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"We almost got our tuchus plunged!" Almost? Shoot, that would've made a perfect scene to go with the farting Muck Men. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Spookies (1986)! Wait. Why haven't we seen this before?

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 257 – Spookies (1986)

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(It was going to be) A group of teens go to an abandoned house to party and do battle with spirits and creatures they accidentally release from a strange Ouija board. (Instead, it became) A wicked sorcerer tries to sacrifice a group of people inside his house to use their vitality to keep his wife alive.

• Directed by: Thomas Doran & Brendan Faulkner (footage from Twisted Souls); Genie Joseph (as Eugenie Joseph);
• Writing Credits: Thomas Doran, Frank M. Farel, & Brendan Faulkner (Twisted Souls footage screenplay); Ann Burgund (additional material) (credited as Joseph Burgund)
• Produced by:
  • Thomas Doran, Frank M. Farel, Brendan Faulkner (producers) (unfinished film Twisted Souls)
  • Genie Joseph (producer) (credited as Eugenie Joseph)
  • Michael Lee (executive producer: Miggles Corporation)
• Makeup Department:
  • Jennifer Aspinall (makeup artist/special makeup effects) (credited as Jennifer Aspinal)
  • Gabriel Bartalos (special makeup effects)
  • Arnold Gargiulo (special makeup effects) (credited as Arnold Gargiulo II)
  • Vincent J. Guastini (special makeup effects) (credited as Vincent Guastini)
  • Nick Santeramo (assistant makeup effects)
  • Nancy Tong (makeup artist) (credited as Nanxy Tong)
  • John Dods (prosthetic makeup artist) (uncredited)
• Special Effects by:
  • Ken Brilliant (animation model construction)
  • John Dods (creator: additional effects/special creature design and animation)
  • Ken Walker (animation model construction)
  • John Mathews (creature effects assistant) (uncredited)
• Visual Effects by:
  • Al Magliochetti (special effects photography)
  • Larry Revene (special effects photography)
• Selected Cast:
  • Peter Dain as Peter
  • Kim Merrill as Meegan
  • Nick Gionta as Duke
  • Joan Ellen Delaney as Linda
  • Charlotte Alexandra as Adrienne (credited as Charlotte Seeley)
  • Anthony Valbiro as Dave
  • Lisa Friede as Carol
  • Al Magliochetti as Lewis Wilson
  • Peter Iasillo Jr. as Rich
  • Soo Paek as The Spider Woman
  • James M. Glenn as The Grim Reaper
  • Gabriel Bartalos as Muck Man
  • Peter Delynn as Muck Man
  • John Beatty as Muck Man
  • Robert Epstein as Graveyard Zombie
  • Felix Ward as Kreon
  • Maria Pechukas as Isabelle
  • Dan Scott as Kreon's Servant
  • Alec Nemser as Billy
  • A.J. Lowenthal as Korda/Son of Kreon & Isabelle
  • Pat Wesley Bryan as Drifter

If Spookies feels like two different movies, it's because it's one of those nightmare productions where the "making of" story might be more interesting than the movie itself. Yes, too many cooks spoil the broth and Spookies is solid evidence that too many filmmakers ruin the movie. With production being shanghaied near the beginning of post-production work and half the film reshot, Grue Believers will never know if the original crew's vision would've made a better movie. Throw in some top makeup and effects people early in their careers and the Grue Crew have plenty to fuel their talkabout of this fun, mess of a movie.

At the time of this writing, Spookies is available to stream from Tubi, Shudder, ScreamBox, and AMC+, and on physical media in Blu-ray format in a 2-disc set from Vinegar Syndrome.

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 Jeff, will be Just Before Dawn (1981), an underappreciated slasher from co-writer/director Jeff Lieberman (Squirm, 1976; Blue SunshineI, 1977) and starring George Kennedy, Chris Lemmon, Deborah Benson, Greg Henry, and Mike Kellin.

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"Love is stronger than death… even than life." Hmmm. That sounds like something a vampire might say. 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 Belgium for Daughters of Darkness(1971), yet another vampiric take on Countess Báthory.

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 213 – Daughters of Darkness (1971)

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While passing through a vacation resort, a newlywed couple encounters a mysterious, strikingly beautiful countess and her aide.

• Directed by: Harry Kümel
• Writing Credits: Pierre Drouot, Jean Ferry (dialogue), Harry Kümel; Manfred R. Köhler (uncredited), Joseph Amiel (screenplay associate) (as J.J. Amiel)
• Selected Cast:
  • Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory
  • John Karlen as Stefan
  • Danielle Ouimet as Valerie
  • Andrea Rau as Ilona Harczy
  • Paul Esser as Hotel Clerk
  • Georges Jamin as Retired Policeman
  • Joris Collet as Butler
  • Fons Rademakers as Mother

The Grue Crew is joined by returning guest host, Gregory Crosby, who brings his knowledge of tonight's feature and its captivating star, Delphine Seyrig. Daughters of Darkness (1971) from director Harry Kumel, ushers in a different take on the legend of Countess Báthory from the gorgeous countryside of Belgium. The erotic thriller also stars John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andre Rau, Paul Esser and more. If NEON and A24 were making films in 1971, Daughters of Darkness could easily be one of their films. Check out what the Grue Crew thinks of this early 70s classic.

At the time of this writing, Daughters of Darkness is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Shudder, AMC+, Tubi, and Vudu as well as various PPV sources. Daughters of Darkness is also available on physical media from Blue Underground as a Standard Special Edition – 4K Ultra HD and a 3-Disc Limited Edition – 4K Ultra HD.

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 guest host Doc, will be To the Devil a Daughter (1976), the last horror film from the original incarnation of Hammer Films and starring Christopher Lee, Richard Widmark, and Nastassja Kinski in a story loosely based on Dennis Wheatley's 1953 novel of the same name. What could go wrong?

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"She's a snake! My sister's a snake!" Hmmm, that makes for an interesting family tree. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Bryan Clark – as they discuss The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968, Hebi musume to hakuhatsuma) from the studio (Daiei) and director (Noriaki Yuasa) that brought you the Gamera films.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 175 – The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968)

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After years in an orphanage, a young girl named Sayuri is reunited with her estranged family. Her new home includes an amnesiac mother, a sister confined to the attic, and an absent father who experiments with poisonous snakes. Sayuri receives a less than cordial reception from her sister, Tamami. Still, when a witch attacks Sayuri, the two sisters must overlook their differences and join forces to battle her.

• Directed by: Noriaki Yuasa
• Writing Credits: Kimiyuki Hasegawa (writer); Kazuo Kozu (story "Hebimusune to Hakuhatsuki"); Kazuo Umezu (manga)
• Music by: Shunsuke Kikuchi
• Cinematography by: Akira Uehara
• Selected Cast:
  • Yûko Hamada as Yuko Nanjo (as Yuko Hamada)
  • Sachiko Meguro as Shige Kito
  • Yachie Matsui as Sayuri Nanjo
  • Mayumi Takahashi as Tamami Nanjo
  • Sei Hiraizumi as Tatsuya Hayashi
  • Yoshirô Kitahara as Goro Nanjo
  • Kuniko Miyake as Sister Yamakawa – The Director of Orphan asylum
  • Osamu Maruyama as Doctor
  • Saburô Ishiguro as Teacher Sasaki
  • Tadashi Date as School Servant
  • Mariko Fukuhara as Doll
  • Kazuo Umezu as Taxi Driver

Join the Grue Crew and guest host Bryan Clark to explore Daphne's choice for this episode, The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968). This Japanese release involves venomous snakes, creepy spiders, a hideous witch, detachable limbs, a snake girl, and atmospheric visuals in a creepy "Scooby-doo" mystery. What will the Grue Crew think?

At the time of this writing, The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch is available for streaming from the Shudder, AMC+, and Arrow. The film is also available on physical media in the Blu-ray format 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 Chad is At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964). Yup. They're going to Brazil to meet up with Zé do Caixão, also known as Coffin Joe!

[NOTE: The crew switched from Tonight I'll Possess Your Corpse (1967) (as announced on the podcast) to At Midnight I'll Take Your Corpse (1964).]

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

"Damn! Come out of the grave and run out of ammunition!" Resurrection without ordinance? Such a disappointment. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss House (1986), a comedy horror picture with its acting roots in Eighties television.

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 256 – House (1986)

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A Vietnam vet/horror novelist's son disappears while visiting his aunt's house. His search for his son destroys his marriage and his writing career. When the troubled writer moves into the haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt, the evil ghosts in the house force him to endure a harrowing journey into his past.

• Directed by: Steve Miner
• Writing Credits: Ethan Wiley (screenplay); Fred Dekker (story)
• Produced by: Sean S. Cunningham (producer)
• Music by: Harry Manfredini
• Cinematography by: Mac Ahlberg (director of photography)
• Production Design by: Gregg Fonseca
• Special Paintings by: William Stout (as Bill Stout), Richard Hescox
• Special Effects by:
  • James Cummins (creature design/creature effects designer: Backwood Films)
  • Kirk R. Thatcher (creature designer: Backwood Films) (as Kirk Thatcher)
• Visual Effects by:
  • Mark Sullivan (stop-motion animation)
  • William Reilly (motion control technician)
• Stunt Coordinator: Kane Hodder
• Selected Cast:
  • William Katt as Roger Cobb
  • George Wendt as Harold Gorton
  • Richard Moll as Big Ben
  • Kay Lenz as Sandy Sinclair
  • Mary Stavin as Tanya
  • Michael Ensign as Chet Parker
  • Erik Silver as Jimmy
  • Mark Silver as Jimmy
  • Susan French as Aunt Elizabeth
  • Alan Autry as Cop #3
  • Steven Williams as Cop #4
  • James Calvert as Grocery Boy (as Jim Calvert)
  • Mindy Sterling as Woman in Bookstore
  • Jayson Kane as Cheesy Stud
  • Billy Beck as Priest
  • Bill McLean as Mr. Jones
  • Steve Susskind as Frank McGraw
  • John William Young as Would-be Writer (as John Young)
  • Dwier Brown as Lieutenant
  • Joey Green as Fitzsimmons
  • Stephen Nichols as Scott
  • Donald Willis as Soldier
  • Ronn Carroll as Policeman
  • Robert Joseph as Robert
  • Curt Wilmot as Skeleton Big Ben
  • Peter Pitofsky as Witch
  • Elizabeth Barrington as Little Critter
  • Jerry Maren as Little Critter
  • Felix Silla as Little Critter

The rallying cry from the Grue Crew is, "Chad is back!" For his return episode, the crew picks an 80s movie that surely everyone has seen. Well, everyone but Jeff. The film is HOUSE, released in 1985… or is it 1986? Covered seven years ago by Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani in episode 105, the current crew decided to revisit this comedy-horror feature. Starring some 80s TV icons – William Katt (The Greatest American Hero, 1981-1983), George Wendt (Cheers, 1982-1993), Richard Moll (Night Court, 1984-1992) – the cast, crew, and effects give them plenty to talk about and there's plenty of taglines for Chad's return. Welcome back, brother!

At the time of this writing, House is available to stream from Tubi, PlutoTV, and Amazon Prime, as well as multiple PPV sources, and on physical media as a Blu-ray from Arrow Video.

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 Spookies (1985), a film whose making-of story might be more interesting than the movie itself.

"Gaze! Gaze on the fiery cross and return to the darkness of your cold tombs." That'll never work. They don't have ears! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Jerry Chandler – as they focus on The Ghost Galleon (1974), the third film in Amando de Ossorio's Blind Dead series.

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 212 – The Ghost Galleon (1974)

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The living corpses of the Satan-worshiping Knights Templar hunt for human victims in a 16th-century galleon.

• Written/Directed by: Amando de Ossorio
• Selected Cast:
  • Maria Perschy as Lillian
  • Jack Taylor as Howard Tucker
  • Bárbara Rey as Noemi
  • Carlos Lemos as Professor Grüber
  • Manuel de Blas as Sergio
  • Blanca Estrada as Kathy
  • Margarita Merino as Lorena Kay (uncredited)

Guest host Jerry Chandler returns to tackle another chapter of the Knights Templar/Blind Dead franchise with The Ghost Galleon (1974). The ghoulish critters are trapped on a centuries-old galleon lost in a mist suspiciously tied to another dimension. [scratches head] Que? Ignore the wonky science and enjoy the brilliant Amando de Ossorio atmosphere and the spooky design of the Blind Dead themselves. The characters are (mostly) all despicable and the story is a bit… questionable. Regardless, you can't deny the impact of the final scenes of the Knights rising out of the ocean, the seawater pouring from their eye sockets as they circle the surviving members for the final kill. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

At the time of this writing, The Ghost Galleon is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, Full Moon, and Flix Fling as well as various PPV sources.

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 guest host Bill, will be Daughters of Darkness (1971, Les lèvres rouges), an erotic horror film that provides another imagining into the "legend" of Elizabeth Báthory.

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].

"The witchin' hour. … Feedin' time for the haints and I'm caught in the kitchen!" Dining with the haints? It's a dream come true! Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this Mantan Moreland vehicle, King of the Zombies (1941).

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 174 – King of the Zombies (1941)

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On a spooky island, three stranded travelers find an evil doctor working with foreign spies and in control of zombies.

• Directed by: Jean Yarbrough
• Writer: Edmond Kelso
• Music by: Edward J. Kay (as Edward Kay) (musical score)
• Cinematography by: Mack Stengler (director of photography)
• Selected Cast:
  • Mantan Moreland as Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson
  • Dick Purcell as James McCarthy
  • Joan Woodbury as Barbara Winslow
  • Henry Victor as Dr. Miklos Sangre
  • John Archer as Bill Summers
  • Patricia Stacey as Alyce Sangre
  • Guy Usher as Adm. Wainwright
  • Marguerite Whitten as Samantha
  • Leigh Whipper as Momba
  • Madame Sul-Te-Wan as Tahama
  • James Davis as Lazarus (as Jimmy Davis)
  • Laurence Criner as Dr. Couillie (as Lawrence Criner)

Combine the "Old Dark House" genre with a voodoo-zombie picture and you get King of the Zombies (1941). This light-hearted, slightly cringy but entertaining B-Movie feature is well worth a look back at its style, impact, and cast. The film may not be widely remembered but it handles the genre with ease, humor, and a smidge of tension. The Grue-Crew examines the film's contributions and missteps. Let the shenanigans begin.

At the time of this writing, King of the Zombies is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Amazon Prime, MGM+, Screambox, Kanopy, and Tubi.

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 Daphne is The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968). A Daiei Studios production directed by Noriaki Yuasa, one of the creators of Gamera, this one was released along with Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare. It'll be fun!

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

"Dar, the gods have put that mark on you, and someday, you'll find out why." So sayeth the gods, "That'll leave a mark." Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Renee St. Aubin – as they discuss somewhat of an Eighties legend, The Beastmaster (1982).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 255 – The Beastmaster (1982)

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An infant king is rescued from a priest's ritual sacrifice and raised in a humble village. In time, he learns he has the power to communicate with animals and when the priest's followers destroy his village, he uses his power in a quest for revenge.

• Directed by: Don Coscarelli
• Writing Credits: Don Coscarelli, Paul Pepperman; Andre Norton (1959 novel)
• Music by: Lee Holdridge
• Cinematography by: John Alcott
• Editing by: Roy Watts
• Production Design by: Conrad E. Angone
• Selected Cast:
  • Marc Singer as Dar
  • Tanya Roberts as Kiri
  • Rip Torn as Maax
  • John Amos as Seth
  • Joshua Milrad as Tal (as Josh Milrad)
  • Rod Loomis as Zed
  • Ben Hammer as Young Dar's Father
  • Ralph Strait as Sacco
  • Billy Jayne as Young Dar (as Billy Jacoby)
  • Janet DeMay as Witchwoman #1
  • Christine Kellogg as Witchwoman #2 (as Chrissy Kellogg)
  • Janet Jones as Witchwoman #3
  • Tony Epper as Jun Leader
  • Vanna Bonta as Zed's Wife
  • Kim Tabet as Sacco's Daughter
  • Daniel Zormeier as Winged Creature Leader
  • Jim Driggers as Hanging Priest
  • Mick Thibodeau as Hanging Priest
  • Paul Reynolds as Tiis
  • Monty L. Simons as Zed's Guard (as Monty Simons)
  • Bruce Paul Barbour as Marauder (as Bruce Barbour)
  • Diamond Farnsworth as Marauder
  • Linda Smith as Kiri's Friend
  • Henry Carbo as Man in Cage
  • Jonathan Gravish as Death Guard Priest
  • Don Heyn as Death Guard Priest
  • Larry Randles as Death Guard Rider
  • Vince Deadrick Sr. as Guard on Parapet
  • Tim Dunlavey as Young Villager

Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host Renee St. Aubin as they revisit the sword-and-sorcery cult favorite, The Beatmaster (1982), from Phantasm director Don Coscarelli. The cast includes Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos. The film played so much on HBO that the acronym was jokingly referred to as, "Hey, Beastmaster's On!" This film has it all: bat people, killer ferrets, black-dyed tigers, and much more. Casting choices that didn't make the cut? Demi Moore as Kiri (played by Tanya Roberts) and Klaus Kinksi as Maax (played by Rip Torn). Could this be Jeff Mohr's new favorite Eighties film? You'll have to listen to find out.

At the time of this writing, The Beastmaster is available to stream from Amazon Prime and on physical media as a 4k Ultra HD Two-Disc Set from Vinegar Syndrome.

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 House (1985). This one's a double-tap with a different Grue Crew, seven years after Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani did it up.

Please let them know how they're doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"I'd like you to tell the public that this whole abomination is hurting business. It's ruining my plans for a housing project. Nobody wants to buy land with an ugly demon running loose." Ah, but a good-looking demon is another story. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Dirk Rogers – as they scrutinize the legendary, … or infamous, Trog (1970)!

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 211 – Trog (1970)

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A sympathetic anthropologist uses drugs and surgery to try to communicate with a primitive troglodyte who is found living in a local cave.

• Directed by: Freddie Francis
• Writing Credits: Aben Kandel (screenplay); Peter Bryan & John Gilling (original story)
• Produced by: Herman Cohen
• Casting By: Maude Spector
• Trog Designed by: Charles E. Parker (as Charles Parker)
• Selected Cast:
  • Joan Crawford as Dr. Brockton
  • Michael Gough as Sam Murdock
  • Bernard Kay as Inspector Greenham
  • Kim Braden as Anne Brockton
  • David Griffin as Malcolm Travers
  • John Hamill as Cliff
  • Thorley Walters as Magistrate
  • Jack May as Dr. Selbourne
  • Geoffrey Case as Bill
  • Robert Hutton as Dr. Richard Warren
  • Simon Lack as Colonel Vickers
  • David Warbeck as Alan Davis
  • Chloe Franks as Little Girl
  • Maurice Good as Reporter
  • Joe Cornelius as Trog

Special guest-host Dirk Rogers joins the Grue Crew for this episode, picking the much-mentioned, often disparaged Trog (1970) which stars Joan Crawford (in her final film role) and Michael Gough. While the makeup/"mask" of Trog looks fantastic, the rest of the costume fails to live up to the title's promise, generating more chuckles than gasps. The film is often cheesy and full of plot holes with ample amounts of questionable science; yet, somehow, Trog manages to be entertaining and fast-paced, wasting no time getting to the creature and the conflict between scientist Crawford and the corrupt town asshole Gough. Shenanigans ensue. The Grue-Crew share their thoughts on the film, the cast, and the effects of this early Seventies creature feature.

At the time of this writing, Trog is available to stream from Dailymotion and various PPV sources. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format from Shout! 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 guest host Jerry Chandler, will be The Ghost Galleon (1974, El buque maldito), the third film in Amando de Ossorio's Blind Dead quartet of films. Mr. Chandler loves him some Blind Dead! Rest assured he will explain it all.

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].

"What if by some bizarre phenomenon, his physical form just melted away? Would that fit your crime scene?" Hmm … bizarre phenomenon? Let's run with it. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Chris Peters – as they discuss Toho's The H-Man (1958), directed by the great Ishirô Honda.

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 173 – The H-Man (1958)

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ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/

When a narcotics dealer disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police are stumped. A scientist claims H-Bomb tests in the Pacific have created radioactive creatures – "H-Men" – who ooze like slime and liquify anyone they touch.

• Directed by: Ishirô Honda
• Writing Credits: Takeshi Kimura (written by); Hideo Unagami (story)
• Produced by: Tomoyuki Tanaka
• Music by: Masaru Satô
• Cinematography by: Hajime Koizumi
• Editing by: Kazuji Taira
• Production Design by: Takeo Kita
• Special Effects by: Eiji Tsuburaya (director of special effects)
• Selected Cast:
  • Yumi Shirakawa as Chikako Arai, singer in the nightclub
  • Kenji Sahara as Dr. Masada
  • Akihiko Hirata as Inspector Tominaga
  • Eitarô Ozawa as Police Sgt. Miyashita (as Eitaro Ozawa)
  • Koreya Senda as Dr. Maki
  • Makoto Satô as Uchida, gangster
  • Yoshifumi Tajima as Detective Sakata
  • Yoshio Tsuchiya as Detective Taguchi
  • Ayumi Sonoda as Emi, lead exotic dancer
  • Hisaya Itô as Misaki, the dissolved gangster
  • Nadao Kirino as Shimazaki, the waiter-thug
  • Naomi Shiraishi as Mineko, Dr. Maki's assistant
  • Tetsu Nakamura as Mr. Chin, gangster
  • Tadao Nakamaru as Detective Seki
  • Minosuke Yamada as Chief of Inspectors Kusuda
  • Akira Sera as Horita – Fisherman
  • Haruya Katô as Sochan – Fisherman
  • Yasuhiro Shigenobu as Yasukichi – Fisherman
  • Senkichi Ômura as Daichan, 1st dissolved fisherman (Let me try on the pants!)
  • Haruo Nakajima as Chosuke, 2nd dissolved fisherman & Liquid Human Being
  • Shigeo Katô as Matchan, 3rd dissolved fisherman
  • Paul Frees as Various Voices (American dubbing)

Are you ready to battle an invasion of liquified men? Watch out, The Blob (1958), The H-Man (1958) is here to make you rue the day. Toho Films and director Ishirô Honda (Godzilla, 1954) blend sci-fi, horror, film noir, and… cabaret… for all kinds of horrifying shenanigans. Yup, people liquify left and right throughout the short 87-minute runtime. That's right, only gooey globs of clothes and hairpieces remain. Join the Grue-Crew along with special guest-host Chris Peters (aka, José) as they revisit and review this unusual yet highly entertaining entry from the film company that gave the world Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda, Godzilla, Mothra, and so much more.

At the time of this writing, The H-Man is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, and Tubi.

You may be interested in these other Decades of Horror episodes focused on Ishirô Honda-directed films:

• GODZILLA (1954, GOJIRA) – Episode 58 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
• HALF HUMAN (JÛ JIN YUKI OTOKO, 1955) – Episode 16 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
• RODAN (1956) – Episode 101 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
• MATANGO (1963, ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE) – Episode 135 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
• THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (FURANKENSHUTAIN NO KAIJÛ: SANDA TAI GAIRA, 1966) – Episode 57 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
• SPACE AMOEBA (1970, YOG: MONSTER FROM SPACE) – Episode 127 – Decades of Horror 1970s
• TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975) – Episode 165 – Decades of Horror 1970s

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 guest host Scott Wells is King of the Zombies (1941), a horror comedy directed by Jean Yarbrough (The Devil Bat, 1940; House of Horrors, 1946; The She-Wolf of London, 1946) and starring Dick Purcell, Joanne Woodbury, Henry Victor, and the great Mantan Moreland.

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!"

"Men are all liars! Men are animals! All the people here deserve to die! Especially Permana and Baidah. I swear on the devil's in hell. Tonight I will kill everyone in this village." When a witch is abused in a relationship, they don't mess around. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this influential Indonesian horror film, The Queen of Black Magic (1982).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 254 – The Queen of Black Magic (1982)

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A woman is accused of being a witch and is thrown to her death over a cliff. However, a strange man rescues her, nurses her back to health, and she is told that she must master black magic to exact vengeance on her tormentors.

• Directed by: Liliek Sudjio (as L. Sudjio)
• Writing Credits: Imam Tantowi
• Cinematography: H. Asmawi (director of photography) (as Asmawi)
• Editing: E. Mukhsin Hamzah
• Artistic Arrangement/Special Effects) by: El Badrun (as El. Badrun)
• Selected Cast:
  • Suzzanna as Murni
  • Alan Nuary as Kohar
  • Teddy Purba as Permana
  • W.D. Mochtar as Shaman Teluh Gendon (Evil Wizard)
  • Doddy Sukma as Village Head Sabri
  • Siska Widowati as Baedah / village head's daughter
  • Sofia WD as Mrs. Village Head / Mrs Sabri
  • Mien Brodjo as Permana and Murni's mother
  • Dorman Borisman as Atmo / Kohar's friend
  • H.I.M Damsyik as Pak Bambang / rain charmer

Many of you may not have seen or heard of this early Eighties Indonesian horror picture, The Queen of Black Magic (1981). Also known as Ratu Ilmu Hitam (original title) and Black Magic 3, the film was loosely remade by Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar in 2019. Does this tagline entice you? "He seduced and destroyed her. Now, she would make them pay!" Join the Grue Crew and special guest host Scott Wells as they dive into this Indonesian classic about fickle love affairs, vengeance, and black magic!

At the time of this writing, The Queen of Black Magic is available to stream from YouTube. You can view a subtitled version here: The Queen of Black Magic

You can take in the Gruesome Magazine review of the loose remake from Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar here.

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode's film in our Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans month, as chosen by guest host Renee St. Aubin, will be The Beastmaster (1982). Let's do it!

Please let them know how they're doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected].