Join hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) as they explore the most legendary movies never made joined by filmmakers and critics.
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Join host Stephen Scarlata (Jodorowsky's Dune) as he delves into the enigmatic world of the 1986 horror movie, 'Neon Maniacs.' Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, and film journalists, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this cult classic.
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Comedy, Celebrity Interviews...and Horror. Welcome to Portalville. Hear what made us one of Apple Podcast's top 10 Comedy Fiction shows of 2022! Subscribe to our YouTube channel & watch our celebrity interview videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubA2hHRSpeZzG7r4FBD8_g/ (Rad horror synth vibes for this show are provided by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio): White Bat Audio - YouTube
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BEVERLY HILLS COP SEQUELS (Part 2 of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) shakedown and breakdown the unmade sequels to BEVERLY HILLS COP. In this episode we discuss the failed attempts to get a BEVERLY HILLS COP 4 off the ground, and discuss a BHC4 script that was to be directed by Brett Ratner. We're joined …
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BEVERLY HILLS COP SEQUELS (Part 1 of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) shakedown and breakdown the unmade sequels to BEVERLY HILLS COP. In this episode we discuss the initial plans for BCH 2, before busting into the script for an unmade BEVERLY HILLS COP 3, which features Axel Foley's journey across the pon…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are still caught up in the action of the unmade versions of Beverly Hills Cop. In this episode they unpack the script written by SYLVESTER STALLONE, in which he gave Axel the nickname "Cobra." Once again we stick a banana in this Hollywo…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are caught up in the action of the unmade versions of Beverly Hills Cop, starting with the script that started it all, BEVERLY DRIVE. The heat is on with two of our favorite guests, writer PAT CASEY (Sonic the Hedgehog, Violent Night) an…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) journey into the funny pages with comedian, actor, filmmaker, podcaster and now author PAUL SCHEER (The League, How Did This Get Made?) to discuss the script for the almost-was adaption of Gary Larson's classic newspaper comic THE FAR SI…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are not the kind to kiss and tell, but they take the jump into the unmade story of the unknown stuntman - the almost-was adaptation of the classic TV series THE FALL GUY into a movie starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. In this episode th…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are not the kind to kiss and tell, but they take the jump into the unmade story of the unknown stuntman - the almost-was adaptation of the classic TV series THE FALL GUY into a movie starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. They're joined by …
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) journey back to the wildest decade of horror movies, the 1980s, with HEATHER WIXSON and PATRICK BROMLEY, authors of the new book "In Search of Darkness: The Definitive Look at 80s Horror." In this episode we discuss the book, the decade,…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) spin a web back into the world of unmade SPIDER MAN movies, scaling b-movie maverick Albert Pyun's almost-was adaptation in the late 1980s with screenwriter DON MICHAEL PAUL (Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man). This episode serves as …
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) walk without rhythm into the recently uncovered script for DUNE 2, David Lynch's intended sequel to his 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. They're joined by God Emperor of all things Dune, MARK BENNETT from duneinfo.com, and…
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This marks the final episode of "In The Shadows of the Neon Maniacs." This week, we shift our focus to life after the Maniacs. Join us as we explore the aftermath of their reign of terror. Thank you to everyone for your support. Tonebox - Cooldown: https://open.spotify.com/track/1sp8jntA6UeP2bvjbpc9st…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) walk without rhythm into the recently uncovered script for DUNE 2, David Lynch's intended sequel to his 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. They're joined by God Emperor of all things Dune, MARK BENNETT from duneinfo.com, and…
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Welcome back to Episode Nine of "In the Shadows of the Neon Maniacs." In this episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious truck found in the maniacs' lair. And we'll also discuss the final moments of the film.
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In our eighth installment of "In the Shadows of the Neon Maniacs." In this episode, we'll look at the final moment of the High School sequence and learn about who the Neon Maniacs really are. We'll also take a look at some missing scenes and the mysterious maniac, Decapitator.
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) have a bloody good talk with JASON JENKINS, author of the book PHANTOM LIMBS, dissecting horror's lost sequels and remakes. We scratch the coffin lid on some almost-was madness, like "Predators: Clan War", an earlier attempt at "Psycho 2…
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Welcome to Episode Seven of "In the Shadows of the Neon Maniacs." This week, we'll shift our attention to the electrifying 'battle of the bands' sequence.
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Welcome to Episode Six of "In the Shadows of the Neon Maniacs." This week, we delve into the story of how Neon Maniacs found salvation through the efforts of trailer house Cimaron Productions. Additionally, we'll dissect the subway sequence of the film and have an exclusive conversation with the maniac known as Mohawk played by Chuck Cohen.…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) take an excellent adventure through the unmade career of actor/director ALEX WINTER (Bill & Ted trilogy, Freaked), including a Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick backwoods crime epic, a Howard Stern produced remake of Roger Corman's Rock n Ro…
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UNMADE RETROSPECTIVE: Gabriel Hardman
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) take a look at unmade movies from a less explored vantage point -- a storyboard artist. They're joined by comic book artist GABRIEL HARDMAN (Green Latern: Earth One, Kinski) who has had a long and successful career doing storyboards for …
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Special Episode: Tribute to Albert Pyun
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Originally from our Patreon: Albert Pyun (1953 – 2022) was the consummate independent genre filmmaker -- his audacious film output in the 1980s and 1990s amassed a string of brain-blending films that mixed sci-fi, fantasy, action, horror, comedy, Eastern and Western cinema, to create something wholly unique, something maybe best described using the…
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Paula, the Slasher, and the Production Shutdown
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In this fifth episode, we look at fan favorite Paula, and explore Joel-Steven Hammond's portrayal of the Slasher. Additionally, we'll discuss the intriguing circumstances surrounding the production shutdown.
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, Richard Jefferies Part 2 (of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) return with screenwriter RICHARD JEFFERIES (The Vagrant, Cold Creek Manor) to discuss the first attempt to adapt SEGA's beloved character SONIC THE HEDGEHOG for the big screen, plus Jefferies' almost-was SILVER SURFER movie, Mel Brooks, …
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In our fourth installment, we resume with the park sequence's conclusion and chat with Mario Valdez, the actor behind Samurai. We'll explore Natalie's character, delve into the aftermath of the park scene, and examine the Maniacs Ape and Scavengers' roles.
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SCREAM with us! Interview with Lee Waddell
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Do you like scary movies? We do! And so does the original Ghostface actor Lee Waddell. We chat about being a Hollywood stuntman, and Lee's time working on Scream with legendary director Wes Craven! Need a unique gift for the horror fan in your family? Check out our sponsor Gorenaments, the horror-themed ornaments. Get 10% off ENTIRE order with our …
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In this third installment, we delve into one of the film's most memorable scenes from Neon Maniacs - the park. We’ll also hear from the Archer himself, Barry Buchanan, about his experiences working on this sequence.
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FLIES, Richard Jefferies Part 1 (of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are joined by screenwriter RICHARD JEFFERIES (The Vagrant, Cold Creek Manor) to discuss FLIES, the sequel to David Cronenberg's The Fly that Jefferies developed with Geena Davis. This episode is a wild ride through Hollywood featuring Ja…
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Join us as we take a look at Neon Maniacs director Joe Mangine. We'll also uncover the secrets behind the intriguing tarot cards featured at the start of the film.
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New series! IN THE SHADOW OF THE NEON MANIACS
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Here is a taste of the new limited-series from your host Stephen Scarlata (Jodorowsky's Dune) where he delves into the enigmatic world of the 1986 horror movie, 'Neon Maniacs.' Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, and film journalists, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this cult classic. In this inaugural …
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In this inaugural episode, join us as we delve into the fascinating origins of the cult classic movie "Neon Maniacs." Our journey begins with a close examination of the film's enigmatic writer and creator, Mark Patrick Carducci. Song featured in this episode: ToneBox: Cyberpunk Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_euc5rmH72Q…
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UNMADE STUART GORDON w/ Dennis Paoli
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) delve into the unmade world of genre legend STUART GORDON (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) with his childhood friend and longtime collaborator, screenwriter DENNIS PAOLI. We talk about Gordon and Paoli's almost-was Am…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) salute the late-great Stuart Gordon by juicing up Gordon's almost-was Arnold Schwarzenegger horror film BERSERKER (aka STEROID), with the help of two people who knew Gordon well, filmmaker Joe Begos (Christmas Bloody Christmas, VFW) and …
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) open the casket of unmade tales of the Crypt Keeper with filmmakers A L Katz and Gil Adler, who journeyed with the franchise from the HBO series into feature films, and whose experience making "Bordello of Blood" was so epically horrible…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) talk with Academy Award-winning animator and Visual FX legend PHIL TIPPETT (Star Wars Trilogy, Robocop, Jurassic Park, Starship Troopers, Mad God) about his unmade career - including Timegate, Force of the Trojans, Disney’s Dinosaur, Fra…
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Part 1: Legendary Interview with Tom Holland!
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We're honored to chat with the legend himself, Tom Holland, director of Child's Play, Fright Night and Psycho 2! We hear behind the scenes stories from one of the greatest horror directors ever. The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with our special affiliate cod…
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Part 2: Legendary Interview with Tom Holland!
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We're honored to chat with the legend himself, Tom Holland, director of Child's Play, Fright Night and Psycho 2! We hear behind the scenes stories from one of the greatest horror directors ever. The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with our special affiliate cod…
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UNMADE RETROSPECTIVE: BenDavid Grabinski (Part 2 of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) explore the unmade career of writer/director BENDAVID GRABINSKI ("Scott Pilgrim Takes Off"; Nickelodeon's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" reboot). The almost-was conversation continues with an adaptation of the video game Bad Dudes, a feat…
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UNMADE RETROSPECTIVE: BenDavid Grabinski (Part 1 of 2)
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) explore the unmade career of writer/director BENDAVID GRABINSKI ("Scott Pilgrim Takes Off"; Nickelodeon's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" reboot). Surviving the Hollywood system is often funny, frustrating and ultimately inspiring. In this…
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Interview with director Matthew Goodhue! We hear behind-the-scenes stories from his new film Slotherhouse, in theaters for one night only on August 30th. Get tickets now: slotherhousetickets.com Halloween is right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with our special affiliate code "P…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) close out their exploration of the unmade THE MEG trench, joined by MEG author Steve Alten and the producer who finally got the giant shark out of the Hollywood depths and onto the big screen, Belle Avery. Get BONUS content on Patreon! h…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) continue their exploration of the unmade THE MEG trench, joined by Nick Nunziata, who went from a principal in the then nascent on-line cinema journalism movement to an unlikely producer on the Jan de Bont phase of the giant shark's jour…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) dive into the deep development trench of THE MEG, joined by producer CRAIG PERRY (American Pie, Final Destination) to discuss the '90s phase of the mega shark's Hollywood journey. Get BONUS content on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Bes…
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Blood In the Water! Sharksploitation Interview with Stephen Scarlata
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Just when you thought it was safe to listen to podcasts...We're back! Filmmaker Stephen Scarlata stops by to chat about his new documentary "Sharksploitation" premiering today on Shudder! A must-listen for fans of Jaws! Halloween is right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with affi…
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Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) set sail with directors Rob Schrab (Rick & Morty, Monster House) and Griff Furst (Ghost Shark) to discuss the utterly wild almost-was comedy sequel to Jaws, the infamous JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0, which would have been directed by Joe Dante and s…
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Top Reporter August Pots and Detective Jack Redshurt must stop the Ripper from nabbing any more victims, and they have a plan...but time isn't on their side! The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with our special affiliate code "PP23" here: https://rue-morgue.com…
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Don't Go Down There! An interview with Barbarian star Matthew Patrick Davis!
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Actor Matthew Patrick Davis joins us to talk about the hit film "Barbarian." Hear how crazy the audition was, and what it was like transforming into the terrifying "Mother!" ...Wait did someone say it was Justin Long's feeding time? Bring in the dead rat! The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and…
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We were able to screen Bloody Disgusting's new found footage film "The Outwaters" before it hit theaters...Jon shares his spoiler-free review! Don't miss the experience of The Outwaters, in theaters February 9th!
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The tipsy table read is back! Behind the scenes of us practicing the script for Season 2, EPisode 5..."Murdervision!" This episode is ...a LOT funnier while sipping some Cocalero! Get 10% off your purchase of Clasico or Negro by entering promo code PORTAL10 at checkout! (this is a paid sponsor ad) https://shopcocalero.com/?coupon-code=PORTAL10&sc-p…
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Reporter August Pots and Detective Redshurt are back in the studio, on the hunt for Jack the Ripper! August learns the macabre history behind the infamous Ripper murders, and why Portalville should fear this new threat. The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with …
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Now you can WATCH all of our horror celebrity interviews! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: Portalville - YouTube (Or search "PORTALVILLE" on YouTube and enter our multiverse of terror!)
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The Mean One Interview with Director Steven LaMorte
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Jingle Kills, Jingle Kills, Jingle all the slay! Ready for an early Christmas gift? Director Steven LaMorte stops by and tells us about the filming of his new Christmas horror movie "The Mean One." Hear about the gory SFX and working with actor David Howard Thornton! The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Maga…
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