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Sick on Cinema

Sick on Cinema
True Crime
Exploitation Cinema
Cannibal Holocaust
AIDS
Horror
Gamera
William Girdler
Russ Meyer
Koji Wakamatsu
Censorship
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
Beyond the Valley Of the Dolls
Hisayasu Sato
Kaiju
Godzilla
Abby
Grizzly
Day Of the Animals
Porn Parodies
Japanese Cinema

Sick on Cinema is a podcast about weird, disturbing, and nasty films.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes202Founded9 years ago
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The boys are back and this time they are joined by Bob from the Split Your Head Podcast to talk about Hisayasu Sato....Again! This time they will be taking a look at Distorted Sense of Touch, Birthday, and Hunter Sense of Touch. The boys will also be... more

The boys are back and this time they are joined by Director Jesse R. Slade to talk his newest film Tape Face as well as his work with Janice.Click.

The boys are back and this time they are starting along journey into the world of the Slasher Film. This time they will be looking at school set slashers with Student Bodies, Graduation Day, and Happy Birthday to Me.

The boys are back and this time they are taking a look at the movies Juean Piquer Simon. They will be looking at Cthulhu Manson, Slugs, and Pieces.

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Recent Guests

Erica Schreiner
Filmmaker and VHS video performance artist known for autobiographical, ritual-infused pieces
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Episode: Mild Symptoms 26: Erica Schreiner and Brewce Longo
Brewce Longo
Filmmaker and collaborator, festival programmer and Bloodsick member involved in philly festival planning
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Anthony Moran
Director of Let Us In, Strong Arm and the upcoming Evil 1%
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David Dawson
Filmmaker and artist behind ZebraHooves
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Episode: Mild Symptoms 25: David Dawson Talks ZebraHooves
Goblin O'Riley
A member of the Sodomy Boys
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Episode: CKY with Goblin O'Riley
Regan Fox
Co-creator and performer in extreme cinema.
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Episode: Mild Symptoms 21: Jonathan Doe and Regan Fox
Jonathan Doe
Director and co-creator focused on avant-garde horror.
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Episode: Mild Symptoms 21: Jonathan Doe and Regan Fox
Herschel Gillis
The mind behind Banana Box Releasing and Shock and Shlock
Episode: The Golden Age of Porn with Herschel Gillis
Herschell Gillis
Director known for his work in horror and exploitation films
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Gskd With Herschelll Gillis

Hosts

John
Host of Sick on Cinema; long-running voice guiding deep dives into extreme cinema with a mix of rigor and humor.
Matt
Co-host and energetic commentator; balances analysis with accessible banter and enthusiasm for unique horror and exploitation titles.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Excellent extreme cinema podcast

    Been listening to John and Matt since the beginning of their run and it’s one of my favorite casts of all time. They explore some of the more subversive, sleazy and underground areas of the genre, but even if you have no plans to see the films, it’s fun to hang out with them for a few hours a few times month. If there had to be any feedback I’d say I think it’s ok to walk through the plot a bit deeper and spoil the films- I don’t this anyone will mind. I’ll continue listening as long as they ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobMaloogaLoogaLoogaLooga
    United States5 months ago
  • I’m Hooked

    Podcast for fans by fans. Feels like I’m hanging out with my best friends. One of the best film podcasts out there if you’re into cult film.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slugppl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Underrated AF

    One of my all-time favourite podcasts, they deserve to be so much more appreciated. I just hope they come back some day.

    Edit - they came back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    radicimike
    Chile2 years ago
  • Entertaining Deep Dives into Gore & Extreme Cinema

    Extreme Cinema & Gore reviews interviews and deep dives by two devoted fans. Long Live Gore! Fulci Lives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deadmedium
    United States5 years ago
  • Underrated AF

    One of my all-time favourite podcasts, they deserve to be so much more appreciated. I just hope they come back some day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    radicimike
    Chile6 years ago

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The show feels like hanging out with knowledgeable friends.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brian Paulin Interview
Q: With At Dawn They Sleep, where did the idea for this insane vampire movie come from?
Brian shares that it originated from the producer's request amid the declining horror market, combining his love for storytelling with inspiration from both Western and Asian cinema.
Brian Paulin Interview
Q: What got you into special effects?
Brian explains that his fascination began with renting horror films and exploring the behind-the-scenes content, particularly Tom Savini's work.
Brian Paulin Interview
Q: So I guess the best way to start it out is just kind of give us a background on like how you got into horror and ultimately what made you want to become a director.
Brian Paulin discusses his journey and passion for horror films, revealing how he and his friend wanted to participate in filmmaking when watching horror movies was no longer satisfying.
Mild Symptoms 20: Anthoney Leroy
Q: What were some of your influences like?
Leroy states he is a major fan of Drama, Asteron Six, and Jason Eisner, as well as being influenced by John Carpenter.
Mild Symptoms 20: Anthoney Leroy
Q: So, when did you decide that you wanted to like start making movies?
Anthoney Leroy explains that he originally wanted to be an actor and was inspired by comedic influences before discovering his visual storytelling abilities.

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A candid, irreverent deep dive into weird, disturbing, and extreme cinema, blending rigorous film analysis with personal banter. Episodes span cult and exploitation cinema, with long-form interviews and thoughtful critiques of controversial directors, subgenres, and festival circuits. The show stands out for its unapologetic fandom, willingness to tackle taboo topics, and frequent guest conversations that unpack artistic choices behind boundary-pushing horror and genre-bending titles.

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1. Erica Schreiner
2. Brewce Longo
3. Anthony Moran
4. David Dawson
5. Goblin O'Riley
6. Regan Fox
7. Jonathan Doe
8. Herschel Gillis

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