The Retro Film Podcast

It must be Christmas, and we're celebrating by extending on our Christmas Top 5 and covering Giuseppe's number 1 choice, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). Giuseppe and Neal discuss the plot and how the childhood trauma of Billy Chapman led him to become a murderous madman and how Santa Claus ties into all of it. Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retro-film-podcast/id1838122...

It's the Christmas Season, and what better way to kick it into gear than to discuss our top 5 favorite Christmas Horror movies to watch during the season. It's the most wonderful time of year with the most wonderful movies...whether they be full of slashers, monsters, or just really cool action sequences. The list ranges from The Golden Era of Christmas Horror to The Common Era. It was a fun show...

In this episode, we discuss the 2023 Eli Roth fake trailer turned slasher movie, Thanksgiving. We talk about the plot, characters, the story and do what we usually do; compare new slashers/horror movies to older ones and how Thanksgiving stacks up against them, and some of the newer ones. This is a special episode made to release during Thanksgiving. Sorry for the delay, but we are definitely than...

In this episode of The Retro Film Podcast, we talk about the 1981 classic slasher movie, Happy Birthday To Me. We discuss the plot and the extra interesting and extra unique twist(ed) ending. We also discuss the similarities and influence from the Italian Giallo  movies and compare it to newer slasher movies.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retro-film-podcast/id1838122182 https://open.s...

In this episode of The Retro Film Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest high school coming-of-age movies from the 80s; The Last American Virgin. We discuss the bonds of high school boys' friendships and how they can be broken. We talk about how hard hitting the movie is when dealt with really tough emotions and hard decisions and how some of these can lead to complete and utter heartbreak.  https...

In this episode of The Retro Film Podcast, Giuseppe and Neal discuss their Top 5 Horror movie picks to watch during Spooky Season. Which movies are their favorites to watch, and why. (Also available to watch on YouTube)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroFilmPodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/retrofilmpodcastFacebook: facebook.com/RetroFilmPod

In this episode, we discuss the 1982 Teen Cult Comedy Classic, Fast Time At Ridgemont High. We discuss the accuracy of the movie to the time it was set and released. We talk about the characters and how and who we relate to in our own lives and compare some of the movies of the time versus today's movies and the people who watch them. Facebook: Facebook.com/RetroFilmPod Instagram: Instagram.co...

In this episode, we discuss Giuseppe's pick, the 1980 Troma Team Cult Classic, Mother's Day.  We discuss the movie, and the influences on it from the time it released. How humor was added to make a movie that would, otherwise, be hard to watch, yet giving it a well deserved replay value.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroFilmPod/ Instagram: @RetroFilmPodcast

In this episode, we start things rolling by going all the way back to 1980 to discuss Neal's Slasher pick: TERROR TRAIN. We discuss the uniqueness of the movie and its originality in the time it was released. A time when slasher movies were on the rise. We talk about the synopsis and scenes, possible influence on other movies in the genre and our overall review of the movie while comparing to...

Welcome to The Retro Film Podcast. In this episode, Giuseppe and Neal D. discuss plans for this new podcast about Slasher and Teen movies from the 80s. Ideas for movies to discuss in future episodes, experiences, the culture of the time, and even some general talk. Hope you enjoy, and listen to future episodes.