Roger Corman's Poe series - Monster Madness 2024

[@theRealMonkeySoup]

I have really liked Monster Madness this year. James is at his best when talking about these classic horror films.

[@joeblow229]

As much as I like the AVGN videos, seeing him talk about movies he enjoys is even more engaging.

[@ozzmosis6544]

last few have been trash

[@WayneManor666]

i absolutely agree, he radiates the love for those films.

[@brendantimmons5415]

He's the ultimate authority on the subject as far as I'm concerned

[@BladedEdge]

In general, the more of a personal association he has with the video topic, the better the video is.

[@aL3891_]

40 minute monster madness? Yes please

[@frankb821]

I miss Cinemassacre's focus on movie reviews!

[@historic66_io]

@@frankb821 me too! it/james is in top form when the focus is 1) reviews, 2) avgn, and 3) original shorts (both scripted and unscripted). i *really* love the stuff like "rocky jumped a park bench" or "generation tmnt"

[@JoakimOtamaa]

​@@historic66_ioBoard James ftw!

[@616Entertainment]

Dude THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. Thank you, James!

[@dpglounge4900]

Same same dans dans

[@lukegto]

If you want to see James at the height of his monster madness powers. It is this video. Well done sir

[@FilmTrekk]

loool

[@jakelechmann946]

A nearly 40 minute Monster Madness!? What a nice breakfast during the spooky season.

[@skorn8112]

Masque of the red death is my favorite of rogers Poe films. Vincent is such a legend

[@dragondaveltd1992]

I should check this out on DVD (now been newly restored)

[@Durmomo0]

Love that one, the visuals/sets are great

[@MrShanester117]

Attack of the killer pies

[@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747]

I love the color in that film, it clearly has some psychedelic touch to its cinematography.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

James, you are a national treasure. I grew up with these films during the horror-host era of the 1970s and will always love them. Any director who can make a film as great as The Masque of the Red Death will always count as a great director to me. RIP the wizard Roger Corman.

[@balss248]

THIS is the content ive been missing, An intimate discussion about classic horror with James, makes me feel like a kid again, thanks to the crew for putting this together!!

[@chessenthusiast]

Nearly 20 years, and James is still sharing his passions with anyone interested in listening. It’s what makes his series so enduring, and why Monster Madness has been a Halloween staple for 18 years. Absolute legend.

[@Jesterzero138]

I think this is maybe the best episode of monster madness I've seen in years. Very informative, well paced, and James' passion for these movies shines so very bright.

[@torrvic1156]

That is why Nerd is the King of KZbin! KZbin was made to make talented and hardworking people like James famous and I love it for this.

[@lynnkay417]

I love the Monster Madness Series, and you can tell James loves doing the episodes. He's truly in his element, and it shows. 🙂 Really rocking this year!

[@87CHUD]

What a superb entry in the Monster Madness legacy. An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe is a seasonal watch for me, so I love how it wraps everything up. Thanks so much James for keeping the spirit alive!

[@theluckiesteh9058]

Gotta love seeing James talk about stuff he's passionate about, he really reminds me of myself.

[@TheMMMification]

I love how James made this seem like another chill Monster Madness, and then proceeded to casually drop a 37 min episode

[@zombie587]

James your work is apart of my halloween every year. Its just not spooky season without monster madness. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@austindrake3493]

I remember watching these in my English class in school. They were great!

[@frillydress]

Wow! You’re so lucky, I would love it if my English teacher did this

[@bearclawshooster2173]

I love the contrast of these two series. Both put me into a calm interest with the warmest nostalgic buzz.

[@ivans.191]

Now we're talking! Been waiting for this review since the beginning of October. Nothing beats the Corman's Poe series. It's just perfect

[@AnthonyAPerez]

I could listen to you speak about classic cinema all day everyday.

[@xwolfenstudx]

This. Between AVGN, Monster Madness, and the older Rental Reviews, this why I watch your videos, James. Also, Excellent tribute to Roger Corman this year. Keep 'em coming.

[@ZachHighwind]

Masque of The Red Death could be considered an apocalyptic film since the story take place during a plague. I see parallels with the pandemic from a few years ago.

[@AceLM92]

I don't think I would have discovered the Corman/Poe movies if it wasn't for your original Monster Madness video, so I want to thank you for that, James.

[@barttheraven]

Masque of the Red Death is the best one. No question about it.

[@0neDoomedSpaceMarine]

I love its soundtrack.

[@frankb821]

That one is growing on me!

[@dragondaveltd1992]

I'll definitely check this movie out on DVD (now it's been newly restored)

[@ivans.191]

To me this is the latest best Corman's film

[@helenj4902]

Love Roger Corman movies and the Poe series definitely needs more love and attention! ❤

[@indiana2096]

Roger Corman should be remembered with more respect than most give him. Far beyond the great Poe series he is responsible for so many other wonderful movies, a few other favorites were always "St Valantines Day Massacre" and "Death Race 2000" among others!

[@kyur3813]

It's great to have oldschool James back, with his recent videos going back to his original formula. And this 40-minute Monster Madness extravaganza is certainly a treat. Thanks, James !

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Thank you, James, for a terrific journey through Corman's Poe films. So much talent, scares and laughs went into these films, and they remain timeless. Like the Universal Monsters and Hammer Horrors, the Corman Poe films are a Halloween viewing necessity.

[@Jared_Wignall]

The Poe series is amazing and it’s great that you’re talking about them here. This Roger Corman tribute is awesome James, keep up the great work!

[@kbottrill1]

A fellow karihasfun watcher here as well!

[@xXTwigManXx]

HOLY a 40 min ep of Monster Madness?? I did not see that coming, thank you James!! 🎉🎉 I'll be saving this one for tomorrow night, since it'll be my Friday and I'll have beer 😁

[@dottiegillespie8067]

This was fabulous sir. I can't say thank you enough your amazing. Now, I will watch it again.

[@cladinshadows7306]

James I know I’m just one simple dude but man thank you so much for this. I’m going thru it right now, I’m probably going to lose my house, car probably getting repo’d, and I just don’t know what I’m going to do with my family. But for one brief moment your Monster Madness (which I love even more than AVGN even tho I started on AVGN a decade ago or more) show brings me back and gives me a brief moment of solace. From the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you and your team. I hope you guys know the impact you can make on someone so thank you again.

[@AGAwesome]

Thank you for still doing these monster madness vids after all these years. Always makes October a better horror month with these reviews and recaps of sometimes forgotten classics.

[@Football__Junkie]

I will say that the cinematography, lighting, and the colors were very interesting

[@flashrewindlive]

This was an incredible return to form! Love the retrospective!

[@UnderTheSkin13]

Thank you, James. This is all we've ever wanted.

[@PixelSomna]

Wow, the passionate love for this movies just rubs of in a way that only James could Transport! This felt really geniuine and fun!

[@aranbuzzas8000]

Well done James! Thank you for keeping Monster Madness alive!

[@MoonlightFilms]

Fabulous video, James! Love it! If anyone is interested, AIP continued making "Poe" inspired films after Corman left. These include City In the City (War Gods of the Deep), The Oblong Box, The Conqueror Worm (Witchfinder General), Cry of the Banshee, Spirits of the Dead, and Murders in the Rue Morgue 1971.

[@bertcastelain]

Your reviews are the reason I got into the classic horror movies. Very well done as always!

[@Blindgenxgamer]

I remember we went over Edgar Allen Poe's work in middle school and watched some of these movies

[@austins.2495]

Film/Cinema truly is the greatest art medium. I think without my love for movies, I’d already be gone by now.

[@asdfate1]

This video got me excited to see these films!

[@eadrian7108]

Whatever you touch the genuine soul and love for it shines so bright. Keep being you dude

[@hazukichanx408]

An enjoyable slice of cinematic history from a nice, personal perspective. Thank you, James. Love to see you share your passion!

[@RaceToNowhere]

I love these videos, I found myself expecting monster madness more than halloween itself

[@MartyJames23]

Love Monster Madness, I wait for this everytime.

[@koopakape]

What an unexpected treat. Thanks so much James, we appreciate it!!!!

[@VibeMusicAI]

Monster Madness is my favorite Halloween KZbin show

[@unclesporkums]

Nice retrospective, James! Some of the details you mention shows that there was much more to Corman than the penny-pinching showman he's been stereotyped as.

[@whotookmydice]

I am loving this series. Well done!

[@arthaiser]

is so very interesting hearing the tricks that were used to make certain movies, specially when told by someone like james.

[@kumiliarostreamsarchives3079]

James, your passion for horror movies is contagious.

[@creepythinman1978]

My favorite is The Haunted Palace as it was based on H.P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward which was late remade as The Resurrected by Dan O'Bannon who had done The Return of the Living Dead!

[@ALANWARCLINICMEDICALE]

Best book ever

[@theringoffire67]

I remember watching some of these when I was younger, but this review makes me want to check out the others! Thanks James.

[@danthsmith]

I saw the great man interviewed on stage about the Poe films in London. I love them alll

[@johngeier697]

A 40 minute video of James talking about old horror movies? Ill take a thousand.

[@noellemarie7326]

Can’t wait to watch these for countless bedtimes to come

[@joeblow229]

I really enjoyed this Monster Madness, thanks James! Honestly these old films aren't something I was interested in, or had heard of before, but I'm glad I watched this video.

[@KyleShiflet13666]

Tales of Terror and Masque of the Red Death are my personal favorites of the Poe/Corman series

[@DonJoeBob]

For James or anyone else, I highly suggest the Corman film TRANSYLVANIA TWIST, a really fun spoof with a lot of cameos and riffs on classic and modern horror. It also uses the castle in the most hilarious way, and they even reuse that Karloff footage yet again. Great stuff, and it's very Halloween friendly.

[@shanehuntcreative]

I'm absolutely LOVING this year's Monster Madness. Classic James and I couldn't be happier about it.

[@jjpe306]

Love this video! It's like a mini Sequel-a-thon.

[@ManahManah77]

James: “The Raven is just a poem, you can’t do much with that” The Simpsons: Hold my Duff 😁 Great video, I really enjoyed it. I actually watched Tales of Terror last night and it was great.

[@suucat]

This is why i love October...

[@waltbbadd]

Love these vids. Getting James' unfiltered thought on horror- chef's kiss

[@SecretSeashell]

This has been the best Monster Madness season for years. It's clear how much you, as a film buff and a filmmaker, care about these old movies that most people would overlook.

[@themastersword1621]

I've only seen House of Usher and Masque of the Red Death, but enjoyed both. Red Death especially is great.

[@NicholasDeanPoppe]

Yess, I've been anticipating this one.

[@Nolofinwe86]

Just like the old times James. Been watching since 2007, this year's MM is definitely one of the best.

[@RicksTake]

The atmosphere is great in these films!

[@LokiTricksterG]

I was hoping you would do one of the Poe films. Getting them all in one video is an unexpected treat.

[@SoggyButtowski]

I love this years monster madness. Glad to see you at your most passionate

[@TheZaius]

Excellent review of several movies.

[@FinnJaymz]

Love that Misfits hat! This was so awesome thank you!

[@backforblood3421]

That's exactly the double feature DVD set I got over 20 years ago at Circuit City of Masque Of The Red Death and Premature Burial.

[@spyder5876]

Monster Madness is a Halloween tradition for me

[@jamesgroat5992]

Monster madness is amazing

[@TheVype]

Any series James make its interesting. His passion is shines from the screen. Love the cinemassacre series the same as nerd. And i have birthday on october so each year is feels like these video's like a gift. Thank you and wish you all the best

[@AStupidID]

Thanks so much for this Monster Madness - this is already my favourite one in years by far :).

[@ianjamesandy]

I remember as a kid my dad had a one sheet of The Raven and always hung it up around Halloween.

[@historic66_io]

"one sheet"--tell me you're a true movie buff without saying you're a true movie buff ;)

[@lordbarristertimsh8050]

I know that I am probably one of only half-a-dozen people who knows or cares about this: but The Haunted Palace has the distinction of being the film debut of the grimoire The Necronomicon. Also, I love these movies too James! Thanks for giving them each the attention they deserve!

[@swingindoorspro2]

The book was never meant for the world of the living

[@sheridan140]

Bless you mate, just keeps getting better🤟

[@PatrickJanz]

Fantastic video, thanks for all the insight into such a legend.

[@NewTubeReviewer]

Amazing, THANK YOU!

[@beanjm9773]

Fun fact about Masque of the Red Death: the Cinematography was done by Nicholas Roeg, director of Don't Look Now, hence the strong imagery and colours

[@GlennJimenez]

I don’t know whether or not AVGN should exist anymore. This is a great video. I’ve always loved these videos on movies. My dad would love this guy

[@nexusvideo]

The Raven was one of my favorites as a child.

[@GaryMatrixVideos2]

The Raven is my favourite out of all these films.

[@nartyteek]

It's funny because I just spent an evening at the Poe Museum in Poe's hometown, and there was a lecture on these movies. Vincent Price's daughter visited, too.

[@ChrisAngel87]

More long form videos please James 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dagur_Johannsson]

Thank you for making this video James. 🙏 Greetings from Iceland 🇮🇸

[@batboyinc]

I love monster madness!

[@CareyHAuthor]

We watched Pit and the Pendulum in 7th grade English class. Gave me nightmares for 2 weeks!

[@w.lf404]

Thank you James, that was the chillest video I will see today :)

[@matthewflanagan9097]

The intro music gave me Dark Castle flashbacks, I kept expecting to hear a squeaking bat or a bloke going huhuhuh and spinning round

[@Goosebear77]

This the best review video I've ever seen. My Mum let me watch all these films when I was a kid in the 80's. Along with Hammer House of Horror. I've finally realised where my claustrophobia comes from. All those people being bricked up and buried alive left a mark 😂🤣 Well done on a great video on my childhood.

[@ChiefXuligan]

I had a feint interest in watching these films before this video dropped. Now I am dedicated to watching them! Fantastic work, James! I look forward to watching these this weekend and I can’t wait to see your next episode/project!

[@symonetics]

I don't even like horror films but I totally love James's content, on anything 😊

[@Dorelaxen]

I always thought it was cool that the sunglasses he wore in Tomb of Ligeia were the same ones worn by Claude Rains in The Invisible Man.

[@funkyweapon1981]

YES! My favorite Corman movies!