I tried to watch Land Shark yesterday but it was already pulled from the digital sea. I watched Jeepers Creepers 3 instead - betting that the 5.2 rating will go lower this month!

So my first actual Turkey was another Polonia - Amityville Exorcism - courtesy of the Public Library where I proudly work!

Best incentive I've ever heard. who knew there were so many polonia bologna fans!

Blood Freakin’ Turkey Challenge the Whatever – Destination: Indigestion!

Total Movies: 87
Total Points: 527

Other Stats:
Avg. points per movie viewed: 6.05
Avg. IMDb rating: 2.89
Lowest rated film: Thunderstorm: The Return of Thor {1.2}
Highest rated film: Zombi 3 {4.9}
FTVs: 57

In the 13 years of Zomb’s Turkey Challenge I have logged 1008 viewings of 704 films – and counting…


The Menu of Movies Masticated:
1. Amityville Exorcism (2017) Mark Polonia / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 1.5 + FTV = 6 points}
2. Destined to Be Ingested (2008) Sofian Khan / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 3.3 + FTV = 4 points}
3. Jurassic Shark (2012) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.5 + FTV = 6 points}
4. The Hideous Sun Demon (1962) Robert Clarke & Tom Boutross / FTV / Rating: 8 / {IMDb: 3.8 + FTV = 4 points}
5. Sharkansas Women’s Prison Massacre (2015) Jim Wynorski / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 3.4 + FTV = 4 points}
6. Zombies Vs. Strippers (2012) Alex Nicolaou / FTV / Rating: 5 / {IMDb: 3.5 + FTV = 4 points}
7. Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004) Phil Tippett / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.5 + FTV = 4 points}
8. Thunderstorm: The Return of Thor (2011) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 1.2 + FTV = 6 points}
9. Bigfoot Chronicles (2013) Calvin Kennedy / FTV / Rating: 5 / {IMDb: 3.3 + FTV = 4 points}
10. The Milpitas Monster (1976) Robert Burrill / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 2.8 + FTV = 5 points}
11. Test Tube Babies (1948) Merle Connell / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 2.7 + FTV = 5 points}
12. Sex Madness (1938) Dwain Esper / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 2.5 + FTV = 5 points}
13. The Conqueror of the Orient (1960) Tanio Boccia / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 3.5 + FTV = 4 points}
14. Delinquent Daughters (1944) Albert Herman / FTV / Rating: 5 / {IMDb: 2.9 + FTV = 5 points}
15. The Atomic Brain (1963) Joseph Mascelli & Jack Pollexfen / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 2.6 = 4 points}
16. The Alien Factor (1978) Don Dohler / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 4.0 = 2 points}
17. The Galaxy Invader (1985) Don Dohler / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.0 = 3 points}
18. Iron Soldier (2010) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 1.3 + FTV +TriKelly#1= 11 points}
19. Zombi 3 (1988) Lucio Fulci, Claudio Fragasso, Bruno Mattei / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 4.9 + FTV = 2 points}
20. Zombie 4: After Death (1989) Claudio Fragasso / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 3.7 + FTV = 4 points}
21. Homicycle (2014) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 1.8 + FTV = 6 points}
22. Skeleton Man (2004) Johnny Martin / FTV / Rating: 5 / {IMDb: 2.0 + FTV = 5 points}
23. Monster (2008) Eric Forsberg / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 2.1 + FTV = 5 points}
24. Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017) Victor Salva / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 4.3 + FTV = 3 points}
25. Bigfoot vs. Zombies (2016) Mark Polonia / FTV / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 2.3 + FTV = 5 points}
26. Rocket Attack USA (1961) Barry Mahon / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 1.5 = 5 points}
27. Maniac (1934) Dwain Esper / Rating: 8+ / {IMDb: 3.4 = 3 points}
28. The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) Coleman Francis / Rating: 10 / {IMDb: 2.4 = 4 points}
29. Avenging Force: The Scarab (2010) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 1.3 + FTV = 6 points}
30. Malibu Express (1985) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 4.3 + FTV = 3 points}
31. Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 4.6 + FTV = 2 points}
32. Marihuana (1936) Dwain Esper / FTV / Rating: 5 / {IMDb: 3.9 + FTV + TriEsper#1 = 9 points}
33. Alien Factor 2: Alien Rampage (2001) Don Dohler / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.7 + FTV + TriDohler#1 = 9 points}
34. Camp Blood First Slaughter (2014) Mark Polonia / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 3.1 + FTV + TriPolonia#1 = 9 points}
35. Picasso Trigger (1988) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 4.4 + FTV + TriSidaris#1 = 8 points}
36. Savage Beach (1989) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 3.8 + FTV = 4 points}
37. The Dinosaur Chronicles (2004) John & Mark Polonia & Bob Dennis / Rating: 4+ / {IMDb: 2.3 = 4 points}
38. Thankskilling 3 (2012) Jordan Downey / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.2 + FTV + TurkeyBonus = 6 points}
39. Feeders (1996) John & Mark Polonia & Jon McBride / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 2.0 = 4 points}
40. Feeders2: Slay Bells (1998) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 2.2 + TriPolonia#2 = 11 points}
41. Raiders of the Lost Shark (2015) Scott Patrick / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 1.6 + FTV = 6 points}
42. Guns (1990) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 3.8 + FTV = 4 points}
43. Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) Hal Warren / Rating: 8+ / {IMDb: 1.9 = 5 points}
44. Dance Hall Racket (1953) Phil Tucker / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 3.3 + FTV = 4 points}
45. Robot Monster (1953) Phil Tucker / Rating: 8+ / {IMDb: 2.9 = 4 points}
46. Rise of the Black Bat (2012) Scott Patrick / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.3 + FTV = 6 points}
47. Blood Red Moon (2010) Scott Patrick / FTV / Rating: 4+ / {IMDb: 1.8 + FTV + TriPatrick#1 = 11 points}
48. Preylien: Alien Predators (2004) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 2.8 = 4 points}
49. Blood Red Planet (2000) John & Mark Polonia & Jon McBride / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.6 = 3 points}
50. Razorteeth (2005) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 5+ / {IMDb: 2.9 + TriPolonia#3 = 13 points}
51. Zombie 5: Killing Birds (1987) Claudio Lattanzi & Joe D’Amato / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 3.1 + FTV + TriZombi#1 = 9 points}
52. Do or Die (1991) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 3.5 + FTV + TriSidaris#2 = 11 points}
53. Hard Hunted (1993) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6+ / {IMDb: 3.4 + FTV = 4 points}
54. Fit to Kill (1993) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 3.6 + FTV = 4 points}
55. Enemy Gold (1993) Drew Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 5+ / {IMDb: 4.3 + FTV + TriSidaris#3 = 12 points}
56. Splatter Beach (2007) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.5 = 3 points}
57. Forest Primeval (2008) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 4.0 = 2 points}
58. Monster Movie (2008) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.8 + TriPolonia#4 = 14 points}
59. Broadway Jungle (1955) Phil Tucker / FTV / Rating: 1 / {IMDb: 2.6 + FTV + TriTucker#1 = 10 points}
60. Agent Beetle (2012) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.6 + FTV + TriKelly#2 = 13 points}
61. Hellspawn (1993) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.2 = 3 points}
62. How to Slay a Vampire (1995) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.3 = 3 points}
63. Night Crawlers (1996) John & Mark Polonia / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.1 + TriPolonia#5 = 16 points}
64. Blood Freak (1972) Grintner & Hawkes / Rating: 8+ / {IMDb: 3.6 + TurkeyBonus = 5 points}
65. Bimbos B.C. (1990) Todd Sheets / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.5 = 5 points}
66. Madhouse (1991) Todd Sheets / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.6 = 5 points}
67. Nightmare Asylum (1992) Todd Sheets / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.8 + TriSheets#1 = 10 points}
68. Carnival Magic (1981) Al Adamson / Rating: 6+ / {IMDb: 2.4 = 4 points}
69. Brain of Blood (1971) Al Adamson / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 2.3 = 4 points}
70. Kingdom of the Vampire (2007) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.2 + FTV = 4 points}
71. Prey For the Beast (2007) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 2.1 + FTV = 5 points}
72. My Dead Girlfriend (2006) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 5+ / {IMDb: 3.0 + FTV + TriKelly#3 = 13 points}
73. The Dallas Connection (1994) Drew Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 5+ / {IMDb: 4.5 + FTV = 2 points}
74. Terror House (2000) John & Mark Polonia & Jon McBride / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 3.3 = 3 points}
75. Dweller (2002) John & Mark Polonia & Jon McBride / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 3.5 = 3 points}
76. Dracula Vs. Frankenstein (1971) Al Adamson / Rating: 7 / {IMDb: 3.2 + TriAdamson#1 = 8 points}
77. Day of the Warrior (1996) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.2 + FTV = 4 points}
78. Return to Savage Beach (1998) Andy Sidaris / FTV / Rating: 6 / {IMDb: 3.3 + FTV + TriSidaris#4 = 15 points}
79. The Bonesetter (2003) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 1.9 + FTV = 6 points}
80. Grizzly Rage (2007) David DeCoteau / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 2.6 + FTV = 5 points}
81. Hisss (2010) Jennifer Lynch / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 2.7 + FTV = 5 points}
82. Jesse James: Lawman (2015) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 6+ / {IMDb: 2.2 + FTV = 5 points}
83. Starship: Apocalypse (2014) Neil Johnson / FTV / Rating: 4 / {IMDb: 2.5 + FTV = 5 points}
84. Among Us (2004) John & Mark Polonia & Jon McBride / Rating: 7+ / {IMDb: 3.6 + TriPolonia#6 = 18 points}
85. Super Cyclone (2012) Liz Adams / FTV / Rating: 3 / {IMDb: 2.2 + FTV = 5 points}
86. Attack of the Giant Leeches (2008) Brett Kelly / FTV / Rating: 2 / {IMDb: 1.5 + FTV + TriKelly#4 = 17 points}

…and room for one more:
87. The Room (2003) Tommy Wiseau / FTV / Rating: 3+ / {IMDb: 3.6 + FTV = 4 points}

Point Scale:
1.0 = 6 points.
1.1-1.9 = 5 points.
2.0-2.9 = 4 points.
3.0-3.9 = 3 points.
4.0-4.4 = 2 points.
4.5-4.9 = 1 point.
FTV = +1 point
Trifectas = 5 / 7 / 9 etc.
2 bonus points for Thanksgiving theme, turkeys, Pilgrim hat, or Pilgrims in movie. Only one 2 point bonus per movie.

I read Growing Up with Manos last week. It's a very informative memoir from the little girl who played Debbie in Manos so I knew I would be revisiting it once again. I watched the "restored" version on BLU and you can definitely see more in almost every frame with the clean-up they did. I'm not sure it really benefits the movie as i enjoy the murkiness of the version I'm used to. I love the music in Manos, particularly the two songs and find myself humming them for hours, even days afterwards. I've seen it about 15 times now and it still doesn't get old. I feel that way about Yucca flats, Blood Freak and Killer shrews too.

Is Tormented the Bert I. Gordon film? It seems a bit out of place in his filmography to me since most of the others focus on giant creatures of one sort or another. That's why they call him Mr. B.I.G.

I'm glad you enjoyed Attack of the Beast Creatures and Green Slime - those are both a lot of fun. I may have seen Humongous back in the 80s on cable - I should check that out again. I'll post my favorites once the feathers have stopped flying. I am enjoying this challenge a lot. I waited long enough to rewatch the Polonias that they are a lot of fun again and almost everything else has been a FTV for me. I've got more lined up than I will possibly be able to see but ICM is having a turkey challenge of sorts in January so that will take care of the leftovers.

You probably don't celebrate Thanksgiving since it's an American thing so I'll wish you a happy Blood Freakin' Turkey Day!

I just watched a Decoteau this weekend! Didn't do it on purpose but I couldn't resist a film called Grizzly Rage. It was one of his better films although seriously undermined by some last act lapses in logic - like an overturned jeep suddenly being upright again. I wouldn't complain but the jeep was a major character and actually featured in many scenes.

I need to update my weekend watches - they should put me way over the top.

Thanks for hosting this here, Zomb. I've enjoyed taking the turkey challenge once again! I even enjoyed dipping back into the Polonias since I hadn't done that for several years. Having it be open to all genres was a big plus too as it allowed me to watch the Sidaris films I had been letting gather dust. Almost all of them have scenes filmed in Dallas, BTW. They become more and more over-the-top as they progress - until they are like slapstick cartoons with big boobs a bouncing!