1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This episode’s Grue Crew (Crystal, Bill, Gregory, &amp;amp; Jeff) takes on Tobe Hooper’s SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION (1989), a film Crystal chose, and they’re glad they did! The Crew enjoys this film much more than they expected to and think, in general, Mr. Hooper gets a bad rap. The same goes for Brad Dourif’s usual excellent performance (with explanation). Throw in beaucoup fire effects, multiple crispy critters, some nuclear-science shenanigans, and studio interference, and we have so much to discuss. SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION (1989) Episode 321 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: &quot;It would take a temperature of 6000 degrees centigrade to do something like this. It’s the cleanest kill I ever saw.&quot; - Scientist Synopsis: A young man finds out that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before he was born, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him. Director: Tobe Hooper Writers: Tobe Hooper and Howard Goldberg (screenplay); Tobe Hooper (story) Selected Cast: Brad Dourif as Sam Cynthia Bain as Lisa Wilcox Jon Cypher as Dr. Marsh William Prince as Lew Orlander Melinda Dillon as Nina Dey Young as Rachel Tegan West as Springer Michael Keys Hall as Dr. Cagney Dale Dye as General Dick Butkus as Lt. General Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1970s. In two weeks, the next ‘80s episode, chosen by Jeff, is Threads (1984). We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: make a comment on the site, the Gruesome Magazine YouTube Channel, or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio http://docrotten.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43449019/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/208050069