The world of the dead and how to preserve decedents is the topic of focus on this very special episode of No Stranger to Horror, featuring former embalmer and my childhood friend Danica Turcotte. 

The 2016 supernatural horror film The Autopsy of Jane Doe is talked about in length while also making some direct connections to how the professionals handle and prepare the recently deceased. 

We talk about real life ghost stories, what the movie nailed, whether or not we would love to see a sequel, and much more! 

Danica gives breakdowns of how Hollywood seems to miss the mark in terms of realism, but in this movie, they make up for it by giving us a stunningly original horror film that truly nails the ending.

Shownotes:

Books mentioned by Danica:

Paperbacks from Hell - Grady Hendrix 

The Long Walk - Stephen King 

Ring Shout - P. Djèlí Clark

Youtube Channel mentioned by Danica:

Ask a Mortician 

Movies mentioned by Joel:

The Wretched (2020)

Nightmare in Red, White, and Blue 

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.

Join me and my special guest horror blogger Amber as we get into the nauseating and beautiful work of French filmmaker Julia Ducournau stunning directorial debut Raw (2016).

On this especially explorative episode we not only geek over what makes Ducournau’s bleak body horror a must-see for the genre, but Amber also shares many titles that may have even slipped past diehard fans and are deserving of the same acclaim.

Additionally, this episode is the first with a guest outside of the continent as Amber comes on the show from South Korea and explains what it's like as a horror fan on the other side of the world. 

Prepare to get into why bleak horror is the best and what makes the more sinister elements of the genre so addictive to fans from all over the globe. 

Where to find Amber:

Instgram - @hornbloodfire

Twitter - @hornbloodfire

Origin of Amber’s Instagram handle - Hagazussa Trailer 

Movie Mentions:

Titane Trailer 

The Sadness Trailer

Ju-On: Origins Trailer  

Filth Trailer 

The Witch: Subversion Trailer 

Censor 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.

My best friend Luna Meresa comes on the show to discuss the 2020 Netflix haunting film ‘His House’ and we talk about our own personal experiences immigrating to another country when we were children. 

We also get into Netflix’s stellar teen romcoms, why Wunmi Musaku is flawless, anime, Halloween costumes, ouija boards, and she makes me a spooky season promise! 

Show notes:

• Follow Luna’s hilarious brother, comedian Henok Meresa (instagram: @henokmeresa)
• Death Note anime series 
• Villainele ‘Killing Eve’ (Halloween Costume)
• Dragonball Durag music video by Thundercat (Halloween Costume)

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.

My very own podcasting producing mentor Mik Narciso comes on the show to teach me about the monsters, spirits, and Filipino lore featured in Netflix's new anime series Trese (2021).

Outside of the series, Mik tells me about his own experiences with the supernatural encounters living in the Philippines, we discuss upcoming projects, vampire lore, and we dive into why Alexandra Trese is a superhero who definitely deserves to be a household name.

Strap yourself in for an educational, fun, and jam-packed look at one of the best animated series currently on Netflix.

Where to find Mik:

@justmikn

@smorgiespod

Mentioned by Mik:

Smörgåsbord Podcast 

Balete Drive

2 Sentence Horror Stories  

Music by Mar Emanuel

Mentioned by Joel:

Barbados Lore of the Heartman 

Bili Apes the mysterious species

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.

Recent graduate of Vancouver Film School Becca Kozak comes on the show to talk about her brand new documentary “Vancouver Video Vixens” (2021) and journey into the horror genre.

Becca breaks down her inspirations, her early love of Punk Rock music, we share our mutual fandom for the TV series Broad City, and much more! 

Hidden in the episode, Becca gets me to pitch my projects and we even get into potentially collaborating on some horror films in the future.

It’s an episode filled with some inside baseball about the Vancouver horror scene and the importance of Becca’s stunning documentary! 

Find Becca Kozak here:

Instagram

Youtube

Website

Twitter 

Art Work

Lisa Suckdoll - Short Film directed by Becca Kozak 

Mentioned by Becca:

Street Trash (1987) Trailer

Class of 1984 (1982) Trailer 

Somewhere to Go: Punk Victoria (Full Documentary)

The Stylist Trailer (2021)

False Positive (2021)

Broad City Trailer 

Mentioned by Joel: 

Ariel Hansen Director 

Nightmares in Red, White, and Blue

Leanne Song From Broad City

Porno Trailer (2020)  

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.

My wife Jennie Brewster comes on the show to discuss her job working with children and also gives hot takes about the 2019 film Little Monsters. We dive deep into chatting about raising our daughter Ava, why Lupita Nyong’o should be in everything, which childhood entertainer would be helpful during a zombie apocalypse, Josh Gad’s best role, and why we love horror as a couple. 

Jennie additionally shares her own childhood stories that turned her into a horror fan, which Wiggles member drives her nuts, and talks about why Mr. Rogers is the gold standard for human beings.

It’s a fun episode full of callbacks to your favourite childhood entertainers, bonding over horror, parenting wins and fails, and much more!

Jennie’s mentions: 

Poltergeist II Worm scene

Captain Feathersword Wiggles

Blippi

Modern Baby Baluga by Raffi 

Happy Trailer

Deadly Class Trailer

Behind Her Eyes 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.

It’s a battle to not say his name as guest MadelineKarita Fleming and I discuss the iconic classic 1992 ‘Candyman’.

Outside the historic movie, Madeline also breaks down the real-life horrors of battling racism in Minneapolis and how she was able to make her upcoming slasher short film ‘Ouroboros’ a cathartic experience to deal with her surroundings.

Additionally, Madeline tells me history with the genre that spans generations, her thoughts on modern horror, why Tony Todd’s Candyman performance withstands the test of time, and much more! 

Where to find Madeline: 

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram 

Twitter

As mentioned by Madeline:

Boxing Helena Trailer 

As mentioned by Joel:

Them Trailer 

Ghosts of Mars 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.

The Invitation (2015) was Karyn Kusama’s follow-up to Jennifer’s Body (2009) which turned out to be a masterfully done slow burn that is an anxious viewing with some seriously terrifying moments, but it feels like nobody saw it?

Guest Anna Jo and I,  discuss why this under the radar creepy film it’s a must watch with some serious after the pandemic vibes and filled with stunning performances that will keep you glued to the screen. 

Additionally, we tackle gaslighting, why this movie is a nightmare situation for both of us, casual horror fandom, needle drops in Marvel movies, and much more!

Show notes:

Anna’s TV suggestions:

What We Do in the Shadows

Wellington Paranormal 

Things we referenced in the show:

Classroom scene Hereditary (2018)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) Forest Scene 

Karyn Kusama interview post Jennifer’s Body 

Us (2019) movie trailer 

Screenplayed Script to Screen The Dark Knight (2008)

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.

Director Jordan Peele shook the world with his 2017 directorial debut Get Out and to Black filmmakers in the horror landscape, this masterpiece did a lot more than just entertain…

Writer, director, music manager, photographer, councilman, and Euroleague former professional basketball player, Kevin “K.L.” Martin Jr. comes on the show and together we break down the legacy of the iconic film that changed the horror landscape forever.

I ask Martin Jr. about his many talents and how he’s able to juggle the world of film, politics, music, and we deep dive into our experiences in the type of racism Jordan Peele brings to light in the legendary feature. 

But wait, there’s more… 

Additionally, we tackle our thoughts Lil Rel Howrey’s Oscar snub, the sunken place, Erika Alexander’s scene-stealing performance, the Cornetto trilogy, Kevin’s upcoming feature film directorial debut, and much more! 

Where to find K.L. Martin Jr.: 

Instagram: @codename_leon, @kaleidosightfilms, @3143_artist 

Twitter: @codename_leon

Website: https://www.kevinlmartin.com

Proof of Concept: The Hit - Directed by K.L. Martin Jr. 

Scenes mentioned in the podcast:

Erika Alexander Scene - Get Out 

Sunken Place Scene- Get Out 

Betty Gabriel Scene - Get Out

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.

Brothers Jessey Nelson & Cody Nelson of SPK Productions come on the show to discuss the under the radar thriller Super Dark Times directed by Kevin Phillips!

The Nelson Brothers break down what makes Super Dark Times a must-see and we talk about their most recent release of their short horror films ‘Crumbs’ which will be entering the festival circuit after a premiere in Vancouver’s Crazy 8s film festival.

Our chat dives deep into their filmmaking process, starting SPK Productions, what’s next for them, why the 90s are an awesome period to set a movie, Seth Rogen, and the importance of shining on mental health in their storytelling.

Where to find Cody and Jessey:

Cody: @wcodynelson

Jessey: @mrjesseyjames

Smashed Potato Kids (SPK) Productions:

Youtube

Instagram 

Facebook

Website

Additional Show Notes:

Event Horizon

First 15 second version of the horror short Crumbs

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.