The Grim and Bloody Podcast

It's been a while since the fellas did a show on their own, so tonight felt a little special. We eagerly get to talk about Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise, The Boogeyman, other upcoming films, newly released VOD ones like Renfield and more. Join Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn as we delve into the movies you'll need to see. In other news, Al Omega's Creature Fe...

The Grim and Bloody Podcast is back and tonight we get to sit down with San Francisco Bay Area native Eduardo Castrillo about his 2020 horror effort Ride Scare.  The film focuses on the burgeoning gig economy and highlights just how little safety and security we face when presented with next level convenience. Enjoy horror!

Ben Monroe is no stranger to horror fiction, having written a number of frightful stories including a memorable contribution to Tales for the Campfire a charity anthology whose benefits were sent to the victims of the 2018 Camp Fire . Ben writes with the type of prose similar to Stephen King -- you can easily relate to his characters and follow a complex narrative -- which makes The Seething a sta...

Greetings horror fans! Eric Mathis stops by the show to talk about all things The Macabre: from its inception to its award winning screening at Shockfest, to its final resting place as a blu-ray on a movie shelf in a video store. The Macabre is a throwback to the 80's horror when television screens were grainy and VHS cover sleeves still frightened you. After listening to the show we encourage...

A veteran of a dozen shorts and three features, writer and director Richard Rowntree brings us the horror comedy Mask of the Devil! We get to talk about the indie film's festival tour, why Richard chose the horror comedy element and a British sense of humor can be hit or miss outside the pond. Richard tried to make it universal and based upon it's success aboard we think it worked. Join Ke...

Morgan Freeman may be pushing 85 years of age, but his acting career is not slowing down one bit. He has two films slated for 2023 and the The Ritual Killer was the first one released. Also starring Cole Hauser (2 Fast 2 Furious, Pitch Black) Bob Bowersox's The Ritual Killer is a crime thriller inspired by David Finchers Se7en, also starring Morgan Freeman. We get to sit down with Bob Bowersox...

What's up horror fans! Today we present Douglas Rappaport and his latest novel Dead People, which is a mix sci fi, horror and thriller elements. Dead People stands as the first part of a trilogy where dead people are brought back from different points in history with chaotic results. Join Kevin Nickelson and Joe Flynn as we dissect Douglas' thrilling page-turner in Dead People. Synopsis: E...

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody podcast! Today we sit down with Christopher Moore - Writer and Director of Children of Sin . Christopher made a name for himself writing and directing Triggered which was a gem of indie horror that perfectly skewers the outright ridiculousness of extreme PC culture.  Children of Sin takes on the religious sect that believes wayward children can be...

Welcome back horror fans! We have a unique episode today. Normally we do not interview companies, but we felt Inktip is a special source for screenwriters and producers to come together to build something amazing, and we've enjoyed our partnership with them immensely. Kevin Nickelson and Anthony DeRouen are joined by Thomas Blakely (Social media Coordinator) and Chris Cookson (Head of Writing...

Welcome back horror fans to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast! It's always fun to speak with filmmakers who were inspired by John Carpenter and H. P. Lovecraft. Two of our favorite sources for horror and thriller. They might be young, but Jamison Locascio and Adam Ambrosio have a solid horror foundation which is evident during the discussion. They know what scares audiences and ca...

Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast! Today we present We present Ryuhei Kitamura -  Director of The Midnight Meat Train ( starring a young Bradley Cooper) and Godzilla Final Wars. A true icon of the horror genre! Mr. Kitamura also just released The Price We Pay, starring Stephen Dorff and Emile Hirsch.  Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega geek out over Godzilla:Final Wars,...

Happy Friday horror fans! Today we bring you Chase Dudley, the director behind Beasts of the Field returns with Locked In, a feature-length horror thriller that revolves around two women from opposite sides of society who find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. Chase is a pleasure to speak with and we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation. To learn more about Locked In visit Chase on Inst...

The Grim and Bloody Podcast made the pilgrimage to Ontario California to revel in all that was Creep IE Con's second year of convention going. Fans were treated to an impressive guest list including Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Waddell, Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Damien Leone, Alex Winter, Ryan Hurst, Tom Payne, Bill Moseley, Bob Elmore and many more. We sat down wi...

We're a big fan of AcroStar Films.  They push themselves to make films not easily found elsewhere, touching on subjects other filmmakers shy away from. They have a proven track record of success on the film festival circuit, but are not satisfied with past accomplishments. Desperate Souls is that next step for AcroStar: a practical-effects driven demon film boasting impressive performances by...

We had the pleasure and honor to speak with Sylvia Day, the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Bestselling author behind the new thriller novel So Close.  The story resolves around a family-run pharmaceutical company who's president has a beloved wife that passed away in a boating accident. He becomes obsessed with keeping up her memory, and goes to great lengths to maintain her belongings as...

We met the creatives behind the Headless Horseman Frankenstein at Sinister Creature Con last year and were blown away by their work. Kolby Diaz, the writer behind the story and Mark Nosler, the illustrator, are joined today by Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega, Joe Flynn and later on by Anthony DeRouen as we discuss the epic revenge tale of the Headless Horseman, and how it came together. Follow Mark Nosl...

Another year has gone, but which has left us with a number of excellent horror films to experience. We sit down and talk about the ones we felt stood out and why. In 2022 Ethan Hawke returned to horror in Black Phone. David Howard Thornton donned the creepy clown costume in Terrifier 2, a definite step up from the first film. TI West thrilled us with X and Pearl. Zach Cregger made his presence kno...

Welcome to part four of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Roland Becerra, the mind behind the horror animation/live-action feature Agatha.  We encourage you to seek out festivals screening this film as it's a truly unique experience. and one we had the p...

Welcome to part three of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Jesus Cruz (Writer, Producer) and Alex Vigano ( Editor) for the short film PB&Z, winner of the best comedy award. Happy Holidays!

Welcome to part two of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director Elizabeth Yoder and Executive Producer James Dorney. Surprise! won the critics choice award with us, and can be seen at a number of genre film festivals around the world. Synopsis: Frustrated lovers due...

Welcome to part one of our recording series that took place at the Death's Parade Film Fest in Red Bluff California. Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson were joined by writer and director J. Lee Vertz, lead actor Sawl Gud, and director of photography John Retherford. Flakkus is a short film running just under seven minutes and is packed with a crazy narrative and practical effects. It's...

This episode is sponsored by Left Coast Entertainment.  Acrostar Films are back with It Came From Somewhere - a satirical spoof of the 1950's sci fi and horror epics. Drawing inspiration from Mystery Science Theater 3000, Teenagers from Outer Space to be exact, Acrostar Films went to work making a family friendly film audiences are bound to enjoy. As Acrostar says, " Created in the style of E...

Welcome to another episode of The Grim and Bloody Podcast. Today we host the cast of the Mexican short film Daestructo! Joshua Torresvalle Velázquez's supernatural short film has taken the festival circuit by storm, and is an official selection for the Death's Parade Film Festival this December 3rd in Red Bluff California.  We sit down with Joshua along with the cast and crew of Desctructo to...

Just in time for Halloween  – enjoy our first offsite podcast at the Cemetarium Haunted House in Orangevale California! Join Creature Features host Al Omega, horror writer Kevin Nickelson and Death’s Parade Film Fest founder Anthony DeRouen as we brave the cold, dark night and venture into the depths of the Cemetarium. The Cemetarium comprises four haunts. Psycho Circus, The Cemetarium haunte...

Happy Halloween listeners! It's time to take a trip back in time as we sit down with Joyce Meadows, the actress behind a number of popular sci fi films of the 1950's and 60's, primarily The Brain from Planet Arous.  New on the Creature Feature Show - Cthulhu Mansion 1990