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"I don't smoke. But I always have matches with me. I find they frequently come in handy." You never know when you or someone you're with might want to signal someone by lighting a match. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff and Jeff Mohr with guests Michael Zatz and Gregory Crosby – as they discuss Bluebeard (1944), a film far exceeding its poverty-row origin.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 179 – Bluebeard (1944)

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In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them.

• Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
• Writing Credits: Pierre Gendron (screenplay); Arnold Lipp (as Arnold Phillips) and Werner H. Furst (story)
• Produced by: Leon Fromkess (producer); Martin Mooney (associate producer)
• Music by: Leo Erdody (as Erdody)
• Cinematography by: Eugen Schüfftan (uncredited); Jockey Arthur Feindel (camera operator) (director of photography) (as Jockey A. Feindel) (credit only)
• Production Design: Edgar G. Ulmer (uncredited)
• Selected Cast:
  • John Carradine as Gaston Morel
  • Jean Parker as Lucille Lutien
  • Nils Asther as Inspector Jacques Lefevre
  • Ludwig Stössel as Jean Lamarte (as Ludwig Stossel)
  • George Pembroke as Inspector Renard
  • Teala Loring as Francine Lutien
  • Sonia Sorel as Renee Claremont
  • Henry Kolker as Deschamps
  • Emmett Lynn as Le Soldat
  • Iris Adrian as Mimi Robert
  • Patti McCarty as Babette
  • Carrie Devan as Constance
  • Anne Sterling as Jeanette Le Beau
  • Harry Cording as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Frank Darien as Inquiry Judge (uncredited)
  • Bess Flowers as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Mabel Forrest as Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
  • Eddie Hall as Paul (uncredited)
  • John Maxwell Hayes as Man (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
  • George Irving as The Duke of Carineaux (uncredited)
  • Ethelreda Leopold as Laughing Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Jeff and Daphne are joined by guest hosts Gregory Crosby and Michael Zatz, for a John Carradine extravaganza. Director Edgar G. Ulmer, along with Carradine, an accomplished cast, and a ringer for a cinematographer spin an effective and atmospheric tale about the serial killer known as "Bluebeard" with style, class, and unexpected charm. While on the fringes of horror, Bluebeard should not be missed. Check out what the Grue-Crew has to say if you need more convincing.

At the time of this writing, Bluebeard is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Amazon Prime, MGM+, Screambox, Tubi, and PlutoTV. It is also available on physical media as the standard Blu-ray format 80th Anniversary Edition from Kino Lorber.

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Doc, is The Lost Continent (1968), the Hammer film that features blood beasts, torture pits, giant jaw-snapping mollusks, a floating death ship, crazed kelp monsters, and fiery destruction … at least, according to the poster. A couple of familiar faces will join the Classic Era Grue Crew: Bill Mulligan (Decades of Horror 1970s and 1980s) and Richard Klemensen, the publisher of The Little Shoppe of Horrors: The Journal of Classic British Horror Films and the voice you hear on the commentary for the Scream Factory Blu-ray of The Lost Continent.

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To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"Your mother, did she date other men?" Define "date." Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to figure out Ulli Lomel's version of The Boogey Man (1980).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 260 – The Boogey Man (1980)

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A young girl witnesses her brother murder their mom's boyfriend through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing the dead boyfriend's evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death.

• Directed by: Ulli Lommel
• Writing Credits: (screenplay by) Ulli Lommel, Suzanna Love, David Herschel; (written by) Ulli Lommel
• Music by: Tim Krog
• Cinematography by: David Sperling, Jochen Breitenstein
• Editing by: Terrell Tannen
• Selected Cast:
  • Suzanna Love as Lacey
  • Ron James as Jake
  • John Carradine as Dr. Warren
  • Nicholas Love as Willy
  • Raymond Boyden as Kevin
  • Felicite Morgan as Aunt Helen
  • Bill Rayburn as Uncle Ernest
  • Llewelyn Thomas as Father Reilly
  • Jay Wright as Young Willy
  • Natasha Schiano as Young Lacey
  • Gillian Gordon as Lacey and Willy's Mother
  • Howard Grant as The Lover
  • Jane Pratt as Jane
  • Lucinda Ziesing as Susan
  • David Swim as Timmy
  • Katie Casey as Teenager
  • Ernest Meier as Teenager
  • Charles David Richards as Teenager (as Stony Richards)
  • Claudia Porcelli as Teenager
  • Catherine Tambini as Katy

Sporting a title that has burrowed its way into every child's nightmares, The Boogey Man also borrows from or pays homage to several previous horror films, among them The Exorcist (1973), Halloween (1978), and The Amityville Horror (1979). Helmed by the famous (or is it infamous?) director, Ulli Lommel, this low-budget supernatural slasher is a family affair: Lommel's wife, Susanna Love, stars; the cast is spotted with her friends and relatives; and it's even shot on her uncle's farm. Does the result live up to its chilling title? The 80s Grue-Crew has plenty to say on that subject and many more as they frequently get sidetracked in this episode.

At the time of this writing, The Boogey Man is available to stream from Shudder and Amazon PPV. The movie is available on physical media from Vinegar Syndrome in a 2-disc Blu-ray edition: one 4K Ultra HD disc and one standard format Blu-ray disc.

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 Mother's Day (1980), directed by Charles Kauffman. It's Troma time, just in time for Father's Day!

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"I'm surprised you haven't figured it out. Edie, don't you see? I am an alien too." After all, isn't everyone waiting for the mothership? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they consume the cheesy goodness of Don Dohler's The Alien Factor (1978).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 216 – The Alien Factor (1978)

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A spaceship crashes in a sparsely populated area of Earth and three horrific aliens survive the accident. The grotesque extraterrestrials soon begin to terrorize the locals until a mysterious stranger shows up claiming to be able to save the day.

• Writer/Director: Don Dohler
• Makeup Department: John Cosentino, Britt McDonough, Larry Schlechter
• Special Effects by:
  • Larry Schlechter ('Inferbyce' (insect) designed by / special effects)
  • John Cosentino ('Zagatile' (tall creature) designed by / special effects)
  • Ernest Farino ('Leemoid' designed & animated by) (as Ernie Farino)
  • Britt McDonough (special effects)
  • Ted Rae (special effects assistant) (as Ted Richard Rae)
  • Bill Cosentino (special effects assistant
• Production Assistant: John Dods
• Selected Cast:
  • Don Leifert as Ben Zachary
  • Tom Griffith as Sheriff Cinder
  • Richard Dyszel as Mayor Wicker
  • Mary Mertens as Edie Martin
  • Richard Geiwitz as Pete
  • George Stover as Steven
  • Eleanor Herman as Mary Jane Carter
  • Anne Frith as Dr. Ruth Sherman
  • Christopher Gummer as Clay
  • Don Dohler as Ernie
  • Dave Ellis as Richie
  • Dave Geatty as Man in Bar
  • Margie Van Tassell as Susan
  • Tony Malanowski as Ed Miller
  • Debbie Pietron as Couple in Woods
  • William Cosentino as Couple in Woods (as Bill Cosentino)
  • Rick Cosentino as Biker
  • Greg Dohler as Three Children
  • Kim Pfeiffer as Three Children (as Kim Dohler)
  • Joey Merenda as Three Children
  • Ann Hanks as Barmaid
  • Lon Talbot as Rock Band
  • Glenn Ruby as Rock Band
  • Jack Campbell as Rock Band
  • Daniel White as Vance (as Dan White)
  • Britt McDonough as Ted
  • William L. Brown as Drunk
  • Cathy Oldaker as Girl in Bar
  • Donna Foster as Girl in Bar
  • Toni Watcheski as Couple in Bar
  • Ed Watcheski as Couple in Bar
  • Johnny Walker as Rex
  • Larry Schlechter as Inferbyce – Insect
  • John Cosentino as Zagatile – Tall Creature

It's time to head for Maryland, USA to head off an alien invasion of sorts with the overly ambitious, roughly made, yet surprisingly entertaining creature feature, The Alien Factor (1978). Fans of horror host Count Gore De Vol will have a delightful surprise inside. And, for those who remember the odd alien creature cover of Famous Monsters of Filmland – with a 'pink' background – will finally get to see that monster and three others in this minor… masterpiece (?- Bill, really, I have to say this? – Okay…sigh.) All kidding aside, if for no other reason, this episode (and the movie watched for it) is a blast because of Bill Mulligan's unwavering love for Don Dohler, his magazines, and his first full-length feature film. For better, or worse.

At the time of this writing, The Alien Factor (1978) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Tubi, and PPV on Amazon.

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 Bill, will be Mark of the Devil (1970), starring Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, Olivera Katarina, Reggie Nalder, and of course, Herbert Fux and Gaby Fuchs. The movie proudly owns the tagline, "This vomit bag and the price of one admission will enable you to see… the first film rated V for violence." Oh-oh.

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"You both know the rules. No painting below the belt." Is this a half-bodypainting party? Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt and Jeff Mohr along with guest hosts Michael Zatz and Joseph Perry – as they discuss the horror icon-studded Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968) from Tigon.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 178 – Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968)

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When his brother Peter disappears, Robert Manning visits the remote country house from where his brother was last heard. While his host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, Manning detects a feeling of menace in the air with the legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh, hanging over everything.

• Directed by: Vernon Sewell
• Writing Credits: Mervyn Haisman & Henry Lincoln (screenplay); Jerry Sohl (story); Louis M. Heyward & Gerry Levy (uncredited); H.P. Lovecraft (story "The Dreams in the Witch House") (uncredited)
• Selected Cast:
  • Boris Karloff as Professor John Marsh
  • Christopher Lee as Morley
  • Mark Eden as Robert Manning
  • Barbara Steele as Lavinia Morley
  • Michael Gough as Elder
  • Virginia Wetherell as Eve Morley
  • Rosemarie Reede as Esther
  • Rupert Davies as The Vicarr
  • Derek Tansley as Judge
  • Michael Warren as Chauffeur
  • Ron Pember as Petrol Attendant
  • Denys Peek as Peter Manning
  • Nicholas Head as Blacksmith
  • Nita Lorraine as Woman with whip
  • Lita Scott as Girl with Cockerel

Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, and Barbara freakin' Steele all in one groovy pic?! Sign us up! Join Jeff and Chad with returning co-host Joseph Perry and guest host Mikey Z for Curse of the Crimson Altar, aka The Crimson Cult. While horror fans and monster kids may enjoy seeing these great horror stars together, Christopher Lee, unfortunately, regarded the film as one of the worst in his entire career. Ouch. Say it isn't so. Regardless, the Grue-Crew revisits this film, discussing the uncut UK version versus the US AIP cut version, the actors and crew… and – did we mention – Barbara Steele.

At the time of this writing, The Curse of the Crimson Altar is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, and several PPV options.

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Jeff, is Bluebeard (1944), a poverty row picture directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring John Carradine in what might be his best role.

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 [email protected]

To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"I'm sorry… I was having an hallucination…" That explains a lot! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest host Scott Wells – as they take in Alejandro Jodorowsky's Santa Sangre (1989), a disarming film tattooed with symbolism … including the disarming part.

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 259 – Santa Sangre (1989)

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A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless mother – the leader of a strange religious cult – and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name as he becomes "her arms."

• Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
• Writing Credits:
  • Original Story by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Adapted for the Screen by: Roberto Leoni
  • Screenply by: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Roberto Leoni, Claudio Argento
• Producer: Claudio Argento
• Selected Cast:
  • Axel Jodorowsky as Fenix
  • Blanca Guerra as Concha
  • Guy Stockwell as Orgo
  • Thelma Tixou as The Tattooed Woman
  • Sabrina Dennison as Alma
  • Adan Jodorowsky as Young Fenix
  • Faviola Elenka Tapia as Young Alma
  • Teo Jodorowsky as Pimp
  • Mary Aranza as Fat Prostitute (as Ma. De Jesus Aranzabal)
  • Jesús Juárez as Aladin (as Jesus Juarez)
  • Sergio Bustamante as Monsignor
  • Gloriella as Rubi (as Gloria Contreras)
  • S. Rodriguez as The Saint
  • Zonia Rangel Mora as Trini
  • Joaquín García Vargas as Box-Office Attendant (as Borolas)
  • Teo Tapia as Business Man
  • Edgar E. Jiménez Nava as Monsignor's Chauffeur (as Edgar E. Jimenez Nava)
  • Jacobo Lieberman as Monsignor's Secretary
  • Héctor Ortega as Doctor (as Hector Ortega Gomez)
  • Brontis Jodorowsky as Orderly 1
  • Valérie Crouzet as Orderly 2 (as Valerie Crouzet)
  • Óscar Serafín Álvarez as Soldier 1 (as Oscar Serafin Alvarez)
  • Billy Motton as Soldier 2
  • Hilario 'Popitekus' Vargas as Wrestler 1
  • Guadalupe 'TNT' Aguilar as Wrestler 2
  • Arturo 'Rinoceronte' Contreras as Wrestler 3
  • Gustavo Aguilar Tejada as Beggar
  • Roger Fayard Arroyo as Beggar

In this episode, Jeff, Chad, and Bill welcome guest-host Scott Wells to review the 1989 "avant-garde surrealistic psychological horror film" from director Alejandro Jodorowsky. While the film is in English, Santa Sangre is a Mexican and Italian co-production that features a truly bizarre tale that has to be seen to be believed. The less said here, the better – it's so much better to join the Grue-Crew to revisit this unpredictable, gorgeous, must-see mind-bender.

At the time of this writing, Santa Sangre is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, Screambox, Kanopy, and Tubi, and is available on physical media from Severin in three releases: Blu-ray (2011), 2-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray (2021), and a 4K Ultra HD 4-Disc Limited Edition Collector's Set (2021). Both 2021 releases are made from a 4K scan of the original negative supervised by the director.

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 Crystal, will be The Boogey Man (1980), directed by Ulli Lommel and featuring the formidable John Carradine … and a mirror? This should be a fun one!

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"When will they come? When will they come? When will they come and set us free?" Who are "they?" Who are "us?" Free from what? Sheez, so many questions. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit the Farnham household for answers in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 215 – Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973)

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A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures determined to make the wife one of their own.

• Directed by: John Newland
• Writer: Nigel McKeand
• Music by: Billy Goldenberg
• Cinematography by: Andrew Jackson (director of photography)
• Makeup Department: Michael Hancock (makeup artist) (as Mike Hancock); Robert Sidell (makeup artist); Bruce Jossen (hair stylist) (as Jossen);
• Selected Cast:
  • Kim Darby as Sally Farnham
  • Jim Hutton as Alex Farnham
  • Barbara Anderson as Joan Kahn
  • William Demarest as Mr. Harris
  • Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Francisco Perez (as Pedro Armendariz Jr.)
  • Lesley Woods as Ethyl
  • Robert Cleaves as Doctor
  • Sterling Swanson as Policeman
  • Joel Lawrence as George Kahn (as J.H. Lawrence)
  • William Sylvester as Tom Henderson
  • Don Mallon as Bob
  • Celia Milius as Anne (as Celia Kaye)
  • Elizabeth St. Clair as Party Guest
  • Monika Henreid as Party Guest (as Monica Henreid)
  • Robert Priest as Party Guest
  • Ted Swanson as Bartender
  • Felix Silla as Creature
  • Tamara De Treaux as Creature (as Tamara DeTreaux)
  • Patty Maloney as Creature
  • Nigel McKeand as Demon (voice) (uncredited)

Ah, the "movie-of-the-week" in the Seventies in the States, when the family gathered around the boob tube deciding which network to watch. On occasion, the decision was to catch a scary movie, perhaps, such as this episode's topic, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973). The film is littered with small, creepy, whispering "demons" out to get Sally (Kim Darby). Will they succeed in claiming Sally as one of their own? All the while, her husband (Jim Hutton) and their handyman (William Demarest) argue on the phone and her friend (Barbara Anderson) gets locked out of the house. How does this TV quickie hold up? Trust that the grue Crew has an opinion.

At the time of this writing, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is available to stream from archivedotorg and PPV from Google Play and YouTube, and on physical media in Blu-ray format from Warner Archives.

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 Chad, will be The Alien Factor (1978), a science fiction, horror film shot on a micro-budget with some ringers hiding in the credits for the film's special effects.

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"I have just completed the final test on a beggar. I have given him the serum XX-34 in the center of his neck and he died. But immediately, I injected the antidote and he returned to life. … After that, death is inevitable. I succeeded and now I can make any living being into a zombie. I can create soulless slaves loyal only to my wishes." Sign me up for some of the XX-34 stuff! Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt and Jeff Mohr along with guest Chris Peters – as they discuss Dr. Satán (1966), a fun Mexican horror mashup.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 177 – Dr. Satán (1966)

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Interpol officer Mateos and his companion Nora are in charge of discovering and capturing the members of a shady organization that has been flooding Mexico City with counterfeit dollars. What they don't know is that these dollars help Dr. Arrozamena (aka Dr. Satán) and his research to turn people into mindless zombies who obey only the Doctor's orders.

• Directed by: Miguel Morayta
• Writing Credits: José María Fernández Unsáin; Sidney T. Bruckner (story) (credited as S. Tomás Be)
• Produced by: Sidney T. Bruckner
• Music by: Luis Hernández Bretón
• Cinematography by: Raúl Martínez Solares
• Editing by: Carlos Savage
• Selected Cast:
  • Joaquín Cordero as Dr. Plutarco Arozamena – Satán
  • Alma Delia Fuentes as Nora
  • José Gálvez as Inspector Tomás Mateos
  • Judith Ruiz Azcarraga as Elsa
  • Gina Romand as Luisa
  • Carlos Agostí as Baltasar
  • Quintín Bulnes as Javier Rodríguez: Cain
  • Antonio Raxel as Daniel (as Antonio S. Raxel)
  • Roy Fletcher as Agente policía
  • Gerardo Zepeda as Dino (Zombi)
  • Fernando Saucedo as Médico forense
  • Queta Carrasco as Testiga rapto (credited as Enriqueta Carrasco)
  • Manuel Trejo Morales as Carcelero
  • Francisco Meneses as Agente policía (as Francisco G. Meneses)
  • Arturo Fernández as Mendigo raptado (as Arturo Fernandez)
  • Magdaleno Barba as Enterrador (uncredited)

Chris Peters joins Chad and Jeff for this police procedural/occult horror. Or is it a spy-gadget, science fiction flick? In this Mexican horror film, you have your mad doctor creating zombies and talking face-to-face with King Devil, a gang of counterfeiters, Interpol agents hunting said counterfeiters, assorted James Bond-type gadgets, a blonde bombshell serving as a liaison between the doctor and the counterfeiters, a woman agent shooting the hell out of a gun, and a plan for world domination. This is a surprisingly fun flick with good acting, a complicated, but well told, story with pathos, strong female characters, and the devil hisownself. Thanks go to former Grue Crew member, Whitney Collazo for picking this episode's movie!

At the time of this writing, Dr. Satán is available to stream from YouTube.

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Joseph Perry (a founding member of the Classic Grue Crew), is Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), aka The Crimson Cult, featuring Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Barbara Steele, Michael Gough, and H. P. Lovecraft (sort of) in a Tigon production!

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 [email protected]

To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

"You keep breeding in the same family long enough, something's bound to snap." Oh, snap! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they go to Oregon for the little-known slasher Just Before Dawn (1981) from Jeff Lieberman.

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 258 – Just Before Dawn (1981)

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Five young people venture into the backwoods of Oregon to claim a property, and find themselves being stalked by a hulking, machete-wielding psychopath.

• Directed by: Jeff Lieberman
• Writing Credits: Mark Arywitz & Jeff Lieberman (credited as Gregg Irving); Jonas Middleton (story) (as Joseph Middleton)
• Music by: Brad Fiedel
• Cinematography: Dean King, Joel King
• Special Effects Makeup: Matthew W. Mungle (as Matthew Mungle)
• Selected Cast:
  • George Kennedy as Roy McLean
  • Mike Kellin as Ty
  • Chris Lemmon as Jonathan
  • Gregg Henry as Warren
  • Deborah Benson as Constance
  • Ralph Seymour as Daniel
  • Katie Powell as Merry Cat Logan (credited as Kati Powell)
  • John Hunsaker as Mountain Twins
  • Charles Bartlett as Vachel
  • Jamie Rose as Megan
  • Hap Oslund as Pa Logan
  • Barbara Spencer as Ma Logan

Just Before Dawn (1981) – directed by Jeff Lieberman (Squirm, 1977; Blue Sunshine, 1977; Satan's Little Helper, 1995) and starring George Kennedy, Deborah Benson, Chris Lemmon, and Gregg Henry – features yet another hulking, machete-wielding psychopath jumping onto the big screen to slice and dice their way through a group of hikers in the wild woods of Oregon, USA. Is it an underappreciated gem or deserving of its status as a "lesser known" in the 80s slasher canon? The Grue Crew has something to say on that subject.

At the time of this writing, Just Before Dawn is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV.

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 Bill, will be Santa Sangre (1989), by director Alejandro Jodorowsky and producer Claudio Argento. As the tagline proclaims, forget everything you have ever seen!

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"It is not heresy … and I will not recant!" But if you don't recant, you can't have any pudding. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they take a trip to Hammer-land for To the Devil… a Daughter (1976), the last horror film from the original incarnation of Hammer.

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 214 – To the Devil… a Daughter (1976)

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An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists – led by an excommunicated priest – who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth.

• Directed by: Peter Sykes
• Writing Credits: Christopher Wicking (screenplay by) (as Chris Wicking); John Peacock (adaptation); Dennis Wheatley (from the novel by); Gerald Vaughan-Hughes (additional material) (uncredited)
• Produced by: Roy Skeggs (producer)
• Music by: Paul Glass
• Cinematography by: David Watkin (director of photography)
• Special Effects by: Les Bowie
• Selected Cast:
  • Richard Widmark as John Verney
  • Christopher Lee as Father Michael Raynor
  • Honor Blackman as Anna Fountain
  • Denholm Elliott as Henry Beddows
  • Michael Goodliffe as George de Grass
  • Nastassja Kinski as Catherine Beddows
  • Eva Maria Meineke as Eveline de Grass
  • Anthony Valentine as David Kennedy
  • Derek Francis as Bishop
  • Izabella Telezynska as Margaret (as Isabella Telezynska)
  • Constantine Gregory as Kollde (as Constantin de Goguel)
  • Anna Bentinck as Isabel
  • Irene Prador as German Matron
  • Brian Wilde as Black Room Attendant
  • Petra Peters as Sister Helle
  • William Ridoutt as Airport Porter
  • Howard Goorney as Critic
  • Frances de la Tour as Salvation Army Major
  • Zoe Hendry as 1st Girl
  • Lindy Benson as 2nd Girl
  • Jo Peters as 3rd Girl
  • Bobby Sparrow as 4th Girl
  • Ed Devereaux as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Bill Horsley as Curator (uncredited)
  • Juba Kennerley as Man Entering Art Gallery (uncredited)
  • Alan Meacham as Guest at Book Launch (uncredited)
  • Peter Sykes as Man at Airport (uncredited)

It's time to explore the final Hammer Horror film of the 1970s, To the Devil… a Daughter (1976). [Note: The mystery comedy film The Lady Vanishes (1979) would drop and… vanish… in 1979.] To the Devil… a Daughter has the reputation of putting the final nail into Hammer's filmmaking coffin. The quality and success of Hammer productions spiraled throughout the decade as the landscape of horror films changed – especially after The Exorcist (1973). Surprisingly, the film is much better than how the Grue Crew remembers it and how its reputation proceeds it. That is, up until its abrupt and head-scratching ending and that strange devil puppet. If you know, you know. Check out what the Grue Crew thinks of the film directed by Peter Sykes and featuring Christopher Lee, Richard Widmark, and Nastassja Kinski.

At the time of this writing, To the Devil… a Daughter is available to stream from Peacock and PlutoTV as well as various PPV from Amazon and Fandango At Home. To the Devil… a Daughter is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray from SCREAM Factory.

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 Jeff, will be Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973), an ABC Movie of the Week starring Kim Darby, Jim Hutton, William Demarest, and Barbara Anderson. Grue Believer Lone Wolf suggested this flick. Woot!

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"What is life? It is the beginning of death. What is death? It is the end of life! What is existence? It is the continuity of blood. What is blood? It is the reason to exist!" But what about that rash? Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they discuss At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964, À Meia Noite Levarei Sua Alma), Brazil's first horror film and the first Coffin Joe film.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 176 – At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964)

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Zé do Caixão (known in English-speaking countries as Coffin Joe) is an undertaker who believes that he can achieve immortality by having a son, a concept he refers to as "the continuation of blood."

• Directed by: José Mojica Marins
• Writing Credits: José Mojica Marins, Magda Mei
• Selected Cast:
  • José Mojica Marins as Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe)
  • Laercio Laurelio as Zé do Caixão (voice)
  • Magda Mei as Terezinha (best friend's fiancee)
  • Nivaldo Lima as Antônio (best friend)
  • Valéria Vasquez as Lenita (as Valeria Vasquez) (wife)
  • Eucaris Moraes as Velha Bruxa (old witch)
  • Ilídio Martins Simões as Dr. Rodolfo (as Ilídio Martins)
  • Antônio Marins as S. Francisco (bartender) (JMM's father)
  • Carmen Marins as D. Joana (as Carmem Marins)

Are you a fan of Coffin Joe (Zé do Caixão) films? If you've never seen one, this podcast episode is for you. Guest host Gregory Cosby returns, joining Grue-Crew members Jeff, Daphne, and Chad, to introduce, review, and examine the world of Brazilian writer, director, actor, José Mojica Marins in the first installment of the Coffin Joe trilogy, At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964). What madness awaits? Join in to find out!

At the time of this writing, At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul is available for streaming from Shudder and Arrow as well as various PPV sources. The film is also available on physical media in the Blu-ray format in Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe Collector's Set (6 discs) from Arrow Video.

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Whitney in a return appearance, is Dr. Satan (1966), a horror film from Mexico directed by Miguel Morayta. Whitney's picks are always interesting so we can't wait to check out this film and get back together to do the Grue Crew thang.

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