Retro Blood

Join James Kline and J. A. Alison as the Retro Blood counties from the grave month Part 2! This week, the boys take a deep dive into the cult horror classic, Night of the Creeps. They dissect what makes this 1986 gem such a beloved piece of horror history, despite its lackluster box office performance. Was the '80s horror scene simply too crowded for Night of the Creeps to shine, or was it destine...

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison as we dive into the eerie world of non-traditional zombie movies for our special series, "It Came from the Grave: Part 2." In this episode, we're exploring the chilling 1981 film Dead and Buried. We kick things off with some quick thoughts on Dead and Buried before diving into our weekly history segment. This week, we're talking about the world of pro wrestling and...

Join hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison as they wrap up "Hell Month" with a deep dive into the 1980s horror gem Hell of the Living Dead. This episode kicks off with discussions about the film's infamous party city makeup, the extensive use of African jungle stock footage, and quick thoughts on why James believes this movie deserves a place in the ZOMBI timeline. Our weekly history segment transport...

Welcome to Retro Blood 145, where hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison dive into the 1985 cult classic film "Hell Hole." This episode continues the July theme of exploring 80s movies with "Hell" in the title. We'll explore everything this wild movie has to offer, from mud baths to hot 80s insane girls, a mysterious girl with a secret, and a New York wise guy who scares everyone. We'll kick things off...

Join hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison as we delve into the eerie world of the 1984 ABC  made-for-TV horror movie "Invitation to Hell," directed by the legendary Wes Craven. As  Wes was on the brink of releasing his iconic "A Nightmare on Elm Street," we discuss why  he took on this chilling TV project. In this episode, we explore the peculiar AI space helmets featured in the movie and share  some...

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison as they kick off Hell Month on the Retro Blood podcast, diving into 1980's horror movies with the title "Hell." This week, the boys dissect the 1981 classic "Hell Night." In this episode, we delve into college and frat house horror movies of the '80s, exploring why this genre has faded by 2024. We compare early '80s college horror films with their late '80s counter...

Join James Kline and J.A. Alison for a special Independence Day episode of Retro Blood!  This week, we're diving deep into the 1981 thriller "Blow Out," directed by the legendary Brian De Palma. Episode Highlights:We'll share our thoughts on "Blow Out," starring John Travolta, and  discuss his performance in this film and others throughout his career. History Segment: Discover what was happening i...

Welcome to the grand finale of our "Bad Cop in 1980s Horror Movie" month on Retro Blood!  In this episode, we're diving into the 1987 horror classic Shallow Grave. But first, we have some exciting news: our July 4th special episode is dropping early on  June 30th. Tune in to find out why! In this episode: • July 4th Special Announcement: o Details on our upcoming special episode and why it's being...

Welcome to another spine-chilling episode of Retro Blood! This week, we're diving into the eerie world of "China Lake," a 35-minute film that left us utterly impressed. Directed by Robert Harmon, this short horror movie serves as his showcase film, setting the stage for his illustrious career. Join us as we explore the reasons behind the creation of "China Lake" and why it's such a standout in the...

Welcome to episode 139 of the Retro Blood podcast! This week, we're diving into "Psycho Cop" (1989), a lazy rip-off of "Maniac Cop," as part of our Bad Cop Month dedicated to 1980s horror movies. Join your hosts, James Kline and J.A. Alsion, as we dissect this lackluster film, from its uninspired plot to the questionable acting of its killer cop. In our Weekly History segment, we take a trip down...

Welcome back to Retro Blood! In Episode 138, we kick off our "Bad Cop 1980s Month" with the return of J.A. Allison to the podcast. Join the boys as they dive into the cult classic Maniac Cop, featuring the dynamic duo of Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell. We begin with our signature history segment, exploring the world of pro wrestling and metal music around the release date of May 13, 1988. Discover...

Retro Blood Podcast - Episode 137: Graduation Day Join James Kline for the thrilling conclusion to our "Slumber Party 1980s Horror Month" this  May 2024! In Episode 137, James goes solo to delve into the 1981 horror classic  Graduation Day. Expect a deep dive into the world of track and field, a chilling murder  mystery, and, yes, big swords! James provides fascinating insights into the making of...

Welcome back to the Retro Blood Slumber party 1980's Horror month up next its episode 136: "The last Slumber party" as our Slumber Party Month continues on the podcast. Join your host, James Kline, for another solo show  as we unravel this super B and confusing movie. James shares his thoughts and insights,  discussing everything from the fake doctor scalpel killer to the film's plot (if there was...

Welcome to Retro Blood 135! Join James Cline for another solo show as Retro Blood  continues Slumber Party Month. In this episode, we dive deep into Slumber Party Massacre 2. We have breaking news on the Death of producer and longtime film director Roger Corman and his connection to B horror movies and Slumber party Massacre 1 and 2.James thoughts on the director Deborah Brock and her vision on th...

Welcome to Retro Blood podcast episode 134! This month, we're kicking off "The Slumber  Party Month" with a special solo show hosted by James Kline. Join James as he delves into  the classic slasher film "The Slumber Party Massacre" (1982). In this episode, James gives an update on why he's flying solo this week and dives straight  into the movie. While there's no history segment this week, James...

Welcome back to Retro Blood podcast! In this episode, we're wrapping up our "It Came from the Sky Month" by delving into the bizarre world of "The Stuff" — the organic, white, fluffy parasite stuff that became a commercial sensation due to corporate greed.  We'll be comparing this movie's script and focus to another cult classic, Halloween 3.  In our weekly history segment, we'll explore what was...

Welcome to Episode 132 of the Retro Blood podcast! In this installment, we're diving  headfirst into the 1982 sci-fi gem, "Time Walkers," as part of our "It Came from the Sky" month theme. Join your hosts James Kline and J. A Alison as we take a time-warping journey through this cult classic. We'll dissect different aspects of "Time Walkers," exploring its themes, characters, and  directorial choi...

Welcome to Episode 131 of Retro Blood, where we delve deep into the monstrous world of "The Deadly Spawn." Your hosts, James Kline and J. A. Alison, take you on a thrilling journey through this cult classic film, exploring its terrifying Teeth Sperm-like creatures wreaking havoc on earth.  In this episode, we uncover the masterful creators behind the great-looking Deadly Spawn, while also delving...

 Welcome to Episode 130 of Retro Blood Podcast: The Blob (1988). Join your hosts JA, Alison, and James Kline as they kick off this month's theme with a deep  dive into the classic remake, "The Blob" from 1988. Exploring The Blob Through the Decades:We start by delving into the roots of "The Blob," including the 50s version, and why Alison wasn't quite sold on it. Time Capsule: August 5, 1988: In o...

🎙️ Lights Out Podcast: Episode - WrestleMania 1 & WrestleMania 40  Welcome, wrestling fans, to another electrifying episode of the Lights Out podcast with your hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison! Today, we're diving deep into the annals of WrestleMania history, comparing the inaugural event, WrestleMania 1, to the monumental WrestleMania 40 happening April 6-7.  🌟 Rock and Wrestling: Then and...

 Episode 129 of the Retro Blood podcast marks the culmination of 1980s Horror  Anthology month with a riveting exploration of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" from 1983. Join hosts Jame Kline and J. A. Alison as they traverse the eerie realms of the iconic television series brought to life on the big screen. Venturing into the depths of nostalgia, our hosts reminisce about the original "Twilight Zone" s...

 Episode 128 of the Retro Blood podcast, "From a Whisper to a Scream," takes a deep  dive into the eerie tales of Oldfield Tennessee a course town with weird taboo tales of  horror. First, we get into our weekly history segment around the release date of this movie  September 4, 1987, we explore the bustling worlds of professional wrestling and metal  music, delving into the intriguing events of t...

Welcome back, horror fans, to Retro Blood 127! In this spine-chilling episode, we dive deep into the eerie anthology movie, "Fright House." Get ready for two hair-raising tales: one about a sinister old mansion and it’s terrifying rituals, and another about a teacher at a girls' art school who will do anything to stay young forever. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the making of "Fright Ho...

Get ready to dive into the gory goodness of Retro Blood 126: Creepshow 2!  We explore the twisted world of Creepshow 2, the cult classic anthology series that thrilled audiences in the '80s and beyond. But that's not all – we're also shining a spotlight on Sting's electrifying career in the 1980s wrestling scene and revisiting the epic clash of titans in the first Clash of the Champions event. And...

Welcome back, horror aficionados, to another spine-chilling episode of Retro Blood  Podcast! In this week's installment, we're delving deep into the macabre masterpiece that is "Creepshow" (1982), while also paying tribute to the legendary pro wrestler and booker, Ole Anderson, who recently passed away. But that's not all—we're also sinking our teeth into the sounds of the band Talas and their alb...