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Bloodsuckers INVADE the Northwoods of WISCONSIN in CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT (1991)!
Today we talk about a wicked video store staple from FANGORIA Films from the early 90s- CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT! Filmed in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, an area that for a short time transformed the unlikely small towns of the region into a full on horror MECCA! Check out the first installment about this unique period of time in a state and area where Hollywood would never DARE step foot!
COBRA KAI is Over: Now You NEED to See SHOOTFIGHTER from 1993!
SHOOTFGIGHTER: Fight to the Death from 1993 will quench the thirst of any TRUE Cobra Kai or Karate Kid fan! Johnny, John Kreese and BOLO Yeung duke it out in one the most outrageous martial arts flick of the 1990s! A trapped on VHS gem just waiting for fans of the Cobra Kai and also in desperate need of a fancy new blu ray!
THE GRANNY: 1995’s BONKERS Sexy Cult Horror GEM You’ve Never seen!
Today we jump into the terrifying “old fogy” sub genre of horror and discuss some of the top flicks that reside there, particularly a 1990s “trapped on VHS’ gem from the director of GHOULIES!! Somebody give this sexy, ridiculous, gory and action packed horror flick a fancy-ass new blu-ray release ASAP!
Corey Feldman: Boy Scout BADASS in 1991’s EDGE OF HONOR!!
Today we bring it back around to an OLD skool Corey Feldman unsung stone cold CLASSIC! 1991’s Boy Scout action thriller EDGE OF HONOR-this forgotten little R-Rated “Amblin-esque” total banger features Feldman in a full on wilderness survival flick along with the iconic Meredith Salenger and Patrick…um..wait…I mean DON Swayze! Set up your tent and light that campfire as we dive deep into the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest!!
The 80’s vs The 90’s: The WILDEST Survival Films of ALL Time!
What are the greatest wilderness survival flicks of ALL time? I say it’s two relatively forgotten films: SURVIVAL QUEST from 1988 & SURVIVING THE GAME from 1994! These two wild and nasty outdoor fights for survival bring the goods and them some during a time of cinema that looks risks and still felt mysterious & fresh-have you seen these killer forest adventure films?!
‘976-EVIL 2: The Astral Factor’ is a 90’s Out of Body SLASHER Experience!
Today we talk about the Jim “CHOPPING MALL” Wynorski helmed sequel 976-EVIL 2: THE ASTRAL FACTOR and why it’s even better than the original! The Out of Body Experience has never been so damn cheezy and EVIL! Also we get woo woo and discuss Astral Projection, OBE’s and Lucid Dreaming in the real world. A deep dive episode for those who’re looking to embark on the ultimate journey into the UNKNOWN!
Craziest Horror Movie Plot of ALL time: THE JOHNSONS (1992) is a Bizarre Family Affair!
Today we talk about some obscure horror films of the Netherlands and in particular 1992’s THE JOHNSONS! This totally bonkers Dutch horror flick has one of the most convoluted over the top plots of ANY horror film to date! A true forgotten bizarre gem that’s just begging for a sweet blu ray release jam packed with colorful characters, cool fx, piles of garbage, seven killer test tube babies and “menstrual horror” served up only the the way the Dutch can cook it all up!
NIGHT LIFE (1989): If JOHN HUGHES made a Gory Teen HORROR Film in the 1980s!
Today U-Dork covers the ultimate “John Hughes” HORROR flick! From 1989 comes this “trapped on VHS” gem, NIGHT LIFE, one of the best genre mash ups of all time and one of the most unique little teen horror rom coms of all time! This sweet but nasty lil’ gem stars 80s teen heart throb SCOTT GRIMES of CRITTERS fame and a gang of vicious teen bully ZOMBIES who not only wanna eat his flesh but also ruin his love life!! Jam packed with rad practical fx, lotsa gore and ALL the 80s charm this film is totally ripe for the pickin’ to receive a totally def blu ray release from whatever label wants to rule the school of lost but bad ass 1980s horror cult classics!
Trapped on VHS: THE KISS (1988) is Sizzling “Sensual” Terror in the ‘BURBS!
Today we’re talkin’ forgotten surburban horror straight from the 1980s, in particular THE KISS from 1988! This cool little Canadian horror film just doesn’t get enough respect and it’s got a lot going for it. Starring the iconic Meredith Salenger as a grieving teen who’s got to protect her family and neighborhood from her evil demonic Aunt Felice – who’s hellbent on seducing her dad, murdering her friends and passing down an ancient curse! As an 80s kid this one was a real treat to have on VHS! That being said I’ve got my fingers crossed this one will soon get the respect it deserves from cult horror fans by way of fancy new blu!
Terror in the Outback: ‘FORTRESS’ is 1980s Ozploitation Perfection!
Today we cover one the coolest 1980s Aussie films around that deserves WAY more praise here in the the USA! Yeah- the relatively forgotten genre mash up, FORTRESS from 1985, hits ALL the right beats and features the beautiful Rachel Ward in one of the her finest roles. Part action, part adventure, part kids in danger “Amblin” style & part horror film, this one’s filled with twists and turns & features one of my favorite shocker endings of 1980s cult cinema! Trapped on VHS and just waiting to be cleaned up for fancy ass blu ray-we’re going to the “land down under” to talk about it all today!
