The Graveyard Show Podcast

Welcome...to the graveyard. For this podcast I will be joined by Chris Sivertson, the director of the new film Monstrous. The film stars Christina Ricci, Colleen Camp, and newcomer Santino Barnard, and it opens in theaters and On Demand on Friday, May 13th. Chris and I will discuss shooting the film during the pandemic, making a period piece, and what it was like working with Christina Ricci. The...

Welcome...to the graveyard. It's a first for the GYS Podcast as there will be no guest for this show. Instead, I will share some recent news about upcoming horror films, and I'll also share some thoughts on one of my favorite soundtracks, my recent experience at Amoeba Records, and the return of Joe Bob Briggs on the Last Drive-In. The Graveyard Show Podcast is available everywhere podcasts exist....

Welcome...to the graveyard. In this podcast we'll be going into the cellar as Brendan Muldowney joins me in the graveyard. He is the writer and director of the new film The Cellar, and on April 15th it will be available in theaters and streaming on Shudder. After the interview I will talk about why one of my videos was banned on YouTube a few weeks ago, and how things resolved. The Graveyard Show...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Joining me this podcast is the co-writer and director of the new horror film The Exorcism of God, Alejandro Hidalgo. The film is available in theaters, Digital, and VOD. We will discuss his film as well as the milestone his first horror film achieved in Venezuela. The Graveyard Show Podcast is available everywhere podcasts exist. You can also visit the Graveyard Show Po...

Welcome...to the graveyard. I continue my conversation with Writer/Director David Weiner as we discuss his latest film In Search of Tomorrow, the definitive 1980s science fiction documentary. We will talk about the influence Star Wars had on the decade, how 1982 was an important year in science fiction films, I geek-out on Star Trek II, while David and I share stories about our sci fi movie fandom...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Writer/Director David Weiner returns to the graveyard to discuss his latest film In Search of Tomorrow, the definitive 1980s science fiction documentary. We will talk about how he filmed this documentary during the pandemic, his love of science fiction, and how he and his team put this 5 hour documentary together. This is a 2-part interview, and in Part 2 we will discus...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Writer/Director Mickey Keating joins me to discuss his new film Offseason, which is in theaters, and on VOD and Digital starting March 11, 2022. We will talk about his film, how they completed filming just before the Covid lockdowns happened, working with his amazing cast, and what music cue he put in his film that appeared in a classic horror film. I also have news on...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks will join me to talk about their new film Alone With You, which will be released in theaters February 4th, and on VOD February 8th. They co-wrote and co-directed the film, and Emily is the star of the film as well. We'll talk about the process of how they work together, shooting the film during the pandemic, where they conceived the idea...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my interview with Brian Collins, creator of the website Horror Movie a Day. We discussed why he created HMAD, how many movies he had actually watched at that time, why Halloween is the "greatest thing", and much, much more! It's one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. Brian would later become a monthly contributor to The G...

Welcome...to the graveyard. My first guest for 2022 is Benjamin Louis, the Director/Producer of the new film Stoker Hills, which is available in theaters and On Demand starting January 14th. We will discuss shooting the first-person scenes, working with an experienced cast, shooting at night, and what famous movie was used as an inspiration. The Graveyard Show Podcast is available on Apple Podcast...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic. As we close 2021 I thought I would upload the original and unedited GYS Podcast 36 from September 10, 2009. My guest for that podcast was Paul Solet, the writer and director of the film Grace. We talked about the film and the reports of people fainting at screenings of the film. This was also the podcast when I announced that I was stepping aside to tend to...

Welcome...to the graveyard- Voices from the Grave. This is my year end podcast, where I will be sharing outtakes from some of my interviews that didn't make their respective podcasts. You will hear from: * Robin Block (Producer, In Search of Darkness series)- Robin shared a story about visiting Fright-Rags to interview Ben Scrivens for ISOD. * Maxi Contenti (Director, The Last Matinee)- Maxi and I...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my second interview with Christopher Sharrett, Professor of Film Studies at Seton Hall University. This time around we discuss the idea of "the couple" in horror movies- how it signifies a "return to normal/all is right in the world" at the end of the film; sexuality in the original Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein films...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Nathan Crooker joins me to discuss his film Isolation, which he produced and created. It's an anthology film that contains nine segments by eleven directors, and it tells the story of a global pandemic in the future and its effects around the US and the world. We will talk about how he came up with the idea for the film, the rules the filmmaker's needed to follow to mak...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Robin Block, the Founder and CEO of Creator VC joins me on the podcast to discuss his latest project In Search of Darkness Part III, the final chapter in the 80s horror documentary. We will also discuss how Robin came up In Search of Darkness, what it's like to be an independent producer, why he chose to crowd fund this latest installment, and how he assembled his team...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my interview with Christopher Sharrett, Professor of Film Studies at Seton Hall University. We discussed what a film critic is, and how it differed from being a film reviewer. We spoke about how The Dark Knight brought film criticism back into focus at that time. We also discussed the stigma of the horror movies being for "idiot...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Ben Scrivens joins me on the latest Graveyard Show Podcast to talk about Fright-Rags, his horror apparel and accessories business. We discuss what sparked the idea to create Fright-Rags, The sacrifices he needed to make to get the business off the ground, and what he learned along the way. It’s a great look at what it’s like to be an entrepreneur and what it takes to ma...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my interview with director Phedon Papamichael, who joined me to discuss his film From Within, which was included in the 2009 After Dark Horrorfest (8 Films To Die For). We discussed the making of his film, and his career as one of the great Directors of Photography. It was truly an honor to have him on my podcast.  This was...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my interview with writer/blogger/filmmaker Stacie Ponder, which was originally published on 08-27-2009). We discussed the trials and tribulations of making her horror film Ludlow, her working relationship with Shannon Lark, the lost art of movie posters, women's status in the horror genre, The Descent, and why Friday the 13th Pa...

Welcome...to the Graveyard Show Classic.  This is a look-back at my interview with Reyna Young, horror host Miss Misery, and creator of the Last Doorway Productions, which was originally published on 03-12-2009. This was Reyna's first time on my show, and the topic on the table was women in horror, and the tough road she (and others) had faced trying to get ahead in the horror genre that was...

Welcome...to the graveyard. On this episode of The Graveyard Show Podcast I am joined by Maxi Contenti, the director and co-writer of The Last Matinee, which is now available on Digital, VOD, and Blu-Ray. We will discuss the making of the film, and what films and directors influenced him growing up. You can follow the Graveyard Show Podcast on Slasher: @graveyardshowpodcast The Graveyard Show Podc...

Welcome...to the graveyard. On this episode of The Graveyard Show Podcast I am joined by Jason Hignite, who is the Co-Producer of Sinister Nights and Director of the SIN Film Festival, which is coming to Miami on Sept 3rd-5th. But more importantly, Jason is the first returning guest who appeared on the original GYS Podcast back in 2009-10! 😃 We will talk about what you can expect at Sinister Nigh...

Welcome...to the graveyard. I am truly honored to be joined by Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, the widow of George Romero, and the Founder/President of the George A Romero Foundation. We will discuss The Amusement Park, the GARF, and Twilight of the Dead. I greatly appreciate Mrs. Romero taking the time to come on the program to discuss her late husband. This is a conversation I will never forget. GARF...

Welcome...to the graveyard. Joining me for this podcast is Damon Della Greca, the creator of the horror social media app Slasher. We will discuss what his motivation was to create Slasher, the process of creating a community for horror fans, and what the major differences are between Slasher versus mainstream social media apps. It’s a really candid interview and I appreciate him taking the time to...

Welcome...to the graveyard. My guests for this show are Jamie Chambers & Don McLennan Jr, otherwise known as the synth wave band Weary Pines. They scored the 80s horror documentaries In Search of Darkness Parts 1 & 2, and are just wrapping up their score for the 80s science fiction doc In Search of Tomorrow. We will talk about their career in music, what got them interested in horror, and...