Development Hell: The Unmade Horror Movie Podcast (DREAD Podcast Network)
Explore every episode of Development Hell: The Unmade Horror Movie Podcast
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| 14 Sep 2021 | James Wan‘s THE CROOKED MAN (with Juliana Bruyn) | 00:59:21 | |
There was a crooked man who walked a crooked mile... but it wasn't good enough... now he sits in the trash pile... To celebrate the recent release of Malignant, Development Hell is revisiting a James Wan project which never saw the light of day... The Crooked Man saw his first and only appearance in 2016's The Conjuring 2 alongside another show-up queen, The Nun. This episode unearths what's happening with the current Crooked Man spin-off, while also digging up the truth about the boogeyman archetype. This episode features the very special guest Juliana Bruyn. Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | [Halloween is Canceled] HALLOWEEN 9: RETRIBUTION with Emily Gagne | 00:58:04 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a new limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this new podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. Today's episode is about the snowbound Halloween: Retribution from 2004. This chilly unmade installment was meant to be a direct sequel to Halloween: Ressurection. However, you might be surprised by how thoughtful and tragic this story ended up becoming. Join host Josh Korngut and special guest Emily Gagne as they explore the icy Halloween: Retribution. Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network Find Josh: @JoshKorngut on Instagram and Twitter Find Emily: @EmilyGagne on Twitter and @LadyGagagne on Instagram Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter Music by Drew Pidgeon
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| 21 Sep 2021 | SLEEPAWAY CAMP 4: THE SURVIVOR (with Andy Scott) | 00:56:59 | |
Ever wonder what really happened to the murderous maniac Angela Baker? Well, same. This episode tackles the semi-completed sequel 'Sleepaway Camp 4: The Survivor'. With only 30 minutes of footage shot, Double Helix Rainboy Films went bankrupt in the middle of production of this bonkers sequel to the 'Sleepaway Camp' films. 20 years later, a group of fans found the footage and pieced together the scraps into the strangest horror film we've yet to cover. Special guest: Andy Scott Is unmade horror your type of thing? Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon
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| 28 Sep 2021 | [Halloween is Canceled] THE LOST HALLOWEEN 4 with Josh Millican | 00:35:02 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a new limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this new podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. Don’t pretend like you’re not curious… This first episode tackles Dennis Etchison's lost Halloween 4 draft, featuring the insight of Dread Central’s very own Josh Millican. This alterative universe iteration of Halloween 4 is strange, cerebral and self-aware. We're talking 12 foot tall Michael rampaging a three-screen drive-in playing Friday the 13th in the background. No, I'm not kidding. New episodes land every Tuesday from now until Halloween. Look out for exciting bonus content, including interviews with cast members of the Halloween series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | JAWS 3 PEOPLE 0 (with Juliana Bruyn) | 00:45:44 | |
Jaws 3 almost looked a little bit different. Joe Dante was once in talks to direct a Jaws spoof by screenwriter John Hughes. The title? Jaws 3 People 0 This week have a very special guest: Juliana Bruyn. This podcast is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Episode theme by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter
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| 16 Nov 2021 | HOUSE OF RE-ANIMATOR (with Jules Bruyn) | 00:53:41 | |
Development Hell returns with House of Re-Animator. This would have been the fourth film in the Re-Animator franchise starring Jeffrey Combs. The original film was released in 1985 and was followed by Bride of Re-Animator and Beyond Re-Animator. The fourth film, House of Re-Animator was reported to take place in the white house where scientist Herbert West was recruited to re-animate the President of the United States. Unearth the details about this outrageous sequel to the camp classic. Who would've played the zombie President? Why was this project cancelled? Why didn't Barbara Crampton return to the sequels? Find out now. Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram). Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | DARK UNIVERSE PART III: FRANKENSTEIN [with The Monsters That Made Us] | 01:23:08 | |
Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. This fall, Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE. In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped. The monster rises in DARK UNIVERSE PART III as we revive all things FRANKENSTEIN! Episode Art: Javier Bardem, 2017. ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection The Monsters That Made Us Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series. Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website Twitter: @MonsterMadePod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Robert Eggers's NOSFERATU (with Mary Beth McAndrews) | 00:54:39 | |
In 2015 Deadline reported that Robert Eggers was officially attached to create a 'visceral' remake of the classic vampyre silent film 'Nosferatu'. After seven years of casting announcements and perpetual delays, a movie has yet to be released. Will we ever see the Robert Eggers remake of the 1922 German Expressionism masterpiece Nosferatu? Listen to find out. With special guests Mary Beth McAndews and Steve Barnold. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | THANKSGIVING Spoiler-Free Review (with Jules Bruyn) | 00:47:42 | |
On our second review episode, join host Josh Korngut and guest Jules Bruyn as they carve up their thoughts on Eli Roth's modern slasher throwback THANKSGIVING. Discover what they think about this gory, buzzy, and festive new release. This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but beware! Minor spoils lay ahead. Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram). Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | REVIVAL [Stephen King Unseen Part IV] | 00:50:00 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL presents STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost, canceled, and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. Part IV: REVIVAL For the series finale of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we take a shocking look at one of the darkest King stories yet to receive an adaptation. REVIVAL was published in 2014, and there have been two major attempts to bring this cruel and mean horror story to the screen. The book concerns two men whose lives have been interconnected over several decades, cultivating with a terrifying and maddening peek into a potentially unforgiving afterlife. First, Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) attempted to craft a film version but produced the 2020 CBS All Access miniseries remake of The Stand instead. A few years later, King favorite Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep) was tapped to write and direct REVIVAL for the big screen. We uncover why neither adaptation has yet to see the light of day and then draw our own conclusions about whether or not this movie will ever get produced. Podcaster and Constant Reader Rachel Reeves (@thevinylgrrrl) joins us as a cohost for STEPHEN KING UNSEEN. References: Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow Rachel Reeves: https://linktr.ee/thevinylgrrrl Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | HALLOWEEN RISE [Halloween is Canceled] | 00:39:30 | |
Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. PART ONE: HALLOWEEN RISE Before Laurie Strode was admitted to the hospital for the events of Halloween 2, franchise creators John Carpenter and Debra Hill were about to take the series in a very different direction. Up. Discover the alternative universe Halloween 2 that nearly took place in a high-rise apartment complex on Halloween night. Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram). References: Fangoria #7 Fangoria #8 Fangoria #15 Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled 2 right here on the DREAD Podcast Network. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | SOCIETY 2: BODY MODIFICATION (with Perry Jackson) | 00:47:05 | |
Dive into the ooky, goopy and always pukey world of Brian Yuzna's 1989 body horror spectacular 'Society'! On this brand new episode, host Josh Korngut unearths the yet unmade sequel Society: Body Modification with shunting expert and former video store employee Perry Jackson. Discover the 2003 official sequel graphic novel Society: Party Animal and learn all that there is to know about the nightmarish process of shunting. References: The Horror Channel, October 2013 Horror Society, 2015 Follow Perry here: Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Peter Jackson's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: THE DREAM LOVER (with Tyler Doupe') | 00:59:37 | |
Before heading to Middle Earth, Peter Jackson developed a sixth A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET film subtitled THE DREAM LOVER. Join us as we uncover Jackson's fascinating lost Nightmare. We also unpack FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE, the sixth film New Line Cinema would ultimately green light. Special guest: Tyler Doupe' References: "Peter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the Rings" by Ian Pryor Development Hell For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | George A. Romero's Unmade WAR OF THE WORLDS [ROMERO UNSEEN Part III] | 01:14:17 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO is OUT NOW from Oxford University Press. You can pick up your copy here. PART THREE: GEORGE A. ROMERO'S UNMADE WAR OF THE WORLDS In 1986, George Romero began work on his adaptation of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS by author H.G. Wells for Paramount Pictures. The studio was so intent on releasing Romero's film that it was even included on official release calendars. With so much source material and new ideas, Romero planned on splitting the script into two halves. The first half was titled WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE NIGHT THEY CAME. Learn about Romero's fascinating and politically charged reimagining of one of the most famous science fiction stories ever told. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode of ROMERO UNSEEN! Follow Adam Charles Hart: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | TRUE BLOOD: THE REBOOT (with Sharai Bohannon) | 00:42:36 | |
True Blood may be dead, but is it really gone? Join the Development Hell podcast as they unearth the unmade Alan Ball's HBO Max True Blood reboot with returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon. Works cited: Follow guest Sharai Bohannon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Part III - The Crime | 00:38:59 | |
Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise. The new true crime podcast Jeepers Creepers Unseen unearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans. With a fourth movie now hailing from new filmmakers, Jeepers Creepers Unseen asks if this well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or, is now the time to move on? Find answers to these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series Jeepers Creepers Unseen. EPISODE THREE: THE CRIME (with Juliana Bruyn) Juliana is a Trauma Informed Counsellor from Toronto, Canada. She has worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 10 years and has worked for various non-profit organizations, and began her private practice a year ago. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode. Produced by Samantha White. ---- Works Cited: Victor Salva's Horror Stories, Patrick Goldstein, LA Times, 2006 Former Child Actor Nathan Forrest Winters - Interview, The Millennial Report, 2018 The Convicted Hollywood Pedophile Who Won't Go Away, Kate Arthur, BuzzFeed News, 2017 The Pedophile Director Embraced by Hollywood, Amy Zimmerman, The Daily Beast, 2017 Music used: "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING (with Louis Spiegler) | 00:57:53 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five troubled or unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. PART FIVE - HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING October may be over, but Halloween never dies. In this final chapter of our Halloween is Canceled limited series, we are joined by former Dangertainment (AKA Dimension Films) executive Louis Spiegler, who gives us a first-hand account of what it was like creating Halloween: Ressurection. Learn all about what it was like working directly for the infamous Weinsteins, discover behind-the-scenes tensions between rights holders and the studio, and follow the road back to Haddonfield to uncover what it took to create what was once titled Halloween: The Homecoming. Let the Dangertainment begin! You can listen to all five parts of Halloween is Canceled right here on the DREAD Podcast Network. Follow him on Instagram and see what's next for producer Louis Spiegler. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER | The Spin-Offs (with Sharai Bohannon) | 01:07:33 | |
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER was one of the most beloved television series of all time. So beloved, that when it ended in 2003, producers and writers scrambled to find a way to keep the franchise alive. Today we unearth the five nearly produced BUFFY spin-offs, ranging from 2001-2007. Here is what we will be covering:
Discover all about these never made projects before we decide if they will ever see the light of day. Are you a Buffy mega fan? Then, beep us because we've got the episode for you. Special guest: Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street) Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | GINGER SNAPS: THE SERIES (with Sharai Bohannon) | 00:58:02 | |
They don't call it the curse for nothing. This week, the podcast unleashes all there is to know about the yet-unmade GINGER SNAPS television adaptation. Produced by the teams behind ORPHAN BLACK and KILLING EVE, this classic Canadian girl-centric werewolf franchise was first announced to be hitting small screens three years back. Special guest Sharai Bohannon joins to discuss all things GINGER SNAPS, including all three films, and a deep dive into the future of the series. Follow guest Sharai Bohannon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2024: Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing | 00:40:05 | |
For two weeks, the Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies to premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing, Join us again next week as we cover two more films from the Fantasia Film Festival. Following guest Chad Collins. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Cary Fukanaga's IT (with Emily Gagne) | 01:05:15 | |
The Development Hell podcast revisits their episode on Cary Fukunaga’s (TRUE DETECTIVE) unmade adaptation of Stephen King’s IT! With guest Emily Gagne, this episode uncovered a very different (and darker) vision of Stephen King’s seminal work of terror. Emily Gagne is a filmmaker, podcaster and writer. She curates FINAL GIRL FASHION on Instagram, an account showcasing the killer outfits of women in horror. Emily also co-hosts the podcasts We Really Like Her! And What About Meryll? Together they cover the IT miniseries, both feature films and the classic Stephen King novel which started it all. That’s when they dive into Cary Fukunaga’s and Chase Palmer's 2014 draft of the IT adaptation which was ultimately cancelled. Furthermore, they explore the nitty-gritty differences between the Andy Muschietti vision of Derry and how it compares to the Fukanga/Chase draft. Emily and Josh also speculate wildly about why Warner Brothers jumped ship after developing IT with Fukanga for nearly five years. If you are a fan of Stephen King’s IT and Pennywise the Dancing Clown? If so, you won't want to miss this episode. Do you think the recent films did the book justice? Let us know on social media! You’ll float too … but only if you subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Development Hell is also a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A! Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both Follow Emily Gagne: @EmilyGagne on Twitter @LadyGagagne on Instagram @FinalGirlFashion on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S [Updates] | 00:17:00 | |
Get ready kids, we’re headed back to Freddy’s. On the second Updates episode, Development Hell host Josh Korngut delivers exciting news on a well-loved previously covered topic: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S started off as a tiny 2014 indie video game and has become an internet empire. The original game concerned a nighttime security guard working at a children’s birthday palace/pizza restaurant. Over the course of the night, you’re forced to defend yourself from murderous sentient animatronic characters. In 2017 Blumhouse signed on to adapt the series into a feature film. After years of waiting, there's finally been an important update on the highly anticipated adaptation. Listen to find out more. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | SCREAM | The Cancelled Sequels (with Chad Collins) | 01:00:48 | |
SCREAM 4 was never meant to be the end of the story. In fact, it was originally intended to be the first chapter of a brand new trilogy of films. Discover whatever happened to the cancelled second trilogy, which would have continued Jill's storyline as she attended college. We also share fascination alternate endings and openings to other entries of the SCREAM franchise. So, if you're a gaga for Ghostface, then this is the episode for you. Special guest: Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins. References: Horror Queers For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | MICHAEL MYERS VS. PINHEAD (with Kim + Ket) | 01:12:57 | |
What started in Hell will end in Haddonfield! Today we are finally unearthing the most iconic horror movie crossover that never happened: Michael Myers Vs. Pinhead. In fact, we are digging into three versions of that never saw the light of day. Special guests are our DREAD Podcast Network siblings Kim + Ket of the horror comedy podcast Kim + Ket Stay Alive ... Maybe. Discover three very different versions of events, and help us decide if these two bad boys will ever battle it out. Some information from this episode is from Taking Shape II: The Lost Halloween Sequels by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins. Published by Harker Press, you can get yourself a copy of this excellent book right here. Follow Kim and Ket Stay Alive ... Maybe on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Patreon. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Bryan Fuller's MOCKINGBIRD LANE (with Sharai Bohannon) | 00:52:57 | |
In 2012, NBC ordered an hour-long pilot from Bryan Fuller reimagining 'The Munsters'. The 'Hannibal' creator turned in a colorful, dark and stylish event which would air on the network as a one-time Halloween special. While ratings were decent and fan response was positive, NBC decided not to order the 'Mockingbird Lane' to series. Find out what happened to this version of 'The Munsters', and if it still has a shot at the green light. Special guest: Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | George A. Romero's Unmade GOOSEBUMPS Movie [ROMERO UNSEEN Part I] | 01:05:48 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL RETURNS with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart is cohosting the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO arrives March 13th 2024 from Oxford University Press. You can pick up your copy here. PART ONE: GEORGE A. ROMERO'S UNMADE GOOSEBUMPS MOVIE In 1995, Romero wrote a 142-page outline for a potential GOOSEBUMPS feature film version. The story was a direct adaptation of the first book in the series WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE. Part TWIN PEAKS, part Zombie movie and all Romero, this is your chance to learn about this fascinating, never-made Romero project. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode of ROMERO UNSEEN! Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2024: Hell Hole, Steppenwolf, Rita, and Kryptic | 00:39:23 | |
Parasitical penetrations, deadly detectives, frightening fairytales, and creeping cryptids await you on Tuesday’s brand-new episode. Discover the strangest and scariest horror movies to premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival as we wrap up our coverage. Dread Central Editor in Chief and filmmaker Mary Beth McAndrews joins us to discuss HELL HOLE, STEPPENWOLF, RITA, and KRYPTIC. Following guest Mary Beth McAndrews. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | HALLOWEEN RETURNS with Marcus Dunstun and Patrick Melton [Halloween Reruns] | 01:22:10 | |
Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell. First up... HALLOWEEN RETURNS WITH PATRICK MELTON AND MARCUS DUNSTUN Before Blumhouse took the reigns, another Myers reboot nearly took shape. Halloween Returns is a cancelled 2016 recalibration from filmmakers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (Saw 4, 5, 6, 7, The Collector) The filmmakers themselves join the podcast to discuss whatever happened to this lost "recalibration" of the Halloween franchise. Don't miss out on this exciting episode featuring two important key players in the history of lost Michael Myers films. Follow the guests: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | BLAIR WITCH PROJECTS: The Cancelled TV Series, Prequels and Sequel [at Soho Horror Film Festival] | 00:41:24 | |
Wear good boots and don’t forget that map; this Tuesday, we’re headed into the woods north of Burkittsville to hunt down unmade/canceled BLAIR WITCH PROJECT sequels. Taped live from @sohohorrorfest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Scream 7 (with Serena Whitney) | 01:01:54 | |
*FIXED AUDIO VERSION* Usually, we unearth never-made horror movies from development hell ... but sometimes we tackle some of the most troubled productions in horror history, and that’s what we’re doing today withScream 7. After two hit reboots, who could’ve guessed Ghostface’s seventh outing would face this much trouble? A lead actor fired, the new director’s loud exit, a socially-charged boycott — and filming hasn’t even started. Today, we dive into all the Scream 7 chaos. We are joined by special guest Serena Whitney, the Programming Director of Revue Cinema, Toronto’s longest-operating cinema, and the co-host of the Movies and Choas podcast. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | CHUCKY IN SPACE [To Hell & Back] | 01:01:37 | |
Sorry, Jack, but space is sacked. We return to the cosmos on the latest TO HELL AND BACK with everyone’s favorite Good Guy for CHUCKY IN SPACE. While it was likely never more than an idea, 'Child's Play' franchise creator Don Mancini has discussed his idea of how to make 'Chucky in Space' on more than one occasion. We're joined by returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) to imagine what Chucky in space would look like. We also look at the four other horror icons that went intergalactic. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Quentin Tarantino Vs. Jason Voorhees [Camp is Cancelled Part IV] | 01:02:17 | |
Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel. For the fourth and final of our CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we unearth the 2005 online journalism debacle where one reputable website claimed Quentin Tarantino was developing the 'Ultimate Jason Voorhees Movie'. What did Tarantino have to say about this? And is there a chance in hell we will ever see a QT 'Friday the 13th'? Listen now to find out! CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | THE LONG WALK [Stephen King Unseen Part III] | 00:57:59 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. Part III: THE LONG WALK Written under the Richard Bachman pen name, THE LONG WALK is a dystopian horror drama surrounding a group of 100 teenage boys who participate in a brutal competition that will leave just one of them standing. Stephen King wrote THE LONG WALK as a teenager and published it in 1979. While there have been multiple attempts to adapt the story for the big screen, over 40 years later, it's still a King story to have never been officially adapted. Learn about the many big-name directors attached over the years and the surprising current status of the project by listening to this episode today. Podcaster and Constant Reader Rachel Reeves (@thevinylgrrrl) joins us as a cohost for STEPHEN KING UNSEEN. References: Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow Rachel Reeves: https://linktr.ee/thevinylgrrrl Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Official Trailer | 00:00:59 | |
Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise. The new podcast JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN unearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans. With a fourth movie hailing from new filmmakers, I’m here to ask if a well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or is now the time to move on? Join me, your host Josh Korngut, as I answer these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN. Produced by Samantha White. The first episode comes out on October 25th. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode. ---- Music used: "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | SCREAM VI (with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & Chad Villella) | 00:11:06 | |
On a special bonus episode, we're discussing all things Scream VI with the filmmakers behind the latest entry in the long-running slasher franchise. That's right; we're sitting down with the Radio Silence team Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & Chad Villella to unearth what it takes to make a Scream movie. Check out the full review of Scream VI by Development Hell host Josh Korngut on Dread Central. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | ELVIRA GOES TO HELL (with Elvira) | 00:30:37 | |
On today's very special Halloween episode, we are joined by the one and only Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira! That's right, The Queen of Halloween herself stops by to discuss a number of her different unrealized film projects, including a buddy comedy titled EVLIRA GOES TO HELL and a Disney-esque animated feature about her roots in Halloween. Spend October 31st the right way with Development Hell and Elvira! And to make matters even more spooktacular, longtime pod companion Emily Gagne drops in for an episode epilogue to unpack why Cassandra Peterson is such an important figure in horror, queer culture, drag, and glamour. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Pick up a signed copy of Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark right here. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | RETURN OF KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (with Emily Gagne) | 00:42:04 | |
The world of Killer Klowns from Outer Space has nearly expanded a number of times over the past 30 years. Join us and discover the amazing ways in which the Chiodo Brothers are planning on bringing the Killer Klowns back to earth. But will Return of Killer Klowns from Outer Space ever happen? We're here to figure it out. Special guest @EmilyGagne For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter Music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY (with Rhys Frake-Waterfield) | 00:25:47 | |
After Dread Central broke the story about the forthcoming horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, the internet just about lost its goddamn mind. Cinema fans everywhere expressed terror, disgust, and intrigue at the photos portraying Winnie the Pooh and Piglet as violent murderers. Then, in only a matter of hours, hundreds of other entertainment outlets picked up the story, and the rest is viral history. So naturally we reached out to the filmmaker behind the controversial horror title for an interview, and we were not disappointed by what he had to say. Rhys Frake-Waterfield is the filmmaker and producer behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, an ITN Studios Original Production. While in the middle of post on a number of campy and exciting new releases, he sat down with us to talk all things blood and honey. About the podcast For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is hosted by Josh Korngut and is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter Music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | DARK UNIVERSE PART I: THE MUMMY [with The Monsters That Made Us] | 01:16:33 | |
Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast this fall for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE. In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped. In DARK UNIVERSE PART I, we unearth the movie that first financial and critical failure to put DARK UNIVERSE into an early grave: THE MUMMY (2017), starring Tom Cruise. The Monsters That Made Us Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series. Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website Twitter: @MonsterMadePod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Guillermo del Toro's CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (with Terry Mesnard) | 01:01:22 | |
Strap on your water shoes; we’re diving into Guillermo del Toro’s CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. While the visionary creator was once signed on to create a direct remake, this project fell through, leading del Toro to eventually create his own unique version: THE SHAPE OF WATER. Join us as we unpack the unmade film, del Toro, and his spectacular 2018 Best Picture winner. With special guest Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful and Scarred for Life fame. Works Cited: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Dec 2022 | [Christmas is Cancelled] Part I. BLACK CHRISTMAS (Re-release) | 01:29:56 | |
Development Hell presents: Christmas is Cancelled This is a new limited audio series uncovering the secret histories & alternate realities behind the most iconic Christmas horror films. Co-hosted by Josh Korngut (editor, Dread Central) and Jason Jenkins (writer, Bloody Disgusting). Part I: BLACK CHRISTMAS Josh and Jason discuss Black Christmas, the greatest horror story ever told from director Bob Clark. This classic stars Olivia Hussey and John Saxon and is based on the man calling from inside the house urban legend. The cohosts unpack their feelings about this horror classic, and then dig deep into the alleged John Carpenter/Halloween connection. Was Black Christmas responsible for Michael Myers? Listen now to find out. Follow Jason: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS (with Jinx) [Halloween Reruns] | 01:44:30 | |
Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell. Before Thorn... Before Rudd... Before Curse... There was: QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS Quentin Tarantino and collaborator Scott Spiegel nearly teamed up to make Miramax the wildest Halloween ever. Today, we revisit the most troubled production in franchise history: Halloween 6. Learn all about the bonkers journey through Hollywood. We were jjoined by extra special guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx) Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs and the killer of the same name. Follow Jason: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Stephen King's THE JAUNT (with Drew Tinnin) | 01:06:58 | |
The Development Hell podcast gets literary with 'The Jaunt', Stephen King's scariest short story. This infamous short takes place early in the 24th century, when the technology for teleportation, referred to as "Jaunting", is commonplace, allowing for instantaneous transportation. Discover why it's taken so long for this chilling story to get adapted. Will it ever happen? Listen now to find out. This episode features a very special guest. journalist Drew Tinnin. Drew can be found at Dread Central or on Twitter Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY [Update + Review] (with Jules Bruyn) | 00:34:12 | |
On the first-ever review episode of Development Hell, join host Josh Korngut as gives significant updates on his previous WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY episode. Unearth Josh's surprising connection to this viral bloodbath and listen to his in-depth film review. Warning: there are spoilers ahead! Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram). Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | SAW XI (with Mary Beth McAndrews) | 00:40:29 | |
On this episode of Development Hell, host Josh Korngut is joined by Dread Central's Editor-in-Chief, Mary Beth McAndrews, to dive into the sudden cancellation of SAW XI. Together, they explore the troubled development history behind the highly anticipated 11th installment, uncovering the behind-the-scenes conflicts, studio hesitations, and creative differences that potentially led to the project's demise. Join them as they combine insider information, fan theories, and expert insights to reveal why Jigsaw's latest game won't be played and develop theories about where the franchise might go next. Discover what could have been for the beloved horror franchise, and find out if there's still hope for SAW XI to rise from the dead. Subscribe to Development Hell wherever you listen to podcasts for more deep dives into horror’s most infamous cancelled projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | Mike Flanagan's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Reboot (with Jinx) | 01:45:39 | |
Mike Flanagan is the king of prestige Netflix horror. He's helmed series like THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE/BLY MANOR and MIDNIGHT MASS. But back in 2014 he was hired to reboot I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER for modern audiences. Flanagan and his writing partner Jeff Howard then came up with a dark, gritty and violent retelling of the classic neo-slasher. Discover what Flanagan's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER was all about, how it formed, and ultimately why it never came to be. Special guest Jinx and host Josh dive deep into the IKWYDLS series, the Flanagan iteration, and everything in between. Today's information was pulled from Jinx's Phantom Limbs article on the subject, published through Bloody Disgusting. Read it here. Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | George A. Romero's BIGFOOT FOUND FOOTAGE PROJECT [ROMERO UNSEEN Part IV] | 01:22:31 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO is OUT NOW from Oxford University Press. You can pick up your copy here. Today, we are also joined by Mary Beth McAndrews, Dread Central's editor-in-chief and cohost of Scarred For Life on the Dread Podcast Network. PART FOUR: GEORGE A. ROMERO'S BIGFOOT FOUND FOOTAGE PROJECT George A. Romero began developing a sasquatch project in the early 1970s. The politically charged concept evolved into a found-footage project that would change shape multiple times over four decades of development. Learn all there is to know about Romero's fascinating, but sadly never-produced, bigfoot movie. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode of ROMERO UNSEEN! Follow Adam Charles Hart: Follow Mary Beth McAndrews: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | CHILDREN OF THE CORN (with director Kurt Wimmer) | 00:36:31 | |
We sat down with the director and writer of the CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2023) to unearth the latest version of the Stephen King short story. Discover what it took to create a film in the middle of the pandemic and why it was delayed nearly three years. In the film, possessed by a spirit in a dying cornfield, a twelve-year-old girl in Nebraska recruits the other children in her small town to go on a bloody rampage and kill all the adults and anyone else who opposes her. A bright high schooler who won't go along with the plan is the town's only hope of survival. CHILDREN OF THE CORN is available to stream as of today (March 21st) via Shudder. The VOD release is on March 21st, while the DVD and Blu-ray release lands on May 9th. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | TRICK R' TREAT 2 and Robert Eggers's NOSFERATRU [Updates] | 00:18:35 | |
On its inaugural update episode, Development Hell host Josh Korngut delivers exciting news on two different topics previously covered on the podcast: Trick R' Treat 2 and the Robert Eggers Nosferatu remake. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | 'SALEM'S LOT remake (with Jenn Adams) | 01:18:14 | |
A big-budget adaptation of Stephen King's 'SALEM'S LOT was announced back in 2019 with ANNABELLE COMES HOMES director Gary Dauberman attached. The movie went into production and was ready for release until constant delays removed the film from the Warner Brothers calendar indefinitely. Stephen King professional Jenn Adams joins the conversation to unpack what exactly is going on. Will 'SALEM'S LOT ever be released? And if so, what will be left of it? Find out on the latest episode of Development Hell. References: The Hollywood Reporter & Deadline Check out The Loser's Club podcast And read her writing at Dread Central Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | RETURN TO SILENT HILL (with Sharai Bohannon) | 01:25:54 | |
In honour of Silent Hill's sixteenth anniversary, Development Hell unpacks all that's currently known about the third and yet unmade entry in the film series. Josh and special guest Sharai dig up the games, both film entries and then look to the future of the Silent Hill franchise to speculate what might still be yet to come. Special guest: Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | [Halloween is Canceled] QUENTIN TARANTINO'S HALLOWEEN 6 with Jinx | 01:44:30 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a new limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this new podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. Today's episode is about the most troubled production in franchise history: Halloween 6. Quentin Tarantino and Scott Spiegel nearly teamed up to bring Miramax the wildest Halloween of them all! Learn all about the absurdly titled Halloween 666: The Origin and its bonkers journey through Hollywood. Josh is joined by extra special returning guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx) Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs where he too uncovers the truth behind horror movies that were never made. Follow Jason: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | George A. Romero's Lost Stephen King Adaptations [ROMERO UNSEEN Part V] | 01:19:51 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO is OUT NOW from Oxford University Press. You can pick up your copy here. PART FIVE: FINALE On the fifth and final episode of our limited audio series ROMERO UNSEEN, we unearth our favorite Romero movies with a deep dive into both NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990 remake) and MARTIN. Then we look at the many lost Romero Stephen King adaptations, including IT, PET SEMATARY, SALEM'S LOT, and THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON. We also discuss Romero's COPPERHEAD, an unproduced Marvel movie, and dissect his fascinating unmade GOLEM project. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode of ROMERO UNSEEN! Follow Adam Charles Hart: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | TALES FROM THE HOOD UNTOLD (with Rusty Cundieff) | 00:23:17 | |
TALES FROM THE HOOD is one of the best and most underrated horror anthologies ever made. Told in four segments, each with a different issue faced by African Americans, this Spike Lee-produced effort would go on to become an essential and powerful cult favorite. And while two sequels were eventually produced after the success of GET OUT, we’re joined by series creator Rusty Cundieff to hear all about his original vision for extending the franchise. From a big-budget follow-up, to a television anthology, get ready to learn all about TALES FROM THE HOOD UNTOLD. Don't forget to check out Rusty Cundieff's latest genre outing, 57 SECONDS, starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | THIRTEEN GHOSTS: THE SERIES (with Patrick Mediate, Ashley Robinson & Aaron McLane) | 00:59:44 | |
For years, fans have been fantasizing about what a television adaptation of Dark Castle's 2001 horror epic Thirteen Ghosts might look like. And at long last, this dream might just be on the fast track to becoming a reality. Patrick Mediate (Primordial Pictures), Ashley Robinson (co-producer, Fear the Walking Dead), and Aaron McLane (SFX Supervisor, Fear the Walking Dead) are teaming up to develop a fascinating and downright necessary TV version of Thirteen Ghosts. Now, this creative trio joins host Josh Korngut for a new episode of Development Hell to discuss their pitch and unpack what it will actually take to get this show made. The filmmakers also recently shared an exclusive update with Dread Central announcing their partnership with Dark Castle Entertainment to develop and pitch a Thirteen Ghosts television series to Sony Pictures Television. While nothing has been officially greenlit yet, we’re still psyched at the idea of this new series. You can take a peek at their pitch materials and more over on Dread Central. Subscribe to The Launchpad Podcast Subscribe to The ScreamWriters Podcast Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | John Carpenter's FIRESTARTER (with Emily Gagne) | 00:58:58 | |
In 1984 Drew Barrymore starred in a Hollywood adaptation of Stephen King's masterwork "Firestarter". But before this version went in front of camera's, Horror Hero John Carpenter was actually tapped to direct. Why did Carpenter exit the project, and who had he cast in the lead? Find out on today's red hot episode of Development Hell. Episode guest: Emily Gagne Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network Find Josh: @JoshKorngut Find Emily: @EmilyGagne Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter Music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | The Greatest FRIDAY THE 13TH Sequel Never Made [with Jinx] | 01:17:26 | |
Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! First up: NICK ANTOSCA'S FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE GREATEST FRIDAY SEQUEL NEVER MADE A few years back, iconic author Jason 'Jinx' Jenkins and I were gobsmacked to uncover Nick Antosca's and David Bruckner's 2015 'Friday the 13th' reboot for Platinum Dunes and Paramount. When the project fell apart, Antosca shared his script on Twitter, and boy is it a doozy. This canceled 2015 screenplay is scary, stunning, and downright brilliant. Listen now for a detailed breakdown of this inventive unmade reboot. Jinx and I get into the gritty details of this magnificent script. And now that Antosca is rumored to be overtaking A24's troubled CRYSTAL LAKE television series, there couldn't be a better time than now to revisit this fan-favorite episode. Follow Jinx: Twitter - @Jinx1981 Get your copy of PHANTOMS LIMBS, his unmissable book all about unmade horror, right here: http://tinyurl.com/56k7pwt8 Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! About the podcast: For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | SWALLOWED (with writer/director Carter Smith) | 00:20:30 | |
On today's bonus episode, we sit down with writer/director Carter Smith to unpack his nightmarish backwoods queer horror release SWALLOWED. In SWALLOWED, after a drug run goes bad, two friends must survive a nightmarish ordeal of drugs, bugs and horrific intimacy in this backwoods body-horror thriller. You can watch SWALLOWED right now on digital and on demand. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 31 Dec 2024 | FRIDAY THE 13TH — IN THE SNOW ❄️ (with Jinx) | 00:50:03 | |
On this rerun of a Development Hell classic, we uncover JASON NEVER DIES, a still unmade follow-up to JASON LIVES by writer-director Tom McLoughlin. Following a group of misfit Catholic school girls, this snowy Jason sequel would pit the icon against an all-woman ensemble. With special guest, author, and journalist Jinx! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Episode references: Phantom Limbs - Bloody Disgusting Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | [Christmas is Cancelled] Part III: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS | 00:39:08 | |
Development Hell presents: Christmas is Cancelled This is a new limited audio series uncovering the secret histories & alternate realities behind the most iconic Christmas horror films. Co-hosted by Josh Korngut (editor, Dread Central) and Jason Jenkins (writer, Bloody Disgusting). Part III: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS What's this, you ask? For the final instalment of Christmas is Cancelled, Josh lets Jinx out of the cellar to talk all things The Nightmare Before Christmas. Discover a 2000s era CGI sequel that never saw the light of day, and learn all about the upcoming sequel-novel All Hail The Pumpkin Queen. If you're a fan of Sally and Jack then kick back and relax. We've got the episode for you. Follow Jason: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | Friday the 13th on TV with A24's CRYSTAL LAKE Series (with Tyler Doupe') | 00:59:24 | |
It may be November, but we're still headed back to camp. Today, we are diving into the choppy waters of the A24 FRIDAY THE 13TH television series CRYSTAL LAKE for Peacock. Special guest: Tyler Doupe' Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?: THE MOVIE (with Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids) | 01:14:35 | |
In 2019 Nickelodeon announced a feature film version of their classic 90s series 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Horror mainstay Gary Dauberman was reportedly attached to write, yet nothing has made it to screen. Will we see an AYAOTD full length film? Hear what Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids thinks on this very spooky episode. Special guest Rainier Croft aka Horror4Kids Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | SLEEPAWAY CAMP 4: THE SURVIVOR [Summertime Rewind | 00:56:59 | |
Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Third up: SLEEPAWAY CAMP 4: THE SURVIVOR Ever wonder what really happened to the murderous maniac Angela Baker? Well, same. This episode tackles the semi-completed sequel 'Sleepaway Camp 4: The Survivor'. With only 30 minutes of footage shot, Double Helix Rainboy Films went bankrupt in the middle of production of this bonkers sequel to the 'Sleepaway Camp' films. 20 years later, a group of fans found the footage and pieced together the scraps into the strangest horror film we've yet to cover. Special guest: Andy Scott Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! About the podcast: For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | JASON NEVER DIES [Camp Is Cancelled Part I] | 00:50:03 | |
Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel. For the first of our four CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we are uncovering JASON NEVER DIES, the still unmade follow-up to JASON LIVES from writer-director Tom McLoughlin. Following a group of misfit Catholic school girls, this snowy Jason sequel would pit the icon against an all-woman ensemble. CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Episode references: Phantom Limbs - Bloody Disgusting Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 May 2022 | 28 MONTHS LATER (with Chad Collins) | 00:50:36 | |
When days turn to weeks and weeks turn to months... Get ready for some fast Zombie action because today we are unpacking the never-made third film in the '28 Days Later' franchise. Discover what filmmakers Alex Garland and Danny Boyle have said about the potential of a third film, and then decide if it will ever see the light of day. Special guest: Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins. Read more: Undead Reckoning: The History of Fast Zombies For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | DARK UNIVERSE PART II: THE INVISIBLE MAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] | 01:12:26 | |
Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast this fall for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE. In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped. In DARK UNIVERSE PART II, we unearth the never-made reboot of THE INVISIBLE MAN that was supposed to star Johnny Depp. References: Episode Art: The Invisible Man by H.G Wells - Bantam Classics cover art The Monsters That Made Us Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series. Subscribe here: Cabe Club Official Website Twitter: @MonsterMadePod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | CAMP BLOOD: THE DEATH OF JASON VOORHEES [Camp is Cancelled Part III] | 00:49:49 | |
Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel. For the third of our four CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we unearth Damian Shannon and Mark Swift's follow-up to the 2009 Platinum Dunes reboot, 'Friday the 13th: Camp Blood — The Death of Jason Voorhees'. After the studio cycled through multiple scripts, they turned back to Shannon and Swift, who had previously written the reboot as well as 'Freddy Vs. Jason'. In 2017 the writers took to Twitter to share that their unmade film would finally take Jason into the snow. CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON [Stephen King Unseen Part II] | 01:00:50 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. In Part II of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we get lost in the woods of New England and uncover the yet-unmade cinematic adaptation of his book THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON. Published in 1999, this Stephen King horror novel is about a 9-year-old girl named Trisha who loses her mom and brother while hiking in the woods. She soon finds herself surviving alone in the wilderness, where she's aided by the mirage of her hero, baseball player Tom Gordon, and stalked by an ominous wasp-faced entity known as The God of the Lost. A film version was first announced in 2005 and was in development until at least 2020, when WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN director Lynne Ramsay was announced to direct and co-write the project. Learn everything we know about this fascinating unmade Stephen King adaptation. Will it ever see the light of day? We share our thoughts. Podcaster and Constant Reader Rachel Reeves (@thevinylgrrrl) joins us as a cohost for STEPHEN KING UNSEEN. References: Episode artwork by Alan Dingman. Buy the pop-up book here. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow Rachel Reeves: https://linktr.ee/thevinylgrrrl Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | The New Nightmare Before Christmas [with Jinx] | 00:39:08 | |
It’s the most wonderful time for fear. This Holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most festive episodes of Christmas is Cancelled: The New Nightmares Before Christmas with Jinx! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 | DARK UNIVERSE: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (with Samantha White) | 01:23:15 | |
Back in 2017 Universal Studios preemptively announced the creation of Dark Universe. The plan was to reboot the classic Univeral Monsters as slick, modern action franchises. The second project greenlit? A remake of The Bride of Frankenstein starring Angelina Jolie. Today Development Hell unpacks why this project never saw the light of day, before examining if it still stands a shot at the greenlight. Special guest: Samantha White Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 | [Halloween is Canceled] BAD BLOOD: THE LOST JAMIE LLOYD SEQUEL with Jinx | 01:17:35 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a new limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this new podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. EPISODE V: HALLOWEEN BAD BLOOD Today's episode features the lost Jamie Lloyd treatment written in between H20 and Resurrection. In Bad Blood, Jamie is a young adult who is still constantly pursued by Michael Myers. There's a twist in this one that'll rock your socks, so make sure to tune in... Josh is joined once again by extra special returning guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx) Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs where he too uncovers the truth behind horror movies that were never made. Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS (with Nick Phillips & Jake Wade Wall) | 01:26:55 | |
Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. PART FOUR - HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS Find out what Michael Myers was up to during the events of HALLOWEEN 3 as we return to Smiths Grove Sanitorium to unearth the unmade sequel HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS. Featuring a slew of Haddonfield legacy characters such as Lindsey Wallace, Dr. Loomis, and Sheriff Brackett, this unproduced script by writer Jake Wade Wall (When A Stranger Calls) is a total treat for any HALLOWEEN fan. Listen in as we discuss this legendary screenplay in detail with former Dimension Films executive Nick Phillips and the writer of HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS himself, Jake Wade Wall. Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled right here on the DREAD Podcast Network. Follow Nick Phillips on Instagram Learn more about Jake Wade Wall Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | THE RULE OF JENNY PEN - Review (with Chad Collins) | 00:39:46 | |
On this inaugural IN REVIEW episode of Development Hell, horror journalist Chad Collins joins Josh Korngut to break down one of the most talked-about genre films of the year so far—The Rule of Jenny Pen. Is The Rule of Jenny Pen destined to be a new cult classic, or will it fade into horror obscurity? Tune in to find out. Subscribe to Development Hell for more deep dives into horror’s most fascinating films—both the ones that made it to the screen and those that got lost along the way. Follow guest Chad Collins and check out his reviews here. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | KRUEGER: THE FIRST KILLS (with Patrick O'Donnell) | 00:40:12 | |
Crack open the furnace with the Development Hell podcast as they unearth the never-made A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET prequel movie KRUEGER: THE FIRST KILLS. This was reportedly the Freddy Krueger origins film nearly created by John McNaughton (dir. HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER). Also, learn about the other Freddy Krueger origin story directed by Tobe Hooper (dir. THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE) and even discover which Adam Sandler comedy was the ultimate reason KRUEGER: THE FIRST KILLS was never made. With special guest Patrick O'Donnell. References: Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Patrick O'Donnell on Twitter and Instagram Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | James Wan's LEATHERFACE (with Girl, That's Scary) | 00:51:53 | |
Around 2006, James Wan and Stephen Susco were approached to develop a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film for Twisted Pictures. The project began to unfold into a three-picture deal, with James Wan potentially directing the first entry. Learn why this fantasy project didn't make it to cameras. With special guests Girl, That's Scary References: JoBlo, 2022, Cody Hamman Bloody Disgusting, 2022, Jason Jenkins Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Patrick O'Donnell on Twitter and Instagram Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 04 Feb 2025 | SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, Obex, Dead Lover, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (with Chad Collins) | 00:49:49 | |
The Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss THE UGLY STEPSISTER, OBEX, DEAD LOVER, and THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE. Follow guest Chad Collins and check out his reviews here. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | James Wan's LEATHERFACE (Summertime Rewind Part IV) [with Girl, That's Scary] | 00:51:53 | |
Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Final episode: JAMES WAN'S LEATHERFACE Around 2006, James Wan and Stephen Susco were approached to develop a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film for Twisted Pictures. The project began to unfold into a three-picture deal, with James Wan potentially directing the first entry. Learn why this fantasy project didn't make it to cameras. With special guests Girl, That's Scary References: JoBlo, 2022, Cody Hamman Bloody Disgusting, 2022, Jason Jenkins Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! About the podcast: For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE (with Mary Beth McAndrews) | 01:10:56 | |
Today we unearth a different kind of development hell. Hellraiser: Bloodline is the completed fourth film in the Hellraiser franchise. It was written by Peter Atkins and had multiple directors attempt to complete its three time-period scope. Find out why this film was so much trouble to make and listen to the latest episode of Development Hell. Our very special guest is Mary Beth McAndrews, Dread Central's content manager and all-around horror internet celeb. Find Mary Beth on Twitter Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | TERRIFIER 3 [a Special Review Episode with Lex Briscuso] | 00:57:11 | |
Development Hell is joined by Lex Briscuso, one of the world's premiere Art the Clown digital influencers, for a very special TERRIFIER 3 review episode. Tune in to hear your host, Josh Korngut, and journalist/Dread's social media manager, Lex, unearth their long-lasting relationships with the TERRIFIER franchise before getting knee-deep into discussing and disecting Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3! Be warned, there are spoilers in this review! Follow Lex on Twitter and Instagram Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 May 2024 | PHANTOM LIMBS (with author Jason 'Jinx' Jenkins) | 01:26:45 | |
This week, we’re again joined by iconic author Jason Jenkins (@Jinx1981), who helps us dig into his definitive guide to forgotten horror, Phantom Limbs: Dissecting Horror's Lost Sequels and Remakes! Friend of the podcast Jinx has co-hosted/guested on countless DEVELOPMENT HELL episodes, and today, he returns to discuss his top-charting book, which dissects some of the most fascinating unmade horror movies of all time. To give us a taste of what's in store, we take a close look at three of the topics covered in PHANTOM LIMBS:
Get your copy of PHANTOMS LIMBS here: http://tinyurl.com/56k7pwt8 This is an ultra super-packed, unmissable episode you don't want to miss! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie [To Hell & Back] | 01:14:35 | |
To Hell & Back is when Development Hell revisits classic episodes with iconic guests. First up: Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie In 2019, Nickelodeon announced a feature film version of their classic 90s series 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Horror mainstay Gary Dauberman was reportedly attached to write, yet nothing has made it to the screen. Will we see an AYAOTD full-length film? Hear what Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids thinks on this very spooky episode. Special guest Rainier Croft, aka Horror4Kids Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Nick Antosca's FRIDAY THE 13TH [Camp is Cancelled Part II] | 01:17:26 | |
Summer is here and with it comes CAMP IS CANCELLED, the new limited audio series from the Development Hell podcast. Every Tuesday in July we are unearthing a yet unmade 'Friday the 13th' sequel. For the second of our four CAMP IS CANCELLED chapters we are uncovering Nick Antosca and David Bruckner's 2015 'Friday the 13th' reboot for Platinum Dunes and Paramount. When the project fell apart, Antosca shared his script on Twitter, and boy is it a doozy. This cancelled 2015 screenplay is scary, stunning and downright brilliant. Listen now for a detailed breakdown of this inventive unmade reboot. CAMP IS CANCELLED is co-hosted by Jinx! Follow Jinx: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Part I - Origins | 00:24:39 | |
Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise. The new true crime podcast Jeepers Creepers Unseenunearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans. With a fourth movie now hailing from new filmmakers, Jeepers Creepers Unseen asks if this well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or, is now the time to move on? Find answers to these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series Jeepers Creepers Unseen. EPISODE ONE: ORIGINS Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode. Produced by Samantha White. The first episode comes out on October 25th. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode. ---- Works Cited: Victor Salva's Horror Stories, Patrick Goldstein, LA Times, 2006 The Convicted Hollywood Pedophile Who Won't Go Away, Kate Arthur, BuzzFeed News, 2017 The Pedophile Director Embraced by Hollywood, Amy Zimmerman, The Daily Beast, 2017 Music used: "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | DARK UNIVERSE PART IV: THE WOLFMAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] | 01:32:09 | |
Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. This fall, Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE. In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped. When the moon rises ... the legend comes alive! On DARK UNIVERSE PART IV as we unleash all things THE WOLFMAN! The Monsters That Made Us Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series. Subscribe here: Cage Club Official Website Twitter: @MonsterMadePod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | ORPHAN: FIRST KILL (with director William Brent Bell) | 00:25:55 | |
While Development Hell usually unearths horror movies that never got made, occasionally we unpack how indie films actually make it to the finish line. We do this by picking the brains of some of the most exciting voices in horror. Today host Josh Korngut logs on with filmmaker Willam Brent Bell to discuss his new film ORPHAN: FIRST KILL. A prequel to the 2009 Dark Castle Entertainment horror classic ORPHAN, Bell's new film stars Julia Stiles and Isabelle Furhman. In the film, "Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous 'child' at any cost." You can watch ORPHAN FIRST KILL through limited theatrical release, video on demand, and on Paramount+, on August 19, 2022. Follow William Brent Bell on Twitter. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Development Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast Network Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM (with Nick Phillips) | 01:26:48 | |
Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. PART THREE - HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM For the third chapter of Halloween is Cancelled 2, we're signing into Smith’s Grove Sanitarium to reveal the never-made sequel Halloween: Asylum from writer Matt Venne (The Exorcism of Molly Hartly). Special guest for the episode is Nick Phillips, a former Dimension Films executive and one of the real-life shadowy overlords once in charge of developing Halloween sequels at the studio. We chat with Nick in detail about Venne's incredible script for Halloween: Asylum, some of the wackiest pitches he received for Halloween 9 (Michael in Space!), and even dig up a few other dead Michael Myers projects that nearly happened. Watch out for all five parts of Halloween is Canceled 2 right here on the DREAD Podcast Network. Follow Nick Phillips on Instagram Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | JASON VOORHEES VS. CHEECH & CHONG (with Jeff Seemann) | 00:57:12 | |
Never mind Freddy, did you know there was a slim chance of Jason encountering counterculture icons Cheech and Chong back in the late 1980s? While it was mostly wishful thinking, discover all there is to know about the once seriously pitched crossover event: CHEECH & CHONG MEET JASON VOORHEES. With very special guest, horror film producer Jeff Seemann (Terror Trips, Mutilator 2). Follow Jeff on Twitter/X References: Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | [Christmas is Cancelled] Part II. SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT | 00:51:32 | |
Development Hell presents: Christmas is Cancelled This is a new limited audio series uncovering the secret histories & alternate realities behind the most iconic Christmas horror films. Co-hosted by Josh Korngut (editor, Dread Central) and Jason Jenkins (writer, Bloody Disgusting). Part II. SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT Josh and Jason discuss Silent Night, Deadly Night. This 1984 slasher would become one of the most controversial horror movies of the 80s due its depiction of a murderous Santa Claus. The PTA and parents all over the USA protested this films release, resulting in it being pulled from cinemas after only two weeks. Follow Jason: Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | INFINITY POOL & TALK TO ME (Sundance Film Festival with Sharai Bohannon) | 00:54:01 | |
The Development Hell podcast continues to discuss some of the scariest and wildest horror movies premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Midnight program. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central news writer Sharai Bohannon to discuss INFINITY POOL & TALK TO ME. TALK TO ME is an Australian horror title from twin brothers and co-creators Danny and Michael Philippou. They come from YouTube, their channel having millions of subscribers. INFINITY POOL was written and directed by Canadian neo-baby Brandon Cronenberg and features experimental ultraviolence. Following guest Sharai Bohannon For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR (with David Charbonier & Justin Powell) | 00:29:48 | |
While Development Hell usually unearths horror movies that never got made, occasionally we unpack how indie films actually make it to the finish line. We do this by picking the brains of some of the most exciting voices in horror. Today host Josh Korngut logs on with filmmakers David Charnbonier and Justin Powell (THE DJINN) to discuss their chilling Shudder release THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR. In the film, a night of terror awaits twelve-year-old, Bobby, and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. David and Justin talk about their love of horror, what it takes to get a film made, and which classic franchise they'd like love to take on. Get a copy of Shudder's THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR on Blu-ray right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Joe Dante and John Hughes' JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 [Summertime Rewind] | 00:45:44 | |
Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Second up: JOE DANTE'S JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 Jaws 3 almost looked just a little bit different. Joe Dante was once in talks to direct a Jaws spoof by screenwriter John Hughes. The title? Jaws 3 People 0 This week have a very special guest: Juliana Bruyn. Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! About the podcast: For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | THE DARK TOWER TV Series [Stephen King Unseen Part I] | 01:07:53 | |
Development Hell returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a new 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. In Part I of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we look at the past, present, and future of unmade THE DARK TOWER adaptations. Largely considered Stephen King's magnum opus, THE DARK TOWER is an eight-part series of novels about a 'gunslinger' named Roland who is hunting down The Man in Black while attempting to save an enormous metaphysical tower connecting and protecting the many worlds of our shared universe. On this first episode of the miniseries, we examine unmade DARK TOWER adaptations from JJ Abrams, Ron Howard, and Amazon's Prime Video with a magnifying glass. We also look forward to the future of Mike Flanagan's possible TV series, and lots more. Podcaster and Constant Reader Rachel Reeves (@thevinylgrrrl) joins us as a cohost for STEPHEN KING UNSEEN. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow Rachel Reeves: https://linktr.ee/thevinylgrrrl Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | George A. Romero's Unmade RESIDENT EVIL Movie [ROMERO UNSEEN Part II] | 01:13:46 | |
DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO is OUT NOW from Oxford University Press. You can pick up your copy here. PART TWO: GEORGE A. ROMERO'S UNMADE RESIDENT EVIL MOVIE In 1998, Capcom hired the grandfather of zombie cinema to adapt RESIDENT EVIL, their blockbuster video game series, into a feature film. Romero had his assistant record himself playing the games and would then study the footage, crafting a script that held to the heart of the first game in the iconic survival horror series. Adam walks us through this fascinating script and helps us unpack why this adaptation was ultimately canceled. Peek into an alternate horror history and learn about what the Romero RESIDENT EVIL film really might have looked like. Subscribe to DEVELOPMENT HELL now anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode of ROMERO UNSEEN! Works Cited: Why George Romero’s ‘Resident Evil’ Film Failed to Launch - Variety, 2016 Raising the Dead The Work of George A. Romero - Adam Charles Hart, 2024 Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | The Future of DONNIE DARKO (with Sharai Bohannon) | 00:34:47 | |
Donnie Darko is more than just a sci-fi cerebral cult teen classic created by Richard Kelly and starring Jake Gyllenhall; it's a franchise, with the sequel S. Darko dropping in 2009. On today's episode of the podcast, guest Sharai Bohannon and host Josh Korngut unravel the philosophical world of Darko by looking at its past, present, and potential future. Episode references: PopMatters, Maçek III, J.C., 2017 Following guest Sharai Bohannon Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Play See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | HELLRAISER | 2011 Dimension Films Reboot (with Tyler Doupe') | 00:59:09 | |
Take an elevator back into hell and uncover the cancelled Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer Dimension Films HELLRAISER reboot. We've featured Lussier and Farmer on our HALLOWEEN 3-D episode, and these filmmakers are back for yet another helping of Development Hell. Discover their multiple big budget treatments meant to bring Pinhead back into action on a large scale. Patrick Lussier is the director behind DRACULA 2000, DRIVE ANGRY and MY BLOOD VALENTINE 3D. He was also Wes Craven's longtime editor and protege on projects like SCREAM and NEW NIGHTMARE. If you're a HELLRAISER fan, then this is the episode for you. Special guest: Tyler Doupe' References: The Movie Crypt Podcast Moviefone For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 10 May 2022 | CHUCKY IN SPACE (with Sharai Bohannon) | 01:01:37 | |
While it was likely never more than an idea, 'Child's Play' franchise creator Don Mancini has discussed his idea of how to make 'Chucky in Space' on more than one occasion. We're joined by returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) to imagine what Chucky in space would really look like. We also take a look at the four other horror icons to went intergalactic. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | HALLOWEEN: RETRIBUTION (Michael Myers In the Snow) | 00:57:59 | |
Today's episode is a re-release about the snowbound Halloween: Retribution from 2004. This chilly unmade instalment was meant to be a direct sequel to Halloween: Resurrection. Join host Josh Korngut and special guest Emily Gagne as they explore the icy Halloween: Retribution. Sources: Fangoria, Oct 2004 Taking Shape 2 by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Find Josh: @JoshKorngut on Instagram and Twitter. Find Emily: @EmilyGagne on Twitter and @LadyGagagne on Instagram. Find the podcast: @DevelopmentHellPod on Instagram and @DevelHellPod on Twitter Music by Drew Pidgeon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | FROM (with series creator John Griffin & showrunner Jeff Pinkner) | 00:34:06 | |
Today, our Winnebago takes a detour out of hell and into FROMville, where we are joined by series creator John Griffin and showrunner Jeff Pinkner, the creative forces behind TV's hit horror-mystery phenomenon ... FROM. Learn why Dread Central lists the series as their #1 favorite horror show of 2024 by checking out the Dread Central December Cover story. Follow Development Hell: Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (with Jans Holstrom) | 00:58:30 | |
Go upstairs and get ready kids, we’re headed to Freddy’s. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S started off as a tiny 2014 indie video game and has become an internet empire. The original game concerned a night time security guard working at a children’s birthday palace/pizza restaurant. Over the course of the night you’re forced to defend yourself from murderous sentient animatronic characters. In 2017 Blumhouse signed on to adapt the series into a feature film. Find out why this movie never happened, and discover if it still stands a shot at the green light! Episode guest: Jans Holstrom of DreadXP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | JEEPERS CREEPERS UNSEEN - Part II - The Films | 00:57:44 | |
Jeepers Creepers is an iconic horror franchise spawning twenty years, four films, and a passionate fanbase. But its community has become increasingly divided as public awareness surrounding its creator’s disturbing crime continues to rise. The new true crime podcast Jeepers Creepers Unseen unearths this controversial franchise by reviving its past, contextualizing the harm perpetuated by the creator, and taking an honest look at why this property is so important to so many horror fans. With a fourth movie now hailing from new filmmakers, Jeepers Creepers Unseen asks if this well-loved film series can reckon with history and thrive, or, is now the time to move on? Find answers to these questions and more on the all-new four-part limited audio series Jeepers Creepers Unseen. PART II: THE FILMS (featuring Juliana Bruyn) Juliana is a Trauma Informed Counsellor from Toronto Canada. She has worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 10 years and has worked for various non-profit organizations and began her private practice a year ago. Episode produced by Samantha White. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast so you never miss an episode. ---- Works Cited: Victor Salva's Horror Stories, Patrick Goldstein, LA Times, 2006 The Horror, the Horror, David Edelstein, Slate, 2001 Jeepers Creepers 2 review, Roget Ebert.com, Roger Ebert, 2003 Music used: "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||