The Chattering Hour

Gaylen Ross (DAWN OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW) chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about watching horror films on TV, in a show hosted by SAMMY TERRY; scaring George Romero at the audition for DAWN OF THE DEAD; the scene written during production; the secret she kept from him for years; the mistake of watching ‘dailies’; her surprise at going up in a helicopter; the challenges of filming summer scenes in the cold of October for MADMAN, the fun of filming of her part in CREEPSHOW with LESLIE NIELSEN; the original script for DAY OF THE DEAD; finding the truth in her award winning documentaries which include topics such as diamond dealers, Nazi Gold, the assassination of Kasztner and much, much more. You can find out more about Gaylen's documentaries at Killing Kasztner https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kasztner Dealers Among Dealers https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dealersamongdealers Title Shot website https://www.titleshotfilm.com/ Aaron Sapiro film http://trialofhenryford.com/

Jen and Sylvia Soska (DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, AMERICAN MARY), with the star of their most recent original film, ON THE EDGE, Aramis Sartorio; chat with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about consent in adult films, their childhoods and influences, what Sylvia did to Jen on their 18th birthday, how THE BENNY HILL SHOW influenced Aramis, his audition for PRIMAL FEAR, how his adult work prepared him for ON THE EDGE, why the film was banned in South Afrida and much, much more.

Daniel Roebuck (THE FUGITIVE, U.S. MARSHALS, FINAL DESTINATION) chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about playing Grandpa in ROB ZOMBIE’S reboot of THE MUNSTERS, the coincidence of him being a magician as a kid named The Count - the character’s name in the script, knowing Al Lewis - the original Grandpa, becoming friends with Fred Gwynne, (Herman Munster), the book I MARRIED A MUNSTER by Karen Lewis and fan reactions and much, much more - including some stuff I recently learned about the making of Hellraiser. And the tables are turned on me, by Daniel’s step-daughter, Julia.

Charles Cyphers chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN II, THE FOG, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, the importance of listening as an actor, what Betty White said about his legs and much, much more!

Stan Shaw chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about acting on Broadway then starving in Hollywood, working with Sylvester Stallone on ROCKY, turning down a better paid job to star in JEEPERS CREEPERS 3, the joy of THE MONSTER SQUAD, THE GREAT SANTINI with Robert Duvall, why everyone hated him at the casting for THE BOYS IN COMPANY C, what he looks for in a director, becoming friends with Henry Fonda on ROOTS: THE NEXT GENERATION and much, much more in this extended edition. Stan Shaw on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thestanshaw/

Kevin Lewis chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about how shooting films on Super 8 helped him deal with family trauma; recently directing WILLY'S WONDERLAND starring Nicolas Cage, and THE ACCURSED with Meg Foster; his early films, storytelling and the human condition, almost dying from COVID-19 and much, much more. Kevin's article on overcoming COVID-19 is here. https://www.indiewire.com/2021/02/willys-wonderland-kevin-lewis-covid-nicolas-cage-1234616572/

John Philbin chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about surfing, press ups on CHILDREN OF THE CORN, working on RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, what makes a monster, becoming friends with Patrick Swayze on POINT BREAK after nearly losing the part in the audition, replicating the shoot out at the OK Corral for TOMBSTONE and working with Val Kilmer, the comedy UNDATEABLE JOHN and much more.

Caroline Munro chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, CHATTERER) about the films she saw as a child, becoming a Vogue model age 16 and learning how to get out of a sports car in a mini skirt, working with Vincent Price on THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES, having to whistle Handel's Water Music in A TALENT FOR LOVING, working with Christopher Lee in DRACULA A.D. 1972, the importance of being true to yourself, Ray Harryhausen's THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD, being pilloried - literally - in CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER, her secret to looking so fabulous and much more.

Ryan Lambert chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about his passion for STAR WARS, Tom Baker and Jodie Whitaker's DOCTOR WHOs, the gruelling summer schedule on KIDS INCORPORATED on Disney Channel, smoking during his audition for THE MONSTER SQUAD, overcoming his fear of people in masks and much more.

Tom Savini chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about shining shoes, being a photographer in Vietnam, 8 years in repertory theatre, DAWN OF THE DEAD, anatomically correct makeup, GEORGE ROMERO'S vampire film MARTIN, his definition of happiness, working with STEPHEN KING on CREEPSHOW, DARIO ARGENTO's TRAUMA, FRIDAY 13TH, the remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, creating suspense in films, the Tom Savini degree course in makeup, working with QUENTIN TARANTINO on DJANGO UNCHAINED, DUSK TILL DAWN, making actor Farley Granger cry, and much more. The painting Tom chose is  Pygmalion and Galatea by Jean-Léon Gérôme 

Producer of The Chattering Hour, Chris Roe, chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about some of our favourite moments in Season 3. Chris also gives updates on what some of our guests have been up to since we last spoke to them. N.B. Please note, season 4 starts on Thursday October 15th

Naomi Grossman chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about her childhood determination to be an actor,  the joys and hardships of playing Pepper on AMERICAN HORROR STORY, her solo shows GIRL IN AN ARGENTINE LANDSCAPE and CARNIVAL KNOWLEDGE and the ex-boyfriends who attended the shows, her Emmy nomination for CTRL ALT DELETE, her new solo show AMERICAN WHORE STORY written during lockdown, and much more. To watch the clips from Naomi's solo shows mentioned, check out her website: www.naomigrossman.net

Fritz Kiersch chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about his early career filming commercials and move into feature films with STEPHEN KING'S THE CHILDREN OF THE CORN, the challenges of working with children, the memorable auditions of Courtney Gains and John Franklin, Stephen King's reaction to the film, working with James Spader and Robert Downey Jr. on TUFF TURF, working on supporting the film industry in Oklahoma, his upcoming appearances at horror film conventions and much more.

Hi folks. Our apologies, but due to unavoidable circumstances there won't be a show this week, but we do plan on one next week.

Paul Taylor chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about taking  on the iconic role of Pinhead in HELLRAISER: JUDGEMENT, meeting Clive Barker, working in theatre On Broadway in THE LAST EMPRESS, his break into films in SIN CITY, recent films THE TORTURER and WHITETAIL and a new project to be directed by Garry Tunnicliffe, COULROPHOBIA and much more. paulttaylor.com instagram: therealpaulttaylor The book about Merlin mentioned in the show is The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart.

Lew Temple chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about; his switch from professional baseball to acting and how he uses what he learned as a sportsman in his acting, working on WALKER TEXAS RANGER, needing potato soup on Rob Zombie's THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, working with Matt Bomer on TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING, auditioning with a prosthetic for Tony Scott on DOMINO; DEJA VU and UNSTOPPABLE, being called by Quentin Tarantino for ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD, "serving the story" as an actor and much, much more. Apologies for some glitches in the sound.

Chris Roe, producer of The Chattering Hour, brings Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) up to speed on what some of our guests have been working on since our interview - with many exclusive reveals.  Chris talks about MALCOLM MCDOWELL and the 50th anniversary of CLOCKWORK ORANGE and TRUTH SEEKERS; TRACI LORDS and THE FARM; DANIEL KRAUS and his new series of books THE TEDDIES SAGA; COURTNEY GAINS, his new songs on apple and THE QUEEN BEES; DANIEL ROEBUCK, GETTING GRACE and LUCKY LOUIE; LIN SHAYE, TED BUNDY: AMERICAN BOOGEYMAN and JACKSON'S HOLE; DARREN LYNN BOUSMAN, SPIRAL and THE LALAURIE MANSION; BRUCE DAVISON, 50th anniversary of WILLARD, OZARK and THE MANOR; SUZANNE ROMERO and THE AMUSEMENT PARK; and DEE WALLACE and her recurring role on 9-1-1. Some links mentioned in the show. Malcolm McDowell's Official Website https://malcolmmcdowellonline.com Traci Lords Official Website https://tracilords.com/collections/all Motor City Nightmares - July 30th to August 1st 2021 https://www.motorcitynightmares.com Texas Frightmare - September 10th to 12th 2021 https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com

Lawrence Kao chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about the catharsis of stage acting in high school, the first performance of hip-hop dance troop KABA MODERN on MTVs AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW, his first professional role on FRANKLIN & BASH, and early work on THE WALKING DEAD, missing pages on SLEEPY HOLLOW, the fun of working on Netflix's WU ASSASSINS, playing a dad, guest starring on LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION and much more.

John Franklin chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about auditioning for university with a Chicken Little monologue, hanging out with Jane Fonda, how an advert for Atari led to the look of Isaac in THE CHILDREN OF THE CORN, why a woman ran from him in a restaurant, his dream about the voice for Cousin Itt, the challenges of wearing a 30lb costume, working on CHILDREN OF THE CORN 666: ISAAC'S RETURN, his love of William Shakespeare and much more.

Tamara Glynn chats with Nicholas Vince (HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED) about moving to LA aged 13, a never before revealed story from the set of HALLOWEEN 5, working on the last episode of MIAMI VICE and FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES, the therapeutic effect of watching horror films, working with BILLY BOB THORNTON, her directorial debut with RICHIE RAMONE and much, much more.