Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or distributor, Troma’s library runs the gamut of horror, comedy, exploitation, and more.

Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by former Troma writer Chace Ambrose to discuss independent cinema, low/no budget SFX, Toxie’s evolution from gory revenge film to Saturday morning cartoon star, the gas pumps of New Jersey & Oregon, the Troma Vibe, the various stars who got their start with Troma, the Toxie/TMNT connection, the Tromaverse, H. R. Geiger’s feelings about the studio, their recommendations from the Troma library, and Troma’s Three Rules of Filmmaking.

Troma Entertainment & the Troma NOW! streaming service.

The Toxic Avenger and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4 trailers.

Trees: The Movie trailer.

Tromeo & Juliet trailer.

Killer Condom trailer.

Witchcraft trailer.

Redneck Zombies trailer.

Lollilove trailer.

Tromadance Film Festival.

Lloyd Kaufman’s books on Amazon.

Opening and closing music is “Softly Shall You Sleep,” by Valentine Wolfe.

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A Vino, Atrocitas.