Join your horror hosts as creators and showrunners Bethany and Dennis guide the broads to the basement to find out The Trouble With Tessa

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Creators of 'The Trouble with Tessa'

01:22 The Journey from Short Film to Series

03:52 Collaborative Development and Character Creation

06:29 Crafting Lore and Urban Legends

08:38 Visual Aesthetics and Cinematic Influences

12:32 The Role of Found Footage in Storytelling

17:28 Production Techniques and Challenges

21:17 Audience Engagement and Viewing Experience

24:48 Diving into Episode Details and Themes

28:54 Casting Magic: The Perfect Ensemble

31:09 The Blend of Humor and Horror

34:35 Crafting Tension: The Art of One-Shot Scenes

40:38 Authenticity in Setting: The Library Experience

46:39 Smart Storytelling: Engaging the Audience

51:20 Interactive Viewing: Encouraging Audience Participation

51:45 The Impact of Redaction in Storytelling

53:59 Creative Processes and AI in Production

56:32 Pacing and Character Development in Horror

01:00:47 Navigating Creative Freedom and Producer Notes

01:02:57 The Intersection of Romance and Horror

01:07:50 Character Dynamics and Emotional Depth

01:11:32 The Role of Humor in Horror

01:15:23 Cult Themes and Personal Connections in Storytelling

01:16:16 The Power of Performance

01:19:05 Character Arcs and Authenticity

01:22:39 Natural Representation in Writing

01:26:48 The Importance of Connection

01:30:21 Crafting Emotional Depth in Horror

01:34:50 The Art of Costume and Character

01:36:26 Intentionality in Storytelling

01:40:15 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors