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The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when there could be only one, unless you needed a sequel! Or a TV series. Or an Animated Series. Ok, there could be only a few dozen or so. Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 8 "Pryor's Place" Richard Pryor tells educational stories of his youth at a special urban neighborhood. In the first episode, Richie (ostensibly Pryor as a child) is challenged to an afterschool showdown by Meatrack, the neighborhood bully. Despite a reputation for profanity from Richard Pryor, Pryor's Place was aimed at children. Like Sesame Street, Pryor's Place featured a cast of puppets hanging out and having fun in a friendly inner-city environment, along with several children and characters portrayed by Pryor himself. The theme song was performed by Ray Parker Jr., of Ghostbusters fame, who also appeared in the show's opening credits. 13 episodes of Pryor's Place were broadcast on Saturdays on CBS from September 15 to December 8, 1984. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086785/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. Chuck Norris is so incredible as a voice actor that his voice alone made sections of Karate Kommandos live action! Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 7 "Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos" Chuck Norris is an operative for the United States government who has a team consisting of Pepper, a technological genius, Kimo, a Samurai warrior, Reed, his apprentice, Tabe, a Sumo warrior, and Too Much, the young ward. Together they foil the plans of The Claw and his right hand man, The Super Ninja. Karate Kommandos (also known as Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos) is an American animated television series that originally aired in 1986 as a syndicated five episode mini-series. It was created by and starred Chuck Norris as himself, and produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. The series follows the framing device of Mister T (also a Ruby-Spears production). At the beginning of each episode, a live action segment with Norris, usually at a gym or a martial arts studio, is shown to explain what is going on. At the end of each episode, Norris narrates a moral lesson for the audience to learn. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165166/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. By Crom, it was a time of great adventure and sometime less barbarianism than one would expect. Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 6 "Conan the Adventurer" Young Cimmerian barbarian Conan and his allies must stop snake-man wizard Wrath-Amon and his snake-men army from resurrecting evil serpent god Set. Conan must also destroy the evil wizard's ring that turned his family into stone. Conan the Adventurer is an animated television series adaptation of Conan the Barbarian, the literary character created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s Produced by Jetlag Productions in association with Sunbow Productions, the series debuted on September 13, 1992, ran for 65 episodes and concluded on November 22, 1993. The series was developed by Christy Marx who served as the sole story editor. The series was produced in association with Graz Entertainment for the first 13-episode season; AB Productions and Jean Chalopin's Créativité et Développement for the remaining episodes. The series also spawned a small toyline in 1992 created by Hasbro. This first incarnation of Conan in cartoon form performed much better than its follow-up cartoon, Conan and the Young Warriors, which lasted only 13 episodes. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0315429/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when a character can be showing their goodies in a shower scene in the movie on Friday night and then turning up in a kids' cartoon by Saturday morning! Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 5 "Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles" In this adaption of Robert Heinlein's novel, we follow the adventures of a squad of troops as they fight in a war of survival against merciless alien invaders. Facing constant danger, they are the ones who have to do the thankless task of facing the enemy head on, and for the sake of humanity, they must prevail. The series aired for one season in the syndicated Bohbot Kids Network block beginning in August 1999 in the United States and Canada. It was later picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel in the U.S. (along with the rest of the BKN block) and Teletoon in Canada. The show combines elements of the 1997 film and the original novel, such as the extraterrestrial race known as the Skinnies, powered armor suits and drop pods. The series also adds some original elements, while omitting the political aspects of the original work and film. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190198/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when there could be only one, unless you needed a sequel! Or a TV series. Or an Animated Series. Ok, there could be only a few dozen or so. Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 4 "Highlander: The Animated Series" Highlander: The Animated Series is an animated television series which premiered on September 18, 1994. It is a loose spin-off and sequel of the 1986 film of the same name. The series was produced by Gaumont Multimedia with the worldwide distribution rights owned by Bohbot Entertainment (later BKN International). In the post-apocalyptic medieval 27th century, Ramirez mentors young Quentin MacLeod who must seek pacified Immortals, gain their knowledge through a non-lethal form of Quickening, and free the land from the evil Immortal overlord Kortan. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147773/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

Ho-Ho-Hold the phone! They made cartoons out of Rambo and Robocop!? The festive hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when there could be only one, unless you needed a sequel! Or a TV series. Or an Animated Series. Ok, there could be only a few dozen or so. Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Rambo season 1 episode 45 "When S.A.V.A.G.E. Stole Santa" During Christmas in Colorado, Rambo and Turbo rescue a kid when visiting Rambo's old friend Kris Kaufman who is a former rocket scientist turned toy maker for an orphanage that goes around his village on Christmas dressed as Santa Claus. ** Jim mentions the Log Driver's Waltz. You can watch this Canadian classic here https://youtu.be/upsZZ2s3xv8?si=S_JVY_Y3Wc9XS51a RoboCop: Alpha Commando season 1 episode 18 "Oh Tannenbaum Whoa Tannenbaum!" As the holiday season approaches, Delta City is bustling with festive preparations. The citizens are eagerly getting ready for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a cherished tradition that brings the community together. However, the peaceful atmosphere is disrupted when a powerful criminal gang threatens to sabotage the event and create chaos within the city. RoboCop, the brave and resourceful cyborg police officer, is determined to maintain law and order during this joyous time of year. Alongside his loyal human partners, Diana and Lisa, and their trusty robotic companions, ZED and WARREN, RoboCop embarks on a mission to thwart the criminals and ensure a safe celebration for the people of Delta City. You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when even Troma Video could find a way onto kids TVs. Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 3 "Toxic Crusaders" Toxic Crusaders is an American animated series loosely based on The Toxic Avenger films. It features Toxie, the lead character of the films, leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. This followed a trend of environmentally considerate animated series and comics of the time, including Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Swamp Thing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, as well as animated series based on R-rated properties like RoboCop and Police Academy. After years of silence from the Apocolypse INC (from parts 2 and 3 of the Toxic Avenger seriers), Apocolypse INC returns to Tromaville under new management. Instead of a demon, it's an alien from the planet Smogulla known as Dr.Killemoff. Toxie has to battle Apocolypse INC once more to protect his hometown from the evil doers and the corrupt Mayor. But he won't have to do it alone as a group of other mutant superhero's join him in the fight. NoZone, Junkyard, Headbanger, Major Disaster and Toxie become THE TOXIC CRUSADERS. As this incarnation was aimed at children, Toxic Crusaders is considerably tamer than the films it was based on, although it contained adult-oriented jokes that would go over most children's heads. Thirteen episodes were produced and aired, with some episodes airing as a "trial run" in Summer 1990 followed by the official debut on January 21, 1991. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0173344/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when cell phones were the size of bricks and Rambo had a cartoon. Y'know, for kids! Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 2 "Rambo: The Force of Freedom" The series ran for 65 episodes and was produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. It debuted on April 14, 1986 as a five-part miniseries and was renewed in September as a daily cartoon. On Colonel Trautman's request, John Rambo leads a special unit, The Force of Freedom, against the paramilitary terrorist organization S.A.V.A.G.E. (Specialist-Administrators of Vengeance, Anarchy and Global Extortion). Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0222619/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

The animated hosts of the Cult Film Showdown explore the strangest time in human history - the late 20th century. A time when cell phones were the size of bricks and RoboCop had cartoons. Y'know, for kids! Watch along at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkso3AeKZUk2kT_iXfXP8PCb6iaufS48&si=7nKxhyHpiA2z0QQm Episode 1 "RoboCop" 1988 and "RoboCop: Alpha Commando" 1998 Robocop's first animated series ran in 1988 and continued the story from the first film with Murphy fighting street crime and enough recurring bad guys to fill a toyline. RoboCop: Alpha Commando - After being offline for five years, RoboCop is reactivated in 2030 to help a federal agency called Alpha Division to fight a high tech terrorist organization known as DARC, short for Directorate for Anarchy, Revenge, and Chaos. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0194622/reference/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158428/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

Masters of Horror: Dream Cruise - a Cult Film Showdown podcast special The Masters of the Cult Film Showdown stand off with the Masters of Horror! Jim, Jack, and Nic dig into the 2005-2006 series Masters of Horror, an anthology series featuring legendary directors including Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Tom Holland. The final episode of Masters of Horror! Tune in at the end of our podcast to find out what is next for the Cult Film Showdown. Episode 26 "Dream Cruise" Directed Norio Tsuruta Written by Naoya Takayama and Tsuruta From a short story by Kôji Suzuki Absolutely terrified of the sea, an American lawyer reluctantly goes on an ocean cruise to be near the wife of a client, with no idea of the grim situation that awaits them all. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448190/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

Masters of Horror: The Washingtonians - a Cult Film Showdown podcast special The Masters of the Cult Film Showdown stand off with the Masters of Horror! Jim, Jack, and Nic dig into the 2005-2006 series Masters of Horror, an anthology series featuring legendary directors including Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Tom Holland. The penultimate episode! "The Washingtonians" Directed Peter Medak. Written by Richard Chizmar and Johnathon Schaech. From a short story by Bentley Little. Following the death of his elderly grandmother, Mike Franks travels with his wife Pam and 10-year-old daughter Amy to his grandmother's old house where he accidentally finds an old letter hidden behind a portrait of George Washington. A morbid letter supposedly written by Washington about killing and eating children. In trying to verify the authenticity of the letter, Mike becomes the target of 'the Washingtonians'; a secret society of various and powerful people who protect the secret life of the 'Father of the Country', and whom, like Washington... are cannibals. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448190/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram

Masters of Horror: The Black Cat - a Cult Film Showdown podcast special The Masters of the Cult Film Showdown stand off with the Masters of Horror! Jim, Jack, and Nic dig into the 2005-2006 series Masters of Horror, an anthology series featuring legendary directors including Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Tom Holland. "The Black Cat " Directed Stuart Gordon. Written by Gordon and Dennis Paoli. From a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. The Black Cat, set in 1840 Philadelphia, has the great writer Edgar Allan Poe, struggling with alcoholism, writers block, as well as being out of ideas, short on cash, and tormented by his wife Virginia's black cat that will either destroy his life or inspire him to write one of his most famous stories. Find out more about this great series at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448190/reference/ You can support our show and get access to exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/cultfilmshowdown New levels added! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram