In this episode, hosts Sean and Joe interview Stephen Cognetti, the director behind the Hell House LLC series. They discuss how Stephen's work fits into Found Footage Month. Cognetti shares insights into his filming experiences, including challenges, production details, and the evolution from found footage to traditional narrative styles. They also cover topics like the influence of classic horror films, casting processes, and his thoughts on horror movie remakes. The conversation includes rapid-fire questions, along with Stephen's reflections on fan interactions and conventions.

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

01:34 Welcoming Stephen Cognetti

02:04 Discussing Hell House LLC and Upcoming Projects

03:32 Transition from Found Footage to Narrative

06:15 Challenges and Creativity in Found Footage

10:12 Fan Reactions and Casting Insights

23:08 Distribution and Shudder Partnership

33:28 Daytime Scares in Origins

33:46 Improvising Scares on Set

35:57 Audience Reactions and Editing Challenges

36:30 Iconic Clown Scares

37:02 Hell House 3 and Real Conversations

38:50 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details

40:09 Writing Process and Inspirations

48:07 Minimalistic Horror and Clown Design

49:03 Memorable Moments and Challenges

56:12 Influences and Remakes

01:03:34 Discussing Green's Exorcist and Fan Service in Horror Franchises

01:05:04 The Unsung Fox Series: The Exorcist

01:05:38 The Creep Tapes: A Fresh Take on Found Footage

01:06:31 Challenges of Slow-Burn Series in Modern TV

01:07:46 Fun Fan Interactions at Conventions

01:10:59 Dream Collaborations in the Horror Genre

01:16:30 Speed Round: Horror Preferences and Hypotheticals

01:24:54 Non-Horror Movies We Secretly Love

01:28:17 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells

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