Carnage - 1984

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10/06/23 • 61 min

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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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

Learn more at World of Welstar:

Twitter: @WorldofWelstar

Instagram: @world_of_welstar

Facebook: @worldofwelstar

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talien

Watch this movie on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5KQNg7xa-k

Buy the 50 movie set: https://amzn.to/3Nj5PGn

These show notes contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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The Devil's Sleep - 1949

In "The Devil's Sleep,” a con man named Umberto Scalli is using a “women’s health spa” as a front for a drug ring. He deals to women as well as teenagers. The local law enforcement is aware but they are only able to shut everything down after the judge’s daughter is blackmailed. Amber and Mike give some perspective on the reasons this film (and others) were made and how it fit into American culture and values at the time.

Title: The Devil's Sleep

Director: W. Merle Connell

IMDB Rating: 4.0 out of 10

Rating: Unrated

Length: 1 hour and 12 minutes

Content warnings: Drug use, Diet culture, Suicide, Racism, Being drugged against your will

5th Edition Character: Scalli, a crime boss who offers drugs that create a haste effect but cause exhaustion afterward, with an addictive quality that ensures his clients come back for more.

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Daughter of the Tong - 1939

"Daughter of the Tong,” is an outdated crime drama that tells the story of a young woman who is trying to rescue her brother from a gang. It is set during the early days of the FBI, who are trying to infiltrate the gang. Amber and Mike discuss the obvious problems of this film, which go beyond the plot and into social issues.

Title: Daughter of the Tong

Director: Raymond K. Johnson

IMDB Rating: 4.7 out of 10

Year: 1939

Length: 1 hour and 31 minutes

Tagline: "A detective matches wits with the female leader of an Oriental crime ring."

Content Warning: Racism and racial slurs, Murder, Violence

5th Edition Character: The Illustrious One, a villainous mastermind of a gang of monks

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Editor’s Note: Amber refers to the character of Ralph as Grant at certain points, which is actually the name of the actor.

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