Episodes

  • 216: I Don't Understand You with filmmakers David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano
    Jun 16 2025

    Hey Horror Fans!!!

    This week we are joined by David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, the filmmakers (and real life couple) behind I Don’t Understand You, a sharp and offbeat dark comedy about an American couple navigating the adoption process while on vacation in Italy. As tensions rise and misunderstandings multiply, the film explores what it means to stay connected when everything around you starts to fall apart...and turn murderous!!

    We talk with David and Brian about drawing from their own journey toward parenthood, how they approached the story’s unique mix of humor and discomfort, and why they wanted to center a queer couple whose love isn’t in question. We also get into the pitch perfect performances from Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells, the grounding warmth of Amanda Seyfried, and the joy of working with Italian legend Nunzia Schiano.

    Funny, tense, tender, violent and totally original, this is a conversation you wont want to miss about love under pressure, identity abroad, and the messy beauty of trying to be understood sooo....

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 215: Dangerous Animals and Man’s true nature with Director Sean Byrne
    Jun 9 2025

    Hey Horror Fans!!!

    This week we dive into the deep and shark infested waters of Dangerous Animals with filmmaker Sean Byrne!

    This film subverts the usual shark horror story, making it clear that while sharks can be very dangerous they are not the real monsters...Man is. Sean breaks down why sending this message was crucial to the story.

    We also talk Australia’s unique horror scene and wildlife, the origins of the project, and hear a story of a crew member’s real life shark attack during filming (they are okay!)

    Plus Sean shares his Spook’em Scare’em Starter Kit!

    If you like horror with some real bite and a powerful message, this one is for you so...

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 214: Filmmaker Julia Max on Grief, Control, and Mother-Daughter Horror in The Surrender
    Jun 2 2025

    Indie horror filmmaker Julia Max joins us to talk about her feature debut The Surrender, A raw, emotionally charged film that explores the complexities of caregiving for a dying parent, the need for control, and the chaos of family grief. We dig into how horror can act as a vessel for personal catharsis, and why mother-daughter horror remains a subgenre ripe for the screen!

    If you're into character driven horror, personal filmmaking, or stories that turn real emotional pain into unforgettable genre experiences, this one's for you soo...

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 213: Bring Her Back: From YouTube Mayhem to Horror Mastery with Danny and Michael Philippou (RackaRacka)
    May 26 2025

    This week Danny and Michael Philippou (RackaRacka) join us to talk Bring Her Back, Talk to Me, A24, and the art of genre filmmaking.

    In this episode, the directors of Talk To Me and the new A24 horror film Bring Her Back open up about their creative journey from viral YouTube chaos to the forefront of modern horror. We talk about balancing shocking violence with emotional storytelling, earning brutality on screen, and how they continue evolving as filmmakers.

    The Philippou brothers also discuss casting visually impaired actress Sora Wong, the importance of authentic representation in horror, and what it was like watching Bring Her Back with a live audience.

    Whether you're a fan of Talk To Me, A24 horror, or just love bold, innovative storytelling this one's a great time sooo...

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    57 mins
  • 212: From 'In Search of Darkness' to ScreamSeed: How Robin Block Plans to Change Horror Filmmaking
    May 19 2025

    🎬 Robin Block (CreatorVC) joins us to talk In Search of Darkness, building the ScreamSeed platform, and redefining how horror stories get told—by turning passionate fans into collaborators. We dig into the making of epic-length horror docs, what sets ScreamSeed apart from Kickstarter, and why community-driven filmmaking is the future. Plus: Robin’s picks for a must-watch horror doc, a killer microbudget gem, and a VHS-era cover he’ll never forget.

    Its a great time that might make you optimistic about the future of filmmaking sooo...

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 211: Final Destination’s Jeffrey Reddick on Creating Fear, Fighting for Inclusion, and the Legacy of Death
    May 12 2025

    Hey Horror Fans!!!

    This week on Mostly Horror, we're joined by writer, producer, and horror legend Jeffrey Reddick—the creator of Final Destination. We dive deep into Jeffrey’s wild journey from writing a Nightmare on Elm Street prequel at age 14 to creating one of horror’s most iconic franchises.

    Jeffrey opens up about the state of representation in the industry, sharing personal stories about navigating Hollywood as a queer Black creator. We talk about the pressure to conform, the myth that diversity is a risk, and how films like Sinners are proving just how wrong that is.

    We also touch on the origins of Flight 180, the everyday objects that now give people anxiety, the brilliance of Tony Todd, and how Final Destination continues to evolve even without him directly involved.

    💀 Plus: Jeffrey’s picks in our Spook’em Scare’em Starter Kit!

    It's a time to die for soooo...

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 210: Clown in a Cornfield: From Page to Screen with Author Adam Cesare & Director Eli Craig
    May 5 2025

    🎙️ Hey Horror Fans!!!

    This week Director Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) and author Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) join us to talk about bringing Clown in a Cornfield to life on the big screen! We dive into the film’s balance of horror and comedy, designing the unforgettable Frendo, the legacy of creepy clowns in pop culture, and how small-town fear can spiral into violence. Plus, we chat about working with breakout star Katie Douglas, crafting genuine scares vs laughs, and whether a Frendo sequel could be lurking in the corn... 🌽🎈

    Its a super insightful conversation on novel to film adaptation you wont want to miss sooo...

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    AND BE SURE TO CATCH CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD IN THEATERS ON FRIDAY MAY 9th!!!



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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 209: The Legend of Ochi (A24): Isaiah Saxon on Bold Fantasy & Handmade Worlds
    Apr 28 2025

    Hey horror fans!

    This week we’re joined by Isaiah Saxon, director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi and co-founder of the visionary film and animation studio Encyclopedia Pictura.

    We talk about Isaiah’s early creative roots, from drawing and stop-motion to building the kid-focused platform DIY.org, and how all of that shaped his unique approach to storytelling. Then we dive deep into the stunning handmade world of Carpathia—filled with puppets, animatronics, painted maps, 1930s lenses, and big heart.

    Isaiah shares what it was like working with Willem Dafoe and Helena Zengel, how he blends mythology and music, and why he believes films should feel like moving paintings instead of hyper-reality.

    We left this conversation genuinely inspired; Isaiah is someone bringing magic back to movies in a way we haven’t seen in a long time.

    If you’re into bold storytelling, weird creatures, and fantasy flicks from the ’80s and ’90s, this one’s for you so...

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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