Horror 101 - Episode 118: Popcorn (1991)
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This show we're focussing on an obscure gem from the early 90s.  This low budget creeper features a bunch of film students hosting an all night 50s schlock horror marathon, complete with William Castle style gimmicks and tricks.  This event has a Phantom of the Opera style villain wandering the theatre, dealing out havoc and death.  We hope you enjoy our Horror 101 treatment of Mark Herrier's Popcorn from 1991.Show Highlights:01:00  Prelude to Terror...04:55  Introducing Popcorn...10:00  An All Night Horrorthon...12:30  Homage to Montage...13:30  Possessor...16:00  Dee Wallace Menaced...20:30  The Suckage of Skeeter...22:35  Shock Panel...25:40  Down the Rabbit Hole...30:45  Horky's Call in...38:20  An 80s movie in a 90s skin.  41:25  Scoring the Film...48:15  Conclusion...Thanks for Listening!
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