Category Archives: Retro

Let’s Drink to Danger 5!

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Robert Hood

SBS’s web series, Danger 5! The Diamond Girls has finished, but we already know Danger 5 is destined to return as a TV series on Australian TV’s SBS. The online show has proven extremely popular so far, loved for its … Continue reading →

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The Final Episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls Has Arrived!

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by Robert Hood

I’m assuming there’ll be more Danger 5 to come, but for now here’s Episode 5 in the colourful retro secret-agent serial, Danger 5: The Diamond Girls, invincible Nazi femmes and all! embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct What do you reckon? … Continue reading →

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When Faux Cicadas Get Real: A Backbrain Exclusive

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Robert Hood

At the moment The Attack of the Giant Killer Cicadas is the subject of a faux movie trailer for a 1950s style sci-fi/horror movie that doesn’t exist … but which, in the words of its creator “probably should!” You know … Continue reading →

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Danger 5 — Now with Added Monkeys!

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Robert Hood

Yes, you heard it right! Monkeys! But what kind? Watch Episode Four of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls to find out. embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct Thanks to Avery as usual. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 5 [Coming … Continue reading →

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Fly Danger 5! You Won’t Regret It!

Posted on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Robert Hood

The third episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls was released a few days ago. Here it is for those who haven’t seen it. As brilliantly silly and cool as ever. embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct Thanks to Avery as … Continue reading →

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Save Civilisation! Watch Danger 5 Episode 2!

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Robert Hood

According to Undead Backbrain correspondent Don Krouskop, Danger 5! has reaffirmed his faith in humanity. So if reading/hearing the news has plunged you into the depths of despair and the global financial crisis is undermining your psychological well-being, you know … Continue reading →

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Zombies From Outer Space: Update

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Robert Hood

Remember the retro scifi horror flick Zombies from Outer Space (Germany-2010; dir. Martin Faltermeier), which Undead Backbrain revealed to the world at the end of last year? No? Well, go read about it here. Go on! Hurry up! We’ll wait. … Continue reading →

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Danger 5 Episode 1 is Online!

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Robert Hood

“What’s Danger 5?” I hear you ask. Haven’t you been paying attention? Read this now. Meanwhile, for the more savvy, the first episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls is here! embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct Episode 2

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Danger 5 Coming to a Computer Screen Near You!

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2011 by Robert Hood

Now, does this look too good to be true or what? embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direct Eye-busting retro design, bizarre concepts, nostalgic stop-motion dinosaurs! What Danger 5 seems to be — in case you haven’t heard of it and haven’t … Continue reading →

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Monstrous Tourists

Posted on Monday, October 3, 2011 by Robert Hood

These vintage Japanese bromide cards — known as Pachimon Postcards — were published by Yokopro in the 1970s. They feature “pachimon kaiju”, counterfeit monsters that have been painted into scenes of familiar tourist attractions and locations around the world. As … Continue reading →

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