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01:30:45

Lights Out Halloween Special: The Amityville Horror

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2024/10/06

Lights Out Halloween Special: The Amityville Horror In this special episode of Lights Out, hosts James Kline and J.H. Alison leave the comfort of the 80s to dive into the chilling tale of one of the most infamous haunted houses in American history—The Amityville Horror. Kicking off their 2024 Halloween month, the hosts explore the terrifying legend from every angle, with an unsanctioned, unfiltered conversation about the dark history, the media frenzy, and the supernatural terror that has

02:18:19

Retro Blood 155: Cruising (1980)

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2024/09/30

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as they wrap up their month-long exploration of 1980s New York horror with a deep dive into William Friedkin's controversial thriller, Cruising (1980). This unsettling film, starring Al Pacino, explores the underground world of the leather scene and a serial killer targeting gay men. The hosts begin with a discussion on the film's striking visual style, its provocative message, and the infamous "hanky code" that played a key role in the culture and storyline. 🌈🔪 As

01:51:45

Retro Blood 154: The Clairvoyant/The Killing Hour (1982)

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2024/09/22

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as they continue their deep dive into 1980s New York horror with this week’s film, The Clairvoyant (also known as The Killing Hour) from 1982! 🔮💀 The boys kick off the episode by discussing the rise of psychic-themed thrillers in the early 80s and how The Clairvoyant fits into the genre. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Retro Blood episode without the Oktoberfest Beer of the Week review! 🍻 In the wrestling history segment, the hosts look at the state of pro

01:40:50

Retro Blood 153: Manhattan Baby (1982)

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2024/09/15

This week on Retro Blood, James Kline and J.H. Alison continue their journey through the horror-soaked streets of 1980s New York with a deep dive into Lucio Fulci’s underwhelming supernatural thriller Manhattan Baby. James kicks things off with a passionate takedown of the film before the duo gets into their Oktoberfest Beer of the Week review! 🍻 In the history segment, the boys break down a massive Mid-Atlantic Wrestling tag team tournament spanning multiple cities and countries, while also

01:52:02

Retro Blood 152: Maniac (1981)

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2024/09/08

In Episode 152 of Retro Blood, James Kline and J.H. Alison continue their exploration of the grimy underworld of 1980s New York horror with a deep dive into the 1981 cult classic Maniac. The hosts kick off the episode by revealing the types of horror that truly unsettle them before jumping into the Oktoberfest Beer of the Week review. For this week’s history segment, the boys rewind to January 30, 1981, the film’s New York release date, to see what was happening in the world of pro wrestling and

02:18:07

Retro Blood 151: The New York Ripper (1982)

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2024/09/01

Episode 151 of Retro Blood dives deep into the gritty streets of New York with the 1982 horror classic, The New York Ripper. This September, James Kline and J.A. Alison kick off a month dedicated to crime, sex, murder, and the dark allure of 1980s New York horror cinema. The hosts start by setting the scene with a discussion about the iconic New York of the '80s, and how this month's theme came from a dedicated fan recommendation.As the leaves begin to turn, so does the Retro Blood's content,

01:55:46

Retro Blood 150: Day of the Dead (1985)

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2024/08/25

On Episode 150 of Retro Blood, hosts James Kline and J. A. Alison close out From the Grave month with a deep dive into George A. Romero's 1985 classic, Day of the Dead. Kicking things off with some Alien Romulus (2024) spoilers, the hosts then share their thoughts on Day of the Dead, discussing its impact on the horror genre and how it influenced The Walking Dead TV series. James also reveals his love for the ruthless character Rhodes.In this week’s history segment, the guys explore what was

01:34:12

Retro Blood 149: Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror...

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2024/08/18

On Episode 149 of Retro Blood, James Kline and J. A. Alison continue their exploration of forgotten horror gems with a deep dive into Andrea Bianchi's 1981 cult classic, Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror. In this episode, the hosts dissect one of the most bizarre and metal-infused zombie films ever made, a movie that stands as a twisted testament to the success of Zombi and Dawn of the Dead. The episode kicks off with some quick, jaw-dropping thoughts on Burial Ground, highlighting one of the

01:26:32

Retro Blood 148: Night of the Creeps (1986)

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2024/08/11

Join James Kline and J. A. Alison as the Retro Blood counties from the grave month Part 2!This week, the boys take a deep dive into the cult horror classic, Night of the Creeps. They dissect what makes this 1986 gem such a beloved piece of horror history, despite its lackluster box office performance. Was the '80s horror scene simply too crowded for Night of the Creeps to shine, or was it destined to find its audience later as a cult favorite? The episode kicks off with a tribute to the legendary

01:33:42

Retro Blood 147: Dead & Buried (1981)

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2024/08/04

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison as we dive into the eerie world of non-traditional zombie movies for our special series, "It Came from the Grave: Part 2." In this episode, we're exploring the chilling 1981 film Dead and Buried.We kick things off with some quick thoughts on Dead and Buried before diving into our weekly history segment. This week, we're talking about the world of pro wrestling and metal around the film's release date, May 29, 1981. We discuss wrestler Steve O (not the one you might

01:53:51

Retro Blood 146: Hell of the Living Dead (1984 US)

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2024/07/28

Join hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison as they wrap up "Hell Month" with a deep dive into the 1980s horror gem Hell of the Living Dead. This episode kicks off with discussions about the film's infamous party city makeup, the extensive use of African jungle stock footage, and quick thoughts on why James believes this movie deserves a place in the ZOMBI timeline.Our weekly history segment transports us back to January 20, 1984, the U.S. release date of the film, to explore the worlds of metal and pro

01:43:33

Retro Blood 145: Hell Hole (1985)

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2024/07/21

Welcome to Retro Blood 145, where hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison dive into the 1985 cult classic film "Hell Hole." This episode continues the July theme of exploring 80s movies with "Hell" in the title. We'll explore everything this wild movie has to offer, from mud baths to hot 80s insane girls, a mysterious girl with a secret, and a New York wise guy who scares everyone. We'll kick things off with our weekly history segment, examining what was happening in the worlds of pro wrestling and metal

01:30:30

Retro Blood 144: Invitation to Hell (1984)

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2024/07/14

Join hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison as we delve into the eerie world of the 1984 ABC made-for-TV horror movie "Invitation to Hell," directed by the legendary Wes Craven. As Wes was on the brink of releasing his iconic "A Nightmare on Elm Street," we discuss why he took on this chilling TV project. In this episode, we explore the peculiar AI space helmets featured in the movie and share some quick thoughts on its impact. Our weekly history segment takes you back to May 24, 1984, uncovering

01:50:23

Retro Blood 143: Hell Night (1981)

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2024/07/07

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison as they kick off Hell Month on the Retro Blood podcast, diving into 1980's horror movies with the title "Hell." This week, the boys dissect the 1981 classic "Hell Night."In this episode, we delve into college and frat house horror movies of the '80s, exploring why this genre has faded by 2024. We compare early '80s college horror films with their late '80s counterparts, examining how the themes and styles evolved over the decade. Our weekly history segment

01:52:56

Retro Blood 142: Blow Out (1981)

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2024/06/30

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison for a special Independence Day episode of Retro Blood! This week, we're diving deep into the 1981 thriller "Blow Out," directed by the legendary Brian De Palma. Episode Highlights:We'll share our thoughts on "Blow Out," starring John Travolta, and discuss his performance in this film and others throughout his career. History Segment: Discover what was happening in the world of pro wrestling and metal music during the film's release on July 24, 1981. Pro Wrestling:

01:39:45

Retro Blood 141: Shallow Grave (1987)

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2024/06/23

Welcome to the grand finale of our "Bad Cop in 1980s Horror Movie" month on Retro Blood! In this episode, we're diving into the 1987 horror classic Shallow Grave. But first, we have some exciting news: our July 4th special episode is dropping early on June 30th. Tune in to find out why! In this episode: • July 4th Special Announcement: o Details on our upcoming special episode and why it's being released early. • Quick Thoughts on Shallow Grave: o Our initial impressions and thoughts on the

01:12:43

Retro Blood 140: China Lake (1983)

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2024/06/16

Welcome to another spine-chilling episode of Retro Blood! This week, we're diving into the eerie world of "China Lake," a 35-minute film that left us utterly impressed. Directed by Robert Harmon, this short horror movie serves as his showcase film, setting the stage for his illustrious career. Join us as we explore the reasons behind the creation of "China Lake" and why it's such a standout in the horror genre. We'll also spotlight the performances of Charles Napier, who plays the menacing

01:26:59

Retro Blood 139: Psycho Cop (1989)

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2024/06/09

Welcome to episode 139 of the Retro Blood podcast! This week, we're diving into "Psycho Cop" (1989), a lazy rip-off of "Maniac Cop," as part of our Bad Cop Month dedicated to 1980s horror movies. Join your hosts, James Kline and J.A. Alsion, as we dissect this lackluster film, from its uninspired plot to the questionable acting of its killer cop.In our Weekly History segment, we take a trip down memory lane to explore what was happening in the world of Pro Wrestling and Metal music. We'll cover

01:31:32

Retro Blood 138: Maniac Cop (1988)

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2024/06/02

Welcome back to Retro Blood! In Episode 138, we kick off our "Bad Cop 1980s Month" with the return of J.A. Allison to the podcast. Join the boys as they dive into the cult classic Maniac Cop, featuring the dynamic duo of Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell.We begin with our signature history segment, exploring the world of pro wrestling and metal music around the release date of May 13, 1988. Discover what was happening at a WWF house show and dive into the iconic metal album Operation: Mindcrime by

01:12:33

Retro Blood 137: Graduation Day (1981)

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2024/05/26

Retro Blood Podcast - Episode 137: Graduation DayJoin James Kline for the thrilling conclusion to our "Slumber Party 1980s Horror Month" this May 2024! In Episode 137, James goes solo to delve into the 1981 horror classic Graduation Day. Expect a deep dive into the world of track and field, a chilling murder mystery, and, yes, big swords! James provides fascinating insights into the making of Graduation Day, highlighting the setbacks and triumphs the film experienced. Learn about director Herb

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