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Wake Up Heavy

Wake Up Heavy is a podcast about my memories of strange horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s. I"m Mark Begley, your host. Please check out my other show Cambridge & Wishon.

tv & film film history

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60:10

WUHxKC: Halloween Kills (2021)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/10/17

Sharing is caring with another Wake Up Heavy slash The Kulturecast shared episode. Wish I could say I cared for this movie, but I did not. Give it a listen if you're into that sort of thing.

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91:58

S5E2. Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/10/09

This is the first in a three episode series on the early horror films of Alan Ormsby and Bob Clark.On this episode Heather Drain, Mike White and I discuss CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS (1972), a low-budget horror/comedy inspired by the success of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968). Bob Clark wrote and directed the film, with script contributions from Alan Ormsby. Ormsby also designed and created the make-up effects and plays Alan, the leader of a Miami theater troupe. Includes the first part

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11:51

WUH: September 2021

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/10/04

September watches, a few corrections, and some news about upcoming recordings and episodes. It's Spooky Season folks, let's all celebrate!!

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23:19

BRR: Rancho Deluxe (1975)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/09/21

There's a first time for everything, and here's the first WUH Blu-Ray Review. The love for RANCHO DELUXE continues with a break-down of Fun City Editions' release of the film, its first appearance on Blu-Ray. This rambling, low-stakes tale of the New West has won me over, but does this release do it justice? Listen and find out.Fun City Editions: https://www.funcityeditions.com/Shop FCE releases: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/fun-city-editionsSister Hyde:

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61:53

WUH: Anthony King on An American Werewolf in London...

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/09/15

Anthony King, host of The Cult Movies Podcast, pays a visit to WUH Headquarters and brings along a movie that traumatized him as a child, but has since become one of his favorites. On this Special Guest episode we talk about John Landis's 1982 classic horror/comedy film An American Werewolf in London, Anthony's show, Jenny Agutter, and why Grandma should always keep the bedroom door closed.Anthony King on Twitter.The Cult Movies Podcast. Show notes.

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24:01

WUH: August 2021

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/09/02

August 2021 news/notes/movie watches. If ya don't listen, Walter Matthau's ghost is going to visit you and tell you to, "Shaddup."Catch me on the PB Ego Fest 11: https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2021/08/special-report-ego-fest-11.html

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20:04

WUH: July 2021

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/08/04

I'm taking the news/notes, and watch list recommendations out of regular episodes and giving all that stuff its own series. If you generally stop episodes at the end when I get to all this, you may want to skip these episodes. But if you are interested in these things, plus info on guest appearances on other shows, then have a listen.

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19:33

WDIRT V4E3: Macabro (1980)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/08/03

MACABRO (1980) (aka MACABRE, aka FROZEN TERROR) is a New Orleans set horror film from director Lamberto Bava, the son of famed Italian director Mario Bava. The film stars Bernice Stegers (XTRO) as Jane Baker, a woman who's adultery leads to tragic consequences, and Stanko Molnar (A BLADE IN THE DARK) as the blind land-lord of the building where she resides. Veronica Zinny, in her only role, is perfectly cast as Jane's troubled and troublesome daughter. Show notes:

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38:45

WUH: Cleo vs. The Thing (1982)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/07/13

I really like showing Cleo some of my favorite Classic Horror films, and this happens to be one of my all time faves. On this episode we take a look at John Carpenter's 1982 practical effects masterpiece The Thing. I love this movie, but where will it rank for Cleo amongst the other Classics we've watched? You'll just have to have a listen.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/07/wuh-cleo-vs-thing-1982.html

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36:18

WUH: What's happening

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/06/24

This is one of *those* episodes. A good half-hour of me just flap-jawin'. If you like watching paint dry, you'll love hearing me talk about painting our house. But there's also movie recs, lots o' clips, and general news and notes.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/06/wuh-whats-happening.html

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98:51

KCxWUH: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/06/17

And here's the first part (second released) of the Wake Up Heavy/Kulturecast Crossover!"In this bonus crossover episode, we take a look at the most recent entry into The Conjuring Universe and possibly the final film in the mainline franchise: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Starring the always fantastic pair of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the film follows the two as they attempt to clear the name of a man who murdered while possibly possessed. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to

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125:47

TPB: Crumbs (2015)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/06/15

Sharing some episodes of www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ that I've been lucky enough to guest on. Moving on to my third appearance on the show. You can STILL hear/feel my nerves here."We're looking at Miguel Llanso's Crumbs (2015), the story of a post apocalyptic future where items from the past are given special significance as our hero, Candy (played by Daniel Tadesse), goes on a quest, first to see the witch and then to see Santa Claus.Chris Stachiw and Mark Begley join Mike to talk about Crumbs

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80:33

WUHxKC: Poltergeist (1982)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/06/13

The Kulturecast Crossover continues with this look at Tobe Hooper's 1982 horror classic POLTERGEIST. Chris Stachiw joins WUH to talk about the movie that traumatized him as a wee-one and turned him off of horror for years. We also delve into the sequels and the 2015 remake.Our Crossover also includes an episode of The Kulturecast on the new CONJURING film, and its cinematic universe. Look for that episode soon in the Wake Up Heavy stream.Show notes:

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88:20

TPB: The Antenna (2019)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/06/13

Sharing some episodes of https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ that I've been lucky enough to guest on. Starting with my first appearance on the show. You can hear/feel my nerves here."On this special episode of The Projection Booth we’re looking at the 2019 film from director Orçun Behram, The Antenna (2019). The film stars Ihsan Önal as Mehmet, a overseer of an apartment building in Turkey. We begin the film on the day when a new satellite dish is being installed that is part of a new era for

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81:46

S5E1. Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/04/12

Guest co-hosts: Mike White and Samm DeighanOn this episode of WUH we discuss the 1977 film LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR. GOODBAR was written and directed by Richard Brooks, based on the 1975 novel by Judith Rossner, which is loosely based on the real life and death of Roseann Quinn. The film stars Diane Keaton as Theresa Dunn, a twenty something woman living in The Big City who leads a “double life.” For more info please visit the WUH site.

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22:54

WUH: TV trauma

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/04/07

Yes, I watched a lot of movies on TV as a kid, but I also watched a lot of TV shows on TV. On this "very special episode" (get it?) I talk about my earliest TV scare, and some of the programs with a spooky edge that I really enjoyed. Beware the mysteries among the dark shadows of the night gallery. Muah ha ha ha!

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28:59

WUH: King Kong vs...(Part 2)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/04/01

Cleo's back to talk* about two more Monster Battle Movies. Since Kong is in both of these we're going with KING KONG VS... this time around. First up is King Kong Escapes (1967). And then we get into the just-released Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). *Doing these episodes reminds me that even when it’s about something they enjoy, getting a 13-yr. old to talk can be like pulling teeth. :)For more info: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/03/wuh-godzilla-vs-monster-battle-series-w.html

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37:39

WUH: Godzilla vs...(Part 1)

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/03/29

In each episode of this series my daughter Cleo and I will be hopping around the Godzilla and King Kong Franchises (mostly Godzilla) and talking about two or three films. Naturally we started with their epic Match-Up in the 1962 Toho film King Kong vs. Godzilla. We'll be discussing that film in comparison with Mothra vs. Godzilla which came out two years later. For more info: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/03/wuh-godzilla-vs-monster-battle-series-w.html

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15:48

WUH: Ninja memories

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/03/24

*SURPRISE DROP*Okay, maybe this isn't THE shortest episode (the WDIRT on The Beast Within still holds that honor) but it's pretty dang short, AND was a nice bit of serendipity after the last episode. I don't want to spoil the surprise of this surprise drop, so just have a listen.For more info: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/03/wuh-tv-and-projection-booth.html

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42:41

WUH: TV and the Projection Booth

Wake Up Heavy ·

2021/03/16

In this episode I talk about the kinds of movies I watched as a kid, and more specifically HOW I watched them. The warm glow of the ol' tube TV kept me company during my early years.The second part of the episode is a celebration of The Projection Booth Podcast and their recent 10-year Anniversary. Congrats to Mike!There's also a Spooky Story from a listener, and a very brief Watch List.UPDATE: I found the martial arts film I discussed in this episode, so check out the episode "WUH: Ninja memory" to

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