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Cinematic Crypt

Rosalie Kickswww.moviejawn.com

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one of their forgotten films.

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Episodes

Episode 042: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AIMEE (1976)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 042, Batzina once again uncovers the corpse of Bette Davis to examine the 1976 film, The Disappearance of Aimee featuring Faye Dunaway as preacher creature, Aimee Semple McPherson. Batzina also provides an update on the future of the Cinematic Crypt and details about Cinema Church ....

Feb 13, 202536 minEp. 42

Episode 041: Black Cryptmas

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 041, Batzina pays a visit to everyone’s favorite village doc, Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers to discuss Black Christmas (1974). While in the morgue they get in the holiday spirit, tangle with a crank caller from six feet under and spin some festive tunes in the name of Cryptmas. Hope you tune in!

Dec 20, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 41

Episode 040: The Miracle Woman (1931)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 040, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Barbara Stanwyck to examine the 1931 film, The Miracle Woman. She also drops in on everyone's favorite village doctor, Ashley Jane Carruthers with a visit to the Morgue to dig up character corprse, David Manners.

Nov 13, 202458 minEp. 40

Episode 039: The Night Of The Hunter (1955)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 039, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Robert Mitchum to examine the 1955 film, The Night Of The Hunter. She also drops in on everyone's favorite village doctor, Ashley Jane Carruthers with a visit to the Morgue to dig up character corprse, Shelley Winters.

Aug 13, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 39

Episode 038: THE OLD DARK HOUSE (1932)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 038, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Charles Laughton to examine the 1932 film, The Old Dark House. She also drops in on everyone's favorite village doctor, Ashley Jane Carruthers with a visit to the Morgue to dig up character corprse, Ernest Thesiger.

Jul 13, 202455 minEp. 38

Episode 037: The Amityville Horror (1979)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 037, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Margot Kidder to examine the 1979 film, The Amityville Horror.

Jun 13, 202435 minEp. 37

Cinematic Crypt presents The Haunted Radio Special

Join Batzina Belfry live! from Draculelvis’s castle in Transylvania for The Haunted Radio Special presented by Cinematic Crypt. Batzina spins spooky tracks in honor of Halloween, spirits of Hollywood’s past are conjured and corpses check in for a visit.

Oct 13, 20231 hr 26 min

Episode 036: Terror in The Haunted House (1958)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 036, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Gerald Mohr to examine the 1958 film, Terror in The Haunted House .

Sep 13, 202339 minEp. 36

Episode 035: La Otra (1946)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 035, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Dolores Del Rio to examine the 1946, La Otra directed by Roberto Gavaldón. Hope you tune in!

Aug 13, 202340 minEp. 35

Episode 034: The Black Room (1935)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 034, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Boris Karloff to examine the 1935, The Black Room directed by Roy William Neill. She also takes a trip to the morgue to chat cadavers with Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. Together they autopsy character actor, Edward Van Sloan. Hope you tune in!...

Apr 13, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 34

Episode 033: The Dark Mirror (1946)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 033, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Olivia de Havilland to examine the 1946 film, The Dark Mirror directed by Robert Sodmak. She also takes a trip to the morgue to chat cadavers with Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. Together they autopsy character actor, Lew Ayres. Hope you tune in!...

Mar 13, 202356 minEp. 33

The Cinematic Crypt Love Bites Valentine Special

Join Batzina Belfry live from Gravesland, Tennessee for the Cinematic Crypt Love Bites Valentine Special. Love is in the air, spirits of Hollywood’s past are conjured and tunes are spun to ensure that no one goes lonely this evening.

Feb 13, 20231 hr 21 min

Episode 032: A Stolen Life (1946)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 032, Batzina uncovers the corpse of Bette Davis to examine the 1946 film, A Stolen Life directed by Curtis Bernhardt. She also takes a trip to the morgue to chat cadavers with Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. Together they autopsy character actor, Charles Ruggles. Hope you tune in!...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 32

The Cinematic Cryptmas Special

Join Batzina Belfry live from Gravesland, Tennessee The Cinematic Crypt Cryptmas Special. Rock ‘n roll vamp, Draculelvis flies in for a visit. He has come out of the casket to share his new holiday single with The Jailbird Joeys entitled, Christmas in The Cemetery.

Dec 13, 20221 hr 24 min

Episode 031: You'll Find Out (1940)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 031, she uncovers a gaggle of corpses and dissects the 1940 David Butler horror musical picture, You’ll Find Out and takes a trip to the morgue to chat cadavers with Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. Together they autopsy character actor, Kay Kyser. Hope you tune in!

Nov 14, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 31

Episode 030: The Amazing Mr. X (1948)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In episode 030, she uncovers the corpse of Turhan Bey to dissect the 1948 Bernard Vorhaus supernatural noir picture, The Amazing Mr. X and takes a trip to the morgue to chat cadavers with Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. Together they autopsy character actor, Cathy O’Donnell.

Oct 13, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 30

The Cinematic Crypt Spooky Radio Special

Join Batzina Belfry live from Gravesland, Tennessee for a Spooky Radio Special. Special guest, rock ‘n roll vamp, Draculelvis flies in for a visit. He has come out of the casket to share his latest single with The Jailbird Joeys entitled, “Fang You Very Much”.

Oct 07, 20221 hr 29 min

Episode 029: Nightmare Alley (1947)

Each episode Batzina Belfry travels six feet under to pry open a coffin of one of her favorite Hollywood corpses to perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. This marks the second episode in the series of cunning, crafty, conniving charlatans, in which Batzina examines films that spotlight the swindling ways of some of her favorite Hollywood Con Artists. In this episode she uncovers the corpse of Tyrone Power to dissect the 1947 Edmund Goulding, noir picture, Nightmare Alley...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 29

The Cinematic Crypt Returns September 13

After a restful sleep in my bunk I am ready to prowl the cemetery once more to uncover your next favorite film from the grave! The Cinematic Crypt returns to the airwaves September 13.

Sep 06, 20223 min

Episode 028: Scarlet Street (1945)

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. This marks the first episode in the series of Cunning, Crafty, Conniving Charlatans, in which I examine films that spotlight the swindling ways of some of my favorite Hollywood Con Artists. In this episode I uncover the corpse of Joan Bennett to dissect the 1945 Fritz Lang noir picture, Scarlet Street. I am joined by my fellow class...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 28

Episode 027: Heaven Can Wait

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. This marks the fourth episode in the series of Heavenly Mistakes, in which I examine films where the afterlife associates have made a grave mistake. In episode 027 I uncover the corpse of Don Ameche to dissect the 1945 Ernst Lubitschl picture, Heaven Can Wait and take a trip to the morgue to visit my fellow classic coroner Dr. Ashle...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 27

Episode 026: Down to Earth (1947)

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. This marks the third episode in the series of Heavenly Mistakes, in which I examine films where the afterlife associates have made a grave mistake. In episode 026 I uncover the corpse of Rita Hayworth to dissect the 1947 Alexander Hall picture, Down to Earth and take a trip to the morgue to autopsy character actor, Edward Everett Ho...

Jun 15, 202156 minEp. 26

Episode 025: A Matter of Life & Death

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. This marks the second in the series of Heavenly Mistakes, in which I examine films in which the afterlife associates have made a grave mistake. This episode features the corpses of David Niven and Kim Hunter in A Matter of Life and Death. Your favorite li’l gravedigger also discusses famed horror host Zacherley in the segment, Grave...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 25

Episode 024: Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films.

May 18, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 24

Episode 023: Blithe Spirit (1945)

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In this episode I uncover the corpse of Kay Hammond to dissect the 1945 David Lean ghostly flick, Blithe Spirit and take a trip to the morgue to visit my fellow classic coroner, Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers to autopsy Margaret Rutherford.

May 04, 202148 minEp. 23

Episode 022: The Uninvited (1944)

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In this episode I uncover the corpse of Gail Russell to dissect the 1944 Lewis Allen supernatural flick, The Uninvited and take a trip to the morgue to visit my fellow classic coroner, Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers to autopsy Alan Napier.

Sep 29, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 22

Episode 021: The Spirit is Willing

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In this episode I uncover the corpse of Sid Caesar to dissect the 1967 William Castle hokey horror flick, The Spirit is Willing and take a trip to the morgue to visit my fellow classic coroner, Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers to autopsy Mary Wickes.

Sep 15, 202044 minEp. 21

Episode 020: Turnabout

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In this episode I uncover the corpse of Carole Landis to dissect the 1940 flick, Turnabout.

Sep 01, 202028 minEp. 20

Episode 019: I Wake Up Screaming

Each episode I travel six feet under and pry open a coffin of one of my favorite Hollywood corpses and perform a post watch examination of one their forgotten films. In this episode I veer from my original plan to uncover Carole Landis and instead corpse swap for Betty Grable to dissect the 1941 noir flick, I Wake Up Screaming. I am also joined by my fellow classic coroner Dr. Ashley Jane Carruthers. We take a trip to the morgue to dissect character actor, Elisha Cook Jr.

Aug 18, 202049 minEp. 19
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