Unsung Horrors

Looking for the best in deep-cut horror movies? We've got you covered. Hosts Lance and Erica bring you reviews of underseen horror movies, specifically those with fewer than 1,000 views on Letterboxd. From Italian to British, slasher to SOV, no stone goes unturned. Logo by Cody Schibi

Episodes

The Headless Eyes (1971)

June 11, 2025 • 46 mins

This week we're covering an underseen gem from 1970s New York about an artist on a killing spree, Kent Bateman's The Headless Eyes. It's the perfect cocktail of 2 parts Driller Killer, 1 part Any Milligan, and 1 part Doris Wishman.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zJn9Yp9Oo&t=165s

Next Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soVPv4mP_9M

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Sexy Cat (1973)

May 28, 2025 • 57 mins

It's Giallo... May? Better late than never as we dive into the comic book/fumete world of Sexy Cat. Claws, comedy, killer outfits, and a killer so obvious, even Erica figured it out early.
Watch it here before listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJXMY-8NNbk

Next Episode: The Headless Eyes (1971) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zJn9Yp9Oo

Klon’s Sizzlin’ Summer of Sidesplitters: https://letterboxd.com/fleamarked/list/sizzlin-su...

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Blood Brothers (1989)

May 14, 2025 • 58 mins

This episode we're discussing Mike Diana's SOV masterpiece, Blood Brothers from 1989. There's a lot to discuss about his entanglements with censorship as well as the subjectivity of his art, so for some additional context, check out Frank Henelotter's documentary, Boiled Angels: The Trial of Mike Diana.

Next episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJXMY-8NNbk

Mike Diana's website: https://mikedianacomix.com/
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Favorite 2024 New Watches

December 11, 2024 • 47 mins

We're closing out the year once again with our top 5 new-to-me watches of the year. Not much horror on these lists, but you'll get a sense of what we love outside of our primary genre. Silent films, Mexican and Hong Kong action, heartfelt dramas, and more. We hope you find something new to add to your watchlist. We'll be back mid-January 2025.

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A Candle for the Devil (1973)

November 27, 2024 • 70 mins

We're closing out this year's No Rules November by taking a trip back to one of our favorite countries, Spain. Eugenio Martin's A Candle for the Devil (not the censored It Happened at Nightmare Inn version) packs a punch and is a worthy entry for the 100th film that we have covered.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdPoqpC0tPA&list=WL&index=10

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Doppelgänger (1993)

November 13, 2024 • 66 mins

It's No Rules November, where we each pick a film to cover, and it doesn't matter how many views it has. Brace yourself for the insanity that is Avi Nesher's Doppelgänger starring Drew Barrymore. A horror-tinged neo-noir that riffs on everything from Brian De Palma to Breakfast at Tiffany's. We always warn folks that we will be spoiling the films we cover, we we STRONGLY urge you to watch this one before listening. Trust us. And go...

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Horror Gives Back 2024

November 6, 2024 • 167 mins

It's our recap episode for our annual charity challenge, where we go over our watches for all 31 categories. Thanks to every one who donated to help us raise over $4000 for Best Friends Animal Society, and to everyone who donated to other charities, bringing the total amount of funds donated closer to $4500!

Lance’s HGB Letterboxd List: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/horror-gives-back-2024/
Erica’s HGB Letterboxd List: https://...

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Zombie Death House (1988)

October 23, 2024 • 63 mins

This week we're discussing all the things right (and wrong) with Zombie Death House, the only film directed by John Saxon. Or did he??? Listen and find out the details about that, why everyone thinks this is an Italian movie, and what movies work as a double feature with it.

Horror Gives Back 2024: http://support.bestfriends.org/goto/horrorgivesback2024
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Way Bad Stone (1991)

October 9, 2024 • 61 mins

After years of talking about it, a new campaign (episode) has been launched to discuss the bloodiest sword & sorcery SOV movie, Way Bad Stone! This is everything we love about DIY filmmaking. Massive thanks to Bleeding Skull for producing this Blu-ray release, and to Sam Panico from B&S About Movies for his interview with director Archie Waugh.

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Appointment With Fear (1985) w/ Sam Panico

September 25, 2024 • 107 mins

From the man who brought you Halloween...not John Carpenter, but the producer Moustapha Akkad...comes this episode about one of the most confounding horror movies of the 1980s. We give you more questions than insights, but Sam from B&S About Movies joins us to be equally perplexed.

Read Sam's reviews: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/
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Legacy of Satan (1974)

September 11, 2024 • 57 mins

Plenty of horror movie directors cut their chops in this genre, but few had a career like Gerard Damiano, who made the "Citizen Kane of sex films," Deep Throat. This week, we discuss his only non-sex film, 1970s wallpaper, and why we're so transfixed with this film even though nothing happens in it.

Watch Legacy of Satan: https://tubitv.com/movies/472640/legacy-of-satan

The Rialto Report & Gerard Damiano: https://www.therialtore...

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The Enchanting Ghost (1970) w/ Ian Jane

August 28, 2024 • 66 mins

Shawgust wouldn't be complete without our friend Ian Jane (Rock! Shock! Pop! and Queens Comic Podcast). This week, we're discussing The Enchanting Ghost, which plays out more like a gothic romance than a horror film, but is at a turning point of Shaw Brothers Studios when they were just getting into the horror genre. Hear all of our thoughts and hold onto your butts for Lance's double feature pick!

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Bloody Parrot (1981)

August 14, 2024 • 52 mins

It's Shawgust once again and we were feeling brave enough to cover another Hua Shan film. We let go of common sense, talked about how watching this and Portrait ain Crystal is basically the same as taking acid, and highlighted some of our favorite moments from the film.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDP__OTquew

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Death Car on the Freeway (1979)

July 31, 2024 • 77 mins

This week we celebrate the late, great Hal Needham with the closest he ever got to making a horror movie (or a giallo, depending on how you look at it). Death Car on the Freeway combines so many of the things we love including a stuntman-turned-director, feminism, and complaining about traffic. As of this recording, the film is available to watch on YouTube.

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The Savage Hunt of King Stakh (1979) w/ Dennis Bartok & Craig Rogers of Deaf Crocodile

July 17, 2024 • 105 mins

This week, we're joined by special guests Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile to discuss their latest Blu-ray release, a Belarusian film that blends folk horror and mystery with the surreal and fantastic. We also spend some time discussing previous releases, as well as get details about future releases.

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Junesploitation 2024

July 4, 2024 • 172 mins

It's our annual recap episode of all the films we watched during F This Movie's Junesploitation Challenge (http://www.fthismovie.net/2024/05/announcing-junesploitation-2024.html).

Lance's list: https://letterboxd.com/lschibi/list/junesploitation-2024/
Erica's List: https://letterboxd.com/hexmassacre/list/junesploitation-2024/

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Torment (1986)

June 19, 2024 • 58 mins

Are you in the house alone? Or stuck in one with your future mother-in-law while a predator lurks outside? This week we discuss Torment, which accidentally turned out to be a Father's Day movie. Enjoy!
As of this recording, Torment is available to watch on YouTube.

Next episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAVIqu9hIKo

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Threshold of the Void (1972)

June 5, 2024 • 66 mins

We're once again visiting France and stepping into the void to discuss a (potential?) body swap film. The horror may be limited depending on your interpretation of the film, but we can all agree that getting old is terrifying.
Watch the film on Archive: https://archive.org/details/threshold-of-the-void-1972

Next episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFgQ5EJmyM

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The Devil's Mistress (1965)

May 22, 2024 • 64 mins

This week we're exploring the Acid Western with one of the first to do it, Orville Wanzer's The Devil's Mistress. Thanks to Dr. Julia Smith for her work to preserve his work and was kind enough to share some insights with Lance.
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Watch The Devil's Mistress: https://tubitv.com/movies/698065/the-devil-s-mistress

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Invitation to Travel (1982)

May 8, 2024 • 60 mins

Letterboxd took some liberties with tagging this film as horror, but we'll take that road trip. Join us as we discuss the many ins and outs of Lucien's journey in Invitation au Voyage.
Watch the film here: https://rarefilmm.com/2018/09/invitation-au-voyage-1982/
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Unsung Horrors

Episodes

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Blood Brothers (1989)

Favorite 2024 New Watches

A Candle for the Devil (1973)

Doppelgänger (1993)

Horror Gives Back 2024

Zombie Death House (1988)

Way Bad Stone (1991)

Appointment With Fear (1985) w/ Sam Panico

Legacy of Satan (1974)

The Enchanting Ghost (1970) w/ Ian Jane

Bloody Parrot (1981)

Death Car on the Freeway (1979)

The Savage Hunt of King Stakh (1979) w/ Dennis Bartok & Craig Rogers of Deaf Crocodile

Junesploitation 2024

Torment (1986)

Threshold of the Void (1972)

The Devil's Mistress (1965)

Invitation to Travel (1982)

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The Headless Eyes (1971)

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