Not Suitable For Anyone

Pontypool! Pontypool! Pontypool! (Avertissement: NSFAPodcast n'est pas responsable des infections que l'auditeur peut recevoir en écoutant cet épisode.)

I am beyond excited to talk about this movie with its #1 fan, author and filmmaker Chris Vander Kaay. In fact, we were SO excited that we basically just jumped right in and didn't quite properly introduce it. But we did at least mention the name of the film before diving into analysis. And, as always, we start out spoiler free and actually make it much deeper into the show before giving a proper warning and proceeding to give away the hook! So please check it out, and check out Pontypool, which is only available to rent or purchase digitally on AppleTV for some reason.

And please check out Chris's work ... find him @ckvanderkaay on Twitter, and check out his books!

Spoiler Alert: https://www.amazon.com/All-Know-How-This-Ends/dp/1786275279/

Life After Death: https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Death-Chris-Vander-ebook/dp/B08HHT6RQF

Indie Science Fiction Cinema Today: https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Science-Fiction-Cinema-Today/dp/1476669333

Horror Films by Subgenre: https://www.amazon.com/Horror-Films-Subgenre-Viewers-Guide/dp/0786498374

Anatomy of Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Fear-Conversations-Science-Fiction-Filmmakers/dp/1935254979

Narco Saints: https://www.amazon.com/Narco-Saints-Chris-Vander-Kaay/dp/1693614308

So what if my podcast is just the random shit that "real" podcasters throw up as "patreon exclusive content"? I had fun getting drunk and laughing hysterically at stupid jokes (how many ways are there to point out that mime's don't talk and have it be funny?).

Yeah, Silent, but Deadly is about killer mimes ... and let's face it. Mime's are creepy, yo. And this 2016 film from Paul Dale (Fast Food & Cigarettes) is a dopey horror comedy about creep killer mimes and the tropiest horror characters to ever trope the screen. Available from Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B06ZZF8R8J/ref=atv_wl_hom_c_unkc_1_21) and not to be confused with the 2011 Jason Mewes film of the same name, it's worth a watch if you like cheaply, but lovingly, made horror with obvious jokes and bad puns. 

As always, listening is optional, but check out the movie ... it's good to break out of your comfort zone and just witness the pure joy of filmmaking.

Stay away from Captain Howdy!! That's right ... Twisted Sister made a horror movie and released it in 1998. Get ready for flashbacks of the early days of internet chatrooms, cliche 'tough cop' dialogue, and multiple different movies all crammed into one, inspired by a Twister Sister song and adapted by someone who most likely had never written a screenplay before.

So check out Strangeland on VOD (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/strangeland), and also check out my guest, Justin Sheeler, on Twitter (@manic_expressv) or Instagram (@manic.expressive) to be on the lookout for his upcoming podcast, Super Bummer.

It's time for round 2 with Chance Shirley (Episode 8 - Interplanetary), and this time we're also joined by his partner-in-crime Chuck Hartsell to talk about their first feature length film, the 2004 redneck zom-com Hide and Creep! I realize that a lot of folks are "over" zombie movies, but if you think you've seen everything, think again. This film is chock full of Chance's dry humor and Chuck's deadpan comedy, and perfectly encapsulates what it's like to grow up in a small southern town.

We had an absolute blast recording this episode, and went on plenty of side tangents about their experiences both in making the film, and trying to market and sell this and subsequent films. I really hope you enjoy the conversation and give the movie a watch. All of Chuck and Chance's films can be seen for free with an Amazon Prime account. Links can be tracked down through the website http://crewless.com/ (which also includes links to purchase physical copies as well).

The short Chuck mentions towards the end of the episode is available here: https://youtu.be/CB0ClsVQZVc

He also recently directed a music video for a song written by best selling author Robert McCammon, which is available here: https://youtu.be/KK-S2c-vdyQ

In 1996, Mike Mendez (Lavalantula, The Gravedancers) released a strange, twisted movie that would go on to be lost to time. To this day, the only way to get a physical copy of the 1996 masterpiece, Killers, is on VHS. However, it was restored back in 2019 in preparation for a blu ray that, unfortunately, has yet to materialize.

Trev Allen, from The Struggling Artist podcast (https://www.buzzsprout.com/808883), joins me as we try to make sense of this sheer madness. Watch along with us on Amazon prime, or give it a quick digital rental to reminisce about a simpler time when serial killers wore facepaint and were worshipped as gods ... https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/killers-1996

In a major change of pace this week, I sit down with filmmaker J Horton. He's made an entire career out of microbudget films. From horror films like Edges of Darkness to Monsters In The Woods, to documentaries on everything from dogs to bigfoot, Horton lives and dies by successfully, and profitably, selling his movies primarily via streaming services. In an hour together, we get into a variety of topics useful for anyone trying to make a living by selling films in today's marketplace. Personally, I think it's a fascinating conversation, and I hope you all enjoy it.

However, there's way more to learn than what we could cover in an hour, so please go check out J. Horton's Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/jhorton to learn more.

Please join me as I talk to the writers, directors, and producers of my favorite revenge film is recent years, Get My Gun. Jennifer and Brian talk through both the storytelling and practical aspects of putting this story to film, and they were an absolute delight to speak with. This movie definitely takes some unexpected turns, which is part of what makes it so unique, so please please please give it a watch! You can catch it on Shudder, and the UNRATED DVD will soon be making a comeback.

https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/get-my-gun

Please visit the film website, http://tragicbus.com/Tragic_Bus/backup.html for more information and links to their social media accounts.

Hey everybody! Thanks for coming back for another year of Not Suitable For Anyone. I'm really excited to bring you my top 20 list of movies that most people missed last year. So I got drunk and basically just said a few words about each film. Hopefully it's not too boring. Not in any particular order (other than the order I talk about them), the movies discussed (many of which will hopefully become episodes) are:

I'm too lazy to link them, so just go to JustWatch.com and see where you can find them! And hopefully I'll get a guest lined up for next week.

Richard Rowntree joins me for a second time to do a deep dive on his home invasion crime thriller/horror Nefarious. Packed with visual flair, gritty characters, and gore that far outpaces its shoestring budget, Rowntree and Ash Mountain Films push the limits of indie filmmaking and good taste. Hey, does anybody read these things anyway? First person to email me at [email protected] with the subject line I'M PAYING ATTENTION gets a gently used blu ray of Nefarious in the mail.

Nefarious is easy to find on a variety of VOD and streaming outlets, including Amazon Prime and Tubi: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B085R92Z65

https://tubitv.com/movies/541575

Richard and I also talk about his crowdfunding efforts for his next project, Mask of the Devil. Please check out their Kickstarter below for more information, and kick them a few bucks. We get into spoilers for Nefarioius at the 32 minute mark, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, feel free to skip to the 51 minute mark to hear us talk about Mask of the Devil.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/motd/mask-of-the-devil-supernatural-slasher-horror-feature?ref=user_menu

A podcast is stirring! Merry Christmas and please enjoy a bonus episode of an instant classic Christmas slasher, All Through The House! Writer/Director Todd Nunes joins me to talk about all the low budget, mean-spirited, gory goodness in store! It's the most Christmas of any Christmas horror we've covered this year, so I wanted to leave this episode as a special gift for y'all. So please enjoy!

All Through The House is literally streaming everywhere, including Prime, TubiTV, Roku, Vudu, and is an easy VOD rental as well: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/all-through-the-house. Please give it a watch and a rating/review!

And for one final time,  HUGE THANKS to Brendan Steere (Flashback to Episode 15) and the band Free Parking for the use of their track, Christmas Alone, as the theme music this month! Be sure to check out the full song on their bandcamp page and please show them some love: https://looksomefreeparking.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-alone