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Retro Blood 192: Creature (1985)

Retro Blood 192: Creature (1985)James Kline and J.H. Alison return to “It Came From Outer Space Part 2” with another deep dive into '80s sci-fi horror. This week: Creature (1985)—a gooey, gory space shocker often compared to Alien, but with its own slimy charm.
We kick things off with quick thoughts on the film’s alien bug creatures, mind control madness, and space corporation rivalries. Think cold-blooded business deals, exploding heads, and one very ancient extraterrestrial threat.
In our weekly history segment, we explore what was happening around Creature’s release on May 8, 1985:
    🤼‍♂️ Pro Wrestling: A stacked Prime Time Wrestling card from Toronto, featuring major Canadian talent and Hulk Hogan riding a wave of popularity up north.
    🎸 Metal: Alison digs into the rise of Overkill and the thrash metal energy building in ’85.
Then it’s behind-the-scenes time:
    🎬 Director William Malone swears it’s not a ripoff of Alien—we’ll let you be the judge.
    😈 Klaus Kinski’s on-set antics bring chaos, and we dig into the strange legacy of this cult flick.
    🛠️ Learn about the low-budget FX, the cast of space explorers, and how this movie was stitched together during the golden age of VHS horror.
Finally, we break down the full film:
    Two space corporations battling for resources on Titan
    Alien parasites hijacking minds
    Confused space crews, 2,000-year-old monsters, and a healthy dose of synth-fueled mayhem
It’s sleazy, it's slimy, and it’s prime Retro Blood material. Hit play and blast off into outer space terror!
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Retro Blood 191: Evils of the night (1985)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as we continue It Came From Outer Space Part 2—a month dedicated to 1980s sci-fi horror—with the sleazy alien cult classic Evils of the Night! If you love late-night cable sleaze, clueless garage killers, horny college kids, and aliens harvesting blood for eternal youth… this one’s for you.
We kick things off with our quick thoughts on the film's blend of softcore vibes and alien weirdness. Then in our weekly history segment, we head to October 25, 1985:
Pro Wrestling: WWF live from the Kiel Auditorium with Hulk Hogan & King Kong Bundy in the main event.
Metal: Alison talks Celtic Frost and their crushing sound during this wild mid-'80s run.
We dive into the backstory on director Mardi Rustam, the surprising cast (yes, that Amber Lynn), and how this fever dream got made. Then it’s a full breakdown of alien blood plots, sleazy abductions, confused killers, and an ending that left us speechless.
🛸👽 Blood, boobs, and bad decisions—what else do you need?
Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as we continue It Came From Outer Space Part 2—a month dedicated to 1980s sci-fi horror—with the sleazy alien cult classic Evils of the Night! If you love late-night cable sleaze, clueless garage killers, horny college kids, and aliens harvesting blood for eternal youth… this one’s for you.
We kick things off with our quick thoughts on the film's blend of softcore vibes and alien weirdness. Then in our weekly history segment, we head to October 25, 1985:
Pro Wrestling: WWF live from the Kiel Auditorium with Hulk Hogan & King Kong Bundy in the main event.
Metal: Alison talks Celtic Frost and their crushing sound during this wild mid-'80s run.
We dive into the backstory on director Mardi Rustam, the surprising cast (yes, that Amber Lynn), and how this fever dream got made. Then it’s a full breakdown of alien blood plots, sleazy abductions, confused killers, and an ending that left us speechless.
🛸👽 Blood, boobs, and bad decisions—what else do you need?
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Retro Blood 190: Nightbeast (1982)

James Kline and J.H. Alison kick off It Came from Outer Space: Part 2—a month of 1980s sci-fi horror—with the low-budget cult classic NightBeast!
🛸 Travel with us to Perry Hill, Maryland, where plaid-shirted townsfolk take on a laser-blasting alien menace in one of the most charmingly strange indie films of the early ’80s.
🗓️ History Segment (Nov 30, 1982)💥 Wrestling: A tribute to wrestling legend Jack Brisco🎶 Music: Alison dives into the cultural juggernaut that was Michael Jackson’s Thriller
🎬 Behind the Scenes:
Director Don Dohler and his passion for DIY filmmaking
The film’s connection to The Alien Factor
A young J.J. Abrams scoring the soundtrack
Nudity, gore, and an unexpected reshoot with Dohler’s hairdresser-turned-actress!
Then it’s a full review of all the laser-fueled mayhem—over-the-top deaths, hilarious character names, love stories no one asked for, and why NightBeast is pure 80s B-movie gold.
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Retro Blood 189: Blood Diner (1987)

James Kline and J.H. Alison close out Blood Month with one of the wildest horror-comedies of the 1980s—Blood Diner!
🧠💀 From brains in jars to veggie burgers made of human meat, this one’s packed with gore, laughs, and total insanity. The crew kicks off with a breakdown of different styles of horror-comedy and where this cult favorite fits in.
🎸 In our History Segment (July 10, 1987):
Wrestling: We dive into the Great American Bash tour and Night 9’s steel cage main event—Dusty & friends vs. The Four Horsemen!
Metal: Alison spotlights Napalm Death’s genre-defining debut Scum.
🎬 Behind the scenes:
Director Jackie Kong, one of the few female directors in '80s horror
Writer Michael Sonye a.k.a. Dukey Flyswatter (Haunted Garage)
Rick Burks’ tragic end
Carl Crew’s bizarre club and serial killer biopic background
Then it’s a full deep dive into the madness: naked aerobics, screaming brains, absurd kills, “SHEETAR!!”, and one of the weirdest tone shifts in horror history.
🔪 It’s outrageous, it’s offensive, it’s unforgettable—it’s Blood Diner.
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Retro Blood 188: Blood Lake (1987)

🩸 Retro Blood 188: Blood Lake (1987) 🩸Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Blood Month continues with one of the most infamous shot-on-video oddities of the 1980s—Blood Lake!
This week, the boys wade through murky waters to discuss this low-budget VHS cult mess, tackling everything from bad acting and awkward pacing to a killer named Jeff and a very tan kid named Tony. Is it so bad it’s good—or just bad?
🎸 Weekly History Segment (January 1987):
Wrestling: Hulk Hogan defends the WWF title against Paul Orndorff on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Metal: Metallica returns to Denmark after a canceled tour, now joined by new bassist Jason Newsted.
🎬 Behind the Scenes:
Director Tim Boggs and actor Doug Barry (Mike) putting himself over in every scene.
The mysterious Tiny Frazier as Jeff the Killer.
How this movie got made, shot, and found its way onto VHS shelves.
🚤 Expect:— Endless water skiing— Teens sitting, standing, then sitting again— The return of “Negative”— And yes… the original Beavis & Butt-Head energy
It’s one of the roughest watches in Retro Blood history—so of course we had to cover it.
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Retro Blood 187: Blood Tide (1982)

Retro Blood 187: Blood Tide (1982)James Kline and J.H. Alison are back for more bloody mayhem as Blood Month continues with the deep-sea cult oddity Blood Tide (1982)—starring none other than James Earl Jones (yes, Darth Vader himself) and Karate Kid’s Martin Kove.
We kick things off with our first impressions of this rare oceanic horror flick, complete with cursed Greek islands, ancient monsters, and that infamous wolf painting.
Then in our weekly History Segment, we look at what was going on around the film’s release on September 24, 1982:
Wrestling: A tribute to Lucha Libre legend Roughhouse Jack O’Brien and his impact on Mexican wrestling.
Music/Metal: Alison dives into The Who and The Clash’s tour circuit during this era.
We also dig into the film’s production history—harsh filming conditions, James Earl Jones’ eclectic role choices, and how this was one of several low-budget projects tied to actor José Ferrer.
Finally, it’s a full review featuring virgin sacrifice temples, mysterious Greek artwork, Frye dropping the best lines of the film, and Shelly bringing the beachside chaos—all while a deep-sea beast stalks from the shadows.
It’s ancient terror meets early-80s weirdness, Retro Blood style.
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Retro Blood 186: Blood Beach (1981)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as we kick off James’ May picks with a month dedicated to 1980s horror films that have Blood in the title—starting with the cult oddity Blood Beach (1981). Special shoutout to the listener who recommended this one!
We dive into:
First impressions of this beachside creature feature starring Rocky’s Burt Young, a shirted John Saxon, and yes, the screenwriter of Dune.
Our weekly history segment:
Wrestling: A stacked card from the Kiel Auditorium with André the Giant & Bruiser Brody vs. Ric Flair & Dick Murdoch.
Music: Joan Jett’s breakout solo album making waves.
Behind-the-scenes trivia: the strange murder of actor David Huffman, budget stories, and director Jeffrey Bloom’s vision.
Then it’s a full review of the sand-sucking madness—nerdy doctors, angry captains, romantic subplots, and a monster that never fully shows itself.
It’s Jaws meets Tremors with less water and more attitude.
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Retro Blood 185: The Entity (1982)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as we wrap up Alison's Picks Month with the chilling and controversial The Entity! Based on true events, this rare 1982 supernatural horror follows a young single mother tormented by a violent poltergeist—in more ways than one.
🩸 We kick off with first thoughts, including why James thinks he might get canceled this episode!🎸 In our weekly history segment, we dive into February 1983: Superstar Billy Graham's Kung Fu era in wrestling and Kiss’s career struggles in metal.📚 We explore the true story of Doris Bither, the book that inspired the film, and Barbara Hershey’s powerful performance as Carla.
We talk the Failed Video game adaptation from 20th Century Fox in 1982 for Atari 2600. 🎬 Full breakdown: Carla’s haunting, skeptical doctors, creepy ghost attacks, ghost-freezing science experiments, and more.
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Retro Blood 184: The Changeling (1980)

James Kline and J.H. Alison continue Alison Picks Month with the haunting slow-burn classic The Changeling. An old mansion, a ghostly child, and a haunted wheelchair—what more do you need?
The episode kicks off with quick thoughts on the film’s eerie mood and George C. Scott’s intense performance. Then, in the Weekly History Segment, James covers Jerry Jarrett’s Memphis promotion and explains the chaos of a “concession stand brawl.” Alison shares how he first discovered punk bands like Stiff Little Fingers and his appreciation for Genesis around the film’s March 28, 1980 release.
They dig into the film’s backstory, including its Canadian production, the third-director shuffle, and why Peter Medak was nervous around George C. Scott. Plus, some trivia on Scott’s off-screen romance with co-star Trish Van Devere and the movie’s award-winning legacy.
Finally, it’s the full breakdown:🎹 Haunted pianos🕵️‍♂️ Ghost mystery-solving like Batman💰 Greedy conspiracies🦼 Killer wheelchairs…and Norman just lurking in every scene.
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Retro Blood 183: Ghost Story (1981)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as we continue Alison’s Picks Month with a ghostly deep cut from the 1980s—Ghost Story (1981). This one’s packed with old-school gothic horror, classic ghost revenge, and a cast of Golden Age Hollywood legends delivering some wonderfully dramatic old-timer performances.
We kick things off with our thoughts on the film’s eerie atmosphere, vintage storytelling, and how it leans into the style of a bygone era—with a few genuine creeps along the way.
Then it's time for our Weekly History Segment:🎤 James covers the Mid-South Wrestling episode from December 19, 1981, featuring Paul Jones ripping off Billy Graham in true wrestling heel fashion.🎸 Alison shares his love for The Rolling Stones during this era, highlighting their iconic Vault Hampton Coliseum concert.
We also explore the film’s origins, from Peter Straub’s bestselling novel to behind-the-scenes trivia about the cast and production.
Finally, we dive into the full review—featuring ghostly visitations, frozen corpses, mysterious deaths, and a vengeful spirit from the past that haunts a group of old friends with more secrets than they can handle.
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