Day 2 of Sinister Creature Con was just as busy as the first. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, pick up free posters and flyers, and signed up for our bi-annual newsletter. First up is the venerable scream queen Danielle Harris. A veteran of both Halloween franchises Danielle Harris has starred in a dizzying array of popular horror films including Hatchet, Shiver, ChromeSkull, and Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn, to name a few. We touch on a few films including her up...
Jun 26, 2025•49 min
We bestow upon you Day 1 of Sinister Creature Con! As expected the convention hall was jammed packed. Things fired up with Michael Hargrove, an award-winning actor of the theater who earned the role of Candyman in director Nia DaCosta’s new iteration of Candyman (2021). While initially approaching the role as he did others Michael soon learned the importance of the film with fans of the franchise and his overwhelmingly positive impact on keeping Candyman alive. (interview at around 00:01:56) Nex...
Jun 25, 2025•38 min
Kevin and Al have a full room to talk about Chinese Speaking Vampires (2021) and the soon to be released Kung Fu Slayers. Joining is us Nancy Norton, Michelle Alexandria, Davy Williams, and John W. Harris. In Chinese Speaking Vampires a desperate actor becomes a vampire and uses his new powers to land a movie role and the girl, but then must choose between life and the undead. We are t-minus 5 days from Sinister Creature Con! Happening at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento, Californi...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In 2001 C. Ernst Harth portrayed the Great Child, a massive display of man and revulsion. The film was a smash hit and C. Ernst's name was on the map. During our talk the actor remarks how most if not all of the monsters in 13 Ghosts didn't have backstories but you can read the story about The Great Child here: https://13ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Child . We had a wonderful conversation about why 13 Ghosts remains so popular, and we think you'll enjoy listening!
May 30, 2025•46 min
Rich Manley joins the show to talk about his adventures that are documented in Tubi's Culture Shock, and we touch on his role as Brian in Dan Walker's horror comedy Sley Belles. Rich is a fan of horror and indulges our tastebuds for a bit! Also happening in the world of Grim and Bloody - all preparations are set for Sinister Creature Con July 21st and 22nd at the Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento. We are thrilled to be Sinister's official podcast and will be on hand interviewing guests. See you...
May 20, 2025•48 min
The Cellar is a horror film that slowly creeps under your skin and forces you to question if what you are watching is real or imagined. The sense of purgatory is strong, as are the performances by the cast, especially Meghan Adara. What started as a successful Indiegogo campaign brining in $7,600 (a very modest budget for indie horror) turned into over 30 film festival screenings, a credit to writer and director Jamie Langlands resourcefulness behind the camera and filmmaking skills. We talk wit...
May 16, 2025•46 min
Welcome back horror fans! Today we bring you a special guest. Eric McNaughton, the driving force behind the powerhouse We Belong Dead magazine, a long running UK publication that covers the classic age of horror and fantasy films. We also have a special guest host, Craig from the UK! Craig will be joining us from time to time when he's able. Welcome to the show Craig, glad you're with us.
May 08, 2025•51 min
Actor James Dumont has been there, and seen it all. The Dallas Buyer's Club, Catch Me If You Can, Trumbo, War of The Worlds, Jurassic World, the list goes on. His recent work on The Righteous Gemstones has recently finished which is an ominous sigh for Hollywood. Where will he strike next? Theater perhaps? Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as James Dumont willfully dishes on the major actors he co-starred alongside and more.
May 04, 2025•59 min
Now streaming on Hulu, Control Freak is a mind-bending body horror film done by Shal Ngo and starring Kelly Marie Tran of Star Wars of Star Wars fame. We had fun watching it, and later talking about it and we think you'll do the same! We talk a bit about Hulu in this episode. If you haven't visited this platform give it a whirl. Known before as a dump site for old shows the horror selection has grown to be impressive post-Disney purchase, and is poised to give Shudder a run for its money....
Apr 24, 2025•46 min
Welcome back horror fans! On this episode we talk about Bloody Axe Wound, a 2024 American horror comedy slasher film, written and directed by Matthew John Lawrence. It stars Sari Arambulo, Molly Brown, Billy Burke, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan making a quick but memorable cameo. The film follows teenager Abbie Bladecut through her coming of age journey as the daughter of famous serial killer Roger Bladecut. Director Matthew John Lawrence dishes on the behind the scenes with Al Omega and Kevin Nickels...
Apr 18, 2025•46 min
Today we sit down with the elegant, charismatic, and beautiful, Judy Matheson. Known to all classic horror fans Judy is one of the most iconic ladies to have featured in Hammer films . Judy also gives Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson a run for their money as they take an illustrious journey through her career and touch on the films that made her an iconic actress.
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Would You Rather (2012) is billed as a psychological horror thriller starring Brittany Snow and the venerable Jeffrey Combs which outplays its budget, in the sense the film is better than the money put into it. This is a credit to the craftsmanship behind the camera and decision-making with the script. For many this film evokes memories of Ready or Not (2019): a simply child's game inverted into a tale of terror. David Guy Levy 's film has less humor but ratches up the tension and kills. Join Ke...
Apr 03, 2025•46 min
Today we're brewing up something special for you with our Emma MacDonald, author of the rousing Whispers Most Foul fantasy/mystery novel. In the story, Rose Thenlif, the only student unable to cast spells at the elite Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft, prefers keeping her nose in books and away from the sneers of her classmates, or the critical eyes of her headmistress mother. But when her fellow classmates begin to go missing, she finds that she alone can see their ghosts. To read on visit: https...
Mar 30, 2025•32 min
Welcome back horror enthusiasts! Today we bring you something different: a psychological thriller, in short form, done entirely by an all-neurodivergent cast and crew. Spectrum Laboratories is the non-profit studio behind the effort, and enjoyed screenings in Hollywood, at the Nassau Film Fest and the Diabolical Horror Film Festival. Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega of Creature Feature fame join Jason Weissbrod and Marlene Sharp as we talk about House of Masks. You can watch the short on YouTube. Al...
Mar 12, 2025•58 min
ITN Studios is fast developing a name for releasing well-known, lovable public domain characters in horror settings. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey proved there is an audience out there. In their latest release, Popeye's Revenge, the legend of Popeye haunts a group of councilors as they intend to open a summer camp. Join Anthony DeRouen and Kevin Nickelson as we sit down with director William Stead and actress Amanda Jane York as we talk Popeye's Revenge!
Mar 08, 2025•46 min
Welcome back horror fans! Tonight we bring you Mouse of Horrors starring Lewis Santer, Stephen Staley, and Chris Lines. On the show we speak with Director Brendan Petrizzo, Anthony C. Ferrante and veteran star Michelle Bauer. The film follows a group of friends stuck at a fairground amusement park hunted down by a mutated rat – Steamboat Willie! ITN Studios continues to crank out horror films featuring public domain available characters such as Popeye, Steamboat Willie and that cute bear who's a...
Mar 02, 2025•56 min
Writer Steve Abramson talks about his project the Night of the Living Dead Fotonovel. If you are unfamiliar with fotonovels, think of them like live-action comic books. They're a fun way to revisit stories in visual form. Join us for this lively discussion. In other news, The Grim and Bloody Podcast will be attending the premiere of Bears on a Ship Saturday April 27th at the Chabot Theater in Castro Valley. The full cast will be on hand., among them, Krystal Shay who talked with us last year at ...
Feb 24, 2025•46 min
In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Frankie Muniz (from Malcolm in the Middle fame) and Director Robert Rippberger about their new sci-fi thriller Renner. It's a brief conversation, but we think you'll enjoy it nonetheless. After the show we delve into other projects Kevin, Al and Anthony are working on such as We Belong Dead Magazine, Creature Features and plans for Sinister Creature Con.
Feb 18, 2025•39 min
Welcome back listeners, today we bring you the filmmakers behind Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror (streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime) and The Witches of the Sands: two excellent indie horror features. Both Lauren and Tony star in Dean of the Dead Presents: Holiday Horrors, "Valentine's Day/Libra" segment (Amazon Prime) - with Tony directing. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we talk Video Shop 2: Tales of Terror!
Feb 10, 2025•53 min
Friend of the podcast Sam Irvin, Director for over four decades of film spanning numerous genres returns talk more about his star-studded career behind and in front of the camera. It's always a pleasure to sit down with someone as classy and well put together as Sam Irvin. We hope you enjoy the conversation. We'll also take a moment to announce our continuing partnership with our friends at InkTip! InkTip is the #1 community for filmmakers looking for quality scripts and screenwriters looking to...
Jan 24, 2025•53 min
In this age of random social media likes and follows by complete strangers what extreme lengths would you go to become famous ? Writer and Director Tyler MacIntyre has an answer, but you're not going to live to enjoy it. Available on Shudder - the horror genre's preeminent streaming platform, Tragedy Girls is a recommended title with its slick photography, impressive acting by Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand (of Deadpool fame) and focus on practical effects.
Jan 17, 2025•45 min
In honor of Sinister Creature Con Sacramento blowing our minds with the announcement of Doug Bradley and David Howard Thornton as featured guests among other notable names we hopped behind the mics and gave our opinions. We're pleased to be the official podcast of Sinister Creature Con and look forward to bringing fresh news and interviews to the masses! For more about Sinister Creature Con - https://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/...
Jan 15, 2025•39 min
Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. We're glad you're with us. Today we have a full room! Director Jose Prendes, friend of the show, returns with his found footage horror film Heretics, and he brought friends! Heretics involves a group of teens who break into the abandoned Simmons House, which (to our practical effect delight) all hell breaks loose. Shelby Wright, Scott Mazzapica, Anna DeRusso and Neeley Dayan join Jose, Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Joe Flynn from the pod...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Before we call it a wrap on 2024 we have one more show to roll out. We hope you don't have a thing against spooky dolls... Nicole Cinaglia and Hunter Johnson star in the Shudder and Tubi streaming horror flick Porcelain, which revolves around a young woman returning to her hometown to face a forgotten past and something sinister lurking within her childhood house. Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we push open the door and peel away the past with Porcelain.
Dec 31, 2024•51 min
Zandor Vorkov, the star behind the 1971 smash hit Dracula vs Frankenstein and Brain of Blood joins the Grim and Bloody Podcast on a cold weekend morning as we sink our fangs into a beloved classic horror film. We celebrate Zandor's enduring, generational popularity with a salute to the ever expanding horror fan base who find satisfaction in watching classic horror and meeting the actors who brought various iconic characters to life. Enjoy horror!
Dec 23, 2024•46 min
Fresh from Tel Aviv, writer and director Barak Barkan joins us to talk about his feature film Silence and Darkness, now streaming on Shudder, Tubi and others! Silence and Darkness is a a slow burn, disturbing body horror film that gets under your fingernails and stays there. Happy Holidays from the Grim and Bloody Podcast!
Dec 19, 2024•51 min
Writer and Director Ansel Faraj discovered filmmaker stardom at the age of 20 with his professional debut film Doctor Mabuse. Since then he has kept busy with genre hits such as Loon Lake which is based on the Minnesota legend of Mary Jane the Witch. Legend has it if you cross her grave three times unfortunate events will likely occur. While Ansel has found success, he warns fledgling filmmakers the industry is not all pomp and glamour. Join us as we jump into the finer points of Ansel's works a...
Nov 25, 2024•55 min
Bad Moon won't be confused with the cult classic American Werewolf in London, but it doesn't need to, in our opinion. While campy and thin on story Bad Moon spins a yarn from a dog's perspective and boasts some truly awesome animatronic work. Join Anthony DeRouen, Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as we howl at the moon in Mad Moon (1996)!
Nov 21, 2024•32 min
We were saddened of the passing of horror legend Tony Todd. He passed away at 69 years of age with his family present. We honor the late Tony Todd by presenting a special show covering his legacy, along with an impromptu interview Kevin Nickelson conducted with him years prior. We hope you enjoy!
Nov 21, 2024•47 min
Bad Moon, written and directed by Eric Red, is an excellent Saturday afternoon werewolf flick that packs a fair amount of action and suspense. The practical and animatronic effects are standout, along with Primo, the german shepherd and star of the film. While not in our top three of werewolf films it does garner our respect.
Nov 20, 2024•32 min
