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Zombies
Zombie Movies
Bela Lugosi
World War II
Voodoo
Zombie
Mad Scientist
Haitian Voodoo
Cold War
I Walked With a Zombie
The Walking Dead
The Dead One
Vincent Price
Comedy
Great Depression
Maniac
Voodoo Man
War Of the Zombies
Monstrosity
Plan 9 From Outer Space

Zombies rule the world of horror cinema--fast zombies, slow zombies, voodoo zombies, and so many other strains. How did zombies evolve into the monsters we know and love today? Join John and Andy as they shamble through zombie film history, one movie at a time.

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Teleporting zombies. A tortured antihero. A sinister satanic cult. Only one man can save the day! The world's greatest luchador Santo returns to Zombie Strains for one last match against the undead. This time, the horror begins in colonial New Spain,... more

Santo's back, and so are his wrestling zombie enemies! He might be facing a full rogue's gallery of classic Hollywood monsters, but he's not alone in the fight. He's joined by the mysterious luchador Blue Demon... at least until Blue Demon is cloned ... more

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Don your most posh bowler hat, squeeze into your brightly-colored jumpsuit, and grab your umbrella sword. We're on a mission to Swinging London! John and Andy once again commandeer the Zombie Strains lab to visit the '60s spy-fi hit THE AVENGERS. See... more

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Pigeons aren't the scariest bird... UNLESS they team up with vengeful zombies in the post-Civil War South. Then they become a force to be reckoned with! John and Andy take a swampy detour on the trail of PIGEONS FROM HELL, a 1961 episode of the TV sh... more

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach
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Episode: Santo and Blue Demon vs The Monsters (1970)
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Emma Peel, star of the fifth season
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Episode: The Avengers - "Return of the Cybernauts" (1967)
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John
Host of Zombie Strains; frequently leads discussions and provides historical context on horror cinema.
Andy
Co-host and discussion partner; engages in film analysis and provides discourse on film history and production.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • A+++

    Great podcast, just the type of style that I like - thoughtful intelligent deep dives into the narratives! You have a great rapport and it is a nice listen, too - very soft spoken and steady voices (means a lot to me!) - thank you very much :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chants675
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Nearly perfect podcast

    This podcast series has educated me about a lot of films I only knew of by title or not at all. It made me finally see Creature with the Atom Brain, for example. But the lack of consideration and analysis of Plan 9 was disappointing and puzzling. As I write this, the series is moving from the 50s to the 60s. Please, smart hosts, read (even skim) the 1954 novel I Am Legend. This novel precedes even Creature with the Atom Brain as a science-oriented story (versus supernatural), was adapted into fi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    It's alright; I'm a doctor.
    United States9 months ago

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Guests and hosts provide a balance of humor and rigorous analysis, with clear passion for the topic.
Thoughtful, intelligent deep dives with a steady, soft-spoken banter.
Expands knowledge of films beyond common titles; great for discovering obscure zombie cinema.

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Santo and Blue Demon vs The Monsters (1970)
Q: What firsts does this film bring to the zombie canon?
Blue Demon's appearance as a monster in a zombie film is noted as a first, along with a broader ensemble of monster cameos and the use of a duplicate version of a hero as a plot device.
Womaneater (1958)
Q: Is there an apocalypse in this movie?
No, there is not an apocalypse that threatens the world, but personal danger does exist.
Womaneater (1958)
Q: Is there a zombie hoard in this movie?
There is not; we just get Margaret as a reanimated zombie.
Womaneater (1958)
Q: Is there a hero party?
There is, primarily made up of Sally and Jack, who manage to survive.
Season 1 Wrap Up
Q: What movie were you most excited about getting to discuss?
'Night of the Living Dead' is the obvious answer, but I'm also looking forward to 'The Last Man on Earth' for its connection to 'I Am Legend'.

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A deep-dedication to zombie cinema history, hosted by two analysts who dissect various undead-themed films—from foundational 1960s classics to mid-century cults and international entries. Episodes blend production trivia, cultural context, and genre evolution, highlighting how zombie storytelling has shifted with technology, politics, and audience expectations. Listeners can expect thoughtful critique, lively banter, and cross-film comparisons that illuminate trends in horror cinema while offering behind-the-scenes tidbits and lasting legacies of each title.

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