Horroretc Podcast

Hey folks, we're back again with a mega-sized episode to delve into the far reaches of the orient to explore Asian horror. With a strong bias towards Japanese horror cinema we discuss many of the films that have served to shape a new era of terror not only in the home countries of the filmmakers but across the globe. A distinct crossover took place in the late 90's with the films Ringu and Audition that paved the way for the material that followed. The influence of these films were strongly felt in North America as a wave of remakes have swept across theatres this decade (the successes and failures are debated). With several new remakes on tap (One Missed Call, The Eye and Shutter) it`s time to look back to the original films to discover just what kind of material has motivated this sudden flood of adaptations. A shortened schlock corner featuring our distinguished friend Morgan Freeman enjoying a coffin bath to allow time for us to share some of the listener feedback we have recieved. Thanks so much to all who have taken the time to write in and we hope to continue hearing from you. Your thoughts and suggestions are the milk upon which we suckle. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

Episode 10 explores the film adaptations of Richard Matheson's seminal 1954 science fiction / horror masterpiece I Am Legend. Since the original release of the novel, elements of the story have influenced a multitude of films and the story has been formally adapted several times. Matheson has been credited with being an influence on the post-apocalypse genre and we discuss Hollywood's strengths and weaknesses in presenting apocalyptic stories. Oh yes, and we may have mentioned this new little film you may have heard of starring Will Smith. Schlock corner finds us reminiscing about the sword and sorcery fantasy epics of yore while playing 'Random Scenes' with 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Maybe the Ahnold impressions could use some work but there's no denying the wisdom of Conan of Cimmeria. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

Ghoultide greetings one and all. The horroretc podcast brings you our first annual Christmas spectacular. Join us as we reminisce about some classic Christmas horror fare (and tear apart the 2006 Black Christmas remake). The discussion includes the hidden potential for horror in Dickins` A Christmas Carol. Ted lets off a rant about the yuletide season and the madness it brings. Pour yourself a glass of rum and nog, sit back for a podcast getaway from the trappings of the holiday season and most of all...have a merry Christmas (if you can)! WWW.HORRORETC.COM

So did everyone see The Mist? Judging by the box office tally, we have to assume the answer in no. Nevertheless, we have all seen Stephen King adapted films at some point so join us in a discussion of a selection of them. As we did not want the episode the break the 10 hour mark we will return to the subject again in the future to touch on more. In Schlock corner we visit our old friend Christopher Walken as he dazzles us with his fancy footwork in the 2001 Fatboy Slim video Weapon of Choice. Finally, Ted dishes on some of his horror themed podcasts of choice (plug, plug, plug). The world of podcasting continues to grow and there is a world of options out there now - just make sure to stay tuned to those upstarts over at Horroretc for your weekly horror film discussion fix. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

The power of Christ compels you...to check out our discussion of battles with the devil in film through the ages. The battle between good and evil on a spiritual and supernatural level has been a tried and true Hollywood narrative device and because of that, we may need future chapters on the subject to really make a dent in it. We spend time addressing the Exorcist series of films before exploring some recognized classics in the field as well as some personal faves. In schlock corner this week we bring you another video commentary for Alice Cooper's He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask) - link to it here. A video tribute to Ted's all time movie monster Jason f**k'n Voorhees. We close out the show spending some time responding to a listener email addressing the subjects of North American vs International approaches to horror and we are called out for sitting on the fence about 'torture porn'. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

Join us as we take a snarling, teeth-baring look back at werewolf films through the years. There are classics and there are duds but there's no denying the enduring fascination of the werewolf in movie history. There are recommendations along the way that may surprise you. Travel back to yesteryear with us as we revisit Michael Jackson's Thriller for a video commentary during our extended schlock corner. We also discuss (belatedly) the first annual Danse Macabre International Film Festival hosted by our very own Anthony Mann. Indie films from all over the world were showcased and we encourage you to click the link to the festival site to check out the works for yourself. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

In this episode of the horroretc podcast, we delve into the sometimes fun, sometimes offensive world of horror film remakes. While it goes without saying that the vast majority of remakes are cash grabs with little to no originality injected into the stories there are always exceptions to the rule. Speaking of which, we spell out several rules to be followed before considering a film for 're-imagining' (Hollywood, please take note). In Schlock corner we visit the epitomy of the word schlock with a look back to the Star Wars Holiday Special...you haven't lived until you have seen Carrie Fisher belting out a musical number in her Leia cinnamon bun 'do. Finally, several mutant cannibal films are discussed before delivering a strong recommendation to check out a new foreign horror film.WWW.HORROR.COM

Episode 4 of the Horroretc Podcast delivers a lengthy review of zombie films through the ages with tangents galore (enjoy my repeated anecdote from episode 3). We reflect on personal favorites and recognized landmarks along the way. Schlock corner includes a new Horroretc game called 'random scene' where we try our luck at jumping around Cannibal Holocaust. Finally, we share some suggestions for horror in the written word format. WWW.HORRORETC.COM

In the show we discuss our thoughts on what lies ahead for the horror genre in film. Pretty broad subject with a few tangents but what do you think the future holds for horror? Are we experiencing a backslide of box office success, how much blame (credit) applies to PG13 ratings, are you as anxious to see 'torture porn' fade out as we are? In schlock corner we throw in Lucio Fulci's Zombie 2 and walk you through the infamous eye gouge and underwater zombie vs. shark scenes...unforgettable. Finally, we discuss recent watches Hatchet and Manitou (very different films indeed). NOTE: this was recorded prior to the release of Saw 4 so clearly I (Ted) am an idiot as it has made $50M plus...who knew? WWW.HORRORETC.COM

A discussion of what themes and elements create the best horror experience. Are you a fan of jump scares, slashers, or creepy atmosphere? We also take a look at the king of burnt out rock and roll stars with Elvis' final performance...and some thoughts on the Masters of Horror. Visit us at www.horroretc.com...please send us your comments to horroretc@gmail.com. a href="http://www.podcastalley.com/" My Podcast Alley feed!/a {pca-b491b10e3d54de73375906be04876639}

Welcome to the first episode of the Horroretc podcast. Please join us in a comparison of Rob Zombie vs Rob Zombie in a look at the unneccesary Halloween 're-imagining', a look back to William Shatners 're-imagining' of Rocket Man and a general hey how are you chat. Visit us at www.horroretc.com...please send us your comments to horroretc@gmail.com.