For the 30th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, discusses three Horror films from the 1970s: Horror Express (1972), The Grapes of Death (1978) and The Crazies (1973)! With each film, Dr. Bishop answers the important question, “Is it a zombie?” And he also explores “the infected, living zombie.” Enjoy!
Posts Categorized: Dead Man Still Walking
New Horror Movies Ep. 086: Dead Man Still Walking – Wintertide (2023)
Time for a New Horror Movie! Here is the 29th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, reviews a Canadian Horror flick called Wintertide (2023)! Dr. Bishop discusses how this unconventional zombie film is similar to the previous episode’s feature film, “Rabid” (1977). Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 085: Dead Man Still Walking – Rabid (1977)
Happy new year and welcome to 2024! By the way, if you have “some kind of weird, subcutaneous vampire proboscis” or perhaps an “armpit tentacle,” then this episode is definitely for you! Welcome to the 28th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, admits that “Armpit Horror is not something he’s experienced — ever.” We think you will enjoy this episode because Dr. Bishop talks about the zombie film history relevance of David Cronenberg’s Rabid (1977)! Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 083: Dead Man Still Walking – Zombie Town (2023)
Welcome to the 27th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, brings his fair-minded approach to R.L. Stine’s PG-13, Gateway Horror adaptation, Zombie Town (2023). Dr. Bishop is not dismissive whatsoever, even though this is a kids’ film. Kyle places this zombie narrative in its proper context within the realm of zombie cinema. Interesting! If you want to learn more about zombies, join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 081: Dead Man Still Walking – Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974)
It’s time for the 26th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, is careful not to slander babies for criminal behavior, uses fancy words like “constabulary” and “communicability,” and identifies “The First Eco-Zombie Film” as Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974) (aka “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue”)! All in a day’s work for our resident professor! So, take just 24 minutes to listen to Dr. Walking Dead as he guides us with poise and gentle expertise through a historically significant zombie flick! Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 078: Dead Man Still Walking – Gaia (2021) and The Girl With All the Gifts (2016)
Time for Double Trouble with Dr. Bishop! This 25th Edition is a special “Double Episode” of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, discusses Gaia (2021) and The Girl With All the Gifts (2016)! These two films feature depictions of the fungal zombie (aka “mycological zombie”), which is a type of zombification that actually occurs in the real world — just not among humans … yet. Kyle explores how these unusual zombie films are a little more “Science” and a little less “Science Fiction.” Speaking of which, you don’t want to miss Dr. Bishop’s creepy preface about ophiocordyceps unilateralis — the “zombie ant fungus”! Nightmare fuel, especially if you’re an ant. Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 075: Dead Man Still Walking – Zombie Studies and Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things (1972)
Halloween is fast approaching! Welcome to the 24th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, in which your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, begins by speaking with guest Jay of the Dead about “The State of Zombie Studies.” In addition, Dr. Bishop and Jay of the Dead review a historically important zombie flick called Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things (1972). Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 072: Dead Man Still Walking – The Clearing (2020)
Greetings and happy Halloween this month! Here in this 23rd Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop begins by reporting on his most recent, jet-setting adventures in Frankfurt, Germany, where he attended an International Zombie Conference. Also here in Episode 072, Dr. Bishop reviews the low-budget zombie film, The Clearing (2020). Give it a listen!
New Horror Movies Ep. 067: Dead Man Still Walking – Spanish Melodrama of the Dead
Are they zombies? Here in the 22nd Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, answers that question as he discusses the four films of the “Blind Dead” Series, by filmmaker Amando de Ossorio! That’s right! You get four film reviews in one episode! Dr. Bishop explores the social, cultural, historical relevance of Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), as well as its sequels: Return of the Evil Dead (1973), The Ghost Galleon (1974) and Night of the Seagulls (1975)! So, saddle up your slow-motion horse, and take a ride with Dr. Bishop and his usual droll charm, making Eadweard Muybridge jokes and all, no less. Check it out!
New Horror Movies Ep. 063: Dead Man Still Walking – Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023)
That’s it. You’ve done it now. Thanks to you, it’s time for the 21st Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop. During Episode 063 here, Dr. Bishop is joined by fellow Horror Avenger and special guest, Ron Martin! Together, these two courageous men explore a brand-new “Zom Com” feature film, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023), released on Netflix (in the U.S.) on August 3, 2023. Join us! We think you’ll like it.
New Horror Movies Ep. 060: Dead Man Still Walking – Seoul Station (2016) and Peninsula (2020)
All aboard, Train to Busan fans! For the 20th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop discusses the Busan animated prequel, Seoul Station (2016), and the Busan sequel, Peninsula (2020), an Action Zombie movie that’s akin to “Mad Max with zombies,” or as Dr. Bishop puts it, “a lot of fancy moves with gear-shifting and parking-braking.” It is interesting to hear Dr. Walking Dead discuss his feelings about seeing zombie narratives depicted through animation. Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 058: Dead Man Still Walking – Train to Busan (2016)
It is time, once again, for the 19th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! Long-time fans will know that Dr. Bishop moves through the history of zombie cinema, back and forth, to teach us about landmark classics and significant modern releases. Well, here in Episode 058, Dr. Walking Dead brings us his highly anticipated review of the South Korean nail-biter, Train to Busan (2016)! Join us — you’ll love it!
New Horror Movies Ep. 056: Dead Man Still Walking – Night of the Living Dead Commentary Track by Dr. Kyle Bishop
Welcome to the 18th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! As part of Dr. Walking Dead’s recent coverage of “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), Dr. Bishop brings you an audio commentary track for George Romero’s groundbreaking film! Listen and watch along!
New Horror Movies Ep. 055: Dead Man Still Walking – Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Welcome to the 17th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! In this historic edition of Dr. Bishop’s solocast, he discusses the seminal and revolutionary masterwork, “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), by George A. Romero. As usual, Dr. Bishop takes the time to provide some historical… Read more »
New Horror Movies Ep. 054: Dead Man Still Walking – #Alive (2020) vs. Alone (2020)
Here is the 16th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! For this episode, Dr. Bishop brings us a double zombie film review, where he discusses #Alive (2020) VS. Alone (2020)! This is an interesting match-up: These two zombie films come from the same story idea, and they were released a month apart from each other. Therefore, one is not a remake of the other; they were produced simultaneously. Join Dr. Bishop for Episode 054 as he delivers another exciting installment of Dead Man Still Walking!
New Horror Movies Ep. 051: Dead Man Still Walking – The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
Congratulations! You have survived the Apocalypse long enough to hear the 15th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! For this episode, Dr. Bishop brings us the Hammer Film Production, The Plague of the Zombies (1966), which Dr. Walking Dead considers to be “The First Great Zombie Movie.” Yes, as usual, Dr. Bishop explains the significance of this noteworthy film. For instance, he discusses how “The Plague of the Zombies” is a British resurrection of the American voodoo tradition of the 1930s and 1940s. In addition, this film features familiar echoes of Dracula and White Zombie — or as Kyle puts it — this movie is what happens if “Dracula and White Zombie have a baby.” So, join us for Episode 051! You’ll have fun.
New Horror Movies Ep. 048: Dead Man Still Walking – The Walking Dead Retrospective
Here in Episode 048 (the 14th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING), your intrepid host, Dr. Kyle William Bishop, brings you his Retrospective of “The Walking Dead” — an 11 season TV series about zombies! Dr. Walking Dead discusses his mid-series hiatus and his reasons for taking a break from watching. Kyle also explains his reticence for finishing the entire series. Then Dr. Walking Dead moves into his brief sentiments as he looks back over all 11 seasons. Dr. Bishop gives an interesting insight about actors and why the TV series adaptation varied from events in the comic. And due to the difference in the cinematic adaptation, for those who read the comics, watching “The Walking Dead” TV series is an opportunity to enjoy this property again. However, Kyle notes that fans of the comic anticipate certain story arcs that may not play out as expected.
New Horror Movies Ep. 046: Dead Man Still Walking – Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
Finally, the 13th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, who is bringing you his enthusiastic review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021). In Episode 046 here, Dr. Bishop uses his very particular set of skills to discuss this movie as a video game adaptation. (Yes, Kyle is a bit of a gamer himself!) And if you’re still itching to hear more, way back in Episode 001, Jay of the Dead reviewed this film while aided by the commentary of Dr. Bishop, who had not yet seen the movie. Check it out!
New Horror Movies Ep. 039: Dead Man Still Walking – The Earth Dies Screaming (1964)
Ta-daa! Here is the 12th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, who has invited special guest, MACKULA, to help him review the science fiction zombie flick, The Earth Dies Screaming (1964)! In Episode 039 here, Dr. Bishop and Mack spend some time discussing the film’s black and white aesthetic. And as always, Kyle explains the film’s historical significance, in terms of where it falls and what it may have inspired in Zombie Cinema. Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 037: Dead Man Still Walking – Army of the Dead (2021)
Welcome to the 11th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, who generously brings you an entertaining and insightful Horror movie review of Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead (2021)! During Episode 037, Dr. Bishop spends some time making some distinctions about the subgenre sorting of “Army of the Dead.” He discusses how the classification of “Zombie” has become less a genre type and more of a mode. As always, Dr. Walking Dead examines the noteworthy aspects of this zombie film and places it in context among its predecessors and contemporaries. Dr. Bishop also discusses the prequel to “Army of the Dead,” a film called “Army of Thieves,” which is also streaming on Netflix. Join us!