Dollar Baby Dreams: Bringing Stephen King's 'Popsy' to Life with Filmmaker Jon Mann

Join us for a conversation with the talented Jon Mann, a filmmaker from New Brunswick, Canada. We're so honoured to discuss his gripping adaptation of Stephen King's short story, "Popsy," and his journey in the Dollar Baby Program that has been pivotal for so many new filmmakers.We discuss the thrilling challenges of bringing King’s chilling narratives to life. Plus, hear more about how Mann's adaptation is being screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles this month out of hundreds in the program. We’ll also discuss the state of the Canadian horror film scene, the perfect deep woods backdrops in our own backyard, and explore the surprising depths of Scooby-Doo.Plus, Ashe shares her experience at the It: Welcome to Derry premiere in the small Ontario town where it was filmed. This episode is very Canadian and very Stephen King. It might not be a combination you’ve considered before but let’s dive into this homegrown horror episode.  *This episode contains spoilers for:"Popsy" by Stephen King (1993)💀Find Jon on Instagram @jonnymann💀Follow US on Instagram @spooky.scholars💀💀Join the ongoing conversation and LIVE salon each month at spookyscholars.com🖤Full show notes at patreon.com/spookyscholarsEnjoy the show? Trade ya for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review!Wanna share private thoughts? Eww, but ok. Get in touch via email at  ✉️ [email protected]