It's really a shame that most people only kno2w Toni Basil for Mickey, as she's had a pretty impressive career. In addition to this, she acted in such movies as Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider and The Last Movie and Robert Downey (Sr.)'s Greaser's Place (as well as stuff on the other end of the spectrum like Myra Breckenridge). She also did a LOT of work as a dancer (touring with Frank Sinatra and opening for Funkadelic) and choreographer (working with such people as the Talking Heads and David Bowie). She danced with Davy Jones in Head and was in a relationship with Gerald Casale of Devo (relevant here, obviously), with Devo contributing songs and backing tracks on her first album. She recently choreographed Tarantino's Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (and apparently knew Sharon Tate). She's had a busy 50 years or so. :-)
I'm shocked they didn't have Linnea Quigley play the heavy metal Sammy Mitchell, since she had her own rock band The Skirts, and looks more metal how she dresses.
@@howsitvingoing2048 i love doing classic horror movies on the silver screen. Fathom events usually does a few every year, I have seen most of the classic universal monster movies in theaters. They also usually have an intro by TCM.
@@francescagonzalezramos9442 I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard things about it that give me doubts that I'll like it the last one I really liked was T3 & Salvation was okay
Thank you for reviewing this movie! It’s my all time favorite 80’s cheese ball horror movie. I remember seeing it on the shelf of my hometown video store as a kid. Rented it and loved it. Thank you again and you rock!
Thank you for mentioning Black Roses and especially Rocktober Blood as those were two movies I have been trying to remember the names of for a decade, easily, which I can now watch for Halloween!
The pitch meeting had me in stiches!! Being a Heart fan, seeing Nancy Wilson in this probably would have made me buy this movie just because. After watching you talk about it, I think Ann Wilson might have been better for that role that went to Toni Basil. Lita Ford would have been really good too. Did you ever see the movie L.A. Bounty with Sybil Danning? Howard Leese who was a member of Heart at the time did music for that film...he could have done something here...
I stumbled upon this gem at Universal Video in Seaside, Oregon, one of the last surviving video stores that I know of. In the back of the store is an old room that has never changed since I was very young, and it's filled to the brim with B-movie Horror and Sci-Fi films on VHS. I spend a long time in there making notes of all that I need to catch up on. I had fun with this Horror-Comedy, and I'll never be able to listen to Toni Basil's "Mickey" without thinking of this flick.
Alcatraz, once known as "The Rock" now known as "Synth Pop." I could watch your videos all day Cecil. Problem is, I already have and I'm running out! You don't need sleep, more videos, the demon demands it :D
Love this movie! One of my faves as a kid. Was hoping you'd cover it! Post watching your review: I'm still a fan. I'm glad you do the in-depth look though. You're right about them missing out on the music. I'm still shocked by the class of 1999/NIN story. I liked the story as a kid but I enjoyed the demonic/ghost horror movies from the 80's. As always, keep up the great work!
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s it seems like even the bad movies were still somewhat good and even low budget films could look good. Honestly since CGI and the increasing view of films as an investment by the ultra wealthy (seriously investment bankers are involved) the bad movies look worse and we dont really "so bad they're good" movies so often as we just see "bland bad" movies. I think that's why even the newer MST3K and RiffTrax episodes never touch anything past the 90s, since the bad movies now arent something you can riff or laugh at, they're just dull and boringly bad.
Honestly had they gotten a young Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus and Testamentfor the soundtrack this would have been a more well known Cult Movie that probably would be recommended by the fans.
I always articulate my point via french fry. It's the only way. Plus, it means you always have a tasty snack on hand & people love the smell of french fries.
thanks for this video, i actually kinda liked this movie and have it on vhs, but i like it in a cult classic bad kind of way, like its funny more than scary. i also loved your rise and fall of g4 video. i was a big fan of g4, will you do another video about g4? and did you hear g4 is coming back in 2021? i havent heard much but something like that.
I think they filmed in San Mateo. The school face looked like San Mateo High School. The diner scene looks like it could’ve been filmed at Jeffery’s Hamburgers, which is pretty close to the High School.
What instrument does "musician" Toni Basil play besides her feet? Aside from her one hit song, even in 1985 she was best known as a dance choreographer and music video director.
@@JMD501 yet still considered one of worst movies ever made and one of worst adaptations. Based on book by horror author Dean Kiontz who hated it so much after release he refused to allow other books to be dine by producers and director. Think he even tried retro active disavowing movie saying he did not approve what they did to his book.
@@JMD501 i enjoyed it first few times I watched. Sadly, not a veryvrewatchable movie. Much like The Relic and Mimic from around same time. Good to see once or twice but not somrthing you pop in to fiill time with.
This reminds me of another Rock n Roll horror movie that suffered from odd casting. It's the British slasher flick THE COMEBACK (1978). It was obvious the story centered on a Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne or Billy Idol type figure but instead they got easy listening crooner, Jack Jones, most famous for singing the Love Boat theme to play the central role. It's not a bad flick but when the killer's motive is revealed, it's obvious Jack Jones wasn't their first choice. :)
I love this soundtrack to this film
"If your parents gave you a name like Mordecai, there's a 90% chance you'll grow up evil."
Or become a Blue Jay, that works too.
It's really a shame that most people only kno2w Toni Basil for Mickey, as she's had a pretty impressive career. In addition to this, she acted in such movies as Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider and The Last Movie and Robert Downey (Sr.)'s Greaser's Place (as well as stuff on the other end of the spectrum like Myra Breckenridge). She also did a LOT of work as a dancer (touring with Frank Sinatra and opening for Funkadelic) and choreographer (working with such people as the Talking Heads and David Bowie). She danced with Davy Jones in Head and was in a relationship with Gerald Casale of Devo (relevant here, obviously), with Devo contributing songs and backing tracks on her first album. She recently choreographed Tarantino's Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (and apparently knew Sharon Tate).
She's had a busy 50 years or so. :-)
I'm shocked they didn't have Linnea Quigley play the heavy metal Sammy Mitchell, since she had her own rock band The Skirts, and looks more metal how she dresses.
that and Quigley was in damn nigh literally every shitty horror movie in the 80s lol
Trash
@@howsitvingoing2048 her name was Trash in living dead
@@howsitvingoing2048 i love doing classic horror movies on the silver screen. Fathom events usually does a few every year, I have seen most of the classic universal monster movies in theaters. They also usually have an intro by TCM.
Come see the heavy metal acts Toni Basil and Devo at the Lava Pit at 9pm this Saturday.
Still worth it.
Opeing act by Death core band.... The Weathermen.
Man.... EVERYONE has shorts that are too revealing... oh 80s -inspiration!
LEMMY
"Filmed on roller skates." And here I thought the movie couldn't get any more 80s.
Hmmm... I'm kind of disappointed that you didn't end the video with a 10 second long clip of moving clouds
a missed opportunity for sure
@@GoodBadFlicks Wait, did you saw Terminator Dark Fate, Alita Battle Angel, Edge of Tomorrow or even Scott Pilgrim vs the World?
@@francescagonzalezramos9442 I'd love to see him cover all of these (except maybe Terminator: Dark Fate, lots of others have done that one)
@@seanmcgrath3826 I think Terminator Dark Fate is better than Deadpool.
@@francescagonzalezramos9442 I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard things about it that give me doubts that I'll like it the last one I really liked was T3 & Salvation was okay
"Will I ever be able to play the piano again "
"Of course you can"
"Well I couldn't before"
Thank you Doctor Zayas....
This play has everything
Gave me a good chuckle, although you botched it.
"Can I play the piano anymore?"
"Of course you can"
"Well, I couldn't before!"
@@JanFWeh Too bad you couldn't add audio of the piano bit right after that...
@@BeukendaalMason Dr. Zayas!, Dr. Zayas!, Dr. Zayas!, Dr. Zayas!, Dr. Zayas! OH OH DR. ZAYAS!!!
That dark brick alleyway at the start gave me creepy reminders of the Dark Souls Sewers.
It’s movies like this that really make me wish I grew up in the 80’s
I'm pretty sure Toni Basil would have wanted to wake up and realize her participation in this film was all a bad dream... Great as usal, Thanx!!!
Worked in a video store for around 7 years, the movies you review just bring back those classic VHS covers. Love your channel.
Thank you! :)
Maybe the "Rock" doesn't refer to music. Maybe it refers to Alcatraz.
We're gonna need Sean Connery to get to the bottom of this.
No, there's at least two lies in that title...
@@SuckTheDuck88 RIP
nah clearly it was there to have two meanings
Thank you for reviewing this movie! It’s my all time favorite 80’s cheese ball horror movie. I remember seeing it on the shelf of my hometown video store as a kid. Rented it and loved it. Thank you again and you rock!
Richard should've asked Toni Basil how we can dance when our earth is turning
(trom-booones)
On the day that Cinemasnob uploaded his video is the same day that you uploaded your video.
Great start to my day.
Yeah but Snobby uploaded a video about.. _witches_
Every time “clouds” came up, I laughed hysterically!!!! Totally Marvy.
Thank you for mentioning Black Roses and especially Rocktober Blood as those were two movies I have been trying to remember the names of for a decade, easily, which I can now watch for Halloween!
I saw this a LONG time ago back when I was in the single digit age and could only remember bits and pieces. Thank you, I finally got a title.
Dude, I have been trying to find/remember the title of this movie before the internet was invented. Thank You so much!
"Oh Ricky, what a pity, don't you understand that every day's a rerun, and the laughter's always canned?"
guess Alex's bed was truly burning...the Midnight Oil !!....ah yes..I'll see myself out
Here, let me help you through the door...
He attacc....
He protecc...
But most importantly..
He makes her float like hecc.
3:57, Liquid Dreams! Lol!!
the classic double dream.
oh man the 80s. I love them
the teacher is dressed like the head witch in a coven.
DORO! MY QUEEN!
The pitch meeting had me in stiches!! Being a Heart fan, seeing Nancy Wilson in this probably would have made me buy this movie just because. After watching you talk about it, I think Ann Wilson might have been better for that role that went to Toni Basil. Lita Ford would have been really good too. Did you ever see the movie L.A. Bounty with Sybil Danning? Howard Leese who was a member of Heart at the time did music for that film...he could have done something here...
I totally admire your restraint in not even once commenting on the cloak... I would not have had that much self-control. :)
:)
Only channel I auto like before actually watching. I just know it's gonna be good
Man, the BBQ sauce for blood feeling...so relatable! 🤣
Always brings a smile to my face to see another video released
Not the clouds! Not the clouds! Ahhhhhh!
*nick cage voice*
"I just love a party" My fave line from the film
Can you please do an exploring video on Scream Blacula Scream?
9:40, geez, on the shelf for 3 years!
GBF you rock! You make my Mondays bearable and give me something to look forward to!
Can you believe these clouds ?... LMFAO.
If I were fortunate to win a Powerball Jackpot, I would absolutely finance any film you’d write and direct.
That opening is how I picture all Hollywood Meetings
Im not the only one that articulates with fries!!!!! Haha love you cecil! Best channel period
the opening is amazing , good job
I really like this channel, and your reviews have encouraged me to see a bunch of movies I would have never seen otherwise.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Dude the french fry guy at 2:42 is totally David Spade
you always cheer me up, Cecil- thanks for the video!❤
We wasted THREE reels of film on clouds!
I stumbled upon this gem at Universal Video in Seaside, Oregon, one of the last surviving video stores that I know of. In the back of the store is an old room that has never changed since I was very young, and it's filled to the brim with B-movie Horror and Sci-Fi films on VHS. I spend a long time in there making notes of all that I need to catch up on. I had fun with this Horror-Comedy, and I'll never be able to listen to Toni Basil's "Mickey" without thinking of this flick.
This, film got repeat broadcast on: U.S.A. Up All Night
It sure did!
THIS WAS GREAT! Made my day.... Thanks, GBF
Saw you in In Search Of Darkness last night. Been a big fan forever. Hope to see more of you in Part 2!
Thank you! I haven't seen the current edit of the new one yet but I think I'm in it more. :)
C'mon do the Mark Dacascos Drive, I've been waiting five years to die happy! LOL
Those are some damn fine clouds!
Alcatraz, once known as "The Rock" now known as "Synth Pop."
I could watch your videos all day Cecil. Problem is, I already have and I'm running out! You don't need sleep, more videos, the demon demands it :D
I'm working as fast as I can! :)
@@GoodBadFlicks All good. Love your stuff ;D
Marvellous!
Also, *_SO. Many. CLOUDS._*
I think you meant to say *Marvey!
Love this movie! One of my faves as a kid. Was hoping you'd cover it!
Post watching your review: I'm still a fan. I'm glad you do the in-depth look though. You're right about them missing out on the music. I'm still shocked by the class of 1999/NIN story. I liked the story as a kid but I enjoyed the demonic/ghost horror movies from the 80's.
As always, keep up the great work!
I love the 80´s, where the worst ideas came true. "Hey, I have got this absolutely stupid script!". "Ooooook, fk it, lets do it!"
Thanks, cocaine! :)
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s it seems like even the bad movies were still somewhat good and even low budget films could look good. Honestly since CGI and the increasing view of films as an investment by the ultra wealthy (seriously investment bankers are involved) the bad movies look worse and we dont really "so bad they're good" movies so often as we just see "bland bad" movies. I think that's why even the newer MST3K and RiffTrax episodes never touch anything past the 90s, since the bad movies now arent something you can riff or laugh at, they're just dull and boringly bad.
CAN YOU BELIEVE THESE CLOUDS!?!?
SO MANY CLOUDS!
dude, Toni Basil and Devo!? I'm 100% sold. I'm watching this movie today!
I am very upset that the stolen chip debacle is still not resolved. That plotline had me enthralled.
You forgot to mention that this was Jeff Speakman's first movie.
It was???
@@brandonpage7087 yep. He's credited as one of the patrons in the cafe scene.
Been waiting on this one. Good shit as always.
Honestly had they gotten a young Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus and Testamentfor the soundtrack this would have been a more well known Cult Movie that probably would be recommended by the fans.
That movie poster though...a classic.
They could have hired L7 ... they were only around for a couple years at that point, so they prolly would have loved that,..
I always articulate my point via french fry. It's the only way. Plus, it means you always have a tasty snack on hand & people love the smell of french fries.
@7:07 “Oh Ricky, what a pity!”, your kung-fu is strong Sir! Lol
:)
thank you for your hard work work your work is appreciated
Bless you Cecil, I never even heard of this epicness. Lol amazing!!!
:)
I was waitlisted for Cranky Gargoyle College.
I was 15 in 1988. "Marvy" was absolutely not a thing anyone said ever!
Her dancing
"Can I play the piano anymore?!"
"Of course you can!"
"Well I couldn't before!"
So what were the clouds for, substitute establishing shots?
OMG I did NOT expect a Midnight Oil reference from Cecil!!! i knew he's a man of culture and all but...
thanks for this video, i actually kinda liked this movie and have it on vhs, but i like it in a cult classic bad kind of way, like its funny more than scary. i also loved your rise and fall of g4 video. i was a big fan of g4, will you do another video about g4? and did you hear g4 is coming back in 2021? i havent heard much but something like that.
Haven't heard anything else about the G4 return, most likely things have stalled because of Covid. Either that or its all just legal stuff BTS
you fit more metal/rock references in 13 min than they did in the movie :P
I think they filmed in San Mateo. The school face looked like San Mateo High School. The diner scene looks like it could’ve been filmed at Jeffery’s Hamburgers, which is pretty close to the High School.
What instrument does "musician" Toni Basil play besides her feet? Aside from her one hit song, even in 1985 she was best known as a dance choreographer and music video director.
Say what you want about this flick, but seeing Playboy Playmates with that 80's look means I need a drool bucket ASAP.
Isn't the guy "articulating his point via french fries" the guy that starred in Witchboard?? He looks a lot like him.
Mark Mothersbaugh is 70!
Don't forget that Mark Mothersburg also showed kids how to draw on Yo Gabba Gabba. Legendary!
Dude you should do Phantoms 1998 Ben Affleck was da bomb in phantoms.
The movie has a crazy stacked cast
A favorite for sure.
@@JMD501 yet still considered one of worst movies ever made and one of worst adaptations. Based on book by horror author Dean Kiontz who hated it so much after release he refused to allow other books to be dine by producers and director. Think he even tried retro active disavowing movie saying he did not approve what they did to his book.
@@marcelmoreau2733 it really is a shame they wasted some really good performances liev schreiber and Peter O'toole were great
@@JMD501 i enjoyed it first few times I watched. Sadly, not a veryvrewatchable movie. Much like The Relic and Mimic from around same time. Good to see once or twice but not somrthing you pop in to fiill time with.
Cecil, you crack me up.
glad to know I still got it ^^
I got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE CLOUDS! XD
lol
Probably one of the better movies to use the dancing ghost of Toni Basil as a plot device.
A spinoff of School House Rock.
Toni Basil continues to be one of the most interesting people in entertainment.
oh clouds you so fine, you so fine you blow my mind, hey clouds
Come for the Slaughterhouse Rock, stay for the CLOUDS
This was hilarious!
Bodybag is a great band, love their last album At The End of Time.
What if that kid who got his bag of chips stolen was real??!!!!
"I didn't now you played the piano."
"I don't." 😎
YEAH!!!!!
I'd love to see you do one of these for Dark Ride, or maybe even an exploring video...
The clouds are in this movie so much they better have their name in the credits.
Please do Black Roses. Not enough people know about it, and it's one of the unintentionally funniest horror films I've ever seen.
This reminds me of another Rock n Roll horror movie that suffered from odd casting. It's the British slasher flick THE COMEBACK (1978). It was obvious the story centered on a Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne or Billy Idol type figure but instead they got easy listening crooner, Jack Jones, most famous for singing the Love Boat theme to play the central role. It's not a bad flick but when the killer's motive is revealed, it's obvious Jack Jones wasn't their first choice. :)
"His crotch is on fire!"
His gout is also acting up.
Now I know Toni was Waacking in this film! Get into it!!
Toni Basil is a legendary Hip Hop Dancer