Episodes

  • Ep 597: Jack Sholder

    Ep 597: Jack Sholder

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jack Sholder (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2, THE HIDDEN, ARACHNID, WISHMASTER 2) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From his beginnings in entertainment as a trumpet player
 to his obsession with cinema leading to his eventual career path working as an editor on such classics as THE BURNING (1981)
 to becoming a feature director wrangling the “interesting” character that is Jack Palance in the cult-classic ALONE IN THE DARK (1982)
 to his stories from the making of 1985’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE (the “tongue” story is a particular gem)
 to his particular choice of lens sizes when crafting one of the best car chases from the 80’s in THE HIDDEN (1987)
 to what it was like directing the late James Earl Jones in his acclaimed HBO movie BY DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT (1990)
 there’s a good reason why Jack was one of the most consistent working directors in the fledgling New Line Cinema roster!

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    SPECIAL EPISODE: "Tony Todd Tribute"

    · The Movie Crypt

    SPECIAL EPISODE. Adam and Joe say goodbye to their friend and cinematic legend Tony Todd (CANDYMAN, FINAL DESTINATION, HATCHET, PLATOON, THE CROW, and more) who passed away on November 6, 2024. Includes Tony's full original MOVIE CRYPT appearance from 2014.

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    Anthony Tiran Todd (December 4, 1954 - November 6, 2024)

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  • Ep 596: Austin Jennings

    Ep 596: Austin Jennings

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Austin Jennings (EIGHT EYES, THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From how he wound up in New York and working with the gang that resurrected one of TV’s most iconic hosts Joe Bob Briggs
 to the rigorous process of how THE LAST DRIVE-IN is programmed and produced
 to why he believes “appointment TV” still holds an important place in the modern streaming world
 to the film that was the hardest to play on the show
 to the decision to change the show’s format from a double feature to a single film
 to his transition into directing his first feature with his giallo/exploitation homage EIGHT EYES (available now on Shudder and on physical media through Vinegar Syndrome)
 to the trials of shooting on 16mm and working in Serbia
 to working with star Emily Sweet
 to what Joe Bob thinks of his film (the answer may surprise you!)
 Austin shares a peek behind the drive-in screen of Shudder’s flagship show and proves that where there is a will there is a way.

  • Ep 595: David Howard Thornton

    Ep 595: David Howard Thornton

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Actor David Howard Thornton (“Art the Clown” from the TERRIFIER series, STREAM, THE MEAN ONE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to share his career journey. From a bullied kid growing up in Alabama who realized he had the ability to make people laugh
 to becoming a teacher and quickly realizing that he got more fulfillment out of entertaining his students than actually teaching them
 to going through a difficult period of hardships that ultimately pushed him to go after his dream of acting rather than playing life safe
 to being the understudy for Stefán Karl Stefánsson in “The Grinch” and performing in other small roles
 to the literal “flip of a coin” that saw him lose out on one role but gain the opportunity to become the now iconic “Art the Clown”
 to his process of transforming into “Art” and how he comes up with many of the characters’ mannerisms based on feel and only once on the actual set
 to how his stage experience in theater has made him find “method acting” unnecessary for his own process in his film roles
 to what it’s really like on set when he’s shooting such violent sequences and the kill in TERRIFIER 3 that almost made him throw up on set
 to getting canned from performing a voice for a children’s show halfway through the season when the producers realized that he was the same actor who played “Art the Clown” in TERRIFIER
 to his ongoing prank war with Kane Hodder (“Victor Crowley”) at conventions and the incredible love that fans have shown him at appearances
 to his close brush with tragedy during the making of STREAM and specific signs from the universe that have reminded him that he is indeed on the right path
 David’s journey to icon status is certainly one for the horror history books! TERRIFIER 3 is in theaters now!

    Happy Halloween! The 26th annual ArieScope Halloween short film (THE PET SITTER) is now streaming FREE on www.ariescope.com and the ArieScope YouTube channel!

  • Ep 594: Ian McDonald

    Ep 594: Ian McDonald

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Screenwriter Ian McDonald (WOMAN OF THE HOUR) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature (WOMAN OF THE HOUR is currently in theaters and available on Netflix). From growing up in Maine as an introvert far removed from the entertainment industry
 to going to college for film but pivoting to theater and attending grad school for playwriting
 to writing and producing his first feature film SOME FREAKS (2016) independently
 to the 8 year journey he has been on with his screenplay for WOMAN OF THE HOUR and the vast amount of research he did on the crimes of real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala
 to the extra level of consideration he put into writing a story that’s based on true events and his decision to tell the story in a non-linear fashion
 to actress Anna Kendrick stepping into the director’s chair in the 11th hour of pre-production and the terrific creative working relationship they forged making the film
 to having to sit out the film’s Toronto premiere due to the WGA strike and why he finds joy in mentoring young aspiring writers
 Ian’s career is no “overnight success” which is precisely why it’s so inspiring to hear!

    Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an artist suffering from disenchantment, “Victor Crowley” slaughters ABC’s THE GOLDBERGS, and the guys get real about aging.

    Watch Adam’s 26th annual ArieScope Halloween short film THE PET SITTER - streaming FREE on ArieScope.com or the ArieScope YouTube channel!

  • Ep 593: Michael Felker

    Ep 593: Michael Felker

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Michael Felker (THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and his directorial debut. From the films of 1999 that injected him with the filmmaking bug
 to his experience at FSU and his first few assistant jobs working within the industry
 to turning his gig as a “tape logger” for huge studio productions into his own version of film school
 to the Production Assistant experience that changed his entire outlook on filmmaking
 to his work as an editor on V/H/S VIRAL and his extensive working relationship editing films for friends of THE MOVIE CRYPT Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (Episode 209) like THE ENDLESS, SYNCHRONIC, and SOMETHING IN THE DIRT
 to the process of writing and developing his time traveling mind bender THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT (in theaters now and available On-Demand soon)
 and the massive wrench that got thrown into his production at the very start of photography and the extremely creative way that he pivoted to overcome the obstacle
 Michael’s story is as technically fascinating as it is inspiring.

    Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker who’s project suddenly fell apart, the group discusses some of their unexpectedly pivotal moments at the cinema, and Michael shares why diligent pre-production and keeping the scope of a film within your available resources is so important to the success of an indie film.

  • Ep 592: Lauren LaVera

    Ep 592: Lauren LaVera

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Lauren LaVera (TERRIFIER 2 & 3) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey and the making of TERRIFIER 3 which opens in US theaters this weekend! From growing up loving Lucille Ball and watching horror films with her family
 to the movie that (ironically) made her afraid of clowns
 to feeling like a bullied nerd in high school due to her intense focus on her grades
 to becoming an optician selling high-end glasses before a family member’s death made her reassess her safe choice of a career and fully go after acting
 to why horror conventions played such a pivotal role in making fans aware of the TERRIFIER series and “Art the Clown”
 to still suffering from “imposter syndrome” at appearances
 to how her 20 years practicing martial arts helped prepare her not only physically but mentally for her role as “Sienna” in the TERRIFIER series
 to what a huge difference having a decent budget made on the production process for TERRIFIER 3 and the grossest gore effect that she had to personally be involved with
 to the many previous “final girl” characters that she draws inspiration from
 to working with Mike Flanagan on his new film LIFE OF CHUCK and the fight she got into with her hotel room shower at Silver Scream Con last month
 there’s a good reason why Lauren is currently the reigning champ of scream queens!

    Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker considering abandoning his dream, Joe and Lauren debate who sweats more on set, and Lauren gives some of the best advice for not giving up that you’ll hear this year.

  • Ep 591: Allan Arkush

    Ep 591: Allan Arkush

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Allan Arkush (ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, DEATHSPORT, CADDYSHACK II, GET CRAZY, HEROES, ALLY MCBEAL, MOONLIGHTING, DAWSON’S CREEK) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his long and incredible career. From his humble beginnings working for the great Roger Corman and the lifelong friendship he formed with Joe Dante (GREMLINS)
 to screening movies with the Jerry Garcia
 to having a projectionist literally close the curtains in the middle of his test screening for 1978’s DEATHSPORT
 to his first major studio directing gig working with the legendary Andy Kaufman on 1981’s HEARTBEEPS
 to how his early years working at the Fillmore East lead to his 1983 film GET CRAZY
 to making the move into directing television and music videos
 to the difficult time he had making CADDYSHACK II
 to his prolific success directing episodes of FAME, ST. ELSEWHERE, MOONLIGHTING, ALLY MCBEAL, HEROES, NASHVILLE, and more
 Allan candidly shares some of his most amazing stories, triumphs, and struggles over the course of this riveting 2 hour conversation.

    Also, the group does their best to provide “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker struggling with self doubt, Adam passes on “Donna” several times, and Allan attends a Christmas party to remember at Mick Jagger’s house!

  • Ep 590: Bob Murawski

    Ep 590: Bob Murawski

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Academy Award winning editor Bob Murawski (ARMY OF DARKNESS, SPIDER-MAN 2, THE FIRST OMEN, HURT LOCKER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From his beginnings in Michigan and the connection that led to him working with Sam Raimi for decades
 to how he was able to sneak in a shot from a Lucio Fulci film into one of the most famous superhero movies ever made
 to transitioning from film to video editing on ARMY OF DARKNESS
 to his crazy stories working with John Woo on HARD TARGET
 to editing and completing Orson Welles’ final film
 to starting Grindhouse Releasing with the late Sage Stallone
 to the nightmare of sorting through 1000’s of hours of footage for HURT LOCKER (which he edited with his wife Chris) and what it was like winning an Oscar
.this super-sized episode is filled with geek-tastic anecdotes and plenty of industry advice from a true hero of cinema!

    Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an artist looking for advice on how to stay on track creatively and Bob even gives Joe some notes on SUITABLE FLESH!

    Interested in Bob’s Grindhouse Releasing? Check out the official website and ALL of the amazing titles they have to offer at: www.grindhousereleasing.com

  • Ep 589: Greg Jardin

    Ep 589: Greg Jardin

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Greg Jardin (IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From the films that inspired him to become a filmmaker and his FSU film school experience
 to how his thesis film lead to him getting representation in Hollywood and what those first few years in LA were actually like for him
 to how he had the tenacity to keep moving forward making short form content and promos for almost 10 years while the various feature projects he was excited about stalled out or disappeared
 to how he wrote and put together his team for IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE and how he pulled off such an ambitious and confidently directed/edited film with limited time and resources
 to the various artistic and technical choices he made that kept such a complicated body swapping story so easy and fun for the audience to follow
 to the film’s triumphant Sundance debut that garnered a HUGE Netflix sale heard ‘round the industry
 Greg’s incredible story is one that we know you’ll find massively inspiring and IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE (available on Netflix October 4th) will undoubtedly blow you away!

  • Ep 588: Adam MacDonald

    Ep 588: Adam MacDonald

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Adam MacDonald (BACKCOUNTRY, PYEWACKET, SLASHER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the making of his new feature OUT COME THE WOLVES (in theaters now). From the genesis of the “third wheel” concept and the collaborative development that became the OUT COME THE WOLVES screenplay
 to the importance of having three dimensional characters in order to make the thrills actually matter
 to how the film’s sound design was crafted and how he used selective focus to create tension and dread
 to what it was like meeting the film’s wolves for the first time
 to how bringing crew members that he worked with on the TV series SLASHER helped him pull off the film on a mere 16 day shoot
 to how he became the voice of “John Carver” in Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING
 Adam takes us deep into the woods and deep behind the scenes of his new survival thriller.

    Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener who feels like he is watching his kids grow up too fast and the two Adams geek out hard about their experiences working with wolves.

  • Ep 587: Austin Peters

    Ep 587: Austin Peters

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Austin Peters (SKINCARE - in theaters now) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From growing up with parents working in the industry and finding his own love for filmmaking
 to making low budget music videos for friends’ bands
 to where the concept for SKINCARE came from and how the project was put together
 to working with an all-star cast (Elizabeth Banks, Nathan Fillion, Lewis Pullman, and more) in his debut feature film
 to the challenges of shooting “Hollywood for Hollywood”
 to the art of the perfect needle drop and the importance of pre-production
 Austin’s debut brings a thrilling and satirical edge to manufactured beauty and the wellness industry in the City of Angels!

  • Ep 586: Damian Mc Carthy

    Ep 586: Damian Mc Carthy

    · The Movie Crypt

    Filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy (ODDITY, CAVEAT) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature ODDITY. From the films that scared him and inspired him to become a storyteller of his own
 to writing and directing his own short films for the last 2 decades
 to how he put together his terrific first feature film (CAVEAT) which had the unfortunate timing of being released right at the height of the global pandemic
 to how he buckled down and wrote three new scripts while the rest of the world was shut down and learning how to bake bread or binging TV shows
 to how he crafted his screenplay for ODDITY to contain so many genuine scares in a single location setting
 to how storyboarding helped him achieve such evocative frames of fear on a tight timeline
 to the design of the film’s signature “screaming statue”
 to what it was like directing one actor playing two roles
 to ODDITY’s triumphant win of the “Midnighter Award” at South By South West
 to the film’s theatrical release (it’s in theaters now!)
 Damian has crafted a ghastly chiller that hits all the right notes!

    Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer trying to get their screenplays in front of the right people.

  • Ep 585: Allie Goertz

    Ep 585: Allie Goertz

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Writer, musician, comedian Allie Goertz (MAD MAGAZINE, EVERYTHING’S COMING UP SIMPSONS PODCAST) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey and the making of her new album of NINE INCH NAILS covers “Peeled Back” (now available). From singing an original song on “Chat Roulette” about comedians she liked and finding that song suddenly being acknowledged by many of those same comedians
 to how she met her co-host and started the EVERYTHING’S COMING UP SIMPSONS PODCAST
 to how previous MOVIE CRYPT guest Thomas Lennon (RENO 911) helped push her be considered for the job of editor of MAD MAGAZINE
 to how she discovered her love for NINE INCH NAILS and the two year process she went through bringing her album of NIN covers “Peeled Back” to life
 to co-directing the music videos that accompany her album
 Allie has had one of the most unique career stories we’ve heard yet!

    Also - Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer dealing with a case of the self-doubts, the boys debate their favorite Disney movies, and Allie shares some of her new music!

  • Ep 584: Marcus Dunstan Returns

    Ep 584: Marcus Dunstan Returns

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Writer and Director Marcus Dunstan (FEAST, FEAST 2, SAW IV, SAW V, SAW VI, SAW 3D, THE COLLECTOR, THE COLLECTION, THE NEIGHBOR, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK) makes his triumphant return to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss the making of his latest film #AMFAD: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD (in theaters and available on VOD now). From rolling with the changes that Hollywood has undergone over the last decade and surviving through the pandemic and strikes
 to how he got involved with #AMFAD
 to how he pulled off the film on such extremely tight resources (the initial production schedule was just 12 days!)
 to how he found a way to solve some of the craziest hurdles he faced
 to the film’s world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival
 to BREAKING NEWS about the status of a new COLLECTOR film which Marcus received just minutes before this recording
 to a discussion about which films each of the guys would remake if given the chance (and who they would cast)
 to why leaning on fellow filmmakers for support and encouragement is such a pivotal part of staying sane in the business
 to everyone’s favorite X-FILES episode and SO much more
 this extremely uplifting conversation is just what you need to hear this week and the perfect example why Marcus is one of our favorite people in the known universe.

  • Ep 583: Alice Maio Mackay

    Ep 583: Alice Maio Mackay

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (SO VAM, T-BLOCKERS, SATRANIC PANIC) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey so far. From the films and TV series that inspired her cinematic expression
 to directing a Stephen King dollar baby when she was just 14
 to her evolution from shorts to features
 to making her first features during the pandemic and the challenges of working with limited resources
 to the making of her latest feature- the forthcoming CARNAGE FOR CHRISTMAS (which she collaborated on with fellow filmmaker and previous MOVIE CRYPT guest Vera Drew of THE PEOPLE’S JOKER fame)
 to how her filmmaking helped her through her own personal transition period
 at just 19 years old Alice has already made an impressive collection of films and she’s just getting warmed up!

  • Ep 582: Ward Roberts

    Ep 582: Ward Roberts

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker/actor Ward Roberts (THE NICE GUYS, DUST-UP, WESTWORLD, CHILLERAMA, LITTLE BIG TOP) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to share his career journey. From growing up in “the carnival capitol of the United States”
 to making the decision to leave Indiana and chase his Hollywood dreams
 to working on both sides of the screen as both an actor in film & TV and a director (DUST-UP and the Sid Haig-starring LITTLE BIG TOP)
 to his memorable turn as the expletive-spewing, ocular-cavity humping older brother in Joe’s CHILLERAMA segment (“Zom-B-Movie”) where he met future collaborators Bear McCreary & Richard Riehle
 to the trials of being an actor in Los Angeles
 to the 4 years that it took to make his new feature (the iPhone-filmed INVADERS FROM PROXIMA-B which is now available on VOD)
 to directing his daughter in a scene-stealing turn
 and why he continues to work with long time collaborators like fellow filmmaker Travis Betz (JOSHUA) and casting director Annie Roberts
 Ward is one of the family to us.

  • Ep 581: Philippe Mora

    Ep 581: Philippe Mora

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Philippe Mora (THE BEAST WITHIN, MAD DOG MORGAN, HOWLING II: 
YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF, HOWLING III, COMMUNION) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his long and incredible career. Born in France and raised in Australia, Mora’s artistic journey has been so remarkable that you need to hear it to believe it!

    From being the godson of legendary mime performer Marcel Marceau (also known as “Bip the Clown”)
 to becoming roommates with a VERY famous rock star who would wind up helping to finance his first feature film
 to hiring an actual crazy person to play a crazy person in his debut feature TROUBLE IN MOLOPOLIS (1969)
 to how “steak tartare” helped get him his first American directing gig
 to the very famous sci-fi costumes that mistakenly showed up on the set of HOWLING II and wound up being used in the film
 Mora’s story is one of the most fascinating, hilarious, and inspiring that we’ve heard in over 11 years of this weekly podcast so far. You’re going to absolutely LOVE this conversation!

  • Ep 580: Ariel Vida

    Ep 580: Ariel Vida

    · The Movie Crypt

    PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Ariel Vida (TRIM SEASON, VIDE NOIR) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey. From seeing Peter Jackson’s LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy as a 10 year old child and realizing she wanted to become a filmmaker
 to starting out as a Production Designer right out of school and designing more productions than she can count from commercials, short films, music videos, and feature films like THE ENDLESS, SOMETHING IN THE DIRT, SYNCHRONIC, and V/H/S/85
 to stepping into the director’s chair on various shorts and music videos before helming her feature film VIDE NOIR and TRIM SEASON (out now!)
 to the challenges of being an in-demand working Production Designer while trying to focus on her own films
 to picking the perfect location for TRIM SEASON and the challenges she faced on the shoot
 to what it was like to have her own film recently playing opposite a LORD OF THE RINGS screening
 Ariel’s path has been as unique as the stories she is telling.

  • Ep 579: The Blair Witch Roundtable

    Ep 579: The Blair Witch Roundtable

    · The Movie Crypt

    In July of 1999 they were a crucial part of a film that lit up the box office, challenged the rules of conventional story telling, and impacted culture all over the world. 25 years later their true story is told. THE MOVIE CRYPT’s special roundtable series continues with this fascinating, heartbreaking, and inspiring conversation with actors Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams from THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT - one of the most profitable indie films ever made. Though this roundtable was originally being developed to discuss the taboo subject of “Hollywood Accounting,” the focus sharpened after Adam Green found himself at a front row seat to a very candid, honest and private conversation between the BLAIR WITCH cast and co-director Eduardo Sanchez last March in Cincinnati. Shortly after that night, actor Joshua Leonard came to the decision to speak up publicly on social media for the first time about what the experience of being such a significant part of THE BLAIR WITCH phenomenon has REALLY been like.

    For 11+ years of doing this weekly podcast you’ve likely heard the phrase “unless your film makes BLAIR WITCH money you’ll never see the backend that you’ve earned” at least a dozen times or more. This conversation shatters that myth and peels back the curtain on a system that is in need of more transparency and fairness.

    As with all of our special roundtable episodes, this episode is being released publicly in its entirety. Read Joshua Leonard, Michael Williams, and Heather Donahue’s interview with VARIETY here: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/blair-witch-project-cast-robbed-financial-success-1236033647/

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