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Dead Ringers
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Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.
Episodes
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024
On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2024. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: 2024 Spooky Season Catch-Up
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to discuss a couple movies seen at Fantastic Fest 2024, catch up on new discoveries and rewatches from this Halloween season, and lament our descent into 4K movie madness. Movies discussed on this…
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Talking TALES FROM THE VOID with Showrunners Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley
On this Off-Topic episode, Ben is joined by Nolan McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guests Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley — to discuss Tales From The Void, the new Screambox anthology series based on stories from the r/NoSleep community. Links of interest and/or sources...
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Programming a 24-Hour Marathon with A CUT BELOW Author Scott Drebit
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Scott Drebit from Daily Dead — to talk about his new book, A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950S–1980S, and collectively program a 24-hour horror movie marathon....
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Paul's Marathon Of Madness
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to celebrate Paul's most recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the the great (2000) man himself. Movies discussed on this episode: THEATRE OF BLOOD (1973), BLACK SABBATH (1963), SHADOW OF…
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 2
On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the second half and ranking of) their favorite horror movies of 2023. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: Emily's Favorites of 2023...
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 1
On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the first half of) their favorite horror movies of 2023. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:
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Dead Ringers Episode 69: THE EXORCIST + THE MEDIUM (2021)
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Paul Farrell to discuss William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST (1973) and Banjong Pisanthanakun's THE MEDIUM (2021). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before enlisting the aid of a spiritual warrior to fight against the forces of…
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2023 - Second Half feat. PROPERTY, THE CREATOR, SAW X, SUITABLE FLESH, ONE-PERCENTER
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the second half of Fantastic Fest 2023. Movies discussed on this episode: #MANHOLE (2023), STRANGE DARLING (2023), YOU'RE NOT ME (2023), PROPERTY (2023), THE INVISIBLE FIGHT...
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2023 - First Half feat. THE TOXIC AVENGER, WHEN EVIL LURKS, V/H/S/85, STOPMOTION, KILL, RIVER
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the first half of Fantastic Fest 2023. Movies discussed on this episode: THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023), SLEEP (2023), TIGER STRIPES (2023), THE ORIGIN (2023), WHEN EVIL...
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Dead Ringers OT - SAWcast: The SAW Franchise
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Jason "Jinx" Jenkins from Scream Addicts and Bloody Disgusting — to discuss their admiration for the Saw franchise, its endearingly convoluted plot, and all of the best death traps. Links of...
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Dead Ringers Episode 68: THE DEN + UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride and Emily von Seele — as well as special guest Ari Drew from Bloody Disgusting — to discuss Zachary Donohue's THE DEN (2014) and Stephen Susco's UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (2018). The crew catches up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before joining a...
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Kat's Anthology of Existential Angst and Fun Times
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to celebrate Kat's recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the birthday girl herself. Movies discussed on this episode: KWAIDAN (1964), EX MACHINA (2015), IN FABRIC (2019),...
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Dead Ringers 67 - C.H.U.D + THE HOST
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss Douglas Cheek's C.H.U.D. (1984) and Bong Joon-ho's THE HOST (2006). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before facing off against the mutated spawn of toxic waste and the U.S. government's...
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Dead Ringers 66 - NIGHTBREED + BASKET CASE 2
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED (1990) and Frank Henenlotter's BASKET CASE 2 (1990). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before finding a new home among fellow freaks and being forced to defend it against an...
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Dead Ringers 65 - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN + RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATOES
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Kat McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) and John De Bello's RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATES (1988). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before embracing their mad scientist roots and bringing a...
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Dead Ringers 64 - DAGON + DARK WATERS (1993)
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount to discuss Stuart Gordon's DAGON (2001) and Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS (1993). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before a trip to a strange seaside town leads them straight into the arms of a creepy cult. Other...
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Dead Ringers 63 - EVIL DEAD II + TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to discuss Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD II (1987) and Ernest Dickerson's TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before taking refuge from the forces of evil in a roadside motel along...
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Dead Ringers 62 - THE EVIL DEAD (1981) + THE RUINS
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Philip Yount to discuss Sam Raimi's THE EVIL DEAD (1981) and Carter Smith's THE RUINS (2008). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their cozy cabin holiday is spoiled by an ancient, evil force that turns nature against…
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Dead Ringers 61 - SCREAM 2 + MATINEE
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride to discuss Wes Craven's SCREAM 2 (1997) and Joe Dante's MATINEE (1993). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before heading to their local single-screen theater to see the newest schlock film inspired by the anxieties…
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Dead Ringers 60 - SCREAM (1996) + I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Thomas Foster, and Emily von Seele to discuss Wes Craven's SCREAM (1996) and Jim Gillespie's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before the sins of the past give rise to vengeful killers who...
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022
On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by nearly the entire Dead Ringers crew — Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2022. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:...
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Interview with SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD'S REVENGE Co-Writer/Producer Cameron Burns
On this Off-Topic episode, Ben and Nolan are joined by SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD'S REVENGE Co-Writer/Producer Cameron Burns to talk about the new horror comedy sequel and the fun challenges of spearheading a horror anthology with so many different filmmakers. Links of interest and/or sources…
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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Talking Movie Monsters with MONSTERS, MAKEUP & EFFECTS 2 Author Heather Wixson
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell — as well as special guest Heather Wixson from Daily Dead — to talk about her newest book, MONSTERS, MAKEUP & EFFECTS 2: CONVERSATIONS WITH CINEMA'S GREATEST ARTISTS, and discuss some of their favorite...
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Dead Ringers 59 - MANDY + THE CROW
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Bryan Christopher from Daily Dead/Rue Morgue — to discuss Panos Cosmatos' Mandy (2018) and Alex Proyas' The Crow (1994). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before they're bestowed with...
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Dead Ringers OT - FrightFall Discoveries 2022
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride to discuss some of their favorite spooky new discoveries from this October, as well as a couple Halloween season rewatches. Movies discussed on this episode: THE MUNSTERS (2022), THE INVITATION (2022), HOUSE OF DARKNESS...
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Dead Ringers 58 - THEY LIVE + SOCIETY
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Ben McBride to discuss John Carpenter's THEY LIVE (1988) and Brian Yuzna's SOCIETY (1989). The crew dive into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before uncovering a gooey conspiracy that threatens all of humanity....
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2022: Interview with H4Z4RD & CUB Director Jonas Govaerts
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by H4Z4RD director Jonas Govaerts to talk about his kinetic new action comedy, working with DJ Dimitri Vegas, when and when not to push the audience's buttons, and his 2014 camp slasher, CUB (spoilers from 49:40 - 53:10). Links of interest and/or sources...
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 7 & 8 feat. HELLRAISER (2022), PROJECT WOLF HUNTING, SATANIC HISPANICS, ATTACHMENT
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Kat McBride to talk about all of the rest of the movies they saw during Fantastic Fest 2022 — including David Bruckner's (excellent) HELLRAISER reboot. Movies discussed on this episode: FLOWING (2022), PROJECT WOLF...
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 5 & 6 feat. KING ON SCREEN, SHIN ULTRAMAN, A WOUNDED FAWN, SWALLOWED
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about some of the movies they saw during the second half of Fantastic Fest 2022. Movies discussed on this episode: KING ON SCREEN (2022), SHIN ULTRAMAN (2022), YEAR OF THE SHARK (2022), LYNCH/OZ (2022), HUESERA...
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 3 & 4 feat. SICK, LIVING WITH CHUCKY, BONES AND ALL, SOMETHING IN THE DIRT
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw on the third and fourth day of Fantastic Fest 2022. Movies discussed on this episode: EVIL EYE (2022), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (1971), LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE (2022), MISTER ORGAN (2022), THE...
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 1 & 2 feat. SMILE, TERRIFIER 2, THE MENU, H4Z4RD, KIDS VS. ALIENS
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the first two days of Fantastic Fest 2022. Movies discussed on this episode: SMILE (2022), TERRIFIER 2 (2022), HUNT (2022), YEAR OF THE SHARK (2022), BLOOD RELATIVES (2022),...
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Dead Ringers 57 - THE DESCENT + THE REEF
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Thomas Foster to discuss Neil Marshall's THE DESCENT (2005) and Andrew Traucki's THE REEF (2011). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their off-the-beaten-path adventure lands them in the territory of…
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Dead Ringers 56 - TRAIN TO BUSAN + SNOWPIERCER
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Thomas Foster, and Paul Farrell to discuss Yeon Sang-ho's TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) and Bong Joon-ho's SNOWPIERCER (2013). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before they're packed onto a train full of panicked people to escape infection....
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Dead Ringers 55 - HOUSE OF WAX (2005) + TOURIST TRAP
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Philip Yount to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's HOUSE OF WAX (2005) and David Schmoeller's TOURIST TRAP (1979). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before the proprietor of a neglected roadside attraction entraps...
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Dead Ringers 54 - MALIGNANT + NINJA III: THE DOMINATION
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss James Wan's MALIGNANT (2021) and Sam Firstenberg's NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1988). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their bodies are co-opted by psychopathic...
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Dead Ringers 53 - HAPPY DEATH DAY + TRIANGLE
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Christopher Landon's HAPPY DEATH DAY (2018) and Christopher Smith's TRIANGLE (2009). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before becoming snared in a temporal loop and targeted by an unknown killer. Other...
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Dead Ringers 52 - BLACK SUNDAY (1960) + DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Thomas Foster to discuss Mario Bava's BLACK SUNDAY (1960) and Terence Fisher's DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1966). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before wandering into the path of an ancient evil that has just risen after...
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Dead Ringers 51 - THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE + THE VIGIL
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Philip Yount to discuss André Øvredal's THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016) and Keith Thomas' THE VIGIL (2021). The crew dive into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before spending the night standing watch over some…
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Dead Ringers OT - Quarterly Horror Catch-Up
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to catch up on 2022's big horror releases so far, as well as some recent discoveries. Movies discussed on this episode: SCREAM (2022) (Spoilers: 12:45-22:30), TEXAS CHAINSAW...
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Dead Ringers OT - The #ThanksBen Marathon
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to celebrate Ben's recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon. Movies discussed on this episode: COLD HELL (2017), EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS (2002), MIMIC (1997), INTRUDER (1989). Links of interest...
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The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2021
On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by nearly the entire Dead Ringers crew — Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2021. Editor's Note: As mentioned in years past, this particular method of end…
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Dead Ringers 50 - WIND CHILL + SCARE ME
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guest Daniel Wheatfall — to discuss Gregory Jacobs' WIND CHILL (2007) and Josh Ruben's SCARE ME (2020). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before getting stranded in the snow and forced to…
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Dead Ringers 49 - THE RING (2002) + THE EMPTY MAN
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss Gore Verbinski's THE RING (2002) and David Prior's THE EMPTY MAN (2020). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before investigating a series of strange deaths and becoming the unwitting…
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Dead Ringers 48 - MONKEY SHINES + UPGRADE
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell, Ben McBride, and Philip Yount to discuss George A. Romero's MONKEY SHINES (1988) and Leigh Whannell's UPGRADE (2018). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases — including a lengthy review of David Gordon Green's HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021)...
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Dead Ringers 47 - DEMONS + POPCORN
Nolan is joined by Philip Yount, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Lamberto Bava's DEMONS (1985) and Mark Herrier's POPCORN (1991). The crew catch up on spooky season discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before attending an all-night movie marathon where the horrors onscreen…
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Dead Ringers OT - ChuckyCast: The CHILD'S PLAY Franchise
On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss their love for the CHILD'S PLAY franchise and the enduring legacy of its foul-mouthed killer doll. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: 'X The Unknown' Was One…
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Dead Ringers 46 - PYEWACKET + VERONICA
Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Adam MacDonald's PYEWACKET (2017) and Paco Plaza's VERONICA (2017). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before impulsively invoking forces beyond the boundaries of the natural world and...
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Dead Ringers 45 - CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) + MESSIAH OF EVIL
Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Trevor Henderson — to discuss Herk Harvey's CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) and Willard Huyck & Gloria Katz's MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before being chased…
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Dead Ringers OT - Fantasia Fest 2021: Interview with the HELLBENDER Filmmakers
On this Off-Topic episode, Emily von Seele is joined by the filmmaking family behind Hellbender — Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams — to talk about the unexpected inspirations for their new film, making movies on the road during a pandemic, and the unique challenges and rewards of acting...
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Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.
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