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It’s comedy horror time with the swan song of the original Universal Monsters as “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”. A film in which the mysterious Dr Lejos looks an awful lot like Dracula in a dressing gown; The Wolf Man gets accused of making nuisance phone calls; and Frankenstein’s Monster almost looses his mind.

Along the way we discuss “Demons”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Night Stalker” and Lee realises he doesn’t need Rob Zombie’s new album.

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It’s 1977 - 2000AD launches; Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a plane crash; and no one on this podcast was born yet.

Our Star Wars watch-through reaches a milestone with “A New Hope” aka “Star Wars”.

So prepare yourself for an episode with a longer running time than the actual film; shut down all the garbage mashers on the Detention Level; have a drink in a really rough pub (good music though); and re-imagine Jabba as an avuncular fat Scotsman in a fur coat.

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Once upon a time, 4 intrepid podcasters sat down to watch a very Grimm Tale - director Oz Perkin’s “Gretel & Hansel”. A film in which Jessica Hyde threatens to kill her kids; the Borg Queen comes down with a severe case of black finger; and a cat is either magical, or a Continuity Supervisor’s worst nightmare.

Along the way we discuss “Rawhead Rex”;“The Lighthouse”; “February” aka “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” and choose-your-own folk horror interactive film “T’Was The Devil”.

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It’s 2016 - The UK votes for Brexit; The USA votes for Donald J Trump; and a multitude of celebrities die (which was probably a wise decision on their part, considering how everything’s been going since then).

Our Star Wars watch-through circles back to the main saga via ”Rogue One - A Star Wars Story”.

So prepare yourself for a go on Saw Gerrera’s sticky Mind-Squid; keep an eye out for Chief Inspector Grobelaar; marvel at what an eventful few days it’s been for Dr Evazan and BumFace; and get ready for a glimpse of Admiral Radish’s Hammerhead.

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Having witnessed the original, the team turn to David Cronenberg’s reimagining of “The Fly” from 1986.

A film in which an 80s super-sleaze invents the Reaction Video; Jeff Goldblum spunks his finger all over the bathroom mirror; and a baboon makes jam (but definitely not as cute as that sounds).

Along the way we discuss “Possessor”, “Matinee”, “St Maud” (again, but it’s so good!), “Sputnik”, “Donnie Darko”, “Tales That Witness Madness” and “Willie’s Wonderland”.

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It’s 2018 - a dark time for the Rebellion: music is in its absolute nadir; Donald Trump holds total authority; Russian dissidents are dropping like assassinated flies and Toys ‘R’ Us closes it’s doors for the last time...

Our Star Wars watch-through moves sideways into ”Solo - A Star Wars Story”.

So clean the mud off your Wookiee; put some hazard tape around your gaping Maw; check your sleeves for Sylops; and wonder why one of Dryden’s men appears to be called “Eamonn”.

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It’s atomic-age horror, with the original 1958 version of “The Fly”!

A film in which a cat is dispersed into the ether; a common fly is dipped in Tipp-Ex to secure a starring role; and we see the world’s biggest lawn chair.

Along the way we discuss “Saint Maud”, horror games reviewed by YouTuber Daz Black, “Xtro”, “Southland Tales” and the original BBC version of “Quatermass and The Pit”.

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It’s 2005, Pope John Paul II dies; YouTube starts; Doctor Who returns to TV and Prince Harry dresses like a Nazi.

Our Star Wars watch-through concludes the prequels with ”Revenge of the Sith”.

So get General Grievous some Benylin; demonstrate Jedi stealth by clinging to a noisy chicken lizard; cheer at the sight of a planet full of Wookiees; and groan when those same Wookiees do that fucking Tarzan yell again!

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We return to George A Romero’s Living Dead universe for the second instalment in the series: 1978’s classic “Dawn of the Dead”. A film in which we learn that a screwdriver can be an effective substitute for a cotton bud; the consumerist dream is ultimately hollow, even when it brings you a fuck ton of guns and cheese; and the real secret to everyone (all genders, ages, races and religions) getting along is for everyone to be dead.

Along the way we discuss “Bad Taste”, Netflix series “Lupin”, “The Fearless Vampire Killers” and “Dr Who & The Daleks”

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It’s 2002, Blair and Bush have begun their war criminal love-in, members of the Royal Family keep dropping like flies and Napster is shut down, definitively ending the illegal downloading of copyright material forever...

Our Star Wars watch-through continues with “Attack Of The Clones”.

So saddle up one of those big testicle-flea-cows; moan to some poor sod about how you really don’t like sand; marvel at Christopher Lee’s dignity whilst surrounded by CGI insects carrying Airzookas and absolutely seethe with uncontrollable rage over R2D2’s ability to fly.

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