26 MOVIES FROM HELL: EPISODE B

In this chaotic and self-aware installment of 'Movies from Hell,' hosts Bradley J. Cornish and Dan dive into their 'B' slate of cinematic disasters, spotlighting four deeply flawed yet oddly compelling films. The episode opens with a playful yet pointed critique of the podcast's own process—random movie selection via DMs, often leading to deeply offensive content like the misogynistic 'Black Devil Doll from Hell,' which dominates the poll with 31% of votes. The hosts express discomfort with the film's relentless sexual assault tropes, even as they acknowledge its unintentional charm and 'outsider art' sincerity. The poll results reveal 'Beware of a Holy Whore' as the top pick, praised for its bizarre, almost hallucinogenic soundtrack and slow, dreamlike pacing, while 'Blood Delirium' earns begrudging respect for its commitment to being a 'very unpleasant shit show' with blood-painting and necrophilia. 'The Brainiac,' rescued from the pit through a guest-driven 'save' mechanic, becomes the episode's emotional centerpiece—celebrated for its low-budget, comic-book-inspired aesthetic, goat-faced monster design, and surreal blend of Mexican Inquisition lore and 1960s genre tropes. The hosts reflect on the joy of watching amateur cinema, the irony of 'MST3K'-style riffing, and the personal stories that emerge—like Bradley’s mom gushing over Alice Cooper’s conversion to evangelical Christianity and Dan’s son spotting a night school bus at Walmart. Despite technical glitches and frequent digressions, the episode ends on a warm, self-deprecating note, affirming their love for the absurd and the imperfect in film.