Episode 9: The Exorcist Prequels

beginningFun Fact: The Exorcist has two prequels!  Why does The Exorcist have two prequels?  You’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out, but both movies even share some of the same scenes. In this epic show, Ron and Hammer take a look at both Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist and dominionExorcist: The Beginning.  They both star Stellan Skarsgard.  They both have exorcisms. They both take place before the events of The Exorcist.  That’s about all they have in common.

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Episode 8: The Exorcist III

exorcist3William Peter Blatty is back to give his take on The Exorcist franchise by directed and writing The Exorcist III. Part exorcism, part slasher, part crime drama, The Exorcist III is far different from it’s predecessors even if uses some of the same characters and actors. Join Ron and Hammer as they look at the film and the era of horror surrounding the film, the lack of an exorcism in the original script, Haitian zombies, the performance of George C. Scott and that’s just scratching the surface!

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Episode 7: The Exorcist 2 – The Heretic

exorcist2How did the 1977 followup to the classic original fare?  Linda Blair is back as Regan MacNeil and is recovering from her experience with Pazuzu.  However, her doctor is pushing the limits and causing Pazuzu to take notice.  Ron and Hammer go through the movie including how the cast and production team were assembled, an uncredited appearance by Dana Plato and becoming disassociated with the Catholic Church.

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Episode 6: The Exorcist

exorcistHow does this classic horror film hold up 40 years later?  When Regan messes with a Ouija board and meets Pazuzu.  This is not a good thing.  Meeting with Pazuzu has been known to make people puke pea soup, turn their heads all the way around and even penetrate themselves with a crucifix.  Join Ron and Hammer as they take a look at the pacing of the film, the acting, the religion involved and the atmosphere involved.

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Episode 5: ONE NIGHT STAND – Creature

creatureWhat happens when a group of college kids get lost in the bayou?  We all know what happens, don’t we.  Sid Haig and his community of freaks worship and take care of a half man/half gator creature.  It’s time for the creature to both eat and find his wife.  Incest, alligators, back country hillbillies, lesbianism and snakes — what could be better?  Join Ron and Hammer for the first ever One Night Stand  to find out.

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