Podcast appearances and mentions of ryan spindell

So from time to time we will watch horror anthologies and learn what we can. We started with the classic TALES FROM THE CRYPT, as recommended by our first guest-- Ryan Spindell! Did we love it as much as he does? Spoiler-- no we did not. But it was still fun. And this was a fun episode. We're deep in production so this is one we had in the can. On Friday we'll have an episode live from set. But until then-- enjoy our first horror anthology movie review!!!Theme song by Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Artwork by Felipe Sobreiro (@sobreiro) Hosted by Brea Grant (@breagrant) and Ed Dougherty (@eddied4me) Amazon Wishlist

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Garrett & DeVaughn go job hunting at the local funeral parlor to discuss Ryan Spindell's The Mortuary Collection. The boys discuss the meta commentary on storytelling, the macabre sense of humor, and once again...dead children! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we read some stories in a funeral parlor talkin The Mortuary Collection. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Today, we welcome Josh Forbes to the podcast, director of Destroy All Neighbors. This is a gleefully fun movie that feels as inventive as it is unhinged. It's the kind of movie that I'm feeling really good about seeing more of because it's completely original. This is Josh's second feature after his debut Contracted Phase 2 and I think he's really made a serious statement; the energy, attitude, fun and bonkers practical effects make this a very fun movie. The movie starred Jonah Ray with a very hilarious performance by Alex Winter and special effects by Bill Corso and Gabe Bartalos of Basket Case Fame. In this interview Josh gets into the making of Destroy All Neighbors from the conception of the idea, to his attachment as director, raising funds and more as well as the current state of cinema that enabled something this original to get made. Don't forget to check out Destroy all Neighbors, now streaming on Shudder, and in the meantime, please enjoy this conversation with Director, Josh Forbes. Take inventory of awesome things you have access to.This is a common one, take inventory of everything you have access to and fashion your movie out of that. Production value is so critical, and often so expensive. Maximize your movie by taking an inventory of what you have access to and writing your script around it. If you have a friend with a boat, that boat should be in your movie. A friend who owns a pig, in the case of Josh, a pig should be in the movie. This is exactly what Robert Rodriguez did with El Mariachi and Kevin Smith with Clerks.Use practical effects.Practical effects, never went away, but still somehow feel like they're having a second heyday which is awesome. The thing about practical effects is that the community is very very passionate and despite having a low budget, Josh was able to get some very heavy hitters like Bill Corso and Gabe Bartolos on board simply because the project looked fun. Similarly when he did Mortuary Collection, Ryan Spindell was able to get Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis from ADI on board despite a relatively low budget because these guys wanted to be involved for the fun of it. The level of passion present in the practical effects community is something very awesome to tap into and it adds a level of production value to your movie that goes a long way in the horror community. Always pay as much as you can though.Push for your original singular vision.Destroy all Neighbors could not have been made by anybody else because it's so specific and singular to Josh, his sensibility, and the things he likes. Directors are supposed to direct movies that only they would be able to do. As a director, you need to understand own and articulate your own sensibility - yes, be open to feedback and collaboration, but your movies should feel specifically uniquely yours. These are the types of projects that inspire others and are worth getting excited about.SHOW NOTESMovies and TV ShowsOnyx the FortuitousFried BarryIdle HandsWhat We Do in the Shadows (both movie and TV show)Sin City (referenced for character design)Buffalo 66" (referenced for trailer music)MusicKing Crimson ("In the Court of the Crimson King")Gentle Giant ("Octopus" album)Straubs (band)Yes (band)Follow Josh Forbes at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestjoshforbes/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1141362/?ref_=tt_ov_drThanks as always...

Ryan Spindell discusses his early days as a storm chaser for the news, his film school goals, and the making of his excellent horror anthology, The Mortuary Collection.

This week Alrik and Liz welcome writer/director Ryan Spindell on the show to talk about how he made his anthology feature The Mortuary Collection, what his approach was, why he decided to make an anthology film in the first place and how he got the film funded and distributed! After that we actually premiere a brand new segment called, You're the Expert. Enjoy! Order The Alternate on Itunes Out Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

 Vous avez tout : les sucreries régressives, les breuvages houblonnés adéquats, la compagnie des bons copains, soit la quasi-totalité des ingrédients nécessaires à la parfaite réussite de cette nouvelle soirée d'Halloween. Tous, sauf un : le film parfait. Rassurez-vous, nous sommes là pour ça, et nous ne sommes pas seuls.   Grâce à Shadowz, l'indispensable plateforme française de Screaming, découvrez, en avant-première, 3 pépites horrifiques inédites prochainement mises en ligne dans le cadre de la programmation Halloween Special, qui vous offre, du 14 au 31 octobre, un nouveau film chaque jour à 17h.  Et pour vous présenter l'envers du décor, l'histoire de la plateforme et les 3 films sélectionnés, la chance nous est offerte d'accueillir l'invité parfait, en la personne d'Aurélien Zimmermann, chef de projet Shadowz, qui se présente à vous au travers de ses 3 films les plus.  Le programme vous plait déjà ? Attendez d'entendre la suite : profitez d'un mois gratuit sur Shadowz avec le code promo LEFILMLEPLUS et célébrez en apothéose la collaboration entre votre podcast préféré et la meilleure plateforme de streaming française (et probablement du monde).  L'épisode spécial Halloween Le Film le Plus X Shadow est évidemment à partager sans modération. Rendez-vous dans deux semaines pour de nouvelles histoires…   Références de l'épisode : - Leaving D.C. de Joshua Criss (2012) - Tiny Cinema de Tyler Cornack (2021) - Deadstream de Vanessa et Joseph Winter (2022) Les recos de l'épisode :  - Evil Dead de Sam Raimi (1981) - [REC] de Paco Plaza et Jaume Blaguero (2007) - Angel Heart d'Alan Parker (1987) - The House That Jack Built de Lars Von Trier (2018) - The Mortuary Collection de Ryan Spindell (2019) - Anything for Jackson de Justin G. Dyck (2020) Tous les films sélectionnés sont disponibles sur Shadowz : https://www.shadowz.fr/ Un mois offert avec le code LEFILMLEPLUS https://linkr.bio/LEFILMLEPLUS    Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Encore of our April 9, 2021 episode with Ryan Spindell about his film, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION.

Hi there horror hounds and smokers. Writer and director Ryan Spindell joins Drew & John to talk about his film The Mortuary Collection. They also discuss nudity in horror, the current state of horror, and short films. Find out what movies celebrated an anniversary. Spark one up and join us for another episode. Follow us online www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror 

The Mortuary Collection's Ryan Spindell is here and we're talking about Peter Jackson's transition from splatter comedies to hobbits, the dynamic duo of the always delightful Jeffrey Combs and Michael J Fox, and what made making an anthology movie so appealing! Don't miss out. Also, I'm on vacation next week so no main feed episode for the 15th, but patrons will be getting a Doki Doki Literature Club spotlight episode so go sign up and check that out!!

Sarah and Carrie are joined by director Ryan Spindell to talk about his anthology film, The Mortuary Collection. We talk college drinking, Whirlpool Micro Menus, blender food, order of kitchen utensils for culinary use and combative use, meat grinders, and more!  

The Mortuary Collection is an anthology horror film from writer/director Ryan Spindell. A young woman applies for a job at a funeral home where the owner believes the value of a human life is their story.Read the full review.Check out the full schedule for #31DaysOfHorror.Check out Haunted: A Slip Story, my new interactive weird fiction collection game coming out 25 October.The Sketching Details store is open with the new Halloween collection. Buy my books at Ko-fi or sign up for a monthly membership for exclusive articles and stories. Join the Fanhouse for free with code SDTESTING for exclusive photos, videos, and behind the scenes content.Shop Books-A-Million.Shop boohooMAN.Follow.★ Support this podcast ★

Director's Mike Pecci (12KM, Who's There) and Ryan Spindell (The Mortuary Collection, 50 State of Fright) have an in depth conversation about their LOVE OF THE CRAFT required to make a truly scary horror film. Camera moves with emotional meaning, set pieces on a budget, the importance of story boarding, working for Sam Rami, and how infect the crew with as much passion as possible. The guys discuss it all. It's a great addition to In love with the Process Podcast's series on horror directors you need to follow! LONG LIVE THE HORROR GENRE! Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanSpindell?s=20 Check out the trailer for 50 States of Frights: https://youtu.be/POMOhfvOplA Watch the Mortuary Collection on SHUDDER: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08KSL2BVF/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Mike Pecci's IG: instagram.com/mikepecci ILWP's IG: instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod ILWP Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/inlovewiththeprocess Watch The Final Girls on SHOWTIME: https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-final-girls-62d9b419-2056-4db1-93a9-15fc730ac1ec?entity_id=62d9b419-2056-4db1-93a9-15fc730ac1ec Check out the Custom Comfort Episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-542327367/special-episode-the-effects-of-insomnia-on-creativityw-gary-trudell Yell at Spotify here to allow you to rate podcasts: community.spotify.com/t5/Ideas/ct-p/newideas Email us to see 12KM: inlovewiththeprocess@gmail.com Featuring Music by: www.acrylmadness.bandcamp.com/ www.nightrider87.bandcamp.com/ www.codeelektro.com/ @orkladrive The Episode is Sponsored by: Puget Systems: puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocess Puget Systems Consultation: www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-…_hsmi=86870814 Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/ Custom Comfort Mattress: customcomfortmattress.com/ Industry Jump IG: www.instagram.com/industryjump/ Industry Jump: www.industryjump.com/ Support our show by signing up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess

Ryan Spindell is a writer/director who is best know for his smash hit horror anthology 'The Mortuary Collection'. He has also made many amazing shorts such as The Return(2007) Bully(2010) We Come In Pieces(2014) and The Babysitter Murders(2015). He also directed episodes of 50 States Of Fright and Two Sentence Horror Stories.In this episode we chat about some of Ryan's comfort horror movies and what he likes to watch while writing and creating. The struggle with the ease of access to media nowadays and trying to curate a watchlist. We also get into the process of dealing with Imposter Syndrome and pushing through the negative thoughts within to continuing creating around your passions. He seems inner self-doubt as a driving force for great creators if used in the right way and advises to stay out of the comfort zone as much as possible.Embracing your surroundings is key and truly finding with it is that you are passionate about is the real key to succeeding in your field. Short term satisfaction vs the 10 year over-night success.He also has some great ideas for a reboot of Tales From The Crypt and how he would make it. Ryan is a true gentleman and has some great tips and stories, please make sure to support his work.Support 'The Mortuary Collection' now which is out on Blu-ray and streaming on most platforms.As always make sure to leave a rating/review and follow me on the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorror

In this special episode, we interview Ryan Spindell, the writer-director of the excellent (and monster-filled) horror anthology film The Mortuary Collection. We chat the film's production and all its exceptional monsters. Special guest(s): Ryan Spindell (director/writer, The Mortuary Collection) Co-host(s):  Mike Vaughn (author of 'The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema' and founder of The Video Attic) Andrew Flemming-Dunn (regular co-host and Twitch streamer) Editor: Jeff Ewing

Ryan Spindell is a writer/director who is best know for his smash hit horror anthology 'The Mortuary Collection'. He has also made many amazing shorts such as The Return(2007) Bully(2010) We Come In Pieces(2014) and The Babysitter Murders(2015). He also directed episodes of 50 States Of Fright and Two Sentence Horror Stories.In this episode we talk about his first horror movies on VHS in a cabin in Maine, which led to him avoiding horror for many years afterwards. How to create unique stories and movies in the modern age of horror. Ryan also talks about his huge book collection as a kid and evolving from creating stories with action figures to living out the stories now through his movies. He struggled with becoming 'stuck' in the LA cycle and deciding to finally restart his entire process and make a proof of concept short (The Babysitter Murders) and sticking to his guns about a horror anthology.This was a goal and concept that would later prove to be extremely fruitful for Ryan and horror fans alike, after several years of going back and forth and never giving up he manages to complete one of the greatest horror anthology movies in years. He has a passion for this style of story telling and his journey to that point is admirable.Support the movie 'The Mortuary Collection' which is now out on Blu-ray and Streaming on most platforms. As always make sure to leave a rating/review and follow me on the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorror

We've reached episode 50! And how fitting that with Trent moving to South Korea, this will be the last episode the Buddies record in the same room. Today, we dive into the debut film from Ryan Spindell. It's a crowd pleasing anthology that takes you across everything we love about the horror genre. With a creepy killer performance by Clancy Brown as the mortician, Montgomery Dark, it's an instant classic in the anthology sub-genre. Enjoy.

Guys, we got ADAM FUCKIN' GREEN ON THE SHOW TODAY!! Adam is a guy who needs no introduction; the man behind Holliston, Frozen, Spiral, Digging up the Marrow, and the beloved Hatchet series, Adam is a household name in annals of horror history and a downright awesome human being. I'm sure you already listen to his podcast The Movie Crypt, but if you don't, I highly recommend you do. Ok, this episode is amazing and clearly one of the best we've ever done. Adam slayed this interview and went above and beyond and completely over-delivered on the advice front. He is brutally honest about this industry and tells a bunch of wonderful and insightful stories about how he got started, pushing through hard times as a director, and Dee Snider. This episode is a little longer than most, but I promise you'll walk away smiling, inspired, and very informed. I loved this interview, and it's definitely one of the ones that I will listen to regularly. So, without further ado, here is the incredible Adam Green! Flex every opportunity. This goes out to those filmmakers out there who are not full-time yet. One of Adam's first jobs was editing videos for local businesses, videos that are typically pretty lame. But, he found an opportunity to use his directorial sensibility to make the videos great instead of shrugging the work off as part of his temporary day job. Instead, he channeled his passion into the work that was right in front of him, and as a result, that ad he edited was extremely popular and allowed Adam to hone his skills in what would have otherwise been a bland opportunity. Regardless of wherever you are in your filmmaking journey, find ways to flex your skills and passions with what you do instead of shrugging it off as unimportant. Ignorance is bliss. One of the things Adam really made an effort to convey is that throughout the course of his directorial journey, he knew very little about filmmaking but picked it all up as he went. Regardless of the fact that he didn't know what a feature or a reel was in the beginning, the consistent element of his origin story is that he constantly put one foot in front of the other, built momentum, and learned everything by doing. This is huge, as a lot of filmmakers feel intimidated and think they either need to go to film school or read dozens of books about filmmaking to get started. No. The best way to learn is to take consistent action, not by researching or feeling intimidated by your lack of knowledge. You don't have to know everything, or anything actually, but you do need to get moving. Giving others huge opportunities can be a huge opportunity for you. When Adam was selecting his production designer, he picked a greensman, someone who'd never done the job before. But since Adam's movie represented an enormous opportunity for him to excel and show what he's capable of, this guy over-delivered, and as a result, the production value of Hatchet was very high. This is what you want when you're working with low budgets; you want people who aren't in it for the money but for the opportunity to make something great with you. Your film could be a jumping-off point for someone's career, so don't always feel the need to crew your movie based on someone's IMDB credits. Observe their attitudes, your gut feeling about them, and really think about what your movie represents to them in terms of opportunity. Find people who have as much to prove as you do and it will not only save you money and boost your production value, but it'll create a wonderful adventurous spirit on set. Be cautious of favors. This is a complimentary point to the previous one. What you do not want on set is people who will begrudgingly do you favors and then constantly remind you of how much they usually get paid throughout the course of production. This is very toxic. Don't get me wrong, though; sometimes it's worth it to reach out to collaborators who are way out of your league, which was the case with both Ryan Spindell on Mortuary Collection and Ryuhei Kitamura with his first film Versus. But in any case, when selecting people to work with, it's critical to find that spirit of passion instead of people who are just in it for the money, which brings me to my next point. Create your own sandbox. Let's face it, anyone who's been in the Hollywood system will tell you it's infested with sharks, liars, assholes, and a lot of sociopathic personality types. It just is, but you shouldn't be daunted by this; instead, you should be vigilant about who you work with. Toxic personalities on set are awful and can ruin your set. Hollywood is a boulevard of broken dreams, and you're likely to come across a lot of people who are very bitter and envious and if you discover this, replace them immediately because they not only harm morale, they can actually try to sabotage your movie. Yes, that happens, multiple directors have mentioned it, and it's very insidious but true. What Adam does is he hyper-curates his production circles and tries to only work with people he knows & trusts or has great chemistry with. As a result, his sets are fun and harmonious, which significantly helps him get through more difficult productions. This is a key lesson so take note. Stop pirating movies! This doesn't apply to everyone but, some of you know who you are. If you like horror movies, support them by not pirating them. Illegally downloading movies is stealing, plain and simple, and no, it's not a victimless crime. The true victims aren't just the producers, writers, directors who bust their asses for years to make these movies, but it's us fans who ultimately suffer because there will be fewer horror movies because it drains money out of the industry. I'm going to go ahead and say it, if you steal horror movies, you can't call yourself a real horror fan. Real fans support the industry, so if this is you, knock that shit off and just pony up the money to watch the movies you love. Anyway, I don't want to end on a negative note, so I'll say, guys, this is my 80th episode and the end of Season 2 of the Nick Taylor Horror Show. I cannot thank you all enough for listening and for your support, and for sharing the show with your friends and filmmaking colleagues. Seriously, thank you guys so so much. We're going to take a brief hiatus before returning with Season 3 but in the meantime, be well, stay safe, and thank you as always for listening.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Tonight we talk with director/writer Ryan Spindell and actor Barak Hardley from The Mortuary Collection streaming now on SHUDDER and available on Blu Ray April 20th. The Mortuary Collection: A creepy old mortician manages a very strange mortuary all alone until a young woman shows interest in working for him. The mortician tells the young apprentice a series of stories about those that have died in the town. Find out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/b2736d98-18ea-434c-ae1c-5034fc1a4120

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Ryan Spindell (THE MORTUARY COLLECTION, THE BABYSITTER MURDERS short film) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. Learning early on that the only way to do this was to do it entirely himself, Ryan details the steps he took from a guy with a dream of making films… to making short films that caught the attention of festivals and industry executives… to the endless “water bottle tours” where he was going in circles as executives told him that “he couldn't make a feature film until he wrote one” and then “that he couldn't make his feature script because he hadn't already directed a feature”… to experiencing firsthand how script development can sometimes ruin a film before it even starts shooting… to taking his art into his own hands and independently creating one of the best anthology films in recent years with THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (currently available on VOD, Digital, and DVD/Blu-Ray with tons of special features)… Ryan's journey speaks directly to so very many of today's aspiring filmmakers who are trying to get a foot in the door and actually make a movie instead of just talking about making a movie. Dr. Arwen attempts to help a patient seeking advice for a foreign dilemma and comes up short for the first time ever, the group discusses the ingredients that make a solid anthology film, and Ryan explains why “Hollywood is the only place that can kill you with encouragement.”

An eccentric mortician recounts several macabre and phantasmagorical tales that he's encountered in his distinguished career.

Ryan Spindell talks about his smartly-crafted horror anthology THE MORTUARY COLLECTION. Set in the phantasmagorical town of Raven's End, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION, follows a misguided young girl who takes refuge in a decrepit old mortuary. There she meets Montgomery Dark, an eccentric undertaker with more than a few skeletons in his closet. Montgomery chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last, but the young girl's world is unhinged when she discovers that the final story...is her own. THE MORTUARY COLLECTION is currently available on VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray. Written and directed by Ryan Spindell ("50 States of Fright," The Babysitter Murders), THE MORTUARY COLLECTION stars Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, Thor: Ragnarok), Caitlin Custer ("Teen Wolf," "Swingtown"), Christine Kilmer ("Hollywood," "Shameless"), and Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth franchise, "Euphoria").

Jason chats with Ryan Spindell, writer and director of the horror anthology THE MORTUARY COLLECTION, for which Clancy Brown just won a Chainsaw Award from Fangoria. THE MORTUARY COLLECTION is now out on VOD, VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray on April 20, 2021.

Jason chats with Ryan Spindell, writer and director of the horror anthology THE MORTUARY COLLECTION, for which Clancy Brown just won a Chainsaw Award from Fangoria. THE MORTUARY COLLECTION is now out on VOD, VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray on April 20, 2021.

The horror anthology film has been a mixed bag throughout the years.  Many times with all the different artists and different tonal shifts, they usually land up being okay here, awesome there, and terrible over there.  And as a result many folks either avoid them like the plague or already know going in that they like some of the film but dislike other parts of the film.  Appearing on Shudder in 2020, was the film THE MORTUARY COLLECTION that got some buzz as many critics and horror fans alike took a look at it. In the small college town of Raven's End, the local mortuary and funeral parlor is run by the aptly named Montgomery Dark (Clancy Brown).  When a young woman visits, her interest in a coffin of a toddler attracts Montgomery's attention.  Soon Montgomery takes an interest her very odd and inquisitive ways and begins to discuss various instances of the showings and burials of the dead. Originally written as a short entitled The Babysitter Murders, writer and director Ryan Spindell expanded the fourth story of the anthology to include three more, and a wrap around tale.  The movie stars Clancy Brown in the pivotal role of the establishment's owner.  Dark Discussions on the recommendation of co-host Abe takes a look at this well received anthology film and give their thoughts.

Ariel and Patrick celebrate streaming services and their trend toward celebrating and accepting horror creators then welcome one such creator, Ryan Spindell, who has been killing it on Shudder with his new horror anthology film "The Mortuary Collection." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screamwriterspodcast/support

This week, Terrah Card is joined by film enthusiast and gig-craft creator River Chau, and they discuss the Shudder original movie, The Mortuary collection. Directed by Ryan Spindell, this is a horror movie anthology that amplifies the importance of story telling in which both River and Terrah discuss what makes this movie great. Make sure you leave a review on your podcast platform of choice and subscribe. Every Thursday there is a new episode. Follow River on Instagram at RiverChau_ , Twitter at RiverChau and on YouTube at https://youtube.com/channel/UCzWqIWbDcOVl6FRZsxnuYNg and the podcast under StayOnTheLinePodcast on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn, back from a short hiatus, catch up on the holidays, name some of their fall movie rewatches, and talk Paper Street's upcoming project, the recently-announced feature film OLD MAN. They are joined on this one by director and writer Ryan Spindell to discuss his filmmaking career, early influences, art background, making short films, and the grind to get to the finish line on his first feature, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (now streaming on Shudder!). The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, revisit the BLADE movie trilogy, plus Becky's Deep Cut Slasher(s) of the Week, and more! Come for the lovefest for early Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, stay for the random mentions of Ted Raimi and Samuel L. Jackson.

Ryan Spindell is a writer-director who recently made his feature debut with the fantastic horror anthology, The Mortuary Collection, now streaming on Shudder. Mortuary Collection blends all of the nostalgic elements of anthologies like Tales from the Crypt, Bodybags & Creepshow with spooky atmospheric nods to vintage horror, all while packing a serious punch with its comedy, storytelling, and overall dedication. Sam Raimi has been a very outspoken fan of Mortuary Collection which currently holds a 96% percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Beyond that, this is without a doubt one of my favorite movies of 2020. It's a must-see.  Ryan and I discussed the long 7-year journey for getting this movie made and did a fair amount of geeking out along the way. There are some killer lessons here and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Ryan Spindell.  Choose where to invest wisely. Ryan spent a substantial portion of Mortuary Collection's budget on production design and you can very clearly see this as money well spent on the screen as the movie has a very detailed and beautifully designed handcrafted look to it. In order to make this investment, Ryan did have to take money away from some other parts of the movie's budget. Ryan shot less coverage and had to do fewer takes, but as a result of the investment, the movie has a killer look to it and nobody noticed the lack of coverage or fewer takes. So take note of the fact that there are parts of your budget that you can cut without the audience noticing it. If you want one part of your movie to stand out, figure out where you can cut the budget and invest in it.    It never hurts to ask. Mortuary Collection had some pretty great centerpiece practical effects in it which were done by Amalgamated Dynamics. Amalgamated Dynamics, also known as Studio ADI, is a legendary effects company that does hundred million dollar movies like Jurassic World, IT, The Predator, and other enormous blockbusters. They were clearly an effects studio that was well outside of Ryan's budget but, he cold emailed them and in the end, they agreed to do the movie, despite the lack of budget.  This is a big testament to the fact that so many movies, particularly low budget movies, come together because of a bunch of mini-miracles. I've heard many stories about indie filmmakers with a no-budget movie who approach someone well above their budget and somehow persuade them to get involved. When it comes to making this happen, it's important to remember that the real currency here is passion.  To get someone out of your league to do your movie, they have to be passionate about your project, and they have to see your passion. A lot of people in Hollywood, particularly established players, are tired of working within the studio system and hunger for something new, fun, and different that reminds them why they got in the business in the first place. If your project can give them this opportunity, you might have a shot of getting someone on board who can boost the quality of your project by a quantum leap. This is why it never hurts to ask. So aim for the fences and make those big unreasonable pie in the sky requests, the worst people can do is say no but the best that can happen is they say yes.   You need an asset.  Getting Mortuary Collection made was a very long road. One of the keys that opened doors to Ryan was the short that he shot for The Babysitter Murders. Ryan Kickstarted the short which acted as a critical asset for him when he was pitching the movie because he had a tangible sample of what the rest of the movie would look and feel like. If you pitch your movie to people by sending them a script, I hate to say it but there's a good chance they will not read it. But when you have something that somebody can watch that demonstrates your voice, your vision, and your ability to execute, it can be pretty helpful.  This is yet another case for shorts as well as a case for just getting started. Have something in the can that shows that you're the real deal because collaborators and investors want to know that they're working with somebody who can finish the project. So figure out what your asset for your project is and make it. There's a good chance it will open doors for you.    Don't listen to the masses. When Ryan first set out to make the Mortuary Collection he was told by his reps that nobody likes anthology movies, they don't make money, and that he should abandon the project. First of all, this hatred for sub-genres seems to happen more in horror than any other genre. First people were shitting on found footage, then horror comedies and now horror anthologies - don't listen to any of it. Yes, it's important to consider the marketability of your movie, but most of this thinking is short-sighted. As we all know, horror anthologies are making a huge comeback now, and there was even an article in the times about how it's the heyday for horror anthologies. Had Ryan listened to the naysayers, he'd missed out on this golden era for horror anthologies and we would have been cheated out of Mortuary Collection. So let the haters hate, and make your movie anyway.  Thanks again for listening!   ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Director Ryan Spindell joins Matthew Pejkovic of Matt's Movie Reviews to talk about his new movie 'The Mortuary Collection', the long journey to get the film made, making a beautifully crafted movie on a small budget, working with Clancy Brown, and much more!   Website: http://www.mattsmoviereviews.net/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews Parler: https://parler.com/profile/mattsmovierev/posts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsmoviereviews/

Have you seen The Mortuary Collection yet? A young drifter applies for a job at the local mortuary and meets an eccentric mortician (beloved character actor Clancy Brown) who chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL.   We had the pleasure of sitting with Ryan Spindell, the writer and director of The Mortuary Collection which stars Clancy Brown, Caitlin Custer, Barak Hardley, Christine Kilmer, Ema Horvath, Sarah Hey, and Jacob Elordi.   Watch the livestream replay at https://www.youtube.com/c/geekinsiders and hit the subscribe button wherever you see Geek Insider.

We recently checked out The Mortuary Collection (2019) written & directed by Ryan Spindell and we have thoughts! Pull up & tune in to hear our review and more!