Man Made Monstercast

Part 1 of our deep dive into the life and career of one of modern horror's most prolific filmmakers.

This week on Man Made Monstercast, we're descending into one of the most surreal nightmares ever put on film: The Beyond. Lucio Fulci's 1981 masterpiece isn't interested in making sense—it's interested in making you feel trapped in a waking nightmare where the dead walk, reality crumbles, and every door might lead straight to Hell.

Join us as we explore the film's unforgettable gore effects, dreamlike atmosphere, haunting score, and why The Beyond remains one of the defining works of Italian horror. Whether you're a longtime Fulci fanatic or experiencing this descent into madness for the first time, there's plenty to uncover beyond the Seventh Gate.

This week on Man Made Monstercast, we’re cracking open the vault for a throwback episode—a former Patreon exclusive—and revisiting the peak conansploitation trash-classic: Deathstalker. It’s got everything: a greasy anti-hero with main-character immunity, barbarian beefcake bravado, sorcerers doing the absolute most, cheap magic effects, sweaty arena nonsense, and that unmistakable “we shot this on a budget of a ham sandwich” drive-in energy. If you like your sword-and-sorcery loud, dumb, mean, and gloriously VHS, saddle up—this one’s a time capsule.

In this episode of Man Made Monstercast, r0b dives headfirst into conansploitation chaos with Ator, the Fighting Eagle—an Italian sword-and-sorcery oddity from Joe D’Amato. A prophecy-marked baby, a Spider Cult, an adoption-loophole romance, Amazons, a horny witch detour, the hilariously named Shield of Mordor, and—because this movie refuses to behave—a bear cub sidekick. Then it all climaxes with a full-on giant spider boss fight, complete with rope-web set dressing that looks more nautical than arachnid and practical creature effects that proudly show their strings. If you like your fantasy grimy, ridiculous, and deeply VHS, this one’s for you.

A deep dive into the 1933 masterpiece - King Kong!

Hail to the King!

So... What does r0b think? Is it what the weirdo's on both sides of the internet are saying?

I'm back with my first episode in quite a while! Be gentle! I'm rusty!

I'm alive. Barely. Still dealing with a ton of medical issues. Really making an effort to rise from the grave. I miss you all.

This is a little different. I'm finally tackling some of my favorite films. This is a bit more stripped down and conversational. Hope you enjoy!

Was this film based on true events? Will Franklin stop being an annoying dickcheese? Where the hell has r0b been? Who will survive and what will be left of them!?

All this and more... check it out.