The Grim and Bloody Podcast

Eric Miller never had a job on a film set he didn't like. Production manager, production assistant, transportation coordinator, screenwriter, author, Director and guy who brings coffee and donuts. The Grim and Bloody gang checks in with man who brought us the sci-fi favorite movies Shadow Men and Night Skies to talk up his latest literary chiller Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? and a life lived behind the camera.

Weapons (2025) is moving to become Zach Cregger's highest grossing film against the production budget, and for good reason: this movie is solid! Acting, writing, camera work, music, all high quality. John Brolin is showing us what he deserves to be in more serious-minded horror films like this.Zach Cregger's first hit was Barbarian (2022) which did well. Barbarian, like Weapons, follows multiple protagonists in a non-linear format. When it's done well this format is highly-effective in keeping audiences unsettled. Join Kevin Nickelson and Anthony DeRouen as we disucss what happened to the kids in Weapons!

Dark Windows (2023) is a slow burn horror film that asks you engage with the cast before the scares come. It's a film that spawned from Alex's teen year which he spent observing his age group, good and bad. Dark Windows is a reflection about the choices you make in your life early on, and the repercussions you can face later.A film consisting of many layers and subtexts, we're pleased to take a dive into this gripping thriller and touch on our own experiences we think relate.

That's quite a proclamation, we know. It's the mission of Brett Ryan Bonowicz and the Odyssey Film Institute to both recover lost 35mm treasures but showcase the wonders of celluloid to the willing masses. We were thrilled to have Brett on our show to talk about the Odyssey Film Institute rapid growth since 2023, the ways they recover lost film and their plans for the spooky season.

He's the go-to actor for friend of the podcast and director Ansel Faraj, who we have covered extensively here. Nathan is a down to earth gent who enjoys a good scary moment, but will take a break and try other films as needed. Nathan sits down with Kevin Nickelson and Creature Features host Al Omega. Join us!

Released in 1988 during the peak toy commercialization era Child's Play is a subversion of the nastiest kind. Up until now children's toys were largely kept innocent but writer and director Tom Holland had other ideas.Child's Play was Tom Holland's second directorial effort after Fright Night (1985) and it was quickly apparent Hollywood had an elite filmmaker in their midst. Child's Play would go on to spawn a franchise very much mirroring the numerous ways our child protagonist (played by Alex Vincent) emulated his favorite toy, and Chucky would stand upon the great icons of horror.

The Activated Man is a horror thriller, written and directed by Nicholas Gyeney that deals with the loss of a pet, something many of us can relate to. Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member which is why the main protagonist endures a spiring descent into madness. The Activated Man features some cool effects, tense moments, and good acting, and we applaud Nicholas Gyeney for trying something new with the genre! You can find The Activated Man streaming in numerous places, and free on the Roku channel.

Released on June 20, 1975 to a massive 464 screens (that was big back then!) Steven Spielberg's blockbuster thriller instilled fear along beaches everywhere and ignited the summer movie phenomenon. We revisit this classic tale and discuss the different aspects of what we think still makes Jaws one of the greatest films of all time.

In this episode we talk with Alleb Alberson, Editor in Chief at Captain Creepy. Allen is launching a print publication that will feature horror reviews from new and published authors, news and short stories. He joins Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson to discuss his inspiration behind the project and what obstacles he's faced along the way. Join us!To learn more about Captain Creepy visit: https://www.captaincreepy.com/https://www.captaincreepy.com/

Warm tidings horror fans. Today we bring you a mixed show. Originally we planned to share our thoughts about Final Destination: Bloodlines, but word spread about famed composer Lalo Schifrin’s passing, so we wanted to touch on that too. Lalo was responsible for a number of iconic works including the theme song to The Amityville Horror and Mission:Impossible. Rest in peace Mr. Schifrin.

Day 2 of Sinister Creature Con was just as busy as the first. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, pick up free posters and flyers, and signed up for our bi-annual newsletter.First up is the venerable scream queen Danielle Harris. A veteran of both Halloween franchises Danielle Harris has starred in a dizzying array of popular horror films including Hatchet, Shiver, ChromeSkull, and Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn, to name a few. We touch on a few films including her upcoming flick Last Chance Motel, also starring Scout Taylor-Compton. (interview starts at around 00:00:52)Dave Barclay joins us next. Covered in memorable Yoda photos, Dave's table was a hotbed of activity and for good reason. He helped bring one of the most cherished characters in film to life. His puppeteer work with Yoda is just scratching the surface. Dave chronicled his life's work in his book "My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond" now available at https://coolwatersprods.com/ . (interview starts at around 00:14:04) Mitch Eason, writer of Chainsaw Angels, talks about his debut comic book which is proving to be an excellent read. Chainsaw Angels follows a popular trend of using the term zombie to categorize his antagonists while twisting the enemy into his own vision, much the same way Danny Boyle did in 28 Days Later. Zombies, but different.Mitch has more planned for the series, so we suggest jumping into this one now. (interview starts at around 00:24:40) Our final interview of the Con is with Mike Hernandez of Killer Clowns from Outer Space fame. Mike Hernandez has made a career of stunt car driving and speaks on his work in various films. Mike's work as a stuntman is one of the more critical roles a film crew member is tasked with, and like Dave Barclay they bring movies to life. (interview starts at around 00:36:18) .The Grim and Bloody Podcast will be back at Sinister Creature Con (with an even bigger presence!) October 18th and 19th at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sinistercreaturecon/ for more.

We bestow upon you Day 1 of Sinister Creature Con! As expected the convention hall was jammed packed.Things fired up with Michael Hargrove, an award-winning actor of the theater who earned the role of Candyman in director Nia DaCosta’s new iteration of Candyman (2021). While initially approaching the role as he did others Michael soon learned the importance of the film with fans of the franchise and his overwhelmingly positive impact on keeping Candyman alive. (interview at around 00:01:56) Next we have Nicholas Walls, author of The Butcher's Tale. Published in 2018 and clocking in at 298 pages, The Butcher's Tale is a highly recommended yarn that encompasses elements of graphic horror, science fiction and a dystopian future reminiscent of Cyberpunk. We're currently engrossed in this novel and will have a thorough review soon. (interview at around 00:11:36)Friend of the podcast and author Josh Hancock joins us next. Josh brings the full complement of his work including his latest The Slicker Man! (interview at around 00:22:28) Rounding out the day we have Michael Thygesen , Production Coordinator for Future Explorers stopping by to talk about their found footage short The Grove. Future Explorers aims to foster creativity in intellectual and developmental disability persons of all ages. (interview at around 00:28:54) 

Kevin and Al have a full room to talk about Chinese Speaking Vampires (2021) and the soon to be released Kung Fu Slayers. Joining is us Nancy Norton, Michelle Alexandria, Davy Williams, and John W. Harris.In Chinese Speaking Vampires a desperate actor becomes a vampire and uses his new powers to land a movie role and the girl, but then must choose between life and the undead.We are t-minus 5 days from Sinister Creature Con! Happening at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento, California, the podcast will be on hand passing out swag and speaking with guest celebrities. We hope you stop by and say hello. Sinister Creature Con is celebrating ten years and we're excited to be the official podcast of the con. For more visit: https://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/

In 2001 C. Ernst Harth portrayed the Great Child, a massive display of man and revulsion. The film was a smash hit and C. Ernst's name was on the map. During our talk the actor remarks how most if not all of the monsters in 13 Ghosts didn't have backstories but you can read the story about The Great Child here: https://13ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Child . We had a wonderful conversation about why 13 Ghosts remains so popular, and we think you'll enjoy listening!

Rich Manley joins the show to talk about his adventures that are documented in Tubi's Culture Shock, and we touch on his role as Brian in Dan Walker's horror comedy Sley Belles. Rich is a fan of horror and indulges our tastebuds for a bit!Also happening in the world of Grim and Bloody - all preparations are set for Sinister Creature Con July 21st and 22nd at the Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento. We are thrilled to be Sinister's official podcast and will be on hand interviewing guests. See you there!Also, new on the Creature Feature Show: Kingdom of the Spiders 1977 ! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-RMEYBCUUI .All movies are interruption-free on the ROKU channel!On ROKU: The Original Creature Features

The Cellar is a horror film that slowly creeps under your skin and forces you to question if what you are watching is real or imagined. The sense of purgatory is strong, as are the performances by the cast, especially Meghan Adara.What started as a successful Indiegogo campaign brining in $7,600 (a very modest budget for indie horror) turned into over 30 film festival screenings, a credit to writer and director Jamie Langlands resourcefulness behind the camera and filmmaking skills. We talk with Jamie on the making of The Cellar!

Welcome back horror fans! Today we bring you a special guest. Eric McNaughton, the driving force behind the powerhouse We Belong Dead magazine, a long running UK publication that covers the classic age of horror and fantasy films. We also have a special guest host, Craig from the UK! Craig will be joining us from time to time when he's able. Welcome to the show Craig, glad you're with us.

Actor James Dumont has been there, and seen it all. The Dallas Buyer's Club, Catch Me If You Can, Trumbo, War of The Worlds, Jurassic World, the list goes on. His recent work on The Righteous Gemstones has recently finished which is an ominous sigh for Hollywood. Where will he strike next? Theater perhaps?Join Kevin Nickelson and Al Omega as James Dumont willfully dishes on the major actors he co-starred alongside and more.

Now streaming on Hulu, Control Freak is a mind-bending body horror film done by Shal Ngo and starring Kelly Marie Tran of Star Wars of Star Wars fame. We had fun watching it, and later talking about it and we think you'll do the same!We talk a bit about Hulu in this episode. If you haven't visited this platform give it a whirl. Known before as a dump site for old shows the horror selection has grown to be impressive post-Disney purchase, and is poised to give Shudder a run for its money.

Welcome back horror fans! On this episode we talk about Bloody Axe Wound, a 2024 American horror comedy slasher film, written and directed by Matthew John Lawrence.It stars Sari Arambulo, Molly Brown, Billy Burke, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan making a quick but memorable cameo. The film follows teenager Abbie Bladecut through her coming of age journey as the daughter of famous serial killer Roger Bladecut.Director Matthew John Lawrence dishes on the behind the scenes with Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson.As a reminder, catch the Grim and Bloody Podcast LIVE at the Chabot Theaters in Castro Valley CA next Saturday April 26th as we celebrate the release of Bears on a Ship. Hope to see you there!