Classic Horrors Club

This episode is for two groups of people: those who went to Mars, PA, last month for Monster Bash... and those who didn't. Relive the adventure, or live it vicariously through Jeff and Richard.

On the way back, we listened to two British radio plays: The Slide (1966) and Aliens in the Mind (1977). The latter is an ingenious pairing of Peter Cushing and Vincent Price that we never got to see in a movie.

It's a long one, so let's take our seats and call this month's meeting to order...

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Listen:

The Slide:

https://archive.org/details/TheSlide

Aliens in the Mind:

https://archive.org/details/AliensInTheMind_201905

Plugs:

Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club:

http://classichorrors.club

Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:

http://www.kccinephile.com/ or...

Monster Movie Kid:

https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Monster Kid Radio:

http://www.monsterkidradio.net/

Monster Bash:

http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html

House of the Gorgon trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O4YT_M-iRs

The road to Monster Bash begins here as Jeff & Richard discuss three films with a connection to the annual conference in Mars, PA. First up is The Gorgon (1964), the inspiration for Joshua Kennedy's new film, House of the Gorgon, which has its U.S. premiere at the Bash. Next, it's Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971), starring Martine Beswick, who will be a special guest at the Bash. Finally, it's Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972), featuring Christopher Neame, who will also be a special guest at the Bash.

It's another Hammer trilogy from The Classic Horrors Club Podcast, one that takes you from the end of the studio's classic era into the heart of its sexy 70's era. Which era is your favorite?

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Monster Movie Kid:

https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Monster Kid Radio:

http://www.monsterkidradio.net/

Monster Bash:

http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html

House of the Gorgon trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O4YT_M-iRs

With Godzilla: King of the Monsters opening on May 31, Jeff and Richard examine three of the "legendary" beast's friends and foes by discussing Rodan (1956), Mothra (1961) and Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964.) It's an epic battle of titans as Rodan flaps his wings, Mothra spins her cocoon, and Ghidrah bobbles his heads. The titans of terror cause varying levels of destruction, but consistent levels of fun!

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Monster Kid Radio:

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In this surprise bonus episode, a previously-unannounced meeting of The Classic Horrors Club, Jeff and Richard welcome Justin Humphreys, film historian and author of The Dr. Phibes Companion, which has been nominated for Book of the Year in this year's Rondo Awards. We barely scratch the surface of The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and its sequel, Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972), but the behind-the-scenes conversation is fascinating and we appreciate Justin joining us.

To order The Dr. Phibes Companion, published by Bear Manor Media:

http://www.bearmanormedia.com/the-dr-phibes-companion-softcover-edition-by-justin-humphreys?search=phibes

To find the complete Rondo Award ballot:

https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/

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Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club:

http://classichorrors.club

Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:

http://www.kccinephile.com/ or...

Monster Movie Kid:

https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

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Three times the terror; three times the... time? Wow, this is a record breaker! But not only do Jeff and Richard discuss three movies: The Omen (1976), Damien Omen II (1978) and The Final Conflict (1981), they also review this year's Rondo nominees.

You have until midnight on Sunday, April 20 to cast your votes. Choose from nominees like the ones for which our friends have been recognized (see below) or write-in your favorites.  Go to rondoaward.com for more information.

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Monster Movie Kid:

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Rondo Nominee Suggestions:

Best Commentary: Troy Howarth (Zombie)

Best Independent Film: Guns of the Apocalypse

Book(s) of the Year:

The Dr. Phibes Companion by Justin Humphries

Human Beasts: The Films of Paul Naschy by Troy Howarth

Jaws 2: The Making of a Hollywood Sequel by Michael A. Smith

Screaming for Pleasure: How Horror Movies Make You Happy & Healthy by S.A. Bradley

Best Magazine: We Belong Dead

Best Interview: Rod Labbe (John Karlen, Scary Monsters #108)

Sam Irvin (Cassandra Peterson, Screem #36)

Best Column: They Came from the Krypt by John Kitley (Horrorhound)

Best Cover: We Belong Dead #20 (Mark Maddox)

Best Website: Classic Horrors Club

Best Multimedia: Monster Kid Radio

Monster Kid Hall of Fame: Kyle Yount, Ricou Browning

Jeff & Richard discuss how the UK, best known for its gothic horrors, fares when London is invaded by giant monsters. Are the British suited for the sub-genre? Look no further than The Giant Behemoth (1959), Konga (1961), and Gorgo (1961) for evidence to support your opinion.  Just remember, we aren't British (hence the continued mispronunciation of the word "Quatermass"), but we do play them on the podcast.

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Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ or Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Read Dr. Cushing's Chamber of Horrors at http://stephendsullivan.com.

Listen to Supermates 86: 5th Anniversary Celebration at http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/super-mates-86-5th-anniversary-celebration/.

Born on February 10, 1906, Lon Chaney Jr. is the latest icon to receive a Classic Horrors Club Podcast tribute. As they've done in the past, Jeff and Richard discuss three films from his horror career: one near the beginning (Man Made Monster, 1941), one near the middle (The Alligator People, 1959) and one near the end (Spider Baby, 1967). It's the maddest podcast ever recorded and we invite you to join our monthly meeting!

For Jeff's birthday this month, he requests that you give the podcast a rating on iTunes.  And, as always, you can provide feedback by calling:

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Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Come gather 'round for the song of the enchilada man... or the discussion of three "horror comedies": The Cat & the Canary (1939), The Ghost Breakers (1940), and Scared Stiff (1953).  For a change of pace, instead of Vincent Price, we talk about Bob Hope; and, instead of Karloff and Lugosi, we talk about Martin and Lewis.

We've got a lot of participation this week, so thank you to the "club members" who called and left voicemail:

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Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ or Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Find Rob Kelly at The Fire & Water Podcast Network: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/

Happy Holidays from The Classic Horrors Club podcast!  Not only is this special episode our gift to you, but the movie we discuss is a really fun package to unwrap: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964).  (Well, at least it's better than a lump of coal.)

Speaking of lumps of coal, is that what Jeff and Richard will get in their stockings this year?  Not if you listen to the end when they share their wish lists...

Thank you to all our listeners for a fun year!

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Watch this month's movie:

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

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Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/

Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Nothing says Christmas like monster babies!  And no one gives 'em to us like Larry Cohen, the king prince of low budget movies.  Two out of three ain't bad, as we discuss It's Alive (1974), It Lives Again (1978) and It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987).

Grab a bottle of milk, some birthday cake, and take your seats as we call this month's meeting to order.  There's only one thing wrong with this podcast... it's alive.

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Purchase or stream this month's movies:

King Cohen

It's Alive Trilogy

It's Alive (2009)

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Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club

Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/

Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

The Songs:

"Monsterbaby" by Tyce & Cheryl Freeman from Monstersongs

"Island of Death" by Boris Erdemir from Underground Rave

Pease support:

The Fire & Water Podcast Network: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/

Monster Kid Radio: http://www.monsterkidradio.net/