THIRTEEN GHOSTS: THE SERIES (with Patrick Mediate, Ashley Robinson & Aaron McLane)
Released on 08/29/2023
For years, fans have been fantasizing about what a television adaptation of Dark Castle's 2001 horror epic Thirteen Ghosts might look like. And at long last, this dream might just be on the fast track to becoming a reality.
Patrick Mediate (Primordial Pictures), Ashley Robinson (co-producer, Fear the Walking Dead), and Aaron McLane (SFX Supervisor, Fear the Walking Dead) are teaming up to develop a fascinating and downright necessary TV version of Thirteen Ghosts. Now, this creative trio joins host Josh Korngut for a new episode of Development Hell to discuss their pitch and unpack what it will actually take to get this show made.
The filmmakers also recently shared an exclusive update with Dread Central announcing their partnership with Dark Castle Entertainment to develop and pitch a Thirteen Ghosts television series to Sony Pictures Television. While nothing has been officially greenlit yet, we’re still psyched at the idea of this new series. You can take a peek at their pitch materials and more over on Dread Central.
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MICHAEL MYERS VS. PINHEAD (with Kim + Ket)
Released on 03/28/2023
What started in Hell will end in Haddonfield! Today we are finally unearthing the most iconic horror movie crossover that never happened: Michael Myers Vs. Pinhead. In fact, we are digging into three versions of that never saw the light of day. Special guests are our DREAD Podcast Network siblings Kim + Ket of the horror comedy podcast Kim + Ket Stay Alive ... Maybe. Discover three very different versions of events, and help us decide if these two bad boys will ever battle it out.
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CHILDREN OF THE CORN (with director Kurt Wimmer)
Released on 03/21/2023
We sat down with the director and writer of the CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2023) to unearth the latest version of the Stephen King short story. Discover what it took to create a film in the middle of the pandemic and why it was delayed nearly three years.
In the film, possessed by a spirit in a dying cornfield, a twelve-year-old girl in Nebraska recruits the other children in her small town to go on a bloody rampage and kill all the adults and anyone else who opposes her. A bright high schooler who won't go along with the plan is the town's only hope of survival.
CHILDREN OF THE CORN is available to stream as of today (March 21st) via Shudder. The VOD release is on March 21st, while the DVD and Blu-ray release lands on May 9th.
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Guillermo del Toro's CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (with Terry Mesnard)
Released on 03/15/2023
Strap on your water shoes; we’re diving into Guillermo del Toro’s CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. While the visionary creator was once signed on to create a direct remake, this project fell through, leading del Toro to eventually create his own unique version: THE SHAPE OF WATER. Join us as we unpack the unmade film, del Toro, and his spectacular 2018 Best Picture winner.
With special guest Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful and Scarred for Life fame.
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SCREAM VI (with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & Chad Villella)
Released on 03/10/2023
On a special bonus episode, we're discussing all things Scream VI with the filmmakers behind the latest entry in the long-running slasher franchise. That's right; we're sitting down with the Radio Silence team Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & Chad Villella to unearth what it takes to make a Scream movie.
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TRUE BLOOD: THE REBOOT (with Sharai Bohannon)
Released on 03/07/2023
True Blood may be dead, but is it really gone? Join the Development Hell podcast as they unearth the unmade Alan Ball's HBO Max True Blood reboot with returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon.
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WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY [Update + Review] (with Jules Bruyn)
Released on 02/21/2023
On the first-ever review episode of Development Hell, join host Josh Korngut as gives significant updates on his previous WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY episode. Unearth Josh's surprising connection to this viral bloodbath and listen to his in-depth film review.
Warning: there are spoilers ahead!
Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Instagram).
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SWALLOWED (with writer/director Carter Smith)
Released on 02/16/2023
On today's bonus episode, we sit down with writer/director Carter Smith to unpack his nightmarish backwoods queer horror release SWALLOWED.
In SWALLOWED, after a drug run goes bad, two friends must survive a nightmarish ordeal of drugs, bugs and horrific intimacy in this backwoods body-horror thriller.
You can watch SWALLOWED right now on digital and on demand.
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The Future of DONNIE DARKO (with Sharai Bohannon)
Released on 02/14/2023
Donnie Darko is more than just a sci-fi cerebral cult teen classic created by Richard Kelly and starring Jake Gyllenhall; it's a franchise, with the sequel S. Darko dropping in 2009. On today's episode of the podcast, guest Sharai Bohannon and host Josh Korngut unravel the philosophical world of Darko by looking at its past, present, and potential future.
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James Wan's LEATHERFACE (with Girl, That's Scary)
Released on 02/07/2023
Around 2006, James Wan and Stephen Susco were approached to develop a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film for Twisted Pictures. The project began to unfold into a three-picture deal, with James Wan potentially directing the first entry. Learn why this fantasy project didn't make it to cameras.
With special guests Girl, That's Scary
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