I am thrilled to welcome fellow Midwestern filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods back to the show, this time for a fun, inspiring chat about their latest film HERETIC. We also discuss the one-year anniversary of their Davenport, Iowa movie theater The Last Picture House, and they offer some great advice to budding filmmakers. Also on this episode I…

Episode 41 features an archival interview with director Michael Cooney on his 1997 direct-to-video winter classic JACK FROST. Michael and I talk through the production of the film, the snowman costume fail that led to the movie's humor, the 1998 sequel, and he breaks down the third JACK FROST film he would still love to make. Anthony C. Ferrante th…

I am joined on this episode by filmmakers Scott Schirmer (FOUND) and Brian K Williams (TIME TO KILL) to discuss their upcoming film GUSH. I am a huge fan of their work, most notably 2016's HARVEST LAKE, and here we drill deep on indie filmmaking, best practices for making pictures on a modest budget, and more. It is an fun, informative discussion w…

I am joined by DOC OF CHUCKY director/writer/producer Thommy Hutson and writer/co-producer Mark Allan Miller to discuss their new documentary that just landed on Shudder. Also discussed is the recent re-issue of Thommy's book NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: THE ELM STREET LEGACY focused on the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which is now available on Amazon…

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Happy Halloween! On this episode I chat with Michael and Jason Leavy who are part of the team behind the TERRIFIER films, STREAM, the upcoming SCREAMBOAT, and their company Fuzz on the Lens Productions. We dive deep on their early film work, their Staten Island Clown prank that ended up getting national attention, working with cinema icons on their…

Welcome to my nightmare! Episode 36 is dedicated to all things Alice Cooper, featuring three long interviews with the icon on his music, family, film work, and beyond. Also included are interviews with Rachel Talalay (who directed Alice in FREDDY'S DEAD), Rob Stefaniuk (who directed Alice in SUCK), Jake the Snake Roberts (who Alice accompanied to t…

On this episode of the Radio Hour Podcast I answer questions submitted by listeners, an idea prompted by Steven Awalt. Topics addressed include the process involved with getting hired to produce special features for the various labels, my background in hockey, favorite horror-themed pro wrestlers, who I would invite to dinner for a timeless who's w…

Episode 34 is my extensive interview with John Carpenter on HALLOWEEN and the films that followed in the franchise, originally recorded in 2012 for inclusion in what was intended to be the the official HALLOWEEN series book that sadly never came to fruition. John is candid about the franchise, his pre-HALLOWEEN movie and television work including H…

Episode 33 features a conversation with documentary filmmakers Dylan Sires and Kristian Day who are behing the hit HBO Max limited series TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELZABETH? I also share lots of Reverend Entertainment updates on upcoming releases including BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, BEWITCHED: THE COMPLETE SERIES, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD,…

Episode 32 is with special effects icon R. Christopher Biggs...with a twist. Instead of focusing on his endless list of film credits, we are turning the spotlight to Chris' work in the amusement park realm, diving deep on his crucial work at Disney's various parks and beyond. It is an insightful discussion that sheds light on a realm rarely explore…

Episode 31 is an archival interview with Crispin Glover, originally recorded for an expansive career-spanning retrospective in Fangoria magazine that ran over two issues. Crispin and I go deep into his background as the son of a cinema icon (Bruce Glover), his early ventures into acting, his big break that ended up changing the film landscape for a…

Todd Sokolove is part of the marketing department at Paramount Pictures. We dive into his fascinating background, early exploits in podcasting when the format was in it's infancy, the route he took to Paramount, the studio's renewed investment in physical media, and more. Also in this episode: the announcement of Martin Scorsese's BRINGING OUT THE …

Sculptor Kris Kuksi creates incredible three dimensional art that is as immersive as it is revolutionary. The painstakingly gathered model kit pieces, injection molded orphans, bric-a-brac and knick knacks, figurines, jewelry and plastic animals congeal into a re-imagined frieze, a macabre amalgam, that reveals, confronts, and provokes a viewer’s b…

Chelsea Wolfe drummer Jess Gowrie talks about her long history with Chelsea, gear choices, lessons learned on the road, and so much more on this return episode of the Radio Hour podcast. Also included: recent and upcoming Reverend Entertainment releases, voicemails, and more! Jess is currently on tour with Chelsea. Dates, merch and more at ChelseaW…

Happy October! Rue Morgue Executive Editor Andrea Subissati and her pup Dante join me on this episode where talk includes all things Rue, gushing over The Shining and The Stanley Hotel, and digging in on where the horror genre stands today. I also break down my contributions to Scream Factory’s new FRIDAY THE 13TH boxed set and more. Radio Hour Pat…

This episode’s guest is filmmaker John Hancock, the director behind LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH, BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY, CALIFORNIA DREAMING, and WOLFEN. John and I have a lengthy discussion about his life and career with special emphasis on his experience as the original director of JAWS 2. A rich, open conversation with one of film’s most diverse …

Filmmaker Mark Savage joins me for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his new movie PAIN KILLER, past efforts such as PURGATORY ROAD and STRESSED TO KILL, streaming services, the state of the industry, life in entertainment under the Covid umbrella, his work with me and Reverend Entertainment, physical media, and more. A treasured chat with a …

Due to a schedule shuffle with the next guest, I put a Q&A episode together where I address questions submitted via social media and email. Topics are diverse including my production process, challenges faced in putting some titles together, treasured nostalgic movies, favorite releases, and personal stories from behind the scenes. Radio Hour Patre…

Charles de Lauzirika changed the film documentary game in 2007 with DANGEROUS DAYS: MAKING BLADE RUNNER, an unmatched achievement in cinema archeology. He is behind the restoration of BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN 3, and others, has been behind EPKs for a long list of iconic filmmakers, and has recently moved into the realm of narrative features. On this epi…

Michael Felsher is a contemporary giant in the world of film documentary and special features with his production company Red Shirt Pictures. The list of films he has produced material for is a mile long and includes Anchor Bay, Synapse, Shout! Factory, among others. He has had relationships with some of the most beloved names in the horror genre, …

Joe Lynch loves Chuck Russell’s THE BLOB, is the director of WRONG TURN 2, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM, EVERLY, MAYHEM, and most recently 2019’s POINT BLANK. Along with fellow filmmaker Adam Green, Joe also hosts the long running MOVIE CRYPT podcast. Lynch and I get all kinds of nostalgic about THE BLOB, recently released from Scream Factory with extras f…

Chelsea Wolfe joined me at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, where she was appearing on tour in support of her most recent album BIRTH OF VIOLENCE, for a great discussion on many elements of her life, art, and what connects her to the world. A rare discussion in a really special place that I am honored to present to you. Radio Hour Patreon…

Jerry Smith has been a genre mainstay for years with his writing at Icons of Fright, Blumhouse, Fangoria, and now Scream magazine. He is the co-host of the great Pod and the Pendulum podcast, a show where he and Mike Snoonian go deep on franchises one entry at a time. Jerry and I talk about working in the journalism side of the business, about how …

Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah are two of the most outspoken advocates for independent cinema and the figureheads behind Spectrevision, the company that has given voice to Ana Lily Amirpour, Panos Cosmatos, and Jim Hosking, to name a few.. We cover a lot of territory about the state of film, supporting independent artists, and more in this fascinating…

Al White, director and writer of STARFISH, my favorite film thus far in 2019, is my guest on this latest episode of the Justin Beahm Radio Hour podcast. We dive deep into many topics, including the consistent presence of depression in artists and how filmmakers channel personal experience into their art. Radio Hour Patreon - lots of rewards includi…

Chris Alexander was the editor of Fangoria, and now not only oversees the wonderful Delirium magazine, but also serves as a key valve in the heart of Charles Band’s Full Moon empire. Chris, Charlie, and Full Moon just launched the Deadly Ten, a groundbreaking project that lifts the veil on independent genre filmmaking with an interactive live strea…

While director Ed Hunt is best known for cult favorites BLOODY BIRTHDAY and THE BRAIN, his resume is a diverse array of films across a number of genres. From early dramatic efforts like DIARY OF A SINNER, to working with Christopher Lee in STARSHIP INVASIONS, and on through the benchmark alien documentary UFOS ARE REAL, Ed arrives to the Radio Hour…

While his roots are in the stage and hairdressing, Michael St. Michaels (Michael Rappaport) has carved a cinematic niche in fringe classics like THE VIDEO DEAD (1987), and most notably, THE GREASY STRANGLER (2016). It was GREASY that brought Michael to the masses as Big Ronnie, an uncompromising oily food-obsessed dad by day, disco dancing murderou…

Director Dwight Little is the man behind the return of Michael Myers in HALLOWEEN 4, he helmed the beautiful and gory PHANTOM OF THE OPERA starring Robert Englund, and has traversed the television landscape in shows like MILLENNIUM, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, and BONES. He is the only filmmaker to direct both Freddy Krueger (FREDDY’S NIGHTMARES) and The …

Filmmakers Bryan Woods and Scott Beck are Iowa natives and two of the hottest names in cinema today. They most recently wrote and produced A QUIET PLACE, which was released to critical acclaim and has grossed over $340 million worldwide. A QUIET PLACE was named as a Top Ten Film of 2018 by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Revie…

Actor Eric Freeman stepped into the lead role of Ricky Caldwell in SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 in 1987, following the controversy of the first film with one of the most debated sequels in genre history. As clips of his delivery of “garbage day” were becoming the stuff of internet legend, Freeman was out of the business fighting personal battl…

Composer, sound designer, and engineer Alan Howarth is one of the most well traveled, influential, and work-diverse people in cinema today. From creating the sound of the Enterprise in STAR WARS to composing and engineering with John Carpenter on a long list of genre defining films including ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, THE THING, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CH…

From horror and sci-fi to family fare and beyond, director/producer Fred Olen Ray has done it all. Second only to the likes of Roger Corman, Fred’s roster of films and television programs numbers in the hundreds, including notables HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS, SCALPS, ARMED RESPONSE, JACK-O, ALIEN DEAD, DIREWOLF, and BIKINI DRIVE-IN. He has kick sta…

Andrew Divoff is one of the most diverse actors in entertainment, with over 100 film and television credits to his name, including LOST, THE STRAIN, TOY SOLDIERS, FAUST, AIR FORCE ONE, ANOTHER 48 HOURS, A-TEAM, and MATLOCK. Horror fans will undoubtedly know him from his iconic turn as the Djinn in WISHMASTER, and Danson in GRAVEYARD SHIFT. In addit…

Amy Steel is one of the most beloved faces in genre cinema due to her performance as “Ginny” in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2. Her turns in APRIL FOOL’S DAY, THE POWERS OF MATTHEW STARR, FOR LOVE AND HONOR, and the F13 documentary CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES continue to introduce her to generations, and on this episode of the JBRH, she sits down for a rare, exp…

Irwin Yablans produced the first three HALLOWEEN films as well as a number of notable genre titles including TOURIST TRAP and HELL NIGHT. The original concept for HALLOWEEN was his, and despite playing such a key role in the legacy of this durable series of films, he has largely existed in the shadows behind the scenes. Until now. In our exhaustive…

Trick or Treat Studios owns the Halloween mask market, and with the season creeping up on us the timing couldn’t be better to call in company president (and Macho Man impression maestro) Chris Zephro and master sculptor Justin Mabry to talk shop. Their lineup of licenses is mind boggling, including HALLOWEEN, GAME OF THRONES, WALKING DEAD, ALICE CO…

Anthony C. Ferrante is director of the enduring SHARKNADO franchise, the fourth entry of which lands on Syfy this Sunday, July 31st. He has deep roots in the horror genre, coming from years with Fangoria magazine and a long history in indie cinema (BOO, VIDEO DEAD, THE DENTIST films, WISHMASTER 2, HEADLESS HORSEMAN, etc). Recently Anthony has dippe…

Visionary director E. Elias Merhige joins me to discuss his best known films BEGOTTEN and SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE, his new picture POLIA AND BLASTEMA, working with Marilyn Manson, growing up in beautiful, grimy 1970s New York City, how illness and surgical procedures can inform art, and much more. It is a fascinating, in-depth conversation with one o…