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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.
🌟 Join the Horror Cult: Don't miss out on the spine-tingling fun! Follow Retro Blood on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes madness, and maybe even a chance to suggest which horror gem James and Alison should resurrect next.
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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 Jul 17, 2022

Welcome back to Hellfire month hear on the Retro Blood up next we explore the little town of Dunwich with demons and maggots because we are talking all about Lucio Fulci "City of the Living Dead".
Join James Kline and J. A Alison as we start off the Gates of Hell trilogy in our Hellfire month with "City of the living dead". We talk, Italian horror and Alison love for movies.
We talk in our history Segment of what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal music around the movie release date of May 1, 1983.
In wrestling we talk a match between Ric Flair NWA world Champ vr Tony Atlas. We talk some backstory on Tony and his time with wcw and stories about flair and the Cm punk.
In metal we talk, IRON MAIDEN album Piece of Mind released May 16, 1983. We talk track list and we put over this Album huge.
Then we get into some of the backstory of COTLD with Fulci and his work on  ZOMBIE and how he came up with the idea of this movie. How fast the production was on the movie. The H.P. Lovecraft influence on the movie. The score of the movie. The different titles of the movie Gates of Hell and Fear the city of the living Dead,
Then we do our full scene by scene review with The vampire priest,THE 4000 year old book of ENOCH!! Bob and his blow up Doll, Sandra and her freaking out, FUCKING GERRY, and much much more.
So site back and finish up your Seance for all saints day because the Retro Blood is Talking all about "City of the Living Dead".
 

Sunday Jul 10, 2022

Welcome back to the Retro Blood Hellfire Month up next, we go Hellbound with Hellrasier 2 . 
Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we get into this Tourte porn gem with Hellbound. 
We talk, is Hellrasier the first movie to start Tourte porn style of movie? 
Then we talk the weird release date of Hellrasier 2 December 23, 1988. 
In our history segment we discuss a crazy weekend in 1988 Christmas time. 
We have Hellraiser 2 on a Friday and in Pro Wrestling on a Saturday we have an episode of WCW Crocket with the go home show to Starcade 88 True Gritt. 
James Kline and Alison review the huge show which you can find on peacook December 24, 1988 episode. We talk so on Starcade true Gritt but saving the full show in longer form later on. In Metal we talk Helstar and their Album “A Distant Thunder”. 
Then we get into some backstory on Hellbound. Who came back on the film and some extra scenes that weren’t added in the movie. 
Then we open the box and review scene by scene with D.Phil., Kristy trying to not sound crazy, Kyle being useless. Babyface Cenobites, a 80’s creature with slim, Tiffany and her box like structure  and much much more. 
So break into the Retro Blood pod feed and hold onto your skin because the Retro Blood is talking all about Hellbound:Hellrasier 2. 

Retro Blood 38: Hellraiser

Sunday Jul 03, 2022

Sunday Jul 03, 2022

Welcome to Hellfire month here on the Retro Blood as we talk all about 1980's Horror movies with Hell themes to them.
Up First we talk the Clive Barker Classic " Hellraise".
Join James Kline and J. A Alison as we take a deep dive into the the box like structure and into the Cenobites pleasure house. We talk, Movies giving to much backstory and what is the perfect length of a horror movie.
Then we get into our History in Metal and Pro Wrestling segment surrounding the release date of Hellraiser September 18,1987.
In Pro Wrestling, we talk two WWF house shows, we talk house shows and what  A and B house shows were.
We talk both main events and what show we would have drove too.
In Metal, we talk cross over bands and what cross over music is and what it was in the 80's.
Alison tells us all about the Brazilian thrash band "Basement Rats" and their Album "Everyday more dirty and Aggressive"
Then we talk, Kiss and their Album "Crazy Nights" and how Alison hates this Album and we talk about different eras of Kiss.
Then we get into the Backstory of Hellraiser with Clive Barkers Novella "The Hellbound Heart".
How Barker wanted the band Coil to do the soundtrack. We talk, the working title and how wild it is. We talk, why Clive Barker directed this movie on his own with no expedience.
Then we get into the scene by scene review with, Frank and his ass whole character, Julia, LARRY, Kristy figuring ou the box game easy. The great one liners by Pinhead and of course thoughts on the plot and explaining the story the only way Retro Blood dose.
So find your pleasures and listen to Retro Blood Hellfire month with "Hellraiser".
 
 

Retro Blood 37: The Burning

Sunday Jun 26, 2022

Sunday Jun 26, 2022

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we finish up our stays at different Horror summer Camps up next we travel all the way to Camp BlackFoot/Stonewater with "The Burning"
Join J.A Alison and James Cline as we talk all about The Burning and the movies released date of May 8, 1981.
First, we talk the differences in early 80's horror compared to later 80's Horror and how Metal and Rock music went through similar changes.
Then we get into the History Segment surrounding what was going on in Metal Music and Pro Wrestling around the release date May 8, 1981.
In Pro Wrestling we talk, A WWF Madison Square Garden house show with a Andrea the Giant no show and a main event of Sgt. Slaughter vr Pat Patterson. We talk Differences between early Wrestling house shows to later 80's wrestling house shows.
In Metal music we talk, Judas Priest and the tour they were on at the time" World Wide Blitz tour". Talk on Judas Priest Album "Point of Entry" also. We also hear James Kline screw up Judas Priests main singers name.We talk, some about the Band Samson also.
Huge talk and the Background of the Burning with the New York legend of Cropsey and the story behind the legend.
The Weinstein history behind this movie, the production of the movie and the different movies this movie impacted.
Then we do a full review the movie scene by scene with Glazer and his miss fire, Todd and not being a finale guy, Dave or that guy from Seinfeld, Woodstock and much much more.
So get your sleeping bag and your canoes ready because we are going down stream here on the Retro Blood and talking all about "The Burning"

Sunday Jun 19, 2022

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we continue our month long review of different Horror Summer camps movies. Up next we have Angela Baker back because we talk all about  "Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland"
J.A Alison & James Kline talk all about this Blood and tits loving movie.
We talk later 1989's period and James love for this time period.
We talk in our History Segment the Release date of the this film August 13, 1989 and what was happening around metal and Pro Wrestling . 
In Metal Music we talk the Moscow Music Peace Festival with Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi and Motley Crue.
We talk about why this festal happened and who came up with the idea. The drama behind the scenes with who was going on last and set drama. Talk on the bands and what was going on with them during this time period and why they hated the promoter of the festal .
In Pro Wrestling we talk the Second ever SummerSlam August 28, 1989 with Hulk Hogan and Beefcake Vr Macho Man and ZEUS. Backstory on Zeus aka Tommy Lister and what he has done in different films. Talk on the movie "No Holds Barred" and how it ties into this main event. Full breakdown on each match on the card with our thoughts on the matches and the great promos.
Then we get into some backstory of Sleepaway camp 3 with production notes and a hidden Sequel to the first Sleepaway camp made in 2008. Some talk on Sleepaway camp 4 with were to find it and what it is. 
Then we get to the full review of the movie scene by scene with thoughts on the plot and trying to figure out the plot holes. Blood, tits and more tits, Lazy weapon shots, Billy and Angela is now Jason.
So grab your fish and sit back and get ready to rock out with the Retro blood as we talk all about  "Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland".
 

Sunday Jun 12, 2022

Welcome back to the Retro Blood Summer camp month. Were we talk all about Summer camp 1980's horror movies next up we check into camp Rolling Hills and we talk all about SleepAway Camp:2 Unhappy Campers. Angela is back (kinda under a new actress) and we are ready for beer, tits, and summer camp blood.
Join, James Cline and J.A Alison as we talk the release date of SleepAway camp:2 August 26,1988 and what was going on in Metal Music and Pro Wrestling surrounding this date.
In Pro Wrestling we have dueling cards and we talk and go into big detail on the very First SummerSlam. Headlined by The Mega Powers vr The Mega Bucks. We talk the big 4 ppv and the idea of SummerSlam the matches and story-lines.
In Metal we talk Anvil and the soundtrack to Sleepaway Camp 2. Backstory on the band and a movie about them. Metallica album Injustice for all and Forbidden Evil.
Then we arrive at Camp Rolling hills and get ready for some summer-camp singing. We talk production on Sleepaway camp 2 and some backstory on the cast.
We do a full breakdown of the movie Scene by scene with thoughts on the Tits crew, Sean and his story going nowhere, Ally and sex, TC, Uncle John and Molly the not so finale finale girl.
So grab your favorite Camp Counselor and get your packing bag ready because The Retro Blood is talking all about SleepAway Camp:2 Unhappy Campers.
 
 

Sunday Jun 05, 2022

Welcome to the month of Summer camps here on the Retro Blood. Yes we are checking our selfs in for some camp fun and some deadly activities.
First stop we get our medicals ready and check into the Sleep Away Camp.
Join James Cline & JA Alison as we dive into some summer horror camp fun.
We start off talking a bit about Summer camps and Sleep Away Camp being filmed during the winter time.
We talk all about the Release date of Sleep Away Camp Nov 18,1983.
 Our history Segment this week is jammed pack because we talk,
In Pro Wrestling the first ever STARRCADE "83: A Flare for the gold. Full backstory of the how starrcade was made and who came up with the idea and full break down of the show on each segment.
Then we talk in Metal we talk a legendary bands first Album Slayer and their Album "Show no Mercy" that came out Dec 3, 1983. Backstory on the album and talk about the early years of Slayers touring.
Then we get the full review of Sleep away Camp with talk on, Bill not being 15, JOHNNN, Angela staring alot, weird things that happen in camp. What story-lines that wouldn't pass today and much more.
So grab your friends and get your short shirts and short trunks on because Retro Blood is talking all about Sleep Away Camp.

Sunday May 29, 2022

Welcome to the Retro Blood as we finish up our month talking all about Universal Monsters in 1989 Horror movies next up "The Phantom of the Opera 1989 starring Robert Englund.
Join James Kline and JA Alison as we talk all thing Phantom and how the Phantom was portrayed in the 1980's.
We start of talking about about the Legend of the Phantom and Robert Englund performance.
Then we get into our History Segment surrounding the release date of Phantom of the Opera November 3, 1989.
In Pro Wrestling we have a huge discussion and breakdown of the first ever Halloween Havoc Oct 28, 1989. We talk THUNDER CAGE, Doom, IRS,Dan Spivey and his forgotten character. Full Matches results also
In Metal we talk all about the pirate power metal band Running Wild. We talk their Album "Death or Glory" album. Plus we talk about the outfits.
Then we grab some tickets to the show and talk all about The Phantom of the Opera. We talk Dwight Little and his other movies he directed, Cannon film demise and 21 Century Film Corp finish the movie and wanting a squeal. Talk on the sequel name and what it became.
Then we talk all about The Phantom of the Opera with a full breakdown of the movie scene by scene with Double Christine, time traveling, DEAD SKIN MASK, ARTIST, SING FOR ME!!! and much more........Can't forget RAT MAN.
So grab your favorite Floppy disk with demon music on it and listen up to the Retro Blood review of The Phantom of the Opera.

Sunday May 22, 2022

Welcome everyone one to the Retro Blood as we finish up our month of May talking everything about Universal Monster in 1980’s Horror movies next up we have “DAWN OF THE MUMMY”.
JA Alison and James Kline are back to talk all about Dawn of the Mummy and what was going on in Metal Music and Pro Wrestling around the release date December 11, 1981.
First, we talk all about the Mummy in Universal Monster history.
In Metal Music we talk all about Venom and their Album “Welcome to Hell” we talk, track listing and Venom being one of the first Satanism type band.
In Pro Wrestling we talk two cards one from WWF one from Jim Crockett and compare both cards and which one we would have gone to. Also, talk about the back and forth of wrestler jumping to one company to another.
Then we get into Dawn of the Mummy we talk some behind the scenes of the movie. The Video Nasty and what that is and the Director Frank Agrama and his criminal history.
Then we do a full review of Dawn of the movie scene by scene with: SEFIRAMA, OLD Hag, Rick and over acting. The model crew and why they are there. KILLER MUMMY ZOMBIES OF DOOM.
So, sit back get your best pose on and get supper happy because Retro Blood is talking all about “DAWN OF THE MUMMY”.

Sunday May 15, 2022

We are back here on the Retro Blood talking all about Stephen Kings Silver Bullet. We continue our month-long reviews of Universal monster movies in 1980’s.
We talk everything about Werewolves and history of how werewolves have been in movies.
In our history segment of what was happing in Metal and Pro Wrestling around the time of the release date of Silver Bullet October 11, 1985.
In pro Wrestling it is 1985 so JK Cline has another review of Tuesday Night Titian (TNT) with episode 53 or s2ep36 on peacock.
JK and Alison review this episode with Don Marco acting, Boring fabulous moolah match, HOW TO WIN A Rolls-Royce, British bulldogs and Davey’s son Harry, Jimmy Hart and The Hart Foundation fantastic segment, The Intercontinental Belt, who won the Rolls-Royce and the Wrestling Classic main two matches.
In Metal, we talk a little about Omen “Ruby Eyes (of the Serpent).
RAZER and their Album “Evil Invaders” with track listing and discussing what the band members look like.
Then we get into Sliver bullet with talk on the book Kids being the smartest people in movies, “Cycle of Werewolf” Stephen Kings vision of werewolves. Switching the directors and the higher up fight over the Wolf costume.
Then we go into a full review of the movie with, Marty being great at firing a gun, Uncle red, Sheriff Joe, Jane, Reverend Lowe being werewolf and Andy the town private Justice man and oh yes, a sliver bullet making wizard who makes a magic bullet.
So, sit back and get your fireworks ready to use on your own and listen to Retro Blood talk all about Silver Bullet.  

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