337 - American Gothic (1987)

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02/21/24 • 77 min

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks.

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!

Want more slasher flick talk from 1987? Check out our previous episodes on Bloody New Year (episode 16), The Stepfather (episode 27), Stagefright (episode 36), Blood Harvest (episode 51), The Majorettes (episode 55), Blood Diner (episode 128), Slaughterhouse (episode 133), Slumber Party Massacre II (episode 178), and Blood Lake (episode 321).

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336 - Psychos In Love (1987)

Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase.

Want to hear us discuss more side-splitting flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), The Toxic Avenger (episode 84), Better Off Dead (episode 100), Sleepaway Camp II (episode 150), The Monster Squad (episode 152), The Burbs (episode 200), Blades (episode 278), Vamp (episode 292), and Summer School (episode 312).

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338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again.

Want more crossover between us and the Queens? Check out our previous episodes on Blood Diner (episode 128) and Deadly Friend (episode 255). There's also the very funny Friday The 13th crossover between the two of us on Start The Beat With Sikes.