Welcome back horror enthusiasts! In this episode of the Grim and Bloody Theater Beatrice Boepple, the actress who played Amanda Krueger in Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. The Grim and Bloody Theater is part of the Death’s Parade Film Festival: Northern California's premiere horror film fest. DPFF provides a platform for filmmakers and actors to showcase their latest work to horror and thriller enthusiasts alike. We are proud to show you some of the short films that have screened at t...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr
On this episode of the Grim and Bloody Theater we talk about Blumhouse Production's Halloween trilogy which started in 2018 and finishes on October 14th with Halloween Ends. With John Carpenter's help Halloween reignited the franchise. Although Michael Meyers cannot never die, we eagerly anticipate the conclusion to this well done Blumhouse series. Halloween is near and dear to our hearts. We can say with the utmost confidence that this iteration of John Carpenter's horror slasher franchise is a...
Jun 02, 2022•39 min
In this episode of the Grim and Bloody Theater - Veteran producer Frank Farel stops by the show to talk about the supernatural hit Spookies from 1986. Frank speaks candidly about the trouble releasing the film according to his vision, the comprehensive re-release by Vinegar Syndrome, and his thoughts on Spookies gaining a cult following since its release. Synopsis: After their car breaks down, a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a remote part of New England. After taking shelter in ...
May 25, 2022•37 min
In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Julian David Stone regarding his new book release "It's Alive!". The novel details the pivotal change in Universal Studios leading up to the classic film Frankenstein, led by the young and brash Junior Laemmle, son of the famed studio head Carl Laemmle. We speak to Julian about this time in history, about Boris Karloff's eventual rise to stardom, and more! For more about Julian's novel visit - https://www.juliandavidstone.com/ .
May 16, 2022•57 min
In this episode of the Grim and Bloody Theater Michael Rooker (Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy, Days of Thunder) spends time with the guys to discuss his new film Corrective Measures, premiering on Tubi today! Additionally, we talk about Michael's quiet, intense acting method on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, his undeniable screen presence during AMC's The Walking Dead's early heydays, and more. Synopsis: Set in the world's most dangerous maximum-security penitentiary, home to the mos...
Apr 29, 2022•24 min
In this episode Writer and Director Adrian Tofei stops by the Grim and Bloody Podcast to talk about his breakout horror film Be My Cat: A Film for Anne, growing up in the post revolutionary 90's in Romania, and his upcoming apocalyptic feature We Put the World to Sleep . In other news - From now until May 11th all filmmakers are encouraged to submit their horror, thriller and suspense films to the Death's Parade Film Fest and receive 40% their fee through Filmfreeway . We're calling it the April...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, California, where they replicate the residents into emotionless automatons one body at a time. Jack Finney 's Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a story told on rinse and repeat with varying results. Philip Kaufman's 1978 effort stands out as a crowd favorite (no disrespect to Don Siegel's 1956 memorable take). Donald Sutherland stars as a local Health Inspector who begins to witness strange occu...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min
1982 was a good year for horror, and Visiting Hours - starring Michael Ironside, Lee Grant and William Shatner - continues that trend. Michael Ironside plays a silent, demented, crafty and relentless killer who has a fondness for praying on women in hospitals. According to Kevin Nickelson, Joe Flynn, and Al Omega Visiting Hours was not an easy film to sit through in 1982 due to the subject matter for the times, and William Shatner's role was criticized as being too campy and overblown. Regardles...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min
We had the privilege and honor to speak with Greydon Clark - a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor that has earned a permanent place in the hearts of fans of late night and straight-to-video fare starting with 1973's Tom through 1998's sci-fi Stargames starring Tony Curtis. Greydon has so many stories to share that this episode is thirty minutes longer than our normal one. We touch on such films as Psychic Killer and Without Warning, and many others. Sit back and enjoy our conversation w...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 31 min
The original Evil Dead is considered a genre maker in terms of horror films. Thanks to Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell Evil Dead created (and disrupted) many of the tropes of the horror genre. It’s influence is felt in the films of the Coen brothers, Peter Jackson, and Edgar Wright. It is campy without being bad. It's disgusting, hilarious, and a film that will make you jump. Join Al Omega from The Original Creature Feature Show, Joe Flynn and Anthony DeRouen as we dive into Evil Dead! Learn more a...
Mar 10, 2022•47 min
In this segment, we are joined by John Evans, host of the popular Behind the Fiends podcast on Spotify, Apple and other platforms. John is also an Associate Producer on six pending features, including Z Dead End (2022) and The Sawyer Massacre (2022). What's new on the Creature Feature show? Teenage Zombies from 1959! Submissions are open for the Death's Parade Film Fest - send in your work now ....
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
We were beyond excited to preview two new shock doc specials on discovery+ today February 18th with executive producer Tom Jennings. We cover the two new specials Alien Abduction: Barney and Betty Hill, and Alien Abduction: Travis Walton. Barney and Betty Hill stands as the first real report of Alien Abduction. Contrary to what you may have seen in the past Tom Jennings and 1895 Films promises to reveal the complete and unfettered story never before seen! This will be an event to remember. Travi...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
We have been looking forward to speaking with San Francisco Bay Area horror writer Fred Wiehe for some time, and we finally got him on! Fred Wiehe has dabbled in all forms of written horror: from novellas to poems to screenplays and has also found time to teach the fine of writing as well. Today we talk about how Fred got into writing, his writing process, his latest works, and just how in the heck do you write a horror Christmas story? All this and more on The Grim and Bloody Podcast, brought t...
Jan 26, 2022•53 min
Welcome to our first retrospective of 2022! The Legend of Hell House is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by John Hough , and stars Pamela Franklin as the mental medium Florence Tanner, Roddy McDowall as the physical medium Benjamin Franklin Fischer, Clive Revill as the physicist in charge of the investigation into the afterlife, and Gayle Hunnicutt as Ann Barret as the physicist's wife. Widely regarded as one of the scariest ghost films of its generations, The Legend of Hell House served...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this short and very informal episode the crew of The Grim and Bloody Podcast welcome Samuel Glass to the DPFF team. Samuel has a long history of writing horror and we're stoked to read his upcoming work. We're excited to introduce our newest DPFF feature - editorial reviews! We will be covering a wide spectrum of horror that includes film, television, books, illustrations, video games, music and more. As part of the release we are holding a writer's challenge! From now until February 15th any...
Jan 16, 2022•48 min
In our latest episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast we are joined by Robert Restro, the filmmaker behind Amazon Prime's horror thriller THE BRAIN HUNTER, and the upcoming feature Z DEAD END. New on The Creature Feature Show: Krampus Origins 2018 . We hope you have a safe and warm holiday season! Enjoy Horror.
Dec 12, 2021•53 min
The Censor - A British horror tale of real politics and social-moral code is an agonizing journey of pain, human horror and social injustice, showing the true face of the powers that be. A unique cinematographic experience that will take you to the darkest hole of humanity. We sit down with Chris, Writer and Director of The Censor to discuss the incredible effort to produce the film while avoiding local authorities, and the response he's received so far regarding its subject matter. New on the C...
Oct 29, 2021•43 min
The second installment in a planned slasher trilogy, we find Laurie Strode recuperating in a hospital under the assumption Michael Meyers is dead, but we all know the truth. Evil Must die! But it doesn't. Directed by David Gordon Green and starring the venerable Jamie Lee Curtis, Will Patton, Anthony Michael Hall and Nick Castle as The Shape, Halloween Kills serves as the in-between in the three movie arc. By and large Halloween Kills delivers on what you would expect a Halloween film to provide...
Oct 18, 2021•49 min
Hailing from Los Angeles California Michael J. Epstein is a man of many talents: Director, Actor, Writer, Musician, and Producer known primarily for horror and sci-fi films layered with modern sociopolitical commentary. His latest feature Clickbait encapsulates that. Clickbait also serves as a launching pad for aspiring actress Colby Stewart who elevates the film to Happy Death Day levels. So join Kevin Nickelson, Joe Flynn and Anthony DeRouen for another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast -...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Filmed on a Magnavox VHS camera, co-written and co-starring both Madeline Deering and Joseph Russio ( Lucifer’s Unholy Desires 2012) Madeline Deering' Spirit Animal is a welcome addition to the Shot On Video (SOV) genre that has garnered a large cult following. Join Kevin Nickelson, Joe Flynn and the return of Al Omega as we delve into the bloody fun mess that is Spirit Animal. And other news, don't forget that the Death's Parade Film Fest is back Saturday December 4th on Eventive.Org! The lates...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min
Halloween is right around the corner! We know it is because Spirit Halloween opened it's doors. Not to say a retail chain determines when we can celebrate our cherish spooky season, but it's a welcome sight for those who have kids, or who are eager to purchase the latest horrific animatronics and decorations. In this episode Joe Flynn and Anthony DeRouen also discuss the latest entry into the Halloween series Halloween Kills . We also announce the Death's Parade Film Fest will happen Saturday De...
Sep 04, 2021•49 min
Dear friend of the festival Dave Reda returns with teasers and behind the scene stories of his upcoming premiere As Good as Dead! Dave's latest feature screens Chinese Theater, Hollywood, August 27th at 11:50PM, and releases to general audiences on August 28th. Join Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega, and Joe Flynn as we talk about Dave's latest work and the importance of screening a feature with a live audience of horror fans. For more about Dave Reda's latest feature visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt...
Aug 19, 2021•56 min
Mind Games is a slow burn horror thriller starring Michael Paré, Robert LaSardo, Brian Jalbert, Michael Milhoan. Join Kevin Nickelson, Anthony DeRouen and Joe Flynn as we talk about the Amazon Prime thriller Mind Games.
Aug 17, 2021•59 min
We had a wonderful time chatting with Joe Badon, a man of many creative talents. He directed Sister Tempest and horror film festival favorite The God Inside My Ear horror comedies. Join Al Omega, Kevin Nickelson, Anthony DeRouen and Joe Flynn for a lively chat with Joe Badon! In other news The Original Creature Features screened Circle of Fear! Have a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_0ShjfdWM . The Grim and Bloody Podcast is part of the Death's Parade Film Fest. For more visit: https://w...
Jul 29, 2021•50 min
Candyman...Candyman...Candyman! One of the most recognizable lines to survive the 90's. Clive Barker's short story "Forbidden" was adapted to the silver screen by Bernard Rose who also directed. Starring Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen, Candyman was a harrowing story centered on a notorious housing project in Chicago which amplified an already compelling narrative. We're excited to see how Jordan Peele can reboot this flick this summer. In other news: the Death's Parade Film Fest July Frights is s...
Jul 14, 2021•53 min
We sit down with Gary Sherman - the director of Dead & Buried and Poltergeist III. Dead & Buried will be on the receiving end of a grandiose 3-disc limited edition 4k release on July 20th. Featuring a restoration from the 35mm IP approved by Director of Photography Steven Poster, the Dead & Buried 4k release is stuffed full of new commentary and special features. For more visit https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Buried-3-Disc-Limited-Blu-ray/dp/B09181P62V . If you have listed to our podcast...
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. Today we review The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, starring Peter Cushing. The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires was a Hammer Film production, critically, stands as on of their best films of the 1970's. The film is a mix of martial arts and horror and features some outstanding make-up effects by Les Bowie. Joining the podcast is Al Omega, host of Creature Features, Kevin Nickelson of Horror News Net, Joe Flynn of CreaTV and Anthony DeRou...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr
We couldn't think of a better way to spend our Saturday morning then to speak with long timer silver-screen actress Jenny Runacre. We review her exhaustive body of work including The Creeping Flesh, Son of Dracula, The Passenger, The Lady Vanishes, The Witches and Restoration. New for this week! The Original Creature Features is screening The Snake Woman 1961 . Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx5fWM-dVKg . Al Omega has confirmed to be making an appearance at the New Jersey Horror Con...
May 28, 2021•48 min
Ready for some more Blacula? We know you are! William Marshall is back, and he brings Pam Grier with him in Scream Blacula Scream, 1973's sequel to the Blaxploitation hit Blacula. As before, William Marshall's performance raises this film above the standard faire Blaxploitation films of the 70's. His turn as the Nigerian Prince Mamuwalde is both gripping and tragic. Sadly the two films share very little narrative tissue beyond the titular character. By refusing to build on the emotional impact i...
May 21, 2021•59 min
Enjoy this two-part episode where we break down the Blaxploitation horror series Blacula. Starting with the 1972 vehicle starring William Marshall and Thalmus Rasulala, we delve into what made the film good despite it's overarching themes and how the film would be received in today's society. To learn more about Blaxploitation visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaxploitation .
May 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min
