Episodes

  • Special Report: Cursed in Baja (2024)

    Special Report: Cursed in Baja (2024)
    Nov 5 2024
    Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Baja California, this film explores a cursed tale where the desert heat and shadows of folklore merge into an atmospheric terror. Mike speaks with writer/director Jeff Daniel Phillips about his latest feature film on this special episode.

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    21 mins
  • Special Report: Me, Myself, & The Void (2024)

    Special Report: Me, Myself, & The Void (2024)
    Nov 4 2024
    In this episode of The Projection Booth, Mike interviews Tim Hautekiet, the director behind Me, Myself & the Void (2024). Hautekiet shares insights into crafting this surreal, introspective journey that follows a stand-up comedian as he confronts himself in a mysterious "void." Exploring themes of self-discovery, friendship, and vulnerability, Mike and Hautekiet discuss the film's influences, the creative process, and its unique balance of comedy and introspection that aims to resonate with audiences on a personal level.

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    25 mins
  • Special Report: Venom - The Last Dance (2024)

    Special Report: Venom - The Last Dance (2024)
    Nov 1 2024
    In this exciting crossover episode, Mike is joined by Chris Stachiw of The Kulturecast, Father Malone of Midnight Viewing, and filmmaker Antonio Llapur for a lively discussion of Venom: The Last Dance (2024). While Chris and Mike found a lot to admire, Father Malone and Antonio weren’t as enthusiastic, leading to a spirited exchange on what works and what misses in this unique entry in the Venom franchise.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Special Report: Invoking Yell (2023)

    Special Report: Invoking Yell (2023)
    Nov 1 2024
    In this episode Mike talks with Barry Keating, the co-screenwriter of Invoking Yell (2024), the latest horror from Chilean director Patricio Valladares. Set in the isolated landscapes of Southern Chile, this atmospheric found-footage film follows a group of young women trying to record a black metal demo amidst strange, paranormal occurrences in the forest. What starts as a raw music venture quickly descends into a terrifying ordeal as eerie forces begin to lurk around every corner.

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    22 mins
  • Special Report: Spirit of Halloweentown (2024)

    Special Report: Spirit of Halloweentown (2024)
    Oct 31 2024
    The Spirit of Halloweentown (2024) celebrates the unique Halloween festival of St. Helens, Oregon—a town that annually transforms itself in tribute to Disney’s cult-classic film Halloweentown, which was filmed there in 1998. Directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb, known for their nostalgic lens in Jasper Mall, the film dives into the lives of the locals who are the heart of this Halloween tradition.

    As part of our Fantastic Fest coverage, Mike talks with Thomason and Whitcomb about their latest documentary film.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 714: The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)

    Episode 714: The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)
    Oct 31 2024
    #Shocktober2024 wraps up with a double dose of horror and weird science, diving into The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant, a pick from Patreon donor James Brummel. No, it’s not the two-headed flick with Rosie Greer or the one from Japan—this is Bruce Dern’s wild ride as a mad scientist, melding the body of a manchild with the head of a deranged killer in the ultimate “transplant gone wrong.”

    Tim and Agatha Luz of CinemaSpection join Mike to break down this two-headed cult classic and explore the world of other split-brained cinema (The Manster, The Thing with Two Heads).

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 713: The Bell from Hell (1973)

    Episode 713: The Bell from Hell (1973)
    Oct 30 2024
    Mike, Dr. Nicholas Schlegel, and Heather Drain bring the eerie vibe of Shocktober 2024 to new heights with a Patreon request from Kyler Fey: Bell from Hell. This sinister 1973 gem by Claudio Guerín, written by Santiago Moncada, follows John (Renaud Verley), fresh from the asylum after a stay orchestrated by his aunt, Marta (Viveca Lindfors), and her three daughters. Now he’s back—and his intentions? Is he a prankster with a wicked sense of humor, or is he dead-set on revenge?

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Special Report: Jackson Cooper on AGFA

    Special Report: Jackson Cooper on AGFA
    Oct 29 2024
    Get ready for a wild deep dive into the world of cult cinema preservation! Mike sits down with Jackson Cooper to uncover the incredible work of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA). From rescuing the rarest of grindhouse gems to giving life to lost horror, sci-fi, and action films, AGFA is on a mission to save the strange and spectacular corners of film history. Together, they explore how this non-profit powerhouse preserves, restores, and redistributes the films that defy genre and have captivated die-hard fans for decades.

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    32 mins