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RiffTrax is continuing to release “three riffer” commentary tracks for movies that were released by Legend Films with solo commentaries by Mike. On the heels of “Reefer Madness,” “Little Shop of Horrors” amd “House On Haunted Hill” comes “Night of the Living Dead.” As with the others, if you previously bought the Legend DVD, all you need is to download the commentary and you’re all set.
If you didn’t buy the DVD, you can also download it as a video-on-demand file that includes the movie and the riffing.

Updated: Two important items were brought up in the comments that I probably should have included:
1. The number-one question people ask about these is: “Is it new material, or the same stuff Mike said solo?” The answer is, yes, these riffs have all been re-written from when Mike did them solo.
And in the case of this movie, it would pretty much HAVE to be, since, if you’ve heard Mike’s solo outing, he didn’t so much riff on the movie as just sort of comment on it.
2. Coming next in this series: Missile to the Moon (previously riffed by Mike and Fred Willard), Feb. 17; Carnival of Souls, March 3 (ESPECIALLY looking forward to THAT one!) and Swing Parade (with the Three Stooges!), March 10.

American Scary

American Scary, a documentary about late night TV horror shows that includes an interview with Joel Hodgson, is finally being released on DVD on February 17. You can pre-order it now from Amazon for $17.99.

Frank Interviewed on Podcast

“The Chronic Rift” podcast asked Frank Conniff to join in their discussion saluting the 20th anniversary of MST3K. He offers some interesting reflections on the show.

Weekend Discussion Thread: Worst MSTed Movie

Okay, let’s settle this one: What is the worst, the positively worst, movie ever featured on MST3K?

My vote is and will always be “Red Zone Cuba.” To paraphrase Mike, it is not only the worst movie they ever MSTed, it is not only THE worst movie ever made, it may well be the worst THING ever made. Slipshod and impossible to follow, mean-spirited and soul-deadening, it is in every way the anti-movie. It makes you want to swear off movies forever, and perhaps even renounce the existence of a higher being. It’s that bad.

What movie would you pick? And show your work.

Ackerman Estate Goes on Sale in April


Forrest J. Ackerman’s sci-fi movie memorabilia collection is slated to hit the auction block in April. Details here.
Among the items that will be sold will be the Dracula ring worn by Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula (shown) valued at $20,000-$30,000.