6 Horror-Filled Trailers!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Continuing with our horror theme this month, this latest edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers is dedicated to films that are perfect for Halloween.

Some of you may have noticed that there was no Trailer Kitty at the end of last week’s post. Well, I’m happy to say that, after intensive negotiations with the Mascot Union, the strike is over and the trailer kitties have returned! Yay!

1) Beyond the Door (1974)

I think I may have included this trailer before but oh well. I’ll include it again because the movie that it’s advertising is just so amazingly bad.

2) Sand Sharks (2011)

Stay away from the beach! Seriously..agck!

3) The House On Haunted Hill (1959)

This trailer is a classic.

4) The Tingler (1959)

As always, a Vincent Price trailer should be followed up another Vincent Price trailer.

5) Hillside Cannibals (2006)

I haven’t actually seen this film but, judging from the trailer, it could have used a little Vincent Price.

6) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Much like Beyond the Door, this is a trailer that I’ve featured in the past but I think that, with it being the October season, I’m justified in featuring it again. I consider this to be one of the most effective trailers of all time.

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

In this case, I agree with trailer kitty! Those trailers were way too scary!

6 Trailers From The Girl Who Has Returned Home

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Now that I’m back home from my vacation, it’s time for me to post yet another installment in my raison d’être, Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers! In keeping with this month’s theme, all of today’s trailers are horror-related.

Enjoy!

1) Virus (1980)

Let’s start things out with the end of the world. From 1980, it’s the story of what happens when the world gets hit by the “Italian flu.”

2) The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)

It’s just not October without some Hammer horror.

3) Horror of Dracula (1958)

And wherever you have Frankenstein, you have to have Dracula…

4) The Mummy’s Shroud (1967)

As long as we’re taking a look at Hammer horror icons, let’s not forget the Mummy.

5) Baron Blood (1972)

This film is from the great Italian filmmaker, Mario Bava.

6) Invasion of the Blood Farmers (1972)

“They plant the dead and harvest the living!”

6 Trailers For The Start Of A Vacation

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! I’m going to be on vacation for the next two weeks but fear not! I would not allow a little thing like a vacation to prevent me from sharing with you yet another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers. This edition is, once again, devoted to trailers from our friends at the Asylum.

1) #1 Cheerleader Camp (2010)

After seeing this trailer, I asked Erin if this was an accurate portrayal of cheerleader camp. In reply, Erin asked me when I was going on vacation.

2) The 18 Year-old Virgin (2009)

3) The Transmorphers (2007)

This film appears to be a lot cheaper than Transformers but it does not feature Shia LeBouf.

4) Princess of Mars (2009)

5) Airline Disaster (2010)

I appreciate the straight forward titles that the Asylum uses for their films.

6) Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus (2009)

This trailer is worth it for the scene at the end with the plane.

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

6 Trailers For A Million Views

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! It’s time for yet another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film trailers so let’s just jump right into it, shall we? I’m going on vacation next week and I’m currently attempting to do about a thousand things at once (and it’s not as easy as it looks) so I’m going to keep my commentary to a minimum for this edition. Fortunately, these trailers speak for themselves.

1) The Castle of Fu Manchu (1968)

2) Zeder (1983)

3) Freeway (1996)

4) The Gumball Rally (1976)

5) Unhinged (1982)

6) Two Orphan Vampires (1997)

Regardless of how busy I may be, I will always find the time to let people know that this is one of my favorite films from one of my favorite directors, the great Jean Rollin.

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

Doc, the judgmental Trailer Kitty

6 Trailers From The Asylum

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

This week’s edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers is devoted to films that were produced by one of my favorite production companies, The Asylum.

(As a sidenote, it is true that I usually try to feature trailers that are a bit older than these but what can I say? I talked it over with the trailer kitties and we all love the Asylum.)

Enjoy!

1) Almighty Thor (2011)

While I enjoyed the other, better-known Thor, I could not help but think that it definitely would have been a better movie if it had featured more dinosaurs. Apparently, the Asylum agreed.

2) Sherlock Holmes (2010)

Again, any movie can be improved with dinosaurs.

3) Mega Piranha (2010)

Among the Syfy Saturday Night Snarkers on twitter, Mega Piranha remains a truly iconic film. This is perhaps the Citizen Kane of giant piranha movies.

4) Snakes on a Train (2006)

This trailer is actually kinda scary. Agck!

5) Battle of Los Angeles (2011)

Could it really be any worse than Battle: L.A.?

6) Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies (2012)

Who needs vampires?

What do you think, Trailer Kitties?

6 Trailers That Came From Within

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi there! I hope everyone had a good weekend and that everyone took a few minutes to think about the true meaning of Labor Day (whatever that may be.) Now that we’re all back and have returned to drudgery of everyday life, it seems like a perfect time for another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers!

1) They Came From Within (1975)

Seeing as I just recently saw Cosmopolis, it seems appropriate to start things off with this trailer for David Cronenberg’s Shivers or, as it was known here in the States, They Came From Within.

2) The Madmen of Mandoras (1963)

This film is also known as They Saved Hitler’s Brain. It’s an odd little film.

3) Weekend With The Babysitter (1971)

Not to be confused with The Babysitter…

4) The Babysitter (1995)

Not to be confused with Weekend With The Babysitter…

5) Twisted Nerve (1968)

This looks tres creepy!

6) Son of Godzilla (1967)

Finally, did you know that Godzilla had a son? Apparently, he did.

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

Photograph by Erin Nicole Bowman

6 Trailers Beyond Imagination

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi, Lisa Marie here! I apologize for taking last week off but have no fear and let not your heart be troubled — I have returned and I’ve brought with me another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film trailers! (And I’ve also returned with a few trailer kitties, as well…)

1) The Hunger (1983)

Tony Scott, R.I.P.

2) Aenigma (1987)

From director Lucio Fulci comes a film about psychic powers and killer slugs. Agck!

3) Dolly Dearest (1991)

This is what happens when you build a toy factory next door to Satan’s grave.

4) Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973)

Killer sheep!

5) Rattlers (1976)

If it’s not the sheep, it’s the snakes…

6) The Lollipop Girls In Hard Candy (1976)

In 3-D!

What do you think, trailer kitties?

6 Trailers For Team Chacal

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! Are y’all enjoying the Olympics? I’m not but I’m still occasionally watching them and asking myself questions like, “Why do male beach volleyball players actually get to wear clothes while competing?” and “Are there any countries other than America, Great Britain, and China competing this year?” Seriously, if you were just to judge from the coverage on NBC, it would appear that the USA is the only team competing in the majority of the events. It’s a bit unfair to those of us who, while American, are also proud of the fact that our ancestors came from Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Germany.

Therefore, this edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers is dedicated to those countries that are being ignored by NBC (and probably the BBC as well). I’m talking about such worthy countries as Albania, San Marino, and especially the beautiful island republic of Chacal.

Here are 6 trailers for Team Chacal.

1) Gymkata (1985)

It’s not quite gymnastics and it’s not quite karate — instead, it’s Gymkata!

2) Jack the Ripper (1976)

From director Jess Franco comes a film that’s either about Jack the Ripper or the current Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

3) Terrorgram (1988)

The name pretty much says it all.

4) Castle Freak (1995)

I can still remember this one on HBO when I was like 12 years old. It actually gave me nightmares, it was so scary!

5) Two Evil Eyes (1990)

I’ve been planning on seeing this movie for a while now. It was directed by both George Romero and Dario Argento!

6) Goldengirl (1979)

I’ve shared this one before but, with it being the Olympic season and all, I simply had to share this trailer again. Have you figured out her secret yet?

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

6 Trailers That Will Not Be Broadcast On NBC This Week

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi there! Welcome to the latest installment of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film trailers. Since I know everyone’s probably busy watching the Olympics (seriously, I try not think about all the pervs who are calling in to work so they can stay home and watch women’s indoor volleyball in private), I won’t waste much time with a long introduction. Instead, let’s get straight to the trailers…

1) Swimfan (2002)

I’m including this trailer for everyone who has ever wondered what Michael Phelps was doing between Beijing and London. I can still remember seeing this movie when I was 16 and, even then, getting annoyed with how stupid this film actually was.

2) Fatal Games (1984)

Speaking of the Olympics…

3) Death Spa (1988)

Let’s continue our theme of athletic mayhem with this trailer for Death Spa.

4) Dr. Who And The Daleks (1965)

I doubt this ever showed up at the grindhouses but no matter. With the Olympics taking place in London, everyone’s currently pretending to like all things British and that seems like as good an excuse as any to feature this trailer for Dr. Who And The Daleks. (I have to admit that I can count, on one hand, the number of times that I’ve actually been able to watch an entire episode of Dr. Who without either falling asleep or changing the channel.)

5) The New Gladiators (1985)

This look at the future of competitive sports comes to us courtesy of none other than Lucio Fulci! This trailer has a definite Hunger Games feel to it, no?

6) Perversion Story (1968)

Finally, what could be better than one Fulci trailer? How about two Fulci trailers? This trailer is for Lucio Fulci’s giallo Perversion Story, which was retitled One On Top of Another when it was released in the United States.

What do you think, trailer kitties?

Rom-Com Trailer Kitties

6 Trailers From 1985

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

As I’ve probably mentioned before, I’ve always been a secret history nerd. (Don’t ask me why it’s a secret. It just is.) As part of my secret obsession with history, I’ve recently decided that I want to become the world’s foremost authority on the year of my birth, 1985. I’ve spent most of today researching that year and, as a result, I’ve decided to dedicate this latest edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse And Exploitation Trailers to films that were released during the greatest year ever: 1985.

1) Rappin’

“You must see Rappin’ … this movie had to happen!”

2) Heavenly Bodies

“This is the shape of things to come…”

3) Def-Con 4

In this trailer, World War III breaks out and wow, does it ever look cheap.

4) The Oracle

This film was directed by the infamous Roberta Findlay. Even if that information wasn’t readily available via the Internet Movie Database, it’s kinda obvious from just watch the trailer, no?