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Cinema Degeneration

155 Episodes

72 minutes | Jan 31, 2023
Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)”
On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels.  From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all!  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more.  For our 20th episode, we are tackling our first ever remake and the truly divisive flick from 2010 with "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET".  Directed by Samuel Bayer and starring Roony Mara and Jackie Earle Haley. This reboot/remake of the popular 80's franchise burner Freddy Krueger is sort of a mess when it comes to total coherency and execuation and...well, most things. However, our hosts Cameron Scott and  Eric Phillips try to make sense of it all for their discussion on this muddled but interesting attempt at reinventing a horror franchise.   "Did you know that after the heart stops beating, the brain can function for well over seven minutes?"
80 minutes | Jan 19, 2023
This Is Your Brain On Film - ”Session 9”
We know it has been a while but we have gotten so many requests for another adventure, so we're releasing the 5th episode of our show "This Is Your Brain On Film", where we turn our attention to the films that warp your minds and melt your faces! This trip around the corners of your mind we are reviewing the 2001 psychological thriller "SESSION 9". Directed by Brad Anderson, Session 9 explores what happens when a cleaning crew in an abandoned mental facility come head to head with a horrorific past.  Join hosts Cameron Scott and Daniel Goad in a discussion and dissection of the film.  Remember folks - don't try this at home.   "Hello, Gordon. You know who I am..."
101 minutes | Jan 15, 2023
Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”The Toolbox Murders (1978)”
On Episode 21 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting one of the titans of early slashers with "THE TOOLBOX MURDERS" from 1978. Directed by Dennis Donnelly (who was primarily a TV director for the majority of his career).  This gritty horror film stars the always intense Cameron Mitchell in a story about a ski mask wearing serial killer who uses the various contents of a toolbox to carve up his victims. This film is intense, dirty, gritty, and nasty...just the way we like them. Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!   "Did it hurt? When you died? Did it hurt?"
134 minutes | Jan 9, 2023
Without Warning - ”Vampires”
Welcome to an altogether new show here at Cinema Degneration we are calling "Without Warning." The theme for this show is unlike any other in our lineup. Hosted by Cinema Degeneration CEO Cameron Scott and his co-host, author, voiceover artist, and host of 'The Diabolical Index' Korey Dawson. The theme is simple: Scott calls Dawson out of the blue with no warning as to what the topic of conversation will be...without warning if you will. Scott will continuously test the overall skill and level of pop culture and movie expertise of Mr. Dawson with totally random topics including movies, literature, pop culture, music, art, comics and more. Dawson has absolutely no prior knowledge to these show topics and is going into the discussions totally blind. These shows are a hoot to record, and we hope as much fun for the audience to listen back to. The 3rd episode show topic is on "VAMPIRES". Essentially you are all in for a deep dive discussion on multitudes of films that were based on some legendary and even some lesser known bloodsuckers in film. Topics range from Near Dark, Subspecies, Lost Boys, The Kindred TV series, Blood & Donuts, Fright Night, The Addiction, and of course the various famous faces of Dracula, and many many more. It's a trip through the dark ages of these eternal creatures and the films that made them famous! Join us!
97 minutes | Dec 13, 2022
Howling At The Full Moon - ”Trancers 2”
On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading bsck 'down the line' with our 26th episode and diving further into one of the biggest franchises from the early Full Moon library with the 1991 sci-fi classic "TRANCERS 2". Directed by Charles Band himself and featuring most of the old gang including Tim Thomerson as Jack Deth, Helen Hunt, Biff Manard, Art LaFleur, Telma Hopkins, and new to the series but veterans all the same with Megan Ward, Jeffrey Combs, Richard Lynch, Barbara Crampton and Sonny Carl Davis. This movie is just packed with Full Moon alumni!  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into a discussion and dissection of the continuing adventures of Jack Deth, the Trancer killing time traveling cop from the future stuck in the 1990's. "The Future Cop Is Back!!!"   'Next time someone hands you an exploding ham, I'm gonna pass the mustard!"
65 minutes | Nov 30, 2022
Take Out Edition - ”The Humanoid”
We bring you the 9th episode of our specialty show "Take Out Edition" where we will explore the realms of foreign cinema.  Our hosts will take you along their travels all over the globe while diving into some of the most lucid storytelling, savage cannibals, vengeful spirits, sadistic killers, and post-apocalyptic zombie-plagued landscapes. Join us as we dissect the classics that prove sometimes fear comes with subtitles. Our hosts, Cameron Scott (Post Mortem America 2021) and filmmaker/musician Thomas Berdinski (The Italian Zombie Movie 1 & 2), take you on an Italian journey with the 1979 science fiction extravaganza "THE HUMANOID" from genre veterans Aldo Lado and Enzo G. Castellari. This is the ultimate experience in Star Wars clones done right. It's filled with action, cracy characters, wild effects and unbelievable wardrobe, and stars Richard Kiel as Golob 'The Humanoid'. Cinema Degeneration welcomes you to enjoy some Take Out while we explore the misadventures of Golob and his sidekick Kip the RobotDog as they bond with telekinetic kids, have interspace laser battles, and fight with evil overlords!   "The worst that could happen is we'll spend two thousand years in suspended animation. Well... still beats a desk job."
70 minutes | Nov 26, 2022
Sequel Too, Deja Vu - ”Alien Resurrection”
On this show, our specialty is sequels, sequels, and more sequels.  From the good ones, to the bad ones, to the really ugly ones, we'll be covering them all!  We've got homicidal maniacs that won't stay in the grave, sci-fi epics whose stories cannot be told in a single tale, and much much more.  For our 19th episode, we are tackling our first 4th chapter in a franchise with the science fiction action flick from 1997 with "ALIEN RESURRECTION".  Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring a cavalcade of genre veterans including Sigourney Weaver returning as Ellen Ripley and Brad Douriff, Ron Perlman, Michael Wincott and Winona Ryder. The continuing adventures of Ripley versus Xenomorphs, the Company, space pirates and Alien Queens is sort of a mess when it comes to total coherency but a lot of fun at the same time.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and returning guest co-host and filmmaker Tony Walters (RAD Entertainment) for their discussion on this muddled but interesting science fiction/body horror/action adventure yarn.   "I'm not the mechanic here, Ironsides! I mostly just hurt people!"
95 minutes | Nov 19, 2022
Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”The Devil’s Nightmare”
On Episode 20 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and dissecting the often overlooked Gothic horror "THE DEVIL'S NIGHTMARE" from 1971. The only feature film directed by Jean Brismée and starring Erika Blanc. This atmospheric horror film is about evil in one of its many forms, this time a succubus working with the devil to make a bus load of 7 sinners pay for their transgressions. Complete with an ending that you will not see coming, this one has to be seen to be believed. Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!   "You again?! What are you doing here?"
63 minutes | Nov 13, 2022
Howling At The Full Moon - ”The Creeps”
On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon", we're heading to the lab with our 25th episode and reviewing one of the weirdest titles from the Full Moon (Post Paramount era) library with the 1997 cheesefest "THE CREEPS" aka "Deformed Monsters" directed by Charles Band himself. Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into a discussion and dissection of this flick about a mad scientist and his exploits to ressurect Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster but problems arise when they're resurrected to only three feet tall! This movie stars the always amazing Phil Fondacaro as Dracula in a must see performance in this gem that proves fear is not a question of size.   "It seems as if I know them all...as if from a dream."
104 minutes | Nov 11, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Popcorn”
Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the opening days of November we continue to bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 12th and final episode which is quite the underappreciated flick when it comes to slashers, we bring to you the 1991 produced "POPCORN".  This is the story of a deranged killer who swaps out faces of disguise faster than wardrobe changes who sest their sights on a group of college students putting on an all night horror thon. Starring Jill Schoelen, Tony Roberts, Kelly Jo Minter, Dee Wallace, Ray Walston and the late great Tom Villard. Join our hosts and frequent 'Howling At The Full Moon' podcasting partners Cameron Scott and filmmaker Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive into this favorite of theirs that proves that sometimes when you buy a bag you go home in a box!   "Without memory, there can be no retribution."
87 minutes | Nov 7, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month- ”Stage Fright”
Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the opening days of November we continue to bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 11th episode and quite the oddball flick when it comes to slashers, we bring to you the Italian 1987 lensed "STAGEFRIGHT" from director Michele Soavi (Cemetery Man).  This rare Italian slasher (not a Giallo) tells the tale of a homicidal maniac that targets a group of young theater actors that have locked themselves in said theater for a rehearsal that may just be their last!  The usual inventive camera work, crazy special effects, impressive Simon Boswell score and a tight script written by George Eastman makes this film quite the delight. Join our hosts and frequent podcasting partners Cameron Scott and musician/filmmaker Thomas Berdinski (Giant Rubber Monster Movie) as they take a deep dive into this 80's Italian favorite that asks the question of will anyone survive a serial killer in the theater of death?   "In case it slipped your mind, this show opens in just one week from now, and as you can see, those people up there literally stink."
69 minutes | Nov 2, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”My Bloody Valentine”
Carrying over last months Appreciation Month topic through the first week of November we bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 10th episode and quite the heavy hitter when it comes to slashers, we drop the Canadian 1981 gem with  "MY BLOODY VALENTINE" from director George Mihalka .  This flick tells the tale of legendary Harry Warden and his slaying of anyone who dares to enter his mine? Or is it???  Join our hosts and frequent "Sequel Too, Deja Vu" podcasting partners Cameron Scott and Eric Phillips as they take a deep dive into this 80's classic that just goes to show that Valentine's Day will never be the same again.   "It happened once, it happened twice. Cancel the dance, or it'll happen thrice."
74 minutes | Oct 31, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”I, Madman”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 9th episode and exclusive Halloween Day edition dedicated to these memorable slashers we drop another undersung 80's gem with the 1989 "I, Madman" from the director of The Gate 1 & 2 Tibor Takacs.  This tale of otherwordly madness of a killer literally ripped from the pages of a 1950's pulp novel and his obsession with our bookstore/rising actress final girled played by Jenny Wright (Near Dark).  Join our hosts and "Without Warning' podcasting partners Cameron Scott and Korey Dawson as they take a deep dive into this 80's classic that dares you to spend the night with a madman!   "A clean slate...a fresh palette..."
74 minutes | Oct 29, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Hell Fest”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 8th episode dedicated to these memorable slashers we drop our most recent flick with the 2018 "HELL FEST" from legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd.  Directed by Gregory Plotkin and starring the incomparable Tony Todd. This tale of a masked killer known only as The Other that terrorizes a group of youths at a horror themed amusement park where everyone else in attendance believes the shenanigans are all just a part of the show.  Join our hosts and married duo of the 'Creature Feature Dinner Theater' podcast Cameron Scott and Patty Scott as they take a deep dive into this recent gem that is fun getting into but hell getting out of!   "I've actually done laps around the seven deadly sins."
65 minutes | Oct 26, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”House On Sorority Row”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For the 7th chapter on these colorful killers we drop another flick from the 80's with "HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW" from 1982.  Written and directed by Mark Rosman this movie came out during the heyday of slasherdom. This tale is filled with all the tropes...pranks gone wrong, double crosses, evil doctors, sorority sisters being stalked and killed one by one, red herrings galore, and the party to end all parties!  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and the rest of the crew at the 'Last Call At Torchy's Podcast' Gary Hill and Lee Russell, as they take a deep dive into this underappreciated gem in the rough that goes to show that when the nightmare ends the terror begins.   "You're the last one of your friends alive. You're the bait."
138 minutes | Oct 24, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Dr. Giggles”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 6th episode of colorful killers we drop our first slasher from the 90's with "DR GIGGLES" from 1992.  Directed by Manny Coto and starring the incomparable Larry Drake at the titular Dr. Giggles. This comic book tale disguised as a horror movie is about a madman, who believes he's a doctor, returning to his hometown for a killing spree. This is a favorite of ours here and we're absolutely thrilled to bring you our take on the gigling and one liner spouting killer Dr. Rendell and his exploits of mayhem! Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Tom Komisar of the Grindhouse Pizzeria show as they take a deep dive into this underappreciated thriller that's an all new prescription for terror!   "If you think that's bad, wait until you get my bill."
71 minutes | Oct 21, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Slaughter High”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 5th chapter of chilling killers we further continue the 80's theme with British made "SLAUGHTER HIGH" from 1986.  Originally titled April Fools Day, this movie follows our bullied killer Marty as he takes revenge on the classmates that horribly disfigured him a decade later at a class reunion. It's not the greatest but certainly not the worst that the 80's had to offer as far as slasher fare goes.  Join our hosts Cameron Scott and Eric Phillips as they take a deep dive into this killer classick and take a trip through the halls of horror.   "Can't you take a joke, Marty?"
61 minutes | Oct 17, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Intruder”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 4th slice of murderous mayhem we continue the 80's theme with "INTRUDER" from 1989 directed by Scott Spiegel. This killer after hours flick set in a grocery store stars the late great Danny Hicks, with supporting roles filled out by Bruce Campbell, Sam and Ted Raimi, and Renee Estevez.  We have a lot of love for this flick and the incomparable Danny Hicks here and are ecstatic to finally be covering it.  Join hosts Cameron Scott and filmmaker Rebecca Rinehart (Tin Roof, The Embalmers) as they take a deep dive into this maniacal gem that proves working the night crew can be deadly.   "I couldn't let anyone get in the way... and... I guess I got a little carried away!"
70 minutes | Oct 12, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”New Years Evil”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 3rd outing we are full steam ahead and going back's to the 80's with "NEW YEARS EVIL" from 1980. Directed by Emmett Alston and introducing Grant Cramer, this slasher carried on a popular late 70's /early 80's theme with the movie being centered around a holiday. This slasher has our killer hacking his way through victims at the stroke of midnight across all time zones, with a rock-n-roll  DJ being threatened as his final victim.  Join hosts Cameron Scott and Scott Tepperman (Los Bastardz Productions) as they take a deep dive into this little seen gem that shows that you don't dare to make new years resolutions unless you plan on living!   "Some kind of voice you got there. You sound like the Phantom."  
97 minutes | Oct 8, 2022
Single Serving Slashers Appreciation Month - ”Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon”
October is upon us and we here at Cinema Degeneration thought it was time for another Appreciation Month topic!  We bring to you a celebration of 'Single Serving Slashers', slasher movies that never got a sequel.  There are plenty of chapters in the sagas of Chucky, Jason, and Freddy; however, we wanted to honor those often overlooked slashers that only graced the screen in one thrilling film.  For our 2nd episode we are continuing the adventures with the criminally underrated "BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON" from 2006. This Scott Glosserman directed classic stars Nathan Baesel as title character Leslie Vernon, and has a supporting genre veteran cast featuring Robert Englund, Scott Wilson and Zelda Rubenstein. A meta tale set in a world where ALL the classic slasher characters are very much real. We follow a documentary crew as they embark along with Leslie to find out just how they do what they do and explore all the tropes and lore within the genre. Join Cameron Scott and mega-fan Deryk Wehrley (who has infamously cosplayed as Leslie and created exclusive artwork of Leslie) as they dissect this flick and discuss why Mr. Vernon is the unsung hero of the slasher genre.   "Paradise lost? Found it!"
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