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  • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988) – Episode 291 – Decades of Horror 1980s

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988) – Episode 291 – Decades of Horror 1980s
    Aug 18 2025
    “Damn rotten kids. They’ll get what they deserve. Yeah. They’ll get what they deserve tonight.” Well, if you’re thinking razor blades in apples for Halloween, your wife might have other ideas, which will include the question: “How do you like them apples?” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Night of the Demons (1988), a Halloween cult classic from Kevin Tenney. Now, where did I put that lipstick? Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 291 – Night of the Demons (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. When an evil force awakens, demonic spirits keep them from leaving and turn their gathering into a living Hell. Director: Kevin Tenney (credited as Kevin S. Tenney) Writer: Joe AugustynSpecial Makeup Effects Designer & Creator: Steve JohnsonSelected Cast: Hal Havins as StoogeAllison Barron as HelenAlvin Alexis as RodgerHarold Ayer as Old ManBilly Gallo as Sal (credited as William Gallo)Cathy Podewell as JudyKaren Ericson as Judy’s MotherLance Fenton as JayDonnie Jeffcoat as Billy (credited as Donnie Jeffcoat Jr.)Linnea Quigley as SuzanneJames W. Quinn as Clerk #1/Demon VoicesClark Jarrett as Clerk #2Amelia Kinkade as Angela (credited as Mimi Kinkade)Jill Terashita as FranniePhilip Tanzini as MaxMarie Denn as Old Man’s Wife Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. What could go wrong? It’s double-tap time again as the 80s Grue-Crew chew over the cult classic, Night of the Demons (1988), first covered six-and-a-half years ago in episode 144 by Christopher G. Moore and Vanessa Thompson. The current Crew finds Night of the Demons to be a tasty treat, especially once the film gets to Steve Johnson’s effects work. There is one brilliant gag after another as the demonic activity ramps up, with each effect better than the last. And, of course, the Crew is enamored of Linnea Quigley and Amelia Kinkade, especially Amelia’s dance scene and Linnea’s lipstick insertion scene, if you know what we mean, and unless you’ve seen this movie, we’re sure you don’t. At the time of this writing, Night of the Demons (1988) is available to stream from Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Screambox, Shudder, AMC+, and Prime, as well as multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a Collector’s Edition [4K UHD] from SHOUT! FACTORY. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal, is The Unnamable (1988), a low-budget independent horror film with a Lovecraft pedigree. The Grue Crew always loves them some Lovecraft. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • CRASH! (1976) – Episode 247 – Decades of Horror 1970s

    CRASH! (1976) – Episode 247 – Decades of Horror 1970s
    Aug 13 2025
    “This piece is actually an ideal marriage. Iron, the strongest metal then known to man, and the color red, the color of the planet Mars, the planet of vitality, passion, and sexual vigor.” So iron plus red equals sexual vigor. Got it! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff Mohr, and guest Dave Dreher – as they take a ride in the possessed car from Charles Band’s Crash! (1976). There will be crashes! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 247 – Crash! (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Synopsis: After a woman is nearly killed in a car accident, a doctor investigates the collision, which points toward revenge, destruction, and the occult. Director/Producer: Charles BandWriter: Marc MaraisComposer: Andrew BellingCinematographers: Andrew Davis, Bill WilliamsEditor: Harry KeramidasSpecial Effects: Harry WoolmanStunts: Norman Deming (as Von Deming) (stunt coordinator) / stunts (uncredited)Rick Deming, Brent Deming, Gary Baxley, Ralph Garret, Larry Howe, Ted Duncan, Speed Stearns Selected Cast: José Ferrer as Marc DenneSue Lyon as Kim DenneJohn Ericson as Dr. Gregg MartinLeslie Parrish as Kathy LoganJohn Carradine as Dr. Welsey EdwardsJerome Guardino as Lt. PeglerRichard Band as ContractorGary Baxley as Impound Yard OfficerRon Carter as PolicemanBarry Chase as PolicemanRick Deming as Boy in VanPaul Dubov as Dr. CrossJohn Hayes as Man Driving CarDwight Krizman as PolicemanReggie Nalder as Man at Swap MeetMargaret O’Heron as Nagging WifeDawn Orr as Girl in VanLenny Shabes as PolicemanSpeed Stearns as Car DriverJohn Tilton as PolicemanCharles Band as Motorist (uncredited)Bill Williams as Cop (uncredited) This episode’s subject is Crash! (1976), an early Charles Band film featuring José Ferrer, Sue Lyon, John Ericson, Leslie Parrish, Jerome Guardino, John Carradine, and Reggie Nalder. Dave Dreher, co-founder and lead news reporter for Gruesome Magazine and representative of Full Moon Features at horror conventions across middle America, joins the ‘70s Grue-Crew to add his knowledge of the film and Charles Band, some of which he gained through his one-on-one interactions. There are beaucoup vehicle crashes and explosions (seriously, good luck counting them), so the crew extends their discussion to stunt coordinator Von Deming and pyrotechnic expert Dynamite Three-Finger Harry Woolman. This fun mashup is a joy to view and discuss, so be sure to check out CRASH!, and please enjoy our talkabout! At the time of this writing, Crash! (1978) is available to stream from Full Moon Features, Tubi, and Prime. The film is also available on physical media from Full Moon Horror as a Blu-ray formatted disc. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next ‘70s episode, chosen by Chad, will be Dark August (1976), starring Kim Hunter. None of the Grue Crew has heard of this one, and that’s what they love: discovering new (to them) films! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • TARANTULA (1955) – Episode 209 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

    TARANTULA (1955) – Episode 209 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
    Aug 9 2025
    “Never saw anything like it! No footprints! No blood! No sign of a struggle! The bones just stripped clean like peeling a banana!” Well, if it were a giant spider, it would be because they liquefy their food by flooding it with digestive enzymes. Of course, there’s no such thing as giant spiders. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to keep up with the giant spider in Tarantula (1955). Wait. There are giant spiders? Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 209 – Tarantula (1955) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in gigantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants. Director: Jack ArnoldWriters: Robert M. Fresco and Martin Berkeley (screenplay); Jack Arnold and Robert M. Fresco (story)Producer: William AllandComposers: Herman Stein (uncredited); Henry Mancini (uncredited)Cinematographer: George Robinson (director of photography)Makeup Department: Joan St. Oegger (hair stylist), Bud Westmore (makeup artist)Special Effects: Wah Chang (creator: tarantula puppet) (uncredited)Visual Effects: Clifford Stine (special photography)David S. Horsley (special photographic effects supervisor) (uncredited) Stunts: Eddie Parker (uncredited), Bud Wolfe (uncredited)Movie Poster Art: Reynold Brown (uncredited)Selected Cast: John Agar as Dr. Matt HastingsMara Corday as Stephanie ‘Steve’ ClaytonLeo G. Carroll as Prof. Gerald DeemerNestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack AndrewsRoss Elliott as Joe BurchEdwin Rand as Lt. John NolanRaymond Bailey as TownsendHank Patterson as JoshBert Holland as Barney RussellSteve Darrell as Andy AndersenDon Dillaway as Jim Bagny (uncredited)Clint Eastwood as Jet Squadron Leader (uncredited)Eddie Parker as Paul Lund/Eric Jacobs/Airport Attendant (uncredited)Bing Russell as Deputized Townsman (uncredited)Tom London as Jeb – First Tramp (uncredited)Edgar Dearing as Second Tramp (uncredited) A giant arachnid is the order of the day in Jack Arnold’s Tarantula (1955), and according to the posters, this spider is 100 feet tall! Exaggeration aside, it’s a big ‘un. As usual, Mr. Arnold crafts a fine, suspense-filled picture. This one stars John Agar, Mara Corday (Jeff’s new crush), and Leo G. Carroll, who are supported by character actors par excellence Nestor Paiva, Hank Patterson, Ross Elliott, Steve Darrell, and Bing Russell. Even Clint Eastwood makes an uncredited appearance. The titular creature is achieved via forced perspective combined with matte paintings and a live tarantula, accompanied by key appearances from Wah Chang’s “fang puppets.” And there’s plenty of taglines for Chad and Grue-Believer feedback! Enjoy our talkabout! At the time of this writing, Tarantula (1955) is available to stream from Classic Sci-FI Movie Channel, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, and multiple PPV options. The film is also available on physical media as a standard Blu-ray formatted disc from SHOUT! FACTORY. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Daphne – is Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast (1946, La Belle et la Bête), the classic film based on a classic fairy tale. Yay! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
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