The king of dad bod vanity projects | So Bad It's Good

[@JasonBrant]

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[@jtcattanio]

What kind of dyes are in magic spoon?

[@Str8Maddeness]

How many bowls is 7oz of cereal? 2? 3 at the most.. I'll stick with my sugary goodness!

[@JasonBrant]

Unfortunately, we didn't know that Steve had recently passed away before we recorded this, which is why we didn't mention it during the show. The man entertained us all. RIP Steve.

[@megatronjenkins2473]

21 phased-plasma cannon salute from the Decepticon Army.

[@jjryan1352]

Oh no. RIP.

[@samholdsworth420]

Poor Steve, we never got to know you! Rip

[@elephant_888]

No way! RIP. 😞

[@ChrisSmith-5655]

I would like to watch yalls video watching Empire of the Dark, if you can link it

[@darkzer0670]

Big Dick Steve walked with an air of confidence rarely seen in this day and age. R.I.P Steve, the hero we didn't deserve but the one we needed.

[@JasonBrant]

Sifu wishes he had Big Dick Steve's swagger.

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

Let's all thank Steve for his bonkers performance. R.I.P.

[@JasonBrant]

He was the man.

[@Hykje]

The crazy thing is that the guys who did the effects would some years later win not one but three Oscars for their work on Aliens, The Abyss, and Terminator 2.

[@JasonBrant]

Wait, really?

[@Hykje]

@@JasonBrant Dennis and Robert Skotak have done a lot of well-known movies.

[@RevanAlaire]

Looking at the effects, I am actually quite impressed by what they were able to make with what must have clearly been limited resources. I am not surprised to hear that they went on to bigger things.

[@themoviedealers]

Similarly, Oscar winning cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Szigmond got their starts working on the lowest of low budget shlock (Arch Hall Jr.'s The Sadist for one ...)

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

(laughs in Dark Star)

[@eduardodiaz9942]

As counterintuitive as it sounds, getting killed in your own vanity project is such a power move. You don't try to convice others you're the best (coughSifuSeagalcough), you KNOW this for a fact, so you don't give a shit about looking cool, or badass.

[@JasonBrant]

He definitely tries to look cool and badass, particularly in Empire of the Dark, but he's trying to tell a story too. Most of these guys forget the story part.

[@royjohnson3361]

Unlike most vanity project, he seemed to want to tell an epic story.

[@JasonBrant]

Good point.

[@anikmonette2140]

Also the film quality is pretty neat! You can tell they took good care of it.🎞🎞🎞

[@Rotionu]

He had every reason to be proud. Not anyone could have names like Sid Haig, Forrest J Ackerman (over 70 years he was one of science fiction's staunchest spokesmen and promoters and a literary agent for Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, A.E. Van Vogt, Curt Siodmak, and L. Ron Hubbard) and veteran actor Dick Miller (who works with legendary Roger Corman and his pupils Joe Dante, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese)listed among actors in his project.

[@bethanychatman9531]

​@@Rotionuewww to the Hubbard one. Help start a horrible cult.

[@theantithesis1]

That kid is Chris Barkett, who also played Steve's adult son in Empire of the dark. That's kind of amazing.

[@JasonBrant]

Really cool.

[@themoviedealers]

Fred Olen Ray's son, also named Chris, appeared in several of his films as a child, and as an adult directed some. The F.O. Ray filmography is a well you guys could draw from for YEARS. Start with The Phantom Empire or The Alien Dead.

[@ferdeboergd256]

I was also surprised about how fast Erin said she didn't like it without hesitation.

[@JasonBrant]

Really caught me off guard.

[@LifesNeverHumDrum]

To be fair, lot of rape/uncomfortable sex in this one. Though the looney tunes music softens the blow a bit 😂

[@rticle15]

I was supremely disappointed to look on imdb to find Steve had passed. RIP. For whatever it's worth, he did a lot right in his movies. They are at least coherent and the shots and editing are pretty decent.

[@JasonBrant]

It bummed me out when I saw that. I wish he made more movies.

[@punchfisttop]

I swear every time I'm feeling blue you drop a vid and suddenly I feel happy again! Love you guys!!!

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks, Lars! Means a lot.

[@JayG63]

The Curator is played by Forrest(Forry) J. Ackerman, who was the creator and publisher of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. Essentially the first genre publication that inspired Starlog and Fangoria

[@JasonBrant]

I'm ashamed to say I don't recognize that name.

[@Fardawg]

@@JasonBrant Ackerman was an absolute legend. He was a literary agent for Asimov and Bradbury (among other legends), he is credited with coining the term "sci-fi," his name was used for a reporter character in the 1933 short story "Reign of the Superman" by future Superman comic book creators Siegel and Shuster who were friends and colleagues of his (possibly an inspiration for Clark Kent), and he was good friends with Ray Harryhausen! He helped to create the idea of fandom (he had an 18 room house just for his movie memorabilia) and he wore what is considered the first cosplay in 1939 at the first World Science Fiction Convention.

[@ernieb352]

Even for a vanity project you have to respect the man for being willing to kill his character, and during the climax of the movie, and it was following the usual vanity trait of killing everyone at the end and just him surviving, but no even for a vanity project the man still said "I'm not Steven Seagal".

[@JasonBrant]

100%

[@ernieb352]

@order66 John is on a whole other level, when you go as far as making the one song in the entire movie an original song by you, yeah this makes Seagal look like an extra, and Seagal had a band and even he didn’t put them in a movie.

[@Dadmcbeardface]

These episodes are integral parts of my viewing week. Keep up the good work guys. You’re the best 🤘🙂.

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks so much!

[@ChrisSmith-5655]

😂😂 I can't believe Pizza The Hutt didn't get a bigger laugh. I laughed out loud Jason, I gotcha lol

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks for having my back 🤣

[@Eisenwulf666]

To be honest, this is not what i expected. This seems like a legit b movie: the effects are decent, the music is nice, the locations are interesting and the stunts aren't bad at all. RIP BDS, you're skipping small obstacles in heaven now.

[@briancoulombe4517]

5:35 “ where is Ron Howard?” Ironically this seems like the kind of movie. His brother Clint would show up in.

[@JasonBrant]

Absolutely.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

From 24:15 onwards I love Erins facial expressions of disgust and shock at Brians reaction to this movie..Well done all of you,l wait with bated breath each week for the next installment.

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks!

[@csmadisun]

That ending is something else. Here's your feel-good B-movie... where everyone dies. Awesome.

[@JasonBrant]

Definitely didn't see that ending coming.

[@DeadFront1319]

Sid Haig was a real cool dude, he used to come work the local Halloween attraction (haunted house/maze) back in the early 2000's. Caught him on a dinner break at the hotdog stand, got myself a hotdog and shot the shit with him while we ate dinner. RIP Sid. RIP Steve.

[@JasonBrant]

That's awesome.

[@gregmorgan4588]

Can’t wait to watch this later. Happy Easter.

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@TheJunmengo]

Another interesting trivia, the girl who plays Sarah the love interest who gets murdered was the long time girlfriend of Andy Kauffman the comedian, and was played by Courtney Love in the Jimmy Carey biography

[@Fardawg]

Andy died in May of 1984 and he and Lynne met on the set of his 1983 short film "My Breakfast with Blassie," so not quite "long time." Her brother, Johnny Legend, co-created and co-directed the film.

[@jamaral81]

Even though you didn't know he died when recording, your laughter and enjoyment of his work was a nice tribute

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks! We truly love his work.

[@davidkanengieter]

YES YES YES!!!! SO excited you are finally reviewing this!! One of my favorite low budget vanity projects.

[@JasonBrant]

It's so good.

[@FrizzKid05]

That wall at 8:57 looks straight out of 'Legends Of The Hidden Temple." LOLOLOL

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@megatronjenkins2473]

15:21 Jason's drawing up divorce papers🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonBrant]

🤣 🤣

[@lukas1392]

Happy Easter, guys

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@eduardopena5893]

Having Captain Spaulding in your movie instantly makes it great.

[@JasonBrant]

So true.

[@KillerKrieg]

OMG you guys tracked it down.... YOU TRACKED IT DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWNNN!!! I have been waiting for this!!

[@JasonBrant]

Hope it was worth the wait.

[@chatpilot]

Erin's face as you guys were reviewing the film was priceless!

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@marshalldog2559]

From what I've heard Steve Barkett actually made money on Empire of the Dark and still held onto the distribution rights. That's probably why it hasn't dropped into public domain like a bunch of other movies that might have shown up on Vinegar Syndrome. Can't believe he only died just last month. I just got my copy of Empire of the Dark and now I have to grab a copy of Aftermath.

[@JasonBrant]

Where did you hear that? I need to read up on him more.

[@marshalldog2559]

@@JasonBrant heard that from Bad Movie Bible.

[@MortalGuy247]

Oh damn, i remember this, did not realised at the time that it was a vanity project.

[@JasonBrant]

Compared to the other vanity projects we watch, this one is a masterpiece.

[@ErikN1982]

Magic Spoon: 10 dollars for 7 oz of cereal. The magic is your bank account disappearing.

[@55Quirll]

So far I have references to several movies 1. Planet of the Apes - spaceship and demolished buildings 2. Last Man on Earth - Just him and the girl 3. The Omega Man - He's dressed up in a Military outfit I know 2 and 3 are the same movie but the settings remind me of them.

[@megatronjenkins2473]

705am, coffee and dabs ready to go, let's do this!!!! Never heard of this one, but I'm sure it will be good! (🤣🤣🤣)

[@JasonBrant]

Steve always delivered with his movies.

[@megatronjenkins2473]

​@Jason Brant yeah, he did!

[@jordanetherington1922]

13:55 What an amazing face. That's a reaction emoji/meme/whatever right there.

[@hansgraichen8051]

YES!!! I’ve been waiting for this day!

[@JasonBrant]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@hansgraichen8051]

@@JasonBrant Hell yeah!

[@mrdraven3857]

“It’s a space show!” Priceless.

[@airsoftsniperm40a33]

This guy is the manliest man second only to the Shimmy slide guy 🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonBrant]

I wish they'd teamed up.

[@paulgardner5079]

happy Easter and God bless to all the SBIG family

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@franciscodanconia4324]

Fun fact: some of the set dressing in the hallways of the Nostromo in Alien was made out of painted fast food styrofoam containers.

[@GlidingZephyr]

A fitting tribute to an amazing man. I've been forming a private playlist specifically for obscure short films and whatnot. I think that I'll add this installment of SBIG to it.

[@JasonBrant]

He made some great stuff.

[@rickerpenor]

Just what I needed at the end of a long day! Another awesome SBIG movie!

[@briancoulombe4517]

8:29 suddenly we’re playing fallout four. He found a new settlement and he has to clear out the junk and make sure there’s enough beds for the settlers.

[@JasonBrant]

🤣 🤣

[@thestraydog]

"Another settlement needs your help! I'll mark it on your map." GO AWAY, PRESTON.

[@briancoulombe4517]

@@thestraydog Preston, please. ANYWHERE, but hangman’s alley!

[@cvdm9663]

Soundtrack lifted straight out of a Tom & Jerry cartoon.

[@bmck-8400]

Forest J. Ackerman was the publisher of Famous Monsters of Filmland… he is a legend to all cool people.

[@JasonBrant]

I'm ashamed to say that I don't know him.

[@Ektalon]

And at one time hand the largest collection of sci-fi/fantasy/horror memorabilia in the world.

[@bmck-8400]

Yes…and just a friend to fans…he would let people tour the mansion.

[@kate4508]

ABSOLUTELY We'll never forget Uncle Forry! ❤

[@kate4508]

​@@JasonBrant Right here on KZbin is a beautiful 45 minute Documentary on Akerman and his Famous Monsters Magazine wish I could post link By the way Your wife is beautiful with all do respect

[@wallyman292]

8:18 - Was he nailing down ceramic shingles? I'm no expert, but it seems to me hammering on ceramic may not yield the results you're looking for. . .

[@rsmith3522]

Brian is trying hard with that Sid Haig joke. Yall didn't bite.

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@thebalalaikaremains2321]

More martyred than the Omega Man, Steve died for our sins.

[@vasari9198]

At this point, Jason needs to stop saying that he doesn’t drink ciders; people keep sending him cider and he keeps drinking it!

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@franciscodanconia4324]

Have yall ever watched DEFCON-4? It came out a couple years after The Aftermath and is very similar in plot.

[@stevewynn8689]

By far the best acting award in this movie goes to the cooler lid.

[@brittringel4586]

That 8% alcohol cider would only make Dave more sober.

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@jackflash8218]

This one was a lot of fun. The movie itself seemed fine, maybe not the most over-the-top action throughout, but your reactions were, for me, the most entertaining thing. Love how Jason & Erin jumped ALL OVER Brian for his "at least he doesn't make himself invincible" line, only for him to be redeemed at the end. Erin flubbing "legit" and giving us "legoot"(t-shirt), Brian staying true to his gimmick & taking a bathroom break during the most exciting part... Classic Brian. Seeing Sid at the height of his powers is always a treat. Randomly cutting Erin off at the very end of the vid... I'll assume that was you, Jason. You know, cuz you don't listen to her anyway.😉😁 Also, Erin killed it with that Magic Spoon ad. Some nice editing there. I've never really considered trying Magic Spoon because I'm not at all a health guy, but the way she described the nostalgic quality of it actually piqued my interest in giving it a go. Well done.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

"The movie itself seemed fine." Explains everything, dude. I've been scratching my head for 50 years now trying to figure out how and why anyone would actually like any action movie ever, but I guess I'm finally beginning to understand this very abnormal psychology. Thanks, man!

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks! She's been doing a great job with the ads.

[@davidfausel9029]

"Where's your friend?" "In hell...." Jason mic drop.... Lol

[@stonecoldku4161]

Not surprised it was Dave who recognized the cooler top before everyone else. He had to recognize something though, because it is a space movie so I doubt there will be many cars for him to point out.

[@JasonBrant]

Brian, but yes 🤣

[@stonecoldku4161]

@@JasonBrant Damn I knew it was one of them.

[@megatronjenkins2473]

@stonecoldku it's cool, I get them confused, too, and I been subbed here for over a year, lol!

[@Timelord007]

Another hilarious reaction, your channel always has me in hysterics.

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks!

[@SteeleZack]

According to IMDb the composer for this film and Empire of the Dark also did the music for the Peter Jackson King Kong remake.

[@jamesoblivion]

That probably is meant to be acid rain. The first Congressional action on acid rain came in 1980, so it likely would've been on the minds of folks writing a goofy movie in the early 80s.

[@JasonBrant]

Didn't realize it was that old.

[@stonecoldku4161]

3:06 The ship is going about 25 mph, so they'll be there in 3 billion years.

[@JasonBrant]

🤣

[@FreejackVesa]

The dog snoring into the mic at the end 😂

[@2112splunge]

10:34 "We're gonna need another Timmy!" And nobody will get that joke but me...

[@JasonBrant]

I don't get it, but I'm sure it's hilarious.

[@megatronjenkins2473]

My brothers name is Tim, I get it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@2112splunge]

@@JasonBrant "Ask Mr Lizard" bits from the "Dinosaurs" tv show. 1991 - 1994.

[@EmlynBoyle]

I think the curator guy is Forrest J Ackerman? The founder of Famous Monsters Of Filmland? He cameoed in a LOT of b-movies. It looks like him.

[@JasonBrant]

Don't know the name, but you're right - it's him.

[@samholdsworth420]

2:32 You mentioned Dave! 🤣 I love that guy

[@JasonBrant]

He's fine, I guess.

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

Sid Haig was also in the 1989 post-apocalyptic movie Warlords with David Carradine.

[@JasonBrant]

Worthy of watching on the channel?

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

@@JasonBrant You can put it on your list. You should also really do one of Cirio H. Santiago's post-apocalyptic movies someday.

[@jamesk3565]

@25:22 I definitely agree about Clint👍👍

[@JasonBrant]

He's the best.

[@kevinramsey417]

I think you would enjoy a martial arts movie called Kill or Be Killed, which stars South African martial artist James Ryan as Steve Hunt as he takes on a Nazi who lives in a Karate Castle in the middle of the South African desert where he plays host to a karate tournament against his Japanese rival who is named and I kid you not... Mr. Miyagi. There is also a dwarf named Chico who is in fact, the man. The film also has a sequel titled Kill and Kill Again which is the cheapest Enter the Dragon ripoff you've ever seen. Characters from Kill or be Killed appear as different characters, including the main character who is now named Steve Chase (Hunt and Chase, get it?), but Chico does not return and none of the team that the hero spends a good chunk of screen time assembling ever actually does anything. There is also a little casual racism thrown in for good measure.

[@JasonBrant]

I believe I have copies of those. I'll move them up the list.

[@parisgreen4600]

Chico is awesome!

[@kendallcollier5026]

lol love the that the guy got his arm cut off at 7:06 and it is back on the got 5 sec later

[@JasonBrant]

Haha!

[@villematiashaukia9633]

That one scene was like apocalyptic Herodes and Bethlehem child murder spree! Awesome video as always.

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks!

[@thesephisloth1886]

Damn is this a prequel to Mad Max? The kid walking down the road and it cuts, then mad max opens and runs the kid over in a spiked mustang. Steve inspired MadMax (disclaimer idk what yeah this movie came out)

[@JasonBrant]

Everyone was ripping off Barkett 🤣

[@user-rg7sz1fs4x]

I'm loving Brian's sweet shaved Mohawk

[@megatronjenkins2473]

That was pretty cool, I wanna see this! Seeya guys on Thursday!

[@JasonBrant]

I have a link to it in the description. Free on Prime!

[@megatronjenkins2473]

@@JasonBrant really?!? I have Prime!!! YAAAAAY!!!!! Here, 500 Energon Cubes for your unwitting assistance! 🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌

[@robertoprestigiacomo253]

To be fair, many astronauts (especially the ones already into their career) have dad bods. Look for example Scott Kelly, he was one of the most active NASA astronaut and he's pretty puffy. 9:58 - The Imperial March is strangely very similar to a short music intro of an episode of a very old TV show from the '60. Nobody is brave enough to point fingers against John Williams but when you listen to it, it's hard not to have doubts (you can listen to the song "Your Woman" by White Town to have an idea). Sooo, from that I learned not to discard anything as an influence however unlikely that is (though this movie is terribly unlikely).

[@JasonBrant]

I'll give John Williams the benefit of the doubt and assume he didn't steal from this 🤣

[@FirstLast-sy3rj]

When the ship was crashing it sounded like the warp engine noise from Star Trek

[@ManCave1972]

Surprisingly brutal this one. What a movie.

[@JasonBrant]

It really was.

[@WhenTheManComesAround]

Another winner without a doubt!

[@TheEyez187]

It's a space movie.... at least it's not Nukie!! Anything with Sid Haig (RiP) is always epic (in varying degrees) 8:19 - That bare bear chest, who does he think he is, Chuck Norris! 8:59 - I have that Aztec sun calendar as a necklace!! >XD it's not that big though, just fyi! >XD 11:40 - I thought that Nose-head guy from Basket case III...... a trilogy which should definitely be featured on this channel! I see you've finally gotten around to Leak aka Mystics in Bali (that I'm watching that next), I cannot wait to see your reaction of the floating headspine sucking babies out of momma's!! >XD Straun House aka Dr.Rage is a worthy SBIG title

[@briancoulombe4517]

What do you mean Sid Haig might be the bad guy? Don’t you like clowns? Don’t they make you laugh? Aren’t they FUCKING funny?

[@JasonBrant]

Not gonna lie - I wasn't a fan of House of 1000 Corpses.

[@PHANTOMZ0NE]

Happy Easter everyone!

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@bighuge1060]

Alcohol consumption, bad movies and friends: The trifecta of entertainment enjoyment.

[@JasonBrant]

Hell yeah.

[@castortroy6588]

Happy Easter to all from Ireland 🇮🇪 🐣🍻

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@carldzoga1348]

Happy Easter SBIG family! RIP Steve 🙏😓 Movies like this make me wish New Jack was still with us to shank producers that Greenlight this shite! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JasonBrant]

Steve will be missed. Love his movies.

[@carldzoga1348]

@@JasonBrantAmen. He was the definition of 'Movie Night with the Boys'!

[@theantithesis1]

We had acid rain in the 80's. Your welcome.

[@sensfanin]

You’re

[@JasonBrant]

Thanks.

[@-BuddyGuy]

Blood Feast 1963 is the only film I remember from college where a friend of mine was into sbig films. Its the Citizen Kane of shit movies. I still remember lines from it, the awful yet amazing score, the insane plot, the names of the brutally acted characters. Really memorable crapfest that I think you would enjoy

[@JasonBrant]

I'll see if I have a copy of it.

[@waynesmiley2207]

The Van Damme pajama pants pull 😆

[@Uncle_T]

The ending is definitely lejoot! 🤣

[@anthonyholmes5965]

This is what Neil Breen wishes he was.

[@JasonBrant]

No doubt.

[@davidj.thompson]

The location looks like where the Manson family lived.

[@JasonBrant]

I said the same thing.

[@dizzy1369]

This movie was the drizzling shits 😂🤣😂 I loved the off with their heads part though, so much I clipped it. 😂🤣😂

[@rpsnider85]

For just a split second I was like "Live Action Escanor?"

[@CarbonGlassMan]

You've replaced History Buffs as the channel I make sure to watch every episode.

[@caramel7149]

man things got way too intense the scene right after 13:37 You would think a movie wouldn't go that far, but it's trying it's best to show you that anything could happen, that nobody is safe.

[@JasonBrant]

Some pretty wild scenes in this.

[@BodyByBenSLC]

This movie was much better than I expected.

[@JasonBrant]

It's decently made, all things considered.

[@brianregal9899]

If you liked the cooler cover attached to the wall, check out Star Wars. The scene with C3PO and R2d2 waiting near the Millennium Falcon in the Death Star hanger there are chrome hot rod engine parts attached as is to the wall.

[@JasonBrant]

I'll have to pay more attention next time I watch it.

[@TrevorCut611]

Take a shot every time Jason says 'Barkett'

[@OwenRob1975]

The last scene with the kid walking, that road is the same road as in Vanishing Point (original movie).

[@nighttempest7163]

A vanity project that has a coherent plot. I like it. Still in disbelief Erin didn't like it lol. RIP Steve

[@georgebonney90]

Happy Easter Everyone ❤God Bless

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@anabelapavio]

Luv from Portugal!, and a Happy Easter!!

[@JasonBrant]

Happy Easter!

[@rosannacellini2158]

Dudes, when did Sid Haig ever play a good guy? Rob Zombie's bud. Chainsaw Massacre, House Of A Thousand Corps, The Devil's Rejects, etc.. Sid was a bad ass, psycho, in his usual roles, Lol RIP SID.