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Horror’s Golden Age 1930-1939 and Beyond

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Golden Age Horror Podcast (GoldenAgeHorror.com) episodes:

07.24.2021
Episode 65 – The Blob (1958)
A series of encounters between a space blob and the world’s oldest teenagers.
05.29.2021
Episode 64 – Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Andrew and Matt go under the sea, where the seaweed is always greener (in someone else’s lake). Creature from the Black Lagoon was directed by Jack Arnold and stars Richard Carlson Julie Adams Richard Denning Antonio Moreno Nestor Paiva Whit...
05.03.2021
Episode 63 – The Fly (1958)
The return of Vincent Price (Danzig voice intensifies)
04.03.2021
Episode 62 – The Thing from Another World Apology Tour
I messed up and lost my audio for this one, so treat yourself to two excerpts from recent Patreon content – THE THING (1982) and INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956)
03.02.2021
Episode 61 – Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Let’s talk about pods baby. Show Notes Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was directed by Phillip Kaufman and stars: Donald Sutherland Brooke Adams Veronica Cartwright Jeff Goldblum Leonard Nimoy The film’s Wikipedia page It’s a remake of the 1955...
02.01.2021
Episode 60 – Village of the Damned (1960)
We move into our sci-fi horror with this archetype-defining classic. Show Notes Village of the Damned was directed by Wolf Rilla and stars George Sanders The film’s Wikipedia page The story was adapted from the novel by John Wyndham We...
01.19.2021
Episode 59 – Don’t Look Now (1973)
Andrew and Matt conclude their series on Folk Horror with this old Nicholas Roeg chestnut, starring Julie Christie, classic beefman Donald Sutherland, and, of course, Venice. Show Notes Don’t Look Now was directed by Nicholas Roeg and stars Donald Sutherland...
01.04.2021
Episode 58 – Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
Desperate to produce content for the content mills, Andrew and Matt resort to remote recording and in the process discuss the first Australian film on the podcast. Show Notes Picnic at Hanging Rock, which is for grownups only please, was...
05.03.2020
Episode 57 – Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Andrew and Matt live out the quarantine days with a trip into this psychedelic medieval witchcraft animated film. Show Notes Belladonna of Sadness, which is for grownups only please, was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto and starred Aiko Nagayama and Tatsuya...
03.23.2020
Episode 56 – Whistle and I’ll Come to You (1968)
A double feature this month – we talk about the excellent 1968 BBC adaptation of “Whistle and I’ll Come To You”… and also the other one. Show Notes The first version of Whistle and I’ll Come to You was released...
02.13.2020
Episode 55 – Night of the Demon (1957)
We continue to delve into folklore horror with this excellent 1950’s film, by the same director as Cat People. Show Notes Night of the Demon released in 1957 was directed by Jacques Tourneur and starred Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins and...
12.18.2019
Episode 54 – The Devil Rides Out (1968)
Christoper Lee wields the good, good magic. Show Notes The Devil Rides Out was released in 1968, stars Christopher Lee and Charles Gray, and was directed by Terence Fisher. We watched the Scream Factory version, which has some great extras. Matt...
12.17.2019
Episode 54 – The Devil Rides Out (1968)
Christoper Lee wields the good, good magic. Show Notes The Devil Rides Out was released in 1968, stars Christopher Lee and Charles Gray, and was directed by Terence Fisher. We watched the Scream Factory version, which has some great extras. Matt...
11.08.2019
Episode 53 – The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)
The devil comes a calling as we kick off our folk horror series. Show Notes The Blood on Satan’s Claw was released in 1971, stars Linda Hayden and Patrick Wymark, and was directed by Piers Haggard. I tried to explain the...
11.01.2019
BONUS Episode – A Survey of Folk Horror
Matt presents, as a Halloween treat, 10 minutes of explanation and recommendations about the folk horror subgenre. Mentioned on the Show The Witchfinder General The Wicker Man Blood on Satan’s Claw Kwaidan Kuroneko Onibaba Lair of the White Worm The...
10.31.2019
BONUS Episode – A Survey of Folk Horror
Matt presents, as a Halloween treat, 10 minutes of explanation and recommendations about the folk horror subgenre. Mentioned on the Show The Witchfinder General The Wicker Man Blood on Satan’s Claw Kwaidan Kuroneko Onibaba Lair of the White Worm The...
09.27.2019
Episode 52 – Phantasm (1979)
Matt and Andrew drift in and out of the dreamy indie PHANTASM. Show Notes Phantasm was released in 1979 stars Angus Scrimm, Michael Baldwin, and Reggie Bannister, and was directed by Don Coscarelli. Here is a great version of the soundtrack...
09.09.2019
Episode 51 – The Dunwich Horror Picture Show (1970)
Still humming with eldritch energy from the Necronomicon Providence, Andrew and Matt talk about their experience at the live showing of the Lovecraftesque adaptation of the DUNWICH HORROR. Show Notes The Dunwich Horror stars Dean Stockwell, Ed Begley and Sandra...
07.23.2019
Episode 50 Extravaganza
Andrew and Matt run through EVERY MOVIE covered on this podcast. They share their thoughts and feelings.
06.26.2019
Episode 49 – Horror Express (1972)
This month, Andrew and Matt tackle the Terry Savales vehicle HORROR EXPRESS. The vehicle? It’s a train. Horror Express on Wikipedia Show Notes We watched the free Amazon Prime version of this flick. Further (more insightful) reading: The Nitrate Diva...
05.25.2019
Episode 48 – The Manitou (1978)
Laser boobs, neck fetuses, and a cavalcade of insensitive racial stereotypes. It’s the Manitou. The Manitou on Wikipedia Show Notes We watched the Amazon Prime version of this flick but there is a re-release available from Scream Factory. I first...
05.22.2019
Episode 48 – The Manitou (1978)
Laser boobs, neck fetuses, and a cavalcade of insensitive racial stereotypes. It’s the Manitou. The Manitou on Wikipedia Show Notes We watched the Amazon Prime version of this flick but there is a re-release available from Scream Factory. I first...
04.26.2019
Episode 47 – Kwaidan (1964)
A long one! To make up for lost time and for the previous episode, which we can count as a BONUS episode, Andrew and Matt review the spoopy 1965 Japanese ghost anthology KWAIDAN.
04.26.2019
Episode 46 – Kill Hour of the Wolf Baby Kill
Hi! It’s been awhile. Technical difficulties have killed several recordings but here is a double episode featuring Andrew and Matt discussing Ingmar Bergman’s Hour of the Wolf and Mario Bava’s Kill Baby Kill.
11.06.2018
Episode 45 – Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Andrew and Matt discuss the 1968 George Romero film Night of the Living Dead Topics Discussed Podcast and movie introductions Fathom Events Perfect Blue Andrew does the plot recap “They’re coming to get you Barbara!” The films of George Romero...
10.31.2018
Essay 1 – Black Sunday (1960)
Happy Halloween everyone! Andrew and I are getting together very soon to record some horror movie episodes but I wanted to have something out on Halloween, so this is something a little bit different. This is an excerpt from a...
07.16.2018
Episode 44 – Onibaba (1964)
Andrew and Matt discuss the 1964 Kaneto Shindo film Onibaba Topics Discussed Podcast and movie introductions Andrew does the plot recap Abandon the Old in Tokyo Japanese Comics in general Onibaba as a folk tale Social class in Onibaba Uncanny...
04.02.2018
Episode 43 – Eyes Without a Face (1960)
The Horror Chamber of Doctor Faustus/the Manster double bill Topics Discussed Podcast and movie introductions Andrew does the plot recap The movie’s place in French cinema Critical reception of Eyes without a Face Blood of the Beasts A reaction to...
01.03.2018
Episode 42 – Kuroneko (1968)
Did you know that Kuroneko means “Black Cat” in Japanese? I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays! We both really enjoyed Kuroneko. In the podcast, you can hear us discuss some of the interesting pieces of this film. Andrew specifically called...
10.30.2017
Episode 41 – Black Sunday (1960)
Our first time covering Mario Bava on this show! Gothic chiller Black Sunday is this month’s entry in our series on foreign horror films before 1979. This series has proven to be fairly popular with Andrew. I don’t know if...
09.29.2017
Episode 40 – Gojira/Godzilla
Also, episode 40.5 – Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Obligatory apology – sorry for being a low energy Jeb this episode. I was a tired guy this day. This episode has the greatest opening audio of literally any of our...
08.29.2017
Update – Necronomicon 2017
Andrew and I are hard at work trying to find a time in which to get together and record our episode on Godzilla. If you are looking for a foreign horror movie fix, I might suggest some past episodes? Aside...
07.09.2017
Episode 39 – Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)
Andrew and Matt discuss the Herzog art house interpretation of both the Stoker tale and the Murnau film. Jonathan Harker journeys to Transylvania in order to sell a house in bucolic Wismer to a mysterious noblemen. Nightmare after nightmare follows....
06.06.2017
Episode 38 – House (1977)
Andrew and Matt discuss the nutty Japanese surrealist haunted house film House. (Andrew loves it) Seven Japanese schoolgirls travel to an aunt’s house – the aunt, however, turns out to be an undead ghost. The movie’s bizarre editing choices and...
05.09.2017
Episode 37 – House of Wax (1953)
In the final episode of our Vincent Price series, Andrew and Matt enjoy some paddleball theatrics. Check out the other episodes in our Vincent Price series: The Pit and the PendulumThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Haunted PalaceThe Fall of...
04.10.2017
Episode 36 – The House on Haunted Hill (1959)
The campy, compact classic really rubbed Andrew the wrong way. Can’t really say why. This film was directed by William Castle, and stars Vincent Price as Frederick Loren and Carol Ohmart as Annabelle Loren The blind caretaker, one of a...
02.08.2017
Episode 35 – Dr Phibes Rises Again (1972)
Dr Phibes rises again — into a film that is not quite as good as the first. The Cast of Characters Vincent Price as Dr Anton PhibesRobery Quarry as Darius BiederbeckValli Kemp as VulnaviaPeter Jeffrey as Inspector Trout
01.04.2017
Episode 34 – The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971)
Never mind the yawns, Andrew and I agree – this film is a real barnstormer and a classic! Dr. Phibes has great vibes. Doctor Phibes brings the Plagues of Egypt on his victims. The Final Programme Jerry Cornelius The Cast...
11.12.2016
Episode 33 – The Witchfinder General/The Conqueror Worm (1968)
Halloween is over and the world has taken a dark, strange turn. In response, Andrew and Matt watch the dark, strange 1968 Vincent Price film The Witchfinder General. Matthew Hopkins was a real, terrible person. You can find out more about...
10.01.2016
Episode 32 – The Horror of Dracula (1958)
Happy Halloween Season! This week, Andrew and Matt discuss their first Hammer Horror film, The Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing The Full Text of Dracula Wolfsbane – for Werewolves and Vampires Kathleen and Frank by Christopher...
09.08.2016
Episode 31 – The Fall of the House of Usher (1960)
This week, Andrew and Matt discuss the proto-AIP Poe flick “The Fall of the House of Usher” starring Vincent Price. We’re both sleepy boys in this podcast, so give us a break Show Notes for the Fall of the House...
08.13.2016
Episode 30 – The Haunted Palace (1963)
This month, Andrew and Matt discuss the Corman/Price Lovecraft/Poe mashup “The Haunted Palace”. Matt struggles through his Massachusetts accent to pronounce “era”! Andrew revels in the ham faced babies! The Haunted Palace was released in 1963 – it is an...
07.11.2016
Episode 29 – The Masque of the Red Death (1964)
This week, on the 29th episode of the GoldenAgeHorror.com podcast, Andrew and Matt discuss The Masque of the Red Death. We also approach some insight about the merit of discussing movies and reviews in general. I think it’s hilarious that...
06.22.2016
Episode 28 – The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
For June, Andrew and Matt talk about the Vincent Price/Roger Corman jam The Pit and the Pendulum. Barbara Steele also stars. The Pit and the Pendulum is notable for for being part of the classic Corman/Price series of Edgar Allan...
04.19.2016
Episode 27 – The Fly (1986)
Andrew and Matt talk about the 1986 Jeff David Cronenberg flick The Fly starring Jeff “Brundlefly” Goldblum and Geena Davis. Turns out Geena Davis went to the same high school as Andrew! The 58 Fly with Vincent Price David Cronenberg...
02.08.2016
Episode 26 – Videodrome (1983)
This episode, Andrew and Matt talk about the David Cronenberg body horror VHS shocker Videodrome. Death to Videodrome – Long Live the New Flesh!
11.03.2015
Episode 25 – Suspiria (1977)
WITCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Suspiria Dario Argento Technicolor The full text of De Quincey’s Suspiria De Profundis Anno Dracula: Dracula Cha Cha Cha Robert Graves
10.25.2015
Episode 24 – The Wicker Man (1973)
Matt and Andrew watch the delirious 1973 pagan fantasy/murder mystery/horror The Wicker Man, starring Christoper Lee and directed by Robin Hardy. There are no bees. Matt is way off, again misremembering the availability of the Wicker Man and probably the...
10.20.2015
Episode 23 – The Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Andrew and Matt talk about DePalma’s nightmare glam rock opera version of the Phantom of the Opera. Matt twice names Paul Williams as Andy Williams, which is terrible. A terrible mistake. Helpful Wikipedia Links Phantom of the Paradise Brian De...
10.08.2015
Episode 22 – Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931)
We finally talk about Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, lurid Victorian thriller with landmark special effects. Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde (1931 Wikipedia) Text of the novel on Project Gutenberg The film on Amazon I was thinking of Doctor Jekyll...

What's Golden Age Horror Podcast (GoldenAgeHorror.com) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Golden Age Horror Podcast (GoldenAgeHorror.com) episodes:

Episode 65 – The Blob (1958)

Episode 64 – Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Episode 63 – The Fly (1958)

Episode 62 – The Thing from Another World Apology Tour

Episode 61 – Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Episode 60 – Village of the Damned (1960)

Episode 59 – Don’t Look Now (1973)

Episode 58 – Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

Episode 57 – Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

Episode 56 – Whistle and I’ll Come to You (1968)

Episode 55 – Night of the Demon (1957)

Episode 54 – The Devil Rides Out (1968)

Episode 54 – The Devil Rides Out (1968)

Episode 53 – The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)

BONUS Episode – A Survey of Folk Horror

BONUS Episode – A Survey of Folk Horror

Episode 52 – Phantasm (1979)

Episode 51 – The Dunwich Horror Picture Show (1970)

Episode 50 Extravaganza

Episode 49 – Horror Express (1972)

Episode 48 – The Manitou (1978)

Episode 48 – The Manitou (1978)

Episode 47 – Kwaidan (1964)

Episode 46 – Kill Hour of the Wolf Baby Kill

Episode 45 – Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Essay 1 – Black Sunday (1960)

Episode 44 – Onibaba (1964)

Episode 43 – Eyes Without a Face (1960)

Episode 42 – Kuroneko (1968)

Episode 41 – Black Sunday (1960)

Episode 40 – Gojira/Godzilla

Update – Necronomicon 2017

Episode 39 – Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

Episode 38 – House (1977)

Episode 37 – House of Wax (1953)

Episode 36 – The House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Episode 35 – Dr Phibes Rises Again (1972)

Episode 34 – The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971)

Episode 33 – The Witchfinder General/The Conqueror Worm (1968)

Episode 32 – The Horror of Dracula (1958)

Episode 31 – The Fall of the House of Usher (1960)

Episode 30 – The Haunted Palace (1963)

Episode 29 – The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Episode 28 – The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Episode 27 – The Fly (1986)

Episode 26 – Videodrome (1983)

Episode 25 – Suspiria (1977)

Episode 24 – The Wicker Man (1973)

Episode 23 – The Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Episode 22 – Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931)