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The 70s Grue-Crew are finally reviewing KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) to Chad's delight... well, maybe all of ours, Bill, Dave, and Doc. Turns out we are all KISS fans -- Chad even sports his KISS ARMY cap -- and we all watched this when it originally aired on NBC TV in the States on Saturday, October 28, 1978. This episode is a fun discussion on the film, the cast, and each member of KISS -- Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley. We hope you join us. KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s

KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Synopsis: "KISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park." - IMDb

Quote: "He's sweating the possibility that we might pull out. He's just plain sweating." - Star Child

Director: Gordon Hessler Writers: Jan Michael Sherman and Don Buday Cast: Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Antony Zerbe, Carmine Caridi, Deborah Ryan, Brion James, Don Steele

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a controversial pick from Doc, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) based on the best-selling novel by Jay Anson and featuring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, and Murray Hamilton. See you there!

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The Classic Era Grue-Crew tackle another of the Corman-Poe-Price series of horror movies, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961). Roger Corman hones his talent with this one with a solid, expertly crafted direction. Richard Matheson provide a richly entwined adaptation of Poe. And Vince Price is... well, Vincent Price at his best. His portrayal of Nicolas Medina's decent into madness is an example of what Price does best. Incredible, chef's kiss. And Barbara Steele is flawless. The Crew is joined by Crystal Cleveland from Decades of Horror 1980s, making her Classic Era debut. Enjoy!

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era

Synopsis: "In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor." - IMDb Quote:

"I will tell you where you are. You are about to enter hell, Bartholomew. Hell! The Netherworld. The infernal region. The abode of the damned. The place of torment. Pandemonium. "Abbadon, "Tophet", "Gehenna". "Naraka", the Pit! And the Pendulum." - Sebastian/Nicholas Medina (Vincent Price)

Director: Roger Corman Writer: Richard Matheson, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe Cinematographer: Floyd Crosby Selected Cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone

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 an interesting pick from Chad: THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953)! See you there!

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Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties "treasure," THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: Super-8 film. Is the film any good? Well, that's the debate. The practical special effects are quite enjoyable and bloody, quite possibly making the film and the viewing experience what it is. Technically, however, the dialog is cringe, the acting is amateurish, the editing even more so. But, dude, it was filmed on SUPER-8 with mostly local talent and a screenplay with solid ideas for its time. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of this cinematic curiosity. Enjoy!

THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Synopsis: "An elite anti-Zombie team is assembled by the Government to cope with an ever-growing undead infection and the religious cult zealots who fanatically protect the festering foes." - IMDb

"This broadcast will be extended. To repeat, The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son will not be shown at their regularly scheduled times this evening." - 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 Doc Rotten, is the zombie curiosity HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). See you then! Please let them know how they're doing!

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The Grue-Crew travel to outer space on Al Adamson's XB-13 spacecraft in his Seventies shlock fest, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970). John Carradine is along for the ride sitting comfortably in lawn furniture space chairs. The alien skies are red, green, blue, and yellow in Spectrum-X color effects. Uh-huh. The groovy opening vampire scenes are quickly replaced with a lack-luster crew of space jockeys as they encounter a beautiful alien looking into the distance at scene cut from a little known Pilipino sci-fi film. The creatures include vampire cavemen, lobster men, bat men, and dinosaurs borrowed from other films. Wahoo! It's as bad as it sounds, yet, it just may be Al Adamson's best film. Maybe…

HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970) Episode 262 - Decades of Horror 1970s

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 1970s is a controversial pick from Dave: the NBC TV Movie of the Week, KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) featuring Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley - KISS! 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 continue their Roger Corman - Vincent Price - Edgar Allan Poe adventure with THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964). All cats beware! The conversations explore the cast of characters, the director (Roger Corman), the screenwriter (Robert Towne), the cinematographer (Arthur Grant), Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, and… what's up with Lady Ligeia and Lady Rowena. Enjoy!

THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964) Episode 224 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era

Synopsis: "A man's obsession with his dead wife drives a wedge between him and his new bride." - IMDb

Quote: "Christopher, not ten minutes ago I… I tried to kill a stray cat with a cabbage, and all but made love to the Lady Rowena. I succeeded is squashing the cabbage and badly frightening the lady. If only I could lay open my own brain as easily as I did that vegetable, what rot would be freed from its grey leaves?" - Verden Fell (Vincent Price)

Director: Roger Corman Writer: Robert Towne, Paul Mayersberg, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe Cinematographer: Arthur Grant Selected Cast: Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, John Westbrook, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston, Richard Vernon

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Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a wonderful pick from Bill: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe… THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961)! 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 revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger action, sci-fi, horror fan favorite, PREDATOR (1987). The direction from John McTieran, the creature design from Stan Winston, the score from Alan Silvesti, the cinematography from Donald McAlpine, and the cast all add up to a marvelous, thrilling cinematic experience that holds up today. And that case, c'mon, in addition to Arnold, the boasts Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carillo, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Richard Chaves, R.G. Armstrong, Shane Black, and Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator. And, let's not forget the quotes: "If it bleed, we can kill it", "Get to the chopper", and "I don't have time to bleed" are only a few. The Crew soak it all in and have a lengthy discussion about the film, the cast of characters, and some surprising behind the scenes tidbit. Enjoy!

PREDATOR (1987) Episode 305 - Decades of Horror 1980s

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 the zombie curiosity THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). See you then!

Please let us know how we're doing! We 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].

For episode 261 of Decades of Horror 1970s, Chad picks the troubled Seventies disaster sci-fi flick, DAMNATION ALLEY (1977), featuring Jan-Michael Vincent and George Peppard. The Grue-Crew somehow find the fun and adventure in this awkward train-wreck dud. The film was doomed from the start: bad special effects, botched adaptation of a popular novel, and a race to the finished line against the film that would change how Sci-Fi movies look and feel forever. That film, of course, was Star Wars. Will the Grue-Crew find any rewarding and memorable moments to discuss? Oh, yeah, but not for the reasons Damnation Alley would like. D'oh!

DAMNATION ALLEY (1977) DECADES OF HORROR 1970s Episode 261

"All the dead are dead - and the living are dying." - Mountain Men to Denton and Tanner

The Landmaster, a unique 12-wheeled amphibious articulated vehicle, created by Dean Jeffries

Director: Jack Smight Writer: Alan Sharp and Lucas Heller, based on the novel by Robert Zelazny Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Jr. Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda, Paul Winfield, Jackie Earl Haley, Kip Niven, Robert Donner, Murray Hamiltion (uncredited)

Synopsis: "In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors travel and find other settlements in huge custom designed all terrain vehicles." - IMDb

For this episode, Doc decided it was time to dive into Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe films with the lush, chilling classic, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964). The film's cast includes Vincent Price, Hazel Court, and Jane Asher. The cinematography from Nicolas Roeg is exquisite. Revisiting this film illustrates Roger Corman's talent at its best. A must-see for horror fans, Roger Corman fans, Vincent Price fans, and Edgar Allan Poe fans alike.

Enjoy! - The Grue-Crew

The Masque of the Red Death (1964) Decades of Horror The Classic Era - Episode 223

Synopsis: "A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the Red Death plague that stalks the land." - IMDb

Quote: "Forgive them? If my hound bites my hand after I have fed and caressed him, should I allow him to go undisciplined?" - Prince Prospero

Director: Roger Corman Writer: Charles Beaumont & R. Wright Campbell, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe Cinematographer: Nicolas Roeg (Don't Look Now, Witches) Selected Cast: Vincent Price, Hazel Court, Jane Asher, David Weston, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee, Skip Martin

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Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a wonderful pick from Daphne: Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Edgar Allan Poe... THE TOMB O LIGEIA (1964)! 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 line up for Bill's pick, EXCALIBUR (1981), a fantasy horror-adjacent epic featuring an amazing cast and stunning visuals. This take on the Arthurian legend is a must watch and deserves attention and discussion.

EXCALIBUR (1981) Decades of Horror 1980s - Episode 304

Quote: "A dream to some, a nightmare to others!" - Merlin

Synopsis: "Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart." - IMDb

Director: John Boorman Writer: John Boorman, Thomas Malory, Rospo Pallenberg Cast: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicolas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Robert Addie, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart, Ciaran Hinds, Clive Swift

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1980s is a pick from Crystal, PREDATOR (1987)! See you there!

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave 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!"

Horror Comedies from the1970s, Doc selects the often overlooked or outright forgotten horror comedy from the Seventies, ARNOLD (1973), from director Georg Fenady (Terror in the Wax Museum), featuring Stella Stevens and Roddy McDowall.

ARNOLD (1973) Episode 260 - Decades of Horror 1970s

The various murders are set up in a way The Abominable Dr. Phibes would relish and in the fashion of an imaginative whodunit or Giallo film. The humor is old-fashioned and more suitable for TV than the cinema. The cast - Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, Ella Lanchester - are quite a joy to watch. Some of the humor lands but most of it falls a bit flat. Mileage varies. D'oh!

Regardless, the Grue-Crew weigh in on the film and discuss the merits of the script, the positives of the direction, the fun interactions with the cast, and the often laughable demises...

Synopsis: "After his death, a wealthy man starts killing his greedy and selfish family members, accompanied by audiotapes explaining how and why, but who's actually doing all the killing?" - IMDb

"Arnold is dead. And a newlywed. Don't miss his honeymoon!?" - tagline

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1970s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1970s. The next episode's film, chosen by Chad, is the EPIC disaster from director Jack Smight, Damnation Alley (1977)

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 1970s