Mike H and Mike S continue their exploration of the French Extremity this week with Livid by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo. Long time listeners will recognize those names from our coverage of their film Inside, one of the most buck-wild films to come out of that scene.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – composed  / recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Walachian Tyrant” by Vlad Tepes

The Batman was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger back in 1939 for DC Comics and along with Superman and Wonder Woman, has become an American comics icon.  Over the years, we had a plethora of actors portray the caped crusader first on TV by Adam West and then on the big screen by the likes of Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck and not by Robert Pattinson.

Mike and Jeff present their thoughts on the latest edition to the Batman canon.

Intro: “Necromaniacs” – composed / recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Release the Bats” – The Birthday Party

This week Mike H and Mike S talk about the seminal classic Trouble Every Day by Claire Denis. Back in the late 90’s and early years of the 21st century, there was a wave of intense, violent French films dubbed “The New French Extremity”. Trouble Every Day hit our shores as part of this wave along with the work of Gaspar Noe, Julien Maury, Alexandre Bustillo, Coralie Thi and a host of others. Though, “Trouble” is extreme, it also smolders in an heavy, emotional atmosphere that sets it apart from some of the other more over-the-top films. 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – composed/recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Another Night In” - Tindersticks

Hellbender, the latest film by friends of the show, Adams Family is out, streaming exclusively on Shudder. Jeff and Mike H. give their impressions on this unique take on the “Folk Horror” genre.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Die the Death” – Devil’s Blood

Mike S. and Mike H. go back to the wild 70’s to cover the seminal horror ALICE, SWEET ALICE by the late Alfred Sole. Shot entirely in New Jersey, this movie is significant in a few ways. It’s the film debut of Brooke Shields, it’s writer-director Alfred Sole’s first non-porn film and is widely considered to be arguably the first American giallo. 

Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Spiritual Cramp” – Christian Death

Mike and Mike talk about the latest “direct sequel” movie entering this growing genre of films. Our views are sure to ruffle some feathers. Of course we’re talking about Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022, a sequel to one of the most important horror films in horror film history.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Cherry Orchards” – Celtic Frost

Behold! We have a special episode this week to celebrate the release of HELLBENDER on Shudder.

Please welcome Zelda, Toby and John, the Adams Family (Wonder Wheel Productions), the Black Flag of filmmakers who wrote produced and acted in HELLBENDER.

A while back, Jeff and I covered THE DEEPER YOU DIG and since, I’ve been a fan.  I had a lot of fun catching up with them to discuss the creative process, ultimate DIY filmmaking and their new movie HELLBENDER.

Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Black

The Wendigo is a cool folklore character that has had a fairly low profile over the years.  Last year’s Antlers assays to shine some light on this overlooked North American folk monster.  Though Guillermo del Toro didn’t direct it, the film bears certain tropes consistent with his other work. 

Mike H and Jeff discuss the film in all it’s horned glory.

Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Brainchild” = Bloodlet

You can’t beat the late 70’s and 80’s for horror films. There is something special about those low-budget, “grindhouse” movies that played alongside pornos and martial arts movies in the wild west of Times Square back in the day.

This week, Mike H. and Mike S. revisit Don’t Go In the House, one of the more disturbing movies from that period.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – written and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Tears are Falling” - Kiss

Jeff and Mike H team up this week to discuss Cure, the relatively obscure work by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.  Back in 1997, Japanese horror was taking the US by storm with Ringu, Audition and the Ju-on series but Cure stands out with it’s heavy lean into atmosphere, pacing and a brooking tone.

Intro:               “Necromaniacs” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:             “Space Age Love” – A Flock of Seagulls