Best Stephen Scarlata Podcasts (2024)

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THE FALL GUY (Part 1 of 2) 57:58

4d ago57:58

57:58

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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UNMADE 1980s HORROR 1:15:55

18d ago1:15:55

1:15:55

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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ALBERT PYUN'S SPIDER MAN (1988) 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

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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DAVID LYNCH'S DUNE 2 (Part 2 of 2) 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

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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DAVID LYNCH'S DUNE 2 (Part 1 of 2) 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

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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PHANTOM LIMBS 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

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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UNMADE RETROSPECTIVE: Alex Winter 43:45

3M ago43:45

43:45

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 1:19:41

3M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

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 1:32:49

4M ago1:32:49

1:32:49

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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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, Richard Jefferies Part 2 (of 2) 53:30

4M ago53:30

53:30

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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SCREAM with us! Interview with Lee Waddell 37:51

5M ago37:51

37:51

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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FLIES, Richard Jefferies Part 1 (of 2) 1:05:26

5M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

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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New series! IN THE SHADOW OF THE NEON MANIACS 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

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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UNMADE STUART GORDON w/ Dennis Paoli 1:28:50

5M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

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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BERSERKER 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

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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UNMADE TALES FROM THE CRYPT 56:08

6M ago56:08

56:08

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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UNMADE RETROSPECTIVE: Phil Tippett 49:06

7M ago49:06

49:06

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! 34:08

7M ago34:08

34:08

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! 37:33

7M ago37:33

37:33

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) 50:53

7M ago50:53

50:53

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) 1:02:24

8M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

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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Slotherhouse! Dieee Slooowww 23:29

8M ago23:29

23:29

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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THE MEG Part 3 1:07:22

8M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

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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THE MEG Part 2 1:20:04

9M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

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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THE MEG Part 1 1:05:48

9M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

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 26:06

9M ago26:06

26:06

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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JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 1:37:23

9M ago1:37:23

1:37:23

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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Late to the Benjo 12:05

12M ago12:05

12:05

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! 34:05

1y ago34:05

34:05

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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The Outwaters Review! 3:45

1y ago3:45

3:45

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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Tipsy Table Read! S.2 - Ep. 5 15:18

1y ago15:18

15:18

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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Murdervision 15:57

1+ y ago15:57

15:57

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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YouTube Channel from Hell! 0:28

1+ y ago0:28

0:28

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 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

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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ANNOUNCEMENT: We're going on hiatus! 5:33

1+ y ago5:33

5:33

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") give a quick update on the show, which will be going on a temporary hiatus while they finish Steve's newest documentary SHARKSPLOITATION (@sharkmoviedoc on Twitter). For bonus content, follow us on Twitter: @NeverMadeFilm and Instagram: Best Mo…

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UNMADE HALLOWEEN Part 2 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

55:49

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") are joined by Dustin McNeill, author of the definitive books on the Halloween franchise, TAKING SHAPE and TAKING SHAPE II, to give shape to the many unmade Michael Myers sequels. For bonus content, follow us on Twitter: @NeverMadeFilm and Insta…

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Thom Mathews LIVES! 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

35:06

It's the second Portalville Halloween spooktacular! Special guest actor Thom Mathews chats with us about his two iconic roles in Return of the Living Dead and Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives! 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 co…

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UNMADE HALLOWEEN Part 1 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

55:37

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") are joined by Dustin McNeill, author of the definitive books on the Halloween franchise, TAKING SHAPE and TAKING SHAPE II, to give shape to the many unmade Michael Myers sequels. For bonus content, follow us on Twitter: @NeverMadeFilm and Insta…

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11 Must Go 10:17

1+ y ago10:17

10:17

Detective Jack Redshurt and reporter August Pots are hot on the heels of the mysterious killer hunting Portalville citizens! All the macabre clues are coming together, and Jack has a crazy theory that will blow your minds... The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals …

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Women of Horror - Interview with Lauren LaVera! 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

Our Women of Horror series is back with a vengeance! Actress Lauren LaVera, star of the much-anticipated Terrifier 2, joins us in the studio. Hear what it was like for Lauren behind the scenes making T2 with Art the Clown, and chat about final girls! (...and find us on YouTube to WATCH Jon get throat chopped in a live self-defense demonstration!) T…

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Tipsy Table Read! S2 - E4 16:22

1+ y ago16:22

16:22

We sip some tasty Cocalero and read through the script for Season 2, Episode 4 - "11 Must Go." (SPOILER FREE) Stock up for your Halloween monster mash with the best spirits! Visit our paid sponsor Cocalero, and get 10% off select bottles with our coupon code PORTAL10: https://shopcocalero.com/?coupon-code=PORTAL10&sc-page=shop…

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October Will Be Terrifying! 1:07

1+ y ago1:07

1:07

Subscribe to our new YouTube site, and WATCH all of our celebrity interviews! Portalville - YouTube October is our favorite time of year. To celebrate, we're bringing you TWO new interviews and much more!

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I SAW THE DEVIL Part 2 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") are joined by writer/producer Simon Barrett (You're Next, The Guest, Godzilla vs Kong 2) to discuss his almost-was remake of the Korean cult classic I SAW THE DEVIL, plus a truly wide range of unmade projects like TOY SOLDIERS 2, an earlier SKU…

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I SAW THE DEVIL Part 1 1:09:53

1+ y ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") are joined by writer/producer Simon Barrett (You're Next, The Guest, Godzilla vs Kong 2) to discuss his almost-was remake of the Korean cult classic I SAW THE DEVIL, plus a truly wide range of unmade projects like TOY SOLDIERS 2, an earlier SKU…

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Terrifier 2! Art the Clown Returns: Part 3 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

31:40

Part Three of our interview with actor David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) from Terrifier 2. David shares some fun tidbits about Terrifier's director, actor Jeffrey Combs (Reanimator) and some WILD behind the scenes stories...and teases a NEW film he's working on!!! Halloween is right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazin…

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UNMADE PHANTASM Part 2 1:09:57

1+ y ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") battle the Tall Man with Peter Holmstrom & Ryan Matsunaga (hosts of the upcoming Best TV Never Made) in a conversation with writer Stephen Romano (Masters of Horror) about his relationship with director Don Coscarelli, their numerous almost-was…

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Terrifier 2! Art the Clown Returns: Part 2 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

34:14

Part Two of our interview with actor David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) from Terrifier 2! David and the Portalville crew share bizarre tales from their ghost hunting adventures. 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:…

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Terrifier 2! Art the Clown Returns: Part 1 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

27:52

Part One of our fun chat with actor David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) from Terrifier 2! Join us for a preview of this much-anticipated slasher film...sounds like it's going to be one of the goriest films ever! The holidays are right around the corner! Get your subscription to Rue Morgue Magazine NOW and get great spooky season deals with our sp…

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UNMADE PHANTASM Part 1 1:19:06

1+ y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") battle the Tall Man with Peter Holmstrom & Ryan Matsunaga (hosts of the upcoming Best TV Never Made) in a conversation with writer Stephen Romano (Masters of Horror) about his relationship with director Don Coscarelli, their numerous almost-was…

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RESIDENT EVIL Part 2 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

56:56

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer "Jodorowsky's Dune") and JOSH MILLER (screenwriter "Sonic The Hedgehog") are joined by founder of the Chattanooga Film Festival Chris Dortch, filmmaker Mike Mendez (Big Ass Spider), and author/critic Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day) to journey into Raccoon City for an exploration of George A Romero's almost-was RE…

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