Cult Film In Review

It’s the final round of our Halloween picks and Chris has chosen a quintessential Halloween anthology. This Thursday, we’re discussing Trick ‘r Treat. In this episode, we talk about what makes a good anthology and what makes a bad one. Should a strange, murderous pumpkin child follow a set of rules when choosing his victims or can […] The post Trick ‘r Treat appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Week three of our Halloween picks is here and Kyle is going with a Dario Argento classic, Phenomena. In this episode, we talk about this strange story that really only works as a Italian horror or an NBC detective series. Then, we reminisce about early Jennifer Connelly, long  before the days of Labyrinth – and […] The post Phenomena appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s the second week of our spooky selections and this week we’re headed to the Big Apple with Cody’s pick, Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan! In this episode, we discuss the subtle differences between large bodies of water. Later, we talk about boats, specifically how much time Jason Voorhees spends on one […] The post Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is almost upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time for Cult Film in Review to bring the scary with their annual list of frightening flicks specially chosen for this most horrifying of holidays! This year, Mike is starting things off with the 1944 horror/mystery, The […] The post The Uninvited appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week, grab your credit cards and shotguns because we’re shopping for Killbots as we review the 1986 sci-if horror, Chopping Mall. In this episode, we comment on how misleading the cover art is for this film – we mean “key art” – sorry, Chris! Later, We try our best to identify exactly how old […] The post Chopping Mall appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Hey, everybody! It’s time to ketchup with your four favorite podcasters as they review the wacky, 1978 comedy, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. In this episode, why this film did not receive the same level of success as other films of this genre that came later, like Airplane.  Later, we ask ourselves how it was possible […] The post Attack of the Killer Tomatoes appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We’re headed to the local cineplex for a night of horror, mayhem and a little metal! That’s right, this week we review the 1985 Lamberto Bava and Dario Argento team up, Demons. In this episode, we discuss the usual full house of theatergoers everyone is familiar with, including the young couple, jerk husband, and blind grandfather. Later, […] The post Demons appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We’re too cool for school in this episode of Cult Film in Review as we talk about the 1999 dark comedy, Jawbreaker. In this episode, the Holy Trinity of female-driven dark comedies which include, Heathers, Mean Girls and Sugar and Spice- just kidding, we’re giving this film the honorary title. Later, we talk about Fern Mayo […] The post Jawbreaker appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Come with us to sunny Orlando, as we review the aptly named, Miami Connection. In this episode, we discuss the crazy journey this film had to travel on its way to cult stardom. Later, we talk about one of the shining stars of this film, the soundtrack! Dragon Sound may only have two or so […] The post Miami Connection appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week, it’s an inquisition of grand proportions as we investigate the 1970 exploitation film, Mark of the Devil. In this episode, we talk about inspirations and those that were inspired, as we discuss how this film relates to the works of Herschell Gordon Lewis and Eli Roth. Later, we talk about gore and how to […] The post Mark of the Devil appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

You better run for cover this week, because we are discussing the 1988 version of the classic sci-fi film, The Blob. In this episode, we discuss the difference between the 1988 version and the 1958 classic. It’s a good thing Mike watched both the night before! Also, we talk about some sick jumps with the […] The post The Blob (1988) appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Come with us on a journey to beautiful Rome, as we discuss the Mario Bava giallo film, The Evil Eye aka. The Girl Who Knew Too Much! In this episode, we talk about the differences between the American release entitled The Evil Eye vs. the Italian version entitled The Girl Who Knew Too Much. We talk […] The post The Evil Eye aka The Girl Who Knew Too Much appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week, we take a psychological journey into the surreal as we discuss the 1990 mystery, Jacob’s Ladder. In this episode, the guys talk about the first time they remember seeing this trippy drama. Does it still hold up as well as it did when they were mere teenagers? Later, with so many different “realities” presented […] The post Jacob’s Ladder appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week we’re taking a trip to 1978. That’s right, your four favorite cult film podcasters are talking kung fu flicks as they take on Five Deadly Venoms a.k.a. Five Venoms! In this episode, we discuss how the Shaw Brothers’ Five Deadly Venoms stands out among the slew of other kung fu films released in the […] The post Five Deadly Venoms appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week is something special because we have a very special guest joining us. Molly Henery from Thebloggingbanshee.com! As is customary on Cult Film in Review, we let Molly pick this week’s review and she’s chosen 2000’s teen horror, Ginger Snaps. In this episode, we begin by learning a little bit about Molly and get the […] The post Ginger Snaps ft. Molly Henery appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Power to the people. We asked you, the audience, to pick our next cult film and you delivered. It was a long fought battle between four cult classics, but only one could be crowned review-worthy. Your victor was Ralph Bakshi’s Fritz the Cat! In this episode, we tell the story of how Bakshi’s first feature film […] The post Fritz the Cat appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Get ready to enter action, get ready to enter danger, because we’re reviewing the Menahem Golan martial arts film, Enter the Ninja! In this episode, we talk about whether a ninja star to the head is truly fatal. Also, we question whether water is wet or if pigs can fly! Also on our minds, whether […] The post Enter the Ninja appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week, we review the satirical sci-fi, The Stuff! In this episode, we talk about the greatest spy the world has ever seen– “Mo” Rutherford. Mo may seem like a common rube, but he proves to be a master tactician and we gloat over his exploits. Also, we have a long discussion about how sentient The […] The post The Stuff appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We’re taking you back to the 70s with our review of the Richard Linklater’s high school comedy, Dazed and Confused. In this episode, the guys try to figure out which of this film’s characters they relate to the most. In the process, they reveal some of their own personal high school stories and find out […] The post Dazed and Confused appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s a bonus episode, from our coverage of Phoenix Film Festival 2017. We talk to the filmmakers and other members of the film industry about some of their films that played at the festival this year. We begin by talking with the stars of the indie horror flick The 6th Friend (@the6thfriend), Jamie Bernadette (@jamiebernadette) and […] The post Phoenix Film Festival 2017 appeared first on Cult Film in Review.