Macabre...ish Cults, Classics & Horrors

Kimberly

Here we chat with the people who make the movies we love. Old and new, big budget and small. We celebrate the classics, cults and horrors. Find more movies at www.macabreish.com, as well as macabre_ish on IG .

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Sep 20, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
Jason Pargin aka David Wong| Author of John Dies At The End
Jason Pargin aka David Wong began blogging his stories in the 90s and then made his stories, now enough to creat a book, via cafepress for fans who wanted physical copies. After years of working temp office jobs and writing on the side, he got an email from Don Coscarelli who had recently found a copy of his book. After ignoring the email thinking it was a scam, he sold the rights and John Dies At The End was created. Three weeks later he got an offer to write for Cracked. With a journalism degree, no connections, no pitching, no book deal, just 13 years of writing online. Then a publishing company contacted him to print the hard cover of John Dies At the End. By the time the film was complete, he was done with his second book, The Book is Full of Spiders which made the New York Times Best Seller List, while working at Cracked. He worked at Cracked for 13 years but wrote part time online, all told, for 22 years. Jason explain what Cracked was for those who don’t know, how it was resurrected and transformed with him and two other people to a staff of over 40, to how it ended for him. And what ultimately happened to Cracked? Why he wrote under the pseudonym, David Wong, for so many years? And how he came up with the name? How social media has changed writing for the worst? But why it’s a necessary evil to even be considered for a deal. Why he is thankful for success later, rather than in his 20s? Part 2 is coming up next!! Find all things related to him at https://johndiesattheend.com Plus his newest book releasing soon, at the time of this podcast 10/2022, If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe. If you were a Cracked fan, he writes the same kind of articles here, sign up! https://jasonpargin.substack.com And find us: Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and Twitter, IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Sep 18, 2022 · 41 min
Peter Atkins-Hellraiser & Wishmaster Screenwriter & Author | Part 2
Part 2 🚨Adult Language 🚨 Peter Atkins, screenwriter for Hellraiser 2, 3 and 4, The Wishmaster franchise plus acting credits in Hellraiser and Nightbreed and many more. Plus published author, his work includes Morningstar, Big Thunder and Moontown. Tired of the same questions interview after interview, so we had an hours long friendly chat. We start strong with Canadian food and geography. And end up talking about Video Nasties, the X rating and Video store/ direct to video era. Generational differences and their approaches to horror and cinema in general and consuming them. How the theaters were when Peter was a child and how movies worked. The 4K backlash online started by Chris. Remastering of movies, the complaints and the decay of films. How he came to write the screenplay with Clive Barker and what the process was. And the only other work he’s done concerning the Hellraiser mythos. How the name Inferno came to be. Where he thought Wishmaster was heading. Making movies the hard way with Clive Barker. Words about the horror author Ramsay Campbell. Plus His views on opinions about bad movies. I could listen to Peter talk about anything so here’s his youtube channel, follow him!! Rolling Darkness Revue https://youtube.com/channel/UCLZZMp6Y5GrOH9yqm-kvyWg And below are his other links. Peter Atkins - @PeterAtkins | Linktree And find us: Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and Twitter, IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Sep 15, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Peter Atkins - Author & Screenwriter of Hellraiser & Wishmaster
🚨Swearing🚨. Peter Atkins, screenwriter for Hellraiser 2, 3 and 4, The Wishmaster franchise plus acting credits in Hellraiser and Nightbreed and many more. Plus published author, his work includes Morningstar, Big Thunder and Moontown. Tired of the same questions interview after interview, so we had an hours long friendly chat. We start strong with Canadian food and geography. And end up talking about Video Nasties, the X rating and Video store/ direct to video era. Generational differences and their approaches to horror and cinema in general and consuming them. How the theaters were when Peter was a child and how movies worked. The 4K backlash online started by Chris. Remastering of movies, the complaints and the decay of films. How he came to write the screenplay with Clive Barker and what the process was. And the only other work he’s done concerning the Hellraiser mythos. How the name Inferno came to be. Where he thought Wishmaster was heading. Making movies the hard way with Clive Barker. Words about the horror author Ramsay Campbell. Plus His views on opinions about bad movies. I could listen to Peter talk about anything so here’s his youtube channel, follow him!! Rolling Darkness Revue https://youtube.com/channel/UCLZZMp6Y5GrOH9yqm-kvyWg And below are his other links. Peter Atkins - @PeterAtkins | Linktree And find us: Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and Twitter, IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Sep 1, 2022 · 52 min
Martin Bats Bradford-Navigating The Film Industry & Film Fandom Part 2
Part 2 with Martin Bats Bradford We talk about what kind of movies we’d suggest to a person who’s not really into horror. We mention some works of John Carpenter, The Thing, The Fog, Halloween movies, Christine. All iterations of The Fly. We talk about knowing a horror film is really good if you can remove the horror and the story is still entertaining. Like in the case of the Flemish language movie, Cub. Also why Tales From the Hood was a good movie and why Tales from the Crypt and Are You Afraid of the Dark were good anthologies. How genre crossing can really elevate both genres in one movie or anthology. We talk about movies based on comic books like Constantine, V for Vendetta, 30 Days of Night, Blade etc. During all of this conversation, Bats asks what is a comedy that would make a good horror. It came up that someone is developing, Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer. And how cool it would be for a crossover with Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Slayer or frankly any other historical character in horror. Well also talk about ethereal theft. Bats is working on some scripts and we are impatiently waiting lol. This is a continuation of a great conversation, if you haven’t listened to part 1, check it out, it’s the one just before this one. Martin Bats Bradford has a lot of credits under his belt…Venom, Tales From the Hood 2, Night Teeth, NCIS: New Orleans, Panic, Queen Sugar, Green Book, Star Trek Continues, Containment, American Horror Story and so much more. He’s currently working on Killing It. Youtube - GumboMonster504 - YouTube Tiktok @misterbats_ Instagram @misterbats Podcast - Fly With Bats https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flywithbats-network/id1125801818 And find us: Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Jun 21, 2022 · 41 min
Martin Bats Bradford, From Film Fan to Actor & Navigating The Business
You’ve seen him everywhere even though you might not know his name… Meet Mr. Martin Bats Bradford, he’s known his entire life that he would be in the entertainment business and it started with church. He is classically trained in communications and theatre in Dillard. And his education and hard work is a testament to his popularity and extensive work history. Mr. Bradford explains what college does and doesn’t teach you about the entertainment industry. He’s been in American Horror Story, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Containment, NCIS: New Orleans, Tales from the Hood 2, Venom, Night Teeth, Killing It and so many more. He also did quite a lot 48 Hour Film Project that you can see on his youtube channel. We talk about representation in film, black people, poc and disabled people in horror and the Wakanda effect. The different ways different cultures tell stories and how important it is for those stories to be told. We chat about his favorite performances and favorite people to work with. Samuel L. Jackson, Mikel Jenkins, Cathy Bates, Craig Robinson, Rell Battle etc. What kind of character he would never play. Which actors and directors he’d love to work with. Who gets him star struck. Martin talks about the economics and politics of filmmaking and how it impacts actors and their pay. Stay tuned and follow so you don’t miss part 2 Find Martin Bats Bradford: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5243717/ Tiktok @misterbats_ IG @misterbats Youtube: GumboMonster504 - YouTube And find us: Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
May 30, 2022 · 58 min
Horror Author, Dennis Freeman: Fang Bangers: Nocturnal Emissions
Dennis is a horror fan and writer who has been writing since he was a kid and has published in publications such as Deadlights and Shotgun Horror Magazine. He has written Brother’s Last Call, The Terrorverse and Fang Bangers: Nocturnal Emissions (all available in audio book format) and is working on new shorts and installments and possibly screenplays. The trials and tribulations of not just writing but publishing and submitting works to publications and marketing as an independent horror author. Older works verses newer work reception and the mine field that are customer reviews. It’s not all book talk though, we talk a little Jordan Peele, a little Walking Dead and Demoni etc. Find Dennis on IG and tiktok @terrorversetv. Support horror authors and find him on Audible! https://www.audible.com/author/Dennis-Freeman/B074MGG47M?ref=a_pd_Fang-B_c1_author_1&pf_rd_p=df6bf89c-ab0c-4323-993a-2a046c7399f9&pf_rd_r=H8JYKXST0XTWFJZD5XXJ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish And if you’re looking for solid, regular book reviews (not just horror but she reads plenty of horror) on IG look for @skuzaconniereads
May 25, 2022 · 36 min
A Prequel to The Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Sawyer Massacre
With Musician and Filmmaker, Steve Merlo who decided to create a fan film prequel to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Being a fan of just the original, he wanted to see more story in that vein and with the feel of that time period. After years of working on the screenplay and finally working on the film, it will be complete this summer, August 2022. He explains to us the rules of making a fan film. Find out the struggle and pitfalls of making a movie today that is set in the 1960s and why he felt cursed during filming. This prequel is set 8 years before the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, so if you are a fan then you might like this one. It will debut on the big screen in Austin, Tx and tickets are available here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-sawyer-massacre-horror-tx-chainsaw-fan-film--2#/ This is the final campaign for this film, so get tickets, merch, physical media and more from the link above. Support the arts and indie filmmakers! Find Steven Merlo on IG @chainsaw_sawyer https://instagram.com/chainsaw_sawyer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Steven Merlo https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6032504/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio And find us: Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Apr 4, 2022 · 45 min
Cherokee Creek & Roseblood BTS with Filmmaker Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair
🚧Warning: Swearing, raunchy 🚧 Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair are veterans in the film industry but this is Todd’s directorial debut. Find out how Todd got into the movie business, where he and Billy met and why he decided wanted to make his own Bigfoot horror movie, how much of a head ache this film turned out to be and what it took to get it finished. The nightmare wasn’t over after production though because after being number 3 on iTunes for weeks, the worst thing that could have happened, did. The reason he struggled to get the movie shown on streaming services and also why he went to blu ray and he explains that wild intro and exit on it. ( more detail on Part 1) Billy and Todd talk about all of it, including why radio shows worry about having them on. It is a series of chaotic tangents about how they met, how they are in so many movies together and how Cherokee Creek came together. Todd’s talks about his work on his first fan film Roseblood - A Friday the 13th Fan Film (Directed by Peter Anthony), a sequel that begins 11 months after Friday the 13th Part 7. Check out the entire movie on youtube. Look for them in Infamous, Apocalypse Road, Cherokee Creek and Todd is also in Knucklebones! Billy is also in Machete and beats up Sean Patrick Flanery in Mongolian Death Worms. And look for Billy’s band, Love Sick Drug! You can find Todd on IG @todd_jenkins_official and on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/ToddJenkinsActor/. Find Billy on IG @billy_blair_official and http://www.billyblair.com And as usual find us: Carlos Ibarra at fillintheblanksproductions.ca and on IG @jekyl6669 Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Apr 25, 2021 · 34 min
Cherokee Creek: Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair
Todd Jenkins and Billy Blair are veterans in the film industry but this is Todd’s directorial debut. Find out how Todd got into the movie business, where he and Billy met and why he decided wanted to make his own Bigfoot horror movie, how much of a head ache this film turned out to be and what it took to get it finished. The nightmare wasn’t over after production though because after being number 3 on iTunes for weeks, the worst thing that could have happened, did. The reason he struggled to get the movie shown on streaming services and also why he went to blu ray and he explains that wild intro and exit on it. Billy and Todd talk about all of it, including why radio shows worry about having them on. It is a wild ride! Look for them in Infamous, Apocalypse Road, Cherokee Creek and Todd is also in Knucklebones! Billy is also in Machete and beats up Sean Patrick Flanery in Mongolian Death Worms. And look for Billy’s band, Love Sick Drug! You can find Todd on IG @todd_jenkins_official and on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/ToddJenkinsActor/. Find Billy on IG @billyblairii and http://www.billyblair.com And as usual find us: Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish
Apr 24, 2021 · 31 min
Knucklebones: Director Mitch Wilson. Why Make A Director’s Cut & Movie Rights. (Part 3)
Part 3 He’s a native Texan and gamer that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix. Mitch almost got a horror icon on his film but illness got in the way and we talk about his all time favorite franchises and that he’d love to do a remake of one of them, plus his dream choices for leading man and lady in a feature. There’s also talk of a potential mashup between Knucklebones and another slasher that was released around the same time. Mitch gives some tips for new filmmakers, plus what else he had going on. He explains why films are so different from streaming platforms to physical medium? The changing landscape of horror and viewers changing habits, especially during the pandemic. As well as why a director may have no idea what the final cut may look like? We also talk about that one time he acted in a movie and it had Edward Furlong in it! Who sponsored the movie (Knucklebones) and which youtuber happened to be in it? He talks about his FX team and what an asset many indie actors are because of the many hats they wear and why he works with many of the same people, such as Todd Jenkins and Tom Zembrod. There are so many more exciting projects to come! Look for his Blu Ray release that includes all the good cuts that he originally wanted in but were left out of the streaming version. Expect more gore and faster pacing and don’t forget to watch the extras! You can find Mitch Wilson on Instagram @knucklebonesmovie. Twitter @knucklebonez and get the director’s cut blu ray here ➡️ knucklebones.org. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Apr 1, 2021 · 30 min
Knucklebones: Filmmaker & Writer Mitch Wilson (Part 2)
He’s a native Texan that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix. Mitch shares some movie making mishaps, how he funded Knucklebones and why indie film crews are so great! He also gives some tips for new filmmakers, plus what else he had going on. He explains why films are so different from streaming platforms to physical medium? As well as why a director may have no idea what the final cut may look like? We also talk about that one time he acted in a movie and it had Edward Furlong in it! Who sponsored the movie (Knucklebones) and which youtuber happened to be in it? Look for his Blu Ray release that includes all the good cuts that he originally wanted in but were left out of the streaming version. Expect more gore and faster pacing! You can find Mitch Wilson on Instagram @knucklebonesmovie. Twitter @knucklebonez and get the director’s cut blu ray here ➡️ knucklebones.org. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies! Film/Series Mentioned: Chopping Mall, Beetlejuice, Boggy Creek, The Final, Jimmy & Judy Note: ADR - Automated dialogue replacement (ADR) is the process of re-recording dialogue by the original actor (or a replacement actor) after the filming process to improve audio quality or make changes to the originally scripted dialog. (Dubbing) DP - Director of photography or cinematographer (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the chief over the camera and light crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.
Mar 24, 2021 · 26 min
Knucklebones: Behind The Scenes with Writer and Filmmaker Mitch Wilson (Part 1)
Behind The Scenes with Writer and Filmmaker Mitch Wilson (Part 1) He’s a native Texan and gamer that went off to LA and sold his first script a month later! He has written and sold quite a few scripts, some got made, some didn’t but you may recognize some of his work, like Wheelmen on Netflix. Why Mitch transitioned to filmmaking (still writing!) and which Academy Award winning special effects artist made it possible for him to make Knucklebones?! He is responsible for the practical effects in such screen gems as Chopping Mall and Beetlejuice! We talk about the movies inspired him to make Knucklebones? Will there be a sequel and what’s coming up next?! Plus all the amazing people who helped him put it all together. And now he’s back with Blu Ray release that includes all the good cuts that he originally wanted in but were left out of the streaming version. Expect more gore and faster pacing! You can find Mitch Wilson on Instagram @knucklebonesmovie. Twitter @knucklebonez and get the director’s cut blu ray here ➡️ knucklebones.org. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies! Film/Series Mentioned: Chopping Mall, Beetlejuice, Jumanji, Wheelmen, For We Are Many, Silence of the Lambs
Mar 8, 2021 · 28 min
Pandemic Productions, Shoe String Budgets & Nun-imosity/ BTS with Elaine Chu
Part 3 BTS (Behind The Scenes) with Elaine Chu Interesting thoughts on where all these new productions came from during the pandemic. If Elaine could choose, which production company (MonkeyPaw, 824 or Blumhouse) who would she choose to work with and why? What Elaine created during the pandemic. Why sometimes a shoe string budget is the best budget? How it’s different directing a film that you’ve written versus one written by someone else? Ideas for new filmmakers, the market and use for horror shorts, plus platforms for submitting them. Oh and why has Elaine is been chastised by a nun. Movies Mentioned: The Purgation, Birdemic, Sharknado • Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it. What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the future. I also outed Carlos as a future film maker and she shares some valuable information. Do you make the movie to make yourself happy or the audience? Plus good ideas for future filmmakers and their work, short form film and why you should absolutely work for free when you’re just starting. And who Elaine would love to work with. The difference between movies for horror fans and casual viewers, as well as horror film critics and general film critics. There are lots of Purgation spoilers in this series! Find Elaine on tiktok and IG @helloelainechu and https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4334949/ You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Mar 3, 2021 · 27 min
Feature Sacrifices & Diversity in Film, BTS with Filmmaker, Elaine Chu (Part 2)
This is Part 2, Behind The Scenes (BTS) with Film maker Elaine Chu. Exactly what it took, timeline to make the movie, commitment and sacrifices. If film school is necessary and what you’re trading by not going. Diversity in film and filmmaking and how it makes movies better. Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it. What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the future. I also outed Carlos as a future film maker and she shares some valuable information. Do you make the movie to make yourself happy or the audience? Plus good ideas for future filmmakers and their work, short form film and why you should absolutely work for free when you’re just starting. And who Elaine would love to work with. The difference between movies for horror fans and casual viewers, as well as horror film critics and general film critics. There are lots of Purgation spoilers in this series! Movies mentioned: The Purgation, Excision, Turbo Kid, Candyman, Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone Find Elaine on IG @helloelainechu and https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4334949/ You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Mar 1, 2021 · 25 min
Behind the Scenes with Filmmaker, Elaine Chu. Director of The Purgation
This is Part 1, Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Elaine Chu. Elaine Chu is the director of The Purgation and also worked on Excision. She shares with us how she came to be a film maker and what that entailed. How long it took from start to finish and other than time, what it cost her and if it was worth it. What else she’s been doing and working on and if there will be more horror films in the future. I also outed Carlos as a future film maker and she shares some valuable information. Do you make the movie to make yourself happy or the audience? Plus good ideas for future filmmakers and their work, short form film and why you should absolutely work for free when you’re just starting. And who Elaine would love to work with. The difference between movies for horror fans and casual viewers, as well as horror film critics and general film critics. There are lots of Purgation spoilers in this series! Movies mentioned: The Purgation, Excision, Turbo Kid Find Elaine on IG @helloelainechu and https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4334949/ You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Feb 14, 2021 · 10 min
Filmmaker Patrick Johnson: BTS Staying True To Your Point of View & His Next Feature (Part 4)
This is Part 4 and final episode with Patrick Johnson to wrap up our 2 hour chat: Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX. This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget. Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all. This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low budget horror fan, check out his flicks...She’s Crushed, 47 Hours to Live, SideFX and (comedy) The Highschooler’s Guide to College Parties. Note: Other movies that were mentioned was Excision, After Dark, Hereditary, Yummy, Uncut Gems As always, thank you for listening! And a massive thank you to out guest, Patrick Johnson, director of SideFX, The Highschoolers Guide to College Parties, She’s Crushed and 47 Hours to Live. You can find him here https://www.holditnow.com/phone/links.html. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669, https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG, Twitter & Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Feb 11, 2021 · 25 min
Crew Morale, Relationships in the Industry & Picking Your Battles BTS w/ Patrick Johnson
This is Part 3: (BTS is Behind The Scenes) Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX. This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget. Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all. This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low budget horror fan, check out his flicks...She’s Crushed, 47 Hours to Live, SideFX and (comedy) The Highschooler’s Guide to College Parties. Note: Other movies that were mentioned was Excision, After Dark, Hereditary, Yummy, Uncut Gems As always, thank you for listening! And a massive thank you to out guest, Patrick Johnson, director of SideFX, The Highschoolers Guide to College Parties, She’s Crushed and 47 Hours to Live. You can find him here https://www.holditnow.com/phone/links.html. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Feb 9, 2021 · 36 min
BTS w/Patrick Johnson Getting into Blockbuster & Making of 47 Hours (P2)
This is Part 2: Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX. This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget. Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all. This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low budget horror fan, check out his flicks...She’s Crushed, 47 Hours to Live, SideFX and (comedy) The Highschooler’s Guide to College Parties. Note: Other movies that were mentioned was Excision, After Dark, Hereditary, Yummy, Uncut Gems As always, thank you for listening! And a massive thank you to out guest, Patrick Johnson, director of SideFX, The Highschoolers Guide to College Parties, She’s Crushed and 47 Hours to Live. You can find him here https://www.holditnow.com/phone/links.html. You can find Carlos Ibarra on Twitter & IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor__And me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok and https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies!
Feb 8, 2021 · 26 min
Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Patrick Johnson
Carlos, Chris and I had the great pleasure of talking to Patrick Johnson, the director of 47 Hours To Live, She’s Crushed (Crushed) and Amber Heard’s first film SideFX. This was such a good conversation and he starts from the beginning, the winding road to filmmaking. From an offer to make 50 bucks from a man in a van to being inspired to distribute by a guy known as Half Head Fred. Taking films to festivals and how that went. Directors who lost their mind, entire crew walk out during projects, crazy producer and over ambitious projects with no budget. Plus what happened when Patrick finally got a good budget to make a feature film and the lessons he learned about culture and industry relationships. And why, for him, intent matters and why he’d rather offend you with his movies than get no response at all. 🎬This is only episode 1, stay tuned for the next one!🎬 This story was quite a ride! He also has something new in mind in the works and we hope to talk to him again! If you are a low budget horror fan, check out his flicks...She’s Crushed, 47 Hours to Live, SideFX and (comedy) The Highschooler’s Guide to College Parties. Note: Other movies that were mentioned was Excision, After Dark, Hereditary, Yummy, Uncut Gems As always, thank you for listening! And a massive thank you to out guest, Patrick Johnson, director of SideFX, The Highschoolers Guide to College Parties, She’s Crushed and 47 Hours to Live. You can find him here https://www.holditnow.com/phone/links.html. You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies! Even if I say I don’t like it.
Feb 1, 2021 · 28 min
Discussing Indie Horror and How We Rate Movies
I watched a movie called 47 Hours To Live and considered it a one watch and said I didn’t care for it. The filmmaker, Patrick Johnson then commented on that post. Yep. (So what do you do when you embarrass yourself and tell a filmmaker you don’t care for his movie?) Chris and Carlos also watched the film after I posted my synopsis and part of today’s episode is our discussion about that film. And we wondered if that filmmaker would come have a chat with us. Mr. Johnson also offered another cut of the film to watch as well and I took him up on that offer. We also talk about how we rate movies, what our expectations are and what constitutes a good movie. These are all our personal opinions and taste. We’re just fans just like you. Other horror movies we bring up other than 47 Hours To Live. Open 24 Hours, Splinter, Stay Alive and Thankskilling. Back to the question...what do you do when you embarrass yourself on a post and the filmmaker responds? Well I invite him on my podcast!! And an invitation has been extended to Patrick Johnson and we shall see if joins us for a chat. As always, thank you for listening! You can find Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl669, Chris Thompson on IG @theauthor_ and me, Kimberly at macabreish.com and IG and Vero @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish As always, support the arts and watch movies! Even if I say I don’t like it.