Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Podcast; Published: 01 October 2024

Originally aired Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Wyrmwood - Road of the Dead (2014) Movie Review [Roger Ebert]

Most horror fans will spend the first act of “Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead” ticking off the boxes of cinematic influences. There’s a little bit of George Romero. There’s a gory splash of Peter Jackson. There’s an angled zoom stolen straight from Sam Raimi. And why does this whole thing remind me of “Mad Max”? While the fine line between homage and plagiarism may be crossed for some, debut director Kiah Roache-Turner commits so completely to the insanity of his melting pot concept that he won me over with sheer force. Adam Wingard told me that he literally dreamed up “The Guest” after watching “Halloween” and “The Terminator” on the same night. One could see Roache-Turner having a similar vision that led to “Wyrmwood” after a double feature of “Dawn of the Dead” and “Mad Max”.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wyrmwood-2014

“Vampira and Her Daughters” by Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter [Basement of the Bizarre]

Horror hosts have been around almost as long as television has shown horror movies. Back in the day, before corporations took over all of the local television stations, said station would try to maintain a local feel that extended beyond the news. Some of these stations would have local kids’ clubs, Dialing for Dollars movies and of course, usually late at night, horror movies that were usually hosted by a ghoulish character that would oftentimes entertain the viewer during the commercial breaks.

https://basementofthebizarre.com/2020/04/13/the-basement-book-shelf-vampira-and-her-daughters-by-robert-michael-bobb-cotter/

Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers [RetroBro Gaming]

Slaughter the Undead In This 8 Bit Run-n-gun

Desert Of The Undead is a fast-paced action old school run n gun platformer. Though this game has taken a lot of inspiration from classic NES games it is a unique experience.

Enter the harrowing world of "Desert Of The Undead," where the line between duty and family blurs amidst the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. Play as John Maverick, a once-decorated Navy SEAL turned devoted family man and successful businessman. Returning from a routine business trip, John's world is shattered as he finds his serene desert town overrun by hordes of ravenous zombies.

Armed with his military training and a fierce determination to protect his loved ones, John embarks on a relentless quest to reclaim his hometown. Traverse through four intense stages, each more treacherous than the last, as you battle your way through waves of undead adversaries. From the Town outskirts, Underground Caverns, abandoned streets and mayors mansion, every corner holds a new threat.

But beware, for lurking within the shadows are formidable bosses, each possessing their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Face off against these monstrous foes in heart-pounding battles that will test your skill and strategy to the limit.

With gripping gameplay, classic 8 bit visuals, and an immersive storyline, "Desert Of The Undead" promises an unforgettable gaming experience. Will you rise to the challenge and reclaim what's rightfully yours, or succumb to the relentless tide of the undead? The fate of John Maverick's town rests in your hands.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2903490/Desert_Of_The_Undead_New_Frontiers/

Where Did Iron Maiden’s Mascot Eddie Come From [Loudwire]

Who Is Eddie + Why Is the Mascot Significant?

Eddie (Eddie the Head if we’re being formal) is the long-running mascot for British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden.

Over time, Eddie has become synonymous with the group and is one of the biggest pieces of iconography in metal. Not only has the mascot graced countless pieces of official album and single artwork, but various versions of Eddie have appeared onstage (on backdrops and as props), on T-shirts, in video games and heaps of other merchandise.

https://loudwire.com/where-did-iron-maiden-mascot-eddie-come-from/

Mike Lombardo [Real Splatter Productions]

Mike Lombardo grew up on a steady diet of Goosebumps, scary story books, 90’s Nickelodeon, and horror PC games. He is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer & FX artist who runs Reel Splatter Productions. In 2017, his first feature film, I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday, played the festival circuit around the world, taking home 7 awards including multiple Best Picture and Best Actress wins, and over a dozen nominations. His debut short story collection, Please Don’t Tap on the Glass and Other Tales of the Melancholy & Grotesque, was released in August of 2022.

http://reelsplatter.com/?page_id=30

J0hnThunder [Gamer]

Former Fitness Instructor and life time gamer. Started at 4 years old on a ZX-Spectrum 128k having to use a TV and cassette tapes to load my games and large 8 inch floppy disks. In 1993 at 7 years old I got my first PC and played my first PC game Wolfenstein 3D with PC speaker ( did not have any sound blaster support ). 🤘 Gamer forever! 🤘

https://rumble.com/user/J0hnThunder

How Halloween is celebrated around the world [npr]

While Halloween conjures images of candy and costumes around the U.S., the holiday looks different across the globe. Here's a breakdown into how the holiday is celebrated in seven other countries.

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1130836737/how-halloween-is-celebrated-around-the-world

Creature Feature Music [Official Website]

Creature Feature is the deviant brain child of two sinister composers from Lost Angeles known only as Curtis Rx and Erik X. Formed on Halloween of all days, these two maniacal groundskeepers in the torture garden of auditory delight have taken it upon themselves to draw from their twisted childhoods and invent a band that becomes everything that frightened you as a child, a band that becomes Halloween 365 days a year, a band that forces you to remember why you used to sleep with the lights on and fear the bumps in the night.

http://www.creaturefeaturemusic.com/about

Top Monologues in Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Movies [Wicker Girl]

Monologues have always been rather close to my heart. I remember studying for my LAMDA and having to perform a monologue as my final exam.

https://wickergirl.com/2019/02/01/top-monologues-in-horror-sci-fi-thriller-movies/

Tales of Lost TV - The Television Ghost (1931-1933) [TV Obscurities]

Tales of Lost TV is a monthly column in which I examine a particular TV program or TV series either known or believed to be lost forever. The amount of lost TV is truly staggering–aside from a handful of exceptions everything broadcast prior to 1948 no longer exists. That doesn’t mean it all has to be forgotten.

https://www.tvobscurities.com/2017/06/tales-of-lost-tv-television-ghost-1931-1933/

10 design lessons learned from 30 years of horror games [Game Developer]

Developers have shared their techniques and philosophies with us, condensed here for your convenience.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/10-horror-game-design-tips

Do Zombies Eat Dead People [Zombie Research Society]

Do zombies eat dead people? On the surface the answer seems clear. Zombies are generally considered to be after one thing, and one thing only: living flesh. Therefore, a zombie would pass right by an available dead body and continue hunting the living. But it may not be as simple as that.

https://zombieresearchsociety.com/archives/1751

The 25 best horror movie remakes to make you scream this Halloween [Total Film]

From Dawn of the Dead to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, these are the best horror movie remakes

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-horror-movie-remakes/

Monsterman Graphic [Official Website]

Artwork and Graphics Designed to Get Results

Digital Design & Graphics • Custom Artwork • Handcrafted Illustration • Branding • Web Design Services

https://monstermangraphic.com/

My First Trip Abroad by Vincent Price [Vincent Price Journal]

On the 5th of September 1928, a young 17-year-old Vincent Price arrived back in St Louis, Missouri following a two-month tour of Europe, where he got to lay his eyes of the classic masterpieces of the artists he so admired for the very first time, and explored the sights and the amazing nightlife of places like Monte Carlo and Paris with his fellow travelling companions. You can read all his adventures now from the start, by following the link below (or clicking on the photo).

https://vincentpricejournal.wordpress.com/2016/08/28/my-first-trip-abroad-by-vincent-price-the-1928-journal-begins-here/

Forest of Screams [Official Website]

As you journey along a one mile haunted hayride through the deep and dark woods of 58 acres in Medina county you cant even imagine what’s waiting for you inside these woods!

You then will enter Night Stalker’s Trail, a quarter-mile long haunted walking trail that takes you deep into the woods. With elaborate sets, scenes and displays.

You will then enter the Mortuary Haunted House, a funeral home for many years but the caretaker has other plans for you!

Spend some time at the Bonfire Midway, where we have bonfires every night, an all-new merchandise shop, food concessions, animated coffin ride, many photo ops and live actors!

Forest of Screams is the most terrifying and exciting Halloween experience you will have this season!

https://forestofscreams.com/