Matt & Todd discuss filmmaker William Lustig’s magnum opus Maniac Cop 2. A rare example of a sequel being superior to the original. Once again two masters of exploitation films, Lustig and Larry Cohen deliver a highly entertaining experience. Starring Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon and Robert Z’Dar as Matt Cordell, The Maniac Cop.

Matt & Todd are joined by Shawn to discuss the 1981 drama TAPS. Timothy Hutton leads an amazing cast. Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, Giancarlo Esposito are proud military cadets. When they learn their academy is going to be closed they arm themselves and occupy the campus, demanding the school remain open. Are they heroes, or terrorists? There’s no easy answer. Also starring George C Scott and Ronny Cox.

Matt & Todd discuss Tremors. One of the first movies of the 90s is also one of the greatest movies of the 90s. One of the most fun monster movies of all time. Directed by Ron Underwood. Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire

Matt & Todd discuss the dramatic action thrilling Uncommon Valor. The 1983 POW/MIA rescue film that beat Rambo: First Blood Part II to the theaters by two years. It was even helmed by Ted Kotcheff, director of First Blood. Starring Gene Hackman, Reb Brown, Fred Ward, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Tim Thomerson, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester and Robert Stack.

“Cryyyyyyyy little sister…” Matt & Todd discuss one of the greatest films of the 80s. Richard Donner’s production, The Lost Boys. Directed by Joel Schumacher. Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, Jami Gertz, Kiefer Sutherland, Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann and the scene stealing Barnard Hughes.

Starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell the last 80s action movie should be an amazing movie. Unfortunately the production was a nightmare. The director and the producer were at odds, the script was constantly rewritten, and filming ran late and $20 million over budget. Somehow, Tango & Cash still manages to be a watchable and entertaining film. It just falls far short of its potential.

Our coverage of The Superfriends cartoon series continues. In our 3rd installment Mike returns again to discuss the 4th, 5th & 6th seasons. The 4th season known as The World’s Greatest Super Friends set a series high for storytelling. Seasons 5 & 6 are fun & entertaining, but unfortunately seem to fall back in the goofiness of early seasons. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram &MovieMattSirois and find us on Facebook under The Movie Asylum of The Weird, Bad, and Wonderful

Matt and Todd discuss the 80s teen drama The Legend of Billie Jean. A group of teenagers go on the run and become outlaw celebrities. They never meant to break the law, they never meant for anyone to get hurt. They just wanted what was fair, and “Fair is fair!” Starring: Helen Slater, Christian Slater, Martha Gehman, Peter Coyote, & Yeardly Smith.

Matt and Todd discuss the haunted house mystery chiller starring George C Scott. A slow burn suspense film that’s more about giving you the creeps as opposed to delivering shocks and jump scares. Directed by Peter Medak. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @MovieMattSirois Find us on Facebook under The Movie Asylumof The Weird, Bad & Wonderful

Matt & Todd discuss the incredibly grim, gritty, dark, violent vigilante film The Exterminator. This is a different type of thriller. It has more in common with the serial killer genre. Be forewarned. This is a good movie, but it is NOT a fun movie. Written & directed by James Glickenhaus. Starring Christopher George and Samantha Eggar, and Robert Ginty as John Eastland: The Exterminator