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Unsung Horrors

Lance Schibi & Erica Shultz

Looking for the best in deep-cut horror movies? We"ve got you covered. Hosts Lance and Erica bring you reviews of underseen horror movies, specifically those with fewer than 1,000 views on Letterboxd. From Italian to British, slasher to SOV, no stone goes unturned. Logo by Cody Schibi

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64:51

The Demon Lover (1977)

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2021/10/06

We're conjuring up a demon this week and using our best satanic karate skills to fight off the bewilderment of 1977's The Demon Lover. And in a rare instance, we've only got one double feature pick to go with this movie, because it's the only correct answer. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram

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71:53

Hellhole (1985)

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2021/09/22

This week we celebrate queen Mary Woronov in a WIP film that really wants to be a horror movie but just can't figure out how. Help a documentary about Woronov get made: https://my.filmindependent.org/MaryWoronovCultQueen Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Get Unsung Horrors pins and more at Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram

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63:22

Friday the 13th: The Orphan (1978) w/ Jonathan Dzwonar

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2021/09/08

This week we're joined by Jonathan from the Twitch of the Death Nerve podcast to discuss a 1970s psychological horror movie. Stephen Thrower makes a case for it in his book, Nightmare USA, but do we share the same affection for it as he does? Listen to find out. We'll also share some details about our upcoming Horror Gives Back charity movie-watching challenge for October. Follow Twitch of the Death Nerve on Instagram and listen wherever you find podcasts. Follow Jonathan on Letterboxd @funereality

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150:28

Bleeding Skull! with guests Zack Carlson, Annie Choi,...

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2021/09/01

Warning! Listeners in the first five rows will get splattered! On this special episode, we're joined by the writers of Bleeding Skull: A 1990s Trash-Horror Odyssey. In the first half of the episode, Zack Carlson shares some of his picks from the book as well as many stories, including one about cockblocking Crispin Glover. Then Joe and Annie jump into the second half to share their picks and give all of you tons of reasons to buy this book! Buy Bleeding Skull: A 1990s Trash-Horror Odyssey:

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70:49

Shawgust: Corpse Mania (1981)

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2021/08/25

Shawgust continues with a giallo-style murder mystery. A necrophiliac, a madam, and a liquor delivery boy walk into a brothel... We always say it, but SPOILERS in this episode, especially for the twist ending! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the

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72:35

Shawgust: Black Magic 2 (1976) w/ Ian Jane

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2021/08/11

It's time for Shawgust where we celebrate horror movies from Shaw Brothers Studios all month long! We're kicking it off here with Black Magic 2, a sequel in name only to Black Magic (1975), and we're joined by special guest Ian Jane from Rock! Shock! Pop! to discuss all the wackiness. Spells and counter-spells, voodoo dolls, pubic hair, breast milk, maggots, zombies, all with a dash of Hammer horror and James Bond. Episode correction: Calamity of Snakes, not Killer Snakes, is being released by

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63:47

The Night Visitor (1971)

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2021/07/28

Warning: heavy spoilers in this episode. We're back in the snowy landscape of Sweden for a (literal) break-out movie starring Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann. A tension-filled thriller with clear horror elements (and a parrot!), this is one you don't want to miss. Available to watch on YouTube as of this episode's release. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop:

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59:07

The Spider Labyrinth (1988)

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2021/07/14

We once again find ourselves the fertile ground that is late 80s Italian horror with The Spider Labyrinth. Secret cults, a stranger in a strange land, creepy kids, stop-motion animation, and of course, SPIDERS. We also have an update about the director of The Passing, John Huckert, who messaged us with some more information about his movies and the hauntings Lance discussed in that episode. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter,

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107:44

Junesploitation 2021 Bonus Episode: Part 2

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2021/07/07

In our two-part bonus episode, we're discussing nearly 100 movies we watched during June for the FThisMovie annual Junesploitation challenge. With categories ranging from 80s action to Italian horror to kung-fu to Henry Silva, we're bringing you our thoughts and recommendations. And of course, as we do here at Unsung Horrors, LOTS of deep cuts. Lance's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2021-the-plan/ Erica's Junesploitation Letterboxd list:

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94:36

Junesploitation 2021 Bonus Episode Part 1

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2021/07/07

In our two-part bonus episode, we're discussing nearly 100 movies we watched during June for the FThisMovie annual Junesploitation challenge. With categories ranging from 80s action to Italian horror to kung-fu to Henry Silva, we're bringing you our thoughts and recommendations. And of course, as we do here at Unsung Horrors, LOTS of deep cuts. Lance's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2021-the-plan/ Erica's Junesploitation Letterboxd list:

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65:39

The Passing (1983)

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2021/06/23

In this episode we're discussing the existentialist dread of the sci-fi horror film, John Huckert's The Passing. Would you transfer your consciousness into a younger body? Blu-ray available from Vinegar Syndrome. Ghostwriter book available at https://ghostpolaroids.com Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo

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70:26

Fulci's Beatrice Cenci (1969) with Troy Howarth

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2021/06/09

We're celebrating the birthday of one of our favorite directors, Lucio Fulci, with one of his unsung films: Beatrice Cenci. While not a horror film, this is one of the films of which Fulci himself was most proud and still has enough Fulci "flourishes" for fans of his horror movies to enjoy it. To help us with our discussion, our guest for this episode is author and film historian Troy Howarth, who provided the commentary for the 88 Films blu-ray release of Beatrice Cenci. Troy’s books are available

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69:39

Night of the Scarecrow (1995)

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2021/05/26

This week Lance picked a 90s horror movie that Erica actually liked! From a director whose filmography is mostly horror sequels, Jeff Burr, comes a movie about a warlock spirit inhabiting a scarecrow to kill his enemies. Plus practical effects and an orgy. What's not to love? (well, a few 90s horror cliches, but that's ok). Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop:

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64:01

Patrick Still Lives! (1980) with Samm Deighan

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2021/05/12

We're joined by author, podcaster, and film historian Samm Deighan for a visit to Villa Parisi and a discussion of the Italian cult horror movie Patrick Still Lives. You can purchase the blu-ray from Severin Films: https://severin-films.com/?s=patrick+still+lives Current views on Letterboxd: 663 Samm's links: Follow on IG and Twitter @sammdeighan Preorder her upcoming book: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/The-Legacy-of-World-War-II-in-European-Arthouse-Cinema/ Listen to the Daughters of Darkness

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71:27

Blood Tracks (1985) with Daniel Ekeroth

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2021/04/29

This week, Lance pulled a pick from special guest Daniel Ekeroth's book, Swedish Sensationsfilms: Blood Traaaaacks. Venture into the snowy mountains with us for a discussion of Mats Helge Olsson's slasher film, plus in-depth discussions of the director and the band Easy Action. Buy Daniel's books from Bazillion Points: https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/sensationsfilms/https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/decibels-2008-book-of-the-year/ Follow on Spotify:

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60:15

Bonus Episode: Our Blu-ray Wish Lists

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2021/04/22

We're taking a side trip on the podcast to talk about what movies we'd love to see get a Blu-ray release. Guest Jonathan shares his picks as well and we also add in some special features we'd love with our picks. From arthouse to horror, Thailand to Italy, we're covering a wide range of movies in this one. (SPOILER) Please note: at the time of recording, Unearthed Films had not yet announced their upcoming Blu-ray release of this film. We're taking credit for it happening. ;-) Letterboxd list of

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54:25

Blood Delirium (1988)

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2021/04/15

This week we are discussing another hidden gem of late 80s Italian horror about a mad painter, a necrophiliac, and a helicopter. If that's not enough for you, at the very least, listen to hear Erica try to explain the plot. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)

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82:16

Blood Song (1982) and SXSW 2021

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2021/04/01

When you're told there's a horror movie with Frankie Avalon as an off-the-rails psycho killer whose blood has been transfused into a young girl, creating a psychic connection between them, well, you know you have to check it out. We're reviewing Blood Song, PLUS Lance is discussing all the films he watched for SXSW 2021, spoiler-free To skip the SXSW films coverage and get to our discussion of Blood Song, go to 31:09 Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow

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60:14

Demon Witch Child (1975) with Laird Jimenez

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2021/03/18

This week we are joined by Laird Jimenez, hosts and programmer for Alamo Drafthouse's Weird Wednesday series in Austin, to discuss one of the best Exorcist knock-offs, Demon Witch Child (aka The Possessed). With so many knock-offs to choose from, what makes this one stand out? Tune in to hear our thoughts on de Ossorio's fantastic take on demonic child possession. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi

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52:25

Vaxdockan, AKA The Doll (1962)

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2021/03/04

This week we're snuggling up with a mannequin for a look at Arne Mattsson's Vaxdockan, a Swedish thriller with some clear horror elements. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)

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