The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

• THS #404: March Garris - THS Talks to Mick Garris

  In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe are joined by renowned writer, director, and producer Mick Garris to celebrate the third week of 'March Garris'. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including Mick's famous works such as 'The Stand', 'Sleepwalkers', 'Critters 2', and 'Hocus Pocus'. Mick shares personal anecdotes about his collaborations with Stephen King, the challenges of adapting King's works for TV, and his involvement in 'Masters of Horror'. The episode also delves into his experience with critically acclaimed projects, his views on horror tropes, and even some fun rapid-fire questions about his preferences in horror and film. Mick leaves listeners with a special movie recommendation to conclude March Garris.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome to The Horror Show 01:06 Interview with Mick Garris Begins 01:38 Discussing the LA Fires and Personal Impact 03:06 Celebrating March Garris 12:31 Masters of Horror and Dinner Stories 19:13 Tales from the Crypt and Directing Freedom 26:35 Sleepwalkers and Working with Stephen King 34:05 The Stand Miniseries and Casting Choices 45:05 Critters 2 and Horror Comedy 47:27 Festival Popularity and Initial Reception 47:56 Critters: Success and Sequel Challenges 49:39 Home Video Resurgence 52:04 The Stand: A Cinematic Experience 56:54 Hocus Pocus: From Script to Screen 01:00:42 Fantasy and Horror Beginnings 01:02:16 Masters of Horror: Collaborations and Aspirations 01:06:47 Rapid Fire Questions 01:21:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• THS #403: March Garris - Quicksilver Highway

  Get 25% off the Magic Mind gummies here: https://magicmind.com/HORRORGM You can also use my code HORROR25 , directly on their website #magicmind #gummies In this episode, Sean and Joe delve into Mick Garris' TV movie 'Quicksilver Highway' as part of 'March Garris.' The underappreciated anthology covers Stephen King’s 'Chattering Teeth' and Clive Barker’s 'The Body Politic.' 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 02:14 Show Announcements and Promotions 06:20 Discussion on Mick Garris and Quicksilver Highway 18:30 Chattering Teeth: The First Story 40:53 The Hitchhiker's Tale 42:23 The Smoking Incident 43:33 The Tiny Knife 46:47 The Chattering Teeth Attack 49:43 The Aftermath and Nine Months Later 01:00:54 The Hands Have a Mind of Their Own 01:05:37 The Hand Revolution 01:11:15 The Sentient Nose 01:17:29 Final Thoughts and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• THS #402: March Garris – Sleepwalkers

  Welcome to March Garris! In this episode, Sean and Joe dive into a detailed and light-hearted review of 'Sleepwalkers', a 1992 horror movie written by Stephen King, discussing its plot, characters, and notable scenes. They also reveal upcoming plans for March Garris with special guest Mick Garris. 00:00 Introduction and Studio Update 00:23 Technical Issues and Future Plans 01:21 Patreon and Bonus Content 01:44 New Show Announcement: Hollyweird 03:00 Welcome to the Horror Show 03:14 Studio Setup and Props 04:54 Ace Ventura 2 Live Show Idea 06:44 March Garris Kickoff: Sleepwalkers 08:07 Sleepwalkers: Initial Impressions 11:06 Plot and Characters Overview 33:00 Cast Highlights and Cameos 34:21 Charles and Tanya's Relationship 36:34 Debating Movie Opinions 37:28 School Days and Teacher Antics 39:30 Retro Vibes and Corporal Punishment 41:49 Dance Offs and High School Memories 43:21 Charles' Encounter with Otho 45:07 The Cop and His Cat 48:38 Stephen King's Script and Sleepwalkers 50:06 The Mom and Son Scene 01:00:36 The Final Showdown 01:12:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• THS #401: Paranormal Activity 2 - Found Footage February

  In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe discuss and review Paranormal Activity 2.' They delve into the film’s lore, demonologists, and the most important aspect of Paranormal Activity 2… realistic dad behaviors. They also announce our plans for our first live show of 2025, SALEM HORROR FEST!   00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show 01:17 Late Night Recording and Sick Days 01:59 Train Bathroom Horrors 04:08 Convention Chaos and Celebrity Encounters 06:00 Paranormal Activity 2: Initial Thoughts 06:18 Salem Horror Fest Announcement 07:01 Consensus App Shoutout 07:57 Rotten Tomatoes Rant 09:53 Paranormal Activity 2: Production Insights 12:43 Recap of Paranormal Activity 1 15:09 Paranormal Activity 2: Plot Breakdown 25:45 Nightly Hauntings and Family Dynamics 41:21 Dan's Ghostly Jokes and Continuity Issues 43:28 Dog Guards Baby and Kitchen Fire Incident 44:30 Pets React to Babies and Hot Tub Mishap 52:48 Ouija Board and Prank Calls 56:37 Baby's Nighttime Adventure and Paranormal Activity 01:08:26 Christy's Possession and Family Reactions 01:14:24 Exorcism Attempt and Climactic Showdown 01:18:23 Katie's Return and Final Confrontation 01:20:15 Wrapping Up and Announcements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• THS #400: Interview w/ Hell House LLC Director Stephen Cognetti - Found Footage February

  In this episode, hosts Sean and Joe interview Stephen Cognetti, the director behind the Hell House LLC series. They discuss how Stephen's work fits into Found Footage Month. Cognetti shares insights into his filming experiences, including challenges, production details, and the evolution from found footage to traditional narrative styles. They also cover topics like the influence of classic horror films, casting processes, and his thoughts on horror movie remakes. The conversation includes rapid-fire questions, along with Stephen's reflections on fan interactions and conventions.   00:00 Introduction and Announcements 01:34 Welcoming Stephen Cognetti 02:04 Discussing Hell House LLC and Upcoming Projects 03:32 Transition from Found Footage to Narrative 06:15 Challenges and Creativity in Found Footage 10:12 Fan Reactions and Casting Insights 23:08 Distribution and Shudder Partnership 33:28 Daytime Scares in Origins 33:46 Improvising Scares on Set 35:57 Audience Reactions and Editing Challenges 36:30 Iconic Clown Scares 37:02 Hell House 3 and Real Conversations 38:50 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details 40:09 Writing Process and Inspirations 48:07 Minimalistic Horror and Clown Design 49:03 Memorable Moments and Challenges 56:12 Influences and Remakes 01:03:34 Discussing Green's Exorcist and Fan Service in Horror Franchises 01:05:04 The Unsung Fox Series: The Exorcist 01:05:38 The Creep Tapes: A Fresh Take on Found Footage 01:06:31 Challenges of Slow-Burn Series in Modern TV 01:07:46 Fun Fan Interactions at Conventions 01:10:59 Dream Collaborations in the Horror Genre 01:16:30 Speed Round: Horror Preferences and Hypotheticals 01:24:54 Non-Horror Movies We Secretly Love 01:28:17 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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