Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder - Blu-ray Forum

Michael24 · 06-27-2018, 08:52 AM

Famed drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs is returning to television! Sort of. On Friday, July 13, Briggs will be hosting The Last Drive-In, a 24-hour marathon on Shudder starting at 9PM EST/6PM PST. So far only three movies have been announced -- Tourist Trap, Sleepaway Camp and Basket Case -- but the marathon is promising a total of 12-13 movies. Unfortunately, you will need a subscription to view the marathon over Shudder's live feed; it won't be available via the free Shudder TV feed on their website. However, Shudder is offering the promo code JOEBOB to receive a free 7 day trial.

For fans of Briggs's previous shows Drive-In Theater on The Movie Channel and MonsterVision on TBS, this is the moment we've been waiting years for: Joe Bob back on our TV screens hosting horror movies. Expect the return of Joe Bob staples -- the drive in totals, the mail girl -- and some surprises.

I'm so excited for this. I was a big fan of MonsterVision in high school and college. I discovered it right around the time Joe Bob began hosting in 1996, when I was just getting in to horror, and it was a great way to start exploring the genre. I looked forward to it every Friday (and later Saturday) evening, and even in the final days when network changes made it start showing more mainstream films, I loved it for Joe Bob's great commentary. He's been approached about hosting movies again over the years but this is the first time such talks have become a reality. I can't wait!

Movie Lineup:
1. Tourist Trap (1979)
2. Sleepaway Camp (1983) - with special guest Felissa Rose
3. Rabid (1977)
4. The Prowler (1981)
5. Sorority Babes In the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)
6. Daughters of Darkness (1971)
7. Blood Feast (1963)
8. Basket Case (1982)
9. Re-Animator (1985)
10. Demons (1985)
11. The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972) - with special guest Lyle Blackburn
12. Hellraiser (1987)
13. Pieces (1982)

Michael24 · 06-27-2018, 08:54 AM

redxrebellion · 06-27-2018, 05:32 PM

Loved this guy back in the day. I’ll have to check this out. Thanks OP.

Michael24 · 07-11-2018, 06:23 PM

According to a post shared by Joe Bob on Facebook this morning, this is the schedule for the marathon.

(East coast start times, followed by west coast start times)
Movie #1 - 9:00 PM / 6:00 PM
Movie #2 - 11:00 PM / 8:00 PM
Movie #3 - 1:00 AM / 10:00 PM
Movie #4 - 3:00 AM / 12:00 AM
Movie #5 - 5:00 AM / 2:00 AM
Movie #6 - 7:00 AM / 4:00 AM
Movie #7 - 9:00 AM / 6:00 AM
Movie #8 - 10:30 AM / 7:30 AM
Movie #9 - 1:30 PM / 10:30 AM
Movie #10 - 2:30 PM / 11:30 AM
Movie #11 - 4:30 PM / 1:30 PM
Movie #12 - 6:30 PM / 3:30 PM
Movie #13 - 8:30 PM / 5:30 PM

During a Reddit AMA yesterday, Joe Bob was asked about the lineup of movies and said Shudder wants to keep it a surprise, so the movies (other than the three he's already mentioned) won't be known until they appear during the marathon. I may update the first post with a list of the films as they air, although I will have to sleep at some point I may miss a few that air overnight.

Shudder has also hinted that this whole marathon may be added to on demand streaming at a later date. On a FAQ they posted one question was "Will the marathon be able to stream on demand on Shudder after it airs?" and they simply replied "Joe Bob will live on. Stay tuned for details."

mpstjohn · 07-13-2018, 05:30 PM

Haven't watched Joe Bob Briggs since Monstervision when I was still in high school. Found a promo code for a free 30 day trial on facebook,

[Show spoiler]

, gonna hook my roku up tonight and see how much of this I can catch before I pass out. Haven't marathoned anything this late in a while.

Michael24 · 07-13-2018, 05:53 PM

Yeah, it would be amazing to watch the entire thing in one go but I know I won't be able to do that. But I should be able to watch the first few movies and the last few. Then if Shudder later makes it available to stream on demand, I can watch the movies I miss that way.

Michael24 · 07-14-2018, 12:29 AM

Only about a half-hour to go! My brother and I got our snacks and drinks lined up and ready. Joe Bob revealed earlier that the first movie will be Tourist Trap.

Michael24 · 07-14-2018, 01:06 AM

And it appears Shudder has crashed. Haha! I bet they had a bigger turnout than they expected.

mpstjohn · 07-14-2018, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael24

And it appears Shudder has crashed. Haha! I bet they had a bigger turnout than they expected.

Down for me too. Been trying to log in since 8:58 and got after attempting through my phone, computer and Roku only to make it in at 9:30 and find the stream itself is down. I wonder if they will replay it at this rate. Don't know how many people if any got in to be able to watch this.

Disappointed to say the least.

Dr. Phibes · 07-14-2018, 05:25 AM

There's a Twitch user named Cthlhu who is streaming it on his channel right now. It's literally being recorded with a camera pointed at the TV, but it's at least watchable. Of course commercials came on right during the finale of Sleepaway Camp completely cutting out the final shot.

It's a shame the Shudder stream got screwed up, Joe Bob is killing it, him talking about mangled dicks with Felissa Rose was hilarious.

Michael24 · 07-14-2018, 05:30 AM

Oh my god, I am loving this. My brother and I have been cracking up. This is great! Shudder needs to give Joe Bob a regular spot. He is killing it. It's like he never stopped Monstervision.

Missed the intro but the stream finally kicked back in just before Tourist Trap started. Joe Bob was wrapping up the Drive-In Totals. Aside from a couple hiccups (thankfully during the two-minute break after the first movie), it's been working fine since. Rabid is starting just now.

deadsincebirth · 07-14-2018, 05:40 AM

Loving this as well! Brief memories of Monstervision as a child. Now I'm living the real thing! Sleepaway Camp is hilarious!

Dr. Phibes · 07-14-2018, 05:40 AM

It's still not working here, I'm still watching the Twitch channel bootleg version. Either way, I should've gone to sleep at least an hour ago so I'm sure it'll be good in the morning.

travisbickle · 07-14-2018, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phibes

There's a Twitch user named Cthulhu who is streaming it on his channel right now. It's literally being recorded with a camera pointed at the TV, but it's at least watchable. Of course commercials came on right during the finale of Sleepaway Camp completely cutting out the final shot.

It's a shame the Shudder stream got screwed up, Joe Bob is killing it, him talking about mangled dicks with Felissa Rose was hilarious.

Could you PM me a link please? There's a million users under that name on Twitch.

Michael24 · 07-14-2018, 05:44 AM

Started adding the lineup to the original post and will continue to do so as I can.

Dr. Phibes · 07-14-2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by travisbickle

Could you PM me a link please? There's a million users under that name on Twitch.

Sure, PM sent

A113 · 07-14-2018, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Phibes

There's a Twitch user named Cthlhu who is streaming it on his channel right now. It's literally being recorded with a camera pointed at the TV, but it's at least watchable. Of course commercials came on right during the finale of Sleepaway Camp completely cutting out the final shot.

It's a shame the Shudder stream got screwed up, Joe Bob is killing it, him talking about mangled dicks with Felissa Rose was hilarious.

Could you please PM the link to me too? Canada isn't having it over here due to movie rights.

A113 · 07-14-2018, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A113

Could you please PM the link to me too? Canada isn't having it over here due to movie rights.

Nvm. Just found the link, thanks for the info though!

El_Fez · 07-14-2018, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael24

Shudder needs to give Joe Bob a regular spot.

If they announced a regular slot for Joe Bob, I would subscribe for a year in a hot second.

Michael24 · 07-14-2018, 06:14 AM

A post from Joe Bob on Facebook two hours ago:

Quote:

We have an official statement from Shudder:

"The staggering demand for Joe Bob has temporarily overwhelmed Shudder TV. We’re working hard to fix it! Once we fix things, you’ll be able to join the live-stream in progress.

Even better, we’ll be posting the entire TOURIST TRAP with Joe Bob’s commentary so you can catch up.

And on top of it all, we will rerun the marathon in its entirety later next week on ShudderTV.

The full films with Joe Bob's commentary will be available to view On Demand starting early next week, not only on Shudder, but on Amazon Channels, VRV, and YouTube TV.

We apologize for a frustrating experience this evening, but we THANK YOU for your tremendous support and fandom!"

06-27-2018, 08:52 AM	#1
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder Famed drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs is returning to television! Sort of. On Friday, July 13, Briggs will be hosting The Last Drive-In, a 24-hour marathon on Shudder starting at 9PM EST/6PM PST. So far only three movies have been announced -- Tourist Trap, Sleepaway Camp and Basket Case -- but the marathon is promising a total of 12-13 movies. Unfortunately, you will need a subscription to view the marathon over Shudder's live feed; it won't be available via the free Shudder TV feed on their website. However, Shudder is offering the promo code JOEBOB to receive a free 7 day trial. For fans of Briggs's previous shows Drive-In Theater on The Movie Channel and MonsterVision on TBS, this is the moment we've been waiting years for: Joe Bob back on our TV screens hosting horror movies. Expect the return of Joe Bob staples -- the drive in totals, the mail girl -- and some surprises. I'm so excited for this. I was a big fan of MonsterVision in high school and college. I discovered it right around the time Joe Bob began hosting in 1996, when I was just getting in to horror, and it was a great way to start exploring the genre. I looked forward to it every Friday (and later Saturday) evening, and even in the final days when network changes made it start showing more mainstream films, I loved it for Joe Bob's great commentary. He's been approached about hosting movies again over the years but this is the first time such talks have become a reality. I can't wait! Movie Lineup: 1. Tourist Trap (1979) 2. Sleepaway Camp (1983) - with special guest Felissa Rose 3. Rabid (1977) 4. The Prowler (1981) 5. Sorority Babes In the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988) 6. Daughters of Darkness (1971) 7. Blood Feast (1963) 8. Basket Case (1982) 9. Re-Animator (1985) 10. Demons (1985) 11. The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972) - with special guest Lyle Blackburn 12. Hellraiser (1987) 13. Pieces (1982) Last edited by Michael24; 10-14-2019 at 11:38 PM.

06-27-2018, 05:32 PM	#3
redxrebellion Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:11	Loved this guy back in the day. I’ll have to check this out. Thanks OP.

07-13-2018, 05:30 PM	#5
mpstjohn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:225 Digital collection:273 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:33	Haven't watched Joe Bob Briggs since Monstervision when I was still in high school. Found a promo code for a free 30 day trial on facebook, [Show spoiler]SHUDDERFB , gonna hook my roku up tonight and see how much of this I can catch before I pass out. Haven't marathoned anything this late in a while.

07-13-2018, 05:53 PM	#6
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Yeah, it would be amazing to watch the entire thing in one go but I know I won't be able to do that. But I should be able to watch the first few movies and the last few. Then if Shudder later makes it available to stream on demand, I can watch the movies I miss that way.

07-14-2018, 12:29 AM	#7
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Only about a half-hour to go! My brother and I got our snacks and drinks lined up and ready. Joe Bob revealed earlier that the first movie will be Tourist Trap.

07-14-2018, 01:06 AM	#8
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	And it appears Shudder has crashed. Haha! I bet they had a bigger turnout than they expected.

07-14-2018, 05:25 AM	#10
Dr. Phibes Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:2580 DVD collection:2995 Digital collection:196 Trading Score:143	There's a Twitch user named Cthlhu who is streaming it on his channel right now. It's literally being recorded with a camera pointed at the TV, but it's at least watchable. Of course commercials came on right during the finale of Sleepaway Camp completely cutting out the final shot. It's a shame the Shudder stream got screwed up, Joe Bob is killing it, him talking about mangled dicks with Felissa Rose was hilarious. Last edited by Dr. Phibes; 07-14-2018 at 05:57 AM. Reason: Fixed username

07-14-2018, 05:30 AM	#11
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Oh my god, I am loving this. My brother and I have been cracking up. This is great! Shudder needs to give Joe Bob a regular spot. He is killing it. It's like he never stopped Monstervision. Missed the intro but the stream finally kicked back in just before Tourist Trap started. Joe Bob was wrapping up the Drive-In Totals. Aside from a couple hiccups (thankfully during the two-minute break after the first movie), it's been working fine since. Rabid is starting just now.

07-14-2018, 05:40 AM	#12
deadsincebirth Active Member Member since:Apr 2017 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:3725 DVD collection:543	Loving this as well! Brief memories of Monstervision as a child. Now I'm living the real thing! Sleepaway Camp is hilarious!

07-14-2018, 05:44 AM	#15
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Started adding the lineup to the original post and will continue to do so as I can.

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