The Burning (1981)

A legend of terror is no campfire story anymore!Welcome to the Apocalypse Video Obligatory Friday the 13th episode: Rip-Off Edition. I am your Crazy Ralph stand-in, David Snider, and joining me as we gather around the campfire for another slasher tale are fellow cinephiles and camp counselors Mike and Jackie.Like the old saying goes: same shit, different summer camp. Jason’s films may have all been covered on this podcast, but his legacy lives on. And tonight - his night -  we look at one of the biggest of his imitators. A film that has garnered a cult following for its gruesome Tom Savini provided kills, as well as a cringey legacy, compliments of its infamous creator; Hollywood sex predator, Harvey Weinstein. It’s…The Burning.Topics of discussion in this episode include the unavoidable stank of Harvey Weinstein, and how Miramax’s first film feels like the confessions of a perverted creep; we breakdown the slasher-film mania of 1981, including the sleazy release strategies of The Burning; and finally, we talk horror movie tropes and question how easy it is to build a raft on a whim (because movies really make it seem easy).Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] And so ends our little summer camp ripoff tale of blood, fire, and carnage. It is now time for this retrospective series to return to the lake from whence it came. Until next Friday, campers…

Just when you thought it was safe to start your Christmas shopping…the spooky season resumes. Because one good scare deserves another…and this month will be a November to Dismember!Prepare your safety harness; lock up your syringes; and don't think about ways to kill your Ex; because George Romero is about to shock the monkey. It's Monkey Shines!I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try to increase our intelligence at geometric proportions are fellow horror fans Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.Topics of discussion in this episode include a lengthy chat on a pre-bald Stanley Tucci, and how the balding look may need to make a comeback; we wonder if Monkey Shines would have worked better as a Tales from the Crypt episode; and finally - STOP THE PRESSES! WE’VE GOT CUNNILINGUS IN THIS MOVIE!!!Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] And thus concludes the first chapter in our Shocktober Encore: A November to Dismember! When we return, we’ll reach into the dreaded Tupperware of Terror once more. Until then, don’t forget to tip your helper monkeys.

Evil dies tonight.The nightmare isn't over because this reboot made a killing at the box office. That means more gore, more trauma, and more memorable catchphrases. It's Halloween Kills.I’m your host, Little Dave, and joining me as we take to the stage to regale you with our Halloween Franchise survivor stories is fellow horror fan, Big Nick “Immortan Hoof”.Topics of discussion in this episode include the obnoxious number of callbacks and fan service contained within Halloween Kills; we applaud the Itchy and Scratchy level of gore as Michael Myers "transcends"; and finally, our McDonald’s Menu-rating scale dishes out the wackiest review yet for a film that fully devolves into self parody.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, or shoot us an email at [email protected] What are your thoughts on Halloween Kills? Was it the train wreck that everyone says it was or was it a misunderstood masterpiece of gore?That’ll do it for the penultimate installment of our ongoing Halloween retrospective. When we return next year, we’ll see Michael’s rebooted reign of terror come to a close with Halloween Ends. See you then, kiddies!

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy another theme month; the spooky season returns. But not just any spook-em…a randomly chosen one. Because four horror fans, and the occasional special guest, have run out of catchy wordplay…Welcome to the Apocalypse Video Shocktober Spooktacular: Tupperware of Terror!!!Is thou sick of Dagon’s? Does thou tire of the childish humor of WolfCop’s? Does thou wish to pod…deliciuously? Then prepare yourself for the final film of Shocktober’s Tupperware of Terror…The Witch.I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we sign over our souls to Black Phillip are fellow pilgrims Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include the wildly good debut of one Robert Eggers; Mercy and Jonas make us advocate for child abandonment; and finally, we wonder if many of the problems of the Pilgrim age could have been solved by having access to Pilgrim porn.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] And thus concludes this year’s Shocktober Spooktacular, brought to you by the Tupperware of Terror. When we return, we’ll be back with a whole new—wait, what's happening—arrrggghhhhh!!………Greetings, listeners. This is The Tupperware of Terror, and I have come to tell you that a mere four drawings from my wide and glorious bounty is an insult to the people of the Wasteland and to the spooktacular season that is Shocktober. For this offense, I have stricken down whatever puny and lame theme the one called Dave had concocted for November, and instead, forced him to draw from my robust catalog of spook-em’s once more!What spawn of evil will next month reveal? Will we see Dracula’s? Will there be Creature Features? Whatever happens, one thing is certain…next month will be a “November to Dismember!!!”. Bwahahahahaha!!!

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy another theme month; the spooky season returns. But not just any spook-em…a randomly chosen one. Because four horror fans, and the occasional special guest, have run out of catchy wordplay…Welcome to the Apocalypse Video Shocktober Spooktacular: Tupperware of Terror!!!Grab your rain coat; don’t forget to pack your tiny knife; and whatever you do, don’t check-in at the local Imboca Inn - it’s…Dagon.I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we spend a ridiculously long amount of time switching out our door locks are fellow horror fans and fish-people Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include how Paul Marsh may be one of the least likeable little wieners we’ve ever covered on this show; Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna bring the goo; and finally, we get into the problematic history of the ultimate creeper: H.P. Lovecraft.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for our third selection from the terrifyingly disgusting Tupperware of Terror. When we return we’ll reach in one more time to see what horrors this pasta-sauce stained container has in store for us. Until then, F*&k Dagon!!!

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy another theme month; the spooky season returns. But not just any spook-em…a randomly chosen one. Because four horror fans, and the occasional special guest, have run out of catchy wordplay…Welcome to the Apocalypse Video Shocktober Spooktacular: Tupperware of Terror!!!It’s time to bust out that old TV/VCR combo, because we’ve got one hell of a black spine tape for your viewing pleasure; the film that kicked off a string of American J-Horror remakes, and would become a staple of Spirits Halloween stores for years to come - it’s…The Ring.I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we make some cop-ieeees are fellow horror fans Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include a horror film made at the twilight of an era which included VCR’s, flip phones, and characters going to a library to do research; Ryan tries to explain to us how time stamps and meta data works; and finally, we take a look at the “Big Book of Creepy Lighthouses” as we explore the scenic views of the Pacific Northwest.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for our second selection from the dreaded Tupperware of Terror. When we return we’ll reach in again to see what dastardly delights it has in store for us. Until then - don’t watch that tape!!!

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy another theme month; the spooky season returns. But not just any spook-em…a randomly chosen one. Because four horror fans, and the occasional special guest, have run out of catchy wordplay…Welcome to the Apocalypse Video Shocktober Spooktacular: Tupperware of Terror!!!All Shocktober long, we’ll be reaching into the haunted tupperware container of Yore and selecting one randomly chosen horror film a week - films that span an entire century of horror cinema!!! I’m your creepy host, Dave, and joining me as we risk life and limb reaching into a container riddled with stains and dried macaroni are fellow horror fans Mike, Ryan, Jackie, and special guest: Cody.So crack open a cold one, do a snort of some top grade moon rock, and prepare to hit the ice as the Canadian stereotypes are slap shot right at your face with our first selection from the dreaded Tupperware of Terror - it’s…Another Wolfcop!Topics of discussion in this episode include a bad movie made with a pure heart; we debate whether the modern proliferation of “Meta” has ruined the idea of doing bad movies on purpose; and finally, we pitch a third WolfCop film and try our best not to shit all over director Lowell Dean’s good time.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for our first randomly selected piece of horror. When we return, we’ll reach into the Tupperware of Terror once again. Who knows what monstrous ghouls await us…? Until then, Slamma’ Cold Cock!

Hello, Wasteland - thank you for tuning into Apocalypse Video Radio, and I hope you’re all wearing your running shoes, because you’re about to join the chase as hundreds of screaming fans try to get their hands on the most famous rock band from Liverpool - The Beatles!!!The film is…A Hard Day’s Night. And it’s Live, right now! On Apocalypse Video Radio!!!I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we search the city looking for a lost Ringo are fellow bandmates Mike and Ryan.Topics of discussion in this episode include us trying our best to decipher the at times perplexing British humor of The Beatles and director Richard Lester; I go on a mini-rant against the Beatles as they absolutely refuse to do their damn jobs; and finally, Mike and Ryan help guide me through my realization that the Beatles…were kinda dorks.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for September and our look behind the music (of music films). When we come back, we’ll be putting out our jack o'lantern and reaching into the mysterious grab-bag as we bring you a month of randomly selected terror with Shocktober VI: Grab Bag of Horrors!!! See you then, kiddies. Bwahahahaha!!!

Hello, Wasteland - you’re tuned into Apocalypse Video Radio, and I hope you guys are ready to rock, because this week we’ve got a stone cold classic for ya; a film that reinvented comedy and set the standard for all mockumentaries to follow.The film is…This Is Spinal Tap. And it’s Live, right now! On Apocalypse Video Radio!!!I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try to find the line between clever and stupid are fellow bandmates Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include trying desperately not to let the pod devolve into the Chris Farley Show as we break down the many, many great comedy bits from this movie; we touch on the film’s sequel and how it stacks up to the original; and finally, Ryan confirms that backstage areas are as labyrinthine as they are depicted in This Is Spinal Tap.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for our second act. When we return, we’ll be wrapping things up with this month’s Featured performers: The Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night. See you then!

Welcome back, folks. You’re listening to Apocalypse Video Radio, and boy, do I have a banger for you! Now that the gang has wrapped up in the studio recording their hit Summer Film Series, Where Were You in ‘82?, they’re hitting the road and going on tour with a trio of band-related movie shows! We’re talkin’ The One-ders, Spinal Tap, and even the four lads from Liverpool…The Beatles!!!So sit back, turn on the Hi-Fi, and lose yourself in the music as Apocalypse Video turns it up to eleven with its newest theme month: Wake Me Up When September Ends!I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we jump on the tour bus to play the wasteland county fairs are fellow cinephiles and band mates, Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include the magic trick of playing That Thing You Do! eleven times throughout the film and somehow having it not get on your nerves; Ryan explains the differences between the Theatrical and Extended Cuts and why this film should be taught in Film Editing courses; and finally, we play “Who Are You?” as we decide who each of us would be in the film (Spoiler: yours truly doesn’t end up going on the tour with the band).Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at [email protected] That’ll do it for our opening act. When we return, we’ll be turning this thing up to 11 with This Is Spinal Tap. Until then, keep doing that thing you do, folks.