“Beware the spam mail” is just one of the messages inside THE BETA TEST, the clever new thriller from writer/director/actor Jim Cummings. The filmmaker behind THUNDER ROAD and THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW has teamed with his acting partner PJ McCabe on the movie, with McCabe co-writing and co-directing alongside Cummings (also in the current […]
I saved this one for last – as one of the journalists on the panel just kind of let fly with some pretty major spoilers so – I purposely waited till the end of opening weekend to post this nice chat with David Gordon Green and Jason Blum. Interesting listening to this talk again as […]
The next in my series of interviews with the folks involved with Halloween Kills continues with this roundtable discussion with producer Malek Akkad. Not much else needs saying – so, give the video below a click and enjoy – some good information for you all to take in. Check back over the next few days […]
I was fortunate enough to get invited to take part in the online press junket for Halloween Kills – Myself and a panel of esteemed horror journalists were given the opportunity to spend some time with the stars and crew of the highly anticipated flick. First up is Anthony Micheal Hall who is bringing his […]
Chicago-born actor Pat Healy has been a welcome presence in horror films over the years, including memorable turns in Compliance, Cheap Thrills, The Innkeepers, The Pale Door and Velvet Buzzsaw. The 50-year stage-trained performer frequently plays excitable, edgy characters, both on big screen and small. In We Need to Do Something, Healy dials that persona […]
The careers of screenwriters Jason and Peter Filardi could not be more different. Peter’s been the horror guy, having scripted the successful Flatliners and The Craft, as well as TV Stephen King adaptations ’Salem’s Lot (2004 version) and Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Younger brother Jason is the comedy guy, whose credits include the hits Bringing Down […]
With The Invisible Man out this weekend – and kicking some major box office ass I might add – I thought that this might be a good time post up a couple of conversations with the folks behind the film. Director Leigh Whannell and stars Elisabeth Moss and Aldis Hodge. Got three different video interviews […]
Did you head to the theater and check out Happy Death Day 2 U? It’s the topic of choice on this weeks HNR – and you know what – it’s not what you think. Much like the original – this one surprised me – but in a completely different way. That’s all fodder for the […]
The PR machine is shifting into high gear is we come into the home stretch of pimping up the new chapter in the Halloween saga. I think we are all suffecintly stoked for what the haunt season holds for us but – those fine folks in the PR department want to make sure. Tonight […]
This week’s horror event will be the debut of THE NUN – the latest spinoff of James Wan’s amazing The Conjuring universe. In preparation – we are pleased to give you this little chat with the films stars Demain Bichir and Taissa Farmiga. In case you’ve been asleep for the last year or so – […]
This week on the podcast Joe and Zane welcome back Justin from his one man tap show; his legs were tired but having special effects wizard Joe Castro, as this week’s guest made everything all better. Joe Castro began his effects career at the ripe age of 15 after winning a special effects makeup contest […]
This weekend the early reviews for IT have begun to show up online and buzz is good, it’s very good actually and on top of all that good word of mouth – the PR machine and Warner Bros. has also kicked things up a bit – releasing a whole set of open ended interview clips […]
Members of the Grue-Crew had a fun time at Raleigh Supercon recently. It was great meeting so many folks, including old fans and new listeners. One of the cool people that they got to meet was Kenny Biddle of the Geeks & Ghosts YouTube channel. And this time, instead of Doc being the interviewer, he […]
I’ve long been a fan of Marcus Dunstan. Way back in the Project Greenlight days of ‘Feast’ I knew his was going to be a name that we would mention a lot in the genre and he sure as hell has not disappointed. Earlier this year the news broke that he and long […]