No pain, no gain... unless you're in an '80s slasher. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion pump some iron with Death Spa (1988) and Killer Workout (1987), two gloriously over-the-top horror films that turned the fitness craze into deadly entertainment. From neon spandex and synth soundtracks to bizarre kills and fascinating production stories, this workout is guaranteed to leave you sweating.

Chapters:

0:00:13 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:02:37 - Death Spa (1988): IMDb Plot Summary

0:28:37 - Death Spa (1988): Tagline

0:29:29 - Killer Workout (1987): IMDb Plot Summary

0:33:46 - Killer Workout (1987): Tagline

0:56:39 - Sweatin' to the Oldies

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Surprise! Adrian and Dion are back to give you a sneak peak at what's to come in semester 2. Theme months, special guests, audience requests and more - you'll want to subscribe so you don't miss a beat! 

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He knows when you've been naughty. In this holiday episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion unwrap two unforgettable Christmas cult classics that turned Santa Claus into one of cinema's most unlikely slashers: Christmas Evil (1980) and Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987). Join them as they explore the films' troubled releases, cult legacies, and one of the internet's most infamous movie scenes to discover why Christmas horror has become a holiday tradition all its own.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:05:20 - Christmas Evil (1980): Dion's Plot Summary

0:14:32 - Christmas Evil (1980): Discussion

0:36:30 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987): Adrian's Plot Summary

0:41:07 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987): Discussion

0:51:05 - Don't Be Naughty

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Alfred Hitchcock never directed either of these films, but his fingerprints are everywhere. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion explore two fascinating Hitchcockian homages: Special Effects (1984) and Body Double (1984). From voyeurism and obsession to cinematic sleight of hand, they examine how two filmmakers embraced Hitchcock's influence and created cult films all their own.

Chapters:

0:00:14 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:05:25 - Special Effects (1984): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:34:21 - Body Double (1984): Plot Summary & Discussion

01:00:19 - Hitchcocksploitation

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The future has never looked so gloriously cheap. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion blast back to the 1950s with Robot Monster (1953) and Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959), two legendary science fiction cult classics that transformed shoestring budgets into cinematic immortality. From flying saucers and space invaders to fascinating production stories and enduring cult legacies, these films prove that imagination can outlive any budget.

Chapters:

0:00:15 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:07:03 - Robot Monster (1953): Dion's Plot Summary

0:15:05 - Robot Monster (1953): Discussion

0:28:29 - Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957): Adrian's Plot Summary

0:34:30 - Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957): Discussion

0:42:40 - 1950's Golden Age Science Fiction

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Some cult classics are created by accident. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion celebrate two of the most legendary passion projects ever committed to film: Champagne and Bullets (1993) and The Room (2003). From unforgettable dialogue and baffling creative decisions to the larger-than-life personalities behind the camera, they explore how absolute creative freedom can sometimes produce cinematic immortality.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:02:28 - Champagne and Bullets (1993): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:44:25 - The Room (2003): Plot Summary & Discussion

01:28:03 - Cult of Personality

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Every horror icon has a dysfunctional family. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion fire up the chainsaw to examine Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) and Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), two controversial sequels that attempted to reinvent one of horror's most infamous franchises. From bizarre creative choices and memorable performances to the enduring legacy of Leatherface, they ask whether either film lives up to its blood-soaked family name.

Chapters:

0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:13 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:38:21 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022): Plot Summary & Discussion

01:02:00 - Texas Chainsaw Relations

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Every vampire has a legacy. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion sink their teeth into Dracula's Daughter (1936) and Alucarda (1977), two unforgettable cult films that reimagined vampire mythology through the eyes of its female protagonists. From Gothic atmosphere and forbidden desire to religious symbolism and shocking imagery, they explore how these films pushed the vampire genre into daring new territory.

Chapters:

0:00:13 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:06 - Dracula's Daughter (1936): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:30:44 - Alucarda (1977): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:57:27 - Dracula's Daughters

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Children are supposed to be innocent... these ones missed the memo. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion explore two of the most influential killer-kid horror films ever made: Children of the Corn (1984) and Who Can Kill a Child? (1976). From unsettling performances and moral dilemmas to enduring influence on the horror genre, they examine why few things are more terrifying than children who refuse to play by the rules.

Chapters:

0:00:14 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:09:35 - Children of the Corn (1984): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:35:50 - Who Can Kill a Child? (1976): Plot Summary & Discussion

1:03:33 - Think of the Children!

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The tuition may be expensive, but the laughs are free. In this episode of Cult Film School, Adrian and Dion head back to campus with Back to School (1986) and Revenge of the Nerds (1984), two comedies that helped define the college movie boom of the 1980s. From unforgettable one-liners and outrageous campus antics to underdog heroes and enduring cult status, they explore why these films continue to graduate with honours.

Chapters:

0:00:16 - Welcome to Cult Film School

0:03:29 - Back to School (1986): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:27:34 - Revenge of the Nerds (1984): Plot Summary & Discussion

0:53:10 - Back-to-School - College Daze

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