The Blind Rage podcast: Horror Movie Commentaries

It’s Tony’s birthday and we’re celebrating with THE RIPPER, a movie Tom Savini would give just about anything to forget. What does Jack the Ripper have to do with birthdays? Well, nothing. Seems like there are so few horror movies focused on celebrating one’s special day and we were sure as hell not taking the endurance test that is getting through all 110 minutes of HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. Instead, we’ve decided to watch London’s most famous serial killer slice and dice his way through…Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don’t ask.

“Wait a minute… Who am I here?” THE STEPFATHER tells the story of a madman in search of the perfect all-American family. When they disappoint him, he brutally murders them and moves on to the next. Terry O’Quinn gives a fantastic performance in the titular role and, as always, it’s a pleasure to see Jill Schoelen, this time playing the role of a troubled teenager, who suspects something simply isn’t right the moment her new stepfather enters the family home.

Last week was an in-your-face rip-off of CARRIE. This week, it’s an in-your-face rip-off of ROSEMARY’S BABY. WITCHCRAFT, the 1988 quickie that spawned a whopping 15 sequels (!), tells the story of a new mother, who moves into a creepy old estate owned by her husband’s family. Soon after settling in with their newborn son, our heroin begins to notice something doesn’t seem right—not with her in-laws, not with their mute butler, and not with the centuries-old place they call home. Is she simply paranoid, or are there truly dark forces at play? I think the answer is pretty damn obvious.

JENNIFER is not only one of the first CARRIE rip-offs, but it’s one of the most obvious. The story follows a high school outcast, who is bullied mercilessly by the popular crowd. When Jennifer is pushed too far, she unleashes her supernatural powers to exact vengeance. Unlike Stephen King’s Carrie, Jennifer possesses the power to control snakes, which she uses to slither after those who’ve wronged her. It’s actually a lot better than it sounds.

YEEEEEEEEE-HAW!!! The Blind Rage Podcast is celebrating the month of October with horror icon Herschell Gordon Lewis! Kicking things off is TWO THOUSAND MANIACS, a film that has been delighting genre devotees with its over-the-top gore and off-brand of delinquent humor the past 60 years! The small Southern town of Pleasant Valley is holding a very special ceremony…err…I mean celebration. There’ll be food, music, games, and a bloodbath of epic proportions. The residents of this little town have been waiting 100 years to exact vengeance on those who’ve wronged them and they’ll make sure the opportunity is properly seized.

“We’re almost not even related anymore…” Fall is upon us and The Blind Rage Podcast is wrapping up A September of School Scares with John Fawcett’s 2000 cult classic GINGER SNAPS! Sisters Ginger and Bridgitte (Katherine Isabelle and Emily Perkins) are teenage outcasts. On the night of a full moon, they encounter something that furthers their inclusion among their peers. Ginger is brutally attacked by an otherworldly figure and soon notices she’s changing. The wounds she suffered—wounds that should be life-threatening—are already healing. Hair sprouts in the most unusual places. A tail extends from her lower back. At a time when Ginger should be transitioning from a girl to a woman, she’s transitioning into something else entirely. Something very, very deadly.

WITCHBOARD (1986) kicks off with a Ouija board, a party, and a whole lot of bad decisions. Linda )played by the late Tawny Kitaen) starts chatting with a spirit named David, who seems sweet —until the knives start flying, people start dying, and her boyfriend (Todd Allen) starts acting like he’s one exorcism away from a full breakdown. This is what happens when you let your boyfriend’s ex-best friend bring his haunted toys into your home. Psychic warnings get ignored, the body count rises, and suddenly you’re being dragged across the floor by an invisible force with zero chill. On The Blind Rage Podcast, we’re summoning the ghosts, the drama, and the hair mousse in a wild ride through telekinetic tantrums and supernatural sabotage.

What’s the worst thing you could accidentally give your daughter? In PINOCCHIO’S REVENGE (1996), it’s a puppet linked to a child’s murder. And she thinks it’s her birthday gift. From that moment on, things unravel fast. Accidents don’t feel like accidents. Tantrums take on a new tone. And the wooden boy in the corner? He might be pulling the strings. This week on The Blind Rage Podcast, we take on this brooding, off-kilter slab of ‘90s horror where therapy, motherhood, and murder intersect in the worst possible ways.

What’s worse than being a nerdy teen with a crush on your babysitter? Finding out she’s the bloodthirsty leader of a Satanic cult… and you’re the sacrificial lamb. THE BABYSITTER (2017) flips the slumber party script into a gory game of survival, blending outrageous kills, devilish humor, and one seriously unhinged game of spin the bottle. We’re talking fire poker fatalities, shirtless cult bros, and enough blood spray to repaint the suburbs. On The Blind Rage Podcast, we’re popping open a juice box and breaking down this batshit babysitting gig from hell.

Ever feel like your phone sex fantasy might end in murder instead of moaning? Welcome to the world of PARTY LINE (1988), where every steamy call could be your last…and the guy on the other end brings a straight razor to the party. On the latest episode of The Blind Rage Podcast, we tap into this sleazy, neon-soaked slasher-thriller about a deranged brother-sister duo luring lonely strangers to their bloody demise via a shared phone line. It’s got kinky calls, clueless cops, sibling weirdness, and a soundtrack that sounds like your Walkman is possessed. Oh, and Leif Garrett is here. For some reason. Looking for your next horror laugh-fest? You just found it.

The Blind Rage Podcast tackles COPYCAT (1995), a sleek, methodical thriller where a BESPECTACLED MANIAC models HIS CRIMES after the work of notorious serial KILLERS. Sigourney Weaver stars as Helen Hudson, a criminal psychologist battling paralyzing agoraphobia after a brutal attack. She's reluctantly pulled back into the spotlight to consult on a series of murders that feel all too familiar. Holly Hunter plays Detective M.J. Monahan, keeping things sharp, blunt, and brilliantly dry. We get into the film’s slow-burn suspense, grim attention to detail, and a truly nasty turn from Harry Connick, Jr. as a greasy predator with a smug streak. COPYCAT combines procedural precision with full-blown paranoia—and somehow makes it all feel way too plausible.

It’s spring break, and a group of horny college kids just want to party in the woods without contracting a flesh-eating virus. Is that too much to ask? In CABIN FEVER (2002), the beer is flowing, the sex is awkward, the pancakes are flying, and the flesh is peeling off. On the latest episode of The Blind Rage Podcast, we slather on some aloe and scream our way through Eli Roth’s oozy, sleazy horror-comedy that taught an entire generation to avoid tap water. From Cerina Vincent’s cringey bathtub scene to Rider Strong’s mop of angsty hair, nothing is safe—not even the dog.

Thanksgiving's canceled in BLOOD RAGE (1987)—and it’s not because the turkey’s dry. A deranged twin escapes from the loony bin just in time for the holiday, picking up right where he left off: with a carving knife and a mile-wide grin. His innocent brother is blamed (again), Mom’s having a nervous breakdown in real-time, and the neighborhood becomes an all-you-can-kill buffet. The Blind Rage Podcast sinks its claws into this gooey, dimly-lit monstrosity where no one's safe—not boyfriends, not toddlers, not even people minding their business in the woods. Louise Lasser delivers a performance so manic, it feels like a dare, and the rest of the cast follows suit with gloriously wooden charm.

Sharpen your javelins and stretch those hamstrings. FATAL GAMES (1984) is taking the gold in bloodshed, and The Blind Rage Podcast is here to cover every sweaty second! When a group of young athletes starts dropping dead right before Nationals, it's clear someone’s gunning for a different kind of trophy. Spandex, suspicious doctors, and lethal track-and-field events collide in this gloriously absurd slasher that proves training for victory can be murder.

Welcome to the most dangerous workout of your life. 💀💪 A high-tech health club with a killer AI. A spa membership that comes with a body count. More neon, spandex, and aerobics than your retinas can handle. DEATH SPA (1988) asks the age-old question: "what if your gym tried to murder you?" Between flying dumbbells, acid showers, blender-based carnage, and a ghost hell-bent on *really* bad customer service, this low-budget slasher turns up the heat—literally. If you’ve ever wanted to see a haunted spa commit acts of pure cinematic insanity, this one’s for you. Strap in (or should we say, "Spotter not required"), because we’re breaking down every gloriously absurd moment of DEATH SPA on the latest episode of The Blind Rage Podcast!

Some stories demand to be told, no matter how difficult they are to hear. This week on The Blind Rage Podcast, we take a serious and thoughtful look at I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (2010), a controversial and brutal remake that remains one of the most talked-about entries in the revenge thriller subgenre. Sarah Butler steps into the role of Jennifer Hills, a writer seeking solitude in a remote cabin—only to endure unimaginable violence at the hands of a group of men who underestimate her strength, resilience, and capacity for retribution. This film is unflinching in its depiction of trauma and vengeance, sparking heated discussions about justice, survival, and the limits of human endurance. Join us for an honest conversation about this intense and polarizing film, its place in horror history, and the lasting impact of its legacy.

Janice Starlin has a problem: her youthful glow is fading, and the beauty business isn’t kind to women who dare to age. The solution? A risky, top-secret serum made from wasp enzymes. The catch? Well… let’s just say she’s about to develop some killer side effects. Jim Wynorski’s WASP WOMAN (1995) takes Roger Corman’s 1959 cult classic and injects it with ‘90s B-movie insanity. Jennifer Rubin sinks her teeth (and her stinger) into the role, backed by Maria Ford, Doug Wert, and Melissa Brasselle in a sci-fi horror ride filled with camp, carnage, and corporate ambition gone horribly wrong. We’re peeling back the layers of this buzzing nightmare filled with mutations, mayhem, and some gloriously gooey practical effects. Is WASP WOMAN a hidden treasure or just a cautionary tale about trusting mad scientists? Find out in this new episode of The Blind Rage Podcast!

🍽️ NOTHING SETS THE MOOD FOR AN INTIMATE DINNER PARTY LIKE AN ESCAPED MENTAL PATIENT LURKING IN THE SHADOWS!. In DEADLY INTRUDER (1986), MOLLY CHEEK (AMERICAN PIE, DRAG ME TO HELL) stars as JESSIE, a woman just trying to cook a nice meal and maybe find a little romance--except there’s a killer slashing his way through the small town. Meanwhile, DANNY BONADUCE (THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY) hangs around just long enough to remind you this movie exists. This lost VHS slasher has it all: awkward flirting, bad decisions, and a climax that takes a *WILD* left turn.

What’s for dinner? If you’re a kid in 1950s suburbia , you'd better not ask too many questions. In PARENTS (1989), young Michael begins to suspect that Mom and Dad (played by Mary Beth Hurt and a terrifyingly chipper Randy Quaid) might have a taste for something…unconventional. Is it just his overactive imagination, or is the “leftover meat” in the fridge a little too fresh? Prepare for a nightmarish descent into pastel-colored paranoia, where every meal feels like a trap and every smile hides a secret. We’re serving up a full plate of horror, humor, and unsettling family values in this week’s episode of The Blind Rage Podcast.

Before SLITHER slimed its way onto screens and THE FACULTY made you question your high school staff, there was NIGHT OF THE CREEPS, a glorious midnight movie that dares to ask, “What if alien brain slugs turned frat bros into the undead?” Spoiler alert: it’s as amazing as it sounds. When a frozen corpse from 1959 thaws out in the ‘80s, it unleashes a parasitic plague of space slugs that turn people into mindless, worm-barfing zombies. Enter Detective Cameron (the legendary Tom Atkins), a hard-drinking, one-liner-spouting badass who’s seen enough horror to know that things are about to go from bad to thrill me. Meanwhile, our hapless heroes—an awkward college freshman and his wisecracking best friend—find themselves in a fight for survival against an army of tuxedo-wearing, dance-crashing corpses. This movie has everything: axe-wielding zombies, flamethrowers, exploding heads, and Tom Atkins effortlessly stealing every scene. If you’re into pure B-movie bliss, this one’s for you.