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The Devil's Backbone - "Limbo Water" May 08, 2023

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The Devil's Backbone - "Limbo Water"

We travel to the Spanish Civil War as we continue our International Round of films with Guillermo Del Toro's spine tingling classic THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (2001). GDT does his thing here - giving you a brutal history lesson and another cautionary tale about the brutality of war told through the lens of a sweet child.

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Rift (Rökkur) - "The Disappearance Field" May 01, 2023

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Rift (Rökkur) - "The Disappearance Field"

We kick off a round of International Horror with a queer film from Iceland - RIFT (2017). This dizzying tale from writer/director Erlingur Thoroddsen of love, loss & loneliness is perfectly suited for the stark landscape of the Icelandic countryside.

A striking thriller that will likely leave you with more questions than answers about what can be summoned when we share the grief of a broken relationship.

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Mandy - "Strange & Eternal" Apr 24, 2023

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Mandy - "Strange & Eternal"

Join us on a wild ride into the strange & eternal universe of SpectreVision's MANDY (2018). A zealous cult leader upends a reclusive couple's idyllic life by summoning hellish goons to do his bidding. A great film where they just wind up Nic Cage & let him goooooo!

Writer/Director Panos Cosmatos vision from page to screen will engulf you!

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Murder Party - "Welcome to your Murder." Apr 17, 2023

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Murder Party - "Welcome to your Murder."

It's spring time and we are already halfway to Halloween - the prefect time to celebrate with a MURDER PARTY (2007). What would you do if you found a fancy invitation to a murder party...? See what happens to seeming helpless Chris makes his way to this killer night of fun!

Directed by Jeremy Saulnier who we love from Green Room & starring Macon Blair director of one of our faves I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore. These guys have an open invitation to be on our podcast anytime!!!

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Sisters - "I Know Karate" Apr 10, 2023

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Sisters - "I Know Karate"

This week we cover Brian De Palma's haunting film SISTERS (1972). This movie has it all - intrigue, mystery, doctors with questionable ethics & birthday cake! Featuring an all star cast lead by Margot Kidder, Charles Durning & De Palma favorite William Finley (Phantom of the Paradise).

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Audrey Rose - "Mend her Soul." Apr 03, 2023

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Audrey Rose - "Mend her Soul."

One of the greatest cases on film in support of reincarnation - AUDREY ROSE (1977) A man of science & reason, played by the mesmerizing young Anthony Hopkins, follows the path of the occult to what he believes is the living embodiment of his daughter.

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The Vampire Lovers - "Everybody Must Die." Mar 27, 2023

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The Vampire Lovers - "Everybody Must Die."

We conclude this round of Lesbian Vampire films with this sumptuous morsel THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970). This take on the classic Carmilla story, so beautifully told in films like Blood & Roses, gets taken to the next level as we follow Carmilla, Mircalla, & Marcilla as she devours the affections of her victims. With a star turn by the gorgeous Ingrid Pitt and featuring Peter Cushing as the General!

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Nadja - "Everything is Superficial" Mar 20, 2023

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Nadja - "Everything is Superficial"

This week our Lesbian Vampire round takes us to not so distant past of the 90's arthouse cinema scene with NADJA (1994). Nadja is a Romanian vampire who walks alone at night in New York City. This update of the Dracula's Daughter story is full of delights and a surprise cameo from David Lynch - whose style is clearly an inspiration for this adaptation.

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The Shiver of the Vampires - "You're bourgeois vampires." Mar 13, 2023

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The Shiver of the Vampires - "You're bourgeoisie vampires."

We continue our delectable Lesbian Vampire round of films with a trip to groovy 1970's France in THE SHIVER OF THE VAMPIRES (1971). Arthouse chic, surprising entrances and a psychedelic rock soundtrack make this flick a real highlight in this sub-sub genre exploration!

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Dracula's Daughter - "Your life for hers." Mar 06, 2023

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Dracula's Daughter - "Your life for hers."

We are circling back to one of our favorite sub-sub genres of horror - Lesbian Vampires - with DRACULA'S DAUGHTER (1936). This film picks up exactly where Dracula left off seamlessly - making it the perfect double feature. Sumptuous cinematography and beguiling performances abound in this gorgeous horror classic.

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