6 Trailers For A Sunday

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! I apologize for being a day late with this week’s edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film trailers. In the future, I may just start regularly posting these on Sunday morning as opposed to Saturday. But that’s something that can be decided in the future. For the present, the trailers are the only thing that matters…

1) Witchboard (1986)

This trailer is short but effective. The guy with the beard scares me every time.

2) Jennifer (1978)

Guess which earlier movie inspired this one?

3) Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (1965)

When you’ve got a named like Dr. Terror, you might as well get a house of horrors.

4) The Hand (1981)

Continuing on a theme that was introduced in the previous trailer, this film is apparently about a disembodied hand creating mayhem. It was directed by Oliver Stone who later gave the world Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps.

5) Death Smiles At Murder (1973)

This film is from the infamous Joe D’Amato and apparently, it features a cameo from Klaus Kinski. That’s how you know it’s good. Plus, I love the title.

6) Evil Toons (1990)

Wow, this looks terrible, doesn’t it? Still, I have to include it because it’s just such a purely grindhouse trailer, featuring everything from a gimmick to a somewhat reputable actor who obviously was having trouble paying his rent back in 1990.

6 Trailers To Keep Things Cheerful

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

After spending two weeks researching the career of Jason Voorhees, I am in the mood for some movies that feature absolutely no one getting brutally murdered. That’s why this edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Trailers is dedicated to some of the most light-weight comedies ever made.

(Yes, I realize that these films aren’t exactly grindhouse films but they’re close enough.)

1) Making the Grade (1984)

This trailer almost feels like a parody, doesn’t it? In fact, it very well could be. Has anyone ever actually seen this Making the Grade movie?

2) White Water Summer (1987)

This is a weird movie that, for some reason, tends to pop up on TV every few months or so. Kevin Bacon is a nature guide who appears to be sociopath and Sean Astin is the kid that he bullies nonstop. Eventually, Bacon breaks his leg and Astin saves his life or something like that. The whole movie just has a really weird feel to it.

3) Private Lessons (1981)

These next three trailers form a trilogy of sorts. We start off with Private Lessons, which — let’s be honest — is a pretty creepy trailer.

4) Private School (1983)

The 2nd part of the private trilogy was directed by Noel Black who also directed one of the best films of the 60s, Pretty Poison.

5) Private Resort (1985)

And then we come to this…Private Resort. Much like White Water Summer, Private Resort used to always show up on Sunday afternoon TV and I’ve never really understood why. That said, I watched it a few times because I’ll watch Johnny Depp in anything.

6) Fraternity Vacation (1985)

And finally, let’s wrap things up with Fraternity Vacation, starring future Oscar winner Tim Robbins.

6 Trailers In The Basket

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi there and welcome to the Easter edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Trailers!

1) Bunnyman (2009)

Just in time for Easter, it’s Bunnyman!

2) Deathmaster (1972)

Much like Twilight, Deathmaster combines the true life crimes of Charles Manson with vampires. In this one, the Manson character is played by Robert Quarry. Speaking of which, did anyone see those pictures of the modern-day, incarcerated Manson that were released last week? I took one look at those and I went, “Santa Claus is really letting himself go.”

3) The Last Horror Film (1984)

Speaking of maniacs, this film reunited the two stars of the infamous movie of the same name, Caroline Munro and Joe Spinell.

4) Hercules (1983)

For the past month and a half, I’ve been watching Lou Ferrigno on The Celebrity Apprentice and, even though I’m rooting for Aubrey O’Day, it’s impossible not to like Lou. Here’s Lou starring as Hercules in a film from the infamous Luigi Cozzi. (I wanted to also include the trailer for Hercules In New York, the 1970 debut of Arnold Schwarzenegger but every single Hercules in New York YouTube video is embedding disabled. Bleh!)

5) Ironmaster (1983)

Yes, it’s yet another history lesson from the Joel Schumacher of Italian exploitation, Umberto Lenzi.

6) The Phantom of the Opera (1998)

Since it’s the holidays, let’s end with some Argento.

6 Trailers To End March With

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! It’s Saturday and that means that it’s time for yet another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation trailers. Enjoy!

1) The Omega Man (1970)

“Charlton Heston IS the Omega Man!” This movie is the second of three film adaptations of Richard Matheson’s classic novel I am Legend.

2) Last House On Dead End Street (1977)

This film is reportedly one of the most purely grindhouse films ever made. It’s also next to impossible to see. The Trash Film Guru has seen it and I’m insanely jealous. As for this trailer, it’s short but rather effective. It’s also perhaps the hundredth trailer to feature the “It’s only a movie” tagline.

3) Deranged (1974)

“A man so obsessed with death that he became…DERANGED!”

4) Equinox (1970)

I own the Criterion edition of this film. It’s actually kind of fun in its own silly way.

5) Vengeance of She (1971)

This is a Hammer film. I love how increasingly excited the narrator gets as he talks about vengeance.

6) Endgame (1983)

Finally, let’s end this entry with yet another look at a post-apocalypse future. From the iconic Italian director Joe D’Amato, it’s Endgame.

6 Trailers For Hard Men And The Women Who Have To Put Up With Them

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi there and welcome to another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation trailers! Today, we bring you 6 trailers specifically made to appeal to audiences made up of hard men and the women who have to put up with them.

1) Phantom Soldiers (1988)

Let’s start things off with this trailer from the Philippines. I never thought I’d see a trailer as violent as the trailer for Massacre Mafia Style but then I came across this one for Phantom Soldiers. “You’re a hard man…but the answer is no.”

2) Megaforce (1982)

This appears to be the family friendly version of Phantom Soldiers. I always love how these trailers for obviously terrible movies always claim to be bringing “the greatest spectacle ever” to audiences. Myself, I want to find and slap whoever thought it was a good idea for the bearded guy to wear a powder blue headband while talking about how the good guys always win “…even in the 80s!”

3) The Junkman (1982)

I guess if families weren’t watching the bearded man in the skin-tight outfit and the blindingly blue headband, they were witnessing the “chase thriller for the 80s…JUNKMAN!”

4) Terror in the Midnight Sun (1959)

I’ve never seen this film nor had I ever heard of it until I came across this trailer on YouTube. But I think that our readers who happen to be creature movie fans will enjoy this one.

5) The One-Armed Executioner (1983)

All this exposure to grindhouse and exploitation films must be getting to me because I kept expecting someone to go, “That’s not my arm, baby,” as I watched this trailer. Agck!

6) She-Devils On Wheels (1968)

After all that, it’s time for some girl power, don’t you think? From director Herschell Gordon Lewis, who also directed the Gruesome Twosome. “This picture is not for children…”

6 Trailers For The Day After St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi! I hope everyone had a good St. Patrick’s Day because I know that I had a great time honoring the Meehan side of my family. I danced so much that I am quite literally hopping about this morning. It was a lot of fun but now, it’s the day after St. Patrick’s Day. And that can only mean that it’s time for another edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film trailers! Now, admittedly, these trailers might not seem to have much to do with the Irish but look closer and you’ll see that they do have at least one thing in common … they’re all totally awesome in their own unique and special way.

1) Playing For Keeps (1986)

“The new Hotel Majestic … FOR KIDS ONLY!” You can tell this is a good movie just by the way that the title is introduced all Ten Commandments style. Marisa Tomei is in this trailer for a split second. The film itself was directed by future movie moguls Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

2) The Forbidden Dance Is Lambada (1990)

I just like this one because it’s not just about dancing but it’s about a forbidden dance! Passion, by the way, has a rhythm all its own…

3) Lambada (1990)

In fact, the dance was so forbidden that apparently a totally separate movie was made about it at the exact same time as The Forbidden Dance Is Lambada. This one looks a lot less fun, to be honest. “This is the 90s, man, kids got a right to choose…”

4) The Chicken Chronicles (1977)

Judging from the previous trailers and the title of this film, you would be justified in expecting this trailer to be about a bunch of dancing chickens that open up their own hotel. Sadly, this is not the case. However, this trailer does continue the theme of “the right to choose” and a school divided.

5) Coach (1978)

Hmmmm…I wonder how this film ends…

6) The Sister-In-Law (1974)

Like Coach, the Sister-in-Law is available in a few of those cheap-but-oh-so-fun Mill Creek box sets. Unlike Coach, the Sister-in-Law is actually a pretty good film. By the way, I’m built for love and trouble…

The Return of the 6 Trailers

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Well, it took a nice, long weekend up at Lake Texoma (I actually got in the water and practiced swimming which is a big deal for a drowningphobe like me but then I ended up cutting my foot on a rock on the lakefloor — agck!) and another few nights of a little bit more sleep than usual but I am happy to say that I am back and I’ve brought the latest edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Trailers with me! So, without further ado, let’s get started…

1) Killer Fish (1979)

In honor of my weekend at the lake, let’s start out with this trailer for a little film called Killer Fish…

2) Dogs (1976)

Now, I may have conquered my fear of swimming for like 10 minutes at the lake but I have yet to conquer my fear of dogs and this trailer shows why. Seriously, dogs are freaking scary!

3) The Doberman Gang (1972)

Dogs don’t just kill people. They rob banks too.

4) King Frat (1980)

Wow! Those dogs are scary, aren’t they? Let’s take a break from scary dogs with another breed of dog — the American frat boy.

5) Chain Gang Women (1971)

I love trailers that brag about how the characters in the movie live by only “one rule.” (Speaking of chain gangs, I recently saw an excellent film from 1932 that was called I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang. But that’s something I’ll save for a future post…)

6) The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974)

Yes, between the chain gangs, the killer fish, the dogs, and the frat boys, it’s a scary world out there. Luckily, protection is right around the corner because here comes “(a) savage…a saint…a stranger…”

Don’t Worry, 6 Trailers Will Return

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Fear not! Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation trailers will return next Saturday!

Until then, here’s a picture of our cat Doc playing with a bra.

6 Trailers Delayed

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

This weekend, because of both the Oscars and some personal matters I have to take care of, I will not be posting my usual Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Trailers post. I sincerely apologize but I promise that the feature will return in two weeks time, on March 10th.

Let me take this time to ask a question of my fellow grindhouse and exploitation film enthusiasts. Are there any trailers that I have yet to feature that you personally think I should? In other words, what are your favorite trailers? If you’re feeling too shy (or not shy enough) to use the comments box below, feel free to e-mail me at LisaMarieBowman@live.com.

Again, the feature will be back in two weeks. Until then, here’s a picture of a racoon holding a kitty.

6 Trailers of the Dead

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hi and welcome to the latest edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation trailers! To be honest, I’m usually way too ADD to come up with (let alone maintain) any sort of theme with my trailer posts but this weekend — almost by pure chance — a theme has emerged! So, without further hold up, let us consider 6 Trailers of the Dead!

1) Night of the Living Dead (1968)

How have I done nearly a 100 of these posts without featuring the trailer for George Romero’s landmark Night of the Living Dead?

2) The Astro-Zombies (1968)

Apparently, 1968 was a big year for the dead returning to life.

3) The Majorettes (1986)

The Majorettes was directed by the late Bill Hinzman, the guy who played the Cemetary Zombie in Night of the Living Dead.

4) Dawn of the Dead (1978)

To be honest, I think I’ve already featured this trailer in an earlier post. However, there’s no way that you can start a post with Night of the Living Dead and then end it with Day of the Dead without finding some room for Dawn of the Dead in the middle.

5) Dead Heat (1988)

Wow, this looks really, really, really … not good. However, according to Wikipedia, it’s about zombies and it’s got the word “dead” in the title so it works theme-wise.