354 - Deadly Blessing (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Podcast)

Beware the incubus, maniacs! This week we're delving into a deep cut in the Wes Craven filmography with 1981's Deadly Blessing. Tune in as we break down this religious thriller and other topics such as the band Incubus and their foray into Hackey Sack Purgatory, Sharon Stone's star-making role in Police Academy 4 and Lou Bega's surprise at the trumpet.

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Want more discussions on the films of Wes Craven? Check out our previous episodes on A Nightmare On Elm Street (episode 74), The Hills Have Eyes Part II (episode 83), Shocker (episode 85), The Serpent And The Rainbow (episode 220), Swamp Thing (episode 227), Deadly Friend (episode 255), Invitation To Hell (episode 263), and New Nightmare (episode 282).