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Tales From Beyond The Pale

Written and directed by auteurs and performers of today’s horror genre, these lavishly produced half-hour tales range from the gently macabre to the genuinely gruesome. Hosted and curated by filmmakers Larry Fessenden (*Depraved, The Last Winter, Habit*) and Glenn McQuaid (*I Sell the Dead, V/H/S*), this award-winning series, inspired by the vintage radio shows of yester-year, blends the familiar with a decidedly modern sensibility.

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    Episode 56: Season Six Mid-Season Hang

    Featuring the Pale Men, Ted Geoghegan, Rigo Garay, Emily Bennett, Jenn Wexler, Joe Maggio, Roxanne BenjaminEdit: Larry Fessenden, Engineer and Mix: Matt Rocker at Underground Audio, NYCTales Theme: Jeff Grace

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    Episode 55: The Devil's Share

    An investigation into the strange goings-on in a rust-belt factory town quickly goes south. Written, directed and edited by Roxanne Benjamin. Cast: Zach Gilford, Liana Liberato, Jonah Ray Rodriguez, Larry Fessenden, Jon Daly, Matt Peters, Susan Burke, Kate Freund, Rigo Garay, Evan L. Katz, and Owen Granich-Young.Sound Design and Mix, Owen Granich-YoungScore by The GiftedTHE DEVIL’S SHARE was recorded at MonkeyLand Audio in Los Angeles with additional recording at Underground Audio in New York City.Produced by Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid along with Jordan Gass-Pooré and Rigo Garay. Tales Theme by Jeff Grace. Poster Art: Brian Level© 2026 Tales From Beyond The Pale

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    Episode 54: Everything Must Go

    A group of teens get more than they bargained for when hired to break into a shopping mall that's swallowing a small town's economy. Written and Directed by Ted GeogheganCast: Chloë Levine, Clay Von Carlowitz, Benjamin Frankenberg, Xero Gravity, Asta Paredes, and Joe Bob BriggsOriginal score composed by Luke FullerSound recording, design, and mix by Matt RockerProduced by Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid along with Rigo Garay and Jordan Gass-PooréPoster artwork by Jason Beam

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    Episode 53: Super!

    A New York City building Superintendent encounters a Super Gator on the night of the Super Bowl. Written and directed by Rigo Garay.Featuring Bill Sage, Rigo Garay, Lorraine Farris, Kareem Savinon, Dante Fiallo, David Cardoza, Romanichel, Jessalyn Abbott.Original score by Jack Fessenden.Sound design and additional music by Matt RockerProduced by Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid along with Jordan Gass-Pooré and Rigo Garay. Poster by Brian Level.© 2026 Tales From Beyond The Pale

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    Episode 52: The Next Voice You Hear Will Be Your Own

    After a week-long bender in Las Vegas, a group of road-tripping friends stumble upon a pay phone in the middle of the desert that allows them to talk to their future selves. Written and directed by Emily BennettFeaturing Madeleine Morrell, Nick Fondulis, Samuel Dunning, Rigo Garay, Larry Fessenden and Emily Bennett. Sound design and mix by Shawn DuffyOriginal score by Graham Reznick. Additional music by Epidemic Sound. Produced by Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid along with Jordan Gass-Pooré and Rigo Garay. Poster by Trevor Denham© 2025 Tales From Beyond The Pale

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    Episode 51: Orpheus

    A recently widowed woman uses a new AI technology to talk to her dead husband. Writer, Director Jenn WexlerProducers: Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid, with Jordan Gass-Pooré and Rigo GarayAssociate Producer: Sean RedlitzFeaturing the voice talents of Emily Bennett, Jeremy Holm, Abi Lieff, Estelle Olivia, Gaby Leyner, Glenn McQuaid, Matt Rocker, Rigo Garay, Larry Fessenden, John SperedakosSound Recording, Design and Mix by Matt Rocker at Underground Audio, NYCScore by Antoni Maiovvi“Waiting” written and performed by Shayfer JamesPoster by Brian Level© 2025 Tales From Beyond The Pale

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    Episode 50: The Slaughtered

    A wealthy, “do-gooder” investor is caught unawares by the savage reverberations of a single act of moral duplicity.Written and directed by Joe Maggio. 
Featuring the voice talents of James Le Gros, Alex Hurt, Emily Bennett, Eleanor Hutchins, Imani-Jade-Powers, Monica Wyche, Jordan Gass-Pooré and Matt Rocker. 
Score by Dave Eggar. 
Poster by Tevor Denham.

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    Season 6 Teaser: “The Host"

    Glass Eye Pix Presents TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE Season 6 Teaser: “The Host" Tommy and Gene uncover more than they bargain for when strolling through a graveyard at midnight.Writer and Score, Glenn McQuaid; Director, Larry Fessenden.Featuring Jaxon Bartok and Leon Barrett, Tales Theme by Jeff Grace, Poster by Brian LevelReleased 30 October 2025

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    Episode 49: The Masque Of The Red Death

    a Tales from Beyond the Pale READING. written by Edgar Allan Poe. selected and read by John Speredakossaxophone score by Larry Fessendenmastered by Glenn McQuaidreleased October 28 2021 • poster by Brian Levelfor more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visitwww.talesfrombeyondtheplae.com

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    Episode 48: Game Night

    Something is not quite right for the fellas on Game Night... Written and Directed by Glenn McQuaid.Featuring Lauren Ashley Carter, James LeGros, Larry Fessenden, Matthew Stephen Huffman, John Speredakos, and Noah leGros.Sound design and music by Glenn McQuaid.Performed Live August 20, 2016.Poster by Brian Level for more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visitwww.talesfrombeyondthepale.com

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    Episode 47: Behind The Curtain

    A Tales Docucast: Join us for a trip down memory lane as we peek “Behind The Curtain” of Tales From Beyond The Pale. Directed by Craig Macneill and Noah Greenberg. With Your Hosts Glenn McQuaid & Larry Fessenden. Featuring Jeff Buhler, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sean Young, Michael Cerveris, James Le Gros, John Speredakos, John Moros, Clay McLeod Chapman, Mark Margolis et al. Released as a video documentary in 2012.

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    Episode 46: INT. COFFIN - NIGHT

    A long time ago... six feet under... Written and Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Grace Cooper, Martha Harmon Pardee, Glenn McQuaid. music by Glenn McQuaid. Released November 25, 2020. Poster by Brian Level.

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    Episode 45: British and Proud

    Writer/director Simon Rumley. Featuring: Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Jenny Wambaa, Zack Momon, Tobin Alase, Jonathan Hansler, Mark Joseph, Lucien Morgan, Osi Ikhile, Jacqui Shaw. Released November 2, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin. * RATED X: This Tale Contains Scenes Which Some Listeners May Find Offensive *

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    Episode 44: Blackout

    Three nights under the spell of a full moon, Charles can't fathom the things he's done. Writer/director Larry Fessenden. Featuring: Larry Fessenden, John Speredakos, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Teresa Kelsey, Caprice Benedetti , Matthew Stephen Huffman. Performed Live August 2, 2019. Poster by Brian Level.

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    Episode 43: The Grandfather

    A perfectly ordinary grandfather waits for his perfectly happy family to arrive for a perfectly pleasant afternoon… until an unfortunate revelation puts them all on a tragic path. Writer/director/sound design/music: Graham Reznick. Featuring: Angus Scrimm, Matthew Stephen Huffman, Michael D’Addario, Kate Lyn Sheil, Brenda Cooney, Edie & Ned. Released December 14, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 42: 10 Year Anniversary Bash

    A one hour special celebrating 10 years of Tales with cherished collaborators and your hosts Glenn McQuaid and Larry Fessenden. Featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, John Speredakos, James Le Gros, April Snellings, Graham Reznick, Sam Zimmerman. Digital poem premieres: Simon Is Hiding - The Town That's Not There. recorded October 27 2020 on an international Zoom Call. Poster by Brian Level.

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    Episode 41: Dead Man's Shoes

    A struggling novelist takes on translation work for an elderly aristocrat who wants ‘to put his affairs in order.' Written by Ashley Thorpe. Directed by Glenn McQuaid Featuring Larry Fessenden, Michael Cerveris, Brenda Cooney, John Speredakos, Tobias Campbell. Music by Dave Eggar, Julian Maile. Performed live October 9, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 40: The Hole Digger

    It was the summer that everything changed, that summer in Cape Cod when they first found the hole dug down in the dunes in front of the house. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring James Le Gros and Owen Campbell, Tobias Campbell, Kevin Corrigan, Heather Robb and Joel Garland. Music by Dave Eggar. Released November 30, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 39: Pale Men Zoom

    The Pale Men announce a summer recess and chat about their macabre audio series. Glenn McQuaid & Larry Fessenden. Recorded Zoom Call June 30, 2020.

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    Episode 38: Like Father, Like Son

    After losing his five year old son in a car accident, a scientist is determined to have a family reunion no matter how many body parts it takes. Written and directed by Clay McLeod Chapman. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Tobias Campbell, Bonnie Dennison, Joel Garland, Vincent D'Onofrio, Brenda Cooney, Owen Campbell. Performed live October 2, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 37: Man on the Ledge

    A man reflects on his life and imminent death while perched on a ledge overlooking Manhattan. Written and directed by Joe Maggio. Featuring Vincent D'Onofrio, Larry Fessenden, John Speredakos, Nick Damici, Greg Amici. Released October 26, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 36: The Vampire Party

    Two independent filmmakers choose the wrong party to attend while promoting their scary movie in Los Angeles. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring AJ Bowen, Pat Healy, Larry Fessenden, Joshua Leonard, Lance Reddick, Clay McLeod Chapman, Roxanne Benjamin. Performed live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 35: Conviction

    During a weekend away with his powerful grandfather, a young boy grapples with enlightenment and demons. Written and directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Lance Reddick, Cooper Roth, AJ Bowen, Pat Healy, Larry Fessenden, Clay McLeod Chapman. Performed live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 34: Barricade

    A couple honeymooning in rural Pennsylvania is visited by two desperate men fleeing legions of tiny creatures they’ve unleashed from underground. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Roxanne Benjamin, Jeremy Gardner, Tony Todd, Samuel Zimmerman. Performed live July 27th, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham. For more TALES physical media, info and Swag, visit www.talesfrombeyondthepale.com

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    Episode 33: Sarah Minds the Dog

    Sarah gets herself into a bit of a pickle when left in charge of the much loved Rottweiler of a Russian mob boss. Written by Kim Newman. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Leila George, Alison Wright, Richard Mazda, Aidan Redmond, Larry Fessenden. Performed live October 16, 2012. Poster by Brahm Revel.

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    Episode 32: Tales We Tell Part II

    A writer reveals his dark past to an unfortunate stranger on a long walk up a snowy mountain at dawn. Written by Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid, Clay McCleod Chapman. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Martha Harmon Pardee, Jocelyn DeBoer, Ana Asensio, Martin Starr, AJ Bowen, Sam Zimmerman. Music by Chrome Canyon. Performed live April 26th, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 31: Tales We Tell Part I

    An author visiting The Stanley Hotel writes a tale of two families in duress speeding towards a tumultuous encounter on a winding wintry road. Written by Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid, Clay McCleod Chapman. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Martha Harmon Pardee, Jocelyn DeBoer, Ana Asensio, Martin Starr, AJ Bowen, Sam Zimmerman. Music by Chrome Canyon. Performed live April 26th, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 30: Is This Seat Taken?

    A young man meets an alluring woman on the Long Island Railroad and slowly comes to realize they have a common past… Written by Sarah Langan. Directed by JT Petty. Featuring Vonia Lanian, Joe Swanberg, Helen McTernan, Mike Malfi Mafitano. Released November 9, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 29: Stranger

    While four friends view a spectacular meteor shower, they encounter a stranger who walks out of the woods with a colorful fireside story to tell. Written and directed by Jeff Buhler. Featuring John Speredakos, Matthew Stephen Huffan, Helen Mctiernan, Jason Yachanin, Kate Lyn Sheil, Brenda Cooney. Performed live October 9, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 28: Trawler

    Mayhem and menace on the high seas when three fishermen haul in mysterious eggs. Written and directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Christopher Denham, AJ Bowen, Larry Fessenden. Music by Jeff Grace. Released December 21, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 27: Hidden Records

    A troubled teen is haunted by the memory of his musician father and the vinyl record that speaks from beyond the grave. Written and directed by Douglas Buck. Featuring Kevin Cline, Tony Todd, Susan Corbett. Performed live July 27, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 26: Ram King

    In a mountain village just 16 years after the Black Death, an inquisitive young goatherd is falsely accused of witchcraft. Written and directed by Joe Maggio. Featuring Owen Campbell, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tobias Campbell, Brenda Cooney, Bonnie Dennison, Larry Fessenden, Joel Garland. Performed live October 2, 2012. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 25: Speaking in Tongues

    One night in Montreal, an ageless man hires a young female translator to help settle mysterious debts with an array of desperate characters. Written by Glenn McQuaid and April Snellings. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Tessa J. Brown, Alex Goodrich, George Mougias, Izzy Lee. Performed live July 27, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 24: Dead Air

    A college DJ struggles with the demonic forces that haunt the hallways during a late night broadcast. Written by Simon Barrett. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Jonny Orsini, Joel Garland, Matthew Stephen Huffman, John Speredakos, Alison Wright. Performed live October 23, 2012. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 23: The Mattress King

    A sleazy entrepreneur tries to make love and money out of the back of his van in downtown L.A. Written and directed by Clay McLeod Chapman. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Kate Flannery, Martin Starr, Ana Asensio, Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid. Performed Live October 29, 2014. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 22: This Oracle Moon

    A rescue team of astronauts visits a distant moon and encounter elusive creatures with a mysterious origin. Written and directed by Jeff Buhler. Story by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Ron Perlman, Doug Jones, Mark Kelly, Molly Bryant, Jeff Buhler, Zed B. Starkovic, The Nam. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 21: Johnny Boy

    A curse follows a young couple from the streets of New Orleans to their baby’s nursery. Written and directed by JT Petty. Featuring Amy Seimetz, Shea Whigham, Bill Weedem, Tom Knutson, Brenda Cooney. Released November 23, 2010. Poster by Gary Pullin.

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    Episode 20: Who Killed Johnny Bernard?

    A man tries to bargain with the devil to change the fate of his son after a deadly accident. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Larry Fessenden, James Le Gros, Noah Le Gros, Lauren Ashley Carter, John Speredakos, Matthew Stephen Huffman. Guitar & drums Jack Fessenden. Sax Larry Fessenden. Performed Live August 20th 2016. Poster by Brian Level.

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    Episode 19: Die Sleeping My Sweet

    A comatose patient tries desperately to communicate with the outside world. Written and directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring John Speredakos, Caprice Benedetti, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Teresa Kelsey, Matthew Stephen Huffman. Performed live August 2, 2019. Poster by Brian Level.

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    Episode 18: The Conformation

    A plastic surgeon obsessed with creating the perfect form falls for a patient obsessed with becoming it. Written and directed by Paul Solet. Featuring Jay Lewis, Will Boddington, Tajana Prka, Dinora Walcott, Jeff Elam, Netta Most, Jeremiah Ocañas, Steven Lee Allen. Poster by Gary Pullin

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    Episode 17: The Demon Huntsman

    Lord Capel, returning to his ancestral home, encounters a mysterious stag, the capture of which costs him everything he holds dear. Written by Ashley Thorpe, Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Michael Cerveris, Owen Campbell, Steve Parish, Aidan Redmond, Katherine O’Sullivan, Joel Garland. Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid. Poster by Gary Pullin

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    Episode 16: No Signal

    A trio of paranormal adventurers revisits the scene of a séance gone horribly wrong a century before, and suffer a similar fate. Written and Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Samuel Zimmerman, Roxanne Benjamin, Clay McLeod Chapman, Larry Fessenden Performed live May 1, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham

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    Episode 15: Cold Reading

    Spirits and secrets spin out of control during a séance at the turn of the century. Written by Glenn McQuaid and April Snellings. Directed by Glenn McQuaid. Featuring Barbara Crampton, Martha Harmon Pardee, Leon Vitali, Larry Fessenden. Performed live May 1, 2015. Poster by Trevor Denham.

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    Episode 14: Cannibals

    An embittered auteur encounters the young filmmaker who has been cannibalizing his work, a game of cat and mouse ensues. Written and directed by Joe Maggio. Featuring Vincent D’Onofrio, James Le Gros. Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 13: Little Nasties

    Things are not quite as they seem when Heather Knox and her daughter, Bethany, arrive at a child beauty pageant, after dark… Written and directed by Eric Red. Featuring Jill Zarin, Jack Ketchum, Ella June Conroy, Sophia Anne Caruso, Hanna Cheek, Accalia Quintana, Helen Herbert, Sera Bullis, Demi Mills, John Speredakos, Chris Skotchdopole Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 12: Guttermouth

    Martin hears strange voices coming from the drain. Passion, obsession and madness collide when he investigates. Written and directed by Jeff Buhler. Featuring Joshua Leonard, Heather Goldenhersh, Molly Bryant, Mark Kelly, Rocco Buhler Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 11: Natural Selection

    On the path to find a new species in the storied Galapogos Islands, a TV Naturalist and his cameraman encounter terrors in the night. Written and directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, James Ransone, Pat Healy, Darroch Greer Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 10: The Chambers Tape

    Life got you down? We have just the tonic! Relax, breathe deeply and close your eyes. Let the calming effects of The Aviary work its magic on you. Written and directed by Graham Reznick. Featuring Misha Collins, Lawrence Michael Levine, Sophia Takal, Kersten Haile. Music and Sound Design by Graham Reznick. Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 9: The Tribunal of Minos

    Two Americans traveling in Greece find themselves in a mysterious labyrinth haunted by ancient myths and recent memories. Written and directed by James Felix McKenney. Featuring Mizuo Peck and Angus Scrimm. Original score by Carrie Bradley. Poster by Graham Humphreys.

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    Episode 8: Food Chain

    Four hunters set out to trap the elusive Big Foot but it’s not long before the hunters become the hunted. Written by April Snellings. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Featuring Larry Fessenden, Jeremy Gardner, Drew Moerlein, Jason Yachanin, Sean Young, Lauren Ashley Carter, Glenn McQuaid. Poster by Graham Humphreys

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Written and directed by auteurs and performers of today’s horror genre, these lavishly produced half-hour tales range from the gently macabre to the genuinely gruesome. Hosted and curated by filmmakers Larry Fessenden (*Depraved, The Last Winter, Habit*) and Glenn McQuaid (*I Sell the Dead, V/H/S*), this award-winning series, inspired by the vintage radio shows of yester-year, blends the familiar with a decidedly modern sensibility.

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Written and directed by auteurs and performers of today’s horror genre, these lavishly produced half-hour tales range from the gently macabre to the genuinely gruesome. Hosted and curated by filmmakers Larry Fessenden (*Depraved, The Last Winter, Habit*) and Glenn McQuaid (*I Sell the Dead,...

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