We are joined by Sean S. Cunningham for this very special, very spooky episode of “The Directors.” “Friday the 13th” director Cunningham tells us about the origins of the film, how they actually produced the movie and what it was like to kill Kevin Bacon with an arrow. Grab your popcorn, turn out the lights and listen up!
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Jul 2025
Our Fond Farewell with Eddie Hamilton (Editor, "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning")
Well, we’ve nabbed the NOC list, defeated the Entity and are ready for our next mission. And to close out “Light the Fuse – The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast,” we’re joined by our dear friend and one of our favorite guests, editor Eddie Hamilton. We get into the making of ... Show More
1h 38m
Jul 2025
Katy O’Brian from “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”
This week, we are joined by the wonderful Katy O’Brian, who plays Kodiak, a U.S. Navy diver on the USS Ohio in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters now). We talk about the submarine’s unchecked sexual energy, making sure the shower was warm enough for Tom Crui ... Show More
35m 15s
Jun 2025
Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Dive Deep on "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning"
We’re going deep on “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” like traveling-to-the-Sevastopol deep, with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and writer Erik Jendresen. Learn how they changed course on the eighth “Mission: Impossible” installment, what it was like putting th ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2021
Let’s Rank the Horror Franchises. Plus: ‘Halloween Kills.’
Every year, Chris Ryan joins Sean to share his favorite horror flicks, break down the state of the genre, and spotlight a few under-the-radar gems. They also rank their favorite horror franchises and put Freddy, Jason, Michael Myers, Chucky, and more in their proper place (1:00). ... Show More
1h 26m
Jul 2024
01. Radio Silence Interview | ACT I
In this episode, host Mike Flanagan welcomes Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the creators of Radio Silence, a collective of TV and film creatives who blend horror with comedy in a way that is entirely their own. From their early days as scrappy DIY filmmakers to helming ... Show More
54m 55s
Oct 2025
269 | Writing Horror with the Carved Creative Team (REBROADCAST)
With Halloween around the corner, we’re revisiting one of our favorite spooky episodes. Join us for a conversation with the team behind Hulu’s CARVED — director and co-writer Justin Harding, co-writer Cheryl Meyer, and star Peyton Elizabeth Lee — as they share how they brought th ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2025
#218 - F Them Kids
Buckle up, it's time for the horror hot seat! This week, Zena, Shelby and Keenan invite screenwriter, journalist, and filmmaker TaMon Kane of Scream Kingz to the horror hot seat! The crew discusses horror villains, must-watch Irish horror, spring-themed horror movies that may mak ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2023
The 10 Best Horror Movies So Far This Year. Plus: ‘Renfield,’ ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ and ‘Evil Dead Rise.’
Horror is booming—Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about four big releases, the best movies in the genre they’ve seen so far, and what defines this era in scares (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Daniel Goldhaber, the director and cowriter of ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline,’ and Ar ... Show More
1h 34m
Jul 2024
01. "Ready Or Not" Watch-Along | ACT II
Watch Ready or Not with commentary from Mike Flanagan, and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence!
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Featuring Radio Silence
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1h 38m
Jul 2025
#236 - Booty Cheeks in the Moonlight
Craving chills and killer takes? This week, Shelby’s off, but Zena and Keenan bring the heat with special guest Chris Vander Kaay as they dive headfirst into the twisted, DIY world of horror. We’re unpacking his series FOUND FOOTAGE FINDS on FoundTV and hunting down the creepiest ... Show More
1h 6m