PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Pete Ohs (JETHICA, YOUNGSTOWN) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and his extremely unique approach to filmmaking. From developing his own cinematic style through making videos with friends at 15 years old… to how working as an editor, a cinematographer, and a producer on various TV, short film, and feature film productions helped inform his approach to directing… to how the experience of making his first feature film (EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IS FAR AWAY) through the traditionally structured filmmaking process made him realize just how much he preferred the looser, more organic process that he imparted back when he was first making videos with friends as a teenager strictly for the love of making them… to how he has returned back to his approach to filmmaking using a skeleton crew of friends and writing the story as a group and as they shoot as opposed to starting with a traditional completed screenplay that the team follows… to why he prefers to start each of his productions with no set expectations… Pete’s uncommon and particular storytelling process is certainly one that will make aspiring filmmakers think outside of the box and reconsidering how they themselves approach independent filmmaking. Pete's latest film JETHICA is currently streaming on Fandor and is also available digitally.

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!)

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Christopher Landon (FREAKY, HAPPY DEATH DAY, the PARANORMAL ACTIVITY series) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film WE HAVE A GHOST (now playing on Netflix). From getting his start working with Larry Clark (KIDS)… to almost quitting the business after DISTURBIA… to how moving to Austin, TX helped bring him back to the career he loves… to how he got involved with the PARANORMAL ACTIVITY universe… to his knack for subverting and twisting genres… to working with David Harbour and Anthony Mackie on his new spooky heartfelt family drama WE HAVE A GHOST (which he describes as “E.T. with a ghost”)… to how he shot the complicated VFX heavy car chase in the film… to the devastating news that he received right before production began… Chris takes us through his process of finding the right formula for a good “Amblinesque” genre film and explains why he feels that blending genres should always come from a personal place.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Patrick Read Johnson (SPACED INVADERS, DRAGONHEART, BABY’S DAY OUT) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career and the incredible 18 YEAR journey that it took to make his latest film 5-25-77. From a child who spent every waking moment he had creating his own home movie homages to the films that “restructured his DNA”… to becoming one of the very first people alive to ever see STAR WARS… to working as an effects artist on some of the 80’s most notable genre films … to directing films like SPACED INVADERS, ANGUS and BABY’S DAY OUT… to working with the legendary Henson Company on TV shows like DINOSAURS… to writing the beloved fantasy film DRAGONHEART (the very first movie poster Adam had framed in his first apartment)… to working alongside and befriending some of the industry’s biggest icons… to the breathtaking 18 years he spent making his autobiographical opus 5-25-77 (now playing on Showtime, Amazon Prime, and other digital platforms)… Patrick’s story is like a Hollywood fever dream come to life.  If you’re not inspired to work just a little bit harder at making your own dreams come true after listening to this amazing conversation then your speakers weren’t on! Dr. Arwen also provides “Hollywood Therapy” for someone struggling to find the laughs in the comedy they’ve been watching lately.

PUBLIC VERSION. Reality TV star and musician Daisy de la Hoya (VH1’s DAISY OF LOVE, ROCK OF LOVE 2) shares her journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen in this extremely candid conversation about reality TV - a medium that has rarely been covered over the 10 years of THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast so far. From growing up in Colorado in a complicated family situation that saw her setting out on her own at just 15 years old… to accepting the bass player position in a band before she actually knew how to play the bass guitar… to developing a drug habit that she kept hidden from everyone around her… to breaking out of her stagnant situation by moving to Los Angeles and pursuing her dream of becoming a professional actress and singer… to randomly seeking out a casting director for ROCK OF LOVE on MySpace and landing a spot on the show’s 2nd season despite initially being told that the show was already fully cast… to the life changing experience of being a cast member on a hit reality show where a household of women compete to date Bret Michaels (lead singer of POISON)… to the surreal way that she found out that VH1 and production company 51 Minds had created a spin-off series based around her (DAISY OF LOVE)… to watching the world television premiere of her very own TV series from the confines of a rehab center… to the horrifically brutal murder that brought VH1’s reign over reality television to a tragic end… Daisy de la Hoya has been on a uniquely wild ride filled with soaring highs and crushing lows. However, she has never let life's setbacks define who she is or what her story will ultimately be.   Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for an aspiring filmmaker who fears that an allegedly false accusation may have ended their career before their career has even had a chance to get started and the boys have their burning questions answered about a fox and a skunk in this truly revealing discussion about the real life of one of reality TV’s biggest stars.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker/photographer Carter Smith (BUGCRUSH, THE RUINS, JAMIE MARKS IS DEAD) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen (in studio!) to discuss his career journey and his new feature film SWALLOWED (available on VOD February 14th). From becoming interested in photography as a child growing up in rural Maine… to his short film BUGCRUSH getting the industry’s attention… to landing the studio film THE RUINS as his feature film debut… to returning home to Maine to shoot his latest (SWALLOWED) independently with a crew of only 8 people… Carter shares anecdotes about filmmaking in both the studio system and independently on his own, including how to retain a provocative voice in the land of test screenings and a puritan MPAA system.  Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener with a collecting fetish by having the boys open up about their own reasons for collecting the things they love.

PUBLIC VERSION. Recorded LIVE during THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual YORKIETHON, actor Kyle Gallner (SMILE, JENNIFER’S BODY, SCREAM 2022, OUTSIDERS, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2010) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From Kyle’s humble beginnings as a child actor in films like WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER and TV shows like VERONICA MARS to his work in some of the biggest horror hits of all time like THE WALKING DEAD, JENNIFER’S BODY, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010), RED STATE, SCREAM (2022) and SMILE… this extremely candid conversation focuses on Kyle’s acting process and the honest truth about navigating such a brutal and unforgiving industry. Kyle shares his secret to brushing off the rejection and putting his mental health first (living a real life far away from Hollywood), the boys discuss the positive aspect of being forced into an unexpected break from working, and Adam reminds Kyle of the time that they almost worked together. This conversation was recorded LIVE on December 5, 2022 - the 2nd night of YORKIETHON 7.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Michelle Garza Cervera (HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Mexico City to discuss her career journey and the making of her film HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN (in limited theaters and available digitally on 2/10). From a young child being raised Catholic who was scared of everything… to discovering that she actually loved horror films and wanted to see them all… to going to film school and making several short films… to the process of submitting her screenplay HUESERA for possible government funding… to working with actors and generating atmospheric dread on screen… to her triumphant festival circuit run with the film… Michelle’s story is perfect for anyone just breaking in today! Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a filmmaker on the hunt for representation, Michelle shares her experience landing an agent off of her short films, and Adam discovers that he (maybe kinda sorta) saved all of the cats in Spain!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Zach Gilford (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, SUPER, MIDNIGHT MASS, THE PURGE: ANARCHY) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey so far. From his first feature working with the great Larry Fessenden… to working on Peter Berg’s FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS series where a simple direction to add basic human actions to a performance taught him how to raise the quality of a performance… to advice on what not to do when auditioning on tape… to the importance of getting out of your own way as an actor… to how picking up a camera himself for a few minutes early in his career helped him understand and trust the filmmaking process… to working with the great Carol Burnett… to working with Mike Flanagan on MIDNIGHT MASS and THE MIDNIGHT CLUB… to working with friend of the podcast Roxanne Benjamin on her new horror film THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN (now available on digital and VOD, coming to MGM+ March 17th)… to why he loves Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton… Zach’s super candid discussion about the acting process and all that his experiences have taught him is one that fans will love and aspiring actors will surely benefit from!

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.

Recorded LIVE during THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual YORKIETHON, actor Doug Bradley (“Pinhead” from the HELLRAISER franchise, NIGHTBREED, WRONG TURN 5, PUMPKINHEAD: ASHES TO ASHES) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From his humble beginnings as a theater actor in Liverpool where he first met Clive Barker… to the realization that acting was his one and only true calling…  to the lifelong friendships he formed as part of “The Dog Company” local theater group and the career spanning creative partnerships that spawned from that special moment in time… to breaking the news to his parents that he was going to pursue acting and their reaction to him entering such an unforgiving profession… to the birth of HELLRAISER when Clive Barker first mentioned that he was working on putting together a low budget British horror film and that “there may be a part in it for you”…  to the differences between crafting a performance for the stage versus the camera… to the many challenges created by performing under such heavy make-up/prosthetics (Doug could barely see anything at all while wearing the “Pinhead” contacts!)… to seeing the very first test footage of himself as “Pinhead”… to the lasting legacy of HELLRAISER… this conversation with one of the genre’s true icons was one of the many highlights of YORKIETHON 7! Joe even learns the answer to a burning question he’s had for about 30 years regarding “Pinhead’s” voice during an appearance on MTV! Adam and Joe begin this episode with a recap of YORKIETHON 7. For a more complete breakdown of THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue (including the full list of all 74 guests who appeared) click here: http://ariescope.com/2022/12/11/yorkiethon-7

PUBLIC VERSION. For THE MOVIE CRYPT’s special 500th episode Adam, Joe, and Arwen sit down with one of their biggest cinematic heroes and a true icon of independent filmmaking… the great Kevin Smith (CLERKS 1-3, MALLRATS, DOGMA, CHASING AMY, RED STATE, TUSK, JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK)! From an in-depth discussion about the changing landscape of theatrical film distribution and the joys of touring with a movie… to how the sound of a happy audience can keep you addicted to filmmaking no matter how painful and heartbreaking the process can be at times… to the importance of making the films you want to see as opposed to the films that you think might sell… to how Kevin defined his unique storytelling voice and created his own “View-Askew” universe… to turning what used to be known as “easter eggs” into “bread crumbs”… to the pros and cons of taking swings outside of whatever genre you may have first arrived in or be best known for working in… to Kevin’s philosophy that audiences who are yearning for something real and honest will forgive obvious budget limitations as long as they can feel that the movie they’re watching was made from the heart… to the importance of being both master of your cinematic ship and servant to your audience… to always putting on a great show for the people who showed up and not worrying about the people who didn’t… to how Kevin recovered from Hollywood disillusionment and a near life ending heart attack… there are few artists who embody THE MOVIE CRYPT’s “never give up” mantra as perfectly as Kevin Smith who (even after 30 years in the business) continues to believe that movies can save the world. Prepare to learn, to laugh, and to cry with this beautiful and highly inspirational conversation that was 500 weeks in the making.  To our beloved Patrons who support this weekly podcast and who we in turn have continued to work so hard for week after week for the last decade- we share this amazing milestone with YOU. Thank you for 500 episodes! We have no doubt that you’re going to enjoy the hell out of the 2nd hour of this fantastic conversation! - AG, JL, & A

PUBLIC VERSION. Recorded LIVE at the very end THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual YORKIETHON, actress Heather Langenkamp (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, THE MIDNIGHT CLUB) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her legacy as the star of one of the most beloved and important genre films of all time. From the power of Wes Craven’s simple yet groundbreaking “don’t fall asleep” hook… to the timeless icon created with “Freddy Krueger”… to audiences creating their own interpretations and finding their own values in the franchise’s many sequels… to how Heather truly feels about the industry term “final girl”… to the making of Heather’s latest series THE MIDNIGHT CLUB (currently on Netflix)… to Heather’s love of animals and the importance of animal rescue… this was the perfect conversation to end this year’s week-long, 48-hours of live entertainment! It was our best show yet and we wound up raising just under $30,000.00 for our friends at Save A Yorkie Rescue! To see the complete list of all 74 guests who appeared on YORKIETHON 7 check out the NEWS item on the ArieScope website here: http://ariescope.com/2022/12/11/yorkiethon-7/

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. Actress Sarah Lind (EDGEMONT, WOLFCOP) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her long career journey working on both the big and small screen from an early age and the making of her latest film A WOUNDED FAWN (now streaming on Shudder). With a twisted new take on toxic masculinity, FAWN is a subversion of the slasher film with a healthy heaping of Greek Mythology to boot! From collaborating with her long time partner director Travis Stevens (JAKOB’S WIFE)… to working with on-screen with Josh Ruben (WEREWOLVES WITHIN)… to the discipline of shooting on film…  to crafting the perfect final shot of a film… Sarah shares a ton of great tales from her years of experience honing her craft and a detailed, behind the curtain look at one of the most unique horror films you will see this year!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Maggie Levin (V/H/S 99: “Shredding,” INTO THE DARK: “ My Valentine,” MISS 2059) discuss her career journey with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. From growing up with a father who was a career musician and a mother who was a ballerina… to incorporating her passionate love of music into her story telling in other mediums… to creating her own opportunities working on countless short films and music videos as a producer, writer and director… to creating her own live club production in Los Angeles (THE ROCKY HORROR HIPSTER SHOW)… to directing 2nd unit on this year’s box office juggernaut THE BLACK PHONE… to the making of her punk AF segment in the new anthology V/H/S 99: “Shredding” (currently streaming on Shudder)… Maggie is an incredible example of an artist paving her own way rather than waiting for permission.  Don’t miss YORKIETHON VII: THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual 48 hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue! Kicking off on Sunday December 4th and streaming daily through Saturday December 10th, YORKIETHON VII features over 70 guests, live music, live comedy, live script readings, live film commentaries, and Arwen’s Silent Auction with every penny raised going to help give abandoned and abused dogs a second chance!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actor/filmmaker Noah Segan (KNIVES OUT, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, BRICK) and actress Victoria Moroles (TEEN WOLF, NEVER HAVE I EVER) join Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the making of their new film BLOOD RELATIVES (now streaming on Shudder). Dedicating almost the entire conversation to the making of their new horror/comedy, Noah discusses crafting the script, directing himself as an actor, and how he injected such a personal amount of heart into such a fantastical story about vampires. Both actors detail their individual journeys becoming the characters and what they took away from the production process. As an added bonus, Noah goes into detail about how he got the project financed and turned BLOOD RELATIVES into a living, breathing, and bleeding feature film! Don’t miss a single minute of YORKIETHON 7, The Movie Crypt’s 7th annual 48 hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue starting Sunday December 4th and streaming daily through Saturday December 10th on www.ArieScope.com! Featuring over 70 guests, live music, live comedy, live script readings, live film commentaries, and Arwen’s Silent Auction, it’s the podcast event of the year!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Alex Phillips (ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS (now streaming on Screambox) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to share his journey directing his debut feature film. Starting off with a geek-out over the boys’ shared love of provocative/transgressive cinema (films like BRAIN DAMAGE, PINK FLAMINGOS, and REQUIEM FOR A DREAM), Alex discusses the trials of shooting a no-budget feature in Chicago during the pandemic… the “body horror” films that inspired him… the art of a good zoom shot… being a “worm” wrangler on a film set… and making provocative movies during a conservative time for the arts. How can you not be interested in a movie called ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS!? Seriously, if this conversation about the wild and wormy side of filmmaking doesn’t at least make you slightly curious to see Alex’s film then you may be watching too much LifetimeTV. Also… Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a patient having trouble re-connecting with his true self on the other side of a difficult divorce, Alex confesses to eating a worm to impress a girl, and the boys experience a synchronized puckering of their a**holes with the realization that YORKIETHON 7 is now upon them. Don’t miss a single minute of THE MOVIE CRYPT’s 7th annual 48 hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue starting Sunday December 4th and streaming daily through Saturday December 10th on www.ArieScope.com! Featuring over 70 guests, live music, live comedy, live script readings, live film commentaries, and Arwen’s Silent Auction, it’s the podcast event of the year!

PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and producer Marc Senter (THE LOST, STARRY EYES, TALES OF HALLOWEEN, THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL, RED WHITE & BLUE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey, his process as an actor, and the making of his latest film OLD MAN (now available on VOD and digital). From a kid in Colorado who “just wanted to dance”… to getting the acting bug and making the move to Los Angeles… to how he approaches the audition process… to his unforgettable break out performance as “Ray Pye” in THE LOST (did he really wear crushed cans inside of his boots?)… to stepping into the role of producer and getting the ball rolling on bringing the screenplay for OLD MAN to life… to filming with acclaimed director and dear friend of this podcast Lucky McKee (Episode 137) and starring opposite the great Stephen Lang (Episode 349) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic… Marc’s passion for his craft and the choices he has made as a performer have made him one of the most interesting and exciting actors to watch over the last two decades. This episode’s “Hollywood Therapy” segment addresses the aftermath of a family member’s suicide. For listeners who may find the subject too upsetting and wish to skip it, the segment begins around the 36 minute mark and ends around the 49 minute mark. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 988 on your phone. If you are outside of the United States text GO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor through the Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization that is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

This episode contains personal and candid discussions that include sexual assault and murder. THE MOVIE CRYPT’s special roundtable series continues as hosts Adam Green and Joe Lynch sit down with Cerina Vincent (CABIN FEVER, NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE) and Deborah Voorhees (FRIDAY THE 13TH: A NEW BEGINNING, 13 FANBOY) to discuss their personal experiences with stalkers ranging from on-line harassment to life threatening physical altercations. A dark side of the entertainment industry that is not addressed publicly nearly enough, this conversation about the dangerous stalking epidemic is an incredibly important dialogue to have as 1 out of every 3 women will sadly encounter a stalker in their lifetime whether they are a public figure or not. As with all of our roundtable specials, we hope that you will continue this conversation with your own friends and family. Most importantly, if you or someone you know is dealing with a stalker we hope that you will take every suggested and available precaution to protect yourself.   For more information, resources, and help please do not wait to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) at www.StalkingAwareness.org   We also suggest Gavin de Becker’s international bestseller "THE GIFT OF FEAR - Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence" which is available here.