Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

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Episode 51: Paul Etheredge Oct 12, 2018

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On this week's episode, we launch the Halloween season by welcoming Paul Etheredge, acclaimed filmmaker of HELLBENT and ANGEL OF DEATH! Among other things, Paul discusses the creation of the "first gay slasher," the horror movie that traumatized his youth, and a true life incident of eyeball popping terror!

Episode 50: Alaska Thunderf*ck 5000 Sep 07, 2018

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It's our 50th episode and we're celebrating like all-stars as we welcome drag royalty and cultural icon Alaska Thunderfuck 5000! Among other things, Alaska discusses drag's power to break down barriers, her recent sword-swinging turn in SHARKNADO 6, and her appreciation of Michael Myers' DIY sensibilities.

Birthday Episode 2018! Aug 29, 2018

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On today's special episode, it's a double hitter as we celebrate Michael's birthday AND the show's one year anniversary with returning guest Ryan Fisher (Enemies of Dorothy) and super producer Drew Phillips. Among other things, the trio discusses their selections for the perfect horror movies to screen during a celebration, their favorite memories from the last year of Dead for Filth, and they haphazardly answer some fright filled questions from the internet!

Episode 49: Alvaro Rodriguez Aug 17, 2018

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On this week's episode, we're partying from dusk til dawn as we welcome Alvaro Rodriguez, acclaimed screenwriter of MACHETE and THE LAST RAMPAGE: THE ESCAPE OF GARY TISON. Among other things, Alvaro discusses the power of paperbacks, how he took vampires into the realm of the spaghetti western, and his mission to make more authentically queer horror content.

Episode 48: Phillip R. Ford Aug 10, 2018

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On this week's episode, we take a strange trip to the edge of the galaxy as we welcome Phillip R. Ford, acclaimed filmmaker of cult classic VEGAS IN SPACE! Among other things, Phillip discusses his early interest in the world of horror films, his groundbreaking work as part of San Francisco's performative drag scene of the 80s, and the personal triumphs and tragedies of making outer space something truly glamorous.

Episode 47: John "Jack" O'Brien Aug 03, 2018

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On this week's episode you may feel a little sting as we welcome John "Jack" O'Brien, celebrated author of horror novel RE: THE WASPS. Among other things, Jack discusses his decision to bring fright into a corporate setting, his personal history with the world of body horror, and his time writing jokes for the mighty David Letterman.

Special Episode - LIVE from San Diego Comic Con International! Aug 01, 2018

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Originally presented on July 20th, 2018, it's our first ever livestream event...broadcast directly from San Diego Comic Con! For the special occasion, Michael is joined by filmmakers Erlingur Thoroddsen (RIFT, CHILD EATER) and Jaclyn Chessen (SHOCK ATTACK, DEPRIVATION) to discuss the horror movies they're anticipating, their frightastic origins, and some of their favorite pop culture OTPs. They also answer a few audience questions from the livestream! Presented in association with Skybound and GammaRay TV! Also: Check out the video version of the livestream on Revry!

Episode 46: Jaclyn Chessen Jul 27, 2018

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On this week's episode, fright gets electrifying as we welcome Jaclyn Chessen, filmmaker behind SHOCK ATTACK and the forthcoming DEPRIVATION! Among other things, Jaclyn discusses how a killer creature she set loose in the Bay Area inspired some local fishermen, how RETURN TO OZ served as her gateway to horror, and the frustrating realities of an industry that doesn't always want to pay attention to female filmmakers.

Episode 45: Tom Blunt Jul 20, 2018

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We’re serving a slice of doom cake this week as we welcome Tom Blunt, celebrated writer, host, and raconteur. Among other things, Tom discusses how his love of character actresses led to a celebrated live show, his work curating spooky scents with Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and how he helped rescue the memoirs of the Bride of Frankenstein herself!

Episode 44: Sam Wineman Jul 06, 2018

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On this week's episode, we dig into the importance and impact of authenticity in queer art with the amazing Sam Wineman, filmmaker of SANTALAND and the acclaimed festival hit THE QUIET ROOM! Among other things, Sam discusses the allegorical foundations of horror, his affinity for holiday frights, and his experience working with some of the drag world's most notable talents on a very personal genre project.

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