Alright, fellow B-movie warriors , grab your popcorn, your snark, and maybe a flashlight, because this week’s Starlight Monster Movie Madness is serving up TWO steaming helpings of cinematic chaos! That’s right— a double feature so wild, so ridiculous, so absolutely WHAT?! that you won’t believe your eyes (or ears). At 11 PM this Saturday , prepare yourself for the one-two punch of: 👻 The Invisible Ghost (1941) —Because what’s scarier than a ghost? An invisible one! (Or is it just a budget cut?) 🦍 The Ape (1940) —Boris Karloff and a dude in a gorilla suit... need I say more? First Up: The Invisible Ghost 👀💀 Bela Lugosi stars in this masterpiece of sheer nonsense , playing a man haunted by the ghost of his dead wife—except, twist! She’s not actually dead. (Spoiler: This is the only logical part of the movie.) People are getting murdered left and right, and no one seems to question the fact that the killer might just be... oh, I don’t know... THE GUY WHO LOOKS REALLY GUILTY A...
Okay, friends, let’s talk about The Marshal of Madrid (1971), a bizarre yet strangely fascinating relic from the annals of TV-to-movie-to-who-knows-what history. Directed by none other than Richard Donner (yes, Superman and Lethal Weapon Richard Donner) and starring the ever-stoic Glenn Ford, this project has layers of weirdness that deserve attention. Grab your popcorn because we’re diving into the Western mystery mess that eventually explained Glenn Ford's presence in Superman . Wait, Madrid? Like Spain? Not quite. The “Madrid” in question is a dusty New Mexico town, but let’s face it—“The Marshal of Madrid” makes it sound like Glenn Ford is chasing fugitives through Spanish cathedrals, which, honestly, would have been cooler. Instead, we get Ford as Sam Cade, the lawman who’s seen it all and probably wishes he hadn’t. How Did This Even Happen? The Marshal of Madrid is essentially a Frankenstein's monster of TV episodes stitched together to masquerade as a feature ...
Alright, folks, buckle up because we're diving into a hidden gem of the 80s action-horror scene, "Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except," also known as "Stryker's War." This 1985 cult classic is the closest thing we’ll get to seeing Sam Raimi strut his stuff as an actor and maybe, just maybe, catch a whiff of Bruce Campbell’s directing chops. 🍿 **A Little Background for Ya!** Directed by Josh Becker, this film stars Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Tim Quill, Cheryl Hausen, Perry Mallette, and yes, our favorite, Sam Raimi. 📽️ Written by Becker and Scott Spiegel, the story was conjured up by Becker, the legendary Bruce Campbell, and Sheldon Lettich. Talk about a powerhouse team! 💥 **What's the Deal with the Cast?** Well, let’s just say this isn’t your typical Hollywood lineup. Most of the roles are filled by Becker’s friends and family, with some familiar faces for those who’ve kept up with Renaissance Pictures flicks. 🌟 The film premiered in Warren, Michigan,...
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