Max Bank returns to the show to talk with Chelsea & Rick about horror movies about making movies! We chat about New Nightmare, Starry Eyes, Mute Witness, Urban Legend: Final Cut, The Last House On Dead End Street, One Cut Of The Dead, Peeping Tom & The Taking Of Deborah Logan. We also discuss Max performing improv with Spooky Doings, Rick's dislike…

On this episode, Rick talks with the writer & director of Brightwood, Dane Elcar. We discuss how Rick won a copy of the movie at Final Exam Trivia, the origins of this time loop film, overachieving on a micro budget, cast members Dana Berger & Max Woertendyke & a lot more! We also talk about an eclipse, filming with rona protocols, exterior shoots,…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss Species & it's sequel. Chelsea explains how an international work trip was the impetus for this chat, Rick talks about seeing it in the theater, the connection these films have with Friday the 13th, young Michelle Williams, how Michael Madsen was fine back in the day, how films in the 90s were very sexy & mor…

Chelsea returns to talk with Rick about the movies we know are so bad that they're good! That is to say we understand that these movies are subpar but we love them regardless. We get into Bless The Child, Slumber Party Massacre 2, House Of Wax, Demons, Dead Silence & New York Ninja. We also discuss our eighth anniversary improv show, artificial int…

On this episode that we've exhumed from our vault, Rick is joined by filmmakers Roman Chimienti & Tyler Jensen to discuss their documentary Scream, Queen: My Nightmare On Elm Street. We discuss the life & legacy of the film's subject Mark Patton, the polarizing opinions towards Freddy's revenge, horror conventions, Shocker, LGBT horror & so much mo…

On this episode, Rick chats with writer/director Tyler MacIntyre about his movies Tragedy Girls & It's A Wonderful Knife. We discuss night shoots, working with Brianna Hildebrand, Alexandra Shipp, Craig Robinson, Timothy Murphy & Justin Long. We also get into his feelings regarding 1 of his films being on the cover of Fangoria after reading that ma…

Our dear friend, Brianna Sig, returns to the podcast to talk about a film that Rick feels could heal America. That film is Cocaine Bear! We discuss our initial reaction to hearing about the movie, the comedy, the gore & the performances. Rick shares a story about being on a set with Ray Liotta. Brianna talks about seeing it with her Soraia bandmate…

This is a wonderful conversation with writers, directors, actors, editors, producers that comprise the Adams Family, Toby Poser & John Adams. We discuss where their love of horror begins, learning to make films with their children, realism & improvisation in their movies, making their own music, maneuvering within the guilds, filming in upstate New…

Chelsea returns & joins Rick to chat with writer/producer Mary Bess Pritchett to talk about Anna & The Apocalypse. They talk about how the met at Final Exam Horror Trivia, why Rick didn’t want to see this christmas set zombie musical, which characters they connected with, who enjoyed it , who didn’t & more.We also get into Muppets, theater kids, th…

We've brought another episode out of our Spooky Doings archieves! Chelsea & Rick chat with the singer of Soraia in Spooky Doings studios. ZouZou enlightens us on her rock journey & how our biggest obstacle can be ourselves. We discuss the creative process, Steve Van Zandt, Joan Jett, Iggy Pop, Dead Reckoning Club, performing, vinly & try to tempt Z…

On this episode, Rick welcomes writer/director, Jenn Wexler, back on the podcast along with writer, Sean Redlitz, to talk about their film The Sacrifice Game. We have a SPOILER HEAVY conversation about the evolution of that movie, filming in a Canadian abbey, attending a screening with some of the fantastic cast & their family, their writing proces…

On this episode, Rick welcomes writer/director, Jenn Wexler, back on the podcast along with writer, Sean Redlitz, to talk about their film The Sacrifice Game. We have a SPOILER HEAVY conversation about the evolution of that movie, filming in a Canadian abbey, attending a screening with some of the fantastic cast & their family, their writing proces…

In honor of their new fil Sacrifice game premiering on Shudder, we've gone into the Spooky Doings Vault again to unearth this episode from 2019 when Chelsea & Rick welcomed co-writer & director Jenn Wexler & producer Heather Buckley to talk about their punk rock slasher The Ranger. We get into national parks, 80s dreamland, dads in film, the fantas…

Rick welcomes reluctant shark correspondents, Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto back on the show to talk about the megalodon sequel. We get into how the film is unrealistic, next level bonkers, how it differs from Steve Alten’s novel, Jason Statham’s quips, T-Rex arms, Oso from Snowfall & more!We also discuss DJ becoming a top fighter, horny megs, sharks havi…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick talk about a variety of found footage films. They dive into what they enjoy about this subgenre, some of the things they dislike& recommend films to each other starting with Blair Witch Project before conversing about Cloverfield, Rec, Diary Of The Dead, Poughkeepsie Tapes, As Above, So Below & Deadstream.We also tal…

Chelsea returns to the show to talk SPOILER HEAVY about the latest installment of the Saw franchise. She tells Rick that people walked out of her showing, he tells her how he's frequently compared John Kramer to Batman, Jigsaw going south, returning characters, traps, goo goo muck & gagging noises. We also hear about Chelsea's international travels…

On this episode, Rick welcome Jason Farr from There It Is Podcast to talk about Ti West's House Of The Devil. We get into the 80's, satanic panic, Greta Gerwig, The Fixx, nasty looking on set pizza, Jeff Grace's score, respectful disagreements about the film, nudity in horror & more! We also get into Screaming Jay Hawkins, performing improv at Magn…

Angelica Florio returns to talk with Rick about Barbarian! We get deep into Zach Cregger's subterranean masterpiece, the preview that didn't spoil anything, the performances by Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgard, Justin Long, Richard Brake & Matthew Patrick Davis' horrific Mother. We put ourselves in the shoes of these characters & ponder how we'd f…

We're unearthing this episode from 2019 when David Howard Thornton was our first guest! We talk about his Terrifier audition, Art The Clown, set life, the difficulties of low budget film making, sequels, Alabama & more! Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!By spookydoings

After testing positive for rona, Rick conducts this digital chat with Jamie Tinker & Jennifer Miller of Stephen King tours in Bangor, Maine. We discuss what the impetus of our fandom was regarding the master storyteller, what our favorite King on camera roles are, how rain enhanced seeing the town that's the basis for Derry, people proposing at the…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick revisit true crime with the case of the West Memphis 3. Chelsea explains what compelled her to watch the Paradise Lost documentaries recently, Rick following the case since the 90s, we lament the murders of Michael Moore, Steven Branch & Mark Byers, talk about the wrongful conviction of Damian Echols, Jason Baldwin &…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick chat with trivia hostess & beer enthusiast Stephanie Kane about her favorite horror film, The Shining. We discuss Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece & Stephen King's issues with how his film was adapted, we compare the film to the source material, we give Wendy some justice because she's a strong character, performances b…

Recorded on July 9 prior to the Screen Actors' Guild strike, Rick has a wonderful chat with Jeremy Holm. We discuss how a dirty cappuccino machine brought Jeremy into the horror genre, having the character of The Ranger written especially for him, being directed by Jenn Wexler, the possibilities of sequels, discussing the tenderness of the characte…

CHELSEA'S BACK!!!! Our wonderful co-host returns to the show to chop it up with Rick. Our topic on this episode is our favorite films where everyone dies! We get into Final Destination 5, The Thing, the Dawn Of The Dead remake, Evil Dead, Cabin Fever & Hateful 8. We also get into our opinions of fireworks, how both thought the other would choose to…

On this episode, Rick has a great conversation with filmmaker, improviser, writer & crew member of The Last Drive In, Matt Weir. We discuss where his love of horror began, getting into production work, good times at the Mahoning drive in, blood effects, recreating Buffalo Bill's house, how great Joe Bob Briggs & Darcy The Mail Girl are & more. We a…

Rick welcomes back the show's reluctant shark film correspondents, Jennifer & Doctor Tom Rizzuto to talk about The Meg. Tom has controversial opinions, Jennifer wants The Meg to be bigger, we give our opinions on child actors, Rick informs them about the differences between the film & the novel by Steve Alten, Tom wants justice for Toshi but gets j…

Rick noticed some horror movies & TV shows where high school jackets are blue & yellow. Rather than google things, he asked costume designer, Fangoria contributor & fashion historian, Jolene Richardson to return to the podcast & take him to school. They talk about about this coincidence in Needful Things, Scream & Yellowjackets. Jolene tells Rick a…

On this episode, Rick welcome guest host, Shari Hazlett, back on the show to talk about From Dusk Till Dawn. We talk about how this might be the last time George Clooney tried to act, mid-nineties diversity, Quentin Tarantino's dialogue, the beacon of light that is Danny Trejo, Robert Rodriguez as a director & Tom Savini's performance as Sex Machin…

On this episode, Vikki Martin returns to educate Rick on mystery screenings & ease his trepidation regarding taking a chance on them. We talk about the importance of sneaking snacks & drinks into large chain movie theaters, surprise musicals, & go on many fun tangents along the way. We also discuss the communal experience of movie theaters, what fi…

This is a SPOILER HEAVY episode in which Chelsea & Rick talk about our favorite horror movie endings. We discuss our love for the finales of Ready Or Not, The Mist, Drag Me To Hell, Cabin In The Woods, Saw & Rick's favorite musical, The Wicker Man! We also go on fun tangents like Chelsea's unease regarding the easter bunny, clergy molestation, Heat…

In an atypical episode, Rick reconnects with an old friend, former Spooky Doings Improv performer, Alessandra Calderin. She's got strong opinions about Alien, dark sci fi, raising her son right, medical care in America & more. She & Rick also discuss her time on the fury road, sharing the stage together, the plight of space janitors, quarantine pro…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss those characters in horror that we can't wait to see them get got. Unfortunately, you can't always get what you want. We talk about characters in I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Babadook, Orphan, The Mist, Carrie, Urban Legend & Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This 1 was in the works for a while & we got VERY s…

On this episode, Rick talks with director Emily Hagins. We talk about how her love of horror began, her film Sorry About The Demon, which is on Shudder, mixing comedy & horror & filming under rona protocols. We also get into how she started making films at a young age in Austin, the wonders of Frito Pie, covering your actors in goo goo muck, comedi…

Angelica Florio returns to the podcast to talk with Chelsea & Rick about Ti West's most recent films. We talk about what order 1 should watch the films, Pearl being an unreliable narrator, When Harry Met Sally references in X & more! We also talk about our interpretations of the films, how the prequel was filmed immediately after the first film, mo…

On this episode, Rick welcomes Ralph Mandarino from the Necromantic Brew Company. Ralph mentions how his love of horror began, how he began brewing gluten free beer & combined it with his love of the macabre, the decision to open a horror themed brewery on Long Island & more! We also discuss introducing your friends to horror films, planning great …

ZouZou Mansour returns to the podcast because she wanted to talk about Smile. Rick & Chelsea weren't gonna say "no" because it's always a pleasure chatting with the singer of Soraia. SPOILER ALERT!!! We talk about everything in the film! We discuss Sosie Bacon, Kyle Garner, recognizing Robin Weigert as Calamity Jane from Deadwood, jump scares, pred…

Ari Spence returns to the show to talk with Rick about her Terrifier obsession. We SPOIL everything about this independent horror film that deserves all it's success. We discuss director Damien Leone, star & former podcast guest David Howard Thornton, new scream queen Lauren LeVera, Chris Jericho & practical effects. Rick also talks about suffering…

On this episode, Rick & Chelsea update you on where they've been lately before getting into the topic. Chelsea wanted to show Rick Baz Luhrman's Elvis, so Rick insisted on having a double feature & pairing it with Bubba Ho-Tep, his favorite Bruce Campbell movie. Chelsea had never heard of this film but was ready to learn! We get into the wonderful …

On this episode, Rick has a great conversation with writer/director Tom McLoughlin. We discuss his work on Friday the 13th: Jason Lives. Sometimes They Come Back, They Came From Outer Space & She Wolf Of London. We also talk about Universal Monsters, nude scenes, respecting your cast, Dino De Laurentiis, music, attending Camp Blood at the Mahoning …

On this SPOILER HEAVY episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss the polarizing Halloween Ends. We ponder the fate of Laurie Strode, Haddonfield, Allyson & the long running franchise. We examine trauma, being justice involved & how some viewers didn't enjoy the film. We also discuss title card font, awful children, murder apprenticeships, Chelsea's justified …

Sexy Mike Stevens from Every1 Is Hot podcast returns as guest host to talk to Rick about Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse. We get into tales of living with Mike during a pandemic, the possible origins of mermaids, how A24 does weird shit, The VVitch, performative masculinity & mariner superstitions.We also discuss how Venom is an abusive romantic come…

Amanda Stafford returns as guest host. She & Rick have compiled several topics & give their opinions on which of the options they are presented & why. It's a lovely conversation between 2 friends that respect each other's ideas. We need more of that these days. We get into It, Pet Sematary, The Munsters, The Addams Family, werewolves, witches, The …

CHELSEA IS BACK!!!!! On this episode, Chelsea & Rick watch movies they had previously hated to discover if they feel the same way about them or if opinions have changed. We discuss Apt Pupil, Carrie (2013), Sleepy Hollow, Victor Crowley & In The Mouth Of Madness! Chelsea also fill us in on why she was away, we discuss Buffy's marriage, film test au…

On this SPOILER heavy episode, John Ross returns as guest host to talk with Rick about Jordan Peele's most recent film, Nope. We discuss Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Keith David & how Rick thought Michael Wincott was dead. We also get into how Hollywood can be exploitative, safety meetings, monkey pals, Rick & Morty, comparing Peele to Quentin Tara…

Ro Rovito returns as the guest co-host for this episode & we opine about sequels that we enjoy more then the original. Rick gets repetitive as we discuss Scream 4, Hatchet 2, Aliens & Friday The 13th 4! We also get into The Joker's appearance in Exorcist 3, a boyhood crush on Judie Aronson, how James Cameron pitched Alien$, how sequels should conti…

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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick reunite with Spooky Doings performer Angelica Florio & educate her a little more in horror curriculum. We talk about Fresh on Hulu in a SPOILER heavy conversation. We get into getting dickmatized, online dating, unsolicited dick pics, toxic masculinity & more. We also talk in depth about the movie made by the talente…

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick welcome costume designer & co-host of the To Dye For Podcast Jolene Richardson to the show. We discuss her Fangoria article about Vera West, Universal horror, the overlooked importance of wardrobe, working on The Last Drive In with Joe Bob Briggs & Darcy The Mail Girl. We also talk about Rick finally resuming work, s…