About this episode
This week Josh and Drusilla discuss a George Romero deep cut but possibly his best film, Martin (1977). From wiki: “ Martin (also known internationally as Wampyr ) is a 1977 [2] American horror film written and directed by George A. Romero , starring John Amplas . The film follows a troubled young man who believes himself to be a vampire . [3] Shot in 1976, Martin was Romero's fifth feature film following his previous film, The Crazies (1973). Romero said that Martin was the favorite of all his films. [4] [5] The film is also the first collaboration between George Romero and special effects artist Tom Savini . While a prosecution for obscenity did not result, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic.” Also discussed: Goke: Body Snatcher from Hell, Larry Cohen’s career and Special Effects, which services are available through 911, L’eggs brand pantyhose, Pirahna, and more. NEXT WEEK: Passion of the Christ (2006)... for the holidays! Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/ Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/ https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/ Joshua Conkel https://www.joshuaconkel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/