Reel Trash Cinema

In this episode of Reel Trash Cinema , we slice into Chopping Mall (1986). A low-budget cult classic film packed with killer security robots, neon-soaked carnage, and more explosions than you'd expect from a movie set in a shopping center. We break down the absurd plot, over-the-top deaths, and why this film still earns a spot in the so-bad-it’s-good hall of fame. Was it trash... or a hidden g...

On this episode of Reel Trash Cinema , we dig into the 2008 film Splinter. A low-budget body horror creature feature that blends indie suspense with some seriously grotesque practical effects. A sharp and surprising indie horror film that’s earned a cult following for its intensity and atmosphere. We talk about what makes this low-budget creature feature stand out, from its gritty performances to...

Welcome back to Reel Trash Cinema ! In Episode 4, hosts Marc, Bill, and Rena sink their teeth into Castle Freak (1995). Stuart Gordon’s grisly, Lovecraft-tinged cult classic starring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton . We break down the film’s shredded skin & shadow-drenched corridors, debate its practical-effects gore. Is the chain-rattling ghoul a misunderstood masterpiece or just another b...

On this episode of Reel Trash Cinema , we watched Slipstream (1989) — a post-apocalyptic sci-fi oddity starring Mark Hamill like you’ve never seen him before. Directed by Steven Lisberger ( Tron ), this forgotten film promised epic aerial chases and philosophical androids… but critics called it a crash landing. Was Slipstream a misunderstood sci-fi gem or just a cinematic misfire? We break down th...

This week on Reel Trash Cinema , we dig up the 1987 cult horror flick The Video Dead —a low-budget zombie movie where the real terror isn’t just the undead... it’s the acting, the plot, and the killer TV set. Join us as we break down this VHS-era oddity with all its campy charm, bargain-bin gore, and inexplicable shirtless jogging. Was The Video Dead a misunderstood masterpiece or just a pile of s...

In our first episode of Reel Trash Cinema , we review the cult classic made-for-TV horror film Gargoyles (1972). This Emmy Award-winning monster movie is packed with rubber-suited demons, desert chases, and early creature effects by a young Stan Winston. We explore the film’s behind-the-scenes history, its impact on horror TV movies of the 70s, and whether this forgotten flick is a misunderstood g...

Get ready to explore the wild world of critically panned movies! Reel Trash Cinema is the podcast where we take on films that critics wrote off, dig into what went wrong (or what went right), and decide if they are truly trash—or secretly a treasure. New episodes coming soon, available on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Hit follow so you don’t miss the premiere!