Rotten Horror Picture Show

By: The Pensky File
  • Summary

  • Amanda and Clay dive deep into Rotten Tomatoes' list of the "200 Best Horror Movies of All Time". There will be classics, cult classics, hidden gems, stuff that's just OK, and a few that are so bad it's SCARY! Come along for the ride... IF YOU DARE!
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  • 110. Evil Dead Rise
    Sep 9 2024

    Ah, jeez. I knew something was up when the elevators started bleeding, but this? This is a whole other level of cleanup nightmare. Welcome, folks, to a brand-new episode of *The Rotten Horror Picture Show*, where Clay and Amanda are wrapping up their Summer Cabin Series in the most *gory* way possible. This time, they’re talking about the latest gut-wrenching, deadite-filled entry into the Evil Dead franchise: *Evil Dead Rise*, directed by Lee Cronin. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good horror movie, but who’s thinking about the poor guy that’s gotta scrub all the blood, guts, and *whatever that black goo is* off the walls?

    In this 2023 rebootquel, instead of a cabin in the woods, we’re talking about an apartment building in the city. And let me tell you, from a janitor’s perspective, deadites in a high-rise building? That’s my worst nightmare. You think cleaning up after a tenant who leaves their laundry in the hallway is bad? Try mopping up after demons from the Necronomicon wreak havoc on a whole building full of families. Who’s gonna get the blood out of the carpet? *Me*, that’s who.

    Clay and Amanda dive deep into this fresh take on the *Evil Dead* universe—no chainsaws in the woods this time, but don’t worry, it’s still got plenty of gore, terror, and deadite madness to keep you on the edge of your seat. They’ll talk about how *Evil Dead Rise* manages to take everything we love about the franchise—the relentless horror, over-the-top practical effects, and twisted humor—and drop it into an entirely new setting. It’s gritty, it’s gruesome, and it’s going to leave one hell of a mess.

    So tune in, folks, and while you’re enjoying the carnage, spare a thought for the guy who’s gotta clean it all up. *That’s gonna take more than just a mop and bucket*.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 109. Evil Dead 2013
    Aug 26 2024

    Well, well, well, mortals and fiends, welcome to another bone-chilling episode of The Rotten Horror Picture Show! Today, our brave hosts, Clay and Amanda, are venturing into the dark, twisted woods once again, this time to dissect 2013’s *Evil Dead,* the Fede Alvarez remake of the iconic Sam Raimi classic. But wait just a demonic minute here… How in the name of all that’s unholy does an *Evil Dead* movie exist without Bruce Campbell? I mean, I’m a demon, and even I’m confused by this!

    Listen, I’ve been tormenting souls and possessing bodies for centuries, and one thing I know is that *Evil Dead* means chainsaw-wielding, wisecracking Ash Williams. Bruce Campbell is *the* face (and the chin) of this franchise. So, when I heard there was an *Evil Dead* movie without him, I thought someone had summoned me as a joke. I mean, what’s next? A *Friday the 13th* without Jason? A *Nightmare on Elm Street* without Freddy? Madness!

    Yet here we are, in a world where this *Evil Dead* exists, led by the fierce Jane Levy as Mia. Clay and Amanda are going to delve into this bloody, visceral remake, exploring how Alvarez managed to pay homage to the original while cranking up the gore and terror to eleven. They’ll discuss the intense performances, the updated lore, and the relentless, gut-wrenching horror that makes this remake stand on its own… even without Bruce.

    But I’ll be lurking in the shadows, scratching my demonic head, still trying to wrap my mind around it. Can an *Evil Dead* movie truly thrive without its groovy hero? Tune in as Clay and Amanda conjure up their thoughts and summon answers to this perplexing question. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new initiate, this episode is sure to possess you. But beware… things might get messy without Bruce around to clean up the deadites.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 108. Army of Darkness
    Aug 9 2024

    Hail, noble listeners, and welcome to a new episode of The Rotten Horror Picture Show! Gather ’round the hearth as Clay and Amanda regale you with tales of heroic deeds, unspeakable horrors, and… another Bruce Campbell movie? Yes, indeed, today they delve into the chaotic, wild, and utterly entertaining world of Sam Raimi’s *Army of Darkness,* the third installment in the Evil Dead saga, where Campbell once again dons his armor (and his chainsaw) as the irrepressible Ash Williams.

    Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m a knight of medieval England, and I’ve got a soft spot for tales of valor, undead battles, and all things Campbell. *Army of Darkness* has it all: skeleton armies, cursed books, and more one-liners than a court jester on ale night. It’s a rollicking adventure that takes Ash back to my time, where he must face off against evil in a land far removed from the cabin in the woods.

    But here’s the thing: How many more Bruce Campbell films are we going to cover, good sirs and ladies? I get it—he’s a legend, the king of B-movie charm, and no one delivers a quip quite like him. Yet, even a knight such as I desires a bit of variety in his tales. I’ve slain dragons, rescued maidens, and faced the wrath of sorcerers, but sometimes I yearn for a different flavor of horror. Perhaps a cursed artifact from Egypt, or a tale of vengeful spirits from the Far East?

    As Clay and Amanda discuss Ash’s medieval misadventures, I’ll be here polishing my armor and pondering the next battle. So, listen in, brave souls, as they dissect the humor, horror, and sheer madness of *Army of Darkness*. Just maybe, after this, we’ll ride into new territories of terror and mystery—something to whet the appetite of even the most seasoned knight.

    But for now, to battle! Or, at least, to podcasting. Let’s see what mischief Ash gets into this time.

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    1 hr and 14 mins

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