The Boo Crew

The Boo Crew welcomes back fan favorite Madison Iseman — LIVE in studio! She’s starred in Jumanji, Annabelle Comes Home, Goosebumps 2, Fear of Rain, I Know What You Did Last Summer, American Horror Stories, Nocturne, and more — and now, she returns to the big screen leading the terrifying reimagining of the cult classic WITCHBOARD, written and directed by genre icon Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, The Blob, The Mask). Madison gives us an in-depth look at crafting her powerful performance, what it was like working with Chuck, navigating intense dream sequences, haunted props, possession scenes, and sharing the screen with a spooky cat named Mr. Lucky! WITCHBOARD hits theaters August 15th, and this is your spoiler-free deep dive before the spirits are summoned… Boo Crew Podcast Episode 456 — now slaying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boo Crew is joined by Kris Collins, Celina Myers, and Jason Christopher Mayer — the brilliant minds behind the terrifying new found-footage horror film House on Eden! We go deep into the making of the film — from its origins and folklore influences to the power of sound design, improvisation, and the magic of practical effects by Adam Dougherty. Plus, how these three uniquely gifted creators came together to make one of the most thrilling horror debuts of the year. House on Eden hits theaters July 25th! Get ready for something truly unforgettable. Boo Crew Podcast Episode 455 — now slaying! #HouseOnEden #KrisCollins #CelinaMyers #JasonChristopherMayer #FoundFootageHorror #TheBooCrew #NowSlaying #SweetScreams #Shudder #IndieHorror #DigitalCreatives #HorrorPodca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boo Crew welcomes back visionary filmmakers David Charbonier and Justin Powell (The Djinn, The Boy Behind the Door) for an exclusive look inside their terrifying new thriller Push — streaming July 11th on Shudder! We dive into the craft of tension, building fear in a single location, creating deeply human characters, and what went into making one of the most gripping horror films of the year. Plus, a look ahead at their next project The Nowhere Game, starring Kiernan Shipka and McKenna Grace. Boo Crew Podcast Episode 454 — now slaying! #PushMovie #Shudder #JustinPowell #DavidCharbonier #TheBooCrew #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #SweetScreams #TheDjinn #TheBoyBehindTheDoor #IndieHorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, The Boo Crew takes you to Monsterpalooza 2025 for a LIVE panel celebrating the blood-soaked insanity of Terrifier 3! Join Trevor on stage with Terrifier creator Damien Leone and the man behind Art the Clown, David Howard Thornton — plus a surprise mid-panel appearance by horror icon Dan Roebuck! They dive into building a horror legacy, the wild ride of indie filmmaking, the secrets behind the gore, and what could be next for the Terrifier universe. It’s a brutally honest, hilarious, and insightful convo — straight from the heart of Monsterpalooza. 🎧 Boo Crew Podcast Episode 453 — now slaying! #Terrifier3 #DamienLeone #DavidHowardThornton #ArtTheClown #DanRoebuck #Monsterpalooza #TheBooCrew #LivePanel #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #SweetScreams #IndieHorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boo Crew sits down with legendary FX artist Tony Gardner (Aliens, Return Of The Living Dead, Chucky, Hocus Pocus, The Blob and about a thousand others) and his daughter, award-winning director Kyra Gardner (Living With Chucky, SLAY)! We talk legacy, growing up surrounded by movie monsters, building unforgettable icons, collaborating on their new slasher comedy SLAY, and their podcast Flesh and Blood and Bone. It’s a conversation about family, horror, creativity, and what it means to tell stories across generations. Be part of horror history — support SLAY as it heads through post-production!👉 Follow @kyraegardner and @tonygardner for updates and behind-the-scenes content, and search "SLAY" on Kickstarter to join the campaign! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kyraandjimmi/themovieslay 🎧 Boo Crew Podcast Ep. 452 — now slaying! #TheBooCrew #TonyGardner #KyraGardner #LivingWithChucky #SlayMovie #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #SpecialFX #PracticalEffects #SweetScreams #FleshAndBloodAndBone #SupportIndieHorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, The Boo Crew welcomes one of the most brilliant and daring voices in modern horror — Sean Byrne, director of The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy! Sean returns with his latest nightmare: the tense, emotional, and absolutely relentless DANGEROUS ANIMALS — in theaters everywhere June 6th! We dive deep into the making of the film, the psychology of fear, building tension through character, and what drives Sean’s bold, visceral approach to storytelling. We also revisit his previous films and explore how his work continues to push the genre in powerful new directions. An absolute honor to hang with one of our favorite filmmakers working today. Boo Crew Podcast Episode 451 — now slaying! #DangerousAnimals #SeanByrne #TheLovedOnes #TheDevilsCandy #TheBooCrew #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #SweetScreams #IndieHorror #ModernHorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to 450… and we’re celebrating with two absolute masters of horror! The Boo Crew is joined by the brilliant minds behind Bring Her Back — Danny and Michael Philippou! Their new film is a breathtaking, nerve-shredding masterpiece, and it’s in theaters now. We go deep into their creative process, the emotional and technical precision that makes Bring Her Back so unforgettable, and the intense performances that power it all. We also talk about what’s next — including updates on the Talk To Me sequel, future projects, and their mission to reshape modern horror with heart, meaning, and chaos. We had an incredible time with these two. They’re visionary artists, deeply passionate about the craft, and what they’re doing for the genre — and cinema as a whole — is truly unmatched. Boo Crew Podcast Episode 450 — now slaying! #BringHerBack #TalkToMe #PhilippouBrothers #TheBooCrew #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #SweetScreams #IndieHorror  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boo Crew is heading back to Shadyside!  We’re joined by the incredible stars of Fear Street: Prom Queen — Suzanna Son, Ella Rubin, and David Iacono — for an unforgettable convo about their experience bringing the next chilling chapter of R.L. Stine’s legacy to life on Netflix! We dive into their creative processes, behind-the-scenes stories from set, their favorite horror films, and the emotional weight and cultural power of the Fear Street universe. These three brought the heart, the scares, and the honesty — and were truly some of the kindest guests we’ve ever had. We LOVE them, and you will too. Boo Crew Podcast Episode 449 — now slaying! #FearStreet #PromQueen #SuzannaSon #EllaRubin #DavidIacono #TheBooCrew #HorrorPodcast #NowSlaying #RLStine #NetflixHorror #SweetScreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death has a new plan… and we’re diving straight into it! 💀 This week, The Boo Crew is joined by Kaitlyn Santa Juana, star of the highly anticipated Final Destination: Bloodlines! Kaitlyn talks about stepping into the legacy of one of horror’s most iconic franchises, the thrill of those signature death-defying sequences, and her love for the genre. We explore what it means to carry the torch of Final Destination, and how this new chapter aims to twist fate in terrifying new ways. The Boo Crew Podcast episode 448 with the incredible Kaitlyn Santa Juana...is now slaying!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boo Crew heads deep into the psychological terror of A DESERT — in theaters now! We’re joined by the film’s incredible writer/director Joshua Erkman, along with stars Sarah Lind (A Wounded Fawn) and Kai Lennox (Green Room). This haunting, atmospheric descent into isolation and trauma blew us away — it’s an immaculate slow-burn thriller that lingers long after the credits roll. The trio takes us behind the scenes of building tension, navigating themes of guilt and disorientation, crafting dread through sound and performance, and delivering truly unforgettable moments of horror. Get ready to lose yourself in the unsettling world of A DESERT. It’s Boo Crew Podcast Episode 447 — now slaying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices