Podcasts about gothic horror

Gothic horror is having a moment, and Justin Denton got there before the wave. His feature The Curse of the Sin Eater is now streaming on Prime, built for under a million dollars with 19 shooting days, a single private benefactor, Chicago theater actors, an English manor that half-burned down and got rebuilt by hand, and a composer found on Spotify who bowed his guitar like a cello because he didn't own one. Justin is a VFX veteran who has worked on $200 million productions, directed VR experiences for Legendary, and now has a completed independent feature with a Samuel Goldwyn distribution deal to show for a process that looks nothing like what Hollywood taught him and everything like what filmmaking actually requires. Chris and Daniel dig into the full journey with Justin: how the sin eater mythology stuck with him through COVID, why he pitched it as a drama dressed in horror clothing, what it costs to make a real film in a union town, how distribution actually gets done in the backroom deals before AFM (American Film Market) even opens, and why not having a recognizable name in your cast is the one decision that follows a first-time director all the way to the release screen. The conversation ranges from the Philippou Brothers grinding out horror on YouTube in rural Australia to Demi Moore chasing a script nobody thought she would want, to why the studios are wrong about Gen Z and the movies. This is a real-world map of what it takes to make a feature right now. Links and References: Justin Denton on IMDB > Justin Denton on LinkedIn > Justin Denton on Instagram > The Curse of the Sin Eater Trailer > The Curse of the Sin Eater on Amazon Prime > Film discussed: Talk to Me (dirs. Danny and Michael Philippou)  The Substance (dir. Coralie Fargeat)  My Old Ass (dir. Megan Park)  Weapons (dir. Zach Cregger)  Obsession (dir. Cory Barker)  The Bride (dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal) Widows Bay (Apple TV+)  Honey Don't (dir. Ethan Coen)   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "CGGarage" for 10% off)

We talk through Luna Abyss, we dive deep into the haunting mystery of the Abyss and explore whether its gothic sci-fi horror atmosphere is worth the intense bullet-hell challenge.While the combat is fast-paced and punishing, it's the cryptic lore and environmental storytelling can keep you hooked to the end.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGaming#LunaAbyss #BulletHell #SciFiHorror #GamingReview #IndieGames #WorkforceGamingCode Provided By Publisher

From ravens and vultures to killer flocks and supernatural omens, birds have played a major role in horror for decades. In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby sits down with Kate Rotunda to explore the history of birds in horror and why these animals continue to symbolize death, fear, and chaos across film and folklore. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show

Step into the shadowy world of Black Sunday - the stunning 1960 Italian horror classic directed by Mario Bava and starring horror icon Barbara Steele. In this video, we explore the film's haunting atmosphere, groundbreaking black-and-white cinematography, unforgettable imagery, and its lasting influence on gothic horror cinema. Chris and Gerry discuss the terrifying tale of witchcraft and vampirism, revenge, and cursed bloodlines while breaking down the movie's visual style, performances, practical effects, and legacy within classic horror history. From its shocking opening sequence to its dreamlike gothic mood, Black Sunday remains one of the most influential horror films ever made. Whether you're a longtime fan of vintage horror or discovering this masterpiece for the first time, this deep dive into Black Sunday will uncover why the film still casts a spell over audiences decades later. Topics include: The career and visual style of Mario Bava The iconic performance of Barbara Steele Gothic horror atmosphere and cinematography The film's influence on Italian horror and supernatural cinema Practical effects and memorable scenes Why Black Sunday remains essential horror viewing

This week, we are chatting about our favorite gothic horror films with our dear friend and special guest Brittany from The Ghoul Gallery. Let us know your favorite gothic horror films in the comments and we hope you enjoy the show!  If you have enjoyed listening to our show, then give us a 5-star rating. We'd greatly appreciate it!    Be sure to Follow Brittany and The Ghoul Gallery here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theghoul_gallery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theghoul_gallery    The Kickstarter page for Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon is now live! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/btm2/behind-the-mask-ii-the-return-of-leslie-vernon   Check out our sponsor DARKSIDE COLLECTIBLES:Website: https://darksidecollectibles.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkside_collectibles_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565363086549TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darksidecollectiblespgh  Be sure to follow, Like, and Subscribe to us on all our social media sites: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofghoulsMerch Store: https://goreclown.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseofGhoulsPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofghoulspodcast/    You can find Crystal on social media here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrornightsinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_hni/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HorrorNightsIn    You can find Ian on social media here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ian.vanghoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianvanghoul/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IanVanGhoulLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ianVanGhoul/  You can find Colby on social media here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colby_does_horrorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/colby.does.horror/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Colby.Does.HorrorLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/colbydoeshorror/  House of Ghouls ThemeWritten by Ian VanGhoul Produced, Recorded, and Performed by Jimmy Mowery  Check out Jimmy's music and socials here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymowery/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58e8QpVKO4GflSPwWIMhmw?si=ONJ2snr-Qr6ep_Gi2R2_UwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jimmymowerymusic  MK Ultra (Used with permission from Victor Gabriel and Tate Labianca) Music written and performed by: Tate Labianca Music engineered by: Vincent Peters (Sumo Audio) Shot and edited by: Vincent Peters (Sumo Audio) Directed by: Victor Gabriel Check out the music video here: https://youtu.be/LhDikR8Dn2Q?si=vLqtQJAiBRmyHFV0  Thanks for listening. Have a great week and stay safe out there!!

The Outer Realm welcomes William Bove Date: April 22nd, 2026 EP: 709 TOPIC: William will be talking about his book " Empaths The Sensitive Human" He delves into various aspects of being an Empath What does it mean to be an empath, how it affects many and how important it is to empower the Empath within us all. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you All!!! About William: illiam Bove is a writer of Gothic Horror and Gothic Romance. Poems and short stories. Dealing mainly with the topic of vampires. William practiced year after year reading everything he could get his hands on and stuffing himself with literary knowledge. Everything from Literature to poetry to art and writing became an instant path and pursuit. All with the purpose to peace himself together as a writer. Published in several anthologies through JEA publishing. His current publisher also with whom he published his first book. A novella about vampires during the Great Depression called Once Upon A Grave, the first in a vampire trilogy. Since then he has put out several more anthology stories, written many articles on horror and vampires and other creatures. Has also written for an online horror magazine for over 6 years now. A magazine called "Regoregitated Press" being the current incarnation of the magazine. Has given several interviews as well. He currently lives in St.Charles, Missouri with family. About The Book: Empaths! What are they and what does the word even mean? An Empath is a man or woman who has the ability to feel the emotions of people and places inside themselves as if the feelings were their own. This ability comes from being human. As human beings, we are naturally sensitive to others and the environments we find ourselves in.This is an introduction to Empaths and what they are. In this book, we will explore what an Empath is and how they develop their abilities, as well as how these abilities can help us to better understand ourselves and help our fellow man; explain the processes of such a sensitive as well as the pros can cons of being an Empath, and how doing so can lead to an understanding of what it is to be human and thereby understanding what life is as well as what it is to be alive. Where to buy the book: Dark Moon Press: www.darkmoonpress.net Amazon: https://a.co/d/06IfpvFc If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Writer-Director Taratoa Stappard about Mārama, his first feature film, which premiered at TIFF, where we first saw it. Mārama is a Māori gothic horror set in Victorian England in 1859, about a young Māori woman who is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, where she uncovers the horrific truth of her colonial heritage, and she must destroy the titled Englishman who has devastated her family. Today's conversation dived into the inspiration for Mārama and how its themes of colonization, cultural theft, and reclaimation are told through a Māori lens. We also discussed how important it was to weave cultural safety through every part of the making of Mārama - from development through to daily on-set practice and how to preserve your mental health when working on films with sensitive subject matters. CONTENT WARNING: trauma, death, suicide READ TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP080-transcript_-Marama_-Maori-gothic-horror-and-the-trauma-of-colonialization-and-tda3.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

Step into the shadows with director Taratoa Stappard as he joins Without Your Head with Nasty Neal to discuss his haunting new film MĀRAMA — a powerful Māori gothic story of retribution.Blending psychological horror, gothic atmosphere, and cultural storytelling, MĀRAMA delivers a unique and chilling experience that stands out in modern independent horror.In this episode, we dive into:The origins and meaning behind MĀRAMAExploring Māori identity through horrorBuilding a gothic tone with striking visuals and moodThemes of revenge, legacy, and darknessBehind-the-scenes insights from the filmmaking processIf you're into arthouse horror, folk horror, psychological thrillers, or international indie horror, this is one you don't want to miss.

Straight Outta Gallifrey is back to discuss the Doctor Who episode where new mythos are introduced, the story is trapped in a Gothic Horror from the past and an old villain of sorts returns, which for A.J. are the variables for a classic Doctor Who story.  The Haunting of Villa Diodati explores the aspects and consequences as the Doctor and the gang run into some influential wordsmiths who are on the precipice of engendering a new genre of sorts, which will inspire generations to come; however,not if the Lone Cyberman has anyting to do with it!  Let us know your thoughts about the history of this story, the episode in general and your thoughts about the Whittaker/Chibnall era as a whole at prydonian.post@gmail.com https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/straightouttagallifrey www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork    

This week Abby sits down with Kate Rotunda to discuss the vast and unnerving history of mirrors. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat waits in Hell's throne room?In this episode of Wererwolf the Podcast, we descend into a dark fantasy vision of Hell and encounter Astaroth — the Duke of Hell, a being beyond form, beyond judgment, and beyond mercy.This is not a story of punishment.This is a story of inevitability.As endless souls stand before the throne, something ancient watches, understands… and places them exactly where they belong.But something is about to disrupt the order.An intrusion.A summons.A mistake.In this episode:A cinematic journey into Hell's throne roomThe terrifying presence of Astaroth (demonology & dark mythology)A philosophical horror take on judgment, fate, and free willThe beginning of a disruption that could change everythingIf you enjoy:Dark fantasy storiesHorror narrationDemonology and occult-inspired fictionThis episode is for you.New episodes weekly.Follow Wererwolf the Podcast for immersive dark storytelling.Go find all things Jim Maerk at the Old Man's PodcastBooks by Fenrir ThorvaldsenAuthors' page on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3OJkzD0The Werewolf's Story by Fenrir Thorvaldsenhttps://amzn.to/4aX18xP Books by Gregory Alexander-SharpAuthors' page on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4cTtf3CIl Lupo by Gregory Alexander-Sharphttps://amzn.to/4aZyCvABuy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilGrendel Press, our horror genre partnerThe best indie house publishers of horror in the blooming worldhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Join the Lunatics at the Private Facebook Group.Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile: @SempaiGregFenrir's X profile: @FenThorvaldsenWerewolf the Podcast X profile: @AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

In the summer of 1816, at the age of just eighteen, Mary Shelley was visiting Byron at his home in Geneva.  The bad weather prompted Byron to challenge his guests to write a ghost story.  Shelley's story that night grew into 'Frankenstein', which was first published in 1818. Credited as the first science fiction novel, this is a tale that has stood the test of time...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Books by Mary Shelley:Frankenstein - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781982146160Mary Shelley Gothic Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781454947042I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward and Cho JinnSupport the show

EPISODE 678 - Robert Howell - Canadian Author of the Gothic Horror, Blood Castle, the sequel to Blood MansionRobert Howell has a range of skills and experiences, having studied Business Administration in college while taking courses in literature, poetry, cartography, and supernatural studies.​After completing college, he joined the military to satisfy his urge to travel across Canada and various parts of Europe. Following his military service, he spent 40 years in real estate, starting as an agent and later working in acquisitions for an investment company, focusing on locations such as Florida and Texas.Despite having a successful career in real estate, his true passion was writing. To develop a profound set of writing skills, he took a writing course through the Long Ridge Writers Group, affiliated with the University of Connecticut.​After completing his writing course, he did different types of writing, newsletters, articles, web content, and short stories, and found love in writing fictional novels. He has written the successful Charm series, a great urban fantasy teen trilogy. With Blood Mansion, he has turned his imagination to adult gothic horror.​Born in Montreal, Quebec, he has raised four children as a single dad and has two grandchildren.https://www.instagram.com/storywriter.ca/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Grizzly Peaks Radio returns to Gothic Horror. In this four-part special our wonderful Scott Dorward takes us to land where it is always nighttime, the mistress is always bedbound with a disease of the blood, and the doctor is always performing unspeakable experiments in the basement.Part one of this improvised story is available to all and parts two, three and four will be available to Patreon backers at the Grizzly Peak level and above.Archie plays Masha the ChambermaidSpencer plays Ambrose Brownfield the 'arriviste' IndustrialistJenn plays the Governess, Griselda DunkelblauAndy plays Dr Richter FrankensteinishIf you like what you hear please support the show at ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ to get early access, exclusive content and more

We have more Mike Flanagan news this week. With the release date of his Carrie series we discuss what we would like to see from the show. Predator: Badlands recently released on Hulu and did record numbers. We talk about what this means for the franchise. We have been lucky to cover some fantastic true crime documentaries on our humble little podcast. We have also seen some great folk horror. We never thought the two would come together. The Last Sacrifice does just that in a surprising documentary. There have been plenty of movies that have been moving along nicely when they suddenly lose the plot. Things become a mess at that point and it is pretty much impossible to get things back on track. A strong argument can be made that The Last Sacrifice loses its way. But it is one of the most fascinating tangents you will ever see. And it ultimately does tie into the greater mystery. The Dreadful will draw lots of attention for its casting of Kit Harrington and Sophie Turner. But it is a performance from another actor that steals the show. The film covers some deep themes and is bolstered by its fantastic setting. But one missed opportunity prevents it from being something truly special. A character driven psychological horror, The Dreadful does not necessarily need a Big Bad, but when it introduces one, it is hard not to expect more from it. And to be supremely disappointed when nothing comes of it. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Cut off your ringlets and send your dad to the gator swamp as Gothic Horror month continues with Interview with the Vampire. Don't be afraid. We're going to give you the choice we never had. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts:  Jenn: @jennferatu on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky   Sammie: @srkdall on Twitter and Instagram, @srkdallreads Bookstagram Rachel: @thevinylgrrrl on Instagram and Threads @vinylgrrrl on Bluesky and Letterboxd Shelby: @shelbybnovak on Instagram and Bluesky Art: Rachel Reeves (@thevinylgrrrl) Music: McKenzie Gerber (@wolfman_mac_gerber) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mārama follows a young Māori wahine's journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s, seeking information about her family. 

Vampire Hunter D blends the gothic mythology of vampires with a post-apocalyptic future, rendered in stunning detail by award winning artist Yoshitaka Imano. Celebrating 40 years since the original film and 25 years since its jaw dropping sequel, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, we're heading into the darkness with special guest Dr. Jason Jones to explore the spooky world of Vampire Hunter D. 

Released in 1932, The Old Dark House is one of the earliest and most influential horror films of the Universal era, directed by Frankenstein filmmaker James Whale. Starring Boris Karloff, Gloria Stuart, Melvyn Douglas, and Charles Laughton, this eerie gothic tale blends macabre humor, atmospheric terror, and unforgettable performances. In this review and discussion, Chris and Gerry explore The Old Dark House as both a horror classic and a proto-dark comedy, examining its themes, visual style, and place in the early sound-era cinema. We'll also discuss James Whale's directing, the film's cult reputation, and why it still resonates with classic horror fans today.

Welcome To Horror Presents: “The Muppet's Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula”. It's Christmas, and the Welcome To Horror team have decided to celebrate by honouring one of the finest Christmas movies of all time, The Muppet Christmas Carol, but with a horror twist. Our premise is to take “Bram Stoker's Dracula” and recast it with the Muppets! We're keeping Gary Oldman as our token human, but the rest of the cast are up for grabs! Join Lee, Chris, Adam and Lady Jennifer for our jolly Christmas Party of Gothic Horror and Muppet Mania.

Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog) to discuss Mary Shelley's gothic horror masterpiece, Frankenstein. SPOILER WALL: 00:49:58 Mentioned During the Episode: * Norton Critical Edition of Frankenstein (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393644029) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social) Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://www.patreon.com/collection/1693347) Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson (https://bsky.app/profile/realdavejackson) Tales From the Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) A Top 3 Podcast (https://atop3podcast.fireside.fm/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson) Special Guest: Dave Jackson.

Chigg, Mike, and Crystal are joined by guest panelists B.W. Holland, Rick Heinz, and Westley (Noxwieler) Berf to talk about the gothic horror genre and why we all love it. We also celebrate B.W. Holland's ENnie win the night before. We discuss different aspects of the genre, games we love that fit into it, and what we do to help enhance gameplay within the genre. 

A combination of fever dreams and cocaine led to one of the greatest horror stories of all time. Robert Louis Stevenson was dying of tuberculosis when he wrote “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” He almost trashed it, but after nine days of frantic writing he had defined the gothic novel and given us a metaphor for people with split personalities: Jekyll and Hyde. If you have a story you’d like me to take a deeper dive into and share, just DM me. On Facebook it’s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally here, Cultists. Gothic Horror maestro Guillermo del Toro's long awaited adaptation of Frankenstein has dropped and your Horror Hosts promptly put it on the Exam Table. GDT has assembled a monster of a film, taking elements from all the most iconic versions of the story and filtering them through his own unique sensibility. Please join us for the Dissection    Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312221/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.netflix.com/title/81507921  Unholy Sacrament  Veiled Vision, Hazy IPA with Pink Reaper Lemon Peppers - Funky Fauna Artisan Alesh ttps://untp.beer/Lwg8z  Dark Tidings  Vault Of Darkness  Listen to The Strain by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B002V0RCEO?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007  Frankenstein Alive, Alive! By Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson with Kelly Jones https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/796437/frankenstein-alive-alive-the-complete-collection-by-steve-niles-bernie-wrightson-kelley-jones/  Predator: Badlands (Trachtenberg, 2025) https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/predator-badlands    #frankenstein, #guillermodeltoro, #frankensteingdt, #gdt, #oscarisaac, #jacobelordi, #miagoth, #christophwaltz, #netflix, #mikehillcreations, #frankensteinnetflix,  #maryshelley, #frankensteinsmonster, #alexandredesplat, #frankensteinmonster, #thecreature, #victorfrankenstein, #frankenstein2025, #katehawley, #netflixfrankenstein, 

Neue Podcast-Episode: Sisu 2, Guillermo del Toros Frankenstein & House of Guinness auf Netflix In unserer aktuellen Podcast-Folge nehmen wir drei brandheiße Produktionen unter die Lupe: Sisu: Road to Revenge (Sisu 2) – Der finnische Kultsoldat Aatami Korpi ist zurück. Regisseur Jalmari Helander liefert eine kompromisslose Fortsetzung voller Action und Rache. Frankenstein von Guillermo del Toro – Eine bildgewaltige Neuinterpretation des Klassikers von Mary Shelley. Mit Oscar Isaac als Victor Frankenstein und Jacob Elordi als Kreatur setzt del Toro neue Maßstäbe im Gothic-Horror. House of Guinness – Die neue Netflix-Serie von Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) erzählt das Familiendrama rund um die Guinness-Dynastie. Intrigen, Machtkämpfe und historische Kulissen machen die Serie zu einem Must-See. In unserem Podcast erfährst du spannende Hintergründe, Analysen und unsere Einschätzungen zu diesen Produktionen. Perfekt für alle Film- und Serienfans, die auf dem Laufenden bleiben wollen. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:01:42 Sisu: Road to Revenge 00:13:39 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneakfilm 00:15:34 Frankeinstein (2025) 00:27:12 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:34:43 Kino- und Heimkino News 00:41:03 House of Guinness 00:49:56 Rezepte 00:51:35 Beste Worcestersauce 00:52:32 Musiktipp 00:54:48 Anno 117: Pax Romana - - -

Send us a textWelcome back to DMR Directed by the acclaimed Guillermo del Toro, the new Frankenstein on Netflix features an exceptional cast led by Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. The ensemble also includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Charles Dance, bringing together a powerhouse of talent under del Toro's gothic vision. The film reimagines Mary Shelley's timeless tale with the director's signature blend of emotional depth and dark beauty, crafting a hauntingly intimate exploration of creation and consequence.The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant yet tormented scientist whose obsession with conquering death leads him down a path of obsession and tragedy. Del Toro's interpretation emphasizes both the horror and the humanity of the tale, pairing breathtaking production design with an emotionally charged narrative. Critics have hailed it as one of the director's finest works, earning a stellar score on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread praise for its performances, atmosphere, and heart-wrenching storytelling.Be sure to grab your 30 day free Audible trial in the link on this show and help support DMR!Support the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.

In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho introduced the world to the future of my horror. But before the genre would embrace it, it would first confront it's very origins with a boom of Gothic Horror films that would make icons out of people like Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, and Christopher Lee. Perhaps no one would have a greater impact on this era of the macabre than Roger Corman, the b-movie king whose adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's classic works changed horror forever. Perhaps nonemoreso than his 1961 classic The Pit and the Pendulum. This week on Years of Fear, we explore the legacy of Corman, Poe, Vincent Price, and the gothic horror films of the early 1960s.        If you want to get in touch with the show, you can reach us at yearsoffearpodcast@gmail.com  

Today we talk about a Timothy Aloysius Cadwallader Dugan, better known as Dum Dum Dugan, who was a British man (until they retconned him to be from Boston) who fought alongside Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos in World War II and it kinda all goes poorly for him from there. What we were up to this week: Briar got some really good artistic Gothic Horror in with Frankenstein (2025) and the Universal Monsters Dracula Black & White Special Olivia read more Something is Killing the Children (and mentions the Swamp Thing is Killing the Children crossover), and has been reading through a lot of the Age of Revelation comics, including Cloak or Dagger (2025) #1, Omega Kids (2025) #1, and X-Vengers (2025) #1. ALSO READ ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL 2025 GO BATMAN. Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up "Anathema," book 1 in Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. Listen now for all their thoughts and feelings and whether or not they think you should read this even though Spooky Season has come to an end.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

It's Spooky Season, and Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are covering part 1 of "Anathema," book 1 in Keri Lake's The Eating Woods duology. Now readers and listeners beware: This is DARK material and not just scary, so please review the trigger warnings list. So with that all covered, tune in to listen to our favorite unhinged hosts going off on tangents and butchering words as they try to tell you all about this Gothic horror story.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Send us a textJust in time for Halloween we check out the new Frankenstein film from Guillermo del Toro.

This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Beth the Bard! Together they talk about what make Gothic Horror so horrific as well as a little bit about game writing!Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest:Beth the Bard (She is the Ancient)https://beththebard.com/ Starring:Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy Relics of Ruin!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 Check out B. Dave's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer:https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

It's Night 6 of The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition — and tonight, we're heading down to the Louisiana bayou for The Skeleton Key (2005).

Don your mask for the treasure hunt because we're discussing J.A. Bayona's The Orphanage (2007) along with Spanish horror scholar (and returning guest) Shelagh Rowan-Legg.Join us as we praise Belén Rueda's lead performance, the film's unsettling set pieces, its curious lack of Spanish cultural signifiers, and speculate on the film's use of HIV in the plot.Plus: the film's obsession with jaws, Joe's suspicions of Carlos' infidelity, and multiple interpretations of the bittersweet ending! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) > Shelagh: @shelaghrowanlegg (BlueSky) / https://shelaghrowanlegg.com/Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own. Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com

Send us a textIn this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia — a haunting, multigenerational horror that threads together three women's lives across nearly a century of witchcraft, obsession, and inherited fear. It follows three different timelines that eventually parallel one another. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they would recommend this book! Support the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

We're looking at the big picture with this one folks! The first 18 issues of Uncanny X-Men Volume 6. The characters, building locations and spooky Gothic horror elements. Part 1: Where We Start - 04:16 The Louisiana X-Men come together under very different circumstances compared to the Alaskan. Is there even an X-Men team? If not us, then who? Our 18 issue binge explores their Haven House home, introducing new characters and threats! We break down our takeaways on characters, plots and crossovers. Part 2: Uncanny's Gothic Horror with Abbey Frisco - 38:58 We're joined by our friend and X-Pert, Abbey Frisco! Abbey is a writer, filmmaker and photographer who lives in all things horror. We talk through the spooky tropes and character arcs that thread through Uncanny X-Men.  Check out Abbey's comics writing debut in the horror anthology Witching Season from Lifeline Comics, now on Kickstarter! Part 3: Big Picture Thoughts and Questions - 01:33:00 We wrap up with our overall thoughts, reflections on the series as a whole, lingering questions, predictions and thorns in our sides. Plus questions from you! Thanks for joining us in our seventh episode of an evolving new format. We're trying out different ways to talk about things within continuity that excited us and we'd love to hear what you think! Leave us a review, send us a DM or shout from the telepathic rooftops! It's all greatly appreciated. 

"It was a headless horseman!" For Episode 379, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Folk Horror with a mainstream version of the genre, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Listen as they discuss the history of Washington Irving's original story, how the film was originally going to be a low-budget slasher film, why Tim Burton became involved in the project, why the movie ended up filming in England over the US, how they broke new ground with their creation of the Headless Horseman, how Paramount used an early version of online marketing for the film, and more!  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content:  Opening - One Battle After Another -  (00:00:10) Early Thoughts on Sleepy Hollow (00:08:02) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:10:14) Intro to Sleepy Hollow (00:13:52) How Sleepy Hollow Got to Production (00:23:32) Favorite Scenes (00:44:55) On Set Life - (01:09:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:18) What Worked and What Didn't (01:30:40) Film Facts (01:35:15) Awards (01:35:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:50) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:45) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

A single father taking his young son trick-or-treating in the rural countryside must contend with the truth behind a local legend.  Adapted from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," by Washington Irving.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Child Endangerment, Body Horror & Transformation, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Justin Pope, Dean Puleo, and Eric Miller, with additional Horseman sounds by Sean C. Sanders.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Join the guys behind Midnight Syndicate, Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka!  We ask them questions like: How to create your own haunt music? What inspires them to make music? Sound tips and tricks? Plus, we play the first 3 tracks from their NEW album Darkened Corners. Midnight Syndicate is an American musical duo known for creating dark, atmospheric, and gothic-themed instrumental music. Their tunes and ambient sounds are used in themed attractions worldwide. Since 1997, composers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have produced what they call "soundtracks for the imagination," blending orchestral scores with sound effects to evoke a sense of horror, mystery, and fantasy.  Find their music: https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/ Start or grow your haunted attraction: https://www.haunterstoolbox.com/ Get Haunt Badges for your crew: https://scareitbadges.com Join the Haunter's Toolbox Facebook group to attend events like these: https://www.facebook.com/groups/haunterstoolbox/

Cultists, as promised, we're bringing you Bonus Episodes for Spooky Season! In anticipation of Guillermo del Toro's new adaptation, your Horror Hosts are putting the original Universal Studios Frankenstein films on the Exam Table. Starting of course with James Whale's seminal 1931 Gothic Horror masterpiece. Please join us for the Dissection.  Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B009CG7VOQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  Unholy Sacrament  Inhume, West Coast IPA- Ghost Town Brewing https://untp.beer/d8mJq  Dark Tidings Netflix Giving Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' a Theatrical Release date  Oct 17 select theaters Nov 7th Netflix https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-theaters-1236346938/  Vault Of Darkness  Frankenstein(Dawley,1910) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0001223/?ref_=ext_shr  https://youtu.be/67ENQibFW9w?si=rBl7W5dZWfHuYHqz  Platonic (Delbanco & Stoller, 2023) ‎https://tv.apple.com/us/show/platonic/umc.cmc.y7bc18x7co813l8i2tlsyb4l  Gods and Monsters (Condon, 1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120684/?ref_=ext_shr https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8LQS8LL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r    #frankenstein, #frankenstein1931, #frankensteinmonster, #jameswhale, #boriskarloff, #marryshelley, #colinclive, #maeclarke, #dwightfrye, #edwardvansloan, #jackpierce, #themodernprometheus, #itsalive, #darkuniverse, #universalhorror, #universalmonsters, #classicmonsters, #universalstudiosmonsters, #universalclassicmonsters, #precodehorror, 

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This October, I invite you to surrender to the darkness. Dark Thirst is a six-part series tracing the vampire's transformation from grotesque terror to irresistible seducer. Desire, obsession, danger- every Wednesday, starting October 1st, we'll sink deeper into the literature, the bodies, and the beauty of the monster we can't resist. Cozy up under your blanket, lock the doors and windows, and step into the dark with me... I'll be waiting.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************MUSIC:"Barren" by Martin KlemEpidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

So you think Doctor Who is on pause until The War Between the Land and the Sea airs sometime next year, eh? Well, apparently you aren't aware of the big news this week, a new dolly-adjacent figurine of the iconic Monarch from Four to Doomsday! Plus we observe the 50th anniversary of the original broadcast of Terror of the Zygons by meandering into Steven's crippling studio footage addiction, a look at Youtube deep dives and the videotape-licious Chronicles of Narnia Blu-Ray, Jon Culshaw becoming the Twelfth Doctor for Big Finish, and the fourth and final part of our Jamie Magnus Stone Miniscope, with a look at The Power of the Doctor! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon New Doctor Who Figurine Collection releases include Monarch, The Flood, and Leandro Terror of the Zygons streamed on the 50th anniversary of its original broadcast Doctor Who: The regeneration scene and the 7 second hole Doctor Who Magazine Special 70: Gothic Horror, out now The BBC's Chronicles of Narnia released on Blu-ray on Nov 24 (UK) Big Finish introduces Jon Culshaw as the voice of the Twelfth Doctor Details of Big Finish: The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Wicked! released Miniscope: Jamie Magnus Stone, Part 4 The Power of the Doctor The Confused Adipose Radio Free Skaro #892 Directing Doctor Who Clara and the TARDIS

Cultists, continuing with the Sinners theme. Another one of the film's often cited influences was Stephen King's Salem's Lot. Adapted as a two part TV movie by Texas Chainsaw Massacre director Tobe Hooper, this Gothic Horror throwback scarred the Gen X kids that grew up with it on television, and gave us one of the ‘70s most iconic vampires the Nosferatu-esque Kurt Barlow. Please join us for the dissection.  Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/Salems-Lot-David-Soul/dp/B01LX8VB2T  Unholy Sacrament Pandemonium, German Pilsner, Grains Of Wrath https://untp.beer/5j95v  Dark Tidings  WB let the rights to adaptation of Katushiro Otomo's Akira lapsehttps://deadline.com/2025/06/akira-movie-rights-warner-bros-1236444989/  Taika Waititi attached to direct new Judge Dress adaptation, with writer Drew Pearce (Fall Guy, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation) https://variety.com/2025/film/news/taika-waititi-judge-dredd-movie-1236464147/  Vault Of Darkness  Rivers Of London by Ben Aaronovitch https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/0VY/rivers-of-london/  https://www.benaaronovitch.com/ It  (Wallace, 1990) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099864/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/stephen-kings-it/0c9f19d2-93a3-498b-9402-97625373b67f  It (Muschietti, 2017) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396484/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/it/1fef0800-258f-49f5-84a5-6a1f88173769  It: Chapter Two (Muschietti, 2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349950/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hbomax.com/movies/it-chapter-two/f074dc8a-09b6-47be-b3fa-480c72af3060  #salemslot, #salemslot1979, #stephenking, #tobehooper, #jerusalemslot, #bloodthirst, #kurtbarlow, #davidsoul, #jamesmason, #lancekerwin, #bonniebedelia, #mariewindsor, #strakerandbarlowfinefurnishings, #mrbarlow, #barlow, #stephenkingfans, #stephenkingmovies, #vampiremovies, #sinners, #nosferatu,

Both Dan's stories seem to present exceptionally strong evidence for life after death. The first comes from the state of Illinois and is the exceptionally strange late 19th century tale of the Watseka Wonder.  Then his second story takes us back to the early 18th century to Canterbury, England. Did famed English author Daniel Defoe write  the first based-on-a-true story ghost encounter claim? Lynze begins the back half of the show with a creepy encounter with a shadowy figure inside of the mind of someone playing a game. Then, we are off to New Orleans where we hear about two fans strange stay in a French Quarter hotel. Monthly Patreon Donation: This months charitable donation is going to Ignite Adaptive Sports. Ignite Adaptive Sports mission is to provide snow sport opportunities to people with disabilities. They believe that everyone should be able to enjoy winter sports, regardless of skill or ability level. We are a volunteer based organization that provide snow sport lessons to athletes with disabilities out of Eldora Mountain Resort.  In 2024, 320 volunteers gave 22,390 hours of their time to provide 1,690 snowsports lessons to 459 athletes. Ignite Adaptive Sports provides sit skiing lessons, cross country and snowshoe lessons, downhill skiing, snowboarding and ski biking lessons. They rely on grants, donations, an annual fundraising gala, and our host mountain Eldora to be able to provide this much needed service. Dan and Lynze had the pleasure of meeting Sam Brady who works with this great non profit. Sam shared with us that Ignite Adaptive Sports is run by almost all volunteers with only 2 paid staff members. They typically receive funding for disabled veterans to be able to receive lessons  at no cost to them. However, this year,  due to budget cuts in the DEI space, it's not looking good. Sam asked if we'd be interested in supporting this cause and supporting disabled people, especially disabled veterans. We sent $11,600 over to them and put another $1250 into the scholarship fund! If you'd like to volunteer your time or make an additional donation, please go to https://igniteadaptivesports.org/Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Brocarde is the creator of an enchanting world where dark, haunting aesthetics meet passion-fuelled lyrics and design. Her latest single "Identity Theft" was produced by Chris Collier (Korn, Mick Mars). Brocarde is a dynamic storyteller who marries both music and fashion in an orchestral explosion, designed to make the ears and eyes bleed. A one-woman horror story, if centuries aligned, Brocarde could almost be the secret lovechild of Edgar Allan Poe and Sylvia Plath. In what could only be described as an effervescent melting pot, Brocarde's bubbling cauldron is peppered with hints of Little House on The Prairie, and seasoned with remnants of the Addams family values: she's an all-consuming artist who's not for the faint-hearted. Brocarde arrived on the music scene in 2019 presenting her debut single Last Supper. With its biblical relatability and an army of sinister pigs, the music video depicted a twisted fairy tale that whetted the appetite of her loyal supporters. She was hailed as "One to Watch" by Planet Rock Magazine, and secured airplay on Kerrang!, Planet Rock and BBC Introducing.  www.Instagram.com/brocarde website www.Brocarde.com  About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell           

Talk about "June Gloom!" Join the Severin crew break down volume 4 of the Italian Gothic series DANZA MACABRA with special guest, Kat Ellinger! We go disc-by-disc through this 11-disc box set including some of the best examples of Gothic Horror that has gone under the radar for some fans. Barbara Steele thrives in TERROR-CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE. The disc premiere of the fully un-cut NIGHT OF THE DAMNED. THE DEVIL'S WEDDING NIGHT starring the Italian horror queen herself, Rosalba Neri. Lastly, a very well deserved upgrade to a film starring unforgettable icons Carroll Baker and George Eastman... BABA YAGA! As always, DJ Alfonso provides a playlist of songs inspired by this months drop!  Timecodes for the Episode: 5:40 - TERROR-CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE 17:40 - NIGHT OF THE DAMNED 25:35 - THE DEVIL'S WEDDING NIGHT 39:20 - BABA YAGA 52:59 - Rendezvous After Hours

Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful at Everyman Theatre, where director, choreographer, and arts educator Joseph Ritsch brings gothic farce, drag, and campy spectacle together in a production bursting with sharp humor and political edge.In this episode, Joseph joins Rob Lee to unpack why Charles Ludlam's cult classic still hits hard today — blending outrageous comedy with queer history, lightning-fast costume changes, and a message that feels more urgent than ever.Gothic camp unleashed: why Irma Vep still dazzles with drag, horror, and farceTwo actors, eight roles, 30+ costume changes: the technical choreography behind the comedyQueer theater as protest: honoring Charles Ludlam's legacy and reclaiming space onstageBuilding community: Joseph's 15-year journey at Everyman Theatre and why it feels like homeMentoring young artists: how Everyman University's Observership Program connects students to the real work of professional theaterCheck out the THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL: Director Interview Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★