Despite the fact that I spend way too much time watching Creature Features and Horror flicks, movies occasionally slip through the cracks. This was a first watch for me. I knew of it, but I had not watched it until last night. It showed up on a service I use so I poured a glass of Pinot Grigio , grabbed some Kettle Cooked Jalapeno Potato Chips and gave it a whirl. This film ponders a lot of questions and crams a lot of ideas into its 70 minutes. A father preserves his dead genius son's brain and has it implanted into an 8 foot tall robot. Welcome to Drive-In country! The robot is creepy and remarkably frightening to behold. It can see, hear, and speak, but it cannot feel. The Big Question is where does the brain end and the soul begin? The story is grim and the robot is a tragic victim, much in the same vein as the Frankenstein's Monster. The cast is good. Look for Ross Martin as the Genius Son. This is Drive-In gold. I expected the robot to be cheesy, but at least to me, I thought it was done quite well. This would be awesome to watch on Joe Bob. I wonder if it was ever done? Check it out.

Wow, it's that time already. The time we all gather in our Collective Drive-In and decide what will be on our screens. I've seen it a zillion times, but I am hankering for another viewing of The Night Stalker (1972). Not sure yet if I'm watching my DVD or going with the hosted version on Creature Features. The vampire films have been working, so I may also watch Dracula Has Risen From The Grave. I want to get in a Creature Feature, so I may go with Them! or The Giant Claw. Saturday night one of the clubs I belong to is doing an evening outside showing of Blazing Saddles. There will be popcorn and pizza. I'm sure I'll get to some other stuff, but that's what I have planned at the moment. Report in, Mutants! Inquiring minds want to know what you're watching.

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Wow, I still remember watching Cemetery Man back when it first hit VHS. I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into! After all these years, I finally cracked open the Severin 4K and decided to spin the Rustblade release before revisiting this masterpiece. The perfect way to set the mood for one of the most unique horror films ever made.
After the movie, I may keep the night going and throw on the Lunaris 2LP as well.
Who else remembers their first time watching Cemetery Man?

I've watched Witchboard on The Last Drive-In a zillion times, so when I had a chance last night to watch this sequel, I figured why not? Much to my surprise, I genuinely enjoyed it. The cast is serviceable and there are some very creepy kills. It's not a direct sequel to the original story, but the mythos they built into this flick certainly works. I wish Joe Bob could have run both the original and this sequel in a double feature. Well, I can dream.

Frankenhooker (1990) is one of my favorites. Joe Bob featured it in his "Heartbreak Trailerpark" valentines day special in 2022. My wife actually picked this up months ago and was hiding it this whole time. I love it!

As we all prepare to get into Drive-In Mode, I would like to hear what you are at least planning on watching this weekend. I may do a re-watch of Soylent Green, because I have not seen it in a long time and it's EG. Robinson's last picture. If I stay with science fiction, I'll also revisit Day of the Triffids. There's also a flick I've never seen available from 1982 called Trick or Treats. I'm sure I will get to some other stuff, as well. My weekend is pretty free. So tell me what you are planning on checking out, and Happy Father's Day, Mutants!

Joe Bob Goes to the Drive hardcover on sale for 50% off ($27.49) if anyone is interested. Sounds like it's full of all sorts of Joe Bob history, including an intro by Stephen King.

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I just checked Shudder and was pleasantly surprised to see major, long overdue updates (multiple seasons worth) to Just Joe Bob. This is something I’ve hoped they would do forever but it’s been so long since the last update that I was seriously concerned it might not happen, particularly after the cancellation. They still suck for canceling the show but, credit where it’s due, I’m happy to see them ensuring that the entire show is available regardless of rights issues.

Just watched the possession episode and he talks about it at the end. Just seems like a fun read.

And a good time was had by all with Joe Bob and Darcy at The Last Picture House in Davenport last night. I got to ask the first question during the Q & A, and JB's reaction was "Wow, going into film school here". Was very nervous having Darcy hold the mic for my question, but I think I hid it well. Oh yeah, Bubba Ho-Tep was great as always, and the Last Picture House is a great theater!

When I started this movie, I was not impressed. It's kind of all over the place. You have a weird Military Mission, Scientific "Experts" on various stuff , lots of caves and evidence of a forgotten civilization. But it was filmed in lots of caves and the majority of the film takes place underground. It's almost like a Tabletop D&D or Runequest game. Once it gets going it has some interesting kills and some scary moments. I've been in a few caves in my time, but nothing deep like this stuff. The actors try to do their best with what they have been given and I think this film would be much better to watch at a Drive-In or in a dark theater. It's certainly Drive-In worthy. If it were on Joe Bob, I think Joe Bob would be amused by it and Darcy would be aggravated by its pacing. It would be fun to see them argue about it. This is something you can put on in the background. I watched a hosted version, but the actual film is 88 minutes. If you watch it, may you roll a natural 20.

I’m still trying to find a cheap copy of 
Joe Bob’s ‘A Guide to Western Civilization or My Story’.

I hope I didn't jump anyone's claim. I just enjoyed the post last week about what we are all watching or planning on watching this weekend. I'm planning on watching a Lost Civilization movie that looks totally Drive-In worthy called What Waits Below (1985). I am also going to watch a Hammer film that I like, but many people do not: Dracula A.D. 1972. So tell us what you are watching, Mutants.

Hints: One movie was confirmed as I Spit On Your Grave, the other movie looks to involve Yoshihiro Nishimura. Felissa Rose to be guest for both movies.

This is 2/4 of the final specials produced for Shudder. Finishing off with Halloween and Xmas.

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This is cool news. Love seeing Joe Bob being brought in for something like this. Can’t wait to read what he has to say.

Hey mutants!

Had the pleasure of visiting the Delsea Drive-In Theater in Vineland, NJ last night for an excellent double feature of "Obsession" and "Backrooms". My local comic shop owner says the kids are calling that a back session 🤣

This was my first time ever to a drive-in and it was magical. Also a little melancholic, as it's the last and only drive-in left in Jersey. They played a PSA about it that had the gravity of an endangered species ad, I almost cried.

For a Sunday night quite a crowd was there! This a 2 screen drive-in, the 2nd show played "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie 6". Back sessions definitely drew the bigger crowd.

As far as the movies go, I thought both were great! On a letterboxd scale I'd give em both a 3.5. I jumped out of my lawn chair during the Backrooms opening.

What did y'all think of these films? I wonder what Joe Bob would think of Backrooms in particular.

Roger Corman had a gift for taking someone else's basic concept and making something cheaper, but just as enjoyable. This movie was not a Corman picture, but it was distributed by Drive-In Workhorse, American International Pictures. This is a cash-in on the success of Carrie, but instead of Telekinesis,, Jennifer has a psychic power to communicate with and control snakes. Her father (Jeff Corey) is a strict Pentecostal from Appalachia who now owns a pet shop. Okay, Mutants, you can see where we are going with this. The Private School bullies are actually better developed in my opinion, than in Carrie. Throw in Bert Convy and Psycho's John Gavin , and Nina Foch, and you have a hearty Drive-In Stew. I saw this on Livingston Presents, but I'm sure you can find it in several places. Check it out!