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NECRO 255 LONGLEGS

This week we have all three Necro-Hosts! Oz Perkins Longlegs is probably the most talked about horror film of the year so far.  The marketing campaign created a really intense, creepy vibe and drummed up a ton of anticipation.  Tune to for our take on it
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Doing the Obvious” – Cows

NECRO 234 MAYHEM DOWN UNDER 1 SNOWTOWN MURDERS

As longtime listeners know, we are quite fond of hardass, Australian movies. There is a unique quality to these bleak, nihilistic movies that really connect to a primal part of your brain and inspire an almost visceral reaction.  Necromaniacs joined up with artist and outback movie aficionado Seldon Hunt to give you Mayhem Down Under, our exploration of these grim, violent films.
 
First up, is the classic SNOWTOWN MURDERS, the 2011 hard-as-nails film directed by Justin Kurzel based on the true events that took place in Adelaide, South Australia between 1992 and 1999.  Proceed is you dare, this film is not for the faint of heart.
 
Intro:    “We Can’t be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo
Outro:  “My Hate is Strong” – Werewolves

NECRO 233 TORSO

This week we go back to 1973 for Sergio Martino’s roughie TORSO.  Long-time listeners will know that Martino is highly respected here at the Necro Camp, but what makes TORSO most interesting is that, though it operates well within the Giallo world, it can also be considered a proto-slasher having predated all of the seminal slasher films by at least one year.
 
Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro:  “Fucked with a Knife” – Cannibal Corpse

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