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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 Decoteau
Full Moon
David Schmoeller
Re-Animator
Horror Movies
Low-Budget Horror
Stuart Gordon
Evil Bong
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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This week, we take a moment to just catch up and have a casual chat about whatever. We provide updates on some new Full Moon news, chat about some of our unexpected favorite properties, and test Jarrod's recall of our past episodes.

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This week, we're embarking on an exciting new direction for our show! Now, in addition to movies Charles Band directly produced or directed through Empire and Full Moon, we'll be folding in movies that appear on the Full Moon streaming service! This ... more

By the Codes of Kang, we declare the JOSH KIRBY... TIME WARRIOR saga continues this week! We're looking at the next two chapters of the kid-friendly Moonbeam serial: TRAPPED ON TOYWORLD and EGGS FROM 70 MILLION BC. The former finds our hero stranded ... more

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Recent Guests

Meg Ripley
Author of Necrology; forthcoming Wood Feast; feminist horror press illustrator
Creature Publishing
Episode: Episode 184: Groom Lake (with Meg Ripley)
Sarah Appleton
Director of the feature documentary Full Moon Rising
Full Moon Rising
Episode: Episode 183: BONUS: Full Moon Rising - Behind the Scenes (with Sarah Appleton)
Sean O'Connor
From Macabre Daily, runs the paper cuts column
Macabre Daily
Episode: Episode 182: Kraa! The Sea Monster (with Sean O'Connor)
Zander Cannon
Comic book artist known for Kaijumax, Top 10, Sleep
Image Comics
Episode: Episode 181: Zarkorr! The Invader (with Zander Cannon)
Nick Cato
Guest, actor/writer and expert on exploitation cinema
Independent filmmaker/author
Episode: Episode 180: Galactic Gigolo (with Nick Cato)
Jed Shepherd
Third host of the podcast and guest expert on horror
Episode: Episode 179: The Occultist/Cemetery High (with Jed Shepherd)
Brian Finnerty
From Macabre Daily, space Egyptologist
Macabre Daily
Episode: Episode 178: Petrified (with Brian Finnerty)
Jason Paul Collum
Filmmaker, author, journalist, producer, sometimes actor
Episode: Episode 177: BONUS- A Scream Queen Celebration (with Jason Paul Collum)
Ryan Twyford-Rigley
Horror director, writer, and producer
Independent filmmaker / Goatsword project
Episode: Episode 176: Killjoy Goes to Hell (with Benjamin Frankenberg and Ryan Twyford-Rigley)

Hosts

Jarrod Hornbeck
Host of the show; noted for guiding discussion and deep-dive analysis of Full Moon/Empire cinema; extensive catalog knowledge.
Steve Guntli
Co-host and commentator; brings production insights and contextual critiques across the catalog; often engaged in guest discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Deep dives into the unique world of Charles Band

    A wonderfully insightful deep dive into films of varying quality. Always interesting and consistently entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.P Collins
    United Statesa month ago
  • B-Loved Podcast for the Video Store Kids

    There could not be two better people to talk about these movies and the special place they hold in people’s memories. The wealth of knowledge they share is incredible, so you will be geared up for your next obscure horror trivia night. They point out the good, but do not hesitate to point out the problematic either. Has made me rewatch and relove some of these VHS greats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBaker20
    United Statesa month ago
  • Killer pod

    A must listen, usually one of the only ones o listen to right away during my commute

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    92SuperSonics
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

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Guests repeatedly highlight the hosts' preparedness and ability to surface behind-the-scenes trivia.
Show is celebrated for strong production values and thoughtful takes on low-budget filmmaking.
Listeners praise deep, encyclopedic knowledge of the catalog and engaging banter between hosts.

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Episode 182: Kraa! The Sea Monster (with Sean O'Connor)
Q: What drew you to Kraa! The Sea Monster and the Monster Island experiments?
Sean explains his fascination with the practical effects, the goofy charm, and the way the film feels like a TV episode with multiple plotlines, which aligns with his appreciation for creative salvage and the rubber-suit era. He also shares how Alison Lohman's presence signals a bridge between this campy '90s era and later, more polished horror projects.
Episode 180: Galactic Gigolo (with Nick Cato)
Q: What makes Galactic Gigolo a notable entry in the Bechard-Capobianco collaborations?
It showcases a bold, low-budget, crowd-pleasing energy with a DIY sensibility that fans remember, though it also reflects mismatches between creative vision and studio constraints.
Episode 157: Dark Walker (with Brian W. Smith)
Q: How do you approach sitting down with micro-budget movies like this and assess their value without getting too harsh on them?
Brian explains that even with a tiny budget, the key is to recognize tangible craft, efficient storytelling, and the director's ability to maximize what they have, focusing on practical effects and atmosphere over polish, and evaluating a film's ambition within its constraints.
Episode 175: Totem (with queerdem0n)
Q: Please introduce yourself, special guest.
Howdy, hi, it's me, LT, AKA Queer Demon. And what it do, what it do.
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.

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This show delivers affectionate, deeply researched explorations of low-budget horror cinema from a broad Charles Band universe. Episodes pair two enthusiastic hosts with a rotating roster of expert guests to unpack production histories, design choices, and cultural context around Full Moon Features and its Empire International Pictures lineage. Common threads include budget constraints, practical effects, quirky tonal shifts, and the way micro-budget projects evolved into cult phenomena. Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, entertaining banter, and a strong spotlight on behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate how these films came to shape genre filmmaking. A standout aspect is the consistent use of guest experts from horror journalis... more

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