Reel Trash Cinema

Reel Trash Cinema

Reel Trash Cinema is the podcast that celebrates the best of the worst in movies. Bad movies, B-horror, cheesy sci-fi, and cult classics the critics hated but we can’t stop watching. Join hosts Marc, Bill, and Rena as they dive headfirst into the forgotten flops and low-budget disasters. Each episode, we deliver uncensored reviews, hot takes, and commentary on the trash cinema you secretly (or not-so-secretly) love. From VHS-era oddities to so-bad-they’re-good masterpieces. If you love cult films, and movie misfires, then this is the podcast for you.

  1. Sep 2

    Wizards (1977) — Mutants, Magic & Cult Animated Fantasy

    Wizards (1977) is a bizarre and unforgettable animated cult movie from legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where magic has returned to Earth, this strange blend of fantasy, science fiction, and counterculture animation features mutants, fairies, elves, robots, ancient technology, dark magic, and two powerful twin brothers destined to become enemies. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down Bakshi’s distinctive animation style, the strange story, unforgettable characters, bizarre imagery, Nazi-inspired propaganda, and the wildly unconventional world of Wizards. We also look at the movie’s place in 1970s animation and why it has remained such a fascinating cult film decades after its release. Is Wizards a misunderstood animated masterpiece, a bizarre relic of 1970s counterculture, or one of the strangest movies we've ever watched? Grab your magic wand, avoid the mutant armies, and join Reel Trash Cinema for a trip into the wonderfully weird world of Ralph Bakshi. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  2. Aug 19

    Parents (1989) - Randy Quaid's Cannibal Cookout

    Parents (1989) is a bizarre psychological horror comedy starring Randy Quaid as the seemingly perfect suburban father hiding a very disturbing secret. When young Michael begins to suspect that his parents aren't quite what they appear to be, his picture-perfect home becomes increasingly sinister. What follows is a strange mix of suburban horror, dark comedy, family paranoia, and cannibalistic nightmare fuel. Marc, Bill, and Rena dig into Randy Quaid’s wonderfully unsettling performance, the movie’s creepy suburban setting, twisted family dinners, ’50s nostalgia, bizarre humor, and increasingly disturbing revelations. We also look at why Parents has become an overlooked cult horror movie and one of the stranger hidden gems of late-’80s cinema. Is Parents an underrated horror-comedy classic, a deeply disturbing suburban nightmare, or one family secret that should have stayed buried? Join Reel Trash Cinema and sit down for dinner with the Laemle family, but maybe skip the leftovers. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  3. Aug 5

    Swamp Thing (1982) — Adrienne Barbeau, Wes Craven and One Weird DC Movie

    Swamp Thing (1982) is a strange early comic book movie directed by horror legend Wes Craven and based on the DC Comics character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Starring Adrienne Barbeau and Louis Jourdan, this unusual blend of superhero movie, science fiction, horror, and creature feature follows scientist Alec Holland after a disastrous experiment transforms him into the monstrous Swamp Thing. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down Wes Craven’s direction, Adrienne Barbeau’s performance, practical creature effects, the comic book origins, bizarre characters, cheesy dialogue, and the movie’s unmistakable early-’80s B-movie atmosphere. We also look at how Swamp Thing fits into the history of comic book movies and whether this strange DC adaptation deserves more attention. Is Swamp Thing an overlooked comic book cult classic, a weird piece of ’80s horror, or a glorious swamp-dwelling mess? Join Reel Trash Cinema as we head into the muck and find out whether this movie is trash, treasure, or something wonderfully in between. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  4. Jul 22

    Microwave Massacre (1983) — Cannibal Comedy, Cult Horror and Kitchen Carnage

    Microwave Massacre (1983) is a bizarre cannibal horror comedy starring Jackie Vernon as a construction worker whose increasingly strange appetite leads him down a very disturbing culinary path. This low-budget ’80s B-movie combines gruesome horror, outrageous comedy, questionable special effects, and the kind of bizarre premise that made VHS-era cult movies so memorable. Marc, Bill, and Rena dig into the movie’s twisted story, Jackie Vernon’s performance, cannibalistic humor, practical effects, memorable moments, and wonderfully strange approach to horror comedy. We also look at why Microwave Massacre has become a cult favorite among fans of obscure B-movies, exploitation films, and forgotten VHS horror. Is Microwave Massacre an underrated horror-comedy cult classic, or just a microwaved mess of bad jokes and bargain-bin filmmaking? Fire up the microwave and join Reel Trash Cinema for another taste of the wonderfully weird side of cult cinema. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  5. Jul 8

    Trancers (1984) — Helen Hunt, Time-Traveling Psychics and ’80s Cult Sci-Fi.

    Trancers (1984) is a cult science fiction action movie starring Tim Thomerson and Helen Hunt that blends time travel, futuristic technology, noir detective fiction, and cyberpunk influences into one of the most entertaining low-budget sci-fi movies of the 1980s. Produced by Charles Band, this Full Moon favorite introduced audiences to the hard-boiled time-traveling cop Jack Deth. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down the movie’s strange time-travel concept, memorable characters, practical effects, performances, cyberpunk influences, and wonderfully cheesy B-movie style. We also look at why Trancers became a cult favorite and how this small science fiction movie managed to build a lasting franchise. Does Trancers still hold up as a ’80s sci-fi cult classic, or is Jack Deth’s time-traveling adventure ready for the bargain bin? Join Reel Trash Cinema as we travel back to 1984 for another overlooked gem of cult cinema. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  6. Jun 25

    Space Truckers (1996) — Dennis Hopper, Killer Robots and ’90s Cult Sci-Fi

    Space Truckers (1996) is a bizarre ’90s science fiction cult movie starring Dennis Hopper, Stephen Dorff, and Debi Mazar. Set in a strange future where interstellar truckers haul cargo across the galaxy, the film throws space pirates, corrupt corporations, killer robots, bizarre technology, and plenty of ’90s B-movie cheese into one very strange adventure. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down the movie’s outrageous world-building, practical effects, robot designs, performances, strange technology, and wonderfully questionable science. We also look at Dennis Hopper’s larger-than-life performance and why Space Truckers has become a forgotten favorite among fans of low-budget science fiction and cult cinema. Is Space Truckers an underrated ’90s sci-fi gem or a gloriously cheesy piece of space trash? Strap in, fire up the engines, and join Reel Trash Cinema for another trip into the stranger corners of cult science fiction. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

  7. Jun 10

    Critters (1986) — Furry Alien Eating Machines and Faceless Bounty Hunters

    Critters (1986) is a classic ’80s sci-fi horror comedy that unleashes a pack of hungry alien creatures on a small Kansas town. These furry little monsters—known as Crites—escape from an asteroid prison and quickly turn an ordinary family’s home into a feeding ground. With practical creature effects, dark humor, and plenty of B-movie fun, Critters has become a beloved cult creature feature. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down the Crites, creature effects, kills, characters, comedy, and the movie’s similarities to other ’80s alien creature movies. We also look at the performances, the bounty hunters sent to track the creatures down, and why Critters has managed to remain a fan favorite decades later. Is Critters just another Gremlins knockoff, or does this furry alien invasion deserve a place among the best ’80s creature features? Grab some popcorn and join Reel Trash Cinema for a very hungry trip into cult sci-fi horror. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes reviewing bad, bizarre, and beloved cult films! Follow us:Instagram: @ReelTrashCinemaFacebook: Reel-Trash-CinemaPatreon: Reel-Trash-Cinemaletterboxed list: LetterboxedSend us trashy movie suggestions: reeltrashcinema@gmail.com We are now partnered with Dubby Energy drink. Click the link to get 10% off your order using our code REELCINEMA. It also helps out the channel a little. Dubby EnergyIf you love bad horror, wild sci-fi, weird B-movies, and lost cult films, you’re in the right place. This is Reel Trash Cinema—we watch the worst so you don’t have to... but you can.

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Reel Trash Cinema is the podcast that celebrates the best of the worst in movies. Bad movies, B-horror, cheesy sci-fi, and cult classics the critics hated but we can’t stop watching. Join hosts Marc, Bill, and Rena as they dive headfirst into the forgotten flops and low-budget disasters. Each episode, we deliver uncensored reviews, hot takes, and commentary on the trash cinema you secretly (or not-so-secretly) love. From VHS-era oddities to so-bad-they’re-good masterpieces. If you love cult films, and movie misfires, then this is the podcast for you.