Film Festival Preview SF 2022 E30

Grab the popcorn and some Milk Duds because this week Wes shares a heaping sneak preview of this year’s entries in the Scarefest Film Festival as well as offering a big tip of the hat to Meredith Blackwell for her many hours of dedicated previewing time. Trust us, this is a whopper of a show.

Wes covers a lot of ground, from films based on real urban legends to paranormal investigation and from 80’s retro vibe to foreign films. You can’t go wrong with such enticing titles as: HELL VAN, FALL OF CAMP BLOOD, SPAGHETTI FACE, and INHUMANO. Some are shorter than your average theatrical trailer but pack a lot of punch in that brief run time. Do you want to see trailers? There are loads of trailers. Enough said?

Plus, let’s not forget about Joe Lewis. This week he reviews ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the prequel to 2009’s creepy psychological film ORPHAN.

The Council SF 2022 E29

The moon is right, and the stars tell us it’s time for another meeting of the minds. That’s right, tonight the warped and twisted minds of the Council have come together to bring us new information on the latest happenings in the Scarefest world.

Even though the mighty Council may still have a tad bit of PTSD due to a certain country singer, they have so much to share. There is an announcement of a cool bourbon event, more news about the Scream Queen bowling, and details about a sinister scavenger hunt. Plus, we get a little Nicole Griffith and learn that there is a connection between bourbon and bungholes.

In our regular features, Joe Lewis brings us a nostalgia filled review of the recent 3D conversion of the 1975 film classic JAWS.

Dave Schrader SF 2022 E28

Tonight, Wes and co-host Katie Followell have the pleasure of speaking with Dave Schrader, a long-time radio show host who often delves in the strange world of the paranormal and unusual. Dave has filled in on Coast-to-Coast AM as well as appearing numerous times on TV series like Ghost Adventures and Paranormal State.

Dave talks about where his career began, what led him to his interest in the paranormal, working on the TV series Ghosts of Devil’s Perch, and his busy podcasting schedule. He even shares a thrilling story about his most dangerous paranormal investigation. Plus, we mention winged hippos and divvy out a little bit of demon talk.

Also, we can’t forget Joe Lewis. He digs a little ways back and brings us a review of OUTLANDER, a 2008 scifi/action/horror film and poses the questions, where else will you see Jesus, Hellboy, and dragons all in one movie?

Patti Starr & Midas Cove SF 2022 E27

This week, Wes and co-host Chad Harlan welcome Patti Starr, paranormal investigator and original co-founder of Scarefest, Ben Hicks, and Brian Pitts to the show. Ben and Brian are the writer and director, respectively, of the upcoming horror/thriller series Midas Cove.

The gang discuss the inspirations behind Midas Cove, a tale of a grieving widower on the path to revenge that is set in rural Kentucky. Along the way we get a peek at the cast, talk about how the shooting locations were chosen, what outlets they would like to use for distribution, and the biggest challenges they faced making the series.

And a night wouldn’t be complete without a little Joe Lewis. This week, Joe offers his insight on the Netflix vampire hunter movie DAY SHIFT, starring Jamie Fox and Snoop Dogg.

Speaker Announcements Round 2 SF 2022 E26

We’re back for Round 2, baby! This week Wes and co-host Claire Heaney lay out another round of speaker announcements. Did you think they’d get all of these done in just one show?

Tonight’s announcements bring more familiar faces, like Beverly McChesney and production-designer Mick Strawn, as well as more new faces. Topics include a talk on soul retrieval, zombie makeup tips, and a dive into demonology. Plus, when the announcements are complete, we get a few handy tips on running a horror convention.

Stick around for Joe Lewis’s review of the new Predator movie, PREY. Fun fact: Mick Strawn has never seen the original PREDATOR.

Speaker Announcements Round 1 SF 2022 E25

This week Wes and co-host Claire Heaney dip into the first round of speaker announcements for Scarefest 14 and it is a heaping plate full of information, so we hope you’re hungry. Just try to ignore the few little audio gremlins that snuck in tonight.

The guest list is mighty impressive, with many folks that have visited in the past, such as Allen Marston and Stephanie Bingham, but there are new faces too. Just a sample of the topics include a look into the history of the Men in Black (not the movie), cryptid attacks, and serial killer psychology. There might even be a makeup tutorial mentioned. Tune in to find out more.

As always, don’t forget to keep an eye out for Joe Lewis. This week he reviews Jordan Peele’s latest film NOPE. Is it good? We can’t say. That would be a spoiler.

The Council SF 2022 E24

That’s right, the stars have aligned, which means that the mysterious Council is here again to discuss the greater mysteries of Scarefest 14. Hint, hint…this is a fancy way to say that Brandon, Adrienne, and Wes are present on this fine evening to bestow their immense wisdom.

Wes kicks off the fun with a fantastic bear story and things only get better from there as the Council recounts their journey to the Smokey Mountain Fan Fest. The trio are working hard to iron out the final details on entertainment events so stay tuned to find out more details on events like the Scream Queen bowling.

Plus, stick around for a couple of big celebrity announcements and check out Joe Lewis’ review of THE BLACK PHONE, based on a story by Joe Hill. It may just be Joe’s most animated review yet.

John & Stacey Edwards SF 2022 E23

Their back!! Yes, John and Stacey Edwards have returned. Wes and first-time co-host Katie Followell get a chance to dig into what is new and exciting in the world of the weird with these perennial Scarefest favorites.

John and Stacey discuss the growth of paranormal podcasts and the possible origins in this massive uptick in paranormal interest. Plus, we get a nice batch of their always fascinating paranormal news stories as well. And we even try to answer that eternal lingering question of how many EMF detectors does one really need?

In our regular features, there are a few new paranormal announcements and Joe Lewis gives us his review of Ti West’s new film X. Find out if it’s edgy enough to be called an independent film.

If you want more John and Stacey, tune into Paranormal Sideshow at paranormal.tv

Brian Bremer SF 2022 E22

Tonight, Wes and co-host Chad Harlan welcome actor Brian Bremer. Bremer is known for his role as Bunt Wallace in PUMPKINHEAD as well as starring in several other horror and sci-fi films as well as having a career in the theatre and voice acting. He’s currently the voice of the Planters company’s Mr. Peanut character.

Wes, Chad, and Brian talk at length about Stan Winston and Brian’s experience working on PUMPKINHEAD, his inspiration for moving into acting, and how voice acting is the key to longevity. We also get some cool inside facts about some of his films and a great Chip Coffey story. Plus, don’t miss a mention of the movie TEST TUBE TEENS FROM THE YEAR 2000 and a brief aside on tobacco farming. It’s all in there.

In our regular features, we get a guest announcement for a sci-fi legend and Joe Lewis spills the beans about Edgar Wright’s psychological horror film LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. It’s pretty groovy.

Ty Shute & Smoky Mountain Fan Fest SF2022 E21

This week Wes and co-host Chad Harlan welcome Ty Shute, organizer of the. The Smokey Mountain Fan Fest is huge convention that covers the length and breadth of fandom, from science fiction to anime to horror, that is hosted in our neighboring state of Tennessee.

Ty spills the beans on Smokey Mountain Fan Fest’s humble beginnings, how he became interested in the convention circuit, and the future of the Fan Fest. The gang also share a rundown of the Fan Fest lineup and have a nostalgic discussion about the exciting resort town of Gatlinburg.

In our regular feature, we get a little déjà vu as Joe Lewis shares his wise words of wisdom about M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film OLD. Yep, it’s a repeat but might be worth revisiting.