Arrow Video Podcast: Recent Episodes
Arrow Video
The Arrow Video Podcast With Sam And Dan is a bi-weekly film discussion show. Join hosts Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin as they go into detail on past, present and future Arrow titles, as well as all their favourite rare and obscure movies. With Arrow news, exclusives, and occasional guests, itβs a must-listen for film fans and cult collectors.
Nothing lasts forever and Just as 2024 is now over, so it the Arrow Video Podcast with Sam and Dan!Sam and Dan will be discussing discussing the films from the last year that made their top 5 (also 15-11, don't ask) as well as slipping into unpofessional chaos as they look back on the podcast as an endevour and a connection between friends.Throughout the episode are some of the lovely voicenotes you sent in, honestly, it's been so heartwarming hearing the response from all of you!Please keep in touch with Dan on BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialOr both Sam and Dan on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=enObviously Arrow are on those places too:https://www.instagram.com/arrowvideo?igsh=cXpzMWJ0djFja2Q3https://bsky.app/profile/arrowvideo.bsky.social(I now realise that maybe I should have been sharing this info from the start... That's right, it's me, Dan! It was me the whole time! Except at the beginning, when it was Mike, and intermittently at the end, when it was Sam...)We love you all,Thanks for listening.
It's that time again, and Sam and Dan are back after a haitus, but this season of joy also brings sadness! As usual, Sam and Dan are discussing discussing the films from the last year that they loved the most, but strap in for some bad news at the top of the episode!π·πππππ πππ ππ πππππ ππππ ππππππππππ πππ πππ πππππ ππππππ π (πππππππ) ππ π πππππ ππππ! πππ ππππ πππππ πΊπππ ππ πππ 5ππ ππ π±ππ ππ ππππ ππππ ππ π πππππππππ πππ@πππππ.πππ Keep in touch with Dan on BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialOr both Sam and Dan on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and Shea get deep about Deep Red - including some memories of meeting Dario Argento you won't want to miss!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Shea get gory for another cannibal run, with Herschell Gordon Lewis' glorious splat-classic Blood Feast! Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Dan head to Mexico this time to revel in the searing hot and achingly cool Desperado!As ever, they will also be providing recommendations based on the movie, and what they've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Dan is off next time but Sam will be back with Shay ahead of the end of year special!Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialeither Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=enOr sam on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55052234-sam
Sam and Dan look back into the arrow catalogue and an inescapable past this episode, having watched Tomu Uchida's 1965 masterwork, Kiga kaikyΓ΄, aka: A Fugitive From the Past!As ever, they will also be providing recommendations based on the movie, and what they've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Join them next time for Robert Rodriguez's 1995 breakout feature Desperado!Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialEither Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=enOr sam on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55052234-sam
Sam and Shea kick back with a popcorn bucket full of fava beans and a nice stadium cup of Chianti to discuss Arrow's glorious The Silence of the Lambs 4K UHD release, featuring one of the greatest horror villains of all time. Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam & Shea lose their minds (in a good way) watching Psycho's psycho Anthony Perkins approach the Edge of Sanity! Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Dan set off for a hike they are clearly not prepared for in this episode, discussing Thomas Sainsbury's NZ wilderness thriller, Loop Track.Also featuring recommendations based on the movie and what they've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialEither Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=enOr sam on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55052234-sam
Sam and Dan have given up podcasting and reinvented themselves as a (small) gang of "street toughs" for this episode on Teruo Ishii's violent karate ninja-flick Exectioner from 1974!Not completely able to shrug off the old ways, howeverm they will still be providing recommendations based on the movie, and what they've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialEither Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=enOr sam on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55052234-sam
This time Sam and Dan fall under the spell of Damiano Damiani's underseen neo-gothic gem, The Witch (aka Strange Obsession)Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Over a week late due to a technical issue (and the inherrant issues with a broken beurocratic system) Sam and Dan are back to talk about Sidney Lumet's gritty courthouse/polics procedural dram, Night Falls on Manhattan.Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either Sam or Dan on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Try not to soil your sheets in excitement as Sam & Shea tackle Tobe Hooper's much-maligned The Mangler! Can our gruesome twosome find something to love in this slept on adaptation of Stephen King's Night Shift short story? Let's see!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam & Shea dive into another Arrow Empire Video release, The Dungeonmaster!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching / reading in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Dan return to discuss Sam's pick: Joe Carnahan's gritty police procedural, Narc!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and Dan return to discuss Dan's pick: the frankly baffling thriller (comedy?) Running Out of Time 2!Next Time they will be discussing Sam's choice, gritty police procedural thriller: Joe Carnahan's Narc!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and Dan return to discuss the demented, reference filled love-letter to genre cinema that is Evil Ed!Next Time they will be discussing Dan's choice, the magician-chasing, HK thriller, Running Out of Time 2, directed by Wing-Cheong Law and Johnnie To.(You don't need to have seen the first one, but Dan says you shpould if you can, for context...)Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan is back, just in time to Crash and Burn!Dan and Sam suit up to discuss Stuart Gordon's Robot Jox! Part of Arrow's Enter the Video Store collection of lovingly restored titles from Charles Band's Empire International Pictures.Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Holy Crom! Sam and Shea strap on their swords, sandals, and Schwarzenegger impressions, ready to celebrate Arrowβs incredible 4K release of Conan The Barbarian. Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Shea come out to play for The Warriors on 4K!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Dan couldnt get enough Chucky, so are back with Child'sPlay 2 from the recently released 4K collection!Next time Dan is away and sam and Shay take the reigns!Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and Dan wanted the new Arrow box-set of the Child'sPlay collection so badly that they bought a copy from an unhoused man in an alley a block away from where an old video store was hit by lightening. What could possibly go wrong?Next time they double down and will be covering Child's Play 2!!Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Graboids have evolved! Sam and Dan are back with the second installment of Tremors in glorious 4K! Next time they discuss a christmas gift they bought of an unhoused man with teeth that are only rotten at the front, it's Childsplay!Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
You can't keep a good demon down! Sam and Dan are back with the fourth installment of the franchise that loves to hurt you: Hellraiser! Specifically, they watched the pre-release assembly rather than the released version and discus that, in particular.Next time they styay on the sequel streak with Sam's choice of Tremors 2! Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialor either of them on Instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and Dan are back with part 2 of thier end of year special, discussing discussing the films from 2023 that they loved the most, but maybe not in order!They will take a break next time becasue of Xmas but will be back in 2024. Thank you all for your continued support and they promise to be more professional next year.Pester Dan on BlueSky:bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.social
It's that time again, it's come so fast: another year has come and gone so Sam and Dan are discussing discussing the films from 2023 that they loved the most, but maybe not in order!Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working):twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20or BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialAnd both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam goes solo (sort of) for a celebration of one of the greatest gangster dramas ever made, De Palma's absolute classic Carlito's Way!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Shea and Sam go a little mad exploring Psycho's second sequel, directed by Anthony Perkins himself, Psycho III. They also touch on the other movies in Arrow's 4K box set, make recommendations, and so much more! Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
It's Sam's choice, this week, with director Takashi Shimizu's record breaking J-horror classic: Ju-On.Dan is away again next time but will be back in a few weeks for the end of year special episodes.Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working):twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20or BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialAnd both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan is back for his choice, this week, with director Narciso IbÑñez Serrador's underseen trailblazer The House That Screamed (AKA: The Boarding School/La Residencia/The Finishing School)Next time will be Sam's pick, the record breaking J-horror classic: Juon.Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working):twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20or BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.socialAnd both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
An epic episode for an epic movie! Sam & Shea celebrate Martin Scorsese's pitch-black cringe comedy, slapping their chests and humming as they do so!Also, recommendations based on the movie, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam and Shea stop off at the cemetery to hang out with their old pal the Tall Man, going in-depth on Don Coscarelli's indie masterpiece Phantasm.Plus: recommendations based on the film, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Back for the second part of their double episode on the Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest 4K box set, Sam and Dan are discussing Lee's first and only feature as DSirectorWay of the Dragon!
Next time will be sans Dan as he's deep in filing for a month, but tune in to hear Sam and Shay discussing Don Coscarelli's dreamy 1979 masterpiece, Phantasm!
Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working): twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20 or BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.social
And both of them on instagram: Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=en Dan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
For the firtst part of their double episode on the Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest 4K box set, Sam and Dan are discussing Lee's first starring role: Wei Lo and Chia-Hsiang Wu's Big Boss!
Next time the guys discuss the last (proper) HK feature starring Bruce Lee (and the only film he weould get to write and direct): Way of the Dragon.
Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working): twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20 or BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.social
And both of them on instagram: Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=en Dan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
After a minor logistical setback (possibly due to an extra-judicial government raid on their compound) Sam and Dan are discussing Black Sunday, John Frankenheimer's gritty, 1977 terrorism thriller.
Next time the guys discuss the first feature starring Bruce Lee's, Big Boss, by Wei Lo and Chia-Hsiang Wu.
Pester Dan on Twitter (before it finally stops working): twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20 or BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danmartin.bsky.social
And both of them on instagram: Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=en Dan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
This time, Sam and Dan are heading off the mainlad for a nice, shot trip to Robert Eggers' Lighthouse, they'll only be four weeks... What could go wrong?
Next time the guys discuss John Frankenheimer's 1977 terrorism thriller, Black Sunday!
Pester Dan on Twitter: twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20
And both of them on instagram: Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=en Dan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
This week Sam and Shea take on Tobe Hooper's weirdo classic LIFEFORCE, discussing the god-tier special effects, Dan O'Bannon's genius, Mathilda May's facial expressions, and so much more.
Plus: recommendations based on the film, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.
Follow Shea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/ And Sam: www.instagram.com/samashurst23/
Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Sam & Shea take a step inside Don't Go In The House and find a VHS-era horror flick well worth discussing. Plus: recommendations based on the film, and what we've been watching in the past couple of weeks.
Follow Shea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/ And Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/
Or listen to Sam and Shea having weekly discussions of rare and obscure movies over at VHS Quest: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquest
Dan and Sam head to Moab, Utah with only a futuristic RV and an ungodly amount of explosives this week for Nicos Mastorakis' Nightmare At Noon!Dan is off in 16th Century france next time so Sam will hold the fort!Pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam are all hopped up on bug powder and discussing David Cronenburg's mind-melting adaptation of William Burroughs' unadaptable book, Naked Lunch!Join them next time when they head to Utah without a risk assesment for Nicos Mastorakis' Nightmare at Noon!Pester Dan on Twitter (or just DM him for his thoughts on Beau is Afraid):twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam cross some lines in this episode when they discuss Joel Schumacher's spectre bothering, early 90's classic, Flatliners!Join them next time when they load up on bug powder and charge, head long into David Cronenburg's Naked Lunch!Pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam are reunited once more to discus Chris Walas' crazy, underseen comedy horror, The Vagrant.Next time the pair will be discussing Flatliners!Pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam and guest co-host Shea Mossefin (Evolution of Horror, Movie Melt) head into the (fake) woods for Ridley Scott's Legend, starring Mia Sara, Tom Cruise, and lots and lots of bubbles. Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestFollow Shea and Sam on instagram:Shea: www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/?hl=enSam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enRelease date:10 April 2023
Sam and guest co-host Shea Mossefin (Evolution of Horror, Movie Melt) reject the right to remain silent as they head to NYC for one of the greatest sequels ever made. Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestFollow Shea and Sam on instagram:Shea: https://www.instagram.com/black_vvideo/?hl=enSam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=en
Dan and Sam revel in the unparalelled insanity that is Boxer's Omen. Available as part of the Shaw Brothers box set vol. 2 or streaming on Arrow player.Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam discus the birth of horror and the sylistic legacy of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Now available on Arrow player.Next time they crack open the second Shaw Brothers box set and head to Thailand with the unique Boxer's Omen.Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam discus modern french surrealist, Quentin Dupieux's Incredible but True and entire career.Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Dan on Twitter:twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And both of them on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Dan and Sam go back to the 80s for a demonic party like no other!Check out Sam's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Dan on Twitter:Dan - twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam is alone again this week, having been abandoned by Dan who is off galavanting again. Hopefully he will survive the Sorority House Massacre!They will reunite next time for Night of the Demons!Who knows what this year has in store. As we work out what the future of the podcast is to be, please message the Arrow Video Podcast hosts with any comments, suggestions or questions at their social media.Check out SAm's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
IHappy New Year! Welcome to 2023! With 2022 behind us, there's just time for Sam and Dan to finish off the list from last time, here it is, the top 5 films for each of them (mostly) from last year.Who knows what this year has in store. As we work out what the future of the podcast is to be, please email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukCheck out SAm's other podcast, VHS Quest, over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
It's that time again, it's come so fast: another year has come and gone so Sam and Dan will be wheeling out their needlessly complex ranking systems and discussing the films from 2022 (with some minor caveats) that they loved the most!Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukCheck out VHS Quest over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
In celebration of the streaming premiere of The Leech, Sam is joined by director Eric Pennycoff to look back at the films discussed by the podast over the last several years!Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukCheck out VHS Quest over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Can it be? In a twist that no one could see coming, Dan is actually back wit Sam for the long-promised episode on John McNaughton's sweaty neo-noir masterpiece, Wild Things!Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukCheck out VHS Quest over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
A special feature this time: As Dan's shooting schedule changed on set and he was unable to join Sam, the Arrow Video podcast gifts to you, our dear Arrowheads, a special preview episode of Sam's Patreon podcast: VHS Quest!Dan will return next fortnight for Wild Things!Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukCheck out VHS Quest over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VHSquestOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
Sam goes it alone this episode, tackling Abel Ferrara's gritty, headline grabbing "nasy", Driller Killer.Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
While Dan's away, the Sam will play. And by play, we mean recomend Haloween viewing to all the lovely Arrowheads.Also, maybe Dan will (quite literally) phone it in so as not to be totally left out.Enjoy!Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.ukOr pester Sam and Dan on Twitter:Sam - https://twitter.com/samashurst?s=20Dan - https://twitter.com/13fingerfx?s=20And on instagram:Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samashurst23/?hl=enDan - https://www.instagram.com/13fingerfx/?hl=en
This episode Sam and Dan are absolutley on the same page about which film to watch and it's definitely Children of the Corn. 2.
Next time, who can tell..? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!
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Sam is back! Regular service continues and what better way to rejoin the real world than with the slice of grime that is John McNaughton's contraversial quasi-biopic: Henry?
Next time, Sam and Dan will be discussing Children of the Corn 2!
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It's festival time! Dan is joined by five amazing guests for this live edition of the podcast from Arrow Video Frightfest 2022.
Presented here in its unexpurgated glory, weird pauses and all.
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It's almost festival time! Sam and Dan discuss some of their pics from the upcoming program at this year's Arrow Video Frightfest.
Next time Dan will be joined by some guest film makers at the Arrow Video Frightfest for the second of our special festival episodes.
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Trigger warnings galore as Sam and Dan traverse the many pitfalls of one of the most contentious Gialli: Massimo Dallamano's What Have You Dont To Solange.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Men and Black Christmas, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Christmas Present and Marathon Man.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing the upcoming Arrow Video Fright Fest Festival in the first of two, special festival episodes.
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It had to happen eventually, Sam and Dan bite the had that feeds them discussing Deadly Games; Scott Mansfield's 1982 quasi-slasher.
Spoiler level: 4/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Stagefright and Killers Delight plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Babysitter Wanted and Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing Scott Mansfield's '82 obscure slasher Deadly Games.
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Bike chases and big slaps galore, it's The Heroin Busters! Sam and Dan discuss Enzo Castellari's bombastic poliziotteschi.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as The Big Racket and Stunt Squad plus also talk about films they've seen recently including The Naked Truth (not Laughter In Paradise, as Dan initially asserts, although that is also very good) and Night Ripper.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing Scott Mansfield's '82 obscure slasher Deadly Games.
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Sam's Alive! This time Sam and Dan discuss 80's comedy sci-fi My Step Mother Is An Alien!
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Time Bandits and Ghostbusters plus also talk about films they've seen recently including The Blood Rose and Aloha Bobby and Rose.
Next time Sam and Dan will actually be discussing Enzo Castellari's crazy poliziotteschi, The Heroin Busters.
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Bad news, precious Arrowheads: Sam is poorly. He shall return but while he convalesces Dan is here to ramble, unscripted, for 5 minutes about some of the titles he loves on the Arrow streaming platform.
Next time Sam and Dan will actually be discussing 80's sci-fi comedy My Step Mother is an Alien!
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Finally, making good on thier promise, Sam and Dan tackle Stuart Gordon's wonderful, gorey, ooey-gooey masterwork, Reanimator!
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Dr. Butcher MD and From Beyond plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Dead Bang and Yaksha: Ruthless Operation.
Next time Sam and Dan will actually be discussing 80's sci-fi comedy My Step Mother is an Alien!
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We lied, no Reanimator for you this time! Back to Shaw studios! Sam and Dan discuss the lush wuxia epic that is Liu Chia-Liang's 8 Diagram Pole Fighter.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Tiger on Beat and The Delightful Forrest plus also talk about films they've seen recently including The Sea that Thinks and Lockup.
Next time Sam and Dan will actually be making good on their promise by discussing Stewart Gordon's classic: Reanimator.
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This time around, Sam and Dan mull over Mario Bava's spooky swan song: Shock (AKA: Beyond the Door 2).
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as The Beyond and The Night Hair Child, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Memories of Murder and Diamond of the Night.
Next time Sam and Dan will be making good on a promise by discussing Stewart Gordon's classic: Reanimator.
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Gothic spectacle abounds as Sam and Dan discuss Kenneth Brannagh's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Spoiler level: 3/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Bram Stoker's Dracula and Gothic, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Tough Guys Don't Dance and Come and See (again!).
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing Mario Bava's swansong: Shock!
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The hArrow Video Podcast is back as Sam and Dan dive headlong into the utter misery of war, discussing Yasuzo Masumura's deeply harrowing masterpiece: Red Angel.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Breaking the Waves and Johnny Got His Gun, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Lone Wolf Isazo and Inframan.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing Kenneth Branagh's 1994 adaptation of Frankenstien.
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Most of you probably know what is in the basket! Join Sam and Dan as they revel in Frank Henenlotter's delightful debut.
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Smithereens and Bad Taste, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Beware: Children at Play and Nightmare Alley.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing Yasuzo Masumura's controversial war movie, Red Angel!
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For the most part the powers that be are functionally useless, society is crumbling because of a lack of infrastructure spending and society will inevitably birth the Savage Three! Join Sam and Dan as they wallow in the inevitable decline of society.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Clockwork Orange and Curfew, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including Santo and Blue Demon Vs. Dracula snd Wolfman and Shot.
Next time Sam and Dan will be discussing the only film they left undiscussed in Henenlotter's prime trilogy: Basket Case!
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If we've learned anything from the 70's it's that one should travel nowhere and trust no one because absolutley everyone is bad and evil. In this episode Sam and Dan discuss Bernard McEveety's 1971 cult horror, Brotherhood of Satan.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Who Could Kill a Child and Let's Scare Jessica to Death, plus also talk about films they've seen recently including The Black Tavern and The Bloody Parrot
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing uderseen, brutal poliziotteschi The Savage Three (aka Fango Bollente), released as part of the Years of Lead box set.
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As Run Run Shaw would attest, nothing beats a good sequel! Sam and Dan are back with part of their part special series looking at the amazing Shaw Brothers box set (Vol. 1!!!) In this episode they cover Liu Chia-Liang's comedy action extravaganza: Dirty Ho.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Drunken Master and 36th Chamber of Shaolin, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Seconds and Pass the Ammo.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Bernard McEveety's 1971 cult horror, Brotherhood of Satan.
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In the first of a two part special series, Sam and Dan crack open the amazing Shaw Brothers box set (Vol. 1!!!) and this episode cover Crippled Avengers, aka The Return of the Five Deadly Venoms.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Two Crippled Heroes and One Armed Swordsman, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including To Be or Not to Be and Sand Trap.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be staying in the world of Shaw, talking about Liu Chia-Liangβs Dirty Ho.
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Happy new year! Sam and Dan complete the countdown of their Top Ten Films of 2021 from number 5 down to number 1! No spoilers here!!
The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back with the first of two episodes dedicated to the new Shaw Brothers box set in two week's time.
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This episode, Sam and Dan begin the countdown of their Top Ten Films of the Year from number ten down to number six, including mentions for the likes of Raging Rire, Psycho Goreman and Arrow Video's Hotel Poseidon.
A happy holiday break to all our listeners. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back with Top Films of 2020 Part 2 in two week's time.
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As we apprach christmas, what better way to celebrate than with the largest turkey ever seen on screen? It's Sam Katzman's cold-war classic The Giant Claw.
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Deadly Eyes and Attack of the Crab Monsters, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Dangerous Men and The Asphyx.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing their favourite films from 2021*.
*The exact meaning of this phrase will be hotly debated, no doubt.
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"All the fun of the scare!" This go around Sam and Dan discuss David Nelson's regional slasher Death Screams.
Spoiler level: 4/5 (warnings given)
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Conrad Brooks Vs The Werewolf and Girl School Screamers, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including New York Ninja and Son of the White Mare.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Fred F. Sears' marrionette monster masterpiece, The Giant Claw from the Cold War Creqatures box set.
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A place beyond your dreams. A movie beyond your imagination. Sam and Dan discuss David Lynch's oft maligned, sci-fi epic, Dune.
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Fantastic Planet and Star Wars, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Ninja 3 and Don"t Breathe 2.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing David Nelson's cult slasher, Death Screams!
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What's that in your satchel? A bottle of water? Maybe you should have thought of that before you stabbed your teacher in the hallway (not a euphemism).
Sam and Dan discuss Kinji Fukasaku's genre defining masterpiece Battle Royale.
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as No Escape and Suicide Club, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Moral Panic: Draconian Days and Ernest Borgnine on the Bus.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing David Lynch's maligned epic, Dune!
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Join Sam and Dan as they celebrate a whole new genre of art in this fortnight's episode where they discuss Yasuzo Masumura's Blind Beast.
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Femina Ridens and William Wyler's The Collector, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including They Have Changed Thier Face and Robotrix.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing the media-changing classic, Battle Royale.
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After I see a movie, I like to go get a piece of pie and talk about it. Join Sam and Dan (sadly sans pie) as they discuss the early carreer classic from Quentin Tarantino: True Romance.
Spoiler level: 5/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Miike's First Love and My Best Friend's Birthday, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Knock On Any Door and Someone To Watch Over Me.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing the underseen, 1969 erogoro classic, Blind Beast.
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There's nothing else to do in this facade of a town, why not listen to Sam and Dan discuss oft-overlooked proto-punk classic, Over the Edge?!
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as The Strawberry Statement and Ken Park , plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Suburbban Gothic and Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's Counter Attack.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Tony Scott's take of Tarantino: True Romance.
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Previously unavailable in the UK, Sam and Dan discuss the Edo period, Kaiju wonder that is Daimajin!
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Pulgasari and Tale of Zatoichi , plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Savage and Snow White: A Tale of Terror.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Kurt Kobain's favourite film, Over the Edge.
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Art meets crime and duty meets vengence this go around: Sam and Dan discuss an underseen, pitch black cop action thriller- it's William Friedkin's To Live and Die in L.A.!
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Killer Joe and all films from 1987 (sorry, Nik), plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Await Further Instructions and Night Moves.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing the brooding period Kaju movie, Daimajin.
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Grab your umbrella, your gun, your shades and your son! This go around, Sam and Dan discuss one of Takashi Miike's breakout yakuza dramas: from the Black Society trilogy it's Rainy Dog!
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Bird People in China and Gloria, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including The Babadook and Heavy Metal 2000.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing William Friedkin's bloody, 80's cop-thriller, To Live and Die in LA!
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Lights out! This go around Sam and Dan discuss Jules Dassin's prison noir classic, Brute Force and it's box-set companion, The Naked City!
Spoiler level: 1/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Night in the City and Scum, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including Day of the Dolphin and Tammy and the T Rex.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Takashi Mike's neo-Yakuza Black Triad trilogy with particular focus on Rainy Dog (the second film in the box set).
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Now is the time to abandon the darkness and explode with this city! This go around Sam and Dan discuss Sogo Ishii's explosive, J-Punk classic, Burst City!
Spoiler level: 2/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as Electric Dragon 80,000 Volts and Death Powder, plus they also talk about recent films they've seen including When the Wind Blows and Blowout.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Jules Dassin's pitch black prison noir, Brute Force.
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Lockup your sons, the Jezebels are here! This go around Sam and Dan discuss Jack Hill's girl-gang classic, Switchblade Sisters!
Spoiler level: 3/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as THE VIOLENT YEARS and SHE DEVILS ON WHEELS, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including EFFECTS and ANGST.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Sogo Ishii's Seminal, Japanese Punk actioner, BURST CITY.
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All aboard the Caribbean Lady, but don't drink the coffee! This go around Sam and Dan discuss Luigi Cozzi's trash classic, Contamination!
Spoiler level: 3/5
For their cinematic pairings, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as GREAT WHITE and SHIVERS, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including LAKE MUNGO and STRAY DOGS.
Next time, Dan and Sam will be discussing Jack Hill's 1975 girl-gang classic, Switchblade Sisters.
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IF YOU MEET SARTANAβ¦ PRAY FOR YOUR DEATH. This week Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin discuss the podcastβs first ever western and double crossing abounds with the titular, cloak sporting anti-hero in Gianfranco βFrank Kramerβ Paroliniβs bloody tale.
Themed recommendations include The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and The Hunting Party; whilst Dan and Sam also talk about recent films seen including The Spy Who Came In From the Cold and Human Bullet.
Next Time: Luigi Cozziβs Contamination.
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Watch out! This week, Sam and Dan take on a full dose of paranoia with Philip Kaufmanβs brilliant 1978 update of the 1956 classic INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. They get you while you're sleeping!
Recommendations this week also include PARENTS and John Carpenter's THEY LIVE, plus recent films seen such as RED SPECTACLES and Arrow Academy's EIGHT HOURS A DAY.
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Welcome to the landmark 100th Episode of the Arrow Video podcast! For this landmark episode, Sam and Dan pick one of their favourite films from the Arrow Video library - Frank Henenlotter's BRAIN DAMAGE.
Recommendations this week also include BAD BIOLOGY and STREET TRASH and recent film viewings including THE ABOMINABLE DR PHIBES.
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Pick up your ticket for the Metropol and settle back in your seats as Sam and Dan discuss the recent Arrow UHD release of Lamberto Bava's DEMONS 1 & 2
On a similar theme, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as STAGE FRIGHT and FROM DUSK TIL DAWN, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including FAIL SAFE and ANGEL'S EGG.
Stay tuned for Episode 100 in two weeks time, when Sam and Dan will be taking a look at Frank Henenlotter's BRAIN DAMAGE.
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Love it or hate it, there's no doubting that Richard Kelly's SOUTHLAND TALES is full of ambition. With a fantastic cast including Dwayne Johnson and Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sam loves it, but what will Dan think?
Recommendations on a similar theme include Arrow Video's MIRACLE MILE and UNDER THE SILVER LAKE, whilst Sam talks about the new JUSTICE LEAGUE, amongst others, in recent film viewing recommendations.
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Take a trip to the Korean border with Sam and Dan as catch up on Park Chan-Wook's criminally under-seen JSA - JOINT SECURITY AREA from 2001.
Recommendations on a similar theme include THE SPY GONE NORTH and BATTLEGROUND 621, plus recent film viewings including I CARE A LOT and 1967's VIY.
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This week, Sam and Dan check out the Arrow Video release of THIEF, Michael Mann's stunning Neo-noir crime thriller from 1981 starring James Caan and Jim Belushi.
Recommendations on a similar theme include Kinji Fukasaku's TRIPLE CROSS and HEAT, plus also recently-seen films including Sam Raimi's CRIMEWAVE.
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It's a found-footage episode this week as Sam and Dan take a look Arrow's recent release of [REC], the 2007 Spanish film that rebooted the genre and spawned a franchise.
It's a packed Extra Features too as Dan talks to the revered monster actor Javier Botet, whilst Sam sits down to speak with the film's directors, Jaume BalaguerΓ³ and Paco Plaza. Recommended films this week include THE LAST HORROR MOVIE and recent Arrow Video releases THE EL DUCE TAPES and SOUTHLAND TALES.
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Take a trip to the Florida Everglades with Sam and Dan this week as they take a look at classic deadly jellyfish flick STING OF DEATH from Arrow Video's boxset release HE CAME FROM THE SWAMP: THE WILLIAM GREFΓ COLLECTION.
Recommended films this week include I EAT YOUR SKIN and Norman J Warren's BLOODY TERROR, please recent viewings including Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's sci-fi comedy SAVE YOURSELVES.
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David Cronenberg takes centre stage this week as Sam and Dan take a dark and dangerous cruise through Arrow Video's recent 4k UHD release of CRASH, his 1996 adaptation of J. G. Ballard's transgressive novel.
Sam and Dan also discuss films with similar themes such as THE NIGHT PORTER and COSMOPOLIS, plus recent film viewings including Eureka's release of THE DON IS DEAD.
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Happy New Year! 2020 is now officially behind us. Well, almost, as Sam and Dan countdown from five to one in this second part of their Top Films of 2020 special, including the likes of SAINT MAUD, THE HUNT and BACURAU.
Extra Features includes Sam and Dan's Top Arrow releases and also an interview with Jill Gevargizian, director of THE STYLIST about her film and the its upcoming release on ARROW in March this year.
Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Hindsight is literally 2020 in this episode as Sam and Dan countdown their Top Ten Films of the Year from number ten down to number six, including mentions for the likes of THE INVISIBLE MAN, BACURAU and Arrow Video's HARPOON.
Also, rather appropriately in the Extra Features section, Sam and Dan list their Top Five Arrow Extras Features from releases this year.
A happy holiday break to all our listeners. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back with Top Films of 2020 Part 2 on January 4 2021.
Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Grab your cowboy hat and join Sam and Dan this week as they take a trip to the remote town of Perfection to revisit Ron Underwood's TREMORS, a bonafide cult classic and one of the best horror comedies of the 90s.
Sam and Dan also recommend similar films such as DEEP RISING and DEEP BLUE SEA, plus other recent films seems uh as THE BINGE. In Extra Features, Dan talks to Kevin Lehane, the screenwriter of GRABBERS, on the influence Tremors had on him.
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Enter the 7 1/2th Floor this week as Sam and Dan take on Spike Jonze's BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999), the unforgettably bizarre comic fantasia released on the ARROW ACADEMY label.
Recommendations include Kathtryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS an Tim Mielant's PATRICK, whilst Extra Features includes an exclusive interview with POSSESSOR director Brandon Cronenberg ahead of the UK release of his film this week.
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An extra-long episode this week as Sam and Dan delve into the Arrow Video ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY boxset, with a particular look at the cult epic THE HOLY MOUNTAIN and its recent controversy.
Recommendations cover a wide spectrum from I WILL WALK LIKE A CRAZY HORSE and THE LAST MOVIE, whilst Extra Features includes four exclusive interviews.
Dan talks to Stephen Scalata about producing the documentary JODOROWSKYS DUNE and also Turner Prize winning artist Tai Shani about separating art from the artist. Meanwhile Sam interviews director Jennifer Sheridan about her upcoming film ROSE, and also Natalia Meta, director of THE INTRUDER.
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They're not there to shop. They're not there to work. They're just there. This week Sam and Dan look at the US Arrow Video 25th Anniversary release of Kevin Smith's MALLRATS.
Recommendations this week include DAWN OF THE DEAD, Pineapple Express and recent film viewings including STONE COLD and FIVE EASY PIECES.
To watch the Arrow Video Livestream Q&A with Kevin Smith, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNRungDiaLg&t=1797s
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Giant monster fans rejoice - it's a kaiji delight this week as Sam and Dan delve into Arrow's recent sold out GAMERA boxset, with a particular focus on GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (1995), the first film from the renowned Heisei trilogy.
Recommendations include MATANGO (1965) and THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977) and in Extra Features, Sam talks at length to actor Richard Brake (31, Mandy) about his career and his new film THE DARE.
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Stay out of the dark, as this week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow Video's recent 4k restoration of David Twohy's nerve shedding sci-fi creature feature PITCH BLACK, starring an early career Vin Diesel and Radha Mitchell.
Other similar-themed film recommendations include DREDD and FORTRESS whilst Dan and Sam also talk about recent films seen including the Bill Drummond documentary BEST BEFORE DEATH.
Next Week: GAMERA
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Perhaps the finest cult film known to humanity, this week Sam and Dan dive into Arrow Video's release of WITHNAIL & I, Bruce Robinson's endlessly quotable and fondly loved British comedy starring Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown.
Other film recommendations of a similar vein this week include LOST WEEKEND and GUEST PARADISO, plus reviews of recently-seen films including VIVARIUM. NB: Apologies for a slight technical hitch with Sam's microphone towards the end of the episode.
Next Week: PITCH BLACK
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Sam and Dan take on David Fincher this week as they take a break from Arrow Video to look at the recent Limited Edition Arrow Academy release of THE GAME, Fincher's pulse-pounding paranoiac puzzle made between SE7EN and FIGHT CLUB.
Other film recommendations this week include ARLINGTON ROAD and SHUTTER ISLAND, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Mercedes Kilmer, star of PAYDIRT, and also director Sally Potter about her upcoming film THE ROADS NOT TAKEN.
Next Week: WITHNAIL & I
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Terror strikes this week in BLOOD TIDE (1982) as Sam and Dan join James Earl Jones, Lila Kedrova and JosΓ© Ferrer in wild tale of sea monsters, sacrificial virgins and beachside aerobics.
Other film recommendations this week include SCARECROWS and BEDEVILLED, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Amy Seimetz, director of SHE DIES TOMORROW, which releases in the UK on August 28.
Next Week: THE GAME
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Taking a break from Arrow Video, Sam and Dan reach for a guest Blu-ray release from the Arrow Academy label with the truly classic SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster.
Other film recommendations this week include THE LIST OF ADRIAN MESSENGER and THE FRENCH CONNECTION, and recommendations for Arrow Video FrightFest Digital Edition such as 12 HOUR SHIFT and CLAPBOARD JUNGLE.
Next Week: BLOOD TIDE
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This week, Sam and Dan tackle DREAM DEMON - a terrific blend of psychological horror and late 80s practical gore effects featuring Jimmy Nail and Timothy Spall. Long dormant on home media since its original VHS release, Arrow Video's recent Blu-ray release shows the film in a newly-restored version from the original camera negative and in a brand new Directorβs Cut.
Other film recommendations this week include such films as POLTERGEIST 3, LABYRINTH and Sidney Lumet's Q & A.
Next Week: THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
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This week Sam and Dan tackle the infamous exploitation epic WHITE FIRE starring Robert Ginty and Fred Williamson, a so-bad-it's-good action 80s film about the legendary βWhite Fireβ diamond β a priceless rock so hot it actually burns those who try to lay their hands on it!
Other film recommendations this week include such films as DEADLY PREY, TIGER ON THE BEAT and THE INFORMANT.
Next Week: DREAM DEMON
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Hell hath no fury like THE WOMAN scorned, as Sam and Dan find out this week when thy dip into Arrow's Limited Edition release of Lucky Mckee's genre classic from 2011.
Sam and Dan also discuss films including I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE and THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006) and also recent film viewing including EMPATHY, INC. Plus there is also a special extra feature with an interview with The Woman herself, Pollyanna McIntosh who talks about her own sequel, DARLIN'.
Next Week: WHITE FIRE
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A break from the norm this week as Sam and Dan take on their first Arrow Academy release for the podcast - Hirokazu Koreeda's courtroom drama masterpiece from 2017, THE THIRD MURDER.
Recommended films this week for a similar theme include DEATH BY HANGING, and Koreeda's earlier film AFTER LIFE, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss their recent film viewings including OUR DAY WILL COME and DJANGO UNCHAINED.
Next Week: THE WOMAN
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Take a step into Harold's manor as Sam and Dan catch up on Arrow's release of THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY, the classic 1980 British gangster film starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren.
Recommended films this week include VICTIM, GOODFELLAS and a 'non-recommendation recommendation' for Umberto Lenzi's GANG WAR IN MILAN.
Next Week: THE THIRD MURDER
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Buckle up as this week Sam and Dan take the streets of France with Arrow Video's Blu-ray release of John Frankenheimer's 1998 action thriller RONIN.
Recommended films this week include the recent (LITTLE MONSTERS), a genuine classic (HEAT) and the obscure (GINSENG KING).
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This week, Sam and Dan travel back to 1986 for Neil Jordan's classic UK crime drama, MONA LISA featuring fantastic performances from Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson.
Related film recommendations this week include THE SQUEEZE and TAXI DRIVER, whilst recently watched films include KILLER OF DOLLS and MUBI's recent release of BACURAU.
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Sam and Dan venture into the world of 'so-bad-it's-good' this week with Arrow's release of the insane sequel send-up, HOWLING II, plus also speak to Scott Wheeler, one of the special make-up effects artists from the film in Extra Features.
Related film recommendations this week include GREMLINS 2 and SPOOKIES, whilst recently watched films include OASIS OF FEAR and Arrow Video's own recent release of KOLOBOS.
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We may all be in lockdown, but the Arrow Video Podcast continues as this week Sam and Dan remotely discuss Brian de Palma's SISTERS from 1972.
This week's other recommendations include the likes of BASKET CASE and THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY, whilst Dan also takes the opportunity during self-isolation to catch up with THE HUMAN CONDITION.
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All aboard this shipshape and watertight episode and Sam and Dan take to the seas for the recent jet-black horror comedy HARPOON from Rob Grant, including an exclusive interview with Rob on his decision to only show his next film, 65 DAYS OF STATIC, once before destroying it forever.
Sam and Dan also discuss similar-themed films including FAKE BLOOD and HOLIDAY, and also recent film viewings including DOGS DON'T WEAR PANTS and MILLER'S CROSSING.
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This week, Sam and Dan find out what happens when your imaginary friend turns out to be real with Arrow Video's release of horror hit DANIEL ISN'T REAL, starring Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane.
Similar themed recommendations this week include BLOCKERS and DROP DEAD FRED, plus we catch up with recent Sam and Dan screenings of films such as BLACK LIZARD and UNDER THE SHADOW.
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This week is one wild and weird ride as Sam and Dan take a trip with Terry Gilliam's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS.
Similar themed recommendations this week include NATURAL BORN KILLERS and WITHNAIL AND I, plus we catch up with recent Sam and Dan screenings if films such as DON'T COUNT ON US and CHAINED FOR LIFE
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The lucky ones dies first in this week's films as Sam and Dan take a look at Wes Craven's third film THE HILLS HAVE EYES from 1977.
Recommendations this week include the likes of KILLING GROUND and THE CARS THAT ATE PARIS, plus recent viewings such as VALERIE AND HER WEEK OF WONDERS and Dan's repeated viewings of CATS.
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This week Sam and Dan talk about perhaps one of the best revenge thrillers of our time, OLDBOY, and also look in-depth at the wealth of extras on the recent Arrow Video release.
Recommendations this week include recent Asian releases such as PARASITE and BURNING and recent viewings including SILENCES and THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS. .
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It's EXORCIST III
Recommendations this week include HARDCORE, HERE COMES MR JORDAN and BOOKSMART.
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Happy Holidays! It's been a fantastic year for film and this week Sam and Dan look back over the year and pick their top tens, including the likes of ANIARA, GREENER GRASS, DEATH OF A VLOGGER and COME TO DADDY.
Also in Extra Features, our hosts take a look back at the whole decade, and compile their Top Ten of the last ten years, plus special guest appearances from the likes of Charlie Steeds, Mark Jenkin and Jack McHenry.
A big thank you to all our listeners this year. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back, to its more regular format, early in the New Year.
Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
Part Man. Part Machine. All Podcast. This week Sam and Dan discuss the pulp masterpiece that is Arrow Video's release of Paul Verhoeven's ROBOCOP.
Following the same theme, Sam and Dan also recommend titles such as the upcoming documentary on Phil Tippet, MAD DREAMS AND MONSTERS and STARSHIP TROOPERS, plus recent film viewings include Arrow's release of Swedish SciFi epic ANIARA and THE BEING at Edinburgh Zombie Club.
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Take a trip down Midian lane with Sam and Dan this week as they take a look at Arrow's recent release of Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED, one of Sam's favourite films.
Other film recommendations along the same theme include HELLRAISER INFERNO and LORD OF ILLUSIONS, plus Sam and Dan's recent viewings include the likes of NIGHT BEAST and a look at Criterion's GODZILLA box set.
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Beware the moon! This week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow Video's Limited Edition release of John Landis' horror comedy classic - AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON.
Naturally, this week's recommendations have a werewolf theme with the likes of COMPANY OF WOLVES and WEREWOLVES ON WHEELS, whilst Sam and Dan also talk about recent viewings including THE NEW CENTURIONS and TV'S SUCCESSION.
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Hails! This week the LORDS OF CHAOS reign, as the Arrow Video Podcast delves into the world of Black Metal, Satanism and Church burning through Jonas Γ kerlund's eye in his recent film starring Rory Culkin.
Other films recommended include Jonas' debut feature SPUN and Penelope Spheeris' THE DECLINE OF THE WESTERN CIVILISATION, plus recently seen films such as FORTY GUNS and Bong Joon Ho's eagerly-anticipated PARASITE.
This Podcast was brought to you by Sam and Dan, and is Based on Truth and Lies.
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In honour of legendary screen actor Sid Haig, this week's film is one of Jack Hill's early (arguably his first) features, the classic SPIDER BABY OR, THE MADDEST STORY EVER TOLD, originally released in 1967.
Sam and Dan also discuss similar recommendations such as MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY & GIRLY and WEAPONS OF THE LOST KINGDOM 2, plus also chat about recent upcoming films they have recently seen such as THE LIGHTHOUSE and CHAINED FOR LIFE.
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This week, Sam and Dan play 'Hide and Go Kill' as they watch and discuss 1977's THE CHILD, released earlier this year as part of Arrow Video's boxset, AMERICAN HORROR PROJECT: VOLUME 2.
If you like THE CHILD, Sam and Dan recommend similar films such as BURIAL GROUND and THE BAD SEED, and also discuss recent films they've seen including the likes of VHS FOREVER? ONCE UPON A TIME IN CAMDEN and EASTERN CONDORS.
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This week, Sam and Dan dangerously tread gang war turf, with Jim Van Bebber's fiercely independent and ferociously violent cult film from 1988: DEADBEAT AT DAWN.
Elsewhere, Sam and Dan recommend similar films including COMBAT SHOCK and MAINLINE RUN, and also talk about their recent film viewing, taking in the likes of Arrow Academy's THE BIG CLOCK and 88 Films' POPCORN.
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Join Sam and Dan and a wealth of guests for this special 'live' Podcast recording from Arrow Video FrightFest 2019.
Featuring on the episode are Ant Timpson (director of COME TO DADDY), Abigail Blackmore (director of TALES FROM THE LODGE), Rob Grant (director of upcoming Arrow Video release HARPOON), Charlie Steeds (director of THE BARGE PEOPLE) and Heather Buckley (producer of THE RANGER and BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE AND GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON).
This episode was recorded Live at London's Prince Charles Cinema on Saturday August 24 as part of Arrow Video FrightFest 2019.
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More Giallo, sort of, this week as Sam and Dan chat through their likes and dislikes of Flavio Mogherini's 1978 film THE PYJAMA GIRL CASE, including an interview in EXTRA FEATURES with pathologist, Dr Charles Handorf about the film's autopsy scenes.
Similar recommendations include THE HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS and HOUSE OF THE YELLOW CARPET, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss recent films including Tarantino's latest, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.
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With London's Arrow Video FrightFest just around the corner, this week's episode sees Sam and Dan break from the usual format to instead discuss their upcoming festival picks and films they're most looking forward to (including Arrow titles HARPOON and DANIEL ISN'T REAL).
Dan also chats to Abner Pastoll, director of the Arrow Video FrightFest closing film, A GOOD WOMAN IS HARD TO FIND.
Arrow Video FrightFest takes place at London's Cineworld Leicester Square from August 22-26. Visit www.frightfest.co.uk for weekend, day and single film tickets.
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This week, Sam and Dan discuss Arrow Video's release of BURNT OFFERINGS, the 1976 haunted house film starring Oliver Reed, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith and Bette Davis.
Elsewhere they discuss recommended films including DEAD RINGER and HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, plus recent films they've watched including STUNT SQUAD and STUDIO 54. Plus, Extra Features includes a fantastic interview with magician Simon Drake who talks about his experiences working alongside the legendary Oliver Reed.
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If you're having bad dreams, then sit back and listen to our latest episode as Sam and Dan cover Arrow Video's recent release of Roger Christian's THE SENDER - Tarantino's favourite horror film from 1982.
Other film recommendations include THE NINTH CONFIGURATION, DON'T LOOK BACK and the recent theatrical release of Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR.
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Sam returns! Yes, Sam is back on the Arrow Video Podcast for this 52nd episode, joining Dan for a look, and a friendly argument or two, at Arrow Video's release of Brian De Palma's DRESSED TO KILL.
Recommendations based on the main film this week include THE LAST DETAIL and MANIAC, whilst Sam and Dan also talk about films they've seen lately including BLUE COLLAR and a preview of George Clooney's TV Show CATCH 22. Welcome back Sam!
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Our Arrow Insiders series continues this week as Dan sits down with Nora Mehenni, Arrow's Production and Assets Manager / QC Supervisor about Arrow's gargantuan releases of the HG LEWIS SHOCK AND GORE and FEAST sets, including TWO THOUSAND MANIACS and BLOOD FEAST.
Similar film-themed recommendations include BURNT OFFERINGS and BEAKS whilst the two also chat about recent and upcoming genre festival hits such as LUZ and GREENER GRASS.
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This weeks sees a Giallo special as Dan Martin talks about the evolution of Arrow's release of THE IGUANA WITH THE TONGUE OF FIRE with Arrow's Senior Producer and Head of Vinyl, James Blackford.
James ignores traditional recommendation limits and talks about a range of recommended films, including DELIRIUM, IN THE FOLDS OF THE FLESH, whilst Dan continues his quest to see Asian films old and new with recommendations for SHADOW and THE BELLS OF DEATH.
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Arrow Video's Marketing & Events Manager and Social Media guru, Louise Buckler, joins Dan Martin in the latest Arrow Insiders mini-series update as they take a look at recent Arrow Video release HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN.
Related film recommendations include BLIND BEAST and Takeshi Miike's IMPRINT, whilst the two also discuss recent films they've seen including BLUE VENGEANCE and PIGS.
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Continuing our Arrow Video Insiders sub-series, this week Dan Martin chats to Arrow's Head of Catalogue, Kevin Lambert, about acquiring some of Arrow's catalogue releases, including Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK.
Dan and Kevin also discuss film recommendations such as THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USER and THE LAST CIRCUS, plus recent films such as Jordan Peele's US and BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE.
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As Sam takes a short break, a new sub-series of Arrow Insiders begins as Dan sits down with the Head of Marketing (and editor of the podcast) of Arrow Films, Mike Hewitt to chat about finding and acquiring new genre films and how Arrow looks at marketing their release.
Dan and Mike also discuss film recommendations such as GOOD VIBRATIONS and BAD NEWS, plus recent films such as FREE SOLO and RETURN TO RETURN TO NUKE'EM HIGH.
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To celebrate Arrow Video's recent release of Ring (not Ringu), this week Sam and Dan delve into Video Nakata's 1998 classic that launched the J-horror boom in the West.
Film recommendations this week include CHAOS and KWAIDAN, whilst recent viewings include ELMER GANTRY and MURPHY'S WAR. Plus, Dan reveals an exclusive clip from an interview with RICHARD STANLEY, recorded literally five minutes after the wrap of his latest film, COLOR OUT OF SPACE.
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Join Sam and Dan as this week they take a look at Etsuko Shiomi's stand-out performance in the Japanese 70s exploitation classic SISTER STREET FIGHTER, alongside the legendary Sonny Chiba. He's a one man army. She's a one woman death squad!
Sam and Dan also recommend other strong female-led action films, including JeeJa Yanin in 2008's CHOCOLATE and Cynthia Rothrock in 1993's UNDEFEATABLE, plus recent film viewings including one of Sam's favourite films of all time, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.
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Ahead of Arrow's UK cinema release of LORDS OF CHAOS on March 29, this week's episode features an extended interview by Dan Martin (who also created the film's visual effects) with the film's director Jonas Akerlund.
Elsewhere, Sam and Dan discuss recent recommendations including FOREIGN EXCHANGE and NEVER HERE, whilst Sam interviews the filmmaking team behind BORDER, the Scandinavian fantasy drama in UK cinemas March 8.
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This week, Sam and Dan get their feet wet as they take a plunge into Arrow's recent Limited Edition release of WATERWORLD, complete with restored Ulysses Cut.
Recommendations based on this week's film include NO ESCAPE and MAD MAX CHROME EDITION, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss recently seen films such as BORDER and Arrow Academy's THE POSSESSED.
(Apologies for minor technical glitches in the recording of this episode which has resulted in an occasional mic drop out).
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Elvira plays Elvira in this week's film as Sam and Dan flight with the recent Arrow Video release of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK.
Similar recommendations include CAST A DEADLY SPELL and a couple of John Waters films, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss recent films they've watching including 1911's L'INFERNO through to 2015's WELCOME TO LEITH.
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This week Sam and Dan extend their Greetings and Salutations as they teen talk about one of the most well-celebrated cult films of the 80s, the dark high school comedy, HEATHERS. How very!
Similar film recommendations this week include ASSASSINATION NATION and CUFFS, and Sam and Dan also talk through recent films they've seen such as VICE and MERCENARIES FROM HONG KONG.
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All relationships get strained with the arrival of a new-born, and it's no different for Sam and Dan as this week they bicker over The Baby - Arrow recent release of one of the most bizarre horror films ever made.
In Extra Features, our hosts recommend similar films including QUEENS OF EVIL and MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY & GIRLY, and talk through recent films they've seen such as SEYTAN and BLOODFEST.
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Happy Holidays! It's the end of year podcast and Sam and Dan look back on a great year and each run down their Top Ten Films of 2018 which includes the likes of COLD WAR, UPGRADE, MANDY and CLIMAX.
Also in Extra Features, our hosts take a look back at Arrow Video's slate and pick their Top Three releases of the year. NB: Apologies for some some small mic drop-outs during this section.
A big thank you to all our listeners this year. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back, to its more regular format, early in the New Year.
Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk
A return to gallio this week as Sam and Dan open THE CASE OF THE SCORPION'S TAIL, the Euro-centric second giallo by genre master Sergio Martino.
Recommendations follow a similar genre theme with suggestions of long titles such as THE KILLER RESERVED NINE SEATS and WHAT ARE THOSE STRANGE DROPS OF BLOOD DOING ON JENNIFER'S BODY?, plus recent watches such as CANNIBAL MAN and THE LONG DAY CLOSES.
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From the bowels of the earth, Sam and Dan have risen to talk about the recent Ltd Ed release of Lucio Fulci's classic THE CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD.
This week's recommendations include IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS, DUNWICH HORROR and DAY OF ANGER.
Extra features this week includes an interview with the filmmakers behind CAM, Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei, who recommend two titles you should see after watching CAM (available now on Netflix).
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Be our victim - as this week Sam and Dan discuss Arrow's recent deluxe release of Bernard Rose's classic 90s horror, CANDYMAN. We dare you to listen five times...
This week's recommendations include the likes of PAPERHOUSE, THE SKELETON KEY and a plea to Arrow to hunt out the best version of CUT AND RUN.
Extra features include two interviews, one with Heather Buckley, who alongside producing the recent film THE RANGER, also produced a number of features for the CANDYMAN release including the interview with Clive Barker, whilst Dan talks to his friend Will about the architecture in the film. Plus, you also get to hear Dan's impressions of both Wishmaster and Pinhead!
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The Future is History, as this week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow's recent restored release of Terry Gilliam's TWELVE MONKEYS from 1995.
Recommendations this week include CITY OF THE LOST CHILDREN, THE FORBIDDEN CHRIST and Dan's reactions to the London Film Festival Premiere of LORDS OF CHAOS, for which his prosthetics work caused several reported faintings.
Following a LORDS OF CHAOS theme, Extra Features see Dan sit down with the film's director, Jonas Ackerlund, for a brief chat about the film's music.
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NB: Contains Spoilers. It's Armageddon time as Sam and Dan take a look at cult classic MIRACLE MILE from 1988, a much-loved and idiosyncratic mix of black comedy, romance and nuclear holocaust, with a hypnotic score by Tangerine Dream.
Recommendations this week include COUNTDOWN TO LOOKING GLASS, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE and AFTER HOURS, plus films Sam and Dan have screened recently including WILD STRAWBERRIES and THE DEVIL'S SWORD.
Extra Features includes two interviews; the final part of Sam's interview with Panos Cosmatos, the director of MANDY, whilst Dan talks to film director Mark Blackford about his love for this week's focus film.
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Mandy is out now in UK cinemas and on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on October 29.
What started in hell will end on earth. Join Sam and Dan as they return this week to one of horror's key iconic characters as Pinhead brings his coenobites to earth in Anthony Hickox's 1992 threequel, HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH.
Recommendations this week include WISHMASTER, MANIAC COP 2, plus films Sam and Dan have screened recently including LET ME MAKE YOU A MARTYR and Paul Schrader's HARDCORE.
Extra Features includes Part Two of Sam's interview with Panos Cosmatos, the director of MANDY, which is released in UK cinemas October 12, and on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on October 29.
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Purchase Hellraiser III from the Arrow Films website as part of the Hellraiser Trilogy box set here; https://bit.ly/2y1gsqM
One of Brian de Palma's classics, this week Sam and Dan take a look at RAISING CAIN, de Palma's 1992 return to the Hitchcockian psycho-thriller after the misfire that was THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES.
Recommendations this week include Cronenberg's DEAD RINGERS and George A. Romero's THE DARK HALF, whilst Extra Features includes part 1 of an interview with MANDY Director Panos Cosmatos.
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Join Sam and Dan, and some amazing guests, at the LIVE recording of the Arrow Video Podcast which took place during Arrow Video FrightFest in London on Saturday 25 August.
Instead of the usual format, this episode was recorded in front of a live audience, and features interviews with Jenn Wexler (director of THE RANGER), Charlie Steeds (director of ESCAPE FROM CANNIBAL FARM), Issa Lopez (director of TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID) and horror icon and legend, Barbara Crampton (RE-ANIMATOR, DEAD NIGHT).
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Head on down to the local asylum, the DOOM ASYLUM that is, as Sam and Dan visit Richard Friedman's newly released 80s slasher spectacular on Arrow Video.
If you like this, then Sam and Dan this week recommend similar themed films such as MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH and KILLER PARTY (again), whilst Dan gives his views on Gaspar Noe's CLIMAX, which gets its UK Premiere as the Closing Film at Arrow Video FrightFest on Monday 27 August.
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Sam and Dan tread the dirty streets of New York this week, as they check out Arrow Video's release of Abel Ferrara's 90s crime classic, KING OF NEW YORK.
Recommendations include KISS OF DEATH, SEA OF LOVE and Gary Sherman's VICE SQUAD, plus Sam and Dan try to outdo each other with long film titles in their recently viewed recommendations with Z CHANNEL: A MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION and IVAN VASILIEVICH CHANGES HIS PROFESSION respectively.
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For FREE tickets to the Arrow Video Podcast Live session at Arrow Video Frightfest on Saturday August 25 2018, book here; https://frightfest.nutickets.com/51806
The week Sam and Dan talk about The Endless - sort of. Instead of the usual format, Dan takes time to catch up with the filmmaker's Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead for a very (warning - spoilery) chat about the film's themes and universe.
Recommendations include RESOLUTION, TIME CRIMES and CHARLIE'S FAMILY, and Extra Features includes a chat with Arrow Video FrightFest Co-Director Paul McEvoy about this year's line-up, including Arrow's Closing Film, CLIMAX.
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With the recent line-up announcement of this year's Arrow Video FrightFest event in London, Bank Holiday Monday, Sam and Dan select a range of recommendations from both this year and previous years.
Dan takes on 13 films from past events, including THE HAPPINESS OF THE KATAKURIS, whilst Sam casts his eye over the latest line-up, recommending 13 must-see films including TERRIFIED, THE RANGER and Arrow Video's Closing Night film, Gaspar Noe's CLIMAX.
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One of Dario Argento's lesser seen films, TENEBRAE, gives Sam and Dan a chance this week to agree on a film and also to list their Top 10 and Top 8 Argento films respectively.
Recommendations this week include the likes of Wes Craven's SCREAM and Michele Soavi's DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, whilst Sam recommends how much he think he may like Lars von Trier's THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
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Sam & Dan descend into hell this week as they revisit HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II, Tony Randel's sequel to Clive Barker's masterpiece.
Dan pulls out two genuinely groundbreaking genre films in the form of MARTYRS and HARDWARE as his recommendations, whilst Sam predicts the films he thinks he may be recommending from Cannes 2018 before he sees them (this week's podcast was recorded before the festival in May 2018).
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This week, Sam and Dan take a trip into the twisted imagination of Frank Henenlotter as they sit down with a nice cup of tea to watch 80s cult grindhouse film FRANKENHOOKER.
Elsewhere in the podcast, Sam and Dan recommend such films as STREET TRASH, BLASTFIGHTER and DOOM ASLYUM (coming on Arrow Video in July 2018), and in the Extra Features, Dan talks to Dan Frye, make-up artist from such films as FRANKENHOOKER and BRAIN DAMAGE.
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Take a walk in the woods with Sam and Dan as they encounter Cropsy in the notorious 'video nasty' and ultimate summer camp nightmare, THE BURNING.
Similar-themed film recommendations include SPLIT SECOND and JUST BEFORE DAWN, and our hosts also recommend recent films they've seen including a 1966 Czech SciFi comedy called WHO WANTS TO KILL JESSIE?
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Fresh from a cameo appearance in Steven Spielberg's READY PLAYER ONE, this week Sam and Dan take a multiverse trip for a look back at 80s cult classic THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION.
This episode of related film recommendations includes Carpenter's THEY LIVE and CRITTERS 2. Sam and Dan also discuss recent films such as Arrow Academy's THE THIRD MURDER and Simon Rumley's THE LIVING AND THE DEAD, whilst Dan also pitches some story ideas for DEADPOOL 3.
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Throw on your gothic, glam-rock rags as this week's episode takes a look at PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, Brian De Palma's rock opera, and precursor to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. It's one of Sam's favourite De Palma films, but will Dan like it as much?
If you like PHANTOM, then you may also like Sam and Dan's recommendations based on this film such as BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS and NASHVILLE, whilst our regular hosts also recommend recent films including a double-bill of Simon Rumley's films; FASHIONISTA and CROWHURST
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With today's UK release of Takashi Miike's 100th film, Sam and Dan take a look at BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL, an epic samurai film based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura.
This week's film recommendations have a distinct Asian theme, including Miike's BLACK SOCIETY TRILOGY and FUDOH: THE NEW GENERATION, plus a left-field shout out for 90s misstep, DICK TRACY.
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Take a trip through Mexico's underworld as Sam and DAN discuss BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA, perhaps Sam Peckinpah's greatest work, as well as his most autobiographical.
In addition, Dan recommends films such as CROSS OF IRON and THE CREEPING GARDEN, whilst Sam gives some updates on the feature film he's been directing, plus waxes lyrical about other films recently seen including THE LONG GOODBYE and Alex Garland's ANNIHILATION. Sam and Dan also find time to read out and answer some recent listener emails.
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Luciano Ercoli's 'feminist' giallo DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS is the subject of this week's podcast, a film that splits opinion, even between our two hosts.
Sam and Dan also recommend films such as THE LIVING DEAD AT MANCHESTER MORGUE, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK, CITIZEN DOG and KILLER PARTY, and also offer a fantastic competition prize of a life cast of Marlon Brando, as made by Dick Smith for THE GODFATHER to one listener who can successfully guess what three posters Dan currently has on his kitchen wall.
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This week, Sam and Dan "tear your soul apart" as they discuss one of the genre's most defining horror films: Clive Barker's 1987 feature debut, HELLRAISER.
Film recommendations this week include the likes of NIGHTBREED (1990), EVILSPEAK (1981) and ANDREI RUBLEV (1966), whilst Sam also talks to Ruth Wilson, star of Arrow Film's upcoming theatrical release of DARK RIVER.
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Six Models, Six Victims... This week Sam and Dan discuss Mario Bava's BLOOD AND BLACK LACE, the Italian classic from 1964 that would go on to spearhead the giallo genre and serve as a prototype for the slasher movie.
They also recommend similar-themed films such as BLACK SABBATH (1963, SUSPIRIA (1977) and BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA (1971). Recently seen films include FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS (1982) and JIGSAW (2017), plus there's cameo from Steven Spielberg talking at THE POST premiere about the wonder of premiering films at London's Odeon Leicester Square.
Arrow Video producer Ewan Cant joins the podcast this week as a special guest as he talks to Dan about finding, producing and releasing the 1987 film BLOOD RAGE, whilst also recommending other slashers such as THE BURNING (1981) and SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983).
Elsewhere, Sam rejoins Dan for recommendations on recently viewed films including THREE BILLBOARDS (2017), VAMPYR (1932) and THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (1972).
This week Sam and Dan discuss Dario Argento's second entry in his animal trilogy - CAT O'NINE TAILS - in advance of Arrow's new 4k restoration due to be released at the end of January.
Film recommendations based on Cat O'Nine Tails include such films as DEATH LAID AN EGG and BABY DOLL, whilst Sam and Dan also talk about films they've seen recently such as THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR and THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER.
Happy Holidays! Welcome to the Arrow Video end of year podcast as Sam and Dan look back on a great year and each run down their Top Ten New Release Films of 2017.
Will any of your favourite titles be on there? Will they select any Arrow titles? And will there be any matches at all across both their lists? Listen in to find out....
A big thank you to all our listeners this year. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back, to its more regular format, early in the New Year.
To celebrate Arrow Video's Limited Edition release of CARRIE, Sam and Dan go to the Prom this week to look at the 1976 film that truly marked the arrival of Brian de Palma as a major director, plus gave Sissy Spacek her first Oscar nomination.
Other recommended films include THE FURY (1978), FIRESTARTER (1984) and VALERIE AND HER WEEK OF WONDERS (1970), whilst Sam and Dan also chat about films they've seen recently including THE DEVIL RIDES OUT (1968), STRAIGHT TIME (1978) and Bernard Rose's FRANKENSTEIN (2015).
"She's the Godmother of them all!" - this week Sam and Dan take on Jack Hill's iconic COFFY, starring the legendary Pam Grier.
Our hosts also discuss similarly-themed films such as FOXY BROWN, BONE (with Yaphet Kotto)and TRUCK TURNER (with Isaac Hayes), and also chat about films they've seen recently including upcoming release THE DISASTER ARTIST and genre classics such as BURIAL GROUND and THE OUTFIT.
To celebrate Arrow's recent release of the Limited Edition boxset GEORGE ROMERO BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY, this week Sam and Dan turn their attention to one of Romero's underrated films, SEASON OF THE WITCH from 1972, which is included in the set along with THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA (1971) and THE CRAZIES (1973).
Other recommended films in this episode include HG Lewis' SOMETHING WEIRD, John Cassavetes' FACES and Michael Winner's THE SENTINEL, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss recent films they've seen such as SEOUL STATION, Lucio Fulci's MURDER ROCK, Mohammed Shebl's FANGS and Satyajit Ray's PATHER PANCHALI.
Long Live the New Flesh! This week, Sam and Dan take a body horror look at one of David Cronenberg's most celebrated films - VIDEODROME!
Films in this week's "If you liked that..." section include Brandon Cronenberg's ANTIVIRAL, THE FLY and TETSUO: THE IRON MAN, whilst Sam and Dan also recommend recent viewings such as COLOSSAL, THE TRANSFIGURATION and VIOLENT COP.
Extra Features includes an interview with THELMA's director Joachim Trier who mentions some of his favourite Arrow releases, including the recent Romero film SEASON OF THE WITCH.
Link to Cinemadrome on Youtube -http://bit.ly/2lsu4bA
The Ultimate in Alien Terror: John Carpenter's THE THING is this week's film as hosts Dan and Sam delve into Arrow Video's upcoming 4k restoration release of this seminal masterpiece from 1982.
Dan and Sam's similarly-themed film recommendations including THE HATEFUL EIGHT, THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, plus films they've seen recently such as TASTE OF FEAR, THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM and SPASMO, and an audio clip from the Q&A at the LFF screening of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson's GHOST STORIES, starring Martin Freeman and Paul Whitehouse.
"Kiri kiri kiri kiri..." This week, Sam and Dan delve deeper into AUDITION as they look to get under the skin of Takashi Miike's masterpiece, whilst also recommeding similar-themes films such as BLUE'S HARP and WOMAN OF THE DUNES.
Elsewhere they recommend films they have watched recently, including THE UNTAMED, THE ENDLESS and THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR, plus feature interview clips from Darren Aronofsky and Jennifer Lawrence who talk about their recent release, MOTHER.
Brian De Palma's classic BLOW OUT is the main subject of the Arrow Video Podcast episode 6. Sam and Dan discuss the film, and also recommend similarly-themed films such as DE PALMA, BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO and EVIL ED.
Sam and Dan also recommend recent films they've seen such as Darren Aronofsky's MOTHER, DAVE MADE A MAZE, THE BERLIN FILES and BE MY CAT: A FILM FOR ANN, plus preview LFF titles including Arrow's THE ENDLESS and BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL.
And please do get in touch with the guys if you can help them find a copy of THE VIRGIN WILDSIDES PART 2!
When the earth spits out the dead⦠This week Sam and Dan turn their attention to the classic Lucio Fulci zombie film Zombie Flesh Eaters as their main film for episode 5 of the Arrow Video Podcast.
Recommendations based around the film include CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, SHOCKING DARK, THE LIVING DEAD AT MANCHESTER MORGUE and VOICES FROM THE BEYOND, whilst Sam and Dan report on Frightfest 2017 and recommend films theyβve seen over the last two weeks, including COLD HELL, CONFESSION OF MURDER, REPLACE and LEGEND OF THE BAT.
Donnie Darko - the first true cult classic of the Millennium - is the main film of discussion in the fourth edition of the Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan.
Hosts Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin also recommend similar-themed films such as PAPRIKA, THE GHOUL, THE NAVIGATOR and IMITATION GIRL, plus other films they have screened over the past couple of weeks, including THE SWIMMER, THE BELKO EXPERIMENT, THE EVIL WITHIN, SHIN GODZILLA and THE TODD KILLINGS.
In this third edition of the Arrow Video Podcast, Sam and Dan take a deeper look at classic 2001 J-Horror, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's PULSE.
Film recommendations this episode include the likes of LAIN, CURE, BEFORE WE VANISH, INUGAMI, INLAND EMPIRE, ZIGEUNERWEISEN and THE VILLAINESS, whilst Sam speaks with Paul McEvoy, one of the organisers of UK genre festival FrightFest, and also Ben Wheatley who talks about his recent film FREE FIRE and his favourite Arrow Video titles.
Join hosts Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin in this second edition of the Arrow Video Podcast as they discuss the upcoming release of Richard Franklinβs PSYCHO II.
In addition to the main feature, Sam and Dan also make film recommendations including ROAD GAMES, SCREAM PRETTY PEGGY, LADY BATTLE COP, THE LAST OF SHEILA, BLOW OUT and Christopher Nolanβs DUNKIRK, whilst the Extra Features section covers the latest Arrow Video news, emails and an exclusive interview with Sean Hogan, producer of FUTURE SHOCK! THE STORY of 2000 AD.
Arrow Videoβs bi-weekly podcast launches its first edition with an in-depth discussion of their recent 4K-restored release of THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE.
Join hosts Sam Ashurst (HELLβS GARDEN) and Dan Martin (FREE FIRE) as they discuss Dario Argentoβs debut movie, going into detail about specific scenes and the discβs special features, as well as selecting their βThank you Blu-ray!β moments.
Over the course of the discussion, youβll hear about a variety other films, including DEEP RED, ANATOMY OF A MURDER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE?, I KILLED EINSTEIN GENTLEMEN, KILLERS ON WHEELS and TOMORROW IβLL GET UP AND SCALD MYSELF WITH TEA, as Sam and Dan make recommendations based on the films theyβve also watched over the past fortnight.
Also listen out for an exclusive clip of Alice Lowe (PREVENGE) discussing her work on Arrowβs upcoming release THE GHOUL in the 'Extra Features' section of the podcast, because weβre nice like that.