SEASON 2, EPISODE 39, TARGETS: Exploring the Mind of a Deranged Mass Murderer!

The Rad Revival House explores the mind of a violent, trigger-happy psychopath in filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich’s 1968 debut, TARGETS! Joining us for the very first time is cinephile, podcast producer, and kid brother to our host, Professor Cesare Augusto, Gabe Mara.

Horror legend Byron Orlok (played by the magnificent Boris Karloff) is contemplating retirement after decades in the movie business. Orlok is tired and burnt-out, but begrudgingly agrees to do one last public appearance after his latest film release at a nearby drive-in theater outside Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a young disturbed individual named Bobby Thompson (the chillingly effective Tim O’Kelly) is about to embark on a brutal killing spree. Armed with hunting rifles, shotguns, and pistols, Bobby indiscriminately kills innocent people from afar, painting the City of Angels blood red. Soon, both Orlok and Bobby converge together at the drive-in where a bullet-ridden climax awaits!

Together, Cesare and Gabe decipher drama auteur Peter Bogdanovich’s stunning eye for direction, producer Roger Corman’s resourceful contribution to help the film get made, the helpfulness involvement of Bogdaonvich’s creative partner Polly Platt, and the picture’s fantastic production. Both brothers shed their respective lights on what makes TARGETS such an effective film that helps elevate it from mere schlock, into a cult film fan’s dream come true!