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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: THE REVENGE OF LAURIE STRODE (with Grady Hendrix) Oct 31, 2022

Show notes

On this brand new episode of the Development Hell podcast, New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend’s Exorcism) joins host Josh Korngut to uncover the never-made HALLOWEEN sequel: THE REVENGE OF LAURIE STRODE. Before H20, Dimension Studios hired Kevin Williamson to usher HALLOWEEN into the fast-paced world of post-SCREAM horror. And who better for the job than the SCREAM and I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER scribe himself? THE REVENGE OF LAURIE STRODE treatment written by Williamson would provide the general foundation for H20’s plot, but the story itself still stands on its own as an interesting cancelled HALLOWEEN sequel. Grady Hendrix also talks about his upcoming horror novel The Final Girl Support Group (out July 13th via Berkley Books). The novel follows a community of middle-aged women who are murdered one by one, years after surviving their initial horrifying ordeals. Lastly, Josh and Grady also dig up the dirt on several other cancelled franchise entries like HALLOWEEN H2K, HALLOWEEN 3000, HALLOWEEN RETRIBUTION, and even MICHAELMYERSDOTCOM. Make sure to subscribe to Development Hell anywhere you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network. Original music by Drew PidgeonPromo artwork by David Burk / Design by Josh Korngut Follow Grady Hendrix:@grady_hendrix on TwitterGradyhendrix.com Pre-order The Final Girl Support Group now Follow the Podcast:@DevelopmentHell on Instagram@DevelHellPod on Twitter@JoshKorngut on both

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JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Part I - Origins Oct 25, 2022

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Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise.

The new true crime podcast Jeepers Creepers Unseenunearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans.

With a fourth movie now hailing from new filmmakers, Jeepers Creepers Unseen asks if this well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or, is now the time to move on? Find answers to these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series Jeepers Creepers Unseen.

EPISODE ONE: ORIGINS

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Produced by Samantha White.

The first episode comes out on October 25th.

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Works Cited:

Victor Salva's Horror Stories, Patrick Goldstein, LA Times, 2006

The Convicted Hollywood Pedophile Who Won't Go Away, Kate Arthur, BuzzFeed News, 2017

The Pedophile Director Embraced by Hollywood, Amy Zimmerman, The Daily Beast, 2017

Music used:

"Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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HALLOWEEN III: PART II (With Craig Low) Oct 18, 2022

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Host Josh Korngut checks in with filmmaker Craig Low to get the scoop on his proposal to create 'Silver Shamrock Novelties', a proper follow-up to 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch'. Get caught up on all things 'Halloween III' before we get the scoop on this fascinating indie project that's been submitted to Trancas International Films for review.

If you're a 'Halloween III' fan you definitely won't want to miss this unique episode. Uncover the fascinating follow-up 'Silver Shamrock Novelties' with the help of its creator.

Follow Craig Low on @Instagram.

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!

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network

Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S [Updates] Oct 11, 2022

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Get ready kids, we’re headed back to Freddy’s.

On the second Updates episode, Development Hell host Josh Korngut delivers exciting news on a well-loved previously covered topic: FIVE NIGHTS AT 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 nighttime 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. After years of waiting, there's finally been an important update on the highly anticipated adaptation. Listen to find out more.

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!

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network

Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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TRICK R' TREAT 2 and Robert Eggers's NOSFERATRU [Updates] Oct 04, 2022

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On its inaugural update episode, Development Hell host Josh Korngut delivers exciting news on two different topics previously covered on the podcast: Trick R' Treat 2 and the Robert Eggers Nosferatu remake.

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!

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network

Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Official Trailer Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise.

The new podcast JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN unearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans. With a fourth movie hailing from new filmmakers, I’m here to ask if a well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or is now the time to move on?

Join me, your host Josh Korngut, as I answer these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN.

Produced by Samantha White.

The first episode comes out on October 25th.

Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode.

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Music used: "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link: https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o

SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP

Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

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ORPHAN: FIRST KILL (with director William Brent Bell) Aug 16, 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 filmmaker Willam Brent Bell to discuss his new film ORPHAN: FIRST KILL. A prequel to the 2009 Dark Castle Entertainment horror classic ORPHAN, Bell's new film stars Julia Stiles and Isabelle Furhman.

In the film, "Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous 'child' at any cost."

You can watch ORPHAN FIRST KILL through limited theatrical release, video on demand, and on Paramount+, on August 19, 2022.

Follow William Brent Bell on Twitter.

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!

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network

Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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Wes Craven & LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT PART 2 (with Samantha White) Aug 02, 2022

Show notes

In honour of Wes Craven's birthday, we are unearthing the unmade sequel to his darkest film. Discover 'Last House on the Left Part 2', a supernatural horror sequel taking place at summer camp during the 1980s. 'Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning' director Danny Steinmann was in line to direct this potentially Wes Craven scripted project. Learn all about this never made horror classic as we celebrate all things Craven. Happy Birthday, King.

Episode Information:

This episode features guest Samantha White.

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!

Theme music by Drew Pidgeon

Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network

Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both

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Quentin Tarantino Vs. Jason Voorhees [Camp is Cancelled Part IV] Jul 26, 2022

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Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel.

For the fourth and final of our CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we unearth the 2005 online journalism debacle where one reputable website claimed Quentin Tarantino was developing the 'Ultimate Jason Voorhees Movie'. What did Tarantino have to say about this? And is there a chance in hell we will ever see a QT 'Friday the 13th'? Listen now to find out!

CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx!

Follow Jinx:

Twitter - @Jinx1981

Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts

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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 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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CAMP BLOOD: THE DEATH OF JASON VOORHEES [Camp is Cancelled Part III] Jul 19, 2022

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Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel.

For the third of our four CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we unearth Damian Shannon and Mark Swift's follow-up to the 2009 Platinum Dunes reboot, 'Friday the 13th: Camp Blood — The Death of Jason Voorhees'. After the studio cycled through multiple scripts, they turned back to Shannon and Swift, who had previously written the reboot as well as 'Freddy Vs. Jason'. In 2017 the writers took to Twitter to share that their unmade film would finally take Jason into the snow.

CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx!

Follow Jinx:

Twitter - @Jinx1981

Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts

www.screamaddicts.com

Follow Development Hell:

Twitter - @DevelHellPod

Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod

Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod

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

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

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