On this Filmmaker Friday we chat with our friend Director/Writer Tristian Reed about his first feature film that blends Astral Projection, Slasher and Found Footage called The Depths. Tristian discusses the transition from film school into the post graduate film world, what it is like to tackle your first feature at this crucial life transition and what he hopes for as he continues his filmmaking journey. Tristian has an infectious energy and enthusiasm for filmmaking that you can't help but be inspired by. Enjoy this talk, chalk full of wisdom and laughs. 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/OIYcDX3p0Dw

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This week on the pod we bunker down to survive an Alien Invasion only to be in more danger in 10 Cloverfield Lane. We discuss the movie's duel narratives, the pressure cooker of being trapped with a madman and what the Hell makes a movie a Cloverfield movie. Grab your soda face mask and brave this apocalypse with us!

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Synopsis: A young woman is held in an underground bunker by a man who insists that a hostile event has left the surface of the Earth uninhabitable.

Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr.

Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg

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On this New Movie Monday we try and discover the origin of a haunted house in Shudder's new 825 Forest Road. We dive into the movies split narrative device, the neverending horror of Helen Foster, and why people keep evil mannequins in their home. While certain elements of this house are definitelty leaky, we hope you enjoy your trip to Ashland Falls with us. 

Synopsis: After a family tragedy, Chuck Wilson hopes to start a new life in Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and little sister Isabelle, but he quickly discovers that the town has a dark secret.

Starring: Elizabeth Vermilyea, Kathryn Miller, Madeline Garcia, Joe Falcone

Directed by Stephen Cognetti

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This Filmmaker Friday we are joined by our buddy, the hilarious screenwriter/director/novelist Joshua Hull. We discuss his early days making independent movies, how Glorious changed his career, getting back in the director's chair and how he approaches his writing process with so much going on. Josh always makes us laugh and gives us interesting insights into the process of making wild stories come to life. Enjoy!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/TwqYhc7jlA0

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This week on the Pod we offer up horror movie tropes to ancient Gods in Cabin in the Woods. We go into the control room to look at the meta reimagining of our favorite slasher ideas, dissect the roster of horror movie monsters on the board and debate if the characters made the right choice in the end.  

Synopsis: A group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Kristen Connolly, Fran kranz 

Director: Drew Goddard 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/V1JQ2aK4qZg

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This New Movie Monday we visit the rich and face the mythical in Death of a Unicorn. We are joined briefly by Griffey's son Hunter for his thoughts on the movie, discuss what we thought of the brutal Unicorns, and if the movie needed more to say. Join us as we face down these evil rich pharmacutical family and hardcore cyptids in this new A24 Horror Comedy. 

Synopsis: Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Tea Leoni, Richard E. Grant

Directed by Alex Scharfman

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This Filmmaker Friday we are joined by our friend Nolan Mihail, screenwriter of the found footage horror film Looky-Loo. We discuss what it's like to write a found footage film, working closely with a director as a writing partner and how he approaches his writing process through various projects. Nolan is an insightful and talented writer and I think he has lots of wondeful advice for those diving into the blank page. 

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This week on the pod, joined by our friend writer Robert Gallegos, we sink into the depths of a Serial Killer's POV in the 2012 Maniac remake. We discuss the power of making the Serial Killer's eyes, the blending of brutal reality and glossy fantasy and what this modern version adds to the original. Don't walk alone with this episode, be sure to invite a friend! 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/CS-HlVw3PWI

Synopsis: As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.

Starring: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Megan Duffy, America Olivio

Directed By: Franck Khalfoun

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This week on the Pod we awaken at the edge of the known universe and question who we are in Ash. We discuss the films art house opening, the bloody, meaty finale, the Oregon Trail med bots, and Shudder's move into more theatrical releases. Slap a patch on and do your best to find the truth in this wild new sci-fi adventure. 

Synopsis: A woman wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her space station viciously killed. Her investigation into what happened sets in motion a terrifying chain of events.

Starring: Eiza Gonzalez, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais

Directed By: Flying Lotus

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This week on the Pod we hide in our own apartment from the horrifying depths of serial killer Psychology in Copycat. We look for clues about this homage murderer, Sigourney's bathroom nightmare, and a sweaty performance from Harry Conick Jr. 

Synopsis: A criminal psychologist who turned agoraphobic after a murder attempt agrees to help two San Francisco detectives hunt for a copycat serial killer who intends on making her his next victim.

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, Harry Connick Jr. 

Director: Jon Amiel

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