Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

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Episode 61: Michael Carbonaro Jan 18, 2019

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On this week's episode, you'll believe in magic as we welcome Michael Carbonaro, the award-winning actor and master magician behind the hit TV series THE CARBONARO EFFECT! Among other things, Michael discusses the unlikely correlation between Freddy Krueger and David Copperfield, his childhood obsession with special effects makeup, and his cherished memories of starring in one of queer cinema's most beloved cult classics.

Episode 60: Rachel Evans Jan 11, 2019

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On this week's episode, we're counting down the ways we love fright with spooky icon Rachel Evans, power producer and creator/host of DARK 5! Among other things, Rachel discusses the carny mindset crossover between horror and professional wrestling, the power of body representation, and the lessons in humanity she learned studying serial killers.

Episode 59: Mallory O'Meara Dec 21, 2018

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It's a holiday celebration from beneath the waves as we welcome Mallory O'Meara, producer and author of the forthcoming THE LADY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS AND THE LOST LEGACY OF MILLICENT PATRICK! Among other things, Mallory discusses the forgotten history of the woman who helped create one of fright's most notable icons, the problematic truth behind H.P. Lovecraft, and the inspirational power of visibility in horror.

Episode 58: Kelli Maroney Dec 07, 2018

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On this week's episode, we learn about the legacy of one badass cheerleader as we welcome horror icon Kelli Maroney, the legendary star of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, NIGHT OF THE COMET, and CHOPPING MALL! Among other things, Kelli discusses the correlation between soap operas and horror, why she believes the film industry operates on fear, and how her most famous characters empowered her to live as her most authentic self.

Episode 57: Drew Droege Nov 30, 2018

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Good evening, America! This week, we're thrilled to welcome acclaimed performer, writer, and queer icon Drew Droege (BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS, SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE)! Among other things, Drew discusses his childhood obsession with Freddy Krueger, the authenticity of camp, and the time he became cinema's only Britney Spears obsessed zombie!

Episode 56: Thomas Dekker Nov 16, 2018

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This week, our hearts go Ka-Boom as we welcome back returning guest Thomas Dekker (JACK GOES HOME, THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES)! Among other things, Thomas discusses the power of music in the landscape of fright, the industry's odd resistance to movies calling themselves "horror," and gives us the low-down on his latest album, INTO THE NIGHT! What's more, you'll get your first ever listen to one of the album's tracks, "Boys in Eyeliner," making an exclusive debut here!

Episode 55: Axelle Carolyn Nov 09, 2018

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On this week's episode, we're guided by ghosts as we welcome Axelle Carolyn, acclaimed filmmaker of SOULMATE and TALES OF HALLOWEEN! Among other things, Axelle discusses discovering horror movies while growing up in Belgium, how her fascination with spirits and hauntings on screen led to her new book, and her recent work as a writer on pop culture phenomenon CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA!

Episode 54: Halloween Special 2018 Oct 31, 2018

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It's Halloween! To celebrate, we're throwing a spooktacular extravaganza featuring a roundtable panel of returning guests, including writer/producer Lotti Pharriss-Knowles (CHASTITY BITES, I AM DIVINE), filmmaker/festival guru J.T. Seaton (GEORGE: A ZOMBIE INTERVENTION, THE PERIPHERAL), and super producer/artist extraordinaire Drew Phillips (BEAUTIFUL)! Among other things, this cool coven discusses their picks for perfect movies to screen at your spooky gathering, the enduring sex appeal of Tom Atkins, and has a powerful conversation about the fight for representation in the world of horror movies and beyond.

Episode 53: Tiffany Shepis Oct 26, 2018

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It's a "Violent Kind" of episode this week as we welcome the prolific Tiffany Shepis, star of a multitude of fright flicks including THE FRANKENSTEIN SYNDROME, VICTOR CROWLEY, and ABOMINABLE! Among other things, Tiffany discusses the inclusive power of horror, the double-edged sword of the term "Scream Queen," and her discovery of the industry's penchant for queerbaiting.

Episode 52: Jeffrey Landman Oct 19, 2018

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Grab your pirate costumes, because this week we're going trick or treating as we welcome Jeffrey Landman, star of HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS! Among other things, Jeffrey discusses his time in the original Broadway productions of LES MISERABLES and FALSETTOS, what it's like to be part of one of horror's most enduring franchises, and a truly poignant moment on stage where he learned the power of performance in helping us heal.

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