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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:

WES CRAVEN‘S ALICE IN WONDERLAND Jul 06, 2021

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Dive down the rabbit hole with a new episode all about the never-made film adaptation of the horror video game American McGee’s Alice.Find out how Wes Craven, Natalie Portman, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and writer John August (Go, Big Fish) nearly got involved in a gothic horror retelling of Alice in Wonderland for Dimension Films.We’re all mad here… about this movie never getting made.Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on bothTheme by Drew PidgeonMusic by White Bat AudioThis episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad Network

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ZOMBIELAND: THE SERIES (with Jinx) Jun 29, 2021

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On this brand new episode of the Development Hell podcast, host Josh Korngut salvages the lost remains of Zombieland: The Series. Once again Josh is joined by special guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx). Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs where he too uncovers the truth behind horror movies that were never made. While the film's original characters star in the shot pilot, none of the original cast reprised their roles. While it was created by a writer of the original film, Rhett Reese, this series faced demise before it ever got greenlit. Josh and Jinx uncover why this series has been “successfully hated out of existence by fans”. Is unmade horror your type of thing? Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! 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 Follow Jason:Twitter - @Jinx1981 Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts www.screamaddicts.com Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod develhellpod.com

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HALLOWEEN 3D with Emily Gagne [REMASTERED] Jun 22, 2021

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It might only be June, but Halloween never dies! This week we rerelease our episode all about the never-made Halloween 3D from the duo behind My Bloody Valentine 3D Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer. This lost sequel was meant to be the third chapter in the Rob Zombie Halloween franchise, as set up at the end of 2009's Halloween II.This week's special guest is a longtime friend of the podcast, Emily Gagne. Emily is a filmmaker, writer, and podcaster. She curates Final Girl Fashion and cohosts the We Really Like Her podcast.There have been numerous unmade Halloween sequels, but this one might be the craziest. Host Josh Korngut and guest Emily Gagne discuss the wild Halloween 3D screenplay. There are multiple 3D head decapitations, tons of carnage, and even the corpse of Michael's mother makes a surprisingly long appearance.Find Josh: @JoshKorngut on Instagram and TwitterFind Emily: @EmilyGagne on Twitter and @LadyGagagne on InstagramFind the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on TwitterMusic by Drew Pidgeon This episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad.

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WEREWOLVES WITHIN (with director Josh Ruben) Jun 15, 2021

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This week the Development Hell podcast uncovers the upcoming horror release Werewolves Within from IFC Films. Werewolves Within is the adaptation of the cult VR party game of the same name. Josh Ruben, the director behind Werewolves Within, is this week’s special guest! Josh is an award-winning actor, writer, and director. His debut feature film, Scare Me, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The plot of Werewolves Within follows Forest ranger Finn (Veep’s Sam Richardson) who finds himself relocated to the sleepy town of Beaverfield. But, when a snowstorm sequesters Finn and a handful of eccentric locals, it’s not long before mutilated bodies start to pile up.Werewolves Within was written by Mishna Wolff and sports an impressive all-star cast of suspects. Stars also include Michaela Watkins, Milana Vayntrub, Harvey Guillén, Cheyanna Jackson, Michael Chernus and Sarah Burns. Werewolves Within will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 16th, 2021. It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on June 25, 2021, followed by VOD on July 2, 2021, by IFC Films.Promo art was provided by Neil Fraser Graphics.Follow Josh Ruben:on Twitter and InstagramFollow Development Hell:on Twitter, Instagram and Facebookdevelhellpod.comSubscribe to Development Hell anywhere you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Development Hell is also a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network.

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THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (with Ryan Spindell) Jun 08, 2021

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Josh talks with writer/director Ryan Spindell about his Shudder release THE MORTUARY COLLECTION.Ryan gives advice on how to get an indie film made in Hollywood, and we chat about unreleased horror, dream book adaptations, coolest genre festivals, and lots more!Stream THE MORTUARY COLLECTION on SHUDDER nowFollow Ryan:trapdoorpictures.com@RyanSpindell on Twitter@rspindell on InstagramFollow the podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on bothThis episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad.

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CARY FUKUNAGA‘S IT (with Emily Gagne) Jun 01, 2021

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The Development Hell podcast unearths Cary Fukunaga’s (TRUE DETECTIVE) unmade adaptation of Stephen King’s IT! With guest Emily Gagne (BEST FRIENDS FOREVER), this new episode uncovers a very different (and darker) vision of Stephen King’s seminal work of terror. Emily Gagne is a filmmaker, podcaster and writer. She curates FINAL GIRL FASHION on Instagram, an account showcasing the killer outfits of women in horror. Emily also co-hosts the podcasts We Really Like Her! And What About Meryll. Together we cover the IT miniseries, both feature films and the classic Stephen King novel which started it all. That’s when we dive into Cary Fukunaga’s and Chase Palmer's 2014 draft of the IT adaptation which was ultimately cancelled. Furthermore, we explore the nitty-gritty differences between the Andy Muschietti vision of Derry and how it compares to the Fukanga/Chase draft. We also speculate wildly about why Warner Brothers jumped ship after developing IT with Fukanga for nearly five years. If you are a fan of Stephen King’s IT and Pennywise the Dancing Clown? If so, you won't want to miss this episode. Do you think the recent films did the book justice? Let us know on social media! You’ll float too … but only if you subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Development Hell is also a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network.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!Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on bothFollow Emily Gagne:@EmilyGagne on Twitter@LadyGagagne on Instagram@FinalGirlFashion on Instagram

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FIVE LOST STEPHEN KING ADAPTATIONS May 25, 2021

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Development Hell visits Maine for five never-made Stephen King adaptations. Discover what happened to The Jaunt, The Dark Tower TV Series, Mike Flanagan’s Revival, James Wan’s The Tommyknockers, and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. There are other worlds than these… where hopefully some of these adaptations actually got made. Subscribe to Development Hell anywhere you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Development Hell is also a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network. Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on both Theme by Drew PidgeonMusic by White Bat Audio Promo artwork by Yulya Shironina | Instagram: @coalryePromo design by Josh Korngut This episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad.

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SEANCE & YOU‘RE NEXT 2 (with director Simon Barrett) May 18, 2021

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This week, Development Hell interrogates horror icon and filmmaker Simon Barrett. We pick his brains about the movies he didn’t get made. And the ones he did. Simon discusses his upcoming feature film SEANCE starring Suki Waterhouse (ASSASSINATION NATION). This horror mystery takes place at a prestigious private school where six friends invite a new girl to join them in a late-night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. But before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. SEANCE is available in theaters, on-demand and digital on May 21, 2021. Simon also talks about the other horror classics he's made (THE GUEST, VHS, BLAIR WITCH). We then pester him into telling us about the films he lost to development hell, including a remake of the Korean thriller I SAW THE DEVIL. Subscribe to Development Hell anywhere you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Development Hell is also a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network. 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! Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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BEETLEJUICE GOES HAWAIIAN May 11, 2021

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[Re-release] Are you ready to conjure up the ghost with the most … again? Good, because it’s showtime! Today’s episode of the Development Hell podcast checks into the strange and usual world of BEETLEJUICE GOES HAWAIIAN! There are lots of rumours about a never-produced BEETLEJUICE sequel online, so let’s separate fact from fiction. Discover what Tim Burton, Winona Ryder, Kevin Smith, and even Michael Keaton have to say about revisiting The Neitherworld. Host Josh Korngut then unearths the BEETLEJUICE GOES HAWAIIAN script by screenwriter Jonathon Jems. Get ready for a detailed summary of this never-before-seen spooky, tropical adventure. This script has everything. Volcanoes! Surfing competitions! Ancient curses! Sexy cactuses! Trips to and from hell! And even ... Beetlejuice’s mom?? But that’s not all folks, we also uncover what everyone’s favourite bio-exorcist is really up to these days. Learn all about the 90s animated series, the Broadway musical, and of course, the many failed incarnations of the sequel over the past thirty years. So, what are you waiting for? Turn on the juice and see what shakes loose with today’s episode all about BEETLEJUICE PART II! This episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad. Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on both

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NEILL BLOMKAMP‘S ALIEN V (with Joe Lipsett) Apr 27, 2021

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Revisit the fifth episode of the Development Hell podcast featuring one of the greatest cancelled films of all time: Neill Blomkamp’s ALIEN V.Josh talks with Joe Lipsett (co-host of the Bloody-Disgusting Horror Queers podcast) all about this never-made ALIEN sequel from the creator of the Oscar-nominated DISTRICT 9. Join Josh and Joe as they start off by spelunking into previous franchise installment ALIEN: RESURRECTION, while also dishing on their personal histories with the long-running sci-fi horror series. Then they dive into the many failed iterations of ALIEN V, and all of the drama that plagued its path, from Joss Whedon to Ridley Scott and beyond… Make sure to subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network. This episode was originally brought to you by the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad. Original music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Joe: @bstolemyremote on Instagram & Twitter Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on both

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