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Bad Taste Video Podcast

Bad Taste Video VHS Horror Podcastwww.badtastevideo.com
Mike and Grizz bring you the best and worst movies of the VHS era! SOV to 35mm ,the more gory and gruesome the better! Join as as we venture into the forgotten world of low and no budget horror films that will rock your world or make you sick! So dust off your VCR and get ready to adjust your tracking, This is Bad Taste Video.
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Episodes

Episode 98- Boarding House (1982)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we approach episode 100 with one of the most important films of the Shot On Video sub genre with the 1982 grandfather of them all "Boarding House". The precursor to all the trash that we know and love that was recorded on a Betacam, "Boarding House" kicks off the SOV genre with a bang by bringing a a non studio film with some weird ideas to the masses! Join us as we travel back to the early 80's to experience the almost supernatural slasher shot with your...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 14 min

Episode 97- Street Trash (1987)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched probably the most popular melt movie of all time, "Street Trash"! With a moderate budget for an independent film, this one brings the melting to the next level with special fx you would see in your neon nightmares and a cast of characters that are just too weird to describe! So grab a bottle of Viper and pull up your refrigerator box because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

May 26, 20201 hr 17 min

Episode 96- Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we dove back into the Camp Motion Picture library and watched the 1988 Fred Olen Ray slasher/comedy "Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers"! This film has almost all of the tropes from an 80's horror film that you can think of only they're actually executed pretty well! Do you wanna see Leatherface peeping through windows like Gary Busey? Do you have a fixation on 80's scream queens? If you answered yes to either of these questions then gas up your chainsaw and join...

May 19, 20201 hr 28 min

Episode 95.5- Slaybor Day 7 (2020)

On this very special EXTRA short episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast , we watched a short film that was sent to us by a listener ! On this episode we watched "Slaybor Day 7"! One part "Behind the Mask" , One part "Unmasked Part 25" , this independent horror comedy shocked us and it will shock you too! So make sure you don't wear white after Labor Day because that fashion crime comes with a death sentence ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

May 17, 202010 min

Episode 95- Crystal Force (1990)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we channeled our psychic energy to watch the 1990 straight to video (at least we think) monster flick "Crystal Force"! Using a quartz crystal as the main device to summon an inter-dimensional demon, this low budget cheese fest has everything you could want from a man in a suit in the late 80's/early 90's. So get your friends together for a seance and watch out for the creepy guy with the dogs because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patr...

May 12, 20201 hr 23 min

Episode 94- Chillers (1987)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast ,we watched a classic Anthology that many people may not be aware of , this week we watched "Chillers" from 1987! Get ready to enter a nightmare world that borders inception, but somehow keeps itself together for the full running time! What do you get when you mix "Are You Afraid of the Dark" , "Creepshow" and "Tales From the Crypt" but you only have a beer budget to make it? You get this weeks movie! So pack your bags and hop on that Greyhound bus becaus...

May 05, 20201 hr 42 min

Episode 93- Skinned Alive (1990)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched a very special straight to video film,one that may have inspired a generation of filmmakers (cough cough Rob Zombie cough cough)! This week we watch the Cinema Home Video release of the John Killough classic, 1990's "Skinned Alive"! Filled with skinning, awesome music and the craziest family you've seen since "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", this episode is a must listen! So get your windowless van fueled up and pop in that Hang Dangle cassette b...

Apr 28, 20201 hr 24 min

Episode 92- Toxic Zombies (1980)

On this extra special episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast we went back to 1980 (or the late 70's ) where Hippies were evil drug lords and corrupt government officials used whatever chemicals they wanted to in the fight against drugs. This week we watched the low budget ,sort of drug film,sort of PSA, "Toxic Zombies" ! Do people use drugs in this film?...maybe. Do the zombies act like zombies?...also maybe! But this one is definitely a VHS classic ,so get your tie dye ready and beware of "The ...

Apr 20, 20201 hr 10 min

Episode 91- Murderlust (1985)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched the 1985 straight to video slasher, "Murderlust". A film loosely based on Ted Bundy and the Hillside Stranglers , this one is covered in the weird 80's low budget grease ! With a unique synth score and great leading actor this one is a high spot of the low budget straight to video store films of the 80's. So say your prayers and gas up the van because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Apr 14, 20201 hr 17 min

Episode 90- Killer Workout (1987)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we go back to 1987 where the gym was more than just a place to workout , it was a place to DIE! On this episode we watched the David A. Prior slasher classic "Killer Workout", a real pioneer in the health and fitness horror genre! With hints of many other slashers of the time this one sets itself apart with its cast and how ridiculously 80's everyone is. So put on your leg warmers and get ready to sweat because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podc...

Apr 07, 20201 hr 7 min

Episode 89- Cannibal Hookers (1987)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we revisited our friend Donald Farmer and watched the 1987 sleazy sort of zombie film "Cannibal Hookers"! Is it actually a zombie film?Are they just supernatural cannibals?Does this film encapsulate the late 80's sleazy shot on video movement? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this weeks Bad Taste Video Podcast ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mar 31, 202059 min

Episode 88- Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we go back to 1988 with the action/splatter underground classic "Deadbeat at Dawn". What do you get when you cross "The Warriors",Martial Arts and the gore of an 80's Horror film? This Jim Van Bebber masterpiece! So get ready for a gang war because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mar 24, 20201 hr 3 min

Episode 87- A Bay of Blood (1971)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we're heading back to the Motherland with the Grandfather of the modern slasher film , the 1971 Mario Bava classic "A Bay of Blood". Filled with violence ,gore and a story that actually makes sense, this Giallo is for sure the inspiration for many of the 80's films we love. So slip on your black gloves and beware of your family because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 17, 20201 hr 23 min

Episode 86- Scalps (1983)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we head out to the desert for some good old fashioned Native American revenge with the 1983 supernatural slasher "Sclaps". From the Mind of Fred Olen Ray, the creator of such masterpieces as "Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers", "Biohazard" and of course "Evil Toons", this one is heavy with the synth score and heavy on student slaughter! So get your digging supplies together and try not to get possessed by an evil native spirit because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ ...

Mar 10, 20201 hr 11 min

Episode 85- Fatal Pulse (1988)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we're revisiting one of our favorite genres, the college slasher, with the 1988 semi softcore porn "Fatal Pulse"! This one has all the nudity you can handle, terrible acting, Charlie Sheen's Uncle and a killer who must be sweating under his attire . So get ready because were going back to Sorority Row with this very Cinemax-like episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 03, 20201 hr 19 min

Episode 84- Leif Jonker’s Darkness (1993)

On the final episode of our Vampire themed February we figured we'd go out with a bang and finally put a stake through this ideas heart with the 1993 micro budget vampire epic "Darkness". A film that some may say is the goriest Vampire film of all time, "Dartkness" turns it up to 11 with a mixture of extreme gore, evil dead like filming and a metal soundtrack. So grab your chainsaw and pray for death because on this episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast, Even the dead will scream! ★ Support thi...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 17 min

Episode 83- How to Slay a Vampire Commentary

On this very special edition of Bad Taste Commentary we watched an extremely unknown and extremely underrated Horror comedy /Vampire film by our favorite twin brothers , we watched "How to Slay a Vampire" from 1995. Mark and John Polonia of "Feeders" and "Splatter Farm" fame are back (well in 1995 they were back) with something a bit different but still crazy none the less. So tune in and be in awe of the Polonia brothers pulling off a Mel Brooks style horror comedy on this weeks episode of Bad ...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 27 min

Episode 82- Vampire Cop (1990)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched a Vampire film that's sorta Horror , Sorta action and sorta Softcore Porn ! This week we watched Donald Farmers "Vampire Cop", In a pre "Blade" world this is probably the best you're gonna get with a vampire killing bad guys. So join us on a trip back to the 90's were romance novels were big and your hero cop loves hookers because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 18, 20201 hr 3 min

Episode 81- Kingdom of the Vampire (1991)

On this very special episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast, we watched a J.R. Bookwalter classic "Kingdom of the Vampire". Keeping with our February vampire theme, this one is an underground favorite and not really known outside of the tape community. Starring Mathew Jason Walsh who you may remember from last weeks episode, this homage to Martin/Psycho is pure S.O. V. gold! So sharpen your stakes and shriek like a 7 year old because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 11, 20201 hr

Episode 80- City of the Vampires (1993)

This week on the Bad Taste Video podcast we started our February vampire month with one of our favorite lesser known shot on video vampire films, 1993's "City of the Vampires". This Ron Bonk low budget classic isn't like your typical "Dracula" story,its not even like "Fright Night", its something a little different and a little more creative. Join us as we sharpen our stakes and put on our crucifixes to start this very special month of vampire films, so get ready because Bad Taste Video! ★ Suppo...

Feb 04, 20201 hr

Episode 79- Legion of the Dead (2001)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we are going back to the world of Olaf Ittenbach with his 2001 tribute (?) to "From Dusk Til' Dawn" ,with "Legion of the Dead"! This film shows how Olaf's skills have progressed since "The Burning Moon" and how he moved more into the typical Hollywood film. Is it for the better? Listen and find out because this one split the Bad Taste Crew down the middle...well sorta. So get ready for a George Clooney lookalike and some subtle nods to Olafs career on thi...

Jan 28, 20201 hr 14 min

Episode 78- Body Melt

This week on a very messy episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched the Ozploitation Body Horror classic, "Body Melt". Filled with 90's Techno, Suburban families , shady drug manufacturers and all the exploding bodies you can ask for , this one will surprise you with its fast paced energy and over the top effects! Everyone watches "Street Trash" but i think its time you try "Body Melt" with the Bad Taste Video Podcast! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jan 21, 20201 hr 24 min

Episode 77- Killer! (1989) Commentary

On this very special episode of Bad Taste Commentary , we dove deep into our VHS collections and pulled an unknown (but definitely should be watched)slasher from the year 1989 called "Killer!". This episode is a must listen for any low budget slasher fan or if you're just a fan of serial killer horror . Duke Ernsberger stars in this film as an escaped killer that truly believes he cannot die, and he may just be right! Tune in and watch along as we give our thoughts on this hidden gem ! ★ Support...

Jan 16, 20201 hr 25 min

Episode 76- Creep (1995)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we dove into the 1995 shot on everything slasher classic "Creep". Tim Ritter brings the sleaze with this low budget "Natural Born Killers" inspired masterpiece and we managed to obtain two separate cuts of the film on VHS and yes, one of them may be XXX. So get ready for Joel Wynkoop playing one of our favorite characters , and Florida celebrity Kathy Willets playing his demented stripper sister in this very special epiisode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast...

Jan 14, 20201 hr 20 min

Episode 75- The Burning Moon (1992)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we experienced one of the craziest and most notorious shot on video films of all time, 1992's "The Burning Moon". Straight out of one of the craziest times of low budget German film making , this one sets itself apart from the rest with its high production value (well...as high as you can get when you're shooting on a video camera)and insane gore effects . So join us as we take this trip into Bavarian Hell on the Bad Taste Video Podcast! **Visit us on our...

Jan 07, 20201 hr 12 min

Episode 74- Video Violence (1987)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast Anthony is back from the void and joins Mike and Grizz as they watch one of the best Shot On Video films ever made , 1987's "Video Violence". What happens when you move to a town that's filled with murderous psychopaths hellbent on making you the star of their next Basement Tape? How can we find a full copy of "The Vampire Takes a Bride"?Who and what are Howard and Eli?! Find out this and more on the year ending episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast! **V...

Dec 31, 20191 hr 3 min

Episode 73: Feeders 2 : Slay Bells (1998)

This week on a very special episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast, Mike and Grizz watched a new Christmas classic, 1998's "Feeders 2: Slay Bells". This Polonia brothers holiday horror masterpiece will make you remember a simpler time, where the Yahoo search engine was relevant and aliens were able to take over your neighborhood until Santa arrived. So light up that Yule Log and pour a glass of Eggnog because this is a very special Christmas episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast! ★ Support this...

Dec 24, 20191 hr 6 min

Episode 72- Zombie Rampage (1989)

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast Mike and Grizz celebrate the holiday season again with a bit of a lesser know Christmas horror film, 1989's "Zombie Rampage". This Shot on Video classic written and directed by Todd Sheets has zombies, serial killers, gangs and Kansas City all rolled into one low budget classic. How is this a Holiday film? What does Shot on Video mean? How did we even find this film? Find out this and more on this weeks festive episode of the Bad Taste Video Podcast! **Vi...

Dec 17, 20191 hr 9 min

Episode 71- Christmas Evil

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast we watched one of the legitimately good Christmas Horror films, 1980's "Christmas Evil". This ones not exactly a Santa slasher and has more in common with Taxi Driver than Silent Night Deadly Night but it hits hard and leaves a real impression. So leave some cookies for Santa and tune up that sled (or econoline van) because this is Bad Taste Video! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 10, 20191 hr 8 min

Episode 70- Jack Frost Special

This week on the Bad Taste Video Podcast Mike and Anthony take you back to the video store rental days with a special holiday commentary episode ! This week watch along while we catch up with our old friend Jack Frost, and no we aren't talking about the kids movie, we're talking about a killer snowman! So get your winter jacket on and get ready to experience the first entry into the holiday season with the direct to video Christmas classic , 1997's "Jack Frost"! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Dec 03, 20191 hr 39 min
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