Macabre...ish Cults, Classics & Horrors
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Discussing and discovering all macabre...ish cinema and macabre...ish life. Celebrating the classics, cults and horrors. Find more movie synopses at www.macabreish.com, as well as macabre_ish on IG and tiktok.
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Aug 28, 2023
Critters All You Can Eat Director, Robbie Lopez
Robbie Lopez grew up poor and idolized Tom Savini, he always knew he wanted to be an artist. When he was 13 and was accepted into the Tom Savini School of Special FX with a scholarship he was elated but soon, crushed when he realized his family still couldn’t afford the $40,0000. Robbie gave up on that pathway to becoming an artist.
But he drew constantly and was supported by his art teacher who kept his art, that he’d thrown away over the years. She even helped him print out his comic strips and had them put in ‘zines that were distributed through the coolest places in town. He was just 14 years old.
A year later, Robbie got a letter from Kitchen Sink Press out of San Francisco, an adult comic publication, he became a paid illustrator. He drew comics he wouldn’t have been old enough to buy. Then he took his first check and moved out, his first place he had roommates, two 30 year olds and he drew tattoos for them. That’s when Robbie got into tattooing. He worked for a parlor for a year and later travelled the world tattooing.
Robbie’s first feature was about his comic book company, Crude Comics and Cinema. The dream was to make animated movies but it was too expensive and too much effort so he changed direction to features, the first was called Texas Death Trippin’. It was filmed on a road trip and is only the second film created on a road trip, (the other is National Lampoons Vacation) it was a two week trip, with 19 people.
He talks all of the trials and tribulations of the film industry including his time working on Troma’s Mulligan’s Monsters series. By his third feature film, it all starts coming together, it will be out on September 26th, 2023! Then another film, Protege Moi will be released in October, plus an accompanying game.
Robbie is also going to be making a sequel to Critters 2 called Critters: All You Can Eat! It takes place 35 years after Critters 2. (This is a SAG approved production.) He talks all about who might return from the originals, pre-production, including building crites which is inspired by the Chiodo brothers’ design.
And you can be a part of it too! Help us get the funding to get it feature length. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/critters-all-you-can-eat--2/x/29269334#
Let’s support our indie filmmakers to get the movies made we want to see. Even if you only buy a pre-order, that goes a long way!
Also, our Carlos is on his second fundraiser for Duck and Cover, a zombedy! Click the link and help him out too! Every dollar helps. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/duck-and-cover-production-fund/x/29269334#/
Find Robbie Lopez and his comics and releases here:
https://crudecomicsinc.com
Critters Instagram: https://instagram.com/critters2024?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
CrudeComicsCinema Instagram: https://instagram.com/crudecomicscinema?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
And find the rest of us:
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Jul 3, 2023
Filmmaker Justin McConnell, director of Clapboard Jungle & The Lifechanger
Justin’s dad would sneak horror movies home for him to watch on his sick days and it sparked the dream. He started making movies at home, remaking horror film scenes complete with physical effects.
He talks about meeting his former writing partner, Kevin Hutchison, who was an FX artist, they met as roommates and began collaborating on projects. But after 10 years, how was gone.
Now, Justin has a new writing partner, Serena Whitney. And though he’s made horror and thrillers, he has made three documentaries (and a fourth in production), Working Class Rockstar, Skullworld and Clapboard Jungle which are excellent. I highly recommend, Clapboard Jungle is a must see for fledgling filmmakers. And get the Arrow Blu Ray if you like commentary, there’s 26 hours worth, on it.
He explains his reasoning for making the documentaries and his format that he uses. Justin also explains that the business is completely different now after the pandemic.
He talks his Arrow deal and it shows why it’s important to go to festivals and to submit your films to festivals. And how the right distribution can get your projects in front of the right eyes for future projects.
Justin also explains how he filmed Broken Mile on a one day budget. And I wondered if he ever just wants to quit but he explains filmmaking is his calling. It’s tough but it’s all he wants to do. Even his work that pays the bills is still in the film industry for other entities. And in between, he works on his own stuff.
And stay for valuable advice for new filmmakers and screenwriters plus his argument in support of shorts and the shorter, the better. And why Justin says they are so important. He also gives important notes for contracts so you still have some control over your work.
Justin’s other features are Lifechanger and Broken Mile and check out other works, anthologies he was involved in like Blood, Sweat & Terrors, Minutes Past Midnight and Galaxy of Horrors, you can find them all on Tubi.
Support independent filmmakers and keep your eyes open for Justin McConnell’s future releases: It Came From Within, Clapboard Jungle series, Feed The Dark and Mark of Kane.
Find Justin McConnell at http://www.unstableground.net
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Jun 13, 2023
Duck And Cover by Filmmaker Carlos Ibarra
Duck And Cover by Filmmaker Carlos Ibarra
Our own Carlos Ibarra is making his 3rd project after the soon to be released anthology, Pendulum, directed by Mitch Wilson. He is half of the dynamic duo of Fill in the blanks productions with Christina Parker. Who’s also introduced in this episode. Carlos talks a little about how he got to this point and what’s next.
This project is a zombedy from the point of view of the zombie. He has and fundraiser live at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/duck-and-cover-production-fund/x/29269334#/
Let’s support indie horror and support the films we want to see! Get yourself or a friend a blu ray, get a signed one, or do you want something a little different? Like your photo in the movie. Peruse the perks and help Carlos make it to his goal! Thanks so much for your help and please share!
Support indie filmmakers! We always say we want to see something different, so lets support something different!
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Christina Parker on IG @parkertown
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Apr 29, 2023
Scott Goldberg, Director of The Forest Hills
This is our first podcast on a train!
Scott Goldberg is a writer and the director of The Forest Hills! This feature is not released yet but will be shown at the Salem Horror Fest on April 30, 2023. It’s a werewolf film with an impressive line up of horror alum, including, Edward Furlong, Shelley Duvall, Dee Wallace, Felissa Rose and Debbie Rochon. With Chiko Mendez in the leading roll.
Scott talks about how he was able to get Shelley Duvall in the film who was originally supposed to just be a cameo but he got lucky and she’s in a few scenes.
Scott talks about the rough beginnings of this film and the falling out he had with a producer. The filming location had to change from Michigan to the Catskills. The film went from having a $20,000 budget to a $200,000 budget as the bigger names were attached.
He developed a love of film as a kid with a Vhs camera, filming family moments and recreating iconic horror moments. He was inspired by a Steven Spielberg and is a very technical filmmaker and just enjoys learning the ins and outs of filmmaking.
He’s always been an independent filmmaker because he never felt moved to move to New York or LA and work his way up from a P.A. He just wanted to direct.
Scott explains that it might be 8 to 10 months before it is seen outside of the festival rounds because it takes a while to secure deals with streamers plus determining if he’ll have to release it himself or sell to a distributor.
This will be a different kind of werewolf movie that is connected to mental health struggles.
Support indie filmmakers and put The Forest Hills on your watchlist!
Find Scott Goldberg:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546298/
https://instagram.com/scottgoldbergofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
And find us:
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Apr 29, 2023
William Watterson, director of Dave Made A Maze
This is part 2 with Dave Made A Maze filmmaker, William Watterson
He explains the ending of Dave Made A Maze and what he would change and why. How the ending credits was an homage to the end credits of Buckaroo Bonzai and it was animated and why.
His belief that our society is not encouraged to be creative and that people are far more creative than we think. And that people, especially horror fans, do not get nearly enough credit for their creative intelligence. And a lot of his work is about being creative as an adult and coming to terms with it.
Bill puts a premium on working in spaces where creativity is the point and creative intelligence is valued.
He pitched and was hired on by Universal to make a Tremors but it was not to be. He talks being of service and the struggle to be creative in corporate America.
I asked if he’s thought about fundraising and he explains his struggles with that option and i how it clashes with who he wants to be. Bill talks about the opportunities he’s had that fell apart. It’s just the nature of the business.
He’s currently working a job he loves with miniatures and stop motion with Mattel.
I think Chris and I successfully changed his mind about crowdfunding and we’re excited about what’s to come! Support indie filmmakers and watch Dave Made A Maze!!
Find William Watterson here:
https://www.williamwatterson.com
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Apr 25, 2023
Dave Made A Maze director, William Watterson
William had the idea that he’d go into advertising because he could be artistic and make a living. But after a conversation with his best friend’s dad, he decided to be in a band and pursue music. He was in a few bands and life took a different trajectory when he moved to L.A to start over. Because L.A. is where people get paid to be creative.
He talks about fighting through decades of disappointments and his insecurities in the entertainment industry. Three bands later, with the help of a friend, he lands a production assistant job.
One of Bill’s first jobs in LA was as a P.A. (Production Assistant) for the directors of American Splendor for another movie that was narrated by James Urbaniak. Then he got quite a bit of work as an actor, during all this he started to learn about the movie business.
He then made some short films, learning the lessons and thinking about who would be on his team if he made a feature film. But he really started directing and editing on Youtube and he produced, hosted and directed a vaudeville show. All the while he connected with the writer of what would become Dave Made A Maze, Steve Sears.
While Bill talks he connects how he played as a child, is how he directs films. It’s a great and fascinating story. He likes to make something cool with his friends, whether he’s directing or not. He just enjoys the act of collaboration and creation and you can tell in Dave Made A Maze!
Bill credits production designer, Trisha Gum, with much of the ‘mazification’ of things like blood and how it was presented. And he explains that John Sumner is responsible for making all the puppets and that the most imaginative parts of the film were conceived of when production was all but complete.
Bill had an opportunity with the Jim Henson Company and for a new Tremors film but those projects fell through. Let’s see if we can convince him to try for a Dave Sequel. Support indie filmmakers and watch Dave Made A Maze! This is Part 1, follow us for Part 2.
Find William Watterson here:
https://www.williamwatterson.com
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Apr 5, 2023
Filmmakers, Don Thacker & Adrian Di Giovanni, Motivational Growth | Part 2
Filmmakers, Don Thacker & Adrian Di Giovanni, Motivational Growth | Part 2
Part 2 Motivational Growth Director, Don Thacker and Lead, Adrian Di Giovanni, plus an amazing pep talk for aspiring filmmakers out there.
Don Thacker grew up, not rich, in Detroit and escaped into films because for him, movies are places you go and experience. Adrian Di Giovanni never thought about why he liked movies, he just did and always has. The theater, for them, is like church.
Adrian talks about giving up acting for a career in insurance. The one last part, he had no expectation because he already made up his mind to quit, so there was no pressure. He had one call back after another but still had no idea until he asked and one pivotal and hilarious moment got him that part.
Don and Adrian talk about their company Imagos and what they do. Don gives Carlos an epic but eye opening pep talk about being a filmmaker, if you like Alec Baldwin’s speech in Glengarry Glen Ross, you might enjoy it. This episode is especially for all the aspiring filmmakers. This might be one of the most important monologues you ever hear.
Don tells the story of how Motivational Growth was not meant to be a horror movie but he found out it is definitely a horror film after showing it in a horror film festival.
Adrian explains the difference between the kind of director Don is and Kevin Smith is. And Don explains how much the business aspect of filmmaking impacts the process and the final result. He mentions the film Millenium based on the short story called Air Raid.
He explains it’s a great concept but it was changed a ton by the director and they turned a great story into a mediocre film. He’d love to make Air Raid the movie but the business aspect of filmmaking makes the prospect probably unattainable. And how being a working director can also be an impediment to writing.
Watch Motivational Growth, it won best foreign feature in The European Independent Film Festival!💥Support independent filmmakers💥
Find Don Thacker and Adrian Di Giovanni at Imagos Films:
https://www.imagosfilms.com
https://instagram.com/imagosfilms?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Apr 2, 2023
Motivational Growth Director, Don Thacker and Lead, Adrian Di Giovanni
Carlos and I talked to Don Thacker and Adrian Di Giovanni from Motivation Growth. They became such good friends from working together on that film that they are now business partners at Imagos Films.
Mr. Di Giovanni is from Philadelphia and was originally in theatre and comedy improv in Chicago and just before he was about to give up the entertainment business for a career in insurance, he took one last audition and read for Ian in the independent horror, Motivational Growth.
We talk about what the inspiration was for them going into film. For Don it was tv as a little kid and the story is really intriguing! For Adrian, it was being in theatre, in school.
Mr. Thacker originally made and shopped an entirely different script about physics that would have been much more expensive. Don talks about the very unique way he pitched the physics movie. That movie did not happen but the compromise was another much smaller film made of an amalgamation of ideas which turned into Motivational Growth.
Don explains the effort it took to make the film and only masterful artistry of an incredible crew could have made that happen. He also explains his inspiration for The Mold and Ian.
Don talks about his goal and philosophy about art and how being compelling is the most important thing, any reaction is a win. If you’re still thinking about it later, even if you hate it, it’s a win. It doesn’t matter what it compels. “Art should compel.”
Support the arts and support indie films!!
Find Don Thacker and Adrian Di Giovanni at Imagos Films:
https://www.imagosfilms.com
https://instagram.com/imagosfilms?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Feb 6, 2023
BTS of Erzulie with Filmmaker, Christine Chen
This is Part 2, Behind the scenes of Erzulie with filmmaker Christine Chen.
Christine talks about the making of the film, the pitfalls and struggles, the changes that had to be made and what the cast had to suffer because of the weather/flooding.
Erzulie was filmed in a swamp and there was constant flooding, freezing water and cold nights. Christine worker on three other features on the same property.
The script was written with this location in mind which had it’s pros and cons. Almost all leads on the crew were women and this is the first black mermaid film and first black mermaid horror film. Christine even consulted a priestess to get the makeup right and researched history and culture to honor it as much as possible.
Christine also never forgets all those who helped her along the way. And she expects to makes two more sequels. Also, horror is not her the only genre she works with. Look her up, support indie films and women filmmakers. Her links are below.
Find Christine everything, here:
https://mothtoflamefilms.com
https://www.erzuliefilm.com/director
https://www.christinewchen.com
Find The Rest of Us:
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
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Jan 28, 2023
Christine W. Chen Director of Erzulie, Mermaid Horror Film
Christine Chen has always been in film in some capacity since college. She got her start in documentary filmmaking. Also making a lot of shorts, including A Bird’s Nest. She went to grad school at UT and started hustling in the Austin film scene. She then started making films and submitting them to a Louisiana film festival called Film Prize. All shorts have to be made in Louisiana and the big prize is $50,000. So from Austin, Christine moved to Shreveport for a year to work and submit to the festival. While there, she built her team and network.
Christine talks about how she eased her parents into her wanting to be a filmmaker. She also has advice for college students who want to go into film.
She talks about the difference between a director who earns their way and those who don’t.
The reason she made her film, Erzulie (Er-zuh-lee), and how that went from distribution deal to funding. The pandemic has a lot to do with it, of course. She wrote a script in a month that spawned from a short, and it was accepted so now they were suddenly making a feature. It’s quite a wild ride. Plus how they were able to shoot in 11 days despite problems. This is part one…
Find Christine everything, here:
https://mothtoflamefilms.com
https://www.erzuliefilm.com/director
https://www.christinewchen.com
Find Us:
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and
https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/
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Dec 15, 2022
Bordello of Blood Producer/Writer A L Katz
Part 2: Bordello of Blood came to be. Another movie was supposed to be made in it’s place but the machinations of Hollywood turned and suddenly everything changed.
They had a script called Fat Tuesday, a psychological thriller which was changed to Dead Easy. Gil had no interest in directing Demon Knight, so Ernest Dickerson was brought in. And Gil planned to direct Dead Easy afterward, set in Louisiana and got the green light from Universal and while scouting locations for weeks, the plug was pulled and it was decided that Bordello of Blood would be done in it’s place.
Then Steven Spielberg started Dreamworks and because of fear of losing Robert Zemeckis, the studio made a deal, which included buying a student script that Zemekis actually cowrote, for a ton of money and they ended up using that script that turned out to be Bordello of Blood. They had 3 weeks to rewrite and start shooting. With the making of this movie, they became pawns to everything.
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Dec 8, 2022
Tales From The Crypt Producer & Writer A L Katz
A L Katz’s love of film began as a child in Baltimore with Laurel & Hardy and Groucho Marx. He went to college in Vassar and really learned story telling there. After one audition, he decided he didn’t want to act but write.
After a high school friend moved to L.A. to be an agent and Mr. Katz was trying to put together a play in New York, she convinced him to write a screenplay and go to L.A., which of course he thought was ridiculous but he was convinced, won over by the people and the weather, after a short visit.
The first week, his agent set up a meeting with the first producer he ever met, Gilbert Adler, in 1985. Who was instrumental in Alan’s move to California and they were good friends for a decade. They co-produced and wrote together on the job of his dreams, Tales From The Crypt. But by the release of Bordello of Blood, their friendship was over.
Alan and Gil reconnected 25 years later to create, How Not To Make a Movie Podcast. Where they talk about their work toget…
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Oct 30, 2022
The Sawyer Massacre Filmmaker Steve Merlo|Making A Fan Film
Steve Merlo is here for a second time with the completion his first full feature a fan film and prequel to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Sawyer Massacre. It takes place 8 years before the original. It was filmed in the Bastrop/Bartlett area of Texas.
How long it took for concept to completion? How long it took to film? And the subtleties, set backs and the effort it all took.
Steve’s next project and when he’d like to begin marketing and filming. It will likely be based on one of his short films called Unseen, it can be found on his youtube channel, https://youtu.be/T1GyTzZXEQk
Find The Sawyer Massacre also on youtube. https://youtu.be/a-GssBcG5fk
Find Steve here:
Find Steven Merlo on IG @chainsaw_sawyer https://instagram.com/chainsaw_sawyer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Steven Merlo https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6032504/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio
And find us:
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__
Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabr…
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Oct 16, 2022
Jason Pargin, Author of John Dies At The End & If This Book Exists You’re In The Wrong Universe
Part 3!
Jason gives us excellent incite and advice on our own projects. Carlos, the fledgeling filmmaker and his million dollar movie get’s solid info. His respect for filmmakers and the process of editing and reminiscing about Cracked’s youtube channel and all the effort it took.
We talk NDA’s, in light if Chris’ secret project and how you know it’s the real deal and great news.
The importance of doing what we live for its own sake and having that be enough. Plus he talks supporting small independent artists especially during this tough time. With a final reminder that it’s the indie artists who need our support not the giant corporations.
Jason’s book, If This Book Exists You’re In The Wrong Universe, is out Tuesday, October, 18th 2022!
Find all things related to him at https://johndiesattheend.com
If you were a Cracked fan, he writes the same kind of articles here, sign up! https://jasonpargin.substack.com
And find us:
Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669…
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Sep 23, 2022
Jason Pargin aka David Wong/Author of John Dies At The End
Part 2
Jason Pargin’s thought’s about social media, the algorithm and it’s impact and how bizarre it all feels to him. He talks about the thinking behind some of his most famous Cracked articles. His ability to conceptualize what might not be obvious to the rest of us and asking tough but honest questions in list form.
He answers the question if there will be another movie.
Jason talks his writing process and how outlining the book takes as much time as the writing process. He talks his being amazed by Stephen King process, Breaking Bad, Sherlock Holmes and the breadth of George. R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones and how anxiety inducing it being incomplete, is.
His thoughts on sex in stories, his approach and why. Quentin Tarantino comes up lol. There will be more books, find out how many more and why he’s not really a serial writer? There will be no book before he publishes a bad one.
We talk about filmmaking and what a pain it can be. His experience with set work for Cra…
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Sep 20, 2022
Jason Pargin aka David Wong| Author of John Dies At The End
Jason Pargin aka David Wong began blogging his stories in the 90s and then made his stories, now enough to creat a book, via cafepress for fans who wanted physical copies. After years of working temp office jobs and writing on the side, he got an email from Don Coscarelli who had recently found a copy of his book. After ignoring the email thinking it was a scam, he sold the rights and John Dies At The End was created.
Three weeks later he got an offer to write for Cracked. With a journalism degree, no connections, no pitching, no book deal, just 13 years of writing online. Then a publishing company contacted him to print the hard cover of John Dies At the End.
By the time the film was complete, he was done with his second book, The Book is Full of Spiders which made the New York Times Best Seller List, while working at Cracked. He worked at Cracked for 13 years but wrote part time online, all told, for 22 years.
Jason explain what Cracked was for those who don’t know, how it was r…
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Sep 18, 2022
Peter Atkins-Hellraiser & Wishmaster Screenwriter & Author | Part 2
Part 2 🚨Adult Language 🚨
Peter Atkins, screenwriter for Hellraiser 2, 3 and 4, The Wishmaster franchise plus acting credits in Hellraiser and Nightbreed and many more. Plus published author, his work includes Morningstar, Big Thunder and Moontown.
Tired of the same questions interview after interview, so we had an hours long friendly chat. We start strong with Canadian food and geography. And end up talking about Video Nasties, the X rating and Video store/ direct to video era.
Generational differences and their approaches to horror and cinema in general and consuming them. How the theaters were when Peter was a child and how movies worked. The 4K backlash online started by Chris. Remastering of movies, the complaints and the decay of films.
How he came to write the screenplay with Clive Barker and what the process was. And the only other work he’s done concerning the Hellraiser mythos. How the name Inferno came to be.
Where he thought Wishmaster was heading. Making movies…
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Sep 15, 2022
Peter Atkins - Author & Screenwriter of Hellraiser & Wishmaster
🚨Swearing🚨. Peter Atkins, screenwriter for Hellraiser 2, 3 and 4, The Wishmaster franchise plus acting credits in Hellraiser and Nightbreed and many more. Plus published author, his work includes Morningstar, Big Thunder and Moontown.
Tired of the same questions interview after interview, so we had an hours long friendly chat. We start strong with Canadian food and geography. And end up talking about Video Nasties, the X rating and Video store/ direct to video era.
Generational differences and their approaches to horror and cinema in general and consuming them. How the theaters were when Peter was a child and how movies worked. The 4K backlash online started by Chris. Remastering of movies, the complaints and the decay of films.
How he came to write the screenplay with Clive Barker and what the process was. And the only other work he’s done concerning the Hellraiser mythos. How the name Inferno came to be.
Where he thought Wishmaster was headin…
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Sep 1, 2022
Martin Bats Bradford-Navigating The Film Industry & Film Fandom Part 2
Part 2 with Martin Bats Bradford
We talk about what kind of movies we’d suggest to a person who’s not really into horror. We mention some works of John Carpenter, The Thing, The Fog, Halloween movies, Christine. All iterations of The Fly.
We talk about knowing a horror film is really good if you can remove the horror and the story is still entertaining. Like in the case of the Flemish language movie, Cub. Also why Tales From the Hood was a good movie and why Tales from the Crypt and Are You Afraid of the Dark were good anthologies.
How genre crossing can really elevate both genres in one movie or anthology. We talk about movies based on comic books like Constantine, V for Vendetta, 30 Days of Night, Blade etc.
During all of this conversation, Bats asks what is a comedy that would make a good horror.
It came up that someone is developing, Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer. And how cool it would be for a crossover with Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Slayer or frankly any other historical c…
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Jun 21, 2022
Martin Bats Bradford, From Film Fan to Actor & Navigating The Business
You’ve seen him everywhere even though you might not know his name…
Meet Mr. Martin Bats Bradford, he’s known his entire life that he would be in the entertainment business and it started with church. He is classically trained in communications and theatre in Dillard. And his education and hard work is a testament to his popularity and extensive work history. Mr. Bradford explains what college does and doesn’t teach you about the entertainment industry.
He’s been in American Horror Story, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Containment, NCIS: New Orleans, Tales from the Hood 2, Venom, Night Teeth, Killing It and so many more. He also did quite a lot 48 Hour Film Project that you can see on his youtube channel.
We talk about representation in film, black people, poc and disabled people in horror and the Wakanda effect. The different ways different cultures tell stories and how important it is for those stories to be told.
We chat about his favorite performances and favorite peo…
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May 30, 2022
Horror Author, Dennis Freeman: Fang Bangers: Nocturnal Emissions
Dennis is a horror fan and writer who has been writing since he was a kid and has published in publications such as Deadlights and Shotgun Horror Magazine.
He has written Brother’s Last Call, The Terrorverse and Fang Bangers: Nocturnal Emissions (all available in audio book format) and is working on new shorts and installments and possibly screenplays.
The trials and tribulations of not just writing but publishing and submitting works to publications and marketing as an independent horror author. Older works verses newer work reception and the mine field that are customer reviews.
It’s not all book talk though, we talk a little Jordan Peele, a little Walking Dead and Demoni etc.
Find Dennis on IG and tiktok @terrorversetv.
Support horror authors and find him on Audible!
https://www.audible.com/author/Dennis-Freeman/B074MGG47M?ref=a_pd_Fang-B_c1_author_1&pf_rd_p=df6bf89c-ab0c-4323-993a-2a046c7399f9&pf_rd_r=H8JYKXST0XTWFJZD5XXJ
Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__
Kimberly…
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May 25, 2022
A Prequel to The Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Sawyer Massacre
With Musician and Filmmaker, Steve Merlo who decided to create a fan film prequel to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Being a fan of just the original, he wanted to see more story in that vein and with the feel of that time period.
After years of working on the screenplay and finally working on the film, it will be complete this summer, August 2022.
He explains to us the rules of making a fan film. Find out the struggle and pitfalls of making a movie today that is set in the 1960s and why he felt cursed during filming.
This prequel is set 8 years before the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, so if you are a fan then you might like this one. It will debut on the big screen in Austin, Tx and tickets are available here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-sawyer-massacre-horror-tx-chainsaw-fan-film--2#/
This is the final campaign for this film, so get tickets, merch, physical media and more from the link above.
Support the arts and indie filmmakers!
Find Steven Merlo on IG @ch…
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Apr 4, 2022
Cherokee Creek & Roseblood BTS with Filmmaker Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair
🚧Warning: Swearing, raunchy 🚧
Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair are veterans in the film industry but this is Todd’s directorial debut. Find out how Todd got into the movie business, where he and Billy met and why he decided wanted to make his own Bigfoot horror movie, how much of a head ache this film turned out to be and what it took to get it finished.
The nightmare wasn’t over after production though because after being number 3 on iTunes for weeks, the worst thing that could have happened, did. The reason he struggled to get the movie shown on streaming services and also why he went to blu ray and he explains that wild intro and exit on it. ( more detail on Part 1)
Billy and Todd talk about all of it, including why radio shows worry about having them on. It is a series of chaotic tangents about how they met, how they are in so many movies together and how Cherokee Creek came together. Todd’s talks about his work on his first fan film Roseblood - A Friday the 13th Fan Fil…
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Apr 25, 2021
Cherokee Creek: Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair
Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair are veterans in the film industry but this is Todd’s directorial debut. Find out how Todd got into the movie business, where he and Billy met and why he decided wanted to make his own Bigfoot horror movie, how much of a head ache this film turned out to be and what it took to get it finished.
The nightmare wasn’t over after production though because after being number 3 on iTunes for weeks, the worst thing that could have happened, did. The reason he struggled to get the movie shown on streaming services and also why he went to blu ray and he explains that wild intro and exit on it.
Billy and Todd talk about all of it, including why radio shows worry about having them on. It is a wild ride!
Look for them in Infamous, Apocalypse Road, Cherokee Creek and Todd is also in Knucklebones! Billy is also in Machete and beats up Sean Patrick Flanery in Mongolian Death Worms. And look for Billy’s band, Love Sick Drug!
You can find Todd on IG @todd_jenkins_of…
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Apr 24, 2021
Knucklebones: Director Mitch Wilson. Why Make A Director’s Cut & Movie Rights. (Part 3)
Part 3
He’s a native Texan and gamer that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix.
Mitch almost got a horror icon on his film but illness got in the way and we talk about his all time favorite franchises and that he’d love to do a remake of one of them, plus his dream choices for leading man and lady in a feature. There’s also talk of a potential mashup between Knucklebones and another slasher that was released around the same time.
Mitch gives some tips for new filmmakers, plus what else he had going on. He explains why films are so different from streaming platforms to physical medium? The changing landscape of horror and viewers changing habits, especially during the pandemic.
As well as why a director may have no idea what the final cut may look like? We also talk about that one time he acted in a movie and it had Edwar…
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Apr 1, 2021
Knucklebones: Filmmaker & Writer Mitch Wilson (Part 2)
He’s a native Texan that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix.
Mitch shares some movie making mishaps, how he funded Knucklebones and why indie film crews are so great! He also gives some tips for new filmmakers, plus what else he had going on. He explains why films are so different from streaming platforms to physical medium? As well as why a director may have no idea what the final cut may look like? We also talk about that one time he acted in a movie and it had Edward Furlong in it! Who sponsored the movie (Knucklebones) and which youtuber happened to be in it?
Look for his Blu Ray release that includes all the good cuts that he originally wanted in but were left out of the streaming version. Expect more gore and faster pacing!
You can find Mitch Wilson on Instagram @knucklebonesmovie. Twitter @knucklebonez and get the di…
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Mar 24, 2021
Knucklebones: Behind The Scenes with Writer and Filmmaker Mitch Wilson (Part 1)
Behind The Scenes with Writer and Filmmaker Mitch Wilson (Part 1)
He’s a native Texan and gamer that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix.
Why Mitch transitioned to filmmaking (still writing!) and which Academy Award winning special effects artist made it possible for him to make Knucklebones?! He is responsible for the practical effects in such screen gems as Chopping Mall and Beetlejuice!
We talk about the movies inspired him to make Knucklebones? Will there be a sequel and what’s coming up next?! Plus all the amazing people who helped him put it all together.
And now he’s back with Blu Ray release that includes all the good cuts that he originally wanted in but were left out of the streaming version. Expect more gore and faster pacing!
You can find Mitch Wilson on Instagram @knucklebonesmovie. Twitter @knucklebonez a…
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Mar 8, 2021
Pandemic Productions, Shoe String Budgets & Nun-imosity/ BTS with Elaine Chu
Part 3 BTS (Behind The Scenes) with Elaine Chu
Interesting thoughts on where all these new productions came from during the pandemic. If Elaine could choose, which production company (MonkeyPaw, 824 or Blumhouse) who would she choose to work with and why?
What Elaine created during the pandemic. Why sometimes a shoe string budget is the best budget? How it’s different directing a film that you’ve written versus one written by someone else? Ideas for new filmmakers, the market and use for horror shorts, plus platforms for submitting them.
Oh and why has Elaine is been chastised by a nun.
Movies Mentioned: The Purgation, Birdemic, Sharknado
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Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it.
What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the f…
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Mar 3, 2021
Feature Sacrifices & Diversity in Film, BTS with Filmmaker, Elaine Chu (Part 2)
This is Part 2, Behind The Scenes (BTS) with Film maker Elaine Chu.
Exactly what it took, timeline to make the movie, commitment and sacrifices. If film school is necessary and what you’re trading by not going. Diversity in film and filmmaking and how it makes movies better.
Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it.
What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the future. I also outed Carlos as a future film maker and she shares some valuable information. Do you make the movie to make yourself happy or the audience? Plus good ideas for future filmmakers and their work, short form film and why you should absolutely work for free when you’re just starting. And who Elaine would love to work with.
The difference between movies for horror f…
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Mar 1, 2021
Behind the Scenes with Filmmaker, Elaine Chu. Director of The Purgation
This is Part 1, Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Elaine Chu.
Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it.
What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the future. I also outed Carlos as a future film maker and she shares some valuable information. Do you make the movie to make yourself happy or the audience? Plus good ideas for future filmmakers and their work, short form film and why you should absolutely work for free when you’re just starting. And who Elaine would love to work with.
The difference between movies for horror fans and casual viewers, as well as horror film critics and general film critics. There are lots of Purgation spoilers in this series!
Movies mentioned: The Purgation, Excision, Turbo Kid
Find Elaine on IG @helloelain…
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Feb 14, 2021
Filmmaker Patrick Johnson: BTS Staying True To Your Point of View & His Next Feature (Part 4)
This is Part 4 and final episode with Patrick Johnson to wrap up our 2 hour chat:
Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX.
This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget.
Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all.
This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to…
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Feb 11, 2021
Crew Morale, Relationships in the Industry & Picking Your Battles BTS w/ Patrick Johnson
This is Part 3: (BTS is Behind The Scenes)
Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX.
This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget.
Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all.
This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low bu…
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Feb 8, 2021
BTS w/Patrick Johnson Getting into Blockbuster & Making of 47 Hours (P2)
This is Part 2:
Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX.
This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget.
Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all.
This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low budget horror fan, check out…
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Feb 8, 2021
Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Patrick Johnson
Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX.
This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget.
Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all. 🎬This is only episode 1, stay tuned for the next one!🎬
This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If…
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Feb 1, 2021
Discussing Indie Horror and How We Rate Movies
I watched a movie called 47 Hours To Live and considered it a one watch and said I didn’t care for it. The filmmaker, Patrick Johnson then commented on that post. Yep. (So what do you do when you embarrass yourself and tell a filmmaker you don’t care for his movie?)
Chris and Carlos also watched the film after I posted my synopsis and part of today’s episode is our discussion about that film. And we wondered if that filmmaker would come have a chat with us. Mr. Johnson also offered another cut of the film to watch as well and I took him up on that offer.
We also talk about how we rate movies, what our expectations are and what constitutes a good movie. These are all our personal opinions and taste. We’re just fans just like you.
Other horror movies we bring up other than 47 Hours To Live. Open 24 Hours, Splinter, Stay Alive and Thankskilling.
Back to the question...what do you do when you embarrass yourself on a post and the filmmaker responds? Well I invite him on my podca…
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Jan 5, 2021
Hellraiser Everything with Christopher Thompson
This is the summary of all summaries about the Hellraiser franchise. The characters, actors, creator, concepts and more. If you weren’t really interested in Hellraiser before, then Chris may change your mind. And as usual you can find him @theauthor_and @talesfromchristopherthompson on IG and find me, Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and on IG @macabre_ish. Thanks for listening!
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Dec 30, 2020
Name These Horror flicks!
Name These Horror flicks!
Today we are trying to figure out some movie titles based on clues on two different posts on Instagram...Describe A Movie You’ve Been Struggling To Name, Maybe We Can Help..
So I figured out about half of them but was stumped on others, so I thought I’d bring the questions to Carlos and Chris to see if we could work it out.
And if anyone listening is struggling to find movie names, head to the website or IG listed below. Also if any of these clues sound familiar to you and you know the name, let us know and/or tag us on instagram.
This question will be asked ever so often and we will keep this topic going and hopefully get them all named. Plus we talk reasons why some movies may be, sadly, lost to history.
Once again thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish... https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
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Dec 24, 2020
Must See Christmas Horror Flicks!
It’s Christmas Eve and we want to share with you our Christmas horror picks!! From all time favorites, phenomenal anthology episodes to Vinegar Syndrome releases, foreign favorites and gory holiday indies! Some are streaming and some can only be had via independent company site and we’ll tell you where to get them. Have a Scary Christmas and have a Happy Horrorday!! 2020 is almost over y’all!!
Once again thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish.
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Dec 18, 2020
The Stand Miniseries, Old vs New vs Book
We talk about part one of the first Stand remake, relative to the 1994 version and the book. What’s new, what’s unchanged and what’s true to the book and what could be coming up. Once again thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish.
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Dec 11, 2020
Fascination with Serial Killers and Movies Inspired By Them
Are ongoing conversation about serial killer films, new and old plus what’s streaming. Plus people’s fascination with serial and spree killers and what the fascination is about. Stay tuned for the next episode which is a continuation and heavy on Macabre...ish Life so stay tuned.
Once again thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish.
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Dec 2, 2020
Stand Alone Horror Sequels and Our Obsession w/ Franchises
Why we’re not thrilled with oddballs in a series’ like Halloween 3, Hellraiser 3 but then why we love serialized entertainment? The shelf life of movies and which medium is supposed to be the best and what companies had the supposed better or worst discs? Why people are still using gaming systems as a dvd/blu ray player instead of a dvd/blu player? Oh and remember the red ring of death and why we don’t buy the first generation of anything?
Once again thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish.
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Nov 16, 2020
Unfortunate Titles & Stand Alone Sequels
We talk about horror films with bad titles that have little if anything to do with the movies and make the movies impossible to find. Also we talk about movie sequels that do not fit in with the franchise and those they may be good stand alone movies, they may have been bad for the franchise. Plus Night Wolf and Corona Zombies were mentioned in conversation, you can find the synopses or blurbs at macabreish.com. And as usual, find Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com or IG @macabre_ish. Thank you so much for listening!
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Nov 2, 2020
Separating The Person from The Character
We talk about seeing our favorite characters as just people, acting in their professions. Carlos’ view on watching movies made by or with problematic people. And other funny randomness! Let’s take our minds off of the election for a few minutes. Find Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyll6669. As usual find me, Kimberly on IG @macabre_ish and macabreish.com. Until the next one!
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Oct 31, 2020
Halloween Hangout!
Carlos, Chris and I talk mask envy, haunted houses and never watching Joe Bob Briggs show. And the inexplicable realization that Elvira was turned down for one. Plus stories of plundering and pillaging (ok, not really!) theatre’s and video rental stores for movie marketing materials! And as usual find Carlos on IG @ jekyll669 and Chris @theauthor_. Find me Kimberly at macabreish.com or IG @ macabre_ish. Thank you very much for listening!
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Oct 22, 2020
Nostalgia, Obsolescence and Growing Pains in Mediums
Christopher Thompson and I talk about the resurgence of nostalgic mediums such as vinyl and VHS. The unfortunate downsides to digital copy and censorship. Growing pains in media...the battle between Blu Ray, HD DVD and DVD. And how all roads seem to lead to porn. Find Chris on IG @theauthor_ and as usual find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish. Thanks for listening! Know anyone who might enjoy it, pass it. Thanks again!
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Oct 20, 2020
Horror Fan Turned Prospective Horror Film Maker
Carlos Ibarra wants to make a movie! We talk about pitfalls and pathways forward. Project Greenlight and 48 Hour Film Project possibilities and the obsessive hell that is perfection. We’ll keep you posted on the journey! Find Carlos on IG @ jekyl6669 and as usual find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and on IG @ macabre_ish. Until the next one!
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Oct 19, 2020
For the Love of Demons with Carlos Ibarra Plus The Art of Movie Archiving
In this episode we talk about keeping the collection organized and what we use to do that and Carlos favorite app to keep it all straight. Great demon movies and why aren’t there more of them. The argument for the 25 minute movie rule for iffy movies and why a lot of negative movie reviews are negative at all! Find Carlos on IG @ jekyl6669 and as usual, find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish. Stay tuned for Carlos’ next episode where he talks about his aspirations to make movies! Oh and there is some swearing in this one so, Beware The Swears!
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Oct 13, 2020
Bad Movies, Blu Ray & Horror Mag Aficionado Carlos Ibarra
We are continuing to talk about bad movies and why you can’t watch all movies with all friends. Bad movies as they relate to casual watchers and horror fans. Carlos’ argument in defense of Blu Rays and horror history in the form of horror magazines. Find Carlos on IG @ jekyl6669 and as always, find me, Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and on IG @macabre_ish. Did you guys know that Carlos wants to make a horror film?! In the next episode, we’ll talk about that 20 year dream. Stay tuned!
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Oct 12, 2020
Talking Cataloging, Collecting & Bad Cinema w/ Film Collector/Reviewer, Carlos Ibarra
I’m talking to Carlos Ibarra about our differences in how we review and post about movies and why. Our approach to movie watching and how he keeps his vast collection catalogued. Plus how we handle ‘bad’ movies. Stay tuned for more convo with Carlos! Find him on IG @jekyl6669 and as usual, find me. Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and IG @ macabre_ish
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Oct 6, 2020
Should We Watch Films by Problematic People?
Christopher Thompson and I talk about the struggle of deciding whether or not we should continue watching movies created, contributed to or distributed by people who are accused of or guilty of doing bad things. From alleged predators to anti-Semitic people. Why or why not? The conversation gets pretty serious. What do you think?
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Oct 4, 2020
Horror and Toy Nostalgia
How about some more laughs this Sunday! Christopher Thompson and I are nerding it up and geeking out over our shared love of horror icons, vintage toys and lunch boxes. It’s silly and funny! It’s good to laugh again! If you know a vintage toy fan or collector of fine lunch boxes, pass this link on! As usual, thank you for listening. And find Christopher at on IG @ author_ and @talesbychristopherthompson. And find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and on IG @ macabre_ish.
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Oct 3, 2020
The Nostalgia of Horror on Tv with Christopher Thompson
Christopher Thompson is back and we talk about our love of horror crossovers. The nostalgia of horror on commercial tv and the surprisingly obvious reason why vintage adult movies copied regular movies. Thank you for listening! Find Christopher Thompson on IG @ theauthor_ and @talesbychristopherthompson and as usual, find me, Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish.
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Oct 1, 2020
Animal, Snake Horror and Snake Skin Footballs with Marty & Dayna
Dayna and Marty are back with more horror chat! Talking animal horror, Lake Placid and Anaconda that leads to talking about a real snake hunter, Ryan. Finally pandemic impact. Find Ryan, Feel the Burm is his company, on IG @ feel_the_burm_ and FB. And of course find Dayna on IG @ loveandlattice and Marty on IG @lordf1aco. You can find me, Kimberly at www.macabreish.com.
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Oct 1, 2020
Slug, Roach and Water Horror with Dayna & Marty!
Dayna is a pastry chef and Marty is an artist on their off time and Dell & Amazon employees by day. Dayna is a novice horror fan and Marty is the veteran! We talk about favs, The Thing, American Werewolves and Water horror plus gross slug horror and the best bug horror I’ve ever seen and so much more. Find Dayna on IG @loveandlattice and MartyB on IG @ lordf1acko. And as always, find me, Kimberly @macabre_ish and www.macabreish.com.
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Sep 25, 2020
Deloreans and Creepshow with Christopher Thompson
What do Deloreans and Creepshow have in common, other than they both are in this episode? Not much! But all roads lead to horror with horror fans. And it just happens we are both fans of pop culture as well as classics and horror film. Both make for another fun episode. As usual, find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and @macabre_ish on IG and find Christopher Thompson @theauthor_ and his professional page @talesbychristopherthompsonon IG
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Sep 19, 2020
Horror Fandom/ Horror Collecting
Here with me for this chat is with horror fan and author, Christopher Thompson! He is a passionate Hellraiser fan and horror collector. He has been both for 2/3 of his life and he is from Canada. This was extra special because we did this the week of his birthday. We talk about how and when he started collecting, the brands he began with which are no longer in business. What his most coveted collectible is and why Hellraiser? There will be more chats with him coming up, so be sure to follow so you don’t miss out. P.S. We struggled a little bit with connection so bare with us. We made it work! Find Christopher Thompson on IG @ theauthor_ and FB and of course, find me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish
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Sep 10, 2020
Death with David
We’re talking about serial killers, people that we know who have possibly been murdered. Suicide and mental health plus his personal experience with both and the facility he stayed in. And why mental health and suicide encouraged me to start podcasting and streaming. This episode comes with trigger warnings and is explicit. If you or someone you know is suicidal contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. They also have a chat option at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
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Sep 8, 2020
First Time Working on a TV Series & The Allure of Serial Killers
Talking with David Skaggs about his first acting gig on Fifth Hollar and how that happened. Plus the pitfalls of living in a small southern Kentucky town when all you want to do is make horror movies. Also why we enjoy serial killers and their stories. This is the first of 3 installments. And as usual, find me, Kimberly on IG @macabre_ish and macabreish.com. Find David on IG @daddyswag2014 and on Facebook (David Skaggs).
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Sep 5, 2020
Dark Tower Series!
Jay and I talk about Stephen King’s The Dark Tower Series, it’s intersection with other books and movies. How awesome a series would be, on par with LOTR or Harry Potter. The excitement about Andre Øvredal’s new project. Also see my new Mordred on IG @ macabre_ish or macabreish.com!
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Sep 2, 2020
Talking Demons & Demons 2 with a Horror Newbie
Discussing the experience with someone who was never a horror fan and what they thought about Demoni. Plus, his voices are hilarious and on point! For movie synopses/reviews, go to macabreish.com!
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Aug 21, 2020
Cult Films and What Makes Them Cult Classics
Cult films and thoughts about how they became cults and classics. We talk about all cult classics of all kinds of genres but mostly horror. Explicit Content and Language. Find me, Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and on IG @macabre_ish. Find Duke on Twitch and IG @thinwhitedukeofnewyork Follow for more and share with anyone you think might enjoy. Thanks for listening! Until the next one...
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Aug 21, 2020
Cult Classics, Poverty, Cigarettes & Porn
This is a continuation of the cult classic conversation that veered into music and childhood. Explicit language. Find Kimberly at www.macabreish.com and IG @macabre_ish. Find Duke on IG and Twitch @thinwhitedukeofnewyork. Thanks so much for listening! Follow for more and forward to anyone you think might like it. Until the next one...
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Aug 16, 2020
Disturbing, Graphic Horror & Serial Killers
Conversation about disturbing, graphic horror that stays with you. Serial killers and movies about their stories. Find Kimberly at macabreish.com, @ macabre_ish and Twitch.tv/macabreish and Duke @thinwhitedukeofnewyork on IG and Twitch.tv. Warning: This episode is explicit.
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Aug 7, 2020
Macabre...ish Cults, Classics & Horrors (Trailer)
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