Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast

We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Kicking off our Depp Dive series, we are joined by horror personality and twitch streamer, Nuggs the Final Girl ( https://linktr.ee/NTFG) . Join us as we navigate the mental health behind vengeance, the joys of musicals and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: https:/...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1989’s The Abyss to see what will gaze back. Long before he ever set sail on the Titanic or traveled to Pandora, James Cameron went deep underwater to face off against aliens in this long-forgotten gem. Joined by Lori and Rob from Fright Stuff Podcast to discuss not only their show, and their experience with our film festival but also the behind-the-scenes portions...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s The Lost Boys to see what will gaze back. The investor Midwestern Dirty Talk herself, Maisie Lynn ( https://linktr.ee/Maisie. Lynn) , joins us to discuss this late 80s masterpiece. Maisie breaks down the invention of her viral sensation series, her podcast No Crits Given and more. Plus, join us as we discuss the mental health of starting over, how this movie...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Crimes of the Future to see what will gaze back. David Cronenberg returns behind the director’s chair for the first time in over a decade to a truly unique vision that only he can do. Hear our full thoughts on the movies, how the film speaks volumes on beauty and how it affects mental health and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Fi...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1980’s The Changeling to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Ryan Jafri joins us to discuss his film, The Call, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. If you would like to see Ryan’s short, email him (rjafri@yahoo.com), for a private screening link. We’re coming back to the influential George C. Scott haunting film from 1980 to discuss its multi-d...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Thir13en Ghosts to see what will gaze back. The multitalented team behind Apparitions joins us to get spooky. Writers Paul Anthony Nelson and Perri Cummings discuss their film with us. Along with chronicling each of the ghosts behind this 2001 cult classic, the 1960s classic and much more. Catch Apparitions, making its USA premiere, at this year’s Horrific Ho...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Burning to see what will gaze back. MJ Dixon director of PandaMonium, one of the feature’s for this year’s Horrific Hope Film Festival ( https://bit.ly/vhhffest) , joins to discuss this influential slasher. Hear what MJ had to say about his time making movies, the influence of The Burning, the troublesome nature of the film in a modern setting and much mo...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Saw to see what will gaze back. There is no denying how influential this independent darling has become in its nearly twenty-year life span. Spanning not only an entire franchise but an entire sub-genre of horror. Hear our thoughts on the torture porn subgenre, favorite traps of the films and its franchise, its use of social commentary and much more. If you o...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s biopic, Fire in the Sky, to see what will gaze back. Adam Stovall, writer-director of A Ghost Waits, joins us to discuss the creative process behind his movie, the creative empowerment for mental health and more. A Ghost Waits is an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. Check out the full selection here: https://bit.ly/vhhffest . On top of A...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Valentine to see what will stare back. We journey back to the landscape of the genre when the film was first released. Find out why Mark and Josh differ in their opinions, how the film earned its cult status, the impact of rejection and much more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1994's Interview with the Vampire to see what will stare back. We sit down with indie filmmaker Mike Thompson to discuss his short film, Threshold, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID times. Plus, we remember the late great Anne Rice by looking at the star studded adaptation of her beloved novel. We look at how she broke the mold of vampire novels, the men...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Red Snow to see what will stare back. We sit down with writer/director Sean Lynch to discuss the creative process, deconstructing vampire tropes, the mental health of rejection and much more. Be sure to pre-order (or pick-up) your copy of Red Snow today: https://amzn.to/3Eh7ndo . Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://bit.ly/agktheme...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2015's Krampus to see what will stare back. More specifically we are looking at The Naughty Cut of the film; a recent release from Scream Factory ( https://bit.ly/krampus4k) . 'Tis the season to be merry and jolly...or at least that's what society tells. If you lose hope, Krampus isn't too far behind. Join us as we discuss the mental health pressure of the holidays,...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Censor to see what will stare back. Todd Densmore, from Fox Paw Productions ( https://bit.ly/ag12guest) , joins us to talk about his own films. While also addressing the need for personal versus corporate censorship within art, the impact of unresolved trauma and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Pu...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2004's Night Watch to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate Josh's desire to view Underworld, the confusing narrative of this Russian horror movie, the battle between destiny and free will and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Purple Planet ( https://bit.ly/ppcoms) . If you or someone you know i...

We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we sit down with Christopher Bickel, the writer and director of Bad Girls. Plus we are also sit down with actor and co-writer Devin Das and director and co-writer Josh Wallace from Keeping Company. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Purple Planet (...

We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Brain Death, What Happens Next Will Scare You, Cockazoid, 6:45, Two Witches, Snapper, Landlocked, Driver, Father of Flies, Fire on the Mountain, Verified, Alone with You, Bad Girls, Keeping Company, The Free Fall, Witch Hunt, You...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Halloween Kills to see what will stare back. Andy Marvra, co-host of Love What I Love ( https://bit.ly/385guest) , joins us to discuss the latest juggernaut of Michael Myers. Follow us as we navigate the latest trilogy from David Gordon Green and what this chapter means for the overarching story as well. Find out how Halloween III and The Exorcist might be at...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1988's Child's Play to see what will stare back. Jagger, from The Box Network ( https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork) , joins Mark and Josh to discuss the slasher scene within the late 80s, how impressionable children are, the foundation of Chucky and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Purple Planet ( https...

Rev up your chainsaws, LeatherFam because we are talking about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake from 2003. Mark and Josh are joined by miniature painters and podcasters, Miniac ( https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist) & Ninjon ( https://www.youtube.com/user/82Smallz) . The two are also hosts of the Trapped Under Plastic Podcast ( https://www.youtube.com/c/trappedunderplastic) . In this episode we...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's The Old Ways to see what will stare back. The film’s writer, Marcos Gabriel joins us to discuss the film’s use of trauma, addiction and recovery. Along with some of its more horrifying imagery and breaking exorcism predictions. Plus, find out how Kermit the Frog is at the center of everything. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( https://b...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Malignant to see what will stare back. The latest offering from James Wan embraces his supernatural fame, which we’ve seen previously in The Conjuring. It also marks his first entry into slasher genre. For this journey, the abyss gives us conversations on depression, the impact of loss and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod ( ht...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1983's Sleepaway Camp to see what will stare back. Before we check-in at camp, we take a spoiler-free look at The Last Matinee (1:05); the film is being released from Dark Sky Films & Bloody Disgusting. As we check into Camp Arawak we find our friends, Camp Crystal Latte ( https://bit.ly/agguest3) joining us to discuss the influence of the film, the boldness of the...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1973’s The Wicker Man to see what will stare back. As we crash upon the shores of Summerisle, we’re greeted with strange musical numbers, discussions on the toxicity of religion and much more. Strange things happen here in Summerisle. Music for this episode comes courtesy of What Lies Below ( https://linktr.ee/wlbpa) & Kevin MacLead ( https://bit.ly/agktheme) . If y...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Ghoulies to see what will stare back. Joined by Ghoulies superfan and Psycho Cinema ( https://bit.ly/agguest01) hostess, Faye Guerra, to discuss the Gremlins legacy attached to the film, the unusual sequels, the underlining themes of religion and much more. Strange things can happen when you look into the toilets of these friendly monsters. Music for this epi...