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Actor Kevin Spirtas (Friday the 13th Part VII/After Forever/Days of Our Lives) Jul 13, 2023

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The next sequel we are covering is the Wes Craven classic, The Hills Have Eyes Part II. For it, I chatted with multiple Daytime Emmy Winner and King of Horror Sequels, Kevin Spirtas. Kevin talked about his journey from St. Louis to Hollywood with a stop on Broadway. We talked about his Daytime Emmy Award-winning series "After Forever" and how the show came together, landing Friday the 13th, his best friend Denice Duff who he met on the set of Subspecies II, what he learned from being the understudy of Hugh Jackman on Broadway, and so much more. Kevin was an absolute blast to chat with about his career. Epic Chat!

Watch the unedited interview at sequelsonly.com/KevinSpirtas

Watch Kevin's Daytime Emmy-winning series "After Forever" on Tubi, Prime, and more.

Your homework is to watch "The Hills Have Eyes Part II" free on Tubi, Pluto, and more!

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Atlantic Rim: Resurrection Jun 29, 2023

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This week we are discussing the B-movie sci-fi action flick, "Atlantic Rim: Resurrection." This movie has doesn't have familiar faces, but they are giving it there all in every scene plus it's shot beautifully with some impressive special effect. This one had us discussing the lack of robots, FBI picking out clothes, the longest boat ride, flirting during chaos, and more. Fun movie to discuss.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/AtlanticRim2

The next sequel we are talking about is The Hills Have Eyes Part II (free on Tubi) and for it I chatted with one of the survivors of that film Kevin Spirtas. Horror fans know Kevin as Nick from Friday the 13th Part VII, soap fans know him from Days of Our Lives, and most recently he is known for his hit digital series "After Forever" which he won multiple Emmy's for. Kevin talked about how he went from working at Six Flags in Missouri to Broadway and then a few years later on the silver screen in Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes Part II. Great chat about his career, his personal life, theater, his best friend Denice Duff (next interview guest) who he hit it off with working on Subspecies II/III, and lots more.

Watch After Forever for free on Tubi https://tubitv.com/series/300009842/after-forever

Buy Larry Hankin's book that Doug helped him put together at https://www.amazon.com/That-Guy-Cautionary-Larry-Hankin/dp/B0BW32R6FN/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678339317&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Hankin&s=books&sr=1-1

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Director Jared Cohn (Atlantic Rim: Resurrection/ The Getback: A Tubi Original) Jun 22, 2023

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The next sequel we are covering is a B action/sci-fi flick that is a blast to watch, Atlantic Rim: Resurrection. For it, I chatted with the Director himself Jared Cohn. Jared talked about his journey from Long Island, NY to Hollywood, but it wouldn't have happened without his college years at Northeastern. Jared talked about the movie-making process on a tight budget, his transition from actor to directing, a Lynyrd Skynyrd bio-pic, his book "Fifty Movies Made: Lessons Learned on a Filmmaker's Journey", and lots more. Fun chat with a true film lover.

Watch the unedited interview at sequelsonly.com/JaredCohn

Buy Jared's book "Fifty Movies Made: Lessons Learned on a Filmmaker's Journey" on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Movies-Made-Lessons-Filmmakers/dp/B0C1264HGF Jared's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1714788/

Next is our review is "Atlantic Rim: Uprising" which is free on Tubi, Prime, Pluto, and more.

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Jun 15, 2023

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This week we are discussing Jamie's Hall Pass sequel for 2023, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." This is perfect for Dial of Destiny coming out soon and this movie gave us A LOT to discuss. We talked about Willie's screaming, Short Round saving the day OFTEN, do voodoo dolls have to look like the person for them to work, eels inside snakes for dinner, Indy's magic whip, and more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/TempleofDoom

Next week we are talking with Director Jared Cohn and we are going to be reviewing his film "Atlantic Rim: Resurrection." Jared talked about his journey from Long Island to Hollywood, but a stop at college in Boston is what made him realize what his passion in life was. We also discussed his transition from acting to directing, the stigma with the term "b-movie", his directing influences, his new book "50 Movies Made", and more.

Buy Jared's book here https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Movies-Made-Lessons-Filmmakers/dp/B0C4R4MBV7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V50PZYD9WRH5&keywords=50+movies+made+jared&qid=1686754576&sprefix=50+movies+made+jare%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1

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Final Destination 2 Jun 08, 2023

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This week we are discussing the sequel that made you fear log trucks, "Final Destination 2". This movie has so much nostalgia for me since it was a movie I remember coming out while in high school. We couldn't review this one without our horror sequel expert, so Egan is back and helped us break down the log truck scene, the lack of emotions during any deaths, the hook handbasket man, the epic SFX death scenes, and more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/FD2

Next week we talking about Indiana Jones Temple of Doom which is Jamie's hallpass. This sequel we've tried since the beginning to get someone, so this will be a total blast.

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Writer Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination 1 & 2) Jun 01, 2023

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The next sequel we are covering is one that made us all fear tractor trailers hauling logs, yes I am talking about "Final Destination 2" and for it I interviewed the man who came up with the idea and wrote the 1st film, Jeffrey Reddick. Jeffrey talked about his journey from Kentucky to Hollywood with a stop at working for New Line Cinema in NYC along the way. We also talked about Jeffrey writing and mailing Bob Shaye A Nightmare on Elm Street prequel script at the age of 14, coming up with the idea for Final Destination, the process of getting a movie made, an upcoming slasher he is directing, and more. Great chat.

Watch the unedited interview at sequelsonly.com/JeffreyReddick

Next is our review is a goodie "Final Destination 2" which is has such an iconic scene with the log truck.

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Oblivion 2 May 25, 2023

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This week we are discussing the Full Moon classic, "Oblivion 2." This movie has all your favorites Lurch, George Takei, Catwoman, and my new movie crush Lash. This Twin Peaks Sci-fi western had us discussing a new insect, the best places to tattoo a map, the turtle inside a turtle, and so much more. This was a fun one and our b movie sequel expert Nick is back for it.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/Oblivion2

Next week we are talking with the creator and writer of "Final Destination" Jeffrey Reddick. Jeffrey talked about his journey from Kentucky to Hollywood and it sorta began when he was 14 by mailing Bob Shaye of New Line a prequel of A Nightmare on Elm Street. At 1st he wanted to act, but then he made a pivot to writing and he made the right. Great chat about his journey of Final Destination and how it began as a spec script for a popular Sci-fi show in the 90s. Jeffrey is directing a slasher this summer.

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Director Sam Irvin (Elvira's Haunted Hills/Oblivion 2) May 18, 2023

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The next sequel we are covering is "Oblivion 2: Backlash" which is cowboys vs aliens with a legendary cast. For it chatted with Director Sam Irvin. Sam talked about growing up with access to the movie theater his father owned, interviewing legends for his fanzine he did as a kid, working with Elvira, his friendship with Vincent Price, his new book "I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter" (link below to buy), his new movie Love in Zion National on Hallmark which premiers May 20th, 2023 at 8 PM EST, and lots more. Great chat.

Watch the unedited interview at sequelsonly.com/SamIrvin

Buy Sam's Book here https://www.amazon.com/TEENAGE-MONSTER-VINCENT-CHRISTOPHER-CUSHING/dp/B0BMSZLFTL

Become a fan on Facebook or should I say "Sammitch" here https://www.facebook.com/sirvinprod

Buy Larry Hankin's book which I helped him with at https://www.amazon.com/That-Guy-Cautionary-Larry-Hankin/dp/B0BW32R6FN/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678339317&refinements=p_27%3ALarry+Hankin&s=books&sr=1-1

Next is our review of "Oblivion 2: Backlash " which is a lot of fun.

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The Fast and The Furious Tokyo Drift May 11, 2023

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This week we are talking about the movie I chose for my hall pass, The Fast and The Furious Tokyo Drift. I chose this because it will have its 9th sequel and we never covered one. This sequel gave us so much to discuss like Han died? Also, if they try and tell you this movie was later in the series, please look at the flip phones in the final race. We also covered Sean's dad a pimp, Sean learning Japanese in a week, Hans' unlimited bankroll, and so much more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/TokyoDrift

Next week we are talking with Director Sam Irvin who has credits that include Oblivion, Elvira's Haunted Hills, and many Hallmark movies. His latest, "Love in Zion National Park" Premieres Saturday, May 20th at 8 PM EST. Sam sort of grew up in the movie business and fell in love with horror. We talked about this new book, "I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter!: How I Met Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, & More". Great chat.

Buy his book ---> https://www.amazon.com/Was-Teenage-Monster-Hunter-Christopher/dp/B0BQ1CG9MV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VC7XI0EEZ42C&keywords=sam+irvin&qid=1683774965&sprefix=sam+irvin%2Caps%2C455&sr=8-1

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Badasses on the Bayou May 04, 2023

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This week we are talking about the Danny Trejo and Danny Glover buddy sorta action flick "Badasses on the Bayou". This one could easily be a script for Lethal Weapon 5, but it did give us Danny Glover as we have never seen him before, a womanizer. This one had us discussing anyone being able to fly a plane, textbook horrible bad guys, unlimited bullets, their odd choice for wardrobe, Danny Glover having a make-out scene, the big twist, a random fax machine saving the day, and lots more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/Badasses3

No interview next week because Doug cashed in his Hallpass, which allows him to pick ANY sequel with no interview attached. Doug reveals it at the end and Jamie was not happy with it.

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