Compelled by Schlock

Compelled by Schlock

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Compelled by Schlock episodes

  • Hell Comes to Frogtown
    Step into the crazy world of "Hell Comes to Frogtown" (1988) from New World Pictures and Vinegar Syndrome! This episode delves into the film's outrageous plot and unforgettable characters, including wrestling icon Rowdy Roddy Piper and Sandahl Bergman. Discover the unexpected similarities between this cult classic and acclaimed films like "Children of Men" and "Mad Max: Fury Road." Chris and Darby dive into this psychotronic cinema piece to discuss the surprisingly good makeup effects, the film’s notorious chastity belt, and some scenes that DID NOT age well!

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    28 min
  • Hank and Mike
    Are these men dressed as rabbits or rabbits dressed as men??? Find out this and more when we discuss the raunchy Easter comedy, Hank and Mike!

    We review all of the campy, low-budget, hokey, goodness collected in the streaming archives!
    31 min
  • Puppet Master 2
    What do four wacky paranormal investigators, a psychic, a guy with a motorcycle, two hillbillies, Indian Jones, and a mummy man have in common??? They're all terrorized by little puppets!

    We review all of the campy, low-budget, hokey goodness collected in the streaming archives!
    34 min
  • Puppet Master
    Join Chris and Darby as they begin their long journey into the eerie world of Puppet Master, directed by David Schmoeller. In this episode, they explore the chilling narrative crafted by Charles Band's Full Moon Features, including iconic characters like Blade and Tunneler, and the master puppeteer Andre Toulon. Discover the performances by stars such as Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, and Barbara Crampton. Whether you're a horror fan or curious about how to outsmart the Puppet Master himself, this review covers all the dark corners of this cult classic. Tune in for an in-depth analysis, horror stories, and much more! If you're an aspiring filmmaker or just like weird movies, then subscribe and join us on our journey through low-budget, indie, campy, cult classic cinema!
    35 min
  • Knightriders
    Join Darby and Chris as they saddle up for their exhilarating review of George A. Romero's unique 1981 cult classic, "Knightriders." Featuring Ed Harris, Tom Savini, Patricia Tallman, John Amplas, and Brother Blue, this film blends the spirit of knights in shining armor with the countercultural vibe of hippies and the thrill of motorcycle jousting. Dive into their detailed analysis and discover why this movie stands out in Romero's filmography. Whether you're here to find out if it's good, bad, or bad-bad, you won't want to miss their entertaining insights. Subscribe for more reviews on the quirky and unforgettable gems of cinema!
    33 min
  • The Fog
    Join us for our deep-dive discussion about John Carpenter's Cult Classic, The Fog.
    32 min
  • Bad Taste
    Before Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson made some very goopy schlock! Join us for a review and discussion about his very first film, Bad Taste!
    32 min
  • Ice Cream Man
    I scream! You scream! We all scream for Clint Howard in Ice Cream Man! Check out our very first live episode when we were but wee lads!
    36 min
  • Killer Mermaid
    This week we're reviewing Killer Mermaid... or Mermaids... or Nymph. (What's this movie called again?)
    31 min

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We are Compelled by Schlock, a weekly podcast about schlocky movies. You know the kind: cheesy effects, bad acting, low budgets... Not only do we love them, but we are compelled by them.