Not only was it Anthony Hopkins’ favorite sequel (he died a few years later), child actor Henry Thomas scandalized the world with his fascinating portrayal of the young Norman. We’ve got incest, chain smoking radio hosts, lustful sexiness straight out of a 90’s erotic thriller, and the screenwriter of the original all assembled together for a compelling (and occasionally silly) final entry in the saga of the Bates Hotel.
Our tribute episode to the late, great Tony Todd – actor extraordinaire, and an absolute gem every time he pops up in a horror movie. We covered Candyman already, so instead we’re hitting up the very first horror film to be graced with his deep voice, striking looks and undeniable charisma – the 1990 Tom Savini-directed remake of Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.
We wrap up our Roger Corman tribute with the last film he directed, way back in 1990. It’s a smarter-than-you’d-imagine version of the Frankenstein story that incorporates a modern-day mad scientist, time travel, and Mary Shelley herself – not to mention an all-star cast, including Raul Julia, John Hurt, and Bridget Fonda.
Not only did A Bucket Of Blood give Dick Miller one of his few starring roles, but it provided a story template (as well as leftover sets and actors) for Little Shop of Horrors a year later. See if this Corman classic still provides laughs and chills today as we walk you through this homage to House of Wax that parodies the beatnik scene at the time.
