James Kline & J.H. Alison continue Lucio Fulci Month with one of his most bizarre and controversial films — The Devil’s Honey (1986), also known as Dangerous Obsession. This erotic thriller/drama is a far cry from Fulci’s gore-drenched horror classics, but still packed with his unflinching, boundary-pushing style.
We kick things off with our thoughts on how different this movie is compared to early Fulci, its experimental Euro-arthouse vibe, and the question — who exactly was this movie made for?
Then it’s time for our Weekly History Segment. In wrestling, we dive into WWF’s Big Event (1986) in Toronto, which drew an insane 70,000+ fans. We talk the matches, the spectacle, and the highs and lows of this legendary outdoor event. In metal, we step out of the 80s for a moment to pay tribute to Brent Hinds of Mastodon, who passed away this past week, looking at his impact on heavy music.
Next, we break down the behind-the-scenes drama of The Devil’s Honey:
Actress Blanca Marsillach (Jessica) clashing with the crew and producers.
Her claim that Fulci went too far in some of the film’s more graphic sequences.
The American release changing character names — some hilariously questionable choices we couldn’t help but laugh at.
Finally, we dive into the full film review:
Johnny’s obsessive cycle of “I love you, I need you, I want you now.”
Jessica’s endless quota of on-screen nudity.
Dr. Simpson’s bizarre “red-face” sexual fantasies.
The infamous saxophone scene.
And the shocking, rarely-discussed theater scene that comes completely out of nowhere.
This is Fulci like you’ve never seen him — strange, sleazy, erotic, and totally unforgettable.
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