School of Schlock

There's an absolute Earthsaster happening as the entire world gets sucked through a wormhole! Can this problem be solved, or are we headed for an Earthpocalypse? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about modern film effects, comparisons to Lost and Terminator 2, and bloviating IMDB biographies. It's our review of Earthtastrophe!

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0:05:45 - Background

0:23:15 - Summary

0:38:50 - Notable Scenes

0:47:30 - The Good

0:53:20 - The Bad

1:11:15 - The Ugly

There's an war going on right under our feet, and nobody but the top brass know about it! Why did we waste all our time going to space when we should have gone...beneath the Earth? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about racist depictions, running from a nuclear blast, and small-scale large-scale warfare. It's our review of Battle Beneath the Earth!

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0:04:25 - Background

0:16:50 - Summary

0:29:35 - Notable Scenes

0:38:20 - The Good

0:44:50 - The Bad

1:01:40 - The Ugly

If you're still in the mood for Spooky Season, we have yet another Peter Cushing British horror film to keep the creeps coming. This time Cushing and Christopher Lee are dueling over a skeleton that seems intent on coming back to life! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about twist endings, vaccinations against evil, and what makes a B-movie worth watching. It's our review of The Creeping Flesh!

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0:04:30 - Background

0:24:50 - Summary

0:42:15 - Notable Scenes

0:55:35 - The Good

1:06:50 - The Bad

1:16:30 - The Ugly

A light night of recording means we're feeling a little rambly and a little punchy as we talk about a comedy with an all-star cast and way too few laughs. Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about dry humor, punching down, and, of course, The Banana Boat Song. Hijinks ensure during our review of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash!

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0:04:10 - Background

0:42:50 - Summary

0:55:30 - Notable Scenes

1:02:45 - The Good

1:07:40 - The Bad

1:25:45 - The Ugly

A sleepy town with an even sleepier bog is rocked by a series of murders. Can a local trio of a doctor, a sheriff, and a pathologist find out what's causing these deaths? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about dog vs monster sounds, poorly ended scenes, and even more poorly timed romances. It's our review of Bog!

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0:04:45 - Background

0:25:15 - Summary

0:39:40 - Notable Scenes

0:46:35 - The Good

0:49:55 - The Bad

1:05:40 - The Ugly

There's a secret cabal with a dastardly plot inside the US government, and only Charlie Sheen can bring them to light. But will a toy helicopter foil his plans? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk bad scripts, under-utilizing Linda Hamilton, and poor attempts at cyber-security. It's our review of Shadow Conspiracy!

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0:05:35 - Background

0:30:20 - Summary

0:43:40 - Notable Scenes

0:52:10 - The Good

0:56:15 - The Bad

1:09:45 - The Ugly

A wicked woman is visiting from another planet, and she has destruction on her mind. But is this film about a Devil Girl actually a kitschy sci-fi romp, or is it something else entirely? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk one-room plays, the Twilight Zone, and love at first sight. It's our review of Devil Girl from Mars!

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0:05:40 - Background

0:25:30 - Summary

0:39:00 - Notable Scenes

0:45:40 - The Good

0:52:30 - The Bad

1:02:10 - The Ugly

They say the greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing people that he doesn't exist. We argue think his greatest trick is actually gargoyles! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about Milton, biker gangs, and the importance of preserving a mating pair of demons. It's our review of the 70's made-for-TV snoozer, Gargoyles!

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0:03:35 - Background

0:21:40 - Summary

0:37:00 - Notable Scenes

0:42:40 - The Good

0:47:25 - The Bad

0:54:10 - The Ugly

Murder! A shipping magnate is killed in cold blood, and only one detective can solve the crime. Step aside, Sherlock Holmes, because James Lee Wong is on the case! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about problematic portrayals, the science of infrared light, and whether or not this movie might actually be watchable. It's our review of Doomed to Die!

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0:03:45 - Background

0:18:50 - Summary

0:26:50 - Notable Scenes

0:34:00 - The Good

0:40:20 - The Bad

0:48:00 - The Ugly

Peter Cushing is back for more monster-horror adventures! This time a series of mysterious murders are being investigated in period England and Cushing has to figure out what's going on...wait, wasn't that the plot of the last Cushing movie we did? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about plot similarities, faux Frankenstein, and if being TOO British can ruin a movie...? It's our review of The Blood Beast Terror!

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0:04:10 - Background

0:16:20 - Summary

0:29:05 - Notable Scenes

0:35:30 - The Good

0:38:25 - The Bad

0:56:05 - The Ugly