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Nosferatu is a gothic horror film directed by Robert Eggers, offering a fresh yet authentic take on the classic vampire tale. Set in 1838, the story follows newlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter. Thomas, a real estate agent, embarks on a journey to the remote Carpathian Mountains to facilitate a property sale to the egnimatic Count Orlock. As Thomas ventures deeper into Orlock's world, Ellen becomes the object of the vampire's obsession, leading to a series of haunting and perilous events.Starring Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Ralph Ineson.Music by Robin CarolanProduction Design by Craig LathropEdited by Louise FordDirector of Photography Jarin BlaschkeProsthetics and Visual Effects by David WhiteWritten and Directed by Robert Eggers

When a renowned shaman (Kim Go-eun) and her protege (Lee Do-hyun) are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family, they begin investigating the cause of a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born children of each generation. With the help of a knowledgeable mortician (Yoo Hai-jin) and the country's most revered geomancer (Choi Min-sik), they soon trace the affliction's origin to a long-hidden family grave located on sacred ground. Sensing an ominous aura surrounding the burial site, the team opts to exhume and relocate the ancestral remains immediately. But as something much darker emerges, they soon discover what befalls those who dare to mess with the wrong grave.Starring Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hai-jin, Lee Do-hyun, and more.Director of Photography - Lee Mo-GaeWritten and Directed by Jang Jae-hyun

Spooky Charles of thePicassos, The Lonesome Skeleton Band, and The Sad Hour Band joins the pod to discuss his upbringing, his musical influences, his future, with a quick detour into our love for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.Stream thePicassos wherever you get your music. And be on the lookout for his solo act The Lonesome Skeleton Band as well as the newly formed Sad Hour Band. He is truly one of my favorite musicians working right now.And, if you're in the area, make sure you check out one of the last couple of live performances of thePicassos before an indefinite hiatus.

Joining the show to discuss Headshot (2016), actor and choreographer, Sunny Pang.Headshot: A man suffering from amnesia washes ashore and a young doctor nurses him back to health. His past resurfaces to haunt them both in violent fashion.Starring Iko Uwais, Sunny Pang, Chelsea Islan, Very Tri Yulisman, Julie Estelle, Ario Bayu, Zack Lee, and more.Featuring The Uwais Stunt TeamAction Direction by Timo TjahjantoEdited by Arifin Cu'unkMusic by Aria Prayogi and Fajar YuskemalCinematography by Yunus PasolangDirected by Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto

Small town artist Charley is a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking suspicion that he might be a werewolf. He distances himself from those he loves and sinks deeper into solitude, as his flashes of memory of his grisly nighttime acts manifest themselves through his artwork.Starring Alex Hurt, Addison Timlin, Rigo Garay, Motell Gyn Foster, John Speredakos, Barbara Crampton, Joseph Castillo-Midyett, Kevin Corrigan, James Le Gros, Joe Swanberg, Marshall Bell, Ella Rae Peck, Marc Senter, Michael Buscemi, Asta Paredes, Jeremy Holm, Cody Kostro, Clay von Carlowitz, Braxton Sohns, Gaby Leyner, and more.Music by Will BatesCinematography by Collin BrazieWritten and Directed by Larry Fessenden

Writer/Director Francis Galluppi joins the show to discuss his piece, The Last Stop in Yuma County.While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty-or cold, hard steel-to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune.Starring Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake, Nicholas Logan, Faizon Love, Michael Abbott Jr., Gene Jones, Robin Bartlett, Sierra McCormick, Ryan Masson, Connor Paolo, Alexandra Essoe, Sam Huntington, Jon Proudstar, Barbara Crampton, and more.Production Design by Charlie TextorArt Direction by Adam GaschoMusic by Matthew ComptonCinematography by Mac FiskenEdited, Written, and Directed by Francis Galluppi

From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them into the web of Lou's criminal family.Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Anna Baryshnikov, Jena Malone, and more.Edited by Mark TownsMusic by Clint MansellCinematography by Ben FordesmanWritten by Rose Glass and Weronika TofilskaDirected by Rose Glass

Ben is a former CIA station chief whose world comes crashing down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. Soon, a cryptic message sends him back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he knew about his wife and the agency that he worked for.Starring Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, Alex Pettyfer, Chris Petrovski, Laetitia Eido, Nick Moran, Daniel Bernhardt, and more.Music by Sean MurrayCinematography by Jonathan HallEdited by Richard Blackburn and Matthew LorentzWritten by George MahaffeyDirected by Jesse V. Johnson

After a mother (Ando Sakura) discovers that teacher's bullying is behind her young son's sudden strange beahvior, she storms into his school demanding an explanation. Continually left without satifactory answers-and with an increasingly distressed child-she furiously escalates her concerns to the school board and the media. But as the story unfolds through the multilayerd perspectives of mother, teacher, and child, the real truth gradually emerges-and proves much more complex than anyone could have expected.Starring Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Mitsuki Takahata, Akihiro Kakuta, Shido Nakamura, and Yuko TanakaMusic by Ryuichi SakamotoCinematography by Ryuto KondoScreenplay by Yuji SakamotoEdited and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

A prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents-the most-watched film in Korean history-Hansan: Rising Dragon depicts the Battle of Hansando. In 1592, Admiral Yi Sun-sin and fleet faced off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon headships known as geobukseon, to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.Starring Park Hae-il, Byun Yo-han, Ahn Sung-ki, Son Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-kyu, Kim Sung-kyun. Kim Hyang-gi, Ok Taec-yeon, and more.Music by Kim Tae-seongCinematography by Kim Tae-sungEdited by Hyun-Gun Ahn and Gang-hee LeeWritten by Han-min Kim and Hong-gi YunDirected by Han-min Kim

Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to sytemically victimize the poor and powerless.Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande.Edited by Joe Galdo, David Jancso, and Tim MurrellMusic by Jed KurzelCinematography by Sharone MeirWritten by Paul Angunawela abd John ColleeDirected by Dev Patel

In this sequel to the popular The Witch: Subversion, the story moves awar from a confined secret lab and out into the real world after a mysterious girl emerges as the soul survivor of a bloody raid on the top-secret research facility behind the clandestine Witch Program. She is quickly rescued by a couple who understands the level of threat the girl now faces. However, as the assassins tasked with locating and silencing the girl move closer, the lives of all three are in grave danger.Starring Cynthia, Jo Min-soo, Kim Da-mi, Sung Yoo-bin, Park Eun-bin, Seo Eun-soo, Justin John Harvey, Jin Goo, and more.Music by MowgCinematography by Young-ho KimWritten and Directed by Park Hoon-Jung

Based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong. Qiao Feng, the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists, the Beggar's Gang, is wrongfully accused of murder and is subsequently exiled. Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story-and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.Starring Donnie Yen, Wu Yue, Chen Yuqi, Cya Liu, Wai Ying Hung, Cheung Siu Fai, Wong Kwan Hing, Du Yumung, Lui Leung Wai, Tsui Siu Ming, and many more.Art Direction by Liu Shi YunEdited by Ka-WingCinematography by Chan Chi YingAction Direction by Kenji Tanigaki and Donnie YenAction Choreography by Yan Hua and Zhang ChaoDirected by Donnie Yen and Ka-Wai Lam

After his devastatingly fast, samurai-style combat approach sets filmmakers against him, a legendary action star films his own movie-on turf claimed by feauding Yakuza gangs, including one of Japan's most deadly martial arts assassins.Starring Tak Sakaguchi, Togo Ishii, Sho Aoyagi, Itsuji Itao, Rumika Fukuda, Keisuke Horibe, Kenjiro Ishimaru, Ohji Hiroi, Norhisa Hiranuma, Taro Suruga, Kohei Fukuyama, Kanon Harumi, and more.Cinematography by Jiroyuki OzawaStunt/Action Direction by Kensuke SonomuraWritten and Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi

After his devastatingly fast, samurai-style combot approach sets filmmakers against him, a legendary action star films his own movie-on turf claimed by feuding Yakuza gangs, including one of Japan's most deadly martial arts assassins.Starring Tak Sakguchi, Togo Ishii, Sho Aoyagi, Itsuji Itao, Rumika Fukuda, Keisuke Horibe, Kenjiro Ishimaru, Ohji Hiroi, Norhisa Hiranuma, Taro Suruga, Kohei Fukuyama, Kanon Harumi, and more.Cinematography by Jiroyuki OzawaStunt/Action Direction by Kensuke SonomuraWritten and Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi

Today on the show, Ian and Eshom Nelms join the show to discuss their most recent release, Red Right Hand.Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell, Garret Dillahunt, Chapel Oaks, Scott Haze, Nicholas Logan, Kenneth Miller, Mo McRae, and more.Music by the Mondo BoysEdited by Traton LeeCinematography by Johnny DerangoWritten by Jonathan EasleyDirected by Eshom and Ian NelmsRED RIGHT HAND IS STREAMING EVERYWHERE NOW!

Friend of the show, filmmaker Seth Landau joins me as we take a look at his biting satire, Take Out. We talk about how the film came to be, the long road to find a streaming platform, working with method and character actors, and why this piece is still relevant today.Starring Seth Landau, Judd Omen, Yeni Alvarez, Ken Kolb, Justin Walker, Keri Maroone, and more.Edited by Greg RobbinsMusic by Dan SilverCinematography by Vincent PascoeProduced, Written, and Directed by Seth Landau

As a Christmas blizzard rages outside, Faith, a nurse, keeps her daughter Charm locked in her room in the hopes to fight off a mysterious affliction. When drifters Kory and Liz break in seeking shelter, they quickly discover that Faith's relationship with Charm stretches the limits of dysfunction, and both of them are concealing the malevolent fifth houseguest lurking in the shadows.Starring Chrissy Metz, Scout Taylor-Compton, Annalise Basso, Connor Paolo, George Schichtle, and more.Production Design by Jeffrey McLeidSpecial Creature Effects by Ill Willed ProductionsCreature Design by Tate SteinsiekMusic by Matthew O'MalleyCinematography by Alexander ChinniciWritten by Shannon WellsProduced, Edited, and Directed by Damien LeVeck

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.Starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and more.Production Design by Shona Heath and James PriceMusic by Jerskin FendrixEdited by Yorgos MavropsaridisCinematography by Robbie RyanWritten by Tony McNamaraNovel by Alasdair GrayDirected by Yorgos Lanthimos

Four retired assassins sping back into action when they cross paths with a straight-arrow cop who is determined to track down an elusive murderer that has something to do with their shared path.Starring Abimana Aryasatya, Putri Marino, Lutesha, Arie Kriting, Kristo Immanuel, Marthino Lio, Michelle Tahalea, Budi Ros, Donny Damara, Kho Michael, and more.Choreography by Trisna Irawan and Rickey SaldianEdited by Dina AmandaDirector of Photography by Batara GoemparWritten by Timo Tjahjanto and Johanna WattimenaDirected by Timo Tjahjanto

Gentle, easy-going Or Kia moves from the countryside to Kuala Lumpur to work for his cousin and best friend Ah Soon, a mid-level gangster and enforcer.While Or Kia works hard to put a sister through school, Ah Soon cares for an unstable girlfriend prone to mysterious disappearances.As they both sink deeper into a nocturnal worls of debts, drugs, and betrayal, Or Kia's loyalties are strained when Ah Soon falls out of favor with the bosses and tries to escape the business.Starring Sunny Pang, Pete Teo, Chua Thien See, Loh Bak Lai, and Mohan RamanMusic by Siew Jye and Ronnie KhooCinematography by J. Ishmael Edited, Written, and Directed by James Lee

Today on the show, The People's Rapper, Jon Connor, talks about the release of his new album "III" on Even.biz, releasing his album independently, speaking from the heart, learning from his mistakes, and trying to share his wisdom with others. We even got some wrestling and movie talk in there. Enjoy!You can find the album "III," his merch, music videos, a documentary, and more on EVEN.BIZ.Go show some support! Go right now!

Musician Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog joins the show.We talk about his most recent 4-track EP release, Star Feels. We also chat about his upcoming tour, future music, and how passion is why we do what we do.You can stream Star Feels wherever you listen to your music.

An Australian supernatural horror film that follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on a new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.Starring Sophie Wilde, Zoe Terakes, Miranda Otto, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Chris Alosio, Otis Dhanji, and more.Cinematography by Aaron McLiskyMusic by Cornel WilczekWritten by Danny Philippou and Bill HinzmanBased on the concept by Daley PearsonDirected by Danny and Michael Philippou

Lyrical mastermind, Jon Connor, joins the show to talk about his come up, a family that keeps him humble, music that inspired him, favorite movies, and MOST importantly, the slew of projects he has coming out in 2023.

There's a hairy humanoid beat lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don't talk about it. But that's not about to stop intrepifd grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple) and Rives (John David Carson), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no legend.Starring Jack Elam, Dennis Fimple, Dub Taylor, John David Carson, Bill Thurman, Jim McCullough Jr., and more.Music by Jaime Mendoza-NavaCinematography by Dean CundeyDirected by Joy N. Houck Jr.

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, and more.Music by Carter BurwellCinematography by Ben DavisWritten and DIrected by Martin McDonagh

For good or ill, writer/director Seth Landau and I deliver the definitive Youngblood (1986) review.Ontario, 1986. The struggling hometown Hamilton Mustangs are in need of a jolt to their hockey club. The jolt comes in the form of a hot new American prospect, Dean Youngblood. However, trouble is brewing for Dean. Carl Racki of the Thunder Bay Bombers is out for blood and the coach's daughter is out for love, which could spell disaster for his chances of ever making it into the pros.Starring Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Gibb, Ed Lauter, George J. Finn, Jim Youngs, Eric Nesterenko, Fionnula Flanagan, Ken James, Keanu Reeves, Peter Faussett, Martin Donlevy, and Walker Boone.Music by William OrbitDirector of Photography Mark IrwinWritten and Directed by Peter MarkleBe sure to check out Seth's films Bryan Loves You and Take Out streaming now on TUBI. Tubi is free. No excuses.

A devout priest welcomes a struggling couple into his home at Christmas time. However, his simple act of kindness soon becomes the ultimate test of faith once the sanctity of his home is jeopardized.Starring Graham Skipper, Jeremy Gardner, Taylor Zaudtke, and Rigo Garay.Music by Eric RomaryCinematography by Rommel GencianaProduced, Written, and Directed by Ric Pennycoff

After a manmade virus failed to reduce the world's overpopulated areas, global leaders resolved to institute a new program that would legitimize a new venture, a game show to make things interesting. Broadcast live daily, the streamed game show would become Exiled: The Chosen Ones.Starring Sunny Pang, Hannah Al Rashid, Nick Kahn, James Jay Bryan, Oka Antara, Zack Lee, Jon Xue Zhang, Carl Wharton, Craig Edwards, and many more.Music by Martin RowberryCinematography by Loukas AkrivosWritten and Directed by Ranjeet S. Marwa

After a man-made virus failed to reduce the world's overpopulated areas, global leaders would start a new program that would legitimize a new venture in a game show. The game would be broadcast live, where random contestants would be exiled into a concrete jungle, forced to kill each other for their freedom. Viewers would place their bets on who had a chance at survival. Be that as it may...no one survives the game.Starring Sunny Pang, Hanna Al Rashid, Nick Khan, Oka Antara, Billy the Butcher, James Jaysen Bryhan, Craig Edwards, Carl Wharton, and many more.Music by Martin RowberryCinematography by Loukas AkriyosWritten and Directed by Ranjeet S. Marwa

After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.Starring Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell, Troy Rudeseal, James Ransone, Miguel Cazarez Mora, and more.Music by Mark KorvenCinematography by Brett JutkiewiczBased on the short story written by Joe HillScreenplay by C. Robert Cargill and Scott DerricksonDirected by Scott Derrickson

In the wake of a killer earthquake, the beaches of California have been taken over by vicious Neo-Nazi punks. No one can halt the megalomanic reign of Adolf and his stiletto-heeled, leather-clad Eva, until they pick on the son of Eleanor "Mama" Washington. Now she's out for vengeance.Starring Gail Neely, Barry Brenner, Dawn Wildsmith, Robert Harden, Michael Sonye, Joel Hile, Dawne Ellison, Tom Shell, Gene Mitchell, and Bobbie Bresee.Art Direction and Original Costume Design by Byrnadette di SantoEdited by Craig A. ColtonMusic composed and performed by John MacCallumDirector of Photography Rolf KestermannScreenplay by Jon AyreDirected by Peter GeorgeMusic composed and performed by John MacCallum

Out-of-work actor Eddy Pine stumbles upon the key to the universe and is drawn into an intergalactic conflict between killer clowns and sneaky green aliens. Now the fate of the planet hangs on his shoulders.Starring Bodhi Elfman, Rebbeca Forsythe, Angeline-Rose Troy, French Stewart, Steve Agee, Nic Novicki, Verne Troyer, and Martin KlebbaMusic composed and conducted by Danny ElfmanCinematography by Howard WexlerWritten and Directed by Richard Elfman

A strange twist of fate brings two young travelers, George and Edna, to a small town where an experimental agricultural machine may be bringing the dead back to life. As zombies infest the area and attack the living, a bull-headed detective thinks the couple are Satanists responsible for the local killings. George and Edna have to fight for their lives, and prove their innocence as they try and stop the impending zombie apocalypse.Starring Ray Lovestock, Christina Galbo, Arthur Kennedy, and more.Music by Giuliano SorginiCinematography by Francisco SempereSpecial Effects by Giannetto De RossiWritten by Sandro Continenza and Marcello CosciaDirected by Jorge Grau

While visiting Hong Kong, a young Master Ip intervenes in a kidnapping attempt, unintentionally igniting a turf war with a ruthless human trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man's closest friends, leaving him with no choice but to challenge the group's notoriously brutal boxing champion.Starring Xie Miao, Hua Qilong, Chen Guanying, Zhao Yuxuan, Bai Long, Xiao Guang, Huang Siyu, An De, Qing Tian, and more.Director of Photography Wu GuichuanWritten by Fang Lan and Liu BayinDirected by Li Xijie and Zhang Zhulin

Rule-flouting cop Fabio is deep undercover, chasing a globe-trotting ring of drug smugglers suspected to be operating out of Rome. Working with Mike Hamilton an Interpol agent with a hair-trigger temper, he sets out to worm his way into the group's confidence. But can these two rule-bending risk-takers stay one step ahead of the criminals long enough to bring them down from the inside?Starring Fabio Testi, David Hemmings, Sherry Buchanan, Wolfango Soldati, Massimo Vanni, Angelo Ragusa, Romano Puppo, Sergio Ruggeri, Johnny Loffredo, Leon Lenoir, and Gianni OrlandoMusic by GoblinDirector of Photography Giovanni BergaminiScreenplay by Massimo De Rita and Enzo G. CastellariDirected by Enzo G. Castellari

Inspector Nicola Palmieri is hot on the heels of gang of ruthless racketeers hell-bent on extorting local business owners with intimidation and violet reprisals. Injured by the gang in the line of duty, Nico is determined to bring the crooks to justice, but his superiors warn him off the case. Realizing he's not going to get anywhere within the confines of the law, Nico recruits a crack squad of civilians who have themselves fallen victim to the gang to dole out their own brand of justice, Italian-styleStarring Fabio Testi, Vincent Gardenia, Renzo Palmer, Orso Mari Guerinni, Glauco Onorato, Macella Michelangeli, Romano Puppo, Antonio Marsina, Salvatore Borgese, Gianluigi Loffredo, Daniele Dublino, and more.Music by Guido and Maurizio De AngelisDirector of Photography Marcello MasciocchiScreenplay by Arduino Maiuri, Massimo De Rita, and Enzo G. CastellariDirected by Enzo G. Castellari

1888. As the hangman's noose tightens around his neck, Frank Clements, the most feared outlaw in the West, uses his last breath to invoke a generational curse on the town preacher and his descendants. 100 years later, Frank and his gang return from hell to seek their vengeance. Hampton, the great-grandson of the preacher, along with his friends Cory and Pam, all find themselves defenseless against these blood-thirsty phantom cowboys, who are impervious to weapons and seemingly cannot be stopped.Starring Bill Shaw, Jim Peters, Ricky Long, Cari Powell, Arland Bishop, Mike Ammons, Carl Young, Bill Moses, Steve Fincher, and more.Music by Frank PattersonCinematography by Thomas L. CallawayWritten by Clay McBride and James DesmaraisDirected by Alan Stewart

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.Starring Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Jenna Ortega, Kid Cudi, Martin Henderson, Owen Campbell, Stephen Ure, and more.Music by Tyler Bates and Chelsea WolfeCinematography by Eliot RockettProduced, Edited, Written, and Directed by Ti West

I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite guests of all-time, Seth Landau. We discuss his piece Bryan Loves You and a plethora of other things.Bryan Loves You - In the early 90's, a 32-year-old psychotherapist began to suspect that his small Arizona community was being taken over by a homicidal religous cult known as "Followers of Bryan." What starts as innocent inquisitiveness quickly turns into a violent and harrowing fight for his freedom...and survival. Jonathan's entire ordeal was captured on video cameras and security tapes, and this is the footage that was recovered.Starring Seth Landau, Tony Todd, George Wendt, Daniel Roebuck, Candy Stanton, Tom Noga, Tiffany Shepis, Lloyd Kaufman, Brinke Stevens, Bobby SlatonTori King, and more.Music by P. Daniel NewmanCinematography by Jayson CrothersProduced, Written, and Directed by Seth Landau

Billy Ray's a bad risk. He took the mob's family jewels, and now they wany his! They tried beating and scaring it out of him. Now everyone believes Carmen must know where the jewels are. The mafia boss has brought his hired assassin to find her and the jewels. This slime-balll and his trained killers follow our heroes through car chases and gun battles across the state of Texas leaving a trail of fireballs and hunks of twisted metal.Starring Gregory Scott Cummins, Barri Murphy, William Hubbard Knight, Hoke Howell, William Smith, Cameron Mitchell, David Sanders, and Ross Hagen.Music by Del CasherDirector of Photography by Thomas CallawayWritten by David ReskinDirected by John Stewart

After waking up from a car crash unable to remember anything about his life, a man begins regaining consciousness in a new body every 12 hours. Now, he must piece together his identity, all while evading attacks from pursuing agents and dangerous criminals alike. But with no memory - and no allies - his time is running out.Starring Yoon Kye-Sang, Park Yong-Woo, Lim Ji-Yeon, Park Ji-Hwan and more.Music by Kang NeneMartial Arts Direction by Park Young-Sik and Chung Seong-HoCinematography by Lee Sung-JeWritten and Directed by Yoon Jae-Keun

I sit down with producer, editor, writer, and director Mike Costanza to discuss The Collingswood Story.When Rebecca went away to college, her boyfriend John thought video chatting would help them stay in touch, but idle curiosity leads to a dark secret when Rebecca and John video chat with Vera Madeline, an online psychic, who initiates a deadly reign of terror over their lives.Starring Stephanie Dees, Johnny Burton, Diane Behrens, Grant Edmonds, and Glenn Hoeffner.Produced, Edited, Written, and Directed by Mike Costanza.

I sit down with the beyond talented Rich Ragsdale to discuss The Long Night.While searching for her parents she's never known, New York transplant returns to her childhood southern stomping grounds with her boyfriend to investigate a promising lead on her family's whereabouts. Upon arrival, the couple's weekend take a bizarre, terrifying turn as a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader terrorize the pair en route to fulfilling a twisted ancient apocalyptic prophecy.Starring Scout Taylor-Compton, Nolan Gerard Funk, Kevin Ragsdale, Deborah Kara Unger, Jeff Fahey.Music by Sherri ChungWritten by Mark Young and Robert SheppeDirected Rich Ragsdale

A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.

A Chinese man marries a Japanese woman through an arranged marriage and manages to insult all of her Japanese martial arts family by issuing a challenge to her that is misinterpreted by the others. He must then prove how good Chinese kung fu really is through a series of duels with the seven Japanese martial artists who come to meet the challenge.

A wealthy kung fu expert, who is turned evil by the slaying of his wife and the loss of his son's arms, bully a town through terror and force. They find pleasure and satisfaction by crippling those who stumble in their way. Four of those who are crippled, a hawker who is blinded, a blacksmith made mute and deaf, a drifter who loses his legs, and a fighter who loses his sanity, band together to use their disabilities to defeat the evil Master Du.

A dying teacher instructs his final student to check on the activities of five formal pupils, each of whom he taught a unique and special style of kung fu: Centipede, Snake, Scorpion, Lizard, and Toad.Starring Sheng Chiang, Sun Chien, Phillip Kwok, Meng Lo, Pai Wei, Feng Lu, Wang Lung-Wei, Ku Feng, and more.Music by Frankie ChanCinematography by Cho Wai Kei and Kung Mu ToWritten by I Kuang and Chang ChehDirected by Chang Cheh

After getting in trouble with local gangs, a young man flees to San Francisco, where the same gangs are still causing problems. He becomes a part of one gang, and eventurally decides to play them against each other in order to clean up the town.Starring Alexander Fu Sheng, Sun Chien, Meng Lo, Phillip Kwok, Wang Lung-Wei, Shirley Yu, Susan Shaw, Jenny Tseng, and more.Music by Chen Yung-YuCinematography by Kung Mu-ToStory by James WongScreenplay by Chang Cheh and I KuangDirected by Chang Cheh

A couple unite - she is fluent in Crane style kung fu, he is in Tiger style. They have a son, but the boy's father is killed by the evil eunuch Pai Mei. Disguised as a girl, his mom trains him in Crane style while he secretly learns Tiger style to ultimately avenge his father's death.Starring Chen Kuan-tai, Lo Lieh, Lily Li, Wong Yue, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Gordon Liu, Chiang Tao, Tien Ching, and many more.Music by Chen Yung-Yu.Cinematography by Lo Yun-Cheng.Choreography Lau Kar-leung.Written by Ni Kuang.Directed by Lau Kar-leung.