Filmmakers Adam Green (FROZEN, the HATCHET franchise), Joe Lynch (MAYHEM, EVERLY), and Arwen the Yorkie host this inspirational and educational program that offers a fully comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the enduring struggle of not giving up on your dreams. By candidly sharing their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, Adam and Joe create an extremely honest and heartfelt dialogue with their guests. The hilarious, heartbreaking, and therapeutic "artist on artist" conversations focus on each guest's individual journey and the various hurdles they have personally faced and conquered along the way. With guests ranging from Academy Award winners, entertainment icons, and A-list celebrities... to cinematographers, editors, studio executives, and countless other crucial positions not typically featured in the spotlight, an average episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT offers more insight for navigating the entertainment industry than an entire semester of film school. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly magazine as "one of the top 20 podcasts you should be listening to" [Issue #1345], a new episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT has been released every single Monday without fail since the day the podcast launched on May 6, 2013.
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Filmmaker Babak Anvari (UNDER THE SHADOW, WOUNDS) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest feature HALLOW ROAD (in theaters now). From growing up in Iran and discovering his burgeoning love for cinema via unconventional means… to his journey through film school in the UK… to the making of his first feature UNDER THE SHADOW which he insisted on shooting in Jordan and in its native Farsi language… to his appreciation on finding ways to bring personal and even p...
Filmmaker Izzy Lee shares her inspiring career path, detailing the hurdles faced by female directors, her extensive short film work, and how she leveraged the pandemic to refine her craft. She delves into the production and distribution of her debut feature, "House of Ashes," highlighting its political themes, grassroots promotion, and the emotional resilience required to succeed in independent cinema, offering valuable insights into budgeting and creative control.
Legendary stuntman and actor Ken Kirzinger delves into his extensive career, from doubling Christopher Reeve to becoming Jason Voorhees in Freddy vs. Jason. He discusses the evolution of stunt safety, the unique pressures of stunt coordinating, and the physical and mental demands of 'suit jobs' like the Bad Moon werewolf. Kirzinger also shares personal anecdotes, including an encounter with Charles Bronson, and reflects on balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling personal life.
Filmmaker John-Michael Powell (VIOLENT ENDS, THE SEND-OFF) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey and the making of VIOLENT ENDS (opening in theaters this Friday 10/31). From a kid growing up in Arkansas riding his bike to the video store… to going to college in Texas and heading straight to Los Angeles after graduating… to his decision to get into editing and work his way towards directing… to the incredible amount of filmmaking knowledge he gained by being in ...
Actress and musician Jill Schoelen (POPCORN, THE STEPFATHER, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 1989) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to share her career journey. From a 7 year old girl with alopecia who loved to sing for whoever would listen… to landing her first agent at age 10… to auditioning for the role of "Emmeline" in THE BLUE LAGOON as a teenager seven times only to not get the role… to her audition for "Sarah" in LABYRINTH alongside Jennifer Connelly and Ally Sheedy (Jill didn't get that r...
Filmmaker Matt Sampere (CREEPING DEATH) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his journey bringing his debut feature film to life. From watching GODZILLA and KING KONG with his father as a child and developing an early love for monsters and genre films… to being told by teachers that it wasn't realistic to pursue a career as a filmmaker… to attending community college while playing in a band before heading to Syracuse to pursue a degree in film production… to PA'ing on David Bruc...
Filmmakers Dennis Cahlo and Bethany Watson join Adam and Joe to discuss the making of their new series THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA (now streaming on Screambox). From meeting on a podcast and getting together romantically… to making the decision to leave previously established careers and become full time filmmakers… to making short films together before putting together a mock trailer to sell their vision for THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA… to pulling off the feat of shooting their 6 episode series with extr...
Filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan (FIXATION, SPOONFUL OF SUGAR) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss the making of her latest feature BONE LAKE (in theaters now). From first reading the sexy, violent and twist-filled script… to her thoughts on the current cultural temperature with erotica in commercial cinema… to how she approached shooting the sex and violence integral to BONE LAKE's plot… to the key in finding the right location as a character… to how she pulled off this very am...
SPECIAL EPISODE! Legendary writer/director Shane Black (LETHAL WEAPON, THE MONSTER SQUAD, KISS KISS BANG BANG, IRON MAN 3, THE NICE GUYS) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and his new feature PLAY DIRTY - now available on Amazon Prime. From his writing process… to feeling the very same "imposter syndrome" we all feel despite his many massive successes… to what goes in to creating a terrific protagonist and how he makes every character a memorable one despit...
This episode features Oscar-winning make-up FX artist Christopher Nelson, who delves into his incredible career, from childhood horror fandom sparked by Fangoria to achieving professional success on major films like Kill Bill, Halloween, and American Horror Story. He candidly shares the challenges of projects like Suicide Squad, the surreal experience of winning an Academy Award, and his perspectives on the evolving landscape of the film industry, offering advice on perseverance and celebrating small wins.
Filmmakers Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon (TWO WITCHES) join Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss their career journey and the making of their latest film TRAUMATIKA (in theaters now). From how the two randomly met at a Los Angeles club, bonded over their similar tastes in cinema and music and began working together… to how they put both TWO WITCHES and TRAUMATIKA together with their own resources rather than waiting for outside financing… to the many pivotal crew positions the d...
Filmmaker Michael Chaves (THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MAE ME DO IT, THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE NUN 2) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and closing the casket on the Warren saga. From his beginnings in the commercial arena… to working with Nickelodeon on a short lived digital series… to how he met James Wan and was "conjured" into taking the baton of THE CONJURING universe… to working with Billie Eilish on the "Bury A Friend" music...
Producer Oren Koules (SAW 1-10, TWO AND A HALF MEN, DEAD SILENCE, RUN RONNIE RUN, SET IT OFF) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature TRUST (in theaters now). From setting up at least half a dozen projects at studios only to have them never get made… to trying his hand at being a studio executive himself… to surrounding himself with talented professionals and learning how to produce on the job… to just how close SAW came to either never being released o...
Director Macon Blair joins The Movie Crypt to discuss his new unrated Toxic Avenger movie, starring Peter Dinklage. He shares insights into receiving Lloyd Kaufman's blessing, the film's balance of silly humor, heartwarming moments, and gore, and the long road to its theatrical release. The conversation also touches on the importance of supporting unrated genre films and a fun segment on classic slasher villains.
Actress and filmmaker Sarah Nicklin (THE BLACK MASS, POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN, SPLATTER DISCO, EXHUMED) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss her career journey. From how her young fandom for HOME IMPROVEMENT's Jonathan Taylor Thomas lead her to want to become an actress… to watching John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN and William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST as her first ever horror movies… to going to college at Emerson in Boston and launching her career in New England through whatever audition...
Peter Cilella joins Adam and Joe to delve into the making of his new film, "Descendant," from its deeply personal script written during the pandemic to overcoming significant production hurdles and fostering strong lead chemistry. The conversation also touches on the financial realities of independent cinema, the importance of crew collaboration, and how filmmakers navigate career uncertainty and find creative outlets.
In THE MOVIE CRYPT's annual Yorkiethon round up Adam recaps the weekend long charity benefit and replays the full interviews with director Chuck Russell (WITCHBOARD, THE MASK, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3) and actress Kate Siegel (HUSH, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, LIFE OF CHUCK). Yorkiethon IX was the most successful Yorkiethon yet with over 50 guests and $42,000.00 raised for Save A Yorkie Rescue! That's A LOT of dogs who will be saved! Thank you to everyone who watched the 3-day LIVE marathon, ...
Film editor Glenn Garland joins Adam and Joe to explore his extensive career, from the tactile experience of cutting on film to the efficiency of digital editing. He shares insights from his early days with Roger Corman, his collaboration with Rob Zombie on 'The Devil's Rejects' and 'Halloween,' and the creative freedom this partnership allowed. Garland also reflects on the challenges of shaping actor performances, the often-misunderstood nature of editing awards, the value of objective feedback in test screenings, and his concerns about the evolving role of AI in the film industry.
Filmmaker James DeMonaco reflects on his unconventional journey from Staten Island to Hollywood, detailing the creation and expansion of the blockbuster "Purge" franchise and his commitment to its vision. He shares anecdotes from working with legends like Francis Ford Coppola on "Jack" and the practical realities of directing. DeMonaco also delves into his latest film, "The Home," revealing its unique inspirations and the strong ensemble cast, including Pete Davidson, while offering insights into the industry's compromises and the art of "smuggler cinema."
Visionary director Joseph Kahn joins Adam and Joe to discuss his incredible career, from groundbreaking music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and Korn to acclaimed features like *Torque*, *Detention*, and his new film *Ick*. He delves into his unique filmmaking theories, the challenges of working in Hollywood, and the importance of balancing artistic vision with financial realities in the ever-evolving industry.
Filmmakers Aaron B Koontz and Luke Boyce, showrunners for SyFy's Revival, join the Crypt. They detail the complex process of adapting Tim Seeley's comic, navigating the production challenges of shooting in Canada with limited infrastructure, and balancing the show's horror, comedy, and prophetic topical elements. They also share insights from their indie backgrounds, the surreal journey of getting the show greenlit, and offer advice on balancing writing passion with daily life.
Filmmaker, actress, comedian, and talk show host Aisha Tyler (CRIMINAL MINDS, ARCHER, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, AXIS) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey. From her start as a stand-up comedian and talk show host… to why certain comedians have been able to survive cancel culture… to the joy of working on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? and her love and respect for the incredibly talented cast she gets to work with… to how she shot her debut feature AXIS in just 7 day...
Adam and Joe talk with the filmmaking collective Dirty Shot Clean (Max Tzannes, David San Miguel, Jacob Souza) about their hilarious/horrific film, FOUND FOOTAGE: THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT. They discuss the collective's origin, the film's blend of cringe comedy and horror, its relatable portrayal of indie filmmaking struggles, working with Radio Silence and Dean Cameron, and the challenges and unexpected moments encountered during production.
Filmmaker Doug Roos joins Adam and Joe to discuss his unique journey making the indie horror film Bakemono in Japan. Doug shares his early genre influences, love for practical effects, and the challenges and rewards of shooting internationally on a limited budget. He also details his successful approach to self-financing and crowdfunding, marketing the film grassroots-style, and finding the resilience to overcome significant production setbacks.
Filmmaker Sean Byrne discusses his career, including the 10-year gap between films and his latest feature, Dangerous Animals. He delves into the film's unique blend of serial killer and shark genres, his approach to collaboration and preparing for shoots on the open ocean, and the casting process for stars like Hassie Harrison and Jai Courtney. Sean also reflects on the craft of horror filmmaking and the importance of character development.
Adam and Joe welcome filmmaker Austin Snell to discuss his micro-budget western throwback, "They Call Her Death," shot on 16mm. Snell shares insights into independent filmmaking challenges like location constraints and long production timelines, utilizing available resources, and embracing stylistic choices born of necessity. He also touches upon his diverse roles on set, early film influences like "Evil Dead" and "Temple of Doom," and reflects on appreciating movies from a filmmaker's perspective.
Filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck join the show to share their journey from film school and early collaborations to directing major projects like Half Nelson, Sugar, various TV series including Billions and Masters of the Air, and the massive Captain Marvel. They dive deep into the making of their latest film, Freaky Tales, discussing its Oakland setting, fractured timeline, securing unique music like Metallica, casting Pedro Pascal, and the film's reception.
The Movie Crypt announces their 9th annual Yorkie-thon charity marathon happening July 25th-27th to benefit Save a Yorkie Rescue. Having raised nearly $300,000 in the past, this year's event features live guests, music, commentaries, a script reading, and auctions, emphasizing the hosts' commitment to animal rescue.
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou (TALK TO ME, RACKARACKA) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey and the making of their latest feature BRING HER BACK - in theaters now! From their early days filming backyard wrestling matches in Australia when they were just 11 years old… to their wildly successful "RackaRacka" Youtube channel which put them on the map… to the horror films they grew up drawing inspiration from and the hurdles they faced getting their directorial...
Filmmaker Julia Max (THE SURRENDER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the making of her debut feature film. From catching the entertainment bug at a young age growing up in a family of industry professionals… to how growing up around film sets prepared her with invaluable insight on how movies are actually made… to setting her sights on acting before pivoting behind the camera as a writer/director… to making the leap from short films to features and finding the inspiration for THE SURRENDER ...
