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Revenge of the Drive-In

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A podcast that explores the good, the bad, and the weird in horror, action, and exploitation cinema. We cover a mix of new and old, with the films always being chosen at random. This is a podcast for fans of horror movies, action movies, martial arts cinema, spaghetti westerns, and anyone looking for good and unique movie recommendations.

Location:

United States

Description:

A podcast that explores the good, the bad, and the weird in horror, action, and exploitation cinema. We cover a mix of new and old, with the films always being chosen at random. This is a podcast for fans of horror movies, action movies, martial arts cinema, spaghetti westerns, and anyone looking for good and unique movie recommendations.

Language:

English

Contact:

+4407788817167


Episodes
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Jurassic Park III (2001) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

1/22/2025
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. This is our patrons' pick episode, where we tackle a couple of inferior sequels to excellent films.

Duration:02:08:08

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Escape from New York (1981) and Sin City (2005)

1/1/2025
Join Jim and Patrick on a harrowing journey into a Manhattan that's been converted to a prison, and then visit a few prostitutes in Frank Miller's Sin City

Duration:01:50:59

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Police Story (1985) and Sukiyaki Western Django (2007)

12/18/2024
In an Asian action double feature, Jim and Patrick marvel at Jackie Chan's death defying stunts and disagree over the merits of Takashi Miike's spaghetti western homage. For more, check out our Patreon!

Duration:01:34:27

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Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Night Killer (1990)

11/20/2024
Zombies! Italians! A Freddy Krueger-like killer that punches a rubber glove clean through women's torsos! Drunk drivers sneaking into bathrooms to stalk women! All these things (and many more) are featured in our episode on George A. Romero's classic Dawn of the Dead and the Claudio Fragasso/Bruno Mattei schlockfest Night Killer.

Duration:01:48:37

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Sonatine (1993) and Splitz (1982)

10/30/2024
Jim and Patrick discuss Takeshi Kitano's existential yakuza drama Sonatine, as well as a sex comedy that might generously be considered "odd."

Duration:01:25:15

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The Thing from Another World (1951) and Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

9/25/2024
Patrick is joined by Godzilla expert Sean to discuss two very different but still memorable sci-fi monster movies. It's Howard Hawks, it's the original clout chaser Nick Adams (not to be confused with Ernest Hemingway's short story protagonist), it's Godzilla, it's Ghidorah (spoilers), it's Rodan, and it's a vegetable monster that requires blood to survive. It's The Thing from Another World and Invasion of Astro Monster aka Godzilla vs. Monster Zero!

Duration:01:22:43

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PREVIEW - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Commentary Track PATREON EXCLUSIVE

9/11/2024
Full commentary track available at patreon.com/revengeofthedrivein

Duration:00:16:48

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The Last House on the Left and Uninvited (1988)

9/4/2024
Jim watched the wrong Last House on the Left, so we do a little bit of talking about the remake. But it's an iconic rape and revenge movie paired with a movie about a killer cat attacking George Kennedy, with Jim watching the wrong movies. What could go wrong?

Duration:01:23:56

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Caligula (1979) and Nightmare Sisters (1988)

8/14/2024
Jim and Patrick discuss two nudity-heavy films in the incredibly controversial Tinto Brass-Malcolm McDowell-Helen Mirren-Peter O'Toole-John Gielgud Italian-American Penthouse Films production Caligula, as well as one of two '80s sex comedies by director David DeCoteau to star the big three scream queens: Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, and Michelle Bauer.

Duration:01:34:47

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Wild Things (1998) and Candyman (1992)

7/31/2024
Patrick is joined by Jared to discuss the erotic thriller Wild Things and the classic '90s slasher Candyman. Finally Tony Todd has a starring role in this podcast, and not just one of his slapped together cameos.

Duration:01:22:02

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) and Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971)

7/17/2024
Two absurdly long titles make for some very entertaining films, as Jim and Patrick watch and discuss the Samurai/ronin/ninja classic Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance, and the Ennio Morricone-scored giallo with an all-star cast (including two and a half Bond girls!!!): Black Belly of the Tarantula.

Duration:01:34:15

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The Raid (2011) and Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)

6/26/2024
Warring martial arts schools, cops vs. gangsters, and the inimitable Jackie Chan. What's not to love in this episode on two Asian action classics - one from Indonesia (though for some reason we say Thailand the entire time), and one from Hong Kong?

Duration:01:32:39

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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) and Hong Kong Godfather (1985)

6/12/2024
Kevin is back, and we get to talk Hitchcock, and Hong Kong movies featuring dummy kids being thrown through windows!

Duration:01:16:03

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Sisters (1972) and Women's Prison (1955)

5/15/2024
In this episode, Jim and Patrick feature Brian De Palma's moving story of two sisters separated at birth, as well as an early women in prison film, the aptly titled Women's Prison.

Duration:01:27:52

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Good Guys Wear Black (1978) and Spiral/Rasen (1998)

4/17/2024
Join Jim and Patrick as they delve into the history and origin of Chuck Norris facts, as well as the odd release history of Ringu's first sequel. It's Good Guys Wear Black and Rasen!

Duration:01:36:46

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Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) and Black Emanuelle (1975)

3/13/2024
Journey with Jim and Patrick to Samurai Town, the Ghostland, and safari with them in Kenya. It's Nicolas Cage in Prisoners of the Ghostland and the beautiful Laura Gemser in the sexploitation classic Black Emanuelle!

Duration:01:35:52

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Preview - Oldboy (2003) Commentary PATREON EXCLUSIVE

3/9/2024
Jim makes a few possibly misguided comparisons to other Korean media, and Patrick shares a conversation that they'd had together that Jim doesn't remember. Full commentary available on our Patreon.

Duration:00:06:42

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PREVIEW - The Exorcist (1973) Commentary Track PATREON EXCLUSIVE

3/2/2024
We get into a fun conversation about ghosts here. Full episode available on our Patreon.

Duration:00:17:22

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PREVIEW - Friday the 13th Part III (1982) Commentary Track PATREON EXCLUSIVE

2/24/2024
Full track available on our Patreon.

Duration:00:06:54

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PREVIEW - You Only Live Twice (1967) Commentary Track PATREON EXCLUSIVE

2/17/2024
Full track available on our Patreon.

Duration:00:05:46