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Movie of the Week
This week's mad movie on Dr. Gangrene's Cinetarium is Spider Baby (1967). In this After-Halloween - Halloween special, Dr. Gangrene hosted the film Spiderbaby live at the cable access studio in Nashville, TN in front of a live audience on November 4th, 2023. Special guests for the night were artist/filmmaker Chuck Angell; costumer and pinup model Sammi Farra; artist Holly Carden; and Zack Hall from the Belcourt Theater in Nashville.Spider Baby, or The Maddest Story Ever Told (1967) is a black comedy horror film directed by Jack Hill. Set in the decaying Merrye House, it follows three orphaned siblings—Ralph, Virginia, and Elizabeth—who suffer from "Merrye Syndrome," a genetic disorder that causes mental, social, and physical regression starting in late childhood. Under the care of their devoted chauffeur, Bruno (Lon Chaney Jr.), they live in isolation, their bizarre and murderous behavior concealed from the outside world. When greedy relatives and a lawyer arrive to claim the family estate, the siblings' violent tendencies unleash chaos, leading to darkly comedic and gruesome events. The film blends horror, humor, and a creepy atmosphere, earning cult status for its unique tone and performances.
News Channel 5 Story on Nashville Horror Hosts
News Ch5 story on Dr. Gangrene and Nashville horror hosts by Forrest Sanders. Aired 10/27/2022
Sir Cecil Creape Historical Marker Ceremony
Nashville TV horror movie host Sir Cecil Creape (Russ McCown) of the 1970s and 80s gets a permanent historical marker erected in his honor in Nashville, TN!The ceremony took place on Saturday, July 13th and the marker is located in front of Russ' former house in Nashville, located at 3710 Richland Ave, Nashville, TN 37205. The marker was sponsored by current TV horror movie host Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) who was inspired by Sir Cecil.Speaking at the ceremony were Jessica Reeves of the Metro Historical Commission, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Council Member Gadd, and Dr. Gangrene.
About
Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright, is played by producer/actor Larry W. Underwood. He has been hosting movies as Dr. Gangrene in the Mid-South area since 1999. His current show is Dr. Gangrene's Cinetarium. The show originates from Nashville, TN and airs Saturday Nights at 9pm central on NECAT Arts CH9 (Comcast). It is also simulcast on the NECAT Roku channel (search for Necat).Dr. Gangrene has won numerous awards and accolades over the years including several regional Emmy nominations, 8 Rondo Awards, and induction into the Horror Host Hall of Fame and the Rondo Award Monster Kid Hall of Fame. In addition he has received national and local broadcast and print coverage, being spotlighted in such places as Spike TV, USA Today, Rue Morgue Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and even an appearance in the Dick Tracy comic strip.The Doc continues to stay busy in the classic horror field as a published author in addition to producing a weekly TV show.
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