Chunky Larry's Creature Features

In this episode Chunky Larry is joined by MSR to review Jordan Peele’s Us, weighs in on the latest Friday The 13th fan film Vengeance, Interviews Terrifier 2’s David Howard Thornton, breaks down the January Horror releases and asks the question Is PC culture ruining Horror

In The 200th Episode of THE CREATURE FEATURES PODCAST Chunky Larry loads the Episode with conversations from The Sinister Creature Con, A review of the 2018 Halloween Remaquel, as well as interviews with CJ Graham and Lisa Wilcox

Creature Features presents the 2018 Horror Hall Of Fame featuring a star studded cast of presenters and inductees. Hosted By The Queen Of Screams Malvolia and Chunky Larry with Musical Guest VHS

At the turn of the century renowned rock frontman Rob Zombie looked to venture into a genre he loved as the writer/director of an ambitious, artistically driven first film featuring a cast of classic genre performers. Due to the grotesque nature of the film, Universal Pictures blocked its release but after Zombie purchased the film from them he found a new home with the feature at Lions Gate Entertainment to release the film theatrically. On April 11th, 2003 the nearly 3 year journey reached its end and Rob Zombie’s HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES was released introducing audiences to an important new voice in a system on the verge of a Renaissance

Chunky is joined by the multi talented Denice Duff of the Subspecies series for an off the cuff conversation on everything from the craft of acting, photography and philanthropy

Chunky is joined by actress, mother and all around kind soul Cathy Podewell for a discussion on how a young girl from Walnut Creek went on to star in the most popular television program of the 80’s and Cult Halloween Classic NIGHT OF THE DEMONS

In the mid point of a decade ruled by metal, horror and excess. Director Charles Martin Smith set out to infuse those elements with a story of a ridiculed young man who turned his rock and roll fantasy into a heavy metal Nightmare. On October 24th, 1986 TRICK OR TREAT was released inviting audiences to bang their heads til they fell off

In this episode Chunky Larry sits with director Ted Nicolaou for a revealing conversation on his work in cinema from Texas Chainsaw Massacre to subspecies and beyond!!!

In the spring of 1987 blossoming genre director Kevin Tenney started production on a modestly budgeted 4 week production. The picture would go on to triple it’s revenue despite its limited release and go on to become a Halloween essential and respected cult classic that spawned 2 sequels and a remake. On October 14th 1988 Kevin Tenney’s NIGHT OF THE DEMONS was released opening the doors of Hull House to audiences and anyone foolish enough to enter

In this episode Chunky sits with actress Tamara Glynn for a discussion on the changes in horror, The process of audition and the importance of character development

Chunky has a chat With Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb to discuss his career and that little movie a big shark

Chunky is joined by legendary character actor Sid Haig for a look at his remarkable career

In this special episode of Creature Features Chunky is joined by acclaimed actress/director Stefania Casini for a discussion that spans decades and continents following the journey of an independent artistic spirit

In this special episode Chunky Larry is joined by actress, singer and star of The Evil Dead Betsy Baker to discuss her pursuit of a dream that led her to a cabin where hell was unleashed

At the beginning of the 1970’s Spanish director Jorge Grau ventured to the Italian countryside for an eye opening look at the consequences of short sided decisions. The film managed a cult status through its effective use of simplistic nihilism and deeper meanings that sit with you long after it’s over. On September 30th, 1974 Jorge Grau’s LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE was released. Setting a precedent of change in the air

Following the release of the massive Land Of The Dead, renowned godfather of the genre George Romero moved towards a minimalistic approach to the zombie film with a scathing look at the obsessive wave of social media documentation and a cultural obsession for information. The result was a haunting look at the end of the world through the lens of its content consumed creators. On February 15th, 2008 George A. Romero’s DIARY OF THE DEAD was released. Daring audiences not to look away

In the first of a cross podcast look at the Universal Monsters Chunky Larry is joined by Dylan Jarvis of Horror Haven Podcast to discuss 1933's The Invisible Man

As the 1980’s began to wind down so too did Italy’s fascination with the undead. With that fact becoming abundantly clear, Italian schlock Director Claudio Fragasso reentered the jungles Of the Philippines to scrape the last remaining flakes of gold from the zombie mine. The primarily superficial entry, though critically panned holds a place in the lineage of Italian Horror Cinema as a representation of the independent spirit that defined a generation. On April 13th, 1989 ZOMBIE 4: AFTER DEATH was released proving with a Little Black Magic And even less money anything is possible

In this episode Chunky is joined by the star of the surprise horror hit TERRIFIER Art The Clown himself David Howard Thornton to follow his path from cartoon obsessed class clown to one of the most terrifying cinematic representations of a clown with a little help from Lazy Town

Towards the end of the 70’s Italy was still entrenched in their desire to see the undead rise. It was in this wave that renowned Italian exploitation director Bruno Mattei set to implement all too familiar elements of George Romero’s 1978 classic Dawn Of The Dead. Shot over the course of 5 weeks in Spain, this ambitious undertaking managed to push the needle even further on acceptable violence and action while also implementing an element of humor that set it apart from its peers. On October 14th, 1983 Bruno Mattei’s HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD was released. Proving that if it ain’t broke, blatantly copy

In 2016 a South Korean horror film shook the Cannes Film Festival To its core. Directed by animation director Yeon Sang-Ho, the picture would go on to shatter records and gain a worldwide notoriety creating a unique take on a popular trope. On July 20th, 2016 TRAIN TO BUSAN was released giving audiences the ride of their afterlife

In 1985 following the collapse of a pro wrestling documentary director John McNaughton had a 100,000 dollar budget to create a horror film. Inspired by an episode of 20/20, McNaughton teamed with co-writer Richard Fire to craft a fictionalized depiction of infamous serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ reign of terror. Implementing every corner cutting technique at his disposal and Michael Rooker’s breathtaking commitment to character the picture would startle and intrigue audiences for generations. On September 21st, 1986 HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER was released giving filmgoers something “Real”

Following the 2013 release All Hallows’ Eve director Damian Leone set his sights on a stand-alone feature that played on the Coulrophobia of his Art The Clown character. Enlisting crowd funding techniques, Leone expanded on his initial short. The result is a startlingly violent journey into the deranged mind of cinemas newest monster. On March 15th, 2018 Damian Leone’s TERRIFIER is released giving audiences a killer that’s no laughing matter

Chunky is joined by Dylan Jarvis from the Horror Haven Podcast to discuss the 1982 return to the Bates Motel

In this episode Chunky is joined by the acclaimed director of the Short Horror Nightmare: Return To Elm Street Domonic Smith to understand his approach, discuss the Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise and plead with him to make the full length version of the film

I interview Michigan based independent horror studio Ludlusha Productions’ Josh Ludwick and Kelly Kalusha! We discuss their latest films, festivals, and journey into the horror scene. Support horror!

In the early portion of the 1980’s the Cannon Group were rapidly growing a reputation of a film company that made pictures inexpensively and quick. It was in this wave that young filmmaker David Paulsen was tasked with creating a murder mystery centered around a group of damaged people being hunted by a deranged killer. The film was briefly released theatrically and lost in a sea of home video Horror. In September of 1980 SCHIZOID was released proving the old adage slow and steady saves the face

In this episode Chunky Larry has a one on one conversation with Pazuzu Herself, the lovely and talented Eileen Dietz about her career, her book and her opinions on the Horror genre

In the fall of 1965 amidst the wave of popularity with the Hammer Films, Director Freddie Francis began filming a story By Robert Bloch about past transgressions manifesting in violent consequences. The film, featuring all too familiar elements of Bloch’s precious work Psycho garnered notoriety in Europe challenging perceptions and providing an imaginative glimpse into madness. On May 20th, 1966 Freddie Francis’ THE PSYCHOPATH was released toying with the fears of its audience

In this episode Chunky is joined by HORROR HALL OF FAME inductee Simon Bamford for a look at his career in Theater, his collaborations with Clive Barker, His opinions on the shift in entertainment and so much more!

Chunky Larry is joined by the star of the Basket Case Trilogy Kevin Van Hentenryck for a reflection on his career in theater, film and his discovery of stone carving

In 2015, sketch comedian Jordan Peele set out to make his directorial debut with a film saturated in racial division and fear inspired by The Stepford Wives about a clandestine organization masked by the benign face of privilege. The film, released amidst a wave of rising racial tensions startled movie goers and perceptions of what heights Horror can climb. On February 24th, 2017 Jordan Peele's GET OUT is released leaving audiences helpless to get it out of their minds.

In This Episode Chunky Larry Reviews Jimmy Dempster's short Box, Argentinian Giallo Francesca and instant cult comedy Frankenthug as well as interviewing Frankenthug star and producer Danielle Page!Like A Buck Short productions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abuckshortproductions/Like Unearthed Films On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnearthedFilms/?ref=br_rsLike Creature Features On Facebook: Facebook.com/creaturepod

Following the success of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre it seemed only a matter of time until a similarly toned film would be released. The writing team of Robert and Steven-Charles Jaffe wrote a script meant to be directed by Massacre Director Tobe Hooper but when Hooper was unable to helm the project, director for hire Kevin Connor was brought on changing the direction of the picture completely and on October 18th, 1980 MOTEL HELL was released. Giving audience a horrifically funny slice of Americana with no preservatives

In this special episode of Creature Features Chunky Larry is joined by the hilarious star of Wes Craven's original classic LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Actor, writer, comedian and producer Marc Sheffler for a discussion on the classic, Violence in cinema and the art of stand up

In the spring of 1980 Director Joseph Ellison released a violent exaggerated glimpse into the cycle of violence that challenged societal conventions. Minimized by lumping the film in with several mean spirited pictures also released at that time, the project wouldn’t find its audience until its release to home video but has managed to maintain a presence with its peers within the genre and on March 28th, 1980 Joseph Ellison’s DON’T GO INTO THE HOUSE was released. Giving audiences a film too hot to handle

In June of 1978 Director Frank Walton was tasked to turn his 12,000 short film into a 1.5 million dollar feature. Expanding on the initial 20 minute exercise in fear the picture managed to fill theaters with people eager to be thrilled and has built a cult following to ensure the pictures place in genre infamy. On October 26th, 1979 Frank Walton’s WHEN A STRANGER CALLS was released sending a chill of fear down the spines of a generation of baby sitters

In July of 2013 the producers responsible for the disastrous Texas Chainsaw 3D set their sights on an equally beloved 80’s classic. After 3 years, cameras began to roll on an ambitious re imagining of George A. Romero’s haunting apocalyptic vision. However the creative liberties taken with the source material left an audience still mourning the recent loss of The Godfather Of The Zombie Genre cold to the premise entirely. On January 5th 2018 DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE was released proving that sometimes imitation can be the sincerest form of disrespectIn the Second half of a Podcast Crossover Chunky is joined by the Horror Haven podcast to discuss the latest appropriation of George A. Romero's Dead franchiseListen to part one here: https://soundcloud.com/horrorhavenpodcast/episode-fifty-eight-day-of-the-dead-1985

Women In Horror Month has hit The Screaming Room! Chunky reviews Cannibal Farm, Hell's Kitty and Close Calls and is then Joined by the star of Close Calls Jordan Phipps

In this Episode Chunky Larry is joined by screenwriter, editor, showrunner and director Amy Holden Jones for a look at an amazing career operating within every aspect of entertainment From making documentaries to working with Martin Scorsese on Taxi Driver to directing SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE and everything that followed

In the 1980’s the love affair with the work of Stephen King could not be denied. Producers from every studio snatched up the rights for any story with his name attached to it. It was in this wave of consumption that New World Pictures acquired the rights to a short story of kings that he wrote a treatment for. The treatment was altered and director Fritz Kiersch was brought on to take a minimal budget and create a massive success that would spawn nearly a dozen sequels. On March 9th, 1984 Stephen King’s CHILDREN OF THE CORN was released inviting audiences to walk behind the row

This entry of the Women In Horror Month Interview Series Chunky sits with the incredible multi talented Jessica Cameron to discuss her career and opinions in horror

The Women In Horror Month interview series begins with an Icon in horror, The incomparable Caroline Williams. Chunky Larry goes one on one to get insight on one of the most multifaceted Scream Queens

In the early part of the 1970’s young director Bob Clark with the help of his college friends crafted a comical tale of terror about a group of kids who unwittingly unleash hell on earth. The picture, while not without its flaws provided a glimpse into the future of one of cinemas most pure voices and has a following that has kept it alive for more than 40 years. On June 9th, 1972 Bob Clark’s CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS was released. Making audiences careful for what they wish for

In this special episode Chunky Larry is Joined by star of stage and screen Brandon Crane to reflect on his career and his run in with pennywise

In the first episode Chunky reviews 3 indie horror films and speaks to the creator of one of the films

In 1975 brilliant young film auteur Brian De Palma at the behest of a friend became aware of a young New England writers telekinetic tale of a girl discovering herself and her terrifying power. The story spoke to De Palma who acquired the rights setting off to craft a haunting portrait of religion and fear that transcended the genre and propelled its star, co star, Writer and director all into the public eye and on November 3rd, 1976 Stephen King’s CARRIE was released. Ensuring nobody would ever laugh at them again

By the middle of the 1990’s Director John Carpenter was coming to the end of his contract with Universal. Owing one more film to the studio, the director was tasked with reimagining the John Wyndham novel The Midwich Cuckoos but his disenchantment with the studio system and frustration with production led to a lapse of ambition on behalf of the Master of Horror and a lapse in interest with audiences. On April 28th, 1995 John Carpenter’s VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED was released putting anyone who came near it to sleep

Chunky is joined by actress Kerry Noonan to look at her experiences on everything from Twilight Zone to Friday The 13th and Beyond

At the beginning of the 1980’s acclaimed schlock producer Roger Corman gave editor Amy Holden Jones her first opportunity at directing with a script by staunch feminist Rita Mae Brown about a celebration of maturity that goes horribly awry. The blend of style, violence and violent satire endeared itself with audiences and has allowed the film to live on through generations and on November 12th, 1982 Amy Holden Jones’ SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE was released. Burrowing itself deep into the minds of filmgoers

Chunky is joined by Director Paige Troxell for an exclusive first look at the documentary FREDHEADS