Episode 223 – Dexter (Season 6)

Posted by Horror Etc on December 29, 2011

I am a Father, a Son, a serial killer.

Dexter returns with a season soaked in religious themes, political maneuvering, intimacy issues… and a whole lot of blood. Season 6 offered up the Doomsday Killer(s) as the central antagonist which opened the door for some spectacular tableau kills but did the focus on religious belief and the allegory of Dexter’s conscience get a little overbearing? That’s what we are here to discuss.

We have Quinn spiraling out of control, LaGuerta getting on everyone’s nerves, an intriguing and mysterious intern who is sure to lead us places next season, the return of Rudy/Brian, a cool new addition to homicide from Chicago, and what on earth are they doing to Deb? With the endgame now set for the series we take the opportunity to pitch out some theories on how and where this will all go before we’re done in our most unstructured Dexter recap show (but perhaps the strongest as well).

So hang up the plastic and don a smock as we return to the world of our favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan, a world that has been rocked by a final reveal scene that will change everything.

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Episode 222 – Christmas Spectacular ’11

Posted by Horror Etc on December 18, 2011

Merry Christmas F**kers!
Twas the podcast before Christmas, and all through the land…
the ghouls were celebrating, as only Horror Etc can!

Join us for our FIFTH ANNUAL Christmas edition of the podcast as we ring in the season with our own special sort of holiday cheer. As always we have some X-mas themed titles to discuss including Finland’s export Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, the feature length film based upon the viral short, followed by another Scandinavian twist on the season’s fare Sint (or Saint, or Saint Nick). This Netherlands slasher comedy proved very entertaining (and a little educational).

The video nasties marathon marches on with a Canucksploitation instalment Visiting Hours (thanks to Michael for the cool nasties bumper), and the mini-budget 80’s slasher Intruder is thrown in just for fun. Some Argento talk gets kicked off by a sneak peak at his new 3D Dracula adaptation and of course the tradition of our annual gift exchange is back. To wrap things up this episode concludes with a special reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed by Tony.

We hope you enjoy this yuletide installment and wish you and yours a merry, safe and ghoulish holiday season this year.

A Christmas Carol narrated by Vincent Price:

A Christmas Carol narrated by Tony:

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Episode 221 – From The Hip 16

Posted by Horror Etc on December 11, 2011

We know one thing for certain… it’s always fun to shoot from the hip. In our latest installment of the long running series of shows that really throw a net over everything on our minds when it comes to genre talk we really did keep things fast and loose.

A sampling of the subjects covered include holiday season woes, catching up with the latest season of Dexter, a massive commitment to Breaking Bad (four seasons consumed in just over a week ?!), one more diatribe on digital distribution, the wonders of Blu Ray, and thoughts on several recently seen films: modern rubber suit monster movie Creature (2011), Brit horror comedy Attack the Block(2011), blaxploitation zombie flick Sugar Hill (1974), unseen telefilm from UPN and found footage predecessor Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County (1998), and a return to the video nasties with the nunsploitation classic Killer Nun (1979).

All this and a whole lot more as we truly lived up to the spirit of the From The Hip format. Schlock corner features William Shatner (maybe it would be more meaningful to mention when it doesn’t), this time with Shatner vs. Carrie Fisher.

Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County (watch online):

Schlock Corner pt 1:

Schlock Corner Pt 2:

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Episode 220 -You Have (voice)Mail

Posted by Horror Etc on December 4, 2011

Time again to open the door and welcome in the feedback. Long overdue and oft promised, we finally sat down to respond to many of the questions and comments that all of you have sent our way. The best part of our feedback episodes is the opportunity it gives us to really spread out over a wide range of discussion topics.

A sampling of the subject matter ahead includes thoughts on rooting for the bad guy, the value of docu-fiction paranormal investigator TV shows, how best to tackle the order of the Star Wars franchise, some new horror videogame recommendations, Hammer Horror, Vincent Price, The Thing (2011), The Incredible Shrinking Man, Lucky McKee, Shirley Jackson, Tombs of the Blind Dead, shark horror, video nasties and of course… censorship. These topics and many more made for a fun and diverse show that again showcases the importance and value of participating in the podcast. Thanks again to all for joining us and please keep the voicemails coming.

There were some further topics sprinkled in for flavor besides the pre-holiday rage on display which included the Hunger Games trailer posted below.

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Episode 219 – The Walking Dead (comic talk)

Posted by Horror Etc on November 27, 2011

Once more we return to the zompocalypse world of The Walking Dead. We have devoted an episode to season one of the AMC adaptation previously but this time it’s a wall to wall exploration of the storyline that has unfolded since 2003 from issue 1 of the comic book to present.

Special guest host Mindy sits in to discuss the timeline, plot twists, underlying themes and jaw-dropping shock moments of the series and share thoughts on how the television version has lived up thus far to the original concept. There are spoilers! The intention here was to have a conversion re-living the story of The Walking Dead to date to share with those who have followed the comic series, however the speculations and reveals of what lies ahead of the TV series cannot be confirmed as spoilers thanks to the twists the writers have taken so far. So fair warning to those who have only experienced the show, but we do feel the plot twists are as likely to not happen as being spoiled.

A compare and contrast of the comic to show is done but focused primarily on the characters of the story and how they differ, as well as the intriguing new characters introduced. It’s an open floor discussion of TWD that we hope infects you with our passion for this great series. Huge thanks to Mindy for making this show happen.

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Episode 218 – Bride of Monochrome

Posted by Horror Etc on November 20, 2011

So there we were, reminiscing about some favorite B&W classics when we decided to throw on a DVD and do an impromptu commentary. The Bride of Frankenstein is such a widely beloved installment in the Universal canon that we felt it would be an ideal choice to serve as the backdrop to a discussion on the films that have stood the test of time and remain effective and inspiring today.

Classic B&W films may have a specific fan appeal but in the course of the running time we consider what elements of the filmmaking/storytelling work and why, the limitations of technology that increase the viewers appreciation of the accomplishments achieved, the foundations laid down upon which the entire genre has evolved, and much more. In the end however it largely became a declaration of our love for The Bride of Frankenstein (and yes, we do realize it was made in 1935, not 1932).

In an effort to balance out all the praise, we devoted schlock corner this week to a segment of the greatest unintentional movie scenes – a collection of crap to help us distinguish between that which may suffer from the passage of time and that which was dud on arrival.

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Episode 217 – The Devil Walks Among Us

Posted by Horror Etc on November 14, 2011

No incantations, rituals or sacrifices were required for us to conjure up some evil this week as we revisit the subject of devilish horror. In the long ago past we had an episode called Battles with the Devil however the subgenre continues unabated so we took up the fight once again.

The genesis of our topic came from a recent viewing of Rosemary’s Baby which led the way to checking out new installments in the possession/exorcism/demonic presence realm as well some re-watches of a few tried and true classics. We open the floor on considering why the subject has such a widespread appeal and effect, question why we are drawn to the material and ponder the power of malevolent forces as the skies open up and hail begins to fall as we start recording!

Titles discussed include The Dunwich Horror, Horror Hotel, The Possession of Emma Evans, The Possession of David O’Reilly, Incubus, The Seventh Victim, 11-11-11, To the Devil a Daughter, The Gathering and of course Rosemary’s Baby. Unfortunately several of our picks fell short of instant classic quality but Polanski’s phenomenal exploration of psychological horror made the whole exercise worthwhile.

So clear the floor, draw up some glyphs and light the candles… it’s time for another Battle with the Devil!

Note: Spoilers for The Possession of Emma Evans (41:28-43:55) and The Possession of David O’Reilly (50:34-52:53)

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Episode 216 – Villainy is our Business

Posted by Horror Etc on November 6, 2011

Join us as we raise a glass in admiration of a central element in almost all horror genre storytelling and beyond… the villain! From the debonair and oily to the gleeful mustache twirler all the way to the raving madman – villains come in all shapes and sizes and maybe more importantly, the entire spectrum of motivation.

This week we step away from movie title specific discussion to examine what components comprise the effective villain. From the perspective of the creator (screenwriter, author, etc), what are the considerations that go into shaping the character and how they will interplay with a protagonist. Where does the line stand with respect to empathy in a villain, how many faults or weaknesses should they possess, how will they respond to adversity in their nefarious scheming, and what fate (if any) should befall them for their heinous actions? These and many more questions are tackled in the show which turned out to be a fun look at the element we all love to hate – the villain! Oh, and of course we run through some all time greatest lists just for fun.

The second feature of this week’s show is a lengthy chat about the recently released sequel to the controversial 2009 cult film Human Centipede. In HC2 Full sequence we bear witness to true shocksploitation and we struggle to make sense of it all. Fair warning – the content is pretty extreme.

Note – heavy Human Centipede 2 spoilers from 1:24:38 to 1:27:30

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Episode 215 – Nevermore

Posted by Horror Etc on October 30, 2011

“And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor, shall be lifted… nevermore!”

Edgar Allen Poe died penniless at the tender age of 40 but the wealth of genre literature that he left as his legacy remains timeless. He is credited as being the father of contemporary horror and the murder mystery. His dark stories of madness and obsession have been immortalized on screen and in the souls of horror fans everywhere.

It’s a double celebration on the Horror Etc podcast this week, as we welcome in Halloween, and ring in our FOURTH ANNIVERSARY broadcasting online. Can it truly have taken four years to finally get around to covering the literary master of horror? This is classic horror, and classic Horror Etc. We hope you enjoy our dissertation on the literary works and film adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe, interspersed with some of Tony’s recordings of the classic stories.

Keeping up with what has become another HE tradition we discuss our take on the latest Paranormal Activity, the third installment in this perennial blockbuster franchise. Several random topics keep the show rolling including a discussion of the 70’s rarity Act of Vengeance (1974), catching up with The Walking Dead (comic), the anime Batman film Gotham Knight, and a video nasty for good measure Absurd (1981). Finally we have a few thank you’s… some listener feedback… and a very special toast courtesy of Horror Etc listener.

Happy Halloween from your friends at the Horror Etc podcast – now in its FIFTH year!

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Episode 214 – Horror Videogames

Posted by Horror Etc on October 23, 2011

Get your thumbs ready and come with us to the next level this week as we re-spawn with a topic long requested – horror videogames! We have long wanted to cover this subject which is at once a long established genre in gaming and yet is a relative newcomer in a historical context, dating back to the early 80’s. As we have openly admitted this was a subject to call in an expert and that is exactly what happened. In response to our callout, HE listener Aaron stepped up to the plate and proved to be a terrific co-host with a huge knowledge of all things survival horror.

Things get rolling with some general discussion topics such as demographics of gamers, the media talking points of the age-old influence of violent games debate vs. biological predisposition and the “dangers” of addiction to gaming, the regulation system and so-on before turning to game titles. Now, with the huge quantity of horrific games that have been made it would be impossible to be exhaustive but with that said there is discussion of dozens of game titles from the iconic, most effective and memorable to just straight up personal favorites.

The show covers a pretty wide range of videogame specific elements such as character and setting designs, mood, music and sound effects, lighting, camera angles / movement, open world vs. “on-rail”, pros and cons of online multiplayer, and much more all the way to movie adaptations. Thanks again to Aaron for making this episode possible and to all those who responded to our callout this week.

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