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  The Wicker Man (2006)

  This heavily-memed, notoriously bad remake of an absolute classic genre-bending 1973 film is so full of terrible dialogue, hammy acting, head-scratching plot holes, and just plain dumb subject matter that it actually feels more like a mockery of the original than an homage. So naturally, we enjoyed talking about it much more than we enjoyed watching it.

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  Willard

  We took this opportunity to discuss both the original and the remake, and came out enjoying them way more than we expected. Crispin Glover is his typical quirky self as a mousey guy who loves rats. And then there's that fantastic tune by Michael Jackson that is tangentially related to the original film. Listen up and hear all about it!

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  My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009)

  This second week of Remake Month, we're tackling the slick 2009 remake of 1981's My Bloody Valentine, which we previously reviewed on this podcast and found very charming. The remake features much more beautiful people, brutal kills, a crazy bit of inspired full-frontal, and more 3-D gags than you can shake a pickaxe at. There's no better way to celebrate the holiday! Curl up with your sweetheart and dig in.

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  The Blob (1988)

  Co-written by Frank Darabont and directed by Chuck Russell, lots of familiar faces in this one. Featuring loads of awesome practical effects, not the least of which is Kevin Dillon's wild and wooly hair. Enjoy!

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  Cannibal Holocaust

  It was only a matter of time before we got around to discussing this film, and now we have the perfect opportunity. Listen in as we revisit this disturbing and notorious cannibal classic from Italy, which has inspired filmmakers like Eli Roth and Oliver Stone. And let us know what YOU think of this movie in the comments - if you are brave enough to watch it, that is...