Dr. Niss (William Hickey) is the founder and ringmaster of the "Exhibition of Wonder", a twisted circus that showcases real-life monsters as its main attractions. Bragg (Kevin O'Connor), a cynical and skeptical newspaper columnist who specializes in debunking charlatans, investigates Niss' circus to prove that it is fake. When he sticks his nose where it does not belong, Bragg ends up becoming part of the troupe.Directed by Michael Gornick and written by George A. Romero & Sydney J. Bounds.Original airdate: September 28, 1986
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Carnosaur (1993) | Movie Dumpster S8 E16
Four weeks before Jurassic Park hit theaters, Roger Corman brought us his own dinosaur movie with 1993's Carnosaur. Tony from @HackTheMovies joins us in the Video Dungeon to talk about this New Horizon Pictures classic featuring special makeup and creature effects by John Carl Buechler and starring Laura Dern's mom! Featuring Dianne Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, and Jennifer Runyon, using a virus through chicken experimentation, Dr. Tiptree plans to turn the entire female human population into hosts for the true rulers of the Earth: dinosaurs. It's up to an environmentalist and anti-hero to go toe-to-claw with not only the mad scientist, but also the ever-evolving Deinonychus and even a massive T-Rex! So take a shot of re-agent and hop in a Bobcat, because we're about to do battle with Carnosaur!
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Silver Man (2003) | Movie Dumpster S8 E15
This week in the Video Dungeon we're looking to the cosmos for a silver savior! SilverMan (2000) is one of the most obscure superhero movies you've probably never heard of — and today, we're diving deep into this strange, forgotten film. Starring Eugene Levy, Joe Pantoliano, and Daniel Baldwin, Silver Man blends drama, crime, and superhero tropes in the most unexpected ways. Is Silver Man the Fantastic hero we needed? Or is this flick a super suck fest? Hop on your silver surf board and let's fly through this Dumpster oddity!
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Mutant Hunt (1987) | Movie Dumpster S8 E14
This week in the Video Dungeon we're setting off the nuke to close out The Month of Action! We're diving into the gritty, neon-soaked New York chaos of Mutant Hunt — a low-budget 1987 sci-fi action flick packed with killer cyborgs, synth-heavy soundtracks, and all the practical effects madness you expect from vintage Empire Pictures! We break down the wild plot, over-the-top performances, and gloriously wild special effects that make Mutant Hunt a B-Movie cult classic. Whether you're a fan of low-budget sci-fi, retro action movies, or just love discovering so-bad-it’s-good gems, this video is for you. So, drop some Euphoron and take that ride with us into Wizard Video's last action-packed sci-fi splatter fest!
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The Unnamable 1 & 2 (1988/1992) | Movie Dumpster S8 E13
As the sun sets on our Summer of Lovecraft event for this year, the moon rises and gives shape to THE UNNAMABLE! In this double feature review, we delve into Jean-Paul Ouellette's cult Lovecraftian horror adaptations: The Unnamable (1988) and its sequel The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter (1992). Based loosely on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, these films bring the mythos to life with a blend of Gothic atmosphere, practical creature effects, and campy 80s/90s horror charm. This review explores how Ouellette interprets Lovecraft’s eerie prose through the lens of low-budget indie horror, comparing the spooky, claustrophobic tension of the original with the more action-driven, lore-expanding sequel. We also examine the evolution of the creature Alyda Winthrop, the recurring role of Randolph Carter, and the films’ place in the larger legacy of Lovecraft cinema. Whether you’re a die-hard Mythos fan or a lover of old-school horror, this review uncovers what makes these lesser-known gems the BEST H.P. Lovecraft Creature Features you've never seen!
Joe and Sean rummage through cinema’s garbage for the good, bad, and god-awful! Tune in for insightful and comedic deep dives of hidden gems, out-there oddities, and Hollywood stinkers. Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and everything in-between, the Dumpster never disappoints!
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