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Episode 107: Robert Eggers' Nosferatu & The Rich History Of Count Orlok
Aaron and a very special guest were able to attend an early screening of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu remake on Friday the 13th and lived to the tell the tale!
Read MoreEpisode 105: BONUS! Four Season Of Film - Fall: Halloween II (1981)
This ain’t no trick, kiddos, we’ve got a double dose of Four Seasons for Film: Fall this year! Join Aaron and Rob as they stick around Haddonfield, Illinois for another brush in with PURE EVIL! as they discuss Halloween II.
Read MoreEpisode 104: "The Four Seasons Of Film" - Fall: Halloween (1978)
For the Fall entry of this year's Four Seasons Of Film, Aaron and Rob brush shoulders with PURE EVIL! as they slice and dice John Carpenter's iconic seasonal slasher, Halloween!
Read MoreEpisode 96: The Dead Next Door Q&A w/J.R. Bookwalter
When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth — and humanity's ineptitude will rein supreme!
Read MoreEpisode 94: Sofie Somoroff & Celina Bernstein On Their Short "Ride Baby Ride"
Fasten your seatbelts because Sofie Somoroff and Celina Bernstein are here to take you on one wickedly revved up journey with the short film Ride Baby Ride! Join Aaron as he chats with Sofie & Celina about collaboration, the making of their film, and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 91: Blake Simon On His Short "Red Velvet"
Aaron kicks off season six of the podcast with a conversation writer/director Blake Simon about his twisty psychological horror thriller, Red Velvet. Join them as they discuss the project, its production,and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 86: Possessed By Christmas Spirit: William Friedkin's The Exorcist
Cue the tubular bells, bake yourself some crisis-of-faith cookies, and pull up a chair by the fire as Aaron and special guest Chris Wolford discuss the effectiveness of this classic 70s horror flick and its long-lasting legacy as one of the greatest horror films of all time.
Read MoreEpisode 80: Fantastic Fest Interviews: David Velduque On His Short "Transición"
David Velduque is a Spanish filmmaker who’s made it his mission to focus his work around LGBTQ+ stories with a particular bent towards horror/fantasy/sci-fi. With Transción, he raises awareness through body horror by telling a story about an elderly trans woman who receives an unexpected visitor, in the form of a new caregiver, which leads to a struggle between reality and fantasy. Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with David about the film, which recently had its world premiere in Fantastic Fest's Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.”
Read MoreEpisode 78: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Stopmotion w/Robert Morgan
Robert Morgan’s feature film debut, Stopmotion, is a psychological horror about what it means to be artist that features an absolutely commanding lead performance from Aisling Franciosi. The film recently had its world premiere on Day 4 of Fantastic Fest, and we were honored to be in the crowd for its first official screening because it is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Definitely put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A!
Read MoreEpisode 76: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Neil Ferron On His Short "Fishmonger"
Thar she blows! Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Neil Ferron about his short film Fishmonger, a horror-comedy hybrid that is one delightfully strange catch you'll definitely want to feast your eyes on. The film had its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in the festival’s Burnt Ends section, a collection of films that “shatter all traditional borders of taste and convention."
Read MoreEpisode 73: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Last Video Store w/Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford, Kevin Martin
Forget the format wars! The Last Video Store is a VHS battleground set in a basement video store where the physical media is so physical, it can kill. Directed by Cody Kennedy & Tim Rutherford, and featuring an entertaining and charismatic performance from Kevin Martin, the film is a kooky Canuxploitation horror comedy with extra cheese and a dollop of heart. It had its world premiere on day 2 of Fantastic Fest, screening in its midnight section, and we're delighted to share its Q&A with you!
Read MoreEpisode 72: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Sam Fox, Desiree Staples, and Vincent Stalba On Their Short "Fck'n Nuts"
Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Sam Fox, producer Desiree Staples, and actor/producer Vincent Stalba for their short film Fck’n Nuts, which screened in Fantastic Fest’s Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.”
Read MoreEpisode 66: Talk To Me Q&A w/Danny & Michael Philippou
We were fortunate enough to catch an early screening of Talk To Me, a lil indie horror that's made big waves since it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, with a Q&A from the filmmakers, Danny & Michael Philippou.
Read MoreEpisode 59: Kaylee, Can We Watch Something Happy Now?: The No-Fi Nightmare Of Skinamarink
Join Aaron and guest host Logan Arney as they kick off season five of the podcast by discussing Kyle Edward Ball's debut feature, Skinamarink.
Read MoreEpisode 54: VAAAL On The Sonic Sorcery Of A Wounded Fawn
Experimental artist, composer, and sound designer VAAAL joins Aaron to discuss the sonic sorcery and all around badassery of his score for Travis Stevens' A Wounded Fawn, which ranks amongst the year's very best. You can stream VAAAL's soundtrack anywhere you listen to music, and you can also check out the film right now via Shudder!
Read MoreEpisode 53: Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Black Christmas (1974)
On this year's installment of Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays, Aaron is joined with his brother, Blake, to talk about Bob Clark's 1974 proto-slasher, Black Christmas. Recorded in their parents' new house with a creaky attic and plagued by creepy crank calls, what could possibly go wrong?!
Read MoreEpisode 46: Fantastic Fest Q&A: All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms w/Alex Phillips, Georgia Bernstein, and Ben Gojer
Things get seriously jacked up in this latest Q&A for Alex Phillips' All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms. The film takes viewers on a silly, sleazy, slimy, and strange ride that is sure to worm its way into the hearts of midnight movie maniacs. Obviously, this one won't be for everyone. Writer/director Alex Phillips and producers Georgia Bernstein and and Ben Gojer were attendance, and they jacked everyone up on free worms!
Read MoreEpisode 45: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Huesera w/Michelle Garza Cervera, Abia Castillo, and Natalia Solián
Things get contorted in this bone-snappin' Fantastic Fest Q&A for Huesera. The film is a character-driven psychological horror about one woman's contorted collapse under the weight of motherhood, and it features a strong lead performance, some really striking images, and effective sound design. Aaron was fortunate to attend the film's Texas premiere, which had writer/director Michelle Garza Cervera, co-writer Abia Castillo, and lead actress Natalia Solián in attendance.
Read MoreEpisode 41: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Venus w/Jaume Balagueró
Aaron is back with more fantastic gifts from this year's Fantastic Fest! This episode features Spanish filmmaker Jaume Balagueró for his latest film Venus, which blends crime thriller with cosmic and supernatural horror to interesting affect. Balagueró talks about the film's themes, strong female characters, oh, and Lovecraftian penises!
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