Fantastic Fest 2025 has come and gone. I watched a total of 12 films for my remote coverage of the festival. Here's a recap of my watches and my thoughts on each. I can't wait to see what this festival has in store next year!

Bad Haircut 04:05

Coyotes 04:39

13 Days Till Summer 06:32

The Vile 10:10

Marama 12:18

The Curse 14:53

Appofeniacs 21:54

Deathstalker 24:26

Beast of War 27:18

Theater is Dead 29:38

Dolly 32:38

Meat Kills 34:56

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Bad Haircut just had it's World Premiere at Fantastic Fest. This episode I'm joined by writer/director of the film Kyle Misak and producer Jon Petro to talk about the film. Thanks for listening.

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Have you ever watched a movie and immediately knew the vibe was right for you? Well Night of the Reaper just may be that film. This episode I'm so thrilled to be joined by writer/director and star of Night of the Reaper, Brandon Christensen and Jessica Clement. We talk retro horror, setting the vibe as well as getting something original in a trope filled world. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode I'm joined by writer/director of Somnium, Racheal Cain. Is it real? Is it a hallucination? Or is it something else? Listen to find out as we take a trip into this dreamscape. Thanks for listening!

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I am once again covering Fantastic Fest this year. In this preview I give a few movies I'd love to see. Some films I will be covering and a few I hope to add to that coverage. Fantastic Fest runs from September 18th -25th

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This episode Colin Krawchuk joins me to talk about his newest film The Jester 2. After 3 short films and now 2 feature films The Jesters keeps on playing his games. Listen to to my quick thoughts on the film as well. Thanks for checking out the show!

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In a first for the show I'll be talking a book! I'm joined by Andrew Grevas to talk about his book Horror in Haddonfield: Halloween's Untold Stories. This book is full of many interviews that span through the 13 film franchise of Halloween. Hope you enjoy and pick up a copy to read for yourself!

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Super Happy Fun Clown just played at FrightFest and will soon be playing in Cincinnati at HorrorHound Weekend. I had the chance to bring Patrick Rea back onto the show to talk about his new film and all things clowns! Thanks for listening.

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The Toxic Avenger is finally here! On this episode I dive headfirst into the 2025 remake we thought we'd never get to see. It's a wild, gory, and gloriously unhinged love letter to the world of Troma. Thanks for stepping into the tomb. Hope you enjoy the show!

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In this episode I recap my watches from FrightFest 2025. I also have interviews with Erik Bloomquist for Self-Help and Keith Boynton for The Haunted Forest. I hope you enjoy this small piece of the festival!

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3:06 - Your Host

5:44 - Self- Help | interview with Erik Bloomquist

20:24 - Pig Hill

23:04 - 213 Bones

25:40 - Haunted Forest | interview with Keith Boynton

39.26 - Noseeums

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