Ep. 103 – The Burning

Welcome back scaredy cats, it’s the third episode of our Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is 1981’s garden-shear nightmare: THE BURNING. We get started by talking a bit about Miramax, Tom Savini’s problem with FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 2, a young Jason Alexander, and SUPERBAD facts. Chris tells us about legal troubles for Fulci in regards to 1971’s A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN, and Dave talks about Robert Englund and Kane Hodder in Adam Green’s 2006 HATCHET. Then we get slashin’, and talk all about denim-clad heroes, nudity in 90s slashers, garden shears, burn makeup, Holly Hunter, rafts and canoes, voyeurism, Tom Savini’s improved makeup skills, 80s synth and sound design, flamethrower/axe fights, ‘Clocktower’ the video game, and much more. So sit back and enjoy another Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →