Actor/writer/producer/director/author Thomas Lennon (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, RENO 911, THE STATE, BAD TEACHER) joins Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey, navigating the Hollywood studio system, and his latest film PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH. Including some amazing stories about pitches gone wrong, advice on how to keep moving forward even when feeling consistently set back, important lessons Tom has learned while in the industry trenches, and details about Tom’s new book RONAN BOYLE...
Sep 10, 2018•2 hr 48 min
Actor/Comedian Brian Quinn (VICTOR CROWLEY, TruTV’s IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, TELL EM STEVE DAVE Podcast) makes his triumphant return to THE MOVIE CRYPT and discusses all that he’s been up to since first doing the program exactly 2 years ago. From the top secret making of VICTOR CROWLEY and what it was like for Q to play a main role in his first feature film… to selling out arenas around the world on tour with the IMPRACTICAL JOKERS’ live shows… to the hard work and joy that make up the JOKERS’ cruise...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The three-headed filmmaker that is “Road Kill Super Star” (TURBO KID, SUMMER OF ‘84) join Adam and Arwen for one truly remarkable conversation. From making short films together for fun… to their (now beloved) short T IS FOR TURBO notbeing accepted into the ABC’s OF DEATH competition… to turning that rejection into one of the most memorable feature films of this last decade… to the making of their latest film SUMMER OF ’84 (now playing!)… to explaining how they expertly manage to co-direct with T...
Aug 27, 2018•2 hr 52 min
James Murray (“Murr” from TruTV’s IMPRACTICAL JOKERS) sits down with Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey from college English major… to production company executive… to co-creator/co-star of one of the funniest shows on television… to headlining arenas around the world… to author of the fantastic new horror novel AWAKENED. Dr. Arwen prescribes her “Hollywood Therapy,” Murr answers your “Viewer Mail,” and Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK in this phenomenal episode that will sure...
Aug 20, 2018•2 hr 16 min
Author Joe Knetter (VILE BEAUTY, ZOMBIE BUKKAKE) sits down with Adam and Arwen to share his life story and things get more personal than JAWS... … … THE REVENGE. From growing up in Minnesota with a mind that didn’t fit in with the norm... to being so discouraged after his first creative writing attempt that it would be years before he attempted to write again… to the honest truth about “making a living” as a writer… to becoming part of the HATCHET universe in co-writing I, SURVIVOR with Adam Gre...
Aug 13, 2018•3 hr 40 min
Last year Andrew Yong sat down with Adam Green for this in-depth interview about his book I, SURVIVOR, however due to the publisher’s demands the episode had to be held back from airing until the book’s formal release. The lone survivor of the horrific 2007 “Honey Island Swamp Massacre,” Yong stood accused of viciously murdering over 4 0 people in the New Orleans bayou in his now infamous trial. Standing by his testimony that it was in fact “Victor Crowley” (an urban legend / local ghost story i...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Writer/actor Adam G. Simon (MAN DOWN, the upcoming remake of THE RAID) shares his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen in this truly inspiring episode. From school plays... to learning screenwriting from a copy of the script for LABRYNTH… to doing personal security for the high powered rich and famous… to finding himself divorced and homeless … to writing big Hollywood action films… Adam pulls no punches! Dr. Arwen gives out her “Hollywood Therapy,” your “Viewer Mail” receives answers, and L...
Jul 30, 2018•2 hr 52 min
Game developer/producer Ronnie Hobbs (FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE GAME) takes Adam, Joe, and Arwen to video game “Summer Camp!” From pitching a slam-dunk game/title only to have all of the major gaming companies foolishly pass on it... to the trials and tribulations of crowd-funding such a massive endeavor… to the growing pains of releasing something so technically involved… to going above and beyond by releasing new content and further expanding on a game that had already won over most fans… to the cu...
Jul 23, 2018•2 hr 58 min
Filmmaker Travis Zariwny (CABIN FEVER 2016, THE MIDNIGHT MAN) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career path so far. ( DO NOT MISS THE LAST FEW MINUTES OF THIS ONE! ) From the camera department… to working for years as a production designer on films and television shows (including many of our own ArieScope productions like SPIRAL, CHILLERAMA, HOLLISTON Seasons 1 & 2, HATCHET 3, and DIGGING UP THE MARROW)… to making the move to the director’s chair with SCAVANGERS, INTRUDER, the r...
Jul 16, 2018•2 hr
Filmmaker Paul Davis (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, BEWARE THE MOON: REMEMBERING ‘AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON’, INTO THE DARK) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey thus far. From writing for HORROR HOUND magazine… to making the definitive documentary film about AMERICAN WEREWOLF… to directing numerous short films… to playing a creature in DOCTOR WHO… to keeping his head up during years and years of empty promises and false starts… to playing a Wookiee in SOLO… to havin...
Jul 09, 2018•2 hr 39 min
The legendary Roger Corman (THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE WILD ANGELS, PIT AND THE PENDULUM, HOUSE OF USHER, THE INTRUDER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a 4thof July spectacular! From the countless artists that Mr. Corman discovered, mentored, and/or gave a first shot to (Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Pam Grier, Ron Howard, Joe Dante, etc)… to the whopping 400+ films he has made to date… to being the true trail blazer of the independent spirit… without ...
Jul 02, 2018•2 hr 33 min
Actress and writer Cleopatra Coleman (FOX’s THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, HOVER, STEP UP REVOLUTION) delivers one of Adam, Joe, and Arwen’s most favorite episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT yet! From an aspiring multi-racial and one-of-a-kind actress growing up in Australia… to landing her first national commercial… to moving to Los Angeles and coming so close (again and again and again) to booking life/career-changing roles only to be passed on because of her unique look… to joining Will Forte’s beautifully c...
Jun 25, 2018•2 hr 33 min
Screenwriter Simon Barrett (THE GUEST, YOU’RE NEXT, BLAIR WITCH) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for an incredibly humble and honest episode that details his long journey from aspiring filmmaker to screenwriter to one of today’s most exciting cinematic voices. From his first produced screenplay DEAD BIRDS and all he learned on that production… to joining forces with director Adam Wingard and making something out of nothing with A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE… to changing their own game with the double punch o...
Jun 18, 2018•2 hr 18 min
Srdjan Spasojevic, the filmmaker behind one of the most controversial films ever made (2010’s A SERBIAN FILM), joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a wonderfully candid and honest conversation about his career journey so far. From a child growing up in Serbia with only two TV channels and limited access to films… to a teenager with newfound access to video stores and a love for Chuck Norris… to making short films while studying at university… to having his first feature film thrown out of post-house a...
Jun 11, 2018•2 hr 35 min
Editor Marshall Harvey (THE ‘BURBS, SMALL SOLDIERS, MATINEE, LAKE PLACID) discusses his tightly paced, well-timed, and L-cut filled career journey from film school student to the editor of some of the most classic films of our time. Fans of THE ‘BURBS and LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION are especially in for an Arwen-level treat as Marshall shares behind the scenes stories about the making of both films (and many more)! Dr. Arwen dishes out her “Hollywood Therapy,” our supporters have their “Viewer...
Jun 04, 2018•2 hr 45 min
Filmmaker Jacob Gentry (THE SIGNAL, SYNCHRONICITY) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for an amazing discussion about his journey from a child recording his own “podcasts” (decades before podcasts were even a thing) to one of our generation’s most unique and exciting voices in filmmaking. From technical geekery (you won’t believe what other film the Panavision lenses were used for on one of Jacob’s first projects!), to the potential pitfalls of festival hype, to dealing with the internet’s rotten anonym...
May 28, 2018•2 hr 3 min
Filmmaker GJ Echternkamp (DEATH RACE 2050, VIRTUALLY HEROES) discusses his career with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From a commercial actor… to an editor and director… to working for Roger Corman… to remaking his own narrative feature about his family as a real life documentary about his own family (FRANK AND CINDY), GJ’s path has been incredibly unique. Dr. Arwen prescribes some “Hollywood Therapy,” your “Viewer Mail” questions receive answers, and Adam can’t even finish typing out this description be...
May 21, 2018•2 hr 11 min
Filmmaker Rusty Cundieff (TALES FROM THE HOOD, FEAR OF A BLACK HAT, CHAPELLE’S SHOW) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his journey from a religious studies major… to becoming an actor… to working with greats like Spike Lee and Robert Townsend… to writing HOUSE PARTY 2… to writing and directing FEAR OF A BLACK HAT (you’ll love hearing who in Hollywood is a fan of “Booty Juice!”)… to consistently working as a director in both film and television. Dr. Arwen prescribes the answers to yo...
May 14, 2018•2 hr 12 min
Filmmaker Tyler MacIntyre (TRAGEDY GIRLS, PATCHWORK) shares his career journey from a young Canadian movie fan to making one of themost talked about genre films of last year. From the merits of having studied psychology… to becoming an editor first… to turning a short film into a feature with PATCHWORK… to the pressure that came with critics hailing TRAGEDY GIRLS as “the next HEATHERS”… to whether or not Tyler puts ketchup on his “Kraft Dinner” like his Canadian brethren… Adam, Joe, and Arwen ge...
May 07, 2018•2 hr 14 min
Arwen wakes up from a nightmare on Movie Crypt Street when actress Amanda Wyss (FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, BETTER OFF DEAD, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET) stops by the ArieScope studio to share her career journey. From falling in love with CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG as a child… to finding her calling as an actress… to commercial acting… to performing one of the most iconic and technically ambitious death sequences in the history of cinema… to evading a horny baboon on the set of SHAKMA (a story you’...
Apr 30, 2018•2 hr 45 min
The boys document filmmaker Alexandre Philippe (78/52: HITCHCOCK’S SHOWER SCENE, THE PEOPLE VS. GEORGE LUCAS) and his career journey so far. From making narrative short films to becoming one of the most renowned documentary filmmakers working today… to what goes into making a good documentary… to staying objective of the subject matter… to learning from mistakes made with such crucial steps as selecting a sales agent… you can learn a ton from an artists like Alexandre in regards to documentary f...
Apr 23, 2018•2 hr 36 min
Actress Nicki Micheaux (LOWLIFE, THE SHIELD, LINCOLN HEIGHTS) discusses her career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From making the choice to pursue acting fulltime after almost dying in a car accident… to her process of preparing for a role… to continuing to create her own passion projects… to raising two children while consistently working as an actress… Nicki’s drive will have you wondering what you’ve accomplished this week and inspire you to work a little harder. Your “Viewer Mail” is ans...
Apr 16, 2018•2 hr
Filmmaker Ami Canaan Mann (SNEAKY PETE, TEXAS KILLING FIELDS, THE BLACKLIST) shares her career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From her first job working in the art department… to writing her way into a shot at directing for television… to the incredible amount of prep that went into TEXAS KILLING FIELDS and honoring the real life victims that the film is based on… Ami is a shining example of an artist working consistently in both mediums- TV and film. Your “Viewer Mail” is answered, Dr. Arwe...
Apr 09, 2018•2 hr 49 min
Filmmaker JT Petty (THE BURROWERS, S&MAN, MIMIC: SENTINEL) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen and shares his career journey thus far. From getting worldwide distribution for his senior thesis film (SOFT FOR DIGGING)… to leaping right into the studio world with his entry in the MIMIC franchise… to writing huge video games like THE WALKING DEAD and OUTLAST… JT’s already accomplished so much and he’s only getting started. Your “Viewer Mail” is answered and Dr. Arwen prescribes her signature advice...
Apr 02, 2018•2 hr 51 min
Producer Dallas Sonnier (BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99, BONE TOMAHAWK) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career in cinema. Starting out with a love for his local video store’s horror genre section, Dallas followed his calling to Hollywood where he would become a talent manager, develop his skill set into that of a producer, and is now responsible for the resurrection of FANGORIA magazine. A rare breed of producer who believes whole heartedly in the talent he chooses to work with, by th...
Mar 26, 2018•2 hr
For THE MOVIE CRYPT’s milestone 250th episode Adam, Joe, and Arwen are joined by one of their idols- filmmaker Savage Steve Holland (BETTER OFF DEAD, ONE CRAZY SUMMER). Prepare for some serious geeking out and hardcore “car waxing” as the boys discuss Savage’s long career in film and television! They dive deep into the films that shaped their childhood, Steve shares terrific behind the scenes stories from the making of his classic films, your “Viewer Mail” is answered, Dr. Arwen prescribes some ...
Mar 19, 2018•2 hr 8 min
Actress Alex Essoe (STARRY EYES, TALES OF HALLOWEEN) shares her career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From growing up in Saudi Arabia and moving to Vancouver where she would begin her career in modeling… to leaving on her own for Los Angeles where she would eventually land the role of “Sarah” in STARRY EYES and deliver one of the most exceptional and fearless performances you’ll ever see… to her latest film MIDNIGHTERS (out now!)… Alex has already accomplished so very much and she’s done it ...
Mar 12, 2018•2 hr 14 min
Filmmaker Corin Hardy (THE HALLOW, THE NUN) discovers the brothers (and sister) he never knew he had as he celebrates movies and metal with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. Be a fly on the podcast wall in the ultimate nerd-out conversation as the boys discuss the movies, music, and moments that showed them their way. Corin shares his love for Harryhausen and stop motion… his memories of first picking up a camera and teaching himself the craft of editing… the joys of directing music videos… his affection fo...
Mar 05, 2018•2 hr 54 min
Filmmaker Mickey Keating (CARNAGE PARK, PSYCHOPATHS) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey so far. With four features under his belt in the last 3 years alone (each one premiering at a major film festival), Mickey is one of the very best examples out there today of an artist finding a way against all odds. From making the absolute most out of a meager budget… to the benefits of working with a skeleton crew… to avoiding trends and creating the kinds of films he wants t...
Feb 26, 2018•2 hr 21 min
Effects artist extraordinaire Tony Gardner (THE BLOB ’88, EVIL DEAD 2, ALIENS, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen for an absolutely fascinating conversation about his career in special effects. From make-up… to miniatures… to sculpting… to puppetry… to animatronics… to working with Michael Jackson… Tony has literally done it all and you’ve likely seen more of his incredible creations than he can even remember creating. Hell, it would have taken a full episode just to ...
Feb 19, 2018•2 hr 17 min
