SOV is a genre all its own. Making the shortlist of best-known SOV horror directors during the home video boom of the 80’s is Donald Farmer. Mr. Farmer has directed such infamous films as Savage Vengeance, Cannibal Hookers, Demon Queen, and Vampire Cop, amongst others, and used a little savvy to find distribution and gain … More Interview: Filmmaker Donald Farmer!
It’s almost here. I’m so excited. I’m percolating so hard I could ejaculate a fountain of pumpkin guts like a geyser that would rival Old Faithful and still have enough left to bake a pie. We are finally talking about the greatest month of the year on the blog. When it comes to essential viewing … More Rat’s #31DaysOfHorror
It’s here! My favorite time of year. The weather gets cooler, the leaves change, and we are surrounded by everything spooky and macabre. This is my second #31DaysofHorror and this year I’ve decided to keep in the vein of my column “Let Me Watch that for You.” This list is comprised entirely of movies that … More Trey’s #31DaysofHorror
As you know, we’re partnering with the fine folks at Alamo Drafthouse Omaha again this year to bring you Drafthouse of Horrors 2017. It’s been nearly a year now since I got to meet the Creative Manager of Alamo Omaha, Derek Dillon, and since that first meeting we’ve gotten to know each other more. I’m … More [Show Notes] #82 Movies of the Season: Halloween III Season of the Witch
BRIC-A BRAC-A FIRECRACKER SIS BOOM BAH! SATANAS! BANANAS! RAH! RAH! RAH! GOOOOOO CULTS! Have you ever loved something so much that you became its cheerleader? I did it when Conker’s Bad Fur Day came out for Nintendo 64, and I’m doing it right now for Satan’s Cheerleaders. Coming to us from Greydon Clark, director … More Schlock & Gore: Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977)
It’s heeeeeeere! As horror fans, every day is Halloween. But October is the month where the rest of the world joins us in celebrating blood and guts and pumpkins and piles of leaves and cool nights. As AMC shits the bed with Fearfest, TCM has really stepped up and honored the greatest film genre in … More Anthony’s #31DaysOfHorror
Since this week’s episode was all about music, my streaming list for the week will just be a random gathering of movies I enjoy. From an absolute must-watch classic to an absolute must-watch with a group of friends, I’ve put together a nice little list for you. And if you just so happen want to … More Streams For Your Nightmares
Here at the Basement, we haven’t spoken much of haunts. With haunted house season upon us, I figure it’s time to rectify that! Well it just so happens that I have an “in” when it comes to the haunt scene. My paternal uncle, Mike Ross, proudly runs the Sinister Sidney Haunted Trail Attraction, an acclaimed … More Interview: Haunt Maestro, Mike Ross
My son turned five years old this past weekend so we decided to change things up a little bit for this week’s episode. I’m a musician at heart and love several types of music. As a child, the first thing that I remember really grabbing my attention in movies is the music. Earliest memories of … More [Show Notes] #81 The Basement Scores
“This is a story of those in the twilight time–” Oh yeah? “Once human, now monsters,” Rad! “In a void between the living and the dead.” Limbo! Fuck yea! “Monsters to be pitied, monsters to be despised,” Sick! “A night with the ghouls, the ghouls reborn from the innermost depths of the world.” The host … More Schlock & Gore: Orgy of the Dead (1965)
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