Classic Horrors Club

For a bit of a change of pace, Jeff and Richard discuss two films where there are as many songs as there are monsters: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975.) Both did their time on the Midnight Movie circuit before the advent of home video boosted one's reputation and tarnished the other's.

Jeff and Richard belatedly celebrate the birthday of Ol' Blood and Thunder, or Mr. Murder, Tod Slaughter. Slaughter has been called a British Boris Karloff. Indeed he made a series of films in the 1930s as similar to each other as Karloff's mad scientist movies were in the United States. However, with his roots in the theater, Slaughter was a unique master of Victorian melodrama, perhaps best known for playing Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, both on stage and screen. He stops short of being a moustache-twirling villain, but never retreats from a maniacal laugh. Let your hosts be your guide for which of Slaughter's films are hits and which ones are misses. They may not be your cup of tea, but we encourage you to take a sip. Just don't drink too much in one sitting...

Jeff and Richard revisit the Hagsploitation subgenre with two films: Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) and Die! Die! My Darling! (1965.) Spoiler alert: we liked them both, but agree that while one is a better movie, the other one is more fun. Do you dare venture a guess as to which is which? The only way to find out for sure is to listen to our latest episode. As Bette Davis swings her meat cleaver at Bruce Dern and Tallulah Bankhead plunges her giant knife toward Stefanie Powers, please take your seat so we can begin this month's meeting...

We're thrilled to have as our guest award-winning writer, illustrator, and pop culture historian, Rob Kelly, from the Fire & Water Podcast Network! Rob recently provided the commentary track for the VCI Entertainment Blu-ray release of Horrors of the Black Museum (1959.) Besides the fact-filled discussion of that film, Jeff and Richard pair it with Black Zoo (1963.) Both are dark and twisted... both feature Michael Gough... both are Herman Cohen productions. It's just a coincidence they both have the word "black" in their titles... or is it?

We don't consider 2023 to be a complete disaster; however, we started the year with It's a Disaster Pt. 2, and are ending it with another episode about 1970s disaster movies. Not horror, you say? What's more terrifying than taking a ride on a flimsily constructed 1930's zeppelin or enjoying the Super Bowl when a blimp floats up behind you, dangerously close to the stadium? This begs the question: what's the difference between a zeppelin and a blimp, anyway?!?

Two years ago, we embarked on a journey into the world of Paul Naschy for the first "Naschy November." Now we're back with part two. This time, we take a deep dive into two of our favorites: The Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman (1971) and Inquisition (1977.) We also get a little help from another Naschy fan, award-winning author Stephen D. Sullivan, who shares exclusive news with us about an upcoming project featuring Waldemar Daninsky, aka the werewolf. From full moons to Spanish/French inquisitions, it's an episode you don't want to miss!

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week artist Frederick Cooper brings one of everyone's favorite Vincent Price films: House on Haunted Hill (1959.) Thank you, Frederick! frederickcooperarts.com

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week Jonathan Angarola brings one of his favorites: The Changeling from 1980. Why is it a favorite and do Richard and Jeff agree with him? Push the play button to find out...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week we're joined by not one, but two, fellow podcasters: Steve Turek and Alistair Hughes from Hammerama! From four corners of the world, you will hear us Scream and Scream Again...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week we're joined by the curator of House of Silent Graves (from where I just ordered a plush Crawling Eye), Dominique Lamssies, to discuss the blaxploitation voodoo zombie flick, Sugar Hill...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. First up is independent filmmaker, Ansel Faraj, with an often overlooked gem from 1972, The Other...

Corman! Poe! Price! Milland?!? Lovecraft?!? . Roger Corman laid a foundation for his unexpectedly successful series of films based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe with House of Usher in 1960. He put care, thought, and preparation into it, then built from that with future installments. . In this month's meeting of the Classic Horrors Club, Jeff and Richard discuss two of the Corman/Poe films from the early 1960s: The Premature Burial (1962) and The Haunted Palace (1963.) Is it a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same? . Note: You're invited to hang around after the episode proper to hear an insider's view of the Hollywood strikes. They don't just affect the big-name stars and writers, as independent filmmaker Ansel Faraj (Loon Lake, Todd Tarantula) will tell us... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.co

How'd you like to see a matchup between Reptilicus and Godzilla? You kind of will when Jeff and Richard take their final journey of the summer to the drive-in to watch one-half of a quadruple feature called "Thing-O-Rama." First up is Denmark's one and only Kaiju film, Reptilicus (1961), and one of Japan's many Kaiju films, Godzilla vs. the Thing (1964), aka Mothra vs. Godzilla. Terrifying and invincible, it's the Classic Horrors Club Podcast... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: The Tilicus Song by Dirch Passer from the Danish version of the 1961 film, Reptilicus. The Moth by Les Deux Love Orchestra, produced in 2017 b

This isn't a dream! It's really happening! Yes, what started as a simple tap on the window turned into an energetic and hilarious conversation about The Legend of Hell House (1973) with Greg D. and Jenius McGee from the Nightmare Junkhead podcast. They went home to Kansas City after the intermission, but Jeff and Richard hung around to scratch the surface of a bona fide horror classic, Rosemary's Baby (1968.) It's a terror-ific night at the drive-in... Satan under the stars... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Lullaby sung by Mia Farrow from the soundtrack to the 1968 film, Rosemary's Baby, available on Apple Music. He

Create your own adventure! Take a notorious outlaw like Billy the Kid or Jesse James, then add a classic horror character like Dracula or Frankenstein. Mix them together for different pairings, but in various combinations, you'll probably end up with the same story. . Then, listen to how writer Carl K. Hittleman and director William Beaudine did it for two 1966 Circle Productions: Billy the Kid vs. Dracula and Jesse James meets Frankenstein's Daughter. Richard and Jeff argue that neither Dracula nor Frankenstein's daughter appear in either film. . Nevertheless, the movies make a perfect double-feature on a hot summer night at the Bel Air Drive-In in Versailles, Indiana. Hurry to the snack bar, then roll down your window as we bang the gavel for this month's meeting of the Classic Horror Club Podcast... . We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB . or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... . ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorro

In another tribute episode, Jeff and Richard discuss the life and career of Bert I. Gordon, known by many (thanks to Forrest J. Ackerman) as Mr. B.I.G. You probably know him as the director of such classics as The Amazing Colossal Man and Beginning of the End, but he had a career spanning six decades. We mention most of his films, but dig deep into two of them: The Spider (1958) and The Food of the Gods (1976.) Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Bert I. Gordon by New Planet Trampoline from the 2015 album, The Wisconsin Witch House, available on Band Camp. Food of the Gods by Freak from the album, Food of the God

In this blast from the past, Jeff and Richard discuss two films related to our upcoming episode: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) and War of the Colossal Beast (1958.) Consider it extra credit in addition to your regular homework for Episode 80, which will be our look at the life and career of Bert I. Gordon.

May we have your attention please? . Prove to us that you're brave enough to make it through the entire episode... Listen for the "Scream Break," then follow the instructions to email us the code word to receive a special "Certificate of Survival."   In this tribute episode, Jeff and Richard discuss the life and career of William Castle. We're not sure how great a director he was, but he was definitely a great showman, using creative gimmicks to get butts in seats. We take an in-depth look at two of his films, Macabre (1958) and The Night Walker (1964) as we ride a roller coaster of success.   Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Than

Vampires and man-made monsters are usually the subject of horror movies, but what happens when they're used for comedic purposes? Are the characters and situations sturdy enough to support humor? . These are the questions with which Jeff and Richard wrestle in the latest meeting of the Classic Horrors Club when they discuss Uncle Was a Vampire (1959) and Young Frankenstein (1974.) One is a true classic and one... is a movie. (That's meant to be funny; Young Frankenstein is really good!) . And that was meant to be funny, too. Do you get it? Comedy is subjective and you may not appreciate it, but there's bound to be something in these two films (and the podcast) to tickle your funny bone.   We've been nominated for Best Podcast in the 21st Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! Click here to view all the nominees, many of whom are dear friends and listeners.   Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a cal

It's February and love is in the air. What hot-blooded man wouldn't be be attracted to these lovely ladies? Sure, they're selfish and evil and manipulate men to get what they want, but in the end, they get what they deserve. Meet Countess Dracula and Lady Frankenstein, the titular characters of two films from 1971. . Jeff and Richard discuss the movies and their remarkable similarities. Hammer glamour and Eurohorror sleaze... what more could you possibly want on Valentine's Day?!? . Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! . Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs Midnight by North East England singer-songwriter Steve Nielson. Lady Frankenstein by Matthew Sweet from the 2018 album, Tomorrow's D