Cinema Degeneration

Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”Hobo With A Shotgun”

We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. For our 4th episode we bring you a review and deep dive discussion on the crazy Hauer exploitation extravaganza with the 2011 "HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN" from genre director Jason Eisener.  Starting out life as a fake trailer that won the Grindhouse trailer competition, Hobo With A Shotgun bloomed into the crazy feature film it is today. Hauer portrays the titular Hobo character that rolls into an urban setting of chaos and goes about bringing justice to the unfortunate citizens with his trusty pump action shotgun one shell at a time. Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration CEO) and his usual Grindhouse Pizzeria co-host Tom Komisar and special effects artist Deryk Wehrley as the three of them talk about one of their favorite Rutger Hauer films.

"Put the knife away, kid, or I'll use it to cut welfare checks from your rotten skin."

 

Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”The Hitcher”

We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. For our 3rd episode we bring you a review and deep dive discussion on a Hauer heavy hitter with the 1986 thriller "THE HITCHER" starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.  It's a harrowing tale of what happens to an innocent young man when he picks up a hitchhiker that turns out to be a serial killer. Hauer portrays the titular Hitcher with an eerie conviction so rarely personified on the big screen. Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration CEO) and author/filmmaker/avid vhs collector Scott Tepperman of Los Bastardz Productions and Ghost Hunters International as they talk about one of their favorite Rutger Hauer films.

 

"You wanna know what happens to an eyeball when it gets punctured? Do you got any idea how much blood jets out of a guy's neck when his throat's been slit?"

Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”Nighthawks”

We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant horror films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. Following up with our 2nd episode we bring you a review and deep dive discussion on Hauer's first Hollywood film with the 1981 dramatic police story "NIGHTHAWKS" starring Rutger Hauer, Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Joe Spinell and Lindsay Wagner. It's a raw and dirty tale of a couple of street cops (Stallone and Williams) who join an elite anti-terrorism squad to stop Wulfgar (Hauer), an international terrorist fresh in New York to cause chaos. Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration CEO) and Tim O'Saben of the 'Synapse Films Podcast', as they talk about one of their favorite Rutger Hauer films.

 

"There is no security."

Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”Surviving The Game”

We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant horror films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. Starting off the festivities we bring you a review and deep dive discussion on the 1994 cult film "SURVIVING THE GAME" directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and co-starring Ice-T, Gary Busey, Charles S. Dutton and John C. McGinley. It's cautionary tale that explores what happens when a group a hunters go after the most dangerous game of all...humans! It is action packed and has one of the most intense monologues ever filmed.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration CEO) and Daniel Goad of CONDWG Films as they talk about one of their favorite Rutger Hauer films. 

"Life's true pleasures are so unpredictable. I'd say cherish the moment for what it is. Observe your food, smell it, touch it, put your mind into it, and when you're finally ready, consume it slowly."

Howling At The Full Moon - ”The Killer Eye”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 22nd episode we're going for some real terror vision with the David DeCoteau directed 1999 effort "THE KILLER EYE" starring the incomparable Jacqueline Lovell. This tale of a mad scientist's effort to break through the 8th dimension results in a giant killing eyeball with an insatiable appetite for young flesh.  Join regular hosts Cameron Scott and Dustion Hubbard as they take a deep dive review on this Full Moon obscurity from the short lived Pulp Fantasy label!

This is the 22nd episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon Entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

Take Out Edition -”The Psychic”

We bring you the 7th episode of our specialty show "Take Out Edition" where we will explore the realms of foreign cinema.  Our hosts will take you along their travels all over the globe while diving into some of the most lucid storytelling, savage cannibals, vengeful spirits, sadistic killers, and the post-apocalyptic zombie-plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles.

Our hosts, Cameron Scott and filmmaker/musician Thomas Berdinski, take you on a journey with "THE PSYCHIC" aka "MURDER TO THE TUNE OF THE SEVEN BLACK NOTES" from 1977. This is the second obscure Italian Giallo in a row for them, this time from legendary director Lucio Fulci who rarely dipped his creative toe into the Giallo pond. Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the events of the unfortunate clairvoyant Virginia, her visions of murder, a body sealed up in a wall, a killer in black gloves and a magnificent soundtrack by maestro Fabio Frizzi. It's a strange tale and diabolical story that becomes one woman's worst nightmare!

 

"Suddenly she could see into the future...and saw her own murder..."

Howling At The Full Moon - ”Witchouse”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" for our 21st episode we're back and gathering some friends for the party with Lilith and the David DeCoteau directed 1999 supernatural effort "WITCHOUSE". This first chapter in the Lilith LaFey trilogy is a wild and wacky tale of what goes down when you're invited to this witch demons creepy party. Join regular hosts Cameron Scott and Dustion Hubbard as they take a deep dive review on this Full Moon heavy hitter franchise opener!

This is the 21st episode in a series of shows all about Charles Band's Full Moon Entertainment Empire where we've got mad scientists, sci-fi epics, and rabid clowns all in one place! When you need a break from reality, let our hosts guide you through the madhouse of bloodthirsty vampires, psychopathic cookies, and maniacal puppets. Don't be a squid and join us in the fun!

 

"Evil beyond evil!"

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Return Of Swamp Thing”

On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels. From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all! We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more. For our 15th episode, we are headed back to the swamp and  have chosen one of the funniest comic book sequels ever with 1989's "THE RETURN OF SWAMP THING" starring Dick Durock coming back as Swamp Thing. This follow up to the 1982 original tale about a benevolent bog creature turned superhero has it's tongue planted firmly in it's cheek.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Eric Phillips on a trip back to the 80's where everything was PG-13 sexual innuendo jokes, big monster fist fights, and dazzling optical effects. 

 

" Hey! That's my dad's bowling ball!"

Creature Feature Dinner Theater - ”Shark In Venice”

Welcome to the 6th episode of our show called 'Creature Feature Dinner Theater' which will be hosted by the married team of Patty and Cameron Scott. Cameron and Patty met 12 years ago at the Cinema Wasteland Movie & Memorabilia Expo, so not only was it love at first sight but both parties knew the others love for the horror genre was genuine. Which brings us to our show today. The Creature Feature Dinner Theater will not only feature nasty monsters, sharks, wild animals, aliens, creatures, goblins and ghouls...but we will also be concocting a special drink and/or meal to go with the movie for the evening. For our 6th feature we are bringing you the 2008 action yarn "SHARK IN VENICE" starring Stephen Baldwin. With a combination like that you just know you're in for a wild time! In this killer shark movie that's only disguised as an action adventure tale, Baldwin plays an Indiana Jones clone but can't tell which movie he's really in.  Also, don't forget to join us in the after party for our "Shark In Venice" mixed drink review as the finisher. Leave the kids at home and enjoy responsibly!

Without Warning - ”Books VS Films”

Welcome to an altogether new show here at Cinema Degneration we are calling "Without Warning." The theme for this show is unlike any other in our lineup. Hosted by Cinema Degeneration CEO Cameron Scott and author and host of 'The Diabolical Index' Korey Dawson. The theme is simple: Scott calls Dawson out of the blue with no warning as to what the topic of conversation will be...without warning if you will. Scott will continuously test the overall skill and level of pop culture and movie expertise of Mr. Dawson with totally random topics including movies, literature, pop culture, music, art, comics and more. Dawson has absolutely no prior knowledge to these show topics and is going into the discussions totally blind. These shows are a hoot to record, and we hope as much fun for the audience to listen back to. The second episode show topic is on "BOOKS VS FILMS". Essentially you are all in for a deep dive discussion on various authors and books and the movies that were based on them. Topics range from Dracula, to Stephen King, Frankenstein, Poppy Z. Brite, Clive Barker, Robert R, McCammon and many more. It's a literary adventure of cinematic proportions! Join us!