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Blood & Roses - "I need nourishment." We continue our round of Vampire Lesbian goodness with the classic BLOOD & ROSES (1960) directed by Roger Vadim. This is a tale of love, lust and jealousy through the ages. Carmilla,  the doppelgänger of an ancient vampire takes on more then just the looks of her ancestor, but takes on her role...blood will be spilled and roses will wilt in her presence! Annette Stroyberg as Carmilla levels us all - beautiful imagery and a fantastic ride between the past and some space age Barbarella-style dream sequences make this a HMSG favorite! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Vampyros Lesbos - "I'm Under Her Spell" Turns out that 1971 was a good year for Vampire Lesbian flicks - last week with Daughters of Darkness & this week we cover the quintessential Lesbian Vampire movie - VAMPYROS LESBOS (1971) directed by Jesus Franco. This one stars the gorgeous Soledad Miranda as the Countess Nadine Carody, the luminous progeny of a legendary vampire who lures in the stunning Linda Westinghouse played by Ewa Stromberg. This beautifully shot, fun & sexy take on the Dracula legend takes a deliciously arthouse approach and spins the legend on his head adding some new "vamp rules." Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Daughters of Darkness - "Mother Sends Regards."This  week we start our round of one of our favorite sub-genres, of a sub-genre - Lesbian Vampire movies with 1971's  DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS - directed by Harry Kumel. Never have we wanted to be Renfields more than to the luminous Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Bathory herself! A stunning, atmospheric, lonesome vampire flick set in the winter on the Belgian seaside, this film is incredibly unique, and a feast for all senses! Beautiful, 70's lesbian vampires ahoy! Love this one!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

CLARKE WOLFE This week we chat with the one of the coolest and smartest women we know in horror, CLARKE WOLFE! A self proclaimed nerd and horror aficionado - Clarke  is also an actress, an entertainment host, writer and a producer! She can be seen weekly hosting shows on The Walking Dead Universe Twitch channel and has appeared onscreen with some of our favorite legends of horror, like Barbara Crampton! We talk about Clarke's love of horror and take a deep dive look at THE CONJURING (2013)! We discuss the brilliance of director James Wan & the stellar performances from a stacked cast featuring Lily Taylor, Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson. And we are left with more questions than answers about real Angels & Demons!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Bruiser - "Sex-ess"Always the completists - we have now covered every Romero horror film! We end our Romero horror cycle with BRUISER (2000) & what a wild way to end -with a soundtrack from the Misfits and scenery chewing performances from  Jason Flemyng, Peter Stormare & Leslie Hope! BRUISER, like all Romero films, explores the human condition. When a forgotten man is done just being another face in the crowd and exacts revenge on those who have tried to relegate him to sidelines. Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

HMSG Interview with Michael Doherty! Michael Doherty worked closely with George A. Romero's as one of his most trusted collaborators and editor on his final films. We discuss Doherty's own cinephile film journey and find out what it was like to work and travel with the Maestro - some truly wonderful gems! It is always a pleasure to meet & chat a fellow cinephile and Michael Doherty  did not disappoint! We hope you enjoy this bonus episode conversation! Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Survival of the Dead - "She's beautiful, she's dead." SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD (2009)  - The spaghetti western installment from Romero's Dead franchise! We witness a major breakthrough for the emerging zombie population through the lens of an old family feud reminiscent of the Hatfields and McCoys...as they duel through the death!Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive! Look out for more interviews from friends of the foundation on our show!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Diary of the Dead - "There's always an audience for horror."Another installment from Romero's Dead franchise DIARY OF THE DEAD (2007) - is a personal account from the beginnings of the zombie apocalypse  via "found-footage."  An eviscerating study on the role of media in shaping our narratives. Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

HMSG Interview Suzanne Desrocher-Romero (Again)! It's always a treat to speak with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero about the legacy of George A. Romero! We got to chat about the making of some of his final films and got some behind the scenes stories about LAND OF THE DEAD (2005). Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive!We hope you enjoy this extra interview with Suzanne! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Land of the Dead - "Zombies man, they creep me out." This week we start our deep dive into the modern Romero zombie universe with LAND OF THE DEAD (2005). This iteration sees the zombies taking on a major change in their DNA - cooperative works! Jam packed with stellar performances from Dennis Hopper, John Leguizomo, Simon Baker and Asia Argento!  We hope you enjoy this deep dive over the next few weeks into the last installments from the Maestro himself. Look out for some fresh interviews from his collaborators, too! Coming Soooon!Be sure to follow the George A. Romero Foundation they are doing great work keeping the Maestro's legacy alive!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

HMSG Interview with MICK GARRIS! We are so honored to share our conversation with MICK GARRIS - a fellow constant reader and Stephen King collaborator. Garris has interviewed so many of our heroes - from his early days as a music journalist to today - his curiosity and thirst for knowledge has lead to some of the best interviews on his top rated podcast Post Mortem with Mick Garris on Dread Central. We discuss his career, love of horror and the coolest dinner party on the planet. We also take a deep dive into one of his King collabs DESPERATION (2006). Be sure to check out his wonderful archive of interviews and more at Mick Garris Interviews! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Inhuman Kiss (Sang Krasue) - "We should act normal."This next week we head to Bangkok, Thailand for a beautiful tale of love, revenge and otherworldly battles with INHUMAN KISS (Sang Krasue) (2019) written and directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri. A group of childhood friends' relationships are tested as they reunite as adults to battle monsters that are invading their village. The real test is discerning who the real monsters or enemies are within their midsts. This is a journey! But it is worth the ride! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

A Tale of Two Sisters - "That Woman is Strange."We continue our round of Asian Horror films with another trip to South Korea with A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (2003), written & directed by Jee-woon Kim. A ghost story like no other - with no clear way of knowing who or what is truly haunting this family - this film may leave you with more questions than answers. You know we love a broken final girl(s) with an uneasy resolution!Join us as we try to decipher all the clues! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Horror Story  - "We all fall down."This week we watch our first Indian Horror film - HORROR STORY (2013) directed by Ayush Raina. A group of seven friends end up with a wilder night than they originally bargained for when the thrill seekers decide to take their party from a bar to a haunted hotel!The hotel has more history than meets the eye and the stories of the past consume our party. Sometimes it's better not to take the dare...stick to the truth! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

HMSG Interview JULIE BROWN! Comedian, Actress, Singer! Star of Stage & Screen – from comedy classics like Earth Girls are Easy, Clueless & Medusa: Dare to be Truthful – the amazing spoof on Madonna’s truth or dare – and so many comedy videos – and horror cult classic Bloody Birthday! And of course Just Say Julie and Julie Brown: The Show! And our dream job – RuPaul’s Drag Race judge - we welcome the incredible Julie Brown this week to Horror Movie Survival Guide!We got together to discuss Julie's amazing career and film that was influential in all of our lives...the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show! There is plenty of swooning over Tim Curry's rapturous performance and the way this film pushes the boundaries and ultimately brings us to the real messages of dreaming big along with love and acceptance of our weird selves. Sometimes it's really great to meet your heroes...Julie did not disappoint - she may get the award for most prepared guests we have ever had on the pod!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Train to Busan - "It'll be safe in Busan" As we head into May - We are Celebrating AAPI History Month and taking a trip to South Korea on a TRAIN TO BUSAN! A workaholic takes a simple train ride to take his kid to visit her mom...his ex-wife - what could go wrong? Just the beginning of the zombie apocalypse that's all! An adrenaline fueled adventure directed by Sang-ho Yeon - we hope you enjoy this film and then hop on board and listen to the show!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

Nightmare Cinema - "Suffer unto Death"This next week we get into a terrifying horror anthology from 2018...NIGHTMARE CINEMA! This collection of stories brought to you by the most sinister projectionist, played by Mickey Rourke, will keep you up late into the night...Pieces written and directed by some of our favorite people like Joe Dante , Mick Garris, David Slade and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

We are so thrilled to share this conversation about this wonderful documentary with you all! HORROR NOIRE - A History of Black Horror is the the story of the African-American experience in the US told through the lens of black horror from the beginning of cinema until now - with a look towards the future. Some of our favorite directors, actors and writers take part in this passionate discussion about all things cinema and ultimately the story of struggle of Black people in America. We highly recommend checking out this film on Shudder! We hope you enjoy the conversation originally shared with our Patreon!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

KENAN THOMPSON!For our 200th Episode we are elated to have a guest and new friend of the show - Kenan Thompson!Kenan has been on our TV & movie screens pretty much non-stop since 1994 – from being his breakout starring roles on the hit Nickelodeon Shows All That, Kenan & Kel to Wild-N-Out to his legendary tenure as the longest running cast member of SNL!!! Now with his own hit sitcom- Kenan! We are so excited to welcome the Emmy Award winning legend & King of Comedy!We discussed Kenan's pick - VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN - starring another SNL legend, Eddie Murphy and the incomparable Angela Bassett. Featuring a stellar cast directed by Wes Craven this comedic twist on the Dracula legend is a real treat. Sink your teeth in today! We dare you!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

We were thrilled to chat with friend of the podcast Chris Regan about his new film PAINTBALL MASSACRE (2020). It's perfect that life would imitate art in this case as the premise for the film is a reunion of old school friends  - as Chris met your hosts Julia and Teri while students at the University of East Anglia years ago! We are grateful it was just for a chat about his film and book projects and not a massacre! We hope you enjoy this conversation and be sure to check out the film and then give our episode on Paintball Massacre a listen here! Follow Chris on Twitter  or Instagram for more Updates on his projects!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)