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Director Rob Savage joins Bloody Good Horror to discuss Other Mommy, his terrifying adaptation of Josh Malerman’s novel hitting theaters October 9th. Savage talks about translating the book’s cosmic horror to the screen, creating scares in broad daylight, and finding new ways to keep audiences from trusting the visual language of horror. He also digs into the film’s complicated ideas about motherhood, family, and the different versions of ourselves that exist beneath the surface. Plus, the star power and sheer terror that Jessica Chastain brings to her dual role, why they ultimately moved away from using prosthetics to distinguish her characters, and how she was able to create some of the film’s most disturbing moments using nothing but her face and body. As Savage puts it, she is the film’s “secret weapon.” Other Mommy arrives October 9. 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:00 Lovecraftian Horror02:12 Horror in the Light04:55 Corrupting Safe Spaces07:06 The Two Faces of Mommy09:37 Feminist Horror10:49 Teaching Audiences Not to Trust Horror13:05 The Table Scare15:36 Jessica Chastain's Performance18:02 Jessica Without CGI19:45 Jessica's Performance Is the Secret Weapon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Nicolas Pineda joins Bloody Good Horror to talk about Infirmary, the new found-footage horror film out NOW on Shudder. Pineda takes us inside the making of the film, from the real abandoned hospital that became its setting to the bizarre stories that emerged during production. He talks about why trained police dogs refused to enter one of the hospital’s corridors, the challenges of making found footage feel authentic, and how the film accidentally ended up becoming a great example of liminal horror. Plus, why Pineda has such a deep appreciation for horror fans and the community surrounding the genre. Infirmary is out now on Shudder. BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:00 The Hospital Dogs Wouldn’t Enter00:21 How Infirmary Came Together02:05 The Haunted Corridor03:40 Why Found Footage Is So Difficult07:00 Infirmary and the Liminal Horror Trend08:10 Creating the Movie’s Most Terrifying Image09:55 Why Nicolas Pineda Loves Horror Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scream turns 30, and Bloody Good Horror takes a deep dive into the movie that reshaped not only the horror genre, but wider pop culture. We look at the lightning in a bottle created by the joining of fright master Wes Craven with the voice of 90s youth, Kevin Williamson, how it brilliantly skewers the "rules" of the horror film while flipping them on their head, and how the cinematography, production design and score take the whole endeavor way over the top. Plus, a look at the 90s cultural context that Scream stepped into, why it was the Obsession of its day, and how the sequels have largely failed to capture the magic that made the original so special. After the break, we've got a packed round of horror news, including our conversation with the newly announced SAW director, Zach Cregger launching strays at Shudder, Resident Evil RT reviews going crazy and more. 👻Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:25 Intro 05:44 Word of the Day 07:06 Review 1:08:01 Break 1:11:06 Horror News 1:20:02 Fan Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Mike P. Nelson joins us to talk about Beware Boiúna, his new theatrical horror film set deep in the Amazon rainforest. Mike discusses the real-world environmental conflict that inspired the film, the folklore behind Boiúna, and the decision to create a fictional indigenous tribe. He also talks about balancing mythology, science, and mystery, and why leaving certain questions unanswered can make a monster more frightening. We go behind the scenes of one of the film's biggest creative choices: actually shooting in the Amazon. Mike talks about the heat, bugs, flash floods, disappearing sets, and unpredictable environment that became an unexpected part of the filmmaking process. He also explains how putting the actors directly into that environment shaped their performances. Finally, Mike reflects on his evolution as a filmmaker and the personal themes that continue to find their way into his movies. He talks about letting go of the idea that he needed to have a carefully defined filmography, bringing his own voice to unexpected projects, and finding the freedom to simply follow the work. Since this interview was recorded, Mike has been announced as the director of the next SAW film. Beware Boiúna opens in theaters October 2nd, 2026. BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:00 — Mike P. Nelson on the Making of Beware Boiúna 02:31 — Blending Documentary Photography With Fiction 04:30 — The Folklore Behind Boiúna 07:48 — Balancing Mythology, Science, and Mystery 10:26 — The Characters Who Enter the Amazon 11:05 — Why Shoot a Horror Movie in the Amazon? 11:36 — The Reality of Filming in the Jungle 15:52 — Putting the Actors Into the Environment 16:18 — Finding Performances in the Amazon 19:16 — Looking Back on a Career in Horror 19:58 — Finding His Voice as a Filmmaker 22:08 — Making Films That Feel Personal 23:29 — The Personal Side of Beware Boiúna 24:45 — Mike P. Nelson on What Comes Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Bloody Good Horror we debate Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026)... what works, what doesn’t, and whether the movie really understands what makes the games special. We discuss Austin Abram's leading man performance, the incredible creature design, survival horror tropes, abundant humor, and debate that controversial ending. Does it actually ruin all the good that comes before it? PLUS, Eric tests Jon's Resident Evil knowledge and, spoiler alert, it doesn't go well! The new Crypt Keeper is CHOPPED, the Hellraiser game looks incredible, and we discuss our favorite horror videogames from childhood. 🎙️This audio episode is available WITHOUT ADS on our Patreon feed. 📷Full video version available exclusively for Patrons. 👻Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices