NECROMANIACS PODCAST

NECRO 232 AMERICAN PSYCHO

This week, we discuss the modern classic AMERICAN PSYCHO.  Based on the Brett Easton Ellis novel, this film was controversial when it came out in 2000 largely due to it’s themes of misogyny and overall cynical point of view.  At the time, Christian Bale was a relatively unknown actor and was advised against taking the role because it may prove to be “carer suicide” but the actor believed in the vision of director Mary Harmon and delivered a performance that put him on the map and propelled his career forward.
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Hip to be Square” – Hughey Lewis and the News

NECRO 231 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

It’s summertime! We decided to cover the classic CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON to open sun and fun season.
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Where Chaos Reigns” – LLYR

NECRO 230 IN A VIOLENT NATURE

We’re back this week with our analysis of “ambient slasher” IN A VIOLENT NATURE. Jeff and Mike give you their breakdown, takes some Neco Calls and meeting sick celebrities.
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “In Damnation’s Embrace” – LLYR

NECRO 229 - STOPMOTION

This week, we discuss STOPMOTION, a film that has been getting a lot of attention recently.  This is Robert Morgan’s feature debut and incorporates live action with, you guessed it, stop-motion animation to tell feverish, weird tale about a filmmaker, he abusive mother and the hazy lines between reality and illusion.  Also, I mispronounce author Brian Evenson’s name twice during the episode.
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Amputate” – Negative Prayer

NECRO 228 GHOST STORIES

Mike S returns after a brief hiatus.  This week, we discuss a fairly obscure British film called GHOST STORIES written and directed by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.  Offbeat, unique and unconventional; how will it fair on the Necro chopping block? 
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Extortion” – Christbane

NECRO 227 THE FIRST OMEN

The prequel game can be a tricky one, especially with such an iconic franchise as The Omen. Check out our take on The First Omen, the directorial debut of Arkasha Stevenson and the direct prequel to the 1976 classic
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “I am Abomination ” – 1349

NECRO 226 CIVIL WAR

Damn, what timing we have! On the heels of the first-ever felony conviction of a former US President, we take on the tense, speculative “horror” movie CIVIL WAR.
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Rocket USA” – Suicide

NECRO 225 THE LIGHTHOUSE

Robert Eggers is undoubtedly a luminary in the horror world and it is no surprise that we are on board with his band of weirdness.  This week, we dive into the many-faceted movie THE LIGHTHOUSE. What is actually going on in this film? Listen and dig our commentary on this modern classic.
Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:   “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” – Iron Maiden

NECRO 224 DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING

This week, we are back in time to 70’s Italy.  Lucio Fulci along with Dario Argento are possibly the most well-known filmmakers in European Horror / Giallo so we have been diving deep into their catalogs.  1972’s Don’t Torture a Duckling (Non si sevizia un paperino), is one of his most critically renowned films.  Check out what we have to say about it.  
 
Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:   “Sol Niger” – Babylon Whores

NECRO 223 NEFARIOUS

This week we dive into the curious genre of American Christian Independent Horror with Nefarious.  Ever wonder what a Christian Fundamentalist might do with a budget to make a horror film? Well, give this episode a listen.
 
Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:   “Snakes of Christ” - Danzig