Reel Obscure cover art

Reel Obscure

Reel Obscure

By: Kevin H. Shaw
Listen for free

About this listen

Dive into the darkest depths of the video vault with Reel Obscure, the podcast dedicated to forgotten films, cult classics, and underrated gems. Each week, we take a deep dive into a different movie, discussing its background, cast and crew, behind-the-scenes trivia, and cultural impact, plus you’ll get a spoiler-free plot summary followed by a spoiler zone for die-hard fans who want the full story. Whether you’re a longtime cult film lover or just looking for movies outside the mainstream, Reel Obscure will help you discover your next favorite hidden treasure. https://www.reelobscurepod.comKevin H. Shaw Art
Episodes
  • EPISODE 12: THE GRAPES OF DEATH - The French Body-Horror Masterpiece!
    Nov 21 2025

    This week we take a look at 1978's The Grapes of Death, directed by Jean Rollin, a man whose name I mispronounce in about 6 different ways in this episode. Eschewing Rollin's usual vampire eroticism and surrealist storytelling, Les Raisins de la Mort (to give it its French title) is a grounded - but very visceral - ecological tale of madness, mutation and murder.You can learn more about REEL OBSCURE by visiting https://www.reelobscurepod.com

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • EPISODE 11: SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER - The Forgotten Fantasy Epic You Need to Revisit!
    Nov 14 2025

    Hello and welcome to REEL OBSCURE!This week we're taking a break from slashers and phantoms to delve deep into the realms of a long-forgotten fantasy adventure from the master of stop-frame animation, Ray Harryhausen, in the final entry in his Sinbad trilogy, SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER.As ever, you can learn more about REEL OBSCURE at reelobscurepod.com

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • EPISODE 10: BODY COUNT - A Sinister Slasher Shaman Stalks a Cursed Campsite!
    Nov 7 2025

    Hello and welcome to REEL OBSCURE!In this episode we take a look at cult director Ruggero Diadato's attempts to make an American-style slasher. Featuring random dialog, a plot that makes zero sense, copious nudity and Charles ''Freakin''' Napier, Body Count is a movie you have to experience - especially if you hate yourself.You can learn more about REEL OBSCURE by visiting https://www.reelobscurepod.com. Be sure to Like, Share and Subscribe so you'll never miss another episode.

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.