Lets Watch Horror

NAZI ZOMBIES.....IN THE SNOW! What more could we say, what more do we need to say. If you love zombie movies but you haven't seen this..why? Its great, stupid and rather gory. Rob loves it..Manny likes it and well Ru....enjoys parts of it! This is also Merry the Chihuahua's first every Horror Movie..so if I haven't enticed you to listen by now..I never will..DOD SNOOOO!!!!

The podcast gang has a brand new member that we would love to introduce you to - her name is Merry and she's 1.7 kilos of pure chihuahua cuteness! As well as introducing our new puppy, we're using this opportunity to talk about some possible changes to the podcast we have in the pipeline, and how you can give us your feedback on the ideas!

Zombies. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Just plain bored of the brain-dead, brain-eating sons'a'bitches? As one of the most prolific and long-standing movie monsters, The Zombie has undergone many changes and experienced a roller-coaster of public popularity. In this debate episode, the LWH gang ask whether after all this time and after aaaalll those Z movies, these undead creatures can still be scary to a potentially desensitised audience. Listen in to here Rob, Roo and Manny's opinions as well as those of our wonderful Twitter family.

"The Stories That Impacted Millions..." AKA. SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK! We were all miiighty impressed with the podcasts very first documentary Point.5.Production, especially as it covers one of the most controversial and legendary book series in the horror community. 'Scary Stories', directed by Cody Meirick, discusses the influence and contentious nature of the Alvin Schwartz stories, covering topics such as the nation-wide attempts to ban the books and the artwork that haunted and inspired a generation. It is a genuinely informative, impassioned and moving film that is highly recommended, whether you have read the books or not. 

 

Check out the trailer right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nxSlNKt708

For Manny's 70's pick this week, the gang decided to dive into the cult-classic that is The Wicker Man, partly due to it's legendary status and partly because we picked up the blu-ray in a cheap deal recently... This wonderfully weird movie is a mix between cult horror, murder mystery and hippie musical... And somehow, it really, really works. We all truly loved it (though to varying degrees), helped by the stunning performances from the likes of Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and THAT craaazy ending.

For this Point.5.Production, we are continuing with the Lin Shaye theme of the week... 'Room For Rent' stars the brilliant actor in a haunting and sorrowful character study that is positively ridden with tension, dread and suspense. While not overtly packed with the usual tropes we have become accustomed to in our usual horrors, there is more than enough here to spook and satisfy an avid horror fan. With outstanding performances, clever plot twists and nail-biting pacing, this indie feature is an absolute must-watch. And thankfully it was released earlier this month, so y'all can get right on it! Catch the trailer right here:

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

This week, the gang thought it was about time they took on a more modern classic... It wasn't until they settled on 'Insidious' that they realised it's already NINE YEARS OLD! While maybe not as contemporary as first thought, it certainly is still a classic. This first instalment in what would become the 'Blumhouse-universe-series' is a fresh take on the traditional ghost story and the whole gang was Here. For. It. Plus, for many in the horror community, it was an introduction to the wonderful and gorgeous Lin Shaye; what more could you want?

This week, Rob & Manny take on the infamous grandaddy of the video nasties - Cannibal Holocaust... A pioneering title in exploitation movies and the found footage genre, a professor finds the remains of a documentary film crew in the Amazon who were tasked with filming the lives and tribulations of tribal people living in the rainforest. Upon reviewing the footage they left behind however, he discovers the horrors that they committed, and the fate that awaited them... This film is absolutely legendary for it's brutality and questionable moral standing, often called the most controversial film ever made - the boys have a discussion about just how fascinating this movie is on so many levels, and experience first hand exactly why the film has such a reputation...

From legendary FX Master Gabe Bartalos (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Darkman) comes a “must-see for the truly adventurous” (UnseenFilms.net), premiering on Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms May 14 from Severin Films. Shot on Super 16mm and 35mm film, the highly-anticipated horror jaunt fixes on a classical musical conductor who unravels into the abyss of insanity.  Jason Dugre (“Bosch”), Katy Sullivan (“Last Man Standing”), Peter Iasillo Jr. (HellBilly 58), Bob Zmuda (Man on the Moon) and Warwick Davis (Leprechaun, Solo, Return of the Jedi) star.

This movie is freaking awesome! Manny and Rob fell in love with it! and we are sure you will too! 

Check out the trailer right here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll7KHBO6g40&feature=youtu.be

Hold on to your hats folks, 'cause this one's a screamer... Rob decided to throw us a complete curve-ball this week, following some pretty heated discussion on last weeks debate. After some slight disagreements and vague conclusions, alluding to the idea that all it takes to be a horror is the intention to scare, Rob thought to himself; then why not The Black Cauldron?! One of Disney's best kept secrets, this 1985 animation is certainly darker than their usual bright 'n' fluffy affairs... But can it really be justified as a horror?! Or is it at least as good as Rob's childhood memories suggest? Tune in and find out!