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Santa Nudo and the Smut Peddler (aka Satan's Little Helper) are back in the studio after a long break. Lots of things has been happening while we were of air and busy with other (Cultpix things), including finances, applications and great plans for 2024!

We had a second Rene Bond Theme Week and there are enough of her films to come for two more weeks.

In October we had 31 Days of Halloween, which inspired us to have regular theme months where we highlight existing films and include some new ones.

As part of the October Halloween theme we had a Theme Week of UK Horror and Fantasy in co-operation with our good friends at Stream Go Media. This gave us the chance to show great titles suc as Blood of the Vampire, Circus of Horrors, Devil Girl from Mars, The Gamma People, The Snake Woman and many others.

Also in October we had the second week of South African exploitation films made during the Apartheid era. This is a slice of film history never screened/streamed anywhere else before.

Last week of October we tried something different with a Theme Week of The Golden Age of Gay Erotica, which we thought might upset some members, but which was wel received and (more importantly) watched. 

November was our Noir-vember, with classic titles (some even considered 'quality') and some titles not previously on Cultpix. Sadly the big blog post about it was wiped by the system.

After that we had an interesting find, again thanks to Stream Go Media, in the form of the super-productive Hong Kong director Godfrey Ho, who gave us one-legged hopping Chinese vampires in "Robo Vampire" (1988)  in  and Cynthia Rothrock in "Honor and Glory" (1992).

IN early November we paid tribute to the great Michael Weldon, by looking back of his touring Psychotronic Films festival in Stockholm and Europe at the very start of our careers. He was and remains a huge influence.

The Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) became our 50th content partner when we signed the deal with them in Lyon, giving us access to two great 1960s films.

December was the Cultpix Christmas Calendar theme month, with hand-picked selections of films good enough to hang in your Christmas tree.

December was also the René Cardona Jr theme week, famous for ripping of big blockbusters and for using real animals in a way that Hollywood would never dare.

Last for December was a bit of a break - an intermission, if you will, with Hey Folks, It's Intermission Time! compilation films.

In Januari 2024 we will have a Mike Vraney Memorial Month, to remember 10 years without him, with Lisa Petrucci curating 62 films! Also next year we will have an IRL post exhibition, a new posters coffee table book, the Wickman Week get-together, more theme months/weeks and lots more!

We will also get better at doing the podcast and newspetter, we promise.

So for now, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, you beautiful Cultpix freaks, geeks and c

On today’s episode, author Sara Farizan chats with me about the 1982 cult film  Halloween III: Season of the Witch. 

We also tie the film’s themes pretty tightly to her recent YA horror novel, Dead Flip, which is set in the late 80s and early 90s and revolves around a possibly haunted pinball machine. 

We get into the pop-culture of cursed objects and cursed capitalism, how nostalgia can be used for both good and evil, why certain story-tellers of the past might have gotten burned out, and finally, how we, as working writers, try to stop that from happening with our own creative practices. 

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(Content warning: haunted masks, fear of snakes and insects, fantasy violence, and harm to children.)

Hang on to your dance belts...

This week, Cody and Matt enlist at a dance academy of the occult (or AH-cult, depending on who you ask.) They discuss the striking style of Dario Argento, the fabulous Jessica Harper, and the malicious magic of Mother Markos. They also conjure up questions about hairy arms that break through windows, 70's hairstyles and their effects on chlorinated water, and what exactly a witch is to do if she loses her invisible boss.

 You'll be saying Giall-Oh Brother by the time these two learn how to pirouette.

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Crazy... but that's how it goes!

Get your tickets ready for a trip to South Korea for one of the most beloved cult films from the last decade. This week, Cody and Matt discuss the terrors of public transportation when zombies are involved while trying desperately not to cry. They talk effective ensembles, creepy choreography, and moral malfunctions. The boys also meet a pair of veteran character actors that steal the show and a Sally Hardesty Jump Through a Window Award nominee for the books!

Please remain seated while the train is in motion... unless you're being mauled by a baseball player. Either way, thanks for listening!

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Welcome back to another hair-raising episode of "Beer Before Fear"! Join us as we venture into the unnerving world of horror cinema with a frosty beverage in hand. I'm your host, Dan, and I'm joined by my fearless co-host, Erik. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the spine-chilling universe of "Child's Play."

Get ready to feel the nostalgia as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1988 and explore the origins of everyone's favorite possessed doll, Chucky. We'll dissect the twisted tale of how a child's plaything becomes a conduit for pure evil, terrorizing young Andy and everyone unlucky enough to cross its path.

But that's not all – as we sip on our refreshing Gose beer, we'll unravel the layers of horror that make "Child's Play" a timeless classic. From the eerie unease of the uncanny to the tension-filled scenes that will make you jump out of your seat, we'll examine what sets this film apart in the horror genre.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we discuss the film's memorable moments, unforgettable one-liners, and the enduring legacy of Chucky. And of course, what's a horror-themed podcast without a few spine-tingling surprises along the way?

So, grab your favorite cold brew, settle in, and prepare to unravel the mystery behind the madness of "Child's Play." Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for a dose of spooky entertainment, this episode promises a brew-tiful blend of scares and suds.

Stay tuned for another riveting episode of "Beer Before Fear" – where the chills are guaranteed, and the beers are ice-cold. Cheers to horror, cheers to Chucky, and cheers to a thrilling podcast experience!

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This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we shall not lie, because the film we're discussing is David Dhawan's 'Kyokii...Main Jhuth Nahi Bolta'. Joining Abbas and Urjita for the episode is stand-up comedian Fatima Ayesha. Topics discussed include: The weird spelling of the title, how much of the film is actually a copy of Jim Carrey's 'Liar Liar', the genius of Satish Kaushik, the height difference between Govinda and Sushmita Sen, how many law arguments from this film will accurately hold up in court, why so many Govinda films from that era were shot in Hiranandani, Powai and a lot more. 

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Kanda! Kanda! Kanda! 

It's the start of Evil Dead April and we're kicking things off with "the ultimate experience in grueling terror!" This week, Cody and Matt discuss micro-budget filmmaking, the power of raw talent, and terrifying filming conditions. They also cover Linda's questionable wigs, Scotty's out of pocket comments, and which previous tenant could have possibly been that big of a The Hills Have Eyes fan.

So bust out the reel-to-reel recorder, sharpen that axe... and let Matt and Cody out of the cellar, lover boy! 

Thanks for listening!

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Another episode, another guest this show truly doesn't deserve.

This week, Cody and Matt are joined by The Witness, herself: Miranda Robbins! The trio talk about eerie environments, sinister spirits, and found footage faux pas. They also discuss favorite haunted attractions and how everything seems to tie back to Salisbury, Maryland. Miranda spills the beans on what it's like being in an absolute cult classic and how the response to the film was bigger and better than anyone could have expected. Also, they talk about totally unnerving clown dummies and why we'd all be better off without them... but enough about our hosts.

Get your tickets, drive out into the middle of nowhere, and prepare those tax documents for an LL you've got to C.

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The 1981 horror cult classic "Possession" recently hit Shudder so Alex, Brad, and Nicki watched and discussed this film and the larger theme of what it means to be a cult movie. 

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Oscar and Carl are kicking off the new year with a film so niche, you'll need a thesaurus to describe it. They're diving into the 2002 straight-to-DVD classic "Barbie as Rapunzel", asking all the important questions: How did this become a cult favorite? Who are these side characters? Is the mum's slurred speech just a byproduct of poor animation, or has she been hitting the bottle? And, perhaps most importantly, who in their right mind would willingly subject themselves to this modern-day Shakespearean tragedy?

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Django Nudo, Smut Pedler and Kitty Lash devote the 50th episode of Cultpix Radio to celebrate the life and career of the first true male adult star Harry Reems.

Born Herbert Streicher into a Jewish Bronx family in 1947, Harry Reems pursued stage acting in New York but did stag loops to help pay for the rent. The pimply kid with the big nose had come out of the Marine Corps with a hard body, plus he could act. Kitty Lash found Bucky Beaver's Stags Loops and Shorts (1970)  quite the turn on with its authentic and sweaty humping; in Ape Over Love (1970) Harry goes full gorilla (fake suit); while Mondo Porno (1971) foreshadows obscenity troubles to come, though the "judge for yourself" of the erotic "case studies" got Kitty purring again.

Deep Throat (1972) gave Harry fame and notoriety as he became the only US actor to ever be charged for appearing in a film. The case(s) dragged on until 1977 and contributed to his alcoholism. Late in life the love of a good woman saved him as he became a 'church gypsy': "I am not religious. I'm spiritual, 100 percent," he said. He also won belated recognition in the documentary "Inside Deep Throat" (2005). While converting to Christianity he kept his stage name and was happy to discuss his porn past.

A Touch of Genie (1974) is what you'd get if Woody Allan had made porn in the 70s, though Deep Jaws (1976)  is also genuinely sexy and funny.  Both beautifully restored by Vinegar Syndrome. The Love Witch (1970) sees Harry do an 'Alex Guinness' and playing multiple parts - with on-screen Batman-style f/x! Sherlick Holmes (1975) sees him playing the great detective, in More (1975) he is Detective Dick (!) Copper, while Dark Dreams (1975) is a hallucinogenic sex and horror trip.

Harry was shooting films in Sweden and Germany while his legal appeal was under way in the 1970s.: Justine & Juliette (1975) and Bel Ami (1976) are literary adaptations with a veneer of cultural respectability, but primarily gorgeously shot XXX features. Strangest Harry film of all is the non-nude SS Operation Wolfcub (1983) where he's a mercenary infiltrating a neo-Nazi training camp in Swedish forests.

Harry made a return in the 1980s. Trashy Lady (1985) is Harry doing a reverse My Fair Lady on too-classy mob moll Ginger Lynn, while in China and Silk (1984) Harry plays a cop. 

For anyone wishing to learn more about Harry we recommend the New York Magazine article 'The Afterlife of a Porn Star' by Dave Itzkoff, as well as the excellent podcasts by the Rialto Report here, here and here. Of course we also have a Harry Reems Spotify playlist.

Complete episode notes along links is available at paperbackshow.com

Horror author Carver Pike drops in to discuss Lamberto Bava's "Demons" movies as well as Pike's own writing process. This is a fun one...and wildly demonic!

In 1970, a scruffy repertory theater — led by the visionary Ben Barenholtz — quietly placed a print ad in the Village Voice, advertising midnight screenings of a Spanish-language western they claimed was "too heavy to be shown any other way."  The movie was Alejandro Jodorowsky's EL TOPO, and it'd kick off the "Midnite Movie" craze that changed moviegoing.

Hear the history of the Elgin Theater and its legendary, weed-soaked screenings of  EL TOPO, featuring commentary from ex-Voice critic J Hoberman, Amy Nicholson of the podcast "Unspooled," ex-Elgin programmers Chuck Zlatkin and Steve Gould...and Jodorowsky himself.

The second season of the MUBI Podcast titled “Only in Theaters” tells surprising stories of individual cinemas that had huge impacts on film history, and in some cases, history in general.

To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor. A place to discover and watch beautiful, interesting, incredible films. A new hand-picked film arrives on MUBI, every single day. Cinema from across the world. From iconic directors, to emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators.

And with MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a hand-picked cinema ticket every single week, to see the best new films in real cinemas. To learn more, visit mubi.com/go

Is Troll 2 the best worst movie to ever be made? We are joined by actor George Hardy of this cherished cult class film to discuss his journey making the film and the roller coaster ride he has been on as his movie that was initially considered a dud went to cult status. George discusses the film as well as the documentary about the film, Best Worst Movie, and his latest films Texas Cotton and Cyst. 

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