Retro Blood 145: Hell Hole (1985)

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Welcome to Retro Blood 145, where hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison dive into the 1985 cult classic film "Hell Hole." This episode continues the July theme of exploring 80s movies with "Hell" in the title. We'll explore everything this wild movie has to offer, from mud baths to hot 80s insane girls, a mysterious girl with a secret, and a New York wise guy who scares everyone.

We'll kick things off with our weekly history segment, examining what was happening in the worlds of pro wrestling and metal music around the film's release date, March 15, 1985. In pro wrestling, we delve into the Mid-Atlantic Pro Wrestling episode from March 16, 1985. We discuss the promotion, focusing on the exciting feud between babyface Ric Flair and Wahoo McDaniel.

Turning to metal music, we highlight Metallica's performance at the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco, CA, on March 15, 1985. We'll talk about their set list and the band's unique style during this period, exploring how they were shaping the future of metal music.

Next, we'll get into some production notes on "Hell Hole," starting with the film's shooting locations. We'll discuss the casting process, including Britt Ekland almost landing the role of Dr. Fletcher, and highlight Mary Woronov's involvement, known for her work in Andy Warhol films. We'll also touch on other cast members and their roles in the film.

The heart of the episode will be our full review of "Hell Hole." We'll summarize the plot, focusing on Susan's descent into madness and her experiences in the 80s-style insane asylum. We'll analyze the characters, including Susan's journey, Silk's peculiar wise guy persona, Dr. Fletcher's dubious experiments, and Ron Stevens' somewhat pointless character.

We'll highlight key scenes, such as the infamous mud baths and the unsettling environment of the asylum, and discuss the film's unique elements and 80s flair. We'll delve into the themes and interpretations, exploring power dynamics and control and the film's blend of horror and exploitation.

As we wrap up, we'll share our overall impressions of "Hell Hole" as an 80s horror film and discuss how it fits into the broader theme of "Hell" movies from the decade. We invite our listeners to share their thoughts on the movie.

We'll close the episode by teasing what's coming up next week, thanking our listeners for tuning in, and encouraging them to follow us on social media and subscribe to our podcast. Stay tuned for more retro horror goodness!

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