Daphne mysteriously drives the crew back to 1965 to catch an early South Korean horror film, A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER. With hints of Poe's classics, Bava's cinematography, and Murnau's expressionistic scenery, writer/director Yong-min Lee blends together a rich thriller with strong early Asian horror themes and rich Korean lore. Follow the crew and guest-host Scott Wells in the depths of fear with killer cats, supernatural spirits, and gore galore. You won't want to miss this. Enjoy!

A BLOODTHIRSTY KILLER (1965, SALINMA)
Episode 231 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

Quote: "Grandma licks people! She was licking sister with her long tongue, like a cat. I don't like that." – Grandson

Synopsis: A jealous mother kills her daughter-in-law with the maid's help. But the murdered woman's spirit takes the form of a cat to seek revenge.

Director: Yong-min Lee
Writer: Yong-min Lee
Cast:
Lee Ye-chun as Lee Si-mok (credited as Ye-chun Lee); Father, son, husband
Kum-Bong Do as Aeja (credited as Geum-bong Do); Si-mok's murdered, 1st wife
Ae-ran Jeong as Heo Yeo-in; Si-mok's mother
Lee Bin-hwa as Hye-sook (credited as Bin-hwa Lee); Si-mok's ex-maid, current wife
Won Namkung as Dr. Park
Seok-yang Chu as Chuncheol; artist
Mun Kang as Mysterious Woman
Seok-geun Jo as Sa Na-i
Jeong-ok Na as Psychic
Lee Up-Dong as Juji
Jae-gyeong Han as Gyeongok
Jin-yeong Kim as Ung
Chan-uk Park as Suwi

Every 2 weeks, we'll focus on a specific film released between 1920 and 1969. Next up, chosen by Bill, is DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954), starring Hazel Court & Adrienne Corri. As if that's not enough, the titular character is accompanied by a menacing robot and is here to collect Earth's men as breeding stock. This one holds a special place in Bill's heart and we all want to find out why. Don't you?

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The 3D craze was brief in the 1980s and the output quality was questionable, but the run was fun for all the wrong reasons. Among Friday the 13th part III, Jaws 3D, and Parasite, was AMITYVILLE 3D and the Grue-Crew are ready to investigate all the shenanigans. The film is from accomplished director Richard Fleisher and the cast includes Tony Roberts, Tess Harper, Candy Clark, and Robert Joy. And, in an early role, Meg Ryan appears alongside Lori Loughlin. The film has an unjust bad reputation, but it's much better then you'd expect. Some of the effects are laughable, while others are downright creepy... and always in your face! Let's see what the Crew dig up.

AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983)
Episode 314 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Quote: "Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes." - Elliot West

Synopsis: "Inquisitive Reveal Magazine journalist John Baxter moves into the Amityville house in defiance of the supernatural events connected to it and finds everyone around him besieged by evil manifestations connected to a demonic presence."

Director: Richard Fleisher
Cast: Tony Roberts, Tess Harper, Candy Clark, Robert Joy, Lori Loughlin, and Meg Ryan.

Next up, we tackle one chosen by Jeff: Psycho II (1982) (Prime, Fawesome). Make sure you join us for that one.

For this episode, Doc picks MADHOUSE (1974), an Amicus / AIP horror film with a notorious reputation. Who knew? On set conflicts, heavy editing from the production team, Dr. Phibes director drops out with a celebrated editor taking the reins, and a script that was being rewritten every day are just some of the things that troubled this shoot. But what does the film have going for it? At it's core, it is a splendid idea, the locations and designs are often well done, and the cast is remarkable: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, and Adrienne Corri. And then there's the "horror icon" created for the film, Dr. Death! In fact, there are two designs with the Vincent Price skull-faced make-up approaching greatness. Remember the Famous Monster of Film Land issue 109 cover? Yet, something went horribly wrong. Find out what the Grue-Crew have to say about this Price and Cushing completist filmography entry. Enjoy!

MADHOUSE (1974)
Episode 270 - Decades of Horror 1970s

Quote: "... there is always room for more in the coffin of time!" - Paul Toombes

Synopsis: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.

Director: Jim Clark
Writer: Ken Levison, Greg Morrison, Angus Hall
Cast: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri, Natasha Pyne, Michael Parkinson, Linda Hayden

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Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s , picked by Jeff, is NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) featuring The Blind Dead. See you there!

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