Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

On this week's episode, things get heretical as we welcome David Kittredge, acclaimed filmmaker of PORNOGRAPHY: A THRILLER and the upcoming documentary HERETICS: BRUSHED BY THE WINGS OF EXORCIST II! Among other things, David discusses how early gay adult cinema engaged in an arthouse aesthetic, his work to help restore the queer content of the Ryan Phillippe film 54, and his journey exploring the history of the divisive sequel to William Friedkin's lauded classic. Plus, David and Michael share cinematic cocktail recipes for a "Pazuzu-tini" and an EYES OF LAURA MARS themed drink.

On this week's episode, things get heretical as we welcome David Kittredge, acclaimed filmmaker of PORNOGRAPHY: A THRILLER and the upcoming documentary HERETICS: BRUSHED BY THE WINGS OF EXORCIST II! Among other things, David discusses how early gay adult cinema engaged in an arthouse aesthetic, his work to help restore the queer content of the Ryan Phillippe film 54, and his journey exploring the history of the divisive sequel to William Friedkin's lauded classic. Plus, David and Michael share cinematic cocktail recipes for a "Pazuzu-tini" and an EYES OF LAURA MARS themed drink.

This week, it’s a teenage revolution as we’re joined by Adam Sass, acclaimed author of the forthcoming SURRENDER YOUR SONS! Among other things, Adam discusses why horror is important in the landscape of young adult literature, his past cinematic participation in the world of Amityville, and why the AMERICAN WEREWOLF movies are steeped in homoerotic and queer subtext. Plus, Adam theorizes what Buffy and the Scoobies would be doing in the era of quarantine!

This week, it’s a teenage revolution as we’re joined by Adam Sass, acclaimed author of the forthcoming SURRENDER YOUR SONS! Among other things, Adam discusses why horror is important in the landscape of young adult literature, his past cinematic participation in the world of Amityville, and why the AMERICAN WEREWOLF movies are steeped in homoerotic and queer subtext. Plus, Adam theorizes what Buffy and the Scoobies would be doing in the era of quarantine!

This week, we’re keeping it in the family as we welcome filmmaker and artist extraordinaire Dru Phillips, the sensational creator behind the celebrated Sister Hyde Design! Among other things, Dru discusses her childhood obsession with the allure of Dracula, her work crafting artwork for some of the biggest names in show business, and why horror still has a long way to go in terms of trans representation. Plus, Dru gives us all a lesson on why it’s important to embrace our problematic faves.

This week, we’re keeping it in the family as we welcome filmmaker and artist extraordinaire Dru Phillips, the sensational creator behind the celebrated Sister Hyde Design! Among other things, Dru discusses her childhood obsession with the allure of Dracula, her work crafting artwork for some of the biggest names in show business, and why horror still has a long way to go in terms of trans representation. Plus, Dru gives us all a lesson on why it’s important to embrace our problematic faves.

We’re baaaaack! To help us mark our rise from the grave, we’re joined this week by fabulous femme fatale and veritable drag icon Louisianna Purchase! Among other things, Louisianna discusses her legendary appearance on the third season of THE BOULET BROTHERS DRAGULA, the influence of the lesbian vampire films of Jean Rollin, and the punk rock ethos of bringing drag to a digital landscape in a time of quarantine. Plus, Lousianna digs into the “catharsis of evil,” and Michael catches listeners up on the show’s return!

We’re baaaaack! To help us mark our rise from the grave, we’re joined this week by fabulous femme fatale and veritable drag icon Louisianna Purchase! Among other things, Louisianna discusses her legendary appearance on the third season of THE BOULET BROTHERS DRAGULA, the influence of the lesbian vampire films of Jean Rollin, and the punk rock ethos of bringing drag to a digital landscape in a time of quarantine. Plus, Lousianna digs into the “catharsis of evil,” and Michael catches listeners up on the show’s return!

Some news for our listeners.

Some news for our listeners.