This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Will Wernick. Will Wernick wrote and directed the horror movie No Escape (aka Follow Me) which stars Holland Roden. He also directed Escape Room. They talk about No Escape and his DIY approach to filmmaking which has served him well. You can listen to the audio portion... Continue Reading →
Horror Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman Talks DEATH OF ME
For the big Episode 350 we have a big guest! This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with horror filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman. They talk about his new feature Death Of Me, which stars Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth. Darren Lynn Bousman has a long career as a writer/director. His credits include Saw II, Saw III,... Continue Reading →
Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby Talks BLOOD QUANTUM
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. Topics include Blood Quantum, a new horror movie Jeff Barnaby wrote and and directed, and pitching film projects at the Cannes Film Market. In the vein of 28 Days Later, Blood Quantum is a high concept zombie movie with a cast that includes Devery Jacobs... Continue Reading →
CURSED FILMS: Mitch Horowitz on the Evolution of Horror Films
A still from the documentary / horror series "CURSED FILMS," a Shudder / RLJE Films release. Photo courtesy of Shudder / RLJE Films. by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Mitch Horowitz has long been known as a historian and voice for alternative spirituality. His interest in esoterica, mysticism, and the occult have brought him awards and high... Continue Reading →
Directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion Discuss Their New Horror, BECKY
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with film directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion. They talk about starting by making commercials for big brands such as Nike and how they transitioned into feature films. Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion have directed several features, most recently Becky (2020), the action packed Bushwick (2017) and the horror... Continue Reading →
Screenwriter Alan Trezza Talks WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriter Alan Trezza. He talks about his latest credit, the horror/comedy We Summon The Darkness (2019). The cast includes Alexandra Daddario and Maddie Hasson. Alan also goes into detail about casting Alexandra Daddario (Baywatch, San Andres) and working with her on his prior movie Burying The Ex (2014).... Continue Reading →
Actor/Producer Jamie Bernadette Talks DEAD BY DAWN
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Jamie Bernadette, actor/producer of Dead By Dawn (2020). As a producer, Jamie tells us what gets her involved with certain scripts and what writers should avoid doing with their screenplays. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or through iTunes by clicking... Continue Reading →
Director Lorcan Finnegan On His New Film, Vivarium
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with film director Lorcan Finnegan. He talks about how he got his start directing commercials then transitioned into feature films. They also go into detail about his latest movie, Vivarium (2019). Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg star in Vivarium, and the mind-bending horror/mystery movie was directed by Lorcan Finnegan.... Continue Reading →
Writer Jon Adler Talks DEAD SOUND, Based On A True Story
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week I talk with writer/producer Jon Adler. Jon's first feature is the thriller Dead Sound (2018) which is based on a horrific true story he and his friends endured. He goes into detail about the real events and how they made that vision into a movie. You can listen to... Continue Reading →
Filmmaker Lisa Van Dam-Bates On Her Body Horror Movie, MARLA
by Ashley Scott Meyers Filmmaker Lisa Van Dam-Bates talks with us about being the actor/writer/director of the body horror movie, Marla (aka Marla Mae). She talks about how reproductive rights influenced her feature debut. Lisa also mentions how doing the special effects for Marla showed that she has a passion for make-up effects. You can... Continue Reading →