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Imported Horror

Barking Cat Studios

Previews of upcoming international horror movies and shows on American streaming services. Reviews of our favorites. New, spoiler-free episodes every Friday morning.

tv & film film reviews

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01:31:49

Zombiepalooza II: Dead Lands (New Zealand, 2020-) &...

Imported Horror ·

2020/05/21

We've all seen zombie films - somebody gets bitten, there's screaming, they turn bad and then there's more screaming. What if a bite weren't enough? What if you had to be rejected from the underworld to return, dead, to the land of the living? Or what if you were immune? Marcus and Melissa explore two novel indigenous approaches to zombie horror. They share a commitment to authentic representation, but their tones and attitudes are dramatically different. Also, what zombified animal would you rather

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01:05:11

El Club de los Perdedores: Tigers Are Not Afraid...

Imported Horror ·

2020/05/14

American horror often brings nightmares to Anytown or Mayberry - idyllic hamlets besieged by horrors. What happens when terrors come to slums already engulfed by cartel violence? Would the Losers Club be losers if they were homeless? This week, Marcus and Melissa explore a unique blend of Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro and Niel Gaiman. Also, which of Jerry Stiller's real and fictional kids would you rather see star as a slasher villain? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2 (Marcus) / 2+ (Melissa)

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01:18:15

Heavy Meta: Lake Bodom (Finland, 2016)

Imported Horror ·

2020/05/07

Teenagers in the woods with a psycho killer. You've seen this movie before, right? Are you sure? Marcus and Melissa dive into the murky depths of Lake Bodom, a twisted slasher film born from Finland's most notorious unsolved murder mystery. They also explore overlap between true crime and horror and challenge the monstrous "murder hornet." Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus), 2+ (Melissa). Quality: 4 / 4- Enjoyment: 5 / 4 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Lake Bodom (2016) soundtrack - The

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01:13:04

Cunning Vampires, Hopping Nightmares: Rigor Mortis...

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/30

Not every vampire is suave and sophisticated. Some hop and lurch, clumsily thirsting for violence - or awkward romance. Marcus and Melissa explore two modern revivals of Hong Kong's "hopping vampires," campy horror-comedy monsters from the 1980s with roots in Chinese legends. They also liken coronavirus safety to an especially grim 1990s sitcom and a carnivorous Would You Rather. Rigor Mortis Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1 (Marcus) / 3 (Melissa). Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 3 / 4. Vampire Cleanup

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01:14:41

Paging Dr. Slasher: 122 (Egypt, 2019)

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/23

A man wakes up in a morgue. Before long, he's running down a dark hallway - fleeing a ruthless killer that gleefully hits every 80s slasher trope he can find. Marcus and Melissa also celebrate the triumphant return of What We Do In The Shadows and debate which mythological Asian creatures would be most helpful in a zombie outbreak. What We Do In the Shadows: Motion Picture Terror Scale: 0. Quality: 5. Personal Enjoyment: 5. 122: MPTS: 3 (Marcus) / 4 (Melissa). Quality: 3+ / 4. Enjoyment: 4+ Articles

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52:27

I'll take "Trypophobia" for $400, Alex: The Hole in...

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/16

Are the people you know really the people you know? In the rustic Irish countryside, a young single mother struggles with a son who might be a fiendish impostor. Marcus and Melissa explore the lore and film history of creepy kids before diving into the trippy and claustrophobic Hole in the Ground. Also, which Matt Groening series would you rather see converted to a horror movie? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus) / 2+ Melissa. Quality: 4- / 4 Enjoyment: 4 / 4 Articles mentioned in this episode:

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54:46

Don't Haunt My Dreams, Argentina: Terrified...

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/09

One street - three terrors. Marcus and Melissa stroll southward to a haunted block in Buenos Aires, where separate paranormal narratives weave tautly together in horrifying, unexpected ways. Also, as long as we're social distancing, would you rather be stalked by an invisible monster during the day or a visible monster at night? And would it get bored staying at home all the time? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 5 Quality: 4+ Enjoyment: 5 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Fox Searchlight Sets

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01:30:26

Zombiepalooza: Kingdom (South Korea, 2019-), Go Goa...

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/02

None of the zombie movies we saw prepared us for toilet paper shortages. That hasn't stopped a horde of zombie references in the middle of a pandemic, though. Marcus and Melissa explore three new and innovative takes on the zombie genre - a 15th century soap opera and zombie blend from South Korea, a dude bro zomcom from India and a heart-wrenching zombie drama from Australia. They also pay respects to the late great Kenny Rogers with a poker-themed Would You Rather. Kingdom: Motion Picture Terror

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13:06

Impromptu Comeback: Season Two Kickoff

Imported Horror ·

2020/04/02

Horrifying movies are the best distraction from a terrifying pandemic - especially original and innovative international horror. Marcus and Melissa discuss the early launch of Season Two and what's in store for the podcast.

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15:06

Season One Retrospective

Imported Horror ·

2020/02/20

Scary bears, creepy kids and a whole world of zombies - Marcus and Melissa covered a lot of ground in Season One. They look back on what worked well and consider what needs improvement before Season Two. Imported Horror will return. New episodes launch on - or before - June 4, 2020.

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01:00:15

Less Thinky, More Drinky: Grabbers (Ireland & The...

Imported Horror ·

2020/02/13

Tentacled alien sea monsters swarm across the Irish coast with a thirst for human blood. There's just one problem - they're allergic to alcohol, and to anyone drunk enough to fight them. Marcus and Melissa discover that scotch mixes well with this warm 80s-style creature feature. Also, what horror characters would you rather have on a monster slaying dream team? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1. Quality: 4. Personal Enjoyment: 5. Articles mentioned in this episode: "INTERVIEW: Grabbing A Word With

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20:05

Spoilercast: Under the Shadow

Imported Horror ·

2020/02/10

Marcus and Melissa nearly spoiled some key details in their full episode on Babak Anvari's "Under the Shadow." They dive in on this spoilercast. Spoilercasts are short bonus episodes that break down spoilers and endings for movies and television shows covered in previous episodes. We recommend you listen to the previous full episode before listening to this spoilercast.

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59:22

Terrified in Tehran: Under the Shadow (United...

Imported Horror ·

2020/02/06

American horror films often inject terror into ordinary suburbs and quiet forest cabins. Babak Anvari skipped that trope. Instead, he resurrected his childhood terrors from the Iran/Iraq War, when civilians were indiscriminately targeted by missiles, and added a sinister djinn to one family's nightmares. The result is a frightening and deeply authentic film. Also - what foreign horror role should be portrayed by Nic Cage? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus) / 4 (Melissa). Quality: 5/4+ Personal

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19:19

Spoilercast: Eerie

Imported Horror ·

2020/02/03

Eerie's ghost story ended with surprisingly strong feels. Its second half also included a strange detail that Melissa cannot let go. Our hosts break down the ending and plot progression of the spooky tale. Spoilercasts are short bonus episodes that break down spoilers and endings for movies and television shows covered in previous episodes. We recommend you listen to the previous full episode before listening to this spoilercast.

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48:15

Haunted Habits: Eerie (The Philippines & Singapore,...

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/30

If you could speak with the spirits haunting a girl's Catholic school, what would you say? Mikhail Red's Eerie is a chilling jump scare-fest that seamlessly blends Latin and Asian horror tropes with spooky stories about ghosts, nuns, religion and mental illness. Also - what politicians would you cast for a Blair Witch-style film, and do ghosts really just want personal favors? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2 (Marcus) / 3- (Melissa). Quality: 3+ Personal enjoyment: 4+ Articles mentioned in this

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20:24

Spoilercast: Backcountry

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/20

Adam MacDonald's Backcountry is crisp and brutal. Its ending leaves viewers with all the feels - and potentially a major misunderstanding of a critical piece of camping safety. Marcus and Melissa break down the gripping conclusion and explore what the film and its characters got right and wrong about wilderness survival. Spoilercasts are short bonus episodes that break down spoilers and endings for movies and television shows covered in previous episodes. We recommend you listen to the previous full

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51:20

Beary Scary Movie: Backcountry (Canada, 2014)

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/16

Nature is stone cold savage. So is Adam MacDonald's "Backcountry." The film about lost campers in bear country uses deeply disorienting cinematography and stellar acting - both scripted and improvisational - to make the viewer feel exposed and hunted. Also, would you rather watch a film where chattering raccoons fend off a zombie horde, or become possessed by aliens and go on a killing spree? In both cases, the raccoons are subtitled a la "The Great Outdoors." Motion Picture Terror Scale: 5

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44:47

Dissident Brains: Juan of the Dead (Spain & Cuba, 2011)

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/09

Ever wonder how a zombie plague would shake out in Cuba? Juan of the Dead is a fresh, gory and original zombie flick with genuine laughs and impressive tracking shots. Zombie slaying montages also mask subversive commentary on a nation that is frequently demonized and misunderstood by outsiders. Also, do you remember the 90s? Would you rather deal with an evil Ghostwriter, or an evil Wishbone? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2 (Marcus), 1+ (Melissa). Quality: 5/4+ Personal enjoyment: 5/5 Articles

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08:08

Spoilercast: Ju-On: The Grudge & The Grudge

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/02

Marcus, Melissa and Grady discuss standout jump scares and stranger plot points in Ju-On and The Grudge. They also make Futurama jokes. Spoilercasts are short bonus episodes that break down spoilers and endings for movies and television shows covered in previous episodes. We recommend you listen to the previous full episode on Ju-On: The Grudge and The Grudge before listening to this spoilercast.

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01:13:12

The Little Boy Says Meow: Ju-On: The Grudge (Japan,...

Imported Horror ·

2020/01/02

When someone dies in an extreme rage, a curse is born. When it happens in Japan, it becomes a cult classic and spawns several sequels and remakes. But are they deserved? Is Ju-On a nostalgic reminder of a famous cultural moment for Japanese horror, or has it aged well as a uniquely frightening film? Marcus, Melissa and Grady dive into the Japanese original and the 2004 American remake. Also, is Tina Belcher the reincarnation of its famous groaning ghost? Articles mentioned in this episode: "Ju-On:

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