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Slums of Film History is an in-depth podcast on niche film topics that aren't normally discussed in polite company. We take turns weekly discussing a single topic from everything to bodily fluids to T... more
FAQs about Slums of Film History:How many episodes does Slums of Film History have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
January 04, 2017Episode 28: Fun with Nazis!For over 80 years Nazis have been the antagonists of countless dramas, thrillers and action films. They've also proven to be a ripe target for parody as well. On today's episode we focus on the the films that dare to satirize, poke fun and even exploit the most notorious group of bastards to ever appear on the silver screen. Today we have Fun with Nazis!...more54minPlay
December 28, 2016Episode 27: Devil DollsSlate takes us through a history of those lovable, huggable, comforting dolls...that kill!...more54minPlay
December 21, 2016Episode 26: ParasitesTom's first episode of Season 3 is all about those disgusting movie monsters that will enter your body and take over your brain and how their real life counterparts are just as frightening as those on the big screen....more55minPlay
December 14, 2016Episode 25: LGBT PsychopathsWe're back with Season 3! In our first episode, Slate takes us on a tour of Hollywood's exploitation of gay and trans folk in our queerest episode yet!...more54minPlay
July 27, 2016Episode 24: Underwater SlaughterIn our season 2 finale, Slate takes us underwater to explore all of the things that live down deep and want to eat you. From deep sea adventure films to the radiation monster movies of the 50s to the first summer blockbuster of all time, we'll explore squids, crocodiles, sharks and pirahnas. This is the episode to ruin your summer!...more56minPlay
July 20, 2016Episode 23: Dead On SetMaking movies can be dangerous business. There are so many things that can go wrong on set, everything from cameras not working to well-timed stunts not going as planned. Throughout cinema history, some individuals who make films have been hurt, maimed and even killed. On today’s morbid episode of Slums of Film History we’ll be focusing on those films where someone met their unfortunate demise. We discuss whether or not these fatalities brought about change or if the show simply went on. Today we’re “Dead on Set.”...more57minPlay
July 13, 2016Episode 22: William Castle - Godfather of GimmicksIn the late 1950s to the mid 1960s, one director boldly went to great lengths to scare the crap out of theatergoers: William Castle. Castle was equal parts PT Barnum, Alfred Hitchcock and Roger Corman and his greatest schtick was gimmicks. He rigged theaters with seat buzzers, fainters, fright breaks and coffins. He even made a decent movie or two. Join us as Slate profiles the late great William Castle: Grandfather of Gimmicks....more55minPlay
July 05, 2016Episode 21: Bodily Fluids - Puke and JizzYou’d be surprised by how many films feature puke and jizz, or then again maybe you wouldn't. Films like horror classic “The Exorcist” or the coming of age gem “Stand By Me” both contain memorable puke scenes. Both comedy classics “There's Something About Mary” and not-so-classic “Scary Movie” both contain unforgettable scenes featuring jizz. Sperm even makes an appearance in an Academy Award winning film! So get ready as Tom hits you with a load of puke and jizz in the second episode of our two part series on Bodily Fluids in Cinema. You'll be glad you came!...more59minPlay
June 29, 2016Episode 20: Bodily Fluids - Pee and PoopPee pee and poo poo have a long, robust history in the annals of film, from shock films like “Last House on the Left” and “The Exorcist” to lowbrow comedies like “Caddyshack” and “American Pie.” Even Oscar movies “Shawshank Redemption” and “Slumdog Millionaire” feature main actors submerged in sewage. So grab your barf bag and suppress your gag reflex as Slate takes on the browns and yellows in the first of our two part series on Bodily Fluids with Pee and Poop in Cinema....more51minPlay
FAQs about Slums of Film History:How many episodes does Slums of Film History have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.