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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This episode we have the STELLAR opportunity to hear from Killer Klowns composer himself, John Massari! Join us on this intimate interview where we talk about all things musical origins, his horror favorites, his work on Killer Klowns and so much more. And a HUGE thank you again to John for being such a gracious and wonderful guest! 

Timestamps:

0:50- John’s Musical Roots

19:41- John’s early career

31:57- Auditioning for Killer Klowns

37:39- Composing for Killer Klowns and the Audience response

47:11- Joys and Challenges of composing and arranging

56:46- John’s horror nostalgia & what’s on his watchlist

1:01:12- Fan impact of Killer Klowns

1:02:00- John’s Horror Favorite

1:04:40- Fight/Flight/Freeze or Fawn? & Killer Klowns Gamplay Strategy

1:09:07- Thoughts behind arranging Killer Klowns from Outer Space Reimagined 

1:11:52- Killer Klowns from Outer Space Sequel?

1:15:25- John’s advice for Composers and sound designers 

Connect with John: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnMassari/videos

https://www.instagram.com/john.massari/

https://linktr.ee/johnmassari

https://x.com/johnmassari?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Killer Klowns Game: https://killerklownsthegame.com/

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This Deep Dive episode we explore the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)! Join us as we explore the making of these Klowns, the Chiodo Brother’s, The Dickies, what qualifies a cult classic and so much more! 

And don’t worry The Acid Roll Recipe is coming soon! 

Timestamps:

0:50 - Highs & Lows

4:44- What We’re Watching

8:37- Introducing Killer Klowns

15:48- Monster Movie Trivia

21:31- Our Thoughts & Opinions

28:17- Campy Themes in Killer Klowns

31:16- Dave vs Mike Debate

37:16- The Chiodo Brothers Deep Dive

47:38- Klowns Creation and Special Effects Deep Dive

58:14- John Massari Deep Dive

59:39- The Dickies Killer Klowns Theme Song

1:04:20- Pop Culture Impact & Cult Classics 

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Resources:

Killer Klowns IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095444/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm

Killer Klowns Awards: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095444/awards/

Killer Klowns Origin story: https://laist.com/shows/the-frame/the-origin-story-of-the-1988-cult-classic-killer-klowns-from-outer-space

Killer Klowns Facts: https://facts.net/movie/31-facts-about-the-movie-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/

Chiodo Brothers Website: https://chiodobros.com/

Chiodo Brothers Andrew King Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHk0hMELvmI

Chiodo Brothers Calgary Herald Interview: https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/movies/brothers-behind-killer-klowns-to-headline-calgary-horror-con

Chiodo Brothers Yahoo Interview: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-the-chiodo-brothers-interview-130019448.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALPCeIxKSk2rIp8UMD6WYrqmkHXOqzySnYsjcvBHkZzt0-yDqVowhUE_E0POISgLAz2Y4tc12VhCFnMu3fXyFimQLIxB273PC46n03wt8qQ-lT4EVITP0quZHPxk108s-ncuruSM758y7LzwGtr2BGc8CJcpbgZrWrrgQnhUrI1-

Chiodo Borthers True Shepherd Entertainment Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-bZkimCuZU

Stephen Chiodo CalArts Faculty: https://filmvideo.calarts.edu/programs/experimental-animation/program-faculty/stephen-chiodo

The Chiodo Brothers’ Bios: https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/artists/chiodo-bros#:~:text=About%20chiodo%20bros,and%20animatronic%20props%20and%20costumes.

Screenrant: Making of Killer Klowns https://screenrant.com/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-behind-the-scenes-making-of-facts/

Killer Klowns Resurrgence: https://movieweb.com/killer-klowns-outer-space-resurgence/

Defining Cult Classics: https://movieweb.com/what-is-a-cult-classic/

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit: RPG Edition! Agent Kylie (DM) sends fellow agents Nick and Robert on an assignment to find the elusive zombie virus lost by their coworker, Agent Steve. Madness ensues in this Dawn of The Dead inspired RPG filled with riddles, violence and even a little rizz (as the kids say).

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Connect with Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob_refined/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuH0VUuQaalNIqxicPjBPw?app=desktop

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This Pester the Guest…er episode we have the pleasure of killing time with Richard (Rich) S. Sargent! Rich is a filmmaker, musician, and most recently, the author of The Horror Movie Night cookbook! We talk all things horror, writing, being an artist and of course he and Nick bond over their kitchen stories. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss and a Horror Cookbook that you have to buy, TODAY! (I mean it, it’s seriously the best cookbook I’ve ever had)

The Horror Movie Night Cookbook: https://www.instagram.com/horrormovienightcookbook/

Buy the Horror Movie Night Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646044916?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_VGAM7Q0E5WA9S4VXPHFP

Connect with Richard: https://www.instagram.com/rsargent83/

Support his band: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwintermusic/

Support the Black Ice Theatre Co: https://www.instagram.com/blackicetheatreco/

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This episode we explore the George Romero Classic “Dawn of the Dead” (1978)! Join us as we explore the history of zombie films, the history of George Romero and Tom Savini and more. We even unpack the themes of consumerism and we even reveal our giveaway winner for the horror art collection from the Sugarmynt Gallery! 

Timestamps:

0:26- Highs & Lows

6:44- What We’re Watching

9:43- Introduction to Dawn of the Dead

15:58- Monster Movie Trivia

23:15- Our Thoughts & Opinions

32:30- History of Zombie Films Deep Dive

37:04- George Romero Deep Dive

45:58- Tom Savini & Dawn of the Dead Special Effects Deep Dive

58:54- Goblin Mini Deep Dive

1:03:13- Dawn of the Dead Actors Mini Deep Dive

1:06:52- Consumerism & Dawn of the Dead Pop Culture Impact

1:14:56- Giveaway reveal! 

Resources:

Budget and numbers: https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Dawn-of-the-Dead-(1979)#tab=box-office

Awards and Nominations 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077402/awards/

Dawn of the Dead Ratings: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1005339-dawn_of_the_dead

Trivia and Facts: https://facts.net/movie/48-facts-about-the-movie-dawn-of-the-dead/

The Making of The Dawn of the Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pc61PdFff8

Dawn of the Dead Trivia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077402/trivia/

Scott Reiniger Interview: https://crypticrock.com/interview-scott-h-reiniger/

History of Zombies in media: https://u.osu.edu/abel118eng4563/the-history-of-the-zombie-in-popular-culture/

History of Zombie Films: 

https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/news/2017-10/legacy-dead-history-zombie

The Thing with Two Heads Tom Savini Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX2QFx_Ai_c

Tom Savini and The Night of the Living Dead Remake:

https://itcamefromblog.com/2022/11/13/interview-tom-savini-on-life-after-dead/

Tom Savini Special Make-up Effects Program: https://www.dec.edu/ts/

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (Available for rent or buying on Apple TV)

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit, RPG Edition! Written and DM’ed by Nick, join us on an exciting DND adventure inspired by the world of The Conjuring. This week Kylie and Joshua visit her parents for a Thanksgiving feast only to find out that things are not as they seem. Will Kylie and Joshua survive the holiday dinner?

Make sure to check out our Horror Art Giveaway: https://gleam.io/cX0WY/horror-art-and-merch-giveaway

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This Pester The Guest…er episode features the Ed to Kylie’s Lorraine: Joshua Olsen. Strap in as he shares his wisdom in self defense and a real life bone chilling ghost story. Don’t forget to also enter the Giveaway! 

Connect with Joshua: https://www.instagram.com/_joshua_olsen_/

Make sure to check out our Horror Art Giveaway: https://gleam.io/cX0WY/horror-art-and-merch-giveaway

Connect with Kylie: https://www.instagram.com/kylieraine_/

Connect with Nick: https://www.instagram.com/pinto.nd/

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This Deep Dive episode introduces our new series on The Conjuring (2013) AND we are doing our first GIVEAWAY. We explore the real life history of The Warrens, Exorcisms, and the excellence that went into creating this film! 

Make sure to check out our Horror Art Giveaway: https://gleam.io/cX0WY/horror-art-and-merch-giveaway

Check out Dr. Kevin Wetmore Episode about Demon Killing Films: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/DwV4m5DkZHb

Resources for Deep Dive: 

The Warrens and The True story of The Conjuring: 

https://www.vox.com/culture/23939024/ed-lorraine-warren-cases-hoax-real-conjuring-amityville

https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.php

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/10/17/the-conjuring-house-is-in-rhode-island-is-the-conjuring-true-story-how-to-go-cost-enter/71074801007/#:~:text=Is%20%27The%20Conjuring%27%20based%20on,they%20began%20experiencing%20paranormal%20phenomena.

House of Darkness book:  https://www.bookey.app/book/house-of-darkness https://www.freesat.co.uk/news/documentaries/real-conjuring-andrea-perron https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Movies/Conjuring-The-361793.html

James Wan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1490123/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br5ee11O2s

Film Stats: https://boardroom.tv/highest-grossing-horror-movies-franchises-all-time/

https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Conjuring-The#tab=summary

Exorcisms: https://collider.com/exorcisms-horror-movies/

https://www.quora.com/Are-exorcisms-really-as-dramatic-as-depicted-in-Hollywood-movies-and-other-works-of-fiction

https://www.inverse.com/article/35567-exorcism-demons-catholic-church-horror-movie-real-annabelle

https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/10/real-life-exorcist-diary-catholic-church.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313291844_Mastering_the_devil_A_sociological_analysis_of_the_practice_of_a_Catholic_exorcist

Writing: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts/thrills-and-scares-in-the-conjuring-1.287988

Visual Effects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avKFuJc2nzQ

Locations breakdown: https://giggster.com/guide/movie-location/where-was-the-conjuring-filmed

Camera Angle Study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fe3ivoQLsY

The Actors: 

Vera: https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Vera-Farmiga-Has-Experienced-Some-Crazy-Paranormal-Activity-Thanks-Conjuring-115567.html

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0267812/awards/?ref_=nm_awd

Patrick:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq2MdgvmZfY

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933940/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_patrick%2520wil

BTS Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck782YxTAzk&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwYmYr6NeQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9hezr2f4c0

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit: RPG Edition! This week we are fighting for our lives aboard the Nostromo with crew members Casey and Nick on this tension-filled Monster of the Week RPG GM’d by Kylie! 

Check out all of Casey’s work here: https://linktr.ee/caseyjonescaseyjones

Check out the episode where Kylie was a guest on Casey’s show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54W16OjvGlNB6HmP6B1VtM

Thank you again for supporting the show and stay spooky! 

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Huge thank you to Kelvin Rim for designing our Logo! 

Shop art done by over cover artist: https://www.redbubble.com/people/KillTheBunny/shop

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Casey Jones, GM, Star baker, and writer extraordinaire! Casey is the host of “Anywhere but Now” a Dr. Who RPG Podcast and “The Joy of GM-ing” where fellow GM’s (Kylie included), talk about their love of role playing games! 

Check out all of Casey’s work here: https://linktr.ee/caseyjonescaseyjones

Check out the episode where Kylie was a guest on Casey’s show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54W16OjvGlNB6HmP6B1VtM

Thank you again for supporting the show and stay spooky! 

Connect with Kylie: https://www.instagram.com/kylieraine_/

Connect with Nick: https://www.instagram.com/pinto.nd/

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Huge thank you to Kelvin Rim for designing our Logo! 

Shop art done by over cover artist: https://www.redbubble.com/people/KillTheBunny/shop