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Episode 443 - More Saturns Core Horror and Other VS Partners

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David the Rock Nelson, dubbed the Ed Wood of the 21st century, creates backyard monster movies using dime-store rubber masks and local friends.
The episode begins with a sponsor ad for Diabolic DVD, a retailer specializing in horror and cult cinema. Host Brian Saur introduces the focus on Saturn's Core, a label known for shot-on-video horror releases. He starts with 'The Devil Ant and The Giant Fly,' detailing David the Rock Nelson's unique filmmaking style and the collection's special features. Next, he covers 'Rot,' describing its plot involving necrophilia and a virus, along with extensive bonus content. Saur then discusses 'Lydia Lunch: The Gun is Loaded/Road Rant,' highlighting its nihilistic themes and archival interviews. He moves to 'Bone Sickness,' emphasizing its practical gore effects and Fulci influences. The host reviews 'You Are Alone,' a micro-budget drama about loneliness, and 'Twisted Issues,' a skate punk slasher film. Saur also mentions releases from other labels: 'Not an Artist' from Utopia Films, 'Heavier Trip' from Music Box Selects, and 'The Dish and the Spoon' and 'Rounding' from Music Box Films. Throughout, he praises the discs for their stacked special features and niche appeal, encouraging listeners interested in underground cinema to explore these titles.

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A collector-minded tour of Saturn's Core, shot-on-video horror, and the stories preserved in disc extras.

Just The Disc turns a relaxed pass through newer and older Blu-ray releases into a clear portrait of physical-media collecting, where editions, interviews, label context, and the rough charm of shot-on-video work all matter.

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You get David the Rock Nelson, Bone Sickness, and a shelf-side tour of recent weird-cinema discs worth noticing.

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