1982 – JOHNNY HAS THE KEYS

Four psychopaths, Hawkes (Jack Palance), a former prisoner of war, Sutcliff (Martin Landau), a pyromaniac evangelist, Elster (Erland van Lidth), an obese child molester and Skagg (Phillip Clark), a serial killer are permanent residents of a psychiatric hospital administered by Dr. Leo Bain (Donald Pleasence). When the security system fails and they escape the facility, their target is their new psychiatrist (Dwight Schultz), who, they believe, killed their previous doctor.

ALONE IN THE DARK

This forgotten gem is an early slasher movie from New Line Cinema. It has its flaws, but the incredible ensemble cast (Palance, Pleasence, and Landau, in particular) make it an entertaining film well worth a watch. Join us as we discuss the memorable cast and history of this early film from the House Freddy (Krueger) built. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys hides from not one but four psychopaths stalking us alone… in the dark.

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Season Three, Episode 6 “Cat People”

Cat People (1942) and Cat People (1982) are two movies distinctly represented by their respective decades. Cat People (1942) is a moody, stylish psychological thriller helmed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Val Lewton. The creepiness sets in with you via atmosphere and lighting. Cat People (1982) takes the same premise but shoves it in your face with bright color, visuals, sex, and gore. Both movies are enjoyable, but one is outstanding. You must tune in to see which and why.

Welcome to our first DOUBLE FEATURE of the season! Join us as we revisit this classic and its more modern version. Join us as we discuss the power of the original and its wunderkind director, in a juxtaposition of its remake from screenwriter turned director Paul Schrader. Listen, as Johnny has the Keys takes you down a shadowy alley where the sound of footsteps behind you might be the last thing you ever hear.