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A horror podcast brought to you by the folks at the Death's Parade Film Fest, Grim and Bloody will bring together all forms of horror in a fun and engaging show featuring Kevin Nickelson from Horror News Net, Joe Flynn, Al Omega (host of The Creature Feature Show) and Anthony DeRouen, founder of the Death's Parade Film Fest. At the end of the day we're all fans of horror and enjoying talking about it! You can also expect guests from both film, literary, music and illustration backgrounds. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grimandbloody/support

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    13 Ghosts with C. Ernst Harth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 46:08


    In 2001 C. Ernst Harth portrayed the Great Child, a massive display of man and revulsion. The film was a smash hit and C. Ernst's name was on the map. During our talk the actor remarks how most if not all of the monsters in 13 Ghosts didn't have backstories but you can read the story about The Great Child here: https://13ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Child . We had a wonderful conversation about why 13 Ghosts remains so popular, and we think you'll enjoy listening!

    Tubi's Culture Shock with Rich Manley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 47:33


    Rich Manley joins the show to talk about his adventures that are documented in Tubi's Culture Shock, and we touch on his role as Brian in Dan Walker's horror comedy Sley Belles. Rich is a fan of horror and indulges our tastebuds for a bit!Also happening in the world of Grim and Bloody - all preparations are set for Sinister Creature Con July 21st and 22nd at the Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento. We are thrilled to be Sinister's official podcast and will be on hand interviewing guests. See you there!Also, new on the Creature Feature Show: Kingdom of the Spiders 1977 ! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-RMEYBCUUI .All movies are interruption-free on the ROKU channel!On ROKU: The Original Creature Features

    We Talk The Cellar With Jamie Langlands!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 46:08


    The Cellar is a horror film that slowly creeps under your skin and forces you to question if what you are watching is real or imagined. The sense of purgatory is strong, as are the performances by the cast, especially Meghan Adara.What started as a successful Indiegogo campaign brining in $7,600 (a very modest budget for indie horror) turned into over 30 film festival screenings, a credit to writer and director Jamie Langlands resourcefulness behind the camera and filmmaking skills. We talk with Jamie on the making of The Cellar!

    Eric McNaughton from We Belong Dead Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 50:44


    Welcome back horror fans! Today we bring you a special guest. Eric McNaughton, the driving force behind the powerhouse We Belong Dead magazine, a long running UK publication that covers the classic age of horror and fantasy films. We also have a special guest host, Craig from the UK! Craig will be joining us from time to time when he's able. Welcome to the show Craig, glad you're with us.

    The Life and Times of James Dumont

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 59:05


    Actor James Dumont has been there, and seen it all. The Dallas Buyer's Club, Catch Me If You Can, Trumbo, War of The Worlds, Jurassic World, the list goes on. His recent work on The Righteous Gemstones has recently finished which is an ominous sigh for Hollywood. Where will he strike next? Theater perhaps?Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as James Dumont willfully dishes on the major actors he co-starred alongside and more.

    Director Shal Ngo joins us to talk about Control Freak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 46:08


    Now streaming on Hulu, Control Freak is a mind-bending body horror film done by Shal Ngo and starring Kelly Marie Tran of Star Wars of Star Wars fame. We had fun watching it, and later talking about it and we think you'll do the same!We talk a bit about Hulu in this episode. If you haven't visited this platform give it a whirl. Known before as a dump site for old shows the horror selection has grown to be impressive post-Disney purchase, and is poised to give Shudder a run for its money.

    We Talk Bloody Axe Wound with Matthew John Lawrence!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 46:08


    Welcome back horror fans! On this episode we talk about Bloody Axe Wound, a 2024 American horror comedy slasher film, written and directed by Matthew John Lawrence.It stars Sari Arambulo, Molly Brown, Billy Burke, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan making a quick but memorable cameo. The film follows teenager Abbie Bladecut through her coming of age journey as the daughter of famous serial killer Roger Bladecut.Director Matthew John Lawrence dishes on the behind the scenes with Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson.As a reminder, catch the Grim and Bloody Podcast LIVE at the Chabot Theaters in Castro Valley CA next Saturday April 26th as we celebrate the release of Bears on a Ship. Hope to see you there!

    We Sit Down with Hammer Films Legendary Actress Judy Matheson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:42


    Today we sit down with the elegant, charismatic, and beautiful, Judy Matheson. Known to all classic horror fans Judy is one of the most iconic ladies to have featured in Hammer films. Judy also gives Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson a run for their money as they take an illustrious journey through her career and touch on the films that made her an iconic actress.

    We Talk Would You Rather with Director David Guy Levy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 46:08


    Would You Rather (2012) is billed as a psychological horror thriller starring Brittany Snow and the venerable Jeffrey Combs which outplays its budget, in the sense the film is better than the money put into it. This is a credit to the craftsmanship behind the camera and decision-making with the script. For many this film evokes memories of Ready or Not (2019): a simply child's game inverted into a tale of terror. David Guy Levy 's film has less humor but ratches up the tension and kills.Join Kevin Nickelson and Anthony DeRouen as we talk Would You Rather!

    Emma MacDonald - Author of Whispers Most Foul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 32:24


    Today we're brewing up something special for you with our Emma MacDonald, author of the rousing Whispers Most Foul fantasy/mystery novel. In the story, Rose Thenlif, the only student unable to cast spells at the elite Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft, prefers keeping her nose in books and away from the sneers of her classmates, or the critical eyes of her headmistress mother. But when her fellow classmates begin to go missing, she finds that she alone can see their ghosts.To read on visit: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209363665-whispers-most-foul

    House of Masks Discussion with Jason Weissbrod and Marlene Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 57:46


    Welcome back horror enthusiasts! Today we bring you something different: a psychological thriller, in short form, done entirely by an all-neurodivergent cast and crew. Spectrum Laboratories is the non-profit studio behind the effort, and enjoyed screenings in Hollywood, at the Nassau Film Fest and the Diabolical Horror Film Festival. Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega of Creature Feature fame join Jason Weissbrod and Marlene Sharp as we talk about House of Masks.You can watch the short on YouTube.Also - happy 10th anniversary to Spectrum! (Not the internet company, this studio is far more sinister) *wink*

    Popeye's Revenge with Director William Stead and Amanda Jane York

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 46:08


    ITN Studios is fast developing a name for releasing well-known, lovable public domain characters in horror settings. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey proved there is an audience out there.In their latest release, Popeye's Revenge, the legend of Popeye haunts a group of councilors as they intend to open a summer camp.Join Anthony DeRouen and Kevin Nickelson as we sit down with director William Stead and actress Amanda Jane York as we talk Popeye's Revenge!

    We Talk Mouse of Horrors with the Director and Cast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 56:10


    Welcome back horror fans! Tonight we bring you Mouse of Horrors starring Lewis Santer, Stephen Staley, and Chris Lines. On the show we speak with Director Brendan Petrizzo, Anthony C. Ferrante and veteran star Michelle Bauer. The film follows a group of friends stuck at a fairground amusement park hunted down by a mutated rat – Steamboat Willie!ITN Studios continues to crank out horror films featuring public domain available characters such as Popeye, Steamboat Willie and that cute bear who's always looking for honey.Brace yourself and watch the trailer here.

    Writer Steven Abramson Talks Night of the Living Dead Fotonovel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 46:08


    Writer Steve Abramson talks about his project the Night of the Living Dead Fotonovel. If you are unfamiliar with fotonovels, think of them like live-action comic books. They're a fun way to revisit stories in visual form. Join us for this lively discussion.In other news, The Grim and Bloody Podcast will be attending the premiere of Bears on a Ship Saturday April 27th at the Chabot Theater in Castro Valley. The full cast will be on hand., among them, Krystal Shay who talked with us last year at Sinister Creature Con. Hope to see you there!

    We Talk Renner with Frankie Muniz and Director Robert Rippberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 39:04


    In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Frankie Muniz (from Malcolm in the Middle fame) and Director Robert Rippberger about their new sci-fi thriller Renner. It's a brief conversation, but we think you'll enjoy it nonetheless. After the show we delve into other projects Kevin, Al and Anthony are working on such as We Belong Dead Magazine, Creature Features and plans for Sinister Creature Con.

    Lauren Barnett and Tony Mardon talk Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:15


    Welcome back listeners, today we bring you the filmmakers behind Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror (streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime) and The Witches of the Sands: two excellent indie horror features.Both Lauren and Tony star in Dean of the Dead Presents: Holiday Horrors, "Valentine's Day/Libra" segment (Amazon Prime) - with Tony directing. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we talk Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror!

    Legendary Filmmaker Sam Irvin Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 53:00


    Friend of the podcast Sam Irvin, Director for over four decades of film spanning numerous genres returns talk more about his star-studded career behind and in front of the camera. It's always a pleasure to sit down with someone as classy and well put together as Sam Irvin. We hope you enjoy the conversation. We'll also take a moment to announce our continuing partnership with our friends at InkTip! InkTip is the #1 community for filmmakers looking for quality scripts and screenwriters looking to sell said scripts. We'll have more to announce including our next promotion with InkTip soon.

    We Talk Tragedy Girls with Writer and Director Tyler MacIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 44:53


    In this age of random social media likes and follows by complete strangers what extreme lengths would you go to become famous ? Writer and Director Tyler MacIntyre has an answer, but you're not going to live to enjoy it. Available on Shudder - the horror genre's preeminent streaming platform, Tragedy Girls is a recommended title with its slick photography, impressive acting by Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand (of Deadpool fame) and focus on practical effects.

    Sinister Creature Con Guest Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 39:04


    In honor of Sinister Creature Con Sacramento blowing our minds with the announcement of Doug Bradley and David Howard Thornton as featured guests among other notable names we hopped behind the mics and gave our opinions. We're pleased to be the official podcast of Sinister Creature Con and look forward to bringing fresh news and interviews to the masses! For more about Sinister Creature Con - https://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/

    Heretics: Q&A with Director Jose Prendes and cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 66:52


    Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. We're glad you're with us. Today we have a full room! Director Jose Prendes, friend of the show, returns with his found footage horror film Heretics, and he brought friends! Heretics involves a group of teens who break into the abandoned Simmons House, which (to our practical effect delight) all hell breaks loose. Shelby Wright, Scott Mazzapica, Anna DeRusso and Neeley Dayan join Jose, Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn from the podcast.

    We Talk Porcelain with Nicole Cinaglia and Hunter Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 51:14


    Before we call it a wrap on 2024 we have one more show to roll out. We hope you don't have a thing against spooky dolls... Nicole Cinaglia and Hunter Johnson star in the Shudder and Tubi streaming horror flick Porcelain, which revolves around a young woman returning to her hometown to face a forgotten past and something sinister lurking within her childhood house. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we push open the door and peel away the past with Porcelain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Zandor Vorkov - The legendary actor behind Dracula vs Frankenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 46:08


    Zandor Vorkov, the star behind the 1971 smash hit Dracula vs Frankenstein and Brain of Blood joins the Grim and Bloody Podcast on a cold weekend morning as we sink our fangs into a beloved classic horror film. We celebrate Zandor's enduring, generational popularity with a salute to the ever expanding horror fan base who find satisfaction in watching classic horror and meeting the actors who brought various iconic characters to life. Enjoy horror! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Barak Barkan | Q&A with Director of Silence and Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 51:03


    Fresh from Tel Aviv, writer and director Barak Barkan joins us to talk about his feature film Silence and Darkness, now streaming on Shudder, Tubi and others! Silence and Darkness is a a slow burn, disturbing body horror film that gets under your fingernails and stays there. Happy Holidays from the Grim and Bloody Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Ansel Faraj Gives Us a Hard Look at Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 54:33


    Writer and Director Ansel Faraj discovered filmmaker stardom at the age of 20 with his professional debut film Doctor Mabuse. Since then he has kept busy with genre hits such as Loon Lake which is based on the Minnesota legend of Mary Jane the Witch. Legend has it if you cross her grave three times unfortunate events will likely occur. While Ansel has found success, he warns fledgling filmmakers the industry is not all pomp and glamour. Join us as we jump into the finer points of Ansel's works and listen to his cautionary tales. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Bad Moon (1996) Retrospective Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 31:44


    Bad Moon won't be confused with the cult classic American Werewolf in London, but it doesn't need to, in our opinion. While campy and thin on story Bad Moon spins a yarn from a dog's perspective and boasts some truly awesome animatronic work. Join Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we howl at the moon in Mad Moon (1996)! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Tony Todd: A Horror Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 46:59


    We were saddened of the passing of horror legend Tony Todd. He passed away at 69 years of age with his family present. We honor the late Tony Todd by presenting a special show covering his legacy, along with an impromptu interview Kevin Nickelson conducted with him years prior. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Bad Moon 1996 Retrospective Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:44


    Bad Moon, written and directed by Eric Red, is an excellent Saturday afternoon werewolf flick that packs a fair amount of action and suspense. The practical and animatronic effects are standout, along with Primo, the german shepherd and star of the film. While not in our top three of werewolf films it does garner our respect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Sinister Halloween Con Live Shows : Sandy Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 16:23


    Sinister Creature Con Live Continues! We bring to you Sandy Johnson who played the original Judith Meyers in Halloween (1978). She holds the title as Michael Meyers 1st kill. Join us as we talk with Sandy on why she came back to the horror scene after so long, and her experience with lifelong Halloween fans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Sinister Halloween Con Live Shows: Quinn Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 11:46


    Quinn Lord swung by the Grim and Bloody Podcast table and brown down all of the high points about playing Sam, the demon in a child's frame in the 2007 Trick 'R Treat, directed by Michael Dougherty. Although Quinn is 25 now we think he has one more Trick 'R Treat in him! During his stay Quinn teased the possibility of Trick 'R Treat 2! Holy smokes! Follow Quinn at: https://www.instagram.com/quinnlord/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Sinister Halloween Con Live Shows: Krystal Shay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 15:31


    Halloween rapidly approaches! But before we reach the peak of our spooky, ghoulie fun we have a sit down with the beautiful Krystal Shay to unfurl. She has starred in three horror films so far in her fledging film career (one we covered previously with Murdercise). Her newest of the three, Bears on a Ship, is due out soon. Krystal has the screen talent to impress, and an eye for good horror. Plus she mingles with fans! We can't wait to sit down with the full cast of Bears on a Ship when it nears release to spill all the gory details. For now, enjoy our chat! To see more of Krystal's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/krystalshay Watch the trailer for Bears on a Ship. For more segments of Sinister Halloween Con visit our homepage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Sinister Halloween Con Live Shows : Dan Acosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 21:56


    Dan Acosta is a longtime featured guest at Sinister Creature Con, and we were delighted he stopped by to talk everything practical effects. His studio, Happy Death FX, features some truly awe-inspiring and horrifying demos and film work, and rightly deserves his 15 minutes of fame. We expect this will be the first of many conversations we have with the exceptionally talented artist, enjoy! To see more of Dan's work visit :https://www.instagram.com/cheesenipper/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Sinister Halloween Con Live Shows : Day One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 9:04


    Hello horror fans! We're pleased to roll out our Sinister Halloween Con live shows, recorded Saturday October 19th through the 20th. We'll feature special guests like Quinn Lord (Trick or Treat), Sandy Johnson (Halloween 1978), Bai Ling (Exorcism at 60,000 Feet), Krystal Shay (Murdercise 2023) and make-up effects artist Dan Acosta. Stay tuned for our upcoming newsletter as well, rolling out the second week of November in time for some gobble gobble! We'll have a special giveaway for listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    The Haunted Mystery Show of Magic with Michael Campion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 47:29


    Many know Michael Campion as Jackson Fuller from Fuller House (2016-2020) however, many more are having the pleasure of discovering his talent for magic! Michael comes from an esteemed entertainment family and has begun creating whimsy and magic all his own at the Beetle House in Los Angeles. You can see Michael's show now through November 2nd at the Beetle House. Times: 6:45pm -8:15pm & 8:45-10pm Address: 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90028 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    We Talk Angry with Patrick Lussier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 48:30


    Welcome new listeners and returning listeners! Today we bring you director Patrick Lussier, who is known for the genre favorite My Bloody Valentine, White Noise 2, Play Dead, and Drive Angry starring Nicholas Cage. For local listeners The Grim and Bloody Podcast will have a table at Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento. Stop by our booth, tell us what scares you at night and leave with a free poster. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Best-Selling Author Greg Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 55:48


    The spooky season is upon us! Tonight Greg Cox is the writer of numerous film-to-novel adaptations including Underworld, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Ghost Rider, The Dark Knight Rises and many more. He peels back the curtains on this specific industry and shows us what is takes to get you foot in the door, expectations of future work a tease of upcoming projects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    We Talk The Mouse Trap with Jaime Bailey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 28:49


    Steamboat Willie cartoon entered the ⁠public domain in the United States⁠ on January 1, 2024, as the work was published in 1928. Much hoolpa surrounded if and how the mouse would be used creatively by others, notably if the mouse would receive the horror treatment like our dear pooh bear. Not many did, except for Jaime Bailey. We talk about his effort in crating a film that slashes throats but doesn't cross the fine line! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Canada Has Never Looked So Spooky: We Talk Midnight Man (2016) with Travis Zariwny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 53:13


    Horror veterans Robert Englund and Lin Shaye round out a well put together cast, running scared against the horrifying backdrop of Quebec, Canada. Oh, those crazy Canucks! As we do with as many of our guests as we can, we watched the Midnight Man and walked away impressed with the finer points of the production, quality of cast and the practical effects. But not all films go on without a hitch. Today with talk with Travis Zariwny to find out what went right, and what could have used fewer hands in the cookie jar, so to speak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Don't Go Into the Woods! We Talk Hunter Hunter with Shawn Linden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 34:29


    Hunter Hunter, now streaming on Shudder, written and directed by Shawn Linden, is a minimalist, practical effects shocker of a wilderness film we absolutely loved. The film follows a family living in the remote wilderness as fur trappers. Their tranquility is threatened when they think they are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf, and the father leaves them behind to track it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    We Talk YellowBrickRoad with Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 51:30


    This is one Yellow Brick Road you do not want to follow! YellowBrickRoad is a 2010 ⁠horror film⁠ directed by Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton and starring ⁠Cassidy Freeman⁠, Anessa Ramsey and Laura Heisler. The film tracks an expedition to discover the fate of an entire town that disappeared into the ⁠wilderness⁠ 70 years prior. We talk about the re-release YellowBrickRoad with updated visuals, the inspiration behind the film notably House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, and the vision of combining the Blair Witch Project with Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Join Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn as we talk a safe and uneventful (snark) trip down...YellowBrickRoad. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Ian Nathan: The Thing Expanded

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 35:46


    It's no secret The Thing (1982) is one of our favorite films to reference. It's a cinematic masterpiece in all phases, and stands as John Carpenter's finest work. Fans of The Thing have enjoyed numerous special edition versions, notably Arrow Films and Shout! Factory. The makers behind CreatorVC aim to best that. Today we are joined by Ian Nathan who directed the wildly entertaining Aliens Expanded. For that effort CreatorVC managed to wrangle the entire cast and crew including James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver (which is no easy feat), so the bar has been set exceptionally high for The Thing. Join us as we delve into the beginnings of what sure is to be a collector's item. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    The First Omen Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 40:56


    Love it or hate it: The Omen franchise is not going anywhere! So long as warm bodies flock to theaters or pay to stream it, 20th Century Studios will continue to churn out sequels. Or in this case, a prequel. The First Omen serves as a spooky catalyst to the original 1976 classic. Nell Tiger Free plays Margaret, an American sent to Rome to work at an orphanage before taking the veil. If you have seen any of the previous installments then you have a pretty good idea where The First Omen goes, but we do give credit to the film's pacing, atmosphere, script and ending which lines up nicely to the main event: The Omen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Steven Pierce - Writer and Director of Herd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 36:55


    Greetings horror fans! Today we're joined by Steven Pierce, writer and director of Herd, now streaming on Shudder and AMC+. We talk about what went into the zombie outbreak horror film which premiered at the illustrious Frightfest in 2023, the UK's largest genre festival. Herd has enough chills and spills for the masses and we do our best to highlight the practical effects which are a standout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Charlotte Kirk Kicks Our Butts into Gear!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 41:55


    Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. Tonight we bring you Charlotte Kirk, a veteran actress of horror, action and science fiction - notably The Lair (2022), The Reckoning (2020),Ocean's Eight (2018), Marauders (2016) and the upcoming The Possession at Gladstone Manor which also stars horror veterans Barbara Crampton and Lin Shaye. Charlotte Kirk has teamed up with the venerable Neil Marshall on a number of projects, and we're stoked to hear what's around the corner. Charlotte is joined by a full complement of horror hosts - Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn. Tonight's episode is sponsored by Ink Tip! We also celebrate San Diego Comic Con happening now through Sunday July 28th. It's still the pre-eminent geek culture gathering in the western hemisphere and we're excited Al Omega will be representing The Grim and Bloody Podcast using the four-day professional badge SDCC has so graciously bestowed upon us for our efforts in promoting independent and mainstream film. We will be keeping our ears out for any shocking horror and sci-fi news to come from SDCC that isn't already in circulation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    A Conversation with Martine Beswick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 65:41


    Martine Beswick (born in 1941) made her striking film debut as Zora, one of the fighting gypsy women in "From Russia with Love" (1963). Becoming a Bond girl has been and always will be a very big deal in the movie industry and it launched Martine's career justly. She returned for 1965's Thunderball and the rest, as they say, is history. Martine has enjoyed a long and illustrious career and she joins Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega, and Joe Flynn as we delve into the storied acting history of one Martine Beswick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Adam MacDonald - Writer and Director of Pyewacket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 39:28


    We welcome onto the show Adam MacDonald, Writer and Director of Pyewacket a tense and unnerving horror film starring Laurie Holden and Nicole Muñoz. The film involves a manipulative and shape-shifting witch that comes to Nicole Muñoz's beckoning with horrifying results. We poke and prod Adam for details about Laurie Holden's starring role as well as the effective use of practical effects and welcome minimal use of any CGI. This episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast is sponsored by InkTip. InkTip is the number one place to go for selling your screenplay. Now InkTip offers their brand new feature, the Pitch Kit, to writers. Whether you're writing your logline, synopsis or query letter, InkTip's Pitch Kit provides you with all the templates you need to elevate your pitching and improve your ability to hook a producer. Visit InkTip.com and start your InkTip Pro membership today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    We Talk The Melon Heads and Byte with Eddie Lengyel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 42:06


    Join Kevin, Al and Joe as we sit down with writer and director Eddie Lengyel to discuss his recent works such as The Melon Heads: House of Crow and the short film Byte which screened (and produced screams at) Horror Hound Film Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    We Talk Sinister Creature Con, Sacramento Horror Film Fest Fest and more Darrin Bardin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 41:39


    As San Francisco Bay Area locales Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento has been our go-to destination for horror gatherings. Sinister Creature Con has stood the test of time and remained a stalwart convention for almost a decade. Many a celebrity has graced the Scottish Rite Masonic Center halls. Run by the same unflagging mind behind Creature Con - the Sacramento Horror Film Fest has also called the Bay Area home for many years and enjoyed countless memorable experiences. Today we speak with Darrin Bardin who's seen it all and lived to tell the tales! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Flip Open to the Dark Side - A Conversation with The Dark Side Publisher Allan Bryce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 39:28


    Today on the Grim and Bloody Podcast we talk with Allen Bryce, the longtime runner of the UK's The Dark Side Magazine. While on the show Allen dishes on DarkFest 7 Film Festival coming up in November! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    A Conversation with Actor Miles-John Dalton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 48:12


    Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. Today we have the esteemed pleasure to speak with Miles-John Dalton who chipped his acting teeth in The Legend of Hell House (1973). A representative of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Miles Dalton is the great nephew of Karl Malden. Today we talk about Miles' latest works including his dream project Crypt of Evil. New on the Creature Feature Show (now its 16th year) Anti Matter (2016). Let us know what you think of Al's new Creature Feature shirt too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    Chaser TV Series | Q&A with Director and Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 43:50


    haser, the limited TV series is NOW available on all on-demand cable channels, and @amazonprime! This thriller stars Daniel deWeldon, Russ Russo, and Gia Bay, and is written and directed by Daniel Roemer. We had the utmost honor to speak with Daniel deWeldon, Russ Russo and Daniel Roemer in the lead up to its release. Join Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega, And Kevin Nickelson as we help usher in this Birmingham Film & TV Festival and Star International Film Festival award winner show to the masses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

    A Sunday Morning Conversation with Veteran Actress Pauline Peart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 46:19


    We had the esteemed pleasure of speaking with veteran classic horror film actress Pauline Peart. In 1973 she starred alongside Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in The Satanic Rites of Dracula. Pauline just finished filming Pockets of Superstition and begins work on the highly-anticipated Dracula: Rise of the Vampire which recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign. And if that wasn't enough you can find Pauline Peart in Crypt of Evil, releasing May 15th on Plex! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

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