Movie Dumpster

Cough up a buck for your bottle of Tenafly Viper, because we're jumping into the dumpster for a deep dive into one of the wildest "melt-movie" cult horror flicks of all time, Street Trash (1987)! A full-tilt melting pot of chaos, gore, and dark humor that has shocked audiences for decades, we break down everything you need to know about this 80s splatter classic: the insane practical effects, its most shocking moments, and why it remains a staple of underground cinema.

This week in the Video Dungeon, we're blowing a hole in limbo and diving deep into the beloved cult classic, The Monster Squad (1987)! In this iconic film from Fred Dekker and Shane Black, a group of kids team up to save the world from the legendary, and legally distinct, classic monsters Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Mummy, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon! Packed with adventure, comedy, and horror this film defined a generation of horror fans by updating the Universal Monsters and stuffing them all into one movie!

Welcome to our October 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about September, too!

We’re heading back to the eerie town of Salem's Lot! In this video, we dive deep into the highly anticipated—and highly questionable—Salem's Lot (2024), the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic horror novel. Is it a worthy successor to the originals? Why was the release pushed back multiple times? And where’s the rest of the movie?!

Vampires are on the prowl in the Video Dungeon this Halloween season and the only way to stop them isn't a wooden stake to the heart, but a review on the made for TV classic! Based on the book by Stephen King, Salem's Lot (1979) follows writer Ben Mears going back to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, only to discover its residents are slowly being turned into vampires. Directed by horror legend Tobe Hooper, the miniseries would go on to spawn a movie version, a sequel, and several re-adaptations, but which one is the best? The Dumpster boys are going to find out! Mr. Barlow is very much looking forward to meeting you at the Martsen House, so grab your holy water and glowing crosses before it's lights out!

It's Devil's Night in the Video Dungeon! The Dumpster trio returns as Connor joins us to discuss all things The Crow! We're taking a look at Inertia: Re-Making The Crow, the 2000 documentary about the first remake of James O'Barr's cult classic comic book. Filmed over four years, and fueled by a love for the 1994 film, two friends set out to make a faithful, no-budget video adaptation from the original source material. In this review, we’ll explore the passion and hardships of filmmaking, and the legacy left by Brandon Lee as the iconic Eric Draven.

IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for our very first LIVE episode at Neshaminy Creek Brewing for CRYPT VIDEO RENTALS! We're turning up the juice and seeing what shakes loose as we head into the afterlife for a brand new Ripe Review! What is Monica Belucci doing here? Why is Jeffrey Jones so heavily featured? Did we really need this sequel almost 40 years later? Say it once, say it twice, third time's a charm–so come on down while we chew on BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE!

Tony from ‪@HackTheMovies‬ joins us this week for a little vivisection in the Video Dungeon laboratory! Today, we’re dissecting The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), a film that has earned its place among one of the worst productions in movie history. With legendary actors like Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer, this adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel is infamous for its troubled production and bizarre choices. Slather on the suntan lotion, suck down a anti-regression cocktail, and let's take a trip to The Island of Doctor Moreau! THAT IS THE LAW!

Herbert West has been skulking around the Video Dungeon and he's brought back some friends! We’re diving into the legendary Re-Animator (1985), a must-see cult classic that redefined the horror-comedy genre! Directed by Stuart Gordon and based on H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling story, this film follows the mad scientist Herbert West as he experiments with reanimation, leading to outrageous and gory results! Is Re-Animator (1985) a faithful Adaption of the H.P. Lovecraft short story? Grab the re-agent and make sure you've got a fresh one, because we're about to break the 6 to 12 minute rule!

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In this episode of Book to the Movie with  C.B. Smith we celebrate Batman's 85th anniversary by diving into the underrated classic, Batman Forever! Join us as we explore the novelization by Peter David and uncover how it aligns with Joel Schumacher's original vision.