Adventures in 80's Cinema

Season 02 - Episode – 10 – Werewolves, Vampires, and Wax, Oh My! Put on a pot of coffee, check your footing near the velvet ropes, and step right up as Joe and Daisy fire up the DeLorean for a deep dive into the 1988 cult horror-comedy classic, Waxwork! Ever get the feeling a local midnight attraction shouldn't be trusted? Like, maybe if a mysterious wax museum pops up on the edge of town featuring displays of history's most vile murderers, sadists, and monsters... you don't step over the rope? Too late. From Gremlins star Zach Galligan to a buffet of practical gore, vampires, mummies, and the Marquis de Sade having way too much fun, Anthony Hickox's 1988 neon-soaked splatter-fest is an all-you-can-eat monster mash. And who better to guide us through the wax-drip-and-roll madness than your favorite time-traveling cinephiles, Joe and Daisy? Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 9 – Pinhead - The Ultimate Acupuncture Influencer Turn the puzzle box and prepare your flesh, because this week, Joe and Daisy are diving headfirst into the dark, leather-clad world of Clive Barker's 1987 supernatural body-horror classic, Hellraiser. Moving away from the typical teenage slashers of the late 80s, Barker introduced audiences to a completely different breed of terror—one rooted in British gothic style, punkish sexual abandon, and a terrifyingly thin line between ultimate pleasure and infinite pain. Does this movie still have "such sights to show you" nearly forty years later, or should this puzzle box have stayed closed? Download now, subscribe, and remember: no tears, please. It's a waste of good suffering! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 8 – Raw Meat & Red Tape Grab your machetes and your strongest stomach filters! This week, Daisy and Joe dive deep into the heart of the Amazon as they tackle one of the most controversial, banned, and infamous films of the 1980s: Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust (1980). But they aren't trekking into the jungle alone. This episode marks a spectacular FilmJoe Podcast reunion as Daisy and Joe welcome back the incredible Liss from the Ouch! Was That a Ghost? podcast! Together, the original trio reunites to dissect a movie that literally put its director on trial to prove his actors were still alive. The gang breaks down the film's pioneering "found footage" style, its searing (if hypocritical) critique of Western media sensationalism, and the blurry lines between exploitation and art. They also discuss the infamous real-world animal cruelty, the legendary soundtrack by Riz Ortolani, and how the movie holds up through a modern lens. Is it a misunderstood masterpiece of social commentary, or is it just a depraved exercise in shock cinema? Tune in to find out! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 7 – Hi, I'm Chucky, Wanna File a Lawsuit This week on Adventures in 80s Cinema, Child's Play. When a dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a popular children's doll, a masterpiece of 1980s slasher cinema is born. The duo breaks down how director Tom Holland and writer Don Mancini turned a simple toy into one of the most terrifying and enduring horror icons of all time: Chucky. Joe and Daisy dive deep into the incredible practical effects and animatronics that brought the killer doll to life, Brad Dourif's unforgettable voice performance, and Catherine Hicks' underrated role as the ultimate protective mom. They will also discuss the movie's sharp satire of the 1980s commercial toy craze and how a film with such a bizarre premise managed to be genuinely scary. Is Child's Play the ultimate 80s killer toy movie, or should it have stayed in the toy chest? Download the episode this Thursday to find out, and remember—he wants you for a best friend! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 6 – Don't Tap the Tanks Worst First Day at a Medical Supply Warehouse Get ready to send more paramedics, because a brand new episode of Adventures in 80's Cinema with Joe and Daisy is rising from the grave! This week, your favorite retro co-hosts Joe and Daisy are cracking open the military canisters to dissect Dan O'Bannon's landmark 1985 punk-rock horror-comedy, The Return of the Living Dead. To help navigate the neon-soaked, brain-hungry chaos of Louisville, Kentucky, they are joined by horror aficionado Sean O'Connor, Co-host of the Fear on Film Podcast. We dive into how this movie completely reshaped zombie lore forever—introducing fast-moving ghouls and their specific, unyielding hunger for human gray matter. Sean, Joe, and Daisy discuss why this film succeeds where so many horror-comedies fail, balancing genuine tension with pitch-black comedy. Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 5 – Mrs. Voorhees' Guide to Camp Management Grab your life vests and stay out of the lake! In this episode of Adventures in '80s Cinema, Joe and Daisy pack their bags and head straight to Camp Crystal Lake to dissect the 1980 slasher masterpiece that started it all: Friday the 13th. The duo breaks down how a low-budget indie film revolutionized the horror genre, birthed an iconic franchise, and permanently changed the way we look at summer camps. They discuss Betsy Palmer's legendary performance, Kevin Bacon's unforgettable early-career role, and Tom Savini's groundbreaking, gory special effects that pushed censorship boundaries. Joe and Daisy also debate the film's structural pacing, explore the mystery elements that separate it from its sequels, and analyze why that final, shocking jump scare still works perfectly today. Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 02 - Episode – 3 – 1... 2 ... My Coffee's Coming For You The Adventures in 80s Cinema Podcast is back for another nostalgic trip , and we are heading straight into a haunted fixer-upper! In this episode, we dive deep into the 1985 horror-comedy classic, House. Step inside the surreal nightmare of troubled novelist Roger Cobb as he battles personal demons and actual monsters hidden behind the walls of his late aunt's estate. We break down the shift in tone from traditional haunted house scares to dark slapstick comedy, analyze William Katt's brilliant performance as the fragile protagonist, and celebrate George Wendt's fantastic turn as the nosy next-door neighbor. We also look at the film's incredible practical effects—from the hideous closet monster to the undead Vietnam War veteran—and debate how its unique blend of trauma and humor shaped the horror-comedy genre of the mid-1980s. Dust off your Walkmans, grab your popcorn, and join us for the ultimate retrospective on the house that greets you with a smile... and kills you with a scream! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 2 -Episode - 2 -Little Fluff of Teror! Grab your oversized leather jackets and extra hairspray! This week, Daisy and Joe dive deep into the 1986 sci-fi horror-comedy classic, Critters. The Krites have escaped, and they are eating their way through rural Kansas. To help us break down this bite-sized alien invasion, we are joined by the incredibly talented singer, Robin Simone! We discuss everything from the film's incredible practical effects to its rock-and-roll energy. Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra Official Website https://rsho.biz/photo-video/ The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Season 2 -Episode - 1 -The 1981 Guide to Terrible Hospital Security! The Adventures in 80s Cinema Podcast is back for a brand-new season, and we are kicking things off by heading straight back to Haddonfield! In our highly anticipated season premiere, we dive deep into the 1981 horror classic, Halloween II. Pick up exactly where the 1978 masterpiece left off as we follow Michael Myers through the dark, empty hallways of Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. In this episode, we break down the shift in tone from suspense to slasher, analyze Jamie Lee Curtis's iconic return as Laurie Strode, and debate Donald Pleasence's increasingly frantic performance as Dr. Loomis. We also look at the film's production secrets, its intense gore, and how it set the stage for the body-count era of 1980s horror. Dust off your walkmans, grab your popcorn, and join us for the ultimate retrospective on the night he came home... again! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.