Episode 568- Blood Feast (1963)
Summary
Hosts Katie and Alan review the 1963 gore classic Blood Feast, mocking its plot where a caterer murders women for an ancient ritual. They critique the film’s low-budget effects, terrible acting, and nonsensical dialogue while sharing personal anecdotes. The episode also features tangents on Tolkien lore, Ty West’s career, and a new werewolf movie, blending horror analysis with comedic banter.
Topics discussed
Intro banter: Elves, Tolkien, and aging
Introduction to Blood Feast and Faces of Death
Opening scene: The bath and Ancient Weird Religious Rights
Director Herschel Gordon Lewis and the color gore
The killer: Fuad Ramsey and his catering business
Mrs. Fremont, Suzette, and the Ishtar shrine
Tony, the beach, and the first murder
Tangents: Pontypool, Johnny Depp, and Robert Eggers
The tongue removal and the 'cat about' phrase
The land yacht, cello music, and drunk scene
Janet's death and the buccal fat discussion
Pussy God Records and the Egyptology professor
The flashback: The predator and the convertible
Pizza Pronto sign and the rabbit lady
Janet's recovery and the raw dog anniversary
The pool party and Trudy's disappearance
Pete the cop and the blood collection ritual
The police investigation and the sweet potato
The final murder and the 'prove you love me' line
The killer's demise in the garbage truck
Conclusion: Blood Feast as the first splatter film
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