Retro Blood 146: Hell of the Living Dead (1984 US)

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Join hosts James Kline and J.A. Alison as they wrap up "Hell Month" with a deep dive into the 1980s horror gem Hell of the Living Dead. This episode kicks off with discussions about the film's infamous party city makeup, the extensive use of African jungle stock footage, and quick thoughts on why James believes this movie deserves a place in the ZOMBI timeline.

Our weekly history segment transports us back to January 20, 1984, the U.S. release date of the film, to explore the worlds of metal and pro wrestling. We delve into New Japan Pro Wrestling's New Year Golden Series, highlighting the epic clash between Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami. In the realm of metal, we revisit Metallica's legendary "Jump in the Fire," their final single from Kill 'Em All.

Dive into the making of Hell of the Living Dead with insights into director Bruno Mattei's unique vision and the contributions of writer Claudio Fragasso, who aimed to create a lighter version of Dawn of the Dead. Discover how the band Goblin got involved in the soundtrack and why the movie began losing money from day one, thanks in part to the inclusion of stock footage from New Guinea.

As we dissect the film, we explore its plot: an off-the-grid island housing a sinister factory named "SWEET DEATH" designed to eradicate humanity. Follow the story of the Eagle Group and their questionable mission, Zantoro's inexplicable zombie-slaying expertise, and Lia's tribal body paint antics. Of course, we'll also dive into the iconic party city zombies and the infamous stock footage of cannibalistic tribes.

Tune in for an unforgettable conclusion to Hell Month, packed with horror insights and 80s nostalgia!

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