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  • HANGOVER SQUARE (1945) – Episode 211 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

    HANGOVER SQUARE (1945) – Episode 211 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
    Sep 6 2025
    “Evening News! Full Mail Gazette! Missing actress! No suspects! They can’t find the body! Police at their ruddy wit’s end as usual!” Don’t you miss the newsboys standing on the corner crying out the headlines? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in the Bernard Herrmann concerto that infuses the deadly developments in Hangover Square (1945). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 211 – Hangover Square (1945) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A promising classical musician finds his life poisoned by a music hall dancer — and by the strange gaps in his memory. Director: John BrahmWriters: Barré Lyndon (screenplay); Patrick Hamilton (based on the novel by); Marian Spitzer (contributor to dialogue) (uncredited)Composer: Bernard HerrmannCinematographer: Joseph LaShelle (credited as Joseph La Shelle)Editor: Harry ReynoldsArt Directors: Maurice Ransford; Lyle R. Wheeler (art director) (credited as Lyle Wheeler)Costume Design: René Hubert (costume designer) (credited as Rene Hubert)Makeup: Ben NyeSelected Cast: Laird Cregar as George Harvey BoneLinda Darnell as Netta LongdonGeorge Sanders as Dr. Allan Middleton Glenn Langan as Eddie Carstairs Faye Marlowe as Barbara Chapman Alan Napier as Sir Henry Chapman Michael Dyne as Mickey (uncredited)Frederick Worlock as Supt. Clay (uncredited)Clifford Brooke as Gas Company Watchman (uncredited)Ted Billings as Pub Patron (uncredited)Charles Coleman as Man at Bonfire (uncredited)Francis Ford as Ogilby (uncredited)Eric Wilton as Waiter (uncredited)John Goldsworthy as William – Chapman’s Butler (uncredited)Jimmy Aubrey as Drunk (uncredited)J.W. Austin as Detective Inspector King (uncredited) Hangover Square (1945) is one of those adjacent films: horror adjacent, film noir adjacent, Jekyll/Hyde adjacent. Jeff buys it, but the rest of the Grue-Crew are reluctant to take a side. That is, except Chad. On the other hand, the entire crew thinks it is an excellent movie. The decidedly noir-style cinematography and lighting, and Bernard Herrmann’s brilliant score, make Hangover Square worth a watch. There are also some horrifying scenes — one in particular — that will be stuck in their minds for a long time. Eerie palls of sadness and synchronicity hang over this film when one learns of the seemingly tragic lives of the three leads (Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, and George Sanders). There’s so much to discuss! At the time of this writing, Hangover Square (1945) is available to stream from YouTube. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Bill – is Reptilicus (1961). It’s two … two … two films in one! Well, maybe more accurately, two films sharing an “identical story, identical sets and locations, and a nearly identical cast and crew…” (wiki). This is the first Danish creature film, and the effects are… interesting. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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    1 hora e 50 minutos
  • THE UNNAMABLE (1988) – Episode 292 – Decades of Horror 1980s

    THE UNNAMABLE (1988) – Episode 292 – Decades of Horror 1980s
    Sep 1 2025
    “You admit it is possible for a piece of glass to retain the image of someone who sits in front of it for a great period of time?” Wait. No! Where do you get this nonsense? H. P. Lovecraft? Oh. Okay. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss The Unnamable (1988), about an unnamable creature that, oddly enough, has a name. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 292 – The Unnamable (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: College students check out a haunted house where, in the 1800s, an ugly monster, called “the Unnamable,” was trapped in a vault. Director: Jean-Paul OuelletteWriters: Jean-Paul Ouellette (screenplay); H.P. Lovecraft (short story)Makeup Department: R. Christopher Biggs (special makeup effects artist)Camille Calvet (assistant special makeup effects artist: to Mr. Biggs / hair stylist: additional photography / makeup artist: additional photography) Special Effects: Bette Biggs (creature effects crew: Art & Magic)Rodger Borrelli (creature effects crew: Art & Magic)Mitchell J. Coughlin (creature effects crew: Art & Magic) (credited as Mitch Coughlin)Hester Laddey (creature effects crew: Art & Magic)Joe Podnar (creature effects crew: Art & Magic)Richard Snell (contact lens technician: creature contact lenses)R. Christopher Biggs (creature designer) (uncredited) Selected Cast: Charles Klausmeyer as Howard Damon (credited as Charles King)Mark Kinsey Stephenson as Randolph CarterAlexandra Durrell as Tanya HellerLaura Albert as Wendy BarnesEben Ham as Bruce WeeksBlane Wheatley as John BabcockMark Parra as Joel MantonDelbert Spain as Joshua WinthropColin Cox as Mr. CraftPaul Farmer as MorticianPaul Pajor as Gravedigger 1Marcel Lussier as Gravedigger 2Lisa Wilson as Student 1Nancy Kreisel as Student 2Katrin Alexandre as Alyda (the Creature) Winthrop The Unnamable (1988), based on the 1925 H. P. Lovecraft story of the same title, is the 80s Grue-Crew’s topic for this episode. The Crew generally agrees that it is a good-looking movie with excellent practical makeup effects, but that it’s still a bit of a slog in the watching. Even though parts of Lovecraft’s story are adhered to, the creature is more banshee, harpy, or demon than she is Lovecraftian. The film also treats viewers to some good old-fashioned gore of the throat-ripping, decapitation, and organ-removal variety. Is enduring the slog worth getting to the effects? The Grue-Crew is glad they watched it, but you be the judge. At the time of this writing, The Unnamable (1988) is available to stream from Hoopla, Tubi, Plex, and Prime. It is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Unearthed Records. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, is Demonoid (1981). Wait. Chad chose Demonoid? Really? This should be interesting. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hora e 7 minutos
  • DARK AUGUST (1976) – Episode 248 – Decades of Horror 1970s

    DARK AUGUST (1976) – Episode 248 – Decades of Horror 1970s
    Aug 27 2025
    “Can I be the butter on your pumpernickel bread?” Oh, dear. What does that even mean? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out Dark August (1976) while pondering on which side their pumpernickel is buttered. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 248 – Dark August (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A man accidentally runs down a young girl and has a curse placed on him by the girl’s grandfather. He goes to a spiritualist for help in fighting the curse. Shenanigans ensue. Director: Martin GoldmanWriters: J.J. Barry & Martin Goldman & Carolyne Barry (credited as Carole Shelyne)Selected Cast: Kim Hunter as Adrianna PutnamJ.J. Barry as Sal DevitoCarolyne Barry as Jackie (credited as Carole Shelyne)Kate McKeown as LesleyFrank Bongiorno as TheoWilliam Robertson as The GrandfatherRichard Allan Fay as PaulMartin Harvey Friedberg as Tavern DrunkKenneth W. Libby as SheriffStan Shefler as 1st Deputy SheriffKenneth Kaplan as 2nd Deputy SheriffGerry Lou as AccountantRandie Wilder as Sales GirlKaren Lewis-Attenborough as The Child (credited as Karen Lewis) The 70s Grue-Crew doesn’t expect many people to have heard of this episode’s subject. They hadn’t. Their reactions to Dark August (1976) are mixed in some ways and not in others. The cast for this low-budget independent film — shot in Stowe, Vermont — is populated by character actors and locals with a dose of star power from Oscar-winner Kim Hunter. The director cut his chops on commercials but is fairly inexperienced with feature films, having just one such previous credit. The same is true of the producer and the cinematographer, but they all still managed to create a good-looking movie. The Crew’s biggest issues seem to be with the script, with its cloaked depiction of the enforcer of the curse, and with its pacing. You might even call it a s-l-o-o-o-w-w burn. Regardless, the crew always enjoys discovering a new-to-them horror movie. At the time of this writing, Dark August (1978) is available to stream from Tubi and Arrow, as well as several PPV options. The film is also available on physical media as one of the three films included in American Horror Project Vol 2 [Blu-ray] from Arrow Video. Dream No Evil (1970) and The Child (1977) complete the 3-pack. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next ‘70s episode, chosen by Bill, will be Time After Time (1976). Malcolm McDowell, David Warner, Mary Steenburgen, and Nicholas Meyer bring you H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper in an epic chase across a century. The Grue Crew can’t wait! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hora e 5 minutos
  • BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1955, LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) – Episode 210 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

    BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1955, LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) – Episode 210 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
    Aug 23 2025
    “May the devil himself splatter you with dung.” Okay. Is it his dung? Or dung from something else? It might make a difference. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they eagerly enter the world of Beauty and the Beast (1946, La Belle et la Bête), Jean Cocteau’s classic fantasy. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 210 – Beauty and the Beast (1946) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A beautiful young woman takes her father’s place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast, who wishes to marry her. Directors: Jean Cocteau, René Clément (uncredited)Writers: Jean Cocteau (screenplay); Jean Cocteau (story), Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (story)Composer: Georges AuricCinematographer: Henri Alekan Editor: Claude IbériaProduction Designer & Set Decorator: Christian Bérard; Lucien Carré (credited as Carré)Makeup Department: Hagop Arakelian (as Arakelian)Costume Department: House of Lanvin; Pierre Cardin (costume maker) (uncredited)Costume Design: Antonio Castillo, Marcel Escoffier, Christian Bérard (costume designer) (uncredited)Selected Cast: Jean Marais as La Bête/Le Prince/AvenantJosette Day as BelleMila Parély as FélicieNane Germon as AdélaïdeMichel Auclair as Ludovic (credited as Marfa d’Hervilly)Marcel André as Belle’s FatherNoël Blin as Footman (uncredited)Jean Cocteau as Voice of Magic (voice) (uncredited)Christian Marquand as Footman (uncredited)Gilles Watteaux as Footman (uncredited) Beauty and the Beast (1946, La Belle et la Bête), Jean Cocteau’s brilliant fantasy, is the Classic Era Grue-Crew’s topic for this episode, and they are all infatuated with this wonderful film. The cinematography, the script, the makeup effects, the visual effects, the music, the production design, and the acting all combine to create that wondrous occasion where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Even though filming began just after the end of World War II in Europe, Cocteau and crew were able to overcome the challenges created by filming in a France that had been decimated during the war. Join the Grue-Crew as they marvel at the filmmakers’ miraculous achievement during that unlikeliest of times. At the time of this writing, Beauty and the Beast (1946) is available to stream from Hoopla, the Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and multiple PPV options. The film is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from Criterion. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Jeff – is Hangover Square (1945), directed by John Brahm, starring Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Faye Marlowe, and Alan Napier, featuring Bernard Herrmann’s score. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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    1 hora e 44 minutos
  • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988) – Episode 291 – Decades of Horror 1980s

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988) – Episode 291 – Decades of Horror 1980s
    Aug 18 2025
    “Damn rotten kids. They’ll get what they deserve. Yeah. They’ll get what they deserve tonight.” Well, if you’re thinking razor blades in apples for Halloween, your wife might have other ideas, which will include the question: “How do you like them apples?” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Night of the Demons (1988), a Halloween cult classic from Kevin Tenney. Now, where did I put that lipstick? Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 291 – Night of the Demons (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. When an evil force awakens, demonic spirits keep them from leaving and turn their gathering into a living Hell. Director: Kevin Tenney (credited as Kevin S. Tenney) Writer: Joe AugustynSpecial Makeup Effects Designer & Creator: Steve JohnsonSelected Cast: Hal Havins as StoogeAllison Barron as HelenAlvin Alexis as RodgerHarold Ayer as Old ManBilly Gallo as Sal (credited as William Gallo)Cathy Podewell as JudyKaren Ericson as Judy’s MotherLance Fenton as JayDonnie Jeffcoat as Billy (credited as Donnie Jeffcoat Jr.)Linnea Quigley as SuzanneJames W. Quinn as Clerk #1/Demon VoicesClark Jarrett as Clerk #2Amelia Kinkade as Angela (credited as Mimi Kinkade)Jill Terashita as FranniePhilip Tanzini as MaxMarie Denn as Old Man’s Wife Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. What could go wrong? It’s double-tap time again as the 80s Grue-Crew chew over the cult classic, Night of the Demons (1988), first covered six-and-a-half years ago in episode 144 by Christopher G. Moore and Vanessa Thompson. The current Crew finds Night of the Demons to be a tasty treat, especially once the film gets to Steve Johnson’s effects work. There is one brilliant gag after another as the demonic activity ramps up, with each effect better than the last. And, of course, the Crew is enamored of Linnea Quigley and Amelia Kinkade, especially Amelia’s dance scene and Linnea’s lipstick insertion scene, if you know what we mean, and unless you’ve seen this movie, we’re sure you don’t. At the time of this writing, Night of the Demons (1988) is available to stream from Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Screambox, Shudder, AMC+, and Prime, as well as multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a Collector’s Edition [4K UHD] from SHOUT! FACTORY. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal, is The Unnamable (1988), a low-budget independent horror film with a Lovecraft pedigree. The Grue Crew always loves them some Lovecraft. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hora e 19 minutos
  • CRASH! (1976) – Episode 247 – Decades of Horror 1970s

    CRASH! (1976) – Episode 247 – Decades of Horror 1970s
    Aug 13 2025
    “This piece is actually an ideal marriage. Iron, the strongest metal then known to man, and the color red, the color of the planet Mars, the planet of vitality, passion, and sexual vigor.” So iron plus red equals sexual vigor. Got it! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dave Dreher – as they take a ride in the possessed car from Charles Band’s Crash! (1976). There will be crashes! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 247 – Crash! (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: After a woman is nearly killed in a car accident, a doctor investigates the collision, which points toward revenge, destruction, and the occult. Director/Producer: Charles BandWriter: Marc MaraisComposer: Andrew BellingCinematographers: Andrew Davis, Bill WilliamsEditor: Harry KeramidasSpecial Effects: Harry WoolmanStunts: Norman Deming (as Von Deming) (stunt coordinator) / stunts (uncredited)Rick Deming, Brent Deming, Gary Baxley, Ralph Garret, Larry Howe, Ted Duncan, Speed Stearns Selected Cast: José Ferrer as Marc DenneSue Lyon as Kim DenneJohn Ericson as Dr. Gregg MartinLeslie Parrish as Kathy LoganJohn Carradine as Dr. Welsey EdwardsJerome Guardino as Lt. PeglerRichard Band as ContractorGary Baxley as Impound Yard OfficerRon Carter as PolicemanBarry Chase as PolicemanRick Deming as Boy in VanPaul Dubov as Dr. CrossJohn Hayes as Man Driving CarDwight Krizman as PolicemanReggie Nalder as Man at Swap MeetMargaret O’Heron as Nagging WifeDawn Orr as Girl in VanLenny Shabes as PolicemanSpeed Stearns as Car DriverJohn Tilton as PolicemanCharles Band as Motorist (uncredited)Bill Williams as Cop (uncredited) This episode’s subject is Crash! (1976), an early Charles Band film featuring José Ferrer, Sue Lyon, John Ericson, Leslie Parrish, Jerome Guardino, John Carradine, and Reggie Nalder. Dave Dreher, co-founder and lead news reporter for Gruesome Magazine and representative of Full Moon Features at horror conventions across middle America, joins the ‘70s Grue-Crew to add his knowledge of the film and Charles Band, some of which he gained through his one-on-one interactions. There are beaucoup vehicle crashes and explosions (seriously, good luck counting them), so the crew extends their discussion to stunt coordinator Von Deming and pyrotechnic expert Dynamite Three-Finger Harry Woolman. This fun mashup is a joy to view and discuss, so be sure to check out CRASH!, and please enjoy our talkabout! At the time of this writing, Crash! (1978) is available to stream from Full Moon Features, Tubi, and Prime. The film is also available on physical media from Full Moon Horror as a Blu-ray formatted disc. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next ‘70s episode, chosen by Chad, will be Dark August (1976), starring Kim Hunter. None of the Grue Crew has heard of this one, and that’s what they love: discovering new (to them) films! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hora e 29 minutos
  • TARANTULA (1955) – Episode 209 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

    TARANTULA (1955) – Episode 209 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
    Aug 9 2025
    “Never saw anything like it! No footprints! No blood! No sign of a struggle! The bones just stripped clean like peeling a banana!” Well, if it were a giant spider, it would be because they liquefy their food by flooding it with digestive enzymes. Of course, there’s no such thing as giant spiders. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to keep up with the giant spider in Tarantula (1955). Wait. There are giant spiders? Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 209 – Tarantula (1955) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in gigantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants. Director: Jack ArnoldWriters: Robert M. Fresco and Martin Berkeley (screenplay); Jack Arnold and Robert M. Fresco (story)Producer: William AllandComposers: Herman Stein (uncredited); Henry Mancini (uncredited)Cinematographer: George Robinson (director of photography)Makeup Department: Joan St. Oegger (hair stylist), Bud Westmore (makeup artist)Special Effects: Wah Chang (creator: tarantula puppet) (uncredited)Visual Effects: Clifford Stine (special photography)David S. Horsley (special photographic effects supervisor) (uncredited) Stunts: Eddie Parker (uncredited), Bud Wolfe (uncredited)Movie Poster Art: Reynold Brown (uncredited)Selected Cast: John Agar as Dr. Matt HastingsMara Corday as Stephanie ‘Steve’ ClaytonLeo G. Carroll as Prof. Gerald DeemerNestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack AndrewsRoss Elliott as Joe BurchEdwin Rand as Lt. John NolanRaymond Bailey as TownsendHank Patterson as JoshBert Holland as Barney RussellSteve Darrell as Andy AndersenDon Dillaway as Jim Bagny (uncredited)Clint Eastwood as Jet Squadron Leader (uncredited)Eddie Parker as Paul Lund/Eric Jacobs/Airport Attendant (uncredited)Bing Russell as Deputized Townsman (uncredited)Tom London as Jeb – First Tramp (uncredited)Edgar Dearing as Second Tramp (uncredited) A giant arachnid is the order of the day in Jack Arnold’s Tarantula (1955), and according to the posters, this spider is 100 feet tall! Exaggeration aside, it’s a big ‘un. As usual, Mr. Arnold crafts a fine, suspense-filled picture. This one stars John Agar, Mara Corday (Jeff’s new crush), and Leo G. Carroll, who are supported by character actors par excellence Nestor Paiva, Hank Patterson, Ross Elliott, Steve Darrell, and Bing Russell. Even Clint Eastwood makes an uncredited appearance. The titular creature is achieved via forced perspective combined with matte paintings and a live tarantula, accompanied by key appearances from Wah Chang’s “fang puppets.” And there’s plenty of taglines for Chad and Grue-Believer feedback! Enjoy our talkabout! At the time of this writing, Tarantula (1955) is available to stream from Classic Sci-FI Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, and multiple PPV options. The film is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from SHOUT! FACTORY. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Daphne – is Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast (1946, La Belle et la Bête), the classic film based on a classic fairy tale. Yay! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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    2 horas e 4 minutos
  • THE MCPHERSON TAPE (1989) – Episode 290 – Decades of Horror 1980s

    THE MCPHERSON TAPE (1989) – Episode 290 – Decades of Horror 1980s
    Aug 4 2025

    “He’s not kidding! There’s a spaceship or something outside. There was three little guys that came out!” Maybe he should have led with, “Look what I got on video!” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and special guest Michael Steinberg – as they discuss The McPherson Tape (1989), an early found footage film depicting an alien abduction.

    Decades of Horror 1980s
    Episode 290 – The McPherson Tape (1989)

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    Synopsis: On a typical fall evening in 1983, a young man was videotaping his niece’s 5th birthday party. As the night’s strange occurrences took place, he kept his video camera running, recording the entire event.

    • Writer/Director/Producer: Dean Alioto
    • Special Effects: Bill Boes
    • Selected Cast:
      • Tommy Giavocchini as Eric Van Heese
      • Patrick Kelley as Jason Van Heese
      • Shirly McCalla as Ma Van Heese
      • Stacey Shulman as Renee Reynolds
      • Christine Staples as Jamie Van Heese
      • Laura Tomas as Michelle Van Heese
      • Dean Alioto as Michael Van Heese
      • Kay Parten as Alien Number 1
      • Ginny Kleker as Alien Number 2
      • Rose Schneider as Alien Number 3

    What is the first found footage horror film? Wait, let’s rephrase that question. What is the first U.S. found footage horror film? The answer is undoubtedly The McPherson Tape (1989), also known as U.F.O. Abduction. You might also know the film as one of the first alien abduction hoaxes, although the filmmakers had no part in the “hoax.” Either way, it set many of the tropes that became standard in the as-yet-unnamed found footage subgenre. The film had no script, was shot with a single handheld video camera in a single take over one night, and featured no score. As rough as it is, The McPherson Tape is a landmark film that should be seen. Your 80s Grue Crew is joined for the occasion by Michael Steinberg, CEO of PlayNowMedia and founder of the Found Footage Critic website (foundfootagecritic.com). Michael also offers a special 50% off promo code for one of his streaming channels, but you’ll have to listen to find out which channel and what the code is.

    At the time of this writing, The McPherson Tape (1989) is available to stream from Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, and Plex, as well as multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a DVD from POV Horror.

    Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, is Night of the Demons (1988), in which ten teenagers party in an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween. What could go wrong?

    Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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