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Episode 297 - Slaughter High (1986)

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2024/10/18

Horror Month rolls along this week with a low budget tale of revenge, as we discuss the 1980s flick, Slaughter High. Join us as we discuss hiding British accents, high schoolers being played by people in their 30s, and similarities to the classic, The Toxic Avenger. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

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Episode 296 - Brain Damage (1988)

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2024/10/11

It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We continue horror month with our third Frank Henenlotter movie. It's 1988's Brain Damage on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss allegories to drug use, a way too long and graphic death scene, and possible connections to Germany in the 1930's. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.EXTRA LIFE LINK:

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Episode 295 - Tourist Trap (1979)

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2024/10/04

It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We kick off this month with an oddball movie from 1979 starring The Rifleman himself, Chuck Connors. It's Tourist Trap on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the similarities to other movies, imagine what Chuck Connors was thinking while on set, and the unnecessary telekinesis. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

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Episode 294 - Blind Fury (1989)

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2024/09/27

This week, we're hanging out with a blind Rutger Hauer and one of the kids from Step By Step, as we watch Blind Fury, the 1989 American remake of the 16th Zatoichi sequel. Join us as we discuss Rutger Hauer's attempts to portray being blind, the chemistry between him and Brandon Call, and one of the main villains being typecast as a dirtbag. We also create a Tier List for Fictional Swordsmen. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written

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Episode 293 - Suburban Commando (1991)

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2024/09/20

We're strapping on our muscle-enhancing gauntlets and trying to save the world with pathological liar Terry Bollea, as we watch the first attempt to turn Hulk Hogan into a kids movie icon. It's Suburban Commando on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we talk about Hulk Hogan's wooden personality, Christopher Lloyd putting this movie on his back, and we agree on the surprising feelings we have for Shelley Duvall. We also spend our third segment parsing through the many lies of

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Episode 292 - Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

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2024/09/13

We're spending this spooky Friday with Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover, as we continue our tradition of watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th. This week, we're watching the fourth installment, which breaks its promise of being the last one. It's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on this episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss Corey Feldman's bald head, Crispin Glover's dancing, and all the defenestration that one movie can handle. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod

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Episode 291 - Petey Wheatstraw (1977)

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2024/08/30

We're making deals with the Devil an immediately finding ways to get out of them this week, as we return to the unique mind of Rudy Ray Moore. This week, we're watching Petey Wheatstraw, unofficially title Petey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son-in-Law. Join us as we discuss demons in Halloween capes, Rudy Ray Moore's comedic stylings, and the inspiration this movie serves for one of our favorite movies. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was

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Episode 290 - Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

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2024/08/23

Grab your D20s and roll for initiative as we talk about some nerd stuff with the high fantasy disaster, Dungeons & Dragons, the 2000 version. Join us as we discuss Thora Birch: Charisma Vacuum, the Playstation 1 level CG, and how it compares to the made-for-TV miniseries, Merlin. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 289 - Sudden Death (1995)

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2024/08/16

It's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Powers Booth has taken the Vice President hostage. Ther's only one man that can save the day, after Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger all said they were too busy. It's JCVD in Sudden Death on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the son's easy paycheck, the inconspicuous Belgian accent, and impromptu goalie replacements. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme

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Episode 288 - Mortal Passions (1989)

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2024/08/09

Zach Galligan gets rid of the gremlins and Phoebe Cates and finds himself a wife hellbent on killing him for his inheritence. Standing in her way is his brother and the world's worst therapist. It's the erotice thriller Mortal Passions on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss half-baked murder plots, try to figure out who's at fault, and discuss the out-of-nowhere conclusion. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme

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Episode 287 - Theodore Rex (1995)

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2024/08/02

Dinosaurs are back, thanks to evil billionaires with ulterior motives. This week, we're watching Whoopi Goldberg suffer through a movie that she was legally obligated to appear in. It's 1995's buddy cop film, Theodore Rex, the most expensive direct-to-video movie made at one point. Join us as we discuss the behind-the-scenes legal issues, the Power Rangers-level sets, and the fact that Teddy may be the worst dinosaur ever. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok

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Episode 286 - Vibes (1988)

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2024/07/26

We're headed to South America to find gold using psychic abilities this week, as we're watching the Ron Howard-produced forgotten adventure romcom, Vibes, starring Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. Join us as we discuss the lack of chemistry between the two leads, Peter Falk stealing every scene, and how the movie does more than it needs to do. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on

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Episode 285 - Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)

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2024/07/19

We're going to the tiny planet of Spengo this week, as we hit up some 90s nostalgia with the cult classic Mom and Dad Save the World on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss Jon Lovitz's performance, the light grenade scene, and werstling with Jeffrey Jones's past. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 284 - Ticks (1993)

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2024/07/12

We're getting the creepy crawlies this week as we get in tune with nature and come away with some blood-sucking parasites, as we watch the 1993 creature feature, Ticks. Join us as we discuss the practical effects, the heights of the entire cast, and get to the bottom of Peter Scolari's intentions. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 283 - Yes Madam! (1985)

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2024/06/28

This week, we're solving crimes with two ass-kicking chicks, as we watch Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock in the 1985 Hong Kong buddy cop movie, Yes, Madam!Join us as we talk about the slapstick, the badass fight scenes, and things that were lost in translation.Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 282 - Mutant Hunt (1987)

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2024/06/21

We're headed to the bargain bin this week, as we're watching Mutant Hunt, a low budget sci-fi effort from a director more interested in making adult films. Join us as we discuss weapons doubling as decorations, pleasure model maintenance, and whether or not these cyborgs are really stronger than a human. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 281 - Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)

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2024/06/14

We're traveling the galaxy to find that universal sound called music this week, as we're watching alines try to woo Pia Zadora in Voyage of the Rock Aliens. Join us as we discuss the countless songs, try to figure out exactly what the plot is, and wonder what Jermaine Jackson is doing in this movie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 280 - Hercules in New York (1969)

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2024/06/07

It's time to revisit the early days of a legend, as we go back to 1969 to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger try to get a handle on the English language in Hercules in New York. Join us as we discuss Arnie's performance, the fact that everyone thinks they can beat him in feats of strength, and the lack of understanding of Greek and Roman mythology.Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on

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Episode 279 - Madame Web (2024) w/ Jess Sager

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2024/05/31

We're going to the jungles of Peru to study spiders this week, as we're joined by frequent guest Jess Sager for her second Dakota Johnson film in a row. We're talking the 2024 disaster of a superhero movie, Madam Web. Join us as we discuss everything from poor ADR dialogue, Cassie Webb's attitude, and a complete misunderstanding of a medical condition that is central to the plot of the movie. We also take some time to do a Tier List of Nepo Babies. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on

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Episode 278 - UHF (1989)

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2024/05/24

We're getting weird this week while Dan and Mark are left to their own devices, as they watch the Weird Al-starring UHF from 1989. Join us as we discuss Weird Al as a leading man, a pre-Seinfeld Michael Richards, and some of the jokes that don't hold up today. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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