Half in the Bag: Verotika

As a french canadian, I'm amazed of all the weird french accents in Verotika. There's a uncanny valley vibe, it just make no sense at all.

Alex D

I wonder if the Countess Bathory segment happened because Glenn Danzig watched some Jess Franco movies. Maybe he watched "The Bare-Breasted Countess", and when the countess was taking a bare-breasted stroll in the woods while Franco slow-zoomed in and out on her privates, it hit Danzig: this would be even cooler with blood and bathing! When you're trying to be slightly better then Jess Franco and you don't succeed, that's a sign that maybe one of your hyphenates needs revoking.

Kurt

Meanwhile, Dana White says he has secured an island to host UFC. Mortal Kombat IRL!

Giwan Kim

If you find yourself, like me, in the embarrassing position of knowing Danzig's catalog before you ever heard of this, then you will agree that none of what you see here is surprising. Of all those big 80s/90s shock-rockers (including Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Gwar, etc, in this category), Danzig was unquestionably the most up-his-own-ass. For example, I don't think Rob Zombie ever really intended for his fans or the media to truly believe he was some kind of satanic Charlie Manson acolyte. But it wouldn't surprise me if Glen Danzig would fight you if you suggested to his face that he wasn't an actual demonic sex-god. I think he truly sees himself as some kind of occult Jim Morrison, by way of HR Giger and William Blake. And he probably still has just enough groupies hanging on to keep that delusion alive, and just enough money to self-finance a low budget film project. And that kind of delusion, together with just enough money (but not enough to hire anyone who actually knows what they're doing), as all RLM fans know, are the magic ingredients to a great bad movie. The only surprising thing is that he didn't play the albino spider himself and fill most of that segment with flattering shots of him six-arm flexing while scowling.

Chris L

I find this thing endlessly fascinating. From the clips I've seen in several reviews, I'm not entirely convinced that Danzig has even an rudimentary understanding of such things as editing, lines of action, lighting etc... say what you will about Rob Zombies terrible white trash geekshows, but those don't fail on a purely technical level like this does. I'm pretty sure Danzig has a healthy knowledge of horror movie history and seen lots of stuff, like those colorful old Bava movies... but didn't he understand that they looked the way they did, because they were lighted in a certain way, and not because some bimbo wore an awful pink wig...?!? :/

Manuel Johnen

Because they don't know how to change the settings.

Rick Drake

That shit is 32 years old now 👴🏻

Why does my email say “patron only video” when it’s not?

BP

I said I'd never forgive you guys for making me watch Cabin Fever, but this was so hilariously awful that it turns out I was wrong.

Daniel de la Vega

In the Second World War, Entertainers were valued very highly. At this time, you all at RLM are valued equally as high. Stay safe, and continue to entertain the World with your great content. Love you guys, and stay safe.

Do you think Danzig ever saw "Eyes Without a Face" and said to himself "Eh, that was pretty good... but it would be better with tits!"...? :/

Manuel Johnen

From that middle segment, calling people "pretty pretty" and face trauma references probably come from the movie Barbarella (1968), it looks like it could be a deliberate nod. It's on Prime. Around 58:00, the titular Barbarella (referred to as Pretty Pretty by The Great Tyrant), is trying to save Pygar: "decrucify him or I'll melt your face!" [confused pause] "My face?! My beautiful face?". God I love that movie. https://youtu.be/l9272OadMrI

PeteyPak

I really, REALLY wish, musicians whose songs and records I enjoy, wouldn't make movies... and I also don't want actors to record any albums. Thank you very much...

Manuel Johnen

This movie looks genuinely terrible. I don't believe that an adult made it.

Amy Hitchner

That opening skit was great! So good! Loved this episode

Patrick

A half in the bag that should be a best of the worst. It is the end times

Aaron11011

I really enjoyed this episode. Maybe it was because it felt more like a Best of the Worst since the movie was so terrible, but the opening sketch was pretty funny too.

AllGoodNamesRGone

Mike grew a week-long beard in preparation for this skit. The level of dedication and professionalism in these guys is staggering.

Lelio Mulas

When "Mother" was a hit 25 something years ago, all my friends loved the song. I hated it. But what I hate more is how unrealistic that last segment of Verotika is. Virginal girls are missing and no one calls the cops and informs the media. Sends a tweet. Well, anyway, time to desinfect the screen, I don't want to infect anyone reading this. I mean, I could be a carrier. I wish this attempt at a joke comment would carry a joke.

Marvin Falz

also, in the scene at 6:07 the guy in the middle looks exactly like Mike!

Peter Varga

wow Patton has a great taste, Laphroaig is a very nice scotch! don't waste it!

Peter Varga

It's good to see four-armed Goro from Mortal Kombat is still getting work.

John Brophy

Bald cop Sargent guy was Mike Barnes from Karate Kid 3!!

All I know about Danzig is from Aqua Teen Hunger Force: "Listen to me as hard as you f-ing can!"

Darren Pierce

I was going to recommend Verotika for a BOTW spotlight. This will do.

The last episodes of Picard definitely broke RLM. 😔

Carl Emmoth

ah it looks glorious garbage, keep it coming guys

Gareth McMahon

Thanks, guys. Needed this today.

Lowell Bartholomee

Eyes Without A Face is a great movie. This.. is not about Eyes Without A Face

James Robertson

What did Mr. Plinkett say in that call at the end? It sounded more unintelligible than some of those French accents in this movie.

I don't drink. Watching you guys drink makes me want to drink ZOMBIE DUST BEER.

Bort Ward

Why did Mike say "ventilators" like a Bostonian? Haha

Tony Dupre

Eees very good Fronch agzents zeh do in zees movie.

Dave Gesell

#eyesondanzig #eyesonbreen

Dave Gesell

Took me a while to realize that Jay is doing a Misfits hair thing.... that is what he's trying to do, right?

Alex

They're six feet apart? Does this mean they're not gonna kiss on this episode? :(

Lauren R

OK, so who did you kill ten years ago to get establishing shots of that house for all your HITB episodes?

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

Glenn Danzig the singer is making movies now? COVID-19 has turned the world upside down.

assfuck is my special tea

Santino

I compare every French accent I hear to the ones in this movie.

Chloe S

Desperately needed this today

Tony Dupre

Shot with an Arri Alexa. Damn. Damn damn damn.

Dave Gesell

holy shit

Santino

Mike your hair is beautifully disheveled.

Joshua Mannix

Never heard of it but I have now. Will give it a watch.

Mike St Louis

Clicking play with the white hot fury of a thousand suns.

James Farr

This is gonna be good. Loving the scruffy look lads.

Declan

Thank god or Rich Evans or something

Darren Pierce

ENJOY A COLD ZOMBIE DUST TODAY!!!

AJ Funk

Thank you !!!

Ricardo Rodriguez

Yay!

Ruku