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    Frankenstein (2011), Videodrome (1983), The Frozen Ghost (1945), and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)

    enMay 09, 2020

    About this Episode

    I'm Brian. And I'm Kevin. And we're the Horror Guys!

    Episode 73 Summary

    This week we’ll cover the Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller version of “Frankenstein,” as well as the 1983 cult classic “Videodrome” and the even older classics “The Frozen Ghost” (1945), and “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave” from 1968. Were they worthwhile? Let’s find out. Caution: Spoilers!

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    Here. We. Go!

    Time Index:

    Introduction: 00:16
    The Frozen Ghost (1945): 01:18
    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968) Review: 07:58
    Short Film: Ella (2020): 17:58
    Videodrome (1983) Review: 20:00
    Frankenstein National Theatre Live (2011/2020) Review: 28:25
    Next Week’s Films: 39:15

    The Frozen Ghost (1945)

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    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)

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    Short Film: Ella (2020)

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    Videodrome (1983)

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    Frankenstein National Theatre Live (2011/2020)

    Link: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/nt-at-home-frankenstein

    Closing

    And that’s our show. Thanks for joining us. Stop in during the week at our website for news and horror updates, to comment on this podcast, or to contact us.

    Get ready for next week, where we’ll be watching some more classics. We’ll begin with “The Man They Could Not Hang” from 1939, “The Devil Rides Out” (1968), The giallo film “Tenebrae” from 1982, and “The Platform” from 2020.

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