Hellbent for Horror

Religion is a comfort to some, and a horror to others. 

Some very good horror movies focus on deeds done in the name of the Almighty.

The characters in these movies hear voices, or have dreams, and they're compelled to act in strange and horrible ways. 

Are they mad? 

Are they? 

These movies haunt you because there's not an easy answer. 

I hope you like the episode.

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Movies Discussed:

Frailty (2001)

Take Shelter (2011)

The Rapture (1991)

Left Behind: The Movie (2000)

For some of us, just being a passive viewer isn't enough.

Some of us are compelled to create and share the love for other artists.

Writer, filmmaker, journalist, and actress Heidi Honeycutt comes to Hellbent For Horror to talk about the Etheria Film Night (http://www.etheriafilmnight.com), what it's like to act in Troma horror movies, the state of film journalism, and all things in horror fandom. 

Heidi is a horror fan extraordinaire, and I hope you love the interview I did with her.

Thanks for listening.

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Remakes? Sequels? Are they good? Can they be good? 

It depends. 

I prefer a remake to a sequel for a bunch of reasons.  But that doesn't mean all remakes are good movies.  It depends on how the movie is remade. 

Some story updates really work for the time they are made, and others not so much.  Invasion of the Body Snatchers is the classic example of a remake that fires on all cylinders, and really updates the story to the era.  The Fly is also a very good one.  

I'm sure you have your own ideas on what remakes, if any, are worth the time and film stock.

In this episode I talk about some of the horror remakes that really work for me.  I'll be interested to hear if anyone agrees or disagrees with me on these, because I do tread on some sacred cows. 

Again, I'm always interested in starting good conversations about horror.

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

'Hellraiser' (1987)

'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935)

'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984)

'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (1987)

'Halloween' (1978)

'Halloween' (2007)

'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1956)

'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1978)

'The Thing From Another World' (1958)

'The Thing' (1982)

'The Fly' (1958)

'The Fly' (1986)

'The Blob' (1958)

'The Blob' (1988)

'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' (1976)

'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' (2014)

'Last House on the Left' (1972)

'Last House on the Left' (2009)

'The Toolbox Murders' (1978)

'Toolbox Murders' (2004)

'Dawn of the Dead' (1978)

'Dawn of the Dead' (2004)

'Let the Right One In' (2008)

'Let Me In' (2010)

'Evil Dead' (1981)

'Evil Dead' (2013)

'The Hills Have Eyes' (1977)

'The Hills Have Eyes' (2006)

A "Double Feature" that's so big, we needed TWO PODCASTS to tell it!

James Hancock (host of The Wrong Reel podcast) returns for Part 2 of our collaboration between our two podcasts, where we discuss the "monsters" at the heart of the movies of Roman Polanski.

Sometimes they're literal monsters, sometimes they're figurative, but each of these movies has at least one monster at their center.

Join us as we hunt down the monsters in three lesser-known Polanski films: 'The Fearless Vampire Hunters,' 'MacBeth,' and 'Bitter Moon!

Part One of our joint podcast discusses the "Apartment Trilogy" and you can listen to it here: WR253 – Roman Polanski's Apartment Trilogy

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

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

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed:

'The Fearless Vampire Killers, or: Pardon Me, But Your Teeth are in My Neck'  (1967)

'MacBeth' (1971)

'Bitter Moon' (1992)

We all have our guilty pleasures. 

I have admired John Waters as a filmmaker since I first read about him in the pages of Fangoria magazine back in 1982. 

I love a maverick filmmaker who can manage to make movies outside of the system on a shoestring budget that are original, unique, and fun.  The early films of John Waters fit all of those descriptions. 

Some horror tries to gross you out, but few do better than Waters in those early films.  The influence of Herschel Gordon Lewis, William Castle, Warhol,The Kuchar Brothers, and even Russ Meyer are present in Waters' movies, and I love talking about him and his films. 

John Waters does bad taste well.

On this episode I share my guilty pleasure with you and, just maybe, some of you will agree with me.

Spend some time with the Sultan of Slime!

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Movies Discussed:

Multiple Maniacs (1970)

Pink Flamingos (1972)

Female Trouble (1974)

Desperate Living (1977)

Inspirations:

Russ Meyer: Faster, Pussycat, Kill! Kill! (1965)

William Caste: The Tingler (1959)

Herschel Gordon Lewis: Wizard of Gore (1970)

Douglas Sirk: All That Heaven Allows (1955)

The Kuchar Brothers: Sins of the Fleshapoids (1965)

Andy Warhol/Paul Morrissey: Chelsea Girls (1966)

Jack Smith: Flaming Creatures (1963)

Notorious scares delivered on TV! 

Back in the early 1970's, Network TV executives started to make original movies to compete against Hollywood. They were fast, cheap and, occasionally, great!

Many of these telefilms were horror movies. Some of those network TV-produced movies generated some genuine scares, and sent kids to bed to have nightmares. 

Not to mention that some of these movies were the starting ground for great writers, directors, and make up artists. 

In this episode, horror film journalist Scott Drebit from Daily Dead (https://dailydead.com) and I talk about some classic TV horror movies that you can hunt down and watch on the internet. 

Some still pack a good scary punch.

You can contact Scott Drebit on Twitter: @phantasm2

Read Scott's articles on "Drive-in Dust-offs" https://dailydead.com/tag/drive-in-dust-offs/

Read Scott's articles on "It Came from the Tube" https://dailydead.com/came-tube-michael-calls-1972/

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Movies Discussed:

Duel (1971) (ABC)

The Night Stalker (1972) (ABC)

Gargoyles (1972) (CBS)

Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) (CBS-Saturday Night Movies)

Trilogy of Terror (1975) (ABC)

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) (ABC)

When Michael Calls (1972) (ABC)

Satan's Triangle (1975) (ABC)

Salem's Lot (1979) (CBS) Miniseries

Don't Go to Sleep (1982) (ABC)

The Paper Man (1971) (CBS)

A Cold Night's Death (1973) (ABC)

I've said before that horror is supposed to upset the apple cart. 

It lets us confront fears we can't confront in any other genre.  I like when good stories challenge me, and that includes a challenge to my perspective. 

In the last decade or so I've noticed many films directed and/or written by women that have shown me horror stories from different perspectives. 

They've unsettled me, and scared me in ways different from before.  I LIKE this.  As a reader and watcher of horror, I LIKE having something unsettle me. 

In this episode I talk about how these different perspectives impacted me, and highlight some movies and artists who inspire me.

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Movies and Directors Discussed:

'Wretched' (2007) Co-directed by Heidi Honeycutt and Leslie Delano

'The Babadook' (2014) Directed by Jennifer Kent

'The Invitation' (2015) Directed by Karyn Kusama

'In My Skin' (2002) Directed by Marina de Van

'American Mary' (2012) Directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska

'The Box' segment of anthology film'XX' (2017) Directed by Jovanka Vuckovic

'XX' segments and directors:

'The Box' Written and directed by Jovanka Vuckovic based on the short story by Jack Ketchum

What does a shark sound like as it gets closer to you?

What does October 31st sound like?

Or Marion Crane's last thought?

When you look up a long flight of stairs in Georgetown, what do you hear?

Horror Fans know.

When a haunting visual and a haunting score are in perfect harmony, they have the power to enter your memory and trigger your emotions.

In this episode, Author J. Blake Fichera joins us to discuss his Rondo Nominated book, "Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers" and to share anecdotes from the men who gave music to the monsters.

Blake and I also share our own personal connections to horror soundtracks and sound design, and how music was the Pied Piper who led us down the dark path to a lifelong love of horror films.

Enjoy this jam-packed episode!

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Composers Discussed:

JOHN CARPENTER

ALAN HOWARTH

CHRISTOPHER YOUNG

CLAUDIO SIMONETTI

MAURIZIO GUARINI

TOM HADJU

CHARLES BERNSTEIN

JAY CHATTAWAY

NATHAN BARR

FABIO FRIZZI

SIMON BOSWELL

JOSEPH BISHARA

JEFF GRACE

HARRY MANFREDINI

Death comes for us all. 

Our love of horror makes us confront death.  Me?  I'm not so much afraid of death as the act of dying.  The fear of the pain that comes with it. 

In this episode, I talk about that human fear of death and dying.  I talk about my own experiences with people dying, and our culture's attitudes about death.

And, of course, a couple of scary movies that help reinforce my attitudes.

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Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed: 

The Seventh Seal (1957)

Orpheus (1950)

All That Jazz (1979)

Phantasm (1979)

Burnt Offerings (1976)

Jaws (1975)

Eastern Promises (2007)

Funny Games (1997)

The Piano Teacher (2001)

Sometimes a Great Notion (1970)

Horror and Science Fiction share space on my book and movie shelves.

When done right they mix together to achieve scary, imaginative results.  Who can deny the power of Alien, The Terminator, or The Thing? 

But there are many, lesser-known films that mix sci-fi and horror.  In this episode I'll talk about some movies I like that mix the two sensibilities.  What about you?  Did I miss your favorite?  Drop me a line and let me know. 

If you like the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon.  Even a dollar an episode helps to sustain the show. 

Thanks for listening.

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Movies Discussed: 

Unknown Sci-Fi film (1987)

Coherence (2013)

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

Miracle Mile (1988)

From Beyond (1986)

Banshee Chapter (2013)

Altered States (1980)

Timecrimes (2007)

Dark City (1998)

The Matrix (1999)

The Golem (1920)

Books Discussed: 

Frankenstein (1818)

Dracula (1897)

Jules Verne (1828-1905)

H.G. Wells (1866-1946)

The Time Machine (1895)

War of the Worlds (1898)

The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896)

The Invisible Man (1897)

Food of the Gods-and How It Got to Earth (1904)

Star Begotten (1937)

Men Like Gods (1923)

H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)

From Beyond (1934)