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Joe and Sean rummage through cinema’s garbage for the good, bad, and god-awful! Tune in for insightful and comedic deep dives of hidden gems, out-there oddities, and Hollywood stinkers. Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and everything in-between, the Dumpster never disappoints!
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Cough up a buck for your bottle of Tenafly Viper, because we're jumping into the dumpster for a deep dive into one of the wildest "melt-movie" cult horror flicks of all time, Street Trash (1987)! A full-tilt melting pot of chaos, gore, and dark humor that has shocked audiences for decades, we break down everything you need to know about this 80s splatter classic: the insane practical effects, its most shocking moments, and why it remains a staple of underground cinema.
This week in the Video Dungeon, we're blowing a hole in limbo and diving deep into the beloved cult classic, The Monster Squad (1987)! In this iconic film from Fred Dekker and Shane Black, a group of kids team up to save the world from the legendary, and legally distinct, classic monsters Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Mummy, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon! Packed with adventure, comedy, and horror this film defined a generation of horror fans by updating the Universal Monsters and stuffing them all into one movie!
Welcome to our October 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about September, too!
We’re heading back to the eerie town of Salem's Lot! In this video, we dive deep into the highly anticipated—and highly questionable—Salem's Lot (2024), the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic horror novel. Is it a worthy successor to the originals? Why was the release pushed back multiple times? And where’s the rest of the movie?!
Vampires are on the prowl in the Video Dungeon this Halloween season and the only way to stop them isn't a wooden stake to the heart, but a review on the made for TV classic! Based on the book by Stephen King, Salem's Lot (1979) follows writer Ben Mears going back to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, only to discover its residents are slowly being turned into vampires. Directed by horror legend Tobe Hooper, the miniseries would go on to spawn a movie version, a sequel, and several re-adaptations, but which one is the best? The Dumpster boys are going to find out! Mr. Barlow is very much looking forward to meeting you at the Martsen House, so grab your holy water and glowing crosses before it's lights out!
It's Devil's Night in the Video Dungeon! The Dumpster trio returns as Connor joins us to discuss all things The Crow! We're taking a look at Inertia: Re-Making The Crow, the 2000 documentary about the first remake of James O'Barr's cult classic comic book. Filmed over four years, and fueled by a love for the 1994 film, two friends set out to make a faithful, no-budget video adaptation from the original source material. In this review, we’ll explore the passion and hardships of filmmaking, and the legacy left by Brandon Lee as the iconic Eric Draven.
IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for our very first LIVE episode at Neshaminy Creek Brewing for CRYPT VIDEO RENTALS! We're turning up the juice and seeing what shakes loose as we head into the afterlife for a brand new Ripe Review! What is Monica Belucci doing here? Why is Jeffrey Jones so heavily featured? Did we really need this sequel almost 40 years later? Say it once, say it twice, third time's a charm–so come on down while we chew on BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE!
Tony from @HackTheMovies joins us this week for a little vivisection in the Video Dungeon laboratory! Today, we’re dissecting The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), a film that has earned its place among one of the worst productions in movie history. With legendary actors like Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer, this adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel is infamous for its troubled production and bizarre choices. Slather on the suntan lotion, suck down a anti-regression cocktail, and let's take a trip to The Island of Doctor Moreau! THAT IS THE LAW!
Herbert West has been skulking around the Video Dungeon and he's brought back some friends! We’re diving into the legendary Re-Animator (1985), a must-see cult classic that redefined the horror-comedy genre! Directed by Stuart Gordon and based on H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling story, this film follows the mad scientist Herbert West as he experiments with reanimation, leading to outrageous and gory results! Is Re-Animator (1985) a faithful Adaption of the H.P. Lovecraft short story? Grab the re-agent and make sure you've got a fresh one, because we're about to break the 6 to 12 minute rule!
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In this episode of Book to the Movie with C.B. Smith we celebrate Batman's 85th anniversary by diving into the underrated classic, Batman Forever! Join us as we explore the novelization by Peter David and uncover how it aligns with Joel Schumacher's original vision.
In our latest Ripe Review, we dive deep into the cosmic horrors of Alien: Romulus! Join us as we explore the chilling new chapter in the Alien franchise, dissecting its plot twists, character development, and spine-tingling suspense. Does it live up to the legendary legacy of the series?
Welcome to our August 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about June and July, too!
Arnold Barker (Howard Sherman) is a compulsive liar who miraculously has the ability to float whenever he lies. Having supposedly been exhibited as "The Human Balloon" in a circus and subsequently escaping, he seeks shelter in an Army recruitment office. Soon after, a young pregnant girl and her angry father (Yeardley Smith and John Ridge) offer a different explanation as to why Arnold is on the run.
Written by Donald Wollner from a story by Scott Edelman.
Directed by John Lewis and written by Donald Wollner from a story by Scott Edelman.
Original airdate: May 23, 1986
This week in the Video Dungeon we're ditching the Hypnocil because the man of your dreams is back! We’re diving deep into the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, a standout entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Directed by Chuck Russell and released in 1987, this This fan-favorite sequel brings Freddy Krueger back to stalk the last of the Elm Street kids, along with Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon reprising their roles as Nancy Thompson and Lieutenant Donald Thompson. It's also the first of Wes Craven's attempts to give Freddy and the Nightmare series a definitive ending, which begs to ask the question, is this the best Nightmare on Elm Street Sequel? Take a spoonful of instant coffee and slam back that diet coke because this one is gonna be an all-nighter!
Book to the Movie returns with C.B. Smith for one of our most anticipated episodes! We pit the 1983 film Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller against the novel The Visitor by Chauncey G. Parker III. Who does the giant rat horror better? We break down the spine-chilling action of the film and the psychological depth of the book. We're also finally putting an end to the gnawing debate – is it a giant rat or just kind of a big rat? Tune in to find out as we go Book to the Movie!
Farley Bright (Peter Miller), recently deceased, was a corrupt televangelist and founder of the Church of the Bright Tomorrow. Through his videotaped will, Farley tells his surviving family, niece Jenny, her boyfriend Johnathan, and her mother Caroline (Carolyn Clark, Richard Kuhlman, and Connie Stevens) that he will send them a sign. The sign ultimately comes when his equally crooked relatives find themselves trapped between Heaven and Hell. Farley also possesses Jenny, planning to use her both as a vessel for his comeback and as a means to escape being condemned to Hell for his corrupt ways.
Directed by Dusty Nelson and written by Edithe Swensen
Original airdate: May 18, 1986.
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The Dumpster Boys are heading to the Scottish Highlands with C.B. Smith from Taking a Page to battle alongside Kevin McKidd, Sean Pertwee, and Liam Cunningham in an all-out war against man's best friend: werewolves! In the ultimate siege movie, after a training exercise goes FUBAR, a squad of British soldiers bunker down in a house ala Night of the Living Dead to defend themselves against a pack of lycanthropes hungry for their flesh. Can they band together and survive the night, or, will they fall apart and all end up werewolf chow before sunrise? Break out the sausages and superglue and make sure to grab Esteban's claymore (cause you're gonna need it), we're howling at the moon and diving into Dog Soldiers!
It's time for the ABC Tuesday Movie of the Week in the Video Dungeon! We're talking Trilogy of Terror (1975) and its sequel, Trilogy of Terror 2 (1996) from horror master Dan Curtis! Join us as we delve into these cult classic horror anthologies, exploring the scares, the storytelling, and the infamous Zuni doll that terrified audiences across two decades.
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This week in the Video Dungeon we are stomping through the Pacific Northwest in search of the legendary Bigfoot! Featuring John Lithgow as George Henderson, Melinda Dillon as Nancy Henderson, and Kevin Peter Hall as the lovable Harry, this film delivers Sasquatch-sized laughs and heartwarming family moments. Tim Nugent from Tapes from the Crypt joins us to wax about illegal cable boxes, expired cookies, the Scholastic Book Fair, and growing up watching that big lovable skunk ape! With so many movies about the big guy spreading across different genres, we're breaking it down to see if this really is the best Bigfoot movie. So, grab a Filet-O-Fish, hide your 15th birthday corsage, and bury your taxidermy because Harry's moving in!
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In 1935, Dr. Philip Carrol (Patrick Kilpatrick) makes a late-night house call to fix the broken leg of a woman named Marie Alcott (Marcia Cross). Marie and her husband Edmund (Harsh Nayyar), who are revealed to be vampires, proceed to make Dr. Carrol their slave. They force him to heal Marie's leg, then plan to kill and feed on him when he is no longer of use to them. Growing attracted to Carrol however, Marie begins to have second thoughts about her husband's plans.
Directed by Theodore Gershuny and written by Edithe Swensen..
Original airdate: May 4, 1986
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I don't think I ever saw this but even with this review (which says it's shite, essentially) I kinda wanna search it out.