My Horror Confessional

*********************[TW: sexual assault, detailed]***************************

Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority.

This week I'm joined by William R.A. Rush. William is a WGA member who has written the Stephen King adaptation, "One For The Road", as well as the registered feature screenplays "Group", "Immersion", and "Sweetener". He is currently working on several scripts, and developing a New York City-based play into a feature film in 2024. We discuss Ken Russel's "The Devils", a cinematic masterpiece that warrants attention for its bold and provocative exploration of religious and political themes. Released in 1971, the film details the events surrounding the alleged possessions and trials of a group of Ursuline nuns in 17th-century France. Russell's direction is visually stunning, combining period detail with avant-garde elements. The film's fearless portrayal of corruption within the church, state, and society challenges societal norms and raises questions about the abuse of power. "The Devils" is a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience that transcends conventional storytelling, making it a must-watch for those appreciative of bold filmmaking and social commentary. Join us in The Confessional.

William's IMDB page can be viewed here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13670022/

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*********************[TW: r*pe, detailed]***************************

Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including r*pe and sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority.

This week I'm joined by Xxxena Rush. Xxena is a producer, casting associate and production manager with Original CINematic. In addition to serving as producer on "One for the Road", "Group", "Immersion" and "Sweetener", she has been instrumental in helping develop these films and has assisted in the production and development of several others. We discussed her work as a producer and their latest film making the festival rounds "Group". We also discuss one of the most controversial movies ever made, Meir Zarchi's "I Spit on Your Grave".

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jenny Kiefer. Jenny is a Kentucky native and an avid rock climber. Together with her mother, she is the owner and manager of Butcher Cabin Books, an all-horror bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. This Wretched Valley is her debut novel. We also talk the creature feature 90's classic Anaconda. Jenny from the block, Ice Cube, crazy ass Jon Voight and a 40 foot long Anaconda. What more could you ask for. Join us in The Confessional!

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ayden of Susto Podcast. Ayden was a blast to have on as we discussed the DRAMA and scandal of this b/w French classic from 1955. We also discuss Ayden's work over at Susto podcast. If you like spooky tales defintely go give it a listen. Join us in The Confessional!

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by my good fiend and returning guest Gerardo Preciado (known professionally as Ancient Order of the Droids) composer of imaginary horror soundtracks and the director of Narco Shark, coming to streaming very soon. Gerardo and I discuss Mario Bava's extremely inluential camp fire Giallo, Bay of Blood. Join us in The Confessional!

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Kevin Martin, better known as videostoreKev. He is the owner of The Lobby DVD Shop, Actor in The Last Video Store Movie, co-founder Of Dedfest Film Festival and a drunken DJ. We talk about the in's and out's of owning the last video rental place in your city, growing up watching horror movies in the theatres in the 80's and also making movies with your friends! Kevin stars as....himself in "The Last Video Store" which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2023. We also discuss Todd Haynes pyschological mind fuck of a movie, Safe starring Julianne Moore! Join us in The Confessional! Did I mention that Kevin took this interview with his rental place as the backdrop! So cool!

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Look out for The Last Video Store when it hits streaming here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17423262/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Check out HeathenVideoArchive on YouTube for some dope ass horror shorts here https://www.youtube.com/@HeathenVideoArchive

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Emily Verona. Emily is a Bram Stoker Award nominee, a Jane Austen Short Story Award Finalist, and a Luke Bitmead Bursary Finalist. Her novel, Midnight on Beacon Street, will be published by Harper Perennial in 2024. We also discuss this silent film early Horror classic, The Phantom Carriage. It's over 103 years old, and yet still has the power to move you and exceptional effects! Join us in The Confessional!

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by frequent guest and collaborator Zach Chapman. We talk about Zach's new comic A Haunting on Mars from Scout Comics, issue # 1 out now at all comic book shops. Issue #2 comes out this month! We also discuss (in my opinion) one of John Carpenters most frustrating movies, just a trainwreck of a project Ghosts of Mars. Join us in The Confessional!

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Betty Rocksteady. Betty is the resident art ghoul of Ghoulish Books, and is the author & illustrator of several bizarre books, including Soft Places, The Writhing Skies and In Dreams We Rot. We also discuss the goth classic The Crow from 1994. They're all dead, they just dont know it yet.

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Y'all thought Christmas was over? It's never over! This week in The Confessional I'm joined by one of Santa's naughty elves, Max Booth. We talk about this criminally underrated killer Santa Christmas classic. Max describes it as Taxi Driver meets Killer Santa. We also discuss Max's new book The Last Haunt, out now from Cemetery Gates Media. Buy The Last Haunt https://ghoulish.rip/product/the-last-haunt/ Follow Max https://www.instagram.com/ghoulishbookstore/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip