This week on Bonus Features we discuss a horror western that premiered on CBS on November 5, 1971: Black Noon. We seriously recommend checking this TV movie out! If you want to hear our thoughts on it, head over to our Patreon!
Thanks to all of you patrons for helping to make this show possible!
Picture of Lon Chaney wearing his Phantom of the Opera makeup and holding his makeup kit.
On the newest episode of Legacy of Brutality, we dive into the influential career of actor and makeup artist, Lon Chaney. Join us to hear about the life and legacy of the Man of A Thousand Faces, now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts.
"Don't step on that spider! It might be Lon Chaney!"
Lon Chaney as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923).
The Hunchback of Notre Dame from 1923 is our topic on this week's episode of Bonus Features. Tune in to our Patreon to hear us talk about this film and Lon Chaney's involvement in it.
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Two stills in comparison: The first is James Cagney playing Lon Chaney in Man of a Thousand Faces (1957). He is wearing a (not very good) recreation of the makeup from The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Underneath, a still of Lon Chaney in his Phantom makeup.
On this week's Bonus Features episode, we discuss the 1957 biopic Man of a Thousand Faces, in which James Cagney portrays Lon Chaney, the subject of our show this month. Is it accurate? Is it romanticized? Join our Patreon to listen!
10.12.2023 23:33 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Of course NOW I notice the typo. 🙄 role*
04.12.2023 18:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We're blushing!
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Still of Lon Chaney as the Phantom from the 1925 The Phantom of the Opera.
On this week's Bonus Features episode Anna Martin takes the reins and steers the pod toward horror royalty and makeup legend Lon Chaney. Join our Patreon to hear us talk about The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Chaney's roll in it.
04.12.2023 07:44 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0And that's why you're the best!
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The image contains three pictures of pro wrestlers: Kevin Sullivan as his Prince of Darkness persona, the Undertaker and his manager Paul Bearer, and Doink the Clown. The text reads "Horror" and "Wrestling"
This month we're presenting a short history of horror gimmicks in American professional wrestling, ranging from 1982 when Kevin Sullivan began his Prince of Darkness persona to 2000 when horror was firmly cemented in the industry. Even if you aren't a pro wrestling fan, give the episode a chance!
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Picture of wrestler Luna Vachon with veiny makeup. She's snarling at the camera. The text reads "The Many Face of Luna Vachon"
In our last Bonus Features episode of the month, Hollywood Steve and your pal Anna discuss Luna Vachon's episode of Dark Side of the Ring. If you want to follow along on our research journey into the connections between horror and professional wrestling, join our Patreon!
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Halloween Havoc '89 poster featuring Hawk and Animal of Legion of Doom
In this week's Bonus Features episode, we discuss the wrestling pay-per-view event/Halloween episode Halloween Havoc. Join our Patreon to listen!
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Black and white photo of a serious-looking Michelle Smith, co-author of the book "Michelle Remembers" Text reads "Satan Wants You"
This week's Bonus Features episode is all about Satan Wants You, a documentary on the influential and controversial book, Michelle Remembers. Since we're talking about horror in wrestling this month, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at one of its influences: the Satanic Panic.
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The Undertaker stands menacingly behind A.J. Styles, who is grinning as he has not yet noticed his foe. The text reads: "Cinematic Horror-Themed Matches"
Hollywood Steve introduces Anna to the wonderful world of horror-themed wrestling in our latest Bonus Features episode. Find it on our Patreon!
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Hollywood Steve and Anna Martin lay out a history of Halloween episodes and specials. We discuss Sweetest Day, the rise of treats over tricks, and the marketability of Halloween.
If you want more context for this episode, go check out our Patreon-exclusive episodes! Patreon.com/LegacyofBrutality
Roadtrip!!!
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Black and white still from It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Violet is drawing a Jack-o-lantern face on the back of Charlie Brown's head.
New Bonus Features episode on the first televised Halloween special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Now up on our Patreon! 🎃
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Sharpie sketch of Ghostface holding up a bloody knife. The color scheme is black, white, and red.
"Movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative!"
Idk what I'm doing, but I had fun drawing this!
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Still from The Honeymooners Halloween Party episode from 1955. One character is in drag and the other is wearing a top hat. The text reads: "First Televised Halloween Episodes; The Honeymooners and Ozzie and Harriet"
New Bonus Features on our Patreon! We went back to the basics and dug into a couple of the first ever televised Halloween episodes. If you want to follow along with us on our research for this month's main episode (releasing October 31st!) hop on over to our Patreon! Happy spooky season 🎃
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Still from Betty Boop's Hallowe'en Party. She is holding a Jack-o-lantern and to the side there's a stack of Jack-o-lanterns.
Brand new Bonus Features episode dropped on our Patreon last night! We watched five early Halloween specials spanning four decades, starting in 1927 with Felix the Cat in Switches Witches and ending in 1952 with Disney's Trick or Treat! Head on over to our Patreon if you'd like to listen!
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Black and white still of a lady in a witch costume from WNUF Halloween Special
Check our patreon for last week's Bonus Features episode on 2013's WNUF Halloween Special! We discuss the film and reminisce about our first memories of Halloween specials. Give it a listen!
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Here comes another Bonus Features episode! This week, we're talking Cigarette Burns, one of John Carpenter's episodes on Masters of Horror. Is Cigarette Burns the unofficial fourth installment of the Apocalypse Trilogy?
Join our Patreon to listen!
Graphic includes a still of the Thing from The Thing (1982), a still of two female characters placing their hands on a large cylinder filled with free liquid from Prince of Darkness (1987), and a still of John Trent holding a bowl of popcorn in a movie theater from In the Mouth of Madness (1995). The text reads "Apocalypse trilogy"
NEW EPISODE! Hollywood Steve and Anna Martin examine the history and context of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy (The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness).
We discuss Carpenter's inspirations in childhood fear, Reagan-era politics, and the AIDS crisis.
Drawing of the scene in The Thing From Another World (1951) when the Thing burst into the room and was silhouetted in the doorway. Over the picture, green text reads "THE THING from another world!"
In our first Bonus Features episode, we discuss the 1951 horror and sci-fi classic: The Thing From Another World!
Join our Patreon if you want to follow along on our research journey as we prep for our regular episodes.
Sketchbook open to a sharpie drawing of the scene in The Thing From Another World (1951) where the Thing bursts into the room and is silhouetted in the doorway
did some doodling while rewatching The Thing From Another World today :)
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*about to watch John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic The Thing*
Me: "The Thong"
Steven, simultaneously: "The Thang"
