449 - BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990) + FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (1967) ft. Esther Rosenfield
Summary
Sleazoids hosts Josh Lewis and Jamie Miller welcome returning guest Esther Rosenfeld to discuss the "Bride of" film subgenre. They analyze the 1990 horror comedy Bride of Re-Animator, exploring its connection to H.P. Lovecraft's work, Jeffrey Combs' manic performance, and the legendary makeup effects by Screaming Mad George. The episode also covers Hammer Horror's Frankenstein Created Woman, contrasting its unique style with the classic Universal monster films. Together, they examine the gender dynamics and grotesque aesthetics that define these extreme exploitation entries.
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