My friends and I are planning a sequel to this film once we obtain the rights from the elephant. He vanished in the film but turns up with lawyers every time someone shows the film in public.
Maybe you could engage Magical Trevor as technical advisor; everyone loves Magical Trevor, 'cause the tricks that he does are ever so clever, look at him now, disappearin' the cow, where is the cow hidden right now?
Once again, thank you for a hilarious review. Robin actually beat me to the joke about "setting the bar so low". My joke was going to be "Godmonster Of Indian Flats sets the bar so low, it might as well be below sea level". Robin's joke about being underground is better. Years ago, I read a book called "The Vertigo Murders". It told the fictional story of a murder being committed while Alfred Hitchcock was putting together the film "Vertigo". A private investigator (main character) investigates with historical people (Hitchcock, James Stewart, Kim Novak) intermingling with fictious characters. It's a bit tongue in cheek, but I thought it was a great story on "backlot Hollywood". I think it would be a great period piece mystery film.
I recently read a horror paperback about the discovery of an unknown never discovered Hammer film and the supernatural hijinks that ensue. The novel was just ok, but the idea was interesting.
Chill Daddy’O this review was simply out of this world man, when I first heard that cat voice in the beginning I thought it was Paul Williams there was so much going on I mean like crazy. The funniest part was when that one guy said you be quiet because you’re this close to being uninvited to the orgy…oh no not that!
I loved Carter Beats the Devil so much that i took my time reading it because i didnt want it to end. So much so that the library kept calling me saying it was overdue.
If you're from Alabama, you might think this movie is somehow related to that book about Alabama ghosts (and Jeffery) they read in school every Halloween. It's not.
I thought about that when I saw the title. Kathryn Tucker Windham came to my school once and did a reading. She signed my copy of 13 Alabama Ghosts. This weird movie brought back memories that had nothing to do with the movie.😆
Alabma's Ghost ? Why not Rhode Island's Revenant , Wisconsin's Wraith , Louisiana' s Lich ? I think all the Undead deserve a shot at a movie some day. Strange that this movie came out in 1973; it was a very weird year all the way around.
Thank you for the miss Leslie's dolls clip. I had that guy in my head and could remember the movie. Just knew that there was a guy in really bad drag in the movie the whole time. It was driving me crazy. Thanks Robin.
4:32- I’m sorry, Carter’s voice just keeps reminding me of that old joke about the guy who hears a spooky knock on his door late at night, and when he asks “Who is it?”, a ghostly voice replies, “IIIII was the 13th presidennnnnt…. 👻” The guy’s wife in he kitchen says “Answer the door, honey”, so the guy shrugs, “Okay: ‘Who was Millard Fillmore?’ for $200, Ken.”
After watching God Monster/Roseland I just had to contact Fred. Called the Ebert gallery in SF and got his number. Called him (around 2000/2001)and we talked for more than an hour. He was an amazing man. He answered all of questions that I had and went on to tell about his life and works (books, paintings, movies, sets, etc.) Also sent me photos (and lots of other cool stuff) of the making this movie and it's synopsis. Our friendship lasted for years. He died on the same day as my mom April 25th 2018 May you both Rest in Peace.
0:57 - “That voice reminds me of someone…” My sources are a little more classic: I was picturing the Bugs Bunny cartoon where Bugs pretends to be a fortune teller, and a customer enters hearing a voice proclaim “En-terrr, O seeker of knowledge….(pow! 🥊) That’s YOU, fathead!”
Did anyone else notice the banner that read "Earthquake McGoon" over the stage of Alabama's first magic show? Those weren't random words... that was the name of an antagonist character, an early pro-wrestler who looked like he could be related to Bluto, that appeared a few times in the classic comic strip LI'L ABNER. Haven't a clue why he's being referenced here, though.
Kinda strangely reminds me of the Turkish knock-offs of comic-book superheroes that Brandon Tenold covers on his Cult Movie Reviews, only this time it's an Arabian Nights tale that's being shamelessly "re-imagined" as a mucumbu-flavored blaxploitation flick that doesn't even have the spirit of Sugar Hill. At least Don Pedro Colley gave a very triumphant representation of Baron Samedi in that movie!
Actually, the first clip is from a later episode. I was shocked when I went to pull the clip from the pilot that the character is not on screen and then hidden in darkness. The clip I used was from a later episode where Fry gets a job there and this is part of his training. (the second clip is from the pilot) Also enjoying the new episodes that have just dropped.,
There's another Hobbs film, the bizarre (of course) vanity project ROSELAND, that you have yet to review. But beware: you get to see Hobbs' End in that one.
I think casting a bearded guy as Carter is actually a bit clever. The beard makes you think he MIGHT look like the guy in the poster if he shaved. But if the actor had actually shaved, the lack of resemblance would be more obvious.
I am curious to see "The Runaway Bus" remade with a massive budget and huge Stars. Recast Frankie Howerd's Driver as Bond, James Bond to launch the next EON Production Run. Make it as gritty and action-packed as Daniel Craig's era. Keep the basic plot of the original film, including some dialogue and throw-in a few explosions, loose cars and fast women. Bond could be played by the ubiquitous Crisp Rat, The Baddie? Someone naff like Ray Winstone (With a terrible accent). The Henchman could be Brie Larson. The Bond Girl could be Rachel Zegler. I think they could stretch this to three films.
I'm going to play "comment section Russian roulette" by commenting before seeing even one second of the video, so that if your assessment differs from mine, everyone will get a good laugh at my expense: I absolutely LOVE this wonderful, freaky movie. Vampire nazi scientists, bikers, voodoo, elephants, hip speak, an extremely potent form of hashish ... honestly, I don't see anything _not_ to love in this forgotten gem, and it should be put on a cult film piedestal for all eternity. There! Now time to watch the video and hope I didn't make a complete ass of myself.
Thanks for once asking a simple question. In the modern era I'll want to see a horror satire on UA-cam/Netflix addiction, though I'm sure there are movies on that idea that already exists.
Maybe there was a theory based on the PRODUCER'S SPRING TIME FOR HITLER, that if you find the absolute worst script, it would have the opposite effect and generate a smash hit. That's my theory. I have no other on how something like this could come into existence.
I can sort of see what they were going for but ran past that, and that, didn't bother to look at that, that's not a thing and stopped at "it's a metaphor, innit?" and everyone realized it didn't have to go anywhere in the first place but by the time the elephant disappeared, it was too late.
Somewhat better than a bad movie by Ed Wood. The insanity picks up the more the film progresses, and Alabama confronts the ghouls in a film with an uneven script and ridiculous atmosphere. Released in 1973, it was a decade where anything was possible, even the politically incorrect line: "I ain't afraid of no white racist ghost." 👻👻🤣🤣🤣🤣
Is that dudes last name really Burrito? Isn't that just a bit racist? Whoop, never mind. It's all racist and nonsensical. Just when you think you've seen the worst movie ever made, it turns out that bar is now buried underground.
"Which doctor?"
"Ah, _witch_ doctor." 🤣
"I ain't afraid of no racist ghost" is, in fairness, a great line.
And an inspiration for a young Ray Parker, Jr. when he saw this film!
My friends and I are planning a sequel to this film once we obtain the rights from the elephant. He vanished in the film but turns up with lawyers every time someone shows the film in public.
Maybe you could engage Magical Trevor as technical advisor; everyone loves Magical Trevor, 'cause the tricks that he does are ever so clever, look at him now, disappearin' the cow, where is the cow hidden right now?
Disney not doing a remake then?
@@ian_b Yes, but, it won't be as good.
You must always point out the elephant in the room
Maybe if you could employ Thomas Edison's ghost at showings it would keep him away?
Thankfully we didn't get a sequel, otherwise we'd have "Alabama and the Forty Thieves".
I'd watch it.
One of the characters did say "Alabama!" in "Ali Baba and The Gold Raiders."
Oh God. I understood how Alabama found the secret chamber with the fork lift. From there onwards it is all complete chaos to me...
Once again, thank you for a hilarious review. Robin actually beat me to the joke about "setting the bar so low". My joke was going to be "Godmonster Of Indian Flats sets the bar so low, it might as well be below sea level". Robin's joke about being underground is better.
Years ago, I read a book called "The Vertigo Murders". It told the fictional story of a murder being committed while Alfred Hitchcock was putting together the film "Vertigo". A private investigator (main character) investigates with historical people (Hitchcock, James Stewart, Kim Novak) intermingling with fictious characters. It's a bit tongue in cheek, but I thought it was a great story on "backlot Hollywood". I think it would be a great period piece mystery film.
I recently read a horror paperback about the discovery of an unknown never discovered Hammer film and the supernatural hijinks that ensue. The novel was just ok, but the idea was interesting.
@@varanid9It does sound interesting. Do you remember the title and/or author of that book?
Chill Daddy’O this review was simply out of this world man, when I first heard that cat voice in the beginning I thought it was Paul Williams there was so much going on I mean like crazy. The funniest part was when that one guy said you be quiet because you’re this close to being uninvited to the orgy…oh no not that!
word.
I loved Carter Beats the Devil so much that i took my time reading it because i didnt want it to end. So much so that the library kept calling me saying it was overdue.
So... what happened to the elephant??? Did it become a Vampire Elephant! (A DRAC-a-derm!)
We can only hope 😆
Groan!😂
would it technically be a vegetarian vampire, surviving solely on carrot juice?
7:46 "... things, now, dissolve in to madness." Now? NOW?!
This looks like a particularly chaotic episode of the Mighty Boosh.
If you're from Alabama, you might think this movie is somehow related to that book about Alabama ghosts (and Jeffery) they read in school every Halloween. It's not.
I thought about that when I saw the title. Kathryn Tucker Windham came to my school once and did a reading. She signed my copy of 13 Alabama Ghosts. This weird movie brought back memories that had nothing to do with the movie.😆
Bloody hell, I recognize some of the stock music in this from early DOCTOR WHO! That's not really a pleasant surprise, mind you.
Alabma's Ghost ? Why not Rhode Island's Revenant , Wisconsin's Wraith , Louisiana' s Lich ? I think all the Undead deserve a shot at a movie some day. Strange that this movie came out in 1973; it was a very weird year all the way around.
Michigan's Magicians.
Pennsylvania's Prognosticators!
Which doctor ? , ah witch doctor! I LOLed
Thank you for the miss Leslie's dolls clip. I had that guy in my head and could remember the movie. Just knew that there was a guy in really bad drag in the movie the whole time. It was driving me crazy. Thanks Robin.
So, Carter’s sister was Brian of Nazareth’s mother?
4:32- I’m sorry, Carter’s voice just keeps reminding me of that old joke about the guy who hears a spooky knock on his door late at night, and when he asks “Who is it?”, a ghostly voice replies, “IIIII was the 13th presidennnnnt…. 👻”
The guy’s wife in he kitchen says “Answer the door, honey”, so the guy shrugs, “Okay: ‘Who was Millard Fillmore?’ for $200, Ken.”
'Enter mortal!'
I thought you were going to reference The Haunted Mansion
After watching God Monster/Roseland I just had to contact Fred. Called the Ebert gallery in SF and got his number. Called him (around 2000/2001)and we talked for more than an hour. He was an amazing man. He answered all of questions that I had and went on to tell about his life and works (books, paintings, movies, sets, etc.) Also sent me photos (and lots of other cool stuff) of the making this movie and it's synopsis. Our friendship lasted for years. He died on the same day as my mom April 25th 2018 May you both Rest in Peace.
I never expected to see that with the elephant, but I'm glad you shared it!
A satire of Kermit & Miss Piggy in 50 Shades of Grey .
Everything about that franchise is pure horror... I mean garbage.
Still looks better than most of what Hollywood has churned out over that last few years.
Certainly more entertaining, and a lot less indoctrinaty….😆
last 25 at least
I always wanted a Horror satire about social media like Twitter. Oh wait, no, that's called reality now.
Mood.
Disappointed that no one got hit with a folding chair...
These were stoned vampires not drunk rednecks.
Pretty sure the screenwriter was as a child.
0:57 - “That voice reminds me of someone…”
My sources are a little more classic: I was picturing the Bugs Bunny cartoon where Bugs pretends to be a fortune teller, and a customer enters hearing a voice proclaim “En-terrr, O seeker of knowledge….(pow! 🥊) That’s YOU, fathead!”
Did anyone else notice the banner that read "Earthquake McGoon" over the stage of Alabama's first magic show? Those weren't random words... that was the name of an antagonist character, an early pro-wrestler who looked like he could be related to Bluto, that appeared a few times in the classic comic strip LI'L ABNER. Haven't a clue why he's being referenced here, though.
I think it's the name of the nightclub...
@@billdufour1630 Doesn't change the comic strip history lesson that I threw out.
Kinda strangely reminds me of the Turkish knock-offs of comic-book superheroes that Brandon Tenold covers on his Cult Movie Reviews, only this time it's an Arabian Nights tale that's being shamelessly "re-imagined" as a mucumbu-flavored blaxploitation flick that doesn't even have the spirit of Sugar Hill. At least Don Pedro Colley gave a very triumphant representation of Baron Samedi in that movie!
Jesus, I thought "Godmonster..." was Community Theater hell... I had no idea...
This is a completely WTF, crazy, all over the place 70s acid trip...& I love it!! A wild , fun ride. Sit back & enjoy the experience...!
Flipping great review, hilarious 😂
I've never seen it but your review alone seems to be as far as I go to seeing it. Wow!
Love the Futurama clips! From the pilot episode as well, if I recall correctly. Ugh, 24 years ago.
Actually, the first clip is from a later episode. I was shocked when I went to pull the clip from the pilot that the character is not on screen and then hidden in darkness. The clip I used was from a later episode where Fry gets a job there and this is part of his training. (the second clip is from the pilot) Also enjoying the new episodes that have just dropped.,
There's another Hobbs film, the bizarre (of course) vanity project ROSELAND, that you have yet to review. But beware: you get to see Hobbs' End in that one.
And I bet Barbara Shelley 's nowhere near it
Something something something, y'dig?
Why does Carter's "sister" remind me of Roger Daltrey from The Who?
Know what you mean but.. I can't explain.
8:34 is that much of an achievement
Where's Barbara Billingsly when you need her...
I have no words 😐
…so here’s Pi as far as i can remember: 3.14159265358979
Have you done *Thirst (1979)* yet?
🎼Sweet smell Alabama 🎵
I think casting a bearded guy as Carter is actually a bit clever. The beard makes you think he MIGHT look like the guy in the poster if he shaved. But if the actor had actually shaved, the lack of resemblance would be more obvious.
I am curious to see "The Runaway Bus" remade with a massive budget and huge Stars. Recast Frankie Howerd's Driver as Bond, James Bond to launch the next EON Production Run. Make it as gritty and action-packed as Daniel Craig's era. Keep the basic plot of the original film, including some dialogue and throw-in a few explosions, loose cars and fast women. Bond could be played by the ubiquitous Crisp Rat, The Baddie? Someone naff like Ray Winstone (With a terrible accent). The Henchman could be Brie Larson. The Bond Girl could be Rachel Zegler. I think they could stretch this to three films.
Another well done video! Your remarks are hilarious!!
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti ... I loved The Godmonster of Indian Flats. Actually I saw it last month. Alabama's Ghost is on my 'Must Watch List'.
I wonder if Homeland Security and the FBI get together, on video nights, for a Must Watch List Party?
@@euansmith3699 I wouldn't put it past them.
This feels like what a 70s Neil Breen might have attempted.
I got to find the DVD of this!
It is available from Sinister Cinema.
Thank you very much. I’ll look into this hilarious weird wonderful movie.
I'm going to play "comment section Russian roulette" by commenting before seeing even one second of the video, so that if your assessment differs from mine, everyone will get a good laugh at my expense:
I absolutely LOVE this wonderful, freaky movie. Vampire nazi scientists, bikers, voodoo, elephants, hip speak, an extremely potent form of hashish ... honestly, I don't see anything _not_ to love in this forgotten gem, and it should be put on a cult film piedestal for all eternity.
There! Now time to watch the video and hope I didn't make a complete ass of myself.
Turns out I kind of did. But I choose to frame it as: I am right, this review is wrong.
Thanks for once asking a simple question. In the modern era I'll want to see a horror satire on UA-cam/Netflix addiction, though I'm sure there are movies on that idea that already exists.
This flick needs an HD remaster soo bad!!
2:48 Too bad the spirit couldn't give Alabama a better fashion sense.
Doug Henning was pretty soulful
Wow... where do you find these films? :-)
You’re looking a little thin, Robin-I hope all is well.
Sorry but I think I misheard that... Did he said his name is Domingo Burrito? Seriously?
Also, nice T-shirt.
How did Dean Stockwell from Dune show up here??
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but giant mutant killer sheep with unequal front legs makes more sense than whatever is going on here.
Astonishing!
Ghost? ...I didn't even know Alabama was ill?
Maybe there was a theory based on the PRODUCER'S SPRING TIME FOR HITLER, that if you find the absolute worst script, it would have the opposite effect and generate a smash hit. That's my theory. I have no other on how something like this could come into existence.
I can sort of see what they were going for but ran past that, and that, didn't bother to look at that, that's not a thing and stopped at "it's a metaphor, innit?" and everyone realized it didn't have to go anywhere in the first place but by the time the elephant disappeared, it was too late.
Awww, c'mon, the 70's were fun!
Seriously, guys. I was drinking coffee while watching this video and spit it out laughing at 5:20.
Great joke.
Domingo Burrito?
5:14, "I've seen 💩 that'll turn you wh-" ...well, you know the rest! 🚫👻
Hey Same library music as 1960s Doctor Who 🎼😁
*FOR A MUCH BETTER VAMPIRE MOVIE GO SEE **_THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER_** IN THEATERS NOW!!!*
That elephant is having a ball
Alabama dialog is enough for me to watch this.
Welcome to the world of tomorrow, today.
Isn't Carson's "sister" baring fangs when he takes off the wig?
the elephant disappeared. it just fn disappeared.
"Alabama's Ghost."
"Nick Saban ain't got it anymore Pawwl!"
Don't think many Brits would know the reference.
But I do, and my joke makes me laugh. @@a.champagne6238
5:18. Considering how old he is he could've used the gamer word. *Rimshot.*
I also wanted to see a "sexy female vampire" killed by a pachyderm. Who knew? Thanks Jamie.
um...this wasn't a film; it's a pile of scenes stitched together. I got a headache as soon as you said Godmonster.
This one is truly WAY off the deep end, I am thankful to the geek who showed this to me! What a bizarre film.
Somewhat better than a bad movie by Ed Wood. The insanity picks up the more the film progresses, and Alabama confronts the ghouls in a film with an uneven script and ridiculous atmosphere. Released in 1973, it was a decade where anything was possible,
even the politically incorrect line: "I ain't afraid of no white racist ghost."
👻👻🤣🤣🤣🤣
This looks deranged and I can't believe I've never heard of it before. I clearly must find it now, though.
I'm still unsure whether this is the worst film I've ever seen..or the best!It's certainly unlike most movies.
Yikes! How did you even sit thru this one?
ROLL TIDE
7:43 No, this is Animal Magic - Professor Elemental style:
ua-cam.com/video/xAhpDtLkJC4/v-deo.html
“I ain’t afraid of no white racist ghost!” -Spike Lee directing Ghostbusters 5
I loved this movie - Alabama is a cool dude
WOW! BONKERS! Never even heard of this one! More than shades of The Wizard Of Gore by H.G. Lewis.
For a movie called Alabama's Ghost, I was expecting much more it it to deal with the Civil War lol
what in the sweet mother....? THis could be so bad I'm not sure I would want to watch it and I've seen Mora Tau
Wow, didn't even know this thing existed...and many of the same actors from "godmonster"?? A guarantee of fun!!
The way Hollywood operates today, just making a decent film would be Satirical enough.
Wow! Where did this movie come from? Love the channel! Greetings from Holly Michigan USA!
So his last will & testament is buried under a McDonald's? Geez, that's gonna be hard to find!
Re watch
Alfred Obama, king of the Kosh-mose
But what about the blind folks?
Wtaf?!
This looks awesome, but you must be stoned and in a cinema
3:32-3:39 Ugh. Please don't remind me of that POS movie.
"Alabama, King of the Cosmos" sounds like a title Donald Trump would give himself.
You're right, Biden couldn't say that many words in a row without screwing it up.
Is that dudes last name really Burrito? Isn't that just a bit racist? Whoop, never mind. It's all racist and nonsensical. Just when you think you've seen the worst movie ever made, it turns out that bar is now buried underground.
I'm sorry y'all, but Ed Wood could make a better movie than this.... his later movies were better than this.... just my opinion
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