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Talks From The Crypt: Horror and True Crime

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A visually driven horror and true crime podcast covering all topics and subtopics of horror, spanning the full spectrum of our favorite genre. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror films and haunted attractions, or discussing the horrors we face in our dimension, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we cover it all. A one-stop-shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage in discussions and debates on film, paranormal encounters, true crime, and the unknown.
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#20 - Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Hatchet, Talk Scary to Me)

Danielle Harris is an iconic actress, director, and horror legend known for her roles as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5, Annie in Rob Zombie's Halloween, Marybeth the Hatchet series, and many more. Her podcast, Talk Scary to Me, co-hosted with Scout Taylor-Compton is available on Spotify and Patreon. In this episode, Danielle opens up about surviving childhood stardom, detailing the pressures and hidden horrors faced by young actors in Hollywood, including troubling experiences involving Cor...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 20

#19 - Adam Green (Hatchet, Digging Up The Marrow, The Movie Crypt)

Adam Green is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and horror icon best known for creating the Hatchet franchise and directing cult favorites like Frozen, Digging Up the Marrow, Spiral, Chillerama, and more. He is the co-host of The Movie Crypt podcast and founder of ArieScope Pictures. In this episode, Adam opens up about the brutal reality of filmmaking — from nearly walking away during the pandemic and the collapse of his dream project, Killer Pizza, to streaming platforms dismantling independent film....

Jun 11, 20253 hr 7 minEp. 19

#18 - Gil Carrillo (Night Stalker Co-Lead Detective)

Gil Carrillo is the legendary homicide detective that played a key role in taking down one of America's most notorious serial killers, Richard Ramirez, aka "The Night Stalker."Gil shares memories and details of investigating the Ramirez murders, the detective work involved, and his partnership with Frank Salerno. We discuss LA’s infamous crime waves– including Charles Manson, The Hillside Stranglers, and The Toolbox Killers. Gil reflects back on Ramirez’s capture, bizarre courtroom controversies...

Apr 08, 20252 hr 5 minEp. 18

#17 - Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Silent Night Deadly Night, Graduation Day)

Linnea Quigley is a legendary scream queen best known for her roles in cult horror classics like The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Graduation Day, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, and over 120+ films. In this episode, we'll talk about the upcoming Trash’s Revenge, some of her most iconic roles, the chaos of B-movie filmmaking, Me-Too's impact on Hollywood, and nudity in film. We get into Hollywood’s shift since the 80s and what's changed, AI’s impact on film, and why B-movies just d...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 17

#16 - Tom O'Neill (Author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties)

Investigative journalist and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties , Tom O’Neill, joins us in the Crypt to unravel one of the darkest and most twisted chapters in American history–one that is still actively being covered up. From uncovering secrets about Charles Manson’s connections to the Hollywood elite and exposing the top-secret human experiments of MKUltra, to dismantling the Helter Skelter narrative completely– Tom takes us deep into a web of lies,...

Nov 22, 20242 hr 40 minEp. 16

#15 - Sean Clark (Horror's Hallowed Grounds, Convention All Stars, The Thing With Two Heads)

Sean Clark joins us in the Crypt to talk about his journey through the horror industry, from Horror’s Hallowed Grounds and the Halloween franchise, to shaping the modern horror convention scene. We explore the evolution of horror conventions, highlighting the thrill and struggle of getting celebrities on board, building “25 Years of Terror,” and Sean’s insider experience with the “horror elite.” We talk horror's golden ages of the 30s, 70s, and 80s, discussing the MPAA's role in shaping the genr...

Oct 07, 20243 hr 15 minEp. 15

#14 - Joe Coleman (Legendary Painter, Actor, Collector, & Performance Artist)

Joe Coleman, the legendary artist whose work digs into the darkest corners of the human psyche, joins us in the Crypt to discuss everything from painting serial killers like Carl Panzram, Albert Fish, and Ed Gein, to sharing the secrets of his controversial art. Join us as we delve into the contradictory beauty of the grotesque and the divine. Joe takes us inside his Odditorium, a personal collection as eerie as his paintings, where he houses macabre artifacts like a painting by John Wayne Gacy,...

Aug 21, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 14

#13 - Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, Victor Crowley in Hatchet)

Kane Hodder, legendary actor and stuntman behind Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley, joins us in the Crypt for Episode 13! From his love of the number 13 to almost playing Freddy Krueger, Kane shares never-before-heard stories that made him into a horror icon.Tune in as Kane reveals his early days of scaring people, his intense stunt training, the personal Easter eggs he includes in his films, and his opinions on the other actors who have portrayed Jason Voorhees. We’ll dive into the infamous Fre...

May 17, 20242 hr 58 minEp. 13

#12 - Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects)

Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us in the Crypt to discuss behind-the-scenes details of his most notorious roles and the path that led him to horror stardom. From his early days as Chop Top to his career-defining role as Otis in Rob Zombie's films, Bill walks us through his unexpected entry into acting after a career in journalism, his encounter with the ...

Apr 23, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 12

#11 – Museum of Death (Owners JD Healy and Cathee Shultz)

Museum of Death owners/curators, JD Healy and Cathee Shultz, join us in the Crypt for Episode 11 to guide us through the eerie corridors of their world-famous museum, located in Hollywood, CA and New Orleans, LA. We'll uncover the origins of the museum, the fascinating stories behind the acquisition of their gruesome collection, and the chilling artifacts that starkly remind us of life's fragility. From serial killer memorabilia gifted to them by the killers themselves, to mortician's tools and ...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 11

#10 – Grimmlife Collective (Michael and Jessica Kolence)

Grimmlife Collective joins us in the Crypt for Episode 10, unveiling their journey from early struggles to iconic moments at horror conventions, and their ventures into the grim side of culture across the globe. Join us as we explore their artistic process, the emotional toll of delving into true crime, and their encounters with the paranormal. We'll discuss the difficulties of covering cases like Ted Bundy, Michael's harrowing near-death encounter, and a haunting glimpse of a real apparition. A...

Jan 31, 20242 hr 38 minEp. 10

#09 - Harold Schechter (True Crime Legend)

Explore the dark recesses of the criminal mind as true crime legend Harold Schechter joins us in the Crypt. Listen closely as we dissect the intriguing world of collecting murder memorabilia, hear never-before-released audio of Ed Gein’s voice, and unravel the psychology behind our fascination with monsters and serial killers. In this expansive conversation, we peel back the layers on his captivating new book, 'Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects’, get details on Harold Schechter's r...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 9

#08 - Directors of The Blair Witch Project (Dan Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez)

Venture into the depths of the Black Hills Forest as both directors of “The Blair Witch Project”, Dan Myrick and Ed Sanchez, join us on this episode of Talks From The Crypt to uncover the secrets behind one of the world’s most influential horror films of all time. Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that turned a low-budget indie film into a global phenomenon.From its inception to the legacy it left behind, learn about the creative process that brought worldwide attention to an entirely ‘ne...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 8

#07 - Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes)

Delve into the extraordinary life and career of iconic actor and author Michael Berryman, as we get into the tales and fascinating experiences that shaped his journey on this episode of Talks from the Crypt. -- Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Michael Berryman – https://instagram.com/michaelberryman_official / https://michaelberryman.com – CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Teaser 00:23 - Introduction 01:35 - Michael Berryman's Book – "It's...

Jun 29, 20232 hr 11 minEp. 7

#06 - Scott Michaels (Dearly Departed)

Step into the shadowy underbelly of Hollywood’s golden era with Scott Michaels, the mastermind behind “Dearly Departed Tours”, "The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter", and “FindADeath.com”. -- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Scott's First Exposure to Tragical History 04:22 - Celebrity Deaths 08:54 - Never Before Seen Photos of the Charles Manson / LaBianca Murders 10:14 - People Send Scott Random Items 12:16 - Immersed in Murder - Jack the Ripper, Kray Twins, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, and Jeffrey D...

May 11, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 6

#05 - Rick West (Midsummer Scream)

"The smell of rotting bodies was so strong and so bad that I literally started gagging." Brandon Lea sits down with co-founder and creative director of Midsummer Scream, Rick West. Midsummer Scream is the world's largest Halloween and Horror convention, featuring over 350 vendors, panels from horror movie and haunted attraction legends, live entertainment, and a 100,000 square-foot space where multiple haunted houses and attractions are set up specifically for the attendees of Midsummer Scream. ...

Dec 18, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 5

#04 - MurderCo. (Tim Gough of Black Market Escape Rooms Inc.)

"When you were growing up, did you imagine you would be selling peoples' organs on the black market?" This episode, Brandon discusses the magic behind the R-Rated, extreme horror escape room MurderCo., with owner & creative director Tim Gough. Learn about the amazing characters and their back stories, state-of-the-art technology, superstitions, and the one-of-a-kind experience at MurderCo, which Haunting.net called "The Scariest Escape Room on Earth". Be sure to subscribe to our channel on Y...

Jul 13, 202255 minEp. 4

#03 – Transworld 2022, Lemp Mansion, Ghosts, Horror Movies, + More

Brandon sits down in the Crypt with Jason Egan (Saw / Blair Witch Escape Room) and Joey Simpson (Kissing Candice) to recap Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2022 and talk about their fears, horror movies, ghosts, haunted houses, and the infamous Lemp Mansion.

Apr 30, 202233 minEp. 3

#02 – Jason Egan (Fright Dome / Official Saw & Blair Witch Escape Room)

A pioneer in the haunted house and escape room industry, Jason Egan is the owner of the Official Saw Escape Room, Escape Blair Witch, and Fright Dome. He stopped by The Crypt to talk about: - His start in haunted houses - Why Fright Dome ended - How he started the world’s only official Saw / Blair Witch Escape Rooms - Trailer Haunts - Working with Lionsgate - Halloween Kills - Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes - The SYFY Chucky TV series - Working with Sid Haig, David Copperfield, Bill Moseley, Dan...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 2

#01 – Introduction

Talks From The Crypt is an all new horror and true crime podcast where we will be talking about all of the topics and subtopics this genre brings. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror movies and maybe haunted attractions, or we’re talking about the horrors we face in real life, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we will be covering it all. This is a one stop shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage in ...

Oct 31, 20217 min
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