The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

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

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In this episode of the Horror Show, hosts Sean and Joe celebrate their 399th episode by diving into the horror comedy film 'Deadstream,' which parodies YouTube culture through a found footage lens. The discussion covers standout scenes, including laugh-out-loud comedy moments and genuinely chilling jump scares. Follow THS for our upcoming episodes, including a review of 'Paranormal Activity 2' and a special interview with Stephen Cognetti, director of 'Hell House LLC.' 00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show Show 01:13 Celebrating 400 Episodes 02:50 Found Footage Month Begins 03:33 Discussing Deadstream 06:28 YouTube Persona and Haunted House 12:13 Exploring the Haunted House 33:04 Duct Tape Wallets and AIM Handles 44:55 The Wheel of Stupid Things 45:17 The Clown Doll Incident 46:04 Chat Dynamics and Reactions 49:24 Chrissy's Terrifying Entrance 51:19 The Seance and Its Consequences 53:14 Sean's Desperate Measures 59:51 The Final Confrontation 01:10:58 Sean's Plan to Demonetize Mildred 01:13:31 The Climactic Battle 01:25:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Horror Show, hosts Sean and Joe celebrate their 399th episode by diving into the horror comedy film 'Deadstream,' which parodies YouTube culture through a found footage lens. The discussion covers standout scenes, including laugh-out-loud comedy moments and genuinely chilling jump scares. Follow THS for our upcoming episodes, including a review of 'Paranormal Activity 2' and a special interview with Stephen Cognetti, director of 'Hell House LLC.'

00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show Show

01:13 Celebrating 400 Episodes

02:50 Found Footage Month Begins

03:33 Discussing Deadstream

06:28 YouTube Persona and Haunted House

12:13 Exploring the Haunted House

33:04 Duct Tape Wallets and AIM Handles

44:55 The Wheel of Stupid Things

45:17 The Clown Doll Incident

46:04 Chat Dynamics and Reactions

49:24 Chrissy's Terrifying Entrance

51:19 The Seance and Its Consequences

53:14 Sean's Desperate Measures

59:51 The Final Confrontation

01:10:58 Sean's Plan to Demonetize Mildred

01:13:31 The Climactic Battle

01:25:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe dive into the 2001 Japanese horror film Pulse and its 2006 American remake. They examine the plot, the differences between the two versions, and their personal experiences watching these films. Tune in for a detailed discussion on one of the most convoluted entries in Japanuary, and get a preview of what to expect in the upcoming Found Footage February. 00:00 Welcome to The Horror Show 01:09 Interview with Brandon Traust 02:53 Upcoming Episodes and Live Show 04:31 Sadako vs. Kayako Discussion 04:50 Japanuary Reflections 05:43 Pulse Movie Review 07:32 American vs. Japanese Pulse 09:09 Rotten Tomatoes Scores 12:34 Lighting and Cinematography 14:06 Plot Confusion and Critique 21:41 Nostalgia and Technology 29:55 Red Dye 3 and Light Bulbs 31:55 Back to Pulse Review 36:05 Ghosts and Suicides 51:42 Final Thoughts on Pulse 52:40 Rating the Movie 52:53 J-Horror vs. K-Horror 53:39 Plot Confusion 55:06 Tokyo Apocalypse 55:18 Sleepyhead Story 58:44 American Pulse 2006 59:41 Wes Craven's Involvement 01:04:05 Hollywood Politics 01:06:26 Remaking Foreign Movies 01:13:12 Pulse Remake Analysis 01:39:00 Found Footage February 01:41:19 Concluding Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe dive into the 2001 Japanese horror film Pulse and its 2006 American remake. They examine the plot, the differences between the two versions, and their personal experiences watching these films. Tune in for a detailed discussion on one of the most convoluted entries in Japanuary, and get a preview of what to expect in the upcoming Found Footage February.

00:00 Welcome to The Horror Show

01:09 Interview with Brandon Traust

02:53 Upcoming Episodes and Live Show

04:31 Sadako vs. Kayako Discussion

04:50 Japanuary Reflections

05:43 Pulse Movie Review

07:32 American vs. Japanese Pulse

09:09 Rotten Tomatoes Scores

12:34 Lighting and Cinematography

14:06 Plot Confusion and Critique

21:41 Nostalgia and Technology

29:55 Red Dye 3 and Light Bulbs

31:55 Back to Pulse Review

36:05 Ghosts and Suicides

51:42 Final Thoughts on Pulse

52:40 Rating the Movie

52:53 J-Horror vs. K-Horror

53:39 Plot Confusion

55:06 Tokyo Apocalypse

55:18 Sleepyhead Story

58:44 American Pulse 2006

59:41 Wes Craven's Involvement

01:04:05 Hollywood Politics

01:06:26 Remaking Foreign Movies

01:13:12 Pulse Remake Analysis

01:39:00 Found Footage February

01:41:19 Concluding Remarks

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In this episode of The Horror Show, Brandon Trost, a prolific cinematographer and director, shares his journey from working on set with his father to directing and shooting major films and TV shows. The discussion covers an array of topics including his experiences on 'Halloween II' and 'Lords of Salem' with Rob Zombie, the intricate process behind 'The Disaster Artist,' and the challenges of directing 'An American Pickle' during COVID-19. Trost also dives into his early life and projects, providing unique insights into his creative process and styles. Fans of 'The Righteous Gemstones' will appreciate his behind-the-scenes stories, particularly the iconic first episode. Trost teases a puzzling project, 'Chaos,' hinting at a deeper discussion in the future. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 02:06 Special Guest: Brandon Trost 02:50 Brandon's Early Influences and Family Background 05:01 Journey into Cinematography 16:57 Film School Experience 25:37 Early Career and Special Effects 33:12 Early Career and Wes Anderson 34:12 On Set with Shaquille O'Neal in Kazam 36:01 Reflecting on American Pie's Impact 37:41 Diving into Halloween II with Rob Zombie 51:39 The Unique Cinematography of Lords of Salem 01:04:28 Discussing 'American Pickle' and COVID-19 Impact 01:05:12 The HBO Max Deal and Industry Changes 01:07:19 Warner Brothers and the Vanishing Movies 01:12:09 The Righteous Gemstones and Costume Design 01:21:15 Creating 'The Disaster Artist' 01:28:02 Personal Favorites and Future Projects 01:29:01 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Horror Show, Brandon Trost, a prolific cinematographer and director, shares his journey from working on set with his father to directing and shooting major films and TV shows. The discussion covers an array of topics including his experiences on 'Halloween II' and 'Lords of Salem' with Rob Zombie, the intricate process behind 'The Disaster Artist,' and the challenges of directing 'An American Pickle' during COVID-19. Trost also dives into his early life and projects, providing unique insights into his creative process and styles. Fans of 'The Righteous Gemstones' will appreciate his behind-the-scenes stories, particularly the iconic first episode. Trost teases a puzzling project, 'Chaos,' hinting at a deeper discussion in the future.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:06 Special Guest: Brandon Trost

02:50 Brandon's Early Influences and Family Background

05:01 Journey into Cinematography

16:57 Film School Experience

25:37 Early Career and Special Effects

33:12 Early Career and Wes Anderson

34:12 On Set with Shaquille O'Neal in Kazam

36:01 Reflecting on American Pie's Impact

37:41 Diving into Halloween II with Rob Zombie

51:39 The Unique Cinematography of Lords of Salem

01:04:28 Discussing 'American Pickle' and COVID-19 Impact

01:05:12 The HBO Max Deal and Industry Changes

01:07:19 Warner Brothers and the Vanishing Movies

01:12:09 The Righteous Gemstones and Costume Design

01:21:15 Creating 'The Disaster Artist'

01:28:02 Personal Favorites and Future Projects

01:29:01 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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In this episode of 'The Horror Show,' hosts Sean and Joe dive into 'The Ring,' comparing the original 1998 Japanese film with the 2002 American remake. They discuss the plot, differences in cultural contexts, and the unique stylistic choices of each version. The episode also touches on the broader landscape of Japanese horror cinema and its influence on American remakes. As part of the Japanuary series, this episode sets the stage for upcoming reviews of 'The Grudge' and 'Pulse.' 00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show 01:22 Reflecting on the Live Show 02:19 Kicking Off Japanuary 03:49 Starburst Magazine Feature 04:26 John Travolta's Santa Claus Commercial 09:24 Discussing The Ring: Japanese vs. American Versions 17:49 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions 20:50 Invasion USA and 80s Action Movies 24:22 The Ring: Japanese Horror Timeline 50:04 Unexpected Phone Call 50:43 Comparing Japanese and American Endings 51:20 The Concept of Passing the Curse 54:14 Exploring the Backstory of Sadako and Shizuko 57:17 The Final Confrontation and Resolution 01:02:43 American Remake: Key Differences 01:05:28 Analyzing the Horror Elements 01:14:56 Cultural Impact and Sequels 01:35:51 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'The Horror Show,' hosts Sean and Joe dive into 'The Ring,' comparing the original 1998 Japanese film with the 2002 American remake. They discuss the plot, differences in cultural contexts, and the unique stylistic choices of each version. The episode also touches on the broader landscape of Japanese horror cinema and its influence on American remakes. As part of the Japanuary series, this episode sets the stage for upcoming reviews of 'The Grudge' and 'Pulse.'

00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show

01:22 Reflecting on the Live Show

02:19 Kicking Off Japanuary

03:49 Starburst Magazine Feature

04:26 John Travolta's Santa Claus Commercial

09:24 Discussing The Ring: Japanese vs. American Versions

17:49 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions

20:50 Invasion USA and 80s Action Movies

24:22 The Ring: Japanese Horror Timeline

50:04 Unexpected Phone Call

50:43 Comparing Japanese and American Endings

51:20 The Concept of Passing the Curse

54:14 Exploring the Backstory of Sadako and Shizuko

57:17 The Final Confrontation and Resolution

01:02:43 American Remake: Key Differences

01:05:28 Analyzing the Horror Elements

01:14:56 Cultural Impact and Sequels

01:35:51 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Hello Horror Heads! In this special Christmas Eve episode of 'The Horror Show,' hosts Sean and Joe dive into the discussion of the film 'Christmas Bloody Christmas.' They dissect the movie's plot, dialogue, lighting, and memorable scenes, providing an in-depth critique. The episode is filled with humorous banter, as the hosts explore the film's quirky elements and the iconic killer robot Santa. They also share their thoughts on potential remakes by Rob Zombie and reminisce about nostalgic TV Christmas commercials. Despite some critical views, the episode wraps up with entertaining insights into this unique horror film. 00:00 Welcome to the Horror Show 01:30 Familiar Faces and First Impressions 02:54 Insufferable Dialogue and Realizations 04:34 Profanity Overload and Rob Zombie Comparisons 10:47 Independent Movie Critique 13:20 Character Analysis and Cast Discussion 21:39 Commercials and Christmas Memories 28:21 Toy Store Shenanigans and Robot Santa 45:11 Santa Killer POV and Fluid Movements 45:47 Graphic Dialogue and Uncomfortable Conversations 47:46 Porn Trends and World Records 50:59 Lighting and Cinematic Techniques 53:25 Debating Movie Sequels 55:04 Pet Sematary and Wendigo Discussions 59:54 Santa's Killing Spree 01:06:46 Final Confrontation with Robo Santa 01:22:47 Game Grinding and Tedious Tasks 01:27:58 Japanuary and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices