TMBDOS! Intermission #40: ”The Oracle” (1985).

Lee and Leah are back for some more bonus content, this time talking about the Roberta Findlay-directed "The Oracle" (1985). Bad acting, mustaches, fake Ouija boards, ambiguous killers, and a ghost that's killing all the wrong people are just a few things that come up when they can stomach actually talking about the film.
"The Oracle" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Electric Landlady" by Purson.

TMBDOS! Episode 267: ”I Spit on Your Grave” (1978 & 2010).

Lee and Leah start off Halloween season in style, by going super hard and covering the Meir Zarchi-directed "I Spit on Your Grave" (1978) and its 2010 remake, directed by Steven R. Monroe, with friend and fellow podcaster Cort Psyops. The hosts do their best to do a thoughtful deep dive into the more serious aspects of these two rape/revenge films, being respectful of the subject matter, while still trying to have as much of a fun conversation as possible, as they compare and contrast the two films. The hosts also talk about what they've watched recently. Avoid canoes, bathtubs and nooses, and come join us won't you?
"I Spit on Your Grave" (1978) IMDB 
"I Spit on Your Grave" (2010) IMDB 
Check out Cort's great podcast, Cinema Psyops. 
Featured Music: "Liar" by Bikini Kill; "Hurray for the Riff Raff" by The Body Electric; and "One Way or Another" by Blondie.

TMBDOS! Episode 255: ”Out of the Dark” (1988).

This week Lee and Leah and joined by their friend and fellow podcaster Gary Hill to talk about the underseen "Out of the Dark" (1988), directed by Michael Schroeder, and featuring a bunch of "that guy" character actors getting a chance to strut their stuff. Does this late-period slasher film about a deranged john in a clown mask, stalking the phone sex workers he harasses, have anything worth talking about when the genre itself was all but dead at that point? Other topics brought up: phone sex lines; commercials for phone sex lines; late night commercials in general, and how television just went off the air back in the day; Paul Bartel in a bad wig; and Divine's last role. The hosts also talk about what they've watched recently. So, pick up the phone, because we're ready to have a good time with you.
Check out Lee and Leah's recent guest shot on The Grindbin Podcast here.
Find Gary's stuff here.
"Out of the Dark" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Clown" by The Hollies & "Death of a Clown" by The Kinks.

TMBDOS! Intermission #38: ”Death Screams” (1982).

Leah and Leah are back for an Intermission episode to cover a lesser-known slasher film from 1982, the David Nelson-directed "Death Screams". Is this rural slasher, full to the brim with red herrings and extended sequences at a county fair, one rightfully forgotten, or is it a hidden gem? The hosts go back and forth weighing the good and the bad, including the quality of the respective versions of the film they each watched. Come listen, just don't lose your head over it!
"Death Screams" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Main Theme" by Dee Barton.

TMBDOS! Intermission #29: Lee and Paul's Top 20 Slasher Films.

Lee and Paul sat down in October of 2020 to talk about their top 20 slasher films, along with honourable mentions and the like. This is not up to our usual low standards. It sort of went off the rails at times, and the sound quality isn't great (which is why it took so long for Lee to release it). But hey, if you've got an hour and change to kill, this might do the trick.
Featured music: "Song of Madman Marz" by Gary Sales.

TMBDOS! Intermission #28: "Blood Song" (1982) & "Mortuary" (1983).

Lee and Paul got back together to record some bonus horror content for October. This time out they review the two slasher films "Blood Song" (1982) & "Mortuary" (1983). This one is off the cuff, mostly unedited, and a bit dog-eared, but the conversation is a fun one. Due to some recording issues the mic levels were not able to be properly balanced, so it's best to use ear buds. Sorry about that.
"Blood Song" IMDB
"Mortuary" IMDB
Featured Music: "Blood Song (Main Theme)" & "Blood Song (End Credits)" by Robert J. Walsh, and "Mortuary (Main Theme)" by John Cacavas

TMBDOS! Intermission #26: "The Final Terror" (1983) & "Superstition" (1982).

It's time for another intermission episode, as Lee is joined by Paul to talk about two somewhat obscure slasher films that spent a lot of time on the shelf before getting anything approaching a proper release. First up it's the killer-in-the-woods slasher "The Final Terror" (1983), featuring a lot of future stars, and then they check out the supernatural slasher "Superstition" (1982), featuring a bunch of people who went nowhere after their work on the film.
"The Final Terror" IMDB 
"Superstition" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Raptus" by Electric Wizard & Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

TMBDOS! Episode 167: "StageFright" (1987).

Lee, Daniel, and returning special guest Greg take a look at Michele Soavi's feature length debut, the visually-striking slasher film "StageFright" (1987). Does this late entry into both the giallo and slasher genres manages to stand out from the pack, or is it another victim of both genre's decline? What the hosts have watched and listener comments are also covered.
"StageFright" (IMDB)
Check out Greg's YouTube page here for beer-related content 
Featured Music: "Ballade for Corinne" & "Aquarius" by Stefano Mainetti.

TMBDOS! Episode 135: "The Funhouse" (1981).

Lee, Daniel, and Paul dare to face the challenge of The Funhouse (1981), directed by Tobe Hooper. Is this an over-looked classic, or is it just a bit too dull to be anything but just okay? The crew has a spirited discussion of the film, tv guide, and jacking off in a Frakenstein's Monster mask. Who in the cast looks like a Troll Doll? What Lee has watched as of late and a couple of listener comments are also covered.
The Funhouse IMDB
Check out Lee's guest spot on Just The Movies podcast, covering "Mandy".
Featured Music: "Late Date" and "Main Title" by John Beal.

TMBDOS! Episode 132: "Antropophagus" (1980) & "Absurd" (1981).

Lee and Paul decided to go way out into left field from what we've been covering as of late and check out the Joe D'Amato-directed, and George Eastman-written and starring slasher films "Antropophagus" (1980) & "Absurd" (1981). Do these noted members of the Video nasties list live up to their reputations? Are they any good? What lengths did Paul go to to first see these films? Is "Absurd" just a rip-off of "Halloween"? All this and more in this rather informal chat.
"Antropophagus" (1980) IMDB
"Absurd" (1981) IMDB
Featured Music: "Main Theme-Padre Snaturato" by Marcello Giombini & music from "Absurd" by Carlo Maria Cordio.

TMBDOS! Episode 130: "Death Line" (1972).

Lee and Daniel take a trip deep underground to feast their eyes on "Death Line", AKA: "Raw Meat", from 1972, directed by Gary Sherman. Being a film that was buried for many years, the hosts dig into the deeper-than-expected social commentary and the brilliant performances, as well as the vivid gore & make up effects work. What the hosts have watched lately is also covered. Come on in and listen - just make sure you mind the doors!
"Death Line" IMDB
Featured Music: "Death Line (Main Theme)" by Wil Malone & "Going Underground" by The Jam.

TMBDOS! Episode 127: "The Loreley's Grasp" (1973).

This episode Lee has two separate conversations with Daniel and Paul about Amando de Ossorio's "The Loreley's Grasp" (1973). Is it just a cheesy monster film with bad effects? Is it a sex comedy? Is it a masterful blend of those two genres, along with German mythology? Or is it just a big mess? What's up with the hero's tight pants? Why is Billy Connolly in this? All of this and more, including a listener comment, is covered.
"The Loreley's Grasp" IMDB
Featured Music: A clip from the score by Antón García Abril & "The Lorelei" by Jack Jones.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 7: North American Slashers from the 1980s ('85-'89).

Episode 7 of Blood on the Tracks is here. Lee concludes his look at the soundtracks and scores of North Amercian-made slashers from the 1980s, this time covering selections from '85 to '89, while offering a few comments on the trends seen in the genre as it declined.
Playlist:
--Main Title from "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (1985) -- Christopher Young --Theme from "Dreamaniac" (1986) -- Tom Milano & Don Great --Too Bad You're Crazy from "April Fool's Day" (1986) -- Jerry Whitman --April Fools Day from "Slaughter High" (1986) -- Harry Manfredini --Main Title from "Chopping Mall" (1986) -- Chuck Cirino --Vacancy from "Mountaintop Motel Massacre" (1986) -- Ron Di Lulio --Best Times from "Killer Party" (1986) -- Scott Shelly & Alan Brackett --Fall Break from "The Mutilator" (1985) -- Peter Yellen --World Without Dreams from "The Majorettes" (1987) -- Wendi Kelly --Rock 'n' Rock Extended from "Killer Workout" (1987) -- Sunny Hilden --Main Title Theme from "Night of the Demons" (1988) -- Dennis Michael Tenney --Goodbye Chucky/Child's Play End Credits from "Child's Play" (1988) -- Joe Renzetti --Straight Between the Eyes from "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers" (1988) -- Anvil --Darkest of the Night from "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan" (1989) -- Metropolis
Opening and closing music: Downhill Decoy from "Danger Diabolik" by Ennio Morricone & Blonk Monster from "House by the Cemetery" by Walter Rizzati.

TMBDOS! Intermission #20: "Nightmare" (1981)

Lee and Paul are on board to provide the first bit of bonus content for October 2017. They take a look at the bloody slasher film "Nightmare" (AKA "Nightmares in a Damaged Brain") from 1981. Does this video nasty still have an impact? How does it rate alongside similiar films like "Maniac" and "Don't Go into the House"? Is it a piece of shit like Tom Savini claims, whenever he's denying his involement on the film? All of this and slightly more!
"Nightmare" IMDB
Check out Lee's guest spot on Cinema Beef
Featured Music: "End Titles" by Jack Eric Williams.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 6: North American Slashers from the 1980s ('80-'84).

Here we are for episode 6 of Blood on the Tracks. Half a year, baby! Anyway, Lee is back in the chair to kick off part one of a two part look at North American-made slasher films from the 1980s. Join Lee in this episode as he spins a playlist built off of selections from films released between 1980 to 1984. Part two ('85 to '89) coming next month!
Playlist:
--Prom Night 2 from "Prom Night" (1980) -- Paul Zaza & Carl Zittrer --Amanda's Nightmare from "Curtains" (1983) -- Paul Zaza --The Ballad Of Harry Warden from "My Bloody Valentine" (1981) -- Paul Zaza --A Killer Aboard from "Terror Train" (1981) -- John Mills Cockell --Halloween II Theme from "Halloween II" (1981) -- John Carpenter & Alan Howarth --On the Prowl from "Final Exam" (1981) -- Gary S. Scott --Slayrider from "Silent Night, Deadly Night" (1984) -- Morgan Aimes --Sail Away, Tiny Sparrow from "Friday the 13th" (1980) -- Harry Manfredini & Angela Rotella --Theme From Friday The 13th Part 3 from "Friday The 13th Part 3" (1982) -- Harry Manfredini --Song of Madman Marz from "Madman" (1982) -- Gary Sales --Opening theme from "Just Before Dawn" (1981) -- Brad Fiedel --Theme From The Burning from "The Burning" (1981) -- Rick Wakeman --You're Just What I've Been Looking For (Angela's Theme) from "Sleepaway Camp" (1982) -- Frank Vinci --Main Title from "Slumber Party Massacre" (1982) -- Ralph Jones --Maniac's Theme (Main Titles) from "Maniac" (1980) -- Jay Chattaway
Opening and closing music: Downhill Decoy from "Danger Diabolik" by Ennio Morricone & Blonk Monster from "House by the Cemetery" by Walter Rizzati.

TMBDOS! Episode 105: "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974).

The whole gang is back (well, eventually) to take a look at the classic horror film "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre", in honour of the recent death of director Tobe Hooper. A general talk about all aspects of the film and its importance in film history are discussed at length, as well as Hooper's legacy. Also, several recent listener comments are addressed.
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" IMDB
Featured Music: "Chain Saw" by The Ramones & "Fool for a Blonde" by Roger Bartlett. Opening narration from the film read by John Larroquette.
 

Blood on the Tracks Episode 3: Heavy Metal Horror.

It's the third episode of Blood on the Tracks, and this episode comes as a result of a poll Lee ran on the TMBDOS! Facebook page. The people voted for Heavy Metal Horror, so Lee went down a much deeper rabbit hole than he initially expected. Most of these tracks come from films that do feature heavy metal as part of the plot, but in some cases it's just films that are well-known for their metal soundtracks/scores. So make a devil sign; tell Gene Simmons to fuck off, because he doesn't own the rights to it; and come bang your head with Lee for an hour.
Note: Lee mentions that the film "Demons" (1985) contained a score from Claudio Simonetti using the Goblin name. This is an error: Simonetti is credited as himself for his work on that film.
Playlist:
--Stand Up from "Trick or Treat" (1986) -- Fastway--We Go Rocking from "Blood Tracks" (1985) -- Easy Action--Who Made Who from "Maximum Overdrive" (1986) -- AC/DC--Devil's Son from "Hack-O-Lantern" (1988) -- D.C. La Croix--Dream Warriors from "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" (1987) -- Dokken--He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) from "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" -- Alice Cooper--Me Against the World from "Black Roses" (1988) -- Black Roses King Kobra--Hellraiser from "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" (1992) -- Motorhead--Let's Kill These Motherfuckers from "Deathgasm" (2015) -- Land of the Minotaur--No Escape from "Opera" (1987) -- Norden Light--Night Danger from "Demons" (1985) -- Pretty Maids--We Accept the Challenge from "Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare" (1987) -- Thor
Opening and closing music: Downhill Decoy from "Danger Diabolik" by Ennio Morricone & Blonk Monster from "House by the Cemetery" by Walter Rizzati.

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! Episode 33: "Motel Hell" (1980) & "Just Before Dawn" (1981).

Lee, Daniel & Paul are back for the third part their slasher series. This time out it's a semi-slasher/black comedy horror in "Motel Hell" from 1980 and the much over-looked slasher in the woods "Just Before Dawn" (1981). Also: what we've watched in the last little while.
Featured Music: "Heart of Glass" by Blondie.

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! Episode 32: "Sleepaway Camp" (1983) & "The Burning" (1981).

The whole gang is back together this week as Lee, Dan and Paul talk about two more slasher films from the 1980s for our Slasher Series. This time out it's two films considered to be legit cult classics by most slasher fans in "Sleepaway Camp" (1983) & "The Burning" (1981). Are they overlooked classics or just over-hyped?  Also covered: listener comments and what we've been watching as of late. 
Featured Music: "The Burning (End Theme Song)" by Rick Wakeman.

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! Episode 31: "Madman" (1982) & "The Prowler" (1981).

This week Lee, Daniel and Paul kick off a series on 1980s slasher films by checking out the somewhat urban legend-based "Madman" (1982), and then on to the effects-driven "The Prowler" (1981). Due to some tech issues, Paul had to record a separate discussion with Lee on a different night, and he was without a good mic, thus his sound is a bit lower. People using ear buds be aware and adjust accordingly. Also: Daniel returns with another list of both recommended books and films, this time dealing with the subject of artificial intelligence. They also cover what they've watched as of late.
Featured Music: "Song of Madman Marz" by Gary Sales.
Daniel's AI Recommendations:
Books:
"I, Robot".
"Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid".
"The Mind's I: Fantasies And Reflections On Self & Soul".
Movies:
"Pi" (1998).
"Ex Machina" (2015).
"Her" (2013).