The Movie Crypt
Filmmakers Adam Green and Joe Lynch, along with Arwen the Yorkie, host this inspirational and educational podcast that offers a comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the struggle of not giving up on your dreams. They candidly share their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, creating honest and heartfelt dialogues with guests ranging from Academy Award winners to studio executives. Each episode focuses on the guest's individual journey and the hurdles they have faced, providing more insight than a semester of film school. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 20 podcasts to listen to, a new episode is released every Monday.
Episodes
Ep 698: Brian Duffield
Filmmaker Brain Duffield (NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU, SPONTANEOUS) joins Adam and Joe to discuss the making of his incredible new feature WHALEFALL - opening in US theaters this weekend (10/16). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 697: Daniel Kraus
Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Kraus (ANGEL DOWN, PARTIALLY DEVOURED, WHALEFALL) joins Adam Green and Joe Lynch to discuss his incredibe career and how George A. Romero's 1968 classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD changed and shaped his life. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to si
Ep 696: Joko Anwar
Filmmaker Joko Anwar (SATAN'S SLAVES, IMPETIGORE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new film GHOST IN THE CELL opening in US theaters this coming weekend (10/2). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 695: Padraig Reynolds & Tabitha Brownstone
Filmmaker Padraig Reynolds (RITES OF SPRING, OPEN 24 HOURS, DARK LIGHT) and actress Tabitha Brownstone (DOMINO, NCIS) join Adam Green and Joe Lynch to discuss the making of their new film GATOR FACE (now playing in select theaters and available on VOD). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieC
Ep 694: SpiderOne & Krsy Fox
Filmmakers/musicians SpiderOne & Krsy Fox (POWERMAN 5000, KNEE HIGH FOX, LITTLE BITES, ALLEGORIA, FRANK) join Adam Green and Joe Lynch to discuss the making of their new slasher BIG BABY - now available. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 693: James Murray
Comedian, author and filmmaker James Murray (IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, THE MISERY INDEX, AWAKENED, YOU BETTER WATCH OUT) joins Adam and Joe to discuss the making of his new giant spider creature feature DON'T MOVE - in theaters all across America this Friday September 11th. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreo
Ep 692: Casper Kelly
Filmmaker Casper Kelly (TOO MANY COOKS, SQUIDBILLIES, ADULT SWIM YULE LOG, V/H/S HALLOWEEN) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new feature film BUDDY - in theaters now. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 691: Macon Blair
Filmmaker and actor Macon Blair (THE TOXIC AVENGER, OPPENHEIMER, MURDER PARTY, BLUE RUIN, GREEN ROOM) joins Adam Green and Joe Lynch to discuss the making of his latest feature IDIOTS opening in theaters this weekend (8/28)! Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 690: Pierre Tsigaridis & Dina Silva
Filmmaker Pierre Tsigaridis (TRAUMATIKA, TWO WITCHES) returns with actress, writer, musician and producer Dina Silva (TWO WITCHES) to discuss the making of their latest feature film FRANKIE, MANIAC WOMAN - now available on VOD. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 689: Eli Roth
Filmmaker Eli Roth (CABIN FEVER, HOSTEL, THANKSGIVING, THE GREEN INFERNO, KNOCK KNOCK, THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS) joins Adam Green and Joe Lynch to discuss the making of his latest horror splatterfest ICE CREAM MAN - in theaters now!
Ep 688: Simon Glassman
Filmmaker Simon Glassman joins Adam and Joe to discuss the making of his incredibly unique debut feature film BUFFET INFINITY which is currently available on VOD. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 687: Nick Taylor
Filmmaker Nick Taylor joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new documentary RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE & MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Chuck Russell Tribute
THE MOVIE CRYPT pays tribute to filmmaker Chuck Russell (THE MASK, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3, THE BLOB, THE SCORPION KING, ERASER) who sadly passed away this week.
Ep 686: John Ottman
Academy Award winning filmmaker, editor, composer and producer John Ottman (BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, MICHAEL, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, ORPHAN, SUPERMAN RETURNS, APT PUPIL, VALKYRIE, URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT, X2: X-MEN UNITED) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his incredible career. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting ev
Ep 685: Can Evrenol
Filmmaker Can Evrenol (BASKIN, HOUSEWIFE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 684: John Logan PART 2
Legendary screenwriter, producer, and director John Logan (MICHAEL, SWEENEY TODD, GLADIATOR, THE AVIATOR, HUGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, SKYFALL, SPECTRE, PENNY DREADFUL, RANGO, ALIEN: COVENANT, RED, THE LAST SAMURAI, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, THEY/THEM) returns to continue discussing his incredible career with Adam and Joe. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting ev
Ep 683: John Logan PART 1
PART 1: Three time Academy Award nominated and Tony Award winning screenwriter, producer, and director John Logan (SWEENEY TODD, GLADIATOR, THE AVIATOR, HUGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, SKYFALL, SPECTRE, PENNY DREADFUL, RANGO, ALIEN: COVENANT, RED, THE LAST SAMURAI, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, THEY/THEM) joins Adam Green to discuss his incredible career and the crafting of his latest worldwide blockbuster- the Mic
Ep 682: Chris Gore
Filmmaker and cinematic tastemaker Chris Gore (FILM THREAT, G4's ATTACK OF THE SHOW, MY BIG FAT INDEPENDENT MOVIE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his long career journey, his thoughts on the current era of Hollywood, and tips for keeping a great head of hair. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheM
Ep 681: Matt Devino & David Yohe
Filmmakers Matt Devino and David Yohe join Adam and Joe to discuss the making of their Lovecraftian debut feature film THE DAEMON- now available on Screambox. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 680: Jim Agnew
Screenwriter and author Jim Agnew (GIALLO, OFF THE GRID) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new book TO LIVE AND WRITE IN LA: A STREET LEVEL GUIDE TO SURVIVING AS A SCREENWRITER. Jim's book is a must read! Get it here: https://a.co/d/0i5s1lef Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign
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Ep 679: William Sadler
Legendary actor William Sadler (DIE HARD 2, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, THE MIST, BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY, THE GREEN MILE, THE HILLS RUN RED) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film THE YETI- now available on VOD! Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commerci
Ep 678: Tyler Cornack & Johnny Pemberton
Filmmaker Tyler Cornack (BUTT BOY, TINY CINEMA) and actor Johnny Pemberton (FALLOUT, 21 JUMP STREET, SUPERSTORE) join Adam and Joe to discuss the making of their new film MERMAID - now available on VOD. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 677: Daniel Goldhaber
Filmmaker Daniel Goldhaber (CAM, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss the making of his new film FACES OF DEATH - in theaters now! Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 676: "Jeremy Slater"
Screenwriter Jeremy Slater (GODZILLA X KONG, THE EXORCIST, MOON KNIGHT, DEATH NOTE, PET, FANTASTIC FOUR, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film MORTAL KOMBAT II - in theaters now! This episode celebrates 13 years of THE MOVIE CRYPT! Thank you to the Crypt Keepers who support our Patreon and help keep the conversations coming! We lov
Ep 675: Lou Taylor Pucci
Actor Lou Taylor Pucci (EVIL DEAD, SPRING, YOU) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film TOUCH ME - in select theaters and available on VOD now. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 674: Nick Kocher & Brian McElhany
Filmmakers Nick Kocher and Brian McElhany (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, PIZZA MOVIE, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey and the making of their TWO new features: PIZZA MOVIE (streaming on Hulu) and OVER YOUR DEAD BODY (in theaters now). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.co
Ep 673: Ian Tuason
Filmmaker Ian Tuason joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his first feature film UNDERTONE - currently in theaters and available soon on VOD. "The scariest movie you'll ever hear." Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 672: Jeremiah Kipp
Filmmaker Jeremiah Kipp (SLAPFACE) joins Adam and Joe to share his career journey and discuss the making of his new feature THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT - now available on Shudder. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 671: Steve Barron
Filmmaker Steve Barron (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, CONEHEADS, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Dire Straits, A-Ha, ZZ Top) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his incredible career journey. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 670: Russell Mulcahy
Filmmaker Russell Mulcahy (RAZORBACK, HIGHLANDER, RICOCHET, RESURRECTION, RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his incredible career journey from directing music videos for some of history's most iconic artists (AC/DC, Queen, Duran Duran, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bonnie Tyler, Rod Stewart) to directing feature films and television. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRY
Ep 669: Tony Wash & Meredith Tummillo
Adam and Joe are joined by producers Meredith Tummillo and Tony Wash (director of programming and original content for SCREAMBOX) to discuss their new horror-themed game show BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK. You heard Tony! Send him an email letting him know you want to see new episodes of HOLLISTON on Screambox: twash@cineverse.com Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and star
Ep 668: Neal McDonough
Actor, writer, and producer Neal McDonough (TWISTED, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, MINORITY REPORT, BAND OF BROTHERS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, RAVENOUS) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his incredible career journey. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 667: Stephen Hopkins
Filmmaker Stephen Hopkins (NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: The Dream Child, PREDATOR 2, JUDGEMENT NIGHT, LOST IN SPACE, 24, THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his vast career working with some of the most iconic IP's in film history. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/Th
Ep 666: Corin Hardy Returns
Eight years after his first appearance on THE MOVIE CRYPT, filmmaker Corin Hardy (THE NUN, THE HALLOW, GANGS OF LONDON) returns to discuss the making of his new feature WHISTLE - now available on Video on Demand. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 665: Jonas Kyratzes Returns
Writer/producer/director Jonas Kyratzes (THE TALOS PRINCIPLE 1 & 2, SERIOUS SAM) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss his new crime/horror audio drama AZATHOTH BLUES starring Adam and Joe and available NOW on all audio platforms and also tease what's coming with THE TALOS PRINCIPLE 3 video game (also starring Adam and Joe). Official website for AZATHOTH BLUES: http://www.azathothblues.com/ Tired
Ep 664: Natasha Kermani Returns
Filmmaker Natasha Kermani (IMITATION GIRL, ABRAHAM'S BOYS, LUCKY, V/H/S/85) returns to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss the making of her new film THE DREADFUL - coming to theaters and available on VOD this Friday February 20th. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 663: Matthew & Kevin McManus
Filmmakers Matthew and Kevin McManus (COBRA KAI, THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND, FUNERAL KINGS) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey and the making of their new film REDUX REDUX - in theaters February 20th. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 662: Ehrland Hollingsworth
Filmmaker Ehrland Hollingsworth (HOMESTEAD) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature DOOBA DOOBA. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 661: Frank Merle
Filmmaker Frank Merle (THE EMPLOYER, FROM JENNIFER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new film NAMAKA- available now! Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 660: Barry Hertz
Author Barry Hertz joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new book WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: THE EXPLOSIVE STORY BEHIND FAST & FURIOUS, THE BLOCKBUSTERS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 659: Ryan Prows
Filmmaker Ryan Prows (LOWLIFE, V/H/S/94) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film NIGHT PATROL which opens in theaters nationwide this Friday (1/16). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!
Ep 658: Lowell Greenblatt
Author Lowell Greenblatt (NIGHTMARE AUTOPSIS: A RETURN TO ELM STREET) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new book about the groundbreaking slasher franchise. TIRED OF HEARING COMMERCIALS? For just $1 a month you could support THE MOVIE CRYPT and get every episode commercial free! This program only exists thanks to our audience's support so join our community today at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt
Ep 657: Ben Leonberg
Filmmaker Ben Leonberg (GOOD BOY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss the making of his indie darling and working with his dog "Indy" as the film's star. From starting out working in commercial production in Massachusetts… to making dozens of short films and honing his craft… to the over 400 days that it took to shoot GOOD BOY with only himself and his wife as crew… to working with his own non-professio
Ep 656: Uwe Boll
Filmmaker Uwe Boll (POSTAL, ALONE IN THE DARK, IN THE NAME OF THE KING, SEED, BLOODRAYNE, FIRST SHIFT, RAMPAGE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest feature RUN (now available on VOD platforms). From the films that originally inspired him to become a filmmaker… to how he learned the business side of filmmaking by just doing it… to his strategy with casting
Ep 655: Kurtis David Harder
Filmmaker Kurtis David Harder (INFLUENCER, STILL/BORN) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest film INFLUENCERS (now available). From the movies that influenced him as a kid… to how he got a taste of genre filmmaking by producing the indie darling STILL/BORN and doing horror festivals with the film… to how the first INFLUENCER came to be and the casting of Cas
Ep 654: Paul Gandersman & Peter S. Hall
Filmmakers Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall (MAN FINDS TAPE) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey together and the making of their debut feature MAN FINDS TAPE (available in select theaters and on VOD now). From first meeting and becoming friends attending screenings and festivals in Austin, TX… to making short films together for several years… to writing their debut feature MAN FIND
Ep 653: Jay Glennie
Author Jay Glennie (ONE SHOT - THE MAKING OF THE DEER HUNTER, #25 TRAINSPOTTING, THE MAKING OF RAGING BULL) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the writing of his new book THE MAKING OF ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD (now available wherever books are sold). From how he got started and was able to gain access to Academy Award winning filmmakers and their various casts/crews… to wri
Ep 652: Todd Rohal
Filmmaker Todd Rohal (THE CATECHISM CATACLYSM, THE GUATEMALAN HANDSHAKE, UNCLE KENT 2) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest controversial X-rated feature FUCK MY SON (in select theaters now). From growing up on a steady diet of PEE WEE'S PLAYHOUSE, MONTY PYTHON, and the work of John Waters… to the hurdles that come with trying to make films that don't fit
Ep 651: Babak Anvari
Filmmaker Babak Anvari (UNDER THE SHADOW, WOUNDS) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest feature HALLOW ROAD (in theaters now). From growing up in Iran and discovering his burgeoning love for cinema via unconventional means… to his journey through film school in the UK… to the making of his first feature UNDER THE SHADOW which he insisted on shooting in Jorda
Ep 650: Izzy Lee
Filmmaker Izzy Lee (HOUSE OF ASHES) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to share her career journey and discuss the making of her debut feature film (now available on most every VOD platform). From living in Boston working every job she could while making a name for herself as a journalist covering movies, festivals, and entertainment culture… to making a whopping 27 short films- many of wh
Ep 649: Ken Kirzinger
Legendary stuntman and actor Ken Kirzinger (FREDDY vs JASON, WRONG TURN 2, WATCHMEN, BAD MOON, X-FILES) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From a young Canadian man obsessed with the magic of movies who made the move to Los Angeles in the hopes of becoming a stunt performer… to heading right back to Canada where he began training with (what would become) Canada's leading stunt team…
Ep 648: John-Michael Powell
Filmmaker John-Michael Powell (VIOLENT ENDS, THE SEND-OFF) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey and the making of VIOLENT ENDS (opening in theaters this Friday 10/31). From a kid growing up in Arkansas riding his bike to the video store… to going to college in Texas and heading straight to Los Angeles after graduating… to his decision to get into editing and wo
Ep 647: Jill Schoelen
Actress and musician Jill Schoelen (POPCORN, THE STEPFATHER, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 1989) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to share her career journey. From a 7 year old girl with alopecia who loved to sing for whoever would listen… to landing her first agent at age 10… to auditioning for the role of "Emmeline" in THE BLUE LAGOON as a teenager seven times only to not get the role… to her a
Ep 646: Matt Sampere
Filmmaker Matt Sampere (CREEPING DEATH) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his journey bringing his debut feature film to life. From watching GODZILLA and KING KONG with his father as a child and developing an early love for monsters and genre films… to being told by teachers that it wasn't realistic to pursue a career as a filmmaker… to attending community college while playing
Ep 645: Dennis Cahlo & Bethany Watson
Filmmakers Dennis Cahlo and Bethany Watson join Adam and Joe to discuss the making of their new series THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA (now streaming on Screambox). From meeting on a podcast and getting together romantically… to making the decision to leave previously established careers and become full time filmmakers… to making short films together before putting together a mock trailer to sell their vis
Ep 644: Mercedes Bryce Morgan
Filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan (FIXATION, SPOONFUL OF SUGAR) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss the making of her latest feature BONE LAKE (in theaters now). From first reading the sexy, violent and twist-filled script… to her thoughts on the current cultural temperature with erotica in commercial cinema… to how she approached shooting the sex and violence integral to BONE LAKE
Ep 643: Shane Black
SPECIAL EPISODE! Legendary writer/director Shane Black (LETHAL WEAPON, THE MONSTER SQUAD, KISS KISS BANG BANG, IRON MAN 3, THE NICE GUYS) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and his new feature PLAY DIRTY - now available on Amazon Prime. From his writing process… to feeling the very same "imposter syndrome" we all feel despite his many massive successes… to wha
Ep 642: Christopher Nelson
Academy Award winning make-up FX artist Christopher Nelson (KILL BILL Vol 1 & 2, SUICIDE SQUAD 2016, HALLOWEEN 2018, HALLOWEEN KILLS, HALLOWEEN ENDS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his incredible career journey. From growing up on a healthy diet of Fangoria magazines and going to the movies as often as possible… to becoming consumed with the dream of m
Ep 641: Pierre Tsigaridis & Maxime Rancon
Filmmakers Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon (TWO WITCHES) join Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss their career journey and the making of their latest film TRAUMATIKA (in theaters now). From how the two randomly met at a Los Angeles club, bonded over their similar tastes in cinema and music and began working together… to how they put both TWO WITCHES and TRAUMATIKA together with the
Ep 640: Michael Chaves
Filmmaker Michael Chaves (THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MAE ME DO IT, THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE NUN 2) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and closing the casket on the Warren saga. From his beginnings in the commercial arena… to working with Nickelodeon on a short lived digital series… to how he met James Wan and was "conjured" into ta
Ep 639: Oren Koules
Producer Oren Koules (SAW 1-10, TWO AND A HALF MEN, DEAD SILENCE, RUN RONNIE RUN, SET IT OFF) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature TRUST (in theaters now). From setting up at least half a dozen projects at studios only to have them never get made… to trying his hand at being a studio executive himself… to surrounding himself with talented professionals
Ep 638.5: Macon Blair
Special BONUS mini-episode! Filmmaker and actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, OPPENHEIMER, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, MURDER PARTY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new film THE TOXIC AVENGER (in theaters today)! Recorded during the second day of YORKIETHON IX, in this conversation Macon discusses how he got involved in the Legendary-produced remake of Troma's seminal cinematic master
Ep 638: Sarah Nicklin
Actress and filmmaker Sarah Nicklin (THE BLACK MASS, POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN, SPLATTER DISCO, EXHUMED) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss her career journey. From how her young fandom for HOME IMPROVEMENT's Jonathan Taylor Thomas lead her to want to become an actress… to watching John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN and William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST as her first ever horror movies… to goi
Ep 637: Peter Cilella
Actor/Filmmaker Peter Cilella (RESOLUTION, THE ENDLESS) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey and the making of his feature directorial debut DESCENDENT (in theaters now as well as SVOD). From his struggles doing various jobs while getting his acting career off the ground… to writing and directing his own short films… to how working with Rustic Films (Benson/Moor
Ep 636: YORKIETHON Round-Up: Chuck Russell & Kate Siegel
In THE MOVIE CRYPT's annual Yorkiethon round up Adam recaps the weekend long charity benefit and replays the full interviews with director Chuck Russell (WITCHBOARD, THE MASK, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3) and actress Kate Siegel (HUSH, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, LIFE OF CHUCK). Yorkiethon IX was the most successful Yorkiethon yet with over 50 guests and $42,000.00 raised for Save A Yorkie Rescue!
Ep 635: Glenn Garland
Film editor Glenn Garland (THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, HALLOWEEN 2007, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, POKER FACE) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey. From growing up with parents who didn't understand why he would possibly want to work in the entertainment industry… to finding personal peace and joy in the edit suite as opposed to enduring the chaos of being on-set… to why as
Ep 634: James DeMonaco
Filmmaker James DeMonaco (THE PURGE franchise, THIS IS THE NIGHT) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature THE HOME (in theaters now). From growing up in Staten Island with no viable connections to the film industry… to teaching himself how to write scripts armed with only a copy of Syd Field's book SCREENPLAY… to briefly attending NYU film school where he
Ep 633: Joseph Kahn
Visionary director Joseph Kahn (DETENTION, BODIED, TORQUE) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his incredible career journey and the making of his new film ICK (in theaters now). From learning how to speak the language of cinema in the 80's thanks to Spielberg films and MTV… to how a fake company name and a briefcase led to him becoming one of the greatest music video directors i
Ep 632: REVIVAL
Filmmakers Aaron B Koontz (SCARE PACKAGE, THE PALE DOOR) and Luke Boyce (REVEALER) join Adam and Joe to discuss their experience show running SyFy's new series REVIVAL (also available on Peacock). From what it was like adapting Tim Seeley's epic graphic novel for the small screen… to what it was like shooting Canada for America… to balancing horror, comedy and topical elements that have become alm
Ep 631: Aisha Tyler
Filmmaker, actress, comedian, and talk show host Aisha Tyler (CRIMINAL MINDS, ARCHER, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, AXIS) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey. From her start as a stand-up comedian and talk show host… to why certain comedians have been able to survive cancel culture… to the joy of working on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? and her love and respect for the
Ep 630: Found Footage THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaking collective Dirty Shot Clean (director Max Tzannes, writer David San Miguel and DP/Editor Jacob Souza) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey together and the making of their new hilarious/horrific genre bending film FOUND FOOTAGE: THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT (out now in theaters and on VOD). From how the team first met and came together making short fo
Ep 629: Doug Roos
FULL VERSION. Filmmaker Doug Roos (BAKEMONO) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his international career journey and shooting his latest film in Japan. From seeing ALIENS at age 6 and falling in love with genre cinema… to his fascination with making his own monsters and starting out with nothing but clear plastic bags and a flashlight… to making his first short film at 12 years
Ep 628: Sean Byrne
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Sean Byrne (THE LOVED ONES, THE DEVIL'S CANDY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his latest feature DANGEROUS ANIMALS - in theaters now! From his fateful decision to walk away from becoming a lawyer and pursue filmmaking instead… to why he is attracted to stories about humans hunting other humans… to what made him respond to Nick Lepard's
Ep 627: Austin Snell
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Austin Snell (THEY CALL HER DEATH) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his micro-budget western throwback - now available on Shudder. From the scene in TEMPLE OF DOOM that changed his life… to balancing a day job with making films… to how movies like EVIL DEAD and EL MARIACHI influenced his drive to make a "no-fi flick"… to the role that the pandemic pla
Ep 626: Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (CAPTAIN MARVEL, HALF NELSON, SUGAR, IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY, BILLIONS, MASTERS OF THE AIR) join Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss their career journey and the making of their latest film FREAKY TALES. From their fateful meeting during college in NY to the realization that they worked best as a team… to completing film school only to find thems
YORKIETHON 9: First Announcement!
With brand new episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT dropping every single Monday we know that not everyone can always listen to every single episode. So in case you missed it at the start of this week's new episode (Ep 625), here's the first announcement for our 9th annual YORKIETHON to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue! Save the dates (July 25th - 27th) and stay tuned for more information coming soon including
Ep 625: Danny & Michael Philippou
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou (TALK TO ME, RACKARACKA) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey and the making of their latest feature BRING HER BACK - in theaters now! From their early days filming backyard wrestling matches in Australia when they were just 11 years old… to their wildly successful "RackaRacka" Youtube channel which put them on the map… to the hor
Ep 624: Julia Max
Filmmaker Julia Max (THE SURRENDER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the making of her debut feature film. From catching the entertainment bug at a young age growing up in a family of industry professionals… to how growing up around film sets prepared her with invaluable insight on how movies are actually made… to setting her sights on acting before pivoting behind the camera as a writer/dire
Ep 623: Daniel DelPurgatorio
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Daniel DelPurgatorio (MARSHMALLOW, TALES FROM THE BLACK FREIGHTER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From how stealing one of his Dad's VHS tapes informed his love for genre cinema… to a chance meeting at Warner Brothers that led to co-directing the WATCHMEN animated film TALES FROM THE BLACK FREIGHTER… to how his e
