The Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture’s Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark Shostrom, and more handling the Mutant gooey and gory designs and make-up. The cast includes Dan Oliver, Jesse Vint, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Scott Paulin, […]

The Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture’s Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark Shostrom, and more handling the Mutant gooey and gory designs and make-up. The cast includes Dan Oliver, Jesse Vint, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Scott Paulin, […]

The Grue-Crew head back to the Eighties, back to school, and back to senior prom for the cult favorite HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). Directed by Bruce Pittman and written by Ron Oliver, the film features Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Louis Ferreira, and Lisa Schrage as Mary Lou Maloney. It feels a bit […]

Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties “treasure,” THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: Super-8 film. Is the film any good? Well, that’s the debate. The practical special effects are quite enjoyable and bloody, quite possibly making the film […]

The Grue-Crew revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger action, sci-fi, horror fan favorite, PREDATOR (1987). The direction from John McTieran, the creature design from Stan Winston, the score from Alan Silvesti, the cinematography from Donald McAlpine, and the cast all add up to a marvelous, thrilling cinematic experience that holds up today. And that case, c’mon, in […]

The Grue-Crew line up for Bill’s pick, EXCALIBUR (1981), a fantasy horror-adjacent epic featuring an amazing cast and stunning visuals. This take on the Arthurian legend is a must watch and deserves attention and discussion. EXCALIBUR (1981)Decades of Horror 1980s – Episode 304 Quote: “A dream to some, a nightmare to others!” – Merlin Synopsis: “Merlin the […]

Exploring 80s Slashers – HELL NIGHT (1981)Decades of Horror – Episode 303 Doc Rotten selects a little known, often overlooked slasher from the early 1980s featuring Linda Blair, Peter Barton, and Vincent Van Patton. HELL NIGHT (1981) sends four college fraternity and sorority pledges to Garth Manor to stay the night in the haunted mansion. […]

For episode 302, The Grue-Crew discuss the House series slasher film, THE HORROR SHOW (1989) on Decades of Horror 1980s. “Never sneak up on a man when he’s blasting Metallica” is the perfect quote to sum up the vibe of often overlooked horror movie featuring Lance Henricksen and Brion James. Join the Crew on the […]

“A little bit nuts? You’re an unmitigated madman! You don’t have to tell me how weird you are. I know how weird you are!” It takes one to know one? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss a true classic: Ken Russell’s Altered […]

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.” – Nada, They Live (1988). Aren’t we all? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they have a bit of fun creating their own top tens from this radical, […]