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Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Season 5: Episode 241 - THE 80’S: Nekromantik (1987)/Basket Case (1982)
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Nekromantik (1987)
West German horror exploitation film co-written and directed by Jörg Buttgereit. It is known to be frequently controversial, banned in a number of countries, and has become a cult film over the years due to its transgressive subject matter (including necrophilia) and audacious imagery.
The film is currently banned outright in Iceland, Norway, Malaysia, Singapore, and the provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario in Canada. In 1992, the Australian Classification Board banned the film outright in Australia due to "graphic necrophilia content". In 1993, the film was banned in Finland. The film was banned outright by the New Zealand Office of Film and Literature Classification in 1999 due to "revolting, objectionable content (necrophilia, high impact violence, animal cruelty and abhorrent behavior)". The film is banned in a number of other countries as well.
Basket Case (1982)
This American horror film written and directed by Frank Henenlotter, and produced by Edgar Ievins. Kevin Van Hentenryck stars as a normal-looking person who seeks vengeance for the unwanted surgery that separated him from his deformed conjoined twin brother.
The movie was shot on 16 mm film. Basket Case had a budget of only about $35,000, financed by a small production team largely with its own rental money to enable the film to be realized. Director Henenlotter did not have control over the post-production, and the result was dark, murky, and converted to a different aspect ratio. The film was shot in part on Manhattan's 42nd Street. Henenlotter wrote the film as he walked around Times Square, which he called a "seedy, wonderful atmosphere."
The special effects for Belial consist largely of a puppet in some scenes and stop motion in others. When Belial's hand is seen attacking his victims, it is really a glove worn by Henenlotter. The puppet is used in scenes with an actor and where the eyes glow red. The sequence for Belial's rampage used stop motion animation.
We are joined by Matthew Brockmeyer, novelist.
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (51.13); Nekromantik Trailer (52.11); That Is Like So Tubular (53.06); What’s The Word (1:35.42); It Is Totally Rad (1:40.066); Basket Case Trailer (1:41.00); Bodacious Talk (1:41.54); Such A Wastoid (2:20.32);; End Credits (2:29.36)); Closing Theme (2:30.37)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Wild Sex (In The Working Class) by Oingo Boingo. Taken from the album Nothing To Fear. Copyright 1982 A&M Records
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
The Shining by Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the greatest psychological horror films of our time. Combining isolation with madness, Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall give outstanding performances. Stephen King was excited at the prospect of Kubrick adapting his work but once the film came out, the excitement was very short lived.
In 2005, Stephen King thought he would adapt his own book into a miniseries for television. The film does stick to the book and includes many of the elements that made the book a hit but fans of Kubrick’s film were less than enthralled wild King purist to the source material are huge fans.
We are joined by Matthew Brockmeyer, Novelist of the excellent Kind Nepenthe, out now from all good bookstores.
Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); It’s A True Original (29.55); The Shining (1980) Trailer (31.50); Let’s Start At The Beginning (33.17); Final Take (1:41.52); Let’s Do A Remake (1:52.35); The Shining (1997) Trailer (1:54.31); Let’s Give It Another Go (1:56.49); Did We Need Two? (2:55.20); End Credits (3:27.51); Closing Credits (3:29.15)
Opening Credits– Used with permission by Epidermic Sounds
Closing Credits – Get Out Of My House by Kate Bush. Taken from the album The Dreaming. Copyright 1981 EMI International. Used by kind permission.
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
The film is about a clan of evil aliens from an unknown region, who all resemble circus clowns. They arrive on Earth and invade a small town in order to capture, kill, and harvest the human inhabitants to use as sustenance.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was filmed in Watsonville, California, and at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The film utilizes practical effects, including rubber suits. The score was composed by John Massari. The film received generally positive reviews and has been considered a cult classic.
Bad Taste (1987)
This New Zealand science-fiction comedy horror film directed, produced and photographed by Peter Jackson, who also stars and co-wrote the screenplay, along with Tony Hiles and Ken Hammon. Independently produced on a low budget, it is Jackson's first feature film. Jackson and friends take on most of the key roles, both on and off-screen. The plotline sees aliens invade the fictional New Zealand village of Kaihoro to harvest humans for their intergalactic fast food franchise, where they face off against a four-man paramilitary force. It was a film that provided Jackson with the necessary leverage needed to advance in the industry.
Much of the film was shot in and around Jackson's hometown of Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, New Zealand using a 25-year-old 16mm Bolex camera.[4] Originally begun as a 20-minute short film called Roast of the Day. Bad Taste was shot primarily on weekends over the course of four years, at an initial cost of around $25,000. Toward the end of the shoot the New Zealand Film Commission invested around NZ$235,000 into the film to ensure its completion. Heavily influenced by special effects pioneer Tom Savini, Jackson incorporated many absurdly gory special effects
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.52); Oh My GOD!!! (19.05); Killer Klowns From Outer Space Trailer (21.07); That Is Like So Tubular (23.13); It Is Totally Rad (1.00.11); The Double Bill (1:05.55); Bad Taste Trailer (1:07.09)); Bodacious Talk (1:09.11); Such A Wastoid (2:08.12); End Credits (2:13.36); Closing Theme (2:15.56)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – I Eat Cannibals by Toto Coelo. Taken from the album Man o’ War. Copyright 1983 Radiachoice Records
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Imitation of Life (1934)
Imitation of Life (1959)
The original film was directed by John Stahl and was a box office success where it was released in 1934 and again in 1936. It is as in the Film National Registry. The film stars Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers. The film deals with miscegenation and is considered one of the top films dealing with race issues.
The 1959 film, starring Lana Turner, Juanita Moore and John Gavin. The film was another box office smash and received two Oscar nominations for Juanita Moore and Susan Kohner. This film is also in the Film National Registry as being important to preserve. The film was also part of the Douglas Sirk films that would garnish the tag soap opera melodramas.
Dealing with race issues during their respective time periods, it is interesting how each film handles the central themes.
Mahalia Jackson appears as a gospel singer.
Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); It’s A True Original (17.06); Imitation of Life (1934) Trailer (18.44); Let’s Start At The Beginning (21.23); Let’s Do A Remake (57.07); Imitation of Life (1959) Trailer (52.15); Let’s Give It Another Go (54.35); Did We Need Two? (1:21.57); End Credits (1:36.18); Closing Credits (1:37.47)
Opening Credits– Used with permission by Epidermic Sounds
Closing Credits – I’m Living in Shame by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Taken from the album Let the Sunshine In. Copyright 1969 Motown Records. Used by kind permission.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Season 5: Episode 231 - THE 80s: Dead adn Buried (1981)/The Uninvited (1987)
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Dead and Buried (1981) Directed by Gary Sherman and Jack Albertson’s last film, this mystery slasher set in a Maine coastal town where people disappear and come back as reanimated corpses. The film bombed upon its initial release but loved by critics especially concerning its atmosphere and performances. The film would later receive a cult following that multiplies every year. The poster itself would become an iconic film poster. Dan O’Bannon, one of the screenwriters would write scripts for Alien, Return of the Living Dead and Total Recall.
The Uninvited (1987)
The film primarily takes place aboard a luxury yacht owned by a criminal multimillionaire and bound for the Cayman Islands, whose passengers and crew are terrorized by a mutant cat. The film stars George Kennedy and cult classic actor Clu Gulagar. The film would be a critic favourite and loved by all who see it or on the other side where they hated it and called it the worse film with no middle ground covered.
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (17.46); Dead and Buried Trailer (21.12); That Is Like So Tubular (23.01); Let’s Score this Bitch (58.57); It Is Totally (1:07.54); The Univited Trailer (1:09.09); Bodacious Talk (1:10.04); Such A Wastoid (1:44.47); End Credits (1:52.23); Closing Theme (1:53.26)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – The Pussy Cat Song by Connie Vannett from the album For Adults Only. Copyright 1976, Fireball Records. Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. All rights reserved.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Elizabeth Daily is an American actress and singer from Los Angeles, California known for her roles as Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls, Tommy Pickles from Rugrats, Babe from Babe: Pig in the City, Bamm Bamm from Fruity Pebbles commercials, Young Mumble from Happy Feet, Dottie from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Rudy from ChalkZone and Candy from The Devil's Rejects.
You can follow her via her website: https://egdaily.com/
Activism links can be found via her website: https://egdaily.com/home/activism/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QVL6A4hJlJVP44ZnvCguk
All songs are recorded by EG Daily or Elizabeth Daily. All songs are copyrighted and owned by permission of the Songwriters and record companies and are used by kind permission.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Shock Treatment (1981)
The follow-up to Rocky Horror Picture show is a sequel to the cult classic but not a direct sequel. Many Rocky Horror cast members returned for the film, but only Jeremy Newson reprised his role as Ralph Hapschatt. However, due to his title of "Judge", some fans have speculated that Gray is also reprising his role of the unnamed Criminologist. In addition to actors from Rocky Horror, other alums filled out the cast. Many of the original film's Transylvanians appeared as audience members, while Imogen Claire was given the slightly-larger part of the Wardrobe Mistress. Raynor Bourton, who originated the titular role of Rocky in the stage production, portrayed one of the singing soldiers in "Thank God I'm a Man", and Chris Malcolm, who originated the role of Brad Majors, was cast as Vance Parker, a local police officer. Founder and long-time president of Rocky Horror fan club, Sal Piro, also has a silent cameo appearance as the man using the payphone during the opening sequence. The film would later be turned into a stage musical in 2017 in London, England
Streets of Fire (1984)
A 1984 American neo-noir rock musical film directed by Walter Hill and co-written by Hill and Larry Gross. The film is described in its opening credits and posters as "A Rock & Roll Fable" and is a mix of various movie genres with elements of retro-1950s woven into then-current 1980s themes. According to Hill, the film's origins came out of a desire to make what he thought was a perfect film when he was a teenager, and put in all of the things that he thought were "great then and which I still have great affection for: custom cars, kissing in the rain, neon, trains in the night, high-speed pursuit, rumbles, rock stars, motorcycles, jokes in tough situations, leather jackets and questions of honor" It would inspire Capcom’s video game Final Fight.
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.54); Oh My GOD!!! (9.25); Shock Treatment 1981 Trailer (14.19); That Is Like So Tubular (19.10); Rate It (49.15); It Is Totally Rad (55.41); Streets of Fire 1984 Trailer (1:02.32); Bodacious Talk (1:04.54); Such A Wastoid (1:37.38); End Credits (1:44.56); Closing Theme (1:50.25)
Opening Credits– Epidermol Sounds
Songs within the Show: Denton, Shock Treatment and Bitchin in the Kitchen taken from the Shock Treatment Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Copyright 1981 Twentieth Century Fox Music.
Nowhere Fast, Never Be You and Can Dream About You Taken from Streets of Fire Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Copyright 1984 MCA Records.
Closing Credits: Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young performed by Fire Inc. Taken from the Streets of Fire Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Copyright 1984 MCA Records.
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Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Season 5: Episode 220 - THE 80‘s: The Changeling (1980)/The Fog (1980)
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
The Changeling (1980)
The Canadian supernatural horror film from 1980; its plot follows an esteemed New York City composer who relocates to Seattle, where he moves into a mansion he comes to believe is haunted. The screenplay is based upon events that writer Russell Hunter claimed he experienced while he was living in the Henry Treat Rogers mansion in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, in the late 1960s. The film also features Melyvn Douglas also in our book to screen episode Ghost Story. The film won eight inaugural Genie Awards, including Best Motion Picture, and was nominated for two Saturn Awards. It is considered one of the best horror films of all time, and one of the most influential Canadian films of all time.
The Fog (1980)
The John Carpenter’s supernatural horror film would put mother and daughter scream queens in a film together in the form of Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis. It tells the story of a strange, glowing fog that sweeps over a small coastal town in California, bringing with it the vengeful ghosts of mariners who were killed in a shipwreck there 100 years before. A novelization of the movie, written by Dennis Etchison, was published by Bantam Books in January 1980. The novel clarifies the implication in the film that the six who must die were not random but in fact descendants of the six original conspirators. The film has a guest star appearance by John Houseman who also features in our book to screen film this month Ghost Story.
We are joined by author Jim Wosochlo (Unexhumed, Appalachian Schaumboch’s Tavern). You can follow him via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wosochlo
We are also joined by author Matthew Brockmeyer (Nest of Salt, Under Rotting Sky). You can follow him via Twitter: https://twitter.com/humboldtlycan
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (14.01); The Changeling Trailer (15.37); That Is Like So Tubular (18.02); Joseph Spirit Score (52.57); It Is Totally Rad (1:03.26); The Fog Trailer (1:04.51); Bodacious Talk (1:07.37); Such A Wastoid (1:28.41); End Credits (1:43.37); Closing Theme (1:46.15)
Opening Credits– Epidermal Sounds
Closing Credits – Ghost by Ella Henderson, taken from the album Chapter One. Copyright 2014 Syco/Columbia Records
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Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Season 5: Episode 214 - The 80‘s: Killer Party (1986) / Night of the Demons (1988)
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Killer Party (1986)
This comedic supernatural slasher film from Canada follows a trio of female sorority pledges who unleash a demonic force after participating in an initiation ritual in an abandoned house on their university's campus. The screenplay was written by Barney Cohen who also wrote Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. The film stars Martin Hewlett and Paul Bartel.
Night of the Demon (1988)
This American supernatural film stars scream queen Linnea Quigley. he plot follows a group of high school students who throw a party inside an isolated funeral parlor. While attempting a séance, they accidentally release a demon locked in the crematorium that begins to possess them one by one. The film would spawn two sequels and a remake coming out in 2009. Both films now have cult classic status.
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (29.37); Killer Party (1986) Trailer (30.37); That Is Like So Tubular (32.15); It Is Totally Rad (53.19); Night of the Demons (1988) Trailer (54.44); Bodacious Talk (56.35); Such A Wastoid (1:20.25); End Credits (1:42.56); Closing Theme (1:44.03)
Opening Credits– Epidemic Sounds
Closing Credits – Demons Are A Girl’s Best Friend by Powerwolf taken from the album The Sacrament of Sin. Copyright 2018 Napalm Records
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Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Season 5: Episode 209 - THE 80‘s: Scanners (1981) / Videodrome (1983)
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Scanners (1981)
Directed by David Cronenberg and one of the first films made in Canada to compete in the international and American market. It would bring Cronenberg and his use of controversial body horror to a mainstream audience. The film deals with scanners who have psychokinetic abilities and how the government wants to use them as weapons and one man’s fight against the government. The film although filmed in Canada would have an American feel. Dick Smith (The Exorcist, Amadeus) would provide the special effects and make up. The film would lead to two sequels, two spin off films and a proposed television series currently in predevelopment.
Videodrome (1983)
This science fiction body horror film directed by David Cronenberg would be his first film with Hollywood backing and finance. Set in Toronto during the early 1980s, it follows the CEO of a small UHF television station who stumbles upon a broadcast signal featuring violence and torture. The layers of deception and mind-control conspiracy unfold as he uncovers the signal's source, and loses touch with reality in a series of increasingly bizarre hallucinations. Rick Baker (American Werewolf in London) would handle the special effects. James Woods was a big fan of Cronenberg and met with him in Beverley Hills which would lead to him being cast.
We are also joined by James Wosochlo, author of Appalachian: Schaumboch's Tavern. You can follow him at his website: https://wosochlobooks.com/
We are also joined by Craig Johnson, Craig’s World and Dayvid Grant coming over from our Book to Screen: Kings of Horror Episodes
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (17.57); Scanners Trailer (19.26); That Is Like So Tubular (21.31); It Is Totally Rad (51.15); Videodrome Trailer (52.55); Bodacious Talk (54.50); Such A Wastoid (1:39.06); End Credits (2:00.07); Closing Theme (2:02.07)
Opening Credits – by Epidemic Sound
Closing Credits – Sex (I’m A…) by Berlin. Taken from the album Pleasure Victim. Copyright 1982 – Enigma Records, M.A.O. Records
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Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Season 5: Episode 205 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU: The Full Interviews
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Season 5 is here and we have some great stuff coming your way as we celebrate our fifth year. We thought we would start off our new season with a Getting To Know you with interviews of all our co-hosts who share their thoughts, films and books and what they love about doing our show. The interviews are all available separately or you can hear them all in one go. Welcome to Season 5 as we enter our new frontier.
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Season 4: Episode 194 - NATURE VS MAN: Godzilla (1954) / Godzilla (2014)
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Godzilla (1954)
This Japanese classic released in 1954 is about a huge monster who comes alive during a fear of nuclear holocaust during a post-war Japan. Using a filming technique called suitmation (an actor dressed in a suit). In 1956, a highly edited version was released for the American market and was a big triumph. It spawned numerous sequels and is the longest running film franchise in history.
Godzilla (2014)
The American monster film directed by Gareth Edwards, is a reboot of the Japanese franchise. The film’s success lead to the Toho company in Japan to film their own reboot continuing the story of this iconic character. The American version would deliver two sequels, Godzilla, King of the Monsters and released in 2020, Godzilla vs Kong.
We are joined by C Derrick Miller.
Opening Credits/Introduction (4.05); Man Messes With Nature (11.52); Godzilla 1954 Japanese Trailer (14.05); Why God? (16.56); Nature Messes With Man (59.22); Godzilla 2014 Trailer (1:01.21); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:03.54; Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:139.); End Credits (1:50.48); Closing Theme (1:52.40)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Godzilla by Eminem featuring Juice Wrld taken from the album Music To Be Murdered By. Copyright 2020 Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Season 4: Episode 187 - NATURE VS MAN: Ticks (1993) / Stung (2017)
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Ticks (1993)
Directed by Tony Randel and starring Seth Green, Ami Dolenz and Clint Howard, the film was direct to video which found its cult audience through video rentals. Dealing with steroids, the film deals with the consequences of what happens when it disrupts the balance of nature.
Stung (2015)
This 2015 German/American co production is directed by Benni Diez and stars Matt O’Leary, Lance Henricksen and Jessica Cook. The film was a stand out upon its release at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film received great reviews based on its performances, script and plotting.
Opening Credits/Introduction (4.05); Man Messes With Nature (14.21); Ticks Trailer (15.27); Why God? (16.54); Final Thought (43.43); Nature Messes With Man (49.50); Stung Trailer (50.34); Mother Nature’s Revenge (52.44); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:18.18); End Credits (1:25.30); Closing Theme (1:28.25)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Ticks by Brad Paisley taken from the album 5th Gear. Copyright 2010 Arista Records.
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Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
The Attack of the 50ft Woman (1954)
The 1958 science fiction film directed by Nathan H Juran and starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson and Yvette Vickers, was released as other giant monster films were being released. Originally considered just a concept, the film would be put in production independently and released by Allied Artist. The film dealt with a heiress who has an encounter with a UFO and is grown much to her philandering husband’s dismay.
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
The science fiction comedy film directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Lily Tomlin and life partner Jane Wagner, stars Elizabeth Wilson, Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty and John Glover, a take off of the 1957 classic film The Incredible Shrinking Man. Lily Tomlin plays four parts in the film. Interestingly enough, the film deals with chemicals that we use in our food and cleaning products and the adverse effect these have.
Opening Credits/Introduction (4.05); Man Messes With Nature (22.10); Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Trailer (23.54); Why God? (25.43); Final Thought (52.33); Nature Messes With Man (59.23); The Incredible Shrinking Woman Trailer (1:00.51); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:03.22); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:30.08); End Credits (1:40.57); Closing Theme (1:41.48)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – There’s Always A Woman by Kate Ballard and Sally Mayes taken from the album Unsung Sondheim. Copyright 1993 Varèse Sarabande.
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
The Day After (1983)
An American television film that broke viewing figures with more than 100million people (39 million households) watched upon its release. It is the seventh most highly viewed event for television of all times. The film stars JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum, Jason Robards and John Lithgow. The film would explore what would happen if a nuclear war broke out and missiles hit close to two towns in the mid-West
Testament (1983)
Directed by Lynne Littman and starring Jane Alexander, Kevin Costner, Lukas Haas, Rebecca De Mornay, and William Devane, the story tells how a small community falls apart after a nuclear explosion in San Francisco. The film was nominated for an Academy Award and is considered one of the most important American films to come out of the 80’s.
We are joined by Joe Randazzo, director, producer and screenwriter.
Opening Credits/Introduction (4.05); Man Messes With Nature (14.13); The Day After (1983) Trailer (15.51); Why God? (17.25); Nature Messes With Man (49.42); Testament (1983) Trailer (50.52); Mother Nature’s Revenge (52.07); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:18.41); End Credits (132.19); Closing Theme (1:33.16)
Opening Credits– 99 Red Balloons by Nena – taken from the album 99 Luftballoons. Copyright 1983 – Epic Records Music
Closing Credits – It’s Alright by Pet Shop Boys taken from the album Introspective. Copyright 1988 Parlophone Music.
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Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Directed by George Romero and starring Duane Johnson and Judith O’Dea, would give rise to the independent horror. The film was made for $110,000 and shot outside of Philadephia. The film would gross $30million upon its release. A cult classic today and highly regarded as one of the best horror films of all time, upon its initial release, the critics were less than favourable.
Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The 1985 American comedy horror film written and directed by Dan O’Bannon and starring Clu Gulagar, Thom Matthews and Linnea Quigley. The film is the first film that would introduce some Zombie tropes such as fast moving, able to talk and the hunger for brains. The soundtrack which includes bands such as The Cramps, The Damned, The Flesh Eaters and SSQ is considered one of the best post punk soundtracks of all times.
We are joined by Shanta Pasika, host of the series Hexane Arcane, author Matthew Brockmeyer and writer and producer Joe Randazzo.
Opening Credits/Introduction (.52); Man Messes With Nature (1726); Night of the Living Dead (1968) Trailer (19.01); Why God? (20.41); Nature Messes With Man (1:10,59); Return of the Living Dead (1985) Trailer (1:12.29); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:15.10); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:51.51); End Credits (1:57.17); Closing Theme (1:58.21)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Don’t Leave Me In The Dark by LVCRFT featuring Morgan McMykill Myers taken from the album The Sequel. Copyright 2020 Spooky Never Sleeps Ltd.
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Color Out of Space (2019)
Richard Stanley's directorial comeback and based on a short story of HP Lovecraft, The Color Out of Space is a truly original film starring Nicholas Cage. This is the first instalment of a hopefully trilogy of Lovecraft films directed by Stanley to come. The film was a critical success using visual stylings and great performances from Tommy Chong, Nicholas Cage, Joely Richardson and the young cast to make a film that haunts long past the final credits.
The Beachhouse (2019)
Directed by Jeffrey A. Brown in his directorial debut. It stars Liana Liberato and Noah Le Gros as a college-aged couple who take a vacation to a beach house, where they meet an older couple (Maryann Nagel and Jake Weber) and are threatened by a mysterious infection that spreads across the coast.
Given a chilling example of how the world will try to survive at any cost, this film plays havoc on your brain through the final hours which is probably more effective than Jaws because you never know what lurks beneath the ocean surface.
We are joined by Joe Randazzo.
Opening Credits/Introduction (.52); Man Messes With Nature (13.33); The Color Out of Space (2019) (14.58); Why God? (17.12); Nature Messes With Man (1:05.40); The Beach House (2019) Trailer (1:07.13); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:09.17); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:41.49); End Credits (1:54.27); Closing Theme (1:55.36)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – The Air That I Breath by The Hollies taken from the album Hollies Sing Hollies. Copyright 1974 EMI Music Ltd.
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Mad Max (1979)
Directed by George Miller and starring Mel Gibson, this Australian dystopian action thriller would take the world by surprise. Presenting a picture of societal collapse against mayhem and murder an unhinged police cop would go on an odyssey of revenge. The film would earn more than $100 million worldwide and become an instant cult classic.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Directed by George Miller and starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Houltt and Zoe Kravitz, the film would be a huge box office success making it the most profitable of all Mad Max within the franchise. Tom Hardy takes over the role of Mad Max whilst Miller installs the story with themes of vengeance, solidarity, home and redemption.
We are joined by Joe Randazzo (scriptwriter, producer) and C. Derick Miller (author, podcaster and musician)
Opening Credits/Introduction (.52); Man Messes With Nature (12.01); Mad Max (1979) (13.32); Why God? (15.40); Nature Messes With Man (37.21); Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Trailer (39.01); Mother Nature’s Revenge (41.51); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:23.56); End Credits (1:35.56); Closing Theme (1:35.54)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Convoy by CW McCall taken from the album Black Bear Road.
Copyright 1975 MGM Music Ltd.
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Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Season 4: Episode 159 - NATURE VS MAN: 28 Days Later (2002) / 28 Weeks Later (2007)
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
28 Days Later (2002)
Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy, Charles Eccelston, Brendon Gleeson and Naomi Harris, this British apocalyptic film would be a box office success garnering a sequel in 2007. Considered to be the film that introduced fast moving zombies, when in fact, it was Return of the Living Dead that actually started this trend. The film would deal with the evil of man and disease when it gets out into the streets of London.
28 Months Later (2007)
The sequel to the successful 28 Days Later, the film would be directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadilo and star Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne and Idris Elba. The film would be a success and receive good critical reviews. It is a direct sequel and deals what the rage virus is introduced into a safe zone due to two people’s direct consequences by putting their needs above the common good.
Opening Credits/Introduction (.52); Story Geek – What To Watch During COVID Crisis (20.46); Man Messes With Nature (26.27); 28 Days Later Trailer (2002) (27.50); Why God? (29.51); Death of a Bounty Hunter (1:04.09); Nature Messes With Man (1:05.09); 28 Weeks Later (2007) Trailer (1:06.55); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:08.44); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:47.05); End Credits (2:00.03); Closing Theme (2:01.04)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Bury Me by Brodiniski ft. Maluca & Bricc Baby Shitro (Brava) taken from the album Brava.
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Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
We are joined by the incredible cast and crew of this modern classic film that once viewed will become a holiday classic to live out through the years. We are joined by Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly, the incredible song writing team, John McPhail, the fantastic director and two of the cast members, Sarah Swire (Steph) and Malcolm Cummings (John) who breathe life into their roles. We are also joined by the fantastic Barry Waldo who helped put this together who also wrote the novelisation for the film. Join us as we talk to this very talented group. Make sure you view the film as well because once you do your life will never be the same.
It's That Time Of Year, Break Away, Hollywood Ending, Human Voice - written by Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly, performed by the cast of Anna and the Apocalypse, available on i-Tunes, Amazon, Spotify and CD and wherever music is sold.
Used by kind permission from MGM music.
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