Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

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Episode 14: BJ Colangelo Nov 10, 2017

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This week we have suplexes and scares aplenty as we welcome genre journalism vet BJ Colangelo, whose recent feature film POWERBOMB is putting the horror in a headlock! Among other things, BJ discusses the feminist implications of modern cannibal movies, the correlation between professional wrestlers and drag queens, and a recent overheard encounter that turned her into a viral internet sensation.

Episode 13: Jesse Merlin Nov 03, 2017

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From Hollywood history to Oscar Wilde, prepare for a truly insightful conversation as we welcome Jesse Merlin, star of Beyond The Gates and Re-Animator: The Musical! Among other things, Jesse discusses his friendship with queer icon Quentin Crisp, working with legendary director Stuart Gordon, and the impact of historical based horror stories. Also, Michael and Jesse unabashedly geek out over Doctor Who.

Episode 12: Thomas Dekker Oct 31, 2017

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! For this most spooktacular of holidays, we're joined by Thomas Dekker, renowned actor and filmmaker! Among other things, Thomas talks about working with John Carpenter as a child of the Damned, his years fighting Terminators as John Connor, and the power of queer agency in horror cinema. It's an episode full of tricks AND treats! Plus, producers Dom & Drew drop by to share their "must watch" films for Halloween!

Episode 11: George Climer Oct 27, 2017

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Things get hairy this week as we welcome George Climer, the filmmaker behind the first ever bear slasher film, "Bear Creek!"Among other things, George discusses body image politics in the LGBTQ community, the perils of rural filmmaking, and why Bela Lugosi doubted his status as a "fang daddy." Also, George is joined by a surprise guest from the Bear Creek team! Check it out!

Episode 10: John C. Clark & Brie Williams Oct 20, 2017

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Put your faith in fear as we welcome John C. Clark and Brie Williams, the filmmakers behind the homoerotic evangelical exorcist masterpiece A Closer Walk With Thee! Among other things, John and Brie discuss their experiences attending a real life exorcism, their favorite conspiracy theories, and the power of Paul Verhoeven.

Episode 9: Daniel & Matthew Scott Montgomery Oct 13, 2017

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It's all about R.L. Stine, cackling witches, and Jamie Lee love as devilish duo Daniel and Matthew Scott Montgomery swing by to celebrate Friday the 13th! Individually known for their extensive resumes in the world of film & TV, Daniel (Mom, Insecure) and Matthew (Southern Baptist Sissies, Disney's So Random) also serve as the hosts of the popular Goosebumps podcast Welcome to Deadcast. Listener beware, you're in for a scare!

Episode 8: Erlingur Thoroddsen Oct 06, 2017

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Director of the new atmospheric festival darling "Rift", Erlingur Thoroddsen discusses growing up gay in Iceland, the virtues of DIY filmmaking, and his unconventional sources of inspiration.

Episode 7: Darren Stein Sep 29, 2017

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The man who killed the teen dream, Darren Stein (Jawbreaker, G.B.F.), dishes on his obsession with Rocky Horror, transgressive media, and his earliest encounters of the erotic kind.

Episode 6: Stacy Pippi Hammon Sep 22, 2017

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Producer and Etheria Film Night co-founder Stacy Pippi Hammon comes in for a riveting discussion on conventions, cannibalism, and the untapped potential of female filmmakers around the world

Episode 5: J.T. Seaton Sep 15, 2017

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This week's episode is chalk full of bloody mattresses and spooky fog as we're joined in the studio by J.T. Seaton, the multi-award winning filmmaker behind "George: A Zombie Intervention" and founder of the NOLA Horror Film Festival. Among other things, Michael and JT discuss poorly dubbed movies, an underrated John Carpenter classic, and the continued importance of HIV/AIDS narratives in cinema.

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