horror Palace for supporting the #1 Horror Podcasting Network in the world!

Below are the links for Erica Rhodes
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Upstairs Girls Web Series Comedy
2009 Plague Town DVD
Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt DVD

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Dr. Shock’s Double Chills
Chills Of Yesteryear
1932 Island Of Lost Souls
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New Millennium Chills
2009 Forget Me Not
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GregaMortis’s Slash From The Stash
1980 Motel Hell
DVD Purchase

Haddonfield Hatchet’s Meat Locker
2004 Dead And Breakfast
DVD Purchase

Movie Ratings

2011 Burlesque Massacre
HH – 1 Avoid
Dr. Shock – 3 Avoid
BillChete – 3 Avoid
GM – 2.5 Avoid

2011 Chop
HH – 7.5 Purchase
Dr. Shock – 8 Purchase
BillChete – 7 Purchase
GM – 8 Purcahse
DVD Purchase

2011 Hidden 3D
HH – 2 Avoid
Dr. Shock – 3 Avoid
BillChete – 2 Avoid
GM – 1.5 Avoid

2011 Machete Joe
HH – 2 Avoid
Dr. Shock – 2.5 Avoid
BillChete – 4 Avoid
GM – 4 Avoid

2011 Snow White: A Deadly Blessing
HH – 2 Avoid
Dr. Shock – 1.5 Avoid
BillChete – 1.5 Avoid
GM – 2 Avoid

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We end this episode with a song by the band Scomber and the name of the song is Deja VU.
We hope everyone enjoyed this episode.
Please leave us comments and suggestions.

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Feature Of The Week – (2010) Ubaldo Terzani Horror Show

• Studio: Minerva Pictures | Director: Gabriele Albanesi | Length: 83 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) We Are What We Eat

• Studio: Audio Video Head Space | Director: Sam Toller | Social: Facebook & Tumblr | Length: 10 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• BillChete’s Indie Assault: (2009) Hurt | DVD: Import CDs
• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (1966) Dracula: Prince Of Darkness | DVD: Tom’s Rare Movies

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2011) The Cabin In The Woods

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

• Free Subscriptions – Audio Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Free Subscriptions – Video Version: iTunes | Zune | WinAmp | Juice | RSS | Email
• Podcasting Episodes: Audio Archive | Video Archive
• Email Accounts: BillChete | ChrisiFix | Boss Butcher

Feature Of The Week – (2010) Ubaldo Terzani Horror Show

• Studio: Minerva Pictures | Director: Gabriele Albanesi | Length: 83 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) We Are What We Eat

• Studio: Audio Video Head Space | Director: Sam Toller | Social: Facebook & Tumblr | Length: 10 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• BillChete’s Indie Assault: (2009) Hurt | DVD: Import CDs
• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (1966) Dracula: Prince Of Darkness | DVD: Tom’s Rare Movies

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2011) The Cabin In The Woods

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

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Movie:

Plot: When two sleazy street hoods wind up in possession of a video camera, they decide to make it big by shooting their own horror movie. Not ones to let a lack of funds, actors, or filmmaking experience stand in their way, the psycho duo opts to simply kill young women for real and record the grisly results.

Review: When you pop in an ultra low-budget horror flick, I always get excited. You never know before the movie begins if you have a gem in your hands. Well that feeling fades immediately with American Scream King. This is yet another one that tries the “Grindhouse” feel with black lines and weird squigglies running through the film. What these filmmakers fail to realize is that the 70’s cheap video camera style doesn’t work. You need some spit shine and polish to pull off the dated look, a la Death Stop Holocaust that the Grisly Zone team reviewed on Episode 028.

Off to the story; 2 lowlifes are wanting to make a horror film, they write 3 rules on a chalkboard when coming up with a concept. They state you need “Boobs, a Beast and Blood” and the rest doesn’t matter. While contemplating the effects portion they realize they have no idea what they are doing, so they concoct their ultimate plan of just killing the abductees, in effect, needing no special effects. What transpires is a group of women tied up in a basement (most topless or each one will become topless) while the 2 high school dropouts play little “games” with them.

Because American Scream King is a short movie, thank god, you still have to sit through the 2 leads “trying” to be demented, all the while making a “mock” on the genre I so dearly love. It’s amazing to me that filmmakers enter into the horror genre, have no idea how to make a movie, and can pass this off to us (horror fans) knowing that we will buy them. And we do, we love horror and support indies, but we have got to draw a line somewhere. Even more unbelievable and astonishing is that the writer/director/actor Joel Paul Reisig has his own “How-to Film School” at Be Your Own Hollywood. If you want to produce low-grade schlock that no one will like, and ruin your career, take the course!

Lets keep the ripping going on American Scream King, horrible audio quality, the screaming peaks and distorts making it unbearable, atrocious acting all around, and this one I am adding a “Stupid” factor of a 10. You may be thinking, I am coming in with the lowest possible overall score of a 1, but I always give credit where credit is due; there is one part with a drill that was actually passable (at least they did a little work there), and some of the girls were easy on the eyes.

American Scream King found distribution in February of this year and is available on DVD if you want to see how bad a horror film can be. After the review I shouldn’t have to say it but avoid American Scream King at all cost. It is not worth even a one-time rent.

Reviewer: BillChete Date: 05/05/2012 Rating: 2/10 Recommendation: Avoid

Trailer: Watch DVD: Red Tag Market BluRay: N/A Social Media: Facebook

In addition, we hope you enjoy our ongoing recommendation segments:

Bloody Lizzy raves about Deadgirl (2008) in the Thrillseekers Segment, In Boss Butcher’s Vampire Bloodbath, Boss recommends a rental for Vampire fans: 2007′s Brotherhood of Blood (thanks for the tip, Dr. Shock!) and Foreign Frightfest captain, HellHunter takes us to Korea for Apt. (from 2006)

Our poll for this episode is simply which Phantasm movie is the best to you, our listeners?

Todd Farmer Links
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Wendago Website

As a bonus GregaMortis brings his Slash From The Stash where he selects 2 movies for the listeners pleasure.
1st is 2004 Malevolence
2nd is 2010 Bereavement
DVD Purchase Malevolence
DVD Purchase Bereavement
Blu-Ray Bereavement
Malevolence / Bereavement 2 Pack DVD

Haddonfield Hatchet’s Meat Locker
1998 Urban Legend
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Triple Feature DVD

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Feature Of The Week – (2011) The Innkeepers

• Studio: Dark Sky Films | Director: Ti West | Length: 101 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2011) Scarecrow At Midnight

• Studio: Mutantville Productions | Director: Jamie McRoberts | Social: Facebook | Filmed At: MyersHouseNC | Length: 12 Minutes

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2007) Fall Down Down | (2012) Monsters In The Woods | (2010) Siren | (2011) The Grey
• Boss Butcher: (2003) House Of 1000 Corpses
• Evil Mike: (2011) The Cabin In The Woods

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

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Feature Of The Week – (2011) The Innkeepers

• Studio: Dark Sky Films | Director: Ti West | Length: 101 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2011) Scarecrow At Midnight

• Studio: Mutantville Productions | Director: Jamie McRoberts | Social: Facebook | Filmed At: MyersHouseNC | Length: 12 Minutes

Show Wrap-Up Brief Reviews & Ratings:

• BillChete: (2007) Fall Down Down | (2012) Monsters In The Woods | (2010) Siren | (2011) The Grey
• Boss Butcher: (2003) House Of 1000 Corpses
• Evil Mike: (2011) The Cabin In The Woods

Grisly Zone’s Convenient Links:

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Darrick is back for the full episode this time around as we open up with a couple news items from the site, as well as a tidbit on an “interesting” casting choice for the second season of American Horror Story. From there I get into some horror games I have been playing recently including a game called Closure that has a free flash version available online right now!

After that we get into this week’s featured review which is a Chiller network original, GHOUL, which was adapted from Brian Keen’s novel about a mysterious creature living underground and keeping a town in fear once people start going missing!

The show closes with the latest edition of Horrorpiece Theater featuring a 1-2 punch of Pet Semetary 1 & 2. The original being an adaption of of the Stephen King novel of the same name. Does the movie hold up? Does the sequel offer a worthy follow-up? Tune in to find out!

Hope you enjoy this latest effort! As always leave any feedback below and/or at evilepisodespodcast@hotmail.com

It’s only the first episode — and already — BillChete and Terror Tovey bicker throughout the whole show. And one of these films inspires Jay of the Dead to call for “a Horror Revolution.” Meanwhile, Dr. Shock is as powerful a pundit as ever.

Horror Metropolis is a bi-weekly horror movie podcast featuring in-depth reviews of two horror films with at least one theme in common. Hosted by Jay of the Dead, Horror Metropolis brings back your all-star assembly of co-hosts that includes BillChete, Dr. Shock, and Terror Tovey, as well as occasional surprise guests. New episodes will be released every other Friday.

Ratings for “Midnight Movie” (2008)
Jay of the Dead: 7.5 ( Rental )
BillChete: 9 ( Buy It! )
Dr. Shock: 8 ( Buy It! )
Terror Tovey: 3 ( Avoid )
Amazon link for purchase

Ratings for “The Midnight Meat Train” (2008)
Jay of the Dead: 9 ( Buy It! )
BillChete: 7.5 ( Rental )
Dr. Shock: 8 ( Buy It! )
Terror Tovey: 6.5 ( Rental )
Amazon link for purchase

What to expect in our next episode:
Episode 002 Theme: Freaky Mannequins
Special Guest Host: Haddonfield Hatchet
Release date: Friday, May 11

Our links:
Horror Metropolis Twitter: @HorrorMetro

BillChete’s Twitter: @BillChete

Dr. Shock’s Web site: DVDInfatuation.com

Terror Tovey and Jay of the Dead’s The Songwriting Podcast: SongwritingPodcast.com

Subscribe to the “Monster Feed” at Horror Palace and receive all the new episodes of all the network’s audio podcasts. Subscribe to BillChete’s video podcast, Grisly Zone, separately. And don’t forget to check out our written movie reviews, as well.

Thank you for listening, and join us again in two weeks on Horror Metropolis.

Mr. Taverney helps the sword-swallowers talk about THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2 after The California Chainsaw Maxsacre delivers his very first official dvd review on the show.

Then we all travel back in time to review three Val Lewton classics from the 1940′s: CAT PEOPLE, I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, and THE LEOPARD MAN.

Other highlights in random order:

1. Joe Mummy’s son, Mini-Mummy, makes his first appearance on the show for a special announcement about THE NIGHTMARE!

2. Awkward silences, tense exchanges!

3. Maxsacre accuses Mummy of sounding like Tommy Chong… and offers proof!

4. Embarrassing moments from Tomahawk and Mummy’s past!

5. Taverney threatens to have his dog eat Max!

6. Billy Grim emotionally steadies the cutting room ship… even while wavering on his Leopard Man star rating!

It all boils down to this: a can’t miss show. Will Max kill Taverney? Will Taverney overthrow Tomahawk and really take control of the show?! Will Mummy finally write an intelligent review? Will Taverney REALLY listen to what Billy Grim is saying?

All of these questions, and more, will be answered!

Get with our program by clicking the links below:

Joseph Taverney’s forthcoming documentary FINDING THE NUDIST.

Like The Cutting Room on Facebook and follow on Twitter

The trailer for Billy and Joe’s forthcoming film: TIME TRAVELERS.

Check out some of Billy and Joe’s film work here (THE NIGHTMARE continues to be a horror fan favorite).

Joe’s goofy blood-splattery 90 second film: THE WAY YOU CHEW.

Max’s MIMOSA podcast: Website | Facebook

Email: Tomahawk | Billy Grim | Joe Mummy | Maxsacre

Subscribe: iTunes – Zune – Juice – RSS – Email

Michael Sharpe Links

Deviling Facebook
Monomaniacle Facebook
SharpeEdgeFilms Facebook
Sharpe Edge Films Website
Deviling Film
Monomaniacle Film
Twitter
Devils Crossing DVD

Kenny Caperton Links

Myers House NC Website
Facebook
Twitter

GregaMortis’s Slash From The Stash
This episode GregaMortis goes back to 1979 and recommends When A Stranger Calls
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Haddonfield Hatchet’s Meat Locker
This episode HH recommends for your viewing pleasure 1980′s Terror Train
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Movie Reviews
1980 The Fog
HH- 9
KC- 8
GM- 9
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Blu-Ray Purchase

2005 The Fog Remake
HH- 6
KC- 6
GM- 5.5

Random Rants
During this episode GregaMortis and Kenny Caperton tal about there recent visit to The Mad Monster Party Convention in Charlotte, NC. Also we look at Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 4, along with Tales From The Crypt Season 1 Episode 4

Tales from The Crypt DVD Purchase

Twilight Zone DVD Purchase

T-Shirt Bordello is a great site with one of a kind Horror and Sci-Fi T-Shirts. We at Land Of The Creeps recommend this site for great quality T-Shirts!!!
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We close this episode out with a song from Graveyard Boulevard. The name of the song is Gimme Something Hideous from there 2009 album Rock Scars. If you like what you hear check out there site and purchase some of there albums.. You will not regret it.
Graveyard Boulevard Website

Feature Of The Week – (2010) The Terror Experiment

• Studio: Freefall Films | Director: George Mendeluk | Length: 82 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) Demon Bitch

• Studio: Reel Phobia Productions | Director: Mike McMurran | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 10 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (2008) Bitten | DVD: Amazon
• ChrisiFix’s Gruesome Variety Cellar: (2008) A Darker Reality | DVD: Amazon

Bonus Interview Of The Week:

• Lorena King: Twitter | Facebook
• “Beware” Links: Website | DVD: Amazon

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Feature Of The Week – (2010) The Terror Experiment

• Studio: Freefall Films | Director: George Mendeluk | Length: 82 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) Demon Bitch

• Studio: Reel Phobia Productions | Director: Mike McMurran | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 10 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (2008) Bitten | DVD: Amazon
• ChrisiFix’s Gruesome Variety Cellar: (2008) A Darker Reality | DVD: Amazon

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• Lorena King: Twitter | Facebook
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This unprecedented experience into a B&W film has never been achieved before until now. You the fans chose Invasion Of The Body Snatchers for us to review, and we give you mind-numbing details while throwing facts and impressions during each stage of the movie. After the bug-eyed review, each of the 8 hosts, drops ratings on 8 different facets of the film, concluding with a final rating, and a recommendation to buy, rent or avoid.

Please cast your vote for your favorite Invasion Of The Body Snatchers version. The results will be announced on the next Horror Palace Special. All votes are greatly appreciated. Don’t delay, we value fan participation!

Episode 004 is a 3 hour plummet into Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, as selected by you fans:

• (0:00:00 – 0:03:16) Horror Palace Network Specials Intro, Description And Host Introductions

• (0:03:17 – 0:05:57) Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1956) Deep Plot Overview & Summary

• (0:05:58 – 0:19:10) Timeline Breakdown From 00 Minutes Through 10 Minutes

• (0:19:11 – 0:34:09) Timeline Breakdown From 11 Minutes Through 18 Minutes

• (0:34:10 – 0:46:38) Timeline Breakdown From 19 Minutes Through 25 Minutes

• (0:46:39 – 1:01:28) Timeline Breakdown From 26 Minutes Through 37 Minutes

• (1:01:29 – 1:21:34) Timeline Breakdown From 38 Minutes Through 58 Minutes

• (1:21:35 – 1:37:14) Timeline Breakdown From 59 Minutes Through 63 Minutes

• (1:37:15 – 1:58:38) Timeline Breakdown From 64 Minutes Through 80 Minutes (Ending Scenes)

• (1:58:39 – 2:04:09) Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1956) Extra Facts And Trivia 

• (2:04:10 – 2:33:11) All Hosts 8-Way Category Breakdowns, Ratings & Recommendations 

• (2:33:12 – 2:55:08) Fan Poll, Previous Poll Results, Plugs And Thanks

• (2:55:09 – 2:57:39) Outro Music Track

Sometime in June, Episode 005 titled “The Remake Phenomenon” will air with BillChete at the helm. This show will feature some of your favorite Horror Palace Network hosts discussing the overuse of remakes, reboots, re-imaginings that is so prevalent in Hollywood horror today. Be on the lookout for this Special coming soon. All Specials come down the Monster Feed, so subscribe today so you never miss an episode released across the whole Horror Palace Network.

Host podcast pages (by order of announcement on this episode):

• Katie ROTS (Host) – Rotten Rantings
• Dr. Shock – The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast
• GregaMortis – Land Of The Creeps
• HellHunter – Terror Troop
• Boss Butcher – Terror Troop
• Chris Robo – Rotten Rantings
• Bloody Lizzy – Terror Troop
• Evil Mike Maryman – Evil Episodes

Year:  2004

Studio:  World Wide Multi Media/ Wicked Lamb Pictures

Written, Directed, and Edited by Elliot Passantino

Stars:  George Prekel, Carl Restivo, Kevin Healy, Elloit Passantino

Language:  English

Running Time:  75 minutes

The Eastern part of the United States has fallen under terrorist attack.  The attack left the US in an apocalyptic state.  George and Carl have decided to take flight.  While the friends are traveling, they decide to stop for supplies at a creepy farmhouse in the middle of nowhere.  Marbus Hiram, who is willing to help the traveling friends, inhabits the creepy farmhouse.  The farmhouse basement is full of women who worship him, and think that he is the Messiah.  The farmhouse is a gateway to Hell, and is full of torture and mayhem.

I was curious about this film, when I first got the opportunity to review it.  Let me tell you…this film is 75 minutes of mind-boggling torture, and I don’t mean that in a good way.  The opening sequence of this film completely took me out of the entire film.  It was chocked full of poor camera movements, and jumped all over the place.  As the film progressed, it didn’t get much better.

With subpar acting, and off-the-wall camera effects that reminded me of a late 80’s or early 90’s music video, I felt like I needed to be on acid to catch the point of this film.  The film had the potential to be violent and gritty, but just didn’t deliver.  There was a few scenes the had some decent gore,  but those kill scenes were never really shown…just glimpses of the killing, which again is something that took me out of the film.  I wanted to see the kills, and the fear on the victim’s faces…didn’t deliver.

The sound effects and score were ever so prevalent throughout the film…to say the least.  There were scenes that appeared to be a constant music video with no purpose but to serve as filler.  I just didn’t get the feeling of dread or suspense or fear.

I will give the director credit for one thing…he made a film…just not a good film.  To me this film had no sense of direction and jumped from place to place.  The cinematography seems to be non-existent.  The overall psychedelic nature of the film didn’t appeal to me.  Do yourself a favor, and stay away from “Season in Hell”.

This movie is a total avoid, 1 out of 10.  AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!

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The Horror Palace Network will preserve all 26 episodes of The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast in its archives for all to revisit, retiring this show in honor — like the jersey of a great baseball player.

But not to worry: In its place the Horror Palace Network presents two new dynamite horror movie podcasts!

On Sunday, April 29, Midnight Corey will launch a new weekly podcast called THE ELECTRIC CHAIR. In this solo-cast show, Midnight Corey will bring on a variety of different guests for every show — filmmakers, authors, musicians, artists, podcasters, and more. He’ll also review new and classic horror, plus add in plenty of meaty horror discussion.

And on Friday, April 27, Jay of the Dead is coming back to the Horror Palace Network as the host of a brand new horror movie podcast: HORROR METROPOLIS — The Capital City of Horror Movie Podcasting. Horror Metropolis is a bi-weekly horror movie podcast featuring in-depth reviews of two horror films with at least one theme in common. Jay of the Dead has reassembled an all-star team of co-hosts that include BillChete, Dr. Shock, Terror Tovey and occasional surprise guests.

Further Explanation

We realize that all these new changes will probably come as a shock to many fans who loved this show. You might have questions like, “Why are you dropping The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast altogether?” and, “Why is Midnight Corey resuming his solo-casting, and why are BillChete, Dr. Shock and Terror Tovey co-hosting with Jay of the Dead again?” and “Why did Jay of the Dead come back after being gone for only 12 weeks?”

Here are the answers to those questions:

TWHMP was growing and becoming very time-consuming for all of us — four movies per week and three- to four-hour recording times were getting to be too much to balance with our other responsibilities, like our jobs and families. On TWHMP, we started booking more and more guests and co-hosts, which became its own dimension to the show. We all wanted Jay of the Dead to come back — and he agreed, because he was able to work out the challenges in his personal life that made him leave in the first place, such as his employment, schedule and so forth.

So with five hosts again, four movies, longer episodes and more frequent quests, something had to be done…

Everybody knows that Midnight Corey is great at interviewing, and he still wanted to host a weekly podcast. The rest of us wanted to scale back a bit for the time being, and we wanted to work with Jay of the Dead again. The result? We created two podcasts from one: The Electric Chair is dedicated entirely to interviews and guest hosts, and Horror Metropolis is dedicated to a panel discussion of two, themed horror movies (with a familiar flavor to The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast).

We are all still good friends. No one was kicked off or fired. And don’t worry fans, crossover visits between the two podcasts are already in the works!

Finally, we thank all the listeners for your support of The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast. We truly loved bringing this show to you every week, and we look forward to bringing you more great content on the Horror Palace Network.

Sincerely,
Your Hosts of The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast

Plot: Five college-age men and women travel to a cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway, but they’re being watched and stalked by several, evil onlookers who seek their demise.

Review: I have tried to stop watching trailers altogether precisely because of movies like “The Cabin in the Woods.” You should go into some movies blind, with no foreknowledge about them whatsoever. “The Cabin in the Woods” is one of those movies.

So, if you haven’t seen the previews yet, then keep yourself in the dark. You can trust this review not to spoil any surprises.

Though it’s not really a horror comedy, this movie’s humorous taglines give you a sense of the attitudes of the writers behind this film. There are funny moments in this movie, but the most fitting tagline for “The Cabin in the Woods” is this one: “You think you know the story.”

Yeah, you think you know the story (but trust me, you don’t), because the writers referred to above were producer Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard. The latter also wrote “Cloverfield” (2008) and was a contributor on the TV series “Lost,” from 2005 to 2008.

So, after realizing that Whedon and Goddard were in charge of this project, and after reading those comedic taglines, you know this isn’t going to be your everyday horror film. And it’s not.

At first, “The Cabin in the Woods” seems like it’s going to be a conventional zombie flick with some extra, unconventional characters who don’t seem to be a part of the movie. But there’s much more to it.

Most horror fans will spend the first half of this movie asking themselves, “What the hell?” and thinking it’s too tame and not hard-core enough to be true horror. That’s how I felt. But like most horror movies, it gets progressively more extreme and more bloody, and it ups the ante to a ridiculous degree.

Even so, “The Cabin in the Woods” is still very entertaining for at least a viewing. At one point in the film, the bloodshed approaches “Dead Alive” (1992) levels, except not as creatively and this movie uses some sketchy-looking CGI bloodletting, instead of practical effects.

I suspect that the most traditional fans will ultimately disapprove of the liberties and twists this movie takes with the horror genre. In other words, these screenwriters take classic horror elements (and characters) and present them in a satirical way that I can only describe as “playful,” or perhaps the British word “cheeky” fits even better.

If you decide to see this movie, here is a few spoiler-free list that you should watch for: The presentation of the film’s title may be the most obnoxious, and therefore, amusing film title presentation I’ve ever seen. I think the filmmakers were riffing on the jump scare. “The Cabin in the Woods” simultaneously celebrates and ridicules the conventions of the horror genre, somewhat like we’ve seen in the “Scream” franchise. And if you’re looking at the subtext, the writers seem to be commenting on how we justify and rationalize our enjoyment of watching unintelligent people get slaughtered by depraved maniacs or monsters.

The five, archetypal horror victims are all likable and attractive or funny. You’ll recognize some of the actors right away, such as Chris Hemsworth (“A Perfect Getaway,” “Thor”) and Richard Jenkins (“Let Me In,” “Step Brothers”). And there’s a bit of nudity, sensual dancing and, of course, a good-looking blonde making out with a stuffed wolf’s head.

If you think I’ve spent this review telling you what this movie’s not, instead of what it is, you’re right. As I wrote initially, “The Cabin in the Woods” is the kind of film whose enjoyment is delivered to its audience through its weird revelations. Beyond that, I can’t see this movie having nearly as much value upon repeated viewings. Therefore, my final rating is a 7, and I’m recommending it only as a Rental, even though I think the die-hard horror fans will probably scoff at this bizarre but loving tribute to their beloved genre.

By the way, speaking of movie ads, the previews that precede “The Cabin in the Woods” include a promising-looking trailer for “Chernobyl Diaries,” which is scheduled for release on May 25, 2012. Expect another Jay of the Dead review for that one. I’m sold.

To hear horror movie reviews from Jay of the Dead and his cohorts, listen to Horror Metropolis.

Reviewer: Jay of the Dead Date: 04/21/2012 Rating: 7/10 Recommendation: Rental

Trailer: Don’t Watch DVD: Amazon (Not Yet Released) BluRay: Amazon (Not Yet Released) Social Media: Facebook

In our recommmendation segments Bloody Lizzy suggests May from 2002 for the Thrillseekers out there. Boss Butcher presents a new segment, Boss Butcher’s Bigfoot Bonanza where he discusses 1977′s Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot, and HellHunter recommends The Devil’s Backbone (2001) in the Foreign Frightfest.

We hope you’ll get a kick out of this, and Boss Butcher’s Q&A with Jenna Payne about her various projects. Jenna has a few links to share for you to peruse her work, and we encourage you to do so!

http://www.jennapayne.com/

http://www.zompirevixensfrompluto.com/

https://twitter.com/#!/jenna_payne

Here are a couple of polls for you, our beloved listeners!

PLEASE REMEMBER: We are moving to Mondays!!!! Please follow us to there!

After our reviews we will get to our Choice Cuts!
Chris Robo- Starcraft
Katie ROTS- Horror mags

Malicious Meter-
1-3 Kick him and make sure?
3.5-5 Knife to the gut, wrap me you bro….
5.5-7 I can’t man, I think you cut me too deep, I think I’m dying here
7.5-9.5 30,000 stitches isn’t going to cut it, think big
Perfect 10 HAIL MARY BABY TOSS

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Feature Of The Week – (2011) Kill

• Studio: Black Fawn Films | Directors: Chad Archibald & Gabriel Carrer | Length: 86 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) The Beast

• Studio: Dream Seekers Productions | Director: Peter Dukes | Facebook | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 12 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (1973) Scream Blacula Scream | DVD: Amazon
• BillChete’s Indie Assault: (2008) Live Animals | DVD: Amazon | Stream: YouTube

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Feature Of The Week – (2011) Kill

• Studio: Black Fawn Films | Directors: Chad Archibald & Gabriel Carrer | Length: 86 Minutes

Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week – (2012) The Beast

• Studio: Dream Seekers Productions | Director: Peter Dukes | Facebook | Full Short: YouTube | Length: 12 Minutes

DVD Recommendations Of The Week:

• Boss Butcher’s Vampire Blood Bath: (1973) Scream Blacula Scream | DVD: Amazon
• BillChete’s Indie Assault: (2008) Live Animals | DVD: Amazon | Stream: YouTube

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Ratings for Grapes of Death (1978)

• BillChete = 6 | Rent
• Dr. Shock = 6 | Rent
• Midnight Corey = 7 | Rent
• Terror Tovey = 4 | Avoid
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD

Ratings for The Uninvited (2009)

• BillChete = 9 | Buy
• Dr. Shock = 9 | Buy
• Midnight Corey = 9 | Buy
• Terror Tovey = 9 | Buy
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD | Blu-ray

Ratings for Grave Encounters (2011)

• Evil Mike = 6.5 | Rent
• BillChete = 1 | Avoid
• Dr. Shock = 6 | Rent
• Midnight Corey = 7 | Rent
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD

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This time around is sort of a make-shift episode. As I’ll be briefly explaining in the episode, this was originally going to be a lengthy discussion on The Walking Dead season 2. I had an all-star lineup of Bill Chete, ChrisROBO, and New Jersey Nick from Slashercast on with me. It was an excellent synopsis and breakdown of the show and each of us brought a unique perspective. Unfortunately the audio file corrupted and was sent straight to podcasting hell just about right after I hit stop on the recording. I did catch about 30 minutes of bonus footage of the four of us shootin’ the breeze on various horror topics that I will likely include as bonus footage in a future episode for that. So apologies for this, lets hope Walking Dead season 3 discussion plans turn out better!

For today, I bring you a discussion on another TV Horror series that just wrapped up it’s initial season, THE RIVER. Myself and Darrick had given some thoughts on the show previously but this was a more detailed and lengthy discussion. Darrick was actually out for this segment, so I called in a couple of fellows from The Slashercast, @TheHumanIMDB and @TheFlickist to share their thoughts on it as well.

Wrapping up the episode is the latest Horrorpiece Theater featuring a couple movies where the killers are kids. First up is Bloody Birthday, followed by Village of the Damned. (the remake) I know I am usually Mr. Originals guy, but when I do get around to reviewing the original it will probably be as a double feature with the original Children of the Damned.

Please check out @TheHumanIMDB & @TheFlickist on the Slashercast which comes out every week, offering over 2 hours of content and one hell of an awesome time at http://www.slashercast.net/ or on itunes by searching for Slashercast, and be sure to leave them a review as well!

Hope you enjoy this latest effort! As always leave any feedback below and/or at evilepisodespodcast@hotmail.com

WinAmp will be hitting their 15-year anniversary on April 21st of 2012. It has been an alternative to Windows Media Player (WMP) and iTunes for many years. WinAmp was developed by Nullsoft and is now an AOL subsidiary.

WinAmp has a strong user base that has survived the goliaths while continuing to improve the software by adding many new features and skins, year after year.

If you are looking for a FREE alternative to iTunes you must try the latest version (5.6) of WinAmp. You will be shocked at how good the Ultimate Media Player is, with over 6,000 add-ons and available in 16 different languages.

We welcome all the new viewers and listeners coming in from WinAmp, and if you are already a user of the product, Horror Palace has made it easy for you to Subscribe to any and all podcasts on the Network.

David Cronenberg’s 1979 film THE BROOD revolves around a new-agey, experimental psychotherapy compound run by one Dr. Hal Raglan, brilliantly played by Oliver Reed. By all outward appearances, the psychiatric compound looks like an upscale Poconos Mountain ski chalet. Aside from the creepy Doctor and a handful of his staff, the facility is filled with a collection of weird sycophant psycho-therapy patients whose adoration of Dr. Raglan and his experimental methods, called Psychoplasmics, is disturbing, to say the least, giving the whole setting a cult-like aura.

The details of Raglan’s Psychoplasmics are intentionally kept vague throughout most of the film, but we come to understand that it involves something about the externalization of inner rage in an effort to exorcise inner demons and Freudian trauma. The methods are also vague, but role-playing with the Doctor himself evidently plays heavily into it. This is evidenced in a brilliant opening scene with one of Raglan’s psychically wounded sycophants.

One of the most receptive patients at the compound is Nola Carveth, a woman who is kept under tight wraps by Raglan, presumably because of her positive reaction to the treatments and because she’ll soon be used as a case study for Ragan’s ground breaking work, proving the efficacy of the treatments.

Nola’s ex-husband, Frank, is kept at arm’s length from Nola because part of the reason that Nola sought treatment in the first place was apparent trouble in their marriage. Their daughter, Candice, is caught somewhere in the middle of this, visiting the semi-isolated Nola periodically.

When Frank finds evidence of physical abuse on his daughter he confronts Raglan, questions his methods, and threatens legal action to disallow future mother-daughter visits.

This triggers a chain of events that includes the mysterious dispatching of strange dwarf-like, bellybutton-less, evil mutant children dressed in brightly colored snow suits. These troll-like beings look terrifyingly similar to Candice… and they proceed to kill both of Nola’s parents, Candice’s teacher, and kidnap Candice herself.

Meanwhile, Frank does some investigating and we come to understand with him that Psychoplasmics has grotesque side-effects that take the form of physical deformities, which are evidently the outward manifestation of half-successful treatments.

At length, Frank’s investigations lead him eventually to Nola herself, and culminates in a truly horrifying climactic scene so grotesque that it needs to be seen to be believed.

I hate to retreat into the safety of hyperbole, but it’s a scene unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s not often we see something truly unique in a movie, especially a b-movie like this one from Cronenberg, but here, that’s exactly what we have.

The film is certainly not without its flaws. Some of the acting is a bit hollow. The dialogue is leaden in areas and if you’re not in the right mood, the Olympic team of snow-suited mini-killers could strike an unintentional funny bone. But the flaws are more than balanced out by many tightly directed scenes and a premise that is fiercely original in its conception.

THE BROOD is an early effort from David Cronenberg, who would go on to direct the cult classics THE FLY and VIDEODROME and eventually the incomparably sublime SPIDER, HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, and EASTERN PROMISES. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and he gets my respect and loyalty because I know whatever he does will be the singular vision of a passionate individual and not that of a hack artist cashing in on latest trends. He mines deeply personal territory in his films and the driving theme in THE BROOD is a primal fear of the powers of the opposite sex and the terrifying machinations of the female gender. Not your typical Hollywood fare.

It’s because of his courage and willingness to examine personal compulsion and fears that make Cronenberg’s work, even the films that aren’t quite successful, always unique and fascinating to watch.

As a final note, and perhaps most pertinent to the Horror Jungle forum, Cronenberg approaches his violence and gore in a celebratory, almost gleeful way, reveling in the details and horrors of the human body when transfigured by technology, here specifically, by the technology of psycho-babble. But he never goes too far overboard. He seems to have an innate sense of when a bucket of blood ceases to be horrifying and when it just becomes a joke. He plays with that line, but knows when not to go too far. In other words, he has a respect for the power that cinematic gore can wield, but uses it as a device to reinforce his psychological horror.

THE BROOD is easily a four star film.

Our special guest this week is Jeff Schroeck, the front man of the New Jersey Indie Punk phenomenon Black Wine.

In addition to weighing in with his thoughts about professional wrestling, Jeff gives us some insight into his music before helping us review Tomahawk’s new release pick APOLLO 18. Jeff also sticks around for an incredible journey through the brilliant mind of David Cronenberg:

The Evil Reverend starts the sermon off with a review of THE DEAD ZONE (1983) and Mummy finishes up with his take on the 1986 classic THE FLY.

This week also marks the debut of the newest Cutting Room host, the inimitable Max “The Chainsaw Maxsacre” Koch. The Maxsacre comes out slashing with a hilarious channeling of our fearless leader, Tomahawk.

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Check out some of Billy and Joe’s film work here (THE NIGHTMARE continues to be a horror fan favorite).

Joe’s goofy blood-splattery 90 second film: THE WAY YOU CHEW.

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Haddonfield Hatchet also mentions a web series to look out for. Below is the info
(2012) Creak (Part 1 Of 3 In A Web Series): It’s 4am and somewhere, something has opened…Creak is the first of the “Disposable Screams” series of short films from Faster Production’s offshoot label, “Sincerely, Psychopath”
Facebook:
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Adam Green Links
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Website ArieScope Pictures
Holliston on ITunes
Standard or HD Versions

Laura Catalina Ortiz Links
Website
IMDB

Bruno’s World Of Zombies
Bruno mentions Zombie-Dash
Website
2010 The Dead
Blu-Ray Purchase

GregaMortis Slash From The Stash
1986 April Fools Day
DVD Purchase

Haddonfield Hatchet’s Meat Locker
2011 Evidence
Not Released
2010 Night Of The Demons
DVD Purchase
Blu-Ray Purchase

Movie Reviews

1959 House On Haunted Hill
Haddonfield Hatchet – 7.5
Bruno – 8
Dr. Shock – 8.5
GregaMortis – 8.5
DVD Purchase

1953 House Of Wax
Haddonfield Hatchet – 8.5
Bruno – 8.5
Dr. Shock – 8.5
GregaMortis – 9
DVD Purchase

1964 Last Man On Earth
Haddonfield Hatchet – 7.5
Bruno – 8
Dr. Shock – 6
GregaMortis – 7
DVD Purchase

1968 Witchfinder General
Haddonfield Hatchet – 4
Bruno – 5.5
Dr. Shock – 5
GregaMortis – 5
No Purchase Recommended

Random Rants:

Twilight Zone Segment:
Season 1 – Episode 3

Tales From The Crypt Segment:
Season 1 – Episode 3

We close this show with a song by Wednesday 13 from the Album Transylvania 90210 and the name of the song is The Ghost Of Vincent Price. Check out Wednesday 13′s website

We then shift to the “Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week” which is a 15-minute zombie tale told from a little girls perspective titled “Maya’s Journal.” The short was produced, written, directed, plus other various duties by Nadine L’Esperance of Blue Girl Films. After the short airs she joins BillChete for a 12-minute Q&A session.

Nadine L’Esperance’s filmmaker websites, social sites and personal links:

• Blue Girl Films Production Website And Blog
• Follow Nadine L’Esperance On Twitter
• Facebook Fan Page For Blue Girl Films
• Catch Maya’s Journal And Other Shorts On Black Flag TV

During the women barrage this episode we review a slasher-type, exploitation flick called Death Stop Holocaust. The film was made for under $15,000 and has differing opinions amongst the hosts. Death Stop Holocaust was released on DVD in August 2011, and the BluRay came out today, Tuesday April 10th.

The show wrap-up features 2 extra quick reviews and ratings on a few, big-money, barely classified, horror movies.

 
This weeks free, independent music selection is “The Change In Me” which has recently changed its song title to “Hiding In The Basement” by N. Johnivan.

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We then shift to the “Screamingly Scary Short Of The Week” which is a 15-minute zombie tale told from a little girls perspective titled “Maya’s Journal.” The short was produced, written, directed, plus other various duties by Nadine L’Esperance of Blue Girl Films. After the short airs she joins BillChete for a 12-minute Q&A session.

Nadine L’Esperance’s filmmaker websites, social sites and personal links:

• Blue Girl Films Production Website And Blog
• Follow Nadine L’Esperance On Twitter
• Facebook Fan Page For Blue Girl Films
• Catch Maya’s Journal And Other Shorts On Black Flag TV

During the women barrage this episode we review a slasher-type, exploitation flick called Death Stop Holocaust. The film was made for under $15,000 and has differing opinions amongst the hosts. Death Stop Holocaust was released on DVD in August 2011, and the BluRay came out today, Tuesday April 10th.

The show wrap-up features 2 extra quick reviews and ratings on a few, big-money, barely classified, horror movies.

 
This weeks free, independent music selection is “The Change In Me” which has recently changed its song title to “Hiding In The Basement” by N. Johnivan.

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Low Pick
2004 Zombie Nation

Midnight Corey – .5
Katie Rots – 1.5
GregaMortis – .5

High Pick
2004 Dawn Of The Dead Remake

Midnight Corey – 9
Katie Rots – 9.5
GregaMortis – 9

Wheel Of Torture Movie
2010 Black Death

Midnight Corey – 6
Katie Rots – 5
GregaMortis – 5

This was such a fun episode to record.

We also begin the show by talking about the long-awaited conclusion to ZA Recht‘s Morningstar Strain trilogy — Survivors. The posthumous novel is to be released on June 19, and you can preorder now.

Another thing we talk about is the ridiculousness called 3D, and how the theaters are about to punish all of us who prefer 2D. The article we talk about comes from BoingBoing.net.

Ratings for Deep Red (1975)

• BillChete = 2.5 | Avoid
• Dr. Shock = 7 | Rent
• Midnight Corey = 9 | Buy
• Terror Tovey = 6 | Rent
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD | Blu-ray

Ratings for Deadheads (2011)

• BillChete = 3.5 | Avoid
• Dr. Shock = n/a
• Midnight Corey = 2 | Avoid
• Terror Tovey = 4 | Avoid
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD

Ratings for Hatchet (2006)

• BillChete = 6 | Rent
• Dr. Shock = 5 | Rent
• Midnight Corey = 4 | Avoid
• Terror Tovey = 5 | Avoid
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD | Blu-ray

Ratings for Suspiria (1977)

• BillChete = 4 | Avoid
• Dr. Shock = 7.5 | Rent
• Midnight Corey = 9 | Buy
• Terror Tovey = 4.5 | Avoid
• Buy at Amazon.com: DVD | Blu-ray

Links

• ZA Recht’s posthumous novel Survivors (Morninstar Strain) to be released June 19, 2012 | Preorder the book
• Article: "Theaters will charge premium on 2D movies in order to lower the cost of 3D movie tickets"
• The Weekly Horror Movie Podcast on Twitter: Twitter.com/WeeklyHorror
• BillChete on Twitter: Twitter.com/BillChete
• Dr. Shock’s site: DVDInfatuation.com
• Midnight Corey’s site: MidnightCorey.com

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Thank you for listening.

Anyway, we had it on tape and thought the discussion may be of interest to you guys as a supplement to the forthcoming Terror Troop episode, so we’re letting it loose, come what may. We hope you enjoy it.

We’ll be back with a great regularly scheduled episode on Thursday with special guest Jeff Shroeck, the guitarist and singer of the meteoric punk band Black Wine. The show also marks the debut of the inimitable Max ‘The Maxsacre’ Koch and we have a fantastic talk about APOLLO 18, the career of David Cronenberg (starting with reviews of THE DEAD ZONE and THE FLY), and professional wrestling.

See you then!

Also included are our recommendation segments! Bloody Lizzy suggests John Carpenter’s In The Mouth Of Madness (1994) for the ThrillSeekers! HellHunter introduces us to the first horror film from Israel, called Rabies (Kalevet) from 2010 in the Foreign Frightfest and 1992′s Bram Stoker’s Dracula gets high marks in the Vampire Bloodbath segment.

Make your pick on the Universal Monsters poll, and may the best monster win!

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Movie:

Plot: Four friends embark on a camping trip to an isolated wilderness to shoot a documentary one of them is making. On the first night the group hear blood-curdling cries and see unexplainable shadows surrounding the camp causing them to question whether they should leave. Suddenly the night takes a terrifying turn when one of the group goes missing and the remaining three realize they are being brutally hunted… but by what?

Review: Well, where should I begin?  With the past success of The Blair Witch Project and the most recent success of the Paranormal Activity series, the found footage film is alive and well…which most of the time sucks for the horror fan.  Let me be honest here, I am not a huge fan of the found footage sub-genre, but occasionally there is something worth writing about.  And Evidence just might be that “needle in a haystack”, if I do say so myself.

It is your basic run of the mill story about a group of friends that decide to take a camping trip.  One of the friends decides to make a documentary film about his best friend and his first time “roughing it, in the great outdoors.”  It does start out giving you that feeling of…”I’ve seen this before.”  Well folks, not for long.  This movie is not like anything you have watched in the past.  I really don’t want to give too much away about this film, but damn do I want to.

The initial opening act of the film deals with some very cool characters that are very easy to connect with, which is mainly due to the fact that they are likable in a sense.  The film does have a few slow spots, but the characters keep you into the film.  But hey, once this thing gets going…boy does it get going.

In the second part of the film, we start to get to the good stuff.  The friends start hearing things and seeing some strange things that peak their interest, and make them want to get the hell out of the woods.  In Evidence, you actually get to see some of the strange goings on before it is balls to the wall in the third act.

The third act is an act all unto itself, and that might just be an understatement.  Talk about a twist to the end of this film.  I think it has more twists, ups and downs, and insanity than a roller coaster.  The things at the end of this film, I have never seen before, and I have been talking about this movie all day.  I can’t wait to watch it again, and look for things that I am sure I missed.

Evidence will affect you that is for sure…just be prepared to see things that you haven’t seen before.  Give this movie a chance, even if you’re not a fan of found footage.  You might just be surprised at this little movie.  You won’t be disappointed…I know that I wasn’t.

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Reviewer: Haddonfield Hatchet Date: 04/05/2012 Rating: 7½/10 Recommendation: Buy

Trailer: Watch DVD: Amazon.uk BluRay: N/A Social Media: Facebook

After our reviews we will get to our Choice Cuts!
Chris Robo-
Katie ROTS-

Chris doing the real deal- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALzvfyax-wE
Please forgive the locals- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8FjtkKx50I&feature=email

Malicious Meter-
1-3 Kick him and make sure?
3.5-5 Knife to the gut, wrap me you bro….
5.5-7 I can’t man, I think you cut me too deep, I think I’m dying here
7.5-9.5 30,000 stitches isn’t going to cut it, think big
Perfect 10 HAIL MARY BABY TOSS

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