Retro Blood 153: Manhattan Baby (1982)

This week on Retro Blood, James Kline and J.H. Alison continue their journey through the horror-soaked streets of 1980s New York with a deep dive into Lucio Fulci’s underwhelming supernatural thriller Manhattan Baby.

James kicks things off with a passionate takedown of the film before the duo gets into their Oktoberfest Beer of the Week review! 🍻

In the history segment, the boys break down a massive Mid-Atlantic Wrestling tag team tournament spanning multiple cities and countries, while also discussing Nile’s latest death metal album, The Underworld Awaits Us All. Plus, James shares his wild stories from chilling on Nile’s tour bus back in the day! 🤘

Then, they dissect Manhattan Baby, diving into the troubled production, including how Fulci’s original budget of 800 million lire was slashed in half. The episode explores the tension between producer Fabrizio De Angelis’ excitement for the project and Fulci’s reluctance, alongside screenwriter Dardano Sacchetti’s influence with his script The Evil Eye.

As they review the film, they touch on the strange plot points, including the mysterious evil necklace, Susie’s possession, George’s blinding by ominous blue lights, and poor Jamie Lee getting left in the dust. They also highlight the odd adventures of Tommy, played by child actor Giovanni Frezza, and question the motivations behind the character Mercato’s actions.

Get ready for a mix of horror, wrestling, and metal as the Retro Blood boys unravel the bizarre mess that is Manhattan Baby.

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