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Unsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back 2024It's our recap episode for our annual charity challenge, where we go over our watches for all 31 categories. Thanks to every one who donated to help us raise over $4000 for Best Friends Animal Society, and to everyone who donated to other charities, bringing the total amount of funds donated closer to $4500!Lance’s HGB Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-2024/ Erica’s HGB Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/horror-gives-back-2024/ Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Inst...2024-11-062h 47Unsung HorrorsThe Enchanting Ghost (1970) w/ Ian JaneShawgust wouldn't be complete without our friend Ian Jane (Rock! Shock! Pop! and Queens Comic Podcast). This week, we're discussing The Enchanting Ghost, which plays out more like a gothic romance than a horror film, but is at a turning point of Shaw Brothers Studios when they were just getting into the horror genre. Hear all of our thoughts and hold onto your butts for Lance's double feature pick!Ian's Forum: https://rockshockpop.com/forumsIan's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/bjbucklesFollow Ian on Twitter @rockshockpop or IG @ianjane75Join our discord...2024-08-281h 06Unsung HorrorsJunesploitation 2024It's our annual recap episode of all the films we watched during F This Movie's Junesploitation Challenge (http://www.fthismovie.net/2024/05/announcing-junesploitation-2024.html).Lance's list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2024/Erica's List: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/junesploitation-2024/Get your own director t-shirt from Brian Saur's store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirtsJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/Follow Erica on Letterboxd or...2024-07-042h 52Unsung HorrorsTorment (1986)Are you in the house alone? Or stuck in one with your future mother-in-law while a predator lurks outside? This week we discuss Torment, which accidentally turned out to be a Father's Day movie. Enjoy!As of this recording, Torment is available to watch on YouTube.Next episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAVIqu9hIKoJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/Fol...2024-06-1958 minUnsung HorrorsThreshold of the Void (1972)We're once again visiting France and stepping into the void to discuss a (potential?) body swap film. The horror may be limited depending on your interpretation of the film, but we can all agree that getting old is terrifying.Watch the film on Archive: https://archive.org/details/threshold-of-the-void-1972Next episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFgQ5EJmyMJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/Follow Eri...2024-06-051h 06Unsung HorrorsThe Devil's Mistress (1965)This week we're exploring the Acid Western with one of the first to do it, Orville Wanzer's The Devil's Mistress. Thanks to Dr. Julia Smith for her work to preserve his work and was kind enough to share some insights with Lance.IG: birth_of_the_acid_western, FB: https://www.facebook.com/acidwesternlascruces/Watch The Devil's Mistress: https://tubitv.com/movies/698065/the-devil-s-mistressRecent guest spots!Drive-In Asylum: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ix4aXuBY8Q&pp=ygUaR3Jvb3Z5IGRvb20gdW5zdW5nIGhvcnJvcmE%3DTwitch of the Death Nerve: https://open...2024-05-221h 04Unsung HorrorsInvitation to Travel (1982)Letterboxd took some liberties with tagging this film as horror, but we'll take that road trip. Join us as we discuss the many ins and outs of Lucien's journey in Invitation au Voyage.Watch the film here: https://rarefilmm.com/2018/09/invitation-au-voyage-1982/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacreOrder The Sweetest Taboo: https://thesweetesttaboobook.bigcartel.comLogo by Cody Schibi2024-05-081h 00Unsung HorrorsThe Blood Rose (1970)We're closing out April Showers of Blood with yet another French movie (we can't seem to get enough of France this year). A gothic fairy tale riff on Eyes Without a Face, The Blood Rose delivers so much of what we love in horror films.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-iq4WwVzcg&list=WL&index=8&t=324sNext episode: https://rarefilmm.com/2018/09/invitation-au-voyage-1982/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance’s sh...2024-04-241h 03Unsung HorrorsA Bloodthirsty Killer (1965)It's April Showers of Blood! We're kicking off this year's theme of "blood" in the title by covering a Korean film that borrows quite a bit from Japanese Bakeneko films. Melting blood paintings, poison, conspiracy, mysterious maids, ghosts wandering the forest, and cats hissing, licking, and growling all come together in A Bloodthirsty Killer.Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVtAPh2M9Q&list=WL&index=6Get some zines!Klon Waldrip: https://klon.bigcartel.com/Ryan/Disc-Connected: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=physical+media+advocate&crid=1M7AZNJ3BHRCI&sprefix=phys...2024-04-101h 06Unsung HorrorsDeranged (1987)This week we're entering the house of a psychotic woman: Joyce (Veronica Hart) in Chuck Vincent's Deranged. We get into a large chunk of Vincent's mainstream filmography, share favorite films from Jamie Gillis's adult entries, and happily accept that our questions about the. events in the film will never be answered.Watch Deranged here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV1iMvl-nkw&list=WL&index=5Next movie for April Showers of Blood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVtAPh2M9Q&list=WL&index=6Preorder Dream Stalker from Terror...2024-03-271h 13Unsung HorrorsDemon is on the Island (1983)It's Erica's birthday this week and that means picking a movie with two things: names she can't pronounce and child endangerment. This episode we join Dr. Gabrielle Martin at her new island residence, where any you buy at the local market can kill you (ok, probably just maim you). The Demon (or something else!) is on the island (Le démon dans l'île) is not what you expect. Listen in to find out why.Watch the movie first here: https://archive.org/details/le-demon-dans-lile.-1983-tv.rip.-vfJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt...2024-03-1350 minUnsung HorrorsAn Eye for an Eye (1973)This week's film tackles an uncomfortable subject and leaves the gore of the kills off-screen, but we found plenty to discuss in An Eye for an Eye aka Psychopath (1973), whose main character seems to have influenced a few of our favorite people.Watch the film here: https://rarefilmm.com/2021/11/psychopath-1973/Next episode: https://archive.org/details/le-demon-dans-lile.-1983-tv.rip.-vfPreorder Dream Stalker from Terror-Vision: https://www.terror-vision.com/store/dream-stalker-1991-blu-raySee our faces presenting an award on the Shelf Shock Rewind awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhMBGjvQ0...2024-02-281h 04Unsung HorrorsAt the Meeting with Joyous Death (1973) w/ Heather DrainWe've hit our 100th episode and to celebrate, we've brought on film, culture, and music writer Heather Drain. We're discussing Juan Luis Buñuel's first narrative feature film, his memoir, and haunted mud.Watch this film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7U5gQVtXmQ&t=24sNext episode: https://rarefilmm.com/2021/11/psychopath-1973/The Bunuel Dry MartiniIngredients: a good dry gin, Noilly Prat, Angostura bitters, small pickled onionsIn a cocktail shaker, combine one healthy shot of gin, one small shot of N...2024-02-141h 24Unsung HorrorsFormula for a Murder (1985)Giallo January continues as the killer is revealed early on and David Warbeck is on a mission to f**k his new wife to death in order to get her money. Plus we delve further into the filmography of director Alberto de Martino.Sam's review on B&S About Movies: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2021/09/14/formula-for-a-murder-1985/Pre-order Deep in the Heart from Fun City Editions (co-commentary with Erica: https://www.funcityeditions.com/shop/p/deepintheheartblurayJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors...2024-01-3158 minUnsung HorrorsThe Skin Under the Claws (1975)It's Giallo January, but you won't be seeing yellow in Erica's pick for the month. In fact, you may have trouble seeing quite a bit since the only available copy is pretty rough. Never fear, we will fill in the blanks of whose skin is under the claws, the killer's motive, and all the missing nudity.Watch The Skin Under the Claws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M-1EHt4pGg&t=537sNext episode: https://youtu.be/SSowfs_feew?si=cNh-OkcGVuJLJq7g...2024-01-1755 minUnsung HorrorsBlu-ray Wishlist Vol. 4We're kicking off the new year (and a new network) with our next round of films that we want to see get a Blu-ray release. We've also sourced some ideas from some of the fine folks at the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, so stick around to the end to hear their picks!Post-release note: Erica was informed that there is a release of Alien 2: On Earth from 88 Films. However, since that is Region B and the only special features are a trailer, a special effects test, and an interview with Eli Roth (that last one...2024-01-0349 minUnsung HorrorsBest of 2023 New to Us w/ Anthony King & Lindsay WilkinsWe've made it through another year and we're closing it out once again by sharing our favorite new films discovered in 2023. Joining us again are Anthony King from FThisMovie and Lindsay Wilkins from the Schlock & Awe podcast as we share some Letterboxd stats and five films each.List of films from the episode: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/2023-unsung-horrors-best-new-to-me/Follow Anthony on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @akdonellyFollow Lindsay on Letterboxd and Twitter @readandgeek and her podcast on IG and Twitter @schlockandawe1Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow...2023-12-131h 26Unsung HorrorsJack’s Back (1988) w/ Cody SchibiNo Rules November! continues as we cover another movie with more than 1000 views on Letterboxd. In fact, we kind of skip a lot of the details of this film and talk more about cinematic twins because we've got Lance's twin, Cody, as our guest!Rowdy Harrington interview: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2019/11/18/rowdy-herrington-interview-part-1/Follow Cody on Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Letterboxd, and Instagram @codyschibi and buy his art here: https://codyschibi.bigcartel.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qtFollow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors.YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel...2023-11-291h 16Unsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back 2023This year our charity challenge, where we ask folks to donate $1 or more per horror movie watched in October, raised over $2500 for Best Friends Animal Society!!! A huge thanks to everyone who participated and donated (plus a shout-out in the show). We're going through all 31 of our picks for the challenge including all the high and low points of watching all new-to-us movies. Next Episode: No Rules November continues with Jack's Back/Twins in Horror with a special guest! Lance's HGB list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-2023/ Erica's HGB list: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/horror-gives-back-2023/ Join our discord...2023-11-152h 39Unsung HorrorsThe Incredibly Strange Episode with Zack Carlson and Two Mixed-Up PodcastersIt's No Rules November! That one magical time of the year when we break our 1000 views on Letterboxd rule. First up we're diving head first into the shallow end of the Ray Dennis Steckler pool and joining us is returning guest Zack Carlson, who co-wrote the 100-page booklet for the Severin box set. Just like No Rules November, we're also breaking the normal format of our discussion and having it as a much more informal chat about Steckler, though we do spend some time focusing on The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? (1964) Horror Gives Back...2023-11-011h 12Unsung HorrorsMidnight Ride (1990)Mark Hamill and Michael Dudikoff square off in a competition to see who can be the biggest asshole in this Cannon action/horror/thriller. Joker laughs aside, this movie takes you for a fun ride. Horror Gives Back fundraiser: http://support.bestfriends.org/goto/horrorgivesback2023 Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2023-10-181h 05Unsung HorrorsTwo-Fisted Tales (1992)What happens when the producers behind Tales from the Crypt try and fail to launch another television show based on a comic? They set up Unsung Horrors for an episode, of course! This week we're tackling our first anthology with a star-studded cast and crew. We discuss our favorite segment, other anthologies, and Lance shares which of the directors used to be his babysitter. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kyYCy9IQUI&t=3911s Horror Gives Back Fundraiser (share your picks on IG or Twitter and tag us!): http://support.bestfriends.org/goto/horrorgivesback2023 Join our discord! https...2023-10-041h 05Unsung HorrorsHorror of the Wolf (1973)Unsung Horrors takes its first trip to Japan to discuss the manga adaptation Horror of The Wolf (1973). We also get into other werewolf movies, howl a little bit, and cheer for blood spray. Watch the film here: https://archive.org/details/horror-of-the-wolf-1973 Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com) Next movie: Two Fisted Tales (1992) - ht...2023-09-201h 11Unsung HorrorsNight of Death! (1980) w/ Bill AckermanVive la France! Vive la cannibales! Somewhere in between Jean Rollin and Ogroff lies Raphael Delpard's Night of Death! (Yes, it does come with an exclamation point). Supporting Characters and Director's Club podcast host Bill Ackerman joins us to talk about all the things that work well in this film even when you know the answers to the mysteries. Follow Bill on Instagram @supportingcharacterspodcast, Twitter (X?) @Characters_Pod, or Letterboxd @billackerman and listen to all of his podcasts here: https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ Check the special features on your blu-rays to find his work or read some of his words...2023-09-061h 24Unsung HorrorsGhost Eyes (1974) w/ Ian JaneShawgust continues and our friend Ian from Rock! Shock! Pop! and the Queens Comic Podcast joins us again for our annual discussion of a Shaw Brothers horror movie. This week we discuss Ghost Eyes, one of Kuei Chih-Hung's lesser-known horror films but the most(?) Italian of perhaps any Hong Kong horror film. Plus lots of whistling! Follow Ian/RockShockPop on Twitter: Follow Ian on IG: Be nice on https://rockshockpop.com/forums Listen to Ian's latest commentaries on two Shaw Brothers classics on the Shout Factory vol 2: https://shoutfactory.com/products/shaw-brothers-classics-vol-2 Listen to the Queens Comic Podcast: https://open...2023-08-231h 15Unsung HorrorsThe Nine Demons (1984)We're kicking off Shawgust with a Shaw Brothers-adjacent fantasy/action/horror film directed by the GOAT Chang Cheh. Spinning skulls, pesky demons, revenge, shirtless men, and water skiing. This one has it all and then some! Available to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAvosauFDpQ Also under The Nine Venoms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMD5ha2AZc and https://tubitv.com/movies/626964/the-nine-venoms Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Er...2023-08-0951 minUnsung HorrorsDisembodied (1998) w/ Annie ChoiDIY horror champion Annie Choi from Bleeding Skull joins us again, this time to talk about one of her recommendations from her previous appearance on our show. Stop motion, vagina spores, a brain in a jar, hotel friendships, and more in Disembodied! Follow Bleeding Skull! on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/bleedingskull/) Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Pr...2023-07-261h 01Unsung HorrorsPurana Mandir (1984) w/ Josh HurtadoFor a deep dive into the Ramsay brothers' Purana Mandir, we've enlisted the help of Josh Hurtado, the exalted potentate of Indian cinema (ok, slight exaggeration, but he's definitely one of the most knowledgeable Westerners on this subject matter). In addition to the film, we discuss the best way to watch one of these films and some of the cultural idiosyncrasies that make films from India so unique. Josh's Twitter Spaces talk with Cinema Adda (limited time): https://twitter.com/HatefulJosh/status/1672736565729062913 Follow Josh- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/hatefuljosh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HatefulJosh and https://twitter.com/PotentateFilms Reviews...2023-07-121h 56Unsung HorrorsJunesploitation 2023It's our annual Junesploitation wrap-up episode where we each share 30 picks for 30 categories ranging from hixploitation to 80s comedy to Fred Williamson to Italian horror. No need to take notes, just check out our lists here and then listen in to get our complete (or sometimes incomplete) thoughts about them: Lance's list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2023/ Erica's list: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/junesploitation-2023-1/ Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on...2023-07-052h 40Unsung HorrorsDr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980)Lance has taken a risk by choosing a horror comedy that very few people will find funny. But it gave us a chance to focus on one of our favorite actors, Oliver Reed. While we do get into the cast and crew, don't expect an in-depth discussion of Heckyl and Hype, as we spend most of our time talking about its star. Next episode: Purana Mandir (1984), available in the Bollywood Horrors box set from Mondo Macabro or on YouTube (turn on CC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzCwyqLMmA Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this...2023-06-211h 08Unsung HorrorsA Monstrous Corpse (1981)We're back in one of our favorite subgenres: rip-offs! But this time we've got one from a very unexpected country ripping off a very unexpected zombie movie. This LIVING DEAD AT MANCHESTER MORGUE rip-off from South Korea may eliminate the gore, but it still holds its own. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com) Mentioned in...2023-06-071h 01Unsung HorrorsThe Ghost of Sierra de Cobre (1964)Martin Landau as a ghost-bustin' architect? Sign us up! Just make sure it's for just one of the two versions of this TV pilot film. We also dive into the interesting career of Joe Stefano, ghosts galore, and Diane Baker's unflinching hair. Available from Kino Lorber: https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-ghost-of-sierra-de-cobre-special-edition-blu-ray Or watch one or both cuts on YouTube: Extended version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU6qTjaWKh4&list=WL&index=7&t=1208s) or TV Pilot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfwZmLOLeFw&list=WL&index=6) Next movie: A Monstrous Corpse (1981), available to watch on YouTube (https://www...2023-05-241h 10Unsung HorrorsMania (1974)We've entered the world of Renato Polselli and we're not sure we should be here. Join us as we discuss the common elements of his films, what draws us to love them but not rate them, and maybe go a little mad along with us. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2023-05-1456 minUnsung HorrorsScream Bloody Murder (1973)April Showers of Blood continues as we take a trip to the farm. And then the sanitarium. And then back to the farm. And then on the road and finally to a mansion. There's a lot going on with Matthew's psychosis and mommy issues, and we unpack it all. Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre or add on Discord HexMassacre #2790 Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2023-04-2656 minUnsung HorrorsPure Blood/Pura Sangre (1982)April Showers of Blood is here and we're kicking off this year's blood-soaked month with a Colombian horror film about some literal blood stealing. We also talk about the social messaging of the film and the genre of tropical gothic. Watch the movie here: https://vimeo.com/channels/577997/43650920 Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre or add on Discord HexMassacre #2790 Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2023-04-1256 minUnsung HorrorsThe Man Who Thought Life (1969) and SXSW 2023Lance kicks off the episode by sharing his thoughts about some of the films he saw at this year's SXSW Film (and TV) Festival. Then (at 18:56 in case you wanted to skip the SXSW stuff), we begin our discussion of the Danish film THE MAN WHO THOUGHT LIFE and focus our discussion primarily on the questions that this film raises. Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre or add on Discord HexMassacre #2790 Logo by Cody Schibi Part of th...2023-03-291h 10Unsung HorrorsFear No Evil (1969) w/ Amanda ReyesIt’s been almost three years, but we are finally covering a TV movie! And what better way to mark the occasion than to have TV movie expert, and author/editor of Are You in the House Alone: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999, Amanda Reyes join us for a discussion of Fear No Evil (1969)! Before we dive into the film, prepare your watchlists because we’ll be throwing a ton of recommendations your way! Letterboxd list of all the films referenced in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/unsung-horros-episode-tv-movie-mayhem-w-amanda/ Buy Amanda’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440/ref=sr...2023-03-151h 41Unsung HorrorsBlu-ray Wishlists Part 3 w/ Brian SaurIt's time for another round of sharing what movies we'd like to see be restored and released on blu-ray (or 4K!), plus which label we think would be a good fit and any included special features. Joining us this episode is Brian Saur of the Pure Cinema podcast and the Just the Discs YouTube channel and podcast. Plus we have two rounds of bonus picks from other champions of physical media: Celeste de la Cabra and Ryan Verrill (Disc-Connected)! So be sure to stick through to the very end to hear all of the picks and discover some hidden gems...2023-03-012h 11Unsung HorrorsThe Sweet Sound of Death (1965)Love month continues with a romance horror that may make you question those promises you made to your partner. Along with the film and its cast and crew, we also discuss how we'd like to spend eternity and where it's possible for you to marry someone who is dead. Strap in for some heavy questions as we dive into The Sweet Sound of Death, aka La Llamada. Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre or add on Discord He...2023-02-151h 01Unsung HorrorsThe Demon’s Baby (1998)Possessed wives, fetal soccer, flying babies, and Boglins! This week we're discussing everything great about The Demon's Baby from its stars Elvis Tsui and Anthony Wong to the multiple genres it makes up and to its questionable score. Made in Hong Hong Vol 1: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/made-in-hong-kong-volume-1 IndieGoGo campaign for Erica's book: https://igg.me/at/taboobook/x/30448437#/ Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre or add on Discord HexMassacre #2790 Logo by Cody Schibi Part of...2023-02-0155 minUnsung HorrorsLibido (1965)Giallo January continues as we plunge off of a cliff into Giancarlo Gianinni's film debut and one of Ernesto Gastaldi's few directing credits. As with any film we cover, but especially for gialli, spoilers ahead. Indiegogo for Erica's book: https://igg.me/at/taboobook/x/30448437#/ Our recent guest spot on Cult Movies Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ccpgmBujwj15eFwmgKVHs?si=RjtPk05ZR6aMBGedzKLbzw Erica's guest spot on Disc-Connected - watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBB7xfjhAgE&t=3s or listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mhogGSrDXohargicitWeX?si=1dh_Bkx7QkaCfrH6F3CURQ Follow this podcast...2023-01-181h 09Unsung HorrorsA Dragonfly for Each Corpse (1975) w/ Troy HowarthIt's Giallo January once again and in this episode, we brought in some help because we're covering a Giallo starring one of the most prolific Spanish actors ever, Paul Naschy. Joining us this episode to discuss not just this film but the career of Naschy is author Troy Howarth. So strap in for roller coaster rides, nude sleuthing, and lots of yellow (literally). A Dragonfly for Each Corpse is available to stream on Tubi at the time of this episode's release. It is also included on Shout Factory's Paul Naschy Collection vol 2 (with a commentary track from Troy). Buy Troy's...2023-01-041h 12Unsung HorrorsBest of 2022: New to Us w/ Anthony King & Lindsay WilkinsWe're wrapping up 2022 by sharing our picks for our favorite new-to-me films (no 2022 releases) with our friends Anthony from Cult Movies podcast and Lindsay from Schlock & Awe podcast. List of all of our picks: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/best-of-2022-new-to-us/ Follow Cult Movies on Twitter and IG @cultmoviespod Follow Anthony on Twitter, IG, and Letterboxd @akdonnelly Follow Schlock&Awe on Twitter and IG @schlockandawe1 Follow Lindsay on Twitter and Letterboxd @readandgeek Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @he...2022-12-211h 47Unsung HorrorsLady Frankenstein (1971): No Rules November!We close out this year's No Rules November (ignoring our fewer than 1k views on Letterboxd rule) with Rosalba Neri and a feminist take on the classic Frankenstein tale. Check out the big brain on Brett! Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-11-301h 05Unsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back 2022This episode we discuss all of the movies we watched for our annual Horror Gives Back Challenge. 31 categories in 31 days ranging from monsters to Indonesia to haunted houses. Thanks to everyone who participated, we were able to raise over $1400 for Best Friends Animal Society! Lance's list of movies on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-charity-challenge-2022/ Erica's list of movies on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/horror-gives-back-2022/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Lo...2022-11-162h 25Unsung HorrorsThe Blood Spattered Bride (1972): No Rules November!For one month each year, we break our rule of the films we cover needing to have fewer than 1K views on Letterboxd. To kick things off, Erica picked another Spanish horror film, this one being one of many adapted from the Carmilla novella. We enter a world where men have no names, where snorkeling takes place in the sand, and where women reign supreme. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Sc...2022-11-0259 minUnsung HorrorsThe Third Eye (1966) and Fantastic Fest 2022 RecapThis week we're briefly discussing the films we saw at this year's Fantastic Fest (no spoilers) including Smile, Lynch/Oz, The Menu, A Wounded Fawn, Sick, and many more. To skip to our discussion of The Third Eye, go to 50:10. Then we jump into fawning over baby Franco Nero in his first leading role. Murder, mayhem, and melodrama abound in The Third Eye! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of...2022-10-191h 41Unsung HorrorsTrapped (1982)This week we honor the late, great Henry Silva with a discussion of one of the few movies in which he had a leading role, William Fruet's Trapped, aka Baker County USA. We delve into Silva's career, what made him so charismatic, and lightly touch on the hicksploitation subgenre and what is so terrifying about it. Also mentioned in the episode is a series of Mexican horror films playing at the Academy Museum in October, curated by former guest Abraham Castillo Flores. Tickets here: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/series/mexico-maleficarum-resurrecting-20th-century-mexican-horror-cinema Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and...2022-10-0557 minUnsung HorrorsThe Devonsville Terror (1983)This week we're channeling fall vibes and the spirits of dead witches in Ulli Lommel's The Devonsville Terror. We discuss the director's career and common threads in his other films plus the formula he employs that may put some people off. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-09-211h 11Unsung HorrorsFlavia the Heretic (1974)This week we jump into nunsploitation with a film atypical to the subgenre with Flavia the Heretic, starring Florinda Bolkan. While it shares many of the same characteristics of many films in this category, Flavia takes it to a new level with themes that still hit close to home today. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-09-071h 04Unsung HorrorsPortrait in Crystal (1983): Shawgust w/ Ian JaneIan Jane from Rock! Shock! Pop! joins us once again for Shawgust to discuss a Shaw Brothers fantasy/action/horror movie that may take a couple of viewings to fully comprehend. Or maybe watching at 0.75 speed. However you watch it, don't blink or you may miss some of the elements that make this film great including bursting stomachs and a new way to make your kebabs. Follow Ian/RockShockPop: www.rockshockpop.com, Twitter & Facebook @rockshockpop, IG @ianjane75 Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.co...2022-08-241h 02Unsung HorrorsBewitched (1981): ShawgustIt's that special time of year again when we cover Shaw Brothers horror movies! From director Kuei Chih-Hung (The Boxer's Omen, Hex, Corpse Mania) comes another trip down evil spell lane, this time with mealworms, corpse oil, baby guts, and more! Next Shawust episode: Portrait in Crystal (1983). The YouTube link we mentioned in the episode no longer works, so... WATCH HERE INSTEAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3odEzLktZM (NOTE: select CC then settings, auto-translate, then choose English) Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://la...2022-08-1055 minUnsung HorrorsArcana (1972)If you came to this episode looking for an explanation of this film, well... This week, we tackle self-proclaimed outsider director Giulio Questi and his beautifully confounding film about a spiritual coming of age. Laced with taboo subjects, stunning cinematography, and an unforgettable score, Arcana sticks with you (if you can stick with it). Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-07-271h 14Unsung HorrorsDial: Help (1988)We love Italian horror here at Unsung Horrors, especially when it tells the story of a love between a woman and her phone. Famed director Ruggero Deodato can do much more than just cannibal movies, as evidenced by this late 80s erotic thriller. You may never answer your phone again! (unless your name is Jenny; then you'll answer it no matter what) Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of th...2022-07-131h 02Unsung HorrorsBonus Episode: Junesploitation 2022It's time for our annual bonus episode where we discuss all of our picks for the FThisMovie challenge. Strap in for bath rug loincloths, Marilyn Chambers doing naked karate, babies on fire, genital mutilation, & so much more! The challenge: http://www.fthismovie.net/2022/05/announcing-junesploitation-2022.html Our Letterboxd lists: Lance: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2022/ Erica: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/junesploitation-2022-1/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of...2022-07-062h 35Unsung HorrorsThe Strangler (1964)Based (loosely) on the case of the Boston Strangler, our latest episode features Victor Buono as Leo Kroll facing off against a team of dumb milk-chugging cops. Next Movie - Dial: Help (1988), available to watch on Daily Motion Part 1: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6h0wr7 Part 2: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6h2syd Ex-Fest write-up by Matt Clark: https://kino-ventura.blogspot.com/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Sc...2022-06-291h 04Unsung HorrorsBlu-ray Wishlists Part 2 w/ Dustin from Genre ExposureIt's time for another episode where we put our wishlists out into the world and hope for Blu-ray releases of some of our favorite neglected films. This time we're joined by Dustin from the Genre Exposure podcast to share his picks as well as what label should handle the release and what special features we'd like to see. Letterboxd list of films: https://letterboxd.com/hex_massacre/list/blu-ray-wish-list-part-2/ Find Genre Exposure: https://www.genreexposure.com/ and follow @genreexposure on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Dustin: https://letterboxd.com/hirotsukasa/ or on Instagram @hirotsukasa Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter...2022-06-151h 00Unsung HorrorsOgroff aka Mad Mutilator (1983) with Ivan Peycheff of Bat City CinemaThis episode we're joined by AGFA's head archivist and the man behind Bat City Cinema, Ivan Peycheff, to discuss the no-budget French slasher. Lance makes a compelling argument for this being a coming-of-age film and Ivan shares details of his upcoming Satanegeddon 16mm double feature tour. Hail Satan! Hail Ogroff! Buy tickets for Satanegeddon:Friday June 3rd at Austin Film Society in AustinThursday June 16th at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CAFriday June 17th at Whammy VHS store and microcinema in Echo Park, CASunday June 19th at the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco.Saturday June 25th at the...2022-06-0152 minUnsung HorrorsHell High (1989)We're heading back to high school for this week's episode as Erica recounts her own time as a high school teacher and can confirm that teenagers suck. Hell High is available to watch on YouTube as of this episode. Blu-ray coming from Arrow Films in July 2022. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-05-181h 00Unsung HorrorsSpider, aka Zirneklis (1992) with Ian JaneWe're headed to Latvia to discuss the erotic arthouse horror film, Spider. Put down your kaleidoscope because you won't need it while watching this feast for the eyes. Ian's website: www.rockshockpop.com Follow on Twitter @rockshockpop or Instagram @ianjane75 Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-05-041h 06Unsung HorrorsBlood Orgy of the She-Devils (1973)April Showers of Blood continues with Satanico Psychedelia as we dive into Blood Orgy of the She-Devils and the films of low-budget cult filmmaker Ted V. Mikels. Lance pleads his case as Erica offers alternative methods of viewing to make it more tolerable (spoiler: those methods coincide with the release date of this episode). Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-04-201h 08Unsung HorrorsBloody Sect/Secta Siniestra (1982)We're kicking off this year's April Showers of Blood with a hidden gem of Spanish horror, lovingly restored by Vinegar Syndrome. While the movie clearly borrows from Rosemary's Baby, this is no ordinary spawn of Satan story. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-04-0656 minUnsung HorrorsNight Game (1989) and SXSW 2022It's Lance's favorite time of year: baseball season and SXSW Film Festival. We kick off this episode with a quick recap of the films Lance saw at SXSW this year, then dive into the baseball horror-thriller Night Game starring Roy Scheider. Erica wishes this was directed by Brian De Palma while Lance admits that this is a movie made just for him. And hopefully a few of you. Night Game discussion starts at 28:30 Lance’s SXSW Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/my-sxsw-films/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Le...2022-03-231h 14Unsung HorrorsDamned in Venice (1978)To celebrate her birthday, Erica picked this underseen Italian gem with the greatest child death of all time. Satan's spawn lives, plus comparisons to Good Omens and which dogs are best suited to be hellhounds. Damned in Venice is available to watch on YouTube at the time of this episode. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-03-0959 minUnsung HorrorsCreatures From the Abyss, aka Plankton (1994)This week we go on a mind-melting journey through the films of Alvaro Passeri. Besides the film of focus, we also discuss his four other films (The Mummy Theme Park, Fantastic Games, and Psychovision) and his work in special effects and animatronics. Learn more about the director on his website: http://www.alvaropasseri.it/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.co2022-02-231h 06Unsung HorrorsThe Black Pit of Dr. M (1959) w/ Abraham Castillo FloresWe're taking a very deep dive into Mexican horror this episode with special guest Abraham Castillo Flores and discussing one of the best gothic horror films to come out of this country: The Black Pit of Dr. M (Misterios de Ultratumba). Besides discussing the cast and crew in-depth, we get into nearly 50 other films from Mexico, plus bonus-size double feature recommendations. List of films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/films-mentioned-in-episode-47-of-unsung-horrors/ Follow Abraham on Instagram @aullidos_panteoneros or Twitter @aullidosp Check out Morbido Fest Here: https://www.facebook.com/MorbidoFest/ or follow @MorbidoFest Follow this podcast...2022-02-091h 28Unsung HorrorsSmile Before Death (1972): Giallo JanuaryWe're capping off this year's Giallo January by drooling over Rosalba Neri and scatting & humming the earworm score of Smile Before Death. Another forgotten gem of the genre, this giallo will have you humming your way all the way through to the very satisfying ending. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2022-01-261h 01Unsung HorrorsRed Rings of Fear (1978): Giallo JanuaryIt's that special time of year filled with red herrings, questionable investigative skills, and ridiculous endings. Yes, it's Giallo January once again and we're kicking off this year's festivities with the film that is loosely part of the School Girls in Peril trilogy with What Have You Done to Solange and What Have They Done to Your Daughters. Come ride the roller coaster with us as we discuss Red Rings of Fear. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Le...2022-01-121h 08Unsung HorrorsWarped & Faded with Lars NilsenIn this special bonus episode, we're joined by Lars Nilsen, head programmer for Austin Film Society and author of Warped & Faded: Weird Wednesday and the Birth of the American Genre Film Archive. We discuss films from select Weird Wednesday screenings over the years, the experience of seeing these films with a crowd in a theatre, and much more. Buy Warped & Faded: https://mondoshop.com/products/warped-and-faded-weird-wednesday-and-the-birth-of-the-american-genre-film-archive Join AFS: https://www.austinfilm.org/join-or-renew/ or donate: https://www.austinfilm.org/donate-to-afs/ Follow AFS Viewfinders on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/197585777057317 Listen to the AFS Viewfinders podcast: https://open.spotify.com...2022-01-051h 28Unsung HorrorsBest of 2021: New to Us w/ Anthony King and Lindsay WilkinsWe're wrapping up the year with our friends Anthony from Cult Movies podcast and Lindsay from Schlock & Awe podcast. We're sharing some of our Letterboxd stats as well as our top 5 film discoveries of the year. All our picks: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/unsung-horrors-best-of-2021-new-to-us/ Follow Schlock & Awe on Instagram and Twitter @schlockandawe1 Follow Lindsay on Letterboxd and Twitter @readandgeek Follow Cult Movies on Instagram and Twitter @cultmoviespod Follow Anthony on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram @akdonelly Read Anthony's articles on http://www.fthismovie.net/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram...2021-12-291h 40Unsung HorrorsConfessions of a Serial Killer (1985)For our last regular episode of the year, Lance is taking us down a true crime path with a different adaptation of the life of Henry Lee Lucas in 1985's Confessions of a Serial Killer. If you've seen Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, this will be familiar territory for you, but a standout performance from Robert A. Burns definitely makes this worth a watch. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Co...2021-12-151h 15Unsung HorrorsMirage (1990)We're bringing the heat during winter with the desert slasher, Mirage. A truly independent and unsung horror movie, this has only seen a video release in the UK, which is a shame because it has great characters and gore along with its unique setting. Hear our thoughts about this forgotten gem as well as our double feature picks to go with it. Enjoy the show? Consider leaving us a rating/review on Apple or Podchaser. Or better yet, tell a friend! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s...2021-12-0155 minUnsung HorrorsNo Rules November: Madman (1981)We're continuing No Rules November where we ignore our rule of fewer than 1K views on Letterboxd with Madman! Sing and grunt along with us as we discuss how stupid the characters are but how much we love them. Don't say his name! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-11-1755 minUnsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back 2021In this special bonus episode, we're going through our picks in 31 different film categories from our annual Horror Gives Back charity challenge, this year benefiting The Trevor Project. For each horror movie we watched in October, we donated $1 or more to the charity, and thanks to all of the other people who participated, we raised nearly $1200 this year! My Bloody Horrorcast’s #HorrorGivesBack episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/162JIq6JmSITXdzMVyH3qr Bad Movie Bunnies’ #HorrorGivesBack episodes: https://badmoviebunnies.podbean.com/ Lance’s Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-charity-challenge-2021/ Erica’s Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/horror-g...2021-11-102h 38Unsung HorrorsNo Rules November! Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)This month we're breaking our "fewer than 1000 views on Letterboxd" rule to bring you a couple of our favorites. Erica's pick is a Spanish horror movie about killer kids from a director who seems to really like kids and has an odd way of showing it. We'll discuss the impact of the archival footage at the beginning of the film, effective daylight horror, and, of course, child death. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @he...2021-11-031h 10Unsung HorrorsInterview w/ Joe Augustyn: Night Angel (1990)This week we're doing something a little different as we are joined by writer Joe Augustyn, screenwriter of Night Angel and creator of the Night of the Demons franchise. We'll also discuss his latest book, Ghostwriter, and his related experiences of the paranormal. Episode correction: Joe messaged us after recording to let us know that Steve Johnson (SFX) worked with Rick Baker, not Dick Smith. Buy Ghostwriter here: https://ghostpolaroids.com/ Other books available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Augustyn/e/B008HZYE7U?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1634407348&sr=8-1 Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher...2021-10-201h 07Unsung HorrorsFantastic Fest 2021This week we're taking a detour from our regularly scheduled programming to discuss some new (and a few old) movies we saw at this year's Fantastic Fest, one of the world's largest genre film festivals. Get spoiler-free recommendations of over 30 movies including The Sadness, NR. 10, Benedetta, Midnight, After Blue: Dirty Paradise, Mad God, and many more! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (ww...2021-10-131h 31Unsung HorrorsThe Demon Lover (1977)We're conjuring up a demon this week and using our best satanic karate skills to fight off the bewilderment of 1977's The Demon Lover. And in a rare instance, we've only got one double feature pick to go with this movie, because it's the only correct answer. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-10-061h 04Unsung HorrorsHellhole (1985)This week we celebrate queen Mary Woronov in a WIP film that really wants to be a horror movie but just can't figure out how. Help a documentary about Woronov get made: https://my.filmindependent.org/MaryWoronovCultQueen Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Get Unsung Horrors pins and more at Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-09-221h 11Unsung HorrorsFriday the 13th: The Orphan (1978) w/ Jonathan DzwonarThis week we're joined by Jonathan from the Twitch of the Death Nerve podcast to discuss a 1970s psychological horror movie. Stephen Thrower makes a case for it in his book, Nightmare USA, but do we share the same affection for it as he does? Listen to find out. We'll also share some details about our upcoming Horror Gives Back charity movie-watching challenge for October. Follow Twitch of the Death Nerve on Instagram and listen wherever you find podcasts. Follow Jonathan on Letterboxd @funereality and Instagram @necrocannibalisticvomitorium Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on...2021-09-081h 03Unsung HorrorsShawgust: Corpse Mania (1981)Shawgust continues with a giallo-style murder mystery. A necrophiliac, a madam, and a liquor delivery boy walk into a brothel... We always say it, but SPOILERS in this episode, especially for the twist ending! Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-08-251h 10Unsung HorrorsShawgust: Black Magic 2 (1976) w/ Ian JaneIt's time for Shawgust where we celebrate horror movies from Shaw Brothers Studios all month long! We're kicking it off here with Black Magic 2, a sequel in name only to Black Magic (1975), and we're joined by special guest Ian Jane from Rock! Shock! Pop! to discuss all the wackiness. Spells and counter-spells, voodoo dolls, pubic hair, breast milk, maggots, zombies, all with a dash of Hammer horror and James Bond. Episode correction: Calamity of Snakes, not Killer Snakes, is being released by Unearthed Films. Check out Ian's website: www.rockshockpop.com and follow him on Twitter @rockshockpop or Instagram @ianjane75...2021-08-111h 12Unsung HorrorsThe Night Visitor (1971)Warning: heavy spoilers in this episode. We're back in the snowy landscape of Sweden for a (literal) break-out movie starring Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann. A tension-filled thriller with clear horror elements (and a parrot!), this is one you don't want to miss. Available to watch on YouTube as of this episode's release. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd, Twitter, or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.co2021-07-281h 03Unsung HorrorsThe Spider Labyrinth (1988)We once again find ourselves the fertile ground that is late 80s Italian horror with The Spider Labyrinth. Secret cults, a stranger in a strange land, creepy kids, stop-motion animation, and of course, SPIDERS. We also have an update about the director of The Passing, John Huckert, who messaged us with some more information about his movies and the hauntings Lance discussed in that episode. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched or Twitter/IG @hexmassacre Logo by...2021-07-1459 minUnsung HorrorsJunesploitation 2021 Bonus Episode: Part 2In our two-part bonus episode, we're discussing nearly 100 movies we watched during June for the FThisMovie annual Junesploitation challenge. With categories ranging from 80s action to Italian horror to kung-fu to Henry Silva, we're bringing you our thoughts and recommendations. And of course, as we do here at Unsung Horrors, LOTS of deep cuts. Lance's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2021-the-plan/ Erica's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/alsowatched/list/junesploitation-2021/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Fo...2021-07-071h 47Unsung HorrorsJunesploitation 2021 Bonus Episode Part 1In our two-part bonus episode, we're discussing nearly 100 movies we watched during June for the FThisMovie annual Junesploitation challenge. With categories ranging from 80s action to Italian horror to kung-fu to Henry Silva, we're bringing you our thoughts and recommendations. And of course, as we do here at Unsung Horrors, LOTS of deep cuts. Lance's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2021-the-plan/ Erica's Junesploitation Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/alsowatched/list/junesploitation-2021/ Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Fo...2021-07-071h 34Unsung HorrorsThe Passing (1983)In this episode we're discussing the existentialist dread of the sci-fi horror film, John Huckert's The Passing. Would you transfer your consciousness into a younger body? Blu-ray available from Vinegar Syndrome. Ghostwriter book available at https://ghostpolaroids.com Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-06-231h 05Unsung HorrorsFulci's Beatrice Cenci (1969) with Troy HowarthWe're celebrating the birthday of one of our favorite directors, Lucio Fulci, with one of his unsung films: Beatrice Cenci. While not a horror film, this is one of the films of which Fulci himself was most proud and still has enough Fulci "flourishes" for fans of his horror movies to enjoy it. To help us with our discussion, our guest for this episode is author and film historian Troy Howarth, who provided the commentary for the 88 Films blu-ray release of Beatrice Cenci. Troy’s books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ATroy+Ho...2021-06-091h 10Unsung HorrorsNight of the Scarecrow (1995)This week Lance picked a 90s horror movie that Erica actually liked! From a director whose filmography is mostly horror sequels, Jeff Burr, comes a movie about a warlock spirit inhabiting a scarecrow to kill his enemies. Plus practical effects and an orgy. What's not to love? (well, a few 90s horror cliches, but that's ok). Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Slasher, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance’s shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2021-05-261h 09Unsung HorrorsBlood Tracks (1985) with Daniel EkerothThis week, Lance pulled a pick from special guest Daniel Ekeroth's book, Swedish Sensationsfilms: Blood Traaaaacks. Venture into the snowy mountains with us for a discussion of Mats Helge Olsson's slasher film, plus in-depth discussions of the director and the band Easy Action. Buy Daniel's books from Bazillion Points: https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/sensationsfilms/https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/decibels-2008-book-of-the-year/ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/tamaraproductions Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Lance's shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo...2021-04-291h 11Unsung HorrorsBlood Song (1982) and SXSW 2021When you're told there's a horror movie with Frankie Avalon as an off-the-rails psycho killer whose blood has been transfused into a young girl, creating a psychic connection between them, well, you know you have to check it out. We're reviewing Blood Song, PLUS Lance is discussing all the films he watched for SXSW 2021, spoiler-free To skip the SXSW films coverage and get to our discussion of Blood Song, go to 31:09 Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the...2021-04-011h 22Unsung HorrorsThe Flesh and The Fiends (1960)We're traveling back in time for some true crime this episode. Or rather, horror movies based on a true crime from the 1800s. The Flesh and the Fiends is the best version of the telling of Burke and Hare, but we'll also talk about all of the other versions (the good and the bad). Get a short history lesson from Lance before we dive into our thoughts about this underseen horror gem. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi @codyschibi Part...2020-12-101h 07Unsung HorrorsBloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh (1991) and Fantastic Fest 2020In this episode, we talk about (AND SPOIL) the films we watched at the 2020 virtual Fantastic Fest as well as take a deep dive into Pittsburgh's serial killer problem in Bloodsucking Pharaohs (aka Picking up the Pieces). Lance is yucking it up at this horror-comedy while Erica just says yuck. To skip over the Fantastic Fest discussion and avoid spoilers, go to 27:07. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast network (www.thepfpn.com)2020-11-121h 14Unsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back Challenge Part 2Lance and Erica continue to go through their movie picks for the Horror Gives Back movie challenge, with categories ranging from Peter Cushing to horror-comedy to vampires to all of them witches. Get recommendations for nearly 100 different movies spanning tons of subgenres and decades. Erica's Letterboxd list of all her picks: https://letterboxd.com/alsowatched/list/horror-gives-back-challenge-2020-1/ Lance's Letterboxd list of all his picks: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-charity-challenge-2020/ Follow this podcast on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched and Lance on Letterboxd, Instagram, or Twitter @lschibi. Logo by Cody Schibi2020-11-051h 15Unsung HorrorsHorror Gives Back Challenge Part 1Lance and Erica go through their movie picks for the Horror Gives Back movie challenge, with categories ranging from Peter Cushing to horror-comedy to vampires to all of them witches. Get recommendations for nearly 100 different movies spanning tons of subgenres and decades. They also pick the winners for the giveaway for the challenge. Erica's Letterboxd list of all her picks: https://letterboxd.com/alsowatched/list/horror-gives-back-challenge-2020-1/ Lance's Letterboxd list of all his picks: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-charity-challenge-2020/ Follow this podcast on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched and Lance on Letterboxd, Instagram, or...2020-11-051h 07Unsung HorrorsThe Skeleton of Mrs. Morales (1960)Happy Halloween and Feliz Dia de los Muertos. This episode, Lance and Erica head to Mexico and watch Rogelio Gonzalez's horror comedy about a taxidermist who really needs to get rid of his awful wife. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi2020-10-2950 minUnsung HorrorsPrimal Rage (1988)It may only be the fourth movie we've covered, but Lance may have won the podcast with this pick. Written by Umberto Lenzi and with special effects by Carlo Rambaldi, the 80s banger has everything you could want for a Halloween-time movie. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi2020-10-1555 minUnsung HorrorsMill of the Stone Women (1960)It's Erica's turn to pick again and this time we're heading to a tiny Flemish village to check out a windmill with a carousel of corpses. Tune in to hear Lance and Erica discuss the first Italian horror movie shot in color. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi2020-09-2754 minUnsung HorrorsBlood Bath (1966)What began with a heist ended with beatniks and vampires. Confused? We'll explain the evolution of this movie. Tune in to hear Lance and Erica discuss one of the most complicated movies in terms of production thanks to Roger Corman. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi Sources: Tim Lucas's "The Trouble With Titian" video essay on the Arrow release2020-09-2747 minUnsung HorrorsWelcome to Unsung HorrorsGet to know the hosts of Unsung Horrors before they dive into the depths to bring you the best in underseen horror movies. Find out what to expect from this show as well as some of Lance and Erica's favorites in the horror genre. Follow this podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Twitter, Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibi Follow Erica on Letterboxd @alsowatched Logo by Cody Schibi2020-09-2720 min