Scarah's Screamcast

This week I'm joined by my friend Libby Soleil — artist, haunt actor, funeral director and embalmer!

We talk about what it's really like working in the funeral industry, how Libby got into embalming, some things about death and funerals I definitely didn't know, and why you probably shouldn't let AI write your loved one's obituary.

We also get into her creepy eyeball art, her handmade Peekaboo character at Bat City Scaregrounds, our mutual love of Halloween and why weirdos like us actually enjoy being scared.

Plus horror talk, Bone Deep, the Scary Hotline, and plenty of other weirdness along the way.

Oh — and Scarah's Screamcast is officially ONE YEAR OLD!

If I'm Scarah, then you must be .. the DOOMED

Scarah is joined by friends Alex and Marissa for a post-Houston Horror Film Festival hangout packed with convention stories, horror news, movies, and plenty of chaos.

Scarah takes us behind the scenes of moderating panels with the cast of M3GAN, the Friday the 13th Final Girls, and The Doom Generation reunion featuring Rose McGowan, James Duval and Johnathon Schaech — including some audience questions that definitely kept her on her toes.

The crew also talks about the convention experience, favorite cosplay and encounters, plus the Houston premiere of Michael Minett's short film Five, which Scarah and Marissa helped bring to life.

On the horror-news side, Scarah remembers legendary special makeup effects artist Screaming Mad George, talks IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 and previews Fantastic Fest. Then the Scary Hotline kicks off a deeper conversation about generative AI in horror: what happens when technology stops being a filmmaking tool and starts replacing the human creative process?

And of course, Alex steps up to face Bone Deep.

It's horror fandom, filmmaking, convention culture and three friends talking spooky shit — Screamcast style.

Scarah sits down with multi-award-winning multidisciplinary dancer, creator, and instructor Devin Alfather for a conversation about dance, danger, horror, and what it means to make art in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Devin shares her journey into Egyptian and fusion belly dance, her work with bottle walking, fire, burlesque and theatrical performance, and what goes into creating and producing ambitious live shows.

The conversation ventures into goth culture, creepy pasta and internet folklore, practical art, horror movies, and a spirited discussion about generative AI in filmmaking, graphic design, music, and other creative fields.

Scarah's Scary Hotline Question of the Week: As a horror fan, what is your opinion on the use of generative AI in horror movies?

Scarah returns for a solo episode packed with horror news and an insider's guide to Houston Horror Film Fest.

This episode covers:

• Houston Horror Film Fest survival guide • American Horror Story Season 13 • Mike Flanagan's Carrie • Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man • Ozzy Osbourne Halloween Horror Nights • Celebrity panels and convention etiquette • Horror Hotline listener calls • Scarah's Scream Theater updates

Whether you're attending Houston Horror Film Fest or simply love horror conventions, this episode is full of practical tips, horror news, and plenty of spooky conversation.

This week Scarah welcomes James Oliver—extreme horror author, musician, and vocalist for Sadistic Force.

The conversation covers James' growing catalog of horror fiction, his latest collection Debilitator, his slasher novel Academia, the children's book The Not So Scary Castle, and how heavy metal influences his writing.

The episode also features Horror Headlines covering:

• Jennifer's Body 2 • Evil Dead Burn • Other Mommy • Clayface

Plus Bone Deep, Scarah's Scary Hotline, horror movies, Terrifier, Clive Barker, Peter Jackson, independent horror, and much more.

This week on Scarah's Screamcast, I sit down with haunt actor, improviser, comedian, and Damsel of the Doomed actor Luke Summers.

Luke shares how improv comedy led him into professional haunting, how the fan-favorite character Caruso came to life, and why comedy and horror often rely on the exact same principles. The conversation also explores indie filmmaking, haunted attraction etiquette, acting, horror movies, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the horror community.

Whether you're a haunt actor, horror fan, filmmaker, or just love hearing how memorable characters are created, this episode is packed with laughs and great stories.

Actor, improviser, musician, and voice actor Kareem Badr joins Scarah for an in-depth conversation about his journey through improv, stage acting, television, and independent horror filmmaking.

The conversation includes behind-the-scenes stories from Damsel of the Doomed, Kareem's experiences on productions including 1923 and Deli Boys, the creative process behind improv, and why independent horror and YouTube creators are reshaping the film industry. Plus, the latest horror headlines, upcoming releases, conventions, and plenty of behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories.

It's another solo episode of Scarah's Screamcast!

This week Scarah is joined by Hermann, the Dachshund of the Doomed, for a discussion covering Stephen King's upcoming novel - the third in the Talisman series, Evil Dead Burn's practical effects, Aurelio Voltaire's new horror-comedy The Demonatrix, and a deep dive into A24's new AI partnership and what it could mean for the future of filmmaking.

Plus listener calls, upcoming horror events, reading recommendations, and this week's Scary Scary Hotline question.

Professional partier, haunt actor, and hot dog enthusiast Kaitlyn Holliday joins Scarah for a fun conversation covering life inside Bat City Scaregrounds, creating unforgettable haunt characters, favorite horror films, AI in filmmaking, Halloween culture, and the bizarre story behind her iconic hot dog persona.

Also featuring Horror Headlines, Bone Deep, listener calls, and plenty of horror community laughs.

Scarah sits down with award-winning makeup, hair, and special effects artist Stormie Steen to talk horror makeup, practical FX, indie film, Bat City Scaregrounds, haunt season, ghost stories, Damsel of the Doomed, and the creative hustle behind bringing monsters to life.

Featuring Stormie Steen, practical effects, horror makeup, indie horror, Bat City Scaregrounds, haunted attractions, beauty makeup, and strange broadcasts from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed.