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STEVEN SEAGAL DOUBLE - Grab your black vest, grease back your receding hair and prepare to run like you've been shot in both arms by poisonous, numbing darts, cause we're kicking ( sorry, ARMING) off our latest season with the debut of the notorious bullsh**ter and ode flappy arms himself . . . Yes, we dive into NICO - ABOVE THE LAW (1988). In this episode, as well as our usual scene by sc...

Joining us for our season 4 curtain raiser, is screenwriter of horror franchise classics HELLRAISER 2, 3 and HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE (1996), WISHMASTER (1997) and live action Manga cult classic FIST OF THE NORTH STAR (1995) . . . it's PETER ATKINS. In this interview, we talk about growing up with horror royalty DOUG BRADLEY and CLIVE BARKER, how he was approached to write HELLRAISER 2, studio po...

Joining us for this episode, is SFX legend of such iconic movies as THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985), ALIENS (1986), LOST BOYS (1987) and THE BLOB (1988) just to name a few, it's TONY GARDNER. In this interview, we discuss how he got his break into the SFX industry working with RICK BAKER on MICHEAL JACKSON'S THRILLER, how he used cardboard and black bin bags to sculpt the Alien Queen...

CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) - The shi**ers full with fried cat and dry ass turkey, as The Griswold's calamitous family Christmas is the subject of our Christmas special with timeless holiday classic CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989). As well as our regular scene by scene review, we discuss what really happened between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray, Randy Quaid's law breaking, living next door to Roger...

Joining us for this episode, is actor of cult movies THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984), REMO: UNARMED AND DANGEROUS (1985), CLASS OF 1999 (1990) and DEATH WARRENT (1990) just to name a few, it's PATRICK KILPATRICK. In this interview, we discuss behind the scenes of TOXIC AVENGER AND REMO: UNARMED AND DANGEROUS, the difficulties of getting into character for The Sandman in DEATH WARRENT, the good and th...

DEMONS (1985) - Beware people with half metal faces handing out golden tickets for unknown movies in train stations, especially ones who look like Chris Martin from Coldplay, because it wont end well . . . well, unless you're a master of the samurai sword and can ride the chuff out a Suzuki GSX750ES. Yes, our focus for our latest Halloween episode is Argento,s Italian attempt at the zombie gen...

Joining us for this episode, is actress of cult movies DANGEROUSLY CLOSE (1986), VAMP (1986), HOUSE 3: THE HORROR SHOW (1989) and FALLING DOWN (1993) just to name a few, it's DEDEE PFEIFFER. In this interview, we discuss her journey into acting and the audition process, behind scenes stories of VAMP, THE ALLNIGHTER and FALLING DOWN amongst others, filming with LANCE HENRICKSEN and the pregnancy sc...

ALLIGATOR DOUBLE - Just when you thought it was safe to go to a carnival to sell your house - WRONG! . . . cause there's a alligator loose and it's got a bloody big tail and he's not afraid to use it, and he's the subject of our alligator double episode conclusion with ALLIGATOR 2: THE MUTATION (1991). In this episode, along with our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Serbian Vernon Wells, Me...

ALLIGATOR DOUBLE - Watch your swimming pools . . .beware the alleyways . . . and check the bushes at a genetic tycoon's daughter's wedding BBQ (obviously), cause there's a bloody big alligator running riot and he's the topic of our part 1 of the ALLIGATOR DOUBLE, starting with ALLIGATOR (1980). In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Robert Forster missing out on Tw...

Joining us for this episode, is actor of cult movies ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING (1987), HIDING OUT (1987), TOY SOLDIERS (1991) and DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (1991) just to name a few, it's KEITH COOGAN. We discuss growing up with Grandfather and Addams Family legend, Jackie Coogan, behind the scenes of ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING, TOY SOLDIERS and DONT TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD, his r...

FRED WARD DOUBLE - USA's answer to James Bond is our conclusion to this double episode, to the point of hiring a director and screenwriter of the legendary dickie bow wearer . . . as long as its not filmed in the UK! In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the last years of Fred Ward's career, how director Guy Hamilton missed out on making Superman '78, remake rumou...

FRED WARD DOUBLE - Before Marty Mcfly zapped himself into the wild west, there was this guy, Lyle Swann - just his trusted Yamaha XT500, knight Rider helmet and his inability to read maps! In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the early life of often over looked tough guy and VHS legend - Fred Ward, the major influence of Michael Nesmith (aka the hat one in The Mo...

Joining us for our FIRST interview of VHS ICONS, is actor of cult movies THE NEW KIDS (1985), THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985), NORTH SHORE (1987) and POINT BREAK (1991) just to name a few, it's JOHN PHILBIN. We discuss his love of surfing, filming THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, why he never got to audition for BAYWATCH, the influences in his career and many on-set stories for TOMBSTONE an...

CRITTERS 2 (1988) - Check your Easter eggs kids cause they might not be what you think they are, the Crites are back and are the subject of our FIRST Easter special. As well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Scott Grimes' links to Russell Crowe, Mick Garris' career with Star Wars, behind scene stories, Tim Curry as a space bounty hunter and just how good is Meister Brau beer?...

CHUCK NORRIS DOUBLE - We conclude our double of the bearded bosh giver, with this tale of carousel horror and the inability to make toast, with 1988's HERO AND THE TERROR. In this episode we discuss his Cannon years, Walker Texas ranger and numerous endorsement deals. . .Also, Jack O'Halloran's boxing career and links to a Mafia hit squad, Chuck's skiing attire and Billy Drago'...

CHUCK NORRIS DOUBLE - And we're back!!!! . . . high kicking our way into season 3 with the godfather of meme (and occasional kung fu fighter) Chuck Norris, as we do all things SILENT RAGE (1982). In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we dig into Chuck Norris' early career up to 1982, his achievements in martial arts, did this really get a remake in India?, the composers link...

ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS (1988) - Grab a mince pie, pour yourself a mulled wine and light that stereotypical log fire to cosy up to our FIRST Christmas episode on this much loved childhood classic. As well as our regular scene by scene review, we discuss the surprising success of the Ernest franchise and Jim Varney's career, behind the scenes stories including disgruntled Disney world worker's prote...

RE-ANIMATOR (1985) - Herbert West and the gang are the focus of our latest Halloween Episode as we discuss and dissect this 80s Frankenstein rehash and much loved cult classic. As well as our usual scene by scene review, we also have many behind scene stories, Terminator 2 connections, 90s Iron Man movie, dead cats and cast divorces. So join us, as we delve into this much loved classic and give ou...

SWORD AND SORCERY DOUBLE - Sand, sandals, boobs, swords, boobs, blood and boobs are the focus of this low budget instalment of the barbarian sub-genre, DEATHSTALKER (1983). In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Roger Corman's affiliation with Argentinian cinema, bizarre cast deaths including the tragic murder of actress Lana Clarkson to music producer Phil Spector...

SWORD AND SORCERY DOUBLE - Ka Kar Ka Kar. . . We are trying our best eagle impersonation in this episode as we mind f**k many animals and swing many large sticks erratically over our heads to prepare for this mammoth two parter, starting with the lover of many creatures BEASTMASTER (1982) In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the legend that is Rip Torn, where the...

BMX DOUBLE - The concluding part to our delve into all things BMX is here. In this episode, we discuss the legend that is Hal Needham...also, find out who is best buds with Brandon Lee, who did prison time for bribery and whose brother was a legendary porn director of the 70s-80s? So join us as we vote on the episode winner and who will be crowned The VHS Abyss BMX champion of the 80s !!!

BMX DOUBLE - Dust down your Mongoose and strap on your elbow pads, cause we're wheeling into the 80s with a BMX double, starting with a group of "flaming galahs" in BMX BANDITS (1983). In this episode, as well as our usual scene by scene review, we discuss Nicole Kidman, Australian TV and cinema, a brief history of BMX, behind the scene stories and Chuck Norris threatening Billy idol...

80's VAMPIRE DOUBLE - Grab your plastic teeth and widen your eyes, because its the king of memes Mr. Nicolas Cage and his 80s cult classic - VAMPIRE'S KISS (1988). In this episode with our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the highs and lows of the enigma that is Nicolas Cage, behind scene stories of the making of the movie, eating cockroaches, the numerous actors up for the role and the pro...

80s VAMPIRE DOUBLE - In this episode with our usual scene by scene review, we discuss the careers of Robert Rusler and Grace Jones, behind the scenes stories of Grace Jones' intense approach to the role and her housing a FBI 10 most wanted fugitive and Jerry Lewis' potential involvement?!? Join us next week for PART 2, as we dive into the godfather of memes, VAMPIRE'S KISS, and our result of the e...

Joining us for our first interview episode, is writer, director and producer of ONE NIGHT RENTAL . . . Chris Annable. In this episode, on location at the incredible video shop setting of the movie in Alfreton, Derbyshire, we discuss the step by step process of the making of the movie, filming with budget restraints, casting process, soundtrack song choices, awards, sequels and so much more. If you...