Reel Trash Cinema

Happy Halloween from Reel Trash Cinema! This time, we're celebrating the spookiest time of year with John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), the legendary horror film that helped define the slasher genre and introduced the world to Michael Myers, the Shape who just won't stay dead. We revisit the night Laurie Strode faced pure evil in Haddonfield, Illinois, and discuss Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Carpenter's iconic direction, that unforgettable musical score, and why this low-budget horror classic still haunts audiences decades later. Is Halloween still the ultimate slasher movie, or has its reputation grown bigger than the boogeyman himself? Join us for a special Halloween episode packed with classic horror, movie talk, and the usual Reel Trash Cinema commentary. Just remember: you can't kill the boogeyman!Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema, we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

What happens when a funeral home hides something far more terrifying than the dead? This week on Reel Trash Cinema, we're diving into Phantasm (1979), Don Coscarelli's surreal supernatural horror film starring A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, and Angus Scrimm as the legendary Tall Man. With its mysterious mortuary, deadly flying spheres, and nightmarish atmosphere, Phantasm became one of the most distinctive cult horror movies of its era.Marc, Bill, and Rena dig into the film's bizarre mythology, unsettling imagery, practical effects, memorable performances, and the strange dreamlike story that has kept horror fans talking for decades. Does Phantasm still deliver the chills, or does its surreal approach leave more questions than answers?Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

What happens when a scientist decides that death is merely a technical problem? This week on Reel Trash Cinema, we dive into Headsome (2013), the bizarre indie sci-fi thriller where a catastrophic accident leaves a scientist alive as a disembodied head, and his twin brother decides to play God. With mad science, questionable medical ethics, robotics, practical effects, and plenty of weirdness, Headsome is exactly the kind of obscure sci-fi oddity we love to dig up. Join Marc, Bill, and Rena as we discuss this offbeat cult movie, its strange premise, wild effects, and everything that makes Headsome such an unusual piece of indie science fiction and horror.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema. We watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can

Welcome back to Reel Trash Cinema! This time we're stepping into the twisted world of Waxwork (1988), the cult horror classic where a mysterious wax museum brings some very real nightmares to life. From vampires and werewolves to killers, monsters, and some seriously bizarre horror movie mayhem, Waxwork takes us on a wild trip through the history of horror. We break down the movie, the practical effects, the cast, the crazy kills, and all the things that make this 1980s cult classic worth revisiting. It's horror, sci-fi, gore, and B-movie madness all rolled into one strange little wax museum.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Wizards (1977) is a bizarre and unforgettable animated cult movie from legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where magic has returned to Earth, this strange blend of fantasy, science fiction, and counterculture animation features mutants, fairies, elves, robots, ancient technology, dark magic, and two powerful twin brothers destined to become enemies.Marc, Bill, and Rena break down Bakshi’s distinctive animation style, the strange story, unforgettable characters, bizarre imagery, Nazi-inspired propaganda, and the wildly unconventional world of Wizards. We also look at the movie’s place in 1970s animation and why it has remained such a fascinating cult film decades after its release.Is Wizards a misunderstood animated masterpiece, a bizarre relic of 1970s counterculture, or one of the strangest movies we've ever watched? Grab your magic wand, avoid the mutant armies, and join Reel Trash Cinema for a trip into the wonderfully weird world of Ralph Bakshi.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Parents (1989) is a bizarre psychological horror comedy starring Randy Quaid as the seemingly perfect suburban father hiding a very disturbing secret. When young Michael begins to suspect that his parents aren't quite what they appear to be, his picture-perfect home becomes increasingly sinister. What follows is a strange mix of suburban horror, dark comedy, family paranoia, and cannibalistic nightmare fuel.Marc, Bill, and Rena dig into Randy Quaid’s wonderfully unsettling performance, the movie’s creepy suburban setting, twisted family dinners, ’50s nostalgia, bizarre humor, and increasingly disturbing revelations. We also look at why Parents has become an overlooked cult horror movie and one of the stranger hidden gems of late-’80s cinema.Is Parents an underrated horror-comedy classic, a deeply disturbing suburban nightmare, or one family secret that should have stayed buried? Join Reel Trash Cinema and sit down for dinner with the Laemle family, but maybe skip the leftovers.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Swamp Thing (1982) is a strange early comic book movie directed by horror legend Wes Craven and based on the DC Comics character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Starring Adrienne Barbeau and Louis Jourdan, this unusual blend of superhero movie, science fiction, horror, and creature feature follows scientist Alec Holland after a disastrous experiment transforms him into the monstrous Swamp Thing.Marc, Bill, and Rena break down Wes Craven’s direction, Adrienne Barbeau’s performance, practical creature effects, the comic book origins, bizarre characters, cheesy dialogue, and the movie’s unmistakable early-’80s B-movie atmosphere. We also look at how Swamp Thing fits into the history of comic book movies and whether this strange DC adaptation deserves more attention.Is Swamp Thing an overlooked comic book cult classic, a weird piece of ’80s horror, or a glorious swamp-dwelling mess? Join Reel Trash Cinema as we head into the muck and find out whether this movie is trash, treasure, or something wonderfully in between.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Microwave Massacre (1983) is a bizarre cannibal horror comedy starring Jackie Vernon as a construction worker whose increasingly strange appetite leads him down a very disturbing culinary path. This low-budget ’80s B-movie combines gruesome horror, outrageous comedy, questionable special effects, and the kind of bizarre premise that made VHS-era cult movies so memorable.Marc, Bill, and Rena dig into the movie’s twisted story, Jackie Vernon’s performance, cannibalistic humor, practical effects, memorable moments, and wonderfully strange approach to horror comedy. We also look at why Microwave Massacre has become a cult favorite among fans of obscure B-movies, exploitation films, and forgotten VHS horror.Is Microwave Massacre an underrated horror-comedy cult classic, or just a microwaved mess of bad jokes and bargain-bin filmmaking? Fire up the microwave and join Reel Trash Cinema for another taste of the wonderfully weird side of cult cinema.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Trancers (1984) is a cult science fiction action movie starring Tim Thomerson and Helen Hunt that blends time travel, futuristic technology, noir detective fiction, and cyberpunk influences into one of the most entertaining low-budget sci-fi movies of the 1980s. Produced by Charles Band, this Full Moon favorite introduced audiences to the hard-boiled time-traveling cop Jack Deth.Marc, Bill, and Rena break down the movie’s strange time-travel concept, memorable characters, practical effects, performances, cyberpunk influences, and wonderfully cheesy B-movie style. We also look at why Trancers became a cult favorite and how this small science fiction movie managed to build a lasting franchise.Does Trancers still hold up as a ’80s sci-fi cult classic, or is Jack Deth’s time-traveling adventure ready for the bargain bin? Join Reel Trash Cinema as we travel back to 1984 for another overlooked gem of cult cinema.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

Space Truckers (1996) is a bizarre ’90s science fiction cult movie starring Dennis Hopper, Stephen Dorff, and Debi Mazar. Set in a strange future where interstellar truckers haul cargo across the galaxy, the film throws space pirates, corrupt corporations, killer robots, bizarre technology, and plenty of ’90s B-movie cheese into one very strange adventure.Marc, Bill, and Rena break down the movie’s outrageous world-building, practical effects, robot designs, performances, strange technology, and wonderfully questionable science. We also look at Dennis Hopper’s larger-than-life performance and why Space Truckers has become a forgotten favorite among fans of low-budget science fiction and cult cinema.Is Space Truckers an underrated ’90s sci-fi gem or a gloriously cheesy piece of space trash? Strap in, fire up the engines, and join Reel Trash Cinema for another trip into the stranger corners of cult science fiction.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films!Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: [email protected] are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little.Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.