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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
It's time for another Bonus Episode! This time around, we're talking about our thoughts going into our episode where we'll be covering James Cameron's TRUE LIES!
We also talk about lots of other stuff we've been watching lately, including THE BOYS, MS. MARVEL, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, THOR: LOVE & THUNDER, and much much more!Subscribe, listen, buy merch, etc: cinemashock.net
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
After the modestly budgeted success of THE TERMINATOR, James Cameron spent the next few years proving himself as one of the most visionary directors in Hollywood. But when he finally returned to the franchise that launched his career, he didn’t just make another sci-fi action film — he redefined what a blockbuster could be.
In this episode, we dive deep into the making of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY — from its record-breaking budget and revolutionary visual effects to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return as a reprogrammed killing machine. We’ll also explore how Cameron transformed the genre, how Linda Hamilton delivered one of the most iconic performances of her career, and how the film forever changed the summer movie landscape.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.
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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
After conquering the box office with ALIENS, James Cameron turned his attention to an original idea—an underwater science fiction adventure inspired by his childhood fascination with the deep sea. But making THE ABYSS would prove to be anything but smooth sailing.
In this episode, we explore the turbulent production of THE ABYSS, a film that tested the limits of filmmaking technology—and the patience of everyone involved. We’ll cover how Cameron’s obsession with realism led to one of the most grueling shoots in Hollywood history, how the film’s groundbreaking digital effects changed the game, and why its release left both audiences and critics divided.
From cast mutinies to leaky sets, THE ABYSS nearly sank under its own weight—but it also set the stage for Cameron’s next decade of innovation and dominance.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
After the surprise success of THE TERMINATOR, James Cameron was suddenly a hot commodity in Hollywood. While prepping his next project, THE ABYSS, Cameron took a detour into sequel territory—and not just any sequel, but a follow-up to one of the most beloved science fiction horror films of all time.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the creation of ALIENS, the 1986 action-horror juggernaut that cemented Cameron’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s top genre filmmakers.
We’ll explore how Cameron landed the job, how he transformed Ridley Scott’s slow-burn horror into a full-blown combat film, and how Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ripley helped redefine what an action hero could look like.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.
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Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Before he became the king of the world with TITANIC and broke box office records with AVATAR, James Cameron was just a former truck driver with a fever dream about a killer robot from the future.
In this episode, we’re kicking off our new series James Cameron: Man of Tomorrow with the 1984 film that put him on the map: THE TERMINATOR.
We’ll trace the story’s origins in a nightmare during Cameron’s fever-ridden trip to Rome, his early years working with Roger Corman, and how he clawed his way into the director’s chair. Plus, we’ll explore how THE TERMINATOR almost didn’t happen, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and how a scrappy low-budget sci-fi film became one of the most influential action movies of all time.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.
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Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
For this entry in our Cinema Shock Roulette series, we’re digging into one of the weirdest cult musicals to ever sprout up in mainstream Hollywood: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
We’ll explore the origins of the story — from its roots as a Roger Corman B-movie, to the off-Broadway musical adaptation, and finally to Frank Oz’s lavish 1986 film version. Along the way, we’ll examine how this bizarre tale of a man-eating plant got greenlit by a major studio, how the jaw-dropping puppetry brought Audrey II to life, and how the film’s original ending proved to be way too dark for test audiences.
It’s a tale of practical effects wizardry, showstopping songs, and one of the biggest compromises in cult film history.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In this bonus episode, the guys discuss their thoughts going into the LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cinema Shock Roulette episode, as well as discuss things they've been reading and watching lately!
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
With 1986’s THE FLY, David Cronenberg achieved something rare: a brutal, grotesque body horror film that was also a deeply emotional, tragic love story.
A remake in name only of the 1958 sci-fi classic, THE FLY stars Jeff Goldblum as eccentric scientist Seth Brundle, whose teleportation experiments go horribly wrong. What follows is a horrifying — and oddly beautiful — descent into mutation, madness, and mortality.
In this episode, we explore how Cronenberg came to the project, the groundbreaking effects that brought Brundlefly to life, and how this film became both a commercial hit and an enduring genre classic. Plus: Geena Davis, maggot birth nightmares, and the Oscar-winning makeup that still holds up today.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.
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Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
After the hallucinatory violence of VIDEODROME, David Cronenberg took a sharp turn into more restrained territory with THE DEAD ZONE, a 1983 adaptation of Stephen King’s best-selling novel.
Starring Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith — a schoolteacher who awakens from a coma with psychic abilities — THE DEAD ZONE trades visceral body horror for emotional devastation, political paranoia, and questions of fate, morality, and personal sacrifice.
In this episode, we dive into how Cronenberg came to direct the project, the film’s stellar cast and evocative tone, and how it stands apart in both Cronenberg’s and King’s cinematic canons. Plus: how THE DEAD ZONE quietly helped shape the prestige horror boom we see today.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
With VIDEODROME, David Cronenberg pushed his signature blend of body horror and cerebral sci-fi to new heights. Released in 1983, the film stars James Woods as Max Renn, a sleazy cable-TV exec who stumbles onto a pirated broadcast called “Videodrome” — and promptly begins to lose his grip on reality.
A nightmarish meditation on technology, surveillance, sex, and media addiction, VIDEODROME was dismissed by many critics upon release, but has since been re-evaluated as one of Cronenberg’s most prophetic and iconic films.
In this episode, we explore the film’s wild production history, the groundbreaking special effects work by Rick Baker, and the evolving legacy of a movie that predicted the age of screen obsession, viral content, and reality distortion.
Up Next:
THE DEAD ZONE (1983)
THE FLY (1986)
Coming Soon: The films of James Cameron
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.
Visit our website for episode archives, merchandise, and more: http://cinemashock.net