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Movie Stats Directed By: Clive Truner Produced By: Harvey Goldsmith, Edward Simons, and Clive Turner Written By: Clive Turner Starring: John Ramsden, Jack Huff, Ernest Kester, Clive Turner, Elizabeth Shé, and Romy Windsor Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: 1995 Run Time: 90 Minutes Budget: $0.25 Million Box Office: Unknown Plot: Gary Brandner's horror novels come to life again in this sequel to "The Howling." A number of vicious murders occur in a small California town after a motorcycle-riding stranger arrives. The gruesome slayings look disturbingly like the work of a werewolf. Meanwhile, in another nearby town, police are hot on the trail of a killer they believe is a werewolf. This is "Howling" with a country-western angle. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Clive Turner's “The Howling VII: New Moon Rising” (1995) starring John Ramsden, Jack Huff, Ernest Kester, Clive Turner, Elizabeth Shé, and Romy Windsor. Line dancing in the dark (three of them to be precise), never see the monster, only available on TNT, werewolf morphing, balancing spoons on noses, werewolf vision, cheap budget, what could possibly go wrong? One word: EVERYTHING. What happens when the hosts review one of the worst film ever considered by audiences and critics alike? Is the best part the werewolf transformation or the commercials in between the film making fun of it? Tune in to find out the rating and the series wrap-up. Popcorn Rating The Sock: No Bag / Husky: No Bag / Farm: No Bag Series Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: No Bag / Farm: Small Episode: S3E23 Episode Run Time: 106 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Neal Sundstrom Produced By: Gary Barber, Harvey Goldsmith, Steven A. Lane, Robert Pringle, Edward Simons, and Clive Turner Written By: Freddie Rowe and Clive Turner Starring: Phil Davis, Victoria Catlin, Elizabeth Shé, Ben Cole, and Lee Pembleton Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: February 22, 1990 Run Time: 96 Minutes Budget: $2 Million Box Office: Unknown Plot: After being shuttered for over 500 years following a horrific, intentionally staged family massacre, a mysterious Hungarian castle opens its doors with the apparent intention of attracting tourist business. A diverse group of people from different parts of the globe is assembled at the eerie dwelling after having been chosen when they applied for a visa. But once they arrive some begin to wonder if there is more going on than meets the eye. First they hear terrible stories about savage packs of wolves that used to roam the area and then people begin to disappear, only some of whom are found later with their throats torn out. It soon becomes clear that a murderer is among them, and the culprit may only partially be human. However, as the story progresses and the ultimate truth is revealed, ties between predator, prey and the very castle itself will be fatally exposed. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Neal Sundstrom's “The Howling V: The Rebirth” (1989) starring Gary Barber, Harvey Goldsmith, Steven A. Lane, Robert Pringle, Edward Simons, and Clive Turner. What happens in this "Clue" board game mixed with he-said-she-said and sprinkle in a little bit of Kratos (werewolf) kills? Do the hosts agree with the consensus that say this is the best sequel to the original film? Or is the lack of the werewolf kills and appearance negate anything thrilling? Is the elaborate music for every death comical? Is the ending too predictable? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Small / Farm: Medium Episode: S3E21 Episode Run Time: 86 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Philippe Mora Produced By: Steven A. Lane, Robert Pringle, Edward Simons Philippe Mora, and Charles Waterstreet Written By: Gary Brandner and Philippe Mora Starring: Barry Otto, Imogen Annesley, Leigh Biolos, and Ralph Cotterill Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: November 13, 1987 Run Time: 94 Minutes Budget: $1 Million Box Office: Unknown Plot: A strange race of human-like marsupials appear suddenly in Australia, and a sociologist who studies these creatures falls in love with a female one. Is this a dangerous combination? The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Philippe Mora's “The Howling III: The Marsupials” (1987) starring Barry Otto, Imogen Annesley, Leigh Biolos, and Ralph Cotterill. What happens in this excited experimental Australian film? Does it fall under the review of The Howling II? Or is it its own separate type of film bringing in a new look at the werewolf ideology? Is this film reviewed badly just like audiences considering it one of the worst movies ever? Or is there still some hope in the effects? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium Episode: S3E19 Episode Run Time: 73 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Joe Dante Produced By: Michael Finnell and Jack Conrad Written By: John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, and Belinda Balaski Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: April 10, 1981 Run Time: 91 Minutes Budget: $1.5 Million Box Office: $17,985,893 Plot: Television newswoman Karen White takes some much-needed time off after a traumatic incident with a serial killer. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for The Colony, a secluded retreat where the creepy residents are a little too eager to make her feel at home. Also, there seems to be a bizarre connection between Eddie Quist and this supposedly safe haven. And when, after nights of being tormented by unearthly cries, Karen ventures into the forest and makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must not only fight for her life... but for her very soul! Helped launch the short-lived werewolf craze in the early 1980s. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Joe Dante's “The Howling” (1981) starring Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, and Belinda Balaski. What happens when the show reviews its first werewolf franchise? Can this stand up to the likes of An American Werewolf in London? Is is under appreciated? Or does it fall shy on story telling? Is the transformation effect worth the watch? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium Episode: S3E17 Episode Run Time: 84 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Rob Zombie Produced By: Malek Akkad, Rob Zombie, and Andy Gould Written By: Rob Zombie Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Tyler Mane, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brad Dourif, and Danielle Harris Studio: Dimension Films, Spectacle Entertainment Group, and Trancas International Films Rating: R Release Date: August 31, 2007 Run Time: 105 Minutes Budget: $15 Million Box Office: $39,421,467 Plot: Michael Myers is still at large and no less dangerous than ever. After a failed reunion to reach his baby sister at their old home, Laurie Strode is immediately taken to a hospital to be treated by the wounds that had been afflicted by her brother a few hours ago. However, Michael isn't too far off and will continue his murdering 'Halloween' rampage until he gets his sister all to himself. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Rob Zombie’s “Halloween II” (2009) starring Malcolm McDowell,Sheri Moon Zombie, Tyler Mane, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brad Dourif, and Danielle Harris. Can Zombie continue his different take on Michael Meyers? Or does his vision of a monster that rarely puts on the iconic mask dilute the ideology of Michael? Does the flip-off really take away from the emotionless killer? Is this a pathetic excuse for a sequel? Or is it considered a great remake? Find out why the Sock left within the first 15 minutes of the film. Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Small / Farm: Large Episode: S3E16 Episode Run Time: 119 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Rick Rosenthal Produced By: Michael Leahy and Paul Freeman Written By: Larry Brand and Sean Hood Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Brad Loree, Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Sean Patrick Thomas, Daisy McCrackin, and Katee Sackhoff Studio: Dimension Films, Nightfall Productions, and Trancas International Films Rating: R Release Date: July 12, 2002 Run Time: 94 Minutes Budget: $13 Million Box Office: $37,664,855 Plot: Serial Killer Michael Myers is not finished with Laurie Strode, and their rivalry finally comes to an end. But is this the last we see of Myers? Freddie Harris and Nora Winston are reality programmers at DangerTainment, and are planning to send a group of 6 thrill-seeking teenagers into the childhood home of Myers. Cameras are placed all over the house and no one can get out of the house... and then Michael arrives home. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Rick Rosenthal's “Halloween: Resurrection” (2002) starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Brad Loree, Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Sean Patrick Thomas, Daisy McCrackin, and Katee Sackhoff. What happens with the movie that LL Cool J turned down? Is the death of Lorie Strode also the death of this film? Or is the website POV a good change for the series? Or does the DangerTainment plot too ridiculous for a Halloween film? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: No Bag / Husky: No Bag / Farm: No Bag Episode: S3E14 Episode Run Time: 61 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Dwight H. Little Produced By: Moustapha Akkad and Paul Freeman Written By: Alan B. McElroy Starring: Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, Michael Pataki, Sasha Jenson Studio: Trancas International Films Rating: R Release Date: October 21, 1988 Run Time: 88 Minutes Budget: $5 Million Box Office: $17,768,757 Plot: It's October 30, 1988 and Michael Myers has been in a coma since his pursuit of Laurie Strode, 10 years ago, was finally stopped (events of H1 and H2). However when he is transfered from Richmond Mental Institute to Smith's Grove he awakes when he hears that he has a niece in Haddonfield and after killing the transfer crew he escapes. In Haddonfield, the niece, Jamie, has been adopted by the Carruthers family but keeps having nightmares about Michael (but she doesn't know who he is). On Halloween night, Jamie goes out trick and treating, little knowing that her murdering Uncle is following her and her step-sister Rachel. Rushing to her aid is Dr. Loomis and with the help of Sheriff Meeker starts to search the town for Michael and to find Jamie to protect her. But can anything stop Michael this time? The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Dwight H. Little's “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Meyers” (1988) starring Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, Michael Pataki, and Sasha Jenson. What happens to the series when it brings back Michael Meyers? Does the mob take away from the film? How is Danielle Harris taking over the role of the heroin? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Small / Farm: Small Episode: S3E10 Episode Run Time: 80 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Tommy Lee Wallace Produced By: Debra Hill and John Carpenter Written By: Tommy Lee Wallace, Nigel Kneale, and John Carpenter Starring: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, and Dan O'Herlihy Studio: Dino De Laurentiis and Universal Pictures Rating: R Release Date: October 22, 1982 Run Time: 96 Minutes Budget: $2.5 Million Box Office: Unknown Plot: An apparent murder-suicide in a hospital emergency room leads to an investigation by the on-call doctor, which reveals a plot by an insane toymaker to kill as many people as possible during Halloween through an ancient Celtic ritual involving a stolen boulder from Stonehenge and Halloween masks. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Tommy Lee Wallace's “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982) starring Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, and Dan O'Herlihy. What happens to this film in the Halloween series with no Michael Meyers? Can it go on without his story? Or does the original Carpenter plan work well for this film? Is this a story that can even be classified in the series? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Large / Farm: Medium Episode: S3E9 Episode Run Time: 72 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Rick Rosenthal Produced By: Debra Hill and John Carpenter Written By: John Carpenter and Debra Hill Starring: Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis Studio: De Laurentiis and Universal Pictures Rating: R Release Date: October 30, 1981 Run Time: 92 Minutes Budget: $2.5 Million Box Office: $25,533,818 Plot: It's the same night as the original Halloween. Michael Myers is around the neighborhood, after being gunned by Dr.Loomis six times. Now, he's in a hospital where the girl Laurie Strode was taken. And there's a reason why Michael is after her. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Rick Rosenthal's “Halloween II” (1981) starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis. What happens after coming off a classic slasher of Halloween? Does Michael still pose a threat in this series? Is this better than the original? Or does it fall shy? Is the setting in the hospital a nice change? Is this a good way to originally kill off Michael? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Large / Farm: Large Episode: S3E8 Episode Run Time: 72 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: John Carpenter Produced By: Debra Hill, Irwin Yablans, and Moustapha Akkad Written By: John Carpenter and Debra Hill Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis Studio: Falcon International Productions Rating: R Release Date: October 25, 1978 Run Time: 91 Minutes Budget: $0.325 Million Box Office: $70,000,000 Plot: The year is 1963, the night: Halloween. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Ln. only to discover that 15 year old Judith Myers has been stabbed to death, by her 6 year-old brother, Michael. After being institutionalized for 15 years, Myers breaks out on the night before Halloween. No one knows, nor wants to find out, what will happen on October 31st 1978 besides Myers' psychiatrist, Dr. Loomis. He knows Michael is coming back to Haddonfield, but by the time the town realizes it, it'll be too late for many people. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews John Carpenter's “Halloween” (1978) starring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis. How do the hosts review the beginning of the Halloween series? Can Michael hang with Freddy or Jason? Will he exceed expectations? Is this just another throw-away slasher? Or does it revolutionize the genre? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Large / Farm: Large Episode: S3E7 Episode Run Time: 56 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Rupert Wyatt Produced By: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver Written By: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Luthgow, Brain Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo, and Andy Serkis Studio: Dune Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment, Big Screen Productions, and Ingenious Film Partners Rating: PG-13 Release Date: August 5, 2011 Run Time: 105 Minutes Budget: $93 Million Box Office: $481,800,873 Plot: At the story's heart is Caesar, a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman and a primatologist Caroline Aranha, Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Rupert Wyatt's “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Luthgow, Brain Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo, and Andy Serkis. What happens after coming off the disaster of Burton's Planet of the Apes? Can the series redeem itself? How is Andy Serkis as a character so big in the series of Caesar? Is there anything bad to say about this film? What is the best and worst film in the franchise in the series rating? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Bucket Series Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Large Episode: S3E6 Episode Run Time: 90 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: J. Lee Thompson Produced By: Arthur P. Jacobs Written By: Paul Dehn Starring: Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, and Natalie Trundy Studio: APJAC Productions Rating: G Release Date: June 30, 1972 Run Time: 88 Minutes Budget: $1.7 Million Box Office: $9,700,000 Plot: Cornelius and Zira's son Caesar leads apes to revolution in this installment of the apes saga. Dogs and cats have been wiped out by a plague and now apes are household pets that are treated like slaves. Caesar has the intelligence to fight this oppression. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews J. Lee Thompson's “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” (1971) starring Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, and Natalie Trundy. What happens when the story takes a dark and horrific turn of events? Is it for better or worse? Does Roddy McDowall take Ceaser as his own? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Large / Farm: Large Episode: S3E3 Episode Run Time: 86 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Don Taylor Produced By: Arthur P. Jacobs Written By: Paul Dehn Starring: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trudy, Eric Braeden, Sal Mineo, and Ricardo Montalban Studio: APJAC Productions Rating: G Release Date: May 21, 1971 Run Time: 95 Minutes Budget: $2 Million Box Office: $12,348,905 Plot: Following the events in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", Cornelius and Zira flee back through time to 20th Century Los Angeles, where they face fear and persecution similar to what Taylor and Brent suffered in the future, and discover the origins of the stream of events that will shape their world. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Don Taylor's “Escape from the Planet of the Apes” (1971) starring Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trudy, Eric Braeden, Sal Mineo, and Ricardo Montalban. Dog Bonfires! Check out the episode and you will find out. What happens when the apes come to earth in the 20th century? Is this story boring and a nice change of pace? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium / Hal: Small / Bear Jew: Small Episode: S3E2 Episode Run Time: 80 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Ted Post Produced By: Arthur P. Jacobs Written By: Paul Dehn Starring: James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison, and Charlton Heston Studio: APJAC Productions Rating: G Release Date: May 26, 1970 Run Time: 95 Minutes Budget: $4.7 Million Box Office: $18,999,718 Plot: Astronaut Brent is sent to rescue Taylor but crash lands on the Planet of the Apes, just like Taylor did in the original film. Taylor has disappeared into the Forbidden Zone so Brent and Nova try to follow and find him. He discovers a cult of humans that fear the Apes' latest military movements and finds himself in the middle. Tension mounts to a climactic battle between ape and man deep in the bowels of the planet. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Ted Post's “Beneath the Planet of the Apes” (1970) starring James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison, and Charlton Heston. What happens when the filmmakers bring in a new main character into the franchise? Can the Sock grasp the idea of the telepathic humans? Does this film continue to wow audiences in the make-up department? Can the story continue with minimal Charlton Heston in it? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Large Episode: S3E1 Episode Run Time: 60 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: David Fincher Produced By: Gordon Carroll, David Giler, and Walter Hill Written By: David Giler, Walter Hill, and Larry Ferguson Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Brian Glover, Ralph Brown, Paul McGann, Danny Webb, Pete Postlethwaite, and Lance Henriksen Studio: Brandywine Productions Rating: R Release Date: May 22, 1992 Run Time: 114 Minutes Budget: $50 Million Box Office: $159,773,545 Plot: After escaping from the alien planet, the ship carrying Ellen Ripley crashes onto a remote and inhabited ore refinery. While living in the ore refinery until she is rescued by her employers, Ripley discovers the horrifying reason for her crash: An alien stowaway. As the alien matures and begins to kill off the inhabitants, Ripley is unaware that her true enemy is more than just the killer alien. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews David Fincher's “Alien ³” (1992) starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Brian Glover, Ralph Brown, Paul McGann, Danny Webb, Pete Postlethwaite, and Lance Henriksen. After tearing apart Aliens, the hosts come back and give their review of Alien ³. What happens when a virtually no name director at that time makes a movie that is considered one of the worst by the fans? Is the director's cut one of the greatest edited and shot film in the series? Or do the hosts follow the same opinion of most viewers? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Large / Hal: Bucket / Bear Jew: Large Episode: S2E25 Episode Run Time: 117 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE