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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:

HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING (with Louis Spiegler) Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five troubled or unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART FIVE - HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING

October may be over, but Halloween never dies. In this final chapter of our Halloween is Canceled limited series, we are joined by former Dangertainment (AKA Dimension Films) executive Louis Spiegler, who gives us a first-hand account of what it was like creating Halloween: Ressurection. Learn all about what it was like working directly for the infamous Weinsteins, discover behind-the-scenes tensions between rights holders and the studio, and follow the road back to Haddonfield to uncover what it took to create what was once titled Halloween: The Homecoming.

Let the Dangertainment begin! You can listen to all five parts of Halloween is Canceled right here on the DREAD Podcast Network.

Follow him on Instagram and see what's next for producer Louis Spiegler.

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Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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ELVIRA GOES TO HELL (with Elvira) Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

On today's very special Halloween episode, we are joined by the one and only Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira! That's right, The Queen of Halloween herself stops by to discuss a number of her different unrealized film projects, including a buddy comedy titled EVLIRA GOES TO HELL and a Disney-esque animated feature about her roots in Halloween. Spend October 31st the right way with Development Hell and Elvira!

And to make matters even more spooktacular, longtime pod companion Emily Gagne drops in for an episode epilogue to unpack why Cassandra Peterson is such an important figure in horror, queer culture, drag, and glamour.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Pick up a signed copy of Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark right here.

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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 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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HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS (with Nick Phillips & Jake Wade Wall) Oct 24, 2023

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Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART FOUR - HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS

Find out what Michael Myers was up to during the events of HALLOWEEN 3 as we return to Smiths Grove Sanitorium to unearth the unmade sequel HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS. Featuring a slew of Haddonfield legacy characters such as Lindsey Wallace, Dr. Loomis, and Sheriff Brackett, this unproduced script by writer Jake Wade Wall (When A Stranger Calls) is a total treat for any HALLOWEEN fan.

Listen in as we discuss this legendary screenplay in detail with former Dimension Films executive Nick Phillips and the writer of HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS himself, Jake Wade Wall.

Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled right here on the DREAD Podcast Network.

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HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM (with Nick Phillips) Oct 17, 2023

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Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART THREE - HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM

For the third chapter of Halloween is Cancelled 2, we're signing into Smith’s Grove Sanitarium to reveal the never-made sequel Halloween: Asylum from writer Matt Venne (The Exorcism of Molly Hartly). Special guest for the episode is Nick Phillips, a former Dimension Films executive and one of the real-life shadowy overlords once in charge of developing Halloween sequels at the studio.

We chat with Nick in detail about Venne's incredible script for Halloween: Asylum, some of the wackiest pitches he received for Halloween 9 (Michael in Space!), and even dig up a few other dead Michael Myers projects that nearly happened.

Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled 2 right here on the DREAD Podcast Network.

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HALLOWEEN 666: THE ORIGIN Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART TWO: HALLOWEEN 666: THE ORIGIN

On the second chapter of Halloween is Canceled, we are unearthing the most troubled production in the history of Michael Myers movies: Halloween 6. Specifically, we are digging up Phil Rosenberg's outlandish Halloween 666: The Origin. This script had it all: virtual reality, ancient Druid curses, and portals to different dimensions. The works. Discover how 666 would eventually evolve into the Halloween 6 we know today.

Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram).

References:

Taking Shape II by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins

Fangoria

FearFest

and Wikipedia

Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled 2 right here on the DREAD Podcast Network.

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HALLOWEEN RISE [Halloween is Canceled] Oct 03, 2023

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Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART ONE: HALLOWEEN RISE

Before Laurie Strode was admitted to the hospital for the events of Halloween 2, franchise creators John Carpenter and Debra Hill were about to take the series in a very different direction. Up. Discover the alternative universe Halloween 2 that nearly took place in a high-rise apartment complex on Halloween night.

Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram).

References:

Fangoria #7

Fangoria #8

Fangoria #15

Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled 2 right here on the DREAD Podcast Network.

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GINGER SNAPS: THE SERIES (with Sharai Bohannon) Sep 26, 2023

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They don't call it the curse for nothing. This week, the podcast unleashes all there is to know about the yet-unmade GINGER SNAPS television adaptation. Produced by the teams behind ORPHAN BLACK and KILLING EVE, this classic Canadian girl-centric werewolf franchise was first announced to be hitting small screens three years back. Special guest Sharai Bohannon joins to discuss all things GINGER SNAPS, including all three films, and a deep dive into the future of the series.

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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 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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The Most Shocking New Horror Films at TIFF 2023 (with Emily Gagne) Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

On a special new episode, Development Hell reviews four of the most shocking, outrageous, and downright terrifying films out of TIFF 2023! Get an early scoop on the buzziest genre films about to take the world by storm:

HELL OF A SUMMER

WHEN EVIL LURKS

THE CONTESTANT

SLEEP

DREAM SCENARIO

We are joined by longtime pod companion @EmilyGagne

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.

Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter

Music by Drew Pidgeon

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'SALEM'S LOT remake (with Jenn Adams) Sep 12, 2023

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A big-budget adaptation of Stephen King's 'SALEM'S LOT was announced back in 2019 with ANNABELLE COMES HOMES director Gary Dauberman attached. The movie went into production and was ready for release until constant delays removed the film from the Warner Brothers calendar indefinitely. Stephen King professional Jenn Adams joins the conversation to unpack what exactly is going on. Will 'SALEM'S LOT ever be released? And if so, what will be left of it? Find out on the latest episode of Development Hell.

References:

The Hollywood Reporter & Deadline

Follow Jenn Adams here.

Check out The Loser's Club podcast

And read her writing at Dread Central

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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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JASON VOORHEES VS. CHEECH & CHONG (with Jeff Seemann) Sep 05, 2023

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Never mind Freddy, did you know there was a slim chance of Jason encountering counterculture icons Cheech and Chong back in the late 1980s? While it was mostly wishful thinking, discover all there is to know about the once seriously pitched crossover event: CHEECH & CHONG MEET JASON VOORHEES. With very special guest, horror film producer Jeff Seemann (Terror Trips, Mutilator 2). Follow Jeff on Twitter/X

References:

Post Mortem with Mick Garris

Follow Development Hell:

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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.

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

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

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