We got to chat with Director BEN WARHIT for another holiday Bonus Episode ~ celebrating the Crypt TV Premiere of JACK ATTACK (2025)!  Surfs Up for this Award-Winning comedy horror short explores the lengths one man will go to feed his sweet dog! Bonus - this film stars our Co-Host Teri Gamble as the lead Detective!We hope you enjoy this conversation and TUNE IN to Watch Jack Attack on Crypt TV!More about our Guest: Ben Warhit has produced and developed premium documentaries for over 12 years. In 2019, Ben was hired by Tremolo Productions and spent four years working across their slate of content. He was credited as a Production Manager, Line Producer, and/or Producer on 10 films including: Roadrunner: A film about Anthony Bourdain, Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, The Saint of Second Chances, & Steve! (martin): A documentary in Two Pieces. Ben was the Line Producer on the Andy Kaufman feature documentary entitled Thank You Very Much which won Best Documentary at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival. He also produced a feature documentary alongside director Jason Zeldes about André Heller and the Luna Luna Art Amusement Park. Most recently, he was the Line Producer on Earnhardt, a four-part documentary series produced by Imagine Entertainment and Amazon Studios. He is currently Executive Producing a feature documentary for Peacock.In 2024, Ben made his scripted directorial debut with his horror-comedy short film Jack Attack which he wrote, directed, and edited. It won Best Horror Comedy at the Studio City International Film Festival and was awarded Best Horror Short by TOP SHORTS. It is being distributed by Eli Roth&apos;s Crypt TV. Support the show

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HMSG Interview Ben Warhit Director of JACK ATTACK ~ Premiering on Crypt TV 12/12! 

HMSG Interview Darren Stein - "Parents"It was a real treat to chat with director Darren Stein about one of his favorite films - PARENTS (1989). This dark comedy, directed by Bob Balaban, explores the often toxic generational experiences a child can face when interacting with their family. A perfect film for the holiday season! More about our Guest: Darren is a director, screenwriter and film producer who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Darren co-wrote and directed his first feature film, SPARKLER which premiered at the Hamptons Film Festival in 1997 and featured Park Overall, Freddie Prinze Jr, Jamie Kennedy, Veronica Cartwright and Grace Zabriskie. Darren then went on to write and direct the dark teen comedy JAWBREAKER which premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival and has gone on to become a cult classic. He has also written the final installment of VC Andrews’ FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC movie series SEEDS OF YESTERDAY for Lifetime, produced the cult horror film ALL ABOUT EVIL and directed the teen comedy feature GBF (Gay Best Friend). Darren has been a producer and guest judge on seven seasons the Emmy-nominated reality competition series THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA on AMC.Support the show

HMSG Interview Darren Stein - "Parents"

We are getting into the holiday spirit - whether you like it or not ya filthy animals! We had a wonderful chat with film critic and author ALONSO DURLADE  to discuss his new book HAVE YOURSELF A MOVIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS and one of the featured films from his list BETTER WATCH OUT (2017).More about our guest: Alonso Duralde is the Chief US Film Critic for The Film Verdict and co-host of the podcasts Linoleum Knife, Breakfast All Day, Maximum Film!, and Deck the Hallmark. His books include Hollywood Pride (TCM/Running Press), and Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, which will be reissued in Fall 2025 by Bloomsbury in a revised and updated edition. A former host for FilmStruck, he has discussed movies on TCM, CNN, and ABC, as well as in numerous documentaries. We hope you enjoy getting into the holiday season with us! Be sure to check out Alonso’s book HAVE YOURSELF A MOVIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS! Alonso Duralde photo ? Courtesy of Lisa Jane PerskySupport the show

HMSG Interview Alonso Duralde - Author Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas! "Better Watch Out"

Torso - “They Were Only Dolls” Happy Giallo Days! We are celebrating with an OG Slasher - TORSO (1973). A  group of girls try to escape  to the countryside as a killer is on the loose in their city. Their villa on the top of a treacherous hill could prove to be their downfall…We hope you enjoy getting all tied up with us in this fresh episode!Support the show

Torso - “They Were Only Dolls”

Blood Quantum - "Don&apos;t Get Bit"This week we dig into an Indigenous Horror feast BLOOD QUANTUM (2019), written and directed by the late Jeff Barnaby. As Biters multiply, a group of Indigenous folks on the Red Crow reserve appear to immune. Tensions run high as the Zombie Apocalypse worsens. How long can they save themselves while also being a refuge for the townies seeking asylum in their compound?We hope you enjoy biting into this fresh episode! Support the show

Blood Quantum - "Don't Get Bit"

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House - "This is How You Rot"This week we continue our Osgood Perkins appreciation party to celebrate his new film KEEPER arriving this month. This week we discuss another one of his early films - I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE (2016). A meditation on loss and an examination of corporeal experiences across the time and space continuum aka a haunted house tale ;-) We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode!Check out the trailer for Osgood’s new film KEEPER here! Support the show

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House - "This is How You Rot"

HMSG Interview Lotfy Nathan - “The Carpenter’s Son”We got to chat with LOTFY NATHAN, the director of the new film THE CARPENTER’S SON (2025). This film features a stellar cast lead by Nic Cage and FKA Twigs!We hope you enjoy our conversation and get a chance to check out this new take on an ancient tale!Watch The Carpenter’s Son Trailer Here!About our Guest: Egyptian born, London raised, British-American writer-director. Lotfy Nathan&apos;s first film, the documentary "12 O&apos;Clock Boys", earned him the HBO Emerging Artist Award, and was selected in over 50 international festivals, including SXSW, Sundance LA, Lincoln Center, Viennale, Hot Docs, London and Copenhagen. "12 O&apos;Clock Boys" was subsequently distributed in the United States by Oscilloscope, then purchased by Showtime and Amazon, and optioned by Will Smith&apos;s company, Overbrook Entertainment to adapt it into a drama. In 2015, Lotfy was a recipient of the Creative Capital and participated in a Cinereach Foundation director&apos;s residency. He had previously been a recipient of the Garrett Scott Fund, the Peter Reed Foundation, the Grainger Marburg Fund, and the IFP Fellowship. His narrative feature film debut, "Harka", for which he participated in the Sundance Film Institute&apos;s Writing Workshop, world premiered in official selection at Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2022, winning the best performance award for his lead actor Adam Bessa.Support the show

HMSG Interview Lotfy Nathan Director of “The Carpenter’s Son”

The Blackcoat&apos;s Daughter - "You Smell Pretty"We are finally covering some of Osgood Perkins early work in celebration of his new film KEEPER coming out this month! This week we feel a chill in the air as we get into THE BLACKCOAT’S DAUGHTER (2015). This story of loss followed by more loss is a doozy! Just what this contemplative time of year calls for! We hope you enjoy digging into the depths of this fresh episode!Support the show

The Blackcoat's Daughter - "You Smell Pretty"

The Toxic Avenger - "I Also Like to Scream"The hero we need has arrived right on time! THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023) from Macon Blair & the folks at TROMA was one of our most highly anticipated films of the year and it did not disappoint.Grounded performances from an all star cast combined with genuine punk rock spirit create an incendiary production.We hope you enjoy this explosive new episode!Support the show

The Toxic Avenger - "I Also Like to Scream"

HMSG Interview Sarah Nicklin - "The Monster Squad"We have another great Spooky Season Treat! We got to chat with SARAH NICKLIN one of the stars of the new V/H/S HALLOWEEN (2025) horror anthology about her incredible career and a gateway horror classic THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987)!We hope you enjoy this delightful conversation as much as we did! And be sure to Watch V/H/S Halloween! Streaming Now on Shudder & AMC+Follow Sarah Nicklin Here!Check out Sarah Nicklin’s IMDB Here!Watch the V/H/S Halloween Trailer here!Check out V/H/S Halloween IMDB here!Support the show

HMSG Interview Sarah Nicklin from V/H/S HALLOWEEN - "The Monster Squad"

Trick or Treat - "Your Cage is Shaking Loose"Our Halloween themed party ends with TRICK OR TREAT (1986). A cautionary tale about following your heroes to the pits of hell & the power of rock-n-roll. Starring Marc Price as a nerd who wants revenge with cameos from rock legends Ozzy Osbourne & Gene Simmons this one rocks hard!We hope you have a very Happy Halloween & enjoy this fresh episode!Support the show

Trick or Treat - "Your Cage is Shaking Loose"

Tales of Halloween - "Whoa Dude, Monster Up!"More tricks & a whole bunch of treats await you in this spooky season anthology - TALES OF HALLOWEEN (2015). We discuss 10 titillating tales that take place on All Hallows&apos; Eve. This film is jam-packed with cameos from horror royalty and nods to the genre we love! We hope you enjoy digging into this episode as much as you enjoyed trick-or-treating at the house that gave out full size candy bars!Support the show

Tales of Halloween - "Whoa Dude, Monster Up!"

We are so excited to celebrate spooky season with our friends, Becky D&apos;Anna & Jon Laubinger, as they launch their new show - DIRECTOR&apos;S TAKE: A SONY PICTURES PODCAST! We got to chat with them about one of their favorite films of this last year, Steven Soderbergh&apos;s, PRESENCE (2024). Be sure to check out their New Podcast! Director’s Take brings today’s most acclaimed filmmakers into conversation with the films that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a director exploring a work they didn’t make—but deeply admire—revealing how these stories continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences. With fresh perspectives and cultural context, Director’s Take reintroduces landmark titles as works worth rediscovering.Becky D’Anna has worked in the film industry for over two decades. She contributed to event marketing campaigns ranging from the X-Men franchise at Twentieth Century Fox to the Spider-Man franchise at Sony Pictures. Becky most recently worked on the third-party partnership campaigns for the Oscar-winning animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Sony Picture’s highest grossing film in its history, Spider-Man: No Way Home. When not at Sony, Becky loves sharing her film knowledge by writing and podcasting about her favorite movies, TV shows, and filmmakers. In addition, Becky is a guest instructor on film history and appreciation. She most recently taught a 6-hour lecture on the films of Ingmar Bergman at UC Riverside as part of their two week "Contemporary Approaches to Filmmaking" program, and was a guest panelist on the “Horror and the Inevitable Remake" panel at San Diego Comic Con 2022.Website: https://beckydanna.com/ Jonathan Laubinger is an avid movie lover and podcaster. He created, hosted, edited, and produced the Film Baby Film podcast, which primarily focused on deep-dive episodes of beloved art house film classics. Jonathan has also appeared on several other podcasts including WrongReel, Criterion Reflections, and others. He has appeared on multiple game shows, winning almost $90,000. For his day job, he is an executive at a start-up in the specialty insurance industry. Jonathan is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and has his JD/MBA from Boston College. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H16LiwpgrEPQ8uhHE3FRU?si=5hilMRDWQHioGht6V29gVQ&nd=1&dlsi=7dd3dcf875154dd4Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zach-cregger-adaptation/id1840753945?i=1000729183843Amazon Music / Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08c227b8-ce1f-4817-9241-b11defb40a4c/directors-takePandora - https://pandora.app.link/Qs77bumo4WbTuneIn - http://tun.in/pxVVWSupport the show

HMSG Interview Becky D'Anna & Jon Laubinger - "Presence"

Bad Apples - "Pumpkin Palooza"We have another film set on Halloween night for your spooky season listening pleasure - BAD APPLES (2018)! ? ? A couple moves to a new city after a tragic loss and get more than they bargained for in their new home. This film stars friends of the podcast Brea Grant & Graham Skipper in the leads! An extra treat for us, no tricks! We hope you enjoy carving into this fresh episode! ? Support the show

Bad Apples - "Pumpkin Palooza"

Night of the Demons - "All Alone in Wonderland"It&apos;s officially Spooky Season and we are celebrating with movies set on Halloween ALL MONTH LONG! This week we tackle the cult classic NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988). A couple of girls want to throw an epic party at a haunted mansion, but some uninvited guests from the demon realm crash the fun! We hope you enjoy all the fresh spooky fun this week!Support the show

Night of the Demons - "All Alone in Wonderland"

Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!

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