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Episode 24: Sean Abley - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 24: Sean Abley

Released on 01/26/2018

Witchcraft is in the air this week as we welcome prolific author, playwright, and screenwriter Sean Abley, filmmaker of SOCKET and creator of Fangoria's legendary "Gay of the Dead" column! Among other things, Sean discusses crafting conspiracies for Disney's SO WEIRD, the challenges of writing a novel vs. a movie, and why we need to demand more from our horror.
Episode 23: Veronica Cartwright - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 23: Veronica Cartwright

Released on 01/19/2018

Life is a bowl full of cherries this week as we proudly welcome screen icon Veronica Cartwright, star of such classics as ALIEN, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, and INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS! Among other things, Veronica discusses learning movie magic from Alfred Hitchcock, the phallic imagery of the Xenomorph, and why she's never shied away from queer roles.
Episode 22: Peter Stickles - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 22: Peter Stickles

Released on 01/12/2018

This week, voyeurism is participation as we welcome Peter Stickles, acclaimed star of SHORTBUS and TV's THE LAIR! Among other things Peter discusses how movies about sex are often decidedly not sexy, his one-time role as a roller-skating famous serial killer, and why it's important to do things that scare you.
Episode 21: Maria Olsen - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 21: Maria Olsen

Released on 01/05/2018

We've got starry eyes this week as we welcome Maria Olsen, the prolific performer known for her roles in such projects as the PERCY JACKSON and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY movies. Among other things, Maria discusses growing up in South Africa, Christine Baranski's epiphany-inducing power, and the lasting legacy of I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE!
Episode 20: Bart Mastronardi - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 20: Bart Mastronardi

Released on 12/29/2017

Hear the beating of the tell-tale heart as we welcome Bart Mastronardi, the filmmaker behind such award-winning movies as VINDICATION and TALES OF POE! Among other things, Bart discusses working with some of horror's most notable final girls, becoming a super villain for art, and the impact of BILLY'S HOLLYWOOD SCREEN KISS.
Episode 19: Enemies Of Dorothy - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 19: Enemies Of Dorothy

Released on 12/22/2017

Holiday Special! It's a family affair as we welcome Chris Bryant and Ryan Fisher, the duo behind the darkly comedic sketch team Enemies of Dorothy! Among other things, the Enemies discuss the kinship between the worlds of comedy and horror, religious Hell Houses, the viral romance of Pennywise and the Babadook, and, of course, Christmas! Also, Dead for Filth producers Drew and Dom stop by to make some holiday horror recommendations!
Episode 18: Jeffrey Schwarz - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 18: Jeffrey Schwarz

Released on 12/15/2017

This week we feel a tingle in our spines as we welcome Jeffrey Schwarz, the award-winning filmmaker behind such documentaries as "I Am Divine," "The Fabulous Life of Allan Carr," and "Vito." Among other things, Jeffrey discusses the performative nature of queer identity, William Castle's greatest gimmicks, and how Sesame Street can help us embrace our inner "monster."
Episode 17: Peaches Christ - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 17: Peaches Christ

Released on 12/08/2017

This week we're truly all about evil as we welcome cult icon and drag superstar Peaches Christ! Among other things, Peaches discusses being charged with blasphemy while traveling abroad, what gives Freddy Krueger drag cred, and the unspoken sex appeal of Bruce Campbell!
Episode 16: Joshua Conkel - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 16: Joshua Conkel

Released on 12/01/2017

Woe be to the Baudelaires! This week we welcome Joshua Conkel, one of the writers behind Netflix's "A Series of Unfortunate Events," as well as his own festival hit "Curmudgeons!" Among other things, Joshua discusses using horror's final girls as an avatar for queer identity, the unspoken majesty of bizarre rock musical "The Apple," and his recent work with disenfranchised members of the LGBTQ community.
Episode 15: Mark Bessenger - Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

Episode 15: Mark Bessenger

Released on 11/17/2017

From ninja zombies to vampire truckers, we dig into all manner of monsters as we welcome Mark Bessenger, filmmaker behind BITE MARKS and THE LAST STRAIGHT MAN. Among other things, Mark discusses his history of rediscovering his own lost films, the follies of selling a gay movie to a horror audience, and his true life encounter with Jeffrey Dahmer.
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