Best Severin Films Podcasts (2025)

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Blood for Dracula: “Virginity, Vampires, and the Velvet Underground” with Matt Harding (Severin Films) 1:57:30

6d ago1:57:30

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This week on Morally Offensive, Bill and Cisco are joined by Matt Harding of Severin Films to unpack Blood for Dracula, the 1974 cult horror film that’s part vampire flick, part Catholic fever dream, and weirdly anti-communist. Directed by Paul Morrissey (a devout Catholic and outspoken conservative) and presented by Andy Warhol, the film follows C…

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MAY 2025 - HIGH TENSION 4 Films by Lamberto Bava / THE ODD JOB / NEGATIVES / THE GHOST OF PETER SELLERS 2:16:01

8d ago2:16:01

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MAY-HEM ensues with this set of releases on and off screen! The Severin Team are abroad this month at the Cannes Film Festival but that won't stop them from spreading the good word. In fact, a lot of deals for our releases are struck at Cannes each year! Listen as we break down the three titles hitting shelves this may including three under-appreci…

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MIKE JONES. WRITER OF MUTANT(1984) & SWEET REVENGE(1987) IN CONVERSATION. 40:46

6d ago40:46

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Send us a text MIKE JONES. WRITER OF MUTANT(1984) & SWEET REVENGE(1987) IN CONVERSATION. Join PD in this latest episode as he has a conversation with Mike Jones, the writer of the cult classic _Mutant_ (1984) and the adventure film _Sweet Revenge_ (1987), which starred Nancy Allen and Gina Gershon. It was a delight to sit down and discuss one of my…

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR FRIEND DAZ 1:12:02

3d ago1:12:02

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Send us a text A TRIBUTE TO OUR FRIEND DAZ And in this very special podcast we delve into our own archives. We’re looking at all things to do with the late, great and crazy world of Mr Daz Johnson. We’ve got some of his opinions on shows and movies he loved and also a few clips of Daz… well, just being Daz. Hopefully this will bring a smile to the …

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ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION 3 57:52

3d ago57:52

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Send us a text ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION 3 This week I’m joined by Allan Bryce, the publisher of Dark Side magazine and organizer of the annual DarkFest horror festival. In this episode we discuss plans for this year's DarkFest, including guests like Francesca Ciardi and Lynn Lowery plus the usual Hammer Ladies, there will also be a screening of …

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Final Destination (2000): A Pre-9/11, Y2K Time Capsule 2:12:12

21d ago2:12:12

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On this episode of Morally Offensive, Bill and Cisco revisit the Y2K-era horror classic Final Destination (2000), the film that made audiences afraid to fly and introduced death as the ultimate slasher. Released just a year before 9/11 and a few years after the TWA Flight 800 disaster, its opening plane crash and creeping paranoia feel strangely pr…

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The Last Temptation of Christ 2:39:18

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It’s all been building up to this. The Last Temptation of Christ is one of the most, if not the most, controversial films of the 1980s—and of Martin Scorsese’s career. Willem Dafoe plays Jesus, but this isn’t your grandmother’s technicolor epic Messiah. This Jesus wrestles with violence, lust, and self-doubt. Naturally, the film enraged many Christ…

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Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke" 1:39:21

2M ago1:39:21

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Easter falls on 4/20 this year, so the guys decided to push their Last Temptation of Christ episode back a couple of weeks, to make room for two other culturally important, long-haired dudes, who also fought against "the man". "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" comes out on Easter this year, which falls on April 20th, appropriately, so we decided to g…

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APRIL 2025 - BLOODY LEGEND: The Complete Cliff Twemlow Collection 2:27:29

2M ago2:27:29

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WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH! Severin and Intervision want to take you out for a night on the town... with the toughest bouncer in Manchester! Join us and special guests, filmmaker Jake West & actor/writer/producer Brian Sterling-Vete, as we break down the first ever Intervision box set with the entire filmography of shot-on-video…

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Episode 11: Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum/Evil Dead Trap 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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Join We Own the Dark as we delve into South Korean found footage and insane Japanese grotesquerie!!! Jerry felt true fear for the first time in a looong time with her choice of Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) while Jason brings the wild, crazy, gory fun of Evil Dead Trap (1988). Take a watch then take a listen and let us know what you think of the p…

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The Accountant (2016): He'll Depreciate...Your Life 1:28:03

2M ago1:28:03

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This was a rough one. Ben Affleck plays an autistic accountant, whose neurodivergent mind allows him to be a genius with numbers, and even better with a gun. Let's just say the guys had...takes on this movie. With The Accountant 2 coming to theatres on April 25th, it felt like the perfect time to revisit this film, and to ask "does this film actual…

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MARCH 2025 - DR. WHO AND THE DALEKS & DALEKS' INVASION EARTH 2150AD / JACK THE RIPPER / UNKNOWN WORLD 1:56:31

2M ago1:56:31

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UHD releases so good you'll have to EXTERMINATE all your previous editions!!! Join us as we break down all four of the March titles. Taking a step back in time with Peter Cushing as the good Doctor in DOCTOR WHO AND THE DALEKS and DALEKS' INVASION EARTH 2150AD making their US UHD Debut! Also coming to UHD is a Severin staple, JACK THE RIPPER, which…

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Danger: Diabolik (1968) Groovy Secret Lairs, PVC Fetish Gear & The Beastie Boys 2:05:25

3M ago2:05:25

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Time to go deep deep down the Italian genre cinema rabbit hole, as the guys dig into Bill's birthday pick - a Mario Bava comic book adaptation and cult classic, which inspired everyone from Roman Coppola to the Beastie Boys. Diabolik is the world's greatest super-spy, and one of Italy's most famous comic book heroes. The guys talk Ennio Morricone, …

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Kiss Me, Stupid (1964): When Billy Wilder’s Hot Streak Collided with Hollywood Censorship and Catholic Condemnation 1:43:53

3M ago1:43:53

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What made Kiss Me, Stupid (1964), a comedy starring Dean Martin and directed by Billy Wilder (Some Like It Hot), so scandalous that it became the first U.S. film since Elia Kazan’s Baby Doll (1956) to receive a "Condemned" rating from the Legion of Decency? In 1964, both Kiss Me, Stupid and The Pawnbroker shocked the Catholic censors and the Hays O…

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RICHARD STANLEY IN CONVERSATION 1:22:43

3M ago1:22:43

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Send us a text RICHARD STANLEY IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the talented writer and director Richard Stanley, a true visionary in the world of cinema. Known for his breakout film *Hardware*, the chilling supernatural thri…

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BRYAN HITCH IN CONVERSATION 1:18:06

3M ago1:18:06

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Send us a text BRYAN HITCH IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to our first podcast of 2025! I'm thrilled to have an old friend and neighbor, the renowned comic book artist and creator Bryan Hitch, join me for this episode. I've known Bryan for about 36 years, and it was fantastic to reconnect with him. I've always admired his work, so it was a pleasure to ch…

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Episode 10: Deadline/A Little More Flesh 1:25:22

3M ago1:25:22

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We Own the Dark hits Episode 10!!! This time we get real fuckin’ meta with it, watching two films that dig deep into the delicious despair of screenwriting, filmmaking, and the horror genre we love to death!! Jason kicks us off with Mario Philip Azzopardi’s brutally underrated Deadline (1980), paired with enthusiasm and the darkest of comedy with J…

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My Bloody Valentine (1981) PLUS: Are All Horror Films Political? (Damien Leone and Terrifier 3) 1:59:59

3M ago1:59:59

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Missed Valentine’s Day? No worries—we’re bringing you a heartshaped box of classic horror, featuring, as Kendrick Lamar would say, "A Minerrrrrrrrrrr!" 🔪⛏️ This week, Bill and Cisco talk Damien Leone's statements in the wake of Terrifier 3, as well as the controversy surrounding the Superbowl half-time show, in relation to censorship and pearl-clut…

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FEBRUARY 2025 - HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN Vol. 2 / IN MY SKIN / ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE 2:25:41

4M ago2:25:41

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Love is in the air at Severin and this month is proof that romance comes in all shapes and sizes. Join us and special guest Kier-La Janisee as we break down this very romantic slate of titles coming out this February. We celebrate the much anticipated volume 2 of HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN (BUTTERFLY KISS, MORGIANA, THE SAVAGE EYE, and THE GLASS CEIL…

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Condemned by Catholic Censors: How ‘Design for Living’ Pushed Hollywood to Enforce the Hays Code 1:16:27

4M ago1:16:27

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"Immorality may be fun, but it isn't fun enough to take the place of one hundred percent virtue and three square meals a day." What was it about Design for Living—the film by Ernst Lubitsch, Ben Hecht, and Noël Coward—that sent critics and the Catholic Legion of Decency into an uproar? This pre-Code classic tackled themes of polyamory, infidelity, …

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Episode 09: Red Rooms/Der Fan 1:45:39

4M ago1:45:39

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It’s a new year and We Own the Dark is covering a new pair of films that are about as dark and bleak as January has felt!! Come with Jason and Jerry as they tackle two films filled with deviant obsessions and twisted desires. For Episode 09, Jerry chose the hauntingly meditative and brooding Red Rooms (2024) from writer director Pascal Plante. As a…

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BONUS: Conclave: "Is It Anti-Catholic?"...plus we pay tribute to David Lynch 1:27:05

4M ago1:27:05

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Habemus Papam! We weren’t initially planning to cover Conclave, but since launching our podcast in late October, the film has sparked intense debate. Despite not receiving a "Morally Offensive" rating, Conclave has faced significant criticism from Catholic Bishops and prominent right-wing figures including Ben Shapiro and Megyn Kelly, who claim the…

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JANUARY 2025 - UP! MOTORPSYCHO! THE PICK-UP 2:04:21

4M ago2:04:21

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TRUSTS, BUSTS, and THRUSTS! Ring in the New Year with Russ Meyer's favorite thing... A GOOD PAIR (of UHD debuts!) Listen as we break down the three titles hitting shelves this January including two more titles from the Russ Meyer catalogue, MOTORPSYCHO! and UP making thier UHD debuts. While we're on the subject of making the impossible a reality, w…

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Atomic Blonde (2017): The Coldest City 2:08:55

4M ago2:08:55

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Charlize Theron's action-packed cold war passion project, Atomic Blonde, was not well received by audiences when it dropped in late Summer of 2017. Some dismissed the film as a "female John Wick" knockoff, or criticized it for it's confusing, labyrinthine plot. 8 years later, the guys re-examine this singular, unique entry into the Action genre, an…

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Baby Face (1933) - The Original "Good For Her" Movie 1:36:59

5M ago1:36:59

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What do MaXXXine, Pearl, Promising Young Woman, and Midsommar have in common with a 1933 pre-code melodrama starring Barbara Stanwyck? They all fall under the banner of the "Good for Her" film. Barbara Stanwyck stars in this pre-code film that sent the Catholic "Legion of Decency" into a rage, and which gave them the firepower they needed, to force…

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DECEMBER 2024 - FEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES and BEST OF 2024 2:14:23

5M ago2:14:23

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Don't look behind you... the dastardly dealers at Severin are coming at you with a list of their favorite releases and events from 2024! Join your co-hosts with special guest Kier-La Janisse, as we re-enter BLOOD ISLAND with our FEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES collection. We also take a moment to look back on this past year and all the insane things that h…

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My Dinner with Nosferatu (1922) 1:59:18

5M ago1:59:18

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"The death ship has a new captain!" To celebrate the release of Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu, the guys decided to cover the original classic, in a slight deviation from the Catholic Legion of Decency "condemned" list. The film was released in the US in 1929, seven years after it's Berlin premiere, but it was still too early to be OFFICIALLY c…

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Episode 08: Severin Films Dark Double 2:28:01

6M ago2:28:01

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We Own the Dark is thrilled to partner with Severin Films to cover Douglas Buck’s thought-provoking and heart wrenching Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America and the surprisingly bonkers and beautiful Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker from director William Archer. Intense and thematically daring, these two films examine all forms of family-focused tra…

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H3X THIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. 49:27

6M ago49:27

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Send us a text H3X THIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Welcome to a festive episode of "The Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents!" we have a special treat for you. In this episode, I sit down with a trio of fabulous scream queens—Dani Thompson, Megan Lockhurst, and Cheryl Neve. Together, they formed the dynamic band H3X, and we’ll dive into the story of how thes…

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The Night Before (2015) (Holiday Special!) 1:13:01

6M ago1:13:01

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It's Christmas time in NYC, and three friends are about to embark on their very last annual Christmas rager together. Joseph Gordon Levitt is an orphan, stuck in a dead-end job with no real career prospects and no romantic partner. Seth Rogan is coming to terms with his fears over being a father, and Anthony Mackie is a pro athlete, so obsessed wit…

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CRAIG CONWAY IN CONVERSATION. 1:24:39

6M ago1:24:39

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Send us a text CRAIG CONWAY IN CONVERSATION. 📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼📼 Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, PD sits down with the critically acclaimed British actor, writer, and now director, Craig Conway. With an impressive 93 IMDb credits under his belt, Craig has graced both the big and smal…

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DAVID GREGORY (SEVERIN FILMS) IN CONVERSATION 1:27:11

6M ago1:27:11

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Send us a text DAVID GREGORY (SEVERIN FILMS) IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In today’s show, PD sits down with David Gregory of Severin Films. Join us as we dive deep into David's journey, exploring how his passion for film ignited a lifelong love affair with the Video Nasties and the…

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RYAN KRUGER IN CONVERSATION A STREET TRASH SPECIAL. 1:14:53

6M ago1:14:53

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Send us a text RYAN KRUGER IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, PD has a fantastic chat with the incredibly talented Director Ryan Kruger, known for Directing cult classic Fried Barry (2020) and also the excellent legacy Sequel Street Trash(2024), he sits down for a cha…

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Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) aka "Why are men?" 1:36:46

6M ago1:36:46

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"Why Are Men?" It's the question Bill and Cisco find themselves asking, after viewing 2010's comedy about time travel and friendship, Hot Tub Time Machine, starring John Cusack, Craig Robinson, and Daily Show alum Rob Corddry. The guys talk male friendship, the 2024 election, toxic masculinity, the butterfly effect, and the difficulties of maintain…

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NOVEMBER 2024 - BLACK FRIDAY 4:16:56

6M ago4:16:56

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Your best buds covered in blood are BACK... and we're HUNGRY. Join the full crew, with special guest Claire Donner, in breaking down all ten titles available starting Black Friday plus exclusive merch as well as a few other surprises in this power packed episode. Listen in as we discuss the full slate including our impressive slate of cannibal film…

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NEIL MARSHALL IN CONVERSATION 1:30:39

7M ago1:30:39

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Send us a text NEIL MARSHALL IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club: In this installment, PD has a fantastic conversation with the incredibly talented director Neil Marshall, known for his work on cult classics like Dog Soldiers, The Descent, and Doomsday. Join us as we dive deep into Neil's cinematic …

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The Exorcist (1973) - First Impressions of an Exorcist Virgin 1:34:35

7M ago1:34:35

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It shouldn't be surprising that an episode about William Friedkin's The Exorcist would be plagued with technical problems (if you believe in that kind of thing) but the episode is finally live! Cisco makes Bill watch a film that he has put off seeing for years, due to a deep-seated fear of the devil and the demonic. Bill gives his first reactions, …

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DOMINIC BRUNT IN CONVERSATION. 53:48

7M ago53:48

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Send us a text DOMINIC BRUNT IN CONVERSATION. We’re back with another cracking episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, PD has the pleasure of sitting down with a true icon of British television, the one and only Dominic Brunt, known to many as Paddy Kirk or Paddy The Vet from Emmerdale, a role he has embodied for the…

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OCTOBER 2024 - RUSS MEYER. ED WOOD, and SCALA!!! 3:02:17

7M ago3:02:17

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Sometimes good things are worth the wait and this podcast is no exception! We're BACK with two of Hollywood's most infamous filmmakers and a theater that screened them more than anything else... Join us as we discuss the Russ Meyer VIXEN trilogy and the nearly decade long journey that lead to Severin and the Russ Meyer Trust becoming bosom buddies.…

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TROG(1970) SPECIAL FEATURING ERIC MCNAUGHTON 57:53

7M ago57:53

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Send us a text TROG.(1970) SPECIAL FEATURING ERIC MCNAUGHTON Welcome to another cracking episode of The Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, PD has the pleasure of chatting with one of the Gentleman of Horror, Eric McNaughton. As the owner, publisher, picture editor and Grand Poobah of the well renowned horror magazine "We Belon…

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The Omen (1976) - 666, The Anti-Christ, and the Apocalypse 1:19:31

7M ago1:19:31

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For the pilot episode, Bill and Cisco discuss their respective Catholic upbringings, discuss censorship and the Hayes Code, and introduce the Legion of Decency and USCCB film ratings systems, before doing a deep dive into Richard Donner's The Omen.By Morally Offensive

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DAVID QUANTICK THE HYENA KICKSTARTER SPECIAL 43:08

7M ago43:08

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Send us a text DAVID QUANTICK THE HYENA KICKSTARTER SPECIAL. In this episode of the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents, PD sits down with Emmy Award-winning writer David Quantick to discuss the Kickstarter for his latest novel, THE HYENA. Join us as David shares insights into the intriguing world of Deborah Parkinson! THE HYENA is the story of an a…

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Episode 07: The Sentinel/The House That Jack Built 2:19:03

8M ago2:19:03

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Join We Own the Dark as we abandon all hope and journey through the circles of hell with Episode 07! Jason possessed us with his choice of The Sentinel (1977), Michael Winner’s demon-laced religious horror with a star-studded cast and all the trippy, surreal vibes we could hope for from great 70s horror. Jerry couldn’t help but continue the hellsca…

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WE BELONG DEAD JAPANESE CINEMA SPECIAL 1:25:02

8M ago1:25:02

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Send us a text WE BELONG DEAD MAGAZINE JAPANESE CINEMA SPECIAL. Welcome to another exciting episode of The Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this installment, PD sits down with some of the creative minds behind the "We Belong Dead Two" issue, a special celebration of cult Japanese cinema. This episode delves into the captivating world of Japan…

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DANI THOMPSON IN CONVERSATION 58:55

8M ago58:55

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Send us a text DANI THOMPSON IN CONVERSATION. Welcome to the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents: In this exciting episode, host PD sits down with the incredibly talented Dani Thompson, a true British scream queen who has made her mark in the British horror film industry as an actress, writer, and director. Dani brings her unique perspective and exp…

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GRAHAM HUMPHREYS IN CONVERSATION. 1:03:11

8M ago1:03:11

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Send us a text GRAHAM HUMPREYS IN CONVERSATION. In this week's episode, PD dives deep into the captivating world of horror illustration with none other than the legendary Graham Humphreys. With over 40 years of experience, Graham has made an indelible mark on the genre, crafting iconic posters and VHS designs that have haunted and delighted us for …

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ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION AGAIN DARK FEST SPECIAL 1:50:32

8M ago1:50:32

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Send us a text C. C. C. C. PRESENTS: ALLAN BRYCE IN CONVERSATION AGAIN DARK FEST SPECIAL. In this week's episode, PD has the pleasure of sitting down once again with a Friend of the Show, Allan Bryce—the owner, editor, and writer of Dark Side Magazine. This time, we're diving into all things Dark Fest 7, the annual film festival hosted by Dark Side…

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C. C. C. C. PRESENTS: GRAHAM COLE O. B. E. IN CONVERSATION. 1:18:31

8M ago1:18:31

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Send us a text C. C. C. C. PRESENTS: GRAHAM COLE O. B. E. IN CONVERSATION. After a brief hiatus caused by some unexpected events, we’re back with a fantastic conversation featuring Graham Cole OBE, the legendary actor who brought PC Tony Stamp to life on The Bill for an impressive 25 years and 1,210 episodes. We dive into his remarkable 50-year car…

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Episode 06: Koko-di Koko-da/Hour Of The Wolf 1:44:09

9M ago1:44:09

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We Own the Dark Episode 06 finds the horror in the surreal!! Jerry’s choice for this month’s discussion is Johnannes Nyholm’s 2019 Swedish-Danish time and mind-bending Koko-di Koko-da. Jason pairs this emotionally charged and highly bizarre horror fantasy with an absolutely stunning classic, an obvious inspiration for so many of our contemporary su…

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SEPTEMBER 2024 - ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS VOL. 2 w/ KIER-LA JANISSE 4:49:29

9M ago4:49:29

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Gather ‘round the fire in the woods for this nearly 5-hour journey into the heart of ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS VOL. 2 with box set producer / curator Kier-La Janisse taking Andrew, Amy and David through every graphic detail of this impossibly massive undertaking. Understand why Andrew declares this session “a catharsis," while David calls the set, "a …

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