Cinema Degeneration

Take Out Edition - ”The Humanoid”

We bring you the 9th 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 post-apocalyptic zombie-plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles.

Our hosts, Cameron Scott (Post Mortem America 2021) and filmmaker/musician Thomas Berdinski (The Italian Zombie Movie 1 & 2), take you on an Italian journey with the 1979 science fiction extravaganza "THE HUMANOID" from genre veterans Aldo Lado and Enzo G. Castellari. This is the ultimate experience in Star Wars clones done right. It's filled with action, cracy characters, wild effects and unbelievable wardrobe, and stars Richard Kiel as Golob 'The Humanoid'. Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the misadventures of Golob and his sidekick Kip the RobotDog as they bond with telekinetic kids, have interspace laser battles, and fight with evil overlords!

 

"The worst that could happen is we'll spend two thousand years in suspended animation. Well... still beats a desk job."

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Alien Resurrection”

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 19th episode, we are tackling our first 4th chapter in a franchise with the science fiction action flick from 1997 with "ALIEN RESURRECTION".  Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring a cavalcade of genre veterans including Sigourney Weaver returning as Ellen Ripley and Brad Douriff, Ron Perlman, Michael Wincott and Winona Ryder. The continuing adventures of Ripley versus Xenomorphs, the Company, space pirates and Alien Queens is sort of a mess when it comes to total coherency but a lot of fun at the same time.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and returning guest co-host and filmmaker Tony Walters (RAD Entertainment) for their discussion on this muddled but interesting science fiction/body horror/action adventure yarn.

 

"I'm not the mechanic here, Ironsides! I mostly just hurt people!"

Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”The Devil’s Nightmare”

On Episode 20 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the often overlooked Gothic horror "THE DEVIL'S NIGHTMARE" from 1971. The only feature film directed by Jean Brismée and starring Erika Blanc. This atmospheric horror film is about evil in one of its many forms, this time a succubus working with the devil to make a bus load of 7 sinners pay for their transgressions. Complete with an ending that you will not see coming, this one has to be seen to be believed. Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!

 

"You again?! What are you doing here?"

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."