Film Trauma

My name is Rick, and I spend too much money buying movies. I’ve been collecting films from boutique labels at a feverish pace for so long that I rarely watch the stuff I buy, so I’ve decided to stop buying and start watching. Join me as I give you my thoughts on releases from Severin, Vinegar Syndrome, Grindhouse Releasing, MVD Rewind, Scream Factory, AGFA, 88 Films, and Cauldron just to name a few. I will watch every damn movie on my shelf, no matter how long it takes. Follow the show on Twitter @FilmTraumaPod or on Instagram @FilmTraumaPodcast

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Episodes

REVISITING STRAIGHT TIME & ROLLING THUNDER

In this episode, Rob has a chance to share his thoughts and feelings about two of my favorite films of all time; Rolling Thunder and Straight Time.

Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min

ROLLING THUNDER/STRAIGHT TIME

Rolling Thunder and Straight Time are two very influential films for me, and I can't say enough good things about them. If you haven't seen them yet, watch them both right now!

Feb 13, 2023•54 min

AUTOPSY/BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA

We end Giallo January with a bang as we talk about Black Belly Of The Tarantula and Autopsy!

Jan 27, 2023•45 min

THE HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS/FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET

What more can you say about two classics like Four Flies On Grey Velvet and The House With The Laughing Windows that hasn't already been said? Listen to the show and find out!

Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min

SUSPIRIA AND BLACK LACE

Arguably the most stylish and influential giallo films of all time, Suspiria and Blood and Black Lace, still reign supreme over every slasher that preceded them over 40 years later. Brutal, nightmarish, uncompromising, and unforgiving, these films are a MUST-have for your top-shelf collection!

Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min

ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK/TENEBRAE/OPERA

In this episode, we talk about two 5-star giallo classics, "All The Colors Of The Dark" and "Tenebrae," and another fan favorite from genre master Argento that left us feeling a bit underwhelmed at the end.

Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min

THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH, STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER, SEVEN BLOODSTAINED ORCHIDS

I've had a giallo MELTDOWN this month, and I'm watching these flicks as frantically as a black-gloved killer wields their straight razor! Join us as we discuss three classic giallo, and others!

Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min

TORSO/THE BLUE EYES OF THE BROKEN DOLL/TRAUMA (1978)

In this episode, Rob and I talk about some of the very best and the very worst giallo has to offer. We begin with the mighty "Torso," meandering our way through the original Trauma, and end with one of my all-time favorite Naschy flicks, The Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll. NASCHY FOREVER!

Jan 12, 2023•58 min

CASE OF THE SCORPION'S TAIL, A WOMAN IN LIZARD'S SKIN/THE PSYCHIC

Giallo January continues with The Case of the Scorpion's Tail, A Woman in Lizard's Skin, and my FAVORITE giallo of all time, The Psychic! @MondoMacabroUSA @ScorpionDVD @ArrowFilmsVideo

Jan 10, 2023•1 hr

THE CRIMES OF THE BLACK CAT/SEVEN DEATHS IN THE CAT'S EYE

Rob and I reunite for Giallo January to review Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eye from @twilighttimemovies, @blueunderground, and the magnificent Crimes of the Black from @CauldronFilms!

Jan 08, 2023•1 hr

PIECES/MOTEL HELL

PIECES from @GrindhouseFilm is a blood-gushing, grimy gory good time! The three-disc special edition of PIECES is still available, and you NEED a copy for your top shelf! P.S. Motel Hell was poopy.

Jan 06, 2023•20 min

BEYOND THE DOOR

Beyond The Door is an egregious ripoff of The Exorcist, and still far more enjoyable than any remake, rip off or sequel made today.

Jan 05, 2023•28 min

THE BEAST WITHIN

The Beast Within from @Scream_Factory was an enjoyable creature feature with a frustrating and convoluted story that has a strange similarity to Cronenberg's masterpiece The Fly. Check out my film library on Letterboxd under Film Trauma!

Jan 05, 2023•34 min

THE WEREWOLF VS. THE VAMPIRE WOMAN

The blu ray release of Paul Naschy's The Werewolf vs. The Vampire Woman from @VinegarSyndrome is a masterpiece. The three disc set contains three cuts of the film, and it's loaded with supplemental material! If you only buy one VS title your entire life, THIS is the one to get!

Jan 04, 2023•26 min

AMITYVILLE A NEW GENERATION/DOLLHOUSE/SERIES WRAP UP

I've finally made it through my Amityville collection which included the Amityville Horror trilogy from Scream Factory, The Cursed Collection from Vinegar Syndrome, and a single release from CIP.

Jan 04, 2023•34 min

AMITYVILLE TRIPLE FEATURE: CURSE/THE EVIL ESCAPES/1992: IT'S ABOUT TIME

It's an Amityville triple feature today! I really enjoyed watching The Amityville Curse from @CIPictures, Amityville 4 & Amityville 1992 from The Amityville Cursed Collection from @VinegarSyndrome. Everyone needs a little demonic possession in their lives!

Jan 03, 2023•31 min

THRILLER - A CRUEL PICTURE

Happy New Year! I thoroughly enjoyed the 1973 exploitation shock fest "Thriller - A Cruel Picture" from Vinegar Syndrome. Get your copy today!

Jan 01, 2023•25 min

ABOMINABLE/SHRIEK OF THE MUTILATED

Shriek Of The Mutilated from Vinegar Syndrome is a sight to behold. Abominable, starring the great Matt McCoy from MVD Rewind, is near and dear to my heart and a must-watch for any Bigfoot film fan!

Dec 31, 2022•26 min

RIP RUGGERO DEODATO

I devoured all 5 discs between the 88 Films and Grindhouse Releasing editions, respectively, to give you my opinion on which edition you should add to your top shelf. Spoiler alert: buy both of them.

Dec 30, 2022•29 min

IT'S ALIVE/IT LIVES AGAIN/ISLAND OF THE ALIVE

It's Alive scared the caca out of me as a kid. I yanked the Scream Factory box set off my shelf and watched all three films in the trilogy. P.S. It's Alive is still scary.

Dec 29, 2022•44 min

FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET

Turn off the lights, mop off your sweaty paws and crack open Severn Films' excellent release of Dario Argento's classic Four Flies On Grey Velvet, finally available on 4k blu ray.

Dec 28, 2022•28 min

CAT IN THE BRAIN

I've experienced Lucio Fulci's greasy, grimy gore fest "Cat In The Brain" from @GrindhouseFilm for the first time, and holy guacamole, my brain hurts. A fantastic film from the gore master himself lovingly restored by Grindhouse Releasing! Get your copy today!

Dec 27, 2022•25 min

DOUBLE TARGET

Wow, Double Target truly is a badass action flick. Nonstop fun, fire, and explosions from start to finish featuring a sneezy wheezy Donald Pleasance and an oiled-up Miles O'Keefe. Check out the blu ray from Severin Films today!

Dec 26, 2022•26 min

The Amityville Horror Trilogy

An unholy trilogy for the holiest of nights. The Amityville Horror is a bloody classic; part 2 is full of Diane Franklin goodness; however, not even an appearance by convicted felon Laurie Laughlin could save Amityville 3D.

Dec 25, 2022•32 min

CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE

Merry Xmas Eve! Synapse recently released the 1976 Sasquatch horror comedy Creature From Black Lake, and it's freakin great! I enjoyed every damn moment of this film. I highly recommend picking up a copy if you have the means or finding a bootleg somewhere because this film is essential viewing for any Bigfoot aficionado. Be kind to each other, and be kind to animals.

Dec 24, 2022•36 min

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