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ELVIRA GOES TO HELL (with Elvira)

Released on 10/31/2023

On today's very special Halloween episode, we are joined by the one and only Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira! That's right, The Queen of Halloween herself stops by to discuss a number of her different unrealized film projects, including a buddy comedy titled EVLIRA GOES TO HELL and a Disney-esque animated feature about her roots in Halloween. Spend October 31st the right way with Development Hell and Elvira!

And to make matters even more spooktacular, longtime pod companion Emily Gagne drops in for an episode epilogue to unpack why Cassandra Peterson is such an important figure in horror, queer culture, drag, and glamour.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!

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HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS (with Nick Phillips & Jake Wade Wall)

Released on 10/24/2023

Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART FOUR - HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS

Find out what Michael Myers was up to during the events of HALLOWEEN 3 as we return to Smiths Grove Sanitorium to unearth the unmade sequel HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS. Featuring a slew of Haddonfield legacy characters such as Lindsey Wallace, Dr. Loomis, and Sheriff Brackett, this unproduced script by writer Jake Wade Wall (When A Stranger Calls) is a total treat for any HALLOWEEN fan.

Listen in as we discuss this legendary screenplay in detail with former Dimension Films executive Nick Phillips and the writer of HALLOWEEN: THE MISSING YEARS himself, Jake Wade Wall.

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HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM (with Nick Phillips)

Released on 10/17/2023

Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART THREE - HALLOWEEN: ASYLUM

For the third chapter of Halloween is Cancelled 2, we're signing into Smith’s Grove Sanitarium to reveal the never-made sequel Halloween: Asylum from writer Matt Venne (The Exorcism of Molly Hartly). Special guest for the episode is Nick Phillips, a former Dimension Films executive and one of the real-life shadowy overlords once in charge of developing Halloween sequels at the studio.

We chat with Nick in detail about Venne's incredible script for Halloween: Asylum, some of the wackiest pitches he received for Halloween 9 (Michael in Space!), and even dig up a few other dead Michael Myers projects that nearly happened.

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HALLOWEEN 666: THE ORIGIN

Released on 10/10/2023

Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART TWO: HALLOWEEN 666: THE ORIGIN

On the second chapter of Halloween is Canceled, we are unearthing the most troubled production in the history of Michael Myers movies: Halloween 6. Specifically, we are digging up Phil Rosenberg's outlandish Halloween 666: The Origin. This script had it all: virtual reality, ancient Druid curses, and portals to different dimensions. The works. Discover how 666 would eventually evolve into the Halloween 6 we know today.

Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram).

References:

Taking Shape II by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins

Fangoria

FearFest

and Wikipedia

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HALLOWEEN RISE [Halloween is Canceled]

Released on 10/03/2023

Halloween is Canceled 2 is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five more unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features.

PART ONE: HALLOWEEN RISE

Before Laurie Strode was admitted to the hospital for the events of Halloween 2, franchise creators John Carpenter and Debra Hill were about to take the series in a very different direction. Up. Discover the alternative universe Halloween 2 that nearly took place in a high-rise apartment complex on Halloween night.

Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram).

References:

Fangoria #7

Fangoria #8

Fangoria #15

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GINGER SNAPS: THE SERIES (with Sharai Bohannon)

Released on 09/26/2023

They don't call it the curse for nothing. This week, the podcast unleashes all there is to know about the yet-unmade GINGER SNAPS television adaptation. Produced by the teams behind ORPHAN BLACK and KILLING EVE, this classic Canadian girl-centric werewolf franchise was first announced to be hitting small screens three years back. Special guest Sharai Bohannon joins to discuss all things GINGER SNAPS, including all three films, and a deep dive into the future of the series.

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!

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The Most Shocking New Horror Films at TIFF 2023 (with Emily Gagne)

Released on 09/19/2023

On a special new episode, Development Hell reviews four of the most shocking, outrageous, and downright terrifying films out of TIFF 2023! Get an early scoop on the buzziest genre films about to take the world by storm:

HELL OF A SUMMER

WHEN EVIL LURKS

THE CONTESTANT

SLEEP

DREAM SCENARIO

We are joined by longtime pod companion @EmilyGagne

For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!

Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.

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'SALEM'S LOT remake (with Jenn Adams)

Released on 09/12/2023

A big-budget adaptation of Stephen King's 'SALEM'S LOT was announced back in 2019 with ANNABELLE COMES HOMES director Gary Dauberman attached. The movie went into production and was ready for release until constant delays removed the film from the Warner Brothers calendar indefinitely. Stephen King professional Jenn Adams joins the conversation to unpack what exactly is going on. Will 'SALEM'S LOT ever be released? And if so, what will be left of it? Find out on the latest episode of Development Hell.

References:

The Hollywood Reporter & Deadline

Check out The Loser's Club podcast

And read her writing at Dread Central

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Post Mortem with Mick Garris

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!

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JASON VOORHEES VS. CHEECH & CHONG (with Jeff Seemann)

Released on 09/05/2023

Never mind Freddy, did you know there was a slim chance of Jason encountering counterculture icons Cheech and Chong back in the late 1980s? While it was mostly wishful thinking, discover all there is to know about the once seriously pitched crossover event: CHEECH & CHONG MEET JASON VOORHEES. With very special guest, horror film producer Jeff Seemann (Terror Trips, Mutilator 2). Follow Jeff on Twitter/X

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