Cult Film In Review

It’s a bitter sweet episode of Cult Film in Review as we say goodbye to a long-time member of the cast (for now?). We’re also reviewing a film that is giving us a mix of emotions, the 2016 comedy, The Greasy Strangler. In this episode, we ask, “does purposeful bad acting require very good actors?” […] The post The Greasy Strangler – A Greasy Goodbye appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This month, we’re talking about the film on everyone’s mind. The latest installment of the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. In this episode, we talk about the long lost art of practical effects and how it can bring a setting to life. Later, we discuss how this sci-fi heist film differs from the previous Alien entries. […] The post Alien: Romulus appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Some legends need to be told, which is why we’re putting the spotlight on this 1985 cult classic, The Legend of Billie Jean, starring Helen Slater and Christian Slater. In this episode, we discuss some of the main themes of this film, whether that’s overprotective parents, mistreatment of women, or the young rising up and […] The post The Legend of Billie Jean appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Sometimes the world needs a hero. Maybe four of them with a love of cult movies… This week we’re reviewing the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Last Action Hero. We start off by asking why audiences didn’t connect with this film at release, and whether this action comedy deserves another revisit. Later, we spend an unnatural amount […] The post Last Action Hero appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s a big show with an even bigger cast of characters. We discuss the 1971 kaiju film Godzilla vs. Hedorah. This iteration of the Godzilla franchise is one of the goofier ones, as Godzilla takes on the role of protector once again, but this time against the dangers of pollution. In the episode, we talk […] The post Godzilla vs. Hedorah appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Wave your hands from side to side, because it’s time talk about Super Mario Bros. (1993) Cult Film in Review style. In this episode, we compare this live action adaptation to the recent animated film that took the world by storm. Later, we talk a little bit about the tumultuous filming of the film, from […] The post Super Mario Bros. (1993) appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s a little change of pace this month. We’re reviewing the 1985 war film Come and See. This film was a tough watch for some and repeat watch for others. In this episode, Chris explains why he’s been waiting for the podcast’s return to review this popular anti-war favorite from some of the world’s most […] The post Come and See appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We’re taking a trip far into the future of 2017 as we review the 1988 sci-fi classic, Cherry 2000. It’s our first fan episode of the year, and boy do we have a lot to talk about! As always, we get unnecessarily deep about whether robots can predict their own death. Later, we discuss whether […] The post Cherry 2000 appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Hey Cuz! CFIR is giving one of their longest reviews for one of the least talked about films in the Texas Chainsaw franchise. This month the guys are talking about Texas Chainsaw 3D. In this episode, the crew spends far too long trying to make heads and tails of the Sawyer/Carson family tree. Later, they […] The post Texas Chainsaw 3D appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We took a short break for the holidays, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging. In this episode, the guys talk about their their 2023 highlights and answer a few questions from our soon-to-be digital overlords. We talk a lot about Disney and our predictions about the direction of MCU/Star Wars universe. Later, we […] The post 2023 In Review appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

The guys are branching out into one of Kyle’s favorite genres, the Spaghetti Western! In this episode, we reminisce about a time when huge epic tales relied on telling stories with pictures, rather than exposition. Later, the guys ponder how much a dollar was really worth in the old west. And finally, we find a […] The post Once Upon a Time in the West appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

We’re taking the podcast to another time and another place with our review of the Walter Hill rock and roll fable, Streets of Fire. In this episode, we discuss the real standout of this film, the soundtrack. More specifically the music of underrated, Fire Inc. Later, we ask how many more punches Rick Moranis’ Billy […] The post Streets of Fire appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

It’s good to be back, and just in time for Halloween. This month, we’re discussing the Rob Zombie classic, House of 1000 Coprses. In this episode, we ask why this film makes 1977 look so much like 1993. Later, we pick our favorite members of the Firefly Family. And finally, we’ve got a whole bag […] The post House of 1000 Corpses appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

Calling all Cult Film in Review fans! The guys are back and answering questions from our future computer overlords. In this special teaser, they answer why they decided to get back in on the mic. What new updates fans can expect on the podcast. And reminisce about our favorite past episodes. The post Special Teaser: Cult Film in Review is Back! appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This year on Cult Film in Review, the boys are back in town for a very special Halloween episode. What film could have brought the boys back after nearly a year off the air? None other than Halloween, the 2018 sequel. In this episode, the guys reminisce about the last day they all went to […] The post Halloween (2018) appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week on Cult Film in Review, the guys continue to review the horror films critics say were the worst with Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Also, stay tuned for an announcement.  In this episode, the guys talk about the convoluted family tree that is the Myers/Strode connection. Later, the crew gives their picks […] The post Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week on Cult Film in Review, the guys continue to review the horror films critics say were the worst in the series. They’re talking Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare.  In this episode, the guys pinpoint their first time watching this end of the franchise – well, until the next Freddy film. Later, Mike gives […] The post Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week on Cult Film in Review, the guys continue to review the horror films critics say were the worst in the series. They’re talking Friday the 13th: A New Beginning! In this episode, the guys talk about their first time watching the “fake Jason” sequel and how disappointed they were to find out that […] The post Friday the 13th: A New Beginning appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week on Cult Film in Review, the guys continue to review the horror films critics say were the worst in the series. They’re talking Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3. In this episode, as per the October rules, the guys talk about which film they thought were the worst in the TCM series. Later, […] The post Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 appeared first on Cult Film in Review.

This week on Cult Film in Review, the guys are doing something special this October. They’re discussing the worst horror film sequels of some of the franchises. First up, the 1996 sci-fi horror, Hellraiser Bloodline! In this episode, the guys talk about the first time they saw this sequel and what their initial reactions were. […] The post Hellraiser: Bloodline appeared first on Cult Film in Review.