Episode 59: "Let's Scare Jessica To Death" (1971) - Spiritual Reflections - Being at Ease with Death

December 1, 2011, 2:43 am

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Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a film about hope trying to survive in a swamp of negativity and death. Here I explore how that idea finds resonance in the claims of Christianity, and we also look at a classic biblical horror story - Noah and the ark. Music used in the episode includes: 'Spooky' from the Community Audio Collection 'Introduzione' from Concert for Orchestra by Bela Bartok. Conducted by Frist Reiner, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 1946. (Public Domain) (courtesy of Archive.org) 'Aftermath' by Peter Laws

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Episode 60: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2011 Remake) KIDS IN PERIL PART 1

January 12, 2012, 6:54 am

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I review the Blu-Ray of 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' which is released on Feb 20th 2012 from Studio Canal. It's a remake of the classic 70s TV horror, but will it be difficult or easy to obey the title? In other words is it scary? This episode will be followed up by a second part that explores the idea of kids in peril in horror movies. Music used in this episode: 'Suspense' by Spencer Moore (unavailable) 'Main Title' and Mutations from 'The Curse Black Demons by Franco Micalizzi http://www.onlyscore.com/soundtracks/detail/curse.htm (Ltd to 500 copies, and yes I have one of them). 'Fishfinger' by John Saunders (unavailable) 'Main Title' from Don't Be Afraid of the Dark by Billy Goldenberg.(unavailable) 'Vistanda Mr Becker' by Stevlio Cipriani from Gil Orrorri Del Castello Norimberga http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gli-Orrori-Del-Castello-Norimberga/dp/B001EOR2ZW *These tracks (some remixed and edited) are used without permission, but hopefully acceptable under the Fair Use Law. If you are the copyright holder and wish this music to be removed please get in touch. If you would like to buy this music, do search for the artist and tracks on Amazon, I-tunes or Ebay or follow the link provided. Some of the above are now out of print and unavailable to buy. PLEASE NOTE: I have just set up a Facebook Fan Page, so do follow the show there and interact!http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flicks-That-Church-Forgot-Podcast/348249061853183

Episode 61: Kids In Peril 2 - The Taboo of Child Characters Being Murdered in Films

January 19, 2012, 8:44 am

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Join me as I discuss an odd but none the less intriguing subject. Is there an unwritten rule in mainstream cinema, that you never kill off child characters? I explore various examples of where this rule has been broken and ask what our squeamishness about child characters in danger tells us about ourselves and also the possibility of God. Music (some edited and remixed) is provided courtesy of: Archive.org 'PM Music Box' from Haunted Mansion Phantom Manor 'Tristan and Isolde (Prelude and Lieberstod)' by Wagner Newgrounds.com and newgrounds.com 'Suspension Tension' by Nick Small 'Romance for Violin, Guitar and S.' by Jhumour 'Lonley Vocal' by Peter Laws. PLEASE NOTE: I have just set up a Facebook Fan Page, so do follow the show there and interact!http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flicks-That-Church-Forgot-Podcast/348249061853183

Episode 62: Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 1: Ten Underrated Vampire Flicks)

February 22, 2012, 1:38 pm

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Join me in the old tavern nestled in the Carpathian mountains, as we begin a three part episode exploring Dracula inspired movies. In this episode I discuss ten vampires that might be under the radar for some people, but deserve to be shown the light. (though not sunlight you understand. That'd kill them). Movies reviewed in this episode are (not necessarily in this order): 1) Lifeforce 2) Let the Right One In 3) Vampyr (silent version) 4) Fright Night 5) Salem's Lot (Tobe Hooper Version) 6)Let's Scare Jessica to Death 7) Zoltan Hound of Dracula 8) Martin 9) Dark Shadows 10) Subspecies Bela Lugosi-esque Narration from "Famous Monsters That Speak" http://www.amazon.com/Famous-Monsters-Speak-Various-Artists/dp/B0000DBJ8F Music is provided courtesy of Newgrounds.com Tracks used in this episode(some edited and remixed) include: 'Vampire's Lament C-Star' by Creamystar 'Empty Halls' by Maltloaf 'Where's the Exit?' by Midnight Animations 'Whole Town' by Ocular Nebula 'After Darkness, Light' by lanky21 'Advancing Menace' by SIDChip 'Sad Uke Loop' by Mike Taylor 'Suspension Tension' by Nick Small 'Yun-Elevator Music' by Yun Veroz

Episode 63 : Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 2: Dracula Prince of Darkness Blu-Ray Review)

February 28, 2012, 4:00 pm

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We'll take a carriage ride through the woods and up to Castle Dracula in Karlsbad. On the way, why don't we review the new Blu-Ray of Hammer's 'Dracula - Prince of Darkness', which is coming out next month. All music used in this episode written and performed by Peter Laws. Sound effects courtesy of Freesound.org

Episode 64: Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 3: The Omnipresence of Dracula and God)

March 5, 2012, 4:00 pm

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In this final part of a three part episode, we finally enter the infamous Castle Dracula. And by a roaring fire we do a little theology, philosophy and physics to try and get our head round the fascinating subject of omnipresence. (the idea that God is fully everywhere at all times). But watch out, legend has it that Dracula might still walk these halls, and so if you see him...run! All music used in this episode was written and performed by Peter Laws.

Episode 65: Slasher Movies, Karma and the Punishment of Sin

April 5, 2012, 4:49 am

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Tonight is a single episode which focuses on Slasher Movies. Such films are often seen as morally reprehensible, especially when they glorify the killer. But what might they teach us about our innate sense of justice and the expectation that those who do evil should be punished? Music used in this episode includes: "Outbreak" by Evil-Dog "The Dark Rain" by Mac-Pherson "The Valley" by Kajenx "Dissapointo" by Gobdamit All above courtesy of Newgrounds.com "Humoresque, Op.101" by Dvorak (played by Arthur Losser and Maud Powell (Public Domain recording) HEY! Don't forget to follow me on twitter at revpeterlaws and click on LIKE on facebook for video clips, horror news and interaction!

Episode 66: "The Monk" (2011) and the Rationalisation of Awful Acts.

May 29, 2012, 3:13 am

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Those crazy monks ey? If they aren't dilligently praying for peace on earth, they're a rapin' and a sinnin'. Well they are according to this movie. I review the new big screen adaptation of an infamous in-your-face gothic novel, 'The Monk'. Sorry for the slight delay in this coming out, but explanation is included in this episode. Music used in this episode includes. "You Make Me" by Blarsa (Courtesy of Newgrounds) "Don't Turn on the Lights" by GFSXStudios (Courtesy of Newgrounds) "(OS)Restraint£ by Obsidian Snow (Courtesy of Newgrounds) "900ft Jesus" by Buddhaboy 7 (Courtesy of Newgrounds) "Thundercap at Night" Sound effect by Inchadney "Veni Creator Spiritus" Gregorian Chant by Portugeuse Ensemble, Coral Vertice. (Courtesy of Archive.com, Creative Commons) "Frenzy" by Liminial" (Courtesy of Liminal, free album Unhinged. Available here: http://soundcloud.com/liminalsounds/sets/unhinged All music (Courtesy of Newgrounds) except:

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Episode 67: PIN (1989) Part 1 - Movie Review

July 4, 2012, 11:36 am

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Those anatomical dummies are weird, don't you think. You can see all their muscles and veins. Plus they whisper bad things to you, and incite murder. Sheesh. Tonight I take a look at the excellent movie 'PIN', the so called 'Canadian Psycho'. Music used in this episode includes: "Music Box Loop (HOS)" by Honour of Style "Awakenings" by ZStreifel. "The Portraits" by S3C "My Goodnight in Ashes" by Shadow6nothing9 "Darkness Withing" by DJMindsweeper "The Wires of Dawn by SquishypuffDave "Silent Appearance" by Setuniman "Closing Titles from Pin" by Peter Manning Robinson.* All music courtesy of Newgrounds *Used direct from the film Soundtrack. Music unavailable to buy separately.

Episode 68: PIN (1989) Part 2: Seeing the Deeper Dimensions in Others

July 5, 2012, 5:40 am

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In the second part of this two part episode, I consider how the film Pin represents us with something refreshing. I 'baddie' that we sympathise with, and genuinely care for. What might it tell us about those we might class as evil or our enemies. Music used in this episode includes, under Creative Commons license: "Memory Moon - pod-luminize" by Suonho http://www.freesound.org/people/suonho/sounds/27568/ "Distant People" by Genghis Attenborough http://www.freesound.org/people/genghis%20attenborough/sounds/126121/ "Nervous and Calm Together" by Setuminan http://www.freesound.org/people/Setuniman/sounds/154972/ "Town and Summer Day Sound Effect" by eric 5335 http://www.freesound.org/people/eric5335/sounds/52741/ "Blip Generator" by Schlupuppie http://www.freesound.org/people/schluppipuppie/sounds/138455/ "Waking Up (Instrumental) by Dexter Britain http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain/Creative_Commons_Volume_2/Waking_Up_Instrumental "Jupiter The Blue" by Gillicuddy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/01-jupiter-the-blue "Prameta Violin Stab" by Timbre http://www.freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/76288/ "John Carpenter Medley" by Glows in the Dark http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Glows_in_the_Dark/Live_at_WFMU_on_The_Long_Rally_6102009/The_Fog__Across_the_Roof__Halloween_3__Assault_on_Precinct_13_John_Carpenter_Medley "Glass Break sound effect" by Freq Man http://www.freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/42907/ "Horror" by Alistair Cameron http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alastair_Cameron/Free_Film_Music_cameronmusiccouk/HORROR_1055 "Balloons Don't Always Fly" by Patterns in Plastic http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Patterns_In_Plastic/BDAF_Remixes_EP/Patterns_In_Plastic_-_BDAF_Remixes_-_01_Balloons_Dont_Always_Fly_Original

Episode 69: ANTHOLOGY HORROR MOVIES (Part 1)

August 15, 2012, 3:16 pm

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The anthology movie (aka Portmanteau Horror) seems to have found a natural home in the horror genre, where a film consists of several shorter stories drawn together with a wrap-around, over-arching tale. In the first of a three part episode I discuss some new Anthology Horrors coming in 2012 and also start to look at classic anthology horrors from the past. In this episode I look at: The ABC's of Death; The Profane Exhibit; V/H/S; Creepshow 1 & 2; Freaky Fairy Tales (aka Deadtime Stories); Trilogy of Terror; Dead of Night Cat's Eye; Tales from the Crypt; Two Evil Eyes; Fears of the Dark Music used in this episode includes: "Haunted Church" by shadow6nothing9 "Nine Lies the Heart ed 4" by ERH "thunderclap 3" by nicstage "Atmosphere Ghost Town" by Honour of Style "Graduation Day" by Erik Markman "Unease" by David Lindup "The Crate" by John Harrison "Diembe" by Tribal Drumming "Dead of Night" by Bob Cobert "Nightwalk" by Alan Silvestri "Flight of Survival" by Johnny Pearson "Dreaming Dreams" by Pino Donaggio "The Black Forest Version 2" Allen/ Ready

Episode 70: Anthology Horror Movies (Part 2)

August 15, 2012, 3:27 pm

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I continue my look at the anthology horror genre. In this episode I'll be casting my eye over: Body Bags; Twilight Zone - The Move; Trick 'r' Treat; The Uncanny; The Willies; Tales That Witness Madness; Asylum; From A Whisper to a Scream (aka 'The Offspring') Music used in this episode includes: "Startle 2" by Brian Bennett "Sentinel Returns" by John Carpenter "Nine Lies the Heart ed 4" by ERH "Nightmare at 20, 000 feet" by Jerry Goldsmith. "The Halloween Schoolbus Massacre" by Douglas Pipes "Birdclusters" by Paul Martin "Angry Cat Roo" by Secondboy "Cat Angry Hissing" by promete "33 Music boxes" by Klankbeeld "Fear1" by Louis Clarke "Jazz Tradition" by Erik Markman

Episode 71: Anthology Horror Movies (Part 3 - Reflections on the Power of Stories)

August 15, 2012, 4:05 pm

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In this final part of the anthology horror episode, I explore the enduring importance of stories in our society, and we look at some truly disturbing original versions of common fairy tales. Music Used in this Episode Includes: "Image Maker" by Tom Elliot "BOUCMON" by Timofei "Mysterion by Painter/ Jenkins "Fatal Error" by Keith Mansfield "Mystery Cycle" by John Saunders "Nine Lies the Heart Ed 4" by ERH "E.T. is Alive" by John Williams "Superman Returns Teaser Trailer" from Warner Bros.

Episode 71: John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980) - Part One

October 12, 2012, 11:31 am

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Tonight we look at a John Carpenter classic. The Fog from 1980. Music used in this episode includes: "Moonlight Serenade" by David Lindup "Someone's In Your House" by Dirty Jewbs "Dissapointo" by Gobamnit "The Valley" by Kajenx "Graveyard Mansion" by DJRocaLot "Flash" by MX "Acoustis Peace by Crazy James 101 "Dark Skies" by Jeabus and the Holy Joes. Sound Effects used in this episode includes: "Ship Departs in Fog" by acclivity "Church Bells" by 3daybrew "Seashore Waves" recorded by Peter Laws on Zoom H4N

Episode 72: John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980) Part 2: Deeper Analysis.

October 16, 2012, 5:37 am

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Join me in part two of the exploration of "The Fog". Tonight we'll see how the film is not just about zombie sailors and smooth jazz radio. It also raises some interesting political, theological and cultural questions. No honest, it does. Music Used in this Episode Includes: "Submersion-Ja V" by Alexjav21 "Overblown_echo" by Kerri "Sandryb Native Hand Drum 01 - Native Drum Loop "A" 16 Bars 100BPM" by Sandryb "Hugo Weaving Serious Face" by Pnezzy "Darkside & Traffic Patterns" by Brian Bennett* "Hypnosis" by Tom Elliot* "Moonstone" by John Saunders* "Nightfall" by John Carpenter (from The FOG isolated score)* *These tracks are old library music cues which are now out of print. Sounds Effects used in this episode: "UH-1 Helicopter" by Rmutt "Infrarumble" by HF2010

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Episode 73: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS (1979) Festive Flesh - Part 1

December 6, 2012, 5:05 am

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Tonight we'll get into the festive spirit by visiting a Caribbean island, swamped with mucky looking zombies. Yes, I'll be reviewing the brand new Arrow Blu -Ray release of the film, then in the next episode I'll be drawing on the mayhem to see what it might tell us about Christmas. Honest. Music used in this episode includes. (sourced from freesound.org and newgrounds.com) “Arrival_Forest_Small” by vnss “Calypso (Demo) by Nekra “Precussion Instrument-111.5 BPM” by Kwazi “Tropical Music Sound 3” by Soughtaftersounds “Salvation Army Carol (at Sainsbury) by Walter Ordington “Piano Inside Glassando 2” by Daphne in Wonderland. “Dream Harp Sound FX” by Soundjay “Psychadelic Seven Percussion Loop” by Satoration “Silent Movie – Sam Fox – Hurry Music” by FreqMan “Droooone” by Digifishmusic “Free Guitar ACS” by ERH “Chilled 1&2” by Cheesy Moto Dude “Westfold Sounds – Vintage Piano Pad” by Vann Westfold “Tie the Boat” by Laurent “Multi Groans 2” by vtompunks “ZombieWalkGrass” by Noise Collector “Piano Played Like a Harp” by Daphne in Wonderland “Heartbeat Regular” by Zimm.

Episode 74: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS (1979) Festive Flesh Part 2 - THE INCARNATION

December 12, 2012, 5:20 am

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We drift from the zombie infested island of Matul, to a cosy fireside chat about one of the most bizarre ideas in the whole of Christianity. That God, took on flesh. NOTE: This is exploring religious and theological ideas with a little Cronenberg, Leatherface and Fulci thrown in. So if that's not your bag, feel free to skip! Music included in this episode includes: “Action Line” by DANIpeNET (from www.danipenet.com) “Fireplace” by inchadney “Gradfather Clock” by Digital Fish “Silhouette in Sunset” by Vibe-Newgrounds “Rise of the Guitar – BARKMatter” by timbo 2877 “Hip Hop Loop” by Dodgy C. “Bond is Alive!” by ALECXACE “James Bond Challenge” by Big-X-Productions “Men in Black” by Alan Hawkshaw “Fantasy in Slow Motion” by John Tender “Silver Air” by John Saunders “Ambienta Soundtrack” by suonho “Dark Ambience - Abandoned Fields” by Dredile “Sythnscapes” by SumSum “Native Hand Drum 01” by Sandyrb “Basscapes Boomshot” by Suonho “The City Never Sleeps” by Tony Hymas, Frank Ricotti and Stan Sulzman

Episode 74: PIRANHA (1978) Part 1 - UK Blu Ray Review

January 16, 2013, 12:34 pm

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In the first of a three part episode we look at Steven Spielberg's favourite Jaws rip-off. Piranha, directed by Joe Dante. This is a review of the upcoming Blu-Ray Release from Second Sight, released at the end of January 28th, 2013. *Check out my written review of Piranha in the next issue of The Fortean Times. In all good newsagents, innit! Music Used in this episode includes: 'The Journey' by D Lament 'Funky Feeling' by Miki Anthony 'Bell' by Erratic 'Hillbilly Man' by Unknown 'Sad Ghost' by Stair 'A New World' by Brian Bennett 'Beyond the Looking Glass' by Dick Walter 'The Unsuccessful Businessman' by Duncan Lamont

Episode 75: PIRANHA! Part 2 - Reviewing Piranhaconda (2012) and Hollow (2012)

January 17, 2013, 11:51 am

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In the second part of this three part episode, I'll be reviewing two very different beasts. First up it's the Syfy Channel 'epic' Piranhaconda, followed by a slice of found footage creepiness from good old Great Britain: Hollow Music used in this episode includes: 'The Build Up' by Alan Tew 'In the Forest' by Andre Ciambotti.

Episode 76: PIRANHA! Part 3 - Theological Reflections on Our Part in Suffering.

January 21, 2013, 3:32 am

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One of the unique aspects of Joe Dante's 1978 horror film Piranha, is that much of the carnage is a result of impulsive hero and heroine. What might that tell us about the nature of our own culpability in the face of world suffering? Hmmm. Something to ponder on tonight's Fishy Flicks That Church Forgot. NOTE: This episode looks specifically at a Bible passage and discusses religious and Christian ideas related to Piranha, Piranhaconda and Hollow. If that's not your thing then feel free to skip! Music Used in this Episode Includes: 'Galaxy' by John Cameron 'Enigma on Centaurus VII' by Trevor Duncan 'Thunderclap' by Nicstage 'Thunderstorm' by Daveincanvas 'Hide and Seek' by Unknown