Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

In this conclusion of our Gary DeVore three-parter we'll talk about what was found inside of Gary's truck after they pulled it out of the aqueduct, and why some people close to Gary don't agree with what law enforcement says happened the night he went missing.   Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lost Work From Hollywood Screenwriter Who Disappeared”...

We're back with Part 2 of trying to figure what the hell happened to Gary DeVore. In this episode we'll retrace his final days before he went missing - who he talked with, what his demeanor was and how law enforcement handled the investigation (spoiler: not well).   Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lost Work From Hollywood Screenwriter Who Disappea...

*Before we get to the episode, BIG news! We're nominated for an Ambie award for Best Indie Podcast Hosts! We're so excited!!* Okay, now down to business. Gary DeVore was many things: screenwriter...ladies' man...missing... Born and raised in LA with a career in the entertainment industry, Gary had plenty of Hollywood friends he could count on. What he probably didn't count on was that those same f...

**As we mentioned last week we are rerunning this episode from 2022. If you missed our Case Update from Wednesday, one of the men involved - David Pearce - has been found guilty of murder.   Christy Lee Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were two amazing twenty-somethings that had everything going for them. Christy, a successful model, loved animals, soccer and her husband, Jan. Ma...

Hey Misfits, the verdict came in yesterday on the case of David Pearce, the man accused of first degree murder in the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola. We discuss the case, new information that came out during the trial and where things stand at this point regarding his co-defendant Brandt Osborn.   Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! I...

If you would like to donate to Randi's House of Angels you can do so here: https://randishouseofangels.org/donate/   Discover the chilling true story of Randi Trimble, a promising life cut short by a twisted plot tied to a failed indie horror project, Through Hike. Film dreams turned into a real-life nightmare. Episode Sources: “The Story of Randi Trimble” by Twistedphilly, August 25, 2022, TWISTE...

*If you'd like to bypass our chatter in the beginning skip to around 6:30. In the early part of the 20th century Hollywood studios weren't too concerned with minor details like "safety" or "animal rights." It was all about the bottom line. Unfortunately this put countless humans and animals in harm's way, and on the set of the 1941 film "They Died with Their Boots On" (the irony of that title is n...

Step into the mesmerizing world of the Keith-Albee Theatre in Huntington, West Virginia, a 1928 vaudeville palace turned cultural icon with a rich history—and a chilling reputation. From hosting entertainment legends to whispers of ghostly figures like the Lady in Red, this stunning landmark blurs the line between the past and the paranormal. Episode Sources: “Welcome to the Keith-Albee” Website “...

**If you are looking for ways to help the LA fire victims, here are a few reputable sources providing aid: Mutual Aid L.A. Network (Google spreadsheet with info on shelters, volunteer and donation opportunities) World Central Kitchen (providing meals for those in need) Save the Children (specifically working to meet the needs of children and families) This is by no means a complete list. We encour...

Christa Helm was an aspiring actress and model who sought stardom in the 1970s Hollywood spotlight. Known for her beauty, charisma and connections to some of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry, Christa kept a secret diary rumored to contain explosive details about her high-profile relationships. But her rise to fame was tragically cut short in 1977 when she was brutally murdered i...

*Hey, Misfits! We hope you're having a lovely holiday season. Enjoy this episode we did for the Patreon at the start of this year. Despite the title, this episode is not as gruesome as it sounds. We're easing into the new year with a little history and hauntings. We've got ghost nuns! We've got demon emojis! We've got...mayonnaise? We'll have some real murdery episodes for you soon. In the meantim...

Happy Holidays from Horrorwood! We're talking about the 1984 holiday classic "Gremlins." We've got WWII fighter pilots, inspiration from Playboy, and lots of mice and cockroaches. Who knew? Episode Sources: “Gremlin Trouble!: The Cursed Roald Dahl Film Disney Never Made” by Jim Korkis “Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’” by Alan Siegel, The Ringer, Jun 6, 2024 “Sexual Anxiety? Racism...

What started as a playful reveal of a secret crush spiraled into a tragic series of events that rocked the nation and sparked debates about media ethics, the 'gay panic' defense, and accountability. Dive into the story behind the infamous 'Jenny Jones Show' episode that never aired but led to a murder trial.     Episode Sources: “Michigan outlaws the 'gay and trans panic defense' in criminal trial...

**Misfits, Covid has reared its ugly head over here at Horrorwood HQ. While Kate sleeps for the next four days straight, enjoy this episode from last year's holiday season.** CW: This episode discusses child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual assault. You probably weren't expecting a content warning on an episode about 'Home Alone', but this is Horrorwood, remember? The film might be a holiday treas...

Hey Misfits! We hope you enjoy this Patreon episode from last year. The holidays are upon us! And it wouldn't be a Horrorwood Christmas without Kevin recommending some spooky, scary holiday movies. From a haunted advent calendar to a crazy French baby-stealer and some bitch-ass kids in a lodge, these are Kevin's top 5 Christmas horror movies.   Episode Sources: “The Advent Calendar (2021)” - IMDb....

On Thanksgiving Day in 1923, 24-year-old actress Martha Mansfield was working on her latest film, a Civil War drama. The media predicted her role as the leading lady would catapult her into the next level of stardom. Tragically, she never got to finish her scenes that day, and within 24 hours Martha was dead.   Episode Sources: “Dangerous Curves Atop Hollywood Heels: The Lives, Careers, and Misfor...

*Hey Misfits, we're pretty chatty at the top of this episode so if you'd prefer to get right to the story then skip ahead to about 10:15. Adam Hecht is the son of wealthy Hollywood producer Harold Hecht. Adam’s life took a strange turn after befriending a man from L.A.’s unhoused community. What began as an act of compassion led Adam down an unexpected path, leaving behind questions, eerie encount...

Peter Arne was the type of actor who, though you might not recognize his name, you would recognize his face. His career really took off in the 1950s, appearing in array of plays, TV shows and films, including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Antony and Cleopatra," "Victor/Victoria " and several "Pink Panther" movies. But his life was cut short in his early 60s when he was viciously attacked and murdere...

Hellooooo! It's been a while since we've done a Misfit Monday, where we read the true stories YOU have written in to us. We've got a ghost brother, a lady in white, a disembodied voice, and menstrual cramps caused by a hauntingly dark past. Settle in, Misfits, and keep sending in your stories!   Episode Sources: YOU!   Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG , F...

Happy Halloween! We're covering your (well, Kevin's) favorite cryptid: MOTHMAN! With his glowing, red eyes and enormous wingspan, is Mothman just a clumsy bird or a harbinger of doom? Sightings of this alleged monster began in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some believe that Mothman was connected to UFO sightings in the area at the time along with a smiling, extraterrestrial man named Indr...

Our first live show was so much fun! And also exhausting. We're gonna take another day or two to relax, but in the meantime enjoy this episode from the archives. It was the early morning hours of September 14, 1977 in New York City, and 36-year-old reporter for Variety, Addison Verrill, was leaving Mine Shaft, an after-hours gay back room bar. This would be the last time that Verrill was seen aliv...

We don't know how to be chill about this so we're gonna shout it - WE HAVE AN EMMY WINNER ON THE SHOW TODAY! AJ Links is a two-time Emmy award-winning casting director for her work on the hit TV show "The Bear." She's letting us in on some unknown Emmy facts and chatting with us about the allegedly haunted Sebastiani Theatre. We're talking wine and ghosts today. Let's gooooo. Special thanks to Tig...

UFOs, human-sized spider creatures, little girl ghosts and textbook demons: these are just a few of the things stars like Kesha, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato claim they've encountered through the years. We're keeping it fun and light and a little wily with this one. Happy spooky season!   Episode Sources: “Celebs Who Have Had Actual Ghost Encounters” by Lydia Price, People, Oct. 22, 2023 “Kesha S...

Two possible ghost sightings were supposedly caught on camera during filming. In Three Men and a Baby (1987), viewers claimed to see the ghostly figure of a young boy peeking from behind a curtain, sparking rumors of a tragic death in the apartment. At Morley Old Hall in Norfolk, a TV crew filming a documentary captured what many described as a hooded monk standing between an interviewer and a par...

October is upon us! Kevin has been hard at work watching several horror films that hit theaters and streaming this year. Today he's recapping his top five movies of 2024. Haunted objects, serial killers, deep space, possession, and MORE!  Happy Spooky Season! Also, don't read the sources below if you don't want the list spoiled before listening...   Episode Sources: “Oddity” on IMDb “Oddity” on Ro...