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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
An American superhero black comedy splatter film, the film was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Hertz and written by Kaufman and Joe Ritter. Largely ignored on its initial release, the film would find its audience and a long and successful midnight movie engagement at Bleecker Street Cinema in New York City in 1985. The film is considered a cult classic.
The Class of Nuke’em High (1986)
This American science fiction, horror comedy film was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Richard W Haines with New York holographer Jason Sapan providing the laser effects. The film would spawn four sequels and there is talk about a remake in the works. Although panned upon its initial release, the film has a strong cult following that continues to grow.
We are joined by special guest co-host Joe Randazzo
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.34); Story Geek – What To Watch During COVID Crisis (11.13); Man Messes With Nature (13.46); Toxic Avenger Trailer (15.07); Why God? (18.17); Reflect on Man’s Quest (45.21); Nature Messes With Man (57.28); Class of Nuke’em High Trailer (57.56); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:01.13); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:20.55); End Credits (1:33.20); Closing Theme (1:34.09)
Opening and Closing Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
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Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Stanley Lloyd Kaufman never really wanted to make movies, but wanted to work in Broadway musicals. During his years in Yale, though, he got introduced to "B" pictures and the works of Roger Corman. Lloyd later got the opportunity to executive-produce a short movie made by a fellow student. The film, called "Rappacini", got him even more interested in movies. He bought his own camera and took it with him to Chad, Africa, were he spent his summer. There, he shot a 15-minute film of a pig being slaughtered. That was his first movie, and was the birth of what was later to become known as Troma Films. He showed the footage of the squealing pig being killed to his family, and their shocked reaction to it made him wonder if making movies that shocked audiences would keep them in their seats to see what would happen next.He wanted to be a director right then and there, so he got a couple of friends at Yale and made his second movie, The Girl Who Returned (1969). People loved it, and he went straight to work on other films, helping out on projects like Joe (1970), Rocky (1976) and Saturday Night Fever (1977).
Lloyd put in a lot of long, hard hours in the film business, just to be in the credits and to get money for his next project, a full-length feature. It was a tribute to Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and the classic era of silent-film comedy. Even though Lloyd hated the movie when it was finally completed, people seemed to love it. He formed a studio called 15th Street Films with friends and producers Frank Vitale and Oliver Stone. Together, they made Love Me My Way (1973) and Super Dick (1971), directed by John G. Avildsen. A friend from Yale, Michael Herz, saw Lloyd in a small scene in "Cry Uncle" and contacted him to try to get into the film business, too. Kaufman took Herz in, as the company needed some help after Oliver Stone quit to make his own movies. Michael invested in a film they thought would be their biggest hit yet, Schwartz: The Brave Detective (1973) (aka "Big Gus, What's the Fuss?"). It turned out to be a huge flop and 15th Street Films was ruined. Lloyd and Michael owed thousands of dollars to producers and friends and family members who had invested in the picture.
Lloyd, trying to find a quick way to pay off the bills, made The Divine Obsession (1976), and with Michael formed Troma Studios, hoping to make some decent movies, since they only owned the rights to films they thought were poor. They were introduced to Joel M. Reed, who had an unfinished movie called "Master Sardu and the Horror Trio". The film was re-edited and completed at Troma Studios (which actually consisted of just one room) during 1975, re-titled and released in 1976 as Bloodsucking Freaks (1976) (aka "Bloodsucking Freaks"). It was enough of a success to enable them to pay the rent so they wouldn't lose the company.
Lloyd later got a call from a theater that wanted a "sexy movie" like The Divine Obsession (1976), but about softball (!). The resulting film, Squeeze Play (1979), used up all the money Troma had earned from "Bloodsucking Freaks" and, as it turned out, no one wanted to see it--not even the theater owner who wanted it made in the first place (he actually wanted a porno movie). Just when things looked their darkest, they got a call from another theater which was scheduled to show a film, but the distributor pulled it at the last minute. Troma rushed "Squeeze Play" right over, and it turned out to be a huge hit. Lloyd, Michael and Troma eventually made millions from it, and had enough money to buy their own building (which still remains as Troma Headquarters). Troma then turned out a stream of "sexy" comedies--i.e., Waitress! (1981), The First Turn-On!! (1983), Stuck on You! (1982)--but there was a glut of "T&A" films on the market. Troma noticed that a lot of comedies were being made, and decided to make one, too, but much different than the rest. After reading an article that claimed horror movies were dead, Lloyd got the idea to combine both horror and comedy, and Troma came up with "Health Club Horror"--later retitled and released as The Toxic Avenger (1984), a monster hit that finally put Troma on the map.
Lloyd Kaufman and Troma have become icons in the cult-movie world, and Troma has distributed over 1000 films. Lloyd has continued his career as a director in addition to producing, and Troma has turned out such films as Monster in the Closet (1986), Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986), Combat Shock (1984), Troma's War (1988), and Fortress of Amerikkka (1989), and Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006), which follows an army of undead chickens as they seek revenge on a fast food palace. #Shitstorm Shakespeare out this year.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Book:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1844)
by Alexandre Dumas
Film:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
Beginning in the early days of the Hundred Day period, this adventure story deals with hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. His plans have devastating consequences for both the innocent and the guilty.
The 1934 film directed by Rowland V Lee and starring Robert Donat and Elissa Land, this would be the first sound adaption of the film (there were five silent films before this). The film would prove to be a box office smash which would lead to two sequels. The film takes some liberties from its source material. To date the only adaption that is faithful to the film is a 39 part ITC television serial starring Richard Chamberland from 1975.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.53); Plot Synopsis (8.13); Forming the Plot (14.49); Book Thoughts (49.01); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (52.19); Introducing a Film (55.25); Film Trailer (56.20); Lights, Camera, Action (58.37); Epilogue (1:19.23); End Credits (1:24.23); Closing Credits (1:25.08)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
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Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Book: The Passionate Bride (1941)
by Thorne Smith
Film: I Married A Witch (1942)
Directed by Rene Clair and starring Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway, the film would be the basis for the hit 1960's television programme Bewitched.
Based on the book by Thorne Smith who also wrote the very popular Topper book which was also made into a successful film and television show, he would die before finishing the book. The book was posthumously finished by Norman M Matson.
The comedic film plays for laughs and is a social commentary of the times, unfortunately there was alot of trouble on the set as no one seemed to get along. Now that is what we call acting.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.36); Forming the Plot (12.02); Film Short (44.17); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (45.07); Film Trailer (48.39); Lights, Camera, Action (50.08); Epilogue (1:17.15); End Credits (1:22.52); Closing Credits (1:24.29)
Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
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Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Black Sabbath (1960)
This Italian anthology film directed by Mario Brava is centred on three stories that are introduced by Boris Karloff.
Upon its release, the American release tapered with the film removing more violent and lesbian scenes as horror in American was intended for young audience where in Europe, horror is meant for adults.
The film flopped on its initial release but is now considered a horror classic with its original three stories such as The Telephone, The Wardulak and A Drop of Water considered some of the best stories committed to film.
The group Black Sabbath will take their name from this film.
The Literary License Podcast will be reviewing the Italian release.
We are also joined by writer and producer Joe (Caesar and Otto Deadly Christmas) Randazzo. You can following Joe through:
Twitter: joe_randazzo
Instagram: joerandazzo624
And Rondo 2020 award winner Rod Labbe.
Opening Credits (.53); Introduction (1.10); Story Geek (23.40); Forming the Plot (28.49); Film Trailer (31.06); Lights, Camera, Action (33.29); Epilogue (1:31.28); End Credits (1:40.14); Closing Credits (1:41.21)
Opening and Closing Credits - Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening Credits.
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
The American science-fiction comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon would go on to be a box office success.
The plot follows two slackers Bill and Ted, as they travel through time to assemble historical figures for their high school project.
The film stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and George Carlin.
The film uses a fluid anthology mix when presenting itself with historical figures and using an over arching story device for the end project. The film would spawn one sequel, cartoon series and a comic book series.
The third installment will be released in Summer 2020.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, this 1994 crime film would turn the anthology on its head with a new and inventive way of story telling while using numerous stories.
The film stars Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette and Bruce Willis.
The film is noted to being out of chronological order. The structural form is an episodic narrative with circular events adding a beginning and end and allowing references to elements of each separate episode to be made throughout the narrative.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio.
We are joined by our special guests:
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, Author of the Taste of Home series and you can find him at the following links: Websites: http://cderickmiller.com; American Justice Podcast website is http://www.americanjusticepodcast.com and check out what is happening on his new film via http://www.warningsignsfilm.com
We are also joined by writer and producer Joe (Caesar and Otto Deadly Christmas) Randazzo. You can following Joe through:
Twitter: joe_randazzo
Instagram: joerandazzo624
We are also joined by Sean Steffin, writer and producer of The Perfect Candidate. You can follow Sean through:
My Twitter is @SeanFnSteffen
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (11.07); Forming the Plot (14.49); Film Trailer (15.49); Lights, Camera, Action (17.41);Forming The Plot (37.18); Trailer (Take 2) (38.44); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (41.48); Epilogue (1:23.13) End Credits (1:34.03); Closing Credits (1:34.47)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Short Story:
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1845)
The Black Cat (1843)
Film:
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
The Italian-American horror two parters is directed by George A Romero and Dario Argento where each film their favourite Edgar Allen Poe story.
The film stars Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Sally Kirkland, Kim Hunter, John Amos, Julie Benz, E G Marshall, Madeline Potter and Martin Balsam.
Romero's side of the film has special effects by Tom Savini. Both films were filmed in Philadelphia .
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (8.20); Forming the Plot (12.33); Film Trailer (14.37); Lights, Camera, Action (15.39); Epilogue (57.36); End Credits (1:15.39); Closing Credits (1:17.08)
Opening Credits– thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Rose Garden – Lynn Anderson – taken from the album Rose Garen – copyright 1970 Columbia Records
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Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Bodom (2016)
Directed by Taneli Mustonen and inspired and based on the Lake Bodom murders of 1960.
The Finnish film follows a group of Finnish friends decide to go camping by Lake Bodom to do a reconstruction of the 1960 murders, but something goes wrong.
The film has more twists than the mountain road the cast travel on to get to Lake Bodom. The main actress Mimosa Williamo would win best actress at Screamfest 2016.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits (.46); Introduction (6.35); Story Geek (8.38); Forming the Plot (12.36); Film Trailer (13.29); Lights, Camera, Action (15.01); Epilogue (56.07); End Credits (1:05.58); Closing Credits (1:07.04)
Opening Credits - Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Getting Away With Murder – by Patti Austin – taken from the album Getting Away with Murder copyright – 1984 Qwest Records.
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Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
When A Stranger Calls (1979)
Directed by Fred Walton and taking a nod through urban legend about a babysitter and the man upstairs. The film's opening 20 minutes is considered one of the scariest ever filmed. So much so that Wes Craven would copy this for the successful Scream series.
The film stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, and Colleen Dewhurst.
The film was remade in 2006 and a sequel called When A Stranger Calls Back in 1993 as a television film which is considered one of the best sequels of a horror film. Both are now repackaged together in a special blu-ray box set.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Directed by Tobe Hopper and written by Hopper and Kim Henkel. The film follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead.
The film stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow and Gunnar Hansen.
Upon its initial release in 1974, the film was banned in several countries. The film has now been re-assessed and considered a classic within the horror genre. The film has spawned several sequels and plenty of imitators.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (3.48); Forming the Plot (8.41); Film Trailer (11.17); Lights, Camera, Action (12.54);Forming The Plot (1:05.20); DAB Book Release (1:06.30); Trailer (Take 2) (1:08.52); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:09.57); Epilogue 1:58.42); End Credits (2:12.42); Closing Credits (2:13.37)
Opening Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Relax, Take It Easy – MIKA taken from the album Life in a Cartoon Motion copyright 2007 Casablanca Records.
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Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Short Story:
The Oblong Box (1844)
Film:
The Oblong Box (1969)
The 1969 British horror film is directed by Gordon Hessler and starring Vincent Price and Christopher Lee. This is the first film that stars together these two icons.
Initially as a follow-up from the team that brought Michael Reeves and Vincent Price together for the Witchfinder General, Reeves became ill and Hessler stepped in to take over direction making some changes within the script.
Set as a satire of the detective story, Poe delivers through the narrator's grotesque misinterpretations, a clever satiric version of the detective hero.
Although the film was a box office success, it is known as one of the lesser Poe projects released around this time.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (02.14); Forming the Plot (5.39); Film Trailer (24.29); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (27.18); Lights, Camera, Action (28.52); Epilogue (49.41); End Credits (52.59); Closing Credits (1:02.13)
Opening Credits– thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – No More Words – Berlin – taken from the album Love Life – copyright 1984 Geffin Records
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Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
The Vanishing (1988)
This Dutch thriller film directed by George Sluizer and based on the book The Golden Egg by Tim Krabbe, follows a man who searches obsessively for his girlfriend following her disappearance at a rest stop.
The film stars Bernard-Pieere Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets and Johanna ter Steege.
The film was put forward for an Oscar but as it was a Dutch film with too much French dialogue it was disqualified despite winning numerous awards upon its release around the world.
The film was adapted into a radio play for the BBC and was remade for the American audience using the same title starring Sandra Bollocks, Keifer Sutherland, Jeff Bridges and Nancy Travis.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (.49); Story Geek Segment (3.51); Forming the Plot (6.27); Film Trailer (07.31); DBD – Book Release (8.59); Lights, Camera, Action (11.21); Epilogue (38.01); End Credits (42.39); Closing Credits (43.20)
Song Credits: Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Hard Candy (2005)
Directed by David Slade and written by Brian Nelson. The American thriller focuses on a 14 year old female vigilante's trapping and torture of a man whom she suspects of being a sexual predator.
The film stars Ellen Page, Patrick Wilson and Sandra Oh.
The film inspiration came from a 20/20 story about a Japanese girl who would lure older businessmen to a location with a promise of meaningful conversation, only to mug and assault the men with a gang of other girls.
This is David Slade's directorial debut.
Ex-Machina (2014)
Written and in his directorial debut by Alex Garland, the film follows a programmer who is invited by his CEO to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot.
The film stars Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander and Oscar Isaac.
The foundation for Ex Machina was laid when Garland was 11 or 12 years old, after he had done some basic coding and experimentation on a computer his parents had bought him and which he sometimes felt had a mind of its own. His later ideas came from years of discussions he had been having with a friend with an expertise in neuroscience, who claimed machines could never become sentient. Trying to find an answer on his own, he started reading books on the topic.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105 or https://thestorygeeks.org/ or https://tunein.com/podcasts/Fantasy--Science-Fiction-Podcasts/The-Story-Geeks-p1158612/
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (7.53); Forming the Plot (11.23); Film Trailer (12.14); Lights, Camera, Action (14.40); DAB Book Release (1:08.02); Trailer (Take 2) (1:10.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:12.34); Epilogue 1:53.52); End Credits (2:02.08); Closing Credits (2:03.04)
Opening Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Praise the Lord and Pass The Ammunition – The Merry Macs copyrighted 1942 Push Back Now.
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Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Short Story:
The Premature Burial (1844)
Film:
The Premature Burial (1962)
Directed by Roger Corman and based on the short story of the same name, this would be the third film in the Corman - Poe cycle.
The film stars Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Alan Napier, Heather Angel and Richard Ney. The screenplay by Charles 97 Faces of Dr Lao) Beaumont and Ray (Mr Sardonicus) Russell.
The story centres around a man who has a fear of being buried alive. Interestingly enough, the film's assistant director is Frances Ford Coppola.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
We are joined by Rondo award winner of 2020 Rod Labbe.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (14.41); Forming the Plot (17.23); Film Trailer (51.54); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (54.23); Lights, Camera, Action (56.51); Epilogue (1:42.19); End Credits (1:53.32); Closing Credits (1:54.19)
Opening Credits – Thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Closing Credits – You Can’t Stop The Beat from the motion picture soundtrack ‘Hairspray’.
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Saturday May 16, 2020
Saturday May 16, 2020
Les Yeux Sans Visage aka Eyes Without A Face (1960)
Directed by Georges Franju, based on a book by Jean Redon. It tells the tale of a plastic surgeon who is determined to perform a face transplant on his daughter, who is disfigured after an auto crash.
The film stars Pierre Brasseur and Alida Valli. The film is known for being about anguish... it is quieter mood than horror... more internal, more penetrating. It is horror in homeopathic doses.
The film is now considered a masterclass in post-modern horror with its direction and sense of mood.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (.49); Story Geek Segment (7.10); Forming the Plot (9’27); Film Trailer (11.13) Lights, Camera, Action (17.18); Epilogue (47.08); End Credits (52.40); Closing Credits (53.48)
Song Credits: Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening and Closing Credits.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Hereditary (2018)
The American horror film directed by Ari Aster tells the story about a family haunted after the death of their secretive grandmother.
The films stars Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro.
The film is controversial as it left audiences members either confused and scratching their heads or at the other end of the spectrum, loving it and realising every nuiance.
The film is a instant classic and gave us a director that we will hear many great things from.
Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster's second motion picture is a folk horror tale that follows a group of friens as they go to Sweden for a festival that occurs once every ninety years, only to find themselves in the clutch of a pagan cult.
This Swedish/American production received heavy praise from critics and audience members alike proving Aster is a director to look out for. He combines visual style, unique storytelling techniques and his own unique spin on proceedings.
The film stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper and Will Poulter.
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, Author of the Taste of Home series and you can find him at the following links: Websites: http://cderickmiller.com; American Justice Podcast website is http://www.americanjusticepodcast.com and check out what is happening on his new film via http://www.warningsignsfilm.com
We are also pleased to introduce our new co-host Jesse Faultz. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and we are so pleased to have him on board. Everyone welcome Jesse to the Literary License Podcast. He will be a regular on Dark Shadow episodes and many more.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (19.40); Forming the Plot (22.53); Film Trailer (23.42); Lights, Camera, Action (25.51); DAB Book Release (1:06.22); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (1:08.44); Trailer (Take 2) (1:10.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:12.34); Epilogue (2:00.32); End Credits (2:11.37); Closing Credits (2:12.15)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Short Stories:
The Black Cat (1843)
Morella (1835)
The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1845)
Film:
Tale of Terror (1962)
With a screenplay by Richard Matheson, it is the fourth film in the eight films of the Corman-Poe Cycle. The film is an anthology format with three short films connected by a narration by Vincent Price who appears in all three stories.
The film stars Peter Lorre, Debra Paget and Peter Lorre. The film took three weeks to film and complete.
The film inspired merchandising with comic book adaption and a Matheson released paperback novelisation released in 1962.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (08.02); Forming the Plot (10.22); Film Trailer (43.44); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (45.47); Lights, Camera, Action (48.20); Epilogue (1:06.07); End Credits (1:11.16); Closing Credits (1:13.05)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Prodondo Rosso aka Deep Red (1975)
Released in 1975 and directed by Dario Argento the film would offer a soundtrack by Goblin. The film stars David Hemingway and Daria Nicolodi
The story centers around a pianist who starts to investigate a series of murders performed by a mysterious figure wearing black gloves.
Originally cut upon its original release to the States and UK, mostly scenes involving talking scenes between Hemingway and Nicolodi as they were not dubbed into English. This was approved by Dario himself. The film is now released uncut with the missing sequences in Italian on DVD and Blu-Ray.
We are joined by writer and producer Joe (Caesar and Otto Deadly Christmas) Randazzo. You can following Joe through:
Twitter: joe_randazzo
Instagram: joerandazzo624
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (.49); Story Geek Segment (10.03); Forming the Plot (12.37); Film Trailer (13.30); Lights, Camera, Action (16.11); Epilogue (1:33.39); End Credits (1:40.46); Closing Credits (1:42.56)
Song Credits: Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
The Lodger (1944)
Directed by John Brahm and screenplay written by Barre Lyndon based on the novel of the same name by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The book was filmed once before as a silent film by Alfred Hitchcock.
The film stars Merle Oberon, George Sanders and Laird Cregar. The film revolves around the story of Jack the Ripper.
The film is highly regarded as a classic film noir.
Time After Time (1979)
This Metrocolor Science Fiction film is written and directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on an unfinished manuscript by Karl Alexander.
The story centres around HG Wells and his time machine as he goes back in time to pursue Jack the Ripper. The film stars David Warner, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen.
The film would be filmed on location in San Franscisco and would highlight the city. Interestingly, Malcolm McDowell wanted to give a true characterisation to H G Wells and heard his recorded voice. After hearing Wells' high pitched south east London accent, he decided to use a more distinct voice and accent.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (14.39); Forming the Plot (17.06); Film Trailer (18.05); Lights, Camera, Action (20.17); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (53.26); Trailer (Take 2) (54.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (57.01); Epilogue (1:34.19); End Credits (1:36.30); Closing Credits (1:37.35)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Short Story:
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841)
Film:
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
The 1932 pre-Hays film and second film to star Bela Lugosi was originally cut due to violent themes upon its initial release. The film is directed by Robert Florey.
The expressionistic style of the film would give a nod to the German expressionistic style made famous in Germany.
The director wanted to keep as close to Edgar Allan Poes story as possible in keeping with the 1840's setting of Paris but Universal would not agree so the film was given an update to reflect the time. Universal would push for more romance and sex appeal as subplots.
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Opening Credits; Introduction (1.35); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (15.44); Forming the Plot (19.24); Film Trailer (58.20); Lights, Camera, Action (59.51); Epilogue (1:26.08); End Credits (1:40.11); Closing Credits (1:44.04)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Les Diaboliques (1955)
The French classic directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and starring Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzet and Paul Meurisse is based on a novel by Pierre Bouleua (Planet of the Apes) and Thomas Narcejac (Vertigo).
The film blends elements of thriller and horror, with the plot focusing on a woman and the mistress of her husband who conspire to murder the man. The body disappears and a number of strange incidents start to occur.
The film would be the tenth largest box office success of that year. Considered by many as the closest thing to an Alfred Hitchcock film without being a Hitchcock film. Interestingly enough, Hitchcock himself missed owning the rights of the book minutes before it was purchased.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (.49); Forming the Plot (10.29); Film Trailer (11.58); Lights, Camera, Action (14.48); Epilogue (55.49); End Credits (1:08.53); Closing Credits (1:01.22)
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