Cinema Degeneration

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!"

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”New Years Evil”

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 3rd outing we are full steam ahead and going back's to the 80's with "NEW YEARS EVIL" from 1980. Directed by Emmett Alston and introducing Grant Cramer, this slasher carried on a popular late 70's /early 80's theme with the movie being centered around a holiday. This slasher has our killer hacking his way through victims at the stroke of midnight across all time zones, with a rock-n-roll  DJ being threatened as his final victim.  Join hosts Cameron Scott and Scott Tepperman (Los Bastardz Productions) as they take a deep dive into this little seen gem that shows that you don't dare to make new years resolutions unless you plan on living!

 

"Some kind of voice you got there. You sound like the Phantom."

 

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon”

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 2nd episode we are continuing the adventures with the criminally underrated "BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON" from 2006. This Scott Glosserman directed classic stars Nathan Baesel as title character Leslie Vernon, and has a supporting genre veteran cast featuring Robert Englund, Scott Wilson and Zelda Rubenstein. A meta tale set in a world where ALL the classic slasher characters are very much real. We follow a documentary crew as they embark along with Leslie to find out just how they do what they do and explore all the tropes and lore within the genre. Join Cameron Scott and mega-fan Deryk Wehrley (who has infamously cosplayed as Leslie and created exclusive artwork of Leslie) as they dissect this flick and discuss why Mr. Vernon is the unsung hero of the slasher genre.

 

"Paradise lost? Found it!"

Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Rituals”

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.  We are starting off the adventures with the unique Canadian thriller "RITUALS" from 1977, starring Hal Holbrook and Lawrence Dane (who also served as the film's producer).  This harrowing tale follows a group of doctors/friends who go off into the rocky Canadian wilderness and end up being stalked and killed off one by one by a disfigured killer lurking in the shadows.  Join Cameron Scott and guest host Tim O'Saben (Synapse Films Podcast) as they discuss this hidden gem and go off on rants from everything from 'The Fog' to 'Friday the 13th Part 2'.  This flick just goes to prove that sometimes if you go into the woods you'll be in for a BIG surprise.

 

"Well, there's worse things in life than powdered milk, I suppose."

Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Class of 1999”

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 18th episode, we are tackling a long overlooked middle child of science fiction action with the 1990 lensed "CLASS OF 1999"  Directed by the original "Class Of 1984" director Mark L. Lester and starring a cavalcade of genre veterans including Pam Grier, Stacy Keach, Malcolm McDowell; so you just know it's a sequel in good standing.  In this android teachers run amok action adventure, that's part Mad Max, with a dash of The Terminator, and a sprinkle of West Side Story for good measure; a group of robotic educators take on gangs in the near future of 1999.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott ) and returning guest co-host podcaster/musician Tim O'Saben (The Synapse Films Podcast), for their take on this last film from the infamous Vestron label.

 

"The mind is a terrible thing to waste - don't make me waste yours."

Take Out Edition - ”High Tension”

We bring you the 8th 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 and filmmaker Daniel Goad, take you on a journey with the 2003 French thriller "HIGH TENSION" from genre director Alexandre Aja. This is the ultimate experience in terror and a whodunit that has to be seen to be believed. Seriously folks, this has one of films most legendary twists.  Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the events of two unfortunate victims whose idyllic getwaway turns into a gruesome nightmare. 

"I won't let anyone come between us any more."

Howling At The Full Moon - ”Oblivion & Director Sam Irvin Interview”

On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading to the far reaches of outerspace with our  24th episode and reviewing one of the most legendary science fiction/western/fantasy epics from the Full Moon library with the 1994 epic 'OBLIVION' where It's High Noon At The End Of The Universe! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard. They will dive into a deep discussion and dissection of this star studded masterpiece which boasts such veterans as Julie Newmar, George Takei, Irwin Keyes, Carel Struycken, Isaac Hayes, Andrew Divoff, Meg Foster and so many more! Also, as a VERY special bonus at the end of the review, host Cameron Scott presents an one on one 90 minute exclusive interview with Oblivion director SAM IRVIN!!! Hear all about Mr. Irvin's lengthy career, collaborations with Charles Band, and maybe even some exclusive news about his new book "I Was A Teenage Monster Hunter" soon to be published!

"I don't want to hurt anyone. But unfortunately you happen to be standing right where my gun's about to go off."

SequelToo, Deja Vu - ”Carnosaur 3: Primal Species”

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 17th episode, we are covering a deep dive first ever PART THREE review from legendary producer Roger Corman with the science fiction action romp "CARNOSAUR 3: PRIMAL SPECIES."  Starring Scott Valentine (Black Scorpion series, My Demon Lover, To Sleep With A Vampire and Family Ties) and directed by Jonathan Winfrey (Bloodfist 7, Black Scorpion 1 & 2, Excessive Force 2) so you just know it's a sequel in good standing.  In this creatures run amok action adventure, that's part Jurassic Park, with a dash of Aliens, and a sprinkle of Predator for good measure; a group of terrorists get a big surprise when their cargo turns out to contain living dinosaurs.  Join our host Cameron Scott (Parallels, Blood Moon River, Post Mortem America 2021) and returning guest co-host Scott Tepperman (Ghost Hunters International, Cruel Summer, Nightblade), for the first ever third chapter in a franchise review on Sequel Too, Deja Vu!

"Well, if you pass out on me now, you're dead!"