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Ep 162: Interview w/John Ottman, Director of “Urban Legends: Final Cut,” Composer & Editor Aug 07, 2023

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Although John Ottman won an Oscar for editing “Bohemian Rhapsody,” his résumé in horror is what caught our eye, as he directed “Urban Legends: Final Cut” and scored many genre hits. Tune in to hear all about the circumstances John faced while directing the “Urban Legend” sequel, what it was like assembling and working with its hot young cast, and the story behind his original “Halloween H20” score.

Ep 161: Pumpkins, Parents & Poison Jul 31, 2023

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“Cobweb” takes place around Halloween, yet the film’s overprotective parents are definitely not fans of spooky season. But that doesn’t mean this movie isn’t filled with plenty of pumpkins, spiders, and scary knocking sounds. Tune in to hear us break down all the creepies, the crawlies, and whether “Cobweb” was more trick or treat.

Ep 160: Interview w/Adrienne King from “Friday the 13th” (1980) Jul 24, 2023

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As the original “Friday the 13th” final girl, Adrienne King survived the very first film in this long-running franchise — back before Jason Voorhees was even the killer! Tune in to hear all about playing Alice Hardy in “Friday the 13th,” the influence Betsy Palmer had on her while filming, and the full story behind her life after the movie came out and how her return in “F13 Part 2” was handled.
*Please note: This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. We did chat with Adrienne about the upcoming “Crystal Lake” prequel series, but due to rules against promoting upcoming or struck work, we cannot release that part of the interview at this time. We support all actors and writers on strike, and will release that section at a future date.

Ep 159: Insidi-Is That It? Jul 17, 2023

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The Lambert family is back, along with their favorite red-faced demon, in what is (supposedly) their final journey into The Further. Tune in to hear us break down all the generational trow-ma in “Insidious: The Red Door” — from the characters who returned, to the new ones we’d like to forget (aka, Nick the Dick), and our thoughts on how they wrapped up this ghostly saga.

Ep 158: The Rabbit Never Ran Jul 10, 2023

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Although Netflix’s new Australian horror film is called “Run Rabbit Run,” it was definitely more of a slow burn. Tune in to hear all sorts of bunny references while we break down the creepy performances, whether there were any hare-raising moments (wink wink), and our thoughts on what was really going on the whole time.

Ep 157: Interview w/Peter M. Bracke, Writer of “Crystal Lake Memories” and “Friday the 13th” expert Jul 03, 2023

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Peter M. Bracke conducted over 200 interviews with cast & crew members to write the most extensive book on the “Friday the 13th” film franchise — 2005’s “Crystal Lake Memories.” Tune in to hear how he approached this comprehensive project, his personal thoughts on many of the interviews and controversies reported in the book, and where he’d like to see the F13 franchise go next.

Ep 156: No More Dying First Jun 26, 2023

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Countless horror tropes have formed over the years, and let’s be honest — the genre has had its share of stereotypes. But “The Blackening” turns all that on its head. Tune in to hear us break down this horror comedy — from what had us laughing our a$$es off, to its many pop culture and horror references. And most importantly, who DID die first??

Ep 155: Interview w/Kate McNeil from “The House on Sorority Row” & “Monkey Shines” Jun 19, 2023

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In the 80s, Kate McNeil faced off against a vengeful killer, a homicidal monkey, and worst of all — scheming sorority sisters! But her level-headed characters always survived. Tune in to hear all about making “The House on Sorority Row” & “Monkey Shines,” what it was like working with master of horror, George A. Romero, and which celebrity she spilled food on as a young waitress.

Ep 154: It WAS the Boogeyman Jun 12, 2023

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Although other films have already touched on the idea of the boogeyman (ahem, “Halloween”), this new theatrical release is based on a short story by Stephen King. Tune in as we break down “The Boogeyman” — from all those dark lingering moments, to why no one ever turned on the d*mn lights, and whether this PG-13 thriller managed to scare us.

Ep 153: Interview w/Marcia Karr from “Killer Workout,” “Savage Streets,” and more Jun 05, 2023

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It doesn’t get much better than playing an aerobics instructor who murders gym-goers with a giant safety pin. But this is just one of Marcia Karr’s memorable roles from the 80s. Tune in to hear all about making thrillers like “Killer Workout,” “Savage Streets,” and “Maniac Cop,” the bold thing she did on her first day in LA, and the movies in which she was supposed to make an appearance.

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