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PODCAST

Caliber 9 From Outer Space

Cult movie fanatics Rob Spencer and Joe Odber dive deep into a double feature every episode, discussing the wonderful world of cult, psychotronic and exploitation cinema along with the films themselves. Play along, watch the films at home and join us for a full post mortem into whatever madness we have just witnessed on screen. Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com

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01:45:54

Episode 26: Born to Kill + The Pit

Caliber 9 From Outer Space ·

2024/07/05

This week Rob and Joe check out Born to Kill (1947), directed by Robert Wise, and The Pit (1981), directed by Lew Lehman. You'll be amazed that one of these films was allowed to be made back in the censorious 1940's, and you'll be amazed that the other one was allowed to happen in any way, shape or form. At any time in history.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen, you can nevertheless avoid spoilers for Born to Kill

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01:58:06

Episode 25: The Haunted Palace + Galaxy of Terror

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2024/06/28

Roger Corman - 1926-2024. This week Rob and Joe pay tribute to one of exploitation cinema's greatest legends. We check out The Haunted Palace (1963), directed by Roger Corman himself, and space horror romp, Galaxy of Terror (1981), directed by Bruce D. Clark, one of the many wonderful films that Corman produced at New World Pictures.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen, you can nevertheless avoid spoilers for The

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01:53:16

Episode 24: Carnival of Souls + The Nest of the...

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2024/06/21

Special guest Sakana joins us to discuss a psychotronic 60's double feature! We check out Herk Harvey's cult classic, Carnival of Souls (1962), and The Nest of the Cuckoo Birds (1965), directed by Bert Williams. From the sublime to the... totally whacked out... Both films are easily available online, so a pre-watch is highly recommended for both of these little beauties!We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films this week. For Carnival of Souls, you can then skip ahead

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01:58:26

Episode 23: Legend of the Mountain + The Legend of...

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2024/06/14

Special guest Ali joins us to discuss a couple of Hong Kong tales of legendary proportions. We check out Legend of the Mountain (1979), directed by King Hu, and The Legend of Wisely (1987), directed by Teddy Robin. A period supernatural epic and a rollicking Indiana Jones-esque adventure story. This is some trip to the East.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films this week. For Legend of the Mountain, you can then skip ahead to the 1:17:42 mark to avoid spoilers, and

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01:56:41

Episode 22: Black Sunday + Tombs of the Blind Dead

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2024/06/07

A couple of tales from the crypt, this week, as Joe and Rob check out seminal gothic horror, Black Sunday (1960), directed by Mario Bava, and Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), directed by Amando de Ossorio. Barbara Steele delivers her grinning death stare and horrid, nibbling Knight Templar wights wreak slow motion carnage. Take a breath of dead air with us.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for each film. For Black Sunday you can then skip ahead to the 1:11:18 mark, and for

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02:02:01

Episode 21: Don't Look Now + Thundercrack!

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2024/05/31

WARNING: Language gets a little more explicit than usual this week because we have a hardcore film in the mix! Dr Ethan joins us again to discuss British classic, Don't Look Now (1973), directed by Nicolas Roeg, and naughty epic, Thundercrack! (1975), directed by Curt McDowell. From the sublime to the ridiculous - you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll scream, you'll vomit. You're welcome.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for Don't Look Now, so you can skip ahead to the 1:23:41 mark

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01:48:31

Episode 20: Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man + Burial...

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2024/05/24

More nihilistic Italian cops, more ancient Etruscan evil, more Oedipal ickiness. This week, Joe and Rob are drawn irresistibly back to Italy to sample Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man (1976), directed by Ruggero Deodato, and Burial Ground (1981), directed by Andrea Bianchi. Cuddle up on the pillion seat - you're in for a very... very slow shamble on the wild side.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for each. For Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man you can then skip ahead to the 54:35

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01:52:17

Episode 19: Deep Red + At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul

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2024/05/17

We're going to the crossroads by the graveyard. This week, Joe and Rob check out the big daddy of gialli, Dario Argento's Deep Red (1975), and follow it up with At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964), directed by Jose Mojica Marins (a.k.a. Coffin Joe). Italy's maestro of horror and Brazil's most famous horror icon together in one double feature! This is essential cult cinema, folks. We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for each. For Deep Red you can then skip ahead to the 1:13:37

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01:49:19

Episode 18: Vanishing Point + Highway Racer

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2024/05/10

Tune in, rev up and drop out. It's all about vehicular mayhem this week, as Joe and Rob fire up Vanishing Point (1971), directed by Richard C. Sarafian. and Highway Racer (1977), directed by Stelvio Massi. Honda blondes, Ferrari wheelies and Dodges not dodging enough for their own good - this episode has more car-based existentialism than you can throw a Renault down the Spanish Steps at! We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for each. For Vanishing Point you can then skip ahead to

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02:19:08

Episode 17: Unloved Aliens Triple Feature

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2024/05/03

Max is back to chat with Rob and Joe about some of the less universally loved instalments in the ever popular Alien franchise! We'll dive deep into Alien 3 (1992), directed by David Fincher, Alien Resurrection (1997), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and, with much trepidation, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007), directed by the Brothers Strause.You must have been on another planet if you haven't seen at least one or two of these films, nevertheless we will be announcing a Spoiler Territory

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01:58:30

Episode 16: Possession + Dead Eyes of London

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2024/04/26

Achtung! This week Rob and Joe venture into 80's West Berlin and then a very Germanic 60's London as we check out Possession (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski, and classic krimi film, Dead Eyes of London (1961), directed by Alfred Vohrer. We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen (and you definitely should), you can nevertheless avoid spoilers for Possession by skipping ahead to the 1:15:02 mark, and for Dead Eyes of

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01:52:05

Episode 15: Torso + The Dead Are Alive

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2024/04/19

Break out the J&B whisky, it's GIALLO week! Al drops in again to talk about his great love of the Italian giallo. We'll chat a bit about this wonderful subgenre of thriller/horror/mysteries and dive deep into two selections from Al: Torso (1973), directed by Sergio Martino, and deeper cut, The Dead Are Alive (1972), directed by Armando Crispino.We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen (and you definitely should), you

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01:48:59

Episode 14: Who Can Kill a Child? + Pieces

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2024/04/12

Horror Iberico! We delve into a Spanish double feature this week with Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador, and Pieces (1982) directed by Juan Piquer Simon. .We let you know when Spoiler Territory kicks in, so if you want to skip ahead from that point in Who Can Kill a Child?, you can rejoin the conversation at the 57:04 mark to avoid spoilers, and Spoiler Territory ends for Pieces at the 1:39:25 mark. Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on

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02:01:31

Episode 13: Tokyo Drifter + Seeds

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2024/04/05

Could this be the worst family reunion ever? This week, Joe and Rob are joined by Dr Ethan Lyon to discuss Tokyo Drifter (1966), directed by Seijun Suzuki, and then Seeds (1968), directed by Andy Milligan.We will call out Spoiler Territory so if you want to skip ahead from that point in Tokyo Drifter, you can rejoin the conversation at the 1:15:44 mark to avoid spoilers, and for Seeds, Spoiler Territory ends at 1:55;46. Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on

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01:53:40

Episode 12: The Omen + The Boxer's Omen

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2024/03/29

It's all for you, listener! This week, Joe and Rob check out The Omen (1976), directed by Richard Donner, and then The Boxer's Omen (1983), directed by Kueh Chi-Hung.It's not really possible to spoil The Boxer's Omen, but we will call out Spoiler Territory for The Omen. If you want to skip ahead from that point, you can rejoin the conversation at the 1:08:54 mark to avoid spoilers. Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp

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01:51:19

Episode 11: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly + The Rare...

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2024/03/22

When these guys start talking, you can feel the devil bite your ass! (Sorry about that.) This week, Joe and Rob check out The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), directed by Sergio Leone, and then The Rare Blue Apes of Cannibal Isle (1972), directed by Donn Greer.We will call out Spoiler Territory for the first film (it's not worth worrying about for the second - honestly), so if you want to skip ahead from that point in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, you can rejoin the conversation at the

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01:57:26

Episode 10: Aguirre, the Wrath of God + Mad Foxes

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2024/03/15

This week, Joe and Rob are joined by Al! Together we cast an eye over the Joefest 2024 line up and dive deep into Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), directed by Werner Herzog, and then Mad Foxes (1981), directed by Paul Grau.We're not bothering with Spoiler Territory this week - these movies aren't really spoilable, in our opinions - but we will be discussing the endings. Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp

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01:49:53

Episode 9: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls + Shaolin...

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2024/03/08

When does ANY party start? When you get there! This week, Joe and Rob check out Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970), directed by Russ Meyer, and then Shaolin Invincibles (1978), directed by Hou Cheng.We will call out Spoiler Territory for the first film (it's not worth worrying about for the second - honestly), so if you want to skip ahead from that point in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, you can rejoin the conversation at the 1:11:35 mark to avoid spoilers. Theme music: "The Cold Light

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01:44:28

Episode 8: Le Cercle Rouge + Zombie Flesh Eaters

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2024/03/01

An unlikely pairing made in cinema heaven! We indulge ourselves with some fine genre fare this week. First up, Le Cercle Rouge (1970), directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, and then Zombie Flesh Eaters aka Zombie (1979), directed by Lucio Fulci.We will call out Spoiler Territory for both films, so if you want to skip ahead from that point in Le Cercle Rouge, you can rejoin the conversation at the 52:40 mark to avoid spoilers. And Spoiler Territory ends at the 1:39:22 mark for Zombie Flesh Eaters

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01:47:33

Episode 7: Stalked By My Doctor Triple Feature

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2024/02/23

This week Rob and Joe take a franchise deep dive! We review Stalked By My Doctor (2015), Stalked By My Doctor: The Return (2016) and Stalked By My Doctor: Patient's Revenge (2018), all directed by Doug Campbell. This is modern exploitation trash as purveyed by the Lifetime channel - bizarre in perhaps new kinds of ways for the average trash cinema enthusiast.We don't bother calling out spoilers for the first two films (you can't really spoil them) but we do let you know when Spoiler Territory

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