Hellbent for Horror

There's a select group of directors who hold the title, "Masters of Horror" for bringing their distinctive styles to the horror film.

But, they aren't the only ones who made an impact on horror cinema.

There are several acclaimed directors with illustrious careers who took a "Day Trip" into horror.

And their entries into the horror movie defied conventions and, on occasion, influenced horror as much as any of the Masters.

James Hancock (host of The Wrong Reel podcast) returns to H4H to discuss the singular horror films of five acclaimed, and award-winning, directors, and how their signature styles helped subvert the tropes of the horror film and expand the film language of the genre.

Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax

The Wrong Reel Podcast Official Site: http://wrongreel.com

I hope you enjoy the discussion, and thanks so much for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

The Exorcist (1973)

Don't Look Now (1973)

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

The Shining (1980)

28 Days Later...(2002)

Whenever you hit a milestone it's time to celebrate. 

This is the 50^th episode of Hellbent for Horror, and I could think of no better way to celebrate that than to gather a Wretched Roundtable of listeners to talk about the state of the 50-year-old phenomena known as "modern horror."  

Joining me on the show are Zena Sade Dixon (the Real Queen of Horror), John Arminio, and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out), and we discuss the relevance of classic horror movies to different generations.

There's a 20-plus year age difference among all of us on the panel, and we talk about what movies spoke to us as horror fans in our formative years. 

Does horror have an age gap?  What movies benefited from the big screen or the small screen?  What movies benefit from seeing with with a crowd or in the privacy of your own home?  What movies work (or not) when watched with kids? 

And those horror classics – are they still horror classics or simply tired? 

I hope you enjoy the discussion, and thanks so much for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

Fangoria magazine had been a mainstay of horror fandom for 38 years, but this year they shut their doors. 

I remember when Fangoria started, and how fun it was to have a magazine dedicated to horror in all its facets. 

In this episode, I talk about Fangoria, how it came to be, and what it meant to the fans and artists in modern horror.  The magazine not only had articles that are still worth looking back to, but the letters to the editor section are a lot of fun to revisit too. 

Join me in this look back at Fangoria magazine.

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

H.G. Lewis' Wizard of Gore (1970) *beware of 2007 remake*

Dan Curtis' 'Dark Shadows' (TV) (1966-1971)

Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings (1978)

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)

Doctor Who -Tom Baker, 4th Doctor (TV) (1974-1981)

The Amityville Horror (1979)

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Phantasm (1979)

The Brood (1979)

Friday the 13th (1980)

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Roy Ward Baker (Director) (1916-2010)

The Shining (1980)

Maniac (1980)

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

Motel Hell (1980)

Videodrome (1983)

The Gates of Hell AKA City of the Living Dead (1980)

Nick Zedd's Geek Maggot Bingo (1983)

Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters (1970) 

Santo and the Blue Demon Vs. Dracula and the Wolf Man (1972)

George Romero (1940-2017) has always held a special place in my heart, so it was very saddening to hear of his passing on July 16. 

It is hard to say goodbye, and in this episode I talk about George and his career. 

It's a eulogy, of sorts, to a maverick filmmaker out of Pittsburgh who never wavered on his vision - from Night of the Living Dead to Survival of the Dead.  RIP, George.

Thanks for listening.

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George Romero Filmography:

As Director:

Survival of the Dead (2009)

Diary of the Dead (2007)

Land of the Dead (2005)

Bruiser (2000)

The Dark Half (1993)

Two Evil Eyes (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar", as George Romero) (1990)

Monkey Shines (1988)

Day of the Dead (1985)

Creepshow (1982)

Knightriders (1981)

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Martin (1977)

The Crazies (1973)

Season of the Witch (1972)

There's Always Vanilla (1971)

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Select Documentaries featuring Romero:

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (Documentary) 2015

 Chronicles of the Living Dead (Documentary) 2015

Why Horror? (Documentary) 2014

Doc of the Dead (Documentary) 2014

Birth of the Living Dead (Documentary) 2013

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (Documentary) 2008

The American Nightmare (Documentary) 2000

Document of the Dead (Documentary) 1985

You don't need Hollywood to make a movie when you can make one in your own backyard! 

Who needs a big budget when you've got a big imagination and some friends who are willing (or crazy enough) to get doused in fake blood? 

In this episode, I honor the micro-budget horror movie – the movies made with tiny amounts of funds, and huge amounts of passion. 

I speak from experience when I say they're a huge amount of work.  I'll talk about some that really stand out among the pack, and you should try to track them down to watch.

Thanks for listening.

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Movies and topics discussed:

The Doxey Boggart (2017)

Let's Get Dead (1994)

El Mariachi (1992)

Blood Feast (1963)

Eraserhead (1977)

Within the Woods (1978)

Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)

Bad Taste (1987)

Shatter Dead (1994)

Darkness (1993)

Found. (2012)

Why do we love bad movies? 

Well, not all bad movies, but the ones that make you laugh out loud.  The ones that are so bad that they're good.  And to see one of these movies with a group of friends can be a perfect night. 

What about a movie marathon of these turkeys?  A lot of these turkeys were intended to be horror movies, and while they're not what they were intended to be, they're still pretty damn entertaining. 

In this episode, I talk about a Horror Movie Turkey Marathon with some friends, and give some suggestions for you if you'd like to have a crowd over for some laugh-filled scares.  We're movie lovers, right?  This is supposed to be fun!

Thanks for listening.

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Movies and topics discussed:

"King Dinosaur"  (1955)  Dir: Bert I. Gordon

"Blood Freak" (1972)  Dir: Brad F. Grinter

"Octaman" (1971)  Dir: Harry Essex

"Fatal Frames"  Dir: Al Festa

"Killdozer" (1974)  Dir: Jerry London

"Things" (1989)  Dir: Andrew Jordan

Other movies by Bert I. Gordon:

the Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

"The Cyclops" (1957)

"Food of the Gods" (1976)

"Death Curse of Tartu" (1966) director William Grefe

One reason I love film festivals is that they celebrate creativity. 

So I was honored to be asked to judge Etheria Film Night held in early June in Hollywood. 

Etheria Film Night is the world's most respected showcase of new horror, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, action, and thriller films made by emerging women directors.

I was also able to attend, and cover, the red carpet festivities to talk to people about horror and horror movies. 

The event drew a large crowd with varied interests including films, home haunts, and creepy, corpse-filled magazines (literally!). 

In this episode are snippets of conversations with people on the red carpet, including the legendary Roger Corman, Stephanie Rothman, Rebecca McKendry, and Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and many other films). 

Also I talked with some of the directors of the films featured that night, including Tara Price, and the winner of the Jury Prize Bridget Savage Cole. 

I hope you enjoy the episode and the energy from the Blood-Red Carpet.

Thanks for listening.

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People, events, films covered:

Etheria Film Night: http://www.etheriafilmnight.com/

Midsummer Scream Halloween Festival: http://midsummerscream.org/

Girls and Corpses Magazine: http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/

Dread Central: http://www.dreadcentral.com/

Staci Layne Wilson: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2672601/

'So L.A. - A Hollywood Memoir: Uncensored Tales by the Daughter of a Rock Star & a Pinup Model': http://amzn.to/2sR9sty

Blumhouse.com: http://www.blumhouse.com/

Dr. Rebekah McKendry: http://bit.ly/2sbAiL1

Bill Moseley: http://www.choptopsbbq.com/

Bettina Gilois: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0319619/

Stephanie Rothman: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580571/

The Cult of Stephanie Rothman: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/stephanie-rothman/

'The Student Nurses' (1970) https://www.amazon.com/Student-Nurses-Elaine-Giftos/dp/B00007KK34

'The Velvet Vampire' (1971) http://amzn.to/2u4w09R

Roger Corman: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000339/

10 Ways Roger Corman Changed Film: https://www.wired.com/2011/12/roger-corman/

'Do No Harm' (2016) Teaser Trailer: https://vimeo.com/196239783

Director Roseanne Liang: https://www.donoharm-film.com/home/#directors-statement

'Einstein-Rosen' (2016) https://vimeo.com/181497382

Director Olga Osorio: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5951282/

'Earworm' (2016) https://vimeo.com/179612429

Director Tara Price: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697173/

'Swell' (2016) 

Director Bridget Savage Cole: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3014722/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Bridget Savage Cole Short Films: https://vimeo.com/bridgetpalardy

'Jules D.' (2016) Trailer: https://vimeo.com/178718324

Director Norma Vila: http://demeterfilms.es/

'The Honeymoon' (2016) trailer: https://vimeo.com/207384860

Director Ruth Pickett: www.ruthpickett.co.uk

'Real Artists' (2106) trailer: https://vimeo.com/183600832

Director Cameo Wood: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4837076/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

'Kumal' (2016) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfIwg9Sq3fE

Director Thirati Kulyingwattanavit: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4815339/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Who says they don't make good horror movies anymore? 

I think we're in a good time for creative, creepy horror movies, you just need to know where to look (hint: it's usually not from the major studios).  

I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! 

So, this is Part Two of good, recent horror that is worth watching.  These movies get the "H4H Seal of Approval." 

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

To hear Part One: follow this link: http://bit.ly/2qsVMmE

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

The Witch (2015)

The Neon Demon (2016)

Starry Eyes (2014)

Proxy (2013)

Train to Busan (2016)

The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

Here Comes the Devil (2013)

Cub (2015)

The Monster (2016)

I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016)

The Canal (2014)

In Fear (2013)

Pod (2015)

They Look Like People (2016)

The Veil (2016)

Ritual (2013)

Under the Skin (2014)

The Eyes of My Mother (2016)

Beyond the Gates (2016)

A Dark Song (2017)

Can you sympathize with a monster? 

In some cases I think you can.  It depends on the story and how well the story is told and acted. 

In this episode J. Blake Fichera (author of the Rondo-nominated book, "Scored To Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers") returns to the show to discuss the sympathetic monster in horror movies. 

George Romero, Fritz Lang, Martin Scorsese, Joe Spinell, Michael Powell, and Patty Jenkins all presented monsters who were more than simply killers. 

While we don't condone the actions of the characters in these films, these killers display complex psyches that are worth discussing. 

We tackle some old and newer films to talk about, among other things, how people empathized with Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, and how Peeping Tom possibly destroyed Michael Powell's career because the critics and audiences related to the main character... a little too much.

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

Fritz Lang's "M" (1931)

Martin (1977)

Peeping Tom (1960)

Maniac (1980)

Taxi Driver (1976)

Monster (2003)

Who says they don't make good horror movies anymore? 

I think we're in a good time for creative, creepy horror movies, you just need to know where to look (hint: it's usually not from the major studios).  

I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! 

So, this is Part One of good, recent horror that is worth watching.  These movies get the "H4H Seal of Approval." 

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for listening.

Join the Hellbent for Horror Horde on Patreon! Click here: http://bit.ly/2i3VLoe

If you like the show, please consider writing a review on iTunes or Google Play.  It really helps.   

You can now subscribe to the Hellbent for Horror podcast now available on iTunes, Google Play, PlayerFM, and Stitcher.

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Movies Discussed:

Get Out (2017)

Don't Breathe (2016)

Green Room (2016)

We Are Still Here (2015)

Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

Baskin (2016)

As Above, So Below (2014)

Creep (2014)

Honeymoon (2014)

Spring (2015)

When Animals Dream (2014)

The Void (2017)

Last Shift (2014)

Bone Tomahawk (2015)