Spookies (1986) with Natasha Pascetta

This week Lucé and Cozi welcome Natasha Pascetta who is the Vanguard of the Vault at FANGORIA, America’s premiere horror publication. She oversees the FANGORIA Podcast Network as both host and producer. Her podcast The Class Of delves into unique retrospectives on horror movies approaching their 30th and 40th anniversaries.  She is also the director/writer of the award-winning short film Road Trash and upcoming short Dark Ages.

Natasha and Lucé team up to convince you and Cozi to watch Spookies, a 1986 monster mash made with a lot of blood, too much sweat, and more than a few errant puppeteers. Will a cat man with a hook hand and a few leathered up Jersey guys help or hinder their case? Listen to their reasons for loving this bizarre horror-comedy, including the wild tale behind the making of Spookies, and decide for yourself!

Referenced in this episode: Tom Savini, Friday the 13th Celebrates 40 Years, The Evil Dead, American Girl Magazine, Medieval Times, Vinegar Syndrome, 80’s VHS Box Art, John Jay, Creature Features, The Dissolve Article about Spookies, and Supporting Protesters.

Recommendations:

Natasha: Tammy and the T-Rex

Lucé: Troll, Troll 2, Best Worst Movie

Cozi: Burning Love