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Quite a few folks seemed to like the idea of last week's Shock Waves watch, so I thought I would suggest this gothic flick , that is one of the first movies based on works of H. P. Lovecraft. as an added bonus you get Vincent Price in a dual role. The last time I saw this was on Shudder, but I can't remember if Joe Bob hosted it or not. Does anyone remember if it was on TLD? The Haunted Palace is available on several platforms and free on TUBI. If someone has a suggestion for next week, or even this week, please don't hesitate to chime in. I just want this to be fun.

Quite a few folks seemed to like the idea of last week's Shock Waves watch, so I thought I would suggest this gothic flick , that is one of the first movies based on works of H. P. Lovecraft. as an added bonus you get Vincent Price in a dual role. The last time I saw this was on Shudder, but I can't remember if Joe Bob hosted it or not. Does anyone remember if it was on TLD? The Haunted Palace is available on several platforms and free on TUBI. If someone has a suggestion for next week, or even this week, please don't hesitate to chime in. I just want this to be fun.

I'm not sure what I'm going to get to this weekend. I may try Scared to Death (1980), The Baby in the Basket, or perhaps Dead Snow. I have not seen Dead Snow in a few years. So please report in, Mutants!

I finished the season last night and I think it's Don Gilet's best season so far. As others have said, some of the mystery plots are getting very far-fetched, almost bordering on the ridiculous. But that's happened in past seasons too. I'm not sure how I feel about the addition of the cast's youngest character. Time will tell. I'm giving the season a solid B.

Full disclosure, I am automatically wary of any movie based on a game. That being said, the movie sounded interesting and I gave it a shot. I loved it. I have not seen Back Rooms yet. I guess getting lost is the new Found Footage. However, I have spent a lot of time on subways in Boston. Our subway was built in 1897 and it still runs like it was built in 1897. It's dirty and the stench of human urine is your constant companion. As I watched this movie I was amazed at how clean the corridors were. I don't want to say too much, but it's a fun flick. At least I thought so.

I love when a movie is a total surprise. Despite my dotage, I had never seen this Made-For-TV flick from 1985. It involves a Ouija Board, but it's closer to a Giallo than a standard horror flick. There are a lot of Hitchcock like twists and it boasts one of the creepiest Motel Clerks in the history of film (yes, I know that's saying a lot.) . This is on YouTube via Creature Features. It popped up in my feed, and even though I subscribe to CreatureFeatures TV, I let it run while I was doing stuff around the house. I didn't get much house stuff done. It was that good.

I love when a movie is a total surprise. Despite my dotage, I had never seen this Made-For-TV flick from 1985. It involves a Ouija Board, but it's closer to a Giallo than a standard horror flick. There are a lot of Hitchcock like twists and it boasts one of the creepiest Motel Clerks in the history of film (yes, I know that's saying a lot.) . This is on YouTube via Creature Features. It popped up in my feed, and even though I subscribe to CreatureFeatures TV, I let it run while I was doing stuff around the house. I didn't get much house stuff done. It was that good.

Besides my recommendation of Shock Waves, what are we watching this weekend? I got home a bit early for a Friday and a movie showed up on my YouTube feed that I had never seen. It was excellent. So I got an early start with Deadly Messages (1985) . It gets extra points from me because it was made for television. I may try a movie I don't remember called The Neptune Factor and there are a couple of new Shudder flicks I want to check out. I also need to re-watch Dracula Has Risen From The Grave. Please report in, Mutants.

Recently I floated the idea of finding a movie that we could all watch at various times and weigh in on it at our convenience. Some folks were interested, so I picked this gem from 1977. Shock Waves stars Peter Cushing, John Carradine, the lovely Brooke Adams, and Luke Halpin. For the uninitiated, it involves undead creatures and a connection to WWII. I've loved this flick since the late 70's and it's a perfect July Beach Movie. It's on many platforms and it is free to watch on TUBI and PLUTO. I own a DVD so I will most likely watch that. Opine at will.

This is one of those movies that I think gets better with age. It's an independent film partially produced by Ken Curtis (Yes, the guy who played Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke). He also made The Giant Gila Monster the same year. Gila Monster, in my opinion, is just too darned slow. But Shrews is Drive-In Gold. It even has a sleazy almost Film Noir subplot involving a woman who isn't sure what she wants. The monsters are creepy and effective and it's not too long. It's on a lot of platforms and right now it is free on TUBI. Pop some corn or grab a 'Taste Treat" and enjoy!

Since we all have different schedules and live in different places, I thought of voting or picking a movie once a month or week that is available on a lot of platforms, or hopefully free, that we could all watch and chat about, being cautious about Spoilers of course. One time it could be a Vincent Price flick, like The Haunted Palace, which I think is still on TUBI. Another time go classic Creature Feature like Them! or Tarantula. Just an idea.

I caught this last night on Livingston Presents. I'm not a huge Slasher Fan, but I like a good one now and then. This was quite offbeat and the gore effects were by Tom Savini. The movie actually begins in WWII with a soldier receiving a "Dear John" letter. What comes after is violent and disturbing. I don't believe I ever saw it before, but it must have graced many a Drive-In screen. Check it out.

I know this movie came out in 2011. I know it's considered a super classic, but it always seemed to be behind a paywall or vacant at the old Redbox machines. It popped up on Shudder so I watched it last week. I was not sure if I was going to like it, but I stuck with it and thought it was okay, with some reservations. (I'll try not to spoil anything). First off, I am not a Joss Whedon disciple. I was never a Buffy fan. I loved Firefly, but I don't understand why he is considered the Second Coming of Orson Welles. He is not. There seems to be a school of thought, especially with younger horror fans, that everything has to be deconstructed and horror tropes must be apologized for and have a "spin" put on them. What makes this movie enjoyable at all is that the characters are likeable and you care about them. The acting is very good. I did like, and quickly figured out, that the Lab Workers had to answer to something horrible and were also paying a price. This reminds me of the Scream Franchise. The first entry is actually pretty good. But I hate all of the sequels. Horror films, like detective stories are to a point, formulaic. I enjoy the tropes. I don't think it's beneath me to admit it. To be fair, this movie is adored. It couldn't live up to the endless hype. Will I ever watch it again? Probably. Can I recommend it? Yes, but with the aforementioned reservations.

I'll be watching the Savage Summer, of course, but I get up very early on Fridays, so I'll be streaming it on Sunday. I have some recorded Svengoolie shows that I may try and I'm also thinking of watching Creature Features showing of Chopping Mall. I've watched the TLD version a million times and would like to see what CF has to say about it. I'm reading a new Charlie Chan novel so I might pop in an old Chan film. I'll let you know what I decide on later. That's all for me. Report in, Mutants!

Well I finally finished this series and since I posted about it a lot, I wanted to give my final opinion. I wanted to stick with it and give it a fair shot. Out of 6 episodes I liked 2 or 3. I like the romance between Allison Chandler and Jack. It's interesting and puts a little spin on their version of Murder, She Wrote, which is what this show obviously wants to be. I actually think it's a smart idea to make a show similar to MSW, instead of remaking a show that is so iconic. It started out rough, but it got better. Will I watch Season 2 ? Perhaps. I predict that this show will also end up being run on AMC , if it hasn't already. (I don't have cable) . I still say its existence does not bode well for AcornTV programming and I will die on that hill. I do admire their desire to make a Murder, She Wrote type show. It's a smart idea and they beat Hollywood to the punch.

I just saw this flick courtesy of The Drunk Review Double Feature Drive-In. This was a multi-feature 4th Of July YouTube Special and this flick was the second of about 6 movies. I'm a fan of John Carradine, but I don't recall this one at all. This must have graced many a drive-in screen and you even get Tor Johnson as a henchman. It's got everything you need. A sketchy Psychiatric Clinic, a Mad Scientist doing weird glandular experiments, missing or murdered women and a few folks itching for revenge. It's always fun to find something new. This is new to me and I enjoyed it for what it was. The Drive-In will never die!

I just saw this flick courtesy of The Drunk Review Double Feature Drive-In. This was a multi-feature 4th Of July YouTube Special and this flick was the second of about 6 movies. I'm a fan of John Carradine, but I don't recall this one at all. This must have graced many a drive-in screen and you even get Tor Johnson as a henchman. It's got everything you need. A sketchy Psychiatric Clinic, a Mad Scientist doing weird glandular experiments, missing or murdered women and a few folks itching for revenge. It's always fun to find something new. This is new to me and I enjoyed it for what it was. The Drive-In will never die!

Like many, I'm in the middle of a Heat Wave, so I'll be home watching more horror than usual even for me. It's going to be a subdued 4th of July for me. So far, it looks like I'm going for a Gothic Horror weekend. I plan on watching Cry of the Banshee (1970), Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), and maybe a new favorite The Haunted Palace. I think these 3 would make a perfect Drive-In Triple Feature. So report in at will, Mutants! What's at your Drive-In ?

Like many, I'm in the middle of a Heat Wave, so I'll be home watching more horror than usual even for me. It's going to be a subdued 4th of July for me. So far, it looks like I'm going for a Gothic Horror weekend. I plan on watching Cry of the Banshee (1970), Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), and maybe a new favorite The Haunted Palace. I think these 3 would make a perfect Drive-In Triple Feature. So report in at will, Mutants! What's at your Drive-In ?

Despite the fact that I spend way too much time watching Creature Features and Horror flicks, movies occasionally slip through the cracks. This was a first watch for me. I knew of it, but I had not watched it until last night. It showed up on a service I use so I poured a glass of Pinot Grigio , grabbed some Kettle Cooked Jalapeno Potato Chips and gave it a whirl. This film ponders a lot of questions and crams a lot of ideas into its 70 minutes. A father preserves his dead genius son's brain and has it implanted into an 8 foot tall robot. Welcome to Drive-In country! The robot is creepy and remarkably frightening to behold. It can see, hear, and speak, but it cannot feel. The Big Question is where does the brain end and the soul begin? The story is grim and the robot is a tragic victim, much in the same vein as the Frankenstein's Monster. The cast is good. Look for Ross Martin as the Genius Son. This is Drive-In gold. I expected the robot to be cheesy, but at least to me, I thought it was done quite well. This would be awesome to watch on Joe Bob. I wonder if it was ever done? Check it out.