Episode 018: Trick or Treat (1986)

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10/20/21 • 67 min

In this episode, the Halloween celebration continues as Jason keeps us in the year 1986 and swerves over a lane into heavy metal horror with Charles Martin Smith's Trick or Treat. Perhaps even less known by its alternative title Ragman. That's right, not Trick 'r Treat the much beloved 2007 horror anthology but a speaker shredding tale of the demonic evils of rock and roll. So join us as we bow down to Rock's Chosen Warrior and explore the legend of Sammi Curr. Did we forget to mention Gene Simmons and Ozzy are in the film too? Maybe we just didn't want to oversell it like the film's promotion. Jason uses the movie as an excuse to gush about vinyl. Michael finds a way to force Adam Sandler into the show notes. But before all that the gloves come off and Dustin takes some potshots at Netflix and their policy of slapping the "Netflix Original" moniker on things. Also, the gang weighs in on whether Malignant is a Giallo or not. And so much more!

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: Boogiepop and Others (2000)
-Michael: The Guns of Navarone (1961)
-Jason: Malignant (2021)

Our Favorite Heavy Metal Horror Films:
-Michael: Deathgasm (2015) & Heavy Trip (2018)
-Jason: The Gate (1987) & Shocker (1989)
-Dustin: Idle Hands (1999)

Show Notes:
-Trick or Treat Trailer
-Related Film: Rock n Roll Nightmare
-Related Clip: Dee Snider's PMRC Senate Hearing Speech
-Related Song: Fastway - Trick or Treat
-Related Film: Hellraiser
-Related Film: Runaway
-Related Film: Little Nicky
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
-Related Documentary: To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
-Related Film: The Untouchables

Next Time:
Night of the Demons (1988)

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: Boogiepop and Others (2000)
-Michael: The Guns of Navarone (1961)
-Jason: Malignant (2021)

Our Favorite Heavy Metal Horror Films:
-Michael: Deathgasm (2015) & Heavy Trip (2018)
-Jason: The Gate (1987) & Shocker (1989)
-Dustin: Idle Hands (1999)

Next Time:
Night of the Demons (1988)

Previous Episode

Episode 017: TerrorVision (1986)

In this episode, the Halloween celebration continues as Michael launches us into another horror comedy taking us just one year earlier to 1986 with Ted Nicolaou's TerrorVision. This sci-fi tinged goofball comedy brings a lot of love for the classic monster movie while eagerly lampooning life in the 80s. The whole gang takes to the field defending this one while we ponder what people are smoking to allow this gem to sit with a 0% critic score on RottenTomatoes. But before that, Dustin finally gets the chance to bleed his heart out of all his love for Full Moon Features and its revolving cast of collaborators. Also, Jason and Dustin refuse to miss the chance to plug Phantom of the Paradise one more time. And so much more!

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
-Jason: The Last Matinee (2020)
-Dustin: Paranoia Agent (2004)

Show Notes:
-Terrorvision Trailer
-Pick up Terrorvision on bluray from Scream Factory
-Check out Full Moon Features
-Related Film: Puppet Master
-Related Film: Subspecies
-Related Film: Bad Channels
-Related Film: Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys
-Related Film: Tourist Trap
-Related Film: Phantom of the Paradise
-Related Film: Amityville II: The Possession
-Related Film: Inferno
-Related Film: Napoleon Dynamite
-Related Song: W.A.S.P. - Tormentor
-Related Show: Face Off
-Related Film: Re-Animator
-Related Film: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
-Related Film: Fright Night
-Related Film: The Giant Claw
-Related Film: Earth vs The Flying Saucer
-Related Film: Robot Monster
-Related Film: Slither
-Related Film: The Video Dead
-Related Film: Scary Movie

Next Time:
Trick or Treat (1986)

Next Episode

Episode 019: Night of the Demons (1988)

In this episode, the Halloween celebration wraps up with a final group choice to revisit one of our very favorite horror films and show it some love. In line with everything else we've covered this month, we stuck with the 80s, stuck with a horror comedy, and for this one managed to pick something that takes place on Halloween night. So join us as we celebrate Kevin Tenney's Night of the Demons from 1988. In honor of the occasion, we also spend some time talking about some favorite films related to various areas of interest tied to the movie. Notably, demon movies, films starring the legendary Linnea Quigley and horror films that are about Halloween specifically. As Michael brings up in the episode, memories are made through film and Night of the Demons is very special for all three of us. And so much more!

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories (2007)
-Michael: The Show (2020)
-Jason: The Prey (1983)

Our Favorite Linnea Quigley Horror Films:
-Michael: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
-Jason: Savage Streets (1984)
-Dustin: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)

Our Favorite “Demon” titled Horror Films:
-Jason: Night of the Demon (1957)
-Michael: Demons (1985)
-Dustin: Night of the Demons (1988)

Our Favorite Halloween Horror Films:
-Michael: Trick 'r Treat (2007)
-Jason: House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
-Dustin: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Show Notes:
-Night of the Demons Trailer
-Stream Night of the Demons on Shudder
-Check out the HPLHS' Complete Fiction of Lovecraft Audiobook
-Check out The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories (2007)
-Check out Michael's Review for The Show at the Grimoire of Horror
-Related Film: Dead Pit
-Related Song: Bauhaus – Stigmata Martyr
-Related Film: The Evil Dead
-Related Film: Night of the Demons 2
-Related Film: Night of the Demons (Remake)
-Related Film: Demon Knight
-Related Song: Computer Date
-Related Film: Bad Candy
-Related Film: Mortuary Collection