VHS Massacre & VHS Massacre Too are 25 time award winning documentary features and a podcast network! We cover independent, cult films, B-movie and over the last few years we’ve gained 2,000,000 listens web-wide. Shows include VHS Massacre Radio and Video Galaxy.
VHS Massacre Show is moving to Instagram! instagram.com/vhsmassacres/ After a decade of running the podcast on Podbean we're moving to where the traffic and viewership is strongest. The fact is we can get several thousand views on Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok. When the podcast is posted on Podbean and Stitcher we get 20-30 listens and it's just not worth the yearly fee. YouTube traffic is low but it serves as a good archive or place to premiere a live show. This final show on Podbean is the first in a series that talks about show to make no-budget features. The full show are on out Instagram page
A full interview with Independent film icon Lloyd Kaufman. Tom Seymour attempts to get Lloyd to allow himself to take a victory lap, not only for helping to create "Rocky" but inventing the "Toxic Avenger" and finally premiering his latest film at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. At the premiere were hear from John Brennan (Last Drive-in), who is yet another successful protege that gives credit to Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz for his success!
Composer and producer Tim Kulig speaks with Tom at Troma Studios to discuss why Troma films are important. From renting VHS tapes at the video store as a kid to composing scores for modern films Tim speaks to us about why these movies matter.
Tom chats with actor/producer Chris Ferry about navigating the studio system and living the dream of being courted at Sundance by the major studios! Free Music by Tim Kulig "Titan Talent Show "and "Club Groove!" https://timkulig.com/
It looks like MVD Group was able to get a deal with Flixfling.com and Indiepixfilms.com to distribute Exorcism of Fleete Marish (May 16th Release). Also Tom talks about Picard Season 3, the films Inside and The Fall! Also buy Grand Falls Killings Book just $4.99 on Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C34FTJSG
Tom talks about the process of publishing a screenplay, entering competitions and Indie filmmaking. "Grand Falls Killing" is now on sale! The Horror Thriller E-book is out just 4.99 on Amazon! (Paperback to come) It's in screenplay format with nearly 40 illustrations! An experimental book for sure but an entertaining read in our opinion! Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C34FTJSG Paperback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S6Q8VQ
Tom gives us a big review of Evercade Games: Piko V3, Commodore 64, Amiga, Jaleco and Renovation!
VHS Massacre Too Trailer (NOW ON TUBI for FREE! In a post video store era, media consolidation has led to the censorship and near death of the independent and exploitation film industry. Joe Bob Briggs (Last Drive-in), Debbie Rochon (Toxic Avenger IV), Lloyd Kaufman and James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd) take us on an adventure that leads from the last Blockbuster video store in Bend Oregon to Troma Entertainment in New York, all in an effort to examine how history keeps repeating itself from the video store era to the modern streaming. VHS Massacre Too Blu-ray hit #1 on documentary New Releases on Amazon and is a top best seller! As seen on Shudder's Mid May Massacre, Winner of 23 Independent film awards including Chicago Horror, San Francisco IndieFest (AHITH), Requiem FearFest, Vancouver Horror Show, Miami Sci-fi and many more! Check out vhsmassacre.com to learn about the upcoming release! Troma Entertainment presents the 10th feature length film by director Tom Seymour. This film is a follow-up to the award winning VHS Massacre documentary, winner of three Telly Awards, a Gold Remi from World-fest Houston and Best Documentary at Miami Sci-Fi! https://tubitv.com/movies/723878/vhs-massacre-too
Tom gives a chat about entering your horror film or your screenplay into competitions and film festivals on Filmfreeway!
Tom gives a quick review of James Rolfe's "A Movie Making Nerd". It is fascinating look into the forces of life that sculpt big filmmaking personalities such as James Rolfe. A great book that will go on our shelf next to "Rebel Without a Crew". For anyone interested in filmmaking or the Angry video Game Nerd Show, it's a must! Buy on Amazon and everywhere!https://www.amazon.com/Movie-Making-Nerd-James-Rolfe/dp/B0BMF3VHQY
Tom workshops his new documentary concept about the dubious marketing of the 1990's "Independent" film movement. In addition some announcements about "Exorcism of Fleete Marish" horror film digital release and the "Grand Fall Killings" Screenplay Book! Thanks for watching and keep creating.
Tom talks about releasing his horror film (Exorcism of Fleete Marish) and what film distributors are out there. Also discussions about the state of "streaming" as the tech industries struggle and what it could mean for independent film!
What Applications should be free on your iPad? Tim Kulig of Incompetech (Royalty-free music destination created by Kevin MacLeod) talks about the new free "Calculator One!" app on the iPad. Link! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calculator-one/id6443944834 Muisc by Tim Kulig (Club Groove)
Tom talks about the Jean-Luc Godard Awards and the importance of Indie filmmaking & festivals! @vhsmassacre @tromateam @unclelloydkaufman
How many film festivals should you enter on Film Freeway? Tom talks about film festival statistics and updates on Exorcism of Fleete Marish and VHS Massacre Too! Music by Tim Kulig Free Music!
To those of you who have a dream of making independent feature length films! You can do it and the time is now! Tom Seymour (VHS Massacre 1&2 and Exorcism of Fleete Marish) talk about how to make this happen!
Tom Seymour talks about the long, winding path of creating the $500 feature length documentary "VHS Massacre" and eventually getting onto NBC/Universal's Peacock TV, on the largest films studios in history. With the help of Ken Powell, Tim Kulig, Debbie Rochon and the whole gang! Music by Tim Kulig!
Tom of discusses about how to enter your horror film into film festivals for cheap using film freeway! His latest film Exorcism of Fleete Marish is entering the festival circuit now.
Tom talks about his latest project in the works. "Exorcism of Fleete Marish" Horror Film!
We may have passed the peek of streaming profitability. CNN, Netflix and Disney all in free fall! How will this effect Independent Filmmakers! Free music "Club Groove" by Tim Kulig!
(Live Event) Lloyd Kaufman & john Brennan discuss the newest Troma film! Tom Seymour was able to catch up with Lloyd Kaufman & John Brennan who produced and acted in Lloyd Kaufman's newest Tromasterpiece "Shakespeare's Sh*tstorm". The film premiered at the Museum of Moving Image recently. Congrats to the whole gang! Free music by Tim Kulig "Club Groove"
We caught up with actor Monique Dupree at her premiere for #Shakespeare'sShitstorm!
There are things you can do to position yourself for success in the Independent filmmaking field in 2022 and it involves brand building, jumping on new technology but also finding your audience through traditional film distribution.
Tom Seymour was able to catch up with John Brennan who produced and acted in Lloyd Kaufman's newest Tromasterpiece "Shakespeare's Sh*tstorm". The film premiered at the Museum of Moving Image recently. John or "Johnny Bubba" as some call him is known for starring in the Last Drive-in Show with Joe Bob Brigg's on the Shudder network! Congrats to the whole gang! Free music by Tim Kulig "Club Groove"
Film composer and producer Tim Kulig discusses brand building in the Indie music & film scene with Tom Seymour. Tim has made huge progress in the royalty-free music space publishing over 200 of his 300 plus catalogue of music that anyone can use on their films/podcasts or games. Check out https://filmmusic.io/artists/tim-kulig "Club Groove" & "Land Ho" by Tim Kulig
The Great Lou Mavs was kind enough to let us post an interview he conducted for the Music is Life Podcast with Tom Seymour about the state of Independent distribution, Troma and the VHS Massacre Too! Music Is Life Podcast with Lou Mavs is produced by Anchor.Fm and distributed through Rat Salad Review Network. musicislifepodcast.com
"I am Prospero" New HD Interview with Troma President Lloyd Kaufman! Tom Seymour ventures to Manhattan talk to Lloyd Kaufman director of the Toxic Avenger and Shakespeare's Sh**storm! Music by Tim Kulig (Whispers of Celli) and Kevin MacLeod (Garden Music)
DVD's and Blu-ray are still selling for certain independent film distributors and independent filmmakers in 2022. Tom examines How reasonable it is to put out a limited run of your own film on DVD or Blu-ray!
Last year DVD's accounted for over 70 percent of physical movie media sales. As Contemporary devices perfect DVD image quality and streaming sites squabble over content. DVD's seem to be making somewhat of a comeback! This is possibly a good sign for Indie filmmakers!
Tom gets a care package from Lloyd Kaufman himself containing the brand new Blu-ray release of "VHS Massacre Too"! Tom goes through the blu-ray disc and extras so order yours today available everywhere! Also talks about what camera and computer he's using to work on his next feature film! Thanks to the Troma Team!
Tom talks about the "VHS Massacre Too" Bluray release from Troma Entertainment and the state of American Indie film. Also discussions on what gear he uses to produce his feature length films and also new project updates. Pre-order VHS Massacre Too Blu-ray now! Free music by Tim Kulig "Club Groove". Get the VHS Massacre Too Blu-ray Best Buy Target Amazon
Tom Seymour talks about the state of American Independent film distribution and how Troma Entertainment is an important part of it. In addition he recently got to hang out with Troma president and friend Lloyd Kaufman and speak with him about growing up in New York and attending Yale. This podcast contains a brief excerpt of the larger interview that will be part of a documentary feature. Also pre-order VHS Massacre Too Blu-ray now! Free music by Tim Kulig "Club Groove". Get the VHS Massacre Too Blu-ray Best Buy Target Amazon
Eric Michael Schrader tells about his long path to success in Television and Documentary filmmaking! From editing the Emmy winning "Life Below Zero" to directing his successful documentaries "Zulu Summer" and "Will Work for Views." Free music by Tim Kulig.
Writer/Director Jason Carvey speaks with Tom about writing "Till Death" with Megan Fox now available on Netflix. Jason first appeared on the American Independent film scene in the mid 2000's with his crime caper "A New Wave" with John Krasinski! We look back on his path to success.
Opening/Ending song "There be Dragon's" by composer Tim Kulig! Tim Kulig speaks with Tom about his recent success in the royalty-free music movement! Currently offering hundreds of his songs for free to filmmakers as long as they give him credit! Tim was recently featured in an article on Kevin MacLeod's website, a rare honor in the free music movement. https://timkulig.com/ https://incompetech.com/wordpress/2021/10/horror-music/
This week Chris & Chris discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!
Chris & Chris discuss the 1995 Ridley Scott fantasy, Legend with Tom Cruise and Mia Sarah! A young man must stop the Lord of Darkness from destroying daylight and marrying the woman he loves.
Tom talks shop about why he thinks VHS Massacre Too is performing well in the festivals. This calls into question his new documentary concept American Expendables and it if it is worth pursuing.
Chris & Chris talk Tango and Cash, the 1989 Kurt Russell and Sly Stallone action extravaganza! Framed by their ruthless arch-nemesis, a mismatched LAPD crime-fighting duo has to put its differences aside to even the score with the evil kingpin who put them behind bars once and for all.
Chris & Chris discuss The Suicide Squad! Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Chris & Chris discuss the 1995 sci-fi horror flick Screamers starring Peter Weller. A military commander stationed off planet during an interplanetary war travels through the devastated landscape to negotiate a peace treaty, but discovers that the primitive robots they built to kill enemy combatants have gained sentience.
Chris & Chris discuss the 2012 sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow. A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies.
VHS Massacre Project Lab is a podcast that documents research and pre-production for Tom Seymour's next documentary American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures. The show explores ideas, themes and films that could end up in the next film. This week Tim Kulig and Tom examine the martial arts film Tiger Claws (1991) starring Cynthia Rothrock & Jalal Merhi and Bolo Yeung. Music for this episode "One with the Ocean Currents" and meditation by Tim Kulig! gravitasmusicllc.com
Chris & Chris discuss the 1990 crime thriller Shock to the System with Michael Caine. When electrocuted by the fuse box at home, Graham gets ideas concerning his nagging wife and the guy, who got Graham's promotion at the office.
VHS Massacre Project Lab is a podcast that documents research and pre-production for Tom Seymour's next documentary American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures. The show explores ideas, themes and films that could end up in the next film. This week we examine TC 2000, a 1993 Sci-Fi film starring Billy Blanks Bobbi Phillips and Bolo Yeung. Music for this episode "One with the Ocean Currents" by Tim Kulig! gravitasmusicllc.com
Chris & Chris discuss the 1976 horror classic The Omen! Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son? Partron Spotify Stitcher Radio Twitter Podbean InstagramFacebook Youtube iTunes
Chris & Chris discuss the 1979 sci-fi classic Star Trek: The Motion Picture! When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it. Partron Spotify Stitcher Radio Twitter Podbean InstagramFacebook Youtube iTunes
Chris & Chris discuss the 1985 Dario Argento film Phenomena! A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders. Partron Spotify Stitcher Radio Twitter Podbean InstagramFacebook Youtube iTunes
Tom Seymour director of the successful VHS Massacre and VHS Massacre Too (On Blu-ray soon!) Documentaries gives a talk on the modern film festival circuit. With these last two feature films he's won over 25 awards and played at over 50 film festivals. Tom gives a talk on why he believes he finally excelled in the film festival circuit and what he has learned over his 25 years of filmmaking going back as far as high school. Free music in this show by "Tertiary Algorithms" by Tim Kulig. VHS Massacre Too screening online at the Chicago Horror Film Festival starts September 17th MacLeod screening at New Haven Docs film starting August 11th! https://watch.eventive.org/nhdocs2021/play/60ff3a897ddd9600297d4441
Chris & Chris discuss one of the best independent films of 2014 Blue Ruin! A mysterious outsider's quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. Partron Spotify Stitcher Radio Twitter Podbean InstagramFacebook Youtube iTunes
Chris & Chris discuss the 1982 horror-comedy film Creep Show! An anthology which tells five terrifying tales inspired by the E.C. horror comic books of the 1950s. Partron Spotify Stitcher Radio Twitter Podbean InstagramFacebook Youtube iTunes