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Retro Blood 100: Friday the 13th Part: 2

Welcome back to The Retro Blood as we Continue our Annual Halloween month long reviews starting in September with the entire 1980s Friday the 13th movies. Up next, if you like sack Jason and camp counselor trying to have some sex this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “Friday the 13th part 2”.
   Join James and J.A Alison as we get drunk ass at the casino bar then fight for our lives against a hooded killer.
 We talked first about our love for Friday, the 13 parts 2 and Hood Jason.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date May 1, 1981.
In Pro Wrestling James Kline reviews a WWF Wrestling challenge show from May 1, 1981. James explains why this show was super boring.
 In Metal Alison tells us about the Ozzy tour happening at this time.
 Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talked about the new director of this film Steve Miner and what he has done and what he works on prior to this film.
We talked about the advisement was on both part 1 and 2.
We talked about the original idea of making Friday the 13th being an anthology series on Friday the 13th day.
We also talk about Adrienne King dying off earlier and the two stories of why.
Then we get into the full review with the boys trying to figure out the timeline of the series and by this movie what year we are in. We talk Hood Jason. We talked about Mark and him in training. We talked about Terry and why she was in this film and of course the body Count.
So rent yourself a camp near a killer camp and listen up to the Retro Blood review of Friday the 13th part 2.
 
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Retro Blood 99: Friday the 13th (1980)

Welcome back to The Retro Blood as we Begin our Annual Halloween month long reviews starting in September with the entire 1980s Friday the 13th movies. Up first, we talk were it all begin with the very first Friday the 13th with Kevin Beacon getting it on and Crazy mothers!!
  Join James and J.A Alison as we get jobs at Camp blood and play some strip monopoly brother!!
 We talk first about the Friday the 13th series and how old we were in life when the first movie came out. We discussed how we watched this movie and talked about Shout Factory 4k set.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date May 9, 1980.
In Pro Wrestling we talk all about The WWWF lightweight champ and Dragon Fever running wild in Japan with Tatsumi Fujinami. We talked about what match he had on that night and the background of the wrestling star.
 In Metal we talk about Van Halen tour and their album “Women and Children First”. We talk about Van Helen during this time in the 1980s and how big they were. Alison also talks what he favorite Van Helna era was.
 Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talked about how Sean S, Cunningham got the idea for Friday the 13th and what he has done in movies besides Friday the 13th.
We talked about the writer Victor Miller and him not wanting Jason in the movie.
We talked about how the original Halloween Influenced Friday the 13th .
We talked about the budget and how much this movie made in only two weeks before Empire strikes back was release in theaters.
We talk about the logo and legal battle with the Friday the 13th trademark.
We talked about the original title long night at camp blood.
And of course, our boy Kevin Beacon aka Jack.
Then we get into the full review of Friday the 13th with Steve and him barely doing anything in the movie. First person view. The plot trying to trick us to who the killer is. The first time we see on screen or at least we think it was of the Waring crazy guy character and of course we try to figure out if Mrs. Pamela Voorhees had strong powers like Jason would have because she throws dead bobbies up trees and through windows with no problem at all with a nice sweater on.
So, get out there and hick hike around town to get to a curse camp and hope you want to get killed and listen up to the Retro Blood full review of the original Friday the 13th.
 
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Lights Out: Talking the Career of Bray Wyatt

Join us on  a special edition of the Lights out where James Kline and J. A Alison talk all about Windham Rotunda aka WWE star Bray Wyatt who passed away August 24, 2023. James and Alison as two fans of Wyatt talk his career and who he changed WWE and stood out as a very unique Character in a cookie cutter business. We talk our favorite memorizes of Wyatt career and favorite matches and quotes. James also explains how Bray Wyatt as inspired him and help him be more creative.

Retro Blood 98: Zombi 4: After Death

Welcome back to The Retro Blood as we Finish up our month of August Discussion of Dead things from the graves AKA Zombies!! Up next if you like walking a ton of walking, the book of the dead a porn star and his huge Gun and zombies that look more like Demons and of course Voodoo then this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “ZOMBIE 4 After Death”.
  Join James and J.A Alison as we get on a boat because we were paid by a weird blond and get killed on a Zombi Demon Island.
 We talk first about our quick thoughts on Zombi 4 and what they rip off and some news on what new in the Retro Blood universe.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date April 13, 1989 (we are using the German home release and when this movie got passed by Italian censorship).
In Pro Wrestling we talk all about the late Terry Funk who passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023. We talked about his career and how legendary his career was. The over 5 decades he wrestle and our memories of the man.
In Metal we talk about the Soundtrack to Zombi 4 written by Al Festa. James Kline talks about the main song of this movie and why he loved it.
 Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talked about Claudio Fragasso coming back to the Philippines and him not getting any sleep for 2 weeks probably jacked up on Cocaine and probably our boy Stryker.
We talk about Claudio wife getting credit for this film.
Then we had a long discission on Jeff Stryker AKA Chuck from Zombi 4. We talk what he is best known for, and James Kline reads Stryker best HITS.
Then we get into the full review of “ZOMBI 4 After death” with a ton of walking, Voodoo magic pills. We talked Jenny and her necklace and her forgetting things. We talk Rob as a zombi. We talk the book of the Dead and more and more walking.
So, go read a dairy of crazy scientist that tried to cure Cancer by Voodoo magic and go to the Island where they all died at and on your way listen up to The Retro Blood review of Zombi 4 After Death.
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Retro Blood 97: Zombi 3

Welcome back to The Retro Blood as we Continue our month of August Discussion of Dead things from the graves AKA Zombies!! Up next if you like Movies that copied Return of the living dead, Cocaine, over acting by one Doctor and Neon glowing cake face looking Zombies this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “ZOMBI 3”.
  Join James and J.A Alison as we ask for a shit ton of water to break the world record.
We talk first about so quick thoughts on Zombi 3 and wonder what happened to the Voodoo.
We also talk about AEW Texas Chainsaw Massacre death match that happened this Wednesday. James explains to Alison what happened and why this match happened.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date July 29, 1988.
In Pro Wrestling we talk about a WWF House show in Tacoma Dome Washington. We talk about the matches and the 3 great main events this show had.
In Metal we talk about the huge Monster of Rock tour 1988. Featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken,Metallica and Kingdom Come. We talked about the tour and how bad we wanted to go.
Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talked about Lucio Fulci again and him hating this movie and we explained why.
We talk about Rossella Drudi being the script writer but her husband Claudio Fragasso only putting himself on the credits.
We talked about where the film was shot and of course we talked about movie drama.
We talk Bruno Mattei coming in and filming the rest of the movie and short notice.
Then we get into the full review of “ZOMBI 3” with Ken and Roger becoming Action heroes and how James and Alison think this movie ties into Strike Commando 2. We talk Dr. Harold over acting. We explain the Zombie head in a fridge scene. We ask why blue heart was in this movie and how it reminds us of Return of the living dead instead of zombi 2 or Dawn of the dead.
So, grab yourself a 1980s boom box do some Coke and drive around and watch out for Death 1 flying Zombie birds and listen up to Retro Blood review of “Zombi 3”.
 
 

Retro Blood 96: ZOMBI 2

Welcome back to The Retro Blood as we Continue our month of August reviews of talking all about Dead things from the graves AKA Zombies!! Up next if you like Voodoo, Naked Scuba Diving, Eyeball kills and Island full of Zombies this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “ZOMBIE 2”.
  Join James and J.A Alison as we rip all of our clothes off and dive with sharks and zombies' brother.
We talk first about what theater in America in 1980 would have shown Zombie/ Zombie 2. We talk about there being a ton of Zombie movies in the 1980s.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date July 18, 1980.
In Pro Wrestling we talk an AWA title match with Nick Bockwinkel l vr Verne Gagne and Vern Gagne winning the belt after Bockwinkel 5-year reign. James Explains what led up to this match and Bockwinkel surprising opponents during his 5-year reign. We also talk about what happened after this match also.
In Metal we talk about the band “Budgie” and their EP “If swallowed, do not induce Vomiting”. Alison explains the band's history and how they influenced bands like Slayer and Metallica.
Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talk about Lucio Fulci and what he has done and the movies he did the “Gates of Hell Trilogy” which you can find full reviews on our archived episodes.
We talked about Dardano Sacchetti screen play and him wanting to make a traditional zombie movie.
We talk Angelis and how he wanted to make this movie a sequel to Dawn of the Dead.
We talk the working title Nightmare Iland.
We talk about the Shark Scene and Fulci not knowing about it being filmed.
We also talk about the score to this movie Fabio Fizzi.
Then we get into the full review of “ZOMBI 2” with Peter and him wanting some, Anne trying to find her dad but found love. Crazy awesome death scenes. The shark scene in detail. Why Kline and Alison loved this plot and storytelling with the zombies.
So come join us on a boat and let us bring you to a cured Voodoo Island and listen up to The Retro Blood full review of “ZOMBI 2”
 
 

Lights Out: Dawn of the Dead

Welcome Back to the Lights Out Podcast an alternate podcast to the main podcast “Retro Blood”. On this episode of Lights out we explore the story of George A. Romero “Dawn of the Dead” AKA “ZOMBI”. We talk why it was called ZOMBIE in Italian and history and Discussion on this classic movie. We talk Dario Argentos involvement with the film and why George Decided to make another Zombie movie. We talk about this era's filming style for horror movies and talk on the special effects by Tom Savin. The boys are live unfiltered talking all about the original “Dawn of the Dead”. 

Retro Blood 95: Return of the Living Dead Part: 2

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we start off a new month here in August talking all about Dead things from the graves AKA Zombies!! First up if you like bad squeals and bad jokes, this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “Return of the Living Dead Part 2”. 
 Join James Kline and J.A Alison as we show up to a sequel even though we died in the first movie.
We talk first about some quick thoughts on ROTLDP2 and how we really didn’t like this movie.
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in the world of Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date January 15, 1988.
In Pro Wrestling we talk about a rare wrestling late night recap show Superstars of Wrestling and Pro Wrestling this week. We talked about what this show was and some backstory on this late-night show and how great it would have known about this in the 1980’s for Wrestling Fans.
In Metal we talk about the Soundtrack to Return of the living Dead Part 2 with guest appears by Julian Cope, Leatherwolf and Anthrax!!
Then we get into Who book this Shit!!
We talk some on the Director Ken Wiederhorn and what he has done in TV and films.
We talked about Tom Fox wanting to make Return of the living dead a Franchise series.
We talk about the series already peaking after the First one.
Then we get into the full review of “Return of the Living Dead Part 2” with dumb jokes and badly written characters. We talked about the kid being the smartest character in the movie. We talk about this movie doing the same scenes but shitter than the first movie. We try to figure out if this movie is supposed to be a dream or in a different town than the first movie still no to sure.
So, grab some random graveyard guy and your girl and tell her you just need to do this job for 1 maybe 2 hours and listen up to the Retro Blood full Review of “Return of the Living Dead Part 2”.

Retro Blood 94: The Church

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we Finish up our theme of Italian Blood month here in the month of July. Up next if you like Big Gothic Churches with Goat Demons buried Below then this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about “The Church”. Join James and J.A Alison as we find the seven Demon masks and let loose, horny goat demons on the world.  We talk first about some quick thoughts on The Church and the theme of the movie. Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date March 10, 1989 (Italy release date).In Pro Wrestling we talk about two WWF house shows from The Famous Cow palace and Montreal Quebec Canada. We talk about both shows and we pick what show we would attend and the good and bad of both.  In Metal we talk about the band “White Zombie” and their Second Album Make Them Die Slowly. We talk where the name of the album came from and who White Zombie was influence at this point in their Careers. Then we get into Who book this Shit!!We talked about Dario Argento not wanting to make “Demons 3” and the story around his reason why. We talked about the Funny Consent of “Demons 3”. James Cline Explains why this Demons 3 idea would have worked and what he would have done. We talked about how they came up with the church idea.We talked Dario thinking nobody wants Demons 3 movie. We talk Lamberto Bava leaving and Michele Soavi coming in to direct this film. We talked about how Conan the barbarian influenced this movie.We also talk about Dario getting another 3 mills for his film and James explains why he needed this much. We talk about it being difficult for the production team to find a church for shooting. We explain why it was probably hard for them to find a church and it might have to do with a Goat Demon and a girl just saying. Then we get into the full review of “The Church” we talk Teutonic Knight or Tonic Nights, Evan looking like a mix between Superman and Egon from ghost busters. We talk Seven eye Demon mask that leads to 1000 feet of know where but it's easy to grab a bag out of. We talked Lisa dropping shit all the time. We talk Lotte and James calling her Latte the whole time and her sneaking out to lame night clubs and so much more. So, grab yourself some picture books of Evil Demons history that over your church that some 10 years kid knows all about and get ready For Retro Blood Review of “The Church”. 

Retro Blood 93: Dario Argentos Opera

Welcome back to the Retro Blood as we counite our theme of Italian Blood month here in the month of July. Up next if you first person Camera views, a girl getting tied up multiple times a course play and a serial killer mother this is the review for you because Retro Blood is talking all about Dario Argentos “Opera” AKA “Terror at the Opera”. 
Join James and J.A Alison as we get a seat at the opera house and give the singer a negative 5 stars! 
We talk first about some quick thoughts on Oprea and if Alison has seen an Opera before. 
 Then we get into our weekly History Segment where we talk about what was going on in Pro Wrestling and Metal around the movie release date December 19, 1987. 
In Pro Wrestling we talk about the second ever WWF Slammy Awards. We go through all the winners and James Kline try to guess all the Winners.  
 In Metal we talk about the band “Bulldozer” and their Album “Nine”. We talk this Italian thrash band and the cover of the Album and how they sound. We also talked about the opera soundtrack.  
Then we get into Who book this Shit!! 
We talked about Dario Argento and how he came up with the idea of Opera from a failed play of Macbeth he tried to make.  
We talked about The Macbeth play curse. (Our podcast becomes cursed also after we brought this up with Mic problems and echos throughout the review).  
We talk about the Character Marco being written like Dario himself.  
We talked about how the pins under the eye's idea came to be.  
We talk about the recasting of the original Opera singer in this movie.   
We talked about Daria Nicolodi Coming back to Darios film and we explained the reason why.  
We talked about Michele Soavi role in “Opera”. 
We talk the VHS blockbuster exclusive Terror at the Opera and that movie cutting out the last scene in Germany.  
Then we get into the full review of “Opera” with the Black glove returning. Betty becoming famous super quick and her not being good at sex. FIRST PERSON VIEWS and pin in the eyes!! Plot twist with fan boy cops. Marco the play director and his women and us comparing him to Argento though the movie. We talked about the ending and how it was different in America and James Kline gives his idea for a sequel to Opera also.  
So, get mad at ravens that are in your cursed play and run outside get hit by a car and have your agent announce to the world to listen up to Retro Blood review of Dario Aregntos “Opera”.