James Kline and J.H. Alison return for Ghost Month Part 2 with a hidden Italian horror gem—Umberto Lenzi’s Ghost House (aka La Casa 3). We kick things off with our thoughts on the film, the confusing La Casa title change, and whether this supposed Evil Dead “sequel” has any real connection to Sam Raimi’s classic.
In our weekly history segment, we cover the darker side of 1988: the tragic death of Bruiser Brody in Puerto Rico and the Wrestling Observer’s coverage of the aftermath. Then Alison dives into the decline of the band Europe, who were struggling after their mid-’80s success.
We also dig into the making of Ghost House: Lenzi working under a goofy American pseudonym, the decline of funding for Italian horror in the late ’80s, and how independent backers brought this haunted house nightmare to life. Plus, we explore the La Casa franchise name game and why Italian distributors branded this as La Casa 3.
Finally, we break down the movie itself: Paul’s ham radio and advanced “1988 computer skills,” the creepy groundskeeper Willy, the unforgettable score, Evil Dead-inspired imagery, a useless paperboy, and a bizarre but fun haunted house finale.
If you love sleazy late-’80s Italian horror, this episode is for you.
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