Classic American Movies

I’ve known filmmaker Michael Ciminna for a number of years and I always  wanted to bring him on the pod but our schedules never lined up. This Halloween he’s releasing a great proof of concept film called “Jack’s Lantern” about a young boy who believes his jack-o-lanterns can come to life. We talk about growing up and riding bikes, making movies and more!
Check out “Jack’s Lantern” streaming on YouTube and Vimeo! While you’re there, check out Ciminna’s other film, “By The Campfire,” a great psychological thriller short. 
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Welcome to "Cult Classics with Chris," the podcast within "Classic American Movies" where I will interview cult filmmakers. This time I'm talking with William Malone. There is a 100% chance you’ve seen his work: he designed masks (creating the Michael Myers’ mask), he’s made many fun horror films for over 40 years including Tales From the Crypt episodes, movies and more!
I’ve been a big fan of Malone’s since I first saw his 1999 remake of “House on Haunted Hill” (as discussed in Miriam and my’s episode) and finally getting a chance to sit down and talk with him was a lot of fun. From start to finish, he truly was inspiring to talk to and offered a lot of knowledge on films as well as cracking a lot of jokes. A wonderful class act of a man. Please check out his YouTube channel, Undertaking Cinema where William discusses all things cinema!
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Also, I decided to write and direct my first slasher flick, called "Bishop's Day"! Check out the Instagram page for updates.

One of the big reasons I love having Ryan on the pod is that he always brings a lot of information and knows how to use it. We do a deeper talk on this cult classic as well as talk about what the dark web actually is. This episode packs a lot of information that the average person doesn’t know about the internet. Remeber to check out Videodrome to rent this flick as well as many other 2000's horror classics!
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Be on the lookout for an indie slasher that I'm making called "Bishop's Day." Check out the instgram page for updates!

One of the more popular episodes I have done was the snippets of stuff I talk about with my guest hosts, in which I call bs’ing. There’s no hot takes or anything controversial, this is literally what it’s like to hang out with me and my friends. We talk movies, LOTR (shocking) and more movies!
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Be on the lookout for "Bishop's Day", a proof of concept film I wrote and will be directing. It's "Friday the 13th", "Scream" and "Valentine" in one fun, violent slasher!

What do you do about the title of your movie when the person who owns the internet domain won’t sell? Well, you add “Dotcom” to your title!
Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked) podcast is back to talk about a flick I still have the ticket for after seeing it in theaters 22 years ago! At the time, the internet was pretty unknown to the general public and the first thing filmmakers did was make a horror movie about it!  I saw "feardotcom" when I was 18 and didn’t think about it since then. However, much like “Gothika,” I kept seeing the DVD at the Goodwill and thought it was time to talk about this nostalgic internet killer thriller. As usual, Ryan and I can’t stop talking and this episode became a two-parter. I loved this movie after rewatching it and after finding out Videodrome didn't have it to rent, I gave them my copy!
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Straight out of out the Appalachia Mountains in North Carolina, friend of mine Keaton Lange has been writing and creating music for over 20 years. Being a natural story teller, his lyrics paint a wonderful picture on a canvas of folk music that is a true gem to listen to. I’ve been wanting to bring him on the pod for awhile and with the release of his second EP, “The Runaway,” I couldn’t think of a better time. I was thrilled to finally sit down and talk with him about his lyrics, inspirations and life. 
Keaton has a live performance this Saturday, August 31st at the PYK Gallery in Atlanta. Doors open at 7pm. Click the link for tickets!
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Last time we saw Ziggy, we were talking about the Tarantino-inspired crime thriller “Suicide Kings.” This episode was supposed to recorded months prior to us actually recording it, but many circumstances prevented Zig and I from recording.
“Soul Survivors,” is arguably the most complex college-aged horror film of the 2000’s, and I’ve seen most of them. An-all star cast (before they became massive names), when they were all working on their craft shine in this often looked-over flick. The pod, much like the movie, was all over the place and I was thrilled to have Zig with me to on this journey! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!

Magician, cigar aficionado, horror filmmaker. 
Billy Chase Goforth is an up-and-coming filmmaker that has been making a lot of noise online with his flick, “Door in the Woods” Billy isn’t just a one trick guy, he has his hands on just about everything and I was glad to have him on the show to talk about his many talents! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!

In 2003, Dark Castle was almost on its way out. Sadly, they came in with a fiery presence and quietly exited. “Gothic,” which was made hot off of Halle Berry winning her Oscar, and when Robert Downey Jr was doing any movie the was handed to him.  With a stellar cast, solid writer, director and cinematographer, has this movie stayed for the test of time? Join friend of the pod, Farmer and I as we do a deep discussion on this film that has been making its way back into the world’s streaming devices. If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!

Nick Roth comes from a filmmaking family and did a “blood oath” to not pursue that path, until he went with his father to China to make one wild crazy flick in 2013 called “Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe”. The movie was a nightmare to shoot, but it jumpstarted Nick’s interested and drove him to become a film professor at Cal State Northridge as an adjunct professor in cinema studies and eventually leading to his own film, “Hanky Panky,” a horror comedy about a  man and his napkin friend saving the world from a dark evil in a cabin.
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Friend of the podcast, Andrew Lee is back to talk about his latest film, “Guacamania!” I love having Andrew over and talking movies and watching him grow as a filmmaker. We talk about his movies, future of movies, movies in general, Artificial Intelligence, YouTube, and so much more! "Guacamania!" will be making its world premire at the Dances with Films film festival on June 23 at 12:30pm!
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All my life, at least as far back as seeing “Batman” in 1989, some of my favorite memories were spent in theaters. I can still remember the way most of them looked, smelled, the popcorn, soda … I love it! So when the idea of this pod about my favorite times at the theater came up, I immediately thought of Mark from Movies, Films and Flix to talk about his favorite times. Together, we discuss movies, working and so much more!  
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Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked Podcast) is back to wrap up Rob Zombie’s unplanned trilogy with “3 From Hell.” This was arguably the movie with the most positive reviews of Zombie’s career.  Join us as we discuss the unusual profits of this flick, the day by day production, shooting in bad weather and so much more! Burger and I both know someone who worked on this, so we got to add a personal touch to it! Make sure to check out the Ranked podcast, found wherever you find finer podcasts. 
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I was surprised that my last BS episode was a big hit, so I figured I would make another one! This time, I made it a little more focused: My friends and I speak candidly about shock cinema; why I don't have a Netflix account and Farmer tells the story about her first time on a film set.
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Caleb has been making movies for the last few years and made a big splash with his horror short “The Other Side of the Box.” I loved it and LOVE his follow up “Play Me”. Both films display true filmmaking talent and suspensful terror. Super thrilled to sit down for a little bit and chat to this up-and-coming filmmaker about where it started, how it's going and where it's headed to.
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Burger brings the lettuce to talk more on “The Devil’s Rejects.” One of the reasons why I love having the Ranked co-star on my show is that he comes overly prepared and has a lot to talk about, which is why we usually have two-part episodes.  We both loved the music so much on this we did a top 5 music in movies ranking, hangout movies, B-movies and more!
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Documentary filmmaker, Alexandre Phillippe is coming out with a fresh look at William Shatner called “You Can Call Me Bill,” which is been released March 22nd nationwide. Alexandre is a very talented filmmaker and I strongly recommend everyone out there checking out his latest doc when it goes to theaters. We talk Shatner, horror movies and more!
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More hot Rob Zombie talk! Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked Podcast) joins me to discuss the sequel that was never planned or meant to happen! During the mid 2000’s there was tons of remakes and homages to 1970’s flicks and this was one that is most remembered! Join us as we chat about horror flicks, risky filmmaking, 70’s horror and so much more!
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Quite possibly one of the most recognizable names ever, Alex Cox joins me to talk about his iconic career, spanning over four decades. After realizing being an actor wasn’t in the cards, Alex decided to move to production (which was unpopular at the time) and has been making beautiful films since. "Repo Man," "Sid and Nancy," and "Straight to Hell," are just some of his iconic masterpieces.
We talk about his early life, inspirations and his latest (as of the recording) movie “Tombstone Rashomon,” which is a retelling of the famous gunfight at the OK Corral, but from everyone’s perspective.
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Every once in a while I’ll allow friends to pick a movie to research for the podcast. Baroque has been asking to do this flick for sometime now and I finally broke down and said yes. We both do a deep dive in the history of D, Jack Black as The Genie in the live action “Aladdin” franchises and more! Tenacious D really isn’t my thing, but I was glad to have finally watched this flick and it’s obvious why “Destiny” has become a cult classic over the years.
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When I record a podcast, the majority of the time, I'll have the mics on and I'll chat with my guests for awhile about anything. I like to do this to loosen them up, feel at home and generally welcomed. Being on a podcast can be nerve racking and the last thing you want to do is sound stupid or come off in the wrong light.
So, what I have here is a compilation of clips from various guests that have come over and we talked. Not always about movies, but overall it was fun and interesting to re-listen to some of these forgotten gems.

Channeling the energy of creative geniuses like Sean Cunningham and Al Adamson, Baltimore indie filmmaker Shawn Wright is bringing back the sleazy gory horror films of yore with his production company FaceMelt Features. His first feature, “Night of the Axe” was a fun throwback to the 80’s slasher and his follow up “Spirit Board” (based on the Ouija horror films) is currently in preproduction. After chatting with Shawn, it’s very clear he has a promising future in horror films and I’m looking forward to seeing more of his work.
To support Shawn’s movies, or to check them out, visit www.facemeltfeatures.com
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Since seeing the advertisement for this flick in the late 90’s, I’ve always loved it! The ultimate throwback horror film for horror nerds. Jessica (from the “Ghosts of Appalachia” Halloween special) joins me to talk about one of the most memorable movies that kicked off Rob Zombie’s other career. We both did a lot of research and had a blast chatting about one of the grimiest, dirtiest violent flicks to hit 2003.
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More Tarantino-inspired 90’s flicks! Ryan Dambro (from the “Killdozer!” episode) is back to talk about the last movie Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert gave their iconic “Two Thumbs up” rating, the drug-infused fllm based on the book by Eddie Little (outlaw writer)! Dambro and I dive deep into outlaw filmmaking, Larry Clark and what if different actors were chosen for this late 90’s cult classic. If you’re not doing so already, check out Classic American Movies on Facebook and Instagram. I do appreciation posts, free movie giveaways and more!

We're kicking the new year off with the movie that has explosions, stunts on stunts and as much fun as you would expect from Hall Needham and Burt Reynolds in the late 70's!
Friend of mine and fan of the pod, Cole was talking to me one day and was looking for a film recommendation. I asked what kinds of movies he liked. Action comedies with killer stunts ( I mean who doesn’t love that?) came up. You can’t go much further then the classic “Hooper” with a wonderful love letter to the stunt and film world from the legend himself, Hal Needham, when he and Burt Reynolds were at the height of their powers. So I brought Cole on the show to talk about it. Turns out he’s a huge Jan Micheal Vincent fan, so not only was this such a treat to watch, but a blast to research. If you’re not doing so already, check out Classic American Movies on Facebook and Instagram. I do appreciation posts, free movie giveaways and more!

For my Christmas Special this year I’m interviewing the director, co-writer and editor of one of the most iconic holiday horror films ever: “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2”! I had previously interviewed Eric Freeman (star of “Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2”) and he had hooked me up with director Lee.
Not just a driector, but Lee is an amazing, award winning editor and I reccomend everyone checking out his work here.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the ultimate cult classic is in this episode, and I really mean that. Between Eric and Lee, you'll know all the ins and outs of this flick and it's fun!
If you’re looking for a gift for the cult horror fan in your life, check out Eric’s site, filled with personalized items, www.theeericfreeman.com .
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And now, for the exciting conclusion to our "Murder by Numbers" podcast!
Ryan (of the Ranked podcast) is back to finish our discussion on the early 2000's thriller.
If you can beleive it, we dive even deeper exploring the motives, history and more! Please check out Ranked wherever you get your pods. While you’re checking out the pod, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook.

Writer/Director/Actor/Producer James L Edwards was first introduced to horror when he was about 8-years-old by his uncle when he was shown “Night of the Living Dead,” and his life was changed forever! Both of us are horror nuts, so this was a really fun conversation! Please check out his films and support his career on Facebook and Instagram (Remember to tag those) If you’re not following the show already, check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
James was such a great guy, be sure to check him out at buffaloraentertainmentgroup thats Buffalora Entertainment Group!

One of my all-time favorite genres is murder mystery. However, this movie does it with a twist: The audience already knows who did it, but we don’t know why. Join Ryan (of the Ranked podcast) and me as we do a super deep dive into this early 2000’s thriller starring an up-and-coming star Ryan Gosling! There was so much info on this movie, it had to be made into two parts. Please check out Ryan’s podcast, Ranked wherever you get your pods. While you’re checking out the pod, please like and follow Classic American Movies, as well as Ranked, on Instagram and Facebook.

Alejandro, born and raised in Mexico, stops by to talk about Mexican urban legends and Halloween traditions. What makes his story so unique is that he grew up celebrating American Halloween traditions as well. This was a lot of fun as well as educational.
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Back in 2015, a young Romanian filmmaker revived an all but dead genre of filmmaking with his ultimate cult film, “Be My Cat: A Film For Anne.” I stumbled upon this flick while scrolling through Tubi and I am thrilled I did! It is such a rollercoaster of great filmmaking and, honestly, I couldn’t tell if Adrian was acting or not. His wife, Duru, an accomplished singer and actress from Turkey, have been putting their next masterpiece together for the last seven years, “We Put the World To Sleep” and I had to have them on to talk about their incredible careers!
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Friend of the pod, Clay Chamberlin is back to talk about the early 2000’s movie that I still have the movie ticket for. We dive deep into the very elaborate background and original script changes, why the blu-ray and soundtrack cost so much on eBay, our favorite ice cream and so much more on this forgotten fun flick we all know as “Darkness Falls”.
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More Halloween ghost stories! Jessica Farmer has had a lifetime love of scary stories. Growing up around the mountains of North Carolina, she was exposed to many urban legends, ghost stories and story telling in general. Join us as Jessica tells the legend of the Beasts of Blaine County, The Devil’s Tramping Ground, living in a haunted apartment and so much more. I also talk about a local (to Chambersburg, PA) urban legend, which is "The White Lady of Pond Bank".
Not only is this a fun episode, its educational as well!
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Coming straight out of Montreal, Sébastien Landry (Seb) and Laurence Morais Lagacé (Baz) created one crazy, violent, fun, and well shot horror film called “Game of Death.” The stylish flick really got the duo the chance to spread their creative wings and let loose! Over the years, they had shot tons of music videos, as well as doing their own separate projects, all of which are beautiful and creative in their own light. I was super excited to talk to these guys about their amazing career as well as music (as they really know their stuff), Nu Metal making a comeback, and so much more! "Game" is streaming on Tubi.
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This year for Halloween I decided to have friends over to tell real ghost stories that have happened to them (as well as myself). I asked my friend Kamilla about any paranormal experiences she had and she told me about The Read House in her hometown of Chattanooga, TN. Although beautiful in every sense of the word, the hotel is known for the haunted room 311 where a woman had either killed herself or was killed while staying in the room in the early 1920’s. Guests have reported strange noises, drawers opening on their own and spots forming on pictures taken during their stay. She also tells stories abotu her own paranormal experiences in her home.
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Clay Chamberlin joins us again to talk about the movie that has, arguably, the best opening in horror history: “Ghost Ship”. We discuss what the original script, called “Chimera” was like, the nightmare of shooting in water and all the clues that explains what is going on in this wonderful piece of Dark Castle’s short lived history!

Without a doubt, you've seen Tamra's work. She is the director of so many iconic music videos and movies over the years. She’s directed actors like Chris Rock, Phil Hartman, Dave Chappelle, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler and music videos for The Smiths, Faith No More, MC Lyte, Young MC, Tone Loc, Hanson, and thats just barely scratching the surface!
We talk about growing up with a comedy writer grandfather, who wrote jokes for everyone, quite literally. She went on to create a new style of music videos that were raw and felt “home made” at a time when they were heavily produced polished. Not only is this episode fun, it’s also very educational for filmmakers, artists and everyone!

I've always wanted to do a series of pods talking about the films that were greenlit in the 90's due to the massive success of Quentin Tarantino! So, get ready for many pods exploring those movies!
Ziggy of The Marvelous Nerdcast (mncpod.com) joins in this week to talk about the gritty 90’s crime drama originally written as a comedy starring a who’s who of movies and shows you love. We both do a deep dive in the production and talk about this forgotten flick of the Tarantino generation! Movie is available to rent at Videodrome in ATL.

“The Collingswood Story” is the movie that tons of filmmakers should thank for being made. In the late 90’s/early 00’s, due to the massive success of “The Blair Witch Project”, there was a scramble to make found footage horror. With laptops and webcams and a world wide reach, Mike Costanza saw a movie to be made that no one else saw: Screen Life Horror. The film would marry home webcams with horror elements to create a wonderful and scary film like the world had never seen. Mike and I chat about movies, his early days of editing and his awesome attention to detail that made this movie what it was.
Check the movie out at www.cauldron-films.com for a jam-paked blu-ray, or streaming on Shudder.

Man, oh man do I love this flick! It's one of those ultra-low budget movies from the 80's that you can feel an entire city (Akron, OH, to be exact) helping out to make a filmmaker's dream come true. It was secretly financed by Sam Raimi with his pay for "The Evil Dead II" and voice over's were all done by Bruce Campbell (who voices several people), Ted Raimi and other shemps.
I love showing this movie to folks, and my good friend Clay Chamberlin joins the pod to discover this classic slice of zombie horror you should watch and make part of your personal collection.
Stay tuned in after the episode for an interview with James L. Edwards, who was a 12-year-old boy who's life would be forever changed when he answered an ad in a newspaper looking for zombies in "The Dead Next Door."

n the late 90’s James Merendino crafted one of the most iconic comedy dramas of all time, “SLC Punk!” The film is a love letter (many of the characters were based on people he had known) to the punk scene of the mid 80’s, starring up and coming actor Matthew Lillard. However, James had been making movies and working in the business for a few years prior to that. Together, we talk about his career, in which he was mistaken as a PA numerous times on his own sets, getting older and the future of filmmaking.

Johannes Roberts came to the horror world's eyes with his breakout hit "The Expelled," (or "F" depending on when you saw it). Throughout his life, he has always been a big fan of horror and fantasy. In his teens, Roberts saw "Platoon" for the first time and it blew his mind and made him want to start making movies. Over the years he has crafted some solid pieces of films that will make you think twice about going into the ocean (if "Jaws" hasn't scared the sand out of you yet). When you finish the pod, please check out his flicks at Videodrome in Atlanta!

We're back with a Miriam pick! We recant when we first saw this 2000 classic Tom Hanks flick. What was in the FedEx package? Does VHS make a good rope?!
Miriam does a deep dive, talking about when she first saw this movie with her dad, Chris discusses the importance of sound while in isolation and together, we find out how many “Wilson” Wilson volleyballs are sold every year.

The Plaza Theater in Atlanta will be sponsoring us for the next month (ending September 3, 2021). In that time, The Plaza has allowed us to give away 10 pairs of tickets to lucky listeners of the show! So, if you and a friend, or spouse or loved one is planning to go see a movie at The Plaza, let me know in advance and I will get you in FOR FREE. That is any, and I mean any movie, shoot me a message with what movie, showtime and those who will be going so you can see that flick for free!

Chris finally gets to hook Miriam into watching the 90’s slasher made in the shadow of “Scream,” starring her teenaged love. We both discuss the histories of each 90’s icons as well as the writer’s ecletic background.
Has this movie stayed as fun as it was 25 years ago? Tune in to find out!

Chris is thrilled to show Miriam his summer favorite film. Together, they discuss the history of surfing, surf movies and the how this amazing movie was made. Please like, comment and share!

Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee has made a name for himself with his short “The Thieves of Almira.” He joins the the pod to discuss his current short “A Sparrow Cries at Night,” as well as discuss the various films and personal experiences that help construct his films.
To check out Andrew’s work, go to www.eboshiplatinum.com

Mark Hofmeyer, of the Movies, Films and Flix podcast, joins Chris to talk about the 1979 Lucio Fulci classic, “Zombie.” Together, we do a deep discussion about the film, whether or not is it a “ripoff” of “Dawn of the Dead,” and do a Video Nasty movie draft!

Remember that movie about clowns who were aliens that were turning people into cotton candy cocoons? Oh, what about that one Ernest movie where these snot covered trolls attack a town, or that movie with the giant critter ball that wreaked havoc? Well, that was the Chiodo brothers. Starting way back in the day as children with their love of classic monster movies, Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiodo were destined to part of cult fame. Over the years, the brothers have made some of the most iconic films and shaped the way we see monsters now. Chill out and listen to them talk about where it all began, the original ending to "Killer Klowns" and the possibility of a sequel in the future!

Merry Christmas! On a very special episode, Miriam is introduced to the 1954 classic, "White Christmas." We discuss Christmas in Germany, family traditions and how this holiday classic is still cherished.

Ho Ho Ho!
What better way to celebrate the holidays then to hear an interview with Eric Freeman of the classic 80’s film “Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2.”
The movie went into oblivion shortly after its release, but gained a massive cult following nearly 20 years later, thanks to YouTube and Freeman’s unforgettable moment when an actor goes to take out the trash.
Eric was such a great guy, and we talk about his early early interest in acting, seeing the ad for “SNDN 2” in the newspaper and the feeling of seeing himself on the big screen. He also puts to rest the rumors around the “Finding Freeman” movement.
If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift for that horror fan in your life, please check out his online store, theeericfreeman.com , where you can get signed 8 x 10’s from moments in the movie, personalized trash cans, (so it’s always GARBAGE DAY), posters, video greetings and tons more!

What better way to celebrate Halloween then to talk with the man who created a movie about a group of teens who break into a haunted house to throw one hell of a party? Joe incorporated real stories of possession and made the movie that pushed the terrified group of kids in a haunted house genre to the next level. We also talk about real stories of possession, his life long fascination with the occult and spirit world and his personal accounts of hauntings.

Joining Chris this week is Wrestling with Pop Culture’s Jonathan Williams! Chris and Jonathan met while working and after chatting, found out that Jonathan hadn’t seen the 2000 J. Lo/Vince Vaughn sci-fi horror. The two talk about the strange connection to the date and when Chris texted Jonathan about the movie. Gather around while we discuss the making of the movie, where the visionary filmmaker came from and the possibility of a faithful sequel to this dark and beautiful film!

David Chirchirillo created a big stir with his Brian DePalma-inspired spin on “Fatal Attraction” for the Tinder generation. I saw this movie a few years ago and it really stuck with me (I actually made an Instagram post about it immediately after watching it). David and I chat about where it all started for him, his first short film (which makes a cameo in “Bad Match”) and what the future holds for this rising name to know!

Miriam is still very hard at work with her exams and this week we will have Baroque Bochenek of the “Movies on our Minds” podcast to discuss the cult 80’s teen dark comedy. Baroque had never heard of this film and it’s up to Chris to make sure he knows the difference between a Heather and a Veronica. Grab your copy of “Moby Dick” and crank up the Big Fun!

Jason wrote and directed a great heavy metal demon movie several years ago that made a huge splash with the horror market. Mixing autobiographical details and classic demon possession films you get “Deathgasm!” We chat about growing up in small towns, horror movies and the upcoming sequel to the 2015 cult hit.

Miriam will not be joining Chris this week, due to a very important test, but filling in will be Atlanta’s automotive horror expert (specializing in the “evil car” subgenera) Ryan Dambro. Although an expert, Dambro hasn’t come across this week’s gem till Chris brought it up. Dambro dives into what makes a good automotive horror movie, draws comparisons to the novella and the film version of this week’s movie and Chris does a deep exploration of all those involved in making this 1974 made-for-tv cult classic.

Miriam confesses she turned this movie off after watching the first 30 minutes and originally found it boring. Chris forces her to watch this southern dramedy classic and she loves it! We talk about the original cafe the film is based on, bee charming, southern foods and our personal experience at The Whistle Stop Cafe. Towanda!

Mark Jones joins me this week to talk about creating the franchise that made audiences fall in love with a whole new kind of monster. I am of course talking about 1993's "Leprechaun." Jones talks about the research that went into making the cult classic (which sequels are still being made), the experience of first time directing and discovering an actress that would become an icon to the world. Also, we chat about the possibility of a 30th anniversary of "Leprechaun," which would be jammed packed with never-before-seen footage!

Miriam has never heard of the early 2000’s thriller that made audiences see Robin Williams in a different light. Chris talks about the making of the film, and the nods to famous photographers, while Miriam explores the history of the actors, where it all began for them and what some of them originally wanted to do as a career.

Miriam has never heard of the courtroom comedy and it is up to Chris to make sure she finds out the true meaning to the word, “yute.” Tune in to learn about mud in the tires, grits and what Joe Pesci has been up to ever since he left the business. Also, the planned sequel and novel sequel to the 90’s classic that made Marisa Tomei a star.

A lifelong fan of KISS and a lover of movies, Carl Dupré, created one the the coolest movies of my teenaged years, “Detroit Rock City.” With a killer storyline and amazing soundtrack, Carl crafted a 90’s classic that stands the test of times. The movie was made by KISS fans with so much heart and so much love, that the making of the film is as wonderful as the actual film.

Chris introduces Miriam to the film he saw at the drive-in when he was starting out in college. Miriam discovers the history of DB Cooper, Chris does a deep dive in the history of the crew of the film, and together they discover the true meaning of the film.

Turns out Miriam already knew about this one, but that doesn't stop Chris from showing it to her again. We discuss the history of Wakita (the town where the movie was filmed), Miriam talks about T.O.T.O. (where the idea of Dorothy came from) and Chris ends the internet rumors about rip offs of “Twister.” Together, they discuss the possibility of sequel and the planned remake.

John A. Russo is one of the most iconic names in horror. Back in the 60's with George A. Romero, he co-created one of the most iconic horror films of all time, "Night of the Living Dead." Together, John and George re-defined the zombie genre, inspiring millions of people worldwide and frightening audiences for generations. This is a personal favorite of mine, as I have loved "Night" since I was a small child, watching it every Saturday from a VHS purchased for $2.50. After listening, please check out his latest work, "My Uncle John is a Zombie!" and on YouTube, "Eve of Destruction 2020."

Miriam was a little skeptical on seeing this 2007 classic that brought improv comedy films back into public eye. However, you can't go wrong with a movie that was almost an instant success, launching many careers and enhancing already established actors. Chris reflects what his college friend thought of the movie, at the time it came out; Miriam does a deep dive in the history of the film and together, they discover what it means to be Superbad.

Chris and Miriam discuss one of their favorite movies of all time. Miriam talks about her love of this movie, and Chris does a deep dive in to the difficult making that brought dancing back in to movies. Together, they have the time of their lives.

Austin Snell joins us this week to discuss the making of his cult film, "Exposure." The movie is a classic tale of a couple going to a cabin in the woods to work on their relationship, only to encounter an evil force that is capable of turning people into monsters. With killer effects in the same vein as "Demon Wind," and "The Evil Dead," Austin made a fantastic film for audiences to enjoy.

Chris gets Miriam to watch the 1999 remake of a 1959 classic, "House on Haunted Hill." We explore the history of the film, what the original opening and ending were supposed to be and Miriam confesses that this horror film was very enjoyable!

Chris has purchased a stack of movies and gives Miriam the option to pick one. She chooses "Get Shorty," and the research has begun! Join us as we discover the history of making the John Travolta comeback movie, who the original players of the film were and mini biographies of some of the major cast members and crew.

Tyler MacIntyre directed and co-wrote with Chris Lee Hill two fantastic movies in recent years: "Patchwork," and "Tragedy Girls." Both films are filled with great dialogue, fun characters and a heck of a lot of blood. Tune in to hear the first hand experiences of the making of a cult classic!

Miriam shares one of her personal favorite movies, "A Knight's Tale," to no objection from Chris. Join us as we do very deep research into the the historical accuracy, and inaccuracy, as well as the real people this 2001 gem is based on. Heads won't roll, but education and laughs are had by all!

Tom McLoughlin sat down this week to chat about two iconic films of his: "Friday the 13th: Jason Lives," and "Sometimes They Come Back." Tom was a heck of nice guy and we talked about his life prior to making movies, when he was a musician in a band called The Sloths (available on Spotify) and knew a soon-to-be musical icon, Vincent Furnier (later Alice Cooper). We chat about movies, music and a new possible sequel to "Friday the 13th."

Miriam discovers this 2007 over-looked gem that showed a darker side to Kevin Costner; Chris does a deep dive in the history of the film and we discuss the original plans of making this into a trilogy.

Miriam has discovered the 2000 film, "The Way of the Gun." Well, Chris showed it to her and she loves Ryan Phillippe and our discussion of this forgotten crime drama, with a western twist follows! Chris does a deep dive into the original story, and how it changed, almost on the spot, and Miriam discusses one of the few movies about a kidnapped pregnant woman where the ransom is a supporting character.

Miriam gets to see "Super Troopers." Immediately, she understands why it's a classic and Chris dives deep into the background of the Broken Lizard gang. Hang out with us as we explore the history of the movie and the heart that went into making this amazing comedy that redefined the mustache.

I got a chance to chat with Emmett Malloy of the Malloy Brothers, who directed the 2001 film "Out Cold." Emmett shares fond memories of working on the movie that was the start of Zach Galifianakis' movie career, as well as working with David Koechner prior to becoming a household name and working with industry veterans like Lee Majors and Thomas Lennon. He also talks about directing music videos for legends like Metallica, Blink-182 and The White Stripes.

Chris and Miriam share a love for the 1998 film, "You've Got Mail." Together, they discover the reimagining of the classic Miklós László play, "Parfumerie" for the internet age. Chris calculates how much money the "Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn of the 90's," have made together and Miriam reads a passage that beautifully sums up this romantic comedy.

What do you get when you combine the hardships of being a parent battling with the disproval of your in-laws, a dying wife and a child who never knew you? Add some amazing arm wrestling with rockin' music and you have 1987's "Over the Top." Chris grew up with "Top," and Miriam has never heard of it. Join in on the fun, as the discussion of who the original choice of the antagonist, "The Bull," was; what the history of this movie has done to arm wrestling, globally; where the idea for this 80's classic came from and why Stallone keeps flipping his hat.

What happens when a man cuts himself while trying to create a car engine to run on wheatgrass? You get the 2007 cult classic, "Blood Car"! Director and co-writer, Alex Orr and star Mike Brune join Chris this week to discuss the Roger Corman inspired, "Blood Car." The film was made prior to the film industry boom in Atlanta and gained immediate attention from everywhere. Hear the stories of making a movie when you're armed with creative brains, a bunch of friends and a lot of heart.

Miriam has come across the novel, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," while looking for a book to read in our building's library. After talking to Chris, she discovers that this Swedish classic novel, and its sequels, were made in to films, edited into a television miniseries as well as an American remake! Join us as we discuss the differences between the novel, the Swedish film and the American remake.

Chris shows Miriam one of his all-time favorite movies, "True Romance." Miriam confesses she was introduced to Quentin Tarantino much later in his career, and had never heard of this movie. After watching, she names it "Chris Kelly: The Movie." A whirlwind of deep discussion about the cast and crew ensues!

Welcome to Cult Classics with Chris! This podcast will be a part of "Classic American Movies," where I will be celebrating cult classic films and those who made them. For my premier episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Anne Carlisle, co-writer and star of "Liquid Sky." Anne tells great behind-the-scenes stories, the possibility of a sequel, and the hard work and dedication of those who came together to create one of the most unique films of the 80's.

Chris and Miriam discuss the classic 1995 crime thriller, "The Usual Suspects." It was Miriam's first time ever hearing about the film and we dive deep into the discussion of who is Keyser Söze.