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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks

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Full Moon Features
Charles Band
Horror Films
Horror Genre
B-Movies
Empire Pictures
Horror
Fangoria
David Schmoeller
David Decoteau
Re-Animator
Horror Movies
Low-Budget Horror
Stuart Gordon
Evil Bong
Full Moon
Catacombs
Reality TV
The Dead Want Women
Troll

This is the definitive Full Moon Features podcast! Each week, we’re going to watch a different film from Charles Band’s madcap universe of low-budget horror thrillers, encompassing not only the Full Moon films but also the earlier stable of Empire International Pictures and sub-labels like Moonbeam and Torchlight!

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Latest Episodes

Get ready to get SCARED! Also known as CUT THROAT, this deeply obscure slasher was a pickup for Full Moon, and features some of the oddest material we've covered so far, but also some of the most ambitious filmmaking. We're excited to be joined by Fa... more

This week, we're discussing MURDERBOT, a 2023 Jim Wynorski film about a killer robot gone awry. But since MURDERBOT is only 46 minutes long, we decided to also talk about another Jim Wynorski film about killer robots gone awry, the 1986 cult classic ... more

Well, that was fucked up.

This week, we're talking about probably the most extreme movie in our entire catalog: DEADLY END, a 2008 obscurity that blends David Lynch with John Waters for a visceral, disgusting, hugely memorable experience. We're join... more

It's the END OF THE WORLD as we know it, but we feel fine, because we have returning guests Marc Gottlieb and Amber Kloss on this week! Marc and Amber help us try to make sense of this drab 1977 production, which features the PM/CF debut of horror ic... more

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Recent Guests

BJ Colangelo
Contributing writer to Fangoria Magazine and lead evening news editor at SlashFilm
Fangoria Magazine / SlashFilm
Episode: Episode 174: Scared (with BJ Colangelo)
Michael Gingold
Writer for Fangoria and Rue Morgue, contributor to Delirium magazine
Fangoria, Rue Morgue, Delirium
Episode: Episode 172: Deadly End (with Michael Gingold)
Amber Kloss
West Coast sales rep for a plant based dairy brand Forger Project; Cinematheque Theater volunteer
Forger Project; Cinematheque Theater
Episode: Episode 171: End of the World (with Marc Gottlieb and Amber Kloss)
Marc Gottlieb
Screenwriter and director
Self/Production
Episode: Episode 171: End of the World (with Marc Gottlieb and Amber Kloss)
Anita Rosenberg
Director of Assault Of The Killer Bimbos
Self / Filmmaker
Episode: Episode 170: BONUS - An Interview with Anita Rosenberg
Amanda Jane Stern
Writer/filmmaker and erotic thriller commentator
Guest on the episode; associated with her own projects
Episode: Episode 169: Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (with Amanda Jane Stern)
Brad Sykes
Independent writer, director, producer, and author
Full Moon vicinity; Independent
Episode: Episode 167: An Interview with Brad Sykes
Ted Schaefer
Filmmaker and producer, Giving Birth to a Butterfly; Dweck Productions
Dweck Productions
Episode: Episode 166: Gun: A Fatal Betrayal (with Ted Schaefer)
Cam Sully
Guest from Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
Episode: Episode 164: Demonicus (with Cam Sully of Jacked Up Review Show Podcast)

Hosts

Jarrod Hornbeck
Host of Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks; appears across multiple Full Moon-related projects; longtime curator of catalog discussions
Steve Guntli
Co-host on the show; frequent interviewer and collaborator on episodes spanning Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks and related projects

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • So much fun

    Genuinely love this show, as I love all Charles Band related nonsense. Imperative listening for fans of nonsense such as "Horrorvision" and "Petticoat Planet". Listen to this podcast!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kolifleur
    United States2 months ago
  • The Most Pleasant B-Movie Deep Dive

    This is the best type of podcast to find: one you didn’t know you needed, but the hosts & guests are just so damn knowledgeable, fun, and amiable that you feel like you’re learning new things with friends. The percentage of movies they cover that I had seen is quite low, but they always pique my interest. Always worth taking the ride!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Soto
    United States2 months ago
  • The hosts are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Plowing through their work and loving it. Can’t wait to finish.

    Audible
    5
    Corey
    United States5 months ago
  • These Guys Get It

    What elevates a great podcast from a good one is when the creators know the subject inside and out and treat it with a thorough respect — even if the subject it 40-year old B movies that nobody ever heard of. Jarrod and Steve’s encyclopedic knowledge expertly explains how these films fit into the history of horror cinema, and their dedication makes for an enjoyable listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stupid Nun
    United States7 months ago
  • I was a teenage Full Moon fan

    As I was sorta new to the podcast thing. I always wondered if anyone had done a Full Moon podcast. Lo w and behold my brother-in- law told me about this podcast. I binged it last summer to catch up. Now I’ve been up to date for a while. It’s been a bummer to wait but always nice when it shows up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntThrowKnee
    United States8 months ago

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Chemistry between hosts makes heavy material accessible and fun.
High-quality guests and thorough research set this apart in niche horror podcasting.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of production and distribution anecdotes.
Consistent quality from episode to episode with entertaining critiques.
Engaging deep dives into obscure Full Moon titles; guests bring rare industry insights.

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Episode 174: Scared (with BJ Colangelo)
Q: Are you very well versed in the world of Charles Band?
BJ explains his background as a horror journalist and writes about the broader Full Moon ecosystem, emphasizing how Band's universe has shaped and intersected with many actors and films, which helps contextualize Scared within that sprawling catalog.
Episode 164: Demonicus (with Cam Sully of Jacked Up Review Show Podcast)
Q: Did you pick Demonicus specifically or was it a wheel spin?
Cam explains it was a mix of both, with prior interviews and a list of potential picks guiding the choice, ultimately leading to Demonicus due to its place in Full Moon's catalog and its relevance to the guests' interests.
Episode 162: A Conversation with Linda Hassani and Michael C. Mahon
Q: Linda, when you got this gig, where are you in your career and how did this come about for you?
I had just finished film school in England, moved back to Los Angeles, and through connections with Barbara Crampton and the Romania shoot, I joined the project when Charlie Band was filming there in Bucharest; the script's humor and Matthew Bright's voice felt perfect for me, and I was excited to bring that to life on location.
Episode 153: Teenage Space Vampires (with Avery Coffey)
Q: Avery, was this a movie you were familiar with prior to this episode or did you kind of spin the wheel and just go for a fun sounding title?
I went for a fun sounding title because I also learned that House of Wax was taken.
Episode 142: Doll Graveyard / Dangerous Worry Dolls (with Martin Monster)
Q: I'm curious about what your experience is with Full Moon movies, with Charles Band.
I've been a fan of exploitation films and I've always appreciated the unique perspective that Charles Band brings.

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A deep-dan style look at a catalog of cult horror from a renowned Low-Budget horror universe, with conversations that balance affection and critical rigor. Episodes typically feature a rotating slate of returning guests—critics, filmmakers, and actors connected to the Full Moon, Torchlight, and Empire International catalog—who unpack production histories, fundraising quirks, and distribution quirks while evaluating themes, performances, and marketing. The show tends to mix enthusiastic reverence for obscure titles with sharp commentary on budget constraints, era-defining gimmicks, and the cultural context around 1990s direct-to-video horror. A notable strength is the niche focus on under-the-radar titles, the caliber of guests, and a conver... more

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3. Amber Kloss
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6. Amanda Jane Stern
7. Brad Sykes
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