Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast

We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope ( https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope ) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, Anatasia Elfman, creators behind Bloody Bridget (...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Imprint to see what will gaze back. Multiple renowned horror filmmakers came together in the mid-2000s to craft a series of short films called Masters of Horror. The season one finale was Takashi Miike’s Imprint. In this episode we are joined by The Ghouls Next Door (https://www.theghoulsnextdoor.com/) to breakdown some of the gnarliest moments of this film f...

We’re staring into the abyss of the career of Preston “Bunny Man” Corbell to see what will gaze back. Corbell is an accomplished stunt man having worked on everything from Cabin Fever to Drake & Josh to The Punisher and One Tree Hill and so much more. In this episode, he chronicles some of the physical and mental health struggles of being in the industry, his favorite projects and more. Follow...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Loved Ones to see what will gaze back. We are joined by our friends, Lori and Rob, to talk about this hidden gem from Australia. In this episode, we address everything from the film’s aggressive gags, conspiracy theories. the need to let wounds heal & more. Plus we have music from Bunker Hill Bloodbath ( https://www.bunkerhillbloodbat... ) ; which...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Here For Blood to see what will gaze back. In this episode we had the chance to sit down with star Shawn Roberts and writer-producer, James Roberts, to talk about the insanity of this Screambox original movie. Mark and Josh share their thoughts on the movie and what it speaks about mental health. Plus, music from The Get Off (https://thegetoff.bandcamp.com/)....

We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Everyone Will Burn to see what will gaze back. Raven Angeline, the co-writer, director and star, of the independent creature feature, Biters and Bleeders, discusses the strange and complex world of her work. As well as the supernatural Spanish horror movie that landed on Bloody Disgusting’s Top 10 Hidden Gems of 2023. In this episode, we’ll discuss everything...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s The Blair Witch Project to see what will gaze back. This independent film placed the found footage subgenre into the mainstream. From the insane film conditions to the viral marketing campaign - there hasn’t been a movie quite like Blair Witch since. In this episode, we talk about its importance to the genre, the mental health effects of media & much...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Destroy All Neighbors to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins us to jump into the strange world of Shudder’s latest release. In this episode, we give our honest thoughts on the film (both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled), discuss the mental health harm of escapism & much more! Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: https://paramountplus....

We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Pandorum to see what will gaze back. We set sail to launch into space with co-writer and director, James Fox ( https://solo.to/jamesfox) , to discuss his movie, Crypto Shadows (available on VOD beginning January 16th, 2024), the mental health of isolation and healing. Along with the sci-fi horror film, Pandorum & its themes of forgetfulness, sci-fi tr...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch to see what will gaze back. We celebrate the new year with a couple of guests including our brother Billy and the multi-talented, Joe Reilly. Joe is the filmmaker behind Charlie the Cancelled Skeleton. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the second Gremlins was ahead of its time, how it addresses trauma, cancel culture & mo...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2010’s Rare Exports to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year again. Our annual Christmas crossover with Collateral Cinema is here. In this first part, we’ll talk about reimagining Santa, elves and the entire Christmas mythos. Be sure to check out part two covering Eyes Wide Shut on Collateral Cinema Podcast’s feed; wherever you get your podcast from! Try...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Adam Chaplin to see what will gaze back. If you think you’ve seen gory movies, Adam Chaplin may make you reconsider. From its blood-soaked narrative to its overly campy delivery - Adam Chaplin is a one of a kind movie that hails from Italy and you can currently stream exclusively on Screambox! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and strugglin...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Phantasm V to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins to conclude our look into one of the strangest film series to date with the Phantasm series. How does Ravager fare as a finale to the long-running series? Find out in one of our shortest episodes to date. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression,...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Phantasm IV to see what will gaze back. The co-writer and director behind the short film, Blank, Avishai Weinberger joins us to discuss creating an independent film around mental health, the fourth film’s history and much more. In this episode, we reflect on the franchise thus far, discuss the mental health of the tall man & more. If you or someone yo...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1994’s Phantasm III to see what will gaze back. For this threequel, we find ourselves back with more questions than answers once again as we face down The Tall Man. Melissa Kunnap, the writer/director behind the short film Torn Together, joins us as we attempt to uncover the mystery of Lord of the Dead, Melissa’s experimental filmmaking and more. If you or someone y...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. We kick off Phantasm November with a returning friend, Andy from Love What I Love, and the first of four sequels. In this episode, we explore the continued growth of lore, the shifting genres of the franchise, the impact of grief and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicid...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s The Conjuring to see what will gaze back. YouTuber turned metalcore musician, Joshua “Rezz” White from Reverse the Hallowing ( https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing), joins us to discuss the band’s humble beginnings to their creative process of creating music. In this episode, we’ll talk about the benefits of horror for mental health, debate the legitimacy of...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Toxic Avenger to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy returns to us for a low-key episode as we try to dissect the bonkers 80s classic. In this episode, we discuss our expectations for the reboot, the insanity of Troma and the rest of this franchise and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depre...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Freddy vs Jason to see what will gaze back. Happy Friday the 13th! Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers Podcast joins us once again to discuss the next chapter in the Jason Voorhees saga with his long awaited battle with Springwood’s favorite dream demon. In this episode, we share our experiences with it, the crazy production history, what it teaches us about m...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Talk to Me to see what will gaze back. EJ, from Two Sides of Me ( https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme), join us to talk about their upcoming release, “Those Who Dream of Nothing” & the film, Talk to Me. Talk to Me brings conversations about the loss of parents, grieving process, need for connection and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s American Psycho to see what will gaze back. Followship ( https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb) joins us to discuss their latest release, Stigma. The band opens up about the creative process and the mental health vulnerability behind making the album. Then we peel back the layers of the 2000 cult classic, American Psycho, to talk about the film’s legacy, mental h...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. Steve and Brock from the metalcore band, Gone Cold ( https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva) join us to discuss their most recent EP, Misery in Hindsight. Along with their creative process and attempting to decode the insanity that is Phantasm. Could this take more than one episode? Only time will tell. Get your tickets to Monster M...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Murdercise to see what will gaze back. This special podcast kicks off our 2023 coverage of GenreBlast Film Festival. Josh might be flying solo on this episode but he’s sitting down with Paul Ragsdale and Angelica del Alba, the directors behind the 80s-inspired slasher comedy, Murdercise. In this episode, we’ll be addressing the film’s mental health themes, 80...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Smile to see what will gaze back. We kick off our Monster Mosh September series with Richmond natives Artusha ( https://linktr.ee/Artusha) . You can hear their story and some awesome tunes from the band. Plus we break down the mental health of Smile, discuss mental illness through the generations and much more. Get your tickets to Monster Mosh for Mental Heal...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s 28 Days Later to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Bastiaan Rook joins us to talk about his process in coming to independent filmmaking including Best Short Nominee, Amy & I, from our very own film festival, Horrific Hope. You can watch his short film, On Air, here: https://youtu.be/wwWHBqOhfqU?s... In this episode, we’ll dive into the legacy of 28 D...