The Movie Crypt

THIS IS US star Milo Ventimiglia (HEROES, ROCKY BALBOA, THAT'S MY BOY) brings the love, the drive, and the honesty in this "Hall of Fame" episode that originally aired in March 2016. For real, this episode has some of the best advice you'll ever hear in a podcast! There's a good reason why Adam likes to claim that he and Milo have actually been friends since childhood (even though they didn't real...

Actor Derek Mears (SWAMP THING, PREDATORS, FRIDAY THE 13TH 2009) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss his experiences playing the iconic title character of SWAMP THING (now streaming on DC Universe) and much, much more! One of this podcast's closest friends, Mears opens up to Adam, Joe, and a very itchy Arwen about playing the "Swamp Thing" character and his personal response to the show's underl...

THE WALKING DEAD maestro himself Greg Nicotero (CREEPSHOW, SCREAM, ARMY OF DARKNESS) is one of the true masters of horror. Greg has provided jaw dropping make-up FX for almost all of your favorite movies and now he is bringing our genre to new heights with his stunning directing work. Hear his full career story in this "Hall of Fame" episode that originally premiered in March 2015!  Get the first...

Cinematographer Mark Irwin (THE FLY, ROAD TRIP, THE BLOB, OLD SCHOOL, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, ROBOCOP 2… the list goes on forever!) sits down and gets technical with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. Not only do the boys do a deep dive geek-out into cameras, lenses, and lighting styles…. Mark also shares some incredible (INCREDIBLE!) personal stories about working with legends like Cronenberg, Craven, P...

"She's all that" and then some. Actress Rachael Leigh Cook (JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS, ANTITRUST, SHE'S ALL THAT) recorded this episode with us back in August 2014. As Adam proclaims, "Rachael is one of the nicest human beings on the planet" and this "Hall of Fame" episode will surely show you why. Get the first 300 episodes of this podcast with the "Vault" available exclusively in the on-line store o...

Actor Eric Edelstein (GREEN ROOM, TWIN PEAKS, JURASSIC WORLD) shares his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From growing up in Washington and going to school to become a basketball announcer… to deciding to act instead and heading down to Hollywood in pursuit of his dream … to not even cutting it working at Starbucks… to working on some of the biggest projects with the most legendary filmma...

"I wanna rock!" A cultural icon and one of the greatest frontmen in the history of metal, Dee Snider recorded this episode with us back in April 2014 and man, does it STILL rock! From TWISTED SISTER to HOLLISTON to his serendipitous life-long friendships with both Adam and Joe, this episode is truly a part of THE MOVIE CRYPT's "Hall of Fame!" Get the first 300 episodes of this podcast with the "Va...

Filmmaker David Yarovesky (BRIGHTBURN, THE HIVE) discusses his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From a child obsessed with Fangoria Magazine… to directing more music videos than we can count… to his first feature film that wasn't… to chance encounters with legends like Dick Smith and Wes Craven that steered him in the right direction… to making THE HIVE and his latest BRIGHTBURN… this epi...

"Go-Go-GODZILLA!" Writer/Director Michael Dougherty (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, KRAMPUS, TRICK R TREAT, X2: X-MEN UNITED) is not only one of the most exciting filmmakers working today, he's also one of our most favorite people . In one of our earliest MOVIE CRYPT interviews, Mike sat down to discuss his career journey with us at a table that was fittingly full of Halloween candy and lit only...

Musician and filmmaker Taj Jackson (3T, TV's THE JACKSONS: NEXT GENERATION) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the truth about his late Uncle Michael Jackson in the wake of the extremely controversial and polarizing HBO "documentary" LEAVING NEVERLAND. Together they dive deep into the details behind the 1993 and 2005 false allegations against Michael… discuss the potential dangers of a...

Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman (ABATTOIR, MOTHER'S DAY, ST. AGATHA, SAW 2-4, TALES OF HALLOWEEN) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT three years later and armed with a whole new set of amazing experiences to share. This episode originally premiered on October 16, 2017 when Darren was hot off of his immersive theater creation TENSION. The ingenuity Darren so generously shares in this conversation is equalled...

The episode where THE MOVIE CRYPT became THE MOVIE CRYPT, filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman's (SAW 2-4, REPO! THE GENETIC ROCK OPERA, THE DEVIL'S CARNIVAL) first recording with Adam, Joe, and Arwen changed everything . Originally premiering on January 20, 2014, Bousman's fearless honesty set the stage for future guests to come to THE MOVIE CRYPT with a level of candor that is unmatched by any other en...

Filmmaker Jesse V Johnson (TRIPLE THREAT, THE DEBT COLLECTOR, AVENGEMENT) discusses his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From wanting to be like Ray Harryhausen and make stop-motion monsters as a child… to working as an assistant director… to stunts and stunt coordinating on legendary films like TOTAL RECALL, THE MASTER, and LINCOLN… to the making of his latest film AVENGEMENT (out this F...

Comedian and Filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait (WORLD'S GREATEST DAD, TV's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, TV's CHAPELLE'S SHOW, POLICE ACADEMY 2, SCROOGED, ONE CRAZY SUMMER) recorded this phenomenal conversation with Adam, Joe, and Arwen 5 years ago... and it remains one of the absolute best episodes in the history of THE MOVIE CRYPT. This episode originally premiered way back on May 5, 2014 and we're still laughin...

Filmmaker Ricky Bates, Jr. (TRASH FIRE, EXCISION, SUBURBAN GOTHIC) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a fascinating and hilarious discussion about his career journey so far. From stacking Ikea bunk beds in his tiny apartment to house his crew… to playing Sundance for the first time... to working with the legendary John Waters… to creating characters that are honest outcasts… to the making of...

Cultural icon Henry Rollins (BLACK FLAG, TV's SONS OF ANARCHY, WRONG TURN 2) joined us for this captivating conversation that originally aired on February 23, 2015. Truly a "Hall of Fame" episode! If you're enjoying these "Hall of Fame" episodes just imagine what else you're missing from our first 4 and a half years of weekly MOVIE CRYPT episodes! Pick up the MOVIE CRYPT "Vaults" in the ArieScope...

Filmmaker Brian Yuzna (RE-ANIMATOR, THE DENTIST, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3, SOCIETY) shares his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From getting a later start in the industry than most… to learning by being on set and actually doing … to shooting and working with crews all over the world… to dealing with the MPAA… Brian has continued to make films through thick and thin by evolving with th...

Iconic filmmaker John Landis (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, ANIMAL HOUSE, TRADING PLACES, THE BLUES BROTHERS, Michael Jackson's THRILLER) joined us for our milestone 200th episode which originally aired on March 27, 2017. As you'll hear us explain in the last few minutes of the conversation- this was originally intended and recorded to be our final episode. After being convinced at the very last...

Director Michael Lehmann (HEATHERS, HUDSON HAWK, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS, AIRHEADS, etc) discusses his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From working as an assistant to Francis Ford Coppola… to USC misplacing his application (for THREE YEARS!?)… to directing his first feature HEATHERS (wait, how long was Daniel Waters' first draft of the script exactly?)… to Michael's work in televis...

The amazing Penelope Spheeris (WAYNE'S WORLD, THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION) joins us for this truly classic episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT that originally aired on May 2, 2016. This phenomenal conversation remains a Crypt Keeper favorite! Pick up the first 300 episodes of this podcast with THE MOVIE CRYPT "Vault" available in the store on ArieScope.com .

Filmmaker Rhys Wakefield (THE PURGE, TRUE DETECTIVE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his journey from actor to director with his debut feature film BERSERK – which Rhys also co-wrote, produced, and starred in. The three filmmakers dive deep into the directorial process as they candidly swap stories from their director's chairs. From crafting a contained and manageable story, to adapting thei...

Filmmaker Shane Dawson (one of the biggest YouTube stars in the history of the internet) joins us in this phenomenal "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on March 6, 2017. If you're digging these "Hall of Fame" episodes - just imagine all of the other incredible MOVIE CRYPT conversations you've missed out on since this program launched in 2013! Pick up the first 300 episodes of THE MO...

Actress and model Lydia Hearst (CABIN FEVER 3: PATIENT ZERO, THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE, TV's Z NATION) discusses her career journey and lifelong love of horror with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From a young child obsessed with horror movies… to her long career in modeling gracing the covers of the world's biggest magazines… to her various roles in film and television… to the delicate decisions and rese...

Jordan Peele (US, GET OUT, KEANU) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT on the heels of his incredible success with GET OUT and with a special message of gratitude for Adam and Joe in this "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on April 10, 2017. Own the first 300 episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast with "The Vault," now available in the on-line store on ArieScope.com . They're Arwen approved!

Filmmaker Jordan Peele (GET OUT, US, KEY & PEELE) joins us for his first episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT in this "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on March 10, 2014. Be sure and check out Part 2 when Jordan returned to the podcast 3 years later (after making GET OUT)! Own the first 300 episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast with "The Vault," now available in the on-line store on ArieScope....