Bride of Monster Kid Radio #030 - The Curse of the Werewolf with Matt Rashleigh

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Derek and Matt Rashleigh revisit Hammer's singular werewolf movie, The Curse of the Werewolf, for the first time in years.

The episode begins with an introduction to Full Moon June, a series celebrating werewolf cinema, and welcomes back guest Matt Rashleigh. Derek mentions it's his first time watching The Curse of the Werewolf in years. Kenny's segment covers werewolf films from the 1950s and 1960s as featured in Famous Monsters of Filmland, including mentions of The Werewolf (1956) and I Was a Teenage Werewolf, with a critique from a teenage Joe Dante. The main discussion with Matt focuses on Hammer's only werewolf film, directed by Terrence Fisher and starring Oliver Reed. Matt shares his first-time viewing experience, noting the film's gothic tragedy elements and empathy for Reed's character. They delve into the film's production, including censorship by the British Board of Film Censors and its initial box office failure. The conversation highlights the makeup by Roy Ashton, the score by Benjamin Frankel, and the set design by Bernard Robinson. Derek and Matt compare the film to other Hammer works and discuss the performances of supporting actors like Yvonne Romaine and Michael Ripper. They touch on broader monster kid culture, referencing filmmakers like John Landis and Joe Dante. The episode wraps with Derek promoting upcoming events, including a Ray Harryhausen exhibit and a screening of Jason and the Argonauts, and teasing next week's episode on Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman with guests Beth and David Heath.

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A Hammer werewolf episode with magazine texture, studio lore, and a careful rewatch.

The episode opens week three of Full Moon June with Dark Funeral by The Grinds, then settles into a conversation with Matt Rashley about Hammer's The Curse of the Werewolf. Derek M.

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A Hammer werewolf revisit, a surf-rock opener, and a return to Famous Monsters of Filmland.

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