Classic Horrors Club

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week Jonathan Angarola brings one of his favorites: The Changeling from 1980. Why is it a favorite and do Richard and Jeff agree with him? Push the play button to find out...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week we're joined by not one, but two, fellow podcasters: Steve Turek and Alistair Hughes from Hammerama! From four corners of the world, you will hear us Scream and Scream Again...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. This week we're joined by the curator of House of Silent Graves (from where I just ordered a plush Crawling Eye), Dominique Lamssies, to discuss the blaxploitation voodoo zombie flick, Sugar Hill...

Happy, happy Halloween! This year we're celebrating the season by dropping a new episode every Monday in October. But not just a regular episode... We're changing the format a bit and inviting guests to join us for discussions about the classic horror films of their choice. First up is independent filmmaker, Ansel Faraj, with an often overlooked gem from 1972, The Other...

Corman! Poe! Price! Milland?!? Lovecraft?!? . Roger Corman laid a foundation for his unexpectedly successful series of films based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe with House of Usher in 1960. He put care, thought, and preparation into it, then built from that with future installments. . In this month's meeting of the Classic Horrors Club, Jeff and Richard discuss two of the Corman/Poe films from the early 1960s: The Premature Burial (1962) and The Haunted Palace (1963.) Is it a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same? . Note: You're invited to hang around after the episode proper to hear an insider's view of the Hollywood strikes. They don't just affect the big-name stars and writers, as independent filmmaker Ansel Faraj (Loon Lake, Todd Tarantula) will tell us... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.co

How'd you like to see a matchup between Reptilicus and Godzilla? You kind of will when Jeff and Richard take their final journey of the summer to the drive-in to watch one-half of a quadruple feature called "Thing-O-Rama." First up is Denmark's one and only Kaiju film, Reptilicus (1961), and one of Japan's many Kaiju films, Godzilla vs. the Thing (1964), aka Mothra vs. Godzilla. Terrifying and invincible, it's the Classic Horrors Club Podcast... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: The Tilicus Song by Dirch Passer from the Danish version of the 1961 film, Reptilicus. The Moth by Les Deux Love Orchestra, produced in 2017 b

This isn't a dream! It's really happening! Yes, what started as a simple tap on the window turned into an energetic and hilarious conversation about The Legend of Hell House (1973) with Greg D. and Jenius McGee from the Nightmare Junkhead podcast. They went home to Kansas City after the intermission, but Jeff and Richard hung around to scratch the surface of a bona fide horror classic, Rosemary's Baby (1968.) It's a terror-ific night at the drive-in... Satan under the stars... Be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Lullaby sung by Mia Farrow from the soundtrack to the 1968 film, Rosemary's Baby, available on Apple Music. He

Create your own adventure! Take a notorious outlaw like Billy the Kid or Jesse James, then add a classic horror character like Dracula or Frankenstein. Mix them together for different pairings, but in various combinations, you'll probably end up with the same story. . Then, listen to how writer Carl K. Hittleman and director William Beaudine did it for two 1966 Circle Productions: Billy the Kid vs. Dracula and Jesse James meets Frankenstein's Daughter. Richard and Jeff argue that neither Dracula nor Frankenstein's daughter appear in either film. . Nevertheless, the movies make a perfect double-feature on a hot summer night at the Bel Air Drive-In in Versailles, Indiana. Hurry to the snack bar, then roll down your window as we bang the gavel for this month's meeting of the Classic Horror Club Podcast... . We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB . or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... . ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorro

In another tribute episode, Jeff and Richard discuss the life and career of Bert I. Gordon, known by many (thanks to Forrest J. Ackerman) as Mr. B.I.G. You probably know him as the director of such classics as The Amazing Colossal Man and Beginning of the End, but he had a career spanning six decades. We mention most of his films, but dig deep into two of them: The Spider (1958) and The Food of the Gods (1976.) Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Bert I. Gordon by New Planet Trampoline from the 2015 album, The Wisconsin Witch House, available on Band Camp. Food of the Gods by Freak from the album, Food of the God

In this blast from the past, Jeff and Richard discuss two films related to our upcoming episode: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) and War of the Colossal Beast (1958.) Consider it extra credit in addition to your regular homework for Episode 80, which will be our look at the life and career of Bert I. Gordon.

May we have your attention please? . Prove to us that you're brave enough to make it through the entire episode... Listen for the "Scream Break," then follow the instructions to email us the code word to receive a special "Certificate of Survival."   In this tribute episode, Jeff and Richard discuss the life and career of William Castle. We're not sure how great a director he was, but he was definitely a great showman, using creative gimmicks to get butts in seats. We take an in-depth look at two of his films, Macabre (1958) and The Night Walker (1964) as we ride a roller coaster of success.   Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a call at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Than

Vampires and man-made monsters are usually the subject of horror movies, but what happens when they're used for comedic purposes? Are the characters and situations sturdy enough to support humor? . These are the questions with which Jeff and Richard wrestle in the latest meeting of the Classic Horrors Club when they discuss Uncle Was a Vampire (1959) and Young Frankenstein (1974.) One is a true classic and one... is a movie. (That's meant to be funny; Young Frankenstein is really good!) . And that was meant to be funny, too. Do you get it? Comedy is subjective and you may not appreciate it, but there's bound to be something in these two films (and the podcast) to tickle your funny bone.   We've been nominated for Best Podcast in the 21st Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! Click here to view all the nominees, many of whom are dear friends and listeners.   Then, be sure to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put faces to the words... if you dare! We'd love your feedback! Give us a cal

It's February and love is in the air. What hot-blooded man wouldn't be be attracted to these lovely ladies? Sure, they're selfish and evil and manipulate men to get what they want, but in the end, they get what they deserve. Meet Countess Dracula and Lady Frankenstein, the titular characters of two films from 1971. . Jeff and Richard discuss the movies and their remarkable similarities. Hammer glamour and Eurohorror sleaze... what more could you possibly want on Valentine's Day?!? . Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! . Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs Midnight by North East England singer-songwriter Steve Nielson. Lady Frankenstein by Matthew Sweet from the 2018 album, Tomorrow's D

While the world falls apart around us, Jeff and Richard focus on two specific disasters. In San Francisco, a fire rages out of control in the world's tallest building. In New York, a meteor splinter decimates the city. It's going to take more than your regular hosts to cover what's happening, so we've invited some special correspondents. Yes, we're discussing the pinnacle of 1970s disaster films, The Towering Inferno (1974), and what some would consider the nadir, Meteor (1979.) Among the first-time viewings and revisits of your podcasters, you'll find much agreement, but also some surprising conclusions. Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: We May

Jeff and Richard discuss the life and films of producer Val Lewton, with a deep dive into two of his "less popular" movies, The Leopard Man (1943) and The Curse of the Cat People (1944.) For the first, they're joined by director William Friedkin (The Exorcist)... well, sort of. For the second, they're joined by historian William K. Everson... well, sort of. . While your hosts agree on their opinions of the films, they disagree on whether or not it matters that The Curse of the Cat People is supposedly a sequel to Cat People (1942.) What do you think? In either case, these films are a revelation and you'll want to watch then again after you hear the discussion! . Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Scratch that. Jeff lost the video portion, so it's simply the voices... with a lot more pictures and clips than usual... . Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our c

In this month's meeting, Jeff and Richard descend into the sub-sub-genre of "eco-horror," which falls beneath the umbrella of "natural horror," a popular sub-genre of the 1970s. These two films in particular make a great double feature because there not about just birds or rats or snakes or bats taking revenge on humans... all of nature is cranky. In Frogs, the titular amphibians don't really kill anyone... or do they? And in Day of the Animals, the most damage is done by our canine friends. Yeah, the movies are flawed. But, man, are they fun! Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Animals by Martin Garrix from the 2014 EP, Gold Skies Animal by N

For the Halloween 2022 club meeting, join Jeff and Richard as they partake in a double dose of The Raven, one from 1935 and one from 1963. Although both feature Boris Karloff, they're very different films, as are the feelings toward one of them between your two hosts. They stop short of fisticuffs, but one is caught off guard by the reaction of the other. No worries; it's the most wonderful time of the year, so no hard feelings... Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: The Raven, from the 2015 off-Broadway musical Nevermore, music & Lyrics by Jonathan Christenson and featuring Scott Shpeley. The Raven, by Alan Parsons Project from the 1975 album

This month, Jeff and Richard go on vacation to the adult theme parks, Westworld and Futureworld. Learn a lot about the two movies of the same names from 1973 and 1976, respectively, as well as a little about the short lived TV series, Beyond Westworld, and the currently-running HBO series, Westworld. We offer you fantasy, sensuality and adventure, complete satisfaction guaranteed! Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: Westworld, 2018 single by Evan Giia Futureworld, by Trans Am, from their 1999 album, Futureworld Both are available on Apple Music. Our Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club http://classichorrors.club or... DC Comics Guy htt

For our final trip to the drive-in this summer, we visit the Grand Island Twin in Grand Island, Nebraska, circa 1980. At first, there’s a thick fog, but when it clears, you can see a silver sphere zooming toward your forehead. Jump in the car quickly and you’ll survive for this double-feature from Avco Embassy Pictures… Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Songs: The Fog by Machel Montano from the 2013 album, Machelements Vol. 1 Phantasm, the 2022 single, by Anjer. Both are available on Apple Music. Our Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club http://classichorrors.club or... DC Comics Guy https://www.dccomicsguy.com/ or... The Reaction Shot: ht

In what is perhaps one of the oddest double-features Jeff and Rich have ever encountered, the two brave podcasters face Hedorah (the Smog Monster) and the temporarily decapitated head of Ray Milland. During the respective running times of their films, both monsters evolve in ways possible only in the early 1970s. . Spoiler alert if you didn't know: pollution and racism are bad. Yes, these movies have messages! Occasionally heavy-handed, but always fun, Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster and The Thing with Two Heads are worth watching if you haven't seen them. Still not sure? Then listen to what Jeff, Rich and their special guest have to say... . Don't forget to check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. Put images to the voices... if you dare! . Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB . or email: classichorrors.club@gmail.com, or... . ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ . We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or