Really Awful Movies: Ep 133 – Videodrome

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This week, the Cronenberg classic, arguably his best film, Videodrome. It’s certainly up there with The Fly or Crash.

We delve into the Toronto TV station that partly inspired the film, the media musings of Marshall McLuhan, the changing media landscape, where this film fits into David’s oeuvre, and of course…gore, gore and more gore!

It’s a thrill to see Toronto as Toronto and not New York. And what better way to showcase our hometown than this masterful film, which stars James Woods, Sonja Smits and Blondie singer Debbie Harry.

Long live the new flesh!

Really Awful Movies: Ep 132 – Ginger Snaps

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Some werewolf Canadiana this week courtesy of Ginger Snaps.

It’s a terrific feature that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Wolfen or The Howling.

A solid coming-of-age horror set in a high school, Ginger Snaps is must viewing for fans of Canadian horror, werewolf films, or both.

Recommended.

Be sure to check out our discussion after (or before) watching the film.

Really Awful Movies: Ep 131 – Johnny Gruesome

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A murdered teen returns from the grave to seek vengeance…

On this special episode of the podcast, the forthcoming film, Johnny Gruesome, directed by Greg Lamberson (Slime City and Killer Rack).

The movie wrapped up principal photography in New York State and Jeff had the pleasure of visiting the set and chatting with:

April Ann (co-star)

John Renna (co-producer)

Greg Lamberson (director)

Craig Lindberg (special effects)

and

Anthony De La Torre (star)

A big thanks to Greg for the invite and to all the awesome guys and gals on the set of Johnny Gruesome!