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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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Latest Episodes

Kraa! This week, we're saying goodbye to the Monster Island sublabel with the gleefully goofy romp KRAA! THE SEA MONSTER. And there's no one better to watch it with than Macabre Daily's delightful Sean O'Connor, returning to the show to discuss his l... more

Giant monsters attack! We're talking about Full Moon's incredibly short-lived kaiju sublabel Monster Island this week with the 1996 giant monster movie ZARKORR! THE INVADER! We're thrilled to be joined by comic book creator Zander Cannon, author of t... more

We're joining up with Gorman Bechard and Carmine Capobianco one last time to talk about the sci-fi sex comedy GALACTIC GIGOLO! The creators of PSYCHOS IN LOVE and CEMETERY HIGH bring their trademark low-brow charm to this story of an alien vegetable ... more

It's the return of two of our favorite vulgar auteurs as we cover Tim Kincaid's THE OCCULTIST and Gorman Bechard's CEMETERY HIGH! Filmmaker Jed Shepherd (HOST) returns to talk about these two microbudget flicks, which have incredibly different approa... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Brian Finnerty
From Macabre Daily, space Egyptologist
Macabre Daily
Episode: Episode 178: Petrified (with Brian Finnerty)
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)
Benjamin Frankenberg
Actor, producer for Goatsword
Goatsword / Goatswordmovie
Episode: Episode 176: Killjoy Goes to Hell (with Benjamin Frankenberg and Ryan Twyford-Rigley)
LT (Queer Demon)
Special guest, returning
Queer Demon
Episode: Episode 175: Totem (with queerdem0n)
BJ Colangelo
Contributing writer to Fangoria Magazine and lead evening news editor at SlashFilm
Fangoria Magazine / SlashFilm
Episode: Episode 174: Scared (with BJ Colangelo)
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)

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

4.8 out of 5 stars from 141 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 States4 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 States4 months ago
  • For fans, by fans

    The hosts are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Plowing through their work and loving it. Can’t wait to finish.

    Audible
    5
    Corey
    United States7 months ago
  • The hosts are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Plowing through their work and loving it. Can’t wait to finish.

    Audible
    5
    Corey
    United States7 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 States9 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 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.
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.

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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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2. Nick Cato
3. Brian Finnerty
4. Ryan Twyford-Rigley
5. Benjamin Frankenberg
6. LT (Queer Demon)
7. BJ Colangelo
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