Flesh Eating Mothers (1988) | Movie Dumpster S8 E9
It's Mother's Day in the Video Dungeon once again! We're diving deep into the outrageous 1988 cult horror-comedy Flesh Eating Mothers. This forgotten gem of '80s low-budget horror delivers blood, guts, and twisted laughs in a way only vintage B-movies can. Whether you're a fan of grindhouse gore, cheesy practical effects, or just love obscure horror films, this review is for you!Flesh Eating Mothers is a bizarre tale of suburban moms turned cannibalistic after a mysterious STD-like virus spreads through the community. Think The Stuff meets Night of the Creeps—with a dash of satirical body horror. We’ll break down the plot, highlight the best (and worst) scenes, and discuss why this film deserves a spot on every horror buff's “so-bad-it’s-good” list. Happy Flesh Eating Mother's Day!
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LEGEND: The Director's Cut (1985) | Movie Dumpster S8 E8
This week in the Video Dungeon, we're heading to the Great Tree to track some Unicorns! Come take a deep dive into the mystical world of Ridley Scott’s Legend – but not just any version – we’re talking about the Director’s Cut. With a darker tone, restored scenes, and a haunting score by Jerry Goldsmith, this cut brings new life to the cult classic starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and the unforgettable Tim Curry as Darkness. In this full movie review and analysis, we break down how this version transforms the story, characters, visuals, and score into a true fantasy epic. Tony from Hack The Movies joins our fellowship to restore the balance of light and dark! Is the director's cut of Legend the best version of Ridley Scott's cult classic?
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Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams | Movie Dumpster S8 E7
This week we're sparking up that canon, hot-boxing the Video Dungeon, and blazing right into the hazy, hilarious world of Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams — the third film from the legendary stoner duo! Pass it to the left as we break down this 1981 cult classic filled with talking iguanas, wild police chases, and a LOT of questionable decisions. Is this movie a trippy masterpiece or just a smokey mess? We’ll talk characters, plot (what there is of it!), the best laughs, how it stacks up against other Cheech & Chong flicks like Up in Smoke and Next Movie, and if this should have been their last movie. Wyatt from @CinemaTripReviews joins us for this session, and he brought the tied-stick!
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Night Killer (1990) | Movie Dumpster S8 E6
This week in the Video Dungeon we're going full tilt Italian with an in-depth review of Night Killer (1990), a cult slasher film directed by the legendary Claudio Fragasso (Troll 2, Monster Dog) and Bruno Mattei (Robowar, Shocking Dark), and written by Rosella Drudi (Beyond Darkness, Zombi 3). We break down everything you need to know about this cheesy yet thrilling Italian horror flick that has become a guilty pleasure for genre fans worldwide! Released as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 in Italy, this insane mash-up of A Nightmare on Elm Street meets Black Christmas on the set of Nightmare Beach will keep you guessing through its bizarre plot. Is it a Slasher? Is it a Giallo? Well... sort of! Christina Acevedo from Girls Like Horror Joins us to take down the maniacal masked killer stalking Virginia Beach!
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People | Movie Dumpster S8 E5
For the love of Mike, we're back with a Patreon and Youtube member pick for St. Paddy's Day–Darby O'Gill and the Little People! We dive head first into the pot o' gold of Disney's magical fantasy film that brings Irish folklore to life with leprechauns, enchanted adventures, and downright dark moments. We break down the story, characters, special effects, and timeless charm of this classic film. But a trip to Ireland Land wouldn't be complete without a visit from Granny Van Daam and Rawhead Rex! Grab that fiddle and play it like the wee folk possessed ye, and let's cut a rug with King Brian and the gang!
Joe and Sean rummage through cinema’s garbage for the good, bad, and god-awful! Tune in for insightful and comedic deep dives of hidden gems, out-there oddities, and Hollywood stinkers. Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and everything in-between, the Dumpster never disappoints!
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