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🎙️ Introducing Retro Blood: A Spine-Chilling Journey into 1980s Horror!
Are you ready to dive into the darkest corners of 1980s horror cinema? Brace yourselves, horror enthusiasts, because Retro Blood is here to take you on a nostalgic yet terrifying trip down memory lane!
🕰️ Step Back in Time: Join your hosts, James and J. A Alsion, as they unearth the forgotten gems and cult classics that defined the horror genre in the neon-soaked era of the '80s. From slashers that'll make your heart race to supernatural thrillers that'll send shivers down your spine, Retro Blood is your ticket to a time when VHS ruled and nightmares came to life.
💀 Two Friends, One Mission: But hold onto your popcorn, because Retro Blood isn't your average horror podcast. James and J. A Alison bring more than just insight; they bring laughter, camaraderie, and a dose of wicked humor to every episode. It's like having two hilarious friends over for a horror movie marathon, minus the spilled soda and popcorn fights (well, maybe).
🎭 Unmask the Horror: Get ready for in-depth discussions, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and the occasional disagreement over the scariest scenes. Whether you're a seasoned horror aficionado or a newcomer to the frightful delights of the '80s, Retro Blood guarantees a bloodcurdling good time.
🎧 Available Everywhere: Retro Blood is lurking on all major podcast platforms, waiting to possess your ears with tales of terror and laughter. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you summon your favorite shows.
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👻 Prepare for Fear, Laughter, and a Whole Lot of Nostalgia with Retro Blood!
Disclaimer: Retro Blood is not responsible for sleepless nights, paranoid glances over your shoulder, or sudden aversions to hockey masks.

Episodes

Sunday Mar 12, 2023

Welcome Back to the Retro Blood as we continue our Cemetery/Graveyard theme in 1980’s Horror movies. Up next if you like pirate gold and teenagers who are very unlikable and JOKES this is the review for you because we are talking all about “Graveyard Disturbance”.
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we bet on who can survive this review until dawn.
First, we get into a little talk on Lamberto Bava and quick thoughts on this Tv horror movie.
Then in our weekly history segment of what was going on in Metal and Pro Wrestling around the release date of Graveyard Disturbance Oct 27, 1987.
In Pro Wrestling we talk, New Japan Pro Wrestling with Antonio Inoki vr Dr. Death Steve Williams for the IWGP title.
In Metal music we talk about the band Guns and Roses and their tour from New York city on Oct 23, 1987, from the Ritts. We talk early Guns and roses.
Then we talk Who Book this shit with,
Director Lamberto Bava and the company Reiteitalia and giving Bava four made for Tv movies with Graveyard Disturbance being the first one.
Alison explains what Brivido Giallo means.
We talked about Bava Television history.
We talked about the original title of this film.
Then we get into the full review with annoying Teenager, Jokes, LOTS OF SMOKE and pirate gold panties. We talk red eyes demon and demon who are scared of annoying teenagers and J.A Kline explains what he thought the end plot was going to be and why his idea could of mix the Demons universe with this movie and why it would have been better.
So, grab your beer and Sausage from the Grim Reaper and listen to the Retro Blood talk all about “Graveyard Disturbance”.

Sunday Mar 05, 2023

Welcome to the Retro blood month of Cemetery/Graveyards in 1980’s Horror movies. We start the month off hot with Spanish jet set party's and Black Book Devlon terrorizes little kids with “Cemetery of Terror”.  
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we talk tricking your lady friends to go to a Haunted demon house with an evil BLACK BOOK compared to a Rock Concert. 
We talk, Spanish films and how we like the different ton of this movie. 
In our Weekly segment we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and metal around the release date of Cemetery of Terror April 5, 1985. 
In Pro Wrestling, we talked about Jim Crocket and Ted Tuner getting the TBS Time slot back from Vince McMahon and creating the WCW tv show at 6:05pm. We talked about what Jim Crocket did to get the timeslot back and the ratings on Vince program and why it failed.  
In Metal music, we talk the band Venom and their Album “Possessed” we talk Venom being on the Filthy 15 music hit list and we talk this Album and Venom being one of the first Black metal bands.  
Then we talk WHO BOOK THIS SHIT! 
We talked about the Director Ruben Galindo Jr and what he has done. 
We talk the man who played Dr. Cardan (Hugo Stieglitz) and what he has done and having Quentin Tarantino paying tribute to him.  
Then we get to the full review of Cemetery of Terror with Jet set 80,000 people party Manson house. Dudes with shirts not button up all the way. THE BLACK BOOK!! We talk, Captains not listening to crazy doctors who don’t eat their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and of course kids not being harmed by dead zombie demons while order kids die super easy. We also get into Big Crosses coming out of nowhere and Devlon and him takin his time and open doors property. 
 So grab some beer and your girl and a dead body out of the morgue and read 6th hour of the 6th day and month stuff and see the Retro Blood rise when we talk all about Cemetery of Terror 

Sunday Feb 26, 2023

Welcome Back to the Retro Blood as we finish up our Snow/Iced month here in 1980’s Horror movies. Up next, if you like more drama, struggling actress and Blackmail this is the horror movie for you because Retro Blood talking all about “Dead of Winter”.
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we fill up our gas tanks at a random gas station and get free gold finish while we explore Dead of Winter.
We talk Dead of winter vr Curtains,
In our weekly history Segment in what was happening in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the release date of Dead of Winter February 6, 1987.
In Pro Wrestling we talk about a Crockett show headlined by the road warriors vr midnight express in a Skywalkers match. We also talk about the full card and how great Tully Blanchard was during the 1980’s.
In Metal we talk about the super group Phenomena and their album “Dream Runners”. We talked about who made up this band and the backstory of the musician who created it, and guest stars in this band.
In Who Book this shit we talk,
Drama with the directors.
We talk director Arthur Penn and what he has done and why he got involed in this project.
We talked about how much the movie made at the box office, and the filming location.
We talked about Mary Steenburgen and who she played and what she has down.
Then we get into the full review of Dead of Winter with Rob and his cast and taken pictures. We talk GOLDFISH. Katie and her not getting paid. Doc Lewis and his blue tooth heart piano monitor. Murry being weird and of course Drama.
So have a strange man die your hair and get you ready for a short video where you think your acting but it's all for the love of the game and listen to the Retro Blood talk all about “Dead of Winter”.

Sunday Feb 19, 2023

Welcome back to The Retro Blood Iced cold month in 1980’s Horror movie month. Up next, if you like mountain gods and drama with over acting of death scenes this is the review for you because Retro Blood talking all about “Satan's Blade”. 
Join James Kline and J. Alison as we rent a cabin that just had 2 dead bodies in it and get drunk off Jack Daniels.  
First, we will talk about a quick recap of the character SKI and his Transformer voice.  
Then in our Weekly History Segment talking all about Metal and Pro Wrestling around the VHS release date of 1984.  
We talk about history and the passing of Famous promoter Jerry Jarret and his Memphis Wrestling territory he ran and booked CWA. With talk about Jerry the King Lawler and different matches he was involved in with CWA including his program with Andy Kaufman. CWA running every Monday night and drawing big gates and TV ratings. Also, talk about the history of CWA working with other promotions. 
Then in metal we talk the band Fates Waring, and their Album “Night on Broken” Alison goes over the album and some history of the band.  
In the Who book this shit Segment we talk about the director and writer of “Satan’s blade” 
Scott Castillo Jr.
We talk history of the man plus his documentary remembering Satan's blade. We have notes on how much the movie was made for and how he created Satan's blade. 
We talk about the cover art and why the movie took 4 years to be released and James gives his thoughts on the Documentary about Satan's Blade also. 
Then we get into the full review of Satan's blade with Ale and Tony Drinking and their Drama. Over acting on death scenes and how they top each other. Lisa sitting around sad. More Drama. Mountain gods and voice overs and so much more. 
So, find yourself and married man or women flirt with them and when they shut you down listen to the Retro Bloods review in the snow of “Satan's Blade”.   

Wednesday Feb 15, 2023

Welcome to the LIGHTS OUT podcast the alternative podcast to the Retro Blood where we get out of the 1980’s and talk about whatever we want. Up next, we celebrate 2023 Valentines Day by talking all about 1999 Valentines Day with the WWF St. Valentines Day Massacre ppv. Join us as we travel all the way back to 1999 and talk all about the build to WrestleMania 15. We talk, Austin and Mcmahon in a steal cage match and the history of how we go to this match. We talk, the history of the Rock and Mankind and their Feud leading into St Valentines day Massacre. We give our thoughts on this area of WWf wrestling. We go over each match and the build to each match and what came out of this show to lead into Wrestlemaina 15. We talk this ppv being the last in your house till NXT brought the concept back and what is the in your house concept.  So grab your partner some flowers and headphones and Listen to Lights out talk all about 1999 WWF St Valentines Day Massacre.

Retro Blood 70: ICED

Sunday Feb 12, 2023

Sunday Feb 12, 2023

Welcome back to the Retro Blood Iced/ Snow month in 1980’s Horror movies. Up next if you like Drama, Skiing and Timeshares this is the horror movie review for you because Retro Blood talking all about VHS “Iced”. 
Join James Kline and J. A Alison as we discus is there anything more frightening than TIMESHARES!!!! 
But first we talk, quick thoughts on Iced and timeshares in the 1980’s. 
Then we get into the weekly history Segment talking what was happing in Metal and Pro Wrestling for the VHS release date of “ICED”. The date we cover is January 1, 1988. 
In Pro Wrestling we talk WCW Crocket show from The OMIN In Altana with a main event of Dusty Roads in a Bunkhouse stamped match. Full talk on the card and our thoughts on each Wrestler.  
Then in Metal we talk a little drama in the Bands Helloween and we talk the formation of Gamma Ray. 
In the Who Book This Shit!! 
We talk the Director of “ICED”  
Jeff Kwitny and what he has done. 
This movie not release on Blu-ray yet and we honor the memory of Lisa Loring who played Jeanette on Iced. We talk what she has done in her career how she was at Cons and being a child star. 
Then we get into the Full Review of Iced with Drama and Skiing, 1980’s sex Scenes in this movie, more drama, pharmaceutical sales people being drug dealers and of course Timeshare killers?? Of course, we cover way more. 
So rent out a cabin at Snow peak out jump in the bath tub thinking about naughty sex and listen up to Retro Blood review of “ICED”.  

Retro Blood 69: Curtains

Sunday Feb 05, 2023

Sunday Feb 05, 2023

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we enter a new month talking all about Ice cold snow in 1980’s Horror movies. Up first for the month of February if you like stage acting and six girls in a house fighting this is the review for you because Retro Blood talking all about “Curtains”. 
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we put on our ice skates and a sweet looking killer mask and get this review going. 
First, we talk our Weekly History Segment of what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal music around the release date September 14, 1984 (The Canadian release Date). 
In Pro Wrestling we talk a WWF House show Headlined by Roddy Piper and Andrea the Giant. 
In Metal we talk the band Queensryche and their Album “The Warning” we talk the Album and history of the band.  
In Who Book this shit!!  
We talk the producer Peter Simpson and what he has done. 
The rewriting of Curtains and where the film was shot at. 
We talk some of the famous Actors that were in Curtains and of course we talk Jonathan Stryker and why he was credited in this movie; 
Then we get into the full review talking Actors fighting over parts, Stryker only wanted to do sex scenes. The six girls fighting over the role of Audra and of course swerves. 
So, check yourself into a mental hospital to do some method acting and we you get stuck and forgot about listen up to the Retro Blood full review of “Curtains”. 

Sunday Jan 29, 2023

Welcome Back to the Retro Blood Killer Objects in 1980’s Horror movies month. We finish up this month hot by going to the mall and showing our badges to some killer robots because Retro Blood talking all about “Chopping Mall”. 
Join James Kline and J.A Alison has we get this furniture store party going!! 
We talk, Killer Robo cops and that mike guy chewing gum. 
In our Weekly History segment where we talk what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal music around the release date of Chopping Mall March 21, 1986 (We do the Killbots test screening date). 
In Pro wrestling we talk a WWF house show and talk the build to Wrestlemaina 2. Big discussion on WrestleMania 2. 
In Metal music we talk a non-metal band Depeche Mode and their album “Black Celebration”. 
Then we talk Who Book this shit!! 
We talk Jim Wynorski and what he has done in film. 
Talk about Killbots test screening and human consumption/ 
Production notes on Chopping Mall and the Cast with a nightmare on elm street star.  
We also talk about Vestron productions. 
Then we get in the full review of Chopping mall with not having safety measures for Lighting. Party at the mall with hook ups, Robo Blood? Alison being a great shot and so much more. 
So, get yourself a great pizza at the mall while planning a store party at night and listen up to the Retro Blood talking all about Retro Blood.  
 

Retro Blood 67: Blood Hook

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

Welcome Back to the Retro Blood Killer Object Month in 1980’s Horror movies. Up next if you think it's safe to go Fishing then you must be fishily because Retro Blood Talking all about “Blood Hook”. 
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we enter the Wisconsin Fishing Festival trying to catch a killer.  
First, we start with our tribute to Jay Briscoe. 
We talk about this movie being too long and was this the first Fisherman killer? 
In our Weekly History Segment, we talk what was going on in Wrestling and Metal around the release date of Blood Hook July 19, 1987. 
We doing our dueling shows WWF VR WCCW two house shows and we go over all the matches and results and what show we would have gone too.  
In metal we talk, Judas Priest live Album “ Priest...Live?” Alison explains background on Judas Priest during this time and where the album was recorded in. Then James tells the story of seeing Judas Priest Live. 
Then We get into WHO BOOK THIS SHIT! 
Talk director Jim Mallon and what he has done in and his work on Alison least favorite Show Mystery Science theater 3000. 
We talk Wisconsin “Muskie Madness”. 
We talk actor Mark Jacobs and what he has done in film. We talk budget and location and filming dates. 
Then we get into the full review with Blood Hook with Peter and his last name and being a musician who doesn’t make music, Fishing noise and waves vibration gimmick. We talk Rodney the stoner, WAYNE and his headache machines. Bev B and her flirting and of course Evil and his guns. Cheating Fisherman and so much more.  
So, sit back go to your favorite lake and jump on your boat go fishing get hooked by a Fisherman killer and listen all up to Retro Blood Review of “Blood Hook”.  

Sunday Jan 15, 2023

Welcome back to the Retro Blood reviews of Killer Objects in 1980’s Horror movies. Up next, if you like one liner and naked women and hungry cannibal construction worker this is the review for you because Retro Blood talking all about “Microwave Massacre”. 
Join James Kline and J. A Alison as we put on our Hard hat and get ready for Blondes to walk by. 
We talk quick thoughts on Comedy Horror, Huge Microwaves. We talk different release dates for this movie. 
In our weekly History Segment, we talk the second release date August 31, 1983. 
In Pro Wrestling we talk Terry Funks first retirement match in Big Japan and some history around the match and speech.  
In Metal we talk, Metallica first tour with the band Raven. We talk early Metallica and Raven style. 
Then we get into WHO BOOK THIS SHIT. 
Talk about the Director Wayne Berwick and what other movies he done. 
Jackie Vernon aka Frosty the Snowman. 
Tagline of this movie production notes, James freaks out on the budget of the film and of course Dick Nibbler.  
Then we get our TV diner ready and review this movie scene by scene with Tits and construction worker, Donald only wanting a sandwich, move over Hannibal we have a new killer in town, Rosie and his porn gimmick, and of course Mays head. 
So, sit back at your favorite Nudie bar while complaining to the bartender about your wife and listen up to Retro Blood review of “Microwave Massacre”.   

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