Dread Alert Podcast

  In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast , we sit down with filmmaker Martin Melnick , director of the haunting new psychological horror film Lilly Lives Alone (distributed by Dark Sky Films). Martin takes us inside the creative process of his first feature film , exploring themes of grief, trauma, memory, and the supernatural .  We discuss his love for ghost stories and the inspirations behin...

  What happens when a serial killer stalks a retirement home? Philip Fracassi’s new novel The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre flips the slasher genre on its head with an octogenarian “final girl,” chilling kills, and raw emotion you won’t forget.  Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Award–nominated author Philip Fracassi joins us to talk about his chilling new novel, The Autumn Springs Retirem...

  In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast , host Vince sits down with acclaimed horror author Ania Ahlborn to discuss her latest novel, The Unseen . Ahlborn reveals how she masterfully navigates multiple points of view, weaving together a cast that includes a grieving mother, a fractured father, brooding teenagers, and even a watchful child who bears witness to unfolding terror.  Together, they...

In this special episode, Vince from Dread Alert Media sits down with acclaimed author Paul Tremblay, winner of the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book Awards. Paul is known for his outstanding horror novels, including Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts. Join us as we discuss his exciting new middle-grade/...

 Step behind the mask as we dissect Scream (1996), the meta-slasher classic that revived the horror genre and terrified a generation. In this deep dive episode, we explore how Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson blended satire, suspense, and self-awareness to create a cultural phenomenon. What We Cover: The innovative storytelling and genre deconstruction behind Scream How Scream changed horror movies...

 Join us for an insightful interview with Jeff Whitehead, COO of the George A. Romero Foundation, and Ryan Carr, Artist in Residence, as they discuss the fascinating journey of George A. Romero's lost film, "The Amusement Park," from its restoration to its new life as a graphic novel!  In this conversation, we delve into: The essential work of the George A. Romero Foundation in pres...

Late Night with the Devil is here! Join Vince and Sara on the Dread Alert podcast for a deep dive into the 2024 supernatural horror film everyone's talking about. This isn't just a movie review; we're breaking down how this independent Australian gem perfectly nails its 1970s aesthetic with incredible practical effects, pulling you into a chaotic live broadcast that goes spectacular...

This week, we're taking a bite out of George A. Romero's 1977 cult classic, Martin! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this unique vampire film, set against the backdrop of 1970s Pittsburgh. We're dissecting everything from Martin's questionable fangs to Cuda's religious zealotry, the unforgettable score, and the film's surprising take on economic decay. Get ready...