*NOTE: There are some audio issues in this episode.*
We're back with a Lucas pick and he's taking us back to the film that launched the career of Jean Claude Van Damm with 1988's Bloodsport!
Frank Dux is on a personal mission to honor his sensei and win the Kumite, a competition for the best fighters to prove who is the ultimate champion. Chased by two army CID's ordered to bring him home, he meets wild man Jackson and curious but beautiful reporter Janice as he partakes in this honored tournament. His main challenge: Chong Li, the undisputed champion who's dishonorable methods make him skilled and deadly.
Can Dux bring honor to his clan? Is this story actually based in fact or one man's ego driven story-telling? Join Lucas and Cordell as we kick our way through this 80's cult classic.
Music: "Kumite" by Paul Herzog and "Fight to Survive" by Stan Bush. All rights reserved.
The commercial success of Who Framed Roger Rabbit proved that the combination of live action and animation could be profitable. Sure Cool World failed to capture the success but in 1996, another attempt was made in the form of Space Jam!
When a group of aliens called Nerdlucks steal the talent of pro NBA players to challenge the Looney Tunes, becoming the intimidating Monstars, The Tunes call upon NBA legend turned baseball player Michael Jordan to help them. With the help of new Tune Lola Bunny, the Toon Squad prepares for the ultimate game. Can the Tunes win and prevent a lifetime of servitude as an amusement attraction? Did Lola Bunny inadvertently cause the creation of the furry movement? Does the movie prove why Michael Jordan was and is the GOAT in NBA history? Join Lucas and Cordell today as we slam dunk on this nostalgic childhood 90's classic!
Music: I Believe I Can Fly and Space Jam from the soundtrack. All Rights Reserved.
"Good evening Clarice"
With those chilling words, Anthony Hopkins endeared himself into the hearts of movie goers as the charismatic but frightening Dr. Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter in 1991's Oscar winning epic The Silence of the Lambs.
FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is a woman in a man's world. Determined to prove herself, she finds herself chosen to go toe to toe with Lecter to gain information on elusive serial killer "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine)
Cunning and dangerous, the doctor begins to help Clarice while simultaneously getting her to divulge her own traumas. But the clock is ticking. Buffalo Bill has kidnapped the daughter of a US senator. Can Clarice save Katherine and bring an end to the Buffalo Bill? Did this movie create negative stereotypes of trans-people? What killers inspired the Buffalo Bill character? Join Lucas and Cordell as we review this classic with fave beans and a nice chianti.
Music: Main Theme and Goodbye Horses from the soundtrack. All rights reserved.
Hello Cinacultists! We apologize for the long silence as the hosts have undergone some life changes recently but we are slowly getting back to our format with another "shoot the shit" episode.
We talk NECA, Trick or Treat Studios, What You've Been Watching and we remember some iconic stars in memorandum. Next time we will return with Silence of the Lambs!
Music: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Journey and I Fought The Law by Bobby Fuller Four.
Happy New Years everyone! As we go into 2025, Lucas and Cordell decide to do another "Shoot the Sh*t" episode. Join us as we discuss our Christmas, What We've Been Watching, Movie Releases of 2025 and a brief trip down memory lane of our favorite Christmas gifts from childhood. We look forward to spending 2025 with you all again when we come back in Episode 62 with a review of Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs
Music: We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
and We Built this City by Starship. All rights reserved.
Merry Christmas and Winter Solstice Cinacultists! Lucas and Cordell wrap up the 2024 year with our review of a hidden gem horror thriller from 1980 when slasher were in their infancy. We're talking Christmas Evil!
Harry has a rough life. His coworkers mock him, his brother thinks he's a problem and and no one understands his tune for the Christmas holiday. This year however, Harry snaps. He believes he IS Santa Clause and he's going to deliver presents to the kids....and lethally punish the naughty! Is Harry a bit too obsessed? Is his spying on the kids too much even for an 80's film? What is the message of this movie on mental health and psychosis? Join Lucas and Cordell as we unwrap this cult classic Christmas horror! See you all in 2025!
Music: Here Comes Santa Clause by Ray Conniff and Christmas Evil End Credits. All rights reserved.
Jim Henson is remembered as a visionary of children's entertainment. From the iconic Muppets to Sesame Street to the Ninja Turtle suits, he left a mark on generations with his work. Following his death, his studio continued to honor his work starting with today's review of 1992's Christmas classic: A Muppet's Christmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is a Christmas hating pariah in London. He's cold, cruel and thinks not of the needy and poor, instead more concerned with his lust for money. However this Christmas, Scrooge is warned: repent your wicked selfishness or be doomed in eternity in chains. To help Scrooge, he would be visited by 3 ghosts. All designated to help warm Scrooge's cold heart.
Does this timeless Christmas classic fit well into the Muppet world? Why is the Ghost of Christmas Past so creepy?! Join Lucas and Cordell as we review this heartwarming classic of Henson's legacy.
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. All Rights reserved.
When a crime wave hit New York, Channel 3 reporter April O'Neill is on the case. But she's gonna need help from 4 talking mutated turtles-Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael-to battle Shredder and his Foot Clan. Along with Casey Jones, the turtles are determined to save their rat sensei Splinter, beat the Shredder and make it home in time for pizza in this childhood 90's classic!
Does this movie capture the spirit of the 80's cartoon? Did later incarnations tell Splinter's story better? What's with the the "damns" in this film? Did Jim Henson and his Creature Shop out do themselves? Join Lucas and Cordell as we master the shadows of the beloved classic.
Music by Partners in Kryme, MC Hammer and John Du Prez. All rights reserved.
In 1987, the box office was dominated by the slashers. Freddy was taking on the Dream Warriors, Jason fought a telekinetic and Michael Myers was one year away from returning. But audiences were soon introduced to a new horror icon. One born of the mind of author Clive Barker in the form of Pinhead, The Hell Priest and his gang of Cenobites in the extreme, body-horror that was Hellraiser.
Julia Cotton (Claire Higgins) is in an unhappy marriage. Her husband Larry (Andrew Robinson) is lame and his daughter Kirstie (Ashley Lawrence) isn't much fun either as Julia pines for Larry's brother Frank. But when a skinless Frank appears to her in their new home, Julia begins to bring Frank bodies in the hopes of rejuvenating the hedonist bad boy.
But Frank is scared. In his possession is the Lament Configuration, a puzzle box that opens the door of Hell and the Cenobites, who bring promises of pain and pleasure indivisible. Can Frank become whole in time again? Or will final girl Kirstie manage to best her creepy uncle and the Cenobites? And is killing men for a corpse worth a good f**k? Join Lucas and Cordell as we tear apart this classic 80's classic. We have such sights to show you!
Music: "The Lament Configuration" -Christopher Young and "Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne and Mötörhead. All Rights Reserved.
Jason is back!...or is he? Following the massive success of The Final Chapter, Paramount was eager to crank out more Jason to bring in the big bucks bringing us to today's review of 1985's A New Beginning.
Five years after killing Jason Voorhees, Tommy Jarvis is a broken mute sent to Pinhurst Halfway House. There he meets colorful characters like Reggie "The Reckless", loner Violet, assistant Pam, director Matt and hillbilly mom and son Ethel and Junior. But when a murder sparks a string of bloodshed, it seems that Jason is not as dead as Tommy hoped. Is Jason back? Is the killer Tommy believing Jason has returned? Is this a slasher movie or soft core porn? Join Lucas and Cordell as we have some damn enchiladas and talk a new beginning for the Jason saga.
Music: His Eyes by Pseudo Echo and "Vic Chops/Roy Reacts" by Harry Manfredini. all rights reserved to original owners.
The wrong arm of the law is back! After being left for dead at the bottom of the Hudson, Matt Cordell (Z'Dar) returns to police the streets once more in Bill Lustig's 1990 sequel Maniac Cop 2
Cordell is back and this time, he's up against Detective Sean McKinney (Robert Davi) and head shrink Susan Riley (Claudia Christian) while making friends with serial killer Steven Turkell (Leo Rossi) while continuing his quest for vengeance against those who wronged him. Will Cordell finally be able to rest? Was the actress for Susan really hard to work with behind the scenes? Why did Campbell only return for a cameo? Join Lucas and Cordell as we read your rights in this highly respected cult sequel!
Music: Maniac Cop Rap by Jay Chattaway and Children of the Night by Buddy Miles. All Rights Reserved.
Frank Henenlotter. The man who terrorized us with Basket Case and Brain Damage, gives us this modern (and hilarious) retelling of the classic Mary Shelly story of Frankenstein in 1990's Frankenhooker!
Jeffery is having a bad day. First his fiancé Elizabeth is turned into a tossed "human salad" by a lawnmower. Now the storm he needs to bring her back is 2 days out and he doesn't have the parts to complete her! What follows is super-crack, exploding hookers, a pimp named Zorro and shocking sex! Is this a forgotten gem of B-cinema? Why is Henenlotter channeling Dahmer with his main character? Join Cordell and Lucas this week as we pimp out our review to FRANKENHOOKER!
Music: Main Theme
Who will survive? And what will be left of them?
When Sally Hardesty, her brother and 3 friends take a trip to visit the old Hardesty farm, they become the victims of a deranged family of ex slaughterhouse workers who've taken to getting their meat from humans to survive.
50 years ago, Tobe Hooper introduced America to the cannibalistic Sawyers in his controversial 1974 hit, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Inspired by the real crimes of killer Ed Gein, the film saw the introduction of Leatherface and changed the landscape of future horror movies. Does this movie hold up in all its 70's grimy glory? How exactly are the Sawyers related? Celebrate the 50th anniversary with Lucas and Cordell as we rev up the saw that started it all!
The 80's were a time of crazes where popular toy lines became Saturday morning kid's cartoons. GI Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Transformers became 80's staples of childhood. Joining them came Masters of the Universe, a world were a barbarian like hero named He-Man and his friends defended the mystical Castle Grayskull from the sadistic Skeletor and his army of evil. In comes Cannon Films looking for a hot property to bring to the screen and we get today's review of 1987's Masters of the Universe: The Movie.
When the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) succeeds to capturing Grayskull, He-Man (Dolph Lundgren), Man-at-Arms and Teela are accidentally transported to Earth were they meet Julie (Courtney Cox) and her boyfriend Kevin (Robert McNeill). But on their tails is Skeletor's jilted lover and magician Evil-Lyn (Meg Foster) whose orders are to bring He-Man back so Skeleton can finally harness the powers of Castle Greyskull. Does this movie succeed in capturing the spirit of the cartoon/toyline? Is Frank Langella giving his best Raul Julia villain role? Who's got the worst backstory for an 80's heroine: Cox for Germlin's Phoebe Cates?
Join Cordell and Lucas as WE HAVE THE POWER to review this fondly remembered cult gem of Cannon Films.
The long kept secrets of ninjitsu from the East now come to the West....at least that what was promised in 1985's American Ninja.
Michael Dudikoff is Joe Armstrong, an amnesiac loner in the US Marines who finds himself ostracized and framed for theft of military property. His only allies are Patricia Hickock, daughter of the base commander and his captain Curtis Jackson. His enemies: corrupt officials, drug lords and the mysterious Black Star Ninjas. Does this movie have any redeeming quality beyond its attempt to cash in on America's fascination with martial arts? Join Lucas and Cordell as we wildly kick around our thoughts on this B movie classic!
Music- Main Theme from American Ninja
CinaCult is back! And we are tackling our first ever animated film with our review of the 1985 box office bomb turned cult classic: Walt Disney's The Black Cauldron!
Part of the Disney Dark Age and based on the 5 book "Chronicles of Prydain" series, the movie follows Taran, a young pig-keeper who dreams of becoming a heroic warrior. When his oracle pig Hen Wen is hunted by the ruthless Horned King, who searches for the mythical Black Cauldron, Taran must set out to stop the evil king and his goblin Creeper from rising an undead army with the help of Princess Eilonwy, the bard Fflewddur Flam and a furry lovable creature named Gurgi.
Did this movie deserve to be "forgotten" by Disney for almost a decade? How does it rank among the other Dark Age Disney lineup? Join Lucas and Cordell as we call upon the Cauldron-Born in this weeks review!
Music: "The Cauldron Born" by Elmer Bernstein. All Rights Reserved.
Eric Draven and his fiancé Shelly are murdered on Devil's Night. One year later, a mystical crow (or raven actually) brings Eric back as he becomes an avenging angel, hunting the freaks responsible that fateful night.
Based on a dark, gritty comic book from James O'Barr, who'd recently lost his fiancé, The Crow seemed like it might be just another adaption thriller by a major studio. However, tragedy struck when up and coming lead actor Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, was killed in a horrible on-set accident. Funding AND Paramount pulled out and the film wound up at Miramax. However despite the infamy surrounding the film, The Crow became a hit and subsequently has earned a massive cult following, pushed goth culture to the forefront and spawned 4 sequels, novels and a TV show. Is this film a worthy testament to Lee's legacy? What the f%@k is the relationship between Myca and Top Dollar??? Join Lucas and Cordell as we goth out and fly our way through this classic piece of cinema history!
Music: "Dead Souls" by Nine Inch Nails & "It Can't Rain All the Time" by Jane Siberry. All rights reserved.
Following our talk on the original trilogy, we are back to discuss Lucas' follow up prequel trilogy about Luke's father Anakin, released between 1999 to 2005 made up of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones & Revenge of the Sith. While not as universally beloved as the OG films, these movies have found their own love with a new generation.
Anakin Skywalker is only nine when Jedi Master Qui-Gon-Jinn frees him from slavery and takes him to the Jedi to be trained. From boyhood to adulthood, Anakin is molded into a powerful Jedi Knight by Obi-Wan-Kenobi. But a secret marriage to Padme Amidala, The Clone Wars and an increasingly ineffective and resentful Jedi Counsel will soon push Anakin towards the Dark Side bringing the fate of the galaxy into question.
Join Lucas and Cordell as we discuss the legacy of the prequels, Jar Jar as well as the Clone Wars, Rebels and the merchandising of Star Wars that we indulged in as kids.
Music: Duel of the Fates and A New Hope by John Williams
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The Force is strong with us today folks as we return to talk STAR WARS! Specifically for this week the original three films created by George Lucas from 1977 to 1983 made of of Star Wars (later A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi.
Luke Skywalker is a young man who finds himself at the center of a galactic civil war between the tyrannical Galactic Empire and the freedom fighters of the Rebel Alliance. Joined by Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and a couple of droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, Luke battles Darth Vader and his master the Emperor while on his journey to become a Jedi, reveling secrets that hold the fate of the galaxy in the balance. Join Lucas and Cordell as we talk the films that helped defined 3 generations of kids and continues to inspire filmmakers and fans everywhere!
Music: Star Wars Main Theme and The Imperial March by John Williams.
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Coming off the success of Halloween, John Carpenter wasted no time with his next story of evil, this time taking the form of a mysterious fog with a deadly secret inside in 1980's The Fog
The sleepy town of Antonio Bay is preparing to celebrate its 100 years. But a mysterious fog soon arrives off the coast and people begin to die and experience strange occurrences. Caught up in all of this is town DJ Stevie Wayne (Adrienne Barbeau), hitchhiker Elizabeth (Jamie Lee Curtis), everyman Nick Castle (Tom Aitkins), Mayor Williams (Janet Leigh) and Father Malone (Hal Holbrook) who discovers a long buried secret about the town's dark and deadly past.
Will our heroes survive the vengeance of the evil that lurks in the fog? Did the low budget rob us of some cool effects? Does this movie hold us as one of Carpenter's best films? Join Cordell and Lucas as we look to the darkness at sea...as we look for The Fog!
Music: The Fog Theme and "Prologue"
The Fog Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. All rights reserved.
