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Monday, February 29

MONSTERKID Radio #256 - Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

I had a blast recently chatting with Derek Koch, host of Monsterkid Radio, as we talked about the 1965 anthology film DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS. I'm a big fan of anthology films, and this is one of the best. Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Donald Sutherland, Roy Castle - directed by Freddie Francis - this one rocks.



Derek always does a FANTASTIC job with the podcast - he won a Rondo Award last year in the much vaunted Best Multimedia category. And well deserved.

Check out the podcast here

http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com/monster-kid-radio-256-dr-terrors-house-of-horrors-with-dr-gangrene

Friday, February 26

Gila Monster Song

Here's a fun little oldie but goodie - Dr. Gangrene and Gibson, the undead rocker, sing THE GILA MONSTER SONG, from an episode of Dr. Gangrene's Creature Feature from 2006. The movie that week was, of course, THE GIANT GILA MONSTER. This episode originally aired Feb. 5, 2006 on Nashville's CW58, WNAB.

Thursday, February 25

The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price #57 - Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

The latest episode of The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price is now live, and in it Dr. Gangrene takes a look at the Italian-made film Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile. Shot in 1961, released in the US in 1964. Stars Price, Jeanne Crain, and Edmund Purdom.



About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Tuesday, February 23

New Contest - FREE book giveaway!

Greetings fright Fans!

This week I kick off a new contest, giving away 3 copies of my new book, Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown. Available now through Amazon, check out the video to see how to win a copy for yourself. good luck, and remember to leave comments on the YouTube page itself!


Monday, February 22

2015 Rondo Awards Announced!



The ballot for the 2015 Rondo Awards have been announced, and I'm proud to say Dr. Gangrene is nominated for 4 Rondo Awards: Best Columnist, Best Multi-Media, Best Website or Blog, and Favorite Horror Host. 

Check out the full ballot at: www.rondoaward.com

To vote simply email your selections to taraco@aol.com


The Rondo Awards are an annual fan-voted award for excellence in promoting the field of classic horror. This is the 14th annual Rondo award, and is always a highly anticipated event. Check out the ballot, you're sure to discover some cool new projects and creators on it!

Tuesday, February 16

The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price #56 - Twice Told Tales

In this episode Dr. Gangrene takes a look at the film TWICE TOLD TALES, featuring three stories all based on Nathanial Hawthorne stories. All three stories - Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, Rappaccini's Daughter, and The House of Seven Gables, star Price, and are narrated by him as well. 1963. Directed by Sidney Salkow.




 
About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host, explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Tuesday, February 9

Recommended Movie of the Week - MONSTER DOG



This week's recommended movie comes from 1984, and Italian-made horror film starring none other than Alice Cooper! Cooper plays rock star Vincent Raven, who returns to his home town with his band to film some new music videos. While there a series of murders occur that may or may not be the work of a werewolf.



Directed by Claudio Fragasso of Troll 2 fame. 
Soon to be released on bluray: 

Bluray info: Studio: 
Kino Lorber 
Release Date: March 15, 2016


Monday, February 8

Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown


Greetings Fright Fans!

Wanted to take a minute to announce a new project I'm kicking off in just a couple of weeks - DR. GANGRENE'S TALES FROM PARTS UNKNOWN, a collection of 14 stories of the weird, strange, and macabre, all written by the good doctor's alter-ego, Larry Underwood. The stories range in theme from the Weird Wild West to the far-flung future, and everything in-between, and are all introduced by Dr. Gangrene.

The book features a cover by Rondo Award Hall of Fame artist Dennis Vincent, and interior illustrations by Rondo Award winning artist William C. Cope.

Watch for more details coming soon. Debuting February 22nd.

Any bloggers or reviewers would like an early copy for review, contact the doc at drgangrene@hotmail.com.

Friday, February 5

Dr. Gangrene Presents #16 - Doll in Brambles

This is a fun episode! A young Darren McGavin stars as Fred, who has come to France to help his friend Louis. Seems Louis has run afoul of a witch named Madame Tirelou, who has placed a curse on him to keep him away from her daughter Marie. From a TV program called Witchcraft in 1961.

Thursday, February 4

Dr. Gangrene Presents #15 - THE HAUNTING


This episode is a spooky little tale about a man who leaves his friend to die in a skiing accident, after suspecting him of cheating with his fiance. However, his friend's ghost returns to visit him on his wedding day... starring Ronald Howard, Christine White. Look for a very young Veronica Cartwright playing the role of Gillian. From an episode of ONE STEP BEYOND, 1960.