PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby (BLOOD QUANTUM, RHYMES FOR YOUNG GHOULS) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career. From reading Stephen King and Clive Barker and realizing just how forward thinking genre stories could be… to his love of samurai films and insatiable need to see all he could see… to becoming politically aware and finding his voice… to the real life issues that make up the beating heart of his zombie gore-fest BLOOD QUANTUM (a film that only became infinite...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 382
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jay Cheel (HELLTOWN) and author Mitch Horowitz (OCCULT AMERICA) virtually join Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss their new docu-series CURSED FILMS (now streaming on Shudder). Jay and Mitch discuss how they curated the selection of films in the series… how they approached interviewing the various individuals involved with such sensitive and tragic real life stories… what they did to set their series apart from any other show or documentary that may have already covered th...
Sep 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 381
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Aaron B. Koontz (SCARE PACKAGE, CAMERA OBSCURA, STARRY EYES) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey in one of the most candid conversations you’ll ever hear. After a hilarious opening (well, the guys think they’re funny… Arwen not so much) the group quickly forgets that they’re even being recorded as they catch up, support, and commiserate with each other’s experiences as honestly as possible. From Aaron’s first feature directing experience l...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 380
PUBLIC VERSION. Award winning author Joe R. Lansdale (BUBBA HO-TEP, HAP AND LEONARD, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for one of the very best MOVIE CRYPT episodes of 2020. From the legendary author’s writing process (“I write like everyone I know is dead”)… to his creative discipline (“I write for 3 hours a day and feel accomplished 99% of the time”)… to where he finds inspiration (“Don’t sit around waiting for the muse… YOU are the muse”)… to how he chooses the...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 379
PUBLIC VERSION. Comedian Pauly Shore (ENCINO MAN, BIO-DOME, IN THE ARMY NOW, JURY DUTY, PAULY SHORE IS DEAD) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his incredible career journey. From growing up in the legendary Comedy Store on LA’s Sunset Strip surrounded by the absolute biggest names in comedy history… to becoming the face of MTV during the network’s pop culture pinnacle… to reaching “household name” status with a run of feature films that have only continued to grow in popularity wit...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 378
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jordan Downey (THE HEAD HUNTER, THANKSKILLING, CRITTERS: BOUNTY HUNTER) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From film school and making the move to Los Angeles… to finding a way to survive in the real world while consistently pursuing his dream… to making films instead of waiting for permission to do so… to the making of his latest- the medieval horror epic THE HEAD HUNTER (now streaming on SHUDDER) and how he pushed a truly meager budget...
Aug 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 377
PUBLIC VERSION. Renowned rock photographer and filmmaker Danny Clinch has worked with THE BEASTIE BOYS, JAY Z, ALICE IN CHAINS, PEARL JAM, BEN HARPER, JENNIFER LOPEZ, KEITH RICHARDS, DAVE MATTHEWS, and more. In this fantastic conversation discussing his career, his craft, and his artistic philosophy, Danny explains what it’s really like working with the world’s biggest artists, how he earns a band’s trust enough to infiltrate their inner sanctum, what it means to become a fly on the wall that is...
Aug 17, 2020•57 min•Ep. 376
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto (THE NIGHT COMES FOR US, MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU, MACABRE, KILLERS, V/H/S 2) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Indonesia to discuss his career journey. From keeping his college filmmaking studies a secret in an effort to avoid disappointing his parents with his career choice… to the films that influenced him during his formative years… to the cultural differences between audiences and their reactions to specific sub-genres… to how he ...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 375
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Brandon Trost (THE DISASTER ARTIST, ROB ZOMBIE’S HALLOWEEN 2, NEIGHBORS, HE WAS A QUIET MAN, THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career as both a cinematographer and director. From starting out helping his father (Ron Trost) with practical effects on sets… to his 20 years behind the cameras designing the look of some of the biggest and best dramas, comedies, and horror films… to his recent directorial effort AN AMERICAN PIC...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 374
PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Stacy Martin (NYMPHOMANIAC, VOX LUX, HIGH RISE, TALE OF TALES ) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from London. One of the bravest and most talented actresses working today, Stacy discusses her career journey from her debut feature film working with the great Lars von Trier on the technically groundbreaking and highly provocative NYMPHOMANIAC Volume 1 & 2… to her process making a connection with each character she plays… to working alongside industry titan...
Jul 27, 2020•58 min•Ep. 373
PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Mark Dacascos (JOHN WICK 3, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF, DOUBLE DRAGON, TV’s HAWAII FIVE-O) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his absolutely incredible career. From bravely saying “yes” to an opportunity that he didn’t even know he was looking for… to having the kind of career that most actors could only dream of… if by the end of this episode you aren’t ready to street fight to the death for the position of President in the “Mark Dacascos Fan Club” by the end o...
Jul 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 372
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Ernest Dickerson (JUICE, TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, HBO’s THE WIRE, AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career. Starting as a cinematographer on such classics as DO THE RIGHT THING, MO’ BETTER BLUES, EDDIE MURPHY: RAW, and Bruce Springsteen’s BORN IN THE USA music video… to directing JUICE, SURVIVING THE GAME, DEMON KNIGHT, and BONES… to his experience making BULLETPROOF and why “answerable” may sometimes be a preferred...
Jul 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 371
PUBLIC VERSION. Oscar nominated editor Mark Goldblatt (TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY, SHOWGIRLS, STARSHIP TROOPERS, BAD BOYS 2, DEAD HEAT, HALLOWEEN 2 (1981), ARMAGEDDON) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his astounding career journey. The conversation quickly turns into a master class on editing as Mark obliges the boys with all of their extremely specific questions and comments about Mark’s work both as an editor and as a second unit director on some of their favorite films of al...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 370
PUBLIC VERSION. NOTE: Due to Zoom not picking up Joe's mic (or Arwen secretly sabotaging it due to a "Sophie Slip"), some of this interview has been edited for content. Sorry for any inconvenience to your ears. We legitimately blame the dog. Actress Lulu Wilson (THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL, the recently released BECKY) "virtually" joins Adam, Joe & Arwen to talk about her own origins growing up in New York and starting her career in Scott Derrickson's DELIVER US FROM EVIL t...
Jun 29, 2020•57 min•Ep. 369
PUBLIC VERSION. Director Bruce McDonald (PONTYPOOL, HARD CORE LOGO, WEIRDOS) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. Starting professionally in the early 90’s, Bruce has been going non-stop for the last 3 decades creating an incredible body of work in both feature films and Canadian television. Dr. Arwen provides emotional support for a listener looking for ideas to make the most out of their quarantine, our beloved Crypt Keepers have their burning questions answere...
Jun 22, 2020•58 min•Ep. 368
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Sam Firstenberg (BREAKIN’ 2:ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, AMERICAN NINJA, NINJA 3: THE DOMINATION) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career… and the guys couldn’t possibly geek out harder! This highly enjoyable conversation is an absolute must listen for fans of Sam’s illustrious career - chock full of anecdotes and behind the scenes stories about the making of some of the most memorable action films of the 80’s and 90’s. You’ll be doing the worm with Arwen, mo...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 367
Actor/Filmmaker Oliver Robbins (POLTERGEIST, AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey! From a child actor in two of the biggest blockbusters of 1982… to attending film school at USC… to walking away from entertainment to pursue a career as a stock broker… to returning to film on “the other side” of the camera ( See what we did there? POLTERGEIST 2: THE OTHER SIDE? Get it? Whatever, your jokes aren’t funny either. ) … to his latest film CELEBRI...
Jun 08, 2020•2 hr 33 min
Filmmaker Fernando Alle (MUTANT BLAST, BANANA MOTHERF*CKER) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Portugal to discuss his career journey. From his short films that made a huge impact on the festival circuit (PAPA WRESTLING)… to working with Troma/Lloyd Kaufman on his latest- the absolutely insane feature MUTANT BLAST… to dealing with two-faced critics… to almost getting trapped in the US when the COVID-19 pandemic became a national emergency during his Los Angeles premiere… Fer...
Jun 01, 2020•2 hr 59 min
Actor Mark Patton (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE) and co-directors Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen “virtually” join Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss their new documentary SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - now streaming wherever you prefer to watch new releases! While being careful not to spoil the events of the documentary, the group discusses the fascinating process of making a movie about a man’s life story- only to find that pivotal moments of that on-going story are...
May 25, 2020•2 hr 46 min
Make-up FX maestro, director, and now show-runner Greg Nicotero (AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD, Shudder’s CREEPSHOW, THE MIST, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2003 ) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss all that he’s been up to since his first MOVIE CRYPT episode over 5 years ago. With the conversation mainly focused on Greg’s rise up the ranks on THE WALKING DEAD both as a director and producer on AMC’s hit series and on his new series CREEPSHOW where he’s got the weight of Romero and King’s lega...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min
For THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th anniversary Adam and Joe welcome back their HOLLISTON co-star, actress, musician, and dear friend Corri English (UNREST, SKYRIM, FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING, TITANFALL 2). Recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic, Corri checks in from Nashville, TN and discusses her new music, writing songs for other artists, producing her podcast, continuing to work regularly performing voice-overs despite no longer living in Los Angeles, and balancing life as an artist with being the moth...
May 11, 2020•2 hr 42 min
Legendary filmmaker Abel Ferrara (BAD LIEUTENANT, DRILLER KILLER, MS.45, KING OF NEW YORK ) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Italy to discuss his career journey. Rising out of the New York sleaze scene in the 70’s, Ferrara has done it ALL over the course of his 50 years in the business! From feature films… to major network television shows like MIAMI VICE and CRIME STORY… to music videos… to documentaries and beyond, Ferrara shares tales from the trenches in this phenomena...
May 04, 2020•2 hr 34 min
Filmmakers Brett and Drew Pierce (DEADHEADS, THE WRETCHED) “virtually” join Adam, Joe, and Arwen from their Coronavirus quarantine to discuss their career journey so far. Growing up with a father who had not only worked in the industry but who worked on THE EVIL DEAD of all films, Brett and Drew were both bit by the entertainment bug as far back as they can remember. From realizing that they were simply better together… to making shorts for fun… to their grass roots effort to produce their first...
Apr 27, 2020•2 hr 58 min
Filmmaker and actor Clark Duke (KICK-ASS, SEX DRIVE, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, TV’s THE OFFICE) “virtually” sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen during the Coronavirus pandemic in their first ever episode recorded without the guest in the studio with them. Clark has been a working actor since he was a child performing in major studio films and network television shows, but he has recently made his feature directorial debut with his new film ARKANSAS. Listen as Clark describes his experience making th...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 44 min
Filmmaker, author, and musician Frank Meyer (ATTACK OF THE SHOW, X-PLAY, VIDEOGAME THEATER, RISEN: THE STORY OF CHRON ‘HELL RAZAH’ SMITH) braves the apocalypse to sit down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen and share his career story. From growing up around established artists and industry players… to fronting the punk band THE STREETWALKIN’ CHEETAHS… to writing the definitive biography about THE RAMONES (“On The Road With The Ramones”)… to becoming a producer for the G4 Network… to creating the award-wi...
Apr 13, 2020•2 hr 47 min
WARNING : EXPLICIT CONTENT. Radio DJ and award winning author Jude Angelini (ALL OUT SHOW, HAYENA, HUMMINGBIRD) shares his story with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. THIS IS THE FIRST EPISODE IN MOVIE CRYPT HISTORY TO OPEN WITH A WARNING. IF YOU ARE FRAGILE OR EASILY OFFENDED - SKIP THIS ONE. From growing up poor in a broken home with a literal closet for a bedroom… to being in the remedial classes among mentally disabled students in school … to finding himself on the JENNY JONES show by chance - and maki...
Apr 06, 2020•2 hr 9 min
Filmmaker Paul Solet (TREAD, GRACE, DARK SUMMER, TALES OF HALLOWEEN) first appeared on THE MOVIE CRYPT during our episode dedicated to making short films almost 6 years ago (Ep 74 - 10/20/14). Now, Solet returns to sit down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen, discuss his full career journey, and share all that he has been up to since last doing the podcast. From growing up with Eli Roth as his summer camp counselor… to his short film GRACE being discovered by Adam (who produced the feature film version)…...
Mar 30, 2020•2 hr 44 min
Filmmaker David Bruckner (THE SIGNAL, THE RITUAL, TV’S CREEPSHOW) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to share his career journey. From making short films with a group of filmmaking friends in Atlanta… to the Sundance premiere of their anthology THE SIGNAL… to a long stretch of figuring out “now what?”… to honing his craft by writing, writing, writing… to finding more success with anthologies like V/H/S and SOUTHBOUND… to his brief attachment at the helm of the long await next FRIDAY THE 13TH film… to hi...
Mar 23, 2020•2 hr 47 min
Actor Danny Pudi (COMMUNITY, MYTHIC QUEST, DUCK TALES) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From starting out in dance as a young child… to falling in love with the comedy of Monty Python… to being the first ever recipient of the Chris Farley scholarship at Second City in Chicago… to his year’s working on COMMUNITY… to working with Joe on KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM… to juggling family life/fatherhood and a career in the arts… Danny’s optimism and humility is absolutely in...
Mar 16, 2020•2 hr 54 min
Filmmaker Jack Henry Robbins (VHYes, GHOSTMATES, OPENING NIGHT) discusses his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From Jack’s work creating in multiple genres… to the making of his latest film VHYes… to the process of screening/testing a new film… to the many lessons learned along the way… Jack shares his storytelling process. Dr. Arwen provides advice for a filmmaker looking to see things in the best possible light, Jack offers some great tips on writers, and Adam addresses the tragic los...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 27 min
