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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 184 – From The Hip 14 (scattershot edition)

Scat-ter-shot adj. Covering a wide range in a random way; indiscriminate. It’s a From The Hip show covering all the genre mediums: film, theatre, print and television. Some random movie titles are discussed – the long overdue Cannibal Ferox (1981) … Continue reading

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Episode 130 – Silent Horror Film

Dim the lights, cue the title card and strike up the orchestra…lets talk about silent film. This week we discuss the birth of cinema and the subsequent development of a new medium of entertainment from the first (still existing) two … Continue reading

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Episode 82 – The Listener Appreciation Show

This week we attempt to accomplish to things: complete an unofficial 3-part arc of kid themed episodes and show our appreciation for the continued support and participation of you the listeners. Following our call out for childhood horror experiences we … Continue reading

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Episode 72 – The Horror Oscars

Another year, another snub by the Academy of Arts and Science to the genre of horror. In response to the ‘grand dame’ of awards shows, we devoted this weeks episode to an overview of the history of horror cinema. The … Continue reading

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Episode 23 – Frankenstein

The Horroretc Podcast takes another trip through time to yesteryear to revisit what is possibly the most famour horror icon of all time….Frankenstein’s monster. From Mary Shelley’s landmark 1818 novel through the Universal era of Frankenstein films to present day … Continue reading

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Episode 14 – Winter Horror

Settle in under a warm blanket with a steaming hot cup of toddy to enjoy our discussion of horror films with a winter theme. The elements as a story element provide a distinct danger in addition to whatever life theatening … Continue reading

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