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Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio

By: Doc Rotten
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  • Discussion about Horror Movies New and Retro on Decades of Horror / 1980's / 1970's / The Classic Era / Horror News Radio
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  • BLACK NOON (1971) – Episode 233 – Decades of Horror 1970s

    BLACK NOON (1971) – Episode 233 – Decades of Horror 1970s
    Jan 29 2025
    “Well, Jonathan. I’m afraid you’ll be staying a while longer.” Oh, good! More time with Yvette Mimieux! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they journey to the desert of the old West, the repository of hidden cults, a man-in-black, and a traveling reverend in Black Noon (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 233 – Black Noon (1971) 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. Traveling minister Reverend John Keyes and his wife Lorna are quietly menaced by a devil cult in the Old West. By the time the good Reverend figures out what’s really going on, it may be too late to stop the evil. Directed by: Bernard L. KowalskiWriten by: Andrew J. FenadyProduced by: Andrew J. FenadySelected Cast: Roy Thinnes as Reverend John KeyesYvette Mimieux as DeliveranceRay Milland as Caleb HobbsGloria Grahame as BethiaLynn Loring as Lorna Keyes (as Lyn Loring)Henry Silva as MoonHank Worden as JosephWilliam Bryant as JacobStan Barrett as Man in MirrorJoshua Bryant as TowheadJennifer Bryant as TowheadCharles McCready as TowheadLeif Garrett as TowheadDavid S. Cass Sr. as Man (as Dave Cass)Suzan Sheppard as WifeBobby Eilbacher as BoyBuddy Foster as Ethan The Grue Crew return to the proverbial well for another made-for-TV horror movie from the 1970s, this time for Black Noon (1971), a horror western starring Roy Thinnes, Lyn Loring, Ray Milland, Yvette Mimeaux, Hank Worden, Henry Silva, and Gloria Grahame. Imagine, if you will, a reverend and his wife stranded in the desert, rescued by a trio of kindly strangers (who just happen to be out for a ride in the middle of the desert), and taken to a comforting but strange little town … in the middle of the desert. The Crew are divided on this one, but you’ll have to check out the podcast to see who lands on which side of Black Noon. Regardless, the Grue Crew loves 70s made-for-TV horror movies and there is plenty of fodder for their talkabout! At the time of this writing, Black Noon (1971) is available to stream from Tubi and YouTube. 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 episode, chosen by Doc, will be Scars of Dracula (1970). Yes, Grue Believers, it’s Hammer Time! 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 hr and 29 mins
  • CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale) – Episode 195 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

    CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale) – Episode 195 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
    Jan 25 2025
    “The garden is filled with monsters!” No more weeding! Hooray! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, Jeff Mohr, and guest Bill Mulligan – as they dissect one of Italy’s first horror movies, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale), helmed by Riccardo Freda and Mario Bava. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 195 – Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959) 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 team of archaeologists in Mexico encounters an amorphous, blob-like monster that appears to be connected with the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Directed by: Riccardo Freda (as Robert Hamton); Mario Bava (uncredited)Writing Credits: Filippo Sanjust (screenplay) (as Philip Just); Riccardo Freda (screenplay) (uncredited)Special Effects by: Mario Bava (as Marie Foam)Selected Cast: John Merivale as Prof. John FieldingDidi Sullivan as Ellen FieldingGérard Herter as Max Gunther (as Gerard Haerter)Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Prof. Rodríguez’s Assistant (as G.R. Stuart)Vittorio André as Prof. Rodríguez (as Victor Andrèe)Daniele Vargas as Bob (as Daniel Vargas)Arturo Dominici as Nieto (as Arthur Dominick)Nerio Bernardi as Police Inspector (as Black Bernard)Daniela Rocca as LindaGail Pearl as Indian Dancer (as Gay Pearl)Armando Annuale as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited)Orlando Baralla as Scientist (uncredited)Mario Bava as Mexican at Police Station (uncredited)Tom Felleghy as Astronomer (uncredited)Ferruccio Fregonese as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited)Sandro Mondini as Journalist at Press Conference (uncredited)Renzo Palmer as Narrator (uncredited)Renato Terra as Investigating Officer (uncredited) The Grue-Crew’s subject this episode is Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959, Caltiki il mostro immortale), the “is it Riccardo Freda’s or is it Mario Bava’s” Italian horror movie featuring a giant glob of tripe. Whether Freda’s film, Bava’s film, or both, Caltiki is a fun watch with surprising chills from such a low-budget, early entry in the now legendary Italian horror film industry. Of course, Bava’s cinematography and special effects are splendidly displayed throughout the film. Bill Mulligan comes along for the Bava ride, providing his valuable insights regarding his favorite director. As Bill has written, “(Caltiki) is definitely one of the top 3 blob movies of all time, a genre that is composed of The Blob, The Blob, and Caltiki.” The rest of the Grue-Crew are in complete agreement. At the time of this writing, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959) is available to stream from Tubi and PPV from Apple TV and Amazon Prime. The film is available on physical media as a 2-Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray + DVD] from Arrow Video. For a different take, check out Paul Cardullo’s Groovy Gory Gruesome Gold Review of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster here: https://gruesomemagazine.com/2017/05/21/caltiki-immortal-monster/ 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 The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963, La maldición de la Llorona), a Mexican horror film directed by Rafael Baledón and featuring Rita Macedo, Rosita Arenas, Abel Salazar, Carlos López Moctezuma, and Enrique Lucero. 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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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • DEAD AND BURIED (1981) – Episode 276 – Decades of Horror 1980s

    DEAD AND BURIED (1981) – Episode 276 – Decades of Horror 1980s
    Jan 20 2025
    “Dan, I’m dead! Please bury me!” That’s not something you hear every day. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Gregory Crosby – as they discuss Dead and Buried (1981), a Stan Winston showcase. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 276 – Dead and Buried (1981) 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: When visitors to the small, friendly, coastal town of Potter’s Bluff are mysteriously killed, Sheriff Gillis investigates and finds that the recently killed are reanimating and coming back to life. Directed by: Gary Sherman (as Gary A. Sherman)Writing Credits: Ronald Shusett & Dan O’Bannon (screenplay); Jeff Millar & Alex Stern (story); Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (novel)Music by: Joe RenzettiCinematography by: Steven PosterMakeup Department: Stan Winston (makeup effects designer)Special Effects by: James Kagel (sculptor); James Cummins (lab technician) (uncredited)Visual Effects by: Bill Hansard (process coordinator)Selected Cast: James Farentino as Sheriff Dan GillisMelody Anderson as Janet GillisJack Albertson as William G. DobbsDennis Redfield as RonNancy Locke as Linda (as Nancy Locke Hauser)Lisa Blount as Girl on the Beach / Nurse LisaRobert Englund as HarryBill Quinn as ErnieMichael Currie as HermanChristopher Allport as George Le Moyne / FreddieJoseph G. Medalis as Doctor (as Joe Medalis)Macon McCalman as BenLisa Marie as HitchhikerEstelle Omens as BettyBarry Corbin as PhilLinda Shusett as Waitress (as Linda Turley)Ed Bakey as FishermanGlenn Morshower as JimmyRobert Boler as Mr. HaskellMichael Pataki as SamJill Fosse as NurseMark Courtney as JamieMichael Courtney as JamieRenee McDonell as Girl #1Dottie Catching as Lady Car PassengerColby Smith as Female StrangerJudy Ashton as JoyceAnthony Cecere as Townsperson (uncredited)Bill Couch Jr. as Townsperson (uncredited)Bill Couch as Townsperson (uncredited)Angelo De Meo as Townsperson (uncredited) Dead and Buried (1981) is a phenomenal film! There is plenty to discuss regarding the making of this movie as well as the methods used to achieve its look. The Grue-Crew, joined by Gregory Crosby, are in awe of Stan Winston’s effects work. “Awe,” they say! Jack Albertson, in his last role, delivers his portrayal of the big-band-loving, splendidly attired mortician with style and grace. James Farentino’s character, the town sheriff, is put through the wringer as he tries to figure out just WTF is going on in “his” town. As Joseph Heller wrote and Sheriff Gillis learns, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Then, there’s that ending! Don’t get the Grue-Crew wrong. Dead and Buried has its flaws, but the good parts are so good! Doc Rotten, The Black Saint, Christopher G. Moor, and Thomas Mariani discussed Dead and Buried in a previous episode of Decades of Horror 1980s published July 2016. You can listen to the audio-only podcast here: Dead and Buried — Episode 86 — Decades of Horror 1980s (https://gruesomemagazine.com/2016/07/14/podcast-dead-buried-episode-86-decades-horror-1980s/) At the time of this writing, Dead and Buried (1981) is available to stream from Tubi, Pluto TV, Prime, Peacock, and Night Flight, and PPV from Apple TV. It is also available on physical media in various combinations of 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and soundtrack CD from Blue Underground. 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, will be Blue Monkey (1987). There are no real blue monkeys, but there is a giant insect that eats people. And in a hospital, yet! Oh boy!! 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 hr and 49 mins

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