The Grim and Bloody Podcast

Like Jason rising from the grave to kill again, the Spooky Empire After Dark series is back! Today we bring you the horror comedy Take a Walk on the Wild Slice represented by Director Nicholas Young and lead actor Ron Gross, hosted by Al Omega.

Bloody Frickin Mary! You watched the bloody wild ride at the Spooky Film Fest in October, now hear from the filmmakers Chad Hendricks and Synthia Roy live on the festival floor. Al Omega does his best to stay out of their way while they recant the behind the scene stories, and why we need more horror films that just don't give a damn.

Spooky Empire After Dark rolls on. Today Al Omega sits down with Writer and Director Lou Simon and lead actress Diana Garle to talk about 9 Windows.

If you listened to our late September show featuring Lou and Diana you'll find new and interesting tidbits regarding 9 Windows. Now that we're LIVE from Spooky Empire we do not hold back. Pull up a seat and enjoy.

Social Media follows - Lou Simon - @mslousimon Diana Garle - @dianagarle

Al Omega - @thecreaturefeatureshow

Welcome to Spooky Empire After Dark! Buckle up because we have a slew of amazing LIVE recorded shows fresh off the blood-stained floors of the Orange County Convention Center.

Today's guest is none other than festival special guest of honor Thomas J. Churchill is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who regularly obtains distribution from all manner of streamers, networks, and studios. 

The show is less Al Omega asking questions and more of Mr. Churchill providing a masterclass in filmmaking. Enjoy!

This is our last show before all you crazy people embark for Spooky Empire this weekend, but not the last show of the series! Today we change gears and discuss a short film called Eye Catcher that is guaranteed to be an audience favorite. Jeremy Shipp stops by the podcast to talk about the year's-long work it took to make Eye Catcher and his plans for a feature film treatment.

And believe us when we say you'll want to pay attention to every single frame.

As we draw ever close to Spooky Empire we bring you another inside look at one of the accepted featured films you can sink your robotic teeth into. Today we host Sam Gaffin, writer and director behind Robotica Destructiva, an animated sc-fi adventure that's bound to your inner gears in motion!

Be there October 27th - 29th Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL.

Today we bring you Bloody Frickin Mary, a horror comedy represented by writer and director Chad Hendricks. This film was a blast and we think the fest goers at Spooky are in for a treat. You can catch Chad in person at Spooky. Bloody Frickin Mary is screening Saturday night at 12:45AM, capping off the Horror Comedy Evening).

Back again for part three of our Spooky Empire Film Festival series. Today we bring you the horror thriller 9 Windows represented by writer and director Lou Simon and lead actress Diana Garle. A fun whodunit movie and a fun conversation about the production and cast! You can catch Lou Simon and Diana Garle IN PERSON at the Spooky Empire Film Festival Saturday December 28th, with 9 Windows screening at 6:15 PM EST. Be there! Social Media follows - Lou Simon - @mslousimon Diana Garle - @dianagarle

New on the Grim and Bloody Podcast: join Ray Spivey, writer and director of the hit Storage Locker! In the film a comic book collector meets two beautiful, mysterious sisters who run a secret collectors' society. To acquire the rarest of the rare, he must battle a demonic presence in the sisters' deadly storage facility.

Welcome horror fans! Today on the Grim and Bloody Podcast we bring you the filmmakers behind holiday horror film Santastein. This is part one of the Spooky Empire Film Festival series where we have the privilege and honor of interviewing filmmakers accepted into the film festival happening October 27th - 29th, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando Florida.

If you haven't heard of the Preacher Boys from around the way then you're in for a treat. This filmmaking duo landed a distribution deal with Gravitas Ventures for their feature Pig Lady: a story involving a group of friends on Christmas vacation who learn of a rumor of an antisocial woman who allegedly murders people and feeds her victims to pigs.

Writer and Director Sam Mason Bell gave us the wildly fun and bloody Millennial Killer in 2020 and is back attempting to get his latest project A Final Exorcism into production. Starring Simon Berry ( the real estate agent who went berserk in Millennial Killer!) A Final Exorcism promises to be another banger from this up and coming filmmaker from the UK.

Join us in supporting A Final Exorcism om Indiegogo! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-final-exorcism#/

With such movies as Sting of Death (1966), Death Curse of Tartu (1966), Stanley (1972) under his belt William Grefe is a man amongst insects in the film industry. Specializing in the exploitation field William Grefe's career spans across four illustrious decades. Join the conversation with this multi-award winning director alongside Kevin Nickelson, Joe Flynn and Al Omega.

Tonight on the Grim and Bloody podcast, we speak with the filmmaking duo behind Murdercise, a 1980's throwback to those goofy yet popular exercise videos that stirred many a loin, but now with killers! Murdercise is campy, bloody, and full skimpy neon outfits wrapped around taut flesh. Horror fans will enjoy.

It's proven to be a hit in its native town of Modesto, California. The podcast will be on site this October 12th to bring you all the steamy bits from its second screening at the State Theater, so if you're in the area come say hello!

Bob Elmore played Leatherface in the lead up sequel to Tobe Hooper's seminal classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He's also a veteran stuntman with plenty of stories to tell, and we squeeze a few out of him tonight. We also get Bob's take on his feelings towards the unrelenting passion horror fans have for their beloved genre.

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody podcast! Glad you're with us. Tonight we discuss the 1985 Saturday afternoon chiller Silver Bullet, based on a screenplay by Stephen King and directed by Daniel Attias. Silver Bullet is a watchable horror flick, but it's not without it's issues. Much can be said about the practical effects of the werewolf: however, the late child star Corey Haim shows us why he became the lead protagonist in The Lost Boys two years later.

The Omen is a cherished classic horror film that transcends the 1970's and beyond. Gregory Peck turns in an outstanding performance and composer Jerry Goldsmith's haunting score has become a staple amongst Halloween playlists. Join the whole gang as we jump into Richard Donner's directorial masterpiece.

It's been a while since the fellas did a show on their own, so tonight felt a little special. We eagerly get to talk about Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise, The Boogeyman, other upcoming films, newly released VOD ones like Renfield and more. Join Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn as we delve into the movies you'll need to see.

In other news, Al Omega's Creature Feature Show has landed a new production partner. Kevin Nickelson will be in Sacramento attending Sinister Creature Con. And the Grim and Bloody Podcast is in the initial phase of partnering with Spooky Empire! yes, the massive horror convention that takes over Orlando Florida is teaming up with our show to provide a platform to filmmakers and other guests who are a part of their film festival arm. We couldn't be more excited to bring our irreverent show to the Spooky Empire masses. Big things to come in October.

The Grim and Bloody Podcast is back and tonight we get to sit down with San Francisco Bay Area native Eduardo Castrillo about his 2020 horror effort Ride Scare.  The film focuses on the burgeoning gig economy and highlights just how little safety and security we face when presented with next level convenience. Enjoy horror!

Greetings horror fans! Eric Mathis stops by the show to talk about all things The Macabre: from its inception to its award winning screening at Shockfest, to its final resting place as a blu-ray on a movie shelf in a video store. The Macabre is a throwback to the 80's horror when television screens were grainy and VHS cover sleeves still frightened you. After listening to the show we encourage you to seek out The Macabre streaming online!

Morgan Freeman may be pushing 85 years of age, but his acting career is not slowing down one bit. He has two films slated for 2023 and the The Ritual Killer was the first one released. Also starring Cole Hauser (2 Fast 2 Furious, Pitch Black) Bob Bowersox's The Ritual Killer is a crime thriller inspired by David Finchers Se7en, also starring Morgan Freeman. We get to sit down with Bob Bowersox and talk about his feelings about certain changes made to The Ritual Killer as it progressed from a script on Inktip to the big screen. For any would-be filmmakers, those starting out or those who have completed a script and are curious what really happens when you initially strike gold and land an offer -- take heed of Bob Bowsersox's advice!

What's up horror fans! Today we present Douglas Rappaport and his latest novel Dead People, which is a mix sci fi, horror and thriller elements. Dead People stands as the first part of a trilogy where dead people are brought back from different points in history with chaotic results. Join Kevin Nickelson and Joe Flynn as we dissect Douglas' thrilling page-turner in Dead People.

Synopsis: Everything changed when the Stringfellows arrived on Earth and restarted the world. The bad news is that the aliens randomly chose which people to bring back to life. No rhyme or reason. From across time. The good and the bad. To take care of the more evil of these unfortunate returns, the Stringfellows have tasked certain humans with the new occupation of assassin. Following a unique and mysterious point system, the ultimate reward for their bloody work is the chance to bring back a person of their choosing. 

You can pick up Douglas Rappaport's Dead People and other works on Amazon, both in Kindle and paperback form.

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody podcast! Today we sit down with Christopher Moore - Writer and Director of Children of Sin . Christopher made a name for himself writing and directing Triggered which was a gem of indie horror that perfectly skewers the outright ridiculousness of extreme PC culture. 

Children of Sin takes on the religious sect that believes wayward children can be saved through rehab clinics. Sadly many of these clinics are fronts for various schemes to bilk susceptible people out of their money. A third of a way into this feature Chris flips the narrative on its bloody head and you have to hold on tight!

Welcome back horror fans! We have a unique episode today. Normally we do not interview companies, but we felt Inktip is a special source for screenwriters and producers to come together to build something amazing, and we've enjoyed our partnership with them immensely. Kevin Nickelson and Anthony DeRouen are joined by Thomas Blakely (Social media Coordinator) and Chris Cookson (Head of Writing and Marketing Department) for this in-depth look at InkTip.

The goal of inktip is to be the place where writer's and producers go for everything they need. What you need to succeed in this industry, crafting the perfect logline, crafting a catchy synopsis, crafting the query letter are all focuses of emphasis. Thomas and Chris talk about ScriptShare which is a way for writer's can generate a link that they can send in their query letter or pitch to producers to a page on InkTip where you can see script, synopsis and logline. Free to all InkTip users.

Welcome back horror fans to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast! It's always fun to speak with filmmakers who were inspired by John Carpenter and H. P. Lovecraft. Two of our favorite sources for horror and thriller. They might be young, but Jamison Locascio and Adam Ambrosio have a solid horror foundation which is evident during the discussion. They know what scares audiences and can apply the trade. Both of their features Know Fear ( 2021) and How Dark They Prey ( 2022) are available for streaming through Tubi.

This episode is sponsored by the Left Coast Entertainment Group.

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast! Today we present We present Ryuhei Kitamura -  Director of The Midnight Meat Train ( starring a young Bradley Cooper) and Godzilla Final Wars. A true icon of the horror genre! Mr. Kitamura also just released The Price We Pay, starring Stephen Dorff and Emile Hirsch. 

Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega geek out over Godzilla:Final Wars, one of the stronger takes on the world's favorite kaiju. We also touch on Versus a low budget zombie film with high quality practical effects and a strong story inspired by Highlander, John Carpenter and Reservoir Dogs, with some Kung Fu Hustle to boot! 

This episode is sponsored by the Left Coast Entertainment Group.

Happy Friday horror fans! Today we bring you Chase Dudley, the director behind Beasts of the Field returns with Locked In, a feature-length horror thriller that revolves around two women from opposite sides of society who find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. Chase is a pleasure to speak with and we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation. To learn more about Locked In visit Chase on Instagram  - @dudleychase.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Left Coast Entertainment Group.

The Grim and Bloody Podcast made the pilgrimage to Ontario California to revel in all that was Creep IE Con's second year of convention going. Fans were treated to an impressive guest list including Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Waddell, Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Damien Leone, Alex Winter, Ryan Hurst, Tom Payne, Bill Moseley, Bob Elmore and many more.

We sat down with a few unique vendors and got their take on the convention. This was an incredible gathering by Brian, the showrunner. The aisles were packed with fest goers and the immense hall emanated the same type of energy you feel at the bigger cons like SDCC.

The first segment includes the talents behind Geekz N Dreamz: Jason, Manny, Charlie,  and Jimmy. Geekz N Dreamz has something for everyone, but their specialty is props and highly detailed dioramas. Visit them at https://www.etsy.com/shop/geekzNdreamz

Next, we bring you Malvolia the Queen of Screams (look for the upcoming Halloween Horrors dvd special!) . A wonderful horror hostess that has built a strong following of short film and B-movie enthusiasts, and will be featured on the Grim and Bloody show on a future date. Visit her show at  https://www.youtube.com/c/malvoliathequeenofscreams and on Instagram - @queenmalvolia. Dustin Ferguson of SCS Entertainment was also on hand displaying his wide selection of films, and actor Charles Chudabala was on hand to provide some spice. Follow him at @charliechuda (starts around 08:30:00).

You didn't ask for it, but you got it: our exclusive interview with Michael Meyers himself! (parody with well dressed @aalexx.cb, thanks for being a good sport!) You can catch a photo of us on our Instagram showing proof we stood next to The Shape and kinda lived to tell about it.  (starts around 17:05:00)

And to close out the show we sit down with Elizabeth Yoder and James Dorney to talk about their upcoming suspense thriller Rangers.

This episode is sponsored by the Left Coast Entertainment Group. For more visit: http://leftcoastentertainmentgroup.com/

We're a big fan of AcroStar Films.  They push themselves to make films not easily found elsewhere, touching on subjects other filmmakers shy away from. They have a proven track record of success on the film festival circuit, but are not satisfied with past accomplishments. Desperate Souls is that next step for AcroStar: a practical-effects driven demon film boasting impressive performances by a fresh and young cast. S.J. Hermann and Ann Myrna return along with cast members Joe Rosing and Jake Yanko.

AcroStar  is in the winding hours of an Indiegogo campaign for Desperate Souls , so there's still time to donate and reap some cool rewards. Head on over to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/desperate-souls-horror-romance-film#/ .

This episode is proudly sponsored by Left Coast Entertainment Group.

Another year has gone, but which has left us with a number of excellent horror films to experience. We sit down and talk about the ones we felt stood out and why. In 2022 Ethan Hawke returned to horror in Black Phone. David Howard Thornton donned the creepy clown costume in Terrifier 2, a definite step up from the first film. TI West thrilled us with X and Pearl. Zach Cregger made his presence known with Barbarian. And what about Rob Jabbaz's visceral, blood-dripping zombie film The Sadness? Jordan Peele's Nope and Parker Finn's Smile make the list as well. We can't forget (or maybe we're trying to forget) David Gordon Green's final installment in the latest Halloween trilogy, a divisive film to say the least.

And we're proud to announce submissions are open fore the 2023 Death's Parade Film Festival! We are returning to the Prime Cinemas in Red Bluff California this October.

Welcome to part four of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Roland Becerra, the mind behind the horror animation/live-action feature Agatha.  We encourage you to seek out festivals screening this film as it's a truly unique experience. and one we had the pleasure of hosting.

Welcome to part three of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Jesus Cruz (Writer, Producer) and Alex Vigano ( Editor) for the short film PB&Z, winner of the best comedy award.

Happy Holidays!

Welcome to part two of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Elizabeth Yoder and Executive Producer James Dorney.

Surprise! won the critics choice award with us, and can be seen at a number of genre film festivals around the world.

Synopsis: Frustrated lovers duel to outwit each other but face life-or-death consequences triggered by suppressed fantasies and unexpressed desires.

This episode is sponsored by Left Coast Entertainment.

Welcome to part one of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director J. Lee Vertz, lead actor Sawl Gud, and director of photography John Retherford.

Flakkus is a short film running just under seven minutes and is packed with a crazy narrative and practical effects. It's a snapshot in a larger feature the crew is looking to assemble.

Synopsis: Frustrated lovers duel to outwit each other but face life-or-death consequences triggered by suppressed fantasies and unexpressed desires.

This episode is sponsored by Left Coast Entertainment.

Welcome to another episode of The Grim and Bloody Podcast. Today we host the cast of the Mexican short film Daestructo! Joshua Torresvalle Velázquez's supernatural short film has taken the festival circuit by storm, and is an official selection for the Death's Parade Film Festival this December 3rd in Red Bluff California.  We sit down with Joshua along with the cast and crew of Desctructo to discuss why it's such an effective short, what how each member contributed to its success.  No spoilers will be found here!  

Synopsis: Ivonne is being harassed because of the mysterious death of her boyfriend Alex, better know as DÆSTRVCTO in the rap scene. Claudio, Alex’s twin brother and Ivonne’s lover, arrives to her appartement to tell her that guilt is killing him. Then, a supernatural presence manifests to claim revenge for all the acts and betrays that both have kept secret.

Andre Gower who played Sean in 1987's cult classic The Monster Squad and the follow-up documentary Wolfman's Got Nards stops by the show to talk about the eponymous children's monster movie of the late 80's. The Monster Squad is enjoying an ever-growing fan base and calls for a sequel continue to ring out. Andre stays busy with a number of productions in the works as well.

We hope you enjoy the throwback intro: The Monster Squad 'Rap' (Dj Lee's Remastered Mix) and a little bit from Bruce Broughton's original score.

We talk with Matthew Banks, a writer for We Belong Dead Magazine that has published numerous articles and short stories revolving around early gothic era of Bela Lugosi's Dracula. Matthew penned Where Does Imagination End and Reality Begin? Re-Examining the Horror Classic: an entertaining and informative journey through the annals of Horror, examining those classic scare fests from the Golden Age of the Horror Film. Through these pages you will discover - Why did Dracula's Daughter take so long to make and why wasn't Bela Lugosi, Dracula himself, involved in the sequel?