This week on the podcast, Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall dive into the stylish, bloody, and sleazy world of Italian giallo cinema with a spotlight on legendary actress Edwige Fenech.

We discuss two classic 1970s giallo horror films: The Case of the Bloody Iris and Strip Nude for Your Killer. From black-gloved killers and unforgettable murder sequences to psychedelic visuals, fashion, mystery, and exploitation cinema, we break down why these movies became cult favorites among horror fans.

Topics include:

The rise of giallo horror cinema
Edwige Fenech’s influence on Italian horror
Murder mystery storytelling in 70s exploitation films
Cinematography, music, and style in classic giallo
Favorite kills, scenes, and performances
Connections to directors like Sergio Martino and the wider world of Italian horror

If you love horror movies, cult cinema, Italian horror, Euro horror, slasher films, or vintage exploitation movies, this episode is for you.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite Edwige Fenech movie or giallo recommendation.

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Today we’re diving into the gloriously sleazy, totally over-the-top cult classic Reform School Girls—a campy parody of the women-in-prison movies that dominated exploitation cinema in the 1970s.

Directed by Tom DeSimone, the film cranks every genre trope to absurd levels: corrupt wardens, brutal matrons, yard politics, rebellion, and pure grindhouse chaos. Instead of playing it straight, the movie leans hard into satire—turning the entire women-in-prison formula into a wild, tongue-in-cheek spectacle.

The film stars shock-rock legend Wendy O. Williams of The Plasmatics, who basically plays an amped-up version of herself as the terrifying yard boss Charlie. Alongside her are Sybil Danning as the leather-clad authoritarian warden and Pat Ast as the sadistic head matron running the place.

The movie even features appearances from actors connected to the Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives universe, making it a fun curiosity for slasher fans as well as exploitation lovers.

In this episode we break down:

The ridiculous tropes of women-in-prison movies
Why this film works as both parody and exploitation
The chaotic presence of Wendy O. Williams
The outrageous final prison riot
And why trash cinema like this is sometimes the most fun of all

If you enjoy cult movies, exploitation cinema, and bizarre 80s oddities, this one is definitely worth a watch.

Thanks for watching!

The film follows Sister Maria, a devout and compassionate nun whose faith begins to crumble after a mysterious encounter with what appears to be Lucifer himself. As temptation, visions, and suppressed desires begin to consume her, Maria spirals into madness—leading to violence, blasphemy, and one of the most shocking finales in exploitation cinema.

Directed by veteran filmmaker Gilberto Martínez Solares, the movie sits in a fascinating space between arthouse cinematography and grindhouse excess. With vibrant colors, beautiful Mexican landscapes, and an unforgettable performance by Cecilia Pezet, Satánico Pandemonium proves that exploitation films can be both sleazy and visually stunning.

In this video we cover:

What nunsploitation actually is
Why Mexico only produced a couple of films in the subgenre
The film’s connection to Alucarda
The cinematography and visual style
Behind-the-scenes trivia about the infamous finale
Why this film still stands out in cult horror today

If you enjoy cult cinema, exploitation films, obscure horror, and grindhouse oddities, you’re in the right place.

Thanks for watching, and welcome to the lab.

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Imagine running a satanic cult in the 1970s…

Now imagine accidentally kidnapping a cheerleader who might actually be a witch.

That’s basically the plot of Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977) — a strange mix of horror, teen comedy, and drive-in exploitation written and directed by Greydon Clark.

In this episode of The Cadaver Lab, we break down this oddball cult classic featuring:

• Kidnapped cheerleaders
• A creepy janitor recruiting sacrifices
• A satanic cult with serious workplace drama
• A surprise witch with revenge on her mind

Does the movie deliver the sleazy drive-in thrills its title promises… or does it feel more like a goofy ’70s comedy?

Let’s dig into it.

If you enjoy weird horror and exploitation films, be sure to like, subscribe, and share.

Remember Necropolis (1986) and its infamous six-boobed witch Eva?

Well… the sequel Necropolis: Legion (2019) takes things in a completely different direction.

In this episode we look at Chris Alexander’s surreal Full Moon horror film about a writer who moves into a cabin to research the legend of Eva—a vampire sorceress whose followers are still trying to resurrect her.

But the deeper she digs into the legend… the more it seems like Eva might already be coming back.

Featuring atmospheric visuals, dreamlike sequences, cult rituals, and one of the strangest horror villains in recent memory, Necropolis: Legion is a slow-burn indie horror film that definitely leans into the weird.

On this episode of The Corpse Cast, we dive into the surreal and dreamlike world of French cult filmmaker Jean Rollin. Known for blending gothic horror, erotic imagery, and surreal storytelling, Rollin created some of the most unusual vampire films in European genre cinema.

We explore two of his most distinctive works: Lips of Blood, a haunting tale of memory and longing that pulls its protagonist toward a mysterious castle and a forgotten vampire past, and Fascination, a hypnotic story of aristocratic decadence, ritual blood-drinking, and a thief who finds himself in far more danger than he expected.

Along the way, we talk about Rollin’s unique filmmaking style, the strange dream logic that defines his movies, and why these atmospheric vampire films have become enduring cult favorites among horror fans.

So step into the château, watch out for the scythe, and join us as we explore the eerie and hypnotic cinema of Jean Rollin.

On this episode of The Cadaver Lab, we dive into one of the strangest horror comedies to crawl out of the video store era — The Invisible Maniac (1990).

Imagine a homicidal mad scientist who finally discovers the secret to invisibility… and immediately uses it to spy on high school girls before going on a full-blown murder spree. That’s the basic premise behind this bizarre cult film written and directed by Adam Rifkin.

Originally airing during late-night cult movie blocks like USA Up All Night hosted by Rhonda Shear, this 1990 oddity blends teen sex comedy, slasher insanity, and classic mad-scientist tropes inspired by H. G. Wells’s novel The Invisible Man.

Starring Noel Peters as the deeply disturbed scientist Kevin Dornwinkle, the film follows an escaped psychiatric patient who perfects an invisibility serum while posing as a high school teacher. What follows is a chaotic mix of locker-room hijinks, outrageous murders, and some of the most unapologetically sleazy moments you’ll ever see in a cult horror comedy.

Along the way we talk about:

The bizarre plot and unforgettable kills
The film’s connection to classic invisibility stories
The era of late-night cable movie blocks
The absurdity of 80s and early-90s teen sex comedies
The recent 4K release from Vinegar Syndrome and its behind-the-scenes extras

So grab a slice of pizza, crack open a Mountain Dew, and join me for a nostalgic trip back to the late-night cable horror scene.

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Welcome back to Empire of the Full Moon!

In this episode, we dive into the cult horror classic Ghoulies, one of the most iconic creature features of the 1980s produced by legendary B-movie mastermind Charles Band.

From demonic rituals and possessed sons to rubbery monsters running wild through a haunted mansion, Ghoulies delivered exactly what 80s horror fans love: weird creatures, wild practical effects, and unforgettable marketing. In fact, the film became famous for one of the most legendary horror posters ever made—the Ghoulie popping out of a toilet with the tagline: “They’ll get you in the end!”

But the craziest part? That scene wasn’t even originally in the movie.

In this video we break down:

• The story and chaos behind Ghoulies
• How Charles Band built an empire of cult horror films
• The marketing campaign that scared kids out of using the bathroom
• The truth about whether Ghoulies was really a Gremlins ripoff
• Behind-the-scenes stories about the cast, effects, and production

Despite low critic scores, Ghoulies remains one of the most beloved B-movie creature features of the decade and helped cement the wild style of Full Moon horror.

If you love cult horror, practical effects, and weird 80s monster movies, this one’s for you.

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Gothic horror? Occult rituals? Vampires? And… a whole lot of Euro sleaze? Yeah—you already know this one’s going to get wild.

In this episode, we’re diving into The Devil’s Wedding Night, a surreal, seductive, and completely unhinged slice of 70s European horror directed by Luigi Batzella (aka Paolo Solvay).

Starring the stunning Rosalba Neri as the hypnotic Countess and Mark Damon in a dual role as twin brothers caught in a supernatural nightmare, this film blends vampire lore, erotic ritual, and pure chaos into one unforgettable experience.

We break down:

The bizarre plot involving the legendary Ring of the Nibelungen
Twin brothers, vampires, and total narrative madness
The influence of Euro horror legends like Jess Franco, Dario Argento, and Sergio Martino
The sleazy brilliance of cinematographer Joe D’Amato
And why this might be one of the most entertainingly absurd vampire films of the 1970s

From eerie castles to hypnotic blood rituals, this one leans ALL the way into style, atmosphere, and exploitation-era insanity.

If you’re into cult horror, Euro sleaze, and the wild side of vampire cinema… you’re in the right place.

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Welcome back to The Corpse Cast! In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the blood-soaked madness of Wild Japan. Japanese splatter cinema has a reputation for pushing boundaries, and today we’re talking about two of the most outrageous entries in the genre: The Machine Girl and Tokyo Gore Police.

From chainsaw arms and over-the-top revenge to mutant criminals and gallons of absurd gore, these films represent the wild, unhinged energy that made late-2000s Japanese extreme horror so unforgettable. We break down the plots, the insanity, the practical effects, and why these movies have become cult favorites among horror fans.

If you love outrageous practical effects, cult horror, and movies that absolutely refuse to hold back, this episode is for you.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the carnage.

Movies Discussed:

The Machine Girl
Tokyo Gore Police

Podcast: The Corpse Cast
Horror • Cult Films • Gore • Weird Cinema