This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Seth Larney. He started working in visual effects and as a digital assets technician for The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Topics include how Seth transitioned into filmmaking. They talk about his new sci-fi movie 2067, which stars Kodi Smit-McPhee. You can listen to the audio... Continue Reading →
Filmmaker Will Wernick Talks NO ESCAPE
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 →
Writer/Director Jessie McCormack Talks PISS OFF, I LOVE YOU
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director/actor Jessie McCormack. They talk about her new TV/web series, Piss Off, I Love You. Jessie McCormack is the writer/director/actor of that comedy series and is the writer/director of the feature Expecting, which was produced by Richard Gladstein. Other topics discussed include making movies or shorts with an... 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 →
Writer/Director Sam Macaroni Talks GUEST HOUSE
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Sam Macaroni. They talk about his new comedy Guest House. This movie features Pauly Shore, Aimee Teegarden, Chris Kattan, and Billy Zane. Sam Macaroni directed Guest House and wrote it with Sean Bishop and Troy Duffy (The Boondock Saints). They also talk about how he worked with... 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 →
Writer/Director Christian Sesma Talks PAYDIRT
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Christian Sesma. They talk about his latest crime/thriller, Paydirt, which stars actors Val Kilmer, Murielle Telio, and Luke Goss. Christian Sesma is the writer/director of other movies including The Night Crew. Topics in this episode of the podcast include how Sesma was able to find producers for... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Kyle Couch Talks THE TENT
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Kyle Couch. He is the filmmaker of the drama/thriller The Tent. They talk about that movie, his writing process, and how he was able to get The Tent set up. Kyle Couch also talks about making movies in Detroit and his views about whether or not to... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Eric Bress Talks GHOSTS OF WAR
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with the well known writer/director Eric Bress. They talk about his latest credit, Ghosts Of War. This is a World War II movie that also serves as a supernatural thriller. Eric Bress has written and directed many popular horror movies including the smash hit The Butterfly Effect and Final... 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 →