Darkness Dwells

This episode, Jason and Michael talk with Gwendolyn Kiste and delve into her work. They discuss The Rust Maidens along with the stories in And Her Smile Will Untether The Universe. They also discuss her independent filmmaking career, writing about relationships, and how to nail down enough ambiguity without losing the reader. Then Jason and Michael discuss the 2017 French movie, Raw. Visit Gwendolyn online: http://www.gwendolynkiste.com/ Visit Darkness Dwells online: www.wheredarknessdwells.com Music heard: Night Child by Electric Wizard Time: Intro: 00:00 Gwendolyn Kiste Interview: 00:07:48 Raw Discussion: 01:09:30 Thanks for listening, everyone! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Stitcher. ————————————————- Main Gwendolyn Kiste Questions And Topics: 1. I was reading an interview with you in Black Static where you discussed your childhood. You mentioned locking yourself away and reading books on weekends and over the summer break. I can certainly relate! What were those books you read back then, and which ones made you want to become a writer? 2. You also mentioned that you were an independent filmmaker earlier on? What movies? 3. Is this a career path you’re still pursuing at all? 4. Are there any movies you’d say influenced your writing? 5. You write beautifully about friendships in your fiction, so I’m guessing that you must have had some close friends growing up? 6. A lot of your stories have a strong sense of loss and longing. Without my being too nosy, I was wondering why these themes attract you? 7. Your Fiction is a little difficult to classify. I hesitate at calling it weird fiction because there’s certainly horror in there. If you were to classify your fiction, what would it be? 8. Were you surprised when the HWA nominated your collection, AND HER SMILE WILL UNTETHER THE UNIVERSE, for a Stoker? 9. The Clawfoot Requiem, which is in Untether the Universe, has one of the strongest openings I’ve ever read. How did you come to write that one? 10. The Man in the Ambry reminded me of older, classical ghost stories, though we never really know what exactly is going on. That kind of ambiguity gets me excited. It’s immersive for the reader, involving them. Some readers want things explained for them, though. Considering a lot of the fiction of yours I’ve read hold that mystery or ambiguity, I was wondering if you get any negative feedback for it? 11. Ambiguity is tough to get right. I think that you handle it perfectly because it feels like the answers are all there, and the more you think about it, the more unsettling it feels. When writing, how do you figure out what information to let the reader in on and what to let them try and figure out for themselves to achieve this? 12. How many drafts do you typically go through before you feel a story is complete? 13. All the stories in Untether the Universe that I’ve read (I’m only at the halfway mark at this time) have a very original feel to them. How do you keep each story fresh? 14. Although you grew up in a small town in Ohio, your debut novel, The Rust Maidens, is about a young woman who grew up in the decaying industrial part of Cleveland. Part of the rust belt. Was Cleveland close to where you grew up? And are there any similarities between your own childhood and that of Phoebe Shaw’s? 15. There’s so much truth-telling in Rust Maidens. So much symbolism. I truly think that it would do well being taught in high schools not just because of the symbolism, but also the historical aspects of unions and industrial battles we saw taking place in the late 1970s and early 1980s. What was the research like? 16. Did you set out to write a book with these deep, sociological themes? 17. There’s also some really good scary scenes. Like where our hero is stuck in a mansion. Very creepy! How do you approach creating scenes that scare the reader? 18. I mentioned Black Static earlier. With them, you published the short story Songs To Help You Cope When Your Mom Won't Stop Haunting You And Your Friends, which is related to Rust Maidens. Which story came first? 19. I love the song choices you list in that story. Do you listen to music while writing? 20. You’ve also have a novella you released with Broken Eye Books in 2017. It’s called Pretty Marys All in a Row. I have not read this one yet but plan to ASAP. Can you tell us what it’s about? 21. February is, as you know, women in horror month. You’ve been writing a series about women horror writers on your blog, called Fear and the Feminine, where you interviewed women horror writers. Can you tell us more about this project? 22. I think that horror and science fiction is where women writers are most often forgotten or dismissed as serious writers. Why is it this way in your opinion? 23. What do you think we can do to help educate readers that there are women who not only write horror, but write it well? 24. What advice would you give young women writers just starting out? 25. Where can readers find you online? ---------------------------------------------- RAW 2017 Director:  Julia Ducournau Writers: Julia Ducournau (screenplay) Stars:  Garance Marillier - as Justine Ella Rumpf - as Alexia Rabah Nait Oufella - as Adrien Synopsis: Justine is a first-year veterinary student. Her elder sister is studying the same course at the university. Justine was raised a strict vegetarian but, as part of the hazing rituals, is forced to eat meat. Initially this has adverse effects but she soon develops a craving for meat...particularly human flesh.

This episode Jason and Michael have a chat with Doungjai Gam, discussing her collection of short fiction and poetry, Glass Slipper Dreams, Shattered. They also discuss how to write flash fiction, how to make shorter pieces of fiction and poetry have more of an emotional effect, going to conventions, Necon, discrimination and sexism within the community, and so much more. Visit Doungjai online: https://doungjaigam.wordpress.com/ Jason and Michael then discuss the new Suspiria movie and compare it to the original. Did they like it? Did they hate it? Listen in and out! Warning, there are some spoilers in the discussion. Times are below. Time: Intro: 00:00 Doungjai gam Interview: 5:30 Suspiria Discussion: 50:17 Suspiria Spoiler: 1:07:55 - 1:09:00 Outro: 1:20:00 Music Heard: Night Child by Electric Wizard. Thank you for listening! Please leave a comment or an audio recording to darknessdwellspodcast@mail.com You can also visit us online: www.wheredarknessdwells.com

Welcome to the show! On this episode, we welcome legendary short story writer, Steve Rasnic Tem to discuss his latest collection, out now by Omnium Gatherum. The collection is called Everything Is Fine Now, and you can purchase it with this link, or the link below. Jason and Michael discuss the stories within with Steve, how darker fiction often turns away horror fans, what makes horror fans, existential dread in fiction, love and loss, along with some great writing tips. Then Michael and Jason discuss the 2018 reboot of the Halloween franchise staring Jamie Lee Curtis. Does it live up to Michael and Jason’s expectations? Find out! Find Steve Rasnic Tem online: www.stevetem.com Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Rasnic-Tem/e/B001JRYPX6 Buy Everything Is Fine Now: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Fine-Now-Steve-Rasnic-ebook/dp/B07L9JMSQY/ Visit Omnium Gatherum: http://www.omniumgatherumedia.com/ Thanks to Steve Rasnic Tem for the wonderful conversation and thanks to you for listening in. Music Heard: Night Child by Electric Wizard

This podcast, Jason and Michael discuss where to start if you’re interested in reading Stephen King but don’t know where to start. This is the first of our series on Stephen King, so stay tuned. They guys also discuss how using a timer can help pump up your word count.

On this podcast, Jason and Michael talk with Mark Allan Gunnells about his new release, Diviations From The Norm, marketing strategies, being prolific and the love of writing. Check out Mark’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HLJJ692/ His Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Allan-Gunnells/e/B005C18L7Q/ Song Heard: Night Child by Electric Wizard

On this podcast, Jason and Michael discuss how Jason outlined the novel he's working on right now including discussion on dealing with that middle slump, and then he and Michael discuss the books that influenced them most. Why? Because those books were what shaped us as both readers and writers. That's why! Thanks for listening! Please leave a review and rating on iTunes or whatever platform you listen to u on.

This week a bit of a shorter episode, but it's a special one folks!  Jason talks with Matt Hayward about his new anthology Welcome to the Show he did with Crystal Lake Publishing, releasing Friday, August 3, 2018. Check out the Anthologies table of contents: Alan M Clark – What Sort of Rube Jonathan Janz – Night and Day and in Between John Skipp – In the Winter of No Love Patrick Lacey – Wolf with Diamond Eyes Bryan Smith – Pilgrimage Rachel Autumn Deering – A Tongue like Fire Glenn Rolfe – Master of Beyond Matt Hayward – Dark Stage Kelli Owen – Open Mic Night Matt Serafini – Beat on the Past Max Booth III – True Starmen Somer Canon – Just to be Seen Jeff Strand – Parody Robert Ford – Ascending Adam Cesare – The Southern Thing Brian Keene – Running Free Mary SanGiovanni – We Sang in Darkness Song heard: Blizzard Spaceship by Apodemus

Josh Matthews, AKA Scott M. Baker, drops by to talk about his fascinating life, how to approach writing a series, pantsing vs plotting, marketing, and his Hell Gate series by Burning Willow Press. The third instalment is released just next month. Jason and Michael then discuss the 1992 BBC film, Ghostwatch. Visit the Hell Gate series online: http://hellgatesaga.blogspot.com  Visit Scott Baker (Josh's real name) online: http://scottmbakerauthor.blogspot.com Song Heard:  Dominion/Mother Russia by Sisters of Mercy 

On the 104th episode, Darkness Dwells revisits the staff of Burning Willow Press to discuss the inside scoop of what it's like running an independent publishing house. Guests include Edd and Kindra Sowder, L. Bachman, and Kerry Alan Denney.  Visit Burning Willow Press online: https://www.burningwillowpressllc.com/ Jason and Michael then switch gears to discuss the brilliant 2018 film Annihilation. Music Heard: Unmask The Spectre by YOB

On this episode, Brian Barr drops by to discuss his multicreative lifestyle, including his work in prose, comics, and music. Brian was good enough to stick around and talk to Jason about the Clive Barker adaptation of The Midnight Meat Train.Music HeardThrough the Jungle by Apodemus

On this episode, Tim Waggoner drops by to discuss his story for the C.H.U.D. Lives Tribute anthology. While we had him we also discussed his work with tie-ins and how one goes about finding work in such a field, such as utilizing Kindle Worlds. They also discuss a little about Tim Flanagan!  Meanwhile, Jason and Michael discuss The Nocturnal Reader's Box subscription, used bookstores, Rob Zombie's next movie, sexual abuse in Hollywood, and the 2017 movie, XX, an anthology horror movie written and directed by four different women. It's a giant episode! Time to grab your favourite beverage and dig in! Find Tim Waggoner online:  Check out The Nocturnal Reader's Box: https://www.thenocturnalreadersbox.com/ Kindle Worlds: https://kindleworlds.amazon.com/ Music Heard: Evil Desire by Dirty Grave Thank you for listening!

Michael H. Hanson drops by to help Darkness Dwells' Month of C.H.U.D. where we discuss creating shared worlds, Sha' Daa and what's next in the series, writing horror poetry, and the C.H.U.D. Lives Tribute anthology. Visit Michael online: http://www.northcountrypoet.com/NorthCountryPoet/Welcome.html Then Jason and Michael discuss the latest in the James Wan universe, Insidious: The FInal Key. Music Heard:  Ophidian Womb by Absent

This is our 100th episode! To celebrate, Jason is taking a month-long journey to promote his short story, Dweller Messiah, appearing in The C.H.U.D. Lives Tribute Anthology! First up is an interview with J.G. Faherty where they discuss his story in the anthology, applying themes to short stories, how horror movies from the 80s influenced his work, and so much more.  Then Jason and Michael have a discussion on the 2016 film Are We Not Cats. Do they tear this movie to pieces, or did they like it? Find out. Visit J.G. Faherty online: http://www.jgfaherty.com/ Order The C.H.U.D. Lives Tribute Anthology:  http://getbook.at/CHUD Music Heard: False Faith by Weird Tales

Kerry Alan Denney returns to discuss his new novel, Beyond the Vale. They also discuss how to avoid author intrusion, drafting your novel, marketing tips, and life after death.  Then Jason and Michael discuss the 2017 Mickey Keating film Psychopaths. Visit Kerry online: http://www.kerrydenney.com/ Music Heard: Drowning by Monster Magnet.

Horror writing legend Tamara Thorne talks with Jason and Michael where they discuss her books and her collaborations with Alastair Cross. They also discuss Ray Bradbury, swap ghost stories, and discuss her own podcast she hosts with Alastair Cross, Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE!  Then Jason and Michael discuss the 2015 movie The Invitation. Visit Tamara Online: https://www.tamarathorne.com/  Music heard Blood on Satan's Claw by Alastor 

To celebrate Women in Horror month, Jason and Michael talk with Mercedes M. Yardley, where they discuss what is a strong female character, voodoo dolls, the ever intrusive unsolicited dick pick, advice for young women horror writers, and so much more. Then Michael and Jason Netflix and chill with the Adam Neville adapted novel The Ritual. Visit Mercedes online:  https://abrokenlaptop.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-M.-Yardley/e/B006B9MFA2/ Music Heard:  Singularity by Steinsopp

We're back! Sorry for the delay everyone! This episode Jason and Michael discuss their favorites and biggest disappointments in movies for 2017. They had planned on talking about books, too, but ran out of time. They did, however, get a preview in for both books and movies coming this year that both hosts are excited about.   Please check out the Stories For Ghosts blog! Music heard: Enemy by Alastor Stay tuned as Darkness Dwells will celebrate Woman in Horror month in both blog and upcoming episode formats.

Edd Sowder, Shannon Perrine, Kerry Alan Denney, and L. Bachman join us this episode to discuss the anthology series, Crossroads, and more specifically the third installment, Monsters Under Your Bed, by Burning Willow Press.  Jason and Michael then kick off their shoes, discuss the irrational fear of sharks bitting one's feet while sleeping in bed, and Stranger Things 2.  Music Heard  Dear Lucifer by Monolord

It's our 2017 Halloween special episode, where Jason and Michael welcome Mark Allan Gunnells and John Palisano and discuss Halloween in all its glory.  Jason and Michael then discuss the 2017 movie, The Houses October Built 2. Visit Mark online: http://markgunnells.livejournal.com  Visit John online: https://johnpalisano.wordpress.com Music Heard This is Halloween by Broken Peach Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne

Jason is joined again by Ben, who brought David Dunwoody with him. The three talk more about Tales From The Lake Vol. 4 by Crystal Lake Publishing and David's works. Jason and Michael also discuss the 2015 movie They Look Like People, where Michael shows us what it's like to be schizophrenic. Another giant episode, so grab those beverages and prepare! Catch David Dunwoody online:   https://sites.google.com/site/thacf13/ Crystal Lake Publishing: http://www.crystallakepub.com/ Ben Eads: http://beneadsfiction.com/ Music Heard: Sanctuary by Elder

This episode is packed full of goodies. First up, Jason talks with Ben Eads and J.G. Faherty about Takes From the Lake Vol. 4! Then Jason and Michael discuss the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's novel IT.  Time to grab a beverage and dig in! Catch J.G. Faherty online: http://www.jgfaherty.com/ And be sure to get a copy of his book, The Cemetery Club, as it truly is a great Halloween read! Catch Ben Eads online: http://beneadsfiction.com/ And be sure to check out his novella, Cracked Sky! Please check out Crystal Lake Publishing's IndieGoGo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crystal-lake-publishing-the-next-chapter-horror#/ Music Heard: Vokonis Plague by Vokonis

Jasper Bark returns to Darkness Dwells to discuss cosmic horror, Lovecraft, and his new book Quiet Places. Jason and Michael then discuss the 2017 Mike Flanagan film, the adaptation of Stephen King's Gerald's Game. It's a jammed packed episode well worth grabbing a beverage, a snack, and getting comfortable for. Jasper Bark has recently redone his website. Check it out: http://www.jasperbark.com/. Crystal Lake Publishing has a fantastic Indigogo for the month of October where you can win some seriously awesome swag for donating. Check it out: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crystal-lake-publishing-the-next-chapter-horror#/ Songs Heard: Bring It On Home To Me by Sam Cooke Firefly by High Priestess

Todd Keisling returns to Darkness Dwells to discuss his collection of stories, Ugly Little Things, Alice in Chains, how to juggle more than one writing project - or, more to the point, how to keep writing when the muse abandons you.  Music Heard: Snowy Grave by WITCHFINDER

On August 26 of 2017, we lost yet another iconic horror director, Toby Hooper. In this episode, Jason and Michael discuss his movies and find themselves worshipping Steven Speilberg.  RIP Toby Hooper (1943 - 2017) Music Heard: Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol

A roundtable discussion with Laird Barron, John Langan, and SP Miskowski. It was a fantastic episode. Our thanks to Laird for suggesting something like this. Look to the future for further interviews with Laird and John at The Great Lakes Horror Company Podcast, which is where this idea manifested (Unsure of when those interviews will be released.).  In this episode, we discuss weird fiction's origins, the present, and possible future for the genre. We also discuss the writers working today who make our guests excited.  It's a packed episode, so grab a beverage and a snack.  Please support Joe Pulver's gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/2jk9g5w Laird Barron: https://lairdbarron.wordpress.com/  John Langan: https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/ SP Miskowski: https://spmiskowski.wordpress.com/  Music Heard: Unmask the Spectre by Yob

We lost a legend on July 16, 2017. George Romero not only made awesome zombie films, he also helped create the zombie subgenre as we know it today. Jason and Michael, both big fans of his work, say goodbye the only way they know how or can, discussing his movies. R.I.P. George.  Songs Heard: Day of the Dead opening theme by John Harrison Father Midnight by Earth

This week, Jason can't remember names or titles as they talk with author Frank Martin and then discuss the 2017 film, Get Out.  Check out Frank's Amazon store page: https://www.amazon.com/Frank-Martin/e/B017DVXLHC/ Song: Sticky Fingers by Youngblood Supercult's new album, The Great American Death Rattle. Get it here: http://youngbloodsupercult.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-american-death-rattle

This episode, Michael talks some Twin Peaks while Jason shares his experience, so far, with the Crystal Lake Publishing mentoring program. You can check the latter out here:  http://www.crystallakepub.com/crystal-lake-publishing-editing-and-mentorship-programs/ Lucy Taylor stops by to discuss her incredible novelette, Sweetlings, released by Tor.com. Jason first talked with Lucy for the Great Lakes Horror Company Podcast. It's Episode 27: Sex and Slaughter. You can listen or download it from here: http://www.horror-writers.ca/the-great-lakes-horror-company-podcast/   Visit Lucy online: http://darkfantasy.us  Jason and Michael then discuss Alien: Covenant and all the problems with it and Prometheus.  It's a giant episode, which means that it's time to grab that beverage and get comfortable.  Please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. And thank you for listening! Music heard:  Snake Eyes by Trouble www.http://www.crystallakepub.com/ www.audibletrial.com/darknessdwells

Edd Sowder from Burning Willow Press joined Jason and Michael to share some great news! Want to know what it is? Then you'd better grab yourself a beverage and settle in. It's a barebones episode this week. So no music. Might keep it this way, as well. So much easier to edit. HA! Thanks for listening!

L. Bachman stops by for a quick chat with Jason and Michael. They talk everything from her new short story The Painting of Martel to advice for new writers. Plus, she gives us some exclusive news!  Jason and Michael then talk about two movies. Baskin (2015) and The Void (2017)  Lots of great information and a lot of fun discussion. Grab a coffee, a tea, a cola, and join in! Music Heard: Dawntide's Breeze by Valkyrie Summon the Moon by Windhand

Jason and Michael discuss Ouija (2014) and Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) among other things, such as the new trend to adapt books into a television series rather than a movie, some Alien: Covenant news, Insidious: Chapter 4 news, and some interesting updates on former guest Johnny Daggers' upcoming film, Noctambulist.  Music Heard: Wake by REZN Black Planets (Part 2) by Green Yeti

Kenneth W. Cain is a writer, a music lover, and an overall great guy. Jason and Michael got to talk to him about Pink Floyd, the writing life, and his new collection EMBERS. Visit Ken online: https://kennethwcain.com Jason also grills Michael about his new book, EDGING. https://www.amazon.com/dp/069286394X/ MUSIC HEARD: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd Beneath A Burning Sun by Cities of Mars

Author S. L. Perrine joins Jason and Michael where we discuss her new novel, THE BEAST WITHIN. Check her out online: https://www.slperrine.com. Music Heard: Orchid and Winter Sun, both songs by Windhand

his week, Jason and Michael pay tribute to the supporting actor who helped make genre movies so much fun. RIP Bill Paxton! Music Heard: Reach and World Without Walls by Martini Ranch.

Lynn Bachman drops by to discuss all her projects, including writing, book cover art design, book trailers, and more.  Visit her online: https://www.facebook.com/writerbachman Meanwhile, Jason and Michael become distracted by cats and a list of five recent German horror movies found on the iHorror website: http://ihorror.com/5-recent-german-horror-movies-check-out/ Music Heard: Tempest by Shroud Eater Beasts of Prey by Sunnata

Todd Keisling is out guest this week. We talk about Tool, Crystal Lake Publishing, Beneath the Lake Podcast (of which Todd Hosts), The King in Yellow, and his new novella, THE FINAL RECONCILIATION. Visit Todd online: http://toddkeisling.com/tk/ Music Brought To You By The Yellow Kings Sludge Factory by Alice in Chains Bleak by Opeth

We're back!!! This week Jason and Michael discuss news, movies to look forward to in 2017 (from an article written by DeAnna Janes for the-line-up.com - http://www.the-line-up.com/upcoming-horror-movies-2017/), and then review favorites and not so favorites of 2016 in movies, books, and all the great authors we talked to last year. And just like 2016, this episode is a giant. So grab a soda pop or a tea, sit down, and dig in. Music Heard: Break the Machine by Elbrus Made of Rats and The Abyss by Orange Goblin

To help celebrate Christmas, Jason and Michael talk with director Grant Harvey and screenwriter Pascal Trottier regarding a movie they worked on, A Christmas Horror Story. It's a fantastic film, and both Grant and Pascal were fantastic guests. Music Heard: Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Alice Cooper Carol of the Bells by Orion's Reign

Mark returns to discuss his new releases, CURTAIN CALL and WHERE THE DEAD GOES TO DIE. They also discuss writing short stories, what it's like to have a collection out with Cemetery Dance, collaborating, and so much more. Music Heard: Riverhead by Prick Came Back Haunted by Nine Inch Nails Deformography by Marilyn Manson Thanks for listening, everyone. Stay tuned for our Christmas episode coming to you very shortly.

Jay Michael Wright II (AKA Mikey Bookout) joins Jason and Michael. We discuss the blindness he suffered for over ten years and how he managed to beat it and sell two books within a year afterward. We also discuss the horror genre itself along with the future of horror with bold predictions of what we think is in store for the future of the genre. Music Heard: Crawling on the Ceiling by Generation of Vipers

This week, Jason and Michael are joined by Johnny Daggers to discuss his movies, his book NEVERLASTING, life and death, the macabre, Leonard Cohen, and much more. There was some technical difficulties involving Jason's microphone at the very beginning of the interview, and he apologizes for the choppy quality while Johnny discusses his childhood. From there on, though, the quality is great. Buy Johnny's book: https://www.amazon.com/Neverlasting-Johnny-Daggers/dp/0997773014/ Visit Johnny Online: http://www.johnnydaggers.com Music Heard: Everybody Knows & You Want It Darker, both songs by Leonard Cohen. RIP Leonard.

Jason and Michael explore the state of Burning Willow Press with special guests Kindra and Edd Sowder, and Kerry Alan Denney. Music Heard Copyright by Their Respective Artists: Motorhead and Wednesday 13

Welcome to The Darkness Dwells Halloween Special 2016 Pt. 2. Morgan Scorpion returns to read Rober W. Chambers' story, The Yellow Sign. Please take a moment to visit and subscribe to Morgan's YouTube Channel! Quiet Please was perhaps one of the best horror themed Old Time Radio shows. Or, that's what we've been told. The Thing on the Fourble Board is thought to be their scariest as well. Come one and come all and see for yourselves! Music heard: Apple of Sodom by Marilyn Manson Linger, which you can find on the motion picture soundtrack for It Follows. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Episode 69 is the first of two parts to our Halloween special bonus episodes. This week Morgan Scorpion reads H. P. Lovecraft's The Shunned House. We're also joined by The Shadow and its Halloween special from 1937 and starring the great Orson Wells! Time to grab that bag of candy and prepare to be terrified! Intro song created by dAmbeint from freesound. Check out some more of his work: https://www.freesound.org/people/dAmbient/ The Shunned House was read by the great Morgan Scorpion. She narrates a lot of classic horror on her YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/MorganScorpion The outro music was used without permission. It is by Cradle of Filth and is titled Portrait of a Dead Countress. Buy their insane music and listen to it all Halloween, and all year, long: https://www.amazon.com/Cruelty-Beast-Original-Cradle-Filth/dp/B006QG4512

It's October. That means it's Halloween month for The Darkness Dwells team. To celebrate, Jason and Michael discuss their favorite Halloween memories. They also do a top/worst five lists of Stephen King Adaptations. Music Heard: This Is Halloween - Marilyn Manson Shattering Inner Journeys - The Gaslamp Killer

This week Jason and Michael discuss two movies: the new Blair Witch and the long anticipated Rob Zombie flick, 31. Did they like them? Drop in and find out. They also discuss banned Halloween decorations and get derailed on doing so. Music Heard: Walk Away by James Gang That Smell by Lynard Skynard Clap For The Wolfman by Guess Who

The Sisters of Slaughter prove their name when they stop by DD this week and discuss their new books along with their love of werewolves. Jason and Michael discuss Phantasm and what John Carpenter really thinks of Rob Zombie's remake of his classic Halloween films. Music Heard: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon Run with the Pack by Bad Company

This week, Jason and Michael are joined by their good friend and fellow author Rob Shepherd. They talk about everything dark and hiding in the shadows within horror culture, including Carolina clowns and Rob's body of work thus far. Music heard: Cirice by Ghost Brass Goggles by Steam Powered Giraffe

Something weird happened on this week's show. Jason and Michael couldn't agree on the two movies they chose to review. Join in to see who hated what and why! Music Heard: The Message by Sasquatch Black Woods by Stoned Jesus Don't Forget About Our Contest! Send feedback for the Darkness Dwells Podcast and tell us how we're doing in one or all three ways listed below. The more you participate the better your chances are of winning. 1. Email your feedback to darknessdwells74@gmail.com and tell us what you like about the show. This will get your name into the drawing hat once. 2. Email a mp3 of your voice to darknessdwells74@gmail.com and verbally tell us your thoughts. This method will get your name into the drawing hat twice. 3. Write a review on iTunes or Stitcher or wherever you subscribe to Darkness Dwells and take a screenshot of said review once it's live. Email the screenshot. to darknessdwells74@gmail.com. This will get your name into the drawing hat three times. 4. Do all three and get your name entered into the hat four times! 3rd place: an ebook copy of Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories. 2nd place: ebook copies of Gutted, Little Dead Red by Mercedes M. Yardley, Paper Tigers by Damien Angelica Walters, and We are Monsters by Brian Kirk. 1st place: The Physical copy of Gutted along with all ebooks in 2nd place. Thanks for listening and participating!

This week is all about the new Netflix show, Stranger Things. Jason and Michael go deep into this rabbit hole of spoilery to discuss the show itself, their thoughts, the references to 70s and 80s material, and some fun trivia. There's also a contest! Regarding the contest, details have changed since the original announcement within this episode. There's better chances to win now with more books. Keep checking the facebook pages to learn how to enter. Contest runs until September the 1st. Songs heard (Floating Cube & Omniverse) by S U R V I V E. Theme song for Stranger Things by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.

Brian Kirk is a new and upcoming horror writer to watch out for. He is our guest this week on the Darkness Dwells Podcast where he and Jason talk about his short story in the Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories anthology from Crystal Lake Publishing along with his novel WE ARE MONSTERS. They also talk about horror fans and their attraction to dark things, writing horror, mental illness, It Follows, and The Babadook. It's a great conversation to be a fly on the wall for. Michael is back and he and Jason talk about The Blair Witch Project's historical and brilliant marketing along with how creepy that film actually is. They also discuss The Woods, the "secret" sequel to The Blair Witch coming out this fall. There's great disappointment in the new Cenobite pictures they lament over and much praise for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's first two original films. Time for tea, a comfy chair (or the seat you sit on during your commute), and earphones. Contact Brian Kirk Online: http://briankirkblog.com Music Heard: Devil Rides & Teenage Exorcists - Both songs by Mogwai