NECROMANIACS PODCAST

Do we need another entry into the Alien Saga? We’ve had Covenant, Prometheus and now the new, Fede Alvarez-helmed Alien Romulus.  Check out what the Necromaniacs have to say about it.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Hall of Ice” – Lebanon Hannover

It’s been a sick year for horror films, so much has been released and the year isn’t even over year.  We probably should have gotten to this one earlier this year, but better late than never.  This week, we get into Immaculate, the antichrist film that was released conspicuously moments before The First Omen.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Leave the Church Behind” – Nunslaughter

This week we have all three Necro-Hosts! Oz Perkins Longlegs is probably the most talked about horror film of the year so far.  The marketing campaign created a really intense, creepy vibe and drummed up a ton of anticipation.  Tune to for our take on it

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Doing the Obvious” – Cows

As longtime listeners know, we are quite fond of hardass, Australian movies. There is a unique quality to these bleak, nihilistic movies that really connect to a primal part of your brain and inspire an almost visceral reaction.  Necromaniacs joined up with artist and outback movie aficionado Seldon Hunt to give you Mayhem Down Under, our exploration of these grim, violent films.

First up, is the classic SNOWTOWN MURDERS, the 2011 hard-as-nails film directed by Justin Kurzel based on the true events that took place in Adelaide, South Australia between 1992 and 1999.  Proceed is you dare, this film is not for the faint of heart.

Intro:    “We Can’t be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo

Outro:  “My Hate is Strong” – Werewolves

This week we go back to 1973 for Sergio Martino’s roughie TORSO.  Long-time listeners will know that Martino is highly respected here at the Necro Camp, but what makes TORSO most interesting is that, though it operates well within the Giallo world, it can also be considered a proto-slasher having predated all of the seminal slasher films by at least one year.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Fucked with a Knife” – Cannibal Corpse

This week, we discuss the modern classic AMERICAN PSYCHO.  Based on the Brett Easton Ellis novel, this film was controversial when it came out in 2000 largely due to it’s themes of misogyny and overall cynical point of view.  At the time, Christian Bale was a relatively unknown actor and was advised against taking the role because it may prove to be “carer suicide” but the actor believed in the vision of director Mary Harmon and delivered a performance that put him on the map and propelled his career forward.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Hip to be Square” – Hughey Lewis and the News

It’s summertime! We decided to cover the classic CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON to open sun and fun season.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Where Chaos Reigns” – LLYR

We’re back this week with our analysis of “ambient slasher” IN A VIOLENT NATURE. Jeff and Mike give you their breakdown, takes some Neco Calls and meeting sick celebrities.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “In Damnation’s Embrace” – LLYR

This week, we discuss STOPMOTION, a film that has been getting a lot of attention recently.  This is Robert Morgan’s feature debut and incorporates live action with, you guessed it, stop-motion animation to tell feverish, weird tale about a filmmaker, he abusive mother and the hazy lines between reality and illusion.  Also, I mispronounce author Brian Evenson’s name twice during the episode.

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Amputate” – Negative Prayer

Mike S returns after a brief hiatus.  This week, we discuss a fairly obscure British film called GHOST STORIES written and directed by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.  Offbeat, unique and unconventional; how will it fair on the Necro chopping block? 

Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:  “Extortion” – Christbane