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"Has the human a soul? And if he has – where does he keep it?" Well, answer the question. Where is it? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr, and guest Gregory Crosby – as they ponder the above question asked in a bit of an avant-garde film, The Shout (1978).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 273 – The Shout (1978)

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• Synopsis: A traveler by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
• Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
• Writers: Michael Austin and Jerzy Skolimowski (screenplay); Robert Graves (1929 story by)
• Cinematographer: Mike Molloy (director of photography)
• Selected Cast:
  • Alan Bates as Charles Crossley
  • Susannah York as Rachel Fielding
  • John Hurt as Anthony Fielding
  • Robert Stephens as Chief Medical Officer
  • Tim Curry as Robert Graves
  • Julian Hough as Vicar
  • Carol Drinkwater as Cobbler's Wife
  • John Rees as Inspector
  • Jim Broadbent as Fielder in Cowpat
  • Susan Wooldridge as Harriet
  • Nick Stringer as Cobbler
  • Peter Benson as Harry the Shepherd
  • Colin Higgins
  • Graham Kingsley Brown as Village Churchgoer (uncredited)
  • Joanna Szczerbic as Cricket Umpire (uncredited)

Guest host Gregory Crosby steps in to select The Shout (1978) for this week's episode. The film is as avant-garde as the musician played by John Hurt. Alan Bates stars as a dangerous drifter who claims to have supernatural powers with Suzannah York as his prey. Bates' character shares his story from an institution with a guest played by a young Tim Curry. Join the Grue-Crew for all the shenanigans, discussions, and review. This is a strange one, Grue-Believers. Enjoy our talkabout!

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 '70s episode, chosen by Jeff, will be Nazareno Cruz and the Wolf (1975), an Argentina-Mexico collaboration that became one of the top-grossing films in Argentine history. Folk horror! It's a thing.

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The Grue-Crew head back to 1953 to tackle a film from the first wave of 3D films, THE MAZE (1953), featuring one of the most bizarre twist endings of the decade. If you haven't seen this movie, you won't see it coming. While the films looks great and the cast, featuring Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, and Katherine Pate, is solid, the story and pace are snooze-inducingly plodding. If ever a film needed 3D, it may be this one. Yet, with all its flaws, the film has a B-movie charm to it. Catalog THE MAZE for "only the curious." Enjoy!

THE MAZE (1953) Episode 234 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

Quote: "I can never marry her unless something happens that I haven't even the right to hope for -- for it would be a death." - Gerald

Synopsis: A Scotsman named Gerald breaks his engagement to Kitty, moves to his uncle's castle. Kitty and her aunt follow him weeks later, finding Gerald aged.

Director: William Cameron Menzies Writers: Daniel B. Ullman (written for the screen by) (as Dan Ullman); Maurice Sandoz (based on his 1945 novel "The Maze") Cast: Richard Carlson as Gerald MacTeam Veronica Hurst as Kitty Murray Katherine Emery as Edith Murray Michael Pate as William John Dodsworth as Dr. Bert Dilling Hillary Brooke as Peggy Lord

Every 2 weeks we'll be focusing on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Jeff is LIVING SKELETON (1968).

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PRIMAL RAGE (1988) is a horror movie that gets very little mention, accolades, or fanfare. Many horror fans may not have heard of the film, instead maybe they recall the 1995 video came or 2018 movie of the same name. For this episode, Bill steps up and declare "The Grue-Crew shall watch Primal Rage!" And so we did. What did we find: Mad scientists, crazed baboons, a rage virus turning college students into rampaging zombie-like monsters, and a gore-soaked Halloween party. Let's party! Enjoy!

PRIMAL RAGE (1988) Episode 316 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Trust me, she's more than your hands call for. Be sure to shower. And don't forget to change your drawers." - Sam

Synopsis: "A scientist at a Florida University accidentally creates a "rage virus" while conducting experiments to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. The virus soon spreads."

Director: Vittorio Rambaldi Writers: Umberto Lenzi (as Harry Kirkpatrick), James Justice (as Harry Kirkpatrick) Cast: Patrick Lowe as Sam Nash Cheryl Arutt as Lauren Daly Sarah Buxton as Debbie Mitch Watson as Frank Duffy Bo Svenson as Ethridge Doug Sloan as Lovejoy Luis Valderrama as Chas John Baldwin as Bryan

Next up, we tackle one chosen by Crystal - SCREAMTIME (1988), a low budget anthology featuring the following segments: "That's the Way to Do It," "Dreamhouse," and "Do You Believe in Fairies?". Make sure you join us for that one.

Is this even a real movie? Ed Wood? The Grue-Crew set out to find out, reviewing the schlock fest known by many names: THE REVENGE OF DR X (1970), BODY OF THE PREY, THE DEVIL'S GARDEN, and VENUS FLY TRAP. Which ever title it is under, the result is the same: the most bizarre and god awful film of all time; yet, somehow, it is entertaining in its terrible glory. James Craig is a mad NASA scientist who seems to take up botany and creates a hybrid creature as if he were Dr. Frankenstein. WTF? Check out what the Crew think on this one. You have been warned. Enjoy!

THE REVENGE OF DOCTOR X (1970) Episode 272 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "How in the hell can anybody be so utterly stupid as to build a rocket base on the coast of Florida?" - Dr. Bragan

Synopsis: "A NASA scientist turns a Venus Flytrap into a monstrous humanoid while on vacation in Japan."

Directed by: Norman Earl Thomson Written by: Norman Earl Thomson; Edward D. Wood Jr. (uncredited) Cast: James Craig as Dr. Bragan Atsuko Rome as Noriko Hanamura James Yagi as Dr. Paul Nakamura Tota Kondo as Customs Officer Lawrence O'Neill as American at Airport

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Gregory, is THE SHOUT (1978) featuring Susannah York, Alan Bates, John Hurt, and Tim Curry. See you there!

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

Bill picks one of his favorite British Sci-Fi/Horror classics, DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954). Yup, Plan Nyah from Outer Space is on our streaming devices... and we love it. Sure, it is low budget. Sure, it is campy. This little gem is pure B-movie gold. An obnoxious, yet oddly beautiful, nutzo alien woman from Mars lands in the Scottish Highlands looking for men. Odd choice, but let's go with it. It's not long before she realized this was a mistake and she's ready to disintegrate them all.... all 7 or 8 of them. Poor, misguided alien. Hijinks ensue and the Grue-Crew are here to share their thoughts. Don't miss this one. Enjoy!

DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954) Episode 233 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era

Quote: "It amuses me to watch your puny efforts!" -Nyah

Synopsis: "An uptight, leather-clad female alien, armed with a ray gun and accompanied by a menacing robot, comes to Earth to collect Earth's men as breeding stock."

Director: David MacDonald Writers: James Eastwood (screenplay); John C. Mather and James Eastwood (play by) Cast: Patricia Laffan as Nyah Hugh McDermott as Michael Hazel Court as Ellen Peter Reynolds as Albert Adrienne Corri as Doris Joseph Tomelty as Professor John Laurie as Mr. Jamieson Sophie Stewart as Mrs. Jamieson Anthony Richmond as Tommy

Every 2 weeks, we'll focus on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Doc, is THE MASK (1953), get your 3D glasses ready.

WHAT WE COVER: First impressions Cast of Characters breakdown Taglines with Chad Marketing, Cast & Crew And Listener Feedback!

ABOUT DECADES OF HORROR: THE CLASSIC ERA We cover horror films from the dawn of cinema through 1969 — the monsters, the mad scientists, the creature features, and the hidden gems your parents (or, perhaps, you) watched on late-night TV. New episodes every two weeks.

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The Grue-Crew revisit PSYCHO II (1983) - a horror movie sequel that shouldn't exist but does... and it's fantastic. Anthony Perkins returns to the franchise along with Vera Miles. They are joined by Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia, and Dennis Franz. Richard (Patrick, Road Games) Franklin directs from a Tom (Fright Night, Child's Play) Holland screenplay. The tables are turned and Norman Bates is now the prey... or is he? Mystery, plot twists, and mayhem ensue. Check out what the Crew think of this one as they discuss their first reactions, the cast of characters, and the stories behind the filming, the cast, and the crew. Let's check into the Bates Motel one more time. Enjoy!

PSYCHO II (1983) Episode 315 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Oh Norman... You're mad, don't you know that? You're as mad as a hatter." - Mary

Synopsis: "After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude, but the specters of his crimes - and his mother - continue to haunt him."

Director: Richard Franklin Cast: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia, Dennis Franz, Hugh Gillin, Claudia Bryer

Next up, we tackle one chosen by Bill - Primal Rage (1988), directed by Vittorio Rambaldi (son of Carlo), co-written by Umberto Lenzi. Make sure you join us for that one.

For this episode of Decades of Horror 1970s, the Grue-Crew cover the fourth film of the Blind Dead saga, NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975). To make this episode even more special, we've invited Patreon fan, Crew friend, and Templar Knights champion Jerry Chandler. The Crew, discuss if the film is the best made of the four or if it is the best Blind Dead film of the series. Regardless, the film wears a Lovecraftian coat and pulls back on the gore and nudity. Still good? The Crew will let you know, listen now! Enjoy.

NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) Episode 271 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Tagline: "THEIR GOD HAS GIVEN HIS COMMAND: 7 NIGHTS, 7 VICTIMS, 7 HUMAN HEARTS!"

Synopsis: In this final installment of the Blind Dead series, a doctor and his wife move to a small, inhospitable coastal village where he plans to start a practice, only to discover that undead, demon-worshiping Templar Knights haunt the place.

Director: Amando de Ossorio Writer: Antón García Abril (credited as Anton Garcia Abril) Cast: Víctor Petit, María Kosty, Sandra Mozarosky, José Antonio Calvo, Julia Saly, Javier de Rivera, Pilar Vela.

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Bill, is THE REVENGE OF DOCTOR X (1970) aka Revenge of the Venus Fly Trap, The Devil Garden, The Double Garden, Venus Flytrap. See you there!

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"

Daphne mysteriously drives the crew back to 1965 to catch an early South Korean horror film, A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER. With hints of Poe's classics, Bava's cinematography, and Murnau's expressionistic scenery, writer/director Yong-min Lee blends together a rich thriller with strong early Asian horror themes and rich Korean lore. Follow the crew and guest-host Scott Wells in the depths of fear with killer cats, supernatural spirits, and gore galore. You won't want to miss this. Enjoy!

A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER (1965, SALINMA) Episode 231 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

Quote: "Grandma licks people! She was licking sister with her long tongue, like a cat. I don't like that." – Grandson

Synopsis: A jealous mother kills her daughter-in-law with the maid's help. But the murdered woman's spirit takes the form of a cat to seek revenge.

Director: Yong-min Lee Writer: Yong-min Lee Cast: Lee Ye-chun as Lee Si-mok (credited as Ye-chun Lee); Father, son, husband Kum-Bong Do as Aeja (credited as Geum-bong Do); Si-mok's murdered, 1st wife Ae-ran Jeong as Heo Yeo-in; Si-mok's mother Lee Bin-hwa as Hye-sook (credited as Bin-hwa Lee); Si-mok's ex-maid, current wife Won Namkung as Dr. Park Seok-yang Chu as Chuncheol; artist Mun Kang as Mysterious Woman Seok-geun Jo as Sa Na-i Jeong-ok Na as Psychic Lee Up-Dong as Juji Jae-gyeong Han as Gyeongok Jin-yeong Kim as Ung Chan-uk Park as Suwi

Every 2 weeks, we'll focus on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Bill, is DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954), starring Hazel Court & Adrienne Corri. As if that's not enough, the titular character is accompanied by a menacing robot and is here to collect Earth's men as breeding stock. This one holds a special place in Bill's heart and we all want to find out why. Don't you?

WHAT WE COVER: First impressions Cast of Characters breakdown Taglines with Chad Marketing, Cast & Crew And Listener Feedback!

ABOUT DECADES OF HORROR: THE CLASSIC ERA We cover horror films from the dawn of cinema through 1969 — the monsters, the mad scientists, the creature features, and the hidden gems your parents (or, perhaps, you) watched on late-night TV. New episodes every two weeks.

SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every two weeks: / gruesomemagazine

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Search "Decades of Horror" or "Gruesome Magazine" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most podcast apps.

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FEEDBACK & CONTACT: [email protected]

The 3D craze was brief in the 1980s and the output quality was questionable, but the run was fun for all the wrong reasons. Among Friday the 13th part III, Jaws 3D, and Parasite, was AMITYVILLE 3D and the Grue-Crew are ready to investigate all the shenanigans. The film is from accomplished director Richard Fleisher and the cast includes Tony Roberts, Tess Harper, Candy Clark, and Robert Joy. And, in an early role, Meg Ryan appears alongside Lori Loughlin. The film has an unjust bad reputation, but it's much better then you'd expect. Some of the effects are laughable, while others are downright creepy... and always in your face! Let's see what the Crew dig up.

AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983) Episode 314 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes." - Elliot West

Synopsis: "Inquisitive Reveal Magazine journalist John Baxter moves into the Amityville house in defiance of the supernatural events connected to it and finds everyone around him besieged by evil manifestations connected to a demonic presence."

Director: Richard Fleisher Cast: Tony Roberts, Tess Harper, Candy Clark, Robert Joy, Lori Loughlin, and Meg Ryan.

Next up, we tackle one chosen by Jeff: Psycho II (1982) (Prime, Fawesome). Make sure you join us for that one.

For this episode, Doc picks MADHOUSE (1974), an Amicus / AIP horror film with a notorious reputation. Who knew? On set conflicts, heavy editing from the production team, Dr. Phibes director drops out with a celebrated editor taking the reins, and a script that was being rewritten every day are just some of the things that troubled this shoot. But what does the film have going for it? At it's core, it is a splendid idea, the locations and designs are often well done, and the cast is remarkable: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, and Adrienne Corri. And then there's the "horror icon" created for the film, Dr. Death! In fact, there are two designs with the Vincent Price skull-faced make-up approaching greatness. Remember the Famous Monster of Film Land issue 109 cover? Yet, something went horribly wrong. Find out what the Grue-Crew have to say about this Price and Cushing completist filmography entry. Enjoy!

MADHOUSE (1974) Episode 270 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "... there is always room for more in the coffin of time!" - Paul Toombes

Synopsis: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.

Director: Jim Clark Writer: Ken Levison, Greg Morrison, Angus Hall Cast: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri, Natasha Pyne, Michael Parkinson, Linda Hayden

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Jeff, is NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) featuring The Blind Dead. See you there!

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"