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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:

DARK SANCTUM: Audio terror from DREAD and Wondery+ [Exclusive Sneak Peek] Nov 01, 2024

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Wondery+ and DREAD present you an excusive sneak peek of the terrifying audio anthology series DARK SANCTUM.

Tune into terror for a new season of Dark Sanctum, the premier horror anthology audio series from the DREAD Podcast Network, available exclusively on Wondery+

From the twisted team responsible for top-charting horror podcasts like Inside JAWS and Inside THE EXORCIST, Dark Sanctum is an award-winning scripted anthology with seven new shocking chapters that are as fun as they are frightening.

The unimaginable mental anguish of being buried alive…

The intimate betrayal of discovering your lover is a sadistic demon…

The maddening horror of voices of loved ones mimicked by ancient evils…

The existential burden of a dead parent’s final wish unraveling the fabric of reality itself…

Dark Sanctum was created, written, produced, and directed by Mark Ramsey (Inside JAWS, Inside THE EXORCIST) with sound design by Jeff Schmidt (Dirty John, Dr. Death). Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media and Josh Korngut (Development Hell) for Dread Central!

Listen to DARK SANCTUM exclusively and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.

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QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS (with Jinx) [Halloween Reruns] Oct 31, 2024

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Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell.

Before Thorn...

Before Rudd...

Before Curse...

There was:

QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS

Quentin Tarantino and collaborator Scott Spiegel nearly teamed up to make Miramax the wildest Halloween ever.

Today, we revisit the most troubled production in franchise history: Halloween 6.

Learn all about the bonkers journey through Hollywood. We were jjoined by extra special guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx) Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs and the killer of the same name.

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Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts

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HALLOWEEN RETURNS with Marcus Dunstun and Patrick Melton [Halloween Reruns] Oct 24, 2024

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Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell.

First up...

HALLOWEEN RETURNS WITH PATRICK MELTON AND MARCUS DUNSTUN

Before Blumhouse took the reigns, another Myers reboot nearly took shape. Halloween Returns is a cancelled 2016 recalibration from filmmakers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (Saw 4, 5, 6, 7, The Collector)

The filmmakers themselves join the podcast to discuss whatever happened to this lost "recalibration" of the Halloween franchise. Don't miss out on this exciting episode featuring two important key players in the history of lost Michael Myers films.

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Twitter - Marcus Dunstan

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TERRIFIER 3 [a Special Review Episode with Lex Briscuso] Oct 15, 2024

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Development Hell is joined by Lex Briscuso, one of the world's premiere Art the Clown digital influencers, for a very special TERRIFIER 3 review episode.

Tune in to hear your host, Josh Korngut, and journalist/Dread's social media manager, Lex, unearth their long-lasting relationships with the TERRIFIER franchise before getting knee-deep into discussing and disecting Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3!

Be warned, there are spoilers in this review!

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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 canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!

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

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DARK UNIVERSE PART IV: THE WOLFMAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] Oct 08, 2024

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Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. This fall, Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE.

In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped.

When the moon rises ... the legend comes alive! On DARK UNIVERSE PART IV as we unleash all things THE WOLFMAN!

The Monsters That Made Us

Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series.

Subscribe here: Cage Club Official Website

Twitter: @MonsterMadePod

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 canceled 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 Development Hell:

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Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod

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DARK UNIVERSE PART III: FRANKENSTEIN [with The Monsters That Made Us] Oct 01, 2024

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Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. This fall, Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE.

In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped.

The monster rises in DARK UNIVERSE PART III as we revive all things FRANKENSTEIN!

Episode Art:

Javier Bardem, 2017. ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection

The Monsters That Made Us

Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series.

Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website

Twitter: @MonsterMadePod

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 canceled 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 Development Hell:

Twitter - @DevelHellPod

Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod

Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod

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DARK UNIVERSE PART II: THE INVISIBLE MAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] Sep 24, 2024

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Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast this fall for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE.

In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped.

In DARK UNIVERSE PART II, we unearth the never-made reboot of THE INVISIBLE MAN that was supposed to star Johnny Depp.

References:

Episode Art:

The Invisible Man by H.G Wells - Bantam Classics cover art

The Monsters That Made Us

Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series.

Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website

Twitter: @MonsterMadePod

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 Development Hell:

Twitter - @DevelHellPod

Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod

Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod

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DARK UNIVERSE PART I: THE MUMMY [with The Monsters That Made Us] Sep 17, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast this fall for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE.

In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped.

In DARK UNIVERSE PART I, we unearth the movie that first financial and critical failure to put DARK UNIVERSE into an early grave: THE MUMMY (2017), starring Tom Cruise.

The Monsters That Made Us

Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series.

Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website

Twitter: @MonsterMadePod

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 Development Hell:

Twitter - @DevelHellPod

Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod

Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod

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FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2024: Hell Hole, Steppenwolf, Rita, and Kryptic Aug 27, 2024

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Parasitical penetrations, deadly detectives, frightening fairytales, and creeping cryptids await you on Tuesday’s brand-new episode. Discover the strangest and scariest horror movies to premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival as we wrap up our coverage.

Dread Central Editor in Chief and filmmaker Mary Beth McAndrews joins us to discuss HELL HOLE, STEPPENWOLF, RITA, and KRYPTIC.

Following guest Mary Beth McAndrews.

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. Check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled 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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FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2024: Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing Aug 20, 2024

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For two weeks, the Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies to premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing,

Join us again next week as we cover two more films from the Fantasia Film Festival.

Following guest Chad Collins.

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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