In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an overlooked and neglected horror comedy with a fantastic cast – The Vagrant (1992). Directed by Chris … Read More
Poor Pretty Eddie (1975) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about my favorite grindhouse movie of all time – Poor Pretty Eddie (1975)! Produced by gangster/pornographer/murderer Michael Thevis … Read More
The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of Roger Corman’s very first creature features – The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955)! Produced by … Read More
The Dead Pit (1989) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker Vincente DiSanti joins me to talk about a late 80s zombie/slasher mashup – The Dead Pit (1989)! Shot on … Read More
DVD Review: Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Written & Directed by Taika Waititi Starring: Sam Neil, Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, Rima Te Wiata, and Rachel House Special Features: Commentary with Director Taika Waititi and Actors … Read More
Movie Review: Clowntown
Clowntown Written by Jeff Miller Directed by Tom Nagel Starring: Brian Nagel, Lauren Elise, Andrew Staton, Katie Keene, and Jeff Denton. Synopsis: A group of friends get stranded in a seemingly … Read More
Alucarda (1977) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of the bloodiest and most hysterical horror films ever made – Alucarda (1977)! Directed by Juan … Read More
Black Zoo (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a nearly forgotten horror obscurity that is so strange it almost defies classification – Black Zoo (1963)! … Read More
The Dentist (1996) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a 90s horror flick from the people who brought you Re-Animator (1985) and Society (1989) that is guaranteed … Read More
Night Warning (1982) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a criminally neglected cult gem that is also one of my favorites of the notorious Video Nasties … Read More
Deranged (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a gruesome 70s horror film premised on the real life crimes of notorious ghoul Ed Gein – … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: Vestron Video Collector’s Series – Chopping Mall and Blood Diner
Vestron Video has been a leader in providing the most unique and wide-ranging selection of films. We honor the spirit of Vestron Video by presenting the Vestron Video Collectors Series … Read More
Review: Maria Bamford’s new comedy album, “20%,” is her best
Album Review: Maria Bamford 20% There’s an old saw about how comedians wish they could be rock stars and rock stars wish they could be comedians. The professions are two … Read More
Album Review: “An Evening with Todd Rundgren: Live at the Ridgefield”
An Evening with Todd Rundgren: Live at the Ridgefield is a document of Rundgren’s most recent concert tour, which Pat Francis praised on this very site a few months ago. Live at … Read More


