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Filmed ObscuraEp. 66: Phil Steven's Lung (with Andrew Puglisi)Hello all and welcome back to Filmed Obscura! Chris and Justin are working to wrap up the Tougher to Watch season of the podcast, and this go-round is Justin's pick. He tapped into the Unearthed Film's library and found the follow-up/pseudo sequel to a prior film they tackled called Flowers. That film is Phil Steven's Lung (or Lung 2). Joining the boys is the one and only Andrew Puglisi, who brought some well-thought out insights into the film and a legendary beverage. Please enjoy and cheers!
2026-04-011h 16Filmed ObscuraEp. 65.5: Top 5 Watches of 2025The boys are back at the tail end of January with a special episode of Filmed Obscura. It's not the Lung episode unfortunately, as some crappy illness poked its ugly head into their business. But Justin and Chris went old school and did a virtual episode just like the old days. They tackled their Top 5 Watches of 2025. It's a worthy addition to the new season. Please enjoy with a Tall Boy or Northport whiskey.
2026-01-311h 44Filmed ObscuraEp. 65: Women's Flesh My Red GutsHappy Holidays and New Years fellow listeners. The boys hope you had a great 2025 and wish you a marvelous 2026. To start things off with a bang, Chris brought a disgusting Japanese gore film that is sure to push your buttons. Which film you say, why it's Women's Flesh My Red Guts. While it may not be Tumbling Dolls of Flesh (which he proposed as well), it was equally disgusting in many ways. Listening to this podcast is fine, but watching the movie may not be. View at your own risk...with alcohol!
2025-12-311h 17Filmed ObscuraEp. 64: PlaygroundHappy late November, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the upcoming Christmas season. The boys are back for another episode of difficult content. This month, Justin brought a Belgium film about bullying that really hits home with parents. So much so...that he's already looking in to signing Lily up for martial arts. That film is Playground. It's a direct, visually captivating piece of storytelling with a focus. It's also a great companion piece with another film that Filmed Obscura tackled (A Better Place), and should be on everybody's radar. Cheers to all and Happy Holidays!
2025-12-011h 20Filmed ObscuraFilmed Obscura Halloween SpotlightHappy Halloween everybody! The boys have encountered a delay in recording the October episode so they present a little Spotlight special drop for the listeners looking for recommendations this Halloween. Enjoy and be safe out there!
2025-10-3106 minFilmed ObscuraEp. 63: The BridgeHappy Fall Folks! The boys are back with Chris' pick for the new season. Trigger warning...this episode discusses a film about suicide with real depictions of the events. It is the definition of difficult cinema. That film is Eric Steel's The Bridge. It's the first documentary to be tackled on Filmed Obscura, and boy does it deliver on the goods. It's unexpected, shocking and poignant. Please enjoy with caution and understanding.
2025-09-291h 38Filmed ObscuraEp. 62: Jigoku (The Sinners of Hell)Welcome to the end of summer folks. Booo that...but to help ring in your Labor Day weekend, the boys are back with the fourth episode of the new season. It was Justin's pick this time and he went with the original Japanese gore film: Jigoku (aka The Sinners of Hell). This film is arthouse to the max and may not be for everyone. Justin wasn't shy to note that he was NOT in the mood for it when they watched it on the very pretty Criterion disc, but it carries a gravitas of beautiful imagery and powerful messaging that...
2025-08-301h 20Filmed ObscuraEp. 61: The Coffee TableFolks! Folks! Holy hell. The boys just tackled a doozy of a picture. Oh boy. For episode 61, Chris brought out the infamous, cruel Spanish production of The Coffee Table. You've probably heard about it. Maybe you've seen it. It's something great. It's well done, well acted, shot beautifully, and shocking as hell. Find it now on Tubi because they spoil it. Let's say that again, there are SPOILERS in this episode. Go watch it!!!
2025-07-031h 48Filmed ObscuraEp. 60: Der FanHallo meine freunde! The boys are back for the 60th episode of Filmed Obscura. As noted in the preamble, this will be our May episode since Justin dropped the ball and delayed the release. Sigh. Anyway, it's a fun episode where the gents tackle 80s synth rock, German exploitation cinema. This month's slice of enjoyment is Eckhart Schmidt's Der Fan. It's chock full of 80s goodness, rock entitlement, child grooming, and bone pulverizing. So grab your delicious beverages and enjoy the ride. Prost!
2025-05-021h 42Filmed ObscuraEp. 59: Marian Dora's Mors in Tabula (The Profane Exhibit)Oh boy friends! The new season is upon us. Part 2 of the "Tougher to Watch" cinema is back and Justin is scared. Seriously, he's not ready for this. There have been too many easy, fun films in the past months that he went soft. Chris is ready to bring the heat and toughen him up again, and he's starting with Marian Dora. Oh boy indeed. This time, it's Dora's short segment in the anthology: The Profane Exhibit. Starting the season off right with a Marian Dora short film. Welcome back friends. Grab your beverages! Part 2 is upon us! Cheers!
2025-03-281h 11Filmed ObscuraEp. 58: Top 5 Watches of 2024/SatorThe boys are finally back! Slight delays were recently afoot but the February episode is upon us (although it's dropping in March). This marks the final episode of season 7. Chris brought a solidly made, surprising and interesting film called Sator that everybody should see. The boys also give the listeners their top 5 watches of 2024 with honorable mentions. So that being said, go on and grab those leftover beverages from Valentine's Day, or crack open those brews you're saving for St. Patty's Day, and get ready for a fun episode! Thanks again for tuning in!!!
2025-03-031h 42Filmed ObscuraFilmed Obscura Spotlight: The Passion of the Christ (with Evan Przebowski & Andrew Puglisi)Hohoho Filmed Obscura fans! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and cheers to all. The boys are here with their special holiday episode for your listening pleasure. They brought back an MVP to the podcast as well as a new face to ring in the holiday season, and they are discussing Jesus. The torture of Jesus to be exact. That's right friends, the spotlight this year is Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. What better way to celebrate Jesus' birthday than with his passion. Grab those drinks because you might need them. There's a lot of torture in this one. Enjoy!!!
2024-12-251h 47Filmed ObscuraEp. 57: Moorehead & Benson's SpringHappy December friends. The boys are back for another helping of awesome, somewhat obscure, movie fun. It was Justin's pick this month and he went with one of his FAVORITE films. His spirit animal...as he puts it. That film is Moorehead & Benson's Spring. Their wonderful follow-up to Resolution, and just a marvelous slice of indie cinema. It has love, monsters, meandering, conversations and Italian scenery for all to enjoy. So tune in with a nice glass of wine (or whichever beverage you choose) and enjoy! Happy Holidays all!
2024-12-2343 minFilmed ObscuraFilmed Obscura Special Event Spotlight: Twin Peaks: The Limited SeriesHey everybody! As an added bonus, the boys put together a little Twin Peaks spotlight episode to discuss the wonders and craziness of Mark Frost and David Lynch's Showtime revival of Twin Peaks. Justin binged the hell out of it recently, and he just had to get his thoughts and questions out to Chris for analysis and perspective. We hope you enjoy it and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
2024-11-271h 16Filmed ObscuraEp. 56: Top 5 Blind Buys/Raw ForceHappy Almost Thanksgiving friends! The boys are back after a little delay. Apologies are warranted because Justin and Chris had some scheduling issues that prevented them from recording and releasing the new episode in October. To make amends, they have the new one ready just in time for turkey day, and also have a little bonus Spotlight episode coming this month as well. For this gem, Chris brought a BANGER to the podcast. It's a "movie" for sure...and it's full of martial arts, zombie ninjas, psycho monks, pretty things, and Cameron Mitchell. That's right, Blood and Black Lace's own Ca...
2024-11-241h 42Filmed ObscuraEp. 55: FaultsWelcome back for the first episode of the fall season (technically). While there is no pumpkin spice to celebrate the episode, Justin brought a certified banger to the Filmed Obscura world. It's a film that he knew Chris would vibe on, and it's frankly one of the better religious cult movies in recent years. What movie you say? Why that is Riley Stearns' Faults. You guys don't want to miss this one. Grab those pumpkin spice brews and apple cider donuts friends. You won't be disappointed.
2024-09-231h 46Filmed ObscuraEp. 54: Marian Dora's Cannibal (with Evan Przebowski)Welcome back friends to Episode 54! The boys have had their appetizer for what's to come next season...and it was a doozy. Chris' pick this month brought the Filmed Obscura crew, and special guest Mr. Przebowski, back to the mysterious, disturbing, unusual, poorly lit and unnecessary world of Marian Dora. Yes, you guessed it. They watched the film he made before Melancholie Der Engel: Cannibal. It's a true crime slice of life with lots of nudity, uncomfortable eroticism, disgusting dismemberments, feces, and cannibalism. Spoiler Alert: Justin liked it better than Melancholie--point for Dora. You will need your beverages for this one
2024-09-051h 39Filmed ObscuraEp. 53: Ryuhei Kitamura's Sky HighWelcome back for another slice of fun here at Filmed Obscura. Happy summer to all. The boys are back for another episode of randomness. This month, they had to audible because the special guest couldn't make the episode. In response, Justin stepped up for his next pick and brought some pure cinema gold. Don't fret, we will be doing Chris' pick next month guaranteed...with or without Mr. P. But for now, feast your ears on a movie experience that has serial killers, gatekeepers, the afterlife, The Book of Death, martial arts, sword fighting, sunglasses, leather jackets and pants, and PU...
2024-07-251h 28Filmed ObscuraEp. 52: John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13Welcome back to Filmed Obscura friends. Happy summer to all. Chris and Justin have another doozy of a film to talk about this month. It was Justin's pick this time, so he went with a more obscure John Carpenter joint...Assault on Precinct 13. It's one of Justin's personal favorites and, as you will hear, Chris rather enjoyed it. You will too so check it out. Cheers and enjoy!
2024-07-061h 57Filmed ObscuraEp. 51: Family Portraits-A Trilogy of AmericaThank you for returning to the wonderful audio world of Filmed Obscura. Happy May and almost Memorial Day!! This month, Chris and Justin revert back to the trials and hardships of a previous season where they watched difficult cinema. Chris channeled that passion with his pick, but he also made the selection based on its link with our prior episode The Theatre Bizarre. Director Douglas Buck had a solid short in The Theatre Bizarre so Chris thought, why not do his other anthology? And...so the boys got to experience Family Portraits. It's a treat. Please enjoy and don't forget...
2024-05-161h 45Filmed ObscuraEp. 50: The Theatre BizarreThe Filmed Obscura boys are back with the second film of the new season. Justin picked this one for Chris and as you will hear, it worked out well. That film is The Theatre Bizarre. It's a scrappy anthology with varying segments. Some great, some not so much, but overall, the film is fun and surprising at points. Justin even had a change of heart about a couple of segments after this viewing. So go grab those refreshments friends...it's time to enter the Grand Guignol theatre for some fun.
2024-04-061h 49Filmed ObscuraEp. 49: 5 Women for the KillerIt's Season 7 time friends! Welcome back and thank you! The boys are picking obscure films that the other hasn't seen for the next ten episodes and they are super excited. Chris is kicking off this season with a solid Giallo film that borders on sleaze and intrigue. It's fun, exploitative (in a good way if that's possible), and mysterious. Solid banger to start off the season! What film say you? Why its the newer Vinegar Syndrome release of 5 Women for the Killer. The picture will be posted in the socials so seek it out...along with the beverages we're spotligh...
2024-02-231h 16Filmed ObscuraEp. 48: Skinned DeepHappy belated New Year Filmed Obscura friends, listeners and family! Justin and Chris are back with the final episode of Season 6 and it's a fun one. The season finale was Chris' opportunity to pick the last film and he didn't disappoint. Grab your headphones and get ready...because Skinned Deep is coming at you. Plates, Brain and the Surgeon General are ready for your earholes. Oh boy! Grab the beverages and get after it. Thanks for continuing this journey with us here at Filmed Obscura!!!***We're still on social media under Filmed Obscura at "X" or Twitter or what...
2024-01-251h 28Filmed ObscuraEp. 47: Top 5 Watches of 2023/Champagne and BulletsHappy holidays to all from Filmed Obscura. To celebrate this merry time of year, Chris and Justin watched a doozy of a film. It was Justin's final choice for the season. Was it a Christmas movie? Of course not! Was it terrible? You better believe it! Was it fun? Ten four partner! What film is this? Why it's Champagne and Bullets. You haven't heard of it? Well that's about to change. So go ahead and start your holiday season off with a banger of a film. Grab that sparkling beverage friends and enjoy. You will...it's not a problem.
2023-12-201h 40Filmed ObscuraEp. 46: Bloody New YearHappy New Yea...wait! What? It's almost Thanksgiving. So why are the boys doing a New Years movie? Because...why not! Welcome to Episode 46 of Filmed Obscura. Justin and Chris continue the season of schlock, fun cinema with a Norman J. Warren special: the obscure Bloody New Year. Much like a Bloody Mary drink, it's many ingredients (movies) thrown into a glass and stirred into craziness. And that's not necessary a bad thing. You can grab the physical media at Vinegar Syndrome so hurry up. Why you're at it, grab a Bloody Mary, or alternate drink of choice, and enjoy thi...
2023-11-221h 30Filmed ObscuraEp. 45: Ninja III: The DominationHappy belated Halloween friends. This is your October episode swinging in one day late. Apologies but the grappling hook was misplaced and the children invaded the boys for treats. Now it's live and ready for your ears. What halloween movie did the boys pick? Why only one of Cannon's best and most bonkers--Ninja III: The Domination. This gem of a movie has everything you want: ninjas, possession, flying swords, Sho Kosugi, ninjas on golf courses, 80s awesomeness, Aquanet, you name it. Don't believe us, give it a listen. You won't be disappointed. So go on, grab those ninja inspired beverages...
2023-11-021h 55Filmed ObscuraEp. 44: Cruel Jaws (with Evan Przebowski)Bruno Mattei alert. Copyright Infringement alert (not by Filmed Obscura, of course). It's rip off time! Welcome back for the perfect "summer's over" movie. Actually, it's more of the perfect summer movie, but the boys had to do Night Killer first. This month, Chris chose one of the most notorious Jaws rip off movies of all time to spotlight and let's be honest, it lived up to the reputation. So much so that Evan had to seek outside counsel after watching it. What film you ask? Why it's Cruel Jaws...also known as Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws. The boys watched the Sever...
2023-09-131h 33Filmed ObscuraEp. 43: Night KillerOkay...so let's be frank. This is one of the more surprising films of the season, at least from Justin's perspective, because it's not that bad. It's Claudio Fragasso, the director of Troll 2, and it's not that bad. It has a twist that Chris didn't even realize. Not that bad. The mask and glove...okay they're bad. But the film isn't. What film you say? Why that film is Night Killer. Oh yes, Night Killer. That about sums it up...
2023-08-311h 09Filmed ObscuraEp. 42: Beware! Children at Play (with Joe Brady)Let's try this again. For all who noticed, Ep. 42 dropped in late July but had to be removed due to technical issues. Apologies for the confusion. Justin's computer issues continue to haunt him like the children in this film. Notwithstanding, it's back up. Joe Brady is back. Kids are killing people. Anarchy ensues. Adults are killing children. It's bonkers. So, without further delay, please enjoy Beware! Children at Play. Grab that moonshine...cheers! Thank you for your patience.
2023-08-101h 19Filmed ObscuraEp. 42: Beware! Children at Play (with Joe Brady)Happy summer friends! Thank you for returning again for another fantastic episode. Fighting against technical issues that have been plaguing Justin to no end, Joe Brady is back for another round of color commentating on Chris' pick this month. It's a redneck masterpiece of absurdity: Beware! Children at Play. That's right folks. It's got it all. Trust us. Grab that moonshine or Schlitz and enjoy the perversion.
2023-07-281h 17Filmed ObscuraEp. 41: Amityville 1992-It's About TimeIt IS about time the boys do an Amityville film, and nothing came more recommended for an obscure, fun pick than Tony Randel's (Hellbound: Hellraiser 2) entry in the long running series. Full of mounted clocks, randomness, abandoned plots and phantom bite wounds, this movie delivers the goods. It is Filmed Obscura approved? Well...the Amityville beer was. Grab some more beverages and enjoy the clock-filled terror. Cheers!!!
2023-05-052h 03Filmed ObscuraEp. 40: Slaughter HighIt's the 40th episode of Filmed Obscura. Hell yeah!!! The boys are super excited to bring you this fun-filled episode full of random phone calls, 80s slasher tropes, Busch beer, Star Trek and more tangents than you asked for. It's the second episode of Season 6 and Chris picked the flawed, yet entertaining Slaughter High. The movie didn't reinvent the slasher film, or turn the world on it's head, but it has some solid kills. As always, grab your beverage and enjoy the second film offering in March. Justin and Chris will be back to the normal monthly schedule in April...
2023-03-311h 57Filmed ObscuraEp. 39: Demon WindHappy February friends...oh crap! It's actually March; damn you short month. Well, I guess the boys will be doing two episodes this month. Welcome to the Season 6 premiere of Filmed Obscura. The boys made it to 39 episodes and now their bringing some fun horror movies to the mix. This season, Chris and Justin will be tackling goofy, fun horror movies. It's a horror-centric season but the films will be uber fun. In fact, NOTHING like Season 4. For the premiere, Justin picked a loving tribute to films like The Evil Dead, Demons and Night of the Demons. It's got demons. ...
2023-03-041h 34Filmed ObscuraEp. 38: Miami Connection (with David Wahab)Greetings all and welcome to the tail end of January. Justin and Chris have a banger for you all this episode for the Season 5 finale. It's the perfect mix of what was fun this past season, and a great precursor for what's to come. There is also a special guest joining us and he brought the goods. What film and guest you say? Why it's Miami Connection in all it's 80s glory, with frequent listener and friend; first time guest David Wahab. Get those Florida beers ready...you're going to love this one! Cheers!We are on social...
2023-01-312h 02Filmed ObscuraEp. 37: Top 5 Watches of 2022/The Spirit of ChristmasHappy Holidays friends! Chris and Justin made it just in time for Christmas. Here is the ultimate episode of Christmas cheer…featuring a terrifying movie. Just kidding! The boys tackled a Hallmark movie for the first time and counted down their top 5 watches of 2022. It’s The Spirit of Christmas. Of course, nobody can forget the ongoing Holiday Special tradition. You’ll hear it in the beginning and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/96PaQyRfNnIWe are on social media and so are our short filmmaking endeavors!Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJusti...
2022-12-231h 36Filmed ObscuraEp. 36: Death Rides a HorseHappy last day of November friends. Cutting it close this month but the holiday caused a bit of a back up for Filmed Obscura. It was Justin mostly; Chris is innocent because he showed up ready to slay it...and he was on fire! With that fire came a hot Spaghetti Western for the turkey season. The boys watched Lee Van Cleef own the screen in Death Rides a Horse. As you will hear, it's one of the better efforts in the post Sergio Leone western craze. There may not be The Man with No Name but it's a solid...
2022-12-011h 52Filmed ObscuraEp. 35: They Came TogetherHappy Halloween friends! Here is the second episode in October and don't be mad...but it's a comedy. Right? Weird...but it's worth it. Chris brought a great film to the table with David Wain and Michael Showalter's They Came Together starring Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler. While comedic in nature, there are some Halloween/horror based scenes. We promise. Also, you'll get a little Halloween Ends talk, and Justin and Chris' top 5 comedy films as a fun edition. So go on and grab the Halloween candy, crack open the fall beverage, and enjoy the discussion about one of the funn...
2022-10-311h 25Filmed ObscuraEp. 34: Top 5 Giallo Films/The House with Laughing WindowsHappy October friends! Apologies for missing an episode in September but certain conflicts got in the way including filming the first Filmed Obscura film. So in true F.O. fashion, you will get two episodes in October. First up: a film that Justin thought was a traditional Giallo...but he was wrong. It's a classic Italian horror film though! The boys watched Pupi Avati's The House with Laughing Windows. With this, they also did a fun Top 5 Giallo list for your listening pleasure. Listen...there are some very real debates about what constitutes a Giallo and a Slasher, and what mig...
2022-10-132h 23Filmed ObscuraEp. 33: The Guest (with Brian McDonough and Evan Przebowski)Welcome back to Episode 33 friends. It's been said a lot on this podcast but...this episode is gold. Unfortunately, Chris was unable to attend but Justin brought on an old fave to help co-host and a good friend to navigate the awesomeness of the film. What film you ask? Why it's Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett's The Guest. You know...the film where Matthew from Downton Abbey plays a charming Michael Myers/Rambo hybrid. Yep...that one. Grab those spiked Iced Teas, high octane IPAs and get your ears ready. It's on!!!We are on social media! We ran he...
2022-08-221h 59Filmed ObscuraEp. 32: PassionYou saw that right friends! Chris and Justin are back to De Palma. For the second episode of July, the boys are discussing Brian De Palma's return to form with Passion. It's sexy, it's thrilling, it's uber De Palma...in a great way. So put on your American Giallo hats, grab your beverages, and get ready for a fun, stylish, mind-bending film that's worth every minute. You won't be disappointed. We are on social media! I'll figure out how to split screen our posts!Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG
2022-07-271h 46Filmed ObscuraEp. 31: Cutting ClassJustin and Chris are back...finally! Welcome to Episode 31. Many apologies for the delay in releasing a new episode. Good ole COVID, and other things, caused some delays but now the boys are back with a fun new episode. Do you like Brad Pitt? Do you like Donovan? Maybe his son? Then you're in for a treat! Chris' pick for this month was none other than the wonderful 80s slasher film Cutting Class. The film marks Brad Pitt's first feature film and stars the son of musician Donovan. Need there be more? Grab those beverages, friends. This one is fun!
2022-07-121h 38Filmed ObscuraEp. 30: Top 5 Obscure Films/AragamiIt's the 30th episode (not including our three commentaries) of Filmed Obscura. Woohoo! Justin and Chris are super excited and wanted to do something different this time around. So they added an extended Spotlight segment of their top 5 obscure films with some honorable mentions. It's fun. Not to be overshadowed is their movie of the month: Ryuhei Kitamura's Aragami: The Raging God of Battle. It's punk, it's samurai, it's awesome. Watch it. Cheers to the 30th episode and here's to many more...enjoy!We are on social media! I will post more about punk rock samurai films!...
2022-05-241h 56Filmed ObscuraEp. 29: Two-Lane BlacktopIt's time for Season 5 folks. It's time for regular cinema again. It's time...for whatever they want to bring. That's right. The boys can watch and discuss any film, from any genre, this time around. While Chris could definitely bring the rough content to your ears and eyeballs, he changed things up and offered a winner of an easygoing film for the season premiere. Its about classic cars, drag racing, and youth counterculture in the early 70s. And what a cool film it is. The boys are discussing Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop. Apologies all around for the tardiness in releasing...
2022-04-281h 27Filmed ObscuraEp. 28: Sweet Movie (with Evan Przebowski)It's the Season 4 finale and the second film of March! Justin and Chris made it through the tougher content cycle of films...virtually unscathed. Chris did anyway. Now to the final film of the season, and to help celebrate the completion of this blazing garbage pail of content, the boys invited back the one and only Evan Przebowski. Do you think he liked the film? What film you ask...why it's Sweet Movie; a little gem of a "comedy" directed by Dusan Makavejev. Comedy it is not from a Filmed Obscura standpoint as it's content is boundary pushing, gag-inducing, and ju...
2022-03-251h 34Filmed ObscuraEp. 27: Melancholie der EngelWelcome to March friends! Oh boy, do Chris and Justin have a backslap of a film this month. Apologies for the gap in episodes (February didn't work out due to illness) but you'll get two episodes this month to make up for it. First up is the horrifying film Melancholie der Engel. Directed by Marian Dora, this trash fire of content is crazy. It really can't be described because so much happens, whether good or bad, but it's bonkers tough cinema that is ABSOLUTELY NOT for the average viewer. This is your warning if you are going to watch...
2022-03-011h 12Filmed ObscuraEp. 26: FlowersWelcome to 2022 Filmed Obscura fans! Thank you so much for your support. Justin and Chris are back with the continuing saga of "tougher content" cinema. Coming off the craziness that is Subconscious Cruelty, this month's offering is a breath of fresh air. It was still difficult to watch to some degree, and the content pushes some boundaries, but it was not the roadkill we were expecting. January's film is Phil Steven's Flowers; a surreal, arthouse horror film that offers an interesting portrait of death and the emptiness that follows. If you're eating while watching, be warned! There is an early s...
2022-01-181h 13Filmed ObscuraEp. 25: Subconscious Cruelty/Holiday Special Part IIMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays all! Chris and Justin are back with insightful commentary on the most unChristmas movie there is, Karim Hussain's Subconscious Cruelty. You thought House of Flesh Mannequins was "porny"...well buckle up. This film is the toughest so far and contains some pretty shocking imagery. Not for most casual viewers...please heed this warning if you decide to watch it. Also included is the Filmed Obscura Holiday Special Part II. You want to watch it? Check it out on YouTube at this link:https://youtu.be/mCaRRAUkBQ0Filmed Obscura wishes everybo...
2021-12-241h 21Filmed ObscuraEp. 24: House of Flesh MannequinsWhelp...Chris and Justin have done it. They found an obscure horror film that's super "porny". Not "porny" in the traditional sense, and no it's not A Serbian Film. Labeled "Too Extreme for Mainstream" by the distributer, it's extreme alright but not in the ways you may be expecting. Two words: male genitalia. That's what is in store for this month's offering...the extreme arthouse horror film House of Flesh Mannequins. Let's just leave it at that. You'll need a beverage.We are on social media...searching for less "porny" arthouse films. Sometimes...Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObs...
2021-11-171h 27Filmed ObscuraEp. 23: BegottenPlease pardon the tardiness this month but the entertainment wheels are turning in many directions. Good news...it's almost Halloween and Episode 23 is up. It's been said many times but this month's film, Begotten by E. Elias Merhige, is legitimately a doozy. It's an endurance film that's both compelling and difficult to watch. It may be one of the most obscure to date, and it fits SO nicely into Season 4. Seek it out and see if you agree with Justin and Chris' assessment.We are on social media...searching for more arthouse silent films with unsuspecting nudity and g...
2021-10-231h 28Filmed ObscuraEp. 22: Imprint (Masters of Horror) and Visitor QOh it's a Takashi Miike double header this month and Justin finally BROUGHT IT. Welcome back to Filmed Obscura. Chris and Justin brought some variety to this party. Reverting back to the old ways a bit, they discuss two films by the famous (or infamous), renowned and perhaps dangerous Takashi Miike. First up is his banned episode of Showtime's Masters of Horror series dealing with many difficult topics including incest, molestation, spousal abuse, abortion and talking hands with teeth. Oh yes...Imprint. Now if that isn't enough, they venture into the deeper pantheon of Miike films and casually discuss the cr...
2021-09-151h 31Filmed ObscuraEp. 21: Kidnapped (Secuestrados)Better late than never! Welcome back for episode 21 of Filmed Obscura. The films are gradually getting harder. This month, Chris brought another bleak, super downer movie and why are we surprised. He's got a talent for discovering the sadder side of cinema. The boys dive into the Spanish film Kidnapped (or Secuestrados for the purists). The film was directed by Miguel Angel Vivas and packs one hell of a gut punch (or stab). SPOILER ALERT: the ending is one to be seen with little knowledge so please WATCH the movie before listening to the podcast. If you don't care, then dive...
2021-08-261h 28Filmed ObscuraEp. 20: A Better PlaceTwenty episodes in the bank and we're not stopping! Welcome back for the second episode of Season 4. Chris and Justin got Joe Brady to come back for this film because he's a huge Kevin Smith fan. Oh yes, you heard that right. THE Kevin Smith produced this little, obscure film about bullying, teen angst and gun violence. Not what you're used to from Mr. Smith but interesting nonetheless. That film is A Better Place directed by Vincent Periera. While not quite the "tougher content" film that some will endure during this season, the obscure nature and subject matter made it fit...
2021-07-121h 32Filmed ObscuraEp. 19: The Seasoning HouseIt's Season 4 of Filmed Obscura, and Chris and Justin are diving into "tougher content" cinema this time around. The format has changed slightly: one film per episode and ten episodes encompassing the season. They're off to good start with Chris' pick for the month: The Seasoning House. Directed by Paul Hyett, this film is a sad, dirty, heavy film about forced prostitution and addiction, violence and corruption, and redemption. Revenge hovers over the film but it's not I Spit on Your Grave. It also has Eastern European McGruber. It's the perfect start to a fun-filled season of dread. Don't forget to...
2021-06-101h 31Filmed ObscuraEp. 18: The New York Ripper and A Horrible Way to Die (with Evan Przebowski)Welcome back to Filmed Obscura for the Season 3 finale. This is a "horrific" episode for so many reasons. Chris and Justin bring along FO alum Evan Przebowski for a fun mix of menacing duck voices, violent/misogynist killings, vague plot points, mumblecore stylings of deceit, serial killing, fanboys, and realistic (if sometimes long winded) sexual encounters. That's just the films. There's also Evan and Chris bickering like annoying siblings, Oprah moments, mispronunciation, lash outs, and a new segment. As for the films, the boys take on Lucio Fulci's notorious, controversial Giallo known as The New York Ripper before diving into...
2021-05-182h 18Filmed ObscuraEp.17: Bitch (Little Deaths) and The Driller KillerThings are getting bleaker, sexualized and more punk rock with this episode. Chris had the older film this go 'round and chose Abel Ferrera's arthouse shocker The Driller Killer. There's a lot going on in this film including one of the grossest pizza eating scenes in recent history. Oh the peppers. Justin, on a different note, picked one short film out of the anthology Little Deaths for his newer movie-Simon Rumley's Bitch. It's bleak, it's sad, it's sexual, and it has dogs. Chris loved it just for the dogs. Hit the fridge, grab a cold one, follow the podcast, and enj...
2021-04-101h 38Filmed ObscuraEp.16: The Whip and the Body and MalevolenceMario Bava! Christopher Lee! S&M cinema perhaps too risqué for theaters in the 60s. Justin's pick this month is the excellent, deeper cut in Mr. Bava's pantheon of films: The Whip and the Body. Chris, on the other hand, suggested a great indie slasher from Long Island's own Stevan Mena: Malevolence. This pick will delight any Halloween, Friday or TCM fan with its loving homage to the horror films we all grew up with. Grab that beverage of your choosing and enjoy! Find us on the socials for content that won't ever be as cool as Mario Ba...
2021-03-141h 29Filmed ObscuraEp. 15: Nightmare Beach and All Hallow's Eve (with Jana Adkins)Episode 15 is here! Justin and Chris return for the first "proper" episode of 2021 and Justin roped his wife Jana into joining the fun for the first movie. Spoiler alert! She didn't hate it. Of course that movie is Nightmare Beach (or Welcome to Spring Break). Chris gives by far his best introduction to this interesting work, and describing the film as "fun" is pretty spot on. Next up is the indie anthology about a killer clown called All Hallow's Eve. For those who like the violent stylings of Art the Clown will enjoy this discussion since it's the predecessor to Art...
2021-02-061h 27Filmed ObscuraSpecial Episode: A Filmed Obscura Commentary Special #3: VerotikaHappy New Year all! Before the regular episodes resume, enjoy a fun romp of Justin, Chris and Joe watching Glenn Danzig's Verotika. As an added bonus, Joe brought another Pop Quiz Hotshot to the podcast. Here's a beverage corner salute to 2021. Cheers to long mirror shots!Find us on the socials if you want more content about eye nipples. Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChris: @OldTerrifier on TwitterTheme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org. A huge Filmed Obscura thank you for...
2021-01-161h 55Filmed ObscuraFilmed Obscura Holiday SpecialDo you want to see something cool? Welcome to the Filmed Obscura Holiday Special. You're about to! Listen here! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XUhaxorhDIoFind us on social media. Not the dark web...we promise!Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChris: @OldTerrifier on TwitterTheme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org. A huge Filmed Obscura thank you for providing such a great theme.
2020-12-2516 minFilmed ObscuraEp.14: Frenzy and The Signal (2007)New episode alert! Welcome back to Episode 14 of Filmed Obscura. Alfred Hitchcock! An atypical anthology full of spirit and charm! More tangents! Chris and Justin hit the next episode in full stride with a lesser known film from the Master of Suspense, and an indie three-part tale with enough heart to surpass many widespread releases. Yep...its Frenzy and The Signal (2007). Enjoy the discussion, observations and banter about two stellar films. Also, since our next episode won't drop until January, happy holidays everyone! Cheers!Find us on the socials if you want to see Justin make more mistake...
2020-12-081h 52Filmed ObscuraEp. 13: Tag and The Devil's Rain (with Evan Przebowski)Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of Filmed Obscura. As you can see, Justin and Chris are sticking to the BBC format of this podcast. Get ready because this is a good one. We changed up the format a bit. One older film and one newer film for each episode. Classic car rules. Our special guest contributed to the episode by picking our new movie which turned out to be quite the interesting ride. That film is Sion Sono's Tag. Chris followed that with a B movie, A-list acted yarn starring a stellar Ernest Borgnine and the one and only Captain...
2020-11-061h 56Filmed ObscuraEp. 12: Frontier(s) and Seven Days (with John Langdon)Season Finale alert! YES! Boy are you listeners in for a treat. Justin and Chris bring along Filmed Obscura friend and special guest John Langdon on a vicious journey through two uber violent and intriguing films. First up is the New French Extremity film Frontier(s) directed by Xavier Gens. There's perceived political subtext, content that would make the Sawyer family proud, and a table saw. Let's just leave that right there. Next is the French Canadian thriller Seven Days. Chris has done it again. Directed by Daniel Grou (Podz), this film brings new meaning to sobering, somber, purposefully paced c...
2020-10-091h 48Filmed ObscuraEp. 11: Edge of the Axe and My Dear KillerWhat do the Filmed Obscura boys have in store for you this time around? Well...they have a Spanish slasher film that has been virtually lost in VHS purgatory until Arrow Releasing got a hold of it. They also discuss a fairly obscure Giallo/Police Procedural that blends solid mystery elements, decent kills, and unexpected/really unnecessary shocks (you'll know when you hear it). So please, sit back and enjoy Edge of the Axe and My Dear Killer. Also, Filmed Obscura's previous guest Joe Brady returns for another "Pop Quiz Hotshot" that pits Chris and Justin against each other. The...
2020-09-101h 56Filmed ObscuraEp. 10: Double Exposure and Kill ListWelcome back to the tenth episode of Filmed Obscura. SPOILER ALERT warranted here. The second film, Kill List, should not now or ever be spoiled for people who haven't watched it so PLEASE do not continue listening if you haven't seen it...unless you don't care about the ending. Justin and Chris combine that, ahead of its time, horror thriller with an obscure, fantastic giallo/slasher called Double Exposure. If you are looking for a quality 80s slice of aggressive womanizing and killing models with pool items, this movie is for you. Both films combined nicely for a pretty cool...
2020-08-081h 21Filmed ObscuraEp. 9: Four of the Apocalypse and Star TimeOh man! Chris and Justin are throwing a curve ball with this episode. Normally, the boys focus their rants and tangents on obscure horror and thriller movies but this time, they are diving into one of horror elite's offerings in the Spaghetti Western genre: Lucio Fulci's Four of the Apocalypse. It's violent, gritty, dirty and quite interesting. It fits rather nicely into Fulci's eclectic mix of films. After that, they discuss an uber obscure, arthouse slasher from the 90s that exists in a world all its own: Star Time. This entry is even more interesting...but for different reasons. Tune in t...
2020-07-061h 00Filmed ObscuraEp. 8: Let the Corpses Tan and The HorsemanThe country is struggling right now. There is nothing that we can say that will make things better or heal those in pain. Taking action is a step forward. Listening to podcasts is not a priority. However, we believe that decompressing is vital to eliminating the negativity that many face. Perhaps that is precisely when a new episode would help. The Filmed Obscura boys watched some more obscure genre fare and rambled on for your entertainment. First up is the Belgium film Let the Corpses Tan. It's fantastic and "arthouse" galore. Next is the Australian thriller movie known as The Horse...
2020-06-111h 25Filmed ObscuraEp. 7: Murderock and Nightmare (1981) (with Joe Brady)Welcome to Season 2 of Filmed Obscura. Where the films get more obscure and the banter more ridiculous. Thank you for coming back! We hope everybody is safe and healthy during these tough times. As bleak as things continue to appear, they won't stop Justin and Chris from battling online glitches and continuing to hit the record button for more listening fun. That being said, they brought along another special guest for the season premiere: longtime friend and fellow podcaster (You Should Watch) Joe Brady. Coming straight from guest starring on our second special commentary episode, and re-launching his own podcast...
2020-05-041h 36Filmed ObscuraSpecial Episode: A Filmed Obscura Commentary Special #2: The FanaticDouble Feature Podcast Alert! Chris and Justin are back with another commentary track! Honestly, it's a great excuse to watch more movies and drink beer. They also brought their longtime friend and podcasting colleague Joe Brady (You Should Watch) to join the fun. The boys picked an interesting one this time. Perhaps not "obscure" in the traditional sense, this film is a mystery to most moviegoers. That's right, the boys discuss the Limp Bizkit approved, John Travolta starring obsession tale known as The Fanatic. Maybe you saw it on Prime. No better time than the present to discover it, crack an...
2020-05-041h 36Filmed ObscuraEp. 6: Zombie with a Shotgun and Aftermath (with Evan Przebowski)This is no April Fool's prank. The season finale of Filmed Obscura is here, and Justin and Chris brought along a special guest to join in the fun: Evan Przebowski. To say he added another level of fun to the podcast is an understatement. Up first is the independent zombie/virus/action flick known as Zombie with a Shotgun. While the opinions differed on this one, there was no denying its heart and indie spirit. Then comes an extremely obscure horror short known as Aftermath. Yeah...the content alone will offend the casual viewer but we kinda liked it. So pleas...
2020-04-021h 09Filmed ObscuraSpecial Episode: A Filmed Obsura Commentary Special of Murder PartyThe current environment is certainly scary right now with a specific viral threat plaguing the world. Sometimes it's good to sit back and watch a movie to take your mind off the stress. Chris and Justin did just that with their first commentary track recorded in isolation. Please tune in, crack a beverage, and enjoy Filmed Obscura's tangent filled viewing of Jeremy Saulnier's Murder Party. Cardboard knights rule!!!Find us on social media. We should post more about cardboard knights. Hmmm...Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChr...
2020-03-261h 24Filmed ObscuraEp. 5: All the Colors of the Dark and Unmasked Pt. 25Welcome to Episode 5 of Filmed Obscura. Spring is on the horizon and so are cult members and hockey masked gentlemen. Justin and Chris dive into a previously obscure, yet popular, Sergio Martino feature titled All the Colors of the Dark before discussing a true slice of English, independent delight known only as Unmasked Pt. 25. Both films were truly a pleasure to watch with nice details, atmosphere and gore. Tune in and find out the specifics while sticking around for the random tangents. Full disclosure: if you like the random dog noises or interference, they were minimal this time. Eeyore was wel...
2020-03-0156 minFilmed ObscuraEp. 4: Phantom of the Paradise and FrancescaChris and Justin rant about two gems in Episode 4. The first is Brian De Palma's wonderful and crazy homage to Faust and Phantom of the Opera known only as Phantom of the Paradise. The second is a truly obscure, modern giallo that bleeds 70s nostalgia: Luciano Onetti's Francesca. Break out your silver helmets and red leather gloves because this is a good one. Enjoy!Find us and go check out more Brian De Palma and Unearthed Films. No really, go!Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChris...
2020-02-0559 minFilmed ObscuraEp. 3: Call Girl of Cthulhu and The DevilsJustin and Chris dive into the world of body horror and religious exploitation with the films discussed in this episode. The first is a Baltimore gem by excellent independent filmmakers Chris LaMartina and Jimmy George called Call Girl of Cthulhu. It stars Melissa LaMartina and needs to be discovered by all. Now! The second is an infamous film from the 70s that has such a thick notoriety and limited release (including various different cuts of the film) that viewers may not be sure they are watching the best version. This is The Devils, starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, and d...
2020-01-091h 04Filmed ObscuraEp. 2: The Other Hell and Dead Man's ShoesChris and Justin discuss two very different films this time around. One is an obscure nunsploitation work by famed, or infamous, Italian director Bruno Mattei known as The Other Hell. The second is a solid piece of British thriller cinema--Dead Man's Shoes. We both geeked out over the latter but Chris was especially excited. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Find us on the socials. Bruno Mattei hasn't "borrowed" our accounts yet. Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChris: @OldTerrifier on TwitterTheme song composed by artis...
2019-11-271h 09Filmed ObscuraEp. 1: Salo and Wax MaskJustin and Chris introduce the podcast with one of the most controversial and difficult movies ever filmed, admired and released: Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom. After taking in all the poop filled wonder of that film, they move onto a milder, yet visually stunning and highly entertaining, Italian gem known as The Wax Mask. If you'd like to, find us on social media. There is no poop eating. We promise.Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on TwitterJustin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IGChris: @OldTerrifier on TwitterTheme song composed by art...
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