The VHS Abyss

RE-ANIMATOR (1985) - Herbert West and the gang are the focus of our latest Halloween Episode as we discuss and dissect this 80s Frankenstein rehash and much loved cult classic.

As well as our usual scene by scene review, we also have many behind scene stories, Terminator 2 connections, 90s Iron Man movie, dead cats and cast divorces.

So join us, as we delve into this much loved classic and give our VHS Abyss score out of 10

SWORD AND SORCERY DOUBLE - Sand, sandals, boobs, swords, boobs, blood and boobs are the focus of this low budget instalment of the barbarian sub-genre, DEATHSTALKER (1983).

In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Roger Corman's affiliation with Argentinian cinema, bizarre cast deaths including the tragic murder of actress Lana Clarkson to music producer Phil Spector, terrible wigs, He-Man and Blue Peter paper mache heads.

So join us as we conclude this delve into all things sword-like and vote on who is crowned The VHS Abyss champion of the episode.

SWORD AND SORCERY DOUBLE - Ka Kar Ka Kar. . . We are trying our best eagle impersonation in this episode as we mind f**k many animals and swing many large sticks erratically over our heads to prepare for this mammoth two parter, starting with the lover of many creatures BEASTMASTER (1982)

In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the legend that is Rip Torn, where the chuff $8 million went, car boot stunt animals and Wayne Gretzky's wife.

Join us next week for our concluding part with DEATHSTALKER (1983) and another scene by scene review and we decide our champion of the episode.

BMX DOUBLE - The concluding part to our delve into all things BMX is here.

In this episode, we discuss the legend that is Hal Needham...also, find out who is best buds with Brandon Lee, who did prison time for bribery and whose brother was a legendary porn director of the 70s-80s?

So join us as we vote on the episode winner and who will be crowned The VHS Abyss BMX champion of the 80s !!!

BMX DOUBLE - Dust down your Mongoose and strap on your elbow pads, cause we're wheeling into the 80s with a BMX double, starting with a group of "flaming galahs" in BMX BANDITS (1983).

In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Nicole Kidman, Australian TV and cinema, a brief history of BMX, behind the scene stories and Chuck Norris threatening Billy idol?

Join us next week for our concluding part with RAD (1986), with another scene by scene review and our result on the episode champion.

Joining us for our first interview episode, is writer, director and producer of ONE NIGHT RENTAL . . . Chris Annable.

In this episode, on location at the incredible video shop setting of the movie in Alfreton, Derbyshire, we discuss the step by step process of the making of the movie, filming with budget restraints, casting process, soundtrack song choices, awards, sequels and so much more.

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ACADEMY DOUBLE - We conclude this mammoth 2 parter, with 1989's NINJA ACADEMY.

In this episode we discuss Liverpool legends, martial art and stunt royalty, a sneaky cameo from a John Wick villain and numerous other "Academy" movies we could of done.

So join us, as we finish our delve into all things ACADEMY and pick who is our champion of the episooooddddeeee!

ACADEMY DOUBLE - The academy two parter you really want. . . COMBAT ACADEMY vs NINJA ACADEMY is our focus this month, in association with TOOTH BRAIN PRODUCTIONS.

In this episode, we discuss all things George Clooney, the links to Police Academy, filming locations and the popularity of the name BIFF.

Join us next week for PART 2, as we conclude with NINJA ACADEMY (1989) and the champion of the episode.