What do glam metal, Faustian bargains, Traci Lords, and soul-stealing rock stars have in common? They're all packed into 1991's Shock 'Em Dead, one of the strangest cult horror movies of the VHS era. In this review and retrospective, we're diving into Shock 'Em Dead (1991), a bizarre heavy metal horror film that combines Satanic deals, over-the-top rock stardom, outrageous kills, campy humor, and plenty of early-'90s excess. When struggling […]

The year 1999 doesn't get mentioned nearly enough when horror fans debate the greatest years in horror history. While the 1980s often dominate the conversation, 1999 delivered an incredible mix of supernatural horror, found footage, horror comedy, gothic horror, psychological horror, creature features, and cult classics that continue to influence the genre today. In this horror countdown, I discuss what I believe are the 10 best horror movies of 1999, […]

Before Jason Voorhees stalked Camp Crystal Lake and before the slasher boom of the 1980s changed horror forever, there was The Massage Parlor Murders (1973)—a forgotten horror film that feels like a strange bridge between exploitation cinema and the slashers that would follow. In this horror movie retrospective, I take a look at one of the most obscure horror movies of the 1970s. Set in the seedy streets of pre-cleanup […]

A cursed book. A haunted mansion. One horny cartoon demon. Today we’re diving into Evil Toons (1992), the bizarre cult horror-comedy from legendary B-movie director Fred Olen Ray that somehow combines Evil Dead-style demon chaos with cartoon animation, late-night cable energy, and pure VHS-era insanity. Starring Monique Gabrielle, Madison Stone, Barbara Dare, Suzanne Ager, David Carradine, Dick Miller, and Michelle Bauer, this low-budget cult oddity delivers: • Haunted mansion horror […]

Karate-fighting robots. A kidnapped oil tycoon’s son. Exploding cyborgs. And one absolutely insane Category III Hong Kong movie. Today we’re diving into Robotrix (1991), a bizarre sci-fi action cult classic directed by Jamie Luk that somehow blends RoboCop, The Terminator, slapstick comedy, neon-soaked cyberpunk energy, and pure Hong Kong movie chaos into one unforgettable experience. Starring Amy Yip, Chikako Aoyama, Billy Chow, and David Wu, Robotrix delivers: • Kung fu […]

Today we’re diving into the gloriously sleazy, totally over-the-top cult classic Reform School Girls—a campy parody of the women-in-prison movies that dominated exploitation cinema in the 1970s. Directed by Tom DeSimone, the film cranks every genre trope to absurd levels: corrupt wardens, brutal matrons, yard politics, rebellion, and pure grindhouse chaos. Instead of playing it straight, the movie leans hard into satire—turning the entire women-in-prison formula into a wild, tongue-in-cheek […]

In this episode we dive into one of the strangest and most visually striking entries in exploitation horror: Satánico Pandemonium (1975). Often compared to Alucarda, this Mexican cult classic blends nunsploitation, religious horror, psychological breakdown, and grindhouse sleaze into something uniquely unsettling. The film follows Sister Maria, a devout and compassionate nun whose faith begins to crumble after a mysterious encounter with what appears to be Lucifer himself. As temptation, […]

Imagine running a satanic cult in the 1970s… Now imagine accidentally kidnapping a cheerleader who might actually be a witch. That’s basically the plot of Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977) — a strange mix of horror, teen comedy, and drive-in exploitation written and directed by Greydon Clark. In this episode of The Cadaver Lab, we break down this oddball cult classic featuring: • Kidnapped cheerleaders • A creepy janitor recruiting sacrifices • […]

On this episode of The Cadaver Lab, we dive into one of the strangest horror comedies to crawl out of the video store era — The Invisible Maniac (1990). Imagine a homicidal mad scientist who finally discovers the secret to invisibility… and immediately uses it to spy on high school girls before going on a full-blown murder spree. That’s the basic premise behind this bizarre cult film written and directed […]

Gothic horror? Occult rituals? Vampires? And… a whole lot of Euro sleaze? Yeah—you already know this one’s going to get wild. In this episode, we’re diving into The Devil’s Wedding Night, a surreal, seductive, and completely unhinged slice of 70s European horror directed by Luigi Batzella (aka Paolo Solvay). Starring the stunning Rosalba Neri as the hypnotic Countess and Mark Damon in a dual role as twin brothers caught in […]

For years I’ve explored horror movies from all over the world — but one subgenre somehow slipped through the cracks: Bollywood horror. So I decided to fix that by watching one of the most famous cult films from the Ramsay Brothers: Veerana (1988). What I discovered was a horror movie unlike anything I expected — packed with witches, black magic, foggy graveyards, monster transformations… and full musical dance numbers right […]

I have to admit… I’m genuinely embarrassed that I’d never seen Wax Mask (1997) until now — even though I call myself a huge Italian horror fan! In this episode of The Cadaver Lab, I finally dive into the wild, forgotten 1997 Italian horror film co-written by Lucio Fulci and Dario Argento. What was supposed to be Fulci’s comeback became something even more special after his passing, with special-effects legend […]

In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Hollywood, a vicious gang called the Scars crosses the wrong girl. After brutally assaulting Brenda's deaf-mute little sister Heather and murdering her best friend in cold blood, these punks unleash a storm they never saw coming. Join Mike Cadaver as he discusses the really bizarre and confusing tone of this movie... I mean, how are we supposed to FEEL about this one? Links as […]

Euro Horror Madness: The Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman (1971) Welcome back to The Cadaver Lab, where classic horror gets put on the slab and examined under flickering lights. This episode dives into the blood-soaked world of 1971’s The Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman — one of the most infamous entries in Spanish horror cinema. Starring cult legend Paul Naschy as the doomed wolfman Waldemar Daninsky, this film throws classic […]

Strap in for one of the most unhinged rides in Hong Kong horror history as we dissect the Shaw Brothers' infamous black magic nightmare, Seeding of a Ghost (1983)! What starts as a sleazy tale of infidelity and bad luck—a taxi driver accidentally runs over a sorcerer, gets cursed, and watches his wife's life spiral into betrayal, SA, and brutal murder—quickly explodes into absolute insanity. We break down the wild […]

Building on The Cadaver Lab's Christmas Horror Movie Extravaganza Part 1, here we continue to give you a Christmas Horror Movie treat for every day in December leading up to the most wonderful day of the year. We continue to deliver the best in Christmas Horror as well as give you some Honorable Mentions. Disclaimer: Viewer discretion advised - If you're following this list daily, The Cadaver Lab will not […]

  Welcome to The Cadaver Lab's Christmas Horror Movie Extravaganza, where we're serving up a veritable advent calendar of Creepy Christmas Classics that you should be watching every day! This video is broken up into 2 parts. This first part guides you through the first part of December. Not only does your host, Mike Cadaver, let you know what to watch, but he lists the spots where you can watch […]

Dive into the grainy, goosebump-inducing world of The WNUF Halloween Special with host Mike Cadaver on this spine-tingling episode of The Cadaver Lab! Join Mike as he uncovers the 2013 found-footage gem that masquerades as a lost 1987 VHS broadcast—complete with kitschy local commercials, cheesy costumes, and a live haunted house investigation that blurs the line between fake and freakishly real. From exorcists and Ouija board demons to retro ads […]

This episode of The Cadaver Lab is a strange one. I've been asked to appear on a panel at this year's Fan X in Salt Lake City. The panel is all about the two legendary British Film Studios Hammer and Amicus. I decided to kill two birds with one stone and make a video about the same stuff I'll be researching this week! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6994bG0V7s  

    Ladies and gentlemen, you're in for a treat today! John Brennan of John Brennan and the Bigfeet is here in the Cadaver Lab! Join us as we talk about horror movies, The Last Drive In... even lizard shit! Come and get it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_OkUwWsJmM