Cinema Degeneration

On Episode 12 of the Cinema Degeneration Network's show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things that encompass the Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the gritty and ultraviolent "VIGILANTE" from 1982.  The film was directed by Grindhouse legend William Lustig and starring the incomparable duo of Robert Forster and Fred 'The Hammer' Williamson.  Join our regular host Cameron Scott, Cinema Degeneration CEO and regular guest co-host Tom Komisar for a tale about a New York City factory worker who fights vicious thugs and a corrupt criminal justice system after his family is brutalized.  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria and grab yourself a slice!

On episode Eight of the Cinema Degeneration Networks introductory show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things that encompass the Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and discussing the totally over looked by us until now... the 19874 killer Yeti movie "SHRIEK OF THE MUTILATED." Beware. "It walks. It stalks. It tears the shriek out of your throat." This is a first time watch for BOTH of our hosts as they missed this over the years and went into this episode blind.  Join our hosts Tommy K (Tom Komisar) and Cameron Scott, Cinema Degeneration CEO.  Listen to us geek out about this film and the incomparable films of yesteryear only at The Grindhouse Pizzeria.  Come on in and grab yourself a slice!

We bring you the 4th episode of our show "Take Out Edition" where we will explore the realms of foreign cinema.  Our hosts will take you along their travels all over the globe while diving into some of the most lucid storytelling, savage cannibals, vengeful spirits, sadistic killers, and the post apocalyptic zombie plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles. Our hosts for the fourth voyage are  Cameron Scott and filmmaker/musician Thomas Berdinski as they take a journey in breaking down the 1989 Italian science-fiction/horror/action hybrid "SHOCKING DARK" from late director Bruno Matteo (aka Vincent Dawn). Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore a polluted and dystopian futuristic Venice, evil corporations, killer androids and murderous aliens! It's going to be a wild ride!

On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all! We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 11th episode, we have chosen one the the finest slasher sequels the 1981 had to offer "FRIDAY THE 13TH 2". Directed by Steve Miner, this follow up to the original 1980 Camp Crystal Lake killer was a huge hit in the year of the slasher.  Witness the only appearance of Sackhead Jason Voorhees! Join hosts Cameron Scott and his returning co-host Tim O'Saben (of the Synapse Films Podcast), on a trip that takes us once more through the woods of Crystal Lake! It's twice the fear, twice the carnage, and twice the terror.

On Episode 15 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing the Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the the diabolical "HORROR HOSPITAL" from 1973.  One of only two feature films that came from director Anthony Balch and starring the imcomparable Michael Gough as Dr. Christian Storm. It's a sordid tale of a British couple that run afoul a twisted group of characters at a mysterious and secluded mansion. There's zombies, evil scientists, a ghoulish creature, and even a...decapitation car?!?! Discussion headed off by our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar for a first time watch for the both of them.  Join them at the "HORROR HOSPITAL" where the operations are successes...when the patient dies!!! Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

We bring you the 5th episode of our specialty show "Take Out Edition" where we will explore the realms of foreign cinema.  Our hosts will take you along their travels all over the globe while diving into some of the most lucid storytelling, savage cannibals, vengeful spirits, sadistic killers, and the post-apocalyptic zombie-plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles. Our hosts, Cameron Scott and filmmaker/musician Tom Komisar, take you on a journey into the 1971 Italian Giallo classic "THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE" from director Emilio Miraglia. Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the demented mind of a rich, mentally unstable man who's obsessed with his deceased wife.  It's a cautionary tale of deadly S&M games and betrayal of the highest level. It's going to be a wild ride!

On Episode 14 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the Trucksploitation flick "TRUCK STOP WOMEN" from 1974.  The film was directed by Mark L. Lester (Commando, Class of 1999, Showdown In Little Tokyo) and starred such veterans as Dennis Fimple, Lieux Dressler, Claudia Jennings, and Len Lesser. Truck Stop Women is a sleazy tale about the corrupt and sordid bunch of characters working a truck stop in New Mexico and the gangsters trying to take over the business. Join our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar for a first time watch for the both of them. Truck Stop Women is a story proves that proves sometimes a mother/daughter bond doesn't run as deep as one might think. Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all! We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 9th episode, we have chosen a real stinker in the 1983 flop "AMITYVILLE 3D". Directed by Richard Fleischer (Red Sonja, Soylent Green, Conan The Destroyer, Mr. Majestyk), this sequel to the popular and profitable Amityville Horror series would be the last theatrical chapter. This 3D 'epic' stars Tony Roberts (Popcorn, Serpico) as a reporter who buys the infamous Amityville house only to find out the tales of the evil and supernatural are true. Co-starring Robert Joy, Meg Ryan, Lori Loughlin, Candy Clark, and some of the most infamously bad 3D effects you'll ever witness. Join Cameron Scott and his returning co-host, Eric Phillips, on an adventure through the Amityville legends that begs the question...just how scary are the 'sky raisins'.

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 16th episode we're tackling our first ever Full Moon sequel with the 2009 horror comedy "EVIL BONG 2: KING BONG."   This stoner sequel would see the return of such wild characters of Rabbit (Sonny Carl Davis) and Cyril (Jacob Witkin) in much larger roles this time around. Also, our resident potheads Larnell (John Patrick Jordan), Bachman (Mitch Eakins), Brett (Briand Lloyd) all return with a brand new Allistair (Brett Chukerman) at their side as they enlist the help of the Evil Bong "EeBee" to fight the notorious King Bong himself! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Dustin Hubbard as they dissect a Full Moon classic stoner mainstay that goes to prove sometimes you just need another hit from the Bong! This is the 16th episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

We here at Cinema Degeneration are thrilled to be bringing you a show that we have had long in development. Welcome to the premiere episode of 'Brilliantly Insane: The Age Of Cage'. A show that will be dedicated to the career and films of Nicolas Cage. One of the greatest living actors and eccentric individuals, his career has spanned 40 years and over 100 films credits and counting. From month to month we'll be covering a different movie or two from his expansive filmography. For this premiere episode we're talking about his expansive career in general and touching on multiple topics, films, etc. We will also discuss and dissect the trailer for the newest Cage film 'PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND' which Cage stars with Tak Sakaguchi, Bill Moseley, and Sofia Boutella. Prisiners Of The Ghostland drops in theaters and VOD on September 17th. Join hosts special effects artist Deryk Werhley and filmmaker Cameron Scott as they talk shop about one of their favorite iconic actors and his newest film. "I Am Radioactive!"   (Prisoners Of The Ghostland)

On this show our specialty will be all sequels, sequels and more sequels. From the good ones, the bad ones, to even the really ugly ones we'll be covering them all.  This will include prequels and reboots, and maaaybe even a remake or two.  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 8th episode we have selected our very first Troma movie with the over the top 1989 sequel "THE TOXIC AVENGER 2".  Directed by Lloyd Kaufman this follow up to the 1984 original film would follow our first superhero from New Jersey on a trip to find his long lost father.  Our hosts this episode are Cameron Scott and returning co-host and filmmaker/musician Thomas Berdinski.  Join them on an adventure with Toxie from the radioactive landfills of New Jersey across the globe all the way to Japan.

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 15th episode we're going intergalactic with the Paramount era sci-fi action yarn from 1991 "DOLLMAN" directed by Albert Pyun. This one stars the incomparable Tim Thomerson and boasts a stellar supporting cast with Jackie Earle Haley, Kamala Lopez, Judd Omen, Nicolas Guest, Frank Collision, Samantha Phillips, Michael Halsey, Frank Doubleday and many more!  "Dollman" is a story about Brick Bardo, a hard boiled police officer that crash lands on Earth where he is just 13 inches tall! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Dustin Hubbard as they dissect a Full Moon classic that in the end has them rather divided on their ratings. Brick Bardo may be the toughest cop on planet Arturus but on Earth he's in way over his head! This is the 15th episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

On this show our specialty will be all sequels, sequels and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to even the really ugly ones we'll be covering them all.  This will include prequels and reboots, and maaaybe even a remake or two.  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 7th episode we are covering what is quite arguably the biggest franchise sequel of all time with the 1991 sci-fi action epic "TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY".  This sequel saw the return of original iconic director James Cameron and legendary stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. It also features some of the most innovative and stunning special effects and action sequences ever filmed.   Our hosts this episode are Cameron Scott and returning co-host Tony Walters of RAD Entertainment.  Join them on a journey that proves you just can't keep a good or bad Terminator down.

On this show our specialty will be all sequels, sequels and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to even the really ugly ones we'll be covering them all.  This will include prequels and reboots, and maaaybe even a remake or two.  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 6th episode we are covering a legit legendary sequel with 1988's "PHANTASM 2" directed by orginal director Don Coscarelli and starring Reggie Bannister and Angus Scrimm.  A very solid sequel to the original 'Phantasm' from 1979, part two continues with the adventures of young Mike and Reggie's epic battle with The Tall Man.  Our hosts this episode are Cameron Scott and first time co-host Ricky Morgan from the podcast The Hail Ming Power Hour amongst many others. Join them on a journey that proves you just can't keep The Tall Man down!

On Episode 13 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the ultraviolent new age Grindhouse flick "RUN! BITCH, RUN!" from 2009.  The film was directed by Joseph Guzman and features a cameo appearance from genre actor Daeg Faerch.  Join our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar for a gritty tale about a pair of Catholic schoolgirls selling bibles that knock on the wrong door running afoul a nasty group of felons. This story proves that payback is indeed a bitch! Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 14th episode we're going with a rarely done double feature episode with two movies that were shot by Charles Band himself in 2020 fully under quarantine safety guidelines.  Back to back we are covering "CORONA ZOMBIES" and "BARBIE AND KENDRA SAVE THE TIGER KING." Starring the comedic talents of Cody Renee Cameron as Barbie and Robin Sydney as Kendra in the two films! Both films are edited from older retro films and combined with all new voiceover dialog and some brief new footage as wraparound segments with a Rifftrax/MST3K tone! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Dustin Hubbard in a gutmunching...er gutbusting good time filled with lots of laughs, zombies, blood, tigers and...Leslie Jordan??? Yes, you read that right. Leslie Jordan does the voice of Baby Joe Exotic!!! This is the 13th episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 13th episode we're going totally retro as this was an episode recorded a year ago and originally thought lost to a defective hard drive. Through the miracle of 'science' it has been recovered and now we bring it to you. The flick we are covering is the first time we're serving up an Empire Pictures film as well with the 1986 "DOLLS" directed by the legendary Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator/From Beyond). Join our hosts Cameron Scott and musician/podcaster Tim O'Saben in a truly epic discussion as they traverse the gothic horror fairy tale that proves you're never too old to play with dolls...until you're dead!!!   This is the 13th episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

After several requests for another adventure we're releasing the 4th episode of our show "This Is Your Brain On Film", where we turn our attention to the films that warp your minds and melt your faces! This trip around the corners of your mind we are reviewing the 2015 sci-fi wasteland adventure "TURBO KID". This touching tale of The Kid and his unusual friend Apple fighting a sadistic overlord named Zeus in the post apocalyptic world of the near future of 1996 will assault every level of your senses.  Join host Cameron Scott in a discussion and dissection with co-host Jerry 'The Demon' Reeves.  And remember folks - don't try this at home.

On this show our specialty will be all sequels, sequels and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to even the really ugly ones we'll be covering them all.  This will include prequels and reboots, and maaaybe even a remake or two.  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 3rd episode we are covering the preposterous 2002's "HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION" A ludicrous Michael Myers sequel that has to be seen to be believed that it made it through the planning stages in the first place. This would be the 8th installment of the long running Halloween franchise that would see our mysterious Myers doing away with the cast and crew of a reality show broadcasting a live show from the old Myers house.  Our hosts are Cameron Scott and returning guest co-host Daniel Goad of CONDWG Films and director of the currently filming "Parallells", will take you on a stroll down memory lane that questions just when one sequel might be one too many.

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 12th episode we're taking on one of the weirder films of the Full Moon library with 1997's "HIDEOUS!"  This flick is a twisted tale about rival collectors of medical and biological oddities and a new batch of collectibles that aren't quite dead yet that they must do battle with. It's scary, it's wild and it's funny as hell.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Parallels, The Embalmers) and filmmaker Dustin Hubbard (Ouija Mummy, Lycanimator, Paranoia Tapes) as they discuss the insanity that is "HIDEOUS!".  They're deformed! They're depraved! They're deadly! This is the 12th episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!