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PUBLIC VERSION. Screenwriter Nick Shafir (I.S.S.) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his journey to becoming a working screenwriter with a film that’s currently playing in theaters all across the country. From a dyslexic aspiring writer living in New York City who discovered THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast back in 2014 and drew his own personal inspiration from it… to paying his dues at various jobs including being the writer’s assistant to the staff of a major network TV series where he was expected to fix toilets and once reprimanded for “walking too loud”… to selling his sci-fi screenplay I.S.S. during the pandemic and what it was like handing his baby off to a creative team and a production process that he wouldn’t be directly involved with from day to day… to why he believes it would be a disservice for an aspiring filmmaker to NOT go through both the wonderful highs and the soul crushing lows that accompany most every artist’s journey… to what it’s really like surviving for 6 months or more without a paycheck in sight yet not throwing in the towel and giving up on your dream… to how exactly Nick took his brilliant single location concept and crafted a complex character driven sci-fi thriller… to the research that he needed to do to believably write a story about scientists living on the space station… to the nonstop anxiety and constant self-doubt that an artist endures while hoping and praying that somehow someone somewhere will discover and recognize your talent… to the triumphant moment of having I.S.S. world premiere at the prestigious Tribeca film festival only to not even be allowed to step foot on the red carpet or talk about the movie due to the WGA strike… we’ve been waiting and waiting (and waiting) to share Nick’s story with you all and the time has finally come!

Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer in search of tips on how to improve the dialogue in their screenplays which turns into a super in-depth 20 minute discussion on writing character’s with unique voices.

After a decade of watching his journey and rooting for him every step of the way… on January 5, 2024 Nick Shafir walked into the ArieScope Studio as an accomplished union screenwriter with a film on the eve of opening in theaters nationwide. He is a friend, a colleague, and now… a GUEST on THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast.  We couldn’t possibly ask for a more inspiring way to be starting off 2024 than with this amazing 2-hour conversation!

Will YOU be the next Nick Shafir? Strap in, get to work, and hopefully we’ll see you here in our studio soon!

You know her from HOLLISTON, THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006), VICTOR CROWLEY, and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY but actress Laura Ortiz is also one of our very dearest of friends. She's Joe's on-screen girlfriend in HOLLISTON, Adam's non-biological little sister, and she's even guest co-hosted on THE MOVIE CRYPT several times over the last 6.5 years. We love Laura so much we can hardly stand it and she isn't just a "Hall Of Fame" episode of this podcast- she's a "Hall Of Fame" human being! Head back with us to June 2013 and Laura's very first appearance on THE MOVIE CRYPT.

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He’s a mystery wrapped in an enigma and a living hero to every artist who’s ever been trampled over by the system. Filmmaker Richard Stanley (HARDWARE, DUST DEVIL, THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU) sits down with Adam Green, Joe Lynch, and Arwen for a long awaited and fascinating discussion about his career journey. From seeing the original ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU in 1977 and determinedly deciding that he would one day tell H.G. Wells’ fantastical story his own way... to making a name for himself with 1990’s low-budget, post apocalyptic thriller HARDWARE… to watching his follow up DUST DEVIL fall out of his hands due to the bankruptcy of the production company and creative tampering of the final cut of the film (Stanley would go on to finance a restored version from the original negative many years later)… to ultimately getting the chance he dreamed of and writing/directing 1996’s THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU – only to have the project become a legendary clusterfuck after creative disputes lead to him being fired just hours after the start of production (in order to understand the absolute nightmare Stanley endured you need to watch LOST SOUL - the 2014 documentary about the DR. MOREAU fiasco)… only to rise from the ashes over two decades later with this his new feature COLOR OUT OF SPACE… if Richard Stanley’s unbreakable determination doesn’t inspire you to stick to your guns than you need to turn your guns in immediately. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” to a writer struggling to manage his expectations and Adam and Joe pray at the alter of their cinematic hero in this phenomenal conversation that starts off 2020 in spectacular fashion.

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Filmmaker Paul Davis (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, BEWARE THE MOON: REMEMBERING ‘AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON’, INTO THE DARK) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey thus far.  From writing for HORROR HOUND magazine… to making the definitive documentary film about AMERICAN WEREWOLF… to directing numerous short films… to playing a creature in DOCTOR WHO… to keeping his head up during years and years of empty promises and false starts…  to playing a Wookiee in SOLO… to having just wrapped his very first narrative feature for Blumhouse… Paul is living proof of “hanging in there for one more day” and a perfect example of picking yourself back up and continuing to move forward. Dr. Arwen gives out two heaping doses of “Hollywood Therapy,” your “Viewer Mail” gets answers, Paul does some fantastic impressions, and Adam and Joe pretend to try cocaine in this terrific episode that’s quite literally three old friends sitting down over a spot of tea and having a laugh.

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Filmmaker Renny Harlin (NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, DIE HARD 2, CLIFFHANGER, DEEP BLUE SEA, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, DRIVEN, EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his long and incredible career journey. From growing up in Finland and sneaking into restricted films underage… to watching a scene being filmed for Don Siegel’s TELEFON (1977) as a child and deciding in that moment that he was going to become a Hollywood action director… to how shooting just a part of his debut feature BORN AMERICAN (1986) lead to a US production company fully financing the rest of the production… to his early days being broke and struggling in Hollywood while living in a friend’s garage… to how casting Kane Hodder in his first role as a creature character in 1987’s PRISON lead to John Carl Buechler casting Kane as “Jason Voorhees” one year later… to making A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER and how he came up with and shot the film’s amazing opening sequence… to the unfortunate timing of 1990’s THE ADVENTURES OF FIRD FAIRLANE which was released right as the cultural backlash began against comedian/star Andrew Dice Clay and how the film has surprisingly gone on to become one of his most beloved… to working with Sylvester Stallone on 1993’s CLIFFHANGER… to creating one of the most memorable moments in cinema while shooting 1999’s DEEP BLUE SEA… to making his latest feature THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (in theaters this weekend!) as part of a trilogy that was shot all at once… to the real reason he has yet to attend a DGA social event… Renny candidly opens up in this phenomenal conversation that is filled with cinema anecdotes, filmmaking advice and loads of inspiration.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Comedian/actor Nick Thune (KNOCKED UP, EXTRACT, DAVE MADE A MAZE, TV’s BURNING LOVE) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From his very first public speaking experiences… to becoming a stand up comic that the industry took notice of and pursued… to his first major movie role and all he learned on that set… to playing a character with multiple personas in his latest film- the romantic comedy THE RIGHT ONE (available now)… THE MOVIE CRYPT enters the 400’s with an absolutely killer conversation. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” to a patient grieving a truly tragic situation and feeling guilty about the kind of entertainment he enjoys and Adam declares that movies dead in the introduction of a brand new segment called “The Unpopular Opinion.”

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Michael Mohan (IMMACULATE, THE VOYEURS, EVERYTHING SUCKS) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his hit new horror film IMMACULATE (in theaters now). From seeing BACK TO THE FUTURE as a child and how the film set him on his journey of becoming a filmmaker… to going to Chapman for film studies and the indie films that made the impossible dream of becoming a filmmaker seem possible for him… to shooting and editing short films and scenes for actor friends in need of “tape” for their reels… to his trials and tribulations working on various film and television projects on his way to his first feature… to what it’s been like working with actress Sydney Sweeney on multiple projects… to how he convinced the IMMACULATE producers to hire him with an extensive pitch deck… to some completely coincidental similarities that IMMACULATE shares with a certain other “neo-Nunsploitation” horror film that’s currently in theaters… to his great advice on not relying only on sustainable gigs… and how he created IMMACULATE’s incredible final shot… Mohan is certainly having an amazing moment and deservedly so!

Also… Adam gets Sea Monkeys again after a traumatic first experience with them as a child, the group shares the first CD’s they ever bought, Joe and Michael explain their philosophy on using Letterboxd, and Adam reveals his biggest personal issue with the theatrical poster for his 2010 film FROZEN in this terrifically candid conversation between three filmmakers.

Meet Adam Green, Kane Hodder, and Felissa Rose from the HATCHET franchise next weekend (April 19th - 21st) at New Jersey Horror Con in Edison, NJ! For more upcoming 2024 appearances visit www.ariescope.com 

"Shazam!" Actor Zachary Levi (SHAZAM, TANGLED, SPIRAL, TV's CHUCK) joins us in this "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on February 17, 2014.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actress/model turned director/producer Brande Roderick (TV’s BAYWATCH, STARSKY & HUTCH, HOOD OF HORROR, THE NANNY DIARIES, TV’s THE SURREAL LIFE, PLAYBOY’s 2001 “Playmate of the Year”) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey and the making of her debut feature film WINEVILLE - available now! From growing up in a horror loving family and the films she saw as a child that shaped her appreciation for the genre… to how the pandemic, her desire to keep working, and the availability of an amazing location served as the genesis for getting into the director’s chair for WINEVILLE… to producing the film herself and having to juggle all aspects of the production while simultaneously acting and directing in it… to how she made the choice to set the film in the 70’s and the challenges of pulling off a period piece with limited resources… to casting her actual son Keaton to play the role of her son in the film and working with previous MOVIE CRYPT guest Texas Battle (WRONG TURN 2)… to managing everything from children to stunts to make-up/gore FX on an ambitious 12 day shoot… to why it was so crucial to cast seasoned actors she could count on when up against such a fast shooting schedule… to the various obstacles she was hit with once filming began… to how she approached handling the film’s delicate and dark themes like sexual abuse… to how her experiences working as an actress on various TV and feature film sets informed her approach behind the camera and the helpful lessons she learned along the way… to being part of the very first groundbreaking season of THE SURREAL LIFE and the start of what would become the “Celeb-Reality” genre of television… to how she prepared to compete on THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE and stories from living in the Playboy Mansion… Brande’s long career has continued to expand thanks to her fearless approach to new challenges, her refusal to be stereotyped, and her willingness to step out of her comfort zone.

Stream WINEVILLE wherever you rent or purchase movies digitally or get your very own autographed copy at www.WinevilleMovie.com!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Austin Jennings (EIGHT EYES, THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From how he wound up in New York and working with the gang that resurrected one of TV’s most iconic hosts Joe Bob Briggs… to the rigorous process of how THE LAST DRIVE-IN is programmed and produced… to why he believes “appointment TV” still holds an important place in the modern streaming world… to the film that was the hardest to play on the show… to the decision to change the show’s format from a double feature to a single film… to his transition into directing his first feature with his giallo/exploitation homage EIGHT EYES (available now on Shudder and on physical media through Vinegar Syndrome)… to the trials of shooting on 16mm and working in Serbia… to working with star Emily Sweet… to what Joe Bob thinks of his film (the answer may surprise you!)… Austin shares a peek behind the drive-in screen of Shudder’s flagship show and proves that where there is a will there is a way. 

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Deon Taylor (MEET THE BLACKS, TRAFFIK, CHAIN LETTER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest horror film FEAR (now available digitally)! From playing professional basketball in Germany… to deciding to change his career path entirely and pursue his dream of making movies… to landing in Los Angeles without a back-up plan or a safety net… to self-learning all aspects of the filmmaking process… to carving out his own path in the indie world as he prolifically pivoted from film to film and genre to genre… to making of his latest feature FEAR at the height of the pandemic and the crazy hurdles that the early COVID testing process placed on his production’s schedule… Deon is a terrific example of a filmmaker who never waited for permission to make his dreams come true. The boys also discuss the horror movies that scared them as kids, hold an impromptu Tony Todd appreciation session, and Deon shares his first experience seeing HATCHET in this tremendously inspiring conversation that will hopefully get you to stop waiting and just go for it!

PUBLIC VERSION. Writer, Producer, Creator, Actress, and Geek Culture Icon Felicia Day (THE GUILD, MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG, SUPERNATURAL, EUREKA, THE FLOG, TABLE TOP) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her incredible career journey. From her game changing decision to stop waiting for opportunities to come her way and create her own award winning and ground breaking web series THE GUILD (now featured in the Smithsonian)… to becoming an artistic hero and paving the way for so many others to stop waiting and start creating… to learning the harsh reality that the Hollywood system doesn’t know what to make of “outside of the box” talent and that being a self-made success doesn’t exactly translate to feature film and TV series deals with the major studios and networks…  to launching her own content platform GEEK & SUNDRY and the immense pressures that came with producing 40 hours of weekly content with extremely limited resources for the monumental task at hand… to coming to the realization that being a healthy human being would make her a much better artist than just being a work-a-holic and making the difficult decision to walk away from GEEK & SUNDRY… to how the exhausting experience disenchanted her desire to write for almost 5 years… to Felicia’s process for recording books on tape and why she felt the need to give trigger warnings to her fan base with her latest audio-book THE HONEY TRAP (now available on audible)… Felicia is one of the most inspirational examples of an artist who stopped waiting for permission and started doing her art, her way.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker who managed to scare away their previous therapist and Felicia and the boys geek out over their shared love for THE WRAITH (1986) in this incredible conversation with a true creative titan.

PUBLIC VERSION. Screenwriter Dennis Paoli (RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND, CASTLE FREAK, DAGON, BODY SNATCHERS) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his incredible career. From fatefully meeting the great Stuart Gordon all the way back in High School and discovering just how much their artistic sensibilities overlapped… to his theater work as part of “The Human Race” satire group touring coffee houses in Chicago… to how performing “naked theater” wound up getting Stuart Gordon thrown in jail… to how producer Charles Band helped launch his, Stuart’s, and so many other’s careers… to how 1995’s CASTLE FREAK was truly a “labor of lust”… to the method behind his madness in tackling adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s work and how he separates the art from such a controversial and complicated artist… to his many years teaching Gothic literature… to working with our own Joe Lynch on their latest feature SUITABLE FLESH (now in theaters and on-demand!)… Dennis pulls the curtain back on his long screenwriting career.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an industry professional who’s at his breaking point with having to “give them what they want,” Joe has a wicked bad accident, and Adam goes behind the (smelly) scenes of this year’s ArieScope Halloween short HALLOWEEN SOCKS.

PUBLIC VERSION. Writer and producer Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton (“A Comedy of Tragedies,” TERRIFIER 2) returns to discuss his new autobiography (now available wherever books are sold) with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. Having originally appeared on THE MOVIE CRYPT way back in 2016 (episode 155 - available in our Classic Crypt tier of Patreon), Steve returns 8 years later now having been part of the team behind the hit film TERRIFIER 2 and having written his hilarious, heartbreaking, and inspiring autobiography “A Comedy of Tragedies.” From the low point he found himself in that lead to him starting to write down his most painful memories… to the healing journey that his reflections lead him on and how he found a way to laugh at even the worst of times… to his exit from the TERRIFIER series and how he rebounded from such a personally devastating disappointment… to how he learned that making memories is the most important aspect of his life… to an introspective conversation about why most people are good and the world is not as divided as we may often be lead to believe it is… to the interesting reason why he chose not to be the narrator of the audio book version of his own autobiography… this extremely candid conversation between 3 long time friends (over 20 years now!) will surely lift your spirits, encourage you to keep moving forward, and remind you that things can always get better.

“A Comedy of Tragedies” is available wherever books are sold but autographed copies are available through Encylopocalypse Publications here.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmakers John Thomas Kelley and Francesco Loschiavo (TALES FROM THE VOID) join Adam and Joe to discuss the making of their anthology TV series - now available on Screambox and featuring a pilot episode directed by our own Joe Lynch! From their shared love of short stories and anthology TV series leading to their collaboration on TALES FROM THE VOID… to how they mined fantastic untouched short stories from the NO SLEEP community and put the time in to tracking down the various authors all over the world to option each unique tale they were interested in… to the development process of writing and crafting each short story into a compelling episode of television… to the long process that the series endured getting off the ground and all of the setbacks the project suffered on its way from concept through production… to the lessons they learned while creating, writing, show running, and directing their first season of a television series… to bringing Joe Lynch into the fold as the director of the pilot episode… to the reactions from the series’ extensive festival tour and a heartfelt and candid conversation about how filmmakers deal with on-line criticism after spending so many years and so much effort creating something that’s just meant to entertain people… John and Francesco’s sheer determination to bring TALES FROM THE VOID out of “the void” and on to our screens is certainly something to behold, applaud and draw inspiration from. 

X-MEN, FROZEN, THE RUINS, TV's THE FOLLOWING... actor Shawn Ashmore may have been born with good looks and amazing talent but it's his work ethic and incredible good nature that have kept him working so consistently on so many high profile projects. In one of our earliest episodes (way back in June of 2013!) Shawn stopped by to discuss his career journey and how it all began when his twin brother Aaron was too sick to perform in a commercial he had booked. You're going to love this "Hall Of Fame" episode almost as much as you're going to love Shawn by the end of it!

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Screenwriter Ed Neumeier (ROBOCOP, STARSHIP TROOPERS) sits down to talk his career and craft with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From seeing 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY at age 10… to having his life changed by STAR WARS… to briefly working as a studio executive… to co-writing his first screenplay (ROBOCOP) and having it actually get made… to stories from the sets of both ROBOCOP and STARSHIP TROOPERS… Ed shares his experiences from the front lines of two of the most popular science fiction franchises in cinematic history. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a patient in need of cheering up and Adam “buys that for a dollar” (it was too expensive for Joe) in this episode that gives you 20 seconds to comply.

YORKIETHON 4 is less than 2 weeks away! Tune in over the weekend of December 6ththrough 8thas Adam, Joe, and Arwen stay awake and on the air for 48-hours straight and put on thepodcast variety show of the year! THE MOVIE CRYPT’s annual charity marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue is FREE to listen to/watch on ArieScope.com starting at 5pm PST on [NEW DATES!!] Friday December 13th and going non-stop around the clock until 5pm PST on Sunday December 15th. With dozens of special guests performing live comedy, live music, live script readings, live film commentaries, live interviews, and so much more… you won’t want to miss a single sleepless minute!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jack Sholder (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2, THE HIDDEN, ARACHNID, WISHMASTER 2) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From his beginnings in entertainment as a trumpet player… to his obsession with cinema leading to his eventual career path working as an editor on such classics as THE BURNING (1981)… to becoming a feature director wrangling the “interesting” character that is Jack Palance in the cult-classic ALONE IN THE DARK (1982)… to his stories from the making of 1985’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE (the “tongue” story is a particular gem)… to his particular choice of lens sizes when crafting one of the best car chases from the 80’s in THE HIDDEN (1987)… to what it was like directing the late James Earl Jones in his acclaimed HBO movie BY DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT (1990)… there’s a good reason why Jack was one of the most consistent working directors in the fledgling New Line Cinema roster!

PUBLIC VERSION. Cinematographer Karim Hussain (POSSESSOR, WE ARE STILL HERE, TV’S HANNIBAL, HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN) shares his career story and techs out with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From getting his start at a young age in Canada… to what makes for a productive and happy set… to knowing when and how to move the camera… to lens preferences and so much more… the boys dive deep into the craft of cinematic photography. Dr. Arwen provides Hollywood Therapy to a listener dealing with a major life change, Karim enlightens the guys with some truth about the French and their “French Hours,” and Adam reveals why the guy with a blockbuster like TITANIC on their resume may not actually be a qualified hire for a job.

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"It's not the ArieScope studio that's haunted... it's Arwen!" The amazing Lin Shaye (THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, INSIDIOUS) recorded with us just before Christmas 2016 and shared the story of her career journey. A career that has only become even more successful in the 3 years since this episode was recorded!

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Filmmaker Jim Hosking (THE GREASY STRANGLER, AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN) flies all the way over from London just to pet Arwen and share his career journey with Adam and Joe! (OK, maybe he had some other stuff to do while he was in town but stopping by THE MOVIE CRYPT was definitely high up there on Jim’s list of important things to do while in LA!)  From working on promos for MTV in NYC… to making short films and commercials… to contributing to the ABC’s OF DEATH anthology… to making his feature debut with the absolutely insane GREASY STRANGLER… to the release of his latest film AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN (now playing!!!), Jim has established himself as one of the most unique storytellers working today.   Dr. Arwen discusses movie posters/key art in her “Hollywood Therapy” session, your “Viewer Mail” is answered at length, and Jim proves that it is indeed still possible to get completely original visions made and distributed in an age where the industry is living in fear of offending someone.

THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 3rd annual 48-hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue is coming Friday December 14th through Sunday December 16th! Mark your calendars, stock up on sleep, and start saving up to help Arwen and the boys save some dogs this Christmas!   We’re staying awake so that they don’t get out to sleep.

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He's SWAMP THING. He's JASON VOORHEES. He's THE PREDATOR. Derek Mears has played more iconic characters under heavy make up than most any other actor in Hollywood because he's just that good. He also happens to be one of the very best friends of THE MOVIE CRYPT having guested on 2 episodes, performed improv comedy during 2 of our 48-hour live YORKIETHONS, and he's even filled in as a co-host when Joe was out of town for 2 of our Patreon-only monthly LIVE shows. Even more so than being part of a "Hall of Fame" episode- Derek Mears is actually a "Hall of Fame" friend. Head back to May 2013 with us and listen to Derek's very first appearance on this podcast.

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"I wanna rock!" A cultural icon and one of the greatest frontmen in the history of metal, Dee Snider recorded this episode with us back in April 2014 and man, does it STILL rock! From TWISTED SISTER to HOLLISTON to his serendipitous life-long friendships with both Adam and Joe, this episode is truly a part of THE MOVIE CRYPT's "Hall of Fame!"

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Seann William Scott (the AMERICAN PIE franchise, FINAL DESTINATION, ICE AGE, GOON, THE RUNDOWN, ROLE MODELS, JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK, SOUTHLAND TALES, ROAD TRIP, DUDE WHERE’S MY CAR?, and more) joins Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film THE WRATH OF BECKY (now in US theaters and available soon on digital)! From a high school athlete in Minnesota who loved movies… to the local talent agency that helped him get started and find a manager in Los Angeles… to the struggle of simply getting himself to auditions all over LA when he didn’t own a car… to booking commercials, small speaking parts, and a role in an AEROSMITH video… to landing the role of “Stifler” in what would become the hugely successful AMERICAN PIE series… to being beheaded in FINAL DESTINATION, fighting The Rock and swimming in frigid waterfalls in THE RUNDOWN, learning how to ice skate AFTER landing the lead role in GOON, portraying an ex-military, alt-right militia leader in THE WRATH OF BECKY, and everything in between… Seann has been keeping the world entertained for over 2 decades. Best of all, he’s remained the same down to earth, small town guy despite the awe inspiring 6 BILLION + that his filmography has generated at the box office so far. 

Joe unfortunately had to miss this one but Adam and Seann become BFFs by the end of this candid conversation with a surprising revelation at the end! If you didn’t already adore Seann William Scott you certainly will after you get to know the real guy in this absolutely fantastic episode!

Don’t miss THE MOVIE CRYPT’s annual FREE live event on Sunday July 16, 2023! Normally our monthly “Movie Crypt Live” episodes are exclusively for Patrons in the appropriate tier(s), but once a year we open it up for everyone to check out and see what they’ve been missing! The party kicks off at 8am PST/ 11am EST with “Arwen & Mr. Bunny’s Awesome Spandex and Aqua-nat Pre-Show” featuring 2-hours of music videos, stories, and trivia from the Hair Metal era! We’re on LIVE at 10am PST / 1pm EST for our monthly interactive episode that includes games like “What Won’t Shaq Sell?”, “Disgusting Statement or Cannibal Corpse Song?”, “Ruin An Activity,” and more! The link to the LIVE event will be posted about 30 minutes before the fun begins on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt. (So around 7:30am PST / 10:30am EST.) The link will be available for ALL to see and click on! You don’t need to be a Patron to come rock out with Arwen and Mr. Bunny and then share some LIVE laughs with Adam, Joe, and the greatest podcast audience on the internet! 

Seth Green (ROBOT CHICKEN, FAMILY GUY, AUSTIN POWERS) shares stories, insight, and hope for all of us as he discusses the long, long career he has had working in Hollywood and his opinions on modern day fan culture. This episode originally aired way back in July 2014 and is still every bit as relevant today!

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PUBLIC VERSION. Host and co-creator of the FAKING MICHAEL podcast series Damien Shields joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his 14 year journey investigating “the inside story of music’s greatest fraud.” From an aunt mistakenly recording a Michael Jackson concert over a football game that he wanted to watch as a kid… to the moment in 2010 that he (and many other fans) first realized that three of the songs on MJ’s first posthumous record “Michael” did not actually feature Michael Jackson singing on them… to his search for answers approaching various producers, collaborators, Jackson family members and powerful estate executives looking for the truth… to the decision to turn his investigation into a podcast series… to the crowd funding attempt that introduced him to a very special backer willing to contribute a major piece of forensic evidence to the project… to the interview that changed the course of the episodes he had already produced… to all that went into the technical side of producing such an impressively written, recorded and sound designed presentation… Damien explains how he went from a fan in Australia with no connections to the music industry and no formal journalism training to helping expose one of the biggest art frauds in music history through sheer determination and perseverance. 

All thirteen episodes of the FAKING MICHAEL podcast are currently available wherever you listen to podcasts. A must hear!

Filmmaker Natasha Kermani (IMITATION GIRL) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career, Halloween, and everything in between.  (Well, maybe not everything in between but it rhymed with Halloween so just go with it.)  From early conversations dissecting great battle scenes with her father… to attending film school… to directing commercials… to founding her own production company… to directing her first feature (the micro budget science fiction film IMITATION GIRL – available now!)… to new methods of distribution… Natasha is creating her own opportunities and carving out her own unique path in her own way. 

THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 3rd annual 48-hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue will take place Friday December 14th through Sunday December 16th! Mark your calendars, stock up on sleep, and start saving up to help Arwen and the boys save some more dogs’ lives this Christmas!   We’re staying awake so that they don’t get out to sleep.

Did you miss this year’s 20th annual ArieScope Halloween short film?   Well, watch Adam undergo a short film INTERVENTION free on www.ArieScope.com today!  While you’re there pick up the first 5 years of this podcast with THE MOVIE CRYPT “VAULT” in the on-line store!   Our first 200 episodes contain well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and so many more CAN’T MISS episodes!

Join our “Crypt Keeper” community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt and start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe’s monthly “Crypt Picks” videos, extra weekly episodes of “Classic Crypt,” monthly LIVE episodes, the holy “Cult of Arwen,” and more!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Greg Jardin (IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From the films that inspired him to become a filmmaker and his FSU film school experience… to how his thesis film lead to him getting representation in Hollywood and what those first few years in LA were actually like for him… to how he had the tenacity to keep moving forward making short form content and promos for almost 10 years while the various feature projects he was excited about stalled out or disappeared… to how he wrote and put together his team for IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE and how he pulled off such an ambitious and confidently directed/edited film with limited time and resources… to the various artistic and technical choices he made that kept such a complicated body swapping story so easy and fun for the audience to follow… to the film’s triumphant Sundance debut that garnered a HUGE Netflix sale heard ‘round the industry… Greg’s incredible story is one that we know you’ll find massively inspiring and IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE (available on Netflix October 4th) will undoubtedly blow you away!

Actor/Filmmaker Oliver Robbins (POLTERGEIST, AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey! From a child actor in two of the biggest blockbusters of 1982… to attending film school at USC… to walking away from entertainment to pursue a career as a stock broker… to returning to film on “the other side” of the camera (See what we did there? POLTERGEIST 2: THE OTHER SIDE? Get it? Whatever, your jokes aren’t funny either.) … to his latest film CELEBRITY CRUSH (out now on digital and on-demand)… Oliver’s journey through Hollywood and back again is filled with bullies, clowns, scary trees, and more! Dr. Arwen provides emotional support to a filmmaker looking to make the most of their COVID-19 isolation, Oliver makes Adam and Joe seriously jealous with an amazing Spielberg story, the guys get to the bottom of the Toby Hooper vs Steven Spielberg directing most of POLTERGEIST rumor, and Arwen gets sucked into the ArieScope TV by scary ghosts in this candid and responsibly socially distant conversation! (One of those things didn’t actually happen.)

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PUBLIC VERSION. Icon and actress Danielle Harris (HALLOWEEN 4 & 5, HATCHET 2 & 3, FREE WILLY, DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT for her first proper episode since Episode 2 in May 2013! To make her triumphant return even more special, the “Scream Queen of Halloween” is also the first (and likely the only) guest to actually appear in the ArieScope studio since the pandemic first began! What is it really like shooting during the pandemic? Do cast and crew members actually feel safe? How has motherhood changed Danielle’s perspective on her career? Does she consider herself an “actress” in the same way others might? Has she ever gotten hurt on a set? Advice for women looking to break in to the industry in today’s climate? Everyone’s Halloween plans? Dr. Arwen provides Hollywood Therapy to a listener reeling from the unexpected and tragic loss of a friend that they closely associated with their craft, Joe shares a testing horror story, and Adam discusses what it was like being the first guest on Danielle’s new on-line series COMMENTERROR - now available.

FULL SIZE, the 22nd annual ArieScope Halloween short film, is now playing on ArieScope.com and the ArieScope Youtube channel. Enjoy Adam’s Halloween treat for fans and remember… you can’t cancel Halloween!

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Effects artist extraordinaire Tony Gardner (THE BLOB ’88, EVIL DEAD 2, ALIENS, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen for an absolutely fascinating conversation about his career in special effects. From make-up… to miniatures… to sculpting… to puppetry… to animatronics… to working with Michael Jackson… Tony has literally done it all and you’ve likely seen more of his incredible creations than he can even remember creating.   Hell, it would have taken a full episode just to read off his vast list of credits and amazing accomplishments. “Viewer Mail” is answered, “Hollywood Therapy” is given, and Arwen gives out a free month of SHUDDER to everyone! Who loves you? Arwen loves you, that’s who.

Lynch’s MAYHEM is now streaming exclusively on SHUDDER and Green’s VICTOR CROWLEY is available on every possible home video format in the continental United States! Join our “Crypt Keeper” community on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt and enjoy awesome bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe’s monthly “Crypt Picks” videos, and special LIVE episodes in return for helping to keep this weekly podcast going. Even just $1.00 a month makes a world of difference!

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PUBLIC VERSION. Writer/Producer/Director Jed Shepherd (HOST, DASHCAM) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. Bolstered as a writer by one of the most timely and audacious film premieres during the pandemic (HOST) and the wave making DASHCAM, Jed has now stepped into the director’s chair with his contribution to Aaron Koontz’s anthology hit franchise SCARE PACKAGE 2 (now streaming now on Shudder) where he tackles the myth behind the ghost kid from THREE MEN AND A BABY. Jed describes how his Filipino mother informed his desire to learn about horrifying lore, the origins of his SCARE PACKAGE 2 segment, how HOST was born from pandemic necessity, the controversial discourse and fallout from Jed and Rob’s reality-based follow-up DASHCAM, and his deep love for all things BLAIR WITCH, including his interesting (and star-filled) visit to Burkitsville. 

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker about to transition from short films to features and the boys offer their best strategies for keeping a crew happy and productive.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Diane Foster (IOWA, VEROTIKA) joins Adam, Joe, Arwen, and the ArieScope Fluffle to discuss her career journey and the making of her holiday-themed horror flick EASTER BLOODY EASTER. From making the move from New Jersey to Hollywood… to becoming an original dancer for The Pussycat Dolls… to producing a festival darling that premiered at Tribeca… to working with her film family, gigantic jackalopes, demonic bunnies, and gallons of gore on EASTER BLOODY EASTER… to her experience on Glenn Danzig’s VEROTIKA… this conversation is a fun-filled basket of Movie Crypt goodness with a positive message of sisterhood and some gore to boot! 

Don't miss our annual MOVIE CRYPT LIVE *FREE WEEKEND* this Sunday June 9th! Once a year we open up our Patreon monthly LIVE event for everyone to check out. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A PATREON SUPPORTER TO ENJOY JUNE'S LIVE SHOW! The show starts this Sunday at 8am PST / 11am EST with "Arwen's 2-Hour Summer Blockbuster Pre-Show" (Adam and Arwen's celebration of summer movies and summer songs). We're LIVE at 10am PST / 1pm EST. The link to MOVIE CRYPT LIVE will be available on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt 30 minutes before the event begins (7:30am PST) and will remain posted until we sign-off (usually around 11:30am PST / 2:30pm EST).

Again, this month you don't need to be a member of the MCL Patreon Tier to access the link and enjoy the LIVE show this month!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actress and now filmmaker Nicki Micheaux (LOWLIFE, THE SHIELD, LINCOLN HEIGHTS) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss writing and directing her first feature film SUMMER OF VIOLENCE. From the pros and cons of casting remotely during the pandemic and trying to feel out an actor’s true chemistry through only pre-recorded auditions and zoom calls… to why she feels that every actor should go out and direct something and her choice to not cast herself anywhere in her own film… to the many years that she spent writing and having her work rejected before ever receiving the first feedback that players within the industry were actually into what she was doing… to explaining the exact process that she went through bringing her finished script for SUMMER OF VIOLENCE to life as a fully financed independent film… to why making a movie was “the hardest thing in the world”… to how she turned a time of real life violent culture and trauma that she lived through in Colorado in the 90’s into a backdrop for characters just trying to live their own regular lives… to the perils of shooting a period piece on an indie budget… to how taking screenwriting courses helped her embrace and excel at the rewriting process… Nicki candidly shares a crash course in first time filmmaking in the way that only someone as strong, talented, passionate, and humble as she can.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an artist who is about to begin reducing the hours spent at their day job and start making filmmaking their primary career, Adam shares a story about how his gut instinct helped him avoid working with an actor who would wind up committing one of the most brutal murders in Hollywood, and Nicki shares some personal news with the guys in the final few moments that leaves them rattled. (It’s a big episode, guys!)

The legendary Roger Corman (THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE WILD ANGELS, PIT AND THE PENDULUM, HOUSE OF USHER, THE INTRUDER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a 4thof July spectacular!  From the countless artists that Mr. Corman discovered, mentored, and/or gave a first shot to (Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Pam Grier, Ron Howard, Joe Dante, etc)… to the whopping 400+ films he has made to date… to being the true trail blazer of the independent spirit… without Mr. Corman Hollywood would be an incredibly different place as we know it. And that’s without him ever even wanting or needing “Hollywood’s” acceptance or acknowledgement!  You want to talk “Do It Yourself?”  Well, look no further than the man who has done it all his way, on his terms, and on budgets/schedules that put the rest of us to shame.

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Writer/actor Adam G. Simon (MAN DOWN, the upcoming remake of THE RAID) shares his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen in this truly inspiring episode.  From school plays... to learning screenwriting from a copy of the script for LABRYNTH… to doing personal security for the high powered rich and famous… to finding himself divorced and homeless… to writing big Hollywood action films… Adam pulls no punches! Dr. Arwen gives out her “Hollywood Therapy,” your “Viewer Mail” receives answers, and Lynch and Simon dish some first details about the new film they're working on together.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Mark Dacascos (JOHN WICK 3, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF, DOUBLE DRAGON, TV’s HAWAII FIVE-O) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his absolutely incredible career. From bravely saying “yes” to an opportunity that he didn’t even know he was looking for… to having the kind of career that most actors could only dream of… if by the end of this episode you aren’t ready to street fight to the death for the position of President in the “Mark Dacascos Fan Club” by the end of this episode you may not have a beating heart! For real, Mark’s humble sincerity coupled with Adam and Joe’s reverence for Mark’s work make for an inspirational conversation that is truly THE MOVIE CRYPT at its unforgettable best!  Dr. Arwen and the boys provide emotional support for a listener in search of a mentor and Mark explains why the worst thing he ever ate on IRON CHEF AMERICA totally tasted like ass in this phenomenal episode that will remind you to always listen to your Mom.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Happy YORKIETHON Weekend! We hope that you enjoyed (or are still enjoying) all the craziness we planned for our 6th annual YORKIETHON…but we also didn’t want to break our stream of never having a Monday come without an actual episode! Hopefully we saved a ton of dogs together this weekend! If you contributed- THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

This week, writer Josh Miller (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG) stopped by while Adam and Joe were in the thick of YORKIETHON preparations for a quick but no less eventful episode to discuss how he went from a middle-America geek to one of the more sought after scribes working in town these days! Josh takes us through his origins, how he met his current writing partner Pat Casey, and their process in working together over the years. Josh and Joe also discuss what it was like working together on YouTube/Blumhouse’s 12 DEADLY DAYS digital series and the “fun” of working on a holiday horror series on the same location as an abandoned mental institution. Josh takes us through the process of creating a script for one of the most iconic video game characters in recent times, including Sonic’s new origin story, being true to the IP of the character so as to not piss off ALL of the fans, and what it was like being dropped from the project only to come back after its been rewritten. Josh shares little details on how he and Pat went back to the well to write the sequel (including working with Jim Carrey from the start!), he talks about his position as one of the main programmers for the popular “Friday Night Frights” film series in Los Angeles, and Dr. Arwen heads to Travis Scott's ASTROWORLD (figuratively- not literally) for an extremely relevant "Hollywood Therapy" session. 

From HIGH highs to LOW lows this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions even if it's a slightly shorter than usual episode due to the limited amount of time we had together. Hopefully you're joining us in basking in the after-glow (or just sheer exhaustion) of this year’s YORKIETHON! Dont’ forget - you can still donate to Save A Yorkie Rescue using the link on the YORKIETHON 6 page on ArieScope.com and help us save some dogs in time for Christmas! Thanks to everyone who stuck in with us this weekend! No coal from Santa for you this year! 

Srdjan Spasojevic, the filmmaker behind one of the most controversial films ever made (2010’s A SERBIAN FILM), joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a wonderfully candid and honest conversation about his career journey so far.  From a child growing up in Serbia with only two TV channels and limited access to films… to a teenager with newfound access to video stores and a love for Chuck Norris… to making short films while studying at university… to having his first feature film thrown out of post-house after post-house due to its shocking and boundary pushing content… to releasing what would become the most notorious film of modern time (banned/rejected in at least 46 countries that we know of)… Srdjan has lived through an experience like no other. Listen as the three filmmakers discuss Srdjan’s difficult path and the many hurdles he has faced while refusing to compromise his art.  Dr. Arwen prescribes a special marital edition of “Hollywood Therapy,” our Patreon supporters get answers to their “Viewer Mail” questions, and the mysterious curtain that has been surrounding this controversial filmmaker is publicly pulled back to reveal the incredibly kind and talented man behind the notoriety.  No matter what your opinion of A SERBIAN FILM may be we’re confident that once you meet the man behind the controversy you’ll respect him just as much as Adam, Joe, and Arwen do. 

Don't miss Adam, Joe, and Arwen's commentary for A SERBIAN FILM - coming this Friday exclusively for THE MOVIE CRYPT's beloved Patreon supporters! No spoilers but it's certainly the most "unique" commentary the boys (and girl) have ever recorded.  

The first 200 episodes of this podcast are now available as MP3’s in THE MOVIE CRYPT “VAULT” in the “Buy Stuff” store on www.ariescope.com!   Containing over 500 hours of the candid conversations with entertainment legends that made THE MOVIE CRYPT one of Entertainment Weekly Magazine’s “Top 20 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To” (issue #1345), the “VAULT” is a must-have for every fan of this program.

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Filmmaker Mickey Keating (CARNAGE PARK, PSYCHOPATHS) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey so far. With four features under his belt in the last 3 years alone (each one premiering at a major film festival), Mickey is one of the very best examples out there today of an artist finding a way against all odds. From making the absolute most out of a meager budget… to the benefits of working with a skeleton crew… to avoiding trends and creating the kinds of films he wants to see… to the anxiety that surrounds unveiling each film to an audience for the first time... to stepping in front of the cameras as the host of SHUDDER’s original series THE CORE… this episode is an absolute “must hear” for anyone looking to break in to today’s industry. Mickey answers your “Viewer Mail”, the conversation gets extremely personal during Dr. Arwen’s “Hollywood Therapy” segment, and everyone gets a free month of SHUDDER just for listening in this phenomenal episode.

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Austrian filmmaking team Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz (GOODNIGHT MOMMY, THE LODGE) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a hilarious and extremely honest conversation about their career journey and the reality of financing films in this day and age. The unlikely filmmaking duo share the incredible story of how they met and began working together… the major differences/similarities between getting a film financed in Austria and in America… their approach to equally sharing the helm on each project… the major differences with which “success” is measured in Austria and in the USA… and the challenges that almost every filmmaker faces in trying to communicate just how difficult it actually is to maintain a career in the arts to those on the outside of the industry. Dr. Arwen provides emotional support/advice to a filmmaker wondering when the time is right to stop working for free (which spawns a brutally honest discussion about the perils of being too generous), Adam shares a very messy story about “parenting,” and Joe and Severin realize that they in fact shared a past “life” in this super entertaining and incredibly candid episode.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Producer Alex Lebovici (BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, BARBARIAN, BOY KILLS WORLD) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to share his career journey. From getting arrested shooting a short film as a kid growing up in Canada… to being rejected from every film school in Canada for having bad grades… to attending the NY Film Academy in Los Angeles where he was assigned to make 2 short films but instead made 12… to losing his visa and having to go back to Canada… to making the decision to learn the business side of things as a way to work his way back to Hollywood… to the unlikely business he started that provided him with the skills and resources he needed to become a producer… to his triumphant return to Hollywood where he made 21 movies over the next 10 years… to the absolute nightmare situation he went through while producing 2020’s BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC and the importance of remaining persistent and never giving up no matter what goes wrong… Alex provides a crash course in inspiration that will have anyone who is feeling beaten down ready to get back up and into the fight!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Alex Proyas (THE CROW, DARK CITY, I ROBOT, KNOWING, GODS OF EGYPT) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen for this extra special super-sized episode! From Alex’s early days as part of the talent lineup at Propaganda Films directing music videos for acts like INXS, FLEETWOOD MAC, and CROWDED HOUSE… to his fateful step into studio feature films with the beautifully haunting THE CROW (1994) which underwent the devastating and well documented tragedy of the accidental death of star Brandon Lee… his extremely candid opinion on why THE MATRIX (1999) has always seemed so suspiciously familiar to what many consider to be his visual masterpiece DARK CITY (1998)…to why his many experiences working within the major studio system on blockbusters like I ROBOT (2004), KNOWING (2009) and GODS OF EGYPT (2016) have left him no longer interested in pursuing studio films… this conversation with one of cinema’s underdog heroes may be among THE MOVIE CRYPT’s very best! Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” a fan suffering from a case of embarrassment not feel quite so embarrassed and… as an exclusive BONUS for our beloved Crypt Keepers/Patreon members… the entire 1-hour conversation/Q&A between Joe and Alex from the recent POPCORN FRIGHTS film festival is also included! Seriously, if you still aren’t supporting this program for a mere $1 a month - WHY?! Start getting the full versions of every new episode (not to mention the full versions of every new episode that you’ve missed since this podcast parted ways with the Fangoria podcast network amid last summer’s Cinestate scandal) by joining us today at: www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt  

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker and actor Zach Cregger (THE WHITEST KIDS YOU KNOW, WRECKED) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his journey making the box office hit BARBARIAN - the #1 movie in America at the time of this recording! Zach details the 2+ year process of writing the kind of movie he wanted to see… to the non-stop rejection and being told it wouldn’t work… to finding the right producers to shepherd the project… to shooting in Bulgaria… to the incredible early critical response… to what it’s like seeing his film have a #1 opening weekend in theaters. It’s as current and as inspiring a story as you’re possibly going to get - and if this conversation doesn’t get you to sit down, start writing, and go for it then we’re not sure what else possibly could! The boys also discuss Adam’s upcoming 24th annual Halloween short film and the difficult tight rope between making a solid horror/comedy and “campy” cult classic.

Kick your Halloween off in style next weekend by joining us for our annual FREE MOVIE CRYPT LIVE event! Our monthly LIVE show is normally reserved for our beloved Patrons in the MOVIE CRYPT LIVE tier and above, but once a year we make it FREE for everybody to take part in and next week YOU’RE invited to come and enjoy the show! It all starts next Sunday October 9th at 8am PST/11am EST with “It’s The Great Halloween Pre-Show, Arwen!” - a 2 hour Halloween celebration from DJ Green and M.C. Licks-A-Lot filled with their favorite Halloween cartoons, vintage Halloween TV commercials, spooky music videos, Halloween songs, and more! Then at 10am PST / 1pm EST join us for MOVIE CRYPT LIVE where you can be part of the show by interacting with the boys, lending your opinion to the topics being discussed, and trying your luck at some of our favorite MOVIE CRYPT LIVE games like “What Won’t Shaq Sell?”, “Disgusting Statement or Cannibal Corpse Song?”, “Ruin an Activity” and more! Come on- it’s FREE! That means even YOU can afford it! See www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt for details!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Gracie Gillam (FRIGHT NIGHT, SOME KIND OF HATE, TALES OF HALLOWEEN, TV’s Z-NATION) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey. From landing an agent right out of High School… to booking a role in the 2011 remake of FRIGHT NIGHT just 6 days after arriving in Los Angeles… to the making of her latest film SUPERHOST (available February 2nd on Blu-Ray, DVD, and VOD) during the height of the pandemic… Gracie’s career has been a truly exciting one to watch. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” to a filmmaker who’s got shorts that are ready to be seen and Gracie and the boys discuss the importance of having solid mental health and knowing what “success” actually looks like before taking a step onto the Hollywood playing field.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Josh Forbes (DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS, CONTRACTED: PHASE 2) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From honing his craft and making his mark as a music video and commercial director… to making the jump into feature films… to the difference between subversive bloody fun and b-movie shlock… to working with the great Jonah Ray (MST3K, VICTOR CROWLEY) in a leading man role and the amazing Alex Winter (THE LOST BOYS, BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE) as an absolutely unrecognizable character under incredible make-up in DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS… to how Josh made his creative choices on such a quirky film as a director who truly enjoys considering and trying the numerous ideas that such a talented cast excitedly comes to the project with… to why the decision was made to change “William Brown’s” artistic journey from that of a struggling cartoonist to that of a struggling prog rock musician… to how Josh and his make-up FX team pulled off such fantastical characters and elaborate effects sequences with the extremely limited time and resources of an indie budget and what it was like working with a diva swine… Josh pulls back the blood soaked and intestine splattered curtain on his latest feature opus! DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS is currently playing in select theaters and streaming on SHUDDER.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a fellow podcaster facing a creative crossroads, Joe gets certified fresh, Adam gets clean as a whistle, and Chuckwagon returns in this fun and informative conversation.

PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and Filmmaker Andre Gower (THE MONSTER SQUAD, MR. PRESIDENT) virtually joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career and his phenomenal new documentary on cult fandom: WOLFMAN’S GOT NARDS (available on 10/27). From the endless auditioning as a child actor… to landing the leading role of “Sean” in Fred Dekker and Shane Black’s cult classic THE MONSTER SQUAD (you might be surprised which role he actually auditioned for!)… to filming the commercial for ATARI’s doomed E.T. Video Game … to directing his new documentary and the long road he has traveled with it from concept to release… Andre dives deep into the magic of fandom and just how important the films that we grew up loving actually are in the shaping of our lives. Dr. Arwen provides Hollywood Therapy to a writer having anxiety over choosing a director for her project and Andre blows Adam’s HE-MAN loving childhood mind in this FAN-tastic episode that encompasses everything that’s awesome about the things we love. Seriously, if you’re not smiling throughout this entire conversation you may be dead inside!

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Filmmaker Kyra Gardner may have only just graduated film school a few months ago but she’s already one of the best examples we know of an emerging young talent making huge strides in the world of cinema today! From trying to decide between a career as a veterinarian or an army nurse and instead choosing filmmaking as her calling… to observing her father at work on sets (Tony Gardner is an FX legend – check out our conversation with him in Ep 246)… to having her first short film selected for the 39th Cleveland International Film Festival at age 16 (the youngest participant ever!)… to having her short form documentary THE DOLLHOUSE acquired by Universal Studios for inclusion on the CULT OF CHUCKY home video (she was only 19!)... to winning a DGA Student Award at age 22 for her latest short film PHOEBE… at just 22 years old Kyra’s list of accomplishments is enough to motivate anyone looking to pick up a camera! Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” to a patient who is worried that his life may have passed him by as well as a filmmaker ready to secure distribution for his series while Joe stays in bed with the flu just like “Cameron” in FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF (“let my Cameron go…”) in this wicked inspiring episode.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Anthony DiBlasi (DREAD, LAST SHIFT, MALUM) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey. From graduating Emerson College in Massachusetts and making the move out West to La La Land… to finding his place among the Los Angeles horror community working as both an executive and a producer for Clive Barker’s Seraphim Films… to juicy stories about the making of MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN that you won’t hear anywhere else… to his experiences directing his first feature film DREAD (2009)… to the challenge and triumph of reimagining his own film (2014’s LAST SHIFT) with Anthony’s latest feature MALUM (currently still in theaters but stalking a digital platform in your home soon!)… this wickedly candid discussion between 3 filmmakers and old friends is precisely the “fly on the wall” style of conversation that has made THE MOVIE CRYPT the industry’s resource for film therapy over the last decade!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Parker Finn (SMILE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey so far. From struggling to make ends meet after college and making short films… to the two shorts that he felt showed what he can actually do (THE HIDEBEHIND and LAURA HASN’T SLEPT)… to the attention that LAURA HASN’T SLEPT received by being selected for the doomed 2020 South By Southwest Film Festival (it was cancelled due to COVID) and being watched by curious industry executives through a private link with a leaked password… to the development of SMILE and all of the things that almost went wrong through the production process… to SMILE not even looking like it would be released in theaters… to SMILE’s jaw dropping 200+ million box office take worldwide in 2022… Parker’s story is not the overnight success you may think it was! This episode is the perfect dose of inspiration complete with an amazing happy ending!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and MOVIE CRYPT “Hall of Fame” guest Kim Coates (SONS OF ANARCHY, WATERWORLD, GOON, BLACK HAWK DOWN, PEARL HARBOR) returns to catch up with Adam, Joe, and Arwen about all that he has been up to since his last appearance on the podcast 5 years ago (Episode 196 - February 15, 2017). From the making of Kim’s latest film NEON LIGHTS (now available On-Demand and Digital) and what it was like shooting the psychological thriller at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic… to what it was like starring in the film alongside his daughter- actress Brenna Coates… to the making of Kim’s upcoming HBO series THE WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS… to Kim’s triumphant return to the SOA universe in the latest season of MAYANS… to how Kim stays so down to earth… to how Kim deals with paparazzi… to the original much darker ending of WATERWORLD that the world never got to see… to what it was like shooting nude scenes on SONS OF ANARCHY and which actor was the toughest member of SAMCRO in real life … this candid conversation is such a blast that it’s easy to see why Kim remains one of THE MOVIE CRYPT’s absolute most beloved guests 9+ years into the life of the podcast!

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer looking for the right place to start and Kim reveals the one personality trait that he credits as the secret to his success!

Cultural icon Henry Rollins (BLACK FLAG, TV's SONS OF ANARCHY, WRONG TURN 2) joined us for this captivating conversation that originally aired on February 23, 2015. Truly a "Hall of Fame" episode!

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmakers Cameron and Colin Cairnes (LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, 100 BLOODY ACRES) join Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss their career journey and the making of their new hit film. From growing up in Australia in the 80’s as fans of cinema and the movies that inspired them to pursue a career in filmmaking… to the late night talk shows, hosts, and famous moments in television that inspired their script for LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL… to the challenges they faced crafting a story set entirely in one location and implementing a “found footage/documentary” style… to the various technical nuances and camera tricks they used to present the film in as realistic a way as possible… to how they work together as both brothers and filmmakers… to the social media backlash the duo faced over using A.I. technology to generate a few of the film’s graphics (and WHEN that decision was actually made)… Cameron and Colin take us deep behind the scenes of one of the year’s most talked about horror films and their devilish late night journey together.

Meet Adam Green at Texas Frightmare Weekend in Irvine, TX May 17th - 19th where he’ll be appearing alongside Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, and FX artist Robert Pendergraft from the HATCHET franchise and offering the first ever “Victor Crowley” photo op! Visit www.TexasFrightmareWeekend.com for details.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaking duo Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (HYPNOTIC, THE OPEN HOUSE) join Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss their career journeys together and the making of their latest film THE WRATH OF BECKY (now in theaters and available digitally)! In this terrific conversation Matt and Suzanne discuss the serendipitous way they met and began working together… the challenges of making a film that addresses our extremely divisive times while keeping the fun and violent mayhem accessible to as broad of an audience as possible… casting the spectacular Seann William Scott (GOON, AMERICAN PIE) as the film’s villain… the misconceptions about sequels and their budgets… and in the incredible second hour things get brutally honest as the conversation turns to finding good producers, the duos real reaction to the amazing news that their film had been accepted into the prestigious SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST film festival, the importance of having impeccable communication, and how they recovered from their first film’s disappointing reception and rose from the ashes stronger and more in love with their craft than before! 

The second hour of this one is AMAZING, Patrons! Aspiring filmmakers- pay close attention!

PUBLIC VERSION. Documentary filmmaker Sam Lipman-Stern (TELEMARKETERS, Vice, Rolling Stone) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his unique career journey and the making of his new doc-series TELEMARKETERS (currently streaming on MAX). From dropping out of High School in 9th grade and going to work full time as a telemarketer when he was just 14 years old… to being gifted a SONY handi-cam that would ultimately set him on his career path… to beginning to develop his storytelling voice during the pre-Youtube era of posting short videos on-line (remember eBaum’s World??)… to interning at Vice and becoming part of their video team as the magazine began evolving into a journalistic powerhouse… to his work as a video producer for Rolling Stone Magazine… to producing, directing, and shooting documentaries and interviews for PBS, MTV, Esquire, Adidas, Apple, The NBA, The New York Times, and more… to teaming up with the Safdie Brothers (UNCUT GEMS) and Rough House Pictures (Danny McBride, Jody Hill, and David Gordon Green’s company) and turning the countless hours of footage from his telemarketing job into the incredibly compelling docu-series TELEMARKETERS… Sam’s journey is one of the most unique and fascinating stories you’ll hear this year!

The guys also geek out over early digital video cameras, Sam tells some of his favorite stories from his time as a telemarketer, Adam discovers his balls at age 25, and Joe shares more details about his upcoming screening of MAYHEM (2017) at the Landmark Nuart Theater in Los Angeles on September 1st!

PUBLIC VERSION. Screenwriter and Producer Michael Kennedy (FREAKY, IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From working as an animation assistant and IT support on FAMILY GUY for 10 years and what it was like when his writing career took off and he was able to head out on his own… to the making of FREAKY and its release during the pandemic.. to defining his voice as a writer and finding his lane… to the comical tribulations of being a writer where others get credit for a writer’s wins while the writer takes the blame for aspects that were beyond their control… to the making of his latest film IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE and his love for holiday movies… to the look of the villains he has created and the design of their masks… to how heartbreaking it is that so few will ever hear a film’s actual sound mix in the modern era of streaming films on tablets, phones, and poorly set up home theater systems… to why “old” can always be “new” again if a story is told with a fresh and original voice… Michael’s amazing success story is candidly laid out in this truly honest conversation about the filmmaking process.

The group also discusses how unfortunate it is that the original BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) doesn’t get more of the respect it deserves, when it may be better to write a script on spec instead of pitching the idea first, and how even the most well intended decisions by executives to make a film more inclusive can backfire when the audience can tell that they’re being pandered to.

PUBLIC VERSION. Writer Peter Atkins (HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II, HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH, HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE, WISHMASTER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey… to hell and back! From a blue collar aspiring rock musician living in Liverpool to becoming one of the most pivotal artists to ever create within the great Clive Barker’s sandbox and the iconic HELLRAISER franchise…this deep dive into everything Cenobite would satisfy even “Uncle Frank’s” darkest desires! How did a disastrous economy wind up providing just the right opportunity for Peter at just the right time? What was Peter’s writing process and creative collaboration with Clive actually like? What was actually shot for the HELLRAISER sequels and what was torn out of Peter’s screenplays before cameras ever rolled? What scenes were cut in the editing process? Does Peter think that fans will ever see the rumored cutting room floor moments that fans have been whispering about on-line for decades? What was the initial reaction to such a highly sexualized and taboo genre film that arrived at a time when traditional slashers still ruled the box office? “Pinhead” fans, this conversation/geek out will “tear your soul apart” (in a good way)!

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a screenwriter who has unexpectedly found himself writing “one for them,” Adam reveals a morbid detail about his first kiss, and the boys announce the official dates for YORKIETHON VII!

Adam, Joe, and Arwen look back on this year’s 48-hour charity marathon and the entire past year of episodes in this annual wrap-up of THE MOVIE CRYPT. Some highlight clips are played, Dr. Arwen squeezes in one final “Hollywood Therapy” session for 2018, and the guys announce an exciting new reward coming to Patreon in January during this traditional re-cap episode that they miraculously kept to a brisk 2 hours for the first time ever!

As THE MOVIE CRYPT hurdles towards the 300th episode and the 6th year anniversary of the podcast, a new “Vault” with the next 100 episodes is being created, but in the meantime you can collect the first 5 years of the program with THE MOVIE CRYPT “VAULT” available in the on-line store at www.ArieScope.com! The first 200 episodes contain well over 500 hours of “audio film school” with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and so many more CAN’T MISS episodes! 

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Actor/writer/producer/director/author Thomas Lennon (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, RENO 911, THE STATE, BAD TEACHER) joins Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey, navigating the Hollywood studio system, and his latest film PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH. Including some amazing stories about pitches gone wrong, advice on how to keep moving forward even when feeling consistently set back, important lessons Tom has learned while in the industry trenches, and details about Tom’s new book RONAN BOYLE AND THE BRIDGE OF RIDDLES…this episode is some serious “bucket list” stuff for Adam 25 years in the making.  Dr. Arwen prescribes some very serious “Hollywood Therapy,” Tom answers your excellent “Viewer Mail,” and Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK.

Check out the documentary FOR THE LOVE OF HALLOWEEN now playing free on www.ArieScope.com and celebrate 20 years of ArieScope Halloween short films as you get ready for next month’s short to drop!  While you’re there pick up THE MOVIE CRYPT “VAULT” in the on-line store!  Featuring over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, David Wain, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… the “VAULT” is literally your one stop audio film school!  If you haven’t heard the original 200 star-studded episodes that made THE MOVIE CRYPT one of the most popular entertainment podcasts on the internet then what are you waiting for?

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Chad Ferrin (H.P. LOVECRAFT’S THE DEEP ONES, UNSPEAKABLE, THE GHOULS, EASTER BUNNY KILL KILL!) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From growing up on a farm… to his move out West where he worked as a PA on films like HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS and HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE… to his brief time with Troma Entertainment… to selling his house to finance his first feature film UNSPEAKABLE… to his incredible 20 year run of making films happen his way and waiting for permission from no one… Chad’s story is one that’s sure to inspire every DIY filmmaker out there who’s tired of playing games and ready to start shooting! Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an up and coming filmmaker with the age old dilemma of trying to find financing and Chad shares one of his own trade secrets on putting a budget together in this extremely candid conversation. 

MONSTER SQUAD. NIGHT OF THE CREEPS. ROBOCOP 3. Filmmaker Fred Dekker is an absolute legend and one of Adam Green and Joe Lynch's heroes. Fred's episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT quickly became a fan favorite due to his incredible honesty and humility. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, an industry professional, or just a fan who appreciates hearing the real deal... if you're not inspired by the end of this "Hall of Fame" episode then you weren't listening. Episode 158 originally premiered on May 30, 2016.

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With GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY writer/director James Gunn cemented himself as one of the greatest filmmakers working in Hollywood. (We called it with SLITHER many years earlier but hey- sometimes it takes people a few years to realize that we're always right!) Recorded way back in December of 2014 and released on January 5, 2015, this "Hall Of Fame" episode truly features one of the best conversations you'll ever hear with the now super star director.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Lewis Teague (CUJO, ALLIGATOR, CAT’S EYE, THE JEWEL OF THE NILE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his 60 year career so far! From the Sam Fuller war film that inspired his curiosity in filmmaking… to starting an underground Cinema on the Sunset strip in the 60’s… to working in various capacities on films like George Roy Hill’s HAWAII (1966) and the seminal documentary WOODSTOCK (1970)… to working with the legendary Roger Corman… to how he brought realism to genre films like ALLIGATOR (1980) and working on back to back Stephen King adaptations with CUJO (1983) and CAT’S EYE (1985)… to getting the call from Michael Douglas to join the big leagues and direct 1985’s THE JEWEL OF THE NILE (the ROMANCING THE STONE sequel)… and how a fateful lunch with a certain PSYCHO star changed his entire outlook on the filmmaking business. At 85 years old, Lewis has tons of incredible stories about his Hollywood journey!

The three-headed filmmaker that is “Road Kill Super Star” (TURBO KID, SUMMER OF ‘84) join Adam and Arwen for one truly remarkable conversation.  From making short films together for fun… to their (now beloved) short T IS FOR TURBO notbeing accepted into the ABC’s OF DEATH competition… to turning that rejection into one of the most memorable feature films of this last decade… to the making of their latest film SUMMER OF ’84 (now playing!)… to explaining how they expertly manage to co-direct with THREE directors (?!)… Anouk Whissell, François Simard, and Yoann-Karl Whissell will surely inspire you to stop talking about your dreams and start living them. Dr. Arwen gets hit with one of the most challenging “Hollywood Therapy” questions in her career as a therapist so far, Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK,  and ketchup gets added to mac & cheese by the 32 ounce bottle in this episode that was imported from Canada.

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Charlie also shares what 80’s soft rock song his film’s live foxes preferred to hear on set and the boys’ fingers get bitten when they fall down a YouTube rabbit hole in a discussion about why filmmakers and other content creators shouldn’t base the value of their work entirely on the number of views or “likes” each effort receives.

Filmmaker Chris Columbus (HARRY POTTER, HOME ALONE, THE GOONIES, GREMLINS) joins us in this "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on April 20, 2015.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and producer Jonathan Lipnicki (JERRY MAGUIRE, STUART LITTLE, THE LITTLE VAMPIRE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. 

From his start as a child star in JERRY MAGUIRE, THE LITTLE VAMPIRE and LIKE MIKE… to what it was like working opposite a CG mouse in the STUART LITTLE films… to why he credits his parents for how he remained grounded and avoided the dark side of childhood stardom… to continuing to consistently act on both stage and screen as he grew up… to why he made the decision to move out of Los Angeles… to more recently working as a producer… to the making of his latest slasher feature CAMP PLEASANT LAKE (now available)… Jonathan is full of great advice on how to remain proactive and how to find happiness in both your craft and your real life. 

Meet Adam and Joe NEXT weekend at ASTRONOMICON in Livonia, MI (April 12th - 14th)! Adam will also be appearing at NEW JERSEY HORROR CON in Edison, NJ (April 19 - 21), TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND in Irving, TX (May 17 - 19), MONSTERPALOOZA in Pasadena, CA (May 31 - June 2), and SCAREFEST in Lexington, KY (Oct 18 - 20)! More appearances for 2024 TBA!

Filmmaker Shane Dawson (one of the biggest YouTube stars in the history of the internet) joins us in this phenomenal "Hall of Fame" episode which originally premiered on March 6, 2017.

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Stunt performer Stuart F. Wilson (THE RUNDOWN, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, THE EXPENDABLES 2) pummels Adam, Joe, and Arwen with stories from his long career performing stunts in some of Hollywood biggest films and TV series. From growing up as the son of “Mr. Whipple” and learning respect for squeezing Charmin at a young age… to studying martial arts, stunt driving, fight choreography, and weapons… to becoming Bruce Willis’ stunt double… to working with Joe Lynch on POINT BLANK…  this is one action packed conversation! Dr. Arwen provides emotional support for a filmmaker that is truly on his own in his quest to make movies, stories are shared from the set of POINT BLANK, and Adam asks Stuart if he can possibly turn him into a real man mere moments after binging adorable cat videos on Youtube.

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Elisha Cuthbert (HAPPY ENDINGS, 24, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK, OLD SCHOOL, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, LOVE ACTUALLY, HOUSE OF WAX, and SO many more) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey. From the intensity of shooting a series as ambitious as 24… to her honest initial reaction to Richard Curtis’ screenplay for his genius romantic comedy LOVE ACTUALLY… to the choices that made Luke Greenfield’s THE GIRL NEXT DOOR such a classic coming of age film… to the disappointment of seeing how different of a movie CAPTIVITY became after an executive decision was made to shoot a whopping 30 pages of “new/additional scenes” after principal photography had already been completed… to Elisha’s amazing story about how sticking to her guns and speaking up lead to her being cast in HAPPY ENDINGS… to a super in-depth discussion about the making of her latest film THE CELLAR (now playing in theaters and streaming on SHUDDER) and what it was like filming in Ireland during the height of the global pandemic… this is an absolutely phenomenal conversation that you’re going to wish never had to end. (We could have easily gone on for another 2 hours if time had allowed!) 

Unfortunately, there is no “Hollywood Therapy” segment this week as Arwen wasn’t feeling well (don’t worry, she went to the vet right after this recording and she’s already feeling much better) but Elisha was able to answer a bunch of your “Viewer Mail” questions before we ran out of time!

LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe is an absolute legend in the metal world but he also happens to be one of the greatest human beings you'll ever meet. His book DARK DAYS chronicling his unjust imprisonment in a Prague jail is one of the most harrowing and inspiring stories you'l ever read/hear and his episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT is truly "Hall of Fame" worthy. You want candor, honesty, and humility? Look no further than this incredible episode from August 2015.

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Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer who has created an ideal set-up to write in but who is having trouble getting any actual writing accomplished… Dean wins Adam’s heart with his true love of metal… and the boys fail miserably at controlling their excitement over meeting one of their cinematic heroes in this heartfelt and fantastically fun conversation that is THE MOVIE CRYPT at its very best!

Danielle Harris isn't just the "Scream Queen of Halloween," she's the Scream Queen of our generation. From her roles in HALLOWEEN 4 & 5 as a child actress... to her roles in Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 1 & 2 as an adult... to her roles in Adam Green's HATCHET franchise... Danielle is horror genre royalty. Who better for THE MOVIE CRYPT's first ever guest?! Head back with us to our very first episode with a guest! A "Hall of Fame" episode if ever there was one!

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PUBLIC VERSION. Award-winning FX master Dan Martin (INFINITY POOL, COLOR OUT OF SPACE, 47 METERS DOWN, HOST, DASHCAM, and more) joins Adam, joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey in special make-up effects. From the VHS era of movies inspiring his love for genre film as a child… to building out his skillset by working in as many departments of the filmmaking process as he could… to his stunning FX work on films like LORDS OF CHAOS, HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2, and this year’s awards darling THE BANSHEES OF INISHIRIN… to why POSSESSOR is one of his proudest projects to date and the art of crafting the perfect prosthetic penis… it’s no wonder why Dan has become one of the most in-demand gore slingers in the industry today!

Writer/director BenDavid Grabinski (ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK, SKIPTRACE) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to share his career journey thus far. From a young boy growing up in a religious home where he wasn’t allowed to watch PG-13 or R-rated films… to enduring over 10 years of selling script after script only to have his work go unmade for one random reason or another…  to striking gold with Nickelodeon’s ARE YOU AFRIAD OF THE DARK… to the pressures of writing/show-running a reboot of such a beloved property…. BenDavid’s “nothing comes easy or makes sense” story is one that many, many artists are sure to relate to. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener facing a difficult choice, BenDavid answers your burning questions, and the United States Postal Service makes an assassination attempt on ArieScope in this terrific episode.  

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Writer/Director/Producer Daniel Farrands (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT, THE AMITYVILLE MURDERS, THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE, HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS) shares his career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From a young child who fell in love with being scared by cinema…to a prolific narrative and documentary filmmaker who has now contributed to almost every great franchise of our time… Daniel has worked in every aspect of production and lived to tell about it.  Dr. Arwen prescribes a serious dose of “Hollywood Therapy,” Daniel answers our beloved Crypt Keepers’ burning questions during “Viewer Mail,” and you can SEE all of it as this episode is offered with VIDEO to the listeners that support this podcast and keep it alive!

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"Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candy- " What are you crazy?! We're not saying it 5 times! The iconic Tony Todd (CANDYMAN, HATCHET 2, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, PLATOON, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE) isn't just a legend of stage and screen, he's also a beloved member of our ArieScope family and his episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT is as "Hall Of Fame" worthy as they come. Head back with us to Halloween 2014 and check out this amazing conversation with one of Hollywood's hardest working men.

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Filmmaker David Bruckner (THE SIGNAL, THE RITUAL, TV’S CREEPSHOW) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to share his career journey. From making short films with a group of filmmaking friends in Atlanta… to the Sundance premiere of their anthology THE SIGNAL… to a long stretch of figuring out “now what?”… to honing his craft by writing, writing, writing… to finding more success with anthologies like V/H/S and SOUTHBOUND… to his brief attachment at the helm of the long await next FRIDAY THE 13TH film… to his triumphant return to Sundance with this year’s THE NIGHT HOUSE… David’s path through thick and thin is a prime example of the “never give up” spirit. Dr. Arwen provides emotional support for a filmmaker being forced into a change of casting plans, David answers our Crypt Keepers’ burning questions, and Adam gets a novel idea for bathroom fruit in this highly enjoyable conversation that was long overdue.

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Actress, icon, and legend of cult cinema Debbie Rochon (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE, TROMEO & JULIET, POULTRYGEIST, EXHUMED) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her inspiring journey from a homeless teenager to one of the most beloved heroes of cinema with well over 260 film credits. From working as a featured extra in Lou Adler’s LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS (1982) and finding her calling in front of the camera… to becoming one of the hardest working actors in cult cinema over the next 40+ years… to the on-set accident that mangled 4 of her fingers down to the bone… to writing for publications like FANGORIA, GORE ZONE, and SCARS… to co-hosting FANGORIA RADIO with Dee Snider from 2006 - 2010… to winning enough awards to be known as “The Meryl Streep of Horror”… to her triumphant recovery from a brain tumor… to directing her first feature film with 2016’s MODEL HUNGER… Debbie is a living example of never giving up, an eternal optimist, a survivor, and a hero to so many of us. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a writer looking to break in and a patient having anxiety about returning to “normal” after the pandemic, Joe recalls how Debbie taught him what a consummate professional looks like on a set, and Adam gets no respect after crowning an actress with the title of “Scream Queen Winner."

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto (THE NIGHT COMES FOR US, MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU, MACABRE, KILLERS, V/H/S 2) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Indonesia to discuss his career journey. From keeping his college filmmaking studies a secret in an effort to avoid disappointing his parents with his career choice… to the films that influenced him during his formative years… to the cultural differences between audiences and their reactions to specific sub-genres… to how he establishes each film’s tone through varying editorial styles and levels of violence/gore… to his epic collaboration with the amazing Gareth Evans on V/H/S 2… the boys fully geek out as they take a deep dive into Timo’s craft. Dr. Arwen provides emotional support for a listener facing a difficult choice, Timo explains why he’d always prefer a movie set over a wedding reception, and there is more car waxing then a commercial for Armor All in this ridiculously fun conversation that sets a new record for the amount of “fucks” given.

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READY OR NOT here comes actress Samara Weaving (THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI, MAYHEM, ASH VS. EVIL DEAD) in this fantastic "Hall of Fame" episode from 2016 that you're absolutely sure to love!

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and filmmaker Josh Ruben (SCARE ME, WEREWOLVES WITHIN) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From making a name for himself with his hilarious COLLEGE HUMOR videos and dozens and dozens of short films… to his debut feature film with last year’s SCARE ME… to helming the adaptation of a video game with his latest WEREWOLVES WITHIN… to navigating the horror/comedy sub-genre and how to make a film that straddles the line between laughs and scares effectively… to what it’s like being a comedian in today’s ultra sensitive climate… Josh is one of the most exciting voices telling stories today. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener facing a tough choice with what’s best for their dog and Adam declares Josh’s movie his “favorite horror of 2021 so far” in this fantastic conversation!

PUBLIC VERSION. Director Michael Schultz is an absolute legend in film (THE LAST DRAGON, COOLEY HIGH, CAR WASH, DISORDERLIES, KRUSH GROOVE, SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, etc) and one of the most prolific directors in television (THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES, L.A. LAW, PICKET FENCES, FELICITY, ALLY MCBEAL, CHARMED, GILMORE GIRLS, BLACK-ISH, NEW GIRL, ARROW, CHUCK, etc). Starting out with a dream of serving in the United States Air Force, Schultz unexpectedly found himself pivoting into the theater where he would cast a (then) unknown actor named Al Pacino in one of his very first plays. Through sheer ambition, tenacity, and raw talent, Schultz would pave his own way into Hollywood. He would go on to direct some of the biggest actors, comedians, and musicians in the history of entertainment and now… 50 years later… Michael Schultz is one the most prolific directors in American television and a bonafide hero of Black cinema. Best of all, he has also managed to remain one of the most humble human beings you’ll ever be blessed to meet.

In this master class of an episode, Schultz shares his amazing career journey with a truly starstruck Adam, Joe, and Arwen. Prepare to be inspired, friends!

Writer/Director Rob Schrab (MONSTER HOUSE, COMMUNITY, CHANNEL 101) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen for what starts out as a conversation about Rob’s career journey but then quickly turns into a master class discussion on the craft of screenwriting. From the books and software every aspiring writer should get to learn the basics… to honing your individual voice as an artist… to the pros and cons of inexperience… to finding the right location to write in… to how to deal with the inevitable rejection all writers face… this is yet another example of why THE MOVIE CRYPT has often been called “audio film school.” Dr. Arwen prescribes some “Hollywood Therapy,” Rob answers a ton of our beloved Crypt Keepers’ “Viewer Mail,” and for the first time ever – this episode is offered with video to the listeners that support this podcast and keep it alive! (We love you!)

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PUBLIC VERSION. Indie Icon Larry Fessenden (WENDIGO, HABIT, DEPRAVED, THE LAST WINTER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career and craft in this long overdue conversation! From falling off the stage in the 3rd grade and realizing he could captivate an audience… to using toys as tools for storytelling… to his prolific career as not only a writer and director but as a producer (THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, STAKE LAND, THE INNKEEPERS), an actor (WE ARE STILL HERE, THE DEAD DON’T DIE), a video game writer (UNTIL DAWN), and a production company (Glass Eye Pix)… to mentoring and launching new talent into the world such as Ti West, Mickey Keating, Jenn Wexler, and more… to his experiences developing projects in the mainstream studio system… to his latest turn in front of the camera in JAKOB’S WIFE (out now!)… Larry shares his story and shows just why he’s such a hero and an inspiration to so many who dreamed of picking up a camera. Joe shares an “Unpopular Opinion” and the boys equally fanboy out and commiserate with the legendary Fessenden in this epic conversation!

PUBLIC VERSION. In this special 2.5 hour episode (for our Patrons) filmmaker Adam Marcus (JASON GOES TO HELL: The Final Friday, CONSPIRACY, SECRET SANTA, co-writer TEXAS CHAINSAW 2013) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio for a conversion about his career journey that winds up being one of the very best episodes of this podcast that you’ll hear this year. From Adam’s childhood growing up around the industry… to the pros and cons of attending NYU… to Adam’s personal relationship with Sean and Noel Cunningham and how it lead to him directing JASON GOES TO HELL: The Final Friday at just 23 years old… to the challenging production, the controversial creative decision of having Jason Voorhees body swapping through characters rather than being on screen throughout the run of the film, and the film’s legacy that will forever be a permanent part of Adam’s life and career… Adam pulls the curtain OFF on not just JASON GOES TO HELL (you’ll never see the film the same way again) but on the business of making horror movies in general. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a screenwriter looking for some preparation suggestions before seeking thoughts from trusted readers, opinions are shared on HALLOWEEN KILLS, and the boys reveal who will be opening Yorkiethon 6!

Hollywood icon Sid Haig (THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, SPIDER BABY, JACKIE BROWN) discusses his amazing career spanning half a century! It was only the 3rd episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT ever recorded but this conversation is still one of the very best as Sid reveals his acting process and the key to his longevity in the industry. 

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Jeff Lieberman (SATAN’S LITTLE HELPER, SQUIRM, JUST BEFORE DAWN, BLUE SUNSHINE, REMOTE CONTROL) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his long career. From the pros and cons of 35mm vs DCP, vinyl records/analogue recordings vs CDs/digital files, Blu-Ray vs VHS… to how Jeff wasn’t even a fan of movies (“Why spend 2 hours of a date sitting in silence and staring at a screen together when you could be talking to each other instead?”) until he saw Michelangelo Antonioni’s BLOW-UP (1966) - a transformative cinematic experience that completely changed his direction in life… to how the positive affirmation and encouragement of a teacher made him realize that he was actually a talented writer… to how an anti-drug short film he made in 1972 (THE RINGER) helped secure him as the director for his screenplay SQUIRM in 1976… to why it’s a compliment to hear from fans that he “messed up their childhood”… to the real life horror movie set up that inspired Jeff’s big film that got away… to how a film’s score can be a disservice to creating true suspense… to a lesson in Hollywood accounting… to the writing of his new book DAY OF THE LIVING ME: ADVENTURES OF A SUBVERSIVE CULT FILMMAKER FROM THE GOLDEN AGE (now available!)… this in-depth conversation with a true legend of cinema is as enjoyable as it is educational.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener worried about going crazy between gigs and Jeff reveals how dancing with a gorilla on Halloween inspired SATAN’S LITTLE HELPER and the real reason why most fans don’t even realize that he wrote the second sequel to a beloved 80’s children’s movie.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Ben Rock (ALIEN RAIDERS, CURSE OF THE BLAIR WITCH, 20 SECONDS TO LIVE, VIDEO PALACE) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT in one of the most enjoyable, candid, and revealing episodes of 2022! (O.G. Crypt Keepers will remember Ben’s first appearance on the podcast way back on Episode 68 almost exactly 8 years ago to the day that this episode will premiere!) From the joys of being a new father and balancing family life with a career that tends to consume every waking moment… to the creative excitement of telling stories in different mediums including film, television, live theater, short form episodic, and scripted audio series… to the making of Ben’s new audio series CATCHERS (premiering October 27th on Audible) and the craft of creating a great creature-horror story without being able to rely on visuals… to the surprisingly affordable technical equipment that artists can use to create a professional, high quality audio series… to an in-depth conversation in the second hour of the episode about Ben’s secret contribution to the HATCHET universe and the sharing of brutally honest war stories from the swamp that have never been discussed publicly until now… this extended length (2 hour and 18 minutes for Patrons!), incredibly inspiring, and hilarious episode is one for the MOVIE CRYPT history books.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a patient wondering when it is OK to walk away from a production that has become a total mess, Adam reveals the secret sauce(s) to “Victor Crowley’s” voice, and the boys announce their annual FREE MOVIE CRYPT LIVE WEEKEND coming up this Sunday October 9th! Join in the fun and see what you’ve been missing by not being a Patreon member of THE MOVIE CRYPT LIVE tier! It all starts this Sunday at 8am PST/11am PST EST with “It’s The Great Halloween Pre-Show, Arwen!” - a 2 hour Halloween celebration from DJ Green and M.C. Licks-A-Lot filled with their favorite Halloween cartoons, vintage holiday TV commercials, spooky music videos, Halloween songs, and more! Then at 10am PST / 1pm EST its MOVIE CRYPT LIVE where you can enjoy the live episode and interact with Adam, Joe, Arwen, and the other audience members in the live chat! Including games like “What Won’t Shaq Sell?”, “Disgusting Statement or Cannibal Corpse Song?”, ‘Ruin an Activity” and more - you’re sure to have a great time! It’s all FREE! See www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt for details!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Damien Leone (TERRIFIER, TERRIFIER 2, ALL HALLOWS’ EVE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to share his journey in one of best discussions about making a slasher film that you’ll hear this year. From being named after “Damien” in THE OMEN and being introduced to horror films at age 3… to falling in love with the art of special make-up effects and making his own short films… to quickly deciding that college wasn’t his path and putting money into a short film to serve as his calling card instead… to being recruited to direct an anthology (ALL HALLOWS’ EVE) by a producer who saw his short on YouTube… to the genesis of “Art the Clown”… to making TERRIFIER on a ridiculously low budget by wearing so many key hats on the production himself… to the film’s slow climb to success through word of mouth and the excitement of horror fans… to the long road to making the highly anticipated sequel (TERRIFIER 2 - in theaters October 6th) and everything that goes into creating a great villain that connects with genre fans… this 2 hour filmmaker on filmmaker conversation is like taking a Slasher 101 course at Horror University… if Horror University was a thing.

Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an aspiring artist who is feeling like his chance at going pro may have passed him by, a slasher gauntlet is thrown down, and the boys announce the very first details about YORKIETHON 7 - coming this Christmas! As usual, the juiciest bits are in the second hour. (We love you, Patrons!)

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Filmmaker Issa Lopez (TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, TODO MAL) discusses the making of her film TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From the hurdles of getting such a unique project financed... to working with child actors… to an incredible festival reception… to acclaims from legends like Guillermo del Toro and Stephen King… to the film’s upcoming release on SHUDDER… Issa’s journey with this film has been what dreams are made of! Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a patient suffering from depression and losing faith fast and Issa and the boys chat like they’ve been friends forever in this phenomenal conversation!

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Filmmaking partners Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks (BED, PAINS) join Joe, Adam, and Arwen this week to discuss their new film ALONE WITH YOU, which is being released theatrically on February 4, 2022 and other digital platforms February 8, 2022. From a fateful first date to being confined together due to the pandemic, Emily and Justin made the most of their quarantine time by combining their skills (as an actor and cinematographer, respectively) to not only produce, direct and shoot short films but also an entire feature. In ALONE WITH YOU Emily stars as “Charlie,” a woman trapped in her apartment and awaiting her girlfriend but slowly becoming besieged by otherworldly visions. The boys have a fantastic time discussing the making of this impressive debut including what its like working with your partner under extreme circumstances. Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a patient who is trying to manage their time being creative while working a day job that demands 60+ hours of work each week.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Michael Felker (THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and his directorial debut. From the films of 1999 that injected him with the filmmaking bug… to his experience at FSU and his first few assistant jobs working within the industry… to turning his gig as a “tape logger” for huge studio productions into his own version of film school… to the Production Assistant experience that changed his entire outlook on filmmaking… to his work as an editor on V/H/S VIRAL and his extensive working relationship editing films for friends of THE MOVIE CRYPT Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (Episode 209) like THE ENDLESS, SYNCHRONIC, and SOMETHING IN THE DIRT… to the process of writing and developing his time traveling mind bender THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT (in theaters now and available On-Demand soon)… and the massive wrench that got thrown into his production at the very start of photography and the extremely creative way that he pivoted to overcome the obstacle… Michael’s story is as technically fascinating as it is inspiring.

Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker who’s project suddenly fell apart, the group discusses some of their unexpectedly pivotal moments at the cinema, and Michael shares why diligent pre-production and keeping the scope of a film within your available resources is so important to the success of an indie film.