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Development Hell

For every horror title to hit V.O.D … there are countless others that end up D.O.A. DEVELOPMENT HELL is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions, to find out what went wrong, and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light.

Hosted, created and produced by Dread Central Editorial Director Josh Korngut, the show explores infamous unmade projects like Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian, Halloween 3D, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, alongside deep-dive conversations with some of the genre’s most influential voices. Guests have included Elvira, Peaches Christ, Radio Silence, Grady Hendrix, Simon Barrett, Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan, and Robert Englund.

Named one of Variety’s Top 12 Podcasts for Horror Fans and ranked #5 on MovieWeb’s Best Horror Podcasts list, DEVELOPMENT HELL consistently lands in the Top 5 of Apple Podcasts’ Film History charts across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

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Latest Episodes:

RETURN TO SILENT HILL (with Sharai Bohannon) Apr 19, 2022

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In honour of Silent Hill's sixteenth anniversary, Development Hell unpacks all that's currently known about the third and yet unmade entry in the film series. Josh and special guest Sharai dig up the games, both film entries and then look to the future of the Silent Hill franchise to speculate what might still be yet to come.

Special guest: Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre)

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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THE OVERLOOK HOTEL (with Jinx) Apr 12, 2022

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In 2019 J.J. Abrams signed a massive overall deal with Warner allowing him to create countless new film and television properties. One of the first titles announced was the producer's fourth television foray into the Stephen King universe. 'Overlook' was reported to be an HBO Max 10 episode limited series uncovering the ghosts of The Overlook Hotel, first featured in the novel "The Shining". Discover why it never happened.

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR (with David Charbonier & Justin Powell) Mar 22, 2022

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While Development Hell usually unearths horror movies that never got made, occasionally we unpack how indie films actually make it to the finish line. We do this by picking the brains of some of the most exciting voices in horror. Today host Josh Korngut logs on with filmmakers David Charnbonier and Justin Powell (THE DJINN) to discuss their chilling Shudder release THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR.

In the film, a night of terror awaits twelve-year-old, Bobby, and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. David and Justin talk about their love of horror, what it takes to get a film made, and which classic franchise they'd like love to take on.

Get a copy of Shudder's THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR on Blu-ray right here.

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Guillermo del Toro's HELLBOY III (with Mary Beth McAndrews & Steve Barnold) Mar 15, 2022

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Guillermo del Toro had always planned on creating a third and final HELLBOY film. But, as the DVD market collapsed after the release of the second film, Universal got cold feet when it came time to fund massive project.

What was expected of the third film and does it still stand a shot at the green light? Tune in to find out. We unpack the comics, both GDT films and decide if GDT’s final entry will ever get made.

With special guests Mary Beth McAndews and Steve Barnold.

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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John Carpenter's FIRESTARTER (with Emily Gagne) Feb 15, 2022

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In 1984 Drew Barrymore starred in a Hollywood adaptation of Stephen King's masterwork "Firestarter". But before this version went in front of camera's, Horror Hero John Carpenter was actually tapped to direct. Why did Carpenter exit the project, and who had he cast in the lead? Find out on today's red hot episode of Development Hell.

Episode guest: Emily Gagne

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (with Jans Holstrom) Feb 08, 2022

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Go upstairs and get ready kids, we’re headed to Freddy’s.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S started off as a tiny 2014 indie video game and has become an internet empire.

The original game concerned a night time security guard working at a children’s birthday palace/pizza restaurant. Over the course of the night you’re forced to defend yourself from murderous sentient animatronic characters.

In 2017 Blumhouse signed on to adapt the series into a feature film. Find out why this movie never happened, and discover if it still stands a shot at the green light!

Episode guest: Jans Holstrom of DreadXP

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ALONE WITH YOU (with Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks) Feb 01, 2022

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While Development Hell usually unearths horror movies that never got made, occasionally we unpack how indie films actually make it to the finish line. We do this by picking the brains of some of the most exciting voices in horror. Today host Josh Korngut logs on with filmmakers Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks to discuss their nightmarish new film ALONE WITH YOU.

After making a number of successful short films, this powerhouse duo debuted ALONE WITH YOU at the Fantastic Film Fest. The terrifying title is now seeing a release via Dark Star Pictures.

In ALONE WITH YOU a young woman painstakingly prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend, their apartment begins to feel more like a tomb when strange voices, shadows and hallucinations reveal a truth she's been unwilling to face.

Dark Star Pictures will release the horror film ALONE WITH YOUin Theaters February 4, 2022 and On Demand, Digital and DVD February 8, 2022.

Check out the trailer here.

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SCREAM | The Cancelled Sequels (with Chad Collins) Jan 25, 2022

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SCREAM 4 was never meant to be the end of the story. In fact, it was originally intended to be the first chapter of a brand new trilogy of films. Discover whatever happened to the cancelled second trilogy, which would have continued Jill's storyline as she attended college.

We also share fascination alternate endings and openings to other entries of the SCREAM franchise. So, if you're a gaga for Ghostface, then this is the episode for you.

Special guest: Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins.

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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HELLRAISER | 2011 Dimension Films Reboot (with Tyler Doupe') Jan 18, 2022

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Take an elevator back into hell and uncover the cancelled Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer Dimension Films HELLRAISER reboot. We've featured Lussier and Farmer on our HALLOWEEN 3-D episode, and these filmmakers are back for yet another helping of Development Hell. Discover their multiple big budget treatments meant to bring Pinhead back into action on a large scale.

Patrick Lussier is the director behind DRACULA 2000, DRIVE ANGRY and MY BLOOD VALENTINE 3D. He was also Wes Craven's longtime editor and protege on projects like SCREAM and NEW NIGHTMARE.

If you're a HELLRAISER fan, then this is the episode for you.

Special guest: Tyler Doupe'

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER | The Spin-Offs (with Sharai Bohannon) Jan 11, 2022

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER was one of the most beloved television series of all time. So beloved, that when it ended in 2003, producers and writers scrambled to find a way to keep the franchise alive.

Today we unearth the five nearly produced BUFFY spin-offs, ranging from 2001-2007. Here is what we will be covering:

Buffy the Animated Series (a Fox Kids cartoon)
Faith the Vampire Slayer (a Faith Lehane spin-off series)
Ripper (a Giles BBC mini-series)
Slayer School (a Willow Rosenberg spin-off series)
Spike: Into the Light (A DTV Spike movie)

Discover all about these never made projects before we decide if they will ever see the light of day.

Are you a Buffy mega fan? Then, beep us because we've got the episode for you.

Special guest: Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street)

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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