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Doc returns to join the Decades of Horror Grue-Crew to review BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) directed by John Carpenter. Is there a better hero than Jack Burton? Yeah, probably, but in this action comedy with hints of horror and supernatural, he is the best - cocky, over confident, and often ridiculous. It's all in the reflexes! Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, and Denis Dun lead a terrific cast with James Hong nearly stealing the entire movie as David Lo Pan. Brilliant!

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Like I told my last wife, I says, 'Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes.'" - Jack Burton

Synopsis: A rough-and-tumble trucker and his sidekick face off with an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown.

Directed by John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, Kate Burton as Margo, Donald Li as Eddie Lee, Carter Wong as Thunder, Peter Kwong as Rain, James Pax as Lightning, Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Chao Li Chi as Uncle Chu

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Jeff, is Evil Spawn (1987) with a special guest host: the film's title character! Make sure you join us for that one.!

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The Grue-Crew delve into an early Lucio Fulci pre-Giallo mini-masterpiece with Don't Torture a Duckling (1972). In the film, you can see the beginning of Fulci's signature direction he would become known for with Zombi (1979) and his eighties gore-fest films. For this movie, the story is a murder mystery that contains hints of witchcraft and characters meeting a gruesome, bloody demise. It's pure early 70s Italian film making at its best. Check it out. Enjoy!

DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "That's why she tore off the head of the doll and the duck." - Andrea Martelli

Synopsis: "When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community."

Director: Lucio Fulci Writer: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti and Gianfranco Clerici Story By: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti Cast: Florinda Bolkan, Barbara Bouchet, Tomas Milian, Irene Papas, Marc Porel

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a bizarre Mexican horror picked by Jeff, Alucarda (1977) from director Juan López Moctezuma. See you there!

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Boris Karloff! Peter Lorre! The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) is one of Karloff's Columbia pictures horror pictures from the 1940s. Each of these films, with the exception of The Black Room, has Boris in the role of a mad scientist; however, with Boogie Man, the film allows Karloff of Peter Lorre the opportunity to parody the genre and have a great time doing so. These two are so much fun to watch as is the remaining cast of eccentric characters. Tune in to Decades of Horror The Classic Era to find out what the Grue-Crew think of this often overlooked horror-comedy gem. Enjoy!

THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

Quote: "And if you ever need anything, like medical attention, or fire insurance, or a marriage performed, or a loan, perhaps? I should be delighted to oblige." - Dr. Lorenz (Peter Lorre)

Synopsis: A young divorcee tries to convert a historic house into a hotel despite its oddball inhabitants and dead bodies in the cellar.

Jeff Mohr returns as the Grue-Crew for THE PROWLER (1981), a film the helped defined the slasher era of the 1980s alongside Friday the 13th, The Burning, My Bloody Valentine and more. In this entry, a killer returns after a 35-year absence to take out some college kids at a graduation party. Sound familiar? The big draw is Tom Savini's special makeup & FX work, but the film pulls in some old-timer star power with Farley Granger and Lawrence Tierney, as well as Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, & Cindy Weintraub. This has everything a growing slasher films needs -- gore, boobs, and a surprise slasher reveal. Hurray!

THE PROWLER (1981) Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s

Quote: "I want you to be my date, Rose." - The Prowler

Synopsis: An unknown killer, clad in World War II U.S. Army fatigues, stalks a small California town, bent on reliving a 35-year-old double murder by focusing on a group of college kids holding an annual graduation dance.

Director: Joe Zito

Writers: Glenn Leopold, Neal Barbera

Cast: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierny, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub.

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Chad, is BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) from director John Carpenter! See you then! Please let us know how they're doing!

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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].

Jeff returns to join the Grue-Crew with a review of the Seventies cult film, THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976). This movie is weird, disturbing in its own way, and intensely sad. What do the Crew make of this indie film that is about as 70s as it gets? You'll have to listen to find out. Enjoy!

The Witch Who Came in from the Sea (1982) Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "Why don't you act like a man and go hide in the closet, cowboy?" - Molly

Synopsis: "A disturbed woman is haunted by memories of childhood abuse, which culminates in a murder spree."

Director: Matt Cimber Writer: Robert Thom Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Cast: Millie Perkins, Lonny Chapman, Vanessa Brown, Rick Jason, George "Buck" Flower, Stan Ross

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is the early Lucio Fulci entry, Don't Torture a Duckling (1972), picked by Bill. 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!"

Jeff returns to Decades of Horror The Classic Era picking the Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur classic THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) for review. The Grue-Crew have a blast exploring this often overlooked RKO Radio pictures gem with its sharp dialog, exquisite black and white cinematography, and inventive direction. The cast is fantastic as well: Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell, and more — oh, and Dynamite as The Leopard.

Synopsis: A seemingly-tame leopard used for a publicity stunt escapes and kills a young girl, spreading panic throughout a sleepy New Mexico town.

Producer: Val Lewton Director: Jacques Tourneur Writers: Ardel Wray (screenplay), Edward Dein (additional dialog), and Cornell Woolrich (1942 novel "Black Alibi") Cinematographer: Robert De Grasse Cast: Dennis O'keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell

Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up, chosen by DAPHNE is THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1943), directed by Lew Landers and featuring Karloff & Lorre ! 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!"

The Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture's Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark Shostrom, and more handling the Mutant gooey and gory designs and make-up. The cast includes Dan Oliver, Jesse Vint, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Scott Paulin, Dawn Dunlap, Fox Harris, Michael Bowen, and Ray Oliver. For those old enough, you likely watched this movie multiple times on cable movie channels, not because it was good but because it was bonkers. Enjoy!

FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Let's go bag ourselves a Dingwhopper!" – Mike Colby

Synopsis: "In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group."

""A Science Fiction Horror Adventure That'll Blow You Away!" – tagline

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Crystal Cleveland, is THE PROWLER (1981), complete with Tom Savini effects! See you then!

Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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].

The Grue-Crew head to New Jersey to visit THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, and Natasha Ryan. Based on a "true story" and the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, the movie cements the Amityville house with its eerily lit pair of attic windows into horror film history. When people think of haunted houses, they most likely think of this house - even to this day decades later. Despite it feeling somewhat tame today, The Amityville Horror frightened audiences world wide to the tune of $86 million and influenced horror movies that followed. The iconic tagline on the brilliantly designed poster - "For God's Sake, Get Out!" is still recognized (and parodied) by movie fans. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of The Amityville Horror (1979) as they share their first reactions, dive into the cast of characters, and explore the promotions, crew, and the Amityville house itself. Enjoy!

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "The house is doing things, windows open by themselves, a room full of flies at the wrong time of the year. You saw what happened to Greg's hand. Last night the front door was ripped off its hinges, from the inside." - George Lutz (James Brolin)

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a pick from Chad, The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976). 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!"

The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one out. Enjoy!

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) Episode 226 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era

Synopsis: The Office of Scientific Investigation sends A-Men agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities.

Quote: "It's hungry! It has to be fed constantly - or it will reach out its magnetic arm and grab at anything within its reach and kill it. It's monstrous, Stewart, monstrous. It grows bigger and bigger!"

Director: Curt Siodmak, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) Writer: Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors Cast: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, Byron Foulger, Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot

Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a terrific pick from the returning host, Jeff Mohr, The Leopard Man (1943)! 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!"

The Grue-Crew head back to the Eighties, back to school, and back to senior prom for the cult favorite HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). Directed by Bruce Pittman and written by Ron Oliver, the film features Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Louis Ferreira, and Lisa Schrage as Mary Lou Maloney. It feels a bit like a supernatural infused "Carrie" clone but it contains fun kills, gore when it needs it, and a fun new horror villain that we deserved much more of in this movie… and more. Check this one out on streaming if you haven't seen it and enjoy the Grue-Crew's take on this entertaining Canadian spooky slasher. Let us know what YOU think of it!

HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987) Episode 307 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Synopsis: "Thirty years after her accidental death at her 1957 senior prom, the tortured spirit of prom queen Mary Lou Maloney returns to seek revenge." - IMDb

"In 1957, Mary Lou Maloney went up in flames. Now she's back. And she's burning mad." - tagline

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Bill Mulligan, is the Roger Corman sleezy gore-fest FORBIDDEN PLANET (1982). See you then!

Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us 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].