EPISODE 158 — TREMORS (1990)

We're kicking off our regular programming with a 90s horror HEAVY HITTER: TREMORS (1990)!

After wrapping up 31 Nights of 31 Frights, we're continuing our journey through 1990 horror with a weekly look at the year's biggest and most memorable genre releases.

Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, TREMORS takes us to the isolated desert town of Perfection, Nevada, where something enormous is moving beneath the ground. These underground creatures are hungry, fast, and very much interested in the residents of this little town.

We're talking Graboids, practical creature effects, monster-movie mayhem, the chemistry between Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, and why this blend of horror, comedy, science fiction, and adventure has remained such a beloved creature feature.

How well does TREMORS hold up? What makes its monsters so memorable? And does this 1990 heavy hitter still deliver?

ABOUT THIS SERIES

For the rest of the year, we're revisiting the major horror releases of 1990, one movie at a time. Join us as we explore the films, filmmakers, performances, and creature creations that made this year such a memorable one for genre fans.

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Are you a longtime Tremors fan? Where does it rank among your favorite creature features? Let us know!

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31 NIGHTS OF 31 FRIGHTS: DAY 31 — THE SPOOKTACULAR SHOWDOWN! (1990)

WE SURVIVED! After 31 nights and 31 horror movies from 1990, it's time to celebrate Halloween and bring this insane month to a close!

For our grand finale, we're hosting the ultimate SPOOKTACULAR SHOWDOWN! We've spent the entire month exploring the horror movies of 1990, and now it's time to look back, revisit the madness, and decide which films deserve to survive.

The challenge? Select our TOP 13 movies from the month to earn a coveted place on our very own DESERT ISLAND OF THE UNDEAD!

Which movies made the cut? Which ones surprised us? Which films are simply too good to leave behind? And which ones will be left to rot?

Plus, we've got plenty of other fun segments as we look back on 31 Nights of 31 Frights, share some favorite moments, revisit the highlights, and celebrate making it through an entire month of horror!

31 NIGHTS. 31 FRIGHTS. 13 SURVIVORS.

Join us for the Halloween finale of our journey through 1990 horror. Happy Halloween from Gutted Horror Podcast!

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31 NIGHTS OF 31 FRIGHTS: DAY 30 — FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND (1990)

For Day 30, we're diving into FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND (1990), Roger Corman's unusual blend of science fiction, Gothic horror, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

Starring John Hurt, Raul Julia, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric, and Nick Brimble, the film follows a scientist from the future who is thrown back to 1817 Switzerland, where he encounters Victor Frankenstein, the Monster, and the literary figures surrounding Mary Shelley.

We're discussing Corman's return to directing, the film's unusual time-travel premise, its cast, its Gothic atmosphere, and its place among the stranger horror and science-fiction releases of 1990.

Have you seen Frankenstein Unbound? Does this ambitious genre mashup work for you, or is it one of those cult oddities best left to curious genre fans? Tell us what you think!

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join Gutted Horror Podcast as we explore cult classics, forgotten gems, and strange genre discoveries all October long.

NEXT UP: Our 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

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31 NIGHTS OF 31 FRIGHTS: DAY 29 — BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990)

We're back with Dr. Herbert West for BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990), Brian Yuzna's follow-up to the cult classic RE-ANIMATOR.

Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott return as West and Dan Cain, whose experiments with reanimation take an even more grotesque turn as they attempt to create life from the parts of the dead.

For Day 29, we're digging into the practical effects, body horror, dark comedy, and gloriously unhinged mad-scientist energy that make this sequel such a memorable cult-horror experience. How does it compare to the original, and what makes its effects and creature work stand out?

Have you revisited Bride of Re-Animator lately, or are you discovering it for the first time? Let us know what you think!

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join Gutted Horror Podcast as we explore cult classics, forgotten gems, and strange genre discoveries all October long.

NEXT UP: Frankenstein Unbound (1990)

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31 NIGHTS OF 31 FRIGHTS: DAY 28 — DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS (1990)

For Day 28, we're diving into Daughter of Darkness (1990), a supernatural horror TV movie directed by Stuart Gordon and starring Anthony Perkins and Mia Sara.

When a young woman travels to Romania to discover the identity of her father, she finds herself pulled into a mysterious vampire underworld. We're discussing this lesser-known Stuart Gordon title, its performances, its vampire mythology, and whether it deserves a bigger place in the conversation around 1990 horror.

Have you seen Daughter of Darkness? Is this one of Stuart Gordon's overlooked oddities, or has it stayed in the shadows for a reason? Let us know what you think!

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join Gutted Horror Podcast as we explore cult classics, forgotten gems, and strange genre discoveries all October long.

NEXT UP: Bride of Re-Animator (1990)

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31 Nights of 31 Frights: Day 27 — Def by Temptation (1990)

Does Def by Temptation rule, or does it suck? On this episode of Gutted Horror Podcast, we’re discussing James Bond III’s 1990 supernatural horror film, a strange and stylish cult movie featuring Kadeem Hardison, Cynthia Bond, Bill Nunn, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Joel, a young man raised in the church who’s questioning his faith, travels to New York to visit his childhood friend K. Before long, they become caught up in a series of mysterious murders connected to a seductive woman with a deadly supernatural secret.

We’re talking performances, atmosphere, practical effects, religious themes, and the film’s place in Black horror cinema. Is Def by Temptation an underappreciated cult gem, or does it stumble along the way? Listen and find out where we land.

SPOILERS: We begin spoiler-free before moving into plot details and spoilers during the Gutted Awards segment.

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join us throughout October as we explore cult oddities, forgotten favorites, and strange corners of horror history.

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IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099380/

Rotten Tomatoes:
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American Film Institute Catalog:
https://catalog.afi.com/Film/58471-DEF-BYTEMPTATION

Troma:
https://www.troma.com/films/def-by-temptation/

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Troma NOW:
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31 Nights of 31 Frights: Day 26 — Singapore Sling (1990)

This time on Gutted Horror Podcast, we’re exploring Singapore Sling (1990), the Greek cult film written and directed by Nikos Nikolaidis.

Shot in stark black and white, this surreal blend of film noir, psychological horror, black comedy, and exploitation follows a wounded detective searching for his lost love. His journey leads him to an isolated house occupied by two women, where he becomes trapped in a disturbing nightmare of manipulation, torture, sexual violence, and murder.

In this episode, we discuss the film’s striking cinematography, surreal storytelling, noir influences, transgressive content, and the uncomfortable questions raised by a movie that pushes so far beyond conventional horror.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode discusses sexual violence, non-consensual sexual activity, incest, abuse, torture, nudity, and graphic violence. The film contains extreme sexual and violent material.

SPOILERS: We begin spoiler-free before moving into plot details and spoilers during the Gutted Awards segment.

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join us throughout October as we explore cult oddities, forgotten favorites, and strange corners of horror history.

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Official film website:
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IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100623/

Rotten Tomatoes:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/singapore_sling

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31 Nights of 31 Frights: Day 25 — Meridian: Kiss of the Beast (1990)

This time on Gutted Horror Podcast, we’re discussing Meridian: Kiss of the Beast (1990), Charles Band’s Gothic Full Moon horror film starring Sherilyn Fenn, Malcolm Jamieson, and Charlie Spradling.

When Catherine inherits her family’s ancestral castle in Italy, a traveling circus brings her and her friend Gina into a world of supernatural mystery, a family curse, and a beastly transformation. The film has the ingredients of a dark Beauty and the Beast tale—but its treatment of sexual assault and consent complicates that romantic framing.

In this episode, we talk about the film’s depictions of drugging and sexual assault, why we found that angle troubling, and how it affects the Gothic romance at the center of the story. We also discuss the atmosphere, performances, fairy-tale influences, and the film’s place in the Full Moon catalogue.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode discusses sexual assault, drugging, and the portrayal of sexual violence in horror films.

SPOILERS: We begin spoiler-free before moving into plot details and spoilers during the Gutted Awards segment.

31 Nights of 31 Frights: 31 nights, 31 horror movies, all from 1990. Join us throughout October as we explore cult oddities, forgotten favorites, and strange corners of horror history.

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IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100139/

Rotten Tomatoes:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meridian_1990

Full Moon Features:
https://www.fullmoonfeatures.com/

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