the Forgotten Horrors Podcast

By John Wooley and Michael H. Price

TV & Film

What's the Forgotten Horrors Podcast about?

Authors John Wooley and Michael H. Price explore the depths of cult cinema.

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the Forgotten Horrors Podcast episodes:

06.03.2023
EP: 90 TORMENTED (1960)
A loving tribute to the inimitable MR. BIG!
04.14.2023
EP:89 MOUNTAINTOP MOTEL MASSACRE (1983)
Texas filmmaking, Vienna Sausages, and Terms Of Endearment. R.I.P Bert I. Gordon.
02.14.2023
EP:88 NIGHT FRIGHT (1967)
John Agar and Bill Thurman track down a space mutant in this Texas-lensed oddity.
09.30.2022
EP: 87 THE TRAVELING EXECUTIONER (1970)
An interesting diversion, even for our podcast. Great acting, off-beat characters, and a great example of depressing 70's cinema!
07.14.2022
EP:86 THE BLACK RAVEN (1943)
a crew of eccentric characters are stuck inside a spooky hotel. Who is the killer?
05.21.2022
EP:85 THE MAZE (1953)
John and Michael discuss a difficult to classify 3-D film.
03.15.2022
EP:84 THE MONSTER MAKER (1944)
J. Carroll Naish injects people with acromegaly.
01.14.2022
EP:83BACK FROM THE DEAD (1957) with ALISON PEIRSE!
Horror film expert and author, Alison Peirse helps us cover a spooky Peggie Castle film with a fascinating screenwriter. Alison's most recent book: WOMEN MAKE HORROR MHP's LONE STAR LARCENY John's OLD FEARS - 40th Anniversary Edition
12.14.2021
EP: 82 THE CREEPER (1948)
Should you meet your heroes? "There is just a butt-load of cats in this picture" - John Wooley Remembering Michael Nesmith Help the hosts out! John Wooley's OLD FEARS (40th Anniversary) Michael H. Price's LONE STAR LARCENY
10.13.2021
EP:81 STRANGE HOLIDAY (1945)
Arch Oboler dramatics and a spooky Halloween reading from John Wooley.
07.14.2021
EP:80 THE STEPFATHER (1987)
Happy belated Father's Day! Celebrate with Terry O'Quinn and Jill Schoelen. Sign up for John's newsletter: https://johnwooley.com/ Check our MHP's cool stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-H.-Price/e/B001K7UJ5S%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
06.14.2021
EP: 79 DR. RENAULT'S SECRET (1942)
J. Carroll Naish and trauma for pet lovers. Check out Michael: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-H.-Price/e/B001K7UJ5S%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share and John Wooley: https://johnwooley.com/ THANKS!
04.13.2021
EP:78 THE UNDEAD (1957)
Our first episode to include a signature drink! John and Michael ruminate on cryptomnesia and Roger Corman.
03.14.2021
EP:77 THE VAMPIRE'S GHOST (1945)
We're back for a new season! Help support John and Michael Check out MHP's stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-H.-Price/e/B001K7UJ5S%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Sign up for John Wooley's mailing list: https://johnwooley.com/
11.13.2020
EP:76 WHISPERING FOOTSTEPS (1943)
Evil Mayberry? An incredibly interesting Republic Pictures noir. Check out johnwooley.com and join the mailing list to get discounts and other cool stuff MHP's THICK LIGHTS... and other great stuff @ Amazon.com
10.14.2020
EP:75 SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT (1972)
Look, quarantine is still going strong and it's taking a toll on the sound quality. John and Michael make up for it with a terrific review of an interesting little film that's perfect for the season. Check out Michael's great stuff:...
09.13.2020
EP:74 SPIDER BABY (1967)
Jack Hill, Sid Haig, and Lon Cheney Jr.!
08.15.2020
EP:73 TURN BACK THE CLOCK (1933)
John and Michael discuss an interesting pre-code precursor to IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
07.15.2020
EP:72 HOLLYWOOD HORROR HOUSE (1970)
Fake Joe Bessers, Fatty Arbuckle's widow, and "hagsploitation."
06.12.2020
Ep:71 MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM (1944)
John is obsessed with this movie. Check out John Wooley and Michael H. Price on Amazon.
05.14.2020
EP:70 WITCHES' BREW (1980)
Another quarantined episode! What other podcast would give you such a deep-dive into the adaptations of Fritz Lieber's CONJURE WIFE? Support Michael: https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Horrors-Presents-Monstrous-George/dp/1725139995 Support John: https://www.amazon.com/Twentieth-Century-Honky-Tonk-Amazing-Unauthorized-Ballrooms-ebook/dp/B086Q1MP1Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6ST2BC620GIP&dchild=1&keywords=twentieth+century+honky+tonk&qid=1589417346&s=books&sprefix=twentieth+century+honk%2Cstripbooks%2C-1&sr=1-1
04.13.2020
EP:69 WEIRD WOMAN (1944)
A quarantined episode this week. John is calling in from a landline and therefore sounds sub-par, but we wanted to get an episode out this week. We hope everyone is doing well during this pandemic. Maybe this episode will help...
03.14.2020
EP:68 MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973)
John and Michael discuss Lovecraftian elements and uncomfortable theater experiences. If you're able, you might consider helping us out by buying something we've written. Check out THE CLEANSING https://www.amazon.com/Seventh-Sense-Cleansing-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07Y26H7TG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=John+Wooley&qid=1584146684&s=books&sr=1-1 Check out WANTED IN AMERICA https://www.amazon.com/Wanted-America-Collected-Department-1898-1903/dp/0875657303
01.15.2020
EP:67 FINGERPRINTS (2006)
An Oklahoma-lensed horror film by the producer of APOCALYPSE NOW, featuring a star from MTV's LAGUNA BEACH? Closing music from THE AMAZING MR. X
12.14.2019
EP:66 DISCO GODFATHER (1979)
PUT YOUR WEIGHT ON IT! Before you start to complain, there actually is a lot of horror to be found in this film. What was it like to hang out with Rudy Ray Moore? How do Michael and John manage to...
11.14.2019
EP:65 FLESH AND FANTASY (1943) and DEAD OF NIGHT (1945)
We cover two excellent anthology films. Stick around for some extended talk of the next film we will be covering. Closing music: George Antheil
10.19.2019
Extra-sode Halloween 2019
John and Michael give me (producer Joey Hambrick) some tips on how to introduce my son to spooky stuff.
10.13.2019
EP:64 TAKING TIGER MOUNTAIN REVISITED (2019)
MHP talks about his old buddy Bill Paxton as we cover what might be the strangest film we've featured yet.
09.13.2019
EP:63 THE INTRUDER (1962)
What we can learn from Corman's biggest commercial failure.
07.13.2019
EP:62 THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (1964)
MHP's COUSIN VINNY?
06.14.2019
EP:61 OVER MY DEAD BODY (1942)
The deficient likeability of Milton Berle and a thankfully short frog cameo.
05.13.2019
EP:60 STRANGLER OF THE SWAMP (1946)
German Expressionism meets poverty row! for John Wooley's SEVENTH SENSE: https://www.amazon.com/Seventh-Sense-Cleansing-Book-1/dp/1948263297 for MHP's latest FORGOTTEN HORRORS collection: https://www.amazon.com/Fantasies-Sand-Box-Office-Bonanza-Forgotten/dp/1723281069/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=michael+h+price&qid;=1557547773&s;=books&sr;=1-1
04.12.2019
EP:59 REPO MAN (1984)
Punk, underground comics, science fiction, and beer.
03.13.2019
EP:58 I SAW WHAT YOU DID (1965)
psycho knockoff or precursor to BLUE VELVET? John Wooley's pulpy SEVENTH SENSE is out in paperback and Kindle. FANTASIES IN THE SAND and the other FORGOTTEN HORRORS books are available on Amazon as well.
01.17.2019
EP:57 POPCORN (1991)
There's some stuff here that I doubt anyone has ever divulged about this crazy early 90's slasher. With connections to William Castle, John Carradine, and even BLACK CHRISTMAS, this a film steeped in horror history. Join our Facebook group and give...
12.14.2018
EP:56 MUMMY'S BOYS (1936)
Thanks to a loyal listener for the recommendation. Ruminations on comedy and horror with tons of crazy diversions. Listen to the end for a discussion about the next film we're going to cover.
11.13.2018
EP:55 ANATOMY OF A PSYCHO (1961)
Psycho knockoff or an airing of grievances by poverty row toward A-listers?
10.13.2018
EP:54 WHISPERING GHOSTS (1942)
Milton Berle, Willie Best, and John Carradine in one crazy boat-bound horror comedy!?!? Check out FANTASIES IN THE SAND as temps get cooler and the holidays approach.
09.14.2018
EP:53 JUNGLE JIM IN THE FORBIDDEN LAND (1952) and DRACULA'S GHOST (2018)
A double feature! Johnny Wiessmuller stars in a horrific take on the adventure film, an interesting re-edit of several classic horror films, and thoughts on beach party pictures.
08.12.2018
EP:52 THE BEACH GIRLS AND THE MONSTER (1965)
Where do "beach party" movies fit in film history? John and Michael discuss the "just add monsters" theory of genre filmmaking.
07.13.2018
EP:51 THE GHOST THAT WALKS ALONE (1944)
Arthur Lake (Dagwood) stars in this film that makes up for in substance what it lacks in ghosts or walking alone-ness.
05.14.2018
EP:50 CARNIVAL MAGIC (1981)
Al Adamson, carnies, and a talking monkey. Well, it's a chimp but you get the picture.
04.13.2018
EP:49 THE BRUTE MAN (1946)
The only podcast that dares to tell the truth about the connection between The Monkees and Rondo Hatton!
03.13.2018
EP:48 PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! (1962)
What are the similarities between a little low-budget disaster film starring Ray Milland and Frankie Avalon and Steinbeck's masterpiece of American Literature, The Grapes of Wrath? We would appreciate your vote for FORGOTTEN HORRORS VOL.9 in The Rondo Awards! It's a nominee for...
02.13.2018
EP:47 SON OF INGAGI (1940)
John and Michael discuss an interesting old dark house/ape-suit monster film that happens to have an entirely African American cast.
12.15.2017
EP:46 THE GLASS CAGE (1964)
John and Michael discuss the twisted brethren of PSYCHO. Check out John's writings http://www.reversekarmapress.com/shop/ and Michael's https://www.oldies.com/search/results.cfm?q=michael+h+price&results=
11.13.2017
EP:45 THE SLIME PEOPLE (1963)
We talk about Oklahoma actor Bill Boyce and his involvement with this low-budget gem. Outro: MUSIC OF FORGOTTEN HORRORS, HARD-BOILED CHRISTMAS STORIES can be purchased here, and ART OF THE PULPS can be found here.
10.13.2017
EP:44 THE NASTY RABBIT (1964) & Halloween Picks
John and Michael ruminate on the James Landis comedy THE NASTY RABBIT and give some suggestions for your Halloween viewing consideration. Check out BILL BOYCE MONEY ACTOR now streaming on Amazon!
09.13.2017
EP:43 RAT FINK (1965)
We cover a film that we'd thought may be lost forever. James Landis' RAT FINK is an incredibly interesting character study.
08.12.2017
EP:42 RIOT ON SUNSET STRIP (1967)
Good times and drug freakouts! Get ready for trains and cicada sounds in the background. Sorry.

What's the Forgotten Horrors Podcast about?

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the Forgotten Horrors Podcast episodes:

EP: 90 TORMENTED (1960)

EP:89 MOUNTAINTOP MOTEL MASSACRE (1983)

EP:88 NIGHT FRIGHT (1967)

EP: 87 THE TRAVELING EXECUTIONER (1970)

EP:86 THE BLACK RAVEN (1943)

EP:85 THE MAZE (1953)

EP:84 THE MONSTER MAKER (1944)

EP:83BACK FROM THE DEAD (1957) with ALISON PEIRSE!

EP: 82 THE CREEPER (1948)

EP:81 STRANGE HOLIDAY (1945)

EP:80 THE STEPFATHER (1987)

EP: 79 DR. RENAULT'S SECRET (1942)

EP:78 THE UNDEAD (1957)

EP:77 THE VAMPIRE'S GHOST (1945)

EP:76 WHISPERING FOOTSTEPS (1943)

EP:75 SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT (1972)

EP:74 SPIDER BABY (1967)

EP:73 TURN BACK THE CLOCK (1933)

EP:72 HOLLYWOOD HORROR HOUSE (1970)

Ep:71 MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM (1944)

EP:70 WITCHES' BREW (1980)

EP:69 WEIRD WOMAN (1944)

EP:68 MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973)

EP:67 FINGERPRINTS (2006)

EP:66 DISCO GODFATHER (1979)

EP:65 FLESH AND FANTASY (1943) and DEAD OF NIGHT (1945)

Extra-sode Halloween 2019

EP:64 TAKING TIGER MOUNTAIN REVISITED (2019)

EP:63 THE INTRUDER (1962)

EP:62 THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (1964)

EP:61 OVER MY DEAD BODY (1942)

EP:60 STRANGLER OF THE SWAMP (1946)

EP:59 REPO MAN (1984)

EP:58 I SAW WHAT YOU DID (1965)

EP:57 POPCORN (1991)

EP:56 MUMMY'S BOYS (1936)

EP:55 ANATOMY OF A PSYCHO (1961)

EP:54 WHISPERING GHOSTS (1942)

EP:53 JUNGLE JIM IN THE FORBIDDEN LAND (1952) and DRACULA'S GHOST (2018)

EP:52 THE BEACH GIRLS AND THE MONSTER (1965)

EP:51 THE GHOST THAT WALKS ALONE (1944)

EP:50 CARNIVAL MAGIC (1981)

EP:49 THE BRUTE MAN (1946)

EP:48 PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! (1962)

EP:47 SON OF INGAGI (1940)

EP:46 THE GLASS CAGE (1964)

EP:45 THE SLIME PEOPLE (1963)

EP:44 THE NASTY RABBIT (1964) & Halloween Picks

EP:43 RAT FINK (1965)

EP:42 RIOT ON SUNSET STRIP (1967)