The Monster Club (Joe Bob's Last Drive-In)

 This was a lot of fun Friday night. A big hit, too, on the Live Discussion Joe Bob thread on the Shudder sub of Reddit.

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I'm the first to admit that I'm not as wild and crazy for the stories in this omnibus as I have been for Amicus films of the past. The first about a shadmock with a very refined speech and wealth (and deadly whistle of fire) preyed upon by a greedy couple has tragedy written all over it, the second about Daddy is a Vampire and Pleasence is leader of an order of vampire hunters in pursuit of Richard Johnson's well-suited bloodsucker has a little bullied boy and Ekland as the pretty wife. The third about a growly, bushy-browed Whitman literally caught in a ghoulish village of the damned led by no-teeth Magee while looking for a location to shoot his horror film might be my favorite if just for the overwhelming synth score and atmosphere.

But who am I kidding? This is about the Stevie stage rock anthem, The Stripper, with a "skeleton strip" at the club of creatures getting a kick out the live entertainment. Not to mention, Price with his energy and wink-wink take to the role of vampire inviting horror novelist Carradine to the club since he's such a big fan. Showstopping monologue from Price talking about in great detail just why 'humes' are the most dangerous monsters of all never fails to hit home. The club has all sorts of monsters and fun music acts. Nothing great but I still find this irresistible.

Joe Bob and Darcy are together the entirety of this one, with crew dressed in masks and costumes. You can tell Joe Bob and Darcy really enjoy this one...it just shows in their segments and presentation. And JB's rant about late night pharma commercials as Darcy tries to steer him out of it is such a delight to me.