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Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast

We"re two guys covering all kinds of cult films from horror to action and everything in between. We try to bring funny and engaging content with our unique personalities, and we also review beer in each episode as well. Some of our past and present coverage includes Halloween specials, series retrospectives, Difficult Films month, Red Hot "80s Action Summer, "90s remakes, and a lot more. It"s a pretty eclectic mix here, but if you"re into cult films and beer, this is the place to be.

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01:19:11

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING

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2023/01/13

It's yet another Friday the 13th, so we might as well pick up where we left off! 3 years ago (wow!) we covered Part IV, and it's only fair we give the Jason-less A New Beginning a fair shake. Here we talk about how much the film beats you over the head about Roy, the enchiladas, the improperly-run mental health clinic, Debi Sue's Voorheeses, and more! We're also drinking Saranac Brewery's throwback Black and Tan! Approximate timeline 0:00-8:00 Intro 8:00-16:00 Beer talk 16:00-end Friday the 13th

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01:10:56

New Year's Special | GHOSTKEEPER

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2022/12/31

When you think New Year's, you think a fresh start... growth... a chance at redemption. None of these things are present in Ghostkeeper, nor is there much New Year's celebrating. However, it is one of the few New Year's-related horror movies left to cover, and we couldn't help but check out this movie that includes a Wendigo creature that... doesn't really do anything. We talk about the slow pace, the snowmobiling, Marty being an asshole, and a whole lot more on this special New Year's

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01:20:14

Festivus Series | THE SANTA CLAUSES

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2022/12/23

For our last Festivus episode in 2022, we're tackling the six-part miniseries The Santa Clauses! Of course, it's a tradition for us to cover Tim Allen's holiday output and this is no different. We are pleasantly surprised by this Disney+ series and we attempt to document our enjoyment over the course of this 2.5+ hour show. We talk about Mrs. Claus, Bernard's return, the Yule-verse, attempt to understand how much money was left on the table by Judge Reinholdt, and a whole lot more. We're also

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01:12:20

Festivus Series | TRADING PLACES

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2022/12/16

We are talking about one of John Landis' finest comedy films and one that takes place during the Christmas season, Trading Places! Here we talk about the inherent comedy in watching rich people get their kicks, the duality between Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis' rockin' bod, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Beer Tree Brewing Co.'s Flannel Lined Everything winter ale! Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Trading Places Come back for our

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01:36:58

Festivus Series | ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE

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2022/12/10

This was Martin's pick for Festivus, and while we will admit that it is not entirely Christmassy, it does take place during the bulk of the holiday season so we will allow it. We've already covered one Bond movie (From Russia With Love) and now we're taking a look at George Lazenby's only excursion as 007; here, we talk about the overarching espionage narrative, the excellent action sequences, Blofeld and his Swiss Alps laboratory, and a whole lot more. It's also a special beer episode; we're

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01:32:12

Festivus Series | HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK

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2022/12/02

Welcome to another Christmas season and a new edition of our Festivus Series! For our first episode for 2022, we are talking about Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, otherwise known as "Didn't we do this last time?" Here we talk about what makes the film work even though it's a repeat, the great scenes that make up some of our favorites, our nostalgia for the NYC atmosphere, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Brooklyn Brewery's Winter Red IPA! Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00

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01:05:24

Thanksgiving Special | HOME SWEET HOME

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2022/11/24

Hey, it's Thanksgiving and we're running out of options, so we're covering 1981's Home Sweet Home on this special episode. This is not a good slasher movie, not even close, but it's occasionally accidentally hilarious; we talk about that, the lack of Thanksgiving, the interchangeable characters, and a whole lot more for you to feast on with your turkey dinner. Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Home Sweet Home Come back next week for the start of our Christmas

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01:17:48

Episode 233: A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS

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2022/11/11

It's about time we took on the precursor of the spaghetti western genre, and what better time to do it but right before Thanksgiving? We're bringing you an Italian buffet featuring discussion about Clint Eastwood, Sergio Leone and his direction, the score by Ennio Morricone, the oft-ridiculous nature of this film, and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy a deep dive back to our roots on the start of the Man with No Name trilogy! Approximate timeline 0:00-16:00 Intro 16:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00-end A

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01:33:18

Episode 232: Halloween Bonus | HALLOWEEN ENDS

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2022/10/29

What happened here? Where did it go so wrong? We try to break it down in this special bonus Halloween episode for Halloween Ends. We get into all kinds of mischief here, so it's best to just listen in. We're also drinking Beer Tree's Trippy Treats: Skittles sour. Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Halloween Ends --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/message Support this podcast:

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01:12:31

Episode 231: Craven Some Cronenberg VIII | DEAD RINGERS

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2022/10/25

We're ending our Craven Some Cronenberg series with a discomforting film from Cronenberg, Dead Ringers. Here, Cronenberg doesn't stick to explicit body horror, instead implying the element of internal bodily mutation and harm with a story about twin gynecologists with some disturbing attributes. We talk about all of the themes apparent in the movie, the performance by Jeremy Irons, contemplate the female perspective, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Fidens' Liam and Me brown ale with

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01:14:59

Episode 230: Craven Some Cronenberg VII | MY SOUL TO...

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2022/10/14

We've done a lot of good Wes Craven movies, but it's time to take a dive into one that doesn't work so well. My Soul to Take is a late film in Craven's career, releasing just before his final movie Scream 4, and it definitely suffers from the '10s era of filmmaking. This movie got sucked into the craze of the era, getting a 3D release and recycling a lot of Craven's previous ideas into a really messy slasher that has way too many themes going on for its own good. We talk about all of this,

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01:28:56

Episode 229: Craven Some Cronenberg VI | VIDEODROME

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2022/10/07

With our latest episode of Craven Some Cronenberg, we switch back to Cronenberg's output with one of his finest films, Videodrome. Both of us were taken with the ways the film navigates various themes, and we think that both Debbie Harry and James Woods do a great job here diving into taboo subjects. We talk about the body horror, sexual and violent fetishism, what Cronenberg means by the movie, and a whole lot more. Also, we're drinking Founders Ultimate Oktoberfest bourbon barrel-aged

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01:11:42

Episode 228: Craven Some Cronenberg V | DEADLY FRIEND

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2022/09/30

We're back to Wes Craven and one of his... more underwhelming films with Deadly Friend, a cross between Short Circuit and a horror movie that has a lot of tonal changes throughout the movie. This is a first for both of us so we discuss the film's varying storylines, Kristy Swanson's miming, the gore effects, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Ommegang's All Hallows Treat Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout! Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Deadly

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01:07:11

Episode 227: Craven Some Cronenberg IV | SCANNERS

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2022/09/23

We return to Cronenberg in the early middle period of his career with Scanners, a film that does not focus as much on the body horror element of Cronenberg's usual themes but instead on the science fiction that goes into telepathy, as well as the science that can often cause so much damage if poorly researched. We dive into the influences in Scanners like the thalidomide fiasco in the '60s, as well as discussing the nature of this film's exposition dumps, its acting, special effects, and a whole lot

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01:21:02

Episode 226: Craven Some Cronenberg III | THE LAST...

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2022/09/16

We're switching back to Craven for our third entry in our Halloween series, and we go back to his directorial debut with The Last House on the Left. Notorious for its content, banned in some areas and lumped in with the rest of the video nasties of the time and rape revenge films, Craven's movie is a lot tamer for contemporary viewers than some might expect. It still shocks, but maybe not as grungy as it's been known to be. Here, we talk about the rape revenge genre, the start of Craven's career,

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01:07:13

Episode 225: Craven Some Cronenberg II | RABID

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2022/09/09

Since we did Craven last week, we're doing some Cronenberg this week with his 1977 film Rabid. Much like Shivers, Cronenberg works in body horror in the scope of sexual enlightenment and, here, virus transmission, and we take a look at what that means for the film. We question the connection between the rabies-like virus and the phallic appendage of patient zero, put on some Canadian accents, talk about the pacing, and a whole lot more. Also, we're drinking Tree House Brewing's Whisper

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01:30:30

Episode 224: Craven Some Cronenberg I | A NIGHTMARE...

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2022/09/02

We begin our Halloween season and the first episode of Craven Some Cronenberg with a look at Wes Craven's classic slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street. Of course, much has been said about this stalwart of the subgenre, but we attempt to do our best taking a look at the elements at play that define this film and how it stands out from the rest of its peers. We talk about John Saxon, stunt doubles, creative kills, Johnny Depp's attire, and a whole lot more! Also, we're drinking Ommegang's 25th

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01:17:13

Episode 223: Red Hot '80s Action Summer Part 2: Heat...

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2022/08/26

If you know us, then you know we love a good Chuck Norris flick. Unfortunately, Missing in Action is not one of them. In fact, it's a strangely boring action movie that has potential for an interesting storyline about the lingering effects of war, in this case the Vietnam one. But its suspense is lacking, the setpieces are poor, and even Norris' one-liners are absent. However, we still find a lot to talk about, from the ridiculous setup to the presence of M. Emmett Walsh. We're also drinking Great

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01:26:01

Episode 222: Red Hot '80s Action Summer Part 2: Heat...

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2022/08/19

We've got some red hot action for you where a certain Alex Murphy gets shredded and rebuilt as the formidable RoboCop! Yes, we're talking about Paul Verhoeven's ultraviolent '80s action film about a cyborg who spearheads Detroit's privatized police force to take out crime in the city. We talk about the action and violence, the satire, the theme of memory in many of Verhoeven's films, and a lot more. We're also drinking Industrial Arts Brewing's Week 312 Cold IPA! Approximate timeline 0:00-13:00

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01:26:45

Episode 221: Red Hot '80s Action Summer Part 2: Heat...

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2022/08/12

Note: we had audio issues with Ryne's microphone in the first half hour of this episode; the rest of the episode picks up with better audio. We're sorry for these technical issues but hope you can still enjoy. We're back with another foray into red hot '80s action, this time with the Patrick Swayze vehicle Road House, which has just about everything you could want from a film like this. We detail it all for you, including all of the mullets, explosions, bare breasts, and more! Also, we're drinking

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