This week, Sam and Dan travel back to 1986 for Neil Jordan's classic UK crime drama, MONA LISA featuring fantastic performances from Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson. Related film recommendations this week include THE SQUEEZE and TAXI DRIVER, whilst recently watched films include KILLER OF DOLLS and MUBI's recent release of BACURAU. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.
Sam and Dan venture into the world of 'so-bad-it's-good' this week with Arrow's release of the insane sequel send-up, HOWLING II, plus also speak to Scott Wheeler, one of the special make-up effects artists from the film in Extra Features. Related film recommendations this week include GREMLINS 2 and SPOOKIES, whilst recently watched films include OASIS OF FEAR and Arrow Video's own recent release of KOLOBOS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrow...
We may all be in lockdown, but the Arrow Video Podcast continues as this week Sam and Dan remotely discuss Brian de Palma's SISTERS from 1972. This week's other recommendations include the likes of BASKET CASE and THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY, whilst Dan also takes the opportunity during self-isolation to catch up with THE HUMAN CONDITION. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.
All aboard this shipshape and watertight episode and Sam and Dan take to the seas for the recent jet-black horror comedy HARPOON from Rob Grant, including an exclusive interview with Rob on his decision to only show his next film, 65 DAYS OF STATIC, once before destroying it forever. Sam and Dan also discuss similar-themed films including FAKE BLOOD and HOLIDAY, and also recent film viewings including DOGS DON'T WEAR PANTS and MILLER'S CROSSING. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any commen...
This week, Sam and Dan find out what happens when your imaginary friend turns out to be real with Arrow Video's release of horror hit DANIEL ISN'T REAL, starring Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane. Similar themed recommendations this week include BLOCKERS and DROP DEAD FRED, plus we catch up with recent Sam and Dan screenings of films such as BLACK LIZARD and UNDER THE SHADOW. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@ar...
This week is one wild and weird ride as Sam and Dan take a trip with Terry Gilliam's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS. Similar themed recommendations this week include NATURAL BORN KILLERS and WITHNAIL AND I, plus we catch up with recent Sam and Dan screenings if films such as DON'T COUNT ON US and CHAINED FOR LIFE Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.
The lucky ones dies first in this week's films as Sam and Dan take a look at Wes Craven's third film THE HILLS HAVE EYES from 1977. Recommendations this week include the likes of KILLING GROUND and THE CARS THAT ATE PARIS, plus recent viewings such as VALERIE AND HER WEEK OF WONDERS and Dan's repeated viewings of CATS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.
This week Sam and Dan talk about perhaps one of the best revenge thrillers of our time, OLDBOY, and also look in-depth at the wealth of extras on the recent Arrow Video release. Recommendations this week include recent Asian releases such as PARASITE and BURNING and recent viewings including SILENCES and THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS. . Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk, and don't forget to vote for Dan Martin in the 2020...
It's EXORCIST III Recommendations this week include HARDCORE, HERE COMES MR JORDAN and BOOKSMART. Don't forget to vote for Dan Martin in the 2020 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards at https://shop.cinestate.com/pages/chainsawawards Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Happy Holidays! It's been a fantastic year for film and this week Sam and Dan look back over the year and pick their top tens, including the likes of ANIARA, GREENER GRASS, DEATH OF A VLOGGER and COME TO DADDY. Also in Extra Features, our hosts take a look back at the whole decade, and compile their Top Ten of the last ten years, plus special guest appearances from the likes of Charlie Steeds, Mark Jenkin and Jack McHenry. A big thank you to all our listeners this year. The Arrow Video Podcast w...
Part Man. Part Machine. All Podcast. This week Sam and Dan discuss the pulp masterpiece that is Arrow Video's release of Paul Verhoeven's ROBOCOP. Following the same theme, Sam and Dan also recommend titles such as the upcoming documentary on Phil Tippet, MAD DREAMS AND MONSTERS and STARSHIP TROOPERS, plus recent film viewings include Arrow's release of Swedish SciFi epic ANIARA and THE BEING at Edinburgh Zombie Club. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions...
Take a trip down Midian lane with Sam and Dan this week as they take a look at Arrow's recent release of Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED, one of Sam's favourite films. Other film recommendations along the same theme include HELLRAISER INFERNO and LORD OF ILLUSIONS, plus Sam and Dan's recent viewings include the likes of NIGHT BEAST and a look at Criterion's GODZILLA box set. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Beware the moon! This week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow Video's Limited Edition release of John Landis' horror comedy classic - AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. Naturally, this week's recommendations have a werewolf theme with the likes of COMPANY OF WOLVES and WEREWOLVES ON WHEELS, whilst Sam and Dan also talk about recent viewings including THE NEW CENTURIONS and TV'S SUCCESSION. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.c...
Hails! This week the LORDS OF CHAOS reign, as the Arrow Video Podcast delves into the world of Black Metal, Satanism and Church burning through Jonas Åkerlund's eye in his recent film starring Rory Culkin. Other films recommended include Jonas' debut feature SPUN and Penelope Spheeris' THE DECLINE OF THE WESTERN CIVILISATION, plus recently seen films such as FORTY GUNS and Bong Joon Ho's eagerly-anticipated PARASITE. This Podcast was brought to you by Sam and Dan, and is Based on Truth and Lies....
In honour of legendary screen actor Sid Haig, this week's film is one of Jack Hill's early (arguably his first) features, the classic SPIDER BABY OR, THE MADDEST STORY EVER TOLD, originally released in 1967. Sam and Dan also discuss similar recommendations such as MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY & GIRLY and WEAPONS OF THE LOST KINGDOM 2, plus also chat about recent upcoming films they have recently seen such as THE LIGHTHOUSE and CHAINED FOR LIFE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, su...
This week, Sam and Dan play 'Hide and Go Kill' as they watch and discuss 1977's THE CHILD, released earlier this year as part of Arrow Video's boxset, AMERICAN HORROR PROJECT: VOLUME 2. If you like THE CHILD, Sam and Dan recommend similar films such as BURIAL GROUND and THE BAD SEED, and also discuss recent films they've seen including the likes of VHS FOREVER? ONCE UPON A TIME IN CAMDEN and EASTERN CONDORS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowv...
This week, Sam and Dan dangerously tread gang war turf, with Jim Van Bebber's fiercely independent and ferociously violent cult film from 1988: DEADBEAT AT DAWN. Elsewhere, Sam and Dan recommend similar films including COMBAT SHOCK and MAINLINE RUN, and also talk about their recent film viewing, taking in the likes of Arrow Academy's THE BIG CLOCK and 88 Films' POPCORN. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Join Sam and Dan and a wealth of guests for this special 'live' Podcast recording from Arrow Video FrightFest 2019. Featuring on the episode are Ant Timpson (director of COME TO DADDY), Abigail Blackmore (director of TALES FROM THE LODGE), Rob Grant (director of upcoming Arrow Video release HARPOON), Charlie Steeds (director of THE BARGE PEOPLE) and Heather Buckley (producer of THE RANGER and BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE AND GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON). This episode was recorded Live at Lon...
More Giallo, sort of, this week as Sam and Dan chat through their likes and dislikes of Flavio Mogherini's 1978 film THE PYJAMA GIRL CASE, including an interview in EXTRA FEATURES with pathologist, Dr Charles Handorf about the film's autopsy scenes. Similar recommendations include THE HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS and HOUSE OF THE YELLOW CARPET, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss recent films including Tarantino's latest, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any ...
With London's Arrow Video FrightFest just around the corner, this week's episode sees Sam and Dan break from the usual format to instead discuss their upcoming festival picks and films they're most looking forward to (including Arrow titles HARPOON and DANIEL ISN'T REAL). Dan also chats to Abner Pastoll, director of the Arrow Video FrightFest closing film, A GOOD WOMAN IS HARD TO FIND. Arrow Video FrightFest takes place at London's Cineworld Leicester Square from August 22-26. Visit www.frightfe...
This week, Sam and Dan discuss Arrow Video's release of BURNT OFFERINGS, the 1976 haunted house film starring Oliver Reed, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith and Bette Davis. Elsewhere they discuss recommended films including DEAD RINGER and HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, plus recent films they've watched including STUNT SQUAD and STUDIO 54. Plus, Extra Features includes a fantastic interview with magician Simon Drake who talks about his experiences working alongside the legendary Oliver Reed. Email the Arrow V...
If you're having bad dreams, then sit back and listen to our latest episode as Sam and Dan cover Arrow Video's recent release of Roger Christian's THE SENDER - Tarantino's favourite horror film from 1982. Other film recommendations include THE NINTH CONFIGURATION, DON'T LOOK BACK and the recent theatrical release of Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Sam returns! Yes, Sam is back on the Arrow Video Podcast for this 52nd episode, joining Dan for a look, and a friendly argument or two, at Arrow Video's release of Brian De Palma's DRESSED TO KILL. Recommendations based on the main film this week include THE LAST DETAIL and MANIAC, whilst Sam and Dan also talk about films they've seen lately including BLUE COLLAR and a preview of George Clooney's TV Show CATCH 22. Welcome back Sam! Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestion...
Our Arrow Insiders series continues this week as Dan sits down with Nora Mehenni, Arrow's Production and Assets Manager / QC Supervisor about Arrow's gargantuan releases of the HG LEWIS SHOCK AND GORE and FEAST sets, including TWO THOUSAND MANIACS and BLOOD FEAST. Similar film-themed recommendations include BURNT OFFERINGS and BEAKS whilst the two also chat about recent and upcoming genre festival hits such as LUZ and GREENER GRASS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast team for any comments, suggestion...
This weeks sees a Giallo special as Dan Martin talks about the evolution of Arrow's release of THE IGUANA WITH THE TONGUE OF FIRE with Arrow's Senior Producer and Head of Vinyl, James Blackford. James ignores traditional recommendation limits and talks about a range of recommended films, including DELIRIUM, IN THE FOLDS OF THE FLESH, whilst Dan continues his quest to see Asian films old and new with recommendations for SHADOW and THE BELLS OF DEATH. Email the Arrow Video Podcast team for any com...
Arrow Video's Marketing & Events Manager and Social Media guru, Louise Buckler, joins Dan Martin in the latest Arrow Insiders mini-series update as they take a look at recent Arrow Video release HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN. Related film recommendations include BLIND BEAST and Takeshi Miike's IMPRINT, whilst the two also discuss recent films they've seen including BLUE VENGEANCE and PIGS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast team for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilm...
Continuing our Arrow Video Insiders sub-series, this week Dan Martin chats to Arrow's Head of Catalogue, Kevin Lambert, about acquiring some of Arrow's catalogue releases, including Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK. Dan and Kevin also discuss film recommendations such as THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USER and THE LAST CIRCUS, plus recent films such as Jordan Peele's US and BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast team for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@a...
As Sam takes a short break, a new sub-series of Arrow Insiders begins as Dan sits down with the Head of Marketing (and editor of the podcast) of Arrow Films, Mike Hewitt to chat about finding and acquiring new genre films and how Arrow looks at marketing their release. Dan and Mike also discuss film recommendations such as GOOD VIBRATIONS and BAD NEWS, plus recent films such as FREE SOLO and RETURN TO RETURN TO NUKE'EM HIGH. Email the Arrow Video Podcast team for any comments, suggestions or que...
To celebrate Arrow Video's recent release of Ring (not Ringu), this week Sam and Dan delve into Video Nakata's 1998 classic that launched the J-horror boom in the West. Film recommendations this week include CHAOS and KWAIDAN, whilst recent viewings include ELMER GANTRY and MURPHY'S WAR. Plus, Dan reveals an exclusive clip from an interview with RICHARD STANLEY, recorded literally five minutes after the wrap of his latest film, COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comm...
Join Sam and Dan as this week they take a look at Etsuko Shiomi's stand-out performance in the Japanese 70s exploitation classic SISTER STREET FIGHTER, alongside the legendary Sonny Chiba. He's a one man army. She's a one woman death squad! Sam and Dan also recommend other strong female-led action films, including JeeJa Yanin in 2008's CHOCOLATE and Cynthia Rothrock in 1993's UNDEFEATABLE, plus recent film viewings including one of Sam's favourite films of all time, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGL...
