POPULARITY
Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to the key players in this niche.This past summer Academy Award®-winner Guillermo del Toro and acclaimed director André Øvredal created the hit movie based on the iconic book series.It's 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities in the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time—stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying home.Enjoy my “scary” conversation with Cody Meirick.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
If you grew up in the 90's I'm sure you may remember Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark by Alvin Schwartz. I will be covering the documentary Scary Stories directed by Cody Meirick that I found on Amazon Prime. I hope you enjoy! Give us a subscribe and don't forget to check out our websites, www.hellfireradio.com and www.theasylum.productions for tons of other shows. Become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/theasylumproductions to get behind the scenes content and ad free listening! If you have a suggestion for what you think we should talk about in the weeks to come please send your emails to themorrigan.info@gmail.com And if you are interested in joining us in our upcoming events visit; The Oddities and Curiosities Expo - www.odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-morrigan-network/support
Remember that first time you cracked open a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book? The words of Alvin Schwartz and the art of Stephen Gammell penetrating your brain and leaving a lasting impression that you'd carry with you well into adulthood? That cultural phenomenon that thrilled kids and perturbed overprotective adults is going strong over thirty since the first book was published. Filmmaker Cody Meirick sat down with yours truly to discuss payoff, pitfalls, and public school pandemonium associated with this particular book series as the subject of his documentary Scary Stories. Check out my review of the documentary here: https://syxxsense.com/2019/04/11/scar... You can catch Scary Stories on video-on-demand May 7th, and a special feature-loaded DVD come July 16th.
In this episode Director Cody Meirick talks with Mykahl about the prospect of bringing a creation of your own to life. Josh sat out the episode due to an significant accident . Cody lets us know how things have progressed with his past project, The Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Documentary. We also gain insights to some of his upcoming future projects. We discuss all kinds of creatures throughout history and literature from the Jewish Golem to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to a certain silly Spork from the recent Toy Story film. Here are Cody's social media links if you wish to follow him online: Twitter : @codymeirick Scarystoriesdoc.com
Director Cody Meirick joins Matthew Pejkovic to talk about his documentary Scary Stories, the impact and influence of the series of books by Alan Schwartz, our fascination with horror, and much more! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/mattsmovierev iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/matts-movie-reviews-podcast/id667941667?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsmoviereviews/ Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/matthew-pejkovic/
Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to the key players in this niche.Enjoy my "scary" conversation with Cody Meirick.
During a successful career in children’s literature, Cody Meirick decided that he wanted to make a documentary. He joins the boys this week to talk about his new film “Scary Stories” which is about the popular children’s book series “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”. In the intro, Randy and Clark saw three of the same films-including the much anticipated “The Lighthouse”. Russ joins in on talk about the highly-touted film “Parasite” and also speaks about going to our buddy Kai’s Sorceress Sabbath Witchcraft film fest. Submissions for UFF 3 are open at https://filmfreeway.com/UnnamedFootageFestival Theme song by Darryl Blood - darrylblood.bandcamp.com/ If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can reach us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com, on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre), Facebook (theoverlookhour/theoverlooktheatre), or Twitter (@OverlookHour/@OverlookTheatre).
Cody Meirick is a producer, director, editor, and web media specialist most known for his documentary Scary Stories. For over ten years he has produced web and media content for an education nonprofit. He has advanced degrees in English Literature and grew up in the Ozarks of Missouri. Join the Thorne & Cross newsletter for updates, book deals, specials, exclusives, and upcoming guests on Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE! by visiting Tamara and Alistair at their websites: alistaircross.com and tamarathorne.com This is a copyrighted, trademarked podcast owned solely by the Authors on the Air Global Radio, LLC.
Cody Meirick is a producer, director, editor, and web media specialist most known for his documentary Scary Stories. For over ten years he has produced web and media content for an education nonprofit. He has advanced degrees in English Literature and grew up in the Ozarks of Missouri. Join the Thorne & Cross newsletter for updates, book deals, specials, exclusives, and upcoming guests on Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE! or visit Tamara and Alistair at their websites. This is a copyrighted, trademarked podcast owned solely by the Authors on the Air Global Radio.
Welcome to another adventure within the multiverse! This adventure is a bit shorter than our usual journeys. Listeners may also experience some turbulence within their headphones as well. We sincerely apologize for that. For this journey, we are sitting down with independent documentarian, Cody Meirick. Cody is the director and main creative force behind the documentary, Scary Stories. This documentary focuses on the stories behind the cult classic book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. While the film based on the books hits theaters this weekend (and our episode on that series and movie will be coming in a few weeks). The books had a massive cultural impact on a generation of readers and parents. Not to mention, paving the way for cultural phenomenons like Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark? So grab your matches and gather around the campfire, let’s tell some scary stories and take a trip or two down memory lane!And more importantly, if you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, addiction, self-harm or depression - please free feel to reach out. Use any our resources (https://bit.ly/2KzYwfI), call the suicide lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or text 741-741. Music by Beggars (https://bit.ly/2x69ZuL).
We talk to filmmaker Cody Meirick about his new documentary, "Scary Stories." If you didn't grow up in the 80's and 90's, you may have never been haunted by the nightmarish illustrations of Stephen Gammell, which made these books cult classics and also put them on the path of the "banned book list." But often overlooked is the author himself, Alvin Schwartz. It wasn't just the disturbing illustrations that kept kids up all night, it was the stories too...
Episode Forty Six: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: For nearly 40 years, Alvin Schwartz' collection of scary stories has been a staple of campfires sleepovers, and on ALA list of most banned books. Cody Meirick director of the Scary Stories documentary chatted with Sharon, Meghan and Jessikah about the legacy Schwartz (and illustrator Stephen Gammell) have cast over generations of young readers. Together we wax nostalgic on our favorite tales, illustrations and the power of folklore in literature.
Producer/Director of the new Scary Stories Documentary Cody Meirick hangs with the guys to discuss the insanely popular cult book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Available now on VOD & DVD. Trenton is in a funk while the boys discuss hairless guinea pigs. Things get awkward and the show ends abruptly.
This episode launches Tuesday, June 11. Producer/Director of the new Scary Stories Documentary Cody Meirick hangs with the guys to discuss the insanely popular cult book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Available now on VOD & DVD. Trenton is in a funk while the boys discuss hairless guinea pigs. Things get awkward and the show ends abruptly. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!
Matt sits down with Cody Meirick, Director and Producer of the new documentary Scary Stories. Find out more about Scary Stories:Scarystoriesdoc.combit.ly/WatchScaryStoriesFacebook.com/scarystoriesmovieTwitter.com/scarystoriesdocInstagram.com/scarystoriesdoc
The Kulturecast takes a slight break from Stanley Kubrick Month to take a look at the upcoming Scary Stories: A Documentary. The film, directed by Cody Meirick, focuses on the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series of children's books from the '80s and '90s that caused massive waves in and out of schools. The documentary features interviews with Alvin Schwartz's family, famed horror writers RL Stine, and megafans of the original trilogy of books. Chris is joined by award-winning screenwriter Jess Byard to talk about the documentary, the influence the book has had on horror culture, and thoughts on the upcoming narrative film.You can follow Chris Stachiw at @KultureStach and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. The music is an original track from Eric Kniss of Wovoka. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page.
SCARY STORIES DOC CREEPS INTO THEATERS AND VOD This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com Available NOW on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2WzC2xS Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning April 26 via Wild Eye Releasing.Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature.Following the limited theatrical release – which includes Los Angeles, New Orleans, Columbus, and Texas - Scary Stories will be available on VOD May 7 with a DVD release set for July 16.Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz, to fellow children's book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the various times in which the books were banned or targeted by parent and religious groups as ‘satanic’ or otherwise too macabre for its targeted teen scholastic audience.Penned by Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a three-volume series consisting of short horror stories for pre-teens and children that were adapted from American folklore and urban legends. Because of some of the violent illustrations and the subject matter, parent groups, religious organizations and school boards had the books pulled from libraries and schools at various times. A feature film adaptation of the books, produced by horror icon Guillermo del Toro, is due in theaters this summer. Available NOW on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2WzC2xS Follow Cody https://www.instagram.com/scarystoriesdoc/ https://twitter.com/ScaryStoriesDoc https://www.facebook.com/codymeirickFind out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/2b264d57-44da-4725-905f-63a698ff20fe
Do you remember the book series "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark?" Our first story is an edited version of "The Drum." Then, Sapphire chats with Cody Meirick, creator of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark documentary, available on video-on-demand today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Director Cody Meirick joins Matthew Pejkovic of Matt's Movie Reviews to talk about his documentary Scary Stories, the impact and influence of the series of books by Alan Schwartz, our fascination with horror, and much more!
Writer/director Cody Meirick stops by to talk about his documentary "Scary Stories", and about researching what the Alvin Schwartz series of children's books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark", has meant to the kids who grew up reading them, and why this series is one of the most challenged set of books in America over the past 40 years. Which stories from folklore and mythology around the world are the ones that never cease to thrill you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Cody Meirick is the guest for this week. Cody and I have known each other for two decades. He has directed a documentary, Scary Stories, which explores the legacy of the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series through the stories themselves and the folklore discussed in them, the ghastly and very memorable illustrations, and some of the ways in which the book series has been challenged over the years. We cover a lot of ground about his process in this conversation. #VerseShow comprises conversations that give voice to creators, their process, their struggles, and the celebrations of their work. It's an interview podcast with a bend toward curiosity about the creative process.
Cody Meirick joins JimJam & Jonny to talk about Scary Stories Documentary out May 7th 2019 Please visit our site www.tnhorror.com for Movie Reviews, Articles and more Logo design by https://instagram.com/graphicmarti?igshid=16txh75mkwf66 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tennessee-horror-news-the/support
We go inside the pages of one of Americas most beloved Scary Stories books & the most banned book in the country. From the magic of Author Alvin Schwartz to the Illustrations by Stephen Gammell, each page of these scary story books impacted a Generation & with the help of Meirick and his Scary Stories Documentary, it looks to impact Generations to come. So gather close around the campfire as we cover Scary Stories to tell in the dark.
Tonight we go inside the Story of #AlvinSchwartz & StephenGammell the #Artists behind of one #Americas most controversial Childrens Books. Sooo, come with us as "The Worms crawl in , the Worms crawl out." tonight on your, #ShadowNation
Tonight, we're joined by our special YA horror host (and multi award-winning author of Spine Chillers and Scary Stories for Sleep-Overs) Q.L. Pearce, who will be interviewing Cody Meirick, director and producer of the upcoming documentary, Scary Stories. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a series of children’s books published in the 1980's and 90's written by Alvin Schwartz and originally illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Many of us who love horror likely read the beloved and often controversial collection of folk stories and legends as children. The books will be honored in Scary Stories, the upcoming documentary directed/produced by Cody Meirick, which will feature interviews from Schwartz’s family members, folklorists, scholars, and notable horror authors such as R.L. Stine. Visit Tamara and Alistair at their websites. Visit QL Pearce. Sign up HERE for Thorne & Cross book updates, special deals, upcoming guests on Haunted Nights LIVE! and more. Be sure and check out Q.L.'s latest scary stories collection, Spine Chillers: Hair-Raising Tales This is a copyrighted, trademarked podcast owned solely by the Authors on the Air Global Radio
Our guest co-host on Episode 186 of Trick or Treat Radio is none other than Stephanie Wiley from The Elm Street Kid's Movie Club podcast! Stephanie joins us to review the horror anthology flick, Southbound and to speak with Cody Meirick, the producer of an upcoming documentary about the controversial children’s book, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! We get a metric crapload of feedback, MZ pays up on a debt, Dynamo has a serious announcement and we announce another contest! So dial 9-1-1, grab your barf bag, and strap on! Stuff we talk about: Children's literacy, Southbound, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the FIB, The Signal, Talk Without Rhythm Episode #307, cock rings, MonsterZero’s fatality, the appropriate amount of lorazepam, the tuck video, Bob Seger, Gore Shriek, baby nipples, Grindhouse Releasing, Valentine's Day, The Chayn Gang, MZ showing up naked, the kiiiid Tim Nice, the most controversial children's book, Guillermo del Toro, Creepshow, MZs nipples, Paul L Smith, Stephen Gammell, Dynamo’s friends scaring each other, Alvin Schwartz, I Am A Knife With Legs, Larry Fessenden, wars and conflicts, Buffalo Bill, Goodbye Horses, the shocker under the stairs, Cult of Muscle love, The Loved Ones, Lesson of the Evil, Versus, naming your nipples, Radio Silence, wraiths, purgatory and limbo, Devil’s Due, V/H/S, living the 70s pro wrestler lifestyle, Wicker Man, Oldboy, Soda Stream, Silence of the Lambs, Bennett Jones, Nina Forever, and bologna gumdrops.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradio)
Episode 185 of Trick or Treat Radio is jam packed! First up, our in studio guest is our good buddy Derek Rook of Rough House Publishing. Then we have a rare media appearance by the godfather of FantaCo comics and the creator of Gore Shriek, Tom Skulan! This discussion covers everything from the origin right up to the 30th Anniversary revival and the Kickstarter campaign to bring Gore Shriek back! If all that wasn’t awesome enough for you, we have the world premiere of the horror surf superstars, Genki Genki Panic's new jam "Two Girls, One Coffin!” All that and we review the Belgian flick, Alleluia and play a ton of amazing voicemails and feedback from you guys! So grab an issue of Gore Shriek, fix your rabbit ears, and strap on! Stuff we talk about: Trick or Treat Radio record-breaking Alex de Campi, the Alien franchise, Shout Factory’s Image Comics documentary, what political party dynamo registered for, unboxing videos, The Spice Channel, Student Bodies, Cody Meirick, Stan Lee, “Two Girls, One Coffin”, The Lonely Hearts Killers, Night of the Living Dead London, Cub, Avatar Press, Gore Shriek, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre series, Southbound, Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, remake vs sequel, Tom Skulan, Jerry Ordway, Greg Pulido, censorship in the 80s, Faces of Death, Bruce Spaulding Fuller, radioactive animal comics of the 80s, redundant film writing, Bub the zombie origin book, Putrid, Malbert, Metallica, We Are Still Here, The Hills Have Eyes, Alleluia, The Thing, Dawn of the Dead remake, Batman v Superman, Derek Rook, Greg Capullo, the ginormous raffle, stirring the sauce, Semiautomagic, Der Samurai, Cult of Muscle, onesies, Tim Nice intro, The Ghastly Ones, onesies, MonstersZero’s impressions, Dick Grayson, Bone Sickness, WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump, what the director of Bone Tomahawk had to say about the director of Fetus, MonsterZero’s HorrorHound article, DVDs not fitting on Blu Ray shelves, 90s Image characters with star in their name, Dynamo’s AM radio days, French directors working on American films, Inside, Rock n Roll comics, Halloween, what Derek wishes they had left out of Alien Resurrection, Pat Patterson, black and white comic revolution of the mid 80's, Tiny Wight’s cooking prowess and the Derek Rook sketch giveaway!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradio)
Good morning. Please keep it down as Tony is quite hungover today. But he's downed an entire bottle of Pedialyte and he's ready to power through. We kick things off with Horror Business and a real world story about possessed dolls. We then discuss the Friday the 13th reboot that almost was, the latest Manson Family film from a pair of American Psychos, and a gross, terrible, disgusting idea for a TV adaptation of a classic film. We also discuss Salem's new guest star, the latest horror streaming on your computer, and new video games and comics. We move on to talk to Cody Meirick, the producer and director of the upcoming Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark documentary. Cody gabs about his love for the books, what inspired him to make a documentary based on them, and what Guillermo Del Toro might think of it. The film is currently crowd funding and you can help get it made by donating at their Indiegogo page. For our reviews, we talk two different movies, both titled The Boy. Up first is the 2015 SpectreVision film about a sociopathic boy with a penchant for death. Second is the brand new film starring Lauren Cohen as a nanny who takes care of a doll with the spirit of a child. Which boy will reign supreme? Listen and find out now.
Greeting and Salutations. Happy Easter Monday to our Canadian friends, and for all else hope you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. Time to get out of your ham and candy coma and listen to the latest episode of The Whatcast (queue fanfare). This week we welcome Cody Meirick on the show to discuss a documentary he is working on about the amazing anthology series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. You may remember these as the books with the illustrations that haunted your dreams and made you wet yourself as a child. I remember them as the books that haunt my dreams and make me wet myself as a semi-adult. Don't judge me. For more information on the documentary follow Cody on twitter @scarystoriesdoc and check out his webpagewww.scarystroriesdoc.com. If you're interested in helping to fund the project, check out his indiegogo pagehttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scary-stories-a-documentary You can also find the song used in this episode HERE. Cuba Luna's Year of Massacers is a great album, and you can find all of it in that link. As always thanks for listening.