The Grim and Bloody Podcast

Would You Rather (2012) is billed as a psychological horror thriller starring Brittany Snow and the venerable Jeffrey Combs which outplays its budget, in the sense the film is better than the money put into it. This is a credit to the craftsmanship behind the camera and decision-making with the script. For many this film evokes memories of Ready or Not (2019): a simply child's game inverted in...

Today we're brewing up something special for you with our Emma MacDonald, author of the rousing Whispers Most Foul fantasy/mystery novel. In the story, Rose Thenlif, the only student unable to cast spells at the elite Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft, prefers keeping her nose in books and away from the sneers of her classmates, or the critical eyes of her headmistress mother. But when her fello...

Welcome back horror enthusiasts! Today we bring you something different: a psychological thriller, in short form, done entirely by an all-neurodivergent cast and crew. Spectrum Laboratories is the non-profit studio behind the effort, and enjoyed screenings in Hollywood, at the Nassau Film Fest and the Diabolical Horror Film Festival. Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega of Creature Feature fame join Jason...

ITN Studios is fast developing a name for releasing well-known, lovable public domain characters in horror settings. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey proved there is an audience out there. In their latest release, Popeye's Revenge, the legend of Popeye haunts a group of councilors as they intend to open a summer camp. Join Anthony DeRouen and Kevin Nickelson as we sit down with director Willia...

Welcome back horror fans! Tonight we bring you Mouse of Horrors starring Lewis Santer, Stephen Staley, and Chris Lines. On the show we speak with Director Brendan Petrizzo, Anthony C. Ferrante and veteran star Michelle Bauer. The film follows a group of friends stuck at a fairground amusement park hunted down by a mutated rat – Steamboat Willie! ITN Studios continues to crank out horror films feat...

Writer Steve Abramson talks about his project the Night of the Living Dead Fotonovel. If you are unfamiliar with fotonovels, think of them like live-action comic books. They're a fun way to revisit stories in visual form. Join us for this lively discussion. In other news, The Grim and Bloody Podcast will be attending the premiere of Bears on a Ship Saturday April 27th at the Chabot Theater in...

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Frankie Muniz (from Malcolm in the Middle fame) and Director Robert Rippberger about their new sci-fi thriller Renner. It's a brief conversation, but we think you'll enjoy it nonetheless. After the show we delve into other projects Kevin, Al and Anthony are working on such as We Belong Dead Magazine, Creature Features and plans for Sini...

Welcome back listeners, today we bring you the filmmakers behind Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror (streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime) and The Witches of the Sands: two excellent indie horror features. Both Lauren and Tony star in Dean of the Dead Presents: Holiday Horrors, "Valentine's Day/Libra" segment (Amazon Prime) - with Tony directing. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we talk...

Friend of the podcast Sam Irvin, Director for over four decades of film spanning numerous genres returns talk more about his star-studded career behind and in front of the camera. It's always a pleasure to sit down with someone as classy and well put together as Sam Irvin. We hope you enjoy the conversation. We'll also take a moment to announce our continuing partnership with our friends a...

In this age of random social media likes and follows by complete strangers what extreme lengths would you go to become famous ? Writer and Director Tyler MacIntyre has an answer, but you're not going to live to enjoy it. Available on Shudder - the horror genre's preeminent streaming platform, Tragedy Girls is a recommended title with its slick photography, impressive acting by Alexandra Sh...

In honor of Sinister Creature Con Sacramento blowing our minds with the announcement of Doug Bradley and David Howard Thornton as featured guests among other notable names we hopped behind the mics and gave our opinions. We're pleased to be the official podcast of Sinister Creature Con and look forward to bringing fresh news and interviews to the masses! For more about Sinister Creature Con - http...

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. We're glad you're with us. Today we have a full room! Director Jose Prendes, friend of the show, returns with his found footage horror film Heretics, and he brought friends! Heretics involves a group of teens who break into the abandoned Simmons House, which (to our practical effect delight) all hell breaks loose. Shelby Wright, Scott Mazz...

Before we call it a wrap on 2024 we have one more show to roll out. We hope you don't have a thing against spooky dolls... Nicole Cinaglia and Hunter Johnson star in the Shudder and Tubi streaming horror flick Porcelain, which revolves around a young woman returning to her hometown to face a forgotten past and something sinister lurking within her childhood house. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega...

Zandor Vorkov, the star behind the 1971 smash hit Dracula vs Frankenstein and Brain of Blood joins the Grim and Bloody Podcast on a cold weekend morning as we sink our fangs into a beloved classic horror film. We celebrate Zandor's enduring, generational popularity with a salute to the ever expanding horror fan base who find satisfaction in watching classic horror and meeting the actors who brough...

Fresh from Tel Aviv, writer and director Barak Barkan joins us to talk about his feature film Silence and Darkness, now streaming on Shudder, Tubi and others! Silence and Darkness is a a slow burn, disturbing body horror film that gets under your fingernails and stays there. Happy Holidays from the Grim and Bloody Podcast!

Writer and Director Ansel Faraj discovered filmmaker stardom at the age of 20 with his professional debut film Doctor Mabuse. Since then he has kept busy with genre hits such as Loon Lake which is based on the Minnesota legend of Mary Jane the Witch. Legend has it if you cross her grave three times unfortunate events will likely occur. While Ansel has found success, he warns fledgling filmmakers t...

Bad Moon won't be confused with the cult classic American Werewolf in London, but it doesn't need to, in our opinion. While campy and thin on story Bad Moon spins a yarn from a dog's perspective and boasts some truly awesome animatronic work. Join Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we howl at the moon in Mad Moon (1996)!

We were saddened of the passing of horror legend Tony Todd. He passed away at 69 years of age with his family present. We honor the late Tony Todd by presenting a special show covering his legacy, along with an impromptu interview Kevin Nickelson conducted with him years prior. We hope you enjoy!

Bad Moon, written and directed by Eric Red, is an excellent Saturday afternoon werewolf flick that packs a fair amount of action and suspense. The practical and animatronic effects are standout, along with Primo, the german shepherd and star of the film. While not in our top three of werewolf films it does garner our respect.

Sinister Creature Con Live Continues! We bring to you Sandy Johnson who played the original Judith Meyers in Halloween (1978). She holds the title as Michael Meyers 1st kill. Join us as we talk with Sandy on why she came back to the horror scene after so long, and her experience with lifelong Halloween fans.

Quinn Lord swung by the Grim and Bloody Podcast table and brown down all of the high points about playing Sam, the demon in a child's frame in the 2007 Trick 'R Treat, directed by Michael Dougherty. Although Quinn is 25 now we think he has one more Trick 'R Treat in him! During his stay Quinn teased the possibility of Trick 'R Treat 2! Holy smokes! Follow Quinn at: https://www.instagram.com/quinnl...

Halloween rapidly approaches! But before we reach the peak of our spooky, ghoulie fun we have a sit down with the beautiful Krystal Shay to unfurl. She has starred in three horror films so far in her fledging film career (one we covered previously with Murdercise). Her newest of the three, Bears on a Ship, is due out soon. Krystal has the screen talent to impress, and an eye for good horror. Plus...

Dan Acosta is a longtime featured guest at Sinister Creature Con, and we were delighted he stopped by to talk everything practical effects. His studio, Happy Death FX, features some truly awe-inspiring and horrifying demos and film work, and rightly deserves his 15 minutes of fame. We expect this will be the first of many conversations we have with the exceptionally talented artist, enjoy! To see...

Hello horror fans! We're pleased to roll out our Sinister Halloween Con live shows, recorded Saturday October 19th through the 20th. We'll feature special guests like Quinn Lord (Trick or Treat), Sandy Johnson (Halloween 1978), Bai Ling (Exorcism at 60,000 Feet), Krystal Shay (Murdercise 2023) and make-up effects artist Dan Acosta. Stay tuned for our upcoming newsletter as well, rolling out the se...

Many know Michael Campion as Jackson Fuller from Fuller House (2016-2020) however, many more are having the pleasure of discovering his talent for magic! Michael comes from an esteemed entertainment family and has begun creating whimsy and magic all his own at the Beetle House in Los Angeles. You can see Michael's show now through November 2nd at the Beetle House. Times: 6:45pm -8:15pm & 8:45-...