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Episode 271 – ‘Sploitation

Exploitation film is defined as an informal label which may be applied to any film which is generally considered to be both low budget and of low moral or artistic merit, and therefore apparently attempting to gain financial success by … Continue reading

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Episode 245 – Dan Curtis (and more)

Welcome to a very informal look at one of the genre’s unsung heroes Dan Curtis. With the Tim Burton adaptation of Dark Shadows about to arrive, we take a look back through the works of the director / producer who … Continue reading

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Episode 218 – Bride of Monochrome

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 … Continue reading

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Episode 188 – Universal Horror What Ifs

Karloff as The Invisible Man or The Wolf Man? Lugosi as Frankenstein’s monster?? Wha — ??? For years, fans of the classic Universal monsters have been tantalized by those vague references to the “what ifs” of classic films that were … Continue reading

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Episode 171 – Coming at you from Near and Far

We’re both off the beaten path and heading down the lost highway, Horroretc is coming for you from all directions this week. With your hosts spread across the countryside we deliver a bit of an unusual format in the show … Continue reading

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Episode 126 – Horror Comics vol.1

The art of comics. It’s been a long time in the making but your fiends at Horroretc have finally delivered on our long promised look at horror in comics. When we venture into territory that expands beyond our knowledge base … Continue reading

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Episode 109 – Dracula: The Undead

“Friends… welcome to the Carpathians – we are anxiously expecting you. In just a few moments time, the coach will leave for Bukovina – a place on it is reserved for you. At the Borgo Pass, our carriage will wait … Continue reading

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Episode 67 – Q & A 2

This week your hosts tackle some of the burning questions keeping horror fans up at night. Topics discussed include: the importance of nudity in horror, the criteria to make a film rewatchable, the current lack of quality Hollywood is offering, … Continue reading

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Episode 62 – The Mummy, The Invisible Man & The Creature From the Black Lagoon

Another trip into yesteryear this week as some previously overlooked Universal horror classics are given their due. The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) round out Horroretc’s Universal era retrospectives. Exaggerated acting styles, … Continue reading

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Episode 49 – Hammer Horror

Hammer Horror! Let’s take another look back to the films of yesteryear as we explore the era when Hammer Productions ruled the world of horror film and the influence it’s been credited with on the horror landscape. Christopher Lee and … Continue reading

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