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American International Podcast
Author: Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot
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For over three decades, an independent film studio churned out hundreds of movies that captured the imagination of audiences around the world. From horror to sci-fi to exploitation and everything in between, American International Pictures brought us low-budget, high energy and often controversial films with lurid titles, low budgets and some surprisingly big names.
Join Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot as they dive into AIP’s catalog of nearly 500 movies, to discuss everything from The Abominable Dr Phibes to Zontar, the Thing from Venus!
The American International Podcast is not affiliated with Amazon, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or its subsidiaries.
Join Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot as they dive into AIP’s catalog of nearly 500 movies, to discuss everything from The Abominable Dr Phibes to Zontar, the Thing from Venus!
The American International Podcast is not affiliated with Amazon, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or its subsidiaries.
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How To Make a Monster (1958) AIP Production #303 Original Story and Screenplay by Kenneth Langtry and Herman Cohen Produced by Herman Cohen Directed by Herbert L. Strock Starring: Robert H. Harris as Pete Dumond Paul Brinegar as Rivero Gary Conway as Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein) Gary Clarke as Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf) Malcolm Atterbury as Security Guard Richards Dennis Cross as Security Guard Monhan Morris Ankrum as Police Capt. Hancock Walter Reed as Detective Thompson aul Maxwell as Jeffrey Clayton Eddie Marr as John Nixon Heather Ames as Arlene Dow Robert Shayne as Gary Droz Rod Dana as Lab Technician Jacqueline Ebeir as Jane Joan Chandler as Marilyn Thomas B. Henry as Martin Brace John Phillips as Detective Jones Pauline Myers as Millie John Ashley as Himself An American International Picture View the How to Make a Monster trailer here. Stream How to Make a Monster on Tubi, Pluto TV, Fawesome, or rent it on Prime Video.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Cat Girl (1957) AIP Production #210 Produced by Herbert Smith Original Screenplay by Lou Rusoff Directed by Alfred Shaughnessy Starring: Barbara Shelley as Leonora Johnson Robert Ayres as Dr. Brian Marlowe Kay Callard as Dorothy Marlowe Ernest Milton as Edmund Brandt Lilly Kann as Anna Jack May as Richard Johnson Patricia Webster as Cathy John Lee as Allan Edward Harvey as Doorman Martin Boddey as Cafferty John Watson as Roberts An Insignia Films Ltd. Production An American International Release View the Cat Girl trailer here.Stream Cat Girl on Tubi, Pluto TV, Fawesome, or rent it on Prime Video.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Horror House (1970) AIP Production #7004 Jeff and Cheryl conjure the spirit of a murderous maniac in Horror House. Screenplay by Michael Armstrong Additional Material by Peter Marcus Produced by Tony Tensor Directed by Michael Armstrong Starring: Frankie Avalon as Cris Jill Haworth as Sheila Dennis Price as Inspector Mark Wynter as Gary George Sewell as Kellett Gina Warwick as Sylvia Richard O'Sullivan as Peter Carol Dilworth as Dorothy Julian Barnes as Richard Veronica Doran as Madge Robin Stewart as Henry Jan Holden as Peggy Clifford Earl as Police Sergeant Pelley Robert Raglan as Bradley A Tigon British - American International Production An American International Release View the Horror House trailer here.Find a DVD of Horror House or stream it on YouTube if you can.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Beware of Children (1960) AIP Production #606 Jeff and Cheryl prepare for a dangerous influx of young people in Beware of Children.Directed by Gerald Thomas Written by Robin Estridge and Norman Hudis,based on the book "Beware of Children" by Verily Anderson Produced by Peter Rogers for Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors Starring: Leslie Phillips as David Robinson Geraldine McEwan as Catherine Robinson Julia Lockwood as Fenella / 'Vanilla' Noel Purcell as Tandy Irene Handl as Mrs. Spicer Joan Hickson as Cook June Jago as Matron Cyril Raymond as Col. Matthews Esma Cannon as District Nurse Alan Gifford as Edgar Treadgold Sydney Tafler as Mr. Rockbottom Brian Oulton as Vicar Eric Pohlman as King Brian Rawlinson as Will Michael Sarne as Henri An American International ReleaseFind a DVD of Beware of Children or stream it on YouTube if you can. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) AIP Production #6602 Jeff and Cheryl go undercover to investigate Woody Allen’s spy spoof and ask What’s Up, Tiger Lily? Special Material by Woody Allen Starring: A No Star Cast Aided and Abetted by Woody Allen with Special Guest Appearance of The Lovin' Spoonful Writings & Vocal Assists by: Frank Buxton Len Maxwell Louise Lasser Mickey Rose Julie Bennett Bryna Wilson China Lee as Stripper During End Credits (uncredited)View the What’s Up, Tiger Lily? trailer here.Find a DVD of What’s Up, Tiger Lily? or stream it on YouTube if you can.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The Dirt Gang (1972) AIP Production #7221 Jeff and Cheryl roll with a criminal biker gang to a Western movie set in The Dirt Gang. Written by William Mercer and Michael C. Healy Produced by Joseph E. Bishop and Art Jacobs Directed by Jerry Jameson Starring: Paul Carr as Monk Michael Forest as Zeno Michael Pataki as Snake Lee de Broux as Jesse Nanci Beck as Mary Ben Archibek as Jason Nancy Harris as Big Beth Charles Macaulay as Curt Jo Anne Meredith as Dawn Christian Hal England as Sidney William Benedict as Station Attendant Jessica Stuart as Stormy Jon Shank as Padre Tom Anders as Marty Joe Mosca as Willie T.J. Escott as Biff An American International Release Find The Dirt Gang on DVD or stream it on YouTube.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Born Black (1967) (Originally Der verlogene Akt - The Lying Act) Jeff and Cheryl don protective gear and watch a real woman give birth to a real baby in Born Black. Directed by Rolf von Sydow Written by Rolf von Sydow, Horst Manfred Adloff and Hans-Jürgen Tögel Produced by Horst Manfred Adloff for Adloff-Film and Italian International Distributed in the United States by American International for Hallmark Releasing Corp. Cast: Günther Schramm as Mr. Janson Gabriele Buch as Elisabeth Janson, his wife Elisabetta Fanti as Jenny, the waitress Michael Hinz as Volker Reiner Bronneke as Nathan Rolf Von Sydow - Olaf Stream Born Black on CultPix.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Teenage Cave Man (1958) AIP Production #307 Directed by Roger Corman Written by R. Wright Campbell Produced by Roger Corman Cast: Robert Vaughn as Symbol Maker's Teenage Son Darah Marshall as Blonde Maiden Leslie Bradley as Symbol Maker Frank De Kova as Black-Bearded One Charles Thompson as The Seer June Jocelyn as Symbol Maker's Wife Jonathan Haze as Curly-Haired Boy Beach Dickerson as Fair-Haired Boy / Man from Burning Plains / Tom Tom Player / Bear Ed Nelson as Blonde Tribe Member Robert Shayne as The Fire Maker Marshall Bradford as Tribe Member Joseph H. Hamilton as Tribe Member Barboura Morris as Young Tribe Member (uncredited) A Malibu Production An American International Picture View the Teenage Cave Man trailer here You can stream Teenage Cave Man on Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, or the Roku Channel, or you can rent it on Prime Video. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Girly (1970) UK Title: Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Jeff and Cheryl don’t understand the rules but still try to play the game in Girly. Screenplay by Brian Comport Produced by Ronald J. Kahn Directed by Freddie Francis Starring: Michael Bryant as New Friend Ursula Howells as Mumsy Pat Heywood as Nanny Howard Trevor as Sonny Vanessa Howard as Girly Robert Swann as Soldier Imogen Hassall as Girlfriend Michael Ripper as Zoo Attendant Hugh Armstrong as Friend in Five View the Girly TV spot here. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The School That Couldn't Scream (1972) aka Terror in the Woodsaka What Have You Done to Solange?Jeff and Cheryl explore the mystery of why a school had and then lost its ability to cry out in terror in The School that Couldn’t Scream. Produced by Leonardo Pescarolo and Fulvio Lucisano Story and Screenplay by Bruno Di Geronimo and Massimo Dallamano Directed by Massimo Dallamano Cast: Fabio Testi as Enrico Rosseni Karin Baal as Herta Rosseni Joachim Fuchsberger as Inspector Barth Cristina Galbó as Elizabeth Seccles Günther Stoll as Professor Bascombe Claudia Butenuth as Brenda Pilchard Camille Keaton as Solange Beauregard Pilar Castel as Janet Bryant Giovanna Di Bernardo as Helen Edmonds Maria Monti as Mrs. Erickson Giancarlo Badessi as Mr. Erickson Antonio Casale as Mr. Newton Vittorio Fanfoni as Billings Marco Mariani as Father Webber Emilia Wolkowicz as Ruth Holden Daniele Micheletti as Mr. Bryant Antonio Anelli as Father Herbert Rainer Penkert as Mr. Leach Carla Mancini as Susan Mills John Gayford as Joseph Kane Maria Michi as Mrs. Pilchard Joe D'Amato as CID man A Newport Pictures Release Distributed for Hallmark Releasing by American International You can stream The School That Couldn’t Scream on Fawesome and rent it on Prime Video. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Tales of Terror (1962)AIP Production # 6202 Produced and Directed by Roger CormanExecutive Producers, James H. Nicholson and Samuel Z. ArkoffScreenplay by Richard MathesonBased on three Edgar Allan Poe Stories Morella:Vincent Price as Locke Maggie Pierce as LenoraLeona Gage as Morella The Back Cat:Vincent Price as FortunatoPeter Lorre as MontresorJoyce Jameson as Annabel The Case of M. Valdemar:Vincent Price as ValdemarBasil Rathbone as CarmichaelDebra Paget as HeleneDavid Frankaham as Dr. James An Alta Vista ProductionAn American International Picture View the Tales of Terror trailer here.You can stream Tales of Terror on Tubi, Philo, Fubo or MGM+ and rent it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video or Apple TV+. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The Mack (1973) AIP Production #7640 Jeff and Cheryl accept their invitation to the Player’s Ball and watch The Mack. Produced by Harvey Bernhard Written by Robert J. Poole Directed by Michael Campus Starring: Max Julien as Goldie Don Gordon as Hank Richard Pryor as Slim Carol Speed as Lulu Roger E. Mosely as Olinga Dick Williams as Pretty Tony William C. Watson as Jed George Murdock as Fatman A Harbor Production Released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation (1973) An American International Re-Release (1977) View The Mack trailer here. You can streamThe Mack on Mometu. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The First Deadly Sin (1980) AIP Production #8007 Jeff and Cheryl discover that murder, not pride, is The First Deadly Sin. Screenplay by Mann Rubin From the novel by Lawrence Sanders Produced by George Pappas and Mark Shanker for Filmways Pictures Directed by Brian G. Hutton Cast: Frank Sinatra as Edward X. Delaney Faye Dunaway as Barbara Delaney David Dukes as Daniel Blank James Whitmore as Dr. Ferguson Brenda Vaccaro as Monica Gilbert Martin Gabel as Christopher Langley Anthony Zerbe as Captain Broughton Hugh Hurd and Ben Johnson Anna Navarro as Sunny Jordeen Victor Arnold as Officer Kendall George Coe as Dr. Bernardi Joe Spinell as Charles Lipsky Jeffrey DeMunn as Sergeant Correlli Reuben Green as Bill Garvin Eddie Jones as Officer Curdy An Artanis-Cinema VII Production A Filmways Release View the trailer for The First Deadly Sin here.You can rent The First Deadly Sin on Apple TV+.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)AIP Production #7104Jeff and Cheryl put their heads together to figure out what to make of The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant. Written by James Gordon White and John Lawrence Co-Producer, Volodymyr Kowal Executive Producer, Nicholas Wowchuk Produced by John Lawrence Directed by Anthony M. Lanza Cast: Bruce Dern as Dr. Roger Girard Pat Priest as Linda Girard Casey Kasem as Dr. Ken Anderson Albert Cole as Manuel Cass John Bloom as Danny Norton Leslie Cole as Young Danny Berry Kroeger as Dr. Max Larry Vincent as Andrew Norton Jack Lester as the Sheriff Jerry Patterson as the Deputy Darlene Duralia as Miss Pierce View the trailer for The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant here. You can stream The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant on Amazon Prime or Fawesome or rent it on Apple TV+. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
The Hard Ride (1971) AIP Production #7118 Jeff and Cheryl hop on a chopper to take in the beautiful scenery during The Hard Ride.Executive Producer Burt TopperProduced by Charles HanawaltWritten and Directed by Burt TopperStarring: Robert Fuller as Phil Sherry Bain as Sheryl Tony Russel as Big Red William Bonner as Grady Marshall Reed as Father Tom Mikel Angel as Ralls Biff Elliot as Mike Al Cole as Mooch Phyllis Selznick as Rita R.L. Armstrong as Jason Robert Swan as Ted Larry Eisley as Rice Frank Charolla as Meyers Herman Rudin as Little Horse Ford Lile as Floyd Alfonso Williams as Lenny Produced by Burwalt ProductionsReleased by American International Pictures View the The Hard Ride trailer here. You can stream The Hard Ride on The Roku Channel or Fawesome.Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Night of the Blood Monster (1972) AIP Production #7208 Jeff and Cheryl serve as judge, jury and executioner when they watch Night of the Blood Monster. Screenplay by Anthony Scott VeitchBased on an original story by Peter Welbeck Produced by Harry Alan Towers Directed by Jess Franco Starring: Christopher Lee as Judge Jeffries Maria Schell as Mother Rosa Leo Genn as Lord Wessex Maria Rohm as Mary Gray Margaret Lee as Alicia Gray Hans Hass as Harry Selton Peter Martell as Barnaby Howard Vernon as Jack Ketch Milo Quesada as Satchel Diana Lorys as Sally Gaunt Jose Martinez Blanko as Steven Truro Jose Maria Prada as Palafox An American International Release View the Night of the Blood Monster trailer here. You can stream Night of the Blood Monster on Zoneify or rent it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Night of the Blood Beast (1958) AIP Production #312 Jeff and Cheryl prepare for an Intergalactic baby shower in Night of the Blood Beast.Screenplay by Martin Varno From a Story by Gene Corman Produced by Gene Corman for Balboa Productions Inc. Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski Starring: Michael Emmet as Maj. John Corcoran Angela Greene as Dr. Julie Benson John Baer as Steve Dunlap Ed Nelson as Dave Randall Tyler McVey as Dr. Alex Wyman Georgianna Carter as Donna Bixby Ross Sturlin as The Creature An American International Picture View the Night of the Blood Beast trailer here. You can stream Night of the Blood Beast on the Roku Channel, Fawesome or Plex. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Mad Max (1980) AIP Production #8001 Jeff and Cheryl tour the Australian post-apocalyptic hellscape of the near future by watching Mad Max. Directed by George Miller Screenplay by James McCausland and George MillerStory by George Miller and Byron KennedyProduced by Byron Kennedy for Kennedy Miller Productions Starring: Mel Gibson as “Mad” Max Rockatansky Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter Steve Bisley as Jim "Goose" Rains Tim Burns as Johnny the Boy Roger Ward as Fred "Fifi" Macaffee David Bracks as Mudguts David Cameron as the Underground Mechanic Robina Chaffey as the Singer Stephen Clark as Sarse Reg Evans as Station Master Max Fairchild as Benno Sheila Florance as May Swaisey Vincent Gil as Crawford "The Nightrider" Montazano Jonathan Hardy as Labatouche Brendan Heath as "Sprog" Rockatansky Paul Johnstone as Cundalini View the Mad Max trailer here. You can stream Mad Max on Tubi or Amazon Prime, or rent it on Apple TV+. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Those Fantastic Flying Fools (1967) aka Blast-Off AIP Production #6706 Jeff and Cheryl prepare for a one-way trip to the moon with Those Fantastic Flying Fools. Original Story by Peter Welbeck (Harry Alan Towers) inspired by the writings of Jules Verne Screenplay by Dave Freeman Produced by Harry Alan Towers Directed by Don Sharp Starring: Burl Ives as Phineas T. Barnum Troy Donahue as Gaylord Sullivan Gert Frobe as Professor Siegfried von Bulow Hermione Gingold as Angelica Lionel Jeffries as Sir Charles Dillworthy Dennis Price as The Duke of Barset Daliah Lavi as Madelaine Stratford Johns as Warrant Officer Graham Starke as Grundle Terry-Thomas as Captain Sir Harry Washington Smythe Jimmy Clitheroe as General Tom Thumb Judy Cornwell as Electra Joachim Teege as Bulgeroff Edward De Souza as Henri Joan Sterndale Bennett as Queen Victoria View TV spots for Those Fantastic Flying Fools trailer here. You can rent Those Fantastic Flying Fools on Amazon Prime. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Attack of the Puppet People (1958) AIP Production #215 Jeff and Cheryl imagine having the carefree life of a living doll in Attack of the Puppet People. Directed by Bert I. Gordon Screenplay by George Worthing Yates from a story by Bert I. Gordon Produced by Bert I. Gordon for Alta Vista Productions Starring: John Agar as Bob Westley John Hoyt as Mr. Franz June Kenny as Sally Reynolds Michael Mark as Emil Jack Kosslyn as Sgt. Paterson Marlene Willis as Laurie Ken Miller as Stan Laurie Mitchell as Georgi Lane Scott Peters as Mac Susan Gordon as Agnes View the Attack of the Puppet People trailer here. You can rent Attack of the Puppet People on Apple TV+. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)























