50 Date Night Screams

"Carnage" is a 1986 horror film directed by Andy Milligan. The movie is known for its low-budget production and cult status within the horror genre. Amber and Mike discuss this haunted house film that tries really hard but never quite sticks the landing. The themes of the movie also include a cynical look at relationships, especially those between romantic partners and between parents and children. Even with all that happening: the body count is pretty high, and there’s some practical effects that were impressively gory.

Title: CarnageDirector: Andy Milligan

IMDB Rating: 3.5 out of 10

Length: 1 hour and 31 minutes

Hilarious tagline: “Just keep saying to yourself...’It’s only a house...it’s only a house...it’s only a...’"

Notable actors: NONE AT ALL

Summary: "Carol and Jonathan, a newlywed couple, move into their new house which is haunted by the ghosts of another newlywed couple who committed suicide in the house three years earlier."

Content Warning: Suicide, Murder, Miscarriage, Cancer

5th Edition Character: The Newlyweds, A ghost tag-team with a decapitation (vorpal sword effect) and disembowel attack

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Have you ever wondered about the origins of horror, thrillers, and mystery films? Some of the early films in these genres are in the public domain, so they're often free to watch. They can be interesting, compelling, frustrating, and unintentionally hilarious. Mike and Amber are a married couple who decided to create a show out of the 50 box set of public domain "horror" movies they received as a gift.

It may seem as though old movies are throwaways: not interesting. But Mike and Amber are finding that this is not true at all. They find significant discussion points in all of these movies, especially when viewed through a modern lens of two GenX parents.

Plus: Mike is a veteran tabletop role playing author and he designs an original character based on each movie that can be downloaded and played for free.

50 Date Night Screams is a dramady: it contains adult discussions punctured with a lot of laughs and so is intended for mature audiences.

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TRANSCRIPT:

Amber: Welcome to 50 Date Night Screams.

Amber: I’m Amber Tresca.

Mike: And I’m Mike Tresca.

Mike: We're a married couple who decided to celebrate our 50th birthdays by watching some old movies.

Amber: A LOT of old movies.

Amber: Join us as we watch 50 movies on our date nights and have fun dissecting them.

Mike: As a bonus, each episode is accompanied by an original character I created and designed for use in your tabletop roleplaying games.

Amber: Many of the movies we watch are unrated, but this podcast is not. 50 Date Night Screams contains mature themes and is intended for adult audiences, so take care when listening.

Mike: We’re glad you’re here! Have a seat, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, and get ready to scream along with us.

Amber: Listen to 50 Date Night Screams in your favorite podcast app.

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"The Ticket of Leave Man" from 1937 is a British thriller directed by George King. A young man is set up by a criminal known as 'The Tiger' (played by Tod Slaughter) and serves a prison sentence for something he didn't do. When he is released on "ticket of leave," The Tiger tries to keep him from getting a job and getting married. Mike and Amber go through this film and try to understand all the little points to the plot while enjoying the characteristic scenery chewing from Tod Slaughter.

Title: The Ticket of Leave Man

Director: George King

IMDB Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Content warnings: Anti-semitism, sexual assault, murder

Hilarious tagline: “A man is accused of a series of murders that were actually committed by a crazed killer called "The Tiger." He must prove his innocence and catch the murderer."

5th Edition Character: The Tiger, a weretiger

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A scientist experiments on Michael, the child of his partner, eventually leading the boy to kill his own parents. After serving 17 years in an institution for the murders, Michael vows to track down the scientist and kill him. He talks his girlfriend and two other friends into coming on vacation with him with the ulterior motive of killing the scientist who is now running a local clinic. Amber and Mike discuss this horror film that was shot over 4 weeks with practical effects and dig into some of its unseemly aspects.

Content warning: Abuse, Child abuse, Murder, Racism, Violence, Drug Use, Trauma, Drugging Someone Against Their Will

Title: Death Warmed Up

Year: 1984

Director: David Blyth

IMDB Rating: 4.5 out of 10

Hilarious tagline: “I’ll get you...I’ll get you all..."

Length: 1 hour and 22 minutes

Summary: "A kid is hypnotized by a scientist to kill his parents and ends in a mental institution. As a grown up he returns to seek revenge over the scientist."

5th Edition Character: Dr Howell, an undead Lich scientist wielding a scalpel and needle, with an army of lobotomized minions at his disposal.

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"Strangers of the Evening" is a pre-Hayes code mystery from 1932. There's some body switching going on at the coroner's office, in order to cover up a crime. When a prominent person is presumed murdered, his daughter and her fiancée are the main suspects, because they've left town abruptly. Are these two completely different storylines that don't seem to have any connection? Yes, they are. How do they wind up coming together? Well, Amber had to watch the movie several times to understand. Amber and Mike discuss how it all ends and talk about the character Mike created for use in tabletop role playing games which you can download for free.

Title: Strangers of the Evening

Director: H. Bruce Humberstone

IMDB Rating: 5.0 out of 10

Rating: Not rating

Content warnings: Murder, Violence, and Death

Hilarious tagline: “Snookie, tell me what happened!"

Notable actors: Zasu Pitts, who was known for her self-effacing comedic roles in over 200 productions

5th Edition Character: Dr. Chandler, a necromancer

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