Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

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Episode 71: Fernando Rivera Apr 05, 2019

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This week, we’re putting faith in fangs as we welcome Fernando Rivera, acclaimed author of THE AFTERLIVING (His Blood & Silver Series, Vol. 1) and filmmaker of WHERE MONSTER HIDES! Among other things, Fernando discusses the impact of community on his work, his longstanding fear of clowns, and why a certain Mel Brooks movie ranks as one of his favorite vampiric film representations. Also, Fernando dishes on his guest starring roles on such hit series as CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND and JANE THE VIRGIN!

Episode 70: Ama Lea Mar 29, 2019

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This week, we're turning things RED RED as we welcome Ama Lea, acclaimed filmmaker and photographer behind the celebrated YEAR OF FEAR project! Among other things, Ama discusses the joys of photographing her heroes, her mission to destroy horror's oft objectifying gaze, and her obsession with the world of kaiju!

Episode 69: Yann Gonzalez Mar 22, 2019

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This week, we're delving into a world of sex-driven scares as we welcome Yann Gonzalez, filmmaker of YOU AND THE NIGHT and the celebrated new queer giallo masterpiece KNIFE + HEART! Among other things, Yann discusses modern art's reliance on being a patchwork of what has come before, why the work of Brian De Palma brings him to tears, and the rebellious kinship between horror and porn.

Episode 68: Jason LeRoy Mar 15, 2019

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On this week's episode, we're tapping the pop culture vein as we welcome Jason LeRoy, acclaimed critic and host of THE BINGE MOVIE PODCAST! Among other things, Jason discusses why he believes queer people are drawn to strong actresses, the Shakespearian pedigree of SCREAM's Sidney Prescott, and dishes on his recent stage debut in Peaches Christ's MEAN GAYS! Plus, Jason details a story about the time he was interrogated by none other than Glenn Close!

Episode 67: Jeffrey McCrann Mar 01, 2019

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On this week's episode, we're celebrating a trailblazer in terror as we welcome Jeffrey McCrann, former development exec at FearNet and creator of the foundational and transgressively-titled queer genre blog "Faggoty Ass Horror." Among other things, Jeffrey discusses his life in the world of professional musical theater, how pushing boundaries landed him a job working with his heroes, and why we need weird voices in art now more than ever.

Episode 66: Derek Dennis Herbert Feb 22, 2019

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This week, we're investigating the man behind the mask as we welcome Derek Dennis Herbert, the filmmaker of the acclaimed horror documentary TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY. Among other things, Derek discusses how the trials & tribulations of low budget filmmaking helped prepare him to make his feature, horror's innate ability to create community, and what queer audiences can learn from the life story of the man who played Jason Voorhees.

Episode 65: Zack and Haley from "We're Not Together" Feb 15, 2019

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We're having a crossover! This week we're Dead Together as we welcome Zack Ogle and Haley Manrique, co-hosts of the new hit queer podcast WE'RE NOT TOGETHER! Among other things, Zack and Haley discuss the items in their homes they believe are haunted, what members of the queer community can learn from each other, and the sex lives of horror's greatest icons. Also, the duo dig into their lives as filmmakers, with Zack discussing his recent horror hit WE GOT A MONKEY'S PAW and Haley dishing on her award-winning short LEZ BE HONEST!

Episode 64: Brian Nolan Feb 08, 2019

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This week, we're ghosting fang-bearing fiends as we welcome Brian Nolan, star of THE LAIR and prolific producer of over 55 films, including CUCUY: THE BOOGEYMAN and CHRISTMAS MADE TO ORDER! Among other things, Brian discusses how his time mixing & mingling with queer vampires helped set the course of his career, the full-circle moments of producing movies starring childhood heroes, and why he believes horror has an innate sense of justice.

Episode 63: Staci Layne Wilson Feb 01, 2019

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This week, we're singing a dark duet as we welcome the prolific Staci Layne Wilson, acclaimed filmmaker of FETISH FACTORY and best-selling author of SO L.A.- A HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR! Among other things, Staci discusses the kinship between fright fandom and rock n' roll, the outrageous things she witnessed on film sets during her years as an entertainment reporter, and her recent endeavor to help shine a spotlight on women in horror!

Episode 62: Brea Grant Jan 25, 2019

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We've got our Reading Glasses on this week as we welcome the multi-talented Brea Grant, the prolific filmmaker, producer, and hostess who also happens to be the star of such hits as HEROES, DEXTER, and Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II! Among other things, Brea discusses the importance of visibility of women behind the camera in her own filmmaking journey, the gay terminology she learned while working on hit LGBTQ+ series EASTSIDERS, and the empowerment of otherness in the world of horror.

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