Summer Slash: Drive-In Massacre (1976) – Cult Slasher Review, Nicolas Cage True Detective & Horror News

Dive into the cult slasher Drive-In Massacre (1976) with Johnny Spoiler on Summer Slash 7. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, horror headlines including Nicolas Cage in True Detective S5, Marvel fan talk, and staff picks like Amityville Dollhouse. Stream the episode now!

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Movie of the Week: Drive-In Massacre (1976)

Drive-In Massacre is a cult slasher classic where a sword-wielding killer stalks unsuspecting couples at a California drive-in theater. Written in just one week and shot in four days, this low-budget grindhouse horror was mostly filmed without permits, giving it a chaotic, raw energy that only true cult fans can appreciate.

Key Highlights:

  • Germy, the carnival geek, sweeps the drive-in while the bodies pile up.

  • Red-herring suspects, including a perverted trucker.

  • Detective drag sting operations that are hilariously offbeat.

  • Nighttime drive-in scenes filmed in a single evening at the Simi Drive-In (now demolished).

  • The killer is never revealed—leaving a chilling warning that you could be next.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Trivia

    • The majority of the cast used pseudonyms to avoid Screen Actors Guild fines.

    • Additional warehouse sequences with George “Buck” Flower were added last-minute to pad runtime.

    • Car interior scenes were filmed in a Hollywood studio.

    • Shot entirely non-union, many scenes were created guerrilla-style without permits.

    Horror Headlines & Movie News

    • Nicolas Cage in talks for True Detective Season 5, set in New York.

    • Horror legends Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, and Michael Berryman join Spawn of the Living Dead with Casper Van Dien.

    • Bone Lake surprises critics with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score—a new cult horror sensation.

    [External Link Suggestion: Link to Deadline or other sources for verification.]

    Fan Service & Marvel Talk

    Johnny answers fan questions, diving into Marvel crossovers including Spider-Man, Blade, Ghost Rider, Darkhawk, and Punisher. Favorite Punisher actors: Dolph Lundgren & Ray Stevenson.

    Staff Pick: Amityville Dollhouse

    This week’s staff pick: Amityville Dollhouse. A miniature haunted house brings supernatural chaos into a stepfamily’s life. Key notes:

    • Haunted dollhouse with demons assembled from leftover FX props.

    • Stepdad’s mysterious connection to the original Amityville house.

    • Streaming free on Tubi.