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Retro Blood 236: Olivia (1983)

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2026/04/27

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues J.H. Alison’s Birthday Month Picks with another wild and sleazy entry from Ulli Lommel—the erotic thriller Olivia (aka Double Jeopardy).We kick things off with quick thoughts on the film’s heavy softcore erotic elements, the tone, and how this one blends psychological thriller with exploitation-style storytelling. In our History Segment, we jump to 2026 and break down WrestleMania 42 Night 2. The guys discuss how Night 2 stacked up

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Retro Blood 235: OverKill (1987)

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2026/04/19

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues J.H. Alison’s Birthday Month Picks with another wild entry from Ulli Lommel—the gritty, low-budget slasher Overkill. We kick things off with quick thoughts on the movie and its chaotic tone before stepping out of the ’80s for a special segment covering WrestleMania 42 Saturday. The guys break down Night 1, discuss the matches and storylines, and preview what’s coming for Night 2. Then we rewind back to the late ’80s, diving into the era of

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Retro Blood 234: Brainwaves (1982)

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2026/04/13

H. Alison’s Birthday Month Picks continue as Retro Blood dives into another strange entry from Ulli Lommel with the psychological horror oddity Brainwaves. We kick things off with quick thoughts on the movie, including its unsettling tone, the mysterious markings on the arms, and the overall low-budget, experimental feel that gives this one a unique edge. In our Weekly History Segment, we rewind to 1982. In wrestling, James breaks down Ric Flair chasing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and how

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Retro Blood 233: The Devonsville Terror (1983)

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2026/04/03

Retro Blood 233: The Devonsville Terror (1983) 🔮🩸Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood dives into small-town witchcraft horror with The Devonsville Terror—and kicks off J.H. Alison’s Birthday Month Picks! 🎉 We start with quick thoughts on the film’s eerie, slow-burn atmosphere and folk horror vibes. In our Weekly History Segment, we talk the wild story of Stampede Wrestling and the incident that got them banned from Calgary for six months. Then we jump into metal with Slayer

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Retro blood 232: The Slayer (1982)

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2026/03/28

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood wraps up Evil Spirit Month with the eerie dream-horror cult film The Slayer.We kick things off with quick thoughts—Alison defends the movie’s atmosphere and slow-burn tension, while James struggles to stay awake and questions the pacing. Then it’s time for our Weekly History Segment, rewinding to October 1, 1982. In metal, we talk KISS and their heavier comeback album Creatures of the Night, marking a shift back to a darker sound. In

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Retro Blood 231: Secret Passion/Haunted by Her Past...

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2026/03/25

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Evil Spirit Month, diving into the ABC made-for-TV chiller Haunted by Her Past (aka Secret Passion). We kick things off with a fun discussion on soap operas—why we’re not exactly the target audience, but still respect the grind and talent behind them. Then we jump into our Weekly History Segment, looking at October 1987. James breaks down the iconic The Mega Powers Handshake between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, a massive moment in WWF

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Retro Blood 230: Necromancer (1988)

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2026/03/15

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Evil Spirit Month with the revenge-fueled VHS cult oddity Necromancer.We kick things off with our quick thoughts on the film, discussing the late-’80s wave of revenge horror and the role of Elizabeth Kaitan. The guys also debate how this movie might have been even crazier if it had someone like Christopher Walken playing the mysterious necromancer. In our Weekly History Segment, we rewind to March 12, 1988 to look at what was happening in

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Retro Blood 229: Witchboard 2 – The Devil’s Doorway...

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2026/03/10

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Evil Spirit Month, exploring supernatural horror from the ’80s and ’90s. This week we move on to the strange and often overlooked sequel Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway, the follow-up to Witchboard. We kick things off with some quick first impressions, including a lot of discussion about Ami Dolenz (Paige) and her very early-’90s “Valley Girl” energy throughout the film. From there we jump into our Weekly History Segment, looking at

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Retro Blood 228: Witchboard (1986)

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2026/03/01

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood kicks off a brand-new theme for March Madness — our first-ever Evil Spirit Horror Month. And what better way to start than by lighting some candles, placing your fingers on the planchette, and diving into Witchboard? We open with quick first thoughts, with James showing love for writer/director Kevin Tenney and his ability to turn a simple Ouija-board concept into a slow-burn supernatural thriller. Then it’s time for our Weekly History Segment,

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Retro Blood 227: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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2026/02/21

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood wraps up its third annual 1980s/1990s Vampire Month with a huge deep dive into Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola.This week, we go all in on Coppola’s lavish and operatic vision of the Prince of Darkness. We break down how the film has aged, the bold gothic style, the rich costume and set design, and the decision to use old-school in-camera practical effects instead of early ’90s CGI. We compare the movie to Dracula, discussing

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Retro Blood 226: Nosferatu in Venice (1988)

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2026/02/15

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues its third annual 1980s Vampire Month, sinking its teeth into one of the strangest and most chaotic vampire sequels of the decade — Nosferatu in Venice. This week, we take on the unofficial Italian sequel to Nosferatu the Vampyre, bringing Klaus Kinski’s Count back from the grave and dropping him into the crumbling canals of Venice. We kick things off with quick reactions and debate the important question: Is this a date movie? (Spoiler:

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Retro Blood 225: Vampire Princess Miyu (1989)

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2026/02/08

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues its third annual 1980s Vampire Month, digging into vampire films from the decade—plus one very special bloodsucker that helped shape the crossover between horror and anime.This week, the boys step into the dark, haunting world of Japanese anime, with a deep dive into the Vampire Princess Miyu OVA (1989). We kick things off with a big discussion on how anime made its way to America from the 1980s through the early 2000s—from VHS and specialty

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Retro Blood 224: Fright Night Part 2 (1989)

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2026/02/01

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood kicks off its third annual 1980s Vampire Month, spotlighting vampire films from the decade—plus one special bloodsucker from the ’90s. This week, the boys finally continue a conversation first started back on February 25, 2024, diving headfirst into the underrated sequel Fright Night Part 2 (1989).We open with why this sequel rules, from its sleazier tone to the unforgettable and dangerously hot vampire Regine Dandridge, before sliding into our weekly

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Retro Blood 223: Critters 4 (1992)

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2026/01/31

James Kline goes solo on this episode of Retro Blood thanks to Snowmageddon chaos and takes us straight into space for Critters 4, the wild straight-to-video finale of the original Critters run. James breaks down how Critters 4 fits into the long tradition of “horror in space” ’80s/early ’90s movies and whether the formula actually works once the Critters leave Earth. In the history and behind-the-scenes segment, we dig into Critters 4 being shot back-to-back with Critters 3, how New Line Cinema was

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Retro Blood 222: Critters 3 (1991)

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2026/01/18

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Little Creatures Month, reviewing all four Critters films—this time diving into the slime-covered, straight-to-video chaos of Critters 3. Marking the first 1990s movie ever covered on the show, this entry brings apartment-building carnage, crazier crites, and the feature-film debut of Leonardo DiCaprio.The episode kicks off with the Weekly History Segment, breaking down what was happening in pro wrestling and metal/alternative music around

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Retro Blood 221: Critters 2: The Main Course(1988)

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2026/01/11

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Little Creatures Month, reviewing all four Critters films—this time diving into the slime-covered chaos of Critters 2. The boys kick things off with thoughts on PG-13 ’80s horror, the strange balance of comedy and sleaze, and why Retro Blood is expanding into select ’90s films. In the Weekly History Segment, James breaks down a painfully slow WWF house show from New York that may feature one of the most boring matches ever, while Alison

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Retro Blood 220: Critters (1986)

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2026/01/04

Happy New Year from Retro Blood! We kick off 2026 with Little Monsters & Creatures Month, and we’re starting strong by reviewing all four Critters movies, beginning with the original 1986 cult classic.James Kline and J.H. Alison explain a new show format, including expanding into some early ’90s horror, before giving their quick thoughts on Critters—is it a Gremlins ripoff or its own beast? We also shout out ’80s horror royalty Dee Wallace and her iconic run during the decade. In our Weekly

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Retro Blood – Episode 219 Die Hard (1988) – A Very...

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2025/12/25

Welcome back to Retro Blood as James Kline and J.H. Alison continue our Big Blockbuster 1980s Movie Month with a special Christmas episode dedicated to the ultimate action debate movie — John McTiernan’s Die Hard (1988).We deliver a full scene-by-scene breakdown, reliving every barefoot step John McClane takes through Nakatomi Plaza, from the Christmas party invasion to Hans Gruber’s legendary fall. Along the way, we dig into the movie’s endlessly quotable moments and why Bruce Willis changed the

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Retro Blood – Episode 218: Rambo: First Blood (1982)

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2025/12/24

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Big Blockbuster 1980s Month with a deep dive into Rambo: First Blood (1982) — the gritty action-drama that launched one of the biggest franchises of the decade. This week, we break down how First Blood is far more than an action movie, examining its roots as a character-driven Vietnam War aftermath film and how it reflects the tension between small-town authority and returning veterans in early ’80s America. We go scene by scene through

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Retro Blood 217 – Batman (1989)

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2025/12/07

Hosted by JK Kline & JH Alison1980s Big Blockbuster Month Begins! Holy Retro Blood, Gotham! JK Kline and JH Alison return to swoop down into the neon-lit, gothic madness of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) for Episode 217! This week we go full blockbuster mode, diving deep into the film that reshaped superhero cinema forever. We break down everything: 🦇 Full Movie Breakdown We walk you scene-by-scene through Burton’s dark vision of Gotham City — Batman’s rise, Jack Napier’s fall into madness, the

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