The Boo Crew

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EP#463 - Jill Schoelen, Barbara Crampton, Krsy Fox, Diane Franklin, and Judie Aronson (Christmas is Forever) Nov 13, 2025

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This week, The Boo Crew celebrates the holidays with a very special guest, horror royalty and genre icon Jill Schoelen, whose unforgettable performances in films like The Stepfather, Popcorn, and The Phantom of the Opera have made her a true legend!

Jill returns with a brand-new holiday EP, Christmas Is Forever, a magical collection of classic tunes, original songs, and a spooky surprise: a new version of “Here Comes Santa Claus” featuring a dream team of horror icons:

Barbara Crampton (ReAnimator // From Beyond // Jacob's Wife)
Judie Aronson (Friday The 13th IV // Weird Science)
Krsy Fox (Terrifer 3 // Little Bites // Big Baby)
Diane Franklin (Last American Virgin // TerrorVision // Amityville II : The Possession

We go behind the scenes on the making of the record, the friendships that shaped it, and what the holiday season means to these incredible women.

Christmas Is Forever is available now on all streaming platforms.
Visit jillschoelen.com for exclusive bonus tracks and limited edition red vinyl.

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EP#462 - Eli Roth, Jay Drakulic, Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams (Dream Eater) Oct 24, 2025

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This week, your Boo Crew takes you into the shadows of DREAM EATER, one of the most buzzed-about and terrifying new indie horror films of the year, and the second release from Eli Roth’s Horror Section Studios!

Joining us are writer/director Jay Drakulic and writer/director/stars Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee Williams, the visionary team behind this chilling found-footage nightmare that’s already being called the scariest film of 2025. We talk crafting nightmare logic, the horrors of isolation and grief, the power of sound design, and the magic of making movies outside the system.

Plus, in-studio with us is the one and only Eli Roth, who tells us why he knew this team had something special, and where his Horror Section imprint is headed next.

DREAM EATER hits theaters tomorrow, don’t miss it!

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EP#461 - Bishop Briggs Oct 05, 2025

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The Boo Crew welcomes back the incredible Bishop Briggs to celebrate the release of her Halloween EP, When It’s Halloween out NOW!

We talk:

Her lifelong connection to spooky season
The creation and evolution of the EP
Fusing personal emotion with Halloween fantasy
Her favorite horror films
Family Halloween traditions and how she’s passing them on
The upcoming Halloween Spooktacular live show, October 24 at Pico Union Project (costumes encouraged!)
And yes… she performed live in-studio just for us

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EP#460 - ETHAN EMBRY (LIVE FROM CREEP I.E. CON: AFTERMATH) Sep 19, 2025

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Live from the show floor at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath, The Boo Crew brings you a phenomenal conversation with actor Ethan Embry– a performer whose work has defined decades of cult classics and unforgettable genre moments.

We go deep on: His genre-shattering role in The Devil’s Candy to how he crafts characters from the inside out – from Cheap Thrills to Vacancy. We also talk about His first brushes with the horror genre as a fan, how his acting processed has evolved across film and tv and all he is allowed to talk about regarding SCREAM 7!It’s a panel that dives into craft, horror love, legacy, and the connection between actor and audience. Don’t miss this energetic, emotional, and inspiring convo with one of the greats.

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EP#459 - Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw and Madeleine McGraw: Live at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath Sep 12, 2025

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This week, The Boo Crew hits the stage live at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath for a panel packed with thrills, laughs, and horror love!

We’re joined by three young icons of the genre:

Jenna Davis, the unforgettable voice of M3GAN

Violet McGraw (The Haunting Of Hill House, M3GAN, The Curse of The Necklace) and Madeleine McGraw (The Black Phone, The Curse of The Necklace)

We explore their horror firsts, how they tackled some of their most intense scenes, and what it's like growing up in the genre spotlight. PLUS a very special first: our daughter Scarlett joins us live on stage to co-host this unforgettable convo!

It’s fun, it’s spooky, it’s heartfelt, and it’s a celebration of horror through the eyes of the next generation.

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EP#458 - Michael Chaves (The Conjuring: Last Rites) Sep 03, 2025

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The Boo Crew welcomes back the visionary Michael Chaves, director of The Conjuring: Last Rites, in theaters September 5th.

In this exclusive in-studio conversation, Chaves unpacks the emotional and terrifying conclusion to the Ed and Lorraine Warren saga. From the chaos of the infamous Smurl haunting, to haunted sets, and the intensity of working with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson one last time! This is a full-access pass to one of the most anticipated horror events of the year.

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EP#457 - Joe Begos, Matt Mercer, and Josh Ethier (JIMMY AND STIGGS) Aug 15, 2025

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The Boo Crew returns with Episode 457, featuring writer/director/star Joe Begos, producer/star Matt Mercer, and producer/editor Josh Ethier, the team behind the wild new horror film JIMMY AND STIGGS, in theaters August 15th!

This neon-soaked fever dream was shot on 16mm and built from the ground up with practical FX and punk rock energy. It’s a buddy horror trip full of cosmic dread, brutal heart, and a vibe all its own.

We talk about channeling chaos into art, making films with your best friends, the value of texture and format, and how they crafted one of the most original genre experiences of the year.

Boo Crew Podcast Episode 457 — now slaying!

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EP#456 - Madison Iseman (Witchboard) Aug 15, 2025

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The Boo Crew welcomes back fan favorite Madison Iseman — LIVE in studio!

She’s starred in Jumanji, Annabelle Comes Home, Goosebumps 2, Fear of Rain, I Know What You Did Last Summer, American Horror Stories, Nocturne, and more — and now, she returns to the big screen leading the terrifying reimagining of the cult classic WITCHBOARD, written and directed by genre icon Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, The Blob, The Mask).

Madison gives us an in-depth look at crafting her powerful performance, what it was like working with Chuck, navigating intense dream sequences, haunted props, possession scenes, and sharing the screen with a spooky cat named Mr. Lucky!

WITCHBOARD hits theaters August 15th, and this is your spoiler-free deep dive before the spirits are summoned…

Boo Crew Podcast Episode 456 — now slaying!

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EP#455 - Kris Collins, Celina Myers, and Jason Christopher Mayer (House on Eden) Jul 24, 2025

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The Boo Crew is joined by Kris Collins, Celina Myers, and Jason Christopher Mayer — the brilliant minds behind the terrifying new found-footage horror film House on Eden!

We go deep into the making of the film — from its origins and folklore influences to the power of sound design, improvisation, and the magic of practical effects by Adam Dougherty. Plus, how these three uniquely gifted creators came together to make one of the most thrilling horror debuts of the year.

House on Eden hits theaters July 25th! Get ready for something truly unforgettable.

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Episode #454 - David Charbonier and Justin Powell (PUSH) Jul 10, 2025

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The Boo Crew welcomes back visionary filmmakers David Charbonier and Justin Powell (The Djinn, The Boy Behind the Door) for an exclusive look inside their terrifying new thriller Push — streaming July 11th on Shudder!

We dive into the craft of tension, building fear in a single location, creating deeply human characters, and what went into making one of the most gripping horror films of the year. Plus, a look ahead at their next project The Nowhere Game, starring Kiernan Shipka and McKenna Grace.

Boo Crew Podcast Episode 454 — now slaying!

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