Every good thing comes to an end. No Stranger to Horror takes a year long hiatus to come back for one final episode covering one of my favorite genre films of all time. Maniac (2012) is a brutal remake of the 1980 film of the same name, and this POV bloodfest is the perfect place to end this podcast journey. 

And for the last episode, I’m so happy to have the insanely talented photographer, graphic designer, and all-around wonderful person Angel Lynne. Angel and I are frequent collaborators and for this episode she tells me all about her journey in filmmaking, directing podcasting, one time using a kangaroo-skinned whip, and much more. 

Thank you for all the listeners and I promise I’ll be back when life isn’t so chaotic, but until then, this was a wonderful journey and I love you all.

Show Notes: 

Angel’s  Instagram - @Mapchild 

Angel’s Website - https://www.mapchild.co

Mentioned by Angel: 

Saltburn (2023)

Priscilla (2023) 

Mentioned by Joel:

Come to Daddy (2019)

Sin City (2005)

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This podcast is presented by Halo Halo Productions. You can find other shows at halohaloproductions.com.

On this special Valentine's themed episode, Anelle Dehghani joins the show to talk about her role as the coordinator of international sales, marketing, and acquisitions at Raven Banner.

In our conversation, Anelle and I delve into the numerous films in the Raven Banner catalog, including "The Sadness," "Cult Hero," "The Fight Machine," "Psycho Goreman," and many more. Anelle also sheds light on the process the company follows to choose the films it represents, and how each project brings its own unique set of challenges.

We delve into the success of the Toronto-based company, exploring its origin story and why it is so passionate about producing and acquiring strange and unique movies from all over the world.

Show Notes: 

Anelle Social media - @AnelleD instagram and Twitter 

Raven Banner - @Ravenbannerent Instagram and @Ravenbanner Twitter 

Mentioned on the show:

Upcoming Films - 

Mad Heidi Trailer 

The Fight Machine Trailer 

Past Films - 

The Sadness Trailer 

Psycho Goreman Trailer 

Come True Trailer 

Turbo Kid Trailer 

Manborg Trailer 

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Halo Halo Productions. You can find other shows at halohaloproductions.com.

Vancouver actor Gabriel Carter comes back on to the show and this time its to discuss his brand new project ‘Door Mouse’ that hits theatres and streaming Jan 13th, 2023.

Carter who stars in the role of ‘Craw Daddy’, describes his character as a “Death on the boat on the way to Hades” and shares the long process it took from script to screen. 

‘Door Mouse’ also stars Carter’s wife, Nhi Do, who is a fantastic actor and friend to the podcast appearing on episode 3 of the show’s early days. 

This daring neo-noir directorial debut from Vancouver filmmaker and actor Avan Jogia makes its limited theatrical release this Friday and is available on Itunes on the same day. 

Door Mouse Trailer 

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Returning guest Amber T comes back on to talk about one of the best horror movies of 2022 and she has theories galore, as well as, historical information that truly makes the viewing experience even better. 

Amber takes me on a journey through every metaphor, insight on growing up in the English countryside, and even breakdowns what connects Alex Garland’s phenomenal film to Greek mythology. 

There will be spoilers galore, but this episode is a perfect listen before you dive into another rewatch of the mind-bending dramatic horror that managed to drop our jaws! 

Where to find Amber:

Instgram - @hornbloodfire

Twitter - @hornbloodfire

Mentioned by Amber:

MEN - A Grotesque and Entirely Necessary Nightmare (Analysis) - YouTube

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Prepare yourself for an experience that could only come out of the mind of famed Polish director Andrzej Żuławski, 1981’s Possession. 

My guest Rehema Ngongo (playwright and fellow horror film fanatic) comes on the show to explain why Zulawski's infamous Cannes award-winning film is an all-time classic that everyone should watch multiple times.

Find Rehama here: 

Instagram

Twitter

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

On this very special episode, alt-pop singer and returning guest Maryze comes down to talk about the survival horror series Yellowjackets, and she also gives me some inside information about the making for her debut album ‘8’ out now.

While on tour for the release of the album, Maryze becomes my first in person guest and opens up about her artistic journey that led her to release the album.

We chat about our favourite moments of the series, when Hollywood misses the mark with languages, standing up to internet trolls, and why the number ‘8’ has such a special place in her heart. 

Find Maryze here:

@maryzemusic - Instagram 

@maryzemusic - Twitter 

Shownotes: 

Listen to or buy Maryze’s album here - Maryze’s Music

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Enter the dark and twisted world of the film industry in the ‘90s with the Netflix miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavor.  Seen through a neo-noir lens by creators Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, this adaptation of the novel by Todd Grimson is a purely sadistic story of vengeance and dark witchcraft.

Along with me on this ride through bizarre violence is none other than my guest Clare Wright! Clare is avid horror fan, film school grad, and a fashion aficionado, who runs a social media page dedicated to monthly deep dives into different subgenres of standout films.

We talk about our admiration for mutual friend and horror content creator Amber (@hornbloodfire) , I quiz Clare on her Letterboxd top picks, what makes Roy Hardaway the perfect love interest, Giallo films’ fashion, our mutual hate for genre gatekeepers, and much more! 

Where to find Clare:

Instagram

Letterboxd

Show notes:

Clare’s favourite film - Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce 1080 Bruxelles - Trailer 

Nick Antosca Vulture Article 

Upcoming horror movies we are looking forward to see:

• Men Trailer 
• Nope Trailer 
• Black Phone Trailer 

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Hive minded killer slugs attack a small town in James Gunn’s directorial debut Slither (2006), and amongst the brutal carnage there are a lot of unexpected laughs. 

Staff writer for Movie Jawn and co-host of the Killer B Podcast Tori Potenza comes on the show to discuss the delightfully chaotic film and also talk about her love for the B movie genre. 

Additionally we discuss her bucket list goal of watching every 80s horror film, our mutual love for Alan Tudyk, why Speed Racer is a flawless watch, and which 2 of the Lord of the Rings Fellowship she’s met, and much more! 

 Shownotes:

Find Tori here:

@theneonbanshee

@killerbspodcast

Mentioned on the show: 

Us (2019) movie opening 

Speed Racer (2008) Trailer 

Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010) Trailer 

Peacemaker ‘Opening title sequence’ behind the scenes 

Exhumed Films Facebook page 

Society (1989) Trailer 

Night of the Demons (1988)

Star Wars: Clone Wars  2003 - 2005

What The Force Podcast 

Doom Patrol TV Series 

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Lurking in the shadows of Gotham a nightmarish noir caped crusader saves a cinematic universe and brings horror back to mainstream superhero films! 

The extremely multi-talented Kevin L. Martin Jr comes back on to the podcast becoming my first returning guest, and this time we’re tackling Matt Reeves’ crime noir thriller Batman (2022).

Kevin and I go full on geek mode in our spoiler filled critique of the movie, discussing every single thing that works for the reboot and get deep into our predictions of what Warner Brothers will do next. 

If you loved the movie as much as we did, you won’t want to miss this detailed look at why we both agree that this superhero thriller may have Oscar buzz next year and hear our pitches for the films Warner Brothers are not brave enough to make.

Shownotes:

Find Kevin here: 

Instagram: @codename_leon, @kevinlmartin.com, @3143_artist 

Twitter: @codename_leon

Website: https://www.kevinlmartin.com/podcastnetwork

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.

Season 2 begins with a discussion about the 2019 Peter Strickland’s arthouse film In Fabric, and a deep dive into my special guest Ariel Hansen’s (multi-faceted filmmaker) own artistic works. 

Ariel and I talk subgenres of horror, prequels, cursed objects, our mutual love for gory films, the origin story to the company she co-founded Bad Cookie Pictures, and much more! 

We also geek out over Ariel’s festival films and her upcoming projects that are currently in development.

Show notes: 

Where to find Ariel:

Twitter & Instagram: @hansenhorror @badcookiepictures 

Youtube: Bad Cookie Pictures 

Mentioned in the show:

The Dionaea House 

Tea Time with T & A - Gigi Saul Guerrero 

Bingo Hell 

The Medium 

Tumbleweed Theatre 

Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com 

This podcast is presented by Geek Happy Network. You can find other shows at geekhappynetwork.com.