Carlisle Cult Cinema Club

30/08/2026

This Monday, from 10 PM to Midnight, join me for a Motor City Special! I’ll be playing the entire Soundtrack from the film, along with music inspired by its Soundtrack. The 70’s have never sounded so Good!

30/08/2026

Well worth your time and money, I thoroughly enjoyed this Superb Supernatural Slasher Film

HARBINGER is available to rent or buy to keep on Digital platforms NOW… this is your perfect Bank Holiday Horror and Spooky Season is just around the corner 🎃🎃🎃

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

ALLAN BRYCE & NASTY FEST 2
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Allan Bryce and his wonderful wife, Yanni. We discussed our recent visit to Weird Worcester, but our main focus was on Nasty Fest 2—covering the lineup of screenings and the guests who will be attending. We also touched on this year's Dark Fest 9. As always, it was a fantastic time, and it’s great to welcome Allan back for the sixth time! Tune in to discover what Dark Side Magazine has in store for these two events. And if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?

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28/08/2026

SCREAM BLACULA SCREAM (1973)
The sequel to the original film takes a thrilling turn with the introduction of a Voodoo Cult led by the stunning Pam Grier as Lisa, who becomes the new love interest of the Dark Prince Mamuwalde. Following the death of the aging voodoo priestess Mama Loa, chaos ensues as she leaves no clear successor. Her arrogant son, Willis Daniels, believes he should inherit her position, but the cult chooses Lisa Fortier, Mama Loa's adopted apprentice and Willis's stepsister, instead. Fueled by anger, Willis seeks revenge and encounters an old voodoo priest who provides him with Mamuwalde's bones and instructions to resurrect the vampire. Willis successfully brings Mamuwalde back to life, turning himself into his vampire minion. At a party hosted by Justin Carter, Mamuwalde meets Lisa, now a powerful voodoo priestess. As Mamuwalde embarks on a killing spree, Justin investigates the murders linked to him and his vampire followers. He turns to Lisa for help, hoping her powers can free him from the vampire curse using a voodoo doll. This fantastic sequel showcases William Marshall's exceptional performance as Blacula, making it just as enjoyable as the original. The film is an absolute cracker filled with a vibrant funky soundtrack, which disappointingly hasn’t been released, unlike the first one, which I own but this is a must-see piece of Blaxploitation cinema.

28/08/2026

BLACULA (1972)
Kicking off tonight's Double Bill is a film I absolutely adore: this funky slice of Blaxploitation Horror. I first encountered it late one night on BBC 2 during the 90s, though I can't quite recall if it was part of Moviedrome or just airing solo, or if it was paired with its sequel. Regardless, I loved it!
The story begins in 1780, where African prince Mamuwalde and his beloved wife Luva visit Count Dracula in Transylvania to seek his help in ending the slave trade. Instead, Dracula offends them and transforms Mamuwalde into a vampire, cursing him with the name Blacula. He then traps Blacula in a coffin and leaves Luva to die in the chamber. Fast forward to 1972, when two gay interior decorators, Bobby McCoy and Billy Schaffer, travel to Transylvania to acquire antiques, including Blacula's coffin, which they plan to ship to Los Angeles. Upon opening the coffin, they are attacked by the bloodthirsty Blacula. Shortly after, he spots Tina at a funeral home—she bears an uncanny resemblance to Luva—and believes she is her reincarnation. Blacula later encounters Tina at a nightclub, where she is celebrating her sister Michelle's anniversary with Dr. Gordon Thomas, an LAPD pathologist who suspects vampire activity behind a series of mysterious deaths in L.A. He’s determined to gather evidence to convince his colleague, Lt. Jack Peters. William Marshall is outstanding as Prince Mamuwalde, aka Dracula’s Soul Brother Blacula, bringing depth and gravitas to the role. As the first Blaxploitation Horror film, it paved the way for a sequel, which I plan to watch next. It was also one of the highest-grossing films of 1972. The film features a fantastic and funky score from Gene Page, including contributions from The Hues Corporation—I've even included tracks from the soundtrack on my Radio show now and again. Thalmus Rasulala delivers a cracking performance as Dr. Gordon Thomas, our black Van Helsing and hero, as he investigates the unusual deaths, all victims mysteriously drained of blood. The entire cast shines, helping the film maintain its charm without veering into parody. While it has some goofy moments, likely due to budget limitations—especially regarding the fangs and Dracula’s brides at the beginning—it captures the essence of its time beautifully. There are some fantastic sequences, like the scene with the undead cab driver chasing Elisha Cook Jr.'s character, Sam. The eerie imagery of the vampirized cabbie running in slow motion toward the camera is simply brilliant, reminiscent of a similar scene years later in Fright Night Part II featuring a roller-skating vampire.
If you haven’t seen this gem, I highly recommend it. The Eureka Blu-ray edition is definitely the one to grab, as it includes the sequel as well. Personally, I own that, along with the Scream Factory releases, the soundtrack on vinyl, a Blacula mask, and two figures—one from each film. What can I say, I’ve become quite the fan.

26/08/2026

R.I.P TIM CURRY
1946-2026

26/08/2026

I’m chatting to Allan Bryce (Dark Side Magazine) about this and Darkfest on this weeks Podcast

Video Nasties Fest Volume 2. September 20th. Lumiere Cinema Romford.

Eight films. One unforgettable day. From 11am to 11pm.

Last year's event was a massive success. This year, Darkside Magazine returns with eight of the most provocative, salacious films from the legendary Video Nasties catalogue.

Films that were banned. Films that were fought over. Films that haven't seen a projector in decades, if ever.

Immerse yourself in a full day of uncensored cinema history. This is what happens when you celebrate film without compromise.

Special guests confirmed: Caroline Munro, Maddy Smith, Pauline Peart, Martine Beswick. Allan Bryce signing copies of the newly reprinted Video Nasties 2 (£20).

A genuine celebration of cinema's most banned and celebrated moments.

Tickets exclusively through Darkside Magazine.

https://thedarksidemagazine.com/product/video-nasties-fest-2/

26/08/2026

R.I.P DOLLY PARTON
This blooper from 9 to 5 always cracks me up Dolly Parton Tells a dirty muppets joke

26/08/2026

Good morning, all! There have (understandably) been a lot of queries regarding our upcoming release of MANNAJA: A MAN CALLED BLADE. This one has been in the works for much longer than expected (even for us, lol!), but we thought we'd give you an update on where we're at.

After yet another treasure hunt for elements in good-enough shape, the restoration has finally been completed and will be delivered to us at the end of this week. We can then finally get this baby into production. We are sorry to have kept you waiting on this one, but what we can promise is that it will be an unmissable and definitive release of this latter-Spaghetti Martino classic.