
The Ghastly Ones (1968), The Man with Two Heads (1972), and Carnage (1984)
There are not many filmmakers like Andy Milligan. Sure, there’s were a lot of independents during that same era, working with zero budgets that somehow got their finished pictures to play theaters and released on home video. But not too many where their real life was almost as terrifying as the films they made. Milligan could fit into that category. Making over 30 pictures in almost 25 years, with some of the most outrageous and memorable titles, he still remains very close to obscurity. But he does have some fans out there. In fact, a few years ago, Severin Films released a box set that included over a dozen of his films, packed with extras. So why not take a look into this strange filmmaker and three of his films.
But a warning… his films are not for everyone. Some refer to them as high school stage plays that were filmed. They can be mean. Talky. Bizarre camerawork. And pretty shoddy makeup. Nonetheless, they still have a charm to them. To some at least. So, take your next steps with caution, and as the saying goes, “Well… we warned you.”
Films mentioned in this episode:
Blood (1973), Bloodthirsty Butchers (1970), The Body Beneath (1970), Carnage (1984), Depraved (1967), The Degenerates (1967), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932), Dr. Jekyll vs. The Werewolf (1972), Edge of Sanity (1989), Frankenstein (1931), The Ghastly Ones (1968), House of Seven Belles (1979), Legacy of Blood (1978), Mad Ron’s Prevues from Hell (1987), The Man with Two Heads (1972), Pelvis (1977), The Promiscuous Sex (1967), The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here! (1972), Torture Dungeon (1969)
Hey Aaron, Damien, and Jon,
Bryan Senn here. As I think I told you, I’m not much of a podcast listener, but I’ve really gotten into your DISCOVER THE HORROR since you so kindly invited me on the show a while back. (Had a GREAT time, btw – really enjoyed it.) So I’ve been going back and listening to episodes here and there. Your engaging enthusiasm, clever insights, and amusing banter really helps take my mind off the “horror” of the gym as I try to get in shape for ski season, lol. Plus, you’ve induced me to watch or re-watch a number of films — which truly is the highest praise, I think.
In no way, shape or form could I be characterized as an Andy Milligan “fan,” but I do find his films snake-fascinating, and the filmmaker/man himself even more so. (I consider McDonough’s book THE GHASTLY ONE one of the best biographies I’ve ever read — certainly one of the most disturbing, lol.) So I greatly enjoyed your episode.
Anyway, just wanted to give a shout-out and encourage you to keep up the good work! And congrats on reaching 100-plus episodes… here’s to the NEXT 100.
-Bryan
P.S. And Damien — SNOWBEAST rules! Lol.
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