Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

Day of the Dead (1985)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're heading underground with Day of the Dead (1985), the grim and gory finale to George A. Romero's original zombie trilogy. As scientists and soldiers clash in a bunker full of tension (and entrails), we break down the film's bleak tone, standout effects, and the unforgettable performance of Bub the zombie. Gene and Big D ask: Is this a zombie masterpiece, or just a depressing mess with great gore?. Subscribe Now * Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android [../../../android/] * Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple [../../../apple] Help Support the Podcast * Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact [../../../contact/] * Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support [../../../support/] * Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal [../../../paypal] * Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo [../../../venmo] * Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop [https://www.shatpod.com/shop] * Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite [https://www.facebook.com/guyznite]

Time Bandits (1981)

This week, Shat The Movies tumbles through the space-time continuum with Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits, a chaotic fantasy adventure filled with Monty Python humor, mischievous dwarves, and a cosmic battle between Good, Evil, and negligent parenting. Commissioned by listener Mark, this 1981 classic follows young Kevin as he's swept away by a crew of dimension-hopping bandits who've stolen a map of the universe and are using it to rob history blind—Napoleon, Robin Hood, and ancient kings all included. Gene and Big D debate whether the film is a brilliant kids' movie for adults or an unsettling fever dream wrapped in British absurdism. Along the way, they revisit the unforgettable Evil Genius, the Supreme Being's bureaucratic disappointment, and the ending that scarred an entire generation of children. Is Time Bandits a masterpiece of imagination or just Gilliam letting chaos do the directing? Grab your map, avoid the pure concentrated evil, and find out. Subscribe Now * Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android [../../../android/] * Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple [../../../apple] Help Support the Podcast * Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact [../../../contact/] * Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support [../../../support/] * Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal [../../../paypal] * Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo [../../../venmo] * Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop [https://www.shatpod.com/shop] * Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite [https://www.facebook.com/guyznite]

Billy Madison (1995)

This week, Shat The Movies goes back to school—literally—as we revisit Adam Sandler's breakout man-child classic, Billy Madison. Commissioned by Hot Sauce Steve, this 1995 comedy asks the eternal question: what if the heir to a hotel empire had to redo grades 1 through 12 because he's too dumb to inherit a business? Gene and Big D break down Sandler's early "shouting gibberish at adults" era, debate whether Billy is secretly sweet or just deeply concerning, and marvel at how many jokes in this movie would definitely not get greenlit today. The guys revisit iconic bits like the dodgeball massacre, the penguin, the academic decathlon, and Steve Buscemi's lipstick-fueled redemption arc. Was Billy Madison actually funny, or were we all just 12 years old once? And more importantly, does shampoo really beat conditioner? Subscribe Now * Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android [../../../android/] * Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple [../../../apple] Help Support the Podcast * Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact [../../../contact/] * Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support [../../../support/] * Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal [../../../paypal] * Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo [../../../venmo] * Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop [https://www.shatpod.com/shop] * Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite [https://www.facebook.com/guyznite]

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995)

This week on Shat the Movies, we roundhouse-kick our way into Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995), where Phillip Rhee takes on a small-town gang of neo-Nazis with nothing but martial arts, a leather vest, and a serious sense of justice. Forget international tournaments, this one's all shotgun blasts, burning churches, and heartfelt speeches. Gene and Big D break down the film's bizarre tone, over-the-top villains, and whether Tommy Lee is the most polite action hero of the '90s. Subscribe Now * Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android [../../../android/] * Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple [../../../apple] Help Support the Podcast * Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact [../../../contact/] * Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support [../../../support/] * Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal [../../../paypal] * Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo [../../../venmo] * Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop [https://www.shatpod.com/shop] * Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite [https://www.facebook.com/guyznite]

Vampire Hunter D (1985)

Just when you thought our annual Shat The Movies Halloween Spooktacular was over, we've back with one more mystical mission into the macabre. Commissioner Rob is raising "Vampire Hunter D" from the '80s crypt and bracing for our darkest takes. In this episode, voiced by Dick Ebert, Gene and Big D clash on whether the animation is delightfully nostalgic or criminally cheap. Gene asks why there's an 8-year-old wandering the post-apocalyptic countryside with a rifle; and Dick dives into the infamous shower scene. The Shat Crew also discusses why Left Hand eats dirt, what Time-Bewitching Incense actually does and who needed half-naked teen girls offering their bodies to sexually unavailable immortals. Movie Summary:Vampire Hunter D (1985) is a cult-classic Japanese anime film set in a post-apocalyptic future where mutants, vampires, and monsters rule the night. Blending gothic horror, cyberpunk, and dark fantasy, the movie follows D, a mysterious half-human, half-vampire "dhampir" hired to rescue a young woman from the powerful vampire Count Magnus Lee. Directed by Toyoo Ashida and based on Hideyuki Kikuchi's acclaimed light novel, Vampire Hunter D is celebrated for its haunting atmosphere, striking hand-drawn animation, and groundbreaking fusion of sci-fi, horror, and anime aesthetics. A cornerstone of 1980s anime, it paved the way for darker, more adult-oriented animation like Akira and Ninja Scroll, cementing its legacy as a must-watch for fans of vampire anime and classic Japanese animation. Subscribe Now * Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android [../../../android/] * Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple [../../../apple] Help Support the Podcast * Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact [../../../contact/] * Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support [../../../support/] * Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal [../../../paypal] * Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo [../../../venmo] * Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop [https://www.shatpod.com/shop] * Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite [https://www.facebook.com/guyznite]