Cinema Degeneration

Howling At The Full Moon - ”The Creeps”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading to the lab with our 25th episode and reviewing one of the weirdest titles from the Full Moon (Post Paramount era) library with the 1997 cheesefest "THE CREEPS" aka "Deformed Monsters" directed by Charles Band himself. Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into a discussion and dissection of this flick about a mad scientist and his exploits to ressurect Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster but problems arise when they're resurrected to only three feet tall! This movie stars the always amazing Phil Fondacaro as Dracula in a must see performance in this gem that proves fear is not a question of size.

 

"It seems as if I know them all...as if from a dream."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Popcorn”

Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the opening days of November we continue to bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 12th and final episode which is quite the underappreciated flick when it comes to slashers, we bring to you the 1991 produced "POPCORN".  This is the story of a deranged killer who swaps out faces of disguise faster than wardrobe changes who sest their sights on a group of college students putting on an all night horror thon. Starring Jill Schoelen, Tony Roberts, Kelly Jo Minter, Dee Wallace, Ray Walston and the late great Tom Villard. Join our hosts and frequent 'Howling At The Full Moon' podcasting partners Cameron Scott and filmmaker Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into this favorite of theirs that proves that sometimes when you buy a bag you go home in a box!

 

"Without memory, there can be no retribution."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month- ”Stage Fright”

Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the opening days of November we continue to bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 11th episode and quite the oddball flick when it comes to slashers, we bring to you the Italian 1987 lensed "STAGEFRIGHT" from director Michele Soavi (Cemetery Man).  This rare Italian slasher (not a Giallo) tells the tale of a homicidal maniac that targets a group of young theater actors that have locked themselves in said theater for a rehearsal that may just be their last!  The usual inventive camera work, crazy special effects, impressive Simon Boswell score and a tight script written by George Eastman makes this film quite the delight. Join our hosts and frequent podcasting partners Cameron Scott and musician/filmmaker Thomas Berdinski (Giant Rubber Monster Movie) as they take a deep dive into this 80's Italian favorite that asks the question of will anyone survive a serial killer in the theater of death?

 

"In case it slipped your mind, this show opens in just one week from now, and as you can see, those people up there literally stink."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”My Bloody Valentine”

Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the first week of November we bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 10th episode and quite the heavy hitter when it comes to slashers, we drop the Canadian 1981 gem with  "MY BLOODY VALENTINE" from director George Mihalka .  This flick tells the tale of legendary Harry Warden and his slaying of anyone who dares to enter his mine? Or is it???  Join our hosts and frequent "Sequel Too, Deja Vu" podcasting partners Cameron Scott and Eric Phillips as they take a deep dive into this 80's classic that just goes to show that Valentine's Day will never be the same again.

 

"It happened once, it happened twice. Cancel the dance, or it'll happen thrice."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”I, Madman”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 9th episode and exclusive Halloween Day edition dedicated to these memorable slashers we drop another undersung 80's gem with the 1989 "I, Madman" from the director of The Gate 1 & 2 Tibor Takacs.  This tale of otherwordly madness of a killer literally ripped from the pages of a 1950's pulp novel and his obsession with our bookstore/rising actress final girled played by Jenny Wright (Near Dark).  Join our hosts and "Without Warning' podcasting partners Cameron Scott and Korey Dawson as they take a deep dive into this 80's classic that dares you to spend the night with a madman!

 

"A clean slate...a fresh palette..."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Hell Fest”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 8th episode dedicated to these memorable slashers we drop our most recent flick with the 2018 "HELL FEST" from legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd.  Directed by Gregory Plotkin and starring the incomparable Tony Todd. This tale of a masked killer known only as The Other that terrorizes a group of youths at a horror themed amusement park where everyone else in attendance believes the shenanigans are all just a part of the show.  Join our hosts and married duo of the 'Creature Feature Dinner Theater' podcast Cameron Scott and Patty Scott as they take a deep dive into this recent gem that is fun getting into but hell getting out of!

 

"I've actually done laps around the seven deadly sins."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”House On Sorority Row”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 7th chapter on these colorful killers we drop another flick from the 80's with "HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW" from 1982.  Written and directed by Mark Rosman this movie came out during the heyday of slasherdom. This tale is filled with all the tropes...pranks gone wrong, double crosses, evil doctors, sorority sisters being stalked and killed one by one, red herrings galore, and the party to end all parties!  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and the rest of the crew at the 'Last Call At Torchy's Podcast' Gary Hill and Lee Russell, as they take a deep dive into this underappreciated gem in the rough that goes to show that when the nightmare ends the terror begins.

 

"You're the last one of your friends alive. You're the bait."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Dr. Giggles”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 6th episode of colorful killers we drop our first slasher from the 90's with "DR GIGGLES" from 1992.  Directed by Manny Coto and starring the incomparable Larry Drake at the titular Dr. Giggles. This comic book tale disguised as a horror movie is about a madman, who believes he's a doctor, returning to his hometown for a killing spree. This is a favorite of ours here and we're absolutely thrilled to bring you our take on the gigling and one liner spouting killer Dr. Rendell and his exploits of mayhem! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar of the Grindhouse Pizzeria show as they take a deep dive into this underappreciated thriller that's an all new prescription for terror!

 

"If you think that's bad, wait until you get my bill."

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Slaughter High”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 5th chapter of chilling killers we further continue the 80's theme with British made "SLAUGHTER HIGH" from 1986.  Originally titled April Fools Day, this movie follows our bullied killer Marty as he takes revenge on the classmates that horribly disfigured him a decade later at a class reunion. It's not the greatest but certainly not the worst that the 80's had to offer as far as slasher fare goes.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Eric Phillips as they take a deep dive into this killer classick and take a trip through the halls of horror.

 

"Can't you take a joke, Marty?"

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Intruder”

October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 4th slice of murderous mayhem we continue the 80's theme with "INTRUDER" from 1989 directed by Scott Spiegel. This killer after hours flick set in a grocery store stars the late great Danny Hicks, with supporting roles filled out by Bruce Campbell, Sam and Ted Raimi, and Renee Estevez.  We have a lot of love for this flick and the incomparable Danny Hicks here and are ecstatic to finally be covering it.  Join hosts Cameron Scott and filmmaker Rebecca Rinehart (Tin Roof, The Embalmers) as they take a deep dive into this maniacal gem that proves working the night crew can be deadly.

 

"I couldn't let anyone get in the way... and... I guess I got a little carried away!"