King of the Roughies: A Threesome from Phil Prince
Dave ventures into the New York underground to get down n’ dirty with a not-so-titillating triptych. … Read More King of the Roughies: A Threesome from Phil Prince
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Welsh Gothic: Andrew Jones on The Haunting of Margam Castle
Dave catches up with the workaholic Welshman to get the skinny on his latest. The Haunting of Margam Castle marks the twenty-fifth feature from prolific director Andrew Jones in the last seven years, and it could well be his most impressive-looking movie so far. The Welshman has always had an eye for a good shot;… Read More Welsh Gothic: Andrew Jones on The Haunting of Margam Castle
Corona Zombies (2020) or: How Full Moon Brought Education To Exploitation
Dave catches up with screenwriters Kent Roudebush and Sylvia St.Croix, as well as associate producer Brooks Davis, to discuss the concept, controversy and cause behind Charles Band’s latest brainwave.… Read More Corona Zombies (2020) or: How Full Moon Brought Education To Exploitation
Dancing Through City Lights: Richard Munchkin Chats Dance or Die (1987)
Dave catches up with helmer Richard Munchkin and gets the dirt on his distinguished ’80s thriller.… Read More Dancing Through City Lights: Richard Munchkin Chats Dance or Die (1987)
Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
The Screwballs trilogy, Recruits (1986), State Park (1988) and of course Valet Girls (1987): a perfect cross-section of low-brow, direct-to-video ‘80s comedy. All directed by Rafal Zielinski, a Canadian journeyman who Dave was convinced would be thrilled to look back on his early career…… Read More Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
Dave checks in with screenwriting legend C. Courtney Joyner to talk about the movie he made with the equally legendary Pierre David. … Read More From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
‘There’s a new Puppet Master in town’ screams the cheeky tagline from the third Robert the Doll movie; ironically, Andrew Jones may well be the natural successor to Charles Band, and here he tells Dave about his love for Full Moon and how anonymity suits him just fine.… Read More Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
From Rowdy to Rutger: Director Peter Svatek Looks Back on his Career
A Witchboard sequel, a Roddy Piper movie and a slice of Rutger Hauer greatness. Any director with that titanic trilogy on his resume should really be better known, but the name Peter Svatek remains elusive to most genre fans. Dave caught up with the filmmaker to find out about his career, and discuss the challenges… Read More From Rowdy to Rutger: Director Peter Svatek Looks Back on his Career
From Swords to Schlockery: John Terlesky on His Path to the Director’s Chair
From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Dave’s 2016 natter with the Deathstalker himself. … Read More From Swords to Schlockery: John Terlesky on His Path to the Director’s Chair
The Schlock Pit 