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"I'm going to kick your head in if you don't get it down! That's what I'm going to do!" A kick in the head turns out to be an effective management technique for Sgt. Grimsdyke. Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Whitney Collazo, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr – as they discover all the known unknowns and the unknown unknowns of Hammer's X the Unknown (1956).

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 149 – X the Unknown (1956)

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A radioactive, mud-like creature terrorizes a Scottish village.

• Directors: Leslie Norman, Joseph Losey (uncredited)
• Writer: Jimmy Sangster (story) (screenplay)
• Music by: James Bernard
• Special Effects: Bowie Margutti Ltd. (Les Bowie, Vic Margutti), Jack Curtis
• Make-up and Special Make-up Effects: Philip Leakey
• Production Manager: Jimmy Sangster
• Selected Cast:
  • Dean Jagger as Dr. Adam Royston
  • Leo McKern as "Mac" McGill
  • Edward Chapman as John Elliott
  • William Lucas as Peter Elliott
  • Peter Hammond as Lieutenant Bannerman
  • Anthony Newley as Lance Corporal "Spider" Webb
  • Ian MacNaughton as Haggis
  • Michael Ripper as Sergeant Harry Grimsdyke
  • Michael Brooke as Willie Harding
  • Frazer Hines as Ian Osborne
  • Norman MacOwan as Old Tom
  • John Harvey as Major Cartwright
  • Edwin Richfield as Soldier Burned on Back
  • Jane Aird as Vi Harding
  • Neil Hallett as Unwin
  • Kenneth Cope as Private Lansing
  • Jameson Clark as Jack Harding
  • Marianne Brauns as Zena, the Nurse
  • Brown Derby as The Vicar
  • Anthony Sagar as Security Man (uncredited)

It's time to explore early Hammer Sci-fi films with X the Unknown (1956). The film is part of a trilogy of Cold War sci-fi features along with The Quatermass Xperiment (1955, aka The Creeping Unknown) and Quatermass 2 (1957, aka Enemy From Space) that firmly transitioned Hammer from B-movie thrillers to solid horror/sci-fi excellence. The only thing missing is Bernard Quatermass himself, but not without Hammer trying – writer Nigel Kneale would not agree to the use of the character in this film. Regardless, X the Unknown is notable and well worth the watch. Hammer fans will appreciate an early appearance of fan-favorite character actor Michael Ripper as Sergeant Grimsdyke. Let's see what the Grue-Crew make of directors Leslie Norman's and Joseph Losey's, and writer Jimmy Sangster's black-and-white creepy classic.

With this episode, The Classic Era Grue-Crew say adiós a nuestra querida amiga to Whitney Collazo. She has more opportunities than time to pursue them and will be stepping away from her podcast hosting duties. Whitney has participated in over 100 episodes of Decades of Horror: The Classic Era. Grue Believers and Grue-Crew alike will sorely miss her insightful comments, her unique movie choices, and her loving persona. We love you without reservation, Whitney. You will always be welcome here! And if you find a movie you'd like to discuss with us or have a movie you'd like to hear us discuss, just give us a shout-out. Buena suerte, mi querido amigo!

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, the Classic Era Grue-Crew wanted a fitting topic for their 150th episode. They decided on a film often considered one of the best horror films of all time, Rosemary's Baby (1968), written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on the book by Ira Levin, starring Mia Farrow who is supported by an Oscar-winning performance from Ruth Gordon. You won't want to miss this one! There is lots of "stuff" to discuss.

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

JOIN US FOR movie news about a new Universal Monster Movie, a Conjuring TV series, and a Scream Queen confronts Marvel's Blade . All this, and more, coming up next…

I am your host Doc Rotten and this is HNR, the official GRUESOME MAGAZINE HORROR NEWS podcast. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net: Dave Dreher, the lead news writer at Gruesome Magazine, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6dead6irl, and Vanessa, Podcasting Rock Star and International Cosplay Queen.

HORROR MOVIE NEWS

James Wan's Atomic Monster Summons THE CONJURING Series for MAX

A drama series based on the popular horror movie franchise "The Conjuring" is currently in development, according to an article by Deadline. The series is being produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, who have both worked on the previous films in the franchise. Max Brallier is set to write the series, which will reportedly focus on new cases from the files of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. No further details about the series or its release date have been announced at this time.

Recently Anointed Scream Queen Mia Goth Is Heading to the MCU with a role in BLADE

According to an article by Deadline, actress Mia Goth is in talks to join the cast of Marvel Studios' upcoming "Blade" movie. The film will star Mahershala Ali in the title role, Yann Demange is set to direct. The plot of the movie has not been revealed, but it is expected to follow the character of Blade, a half-vampire, half-human vampire hunter. The film will be written by Michael Starrbury and is set to be released in theaters in 2024.

Melissa Berrera Joins Radio Silence for Upcoming Untitled Universal Monster Movie

Actress Melissa Barrera has been cast in an upcoming untitled monster movie from Radio Silence, the directors of the upcoming "Scream" movie, according to an article by Deadline. The project is being kept under wraps, but it is said to be a unique take on the monster genre. The film will be produced by Universal Pictures and will be the first project from Radio Silence under their overall deal with the studio. Barrera is best known for her roles in the TV series "Vida" and the movie "In the Heights". No further details about the movie or its release date have been announced at this time.

"The title for the new project was at one point Dracula's Daughter, which centered on a group of kidnappers who abduct a group of young people, among them, Dracula's daughter." - The Hollywood Reporter

James McAvoy Returns to Blumhouse for SPEAK NO EVIL

James McAvoy has signed on to star in the upcoming horror-thriller film "Speak No Evil," produced by Blumhouse Productions. The film follows a family on a camping trip who become the targets of a mysterious entity that preys on their worst fears and secrets. The film is set for release in the summer of 2024. Source: Deadline

"Well, I'd hoped that hospital had some sexy nurses or something, but … they were all gross men. Total sausage fest. It was suffocating." Wait. He suffocated on sausage? Join your faithful Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a trip to unknown lands and their second anime, and wind up in Wicked City (1987).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 230 – Wicked City (1987)

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While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.

• Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
• Writers: Hideyuki Kikuchi, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Norio Osada
• Art Direction: Kazuo Oga
• Selected Cast:
  • Yûsaku Yara as Renzaburo Taki (voice)
  • Toshiko Fujita as Makie (voice)
  • Ichirô Nagai as Giuseppe Mayart (voice)
  • Takeshi Aono as Shadow (voice)
  • Mari Yokô as Kanako / Spider Woman (voice)
  • Tamio Ôki as Hotelier (voice)
  • Kôji Totani as Jin (voice)
  • Yasuo Muramatsu as President (voice)
  • Kazuhiko Kishino as Healer (voice)
  • Arisa Andô as Prostitute (voice)
  • Asami Mukaidono as Temptress (voice)
  • Ikuya Sawaki as Ken (voice)
  • Masato Hirano as Monk (voice)
  • Gregory Snegoff as Taki (USA dub) (voice) (as Greg Snegoff)
  • Mike Reynolds as Mayart (USA dub) (voice)
  • Gaye Kruger as Makie (USA dub) (voice)
  • Edie Mirman as Kanako (USA dub) (voice)
  • Jeff Winkless as Shadow (USA dub) (voice)
  • David Povall as Hodgkins (USA dub) (voice)
  • Alexandra Kenworthy as Secretary (USA dub) (voice)
  • Eleni Kelakos as Temptress (USA dub) (voice) (as Eleni Kalakos)
  • Robert V. Barron as President (USA dub) (voice)
  • Steve Kramer as Male Coworker (USA dub) (voice)
  • Jason Klassi as Ken (USA dub) (voice)
  • Melora Harte as Female Coworker (USA dub) (voice)
  • Frank Catalano as PA (USA dub) (voice)

And now for something completely different. Who's up for some classic dark fantasy action horror anime? Shall we travel along with the Grue-Crew to Wicked City (1987)? The film is based on the first novel of Hideyuki Kikuchi's "Wicked City" series titled Wicked City: Black Guard (1985). It is also the solo directorial debut of Yoshiaki Kawajiri who is also responsible for Demon City Shinjuku (1988), Ninja Scroll (1993), and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) among others. Wicked City has it all: supernatural demons, secret agents, tentacled monsters, and . . . well, you'll figure it out. And then check out what the Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew think of this out-there anime. Enjoy!

At the time of this writing, Wicked City is available to stream from Tubi, Pluto TV, HiDive, and Retrocrush. The film is also available as a Blu-ray disc from Discotek Media.

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 Frankenstein Island (1981). Yes. She went there, and soon, the rest of the Grue Crew will be going there as well, for better or for worse.

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"The only good thing about this port is the inn of Abu Jamil the Squint, who, for six months, I have been dreaming of his roasted sheep's eyes." Ah, yes. Who wouldn't sail the seven seas for roasted sheep's eyes? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in the third of Ray Harryhausen's three Sinbad films, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger(1977).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 186 – Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977)

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Sinbad The Sailor sails to deliver a cursed prince to a dangerous island in the face of deadly opposition from a powerful witch.

• Director: Sam Wanamaker
• Writers: Beverley Cross (screenplay & story); Ray Harryhausen (story)
• Selected cast:
  • Patrick Wayne as Sinbad
  • Taryn Power as Dione
  • Margaret Whiting as Zenobia
  • Jane Seymour as Farah
  • Patrick Troughton as Melanthius
  • Kurt Christian as Rafi
  • Nadim Sawalha as Hassan
  • Damien Thomas as Kassim
  • Bruno Barnabe as Balsora
  • Bernard Kay as Zabid
  • Salami Coker as Maroof
  • David Sterne as Aboo-Seer
  • Peter Mayhew as Minoton

Are you ready for more Ray Harryhausen? More Sindbad? Maybe you prefer Patrick Wayne or Jane Seymour? Regardless, the Grue-Crew set sail for Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) on the latest episode of Decades of Horror 1970s. The stop-motion creatures for the third Harryhausen Sinbad film include the Troglodyte, the Minoton (a magical large bronze minotaur brought to life by an evil witch), a large baboon, a large wasp, a giant walrus, a trio of "ghouls," and a sabretooth tiger. The film is full of crappy dialog, rough editing, lackluster direction, and wooden acting… all saved by Harryhausen's wonderful effects work. Let's dive in!

You might find these other Decades of Horror episodes on Ray Harryhausen films interesting:

• THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953) – Episode 69 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
• THE VALLEY OF GWANGI (1969) – Episode 116 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
• THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1958) – Episode 144 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
• THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1973) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
• CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1980s

At the time of this writing, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger is available to stream from Crackle, Cultpix, Fubo TV, and various PPV sources. It is also available on Blu-ray as a stand-alone from Indicator or as part of Ray Harryhausen – The Ultimate 7 Film Collection from Via Vision.

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 John Carpenter's Dark Star (1974). That should be a fun one!

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Welcome to HORROR NEWS RADIO for April 10, 2023. JOIN US FOR movie news of the week about Maxxxine, Night Swim, and Paws. All this, and more, coming up next…

I am your host Doc Rotten and this is HNR, the official GRUESOME MAGAZINE HORROR NEWS podcast. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net: Dave Dreher, the lead news writer at Gruesome Magazine and Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6dead6irl

HORROR MOVIE NEWS

NIGHT SWIM to Make an Early Splash on January 5, 2024

Night Swim logline: No running. No diving. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming after dark The upcoming supernatural thriller film stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon and is based on a 2014 short film by Bryce McGuire and Rod Blackhurst. The movie revolves around a frightening secret in a famous backyard swimming pool. Source: Deadline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5mPELbWVDk

Lukas Rinker Follows Up His Dark Comedy "Holy Shit!" with PAWS

Synopsis: "The crew search an abandoned Russian ghost-ship looking for a radio, but uncover a horrific threat: Inside the rusty trawler a monstrous polar bear mother has been trapped with her cub. Not only will the animal defend her nest but has grown very hungry and will seize the opportunity to feed on the survivors." Source: Variety

Ti West adds Insane Cast to MAXXXINE

• Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.)
• Moses Sumney (The Idol)
• Michelle Monaghan (Nanny)
• Bobby Cannavale (The Watcher)
• Lily Collins (Emily in Paris)
• Halsey (Americana)
• Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul)
• Kevin Bacon (City on a Hill)

Source: Deadline

"Tonight, even the wind is afraid." What? Now you're really scaring me! Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Whitney Collazo, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in another hidden gem from Mexican writer/director Carlos Enrique Taboada, Even the Wind is Afraid (1968, Hasta el viento tiene miedo).

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 148 – Even the Wind is Afraid (1968, Hasta el viento tiene miedo)

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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 Claudia and her friends break the rules by trespassing into a forbidden tower, the school's headmistress punishes them by confining them to the school during Spring Break. A similar incident happened five years before with horrendous, tragic consequences.

• Writer/Director: Carlos Enrique Taboada
• Selected Cast:
  • Marga López as Bernarda, the principal
  • Maricruz Olivier as Lucía, the vice principal
  • Alicia Bonet as Claudia
  • Norma Lazareno as Kitty
  • Renata Saydel as Ivette
  • Elizabeth Dupeyrón as Josefina
  • Rita Sabre Marroquín as Silvia
  • Irma Castillón as Marina
  • Rafael Llamas as Diego
  • Sadi Dupeyrón (credited as Saidi Dupeyron) as Armando
  • Pamela Susan Hall as Andrea, the ghost
  • Enrique García Álvarez (credited Enrique Garcia) as Doctor Oliver
  • Lourdes Baledón as Verónica

The Grue-Crew head to Mexico for the ninth time and encounter a restless spirit seeking revenge. Suspense and supernatural shenanigans ensue! The cult film in question is Even the Wind is Afraid (Hasta el viento tiene miedo) from writer/director Carlos Enrique Taboada, who is also the writer/director for another Classic Era episode, The Book of Stone (1969, El libro de piedra). The Classic Era Grue-Crew also recognized cast members from another of their episodes, Macario (1960). When Even the Wind is Afraid was released in 1968, it revitalized the Mexican horror genre. Be ready to settle in for a discussion with your faithful Gruesome Magazine spirit guides.

At the time of this writing, Even the Wind is Afraid is available to stream from Tubi and YouTube, and is available as a Blu-ray disc from VCI Video.

Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule is one chosen by Chad, Hammer's X the Unknown (1956), written by Jimmy Sangster, starring Dean Jagger, Leo McKern, Edward Chapman, Anthony Newley, and a big gob-o'-glowin'-goo.

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!"

Make Horror News Radio your daily stop for headlines from the horror entertainment world. Each day, the Doc, Dave, Crystal, and the Grue-Crew will gather the horror news of the day. Enjoy! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

HORROR MOVIE NEWS for APRIL 3, 2023 Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING is coming to theaters on November 24, 2023

Eli Roth's upcoming horror movie "Thanksgiving" has been given a release date of November 24, 2023, which is the day before Thanksgiving. The movie is described as a slasher film that takes place during the holiday, and it is said to be inspired by classic horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s

The script for "Thanksgiving" was written by Roth and Jeff Rendell, and Roth will also direct the movie. The article notes that Roth has previously directed horror movies such as "Hostel" and "Cabin Fever," and that "Thanksgiving" is his first feature film in several years.

The release date for the movie is said to have been chosen to capitalize on the popularity of horror movies during the Halloween and holiday seasons.

Source: Deadline

Evil Dead Rise director, Lee Cronin, has lined up his next horror feature, THAW, for New Line

Lee Cronin, known for directing "Evil Dead Rise," is set to write and direct a new horror thriller called "Thaw" for StudioCanal and The Picture Company. The plot details for the movie are being kept under wraps, but the article notes that the project has been described as a "claustrophobic thriller" that takes place in an isolated setting

"Thaw" is Cronin's first solo writing effort, as he previously co-wrote "Evil Dead Rise" with filmmaker Sam Raimi. The movie will be produced by The Picture Company's Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman, and StudioCanal will handle international sales and distribution. No casting or release date information has been announced yet.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Paramount will release the upcoming HE'LL COME KNOCKING scarefest from director Patrick Brice

Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to "He'll Comes Knocking," a horror package that includes a script, a novella, and a short film. The package was created by filmmaker Tobias Iaconis, who is known for his work on the horror movie "The Uninvited.

The script for "He'll Comes Knocking" was co-written by Iaconis and his frequent collaborator Mikki Daughtry, and it is said to be a "visceral and suspenseful" horror movie that takes place in a small town. The novella and short film that are included in the package are said to provide additional context and backstory for the movie.

The package was highly sought after by several studios and production companies before Paramount secured the rights. The studio is said to be fast-tracking the project for production, with Iaconis attached to direct and Daughtry attached to produce. No casting or release date information has been announced yet.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Blumhouse acquires the rights to the paranormal tale, "MR. ENTITY: The Moffitt Family Haunting."

Blumhouse Television has signed a multi-year overall deal with writer-producer Deborah Jessica Moffitt. As part of the deal, Moffitt will create and develop new TV projects for the production company. The article notes that Moffitt has previously worked on shows such as "Criminal Minds" and "The Vampire Diaries," and that she has a background in psychology, which she incorporates into her storytelling. Moffitt's first project under the deal will be a supernatural thriller series called "Mr. Entity," which is being developed for the streaming platform Peacock.

The series is described as a "creepy, character-driven supernatural thriller," and it follows a woman who begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences after she takes a job at a mysterious corporation.

"Are you kidding? Your guy's got a camera. Mine's got a flamethrower." A flamethrower's good. Join your faithful Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they hit the radioactive underground in C.H.U.D. (1987). Be sure to bring your flamethrower!

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 229 – C.H.U.D. (1987)

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A bizarre series of sudden disappearances on the streets of New York City seems to point toward something unsavory living in the sewers.

• Director: Douglas Cheek
• Writers: Parnell Hall (screenplay); Shepard Abbott (story); Christopher Curry (uncredited), Daniel Stern (uncredited)
• Makeup Department
  • John Caglione Jr. (special makeup creator: CHUD)
  • Kevin Haney (makeup animatronics)
• Selected Cast:
  • John Heard as George Cooper
  • Daniel Stern as A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd
  • Christopher Curry as Captain Bosch
  • Kim Greist as Lauren Daniels
  • Laure Mattos as Flora Bosch
  • Brenda Currin as Francine the Landlady
  • Justin Hall as Justin
  • Michael O'Hare as Fuller
  • Cordis Heard as Officer Sanderson
  • Vic Polizos as Hays
  • Eddie Jones as Chief O'Brien
  • Sam McMurray as Officer Crespi
  • Frank Adu as Interrogation Cop
  • Ruth Maleczech as Mrs. Monroe
  • J.C. Quinn as Murphy
  • Patricia Richardson as Ad Woman
  • Ray Baker as Ad Man (as Raymond Baker)
  • Beverly Bentley as Doris
  • Graham Beckel as Val
  • Gene O'Neill as Jackson
  • Rocco Siclari as Hugo
  • Bill Raymond as Victor (as William Joseph Raymond)
  • Peter Michael Goetz as Gramps
  • Shana Lee Farrell as Cindy
  • John Ramsey as Commissioner
  • George Martin as Wilson
  • John Bedford Lloyd as Shadow Man (as John Bedford-Lloyd)
  • Henry Yuk as Coroner
  • Robert Toupin as Benson
  • Frankie Faison as Sgt. Parker (as Frankie R. Faison)
  • Ivar Brogger as Gooney NRC Man
  • Parnell Hall as Judson
  • John Goodman as Cop in Diner
  • Jay Thomas as Cop in Diner
  • Hallie Foote as Waitress
  • Jon Polito as Newscaster
  • Mark Mikulski as Cop at Wrecked Diner
  • Lou Leccese as CHUD
  • Sanford Clark as CHUD
  • James Dudley as CHUD
  • Carey Eidel as CHUD

Cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers. Or in Spain, Caníbales Humanoides Ululantes Demoníacos. Either way, it's C.H.U.D., some serious campy 80s gold! The Grue-Crew revisits this fun monster movie from 1984 for this episode of Decades of Horror 1980s. John Heard, Daniel Stern, and Christopher Curry lead the cast in Douglas Cheek's feature film debut. But the movie is about the creatures and maybe a small cameo from John Goodman… kidding. Check out what the Grue-Crew thinks of this sci-fi/horror classic.

At the time of this writing, C.H.U.D. is available to stream from these free-with-ads sites: Roku, Tubi, PlutoTV, Hoopla, Plex; and from these subscription sites: Amazon Prime, Arrow; and of course, there are PPV options. The film is also available as a Blu-ray disc 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 Bill, will be Wicked City (1987). Why does Bill keep warning the 80s Grue-Crew about the content of this film? Hmmm . . .

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 website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected].

"You know, it used to be in the old days, we would just take someone like you in an alley and blow their brains out." While you eat lightning and crap thunder? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a ride-along with David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone in Roger Corman's Death Race 2000 (1975). Vroom, vroom!

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 185 – Death Race 2000 (1975)

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In a dystopian future, a cross-country automobile race requires contestants to run down innocent pedestrians to gain points that are tallied based on each kill's brutality.

• Director: Paul Bartel
• Writers: Robert Thom (screenplay by), Charles B. Griffith (screenplay by), Ib Melchior (from his story: "The Racer")
• Producer: Roger Corman
• 2nd Unit Director: Lewis Teague, Charles B. Griffith,
• Selected cast:
  • David Carradine as "Frankenstein"
  • Simone Griffeth as Annie Smith (Frankenstein's navigator)
  • Sylvester Stallone as Joe "Machine Gun" Viterbo
  • Mary Woronov as Jane "Calamity Jane" Kelly
  • Roberta Collins as Matilda "The Hun"
  • Martin Kove as Ray "Nero the Hero" Lonagan
  • Louisa Moritz as Myra (Joe's navigator)
  • Don Steele as Junior Bruce (race announcer)
  • Joyce Jameson as Grace Pander (race announcer)
  • Carle Bensen as Harold (race announcer)
  • Sandy McCallum as Mr. President
  • Paul L. Ehrmann as Special Agent (credited as Paul Laurence)
  • Harriet Medin as Thomasina Paine
  • Vince Trankina as Lieutenant Fury
  • Bill Morey as Deacon
  • Fred Grandy as Herman 'The German' Boch (Matilda's navigator)
  • William Shephard as Pete (Jane's navigator)
  • Leslie McRay as Cleopatra (Nero's navigator)
  • Wendy Bartel as Laurie
  • John Favorite as Henry (credited as Jack Favorite)
  • Sandy Ignon as FBI Agent
  • John Landis as Mechanic
  • Darla McDonell as Rhonda Bainbridge
  • Roger Rook as Radio Operator
  • Dick Miller as a member of the Chicken Gang (uncredited)
  • Lewis Teague as a Toreador (uncredited)

Join the Grue-Crew as they revisit the campy sci-fi smash-em-up, Death Race 2000 (1975), from Roger Corman's New World Pictures and director Paul Bartel. The film stars David Carradine (as Frankenstein) opposite pre-Rocky Sylvester Stallone (as Joe "Machine Gun" Viterbo) in the dystopian "future" of the year 2000, a time when Americans root for their favorite drivers as they race from New York to New Los Angeles mowing down civilians along the way for points. Machine Gun Viterbo is out for blood while Frankenstein has other plans. Let the shenanigans begin.

At the time of this writing, Death Race 2000 is available to stream from Tubi, Popcornflix, Cultpix, and PPV from Apple TV.

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 Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977), showcasing Ray Harryhausen's genius, Jane Seymour, Patrick Troughton, and . . . Patrick Wayne? That should be interesting.

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].

Welcome to HORROR NEWS RADIO for March 27, 2023. JOIN US FOR horror movie news of the week and 13 HORROR MOVIES IN APRIL 2023 . All this, and more, coming up next…

I am your host Doc Rotten and this is HNR, the official GRUESOME MAGAZINE HORROR NEWS podcast. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net: Dave Dreher, the lead news writer at Gruesome Magazine, and Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6dead6irl.

HORROR MOVIE NEWS

Will Linda Blair reprise her roll as Regan MacNeil in THE EXORCIST 2023? Source: Above the Line

F13 Actress Adrienne King talks meeting Bryan Fuller for the upcoming CRYSTAL LAKE TV series! Source: Instagram

Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt join the GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE sequel. Source: Deadline

TOP 13 UPCOMING HORROR MOVIES FOR APRIL 2023

1. 04/04 Living With Chucky (Screambox)
2. 04/06 Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism
3. 04/07 You're Killing Me
4. 04/07 The Pope's Exorcist
5. 04/11 Cube (Screambox)
6. 04/14 Renfield
7. 04/14 From Black (Shudder)
8. 04/14 Nefarious
9. 04/18 The Reaper Man
10. 04/21 Evil Dead Rise
11. 04/21 The Tank
12. 04/21 The Black Demon
13. 04/28 Beau is Afraid