Bill and Jeff welcome guest-host Gregory Crosby to review the TV thriller SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1973) directed by David Lowell Rich and produced by Aaron Spelling. The wonderful Pamela Franklin is in the lead, suffering the death of her sister, as she investigates the school her sister attended, convinced her death was a... murder. Jo Van Fleet is the headmistress, Roy Thinnes and Lloyd Bochner are some of the teachers. Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, and Jamie Smith-Jackson are schoolmates. As Bill says in the review, "What the devil is going on?" Oh, that Bill...

SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1973)
Episode 269 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "Condemn nothing. Embrace everything. And hang loose." - Clampett

Synopsis: A young woman investigating her sister's suicide at a private girls' school finds herself battling a Satanic cult.

Director: David Lowell Rich
Writer: Arthur A. Ross (written by) (as A.A. Ross)
Cast: Pamela Franklin as Elizabeth, Kate Jackson as Roberta, Lloyd Bochner as Delacroix, Jamie Smith-Jackson as Debbie, Roy Thinnes as Clampett, Jo Van Fleet as Headmistress, Cheryl Ladd as Jody

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Doc, is MADHOUSE (1974) featuring Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, and Robert Quarry. See you there!

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The Grue-Crew tackle the early Italian horror film THE VAMPIRE AND THE BALLERINA (1960, L'amante del vampiro) from director Renato Polselli. This is a first watch for each of the crew: Bill, Daphne, Doc, and Jeff. Walter Brandi makes for an interesting vampire appearing mostly in a oddly effective monster mask while Maria Luisa Rolando fills the role of Countess Aldo - also a vampire. Much of the film is reminiscent of the Dracula story but set near Rome, Italy, shot in the spectacular castle of Artena in 1959. This is a fun episode as we dive into the cast of characters, the posters, the director, writers, and cast. And, oh yeah, dance numbers. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

THE VAMPIRE AND THE BALLERINA (1960)
Episode 230 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

Quote: "His curse is on us all. But one of these times, we'll arrive in time to drive a stake through his heart."

Synopsis: A troupe of beautiful young dancers finds itself stranded in a sinister, spooky old castle, unaware that it is home to a group of vampires.

Director: Renato Polselli
Writer: Renato Polselli and Giuseppe Pellegrini and Ernesto Gastaldi
Cast:
Hélène Rémy as Luisa (credited as Helene Remy)
Tina Gloriani as Francesca
Walter Brandi as Herman
Isarco Ravaioli as Luca
Gino Turini as Giorgio (credited as John Turner)
Pier Ugo Gragnani as Il professore (credited as Ugo Gragnani)
María Luisa Rolando as La contessa Alda

Every 2 weeks we'll be focusing on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Jeff is The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), d. Michael Curtiz w/Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Glenda Farrell.

Jeff, Bill, and Crystal are joined by Gregory Crosby to review the experimental, B&W, bizarre TETSUO-THE IRON MAN (1989). Enjoy as the Grue-Crew explore this difficult to explain classic.

TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989)
Episode 312 – Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Just show me. Nothing much scares me… Nothing shocks me…I told you I could take it. " – girlfriend

Synopsis: A businessman accidentally hits The Metal Fetishist, who gets his revenge by slowly turning the man into a grotesque hybrid of flesh and rusty metal.

Writer/Director: Shin'ya Tsukamoto (also Producer, Cimatographer, Editor, Art Director)

Selected Cast:
Tomorowo Taguchi as Man (credited as Tomorow Taguchi)
Kei Fujiwara as Woman
Nobu Kanaoka as Woman in Glasses
Shin'ya Tsukamoto as Metal Fetishist
Naomasa Musaka as Doctor
Renji Ishibashi as Tramp

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. Next up, we tackle one chosen by Crystal – Slumber Party Massacre (1982) Make sure you join us for that one.

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The Grue-Crew tackle a bizarre, vaguely supernatural comic book adaptation BABA YAGA (1973) based on the works of Guido Crepax featuring his character Valentina (portrayed by Isabelle De Funès). In the story, Baba Yaga (Carroll Baker) is a mysterious witch occupying a creepy presumably abandoned mansion who sets her eyes on Valentina for a secretive agenda she may, or may not, share with the audience. The film is more of an artsy exploration of the source material featuring many of its exploitive aspects. Does it succeed as a horror (adjacent) movie? Does it adapt its source material in a successful manner? Does the Grue-Crew fully comprehend what flying farm animals is actually going on? Only you can decide. Check out what the Grue-Crew discuss and discover about this Seventies oddity. Enjoy!

BABA YAGA (1973)
Episode 268 – Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "Good night, dear. And don't forget my name My name is Baba Yaga" – Baba Yaga

Synopsis: A photographer finds herself falling under the spell of a witch.

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a creepy made-for-TV thriller, Satan's School for Girls (1973), picked by Bill. See you there!

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The Grue-Crew settle in to review EVIL SPAWN (1987) with special guest host Ralph Miller, who has a very special relationship with the movie. Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall, the film features Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman facing an monstrous change and an aggressive appetite. Check the review to find out more.

EVIL SPAWN (1987)
Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "This sounds like something out of a bad science fiction film." - Lynn

Synopsis: A scientist is using Microbes in experiments but dies before the work is finished. An aging actress injects herself the serum and the bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug alien resulting in an attrition problem among her detractors.

Evil Spawn is also know as A Semente do Mal (BRA, The Seed of Evil); Metamorphosis (UK/Australia, Video Title); Engendro satánico (MEX, Satanic Spawn/Abomination); Złowieszcze nasienie (POL, Ominous Seed); Alien Within (Alternative Title); Alive by Night (Alternative Title); Deadly Sting (Alternative Title).

Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall

Cast: Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman, Drew Godderis as Ross Anderson, John Terrence as Brent, Dawn Wildsmith as Evelyn Avery (credited as Donna Shock), Fox Harris as Harry (credited as Jerry Fox), Pamela Gilbert as Elaine, John Carradine as Dr. Emil Zeitman, Mark Anthony as Mark Randall, Leslie Eve as Tracy, Chis Kobin as Will, Sue Mashaw as Betty, Gary J. Levinson as Dr. Arnold Leibowitz, Michael Deak as Det. Samanski, Roger McCoin as Bordona, Forrest J. Ackerman as Pool Guy

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. Next up, we tackle one chosen by Bill - TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989); d. Shinya Tsukamoto, Make sure you join us for that one.

Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

With a film chosen by Jeff, the Grue-Crew tackle a bizarrely interesting vampire/possession/nun-sploitation film ALUCARDA (1977) from director Juan López Moctezuma. Tina Romero stars as the title character and makes a strong impression, the film firmly rests upon her shoulders. Bravo. Susana Kimini is Justine, Claudio Brook is both Dr. Oszek and the Hunchback Gypsy. Tina French is Sister Angélica. The film has a strong possession film atmosphere with a brilliant blood-soaked vampire segment, and a fiery Carrie-like ending. Check out what the Grue-Crew have to say. Enjoy.

ALUCARDA (1977)
Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "These are the doings of the transgressor, the seducer, the enemy of virtue, the perpetual persecutor of innocence, the arch enemy of Almighty God. Yes, … THE DEVIL!" – Father Lázaro

Synopsis: When the teenage orphan Justine arrives in a convent, she befriends Alucarda, who was raised since she was a baby by the nuns. When they meet a gypsy in the forest, he turns out to be Satan and possesses the teenagers. The convent is turned upside-down as everyone witnesses a showdown between good and evil.

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is an artsy witchy spectacle, Baba Yaga (1973), picked by Doc. See you there!

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Doc returns to join the Decades of Horror Grue-Crew to review BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) directed by John Carpenter. Is there a better hero than Jack Burton? Yeah, probably, but in this action comedy with hints of horror and supernatural, he is the best - cocky, over confident, and often ridiculous. It's all in the reflexes! Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, and Denis Dun lead a terrific cast with James Hong nearly stealing the entire movie as David Lo Pan. Brilliant!

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986)
Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Like I told my last wife, I says, 'Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes.'" - Jack Burton

Synopsis: A rough-and-tumble trucker and his sidekick face off with an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown.

Directed by John Carpenter
Cast: Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, Kate Burton as Margo, Donald Li as Eddie Lee, Carter Wong as Thunder, Peter Kwong as Rain, James Pax as Lightning, Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Chao Li Chi as Uncle Chu

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Jeff, is Evil Spawn (1987) with a special guest host: the film's title character! Make sure you join us for that one.!

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