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Legacy of Brutality
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A history of horror podcast hosted by Steven Spratling and Anna Martin
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This week on Bonus Features we discuss a horror western that premiered on CBS on November 5, 1971: Black Noon. We seriously recommend checking this TV movie out! If you want to hear our thoughts on it, head over to our Patreon!

Thanks to all of you patrons for helping to make this show possible!
January 6, 2024 at 5:19 AM
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On the newest episode of Legacy of Brutality, we dive into the influential career of actor and makeup artist, Lon Chaney. Join us to hear about the life and legacy of the Man of A Thousand Faces, now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts.
"Don't step on that spider! It might be Lon Chaney!"
Picture of Lon Chaney wearing his Phantom of the Opera makeup and holding his makeup kit.
January 2, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame from 1923 is our topic on this week's episode of Bonus Features. Tune in to our Patreon to hear us talk about this film and Lon Chaney's involvement in it.
Lon Chaney as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923).
December 18, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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On this week's Bonus Features episode, we discuss the 1957 biopic Man of a Thousand Faces, in which James Cagney portrays Lon Chaney, the subject of our show this month. Is it accurate? Is it romanticized? Join our Patreon to listen!
Two stills in comparison: The first is James Cagney playing Lon Chaney in Man of a Thousand Faces (1957). He is wearing a (not very good) recreation of the makeup from The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Underneath, a still of Lon Chaney in his Phantom makeup.
December 10, 2023 at 11:33 PM
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On this week's Bonus Features episode Anna Martin takes the reins and steers the pod toward horror royalty and makeup legend Lon Chaney. Join our Patreon to hear us talk about The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Chaney's roll in it.
Still of Lon Chaney as the Phantom from the 1925 The Phantom of the Opera.
December 4, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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This month we're presenting a short history of horror gimmicks in American professional wrestling, ranging from 1982 when Kevin Sullivan began his Prince of Darkness persona to 2000 when horror was firmly cemented in the industry. Even if you aren't a pro wrestling fan, give the episode a chance!
The image contains three pictures of pro wrestlers: Kevin Sullivan as his Prince of Darkness persona, the Undertaker and his manager Paul Bearer, and Doink the Clown. The text reads "Horror" and "Wrestling"
December 1, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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In our last Bonus Features episode of the month, Hollywood Steve and your pal Anna discuss Luna Vachon's episode of Dark Side of the Ring. If you want to follow along on our research journey into the connections between horror and professional wrestling, join our Patreon!
Picture of wrestler Luna Vachon with veiny makeup. She's snarling at the camera. The text reads "The Many Face of Luna Vachon"
November 27, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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In this week's Bonus Features episode, we discuss the wrestling pay-per-view event/Halloween episode Halloween Havoc. Join our Patreon to listen!
Halloween Havoc '89 poster featuring Hawk and Animal of Legion of Doom
November 20, 2023 at 5:54 AM
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This week's Bonus Features episode is all about Satan Wants You, a documentary on the influential and controversial book, Michelle Remembers. Since we're talking about horror in wrestling this month, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at one of its influences: the Satanic Panic.
Black and white photo of a serious-looking Michelle Smith, co-author of the book "Michelle Remembers" Text reads "Satan Wants You"
November 13, 2023 at 5:16 AM
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Hollywood Steve introduces Anna to the wonderful world of horror-themed wrestling in our latest Bonus Features episode. Find it on our Patreon!
The Undertaker stands menacingly behind A.J. Styles, who is grinning as he has not yet noticed his foe. The text reads: "Cinematic Horror-Themed Matches"
November 7, 2023 at 4:41 AM
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Hollywood Steve and Anna Martin lay out a history of Halloween episodes and specials. We discuss Sweetest Day, the rise of treats over tricks, and the marketability of Halloween.

If you want more context for this episode, go check out our Patreon-exclusive episodes! Patreon.com/LegacyofBrutality
November 1, 2023 at 1:23 AM
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New Bonus Features episode on the first televised Halloween special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Now up on our Patreon! 🎃
Black and white still from It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Violet is drawing a Jack-o-lantern face on the back of Charlie Brown's head.
October 31, 2023 at 1:38 AM
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"Movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative!"
Idk what I'm doing, but I had fun drawing this!
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Sharpie sketch of Ghostface holding up a bloody knife. The color scheme is black, white, and red.
October 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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New Bonus Features on our Patreon! We went back to the basics and dug into a couple of the first ever televised Halloween episodes. If you want to follow along with us on our research for this month's main episode (releasing October 31st!) hop on over to our Patreon! Happy spooky season 🎃
Still from The Honeymooners Halloween Party episode from 1955. One character is in drag and the other is wearing a top hat. The text reads: "First Televised Halloween Episodes; The Honeymooners and Ozzie and Harriet"
October 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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Brand new Bonus Features episode dropped on our Patreon last night! We watched five early Halloween specials spanning four decades, starting in 1927 with Felix the Cat in Switches Witches and ending in 1952 with Disney's Trick or Treat! Head on over to our Patreon if you'd like to listen!
Still from Betty Boop's Hallowe'en Party. She is holding a Jack-o-lantern and to the side there's a stack of Jack-o-lanterns.
October 13, 2023 at 6:29 PM
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Check our patreon for last week's Bonus Features episode on 2013's WNUF Halloween Special! We discuss the film and reminisce about our first memories of Halloween specials. Give it a listen!
Black and white still of a lady in a witch costume from WNUF Halloween Special
October 13, 2023 at 4:29 AM
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Here comes another Bonus Features episode! This week, we're talking Cigarette Burns, one of John Carpenter's episodes on Masters of Horror. Is Cigarette Burns the unofficial fourth installment of the Apocalypse Trilogy?
Join our Patreon to listen!
September 29, 2023 at 5:08 AM
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NEW EPISODE! Hollywood Steve and Anna Martin examine the history and context of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy (The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness).
We discuss Carpenter's inspirations in childhood fear, Reagan-era politics, and the AIDS crisis.
Graphic includes a still of the Thing from The Thing (1982), a still of two female characters placing their hands on a large cylinder filled with free liquid from Prince of Darkness (1987), and a still of John Trent holding a bowl of popcorn in a movie theater from In the Mouth of Madness (1995). The text reads "Apocalypse trilogy"
September 22, 2023 at 10:49 PM
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In our first Bonus Features episode, we discuss the 1951 horror and sci-fi classic: The Thing From Another World!
Join our Patreon if you want to follow along on our research journey as we prep for our regular episodes.
Drawing of the scene in The Thing From Another World (1951) when the Thing burst into the room and was silhouetted in the doorway. Over the picture, green text reads "THE THING from another world!"
September 22, 2023 at 5:06 AM
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did some doodling while rewatching The Thing From Another World today :)
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Sketchbook open to a sharpie drawing of the scene in The Thing From Another World (1951) where the Thing bursts into the room and is silhouetted in the doorway
September 13, 2023 at 4:59 AM
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*about to watch John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic The Thing*
Me: "The Thong"
Steven, simultaneously: "The Thang"
September 7, 2023 at 2:13 AM