Get your game face on, because in this episode of Cult Film in Review we are giving you the first look at the newest Super Mario Bros. game… well maybe in 1989. That’s right, we’re talking about The Wizard and man does this episode get nostagic. In this installment, the guys talk about the first […] The post The Wizard appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Hey man, it’s time to kick back and enjoy a life of freedom with our review of the 1969 Dennis Hopper classic, Easy Rider. In this episode, we ask what we always ask, “Is this a cult film?” But this time the answer is a bit more difficult to answer. It certainly has all the makings […] The post Easy Rider appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Hot dang! This week we’re discussing a 90’s creature-feature classic with our review od Tremors. In this episode, everyone is giving away their reviews at the top of the show, but will there be a change of heart by the end of the show? Cody thinks the film is the perfect film to snuggle up […] The post Tremors appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
In this week’s show, we review the 1987 cult film, Near Dark, starring the incomparable Bill Paxton who left us far too soon. In this episode, we talk about this vampire western which also happens to star about 78% of the cast of Aliens. This film differs from most of the vampire films we’re used […] The post Near Dark appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Kids do the darndest things, and this week we’re talking about one bad kid. Yep, grab yourself a gin and tonic or two and listen as we discuss the 1956 thiller, The Bad Seed. In this episode, we ask what we always ask, is this a cult film? We all have our own opinions on the […] The post The Bad Seed appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Get out your best golf gear, because this week we’re talking about the 2007 thriller, Funny Games. In this episode, we manage to offend half of our already minuscule fan base, while simultaneously offending the other half seconds later. Also, Mike has a bone to pick with Chris. Why choose this film when there is a […] The post Funny Games (2007) appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s an episode with balls. Flying, silver balls. That’s right, this week we’re reviewing the Don Coscarelli classic, Phantasm! In this episode, Cody has a lot of questions about what fans see in this movie. Can the rest of the crew sway his final rating? Not that The Crew has all the answers. In fact, […] The post Phantasm appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week we tickle your imagination with a 90s childhood classic. That’s right. we’re reviewing the wacky, psychological comedy, Drop Dead Fred. In this episode, we question why we have missed seeing so many popular cult film classics, yet every one of us has seen this film- more than we’d like to admit. We also get […] The post Drop Dead Fred appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
There can be only one! Well, four in this case, because this week the guys are reviewing the 1986 fantasy, Highlander (Director’s Cut). In this episode, we talk about the great, ever-piercing stare of Christopher Lambert as well as the charisma of Clancy Brown. We also talk a lot about accents because there are a lot of […] The post Highlander (Director’s Cut) appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
This week we’re putting the pedal to the metal and breaking a few hearts along the way. That’s right, we’re reviewing the Russ Meyer classic, Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. In this episode, we talk about good guys and bad girls. Well, not good guys, because this film doesn’t seem to have any, but this film […] The post Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s Thursday, and you know what that means, it’s time for another episode of Cult Film in Review. It’s a first for us here at the podcast. We’re reviewing our first anime and what better pick than the 1988 classic, Akira. I this episode, the guys discuss their knowledge of anime. Which are their favorites? Don’t […] The post Akira appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
It’s another week of talking about “real” cult films on Cult Film in Review. This week, we’re talking about the Troma superhero classic, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. In this episode, Cody talks about where this film ranks on the Troma film scale of popularity. We’ll get to that. Troma is known for lampooning pop culture, but […] The post Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
What’s in the basket? Here at Cult Film in Review, we try to answer just that, with our review of the Frank Henenlotter film, Basket Case! In this episode, the guys argue over whether this film in a horror, comedy, exploitation film, or all three? We also talk a ton about the type of cast […] The post Basket Case appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
We’re kicking off 2017 with a real cult film classic. It’s Female Trouble, directed by the iconic John Waters and starring the late, great Devine! In this episode, we talk about beauty. Is it in the eye of the beholder? Some abstract concept we only believe to actually exist? We also wonder, what is the […] The post Female Trouble appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
We’re starting the countdown to 2017 early on this week’s episode of Cult Film in Review as we review the 1980 Cannon slasher, New Year’s Evil. On this episode, The Crew questions exactly how many pages of the script went mysteriously missing during the making of this film. And what does it really mean to […] The post New Year’s Evil appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
It’s our final holiday pick and we’re getting all kinds of festive up in here. With Christmas only three days away, we’re celebrating with a review of the 1997 comedy horror, Jack Frost. No, not the one with Michael Keaton, we’re talking the acting premiere of Shannon Elizabeth here. In this episode, we talk about one hell […] The post Jack Frost appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Ho, ho, ho everyone and a Merry Ol’ Christmas season to you all. We’re quickly approaching the big day and what better way to celebrate than reviewing another holiday-themed cult film? This week we’re taking you to the 5th planet from the sun when we review the 1964 sci-fi film, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! […] The post Santa Claus Conquers the Martians appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
We continue our holiday film series with a classic. We’re reviewing the 1974 Bob Clark slasher, Black Christmas! In this episode we discuss this film’s influence on the slasher genre, but what exactly defines the slasher category? We discuss the many tropes that classify this popular film genre. The Crew also discusses how confused they […] The post Black Christmas appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
We’re getting into the holiday spirit Cult Film in Review style by reviewing your favorite cult holiday classics all month! This week we’re bringing you the 1984 slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night. In this episode, we talk about the All-American beauty that is Robert Brian Wilson. We also try and decipher what the hell that […] The post Silent Night, Deadly Night appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Hey, there film fans! Today we have a first timer for you at least in terms of directing. This week we’re reviewing the directorial debut of the great Clint Eastwood. We’re talking about Play Misty For Me, the 1971 thriller starring Eastwood himself along with the incomparable Jessica Walter. In this episode, we discuss the […] The post Play Misty For Me appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Fantasy and adventure await you on this week’s episode of Cult Film in Review. We’re taking you to a fantasy world far, far away with our review of the 1983 sci-fi fantasy, Krull! In this episode, we talk about this film’s many influences. Is it based Star Wars? What about Lord of the Rings? This […] The post Krull appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week on Cult Film in Review, we discuss the 1997 indie drama, Gummo, directed by the controversial, Harmony Korine. In this episode, Cody questions if there is some kind of conspiracy against him. Did Chris finally find an arthouse film Cody will like or will this episode be a throwback to The Holy Mountain? […] The post Gummo appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Calling all cult film fans, calling all cult film fans, it’s time for this week’s episode of Cult Film in Review! This week we’re reviewing the 1990 comic movie, Dick Tracy, directed and starring the legendary Warren Beatty. In this episode, we reminisce about the marketing for this summer blockbuster. Also, Chris recalls how desperately he […] The post Dick Tracy appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s only a few more days till Halloween and for our final October pick, and we’re ending on a lighter note, with an American icon, Ernest P. Worrell. That’s right kids, we’re talking about Ernest Scared Stupid! In this episode, we talk about the legendary career of Jim Varney and the history behind the character of […] The post Ernest Scared Stupid appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s prime time cult film fans and we’re reviewing this week’s October pick, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors! One thing is for sure, in this episode, all the guys loved this film growing up, but does it still hold up for all of them now that they’re all grown up? Also, we discuss […] The post Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
We’re creepy and kooky on this episode of Cult Film in Review when we talk about Addams Family Values! In this episode, The Crew reminisces on some of their favorite Halloween memories. Also, we discuss this wonderful cast, especially the spooktacular work of Raul Ghoulia and Angelica Boo-ston! Finally, few sequels manage to be better […] The post Addams Family Values appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s October, and we here at Cult Film In Review want to get you into the Halloween spirit with four of our own special film picks. We’re starting with The Prowler, directed by Joseph Zito and makeup and effects by the legendary Tom Savini. In this episode we ask, “Really, why a pitchfork?” Also, Cody […] The post The Prowler appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week on Cult Film in Review, its a film from the comedy trifecta that is Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, and Bill Murray. It’s the 1979 camp comedy Meatballs! In this episode, Cody points out much he wanted to pick another camp comedy over this one. Also, we ask if late 70’s comedies portrayed what […] The post Meatballs appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Are you ready to rock?! Ok, well how about a modern day critique of a teen comedy? This week we’re talking about 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats. In this episode, we ask if this film was recognized as the biting satire of youth that it is. Did the critics of the time get it? Did […] The post Josie and the Pussycats appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Shed your ego, find enlightenment, and join us as we review the Alejandro Jodorowsky film, The Holy Mountain. In this episode, we try and find out the difference between a movie and a film… or is it all cinema? Also, we discuss the kind of things you could get away with in the 70’s that […] The post The Holy Mountain appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
