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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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01:33:20

The Guardian (Vietnam, 2021)

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2022/06/16

Some dolls have spirits. Others have secrets. This week, the crew dives into a twisty Vietnamese take on Thai folklore. Also, we break down the international announcements from Netflix's "Geeked Week" and get excited about watching "Prey" in the Comanche language. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1.67. Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 2.67 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Netflix Takes Global Rights to Taiwanese Horror Blockbuster ‘Incantation’ (Exclusive)," by Karen Chu for The Hollywood Reporter "Prey Will

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53:13

Censor (United Kingdom, 2021)

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2022/06/09

You might think you've got a great memory. How could you know for sure? This week, the crew goes on a neo-giallo throwback to the "video nasty" era for a trippy look at self-censorship and tech scapegoats. Also, why is "Dashcam" so much more polarizing than "Crimes of the Future?" Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2.67 Quality: 4.33. Enjoyment: 4.33 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Breaking Down All 72 Video Nasties!" by Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting "‘We’re so scared of ourselves’: How a

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01:12:14

Choose or Die (United Kingdom, 2022)

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2022/06/02

Retro video games are a pixelated gold mine for horror ... and for disappointing movies that don't understand them. This week, the crew unpacks a Nightmare On Elm Street-esque dream horror movie masquerading as a video game tribute. Also - two classic genres reemerge with gusto in new releases this week and there's a confession about walking out of a David Cronenberg picture. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2. Quality: 2. Enjoyment: 2.67

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01:33

Minisode: Night of the Mini Dead

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2022/05/26

Mini zombies! Stop motion sex! The Occult! Penguins! The end is nigh!

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01:08:04

The Sadness (Taiwan, 2021)

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2022/05/26

You've heard the rumors. You've seen the social media posts and you've scrolled past it on Shudder. You gots to know. Is "The Sadness" as depraved and transgressive as the legends say? Yes. Very much yes. This week, the crew unpacks the ultra-violent zombie flick and looks forward to Spanish giallo (amarillo?) flicks hitting Shudder for Pride Month. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 4. Quality: 4.33. Enjoyment: 4. Articles mentioned in this episode: "Shudder June 2022 Schedule Announced," on Vital

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01:07:15

Relic (Australia, United States & China, 2020)

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2022/05/19

Dementia is horrifying. So is Cronenbergian body horror. What happens if you mash them together? This week, the crew heads down under for a creative metaphoric horror film. Also: The real Iron Man is coming to Shudder next week, it's still not clear when (or if) Hatching will hit Hulu, and the crew gets psyched to watch The Sadness next week. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3.33. Quality: 4.67. Enjoyment: 3.33 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Interview: Natalie Erika James Discusses The

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01:02:46

Shadow in the Cloud (New Zealand & USA, 2020)

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2022/05/12

Gremlins aren't just cuddly, aquaphobic Christmas monsters - they're also winged monsters that bedeviled allied aircraft in WW2. This week, the crew heads to the South Pacific for a pulpy, girl-power-bottle-action-creature feature mashup that breaks all the laws of physics. Also, just how depraved is "The Sadness?" Is it ultra-violent smut? Maybe. We discuss the new Taiwanese release on Shudder. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2. Quality: 3.5. Enjoyment: 4 Articles mentioned in this episode: "‘Shadow

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01:15:26

The Cellar (Ireland, 2022)

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2022/05/05

Is math scary? What about ancient, demonic math? This week, the crew digs deep into "The Cellar," a calculating gateway horror that adds up to an agreeable film. Also, they discuss a pair of Finnish films streaming this weekend with "The Twin" and "Hatching." Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2. Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 3.67 Media mentioned in this episode: "The Ten Steps," the short film version, on YouTube "The Cellar Was Originally Envisioned As A 'Full-Blown Monster Mash-Up' With No Adults [Spoiler

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01:00:04

House by the Cemetery (Italy, 1981)

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2022/04/21

Some older horror movies are classics. Others ... not so much. This week, we endure awful dubbing and jarring editing in a clumsy Italian tribute to the works of H.P. Lovecraft. We'll give one of Lucio Fulci's better works a shot later - maybe "The Beyond" - but in the meantime, we also argue about Shudder's recent Irish original, "The Cellar." Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1. Quality: 1.7. Enjoyment: 1.3

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53:32

Black Sunday (Italy, 1960)

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2022/04/07

There are classic horror movies, and there are classic horror movies. "Black Sunday" is the latter. Even after 62 years, its gothic chills and trend-setting cinematography still chill and thrill. Also, we highlight inbound Shudder drops "See For Me" and "Subspecies." Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus & Grady) / 2 (Melissa). Quality: 5 (Marcus) / 4 (Melissa & Grady). Enjoyment: 5 / 4 / 3 Articles mentione in this episode: "Black Sunday," by Scott Tobias for the AV Club

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01:01:15

Lights, Camera, Neo-Giallo: The Last Matinee...

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2022/03/31

Gloves? Check. Knife? Check. Splashy neon colors and a gore-geous movie theater? Double check. Spend the afternoon with us as we talk slashers, siestas, movie screenings and the innovative "The Last Matinee." We also discuss The Devils, Shudder's upcoming and famously controversial drop. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3. Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 5 (Marcus & Melissa) / 4 (Grady) Articles mentioned in this episode: "Interview: Director Maximiliano Contenti Discusses the Influences Behind THE LAST

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01:05:01

Neo-Western, Horror? Bacurau (Brazil & France, 2019)

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2022/03/24

Last year, a trippy neo-western appeared in the Chainsaw Awards. Bacurau works well as a western, but its horror award nominations and complicated trailer confuse our crew this week. Also, can we all geek out about Spine of Night? Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1 (Marcus) / 2 (Melissa & Grady). Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 2. Articles mentioned in this episode: "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: THE CREATORS OF “BACURAU,” THE MUST-SEE THRILLER NOW ON-LINE, PART ONE," by Michael Gingold for Rue Morgue "The Violence of

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01:10:00

Don't Stop Recordin': Rec (Spain, 2007)

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2022/03/17

If you're in the mood for found footage horror from the aughts, we've got great news. Get ready for animal-enhanced screams, nostalgic vibes and the shakiest of shaky cams as we dial the clock back to 2007 for "Rec." The crew also unpacks where to find the subbed version and why dubs might make an easier watch. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 4. Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 5 (Marcus and Melissa), 3 (Grady) Articles mentioned in this episode: "Exclusive Interview with Oriol Tarragó, Sound Designer of 'Rec'

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01:08:05

Dolls, Bugs and Post-Apocalyptic Dread: The House...

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2022/03/10

Stop motion animation is unnerving even when it's trying to be cheery. When it's leaning into isolation and despair, it's downright horrifying. This week, the crew unpacks materialism and fantastic voice acting in a compelling stop motion anthology. We also highlight four Ukrainian horror movies. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2 (Marcus & Grady), 3 (Melissa). Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 5. Articles mentioned in this episode: "Interview: The House Director Paloma Baeza Talks Inspirations Behind Story Three

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50:39

Support Ukraine: The Golem (Re-Release)

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2022/03/03

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is an ongoing atrocity. We haven't reviewed any Ukrainian movies but did discuss The Golem, which was filmed near Kyiv, so we're re-releasing that episode this week. The landscape is beautiful. We've also removed reviews of Russian and Russian-financed horror movies from our podcast feed. We'll discuss Ukrainian horror movies during our next regular episode next week. Our episode on The Golem first aired on December 5, 2019.

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01:08:16

Side-Scrolling Terror: Detention (Taiwan, 2019)

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2022/02/24

A high schooler wakes up to find her high school abandoned and haunted. Are ghosts scarier than a military dictatorship? This week, the crew dials the clock back to 1962 Taiwan for Detention. They also explore the "New French Extremity" collection debuting on Shudder next week. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 4 (Marcus and Melissa) / 3 ( Grady). Quality: 5/5/4 Enjoyment: 5/5/4 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Interview with John Hsu: It Was Like a Collective Trauma no One Wanted to Face," by Panos

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01:04:36

A Merry Dick Maas: Saint (Netherlands, 2010)

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2021/12/16

It's felt like the year of Dick Maas at Imported Horror. We've got an unashamed nostalgic attachment to Dutch B-cult classic Amsterdamned, which we watched this summer, and we're finishing the year with the yule tide terrors of Saint. The crew explores differences between Dutch and American holidays, including the super racist "Zwarte Piet" tradition. Plus, we look back on 2021 and forward to plans for the new year. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1. Quality: 3 (Marcus & Melissa) / 4 (Grady)

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56:33

If You Can Dodge a Wrench: Girls with Balls (France &...

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2021/11/25

2002 called. It wants its bad, punny movies back. But nobody answered because we were too busy watching a sophomoric horror comedy that isn't quite as outrageous as you might think. Also, Melissa confesses an irrational fear of country music and the crew explores new foreign horror releases dropping this week. Motion Picture Terror Scale: lol, nope. Quality: 2 (Marcus), 1 (Melissa) and 2 (Grady). Enjoyment: 3/2/3 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Fantastic Fest 2018: Chatting with Olivier Afonso,

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01:21:39

That's Me In The Corner: Midnight Mass (Canada & USA,...

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2021/11/11

If you'd never heard of vampires, would you know they were monsters? Or would you assume they were divine? This week, the crew unpacks the pros and cons of bad religion, tragic characters and a dog that deserved better. Plus, Shudder's dropping a bunch from overseas this week and one may - or may not - include a bear. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus) / 4 (Melissa) / 3 (Grady). Quality: 3 / 4 / 4 Enjoyment: 2 / 5 / 4 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Mike Flanagan Explores His Private

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01:18:09

Toxic Mushroom Death Synth Cult with Fire: Mandy...

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2021/11/04

It's 1983 and there's hypnotic red fog everywhere. Say no to drugs. Say yes to macaroni and cheese and raw, uncut revenge. Get real weird with us this week as we spend time with Mandy, a cult horror hit featuring Nic Cage and a horrifying cult. Also, there's something for everyone in the coming soon section this week. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 4 (Marcus) / 3 (Melissa) / 2 (Grady). Quality: 5 / 4 / 4. Enjoyment: 4 / 3 / 4 Articles mentioned in this episode: "Panos Cosmatos on Crafting His Heavy

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