HorrorFam.com Podcast

Episode 21: Comorbidities Horror Author Jim Harberson (BOOK GIVEAWAY!!)

Horror author Jim Harberson joins Lauren Spear on the HorrorFam.com Podcast to talk about his newest anthology, Comorbidities (ENTER OUR FREE DRAWING TO WIN A COPY!!). As you listen, you'll learn more about Jim's horror writing influences and why he thinks Michael Bay's The Island is actually the most terrifyingly effective holocaust film ever made rather than just a glitzy remake of Parts: The Clonus Horror!

FULL WRITTEN TRANSCRIPT + GIVEAWAY ENTRY FORM: https://horrorfam.com/jim-harberson

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Links to More Jim Harberson:

https://jamesharberson.com

https://twitter.com/NovelStay

https://instagram.com/StayAliveGN

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Podcast Episode 20: Actor Daniel Roebuck Shares His History with the Horror Genre and How He Became Rob Zombie’s Grandpa Munster

Actor Daniel Roebuck, Count Sam Dracula AKA Grandpa Munster in Rob Zombie’s The Munsters, catches up with his pal Lauren Spear sharing EXCLUSIVE stories (like how he met Rob Zombie! And how it went down when he got the call to be in The Munsters!). A veteran of the horror genre, Dan Roebuck has portrayed characters in films, shows, plays, video games, and was even a clown in the circus!

Note for folks with sensitive ears: Dan’s a boisterous fellow and has a tendency to randomly raise his speaking voice — keep a finger on your volume button to adjust as needed for comfort. ♥

If you enjoy this episode (or any of HorrorFam.com’s content), please consider contributing to our funds at https://patreon.com/horrorfam With your help, the HorrorFam.com Podcast will continue to get better and better!

For the FULL written transcript (with tons of EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS and LINKS), go to https://horrorfam.com/actor-daniel-roebuck/ 

Episode 19: Rob Tharp Shares His Memories Doing Special FX Work on Class of 1999

Horror special FX artist Rob Tharp shares his memories (and his exclusive photos!) from his time spent working on effects for Mark Lester's Class of 1999 — the sequel to Class of 1984 (shown on season 3 of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs).

As a special treat, both to celebrate the return of The Last Drive-In and to cheer fellow horror folks up (we know we're not the only ones having a bummer year), we're having a FREE-to-enter raffle for seven "Drive-In esque films" on VHS as well as ROB THARP'S -SIGNED- CLASS OF 1999 FX CREW T-SHIRT with an authentic "flesh" stain from when he was painting a dummy Patrick Kilpatrick! ("And that's why you don't wear white in a shop!").

For the full written transcript, fun extras, and a chance to enter in the raffle, head to https://horrorfam.com/1999

Episode 18: ”Kids” Horror Movies (That Aren’t for Kids!)

HorrorFam.com Podcast host Lauren Spear shares her thoughts on one of her favorite horror movie subgenres: "Kids" horror movies that are NOT for kids! Do you have any faves in this "who the heck was this made for?" category of film? Let us know in the comments!

FULL written transcript + fun extras: https://horrorfam.com/kids-horror-movies-that-arent-for-kids/ 

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Episode 17: Celebrating the Women Who Shape(d) Horror Culture!

Originally published on International Women's Day (3/8/2022), Lauren Spear gave shoutouts and lot o' love to the ladies who help/have helped make horror great, paying special attention to "lesser known" & behind-the-scenes horror gals! ♥

VIDEO + Full Written Transcript + Fun Extras: https://horrorfam.com/horror-womens-day/

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Episode 16: How to Introduce Someone to the Horror Genre

Lauren Spear shares easy five tips from HorrorFam.com's founders on how to (positively!) introduce your friends to the horror genre.

VIDEO + full written transcript + extras: https://horrorfam.com/how-to-introduce-someone-to-horror/ 

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Episode 15: Sean Haitz Takes Time to “Ketchup” on the Making of His New Horror-Comedy Cannibal Comedian

Writer/Director Sean Haitz joins Lauren Spear on the HorrorFam.com Podcast to give horror fans a taste of his upcoming horror-comedy Cannibal Comedian!

 

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LINKS for MORE Sean Haitz:

• Follow Sean on Twitter: @SeanBloodyHaitz
• Follow Sean on Instagram: @sean_haitz

LINKS for MORE Cannibal Comedian:

• Official Website: CannibalComedian.com
• Follow Cannibal Comedian on Twitter: @Cannibalcomic
• Follow Cannibal Comedian on Instagram: @cannibal_comedian

FULL Written Transcript of the Interview (with Pics!): https://horrorfam.com/sean-haitz-interview

Episode 14: Kyle Hester on Indie Filmmaking and His Upcoming Horror-Action Movie Preacher Six!

 

Many indie horror fans are already familiar with Kyle Hester thanks to last year's Zombie with a Shotgun... Now, Kyle Hester joins Lauren Spear on the HorrorFam.com Podcast to chat about his upcoming horror-action film Preacher Six! 

Kyle also gave Lauren a SCOOP: Breaking news about his role in another, previously unmentioned, upcoming psychological horror film! 

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! And, if you love the HorrorFam.com Podcast and want to support it, please consider donating via PayPal (button in the sidebar) or our Patreon at Patreon.com/HorrorFam. ♥ 

LINKS for MORE Kyle Hester: 

• Follow Kyle Hester on Twitter: @KyleDHester
• Follow Kyle Hester on Instagram: @kylehesterland
• Support Kyle's Film Projects on Patreon: Patreon.com/KyleHesterActorGuy 

LINKS for MORE Preacher Six: 

• Preacher Six Official Website: PreacherSix.com
• Follow the film on Twitter for ongoing updates: @preachersix
• Follow the film on Instagram for behind-the-scenes pics: @preachersix 

FULL Written Transcript for Episode 14 (with Pics!) HERE: https://horrorfam.com/kyle-hester-interview

Episode 13: Interview with Craig Layton, the Man Behind Self-Isolating Michael Myers

 

If you’re on social media, browsing horror content online, you’ve likely seen a few of the wonderfully goofy “self-isolating” Michael Myers videos floating around. Now, it’s time to meet the man behind the (Myers) mask: Craig Layton!

Unlike Michael Myers, Craig talks and he had a lot to say about his videos, his history as a horror fan, his frustrations with online content theft, his hopes for future collaborations, and he even offered some valuable tips/encouragement for fellow independent filmmakers.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! And, if you love the HorrorFam.com Podcast and want to support it, please consider donating via PayPal (button in the sidebar) or Patreon. ♥

Links for MORE Craig Layton:

• Follow Craig on Twitter: @craiglayton07
• Follow Craig on Instagram: @BadPhotoshopGuy
• Subscribe to Craig’s videos on YouTube: YouTube.com/MrCraigLayton

Update (7/11/2020): Since recording this episode, Craig Layton has updated the visible display name on his online platforms from “BadPhotoshopGuy” to “StabbyTimeTV;” however, the links above are still correct/valid URLs.

An Important Note from Lauren Spear:

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

When listening to this episode, I think it’s important to remember that Mr. Craig Layton is based in Nova Scotia, Canada.

I realized, upon re-listening to my discussion with him to edit/polish the episode, that some of his comments regarding the current pandemic/lockdown (and even some of his comments regarding Halloween mask availability back in the day!) may confuse some of our American listeners — particularly those who hail from Los Angeles (where I’m based).

While Nova Scotia eased nearly all of their COVID-19 restrictions on May 1st and, as of this writing, essentially lifted their “lockdown” in full on July 3rd, that is not the case in the United States. Especially not in my hometown of Los Angeles, where we’re still under very strict lockdown/stay-at-home orders.

Anyway, I didn’t want any of my fellow Los Angelenos (or anyone else still in active/strict pandemic lockdown) hearing Craig’s statements about the quarantine ending and returning to his full-time job to get needlessly excited/confused.

PLEASE continue to follow the lockdown guidelines for YOUR area. If we all continue to work together, we may still have a chance to save Halloween 2020. (Prayer’s up!).

That said, I hope you enjoy Episode 13 of the HorrorFam.com Podcast! It was a pleasure talking to Mr. Layton about his humorous take on Halloween‘s Michael Myers and his history as a horror fan and independent filmmaker. Hang in there, Everybody!! WEAR YOUR MASKS, even if it’s a Michael Myers’ mask. ~Lauren*

FULL Written Transcript: https://horrorfam.com/craig-layton-interview

 

Episode 12: The HorrorFam.com Podcast Still Exists!

 

Hi, Everyone! My name is Lauren Spear and I'm just making a quick update about the HorrorFam.com Podcast:

The HorrorFam.com Podcast still exists! 

I was dealing with a health issue last month and was unable to record. But, I'm on the mend and back in action.

The next REAL HorrorFam.com [Podcast] episode comes out next week, on Saturday, July 11th, 2020. And the HorrorFam.com Podcast will air every Saturday going forward, same as it always did [before I was ill]. 

I already have several interviews lined up for the next few weeks with amazing actors, filmmakers, and artists working in the horror genre. I'm really excited! And I think you will be too. 

If you want a sneak preview, I always announce guests in advance on Twitter and Instagram. My handle is @LoveHorrorFam on both platforms — L-O-V-E-H-O-R-R-O-R-F-A-M as in family. And on our Patreon page at patreon.com/horrorfam Our Patreon updates are always public and free-to-read, even if you're not a patron.

In the meantime, if you haven't already, check out the new written articles on HorrorFam.com! Even though I was unable to podcast, we were still updating with fresh written content every week last month thanks to Christi Bandy, one of our founders.

That's all I've got for now! Happy 4th of July, if you're in the USA. Happy Saturday to ALL! Hope you're all staying safe and well. Tune in next Saturday!