Welcome back to Empire of the Full Moon, the definitive deep dive into the mind-bending, goo-dripping, and wildly creative world of Charles Band and his empire of cult classics. In this episode, Mike Cadaver digs into the bizarre, botanical invasion that is Seedpeople (1992) — one of Full Moon Entertainment's oddest yet most charming attempts at alien horror. #seedpeople #seedpeople1992 #CharlesBand #FullMoonFeatures #MikeCadaver #EmpireOfTheFullMoon #CultHorror #corpsecollective #EmpirePictures https://youtu.be/ahIS8_8ob5I

  In this episode of Empire of the Full Moon, Mike Cadaver explores the grotesque and gleefully weird 1997 film Hideous!, one of Charles Band’s most bizarre creations. With his signature blend of horror, dark comedy, and low-budget charm, Band delivers a tale of mutated freaks, shady collectors, and mad science gone wrong. Mike breaks down the film’s twisted puppetry, grotesque humor, and underlying satire, examining how Hideous! fits into […]

Step into the shadows with Mike Cadaver as he dissects the bizarre, magical, and grotesque corners of cult horror cinema in Empire of the Full Moon. In this episode, Mike turns his bloodshot gaze to Troll (1986) — a film where fairy tales meet fungi, and apartment tenants transform into creatures of myth under the influence of a troll sorcerer named... Harry Potter (yes, really). With his trademark grim humor […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa0BbZYxb-s   Strap in, folks — Mike Cadaver is cracking open the blood-soaked toybox that is Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018), the most outrageous and controversial entry in the long-running Charles Band-spawned franchise. This ain’t your granddad’s Toulon story. On this week’s episode of Empire of the Full Moon, Mike dives headfirst into the reboot that dared to ask: What if the killer puppets were even meaner, more offensive, […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2mE37SS5Q Welcome back to Empire of the Full Moon, the only show where midnight never ends and cult cinema reigns supreme. This week, your host Mike Cadaver cracks open another bizarre relic from the vault of Charles Band, the godfather of gonzo genre filmmaking. In this episode, we’re descending into the eerie, goo-dripping sci-fi horror Shadowzone (1990) — a film that asks the age-old question: What happens when sleep experiments […]

In this episode of Empire of the Full Moon, your host, the ever-enthusiastic Mike Cadaver, takes a deep dive into Creepozoids (1987)—a low-budget, post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror flick that drips with mutant mayhem. Mike breaks down the film’s plot, where a group of ex-soldiers takes refuge in an abandoned research facility, only to be stalked by grotesque, slimy abominations born from government experiments gone wrong. Is this 1987 cult gem an […]

  Join Mike Cadaver as he breaks down a fairly new film from Full Moon Features called Bring Her to Me from 2023. Directed by Brooks Davis and produced by Full Moon Features, Bring Her to Me follows Mara (Bec Doyle), a woman plagued by nightmares of a demonic entity calling her to a dark realm. Seeking help, she turns to her friend Raz (Kalond Irlanda) and dream interpreter Abigail […]

  Join Mike Cadaver as he delves into Stuart Gordon's Castle Freak (1995), an underappreciated horror gem dripping with gothic atmosphere and grotesque practical effects. In this episode, Mike explores the film’s Lovecraftian influences, the powerhouse performances from Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, and the sheer brutality that sets this movie apart from your typical haunted castle tale. Expect insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and Mike’s signature dark humor as he […]

In this episode, host Mike Cadaver delves into Netherworld (1992), a cult horror gem from Full Moon Features. He dissects the film’s gothic atmosphere, bizarre supernatural elements, and the unforgettable Louisiana setting. With his signature blend of humor and horror expertise, Mike explores the film’s themes, its place in Full Moon’s legacy, and whether it still holds up today. Tune in for a deep dive into this under-appreciated slice of […]

In the latest episode of "Empire of the Full Moon," host Mike Cadaver delves into the 1984 sci-fi/fantasy/horror anthology film, "The Dungeonmaster." Produced by Charles Band's Empire Pictures, this cult classic is divided into seven segments, each directed by a different filmmaker, and follows computer engineer Paul Bradford as he faces a series of challenges set by the evil sorcerer Mestema. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAE6Zd50Msc

In this video, Mike Cadaver delves into Crawlspace (1986), a suspenseful thriller produced by Charles Band's Empire International Pictures. Starring the enigmatic Klaus Kinski, the film follows the chilling story of a deranged landlord who spies on his tenants through hidden crawlspaces. Mike provides insights into the film's unsettling atmosphere, Kinski's unsettling performance, and the unique style that defined Empire International Pictures during the 1980s. Fans of cult horror will […]

This episode we talk a little about Full Moon's ambitious project called The Deadly Ten from 2019 that was sadly cut short because of Covid. Then we do a deep dive into Subspecies V: Bloodrise from 2023.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bLmJmNzfmI  

Join Mike Cadaver as he continues his deep dive into Charles Band's studios' output! This episode he's talking about Ghoulies II from 1987 that was produced by Empire International Pictures! https://youtu.be/_HPU6NPvNuU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUtbJAW9JjI It's time again to enter the Empire of the Full Moon... where I talk about Empire Films and Full Moon Features! This episode I'm talking about The Pit and the Pendulum from 1991. This stars Lance Henriksen in a tour de force performance as Torquemada. Come and get it!

Welcome back everybody! This episode of Empire of the Full Moon I'm talking about the ins and outs (no pun intended) of Full Moon's 1996 classic Head of the Family! Come and get it! Head of the Family (1996) is a campy horror-comedy directed by Charles Band. The film follows Lance, a small-town schemer who discovers that the Stackpools, a bizarre and reclusive family, are ruled by their grotesquely oversized […]

This episode Mike Cadaver takes a look at a movie that was only acquired and distributed by Empire International Pictures... Necropolis from 1986. Come and get it!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc3wbkyQUjE

This episode I'm discussing Death Streamer, Church of Chills, and the Wishmaster voice... Come and get it! https://youtu.be/tE1DcCJYIMw

Ladies and Gentlemen! Empire of the Full Moon Episode 4 is LIVE! It's all about Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity from 1987. It's a fun light romp about hunting humans and murdering them for sport! Come and get it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x5wAqQmpuk Click HERE to watch on RUMBLE

This episode, I bring on a guest to chat about Catacombs from 1988. It's all about ancient evil, trapped demons, and a crucifix that is way too big. Come and get it! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJhwezvEUA0 Rumble: https://rumble.com/v5gu9gd-empire-of-the-full-moon-episode-3-catacombs-1988.html

Welcome back to Empire of the Full Moon where we talk everything Empire Pictures and Full Moon Features! This episode I'm talking about the latest release (as of this posting) called Quadrant from 2024. Come and get it! https://youtu.be/FNMgL6X482w

A new show is about to go into production! The Corpse Collective presents Empire of the Full Moon! This show, hosted by Mike Cadaver, will cover the collected works of Charles Band, focusing on films from Empire Pictures and Full Moon Features. Here's a quick intro that has more information! Visit http://empireofthefullmoon.com for updates! https://youtu.be/jc1N_KSk95g   Transcript of the Introduction: Hello everyone and welcome to the inaugural episode of Empire […]

I've been wanting to do a podcast/show about the works of Charles Band for quite some time. If you've listened to The Corpse Cast for any amount of time, you know I'm a huge fan of what he's been doing for the last 40 plus years. With Full Moon Features' latest offering, Quadrant, that came out today... it marks the 400th movie that Mr. Band has been a part of. […]