Talks From The Crypt

#29 - Harold Schechter Returns (True Crime Historian & Author of “Deviant,” “Deranged,” “Depraved,” & “50 States of Murder”)

Harold Schechter is an author, true crime historian, and professor emeritus. He has chronicled some of America’s most infamous murderers, including Ed Gein, H.H. Holmes, Albert Fish, and Belle Gunness. His books Deviant and Deranged are definitive accounts of Ed Gein and Albert Fish, and his many other works include Depraved, Fatal, The Serial Killer Files, Hell’s Princess, and Murderabilia. He is also the editor of the Library of America’s True Crime: An American Anthology and a two-time Edgar Award finalist. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Harold Schechter: https://haroldschechter.com — 00:00:00 - Intro, Harold Brings Gifts 00:03:48 - Mortality and the Denial of Death, Harold's Plan When He Dies 00:11:01 - Does Harold Go Back to Read His Own Books? Harold's "Close Relationship" with ChatGPT, Announces a Story from a New Book 00:17:28 - Ryan Murphy's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Plagiarized Harold Schechter's Book Deviant? Harold Taking "Creative Liberties" in His Ed Gein Biography 00:32:56 - Harold's Thoughts on the "Canon" Serial Killers, like Gacy and Bundy, and Why He Refuses to Write About Them. Clearing Up The Confusion Around the Word "Serial Killer." Who Harold Spoke to for Information on Ed Gein. 00:40:17 - Harold Weighs in on Serial Killer Conspiracy Theories 00:49:56 - Every Serial Killer Has a Matching Fairy Tale Archetype, Dr. Frederic Wertham: The Man Who Killed Comic Books, Every Generation Has a "Boogeyman" 01:02:40 - The Boston Boy Fiend: Jesse Pomeroy, Finding True Crime GOLD in the Library of Congress, Harold's Advice For Success, He Does NOT Read or Watch True Crime 01:12:34 - Criminal Profiling, Harold's Books Have Been Useful to the FBI, 50 States of Murder, The Iconography of Serial Killers, The Shadow Side of Society 01:25:48 - How to Decompress From a Life of True Crime, Harold Refuses to Make Social Media 01:32:21 - Harold's Next Books and Outro — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

#28 - Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Victor Crowley, Terrifier 2, Scary Movie 6)

Felissa Rose is an actress best known for her role as Angela Baker in the cult horror classic Sleepaway Camp. Her career in horror includes Victor Crowley, Terrifier 2, Scary Movie 6, and over 200 more credits. She is also a producer and longtime fixture of the horror convention circuit. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Felissa Rose: https://www.instagram.com/felissarose123 https://felissarose.com — 00:00:00 – Intro, Too Many Podcasts, Dave Sheridan Says Hi 00:03:55 – Loving Convention Appearances, Moving to LA from New York, Growing Up Insecure, Ethnicity Worked Against You in the ‘80s 00:11:07 – Getting Teased for Playing Angela in Sleepaway Camp, Taking a Break from Hollywood, Not Taking Sleepaway Camp II & III, Working with Bill Murray 00:20:33 – Jonathan Tiersten’s Death, Audiences Knowing You for One Role, Kane Hodder, Casualty Friday‘s Genesis and Return 00:30:29 – Likes on Social Media Do NOT Equal Success, Allowing Guests to Be Themselves, LA Remaining the Hub for the Film Industry, Fake Circles, Finding Your Character 00:37:28 – True Crime, Acting Is All in the Eyes, Producing Films, Starring and Directing in the Same Movie, New Film with Danielle Harris 00:46:40 – Working on Scary Movie 6, Terrifier Scene Was Almost Cut from the Film, Working in Terrifier 2 and Victor Crowley, Adam Green, and Damien Leone 00:59:56 – Curry Barker’s Obsession, Going Deep, Existentially Self-Aware, Manifestation, Life Changes When You Have Kids, Finding Purpose as an Artist 01:22:06 – Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Death Anxiety, Paranormal Experiences, Interdimensional Beings 01:34:02 – Back to Horror, a Reimagining of Sleepaway Camp Is Upcoming, Authenticity, Listening to Your Gut, Astrology 01:55:44 – Felissa’s Podcast, Calling Kane Hodder, Angela’s Penis, Felissa Clears Up Sleepaway Camp Myths, Working with Shelley Duvall, Tony Todd, and Icons We Lost 02:12:39 – Horror Community, New Movies, CKY, Hot Dog Casserole 02:31:12 – Outro — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

#27 - Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween 1 & 2, Talk Scary To Me, Last Chance Motel)

Scout Taylor-Compton is an actress and director best known for her roles as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween II, as well as performances in The Runaways, April Fool’s Day, and numerous other films. She recently co-directed the upcoming horror film Last Chance Motel, and previously co-hosted Talk Scary to Me, with Danielle Harris. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Instagram: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt Website & Merch: https://talksfromthecrypt.com — 00:00 – Intro, Self Tape Auditions, Getting Married 00:04:33 – Abandoning Los Angeles, Getting Started in Acting 00:11:18 – Moving To LA, The Challenges of a Podcast 00:14:43 – Why Her Podcast with Danielle Harris (Talk Scary to Me) Ended 00:20:11 – Rob Zombie, Being Cast as Laurie Strode in Halloween, Halloween's Toxic Fanbase 00:24:19 – Having a Tough Childhood and How Acting Remedied That, Hollywood is Inauthentic 00:28:26 – Moving Into Directing, Last Chance Motel, The Struggles of Being a Child Actor, Future Projects 00:42:55 – Modern Horror, Remakes, New Films, and The Age of Streaming 00:48:33 – The Writing Process, Inserting Yourself Into Your Screenplays, Coming of Age Films, Growing Up In A Mortuary, Favorite Movies 00:58:37 – Inspirational Directors and Actors, Brothels, Hating Vegas, Disney Adults 01:07:51 – Music We Grew Up With, Dating Musicians, Why a Movie Ruined a Relationship With a Famous Drummer, Do Actors Like Intimate Scenes with Each Other? 01:13:41 – Making Sleepover, Getting Recognized at Bars, Teen Comedies are Tame Now 01:23:59 – New Show Ideas, Having ADHD, Goals With Production Company, Writing Horror Screenplays, Horror's New Directors 01:36:28 – Last Chance Motel, Distribution, Why No One Shoots in LA Anymore, Just Make A Movie, Growing in the Industry 01:52:16 – Why Talks From The Crypt Exists, Learning From One Another, and Outro

#26 - Joe Begos (Bliss, VFW, Jimmy and Stiggs)

Joe Begos, director of Bliss, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Jimmy and Stiggs, and more, joins us in the Crypt for a conversation about independent filmmaking, shooting on film, and carving your own path without the system behind you. Joe discusses his films, the chaos that inspires his work, his polarizing writing and visual style, and maintaining full control over his films. We get into moving to Los Angeles with nothing, skipping film school, self-funding projects, and the reality of surviving as an independent horror filmmaker. We also talk film vs digital, world-building and taking wild ideas seriously, practical effects, working with Eli Roth, and the current state of the industry. We give our thoughts on Scream 7, remakes, horror conventions, and the mindset it takes to keep making movies your way no matter what it costs. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Joe Begos: https://instagram.com/joebegos — 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - Moving to LA, Starting Out In Filmmaking, Writing Out of Necessity 00:07:35 - Joe's Polarizing Writing and Visual Style, Maintaining Control of His Films 00:19:53 - Starting Out In Short Films and Getting Into Film Festivals, School of Begos 00:28:29 - Joe's World Building, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Taking Crazy Plots Seriously 00:35:54 - Jimmy and Stiggs Sequel Idea, The Film Performing Under Expectations, Making Small Budgets Work 00:43:43 - Film vs. Digital, Not Making The Vampire Element of Bliss Too Obvious 00:57:30 - Joe Brings Gifts, Abel Ferrara Inspiration, Easter Eggs 01:08:48 - Arthouse Theaters and Video Stores, AI in the Film Industry, The Industry Is Moving Backwards 01:26:08 - Working with Eli Roth on Jimmy and Stiggs, Getting No Noise Complaints While Making the Film, Connection to Infamous Murderers 01:36:56 - Ryan Murphy's Monster Series, Joe's Next Projects, Shooting in LA 01:44:06 - People Take LA for Granted, Theme Parks, Conventions, and Haunted Attractions 01:54:27 - Haunted Attractions, Horror In the Mainstream, How Horror Conventions Changed 02:09:26 - Scream 7 Review (Spoilers) 02:17:31 - Joe's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Idea, Problems With Remaking Classics, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 02:26:58 - Joe's Socials and Outro — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

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#25 - Grimmlife Collective Returns (Michael Kolence & Jessica Kolence)

Grimmlife Collective is a horror and true-crime travel channel hosted by Michael and Jessica Kolence, known for exploring filming locations, cemeteries, abandoned sites, and dark history locations across the world. Their work blends on-location storytelling, horror fandom, and documentary-style deep dives into the strange and macabre. From traveling Europe and Disney cruises to abandoned videos, fear of flying, prophetic dreams, and night terrors. We talk Dark Universe, react to the Scream 7 release and trailer, get into horror sequels and fan theories, and why trailers are ruining movies. We get into the real exorcism of Anneliese Michel, listening to the tapes, covering Ted Bundy, being contacted by victims of cold cases, and why we’re fascinated with the morbid in the first place. Michael and Jessica open up about convention politics, celebrities who don’t care, the horror industry being highly competitive and cliquish, navigating social media hate, insecurities on camera, and why they stopped daily vlogs. We also get into aliens, Bigfoot, Area 51, conspiracy theories, world-ending scenarios, and the strange psychology behind negativity in the YouTube community. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Grimmlife Collective: https://instagram.com/grimmlifecollective https://grimmlifecollective.com Jessica Kolence: https://instagram.com/witchydame https://www.youtube.com/BabyGhoulAsmr — 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:57 – Traveling the World: Europe, Disney Cruises, Abandoned Videos, Living Life Through A Lens 00:06:21 – Dark Universe, Movie Trailers, Bone Temple, Scream 7 Teaser Reaction, Scream Fan Theories, Sequels and Remakes 00:16:29 – Vegas and LA Tear Everything Down, Embracing History, Fear of Flying, Prophetic Dreams, and Night Terrors 00:26:59 – Conventions/Signings, Celebrities That Don't Care and Bad Experiences With Them, Being In a Bad Mood While Signing 00:37:00 – Horror Fans Are Great, But the Horror Industry is HIGHLY Politicized and Competitive. Not Letting the Professional Side Override the Fan Side. 00:44:50 – Navigating Social Media, Creativity, Still Getting Nervous, Jessica Starting Her Own Channel, Why They Stopped Vlogs, and Insecurities 00:58:56 – Area 51 Skit, Believing In Aliens, The Pyramids, Big Foot, Loch Ness Monster, Unannounced Projects 01:11:27 – The Real Exorcism of Anneliese Michel, Listening to the Exorcism Tapes 01:28:08 – Covering True Crime, Ted Bundy, Getting Contacted By Victims of Cold Cases, Sleepy Hollow 01:38:58 – Why Are We Fascinated With Morbid Subjects? 01:45:00 – Addressing the Haters in the Comment Section, Engaging With Fans, Pet Peeves of the "YouTube Community" 02:00:00 – Adam the Woo's Passing, Telling People You Care, Staying Positive, Separating Work Life From Personal Life 02:09:50 – World Ending Conspiracies 02:20:14 – Anticipated Films of 2026, Going to the Movies, Theater Etiquette, Who Still Watches 3D 02:29:33 – TFTC Poster, Grimmlife Socials, and Outro — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

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#24 - A Couple Of Old Fashioneds (Joe Lynch & Becca Howard)

Joe Lynch and Becca Howard are the hosts of ⁩ A Couple Of Old Fashioneds, a filmed movie podcast where they surprise each other with double features and talk through their reactions and analysis of the films. They join us in the Crypt for a crossover episode about how their show started, discovering movies together, and why introducing someone to a film they’ve never seen is exciting. We talk film bros vs real movie fans, screenwriting, film school, fan fiction, and learning by watching movies. Joe and Becca also break down working together on Suitable Flesh, low-budget filmmaking, bad crews, editing, and staying sane in the industry. We also get into Vegas, dive bars, Joe Bob’s Jamboree, pitching projects, anxiety, and how the novelty of Hollywood eventually wears off. — Subscribe: youtube.com/talksfromthecrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com A Couple Of Old Fashioneds: youtube.com/acoupleofoldfashioneds https://instagram.com/acofbeccajoe https://instagram.com/thejoelynch https://instagram.com/oldfashionedbecca — 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:20 – Introducing New Movies to People & The Genesis of A Couple of Old Fashioned's 00:11:10 –Film Bros vs. Film Enthusiasts 00:20:11 The Film Industry, Screenwriting, Film School, Fan Fiction, and Screenwriting Methods 00:32:40 – Suitable Flesh - Bad Crew Memebers, Continuity Errors, Writing, Directing, Editing, The Female Gaze, and Feeding Your Crew Right 01:05:23 – Being Grateful On Set 01:17:22 – Loving the Role You're In and Separating Work from the Relationship 01:31:06 – Double Down Saloon, Vegas, and Joe Bob's Jamboree 01:41:40 – Unannounced Film, Writing Inspirations, and Pitching 01:50:09 – The Novelty of Hollywood is Gone, Pitching, Anxiety, Debuting a New Film, and Creative Partners 02:07:15 – A Couple of Old Fashioneds — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

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#23 - Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, Everly, Suitable Flesh)

Joe Lynch, director of Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, and Suitable Flesh, joins us in the Crypt for a candid conversation about directing, nerves that never go away, and navigating a long career in Hollywood. Joe discusses Wrong Turn 2, filmmaking struggles, leadership on set, yelling, chaos, and the behind-the-scenes drama on Suitable Flesh. We talk the good and bad of meeting heroes, talking shop with Guillermo Del Toro, and shaking hands with John Carpenter. He also breaks news on his upcoming films Buzzkill and Meatpaw, sharing cast and crew details about the new projects, and talks about staying hungry, rolling with punches, and more. —Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Joe Lynch https://instagram.com/thejoelynch youtube.com/@ACoupleOfOldFashioneds https://patreon.com/themoviecrypt — 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:31 - "Cold" Open? Still Being Nervous. Steven Spielberg and Working With Tony Todd. 00:09:15 - Working in Television with Disney and How It Differs From Filmmaking. Still Getting Nervous on The Movie Crypt After 600+ Episodes & Meeting Heroes 00:21:28 - "Never Meet Your Heroes," Meeting John Carpenter 00:28:02 - Joe Opens Up About Directing. Working on Wrong Turn 2 and G4. Why He Hasn't Written More. 00:37:59 - Breaking Down The Creative Process Behind Wrong Turn 2, His Directorial Debut. The "Most Hated" Director in Hollywood. 00:55:46 - Maintaining an Enthusiastic Attitude in the Film Industry, People That Are Not Cut Out For It, Learning All Jobs 01:11:26 - Getting Serious With Cast and Crew As a Director, Screaming on Set, Problems on Suitable Flesh, People Actually Having Sex on Mayhem 01:23:56 - Joe Breaks News On His Newest Features - Buzzkill and Meatpaw - and REVEALS the Creature and New Crew Members On the Film, Meeting Del Toro, Attending Masters of Horror Dinners - good title 01:58:52 - Not Being a "Veteran" and Staying as the New Kid On The Block, Staying Hungry. Truth In Journalism, Joe's Spider-Man Universe Short Film Inspired by Man Bites Dog 02:11:54 - Directors Must Roll With The Punches 02:21:26 - Outro — Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use Notice): Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright law that might otherwise be infringing. All media used in this video are for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and education under fair use.

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#22 - Chuck Russell (Nightmare On Elm St. 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask, Bless The Child)

Chuck Russell, the legendary director behind The Mask, The Blob, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, joins us in the Crypt to talk about the wild ride of his illustrious Hollywood career – from nearly directing Child’s Play and almost turning The Mask into a horror film, to working with Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Frank Darabont – and to promote his newest film Witchboard. Chuck opens up about UFO encounters, the paranormal, near-death experiences, and the forces that might be influencing Hollywood from behind the curtain. He breaks down practical effects, dream research, faith, simulation theory, and what it really means to create from both sides of the veil. He also discusses his early years breaking into the industry, performing stunts, and writing screenplays in 1980s Hollywood. Chuck shares his views on the “Horror Ghetto,” why he declined Child’s Play, and how he feels about the later Nightmare on Elm Street sequels. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com Witchboard: https://witchboardmovie2025.com — 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:31 - Nightmare On Elm Street Pt. 3: Dream Warriors, Dreamscape, Frank Darabont, Hell Night, and The Blob 00:11:46 - Starting Out In Hollywood, Putting Yourself Into Screenplays, Working Stunts with Arnold Schwarzenegger 00:21:16 - Hollywood Is Changing, Movie Theaters, The Mask Was Originally A Horror Film, Working With Jim Carrey, and Chuck's Back Up Actors if Jim Said No to the Role, A Sequel to The Mask? 00:40:45 - Putting New Actors on the Map (Patricia Arquette and Cameron Diaz), How Chuck Feels About Nightmare on Elm St. Sequels, The "Horror Ghetto," Why He Declined the Offer To Direct Child's Play 00:49:12 - Bless The Child, Writing Good And Evil, Pure Despair, Mistrust for Authority 00:56:25 - Eraser with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Working With CIA Advisors, Does The Government Control Hollywood? Working With Dream Researchers for Dreamscape 01:02:21 - Secret Societies, Chuck's Real Sightings of UFOs, Is There Alien Life In The Universe? The Moon Landing 01:16:23 - God, The Paranormal, Near Death Experiences, Lucid Dreaming, The Simulation Theory, AI, We're Living In A Sci-Fi Movie 01:27:10 - Embracing The New, Chuck's Early Usage of CGI 01:32:34 - Chuck's Return to Horror with Witchboard, Filming in New Orleans, Pendulum Boards vs. Ouija Boards, Hypocrisy of the Catholic Church 01:41:11 - How Chuck's Catholic Upbringing Inspired Elements Within Witchboard, Hallucinogenics, Working with Animals 01:48:21 - Reimagining Older Films, The Cast of Witchboard, Drugs as a Metaphor for Magic 01:55:47 - Practical Effects In Witchboard, Watching Coolest Scenes from Witchboard and Bless The Child 02:09:46 - Chuck Would Never Recommend Becoming an Actor 02:20:46 - Working With Legendary DP's, Working in Thailand and India with a Tribe of Elephants, Directing a Non-English Script, Blocking Action Scenes 02:32:57 - Outro — Copyright Disclaimer:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#21 - The Mystic Museum & Horror Boodega (Owners Erick Yaro Wessel & Terri Rivera)

Erick Wessel and Terri Rivera are the creators of The Mystic Museum and The Horror Boodega, two of LA’s most unique horror destinations. In this episode, we trace the journey from punk rock beginnings and getting drunk in Vegas to how a small oddities shop grew into the Mystic Museum and how the Horror Boodega was built in just four months. We talk about nostalgia, wearing horror on our sleeves, and designing immersive spaces that celebrate the genre and bring fans deeper into the experience. We get into the paranormal side of the Mystic Museum — from hauntings and séances to visitor encounters and even a true crime event tied to the building. We reflect on belief vs. skepticism, how fear of death connects to our love for horror, and why these stories resonate so deeply with fans.We also cover the state of horror film culture today: the best and worst films of the year, remakes and reboots, mean-spirited horror, critics, and the movies we defend even when everyone else hates them. Along the way, we talk about the first horror films that shook us, casting mega-stars in horror, and the exhibits that keep the Mystic Museum evolving — from Horror High Reunion to Total Grotesque Live, their Evil Dead collaboration, and partnership with Eli Roth’s Horror Section Studios. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt https://talksfromthecrypt.com The Mystic Museum: https://www.instagram.com/themysticmuseum https://themysticmuseum.com The Horror Boodega: https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorboodega https://thehorrorboodega.com — 00:00:00- Intro - Getting Drunk, Punk Rock 00:03:16 - The Genesis of The Mystic Museum 00:11:28 - Creating The Horror Boodega 00:20:39 - Nostalgia, Wearing Horror On Our Sleeves 00:27:24 - Building Immersive Experiences 00:34:13 - The Mystic Museum Is Haunted? Paranormal Experiences, Believing in the Paranormal, and Addressing Skepticism of the Paranormal 00:50:41 - A "True Crime" Event Happened at The Mystic Museum? Evil Spirits and The Paranormal Experiences of Visitors. 01:07:07 - Fear of Dying and How This All Ties Into Our Love For Horror 01:12:28 - Best Horror Films This Year 01:21:10 - Don't Take Horror Too Seriously 01:26:40 - Least Favorite Horror Movies of the Last Year 01:35:09 - Horror High Reunion, Films We Want to See, Where Remakes/Reboots Go Wrong, Mean Spirited Horror 01:51:40 - Film Critics - Good or Bad? Films We Love That Everyone Hates 02:02:22 - Expectations Ruining Movies, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 02:07:53 - Films That Deserve A Remake/Reboot/Spin-Off 02:21:17 - First Horror Films That Really Shook Us 02:31:42 - Casting Mega Celebrities and Horror Icons - Does it Ruin the Movie? 02:39:42 - The Mystic Museum's Exhibits: TGL, Horror High Reunion, 90s Slasher 02:48:48 - Expanding The Mystic Museum and The Horror Boodega 02:56:07 - Total Grotesque Live, Evil Dead Experience, Partnership With Eli Roth's Horror Section Studios 03:02:51 - Outro — Copyright Disclaimer:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#20 - Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Hatchet, Talk Scary to Me)

Danielle Harris is an iconic actress, director, and horror legend known for her roles as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5, Annie in Rob Zombie's Halloween, Marybeth the Hatchet series, and many more. Her podcast, Talk Scary to Me, co-hosted with Scout Taylor-Compton is available on Spotify and Patreon. In this episode, Danielle opens up about surviving childhood stardom, detailing the pressures and hidden horrors faced by young actors in Hollywood, including troubling experiences involving Corey Feldman and Drake Bell. She candidly shares her experiences with creepy fans and infamous stalkers, emphasizing the need for better convention etiquette and boundaries. Danielle reflects her transition into directing films, and navigating the complexities of working with friends and family, the challenges of balancing creativity with personal life, missing important family events, and confronting the reality that fame is not as glamorous as we'd like to think. She shares her casting couch experience involving Steven Seagal, views on nudity in films, and discusses the intense filming of Rob Zombie's Halloween. Danielle also reveals tensions with actress Tara Reid and and losing roles to Neve Campbell. She addresses the Jamie Lee Curtis controversy and details how it ended on a positive note. We talk about her upcoming memoir and documentary and connecting with other horror icons such as Heather Langenkamp on their film "Last Chance Motel." We reflect on Danielle's rebellious youth, including her experience filming Halloween 4 & 5 and her relationship with the Akkad family. Danielle describes the intense environment of working on Rob Zombie's "Halloween," including studio interference and challenges behind the scenes. Further discussed are her experiences writing and pitching films, frustrations with studio executives unaware of Jamie Lloyd’s passionate fanbase, her idea for a new Halloween sequel, and critiques of modern horror filmmaking. Also covered: Danielle’s popular podcast "Talk Scary to Me," her approach to social media, the realities of fame in the horror community, and the evolving landscape of horror conventions and fan interactions. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Danielle Harris: https://www.instagram.com/horrorgal / https://danielleharris.com Talk Scary to Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/talkscarytomepodcast https://www.patreon.com/talkscarytome — 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – Surviving Childhood Stardom: Pressures, Hidden Horrors, and Convention Etiquette 00:09:42 – Child Star Trauma (Corey Feldman, Drake Bell), Predators, & Danielle’s Stalker Stories 00:15:03 – Staying Busy Since the '80s: Acting, Directing, Working With Friends, and New Projects (Scout Taylor-Compton, Last Chance Motel) 00:25:41 – Being Selfish With Creativity, Missing Life Events, and "Fame Isn't All Sunglasses and Limousines" 00:31:20 – Danielle's Memoir & Documentary, Steven Seagal, Her Casting Couch Experience, Nudity on Film, and Social Media's Impact 00:45:18 – Moving Out of Los Angeles, Protecting Her Sons' Childhood, and Financially Supporting Her Family at Age 8 00:55:07 – Changing Perspectives With Age, Momma's Boys, Family Guilt, and Overthinking 01:02:54 – Rebellious Youth, Smoking, Moving to LA, and Filming Halloween 4 & 5 (Relationship With the Akkads) 01:10:52 – Rob Zombie's Halloween & Studio Interference, Loomis, and Being Scared on Set of Halloween 5 01:20:06 – Writing & Pitching Films, Jamie Lloyd's Legacy, Danielle's Halloween Sequel Idea, and the State of Modern Horror 01:30:07 – Fight With Tara Reid, Actress Rivalries, Losing Roles to Neve Campbell, and Transitioning From Child to Adult Actor 01:42:19 – Jamie Lee Curtis Controversy, Connecting With Horror Icons, and Heather Langenkamp 01:55:36 – 'Talk Scary to Me' Podcast With Scout Taylor-Compton and Danielle's Socials 01:58:06 – Outro

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#19 - Adam Green (Hatchet, Digging Up The Marrow, The Movie Crypt)

Adam Green is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and horror icon best known for creating the Hatchet franchise and directing cult favorites like Frozen, Digging Up the Marrow, Spiral, Chillerama, and more. He is the co-host of The Movie Crypt podcast and founder of ArieScope Pictures. In this episode, Adam opens up about the brutal reality of filmmaking — from nearly walking away during the pandemic and the collapse of his dream project, Killer Pizza, to streaming platforms dismantling independent film. He shares personal stories of building a cult audience, the real reason Scary Sleepover disappeared from YouTube, and the constant battle to keep creative control. We also discuss the aftermath of the strike, censorship by the MPAA, and the madness of navigating Hollywood as an indie horror director. We talk origins of Hatchet, casting horror legends, the convention circuit, the return of slashers, and the death of physical media. Adam reflects on directing a younger cast in his upcoming film The Ascent, and shares untold stories about working with Tony Todd, Felissa Rose, Sid Haig, and the chaos of some of his most iconic films. Also covered: Yorkiethon 2025, the potential return of Scary Sleepover, social media controversies, Terrifier, cancel culture, and how horror has evolved in the age of streaming. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media – Talks From The Crypt: https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Adam Green: https://www.instagram.com/adam_fn_green YORKIETHON JULY 25-27, 2025: https://www.ariescope.com The Movie Crypt Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt — 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:30 - The Movie Crypt Podcast, Wanting to Quit, Killer Pizza, Streaming vs. Physical Media, Pandemic Aftermath 00:13:35 - The Reality of Filmmaking, Filming & Touring Hatchet and Frozen, Dealing With Critics 00:20:47 - Holliston, Finding DP Will Barrett, First Feature Film, and Lessons In Actually Finishing What You Start 00:29:32 - Writing, Working with Comedy, 48 Hour Live Stream, ArieScope's YouTube Channel - Halloween Shorts and Scary Sleepover 00:39:48 - The Selection of Adam's Casts, Directing Performances, Working With a New Cast on 'Ascent', Being the "Old Guy" On Set 00:53:44 - Casting Horror Icons, The Death and The Reviving of Slashers, Remakes & Reboots, Keeping Screenplays Private 01:03:45 - Relinquishing Creative Control, Censorship, Trailers Spoiling the Film, Writing 'I, Survivor,' Writing Real Names Into Scripts 01:15:11 - Vivid Detail in Writing, Digging Up The Marrow, Headaches of Distribution, Fan Letters and Theories 01:47:16 - Using Practical FX, Final Destination, Bloodlines, Using Fears for Plots 01:58:47 - Recasting Marybeth in Hatchet, Good Looking Casts, Filming Overseas in Malta, Grateful To Be a Filmmaker 02:05:57 - The Strike and Pandemic's Effect on Hollywood, Damien Leone Twitter Controversy, Cancel Culture, and Social Media 02:23:09 - Meeting Fans at Conventions, Tattoos, Being Lucky to Exist in Horror Culture, Bringing Back Scary Sleepover, Tony Todd, Sid Haig, and Making Friends With Anxiety 02:38:19 - The Last Drive-In, Getting Booked at Conventions, Adam's Growth Since Hatchet 1, and Future Projects 02:47:27 - Terrifier, MPAA's Censorship, Making Sequels 02:54:28 - Horror Stories of Getting Recognized in Public, Yorkiethon, Gratitude for Horror Community 03:03:19 - Adam Green's Social Media, Yorkiethon (JULY 25-27, 2025), and Outro — Copyright Disclaimer:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#18 - Gil Carrillo (Night Stalker Co-Lead Detective)

Gil Carrillo is the legendary homicide detective that played a key role in taking down one of America's most notorious serial killers, Richard Ramirez, aka "The Night Stalker."Gil shares memories and details of investigating the Ramirez murders, the detective work involved, and his partnership with Frank Salerno. We discuss LA’s infamous crime waves– including Charles Manson, The Hillside Stranglers, and The Toolbox Killers. Gil reflects back on Ramirez’s capture, bizarre courtroom controversies, Satanic cult connections, and how the case deeply impacted Gil’s life. Details of crime scenes, critical breakthroughs, media leaks, and jurisdictional beef, Ramirez's strange life in prison, groupies at trial, and the Netflix documentary aftermath that catapulted Gil into newfound fame. — Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow On Social Media: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Gil Carrillo – https://www.instagram.com/realgilcarrillo — 00:00:00 – Intro, Drinks, Vegas vs. LA 00:03:22 – Gil’s Netflix Fame and Hanging with George Lopez 00:08:24 – Troubled Youth, Vietnam, Crime Psychology and Criminal Investigation Classes in College, Getting Into Law Enforcement 00:19:10 –LA’s Dark History: Manson, Hillside Strangler, The Sunset Strip Killers, The Toolbox Killers. Working with Frank Salerno and the Night Stalker Movie "Manhunt" 00:24:49 – Gil’s First Night Stalker Crime Scene and Investigation Methods: Dayle Okazaki, Maria Hernandez, Tsai-Lian Yu, and Jennie Vincow 00:29:20 – Chaos Intensifies: The Zazzara's, Doi's, Patty Elaine Higgins, & Mary Cannon. Finding the Avia Footprint and Jurisdictional Conflicts 00:33:29 – Attempted Break-In at a Fellow Cop's House: Deputy John Rodriguez, Whitney Bennet, Mable Bell & Nettie Lang – Richard Ramirez's Inconsistencies and Gil's "One-Man Theory" 00:38:35 – Ramirez Nearly Caught, Dental Evidence, and Connecting Unsolved Murders 00:43:47 – Gil's Family, Emotional Netflix Moment, and Awesome Shirt 00:57:52 – Media Informants, Leaked Evidence, and the Pan Murders 01:08:03 – Starting the Task Force: The Petersen's and Abowath's - Gil's Family Leaving In Fear, Thinking Night Stalker Was In His House 01:16:12 – Adjusting to the Violence, Attending Autopsies by Policy, Pressure to Solve the Case, Attaining the Picture of Richard Ramirez That Led to His Capture, San Francisco Murders, and Seizing Victims' Stolen Property 01:24:51 – Catching the Night Stalker, Informant Dies, Hubbard Street, Speaking With Richard Ramirez, "Don't Judge A Book By His Cover" 01:38:52 – Evidence Thrown Out, Bunk Informants, The Trial Circus, Jury Member Who Had Heart Eyes for Richard, Night Stalker Fan Girls, Anton LaVey and Satanists In Court 01:42:46 – What Richard Ramirez Was Like In San Quentin, Befriending the Toolbox Killer 01:45:57 – Trial Controversies, Tainted Line-Up, Guilty: Sentenced to Death, OJ Simpson 01:55:47 – Netflix & Peacock's Documentaries, The Aftermath, Having a Morose Sense of Humor 02:02:18 – Gil's Social Media, Responding to Fans, and Hate Mail 02:04:06 – Outro – Copyright Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#17 - Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Silent Night Deadly Night, Graduation Day)

Linnea Quigley is a legendary scream queen best known for her roles in cult horror classics like The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Graduation Day, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, and over 120+ films. In this episode, we'll talk about the upcoming Trash’s Revenge, some of her most iconic roles, the chaos of B-movie filmmaking, Me-Too's impact on Hollywood, and nudity in film. We get into Hollywood’s shift since the 80s and what's changed, AI’s impact on film, and why B-movies just don’t hit the same anymore. Linnea shares wild stories from haunted sets, UFO sightings, and her take on fake scream queens. From auditioning for Quentin Tarantino to surviving the grind of low-budget horror, we'll unpack unfiltered stories from one of horror’s most beloved icons. — 🎥 Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Linnea Quigley – https://www.instagram.com/linneaquigley / https://linnea-quigley.com — 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:51 – The Madonna of Movie Mayhem: The Beginnings & The Video Cassette Revolution 00:11:21 – Trash's Revenge (ROTLD 'Sequel') – What Is It? How Hollywood Has Changed, AI's Impact on Film, Brian Peck Cancelled, Living Dead Media Lawsuit for their Unauthorized ROTLD Remake 00:19:18 – The Balance of Comedy and Horror, Linnea's Paranormal Show, Going into Production for Trash's Revenge, The Vibe Hollywood Brings to Films 00:22:39 – Keeping Props From Films, Her Fan's Favorite Films, Graduation Day (1981) 00:27:27 – First Nude Scenes, Working on a Lost Film From the 80s (New York Ninja) 00:29:40 – What Makes a Good Filmmaker? Linnea Quigley's Horror Workout, Necessity Breeds Creativity – The Quick Turnarounds of B-Sides & What Makes a B-Side a B-Side? How Can it Transcend to A-Side? 00:35:13 – Creepy Filming Location on Night Of The Demons, Believing in the Paranormal, Seeing a UFO on Set, Believing in Aliens, Drone Sightings in 2024, Time Travel, and Natural Disasters 00:40:11 – The Innate Fear, Uncertainty, and Isolation We All Have Drives Our Love of Horror. Doing Conventions Since the 80s, Connecting With The Fans. Fake Scream Queens. 00:44:04 – The New & Returning Cast Members of Trash's Revenge, Linnea's Love for Action Movies, Doing Her Own Stunts, Hating Prosthetics 00:47:33 – How Safety and Regulations Have Changed on Film Sets, Doing Nudity In Films, Intimacy Coordinators, What Linnea Wouldn't Do On Screen. "Blood, Beasts, and Boobs" 00:53:12 – Iconic Films Linnea Auditioned For, Bumping Elbows With Icons in the 80s, Why B-Movies Are Not the Same Anymore, & The Evolution of Horror 01:02:43 – Meeting & Auditioning for Quentin Tarantino, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, Weird Fan Interactions 01:08:27 – The Return of the Living Dead and working with Dan O'Bannon, Savage Streets and working with Linda Blair and still speaking with her every day. Was it easier to start in the 80s? Influencer culture today. 01:14:33 – Linnea's Advice to Young Actors and Filmmakers, Being Bad at Dialogue, and Linnea's Plugs 01:17:27 – Outro — Copyright Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#16 - Tom O'Neill (Author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties)

Investigative journalist and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, Tom O’Neill, joins us in the Crypt to unravel one of the darkest and most twisted chapters in American history–one that is still actively being covered up. From uncovering secrets about Charles Manson’s connections to the Hollywood elite and exposing the top-secret human experiments of MKUltra, to dismantling the Helter Skelter narrative completely– Tom takes us deep into a web of lies, manipulation, and cover-ups that challenge everything we think we know about the Manson murders. Join us as we reveal the hidden details and unanswered questions that continue to haunt one of America’s most infamous murder cases. — 🎥 Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow us:Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Tom O'Neill – https://instagram.com/chaoscharlesmanson / https://tom-oneill.org / https://linktr.ee/chaosmansonbook — 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:33 – Cold open, making a drink. Is Tom Into Horror? The First Omen, Salem's Lot Remake, and Rosemary's Baby Prequel. Miscategorizing Charles Manson, Shorty Shea Beheaded? 00:06:01 – Mind Control 101 - The CIA, MKUltra, and the Secret History of the 60's 00:22:33 – How and When Tom Got Into Helter Skelter, Meeting Vincent Bugliosi, Getting Into An Argument With Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford, and a Fight With Alec Baldwin 00:35:43 – Interviewing Vincent Bugliosi and Finding Holes in the Helter Skelter Narrative 00:46:22 – The First Bombshell Vincent Bugliosi Dropped In Tom's Reporting - Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski's "Sex Tape", Vincent Bugliosi's Dark Past - Abuse, The Milkman, and Planting Narcotics 01:00:02 – Terry Melcher, Dennis Wilson, 'The Golden Penetrators', Charles Manson's Connection to the Hollywood Elite, and Rudi Altobelli's Guilt 01:17:35 – Going Down The Rabbit Hole, Going to Dinner and Driving to the Cielo House with Rudi Altobelli 01:29:19 – Chasing Case Files, Mike McGann's Files Clash with Bugliosi's Testimony, Terry Melcher Bribes Tom With Doris Day's Dark Past, and Stars of the 60s Trying to Stay Relevant Through the Manson Story 01:41:50 – Manson's Federal Parole File and the "Anamolies" in His Parole Supervision by His Parole Officer Roger Smith, Spahn Ranch Raid 01:52:38 – David Smith and the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic, LSD Studies on Rats in 1967 Emulated Exactly What Happened to the Manson Family - Innocent or scripted? Abigail Folger's Mother Was A Donator. 02:02:10 – Where did the "illiterate" and "lifetime criminal" Charles Manson learn how to brainwash his followers? Mind control operation gone wrong, or right? Intro to Jolly West 02:11:54 – Jolly West's Connection to Sidney Gottlieb, the head of the MKUltra Program - The Murder of a 3 Year Old Girl (The Jimmy Shaver Case) 02:19:46 – The Many Tendrills of Tom's Theory, Satanic Ritual Abuse Might Have Been CIA Fronts, Working on the Second Book, and Manson's Charisma. Wouldn't Manson Have Wanted People to Know This? When Tom Spoke With Manson. 02:27:06 – Manson Acts As A Repository of American Fears, Charles Manson In Pop Culture Then and Today - CHAOS and COINTELPRO, Truth is Stranger Than Fiction. Tom Gets Lost In The Crypt Studio Wall. 02:31:53 – What Tom Wished Bugliosi Got to See if He Were Alive Today, and How Life Changed After CHAOS - A Secret of Vincent Bugliosi's - He Was Just As Dangerous As Manson 02:37:42 – Tom's Dedication and Social Media 02:39:05 – Outro — Copyright Disclaimer:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#15 - Sean Clark (Horror's Hallowed Grounds, Convention All Stars, The Thing With Two Heads)

Sean Clark joins us in the Crypt to talk about his journey through the horror industry, from Horror’s Hallowed Grounds and the Halloween franchise, to shaping the modern horror convention scene. We explore the evolution of horror conventions, highlighting the thrill and struggle of getting celebrities on board, building “25 Years of Terror,” and Sean’s insider experience with the “horror elite.” We talk horror's golden ages of the 30s, 70s, and 80s, discussing the MPAA's role in shaping the genre, and the way conventions have evolved since the '90s, for better or worse. Sean opens up about his early days, his hesitations about joining YouTube, and the struggles and successes he faced on projects like Halloween 2 and Halloween 3. We also dig into recent horror headlines, debating reboots and sequels, Halloween, Exorcist: Believer, Alien: Romulus, and The Crow, along with original titles like Thanksgiving, LongLegs, Maxxxine, and much more. We share thoughts on today’s horror “elite”, the tension between fans and executives, and horror’s thematic shift to psychological scares with films like Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid. Beyond film, we discuss the rise of horror influencers and publications, “a*s-kissing" culture, and Sean's advice for up-and-coming creatives, stories from the convention circuit, and immortalizing yourself through creative work. — 🎥 Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/@talksfromthecrypt / youtube.com/@malfuncsean Follow us:Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Sean Clark – https://instagram.com/malfuncsean — 00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:05 – Horror’s Hallowed GG 00:17:29 – Sean's Involvement in the Halloween Franchise - Finding a Real Shatner Mask, 25 Years of Terror, Early Legal Battles, Landing a Standalone Feature 00:30:37 – Convention All-Stars00:41:15 – The Horror Industry: A Labor of Love, Celebrities Who Revel In It or Hate It, Getting Them to Do Conventions 00:52:05 – Horror's Golden Age: 30's, 70's, and 80's & the MPAA's Involvement 00:56:14 – Conventions Now Are A Different World, The Good and The Bad 01:02:10 – Being Hesitant to Get on YouTube, Early Success and Struggles In Sean's Horror Career, Working on Halloween 2 and Halloween 3, Finding Filming Locations and Going to the Wrong Place 01:27:15 – Remakes and Reboots? When does a classic become a classic? 01:42:47 – Excorcist: Believer, The Crow, Casting Bill Skarsgard in Everything, Child's Play Remake, Movies We Love and Hate, Alien: Romulus, Believable Casts 01:55:04 – Horror Publications Ass-Kissing, Executives and Influencers vs. Fans and Artists, The "Horror Elite,” Thanksgiving, LongLegs, and Terrifier 02:05:22 – LongLegs Review, Maxxxine & Its Prequels, The First Omen 02:12:20 – Casting New Actors vs. Big Stars, the Scream Movies, In A Violent Nature 02:21:31 – Horror's Evolution: Social to Internal, Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid, The Strange Thing About The Johnsons, Alien: Romulus Review (Contains Spoilers 02:29:05 – Film Critic Buzzwords, Why Do The Biggest Directors Have The Coolest Sounding Names?! 02:33:22 – Advice to Upcoming Creatives 02:48:34 – Long Intros and Trolls 02:54:37 – Safety In Numbers, Unfinished Episodes, and Immortalizing Yourself Through Your Work 03:05:16 – Sean's Talks His Famous Haircut 03:10:33 – Cutting Your Teeth 03:13:45 – Outro — Copyright Disclaimer Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#14 - Joe Coleman (Legendary Painter, Actor, Collector, & Performance Artist)

Joe Coleman, the legendary artist whose work digs into the darkest corners of the human psyche, joins us in the Crypt to discuss everything from painting serial killers like Carl Panzram, Albert Fish, and Ed Gein, to sharing the secrets of his controversial art. Join us as we delve into the contradictory beauty of the grotesque and the divine. Joe takes us inside his Odditorium, a personal collection as eerie as his paintings, where he houses macabre artifacts like a painting by John Wayne Gacy, the actual letter Albert Fish sent to Grace Budd's mother, a lock of Charles Manson's hair, and a Christmas card from Ed Gein. These relics serve as a tangible connection, DNA, to the energy that Joe channels into his art. We explore the paradoxes of life and death that permeate Joe's art, discuss his fascination with the redacted stories of the Bible, the corruption of the soul and flesh, and dive into his experiences selling art to icons like HR Giger, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Iggy Pop. – 🎥 Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCrypt Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Joe Coleman – https://www.joecoleman.com/ / https://www.instagram.com/joecolemanartist ORDER A COPY OF “A DOORWAY TO JOE: THE ART OF JOE COLEMAN” – AVAILABLE NOW AT https://joecoleman.com/print/a-doorway-to-joe-the-art-of-joe-coleman/ — 00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Embracing the Dark Side of Humanity Through Paintings 10:31 – The Lighter Subjects of Joe's Paintings, Filming Rest in Pieces, Professor Momboozoo 16:51 – When Joe's Work Got Global Recognition, His First Art Gallery 29:10 – The Darker Subjects of Joe's Paintings: Carl Panzram, Mary Bell, Ed Gein, Albert Fish, Charles Manson, Swift Runner, Conducting Research and Meeting Harold Schechter 37:14 – Identifying with Serial Killers, Giving a Voice to Them. Within every man is the Christ and Anti-Christ. Channelling trauma and rage into art. 45:23 – The Common Theme of Joe's Paintings: Carl Panzram 52:31 – Life is a Prison in Which We Are Sentenced for The Crime of Being Born 59:22 – The Redacted Stories of The Bible, The 'Virgin' Mary's Secret, Jesus Christ's Childhood 01:15:06 – Selling Art to HR Giger, Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, Leonardo DiCaprio 01:20:42 – TV is a God, Losing Faith in Evil and Death, A Look at Mortality, Performing an Autopsy in Budapest 01:33:15 – Quick Break, Doing Podcasts 01:35:32 – Making Art for Yourself and No One Else 01:37:48 – Death & Searching for a Soul 01:41:03 – The Odditorium 01:46:44 – How Joe Got The Real Letter Albert Fish Wrote 01:52:43 – The Mirror Side of Saint's Relics, Objects Housing the Soul 01:56:27 – "Outsider" Art 01:59:00 – Joe's Belief in the Paranormal & The Commodification of the Word 2:00:51 – Is it better to paint from the scar or the wound? 2:03:52 – A Doorway to Joe — Copyright Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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#13 - Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, Victor Crowley in Hatchet)

Kane Hodder, legendary actor and stuntman behind Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley, joins us in the Crypt for Episode 13! From his love of the number 13 to almost playing Freddy Krueger, Kane shares never-before-heard stories that made him into a horror icon.Tune in as Kane reveals his early days of scaring people, his intense stunt training, the personal Easter eggs he includes in his films, and his opinions on the other actors who have portrayed Jason Voorhees. We’ll dive into the infamous Freddy vs. Jason controversy, his ghost hunting adventures, favorite horror conventions, a peculiar connection to John Wayne Gacy, and more! – 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Taking a shot, drinking with fans at conventions, and getting sued for choking someone 05:18 - The Number 13, Watching Pt. 7 in 1988 at the Chinese Theater, Getting Famous, Doing 180 Films 09:10 - Collectibles, Playing Frankenstein, Adam Green Regenerating Kane's Horror Career with 'Hatchet', Jason Voorhees' Continuity Errors 15:43 - Doing Podcasts and Interviews 18:23 - Scaring People Since Age 9 21:17 - Getting into Stunt Acting, Going to Stunt School With Another Actor That Played Jason Voorhees, High-Falls, Fear of Heights, and Getting Older 26:26 - Stunt Coordinating vs. Stunt Acting, Do Certain Actors ACTUALLY do their own stunts? Getting injured on set, Paramount Made Ken Kurzinger Do Kane's stunt on F12 Pt8. Getting hit by cars and falling down stairs 33:57 - Which stunts ALWAYS suck? Getting more dialogue roles at an older age 39:07 - Revolutionizing the role of Jason Voorhees, Kane was a huge fan before being cast as Jason Voorhees 43:18 - Pt 7's Censorship, MPAA Censorship of Horror in the 80s, Jason Voorhees' Consistency Throughout Movies 46:15 - Kane Hodder Almost Played Freddy Krueger Before Robert Englund 50:36 - John Wayne Gacy, Dean Corll, BTK, Ed Gein, Fascination with Serial Killers, Owning Murderabilia 58:14 - Putting his kids, friends, and hometown as Easter Eggs in his films 1:01:40 - Working with Adam Green, the balance of comedy and horror 1:03:10 - The way Kane gets into character to play a killer scares the cast, getting to kill more people on screen than anyone in history 1:06:07 - The only person Kane has ever injured 1:07:27 - F13 was so popular they changed the name of Jason Voorhees, why everyone loves Jason Voorhees, which Friday the 13th Kane loved acting in the most 1:12:17 - Jason Takes Manhattan 1:16:07 - Embracing horror stardom, breaking out of "the horror ghetto" 1:19:48 - The growing popularity of horror conventions 1:21:40 - Kane premiers a never-before-seen kill video 1:27:22 - Pulling someone's head apart in Hatchet, punching another person's head off in F13 1:30:32 - Seeing co-stars at conventions, fun photo-ops, and Favorite conventions around the U.S. 1:34:01 - Playing Leatherface and Jason Voorhees in video games, doing mocap 1:39:23 - The Freddy vs. Jason Controversy, Kane Was Snubbed for the Role, planning Freddy vs. Jason since Jason Goes to Hell 1:53:24 - Kane weighs in on the other actors that played Jason Voorhees, when studios made him step away on stunts for Friday th 13th Pt 8. Cameo in Jason Goes To Hell. Who wins a real-life Freddy vs. Jason? 2:04:15 - Kane's Ghost Hunting Group, Paranormal Experiences, Afterlife 2:16:11 - Doppelgängers and Working on The Devil's Rejects 2:20:02 - Favorite Directors, Directors Kane Would Love to Work With, Wanting to do Comedies, Kane's 'Candid Farts' Show 2:25:45 - Writing a Screenplay, Kane's Newest Venture After Anesthesia 2:33:19 - Kane Hodder's Burn Incident that Gave Him 3rd Degree Burns on 65% of His Body, Connecting With Others Through It. The Beauty of the Horror Community. 2:41:22 - In Hollywood, Heroes are Villains and Villains are Heroes 2:44:11 - Fears, The Power of the Mind, and Getting Older 2:53:38 - Looking Back on an Iconic Career 2:56:45 - Outro

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#12 - Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects)

Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us in the Crypt to discuss behind-the-scenes details of his most notorious roles and the path that led him to horror stardom. From his early days as Chop Top to his career-defining role as Otis in Rob Zombie's films, Bill walks us through his unexpected entry into acting after a career in journalism, his encounter with the Manson Family, and his reflections on working with visionary directors like Rob Zombie, Sam Raimi, Clint Eastwood, and Tobe Hooper. Hear how Bill Moseley embraces the world of horror both on and off the screen, his thoughts on the evolution of the genre, and personal anecdotes with fellow horror icons. From behind-the-scenes memories to insights into the art of terror, we'll explore what '3 From Hell' would have been like with Captain Spaulding, favorite horror films, personal fears, and more. – 🎥 Subscribe: youtube.com/@talksfromthecrypt Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Bill Moseley – https://instagram.com/choptopmoseley / http://www.choptopsbbq.com/ – CHAPTERS: 00:00-Introduction 01:03-The Start of Bill Moseley’s Acting Career 04:20-Halloween Traditions, Grave Rubbing Misadventures with Police at a Cemetery 07:46-Early Influences: Horror Hosts & Shock Theater 10:54-Pitching a Short Film to SNL & Tobe Hooper 24:03-Playing Dead in Movies is Harder Than it Looks 26:07-Tobe Hooper and Kit Carson offer the role of Chop Top 28:15-First Hollywood Heartbreak 34:12-Not Having A Goal to Act 37:38-Getting the role of Chop Top in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2’, How He Felt About the Comedic Tones 43:59-Preparing to Play Chop Top As His First Role, Warehouse Caught On Fire? 50:12-TCM2 Censorship Battles & Drive-In Fame, Public Reception, and Moving to Hollywood 54:56-What Bill's Portrayal of Otis Was Like Before Rob Pried His Hands Off of Chop Top, ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ 58:39-Filming ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ on the Universal Studios Backlot 1:00:28-How Columbine and 9/11 Impacted the Distribution for ‘House of 1000 Corpses’, Universal Studios Dropped the Movie 1:05:20-Behind 'The Devil's Rejects': Deleted Scenes & Character Evolution 1:08:02-Bill's Motel Scene with Priscilla Barnes, Almost Backing Out. "Art is not safe.” 1:15:55-Winning the Audience Over Despite Playing Despicable Characters, 'Tutti F**kin' Frutti' 1:17:28-Getting Pitched '3 From Hell' 1:23:00-Sid Haig's Health, What 3 From Hell Would Have Been Like With Captain Spaulding 1:25:12-‘3 From Hell’ Was Made in Only 20 Days, Richard Brake's Performance 1:29:15-Launching into Horror Stardom, Working With Various Directors, & Getting to Play Chop Top Again 1:35:55-How Bill Moseley Prepares to Play His Characters 1:40:05-What if Bill Had Never Entered Hollywood? 1:45:02-Traveling the World, the Middle East, and Fears 1:49:58-Acting in a Play that The Manson Family Came to Watch, Spirits of The Theatre 1:58:22-Venturing into Musicals with 'Repo: The Genetic Opera' 2:00:04-Still Working As An Actor, Getting Older In Horror, Young Directors, Favorite Horror Films, The Beauty of the Horror Genre, Living in the Moment 2:05:06-Outro

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#11 – Museum of Death (Owners JD Healy and Cathee Shultz)

Museum of Death owners/curators, JD Healy and Cathee Shultz, join us in the Crypt for Episode 11 to guide us through the eerie corridors of their world-famous museum, located in Hollywood, CA and New Orleans, LA. We'll uncover the origins of the museum, the fascinating stories behind the acquisition of their gruesome collection, and the chilling artifacts that starkly remind us of life's fragility. From serial killer memorabilia gifted to them by the killers themselves, to mortician's tools and autopsy rooms, we explore the museum's most haunting exhibits and the impact they have on visitors. Learn about the history, mission, and controversies surrounding this unique museum that continues to captivate and horrify visitors from around the globe after nearly 3 decades. Thoughts on afterlife, the paranormal, personal relationships with serial killers, GG Allin & The Murder Junkies, Kenneth Anger, and more! — 🎥 Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/@talksfromthecrypt — Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Museum of Death – https://www.museumofdeath.net – CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Warning 00:26 – Introduction 01:09 – Losing Money in Vegas 02:13 – Getting Recognized In Public For Owning the Museum of Death, The Goal of the Museum 06:08 – JD and Cathee Getting GG Allin Exhumed and Putting His Body On Display 09:23 – Todd Phillips Making ‘Hated’, Getting Arrested with GG Allin, & Joker / Heath Ledger Warned By Jack Nicholson 11:26 – Actors Winning Posthumous Awards 13:36 – The Museum of Death Started As A Gallery in San Diego's First Mortuary That Was Haunted, A Ghost Attacked Them 24:58 – JD & Cathee's Gallery Evolution, Covering Insane Topics No One Else Would Cover 27:51 – Early Issues and Controversy They Went Through, Investigators Came Through & The City Wanted to Shut Them Down 31:02 – Where Their Fascination With Death Was Born 33:14 – The Ethics of Kevorkian, Owning His Death Machine 35:40 – Death is Only Hard For The Living 37:22 – Reincarnation, What Comes After Death? JD and Cathee Will Have Their Bodies On Display at the Museum When They Die / Putting the Fun back in Funeral 43:22 – PT Barnum Taxidermed His Dead Elephant & Put Him on Display 45:09 – Becoming an "Overnight Success" After 28 Years, Death Follows Them Around, John Wayne Gacy Used to Call Cathee at Night, Someone Died Above the Museum 48:43 – The Evolution of the Museum of Death, The Start of Their Death Collection, Making a Return on Murderabilia & Crime Scene Photos 52:37 – People Would Pass Out In The Museum Looking at Photographs of “The Couple" 56:06 – How they get their items, like the decapitaded head of the bluebeard of france / how much a human head costs 1:02:48 – The infamous story of "the hand", an amputated hand that was randomly dropped off at the Museum of Death 1:16:20 – Gifted items to the Museum of Death, Kenneth Anger, Black Dahlia Photos, detectives would secretly gift them items 1:18:15 – What's Too Far? What Items Will They Not Take? A post-mortem scandal with a west coast college 1:20:00 – Celebrities offer items, like clothing from the exhumation of Rebecca Schaffer and the socks Sam Kinison died in 1:22:32 – The balance of shock and education, why do people want to see these things? 1:26:15 – Heaven's Gate, JD and Cathee own the real outfits and bed from the crime scene, how they got it 1:34:14 – We're All Fortunate to be Alive - You Can Die at Any Moment 1:35:44 – Would They Remove Something From The Museum if Someone Asked, When People Have asked if they could remove an item 1:39:32 – Moving the Museum of Death of New Orleans / Most of Us Die in Our Sleep / We All Die, So Do What You Love 1:44:29 – Cremation, Reincarnation, Afterlife, Ghosts, and Legal Execution 1:49:54 – Making Death Palatable, favorite items 1:52:01 – Outro

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#10 – Grimmlife Collective (Michael and Jessica Kolence)

Grimmlife Collective joins us in the Crypt for Episode 10, unveiling their journey from early struggles to iconic moments at horror conventions, and their ventures into the grim side of culture across the globe. Join us as we explore their artistic process, the emotional toll of delving into true crime, and their encounters with the paranormal. We'll discuss the difficulties of covering cases like Ted Bundy, Michael's harrowing near-death encounter, and a haunting glimpse of a real apparition. Afterlife theories, ghostly experiences, the magic of movies / filming locations, eerie adventures, and more! — 🎥 Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/@talksfromthecrypt / https://youtube.com/@grimmlifecollective Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Grimmlife Collective – https://instagram.com/grimmlifecollective / https://grimmlifecollective.com Jessica Kolence – https://instagram.com/witchydame / https://grimmlifecollective.com - CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – Destined Paths, How Michael & Jessica Met 03:54 – The Essence of Grimmlife Collective: The Travel Channel of Horror 05:18 – Tracing the Roots of Fear, exploring where Michael and Jessica’s fascination with fear began 09:28 – RL Stine's Mysterious Gift to Michael and Jessica 12:02 – The early days: How Grimmlife started as a blog and transitioned to YouTube 13:40 – How Jessica became an integral part of Grimmlife Collective 15:50 – You never get used to being on camera 18:45 – One-Take Wonders: The Grimmlife Filming Process and Michael’s Computer Brain 23:49 – How Michael and Jessica Collaborate on Ideas 29:05 – Jessica wasn't always Grimmlife's co-host, “the nitty gritty” 31:57 – Overcoming challenges and almost quitting: The early struggles of starting a channel 35:29 – A Full-Circle Moment, Bridging the gap of the internet and horror conventions 36:59 – From interviewing celebs at horror cons, to being first YouTubers at conventions 40:11 – Exploring dark travels and history: The grim side of culture in the U.S. and abroad 43:36 – A mysterious trip to a German town that doesn’t exist and visiting the Nosferatu (1922) filming locations 48:12 – Keeping content fresh and the challenges of recreating movie magic 53:46 – Stanley Kubrick built an exact replica of The Ahwahnee for The Shining 55:12 – Addressing Shelley Duvall Controversy and Producing a new horror film "The Forest Hills" 1:01:42 – Getting kicked out of locations 1:07:08 – The delicate balance of exploring sensitive locations and where to draw the line 1:14:46 – Discussing the emotional toll of covering cases like Ted Bundy's 1:20:09 – The complexities of covering sensitive murder cases like Ed Gein and Albert Fish 1:23:07 – Do Michael and Jessica believe in the paranormal? Insights from real experiences. 1:27:41 – Ghostly encounters and the history behind Grimmlife's ghost tours 1:32:00 – The Haunting of The Old Sorrel Weed House, Michael shows a photo of him with a real apparition 1:33:23 – Questioning the validity of ghost stories and what it takes to believe 1:36:10 – Modern ghost hunting shows and their authenticity 1:40:01 – Jessica opens up about her sensitivity to paranormal activity 1:44:05 – Michael's Near Death Experience and Insane Ghost Story 1:50:31 – Contemplating the afterlife: Theories and beliefs 1:54:45 – The Functionality of Horror - Lovecraft vs. King 1:58:32 – Michael almost became a catholic priest but was kicked out of the church 2:01:15 – Grimmlife Hits Hollywood – Moving to LA, when this became a real career 2:14:11 – LA's Impact on Grimmlife Collective 2:19:37 – Richard Ramirez causes Michael and Jessica to change their residence 2:24:03 – Identifying the moment Grimmlife's channel ascended to new heights 2:26:24 – Horror's Inner Circle, Entering the Convention Scene, and Dealing With Inner Politics of the Industry 2:30:35 – The Grimmlife Philosophy, Embracing the Dark 2:36:29 – Outro

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