This year, Cinepocalypse closed out their festivities with an unlikely choice. The film festival, known for its bloodcurdling entertainment, granted moviegoers with a rare, 35mm presentation of the 1994 comedy, Airheads, in celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary. In attendance was the film’s director, Michael Lehman (Heathers 1988, Because I …
Read More »Interview with James H. Carter II: Director, Producer, and Founder of Creepy Kingdom
One of the men I respect most in this community is James H. Carter II. He’s such a down to earth guy who respects everyone, hustles everyday, and is incredibly talented. I met James through Shannon McGrew (Nightmarish Conjurings owner) and was thrilled when he gave me an opportunity to …
Read More »Cinepocalypse 2019: Interview With Lucky McKee
The name Lucky McKee probably sounds familiar to you. He did, after all, give the horror world the cult favorite, May (2002 – read our retro review here). Following up that gem were his contributions to Masters of Horror and Tales of Halloween (2015 – read our review here). But …
Read More »Cinepocalypse 2019 Interview: Joe Bob Briggs
Not only is Joe Bob Briggs an incredible horror icon, he has single handedly brought the horror community together with his return as horror host on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, available exclusively on Shudder. I knew I’d be interviewing him for Cinepocalypse 2019, and I’ve done my …
Read More »Interview With Chelsea Stardust, The Director Of ‘Satanic Panic’
Chelsea Stardust is the talented director of the Hulu Into the Dark feature, All That We Destroy. That film was an excellent entry into the series. She now has a new film on the way, a horror comedy from Fangoria titled Satanic Panic. That title alone should have grabbed your …
Read More »Interview with Rock Band The Spacing Effect: A ’90s Throwback of Originality
In a time when music is following a repetitive stylistic pattern of overproduced perfection, one band is daring to try something different. Gearing up to release their self-titled EP through Sony|Dark Star Records, Scotty Bussey and Aaron Cabral of NoCal seek to bring back a familiar ’90s vibe while offering …
Read More »Interview with James Gallanders of ‘Project Ithaca’
When I got word that I was going to be interviewing James Gallanders for his new film, Project Ithaca, I jumped at the chance. He was in Bride of Chucky! But that aside, I was intrigued about his new flick, and speaking to the star would make it even better. …
Read More »Interview with Thomas Elms of Netflix’s ‘The Order’
Thomas Elms (The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game 2018) hit the jackpot when he took the part of Hamish Duke in the new Netflix Original series, The Order. A sci-fi/horror fan’s dream, The Order tells the tale of a young man who pledges a secret order to avenge his …
Read More »Interview With Alexis Kendra: From Shakespeare To Horror
Perhaps most recognized by horror fiends from her appearance in Adam Green’s Hatchet II (2010), Alexis Kendra began pursuing a career in the arts through collegiate theater while studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood. Upon graduating from this acclaimed academy, Alexis went on to join the …
Read More »Q & A With Executive Producer Jim Nelson Of ‘The Cleaning Lady’
I recently had the opportunity to check out the newest horror thriller from RLJE Films, The Cleaning Lady, which was directed by Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer’s Jon Knautz, and then have a followup chat with the film’s executive producer, Jim Nelson. I really enjoyed The Cleaning Lady, so it was …
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