Join hosts Stan Steamer and Grobe Street for a historic episode of Slept-On Cinema—recorded LIVE from the Dedham Community Theater! This week, we are celebrating the ultimate cult classic: Tammy and the T-Rex (1994).

Starring a young Paul Walker and Denise Richards, this film sits below 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, but we’re here to argue it belongs in the top 5 movies of all time. We dive into the infamous "Gore Cut," the insanity of implanting a boyfriend's brain into a robotic dinosaur , and the wild true story of how director Stewart Raffill made this masterpiece in just three weeks because a South American theater owner needed to move an animatronic.

Whether you're a fan of 90s B-movies, practical effects, or just want to know how a movie with a T-Rex playing charades exists, this episode is for you. Grab your drink and join the movie optimists!

In This Episode:

Part 1: The Set-Up (Spoiler-Free)

• The Rotten Premise: A teen learns that a mad scientist (Terry Kiser) implanted her dead boyfriend's brain into an animatronic dinosaur.
• Production Lore: Filming during California wildfires , bribing fire departments with $200 , and the accidental genius of casting unknowns Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
• B.O.L.O. (Be On the Lookout): Before you watch, look for:
• A giant knee brace.
• Buck Flower (from Back to the Future).
• A "Provocative Cheer Routine".
• Roger Lodge (host of Blind Date).
• "White people dancing" (as an adjective).
• Drink Pairing: The Kamikaze with a Vodka Chaser (It’s basically a vodka margarita!).

Part 2: The Deep Dive (Spoilers)

• The Draft: Stan and Grobe select their absolute favorite elements, scenes, and performances from the film.
• Superlative: We award the film a specific title for its unique achievements.

• Bumper Sticker Line: We debate the most quotable, sticker-worthy line of dialogue.
• One Change to Be a Blockbuster: The single adjustment that would have turned this cult hit into a mainstream smash.
• Spin-Off Ideas: We pitch the sequels and prequels that absolutely need to happen.
• Tying Up Loose Ends: Final thoughts and observations.

Key Topics: Denise Richards, Paul Walker, Cult Classics, 90s Movies, Horror Comedy, The Gore Cut, Movie Reviews, Bad Movies We Love.

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