Just a Few Announcements SF2023 E7

In the candy world, tonight’s episode would be considered bite sized. Yes, this week may be a little shorter than the average show but, as the saying goes, size doesn’t matter because it’s still packed with all that Scarefest goodness.

Wes and fellow Council member Adrienne Elder break into a discussion on current television shows and movies as well as make a few new celebrity announcements that include a DAY OF THE DEAD star and a certain infamous cocaine bear. Plus, we get a peek at Adrienne’s mystery gift. The episode may be short but it’s sweet.

Daniel Benedict from The Bloody Man SF2023 E6

Whip up a Bloody Mary and settle in because tonight’s show takes a trip into the demented world of Daniel Benedict, the writer and director of the indie horror flick, THE BLOODY MAN. Wes steps back from the interview loft to let co-hosts Katie Followell and Chad Harlan take the reins.

Daniel discusses the techniques he used to weave various 1980s influences into THE BLOODY MAN, how he once developed a MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE fan film and gives us a peek inside his love of horror. Interesting facts: THE BLOODY MAN was filmed right here in Kentucky and features roles played by a few NIGHTMARE ON ELM STEET alumni actresses.

Plus, we get a new celebrity announcement and Joe Lewis gives his review of the Netflix murder mystery film THE PALE BLUE EYE.

The Council SF 2023 E5

Has the cosmic axis swung to total coolness again already? Yep, that’s right, it’s time for another action-packed episode with the all-powerful Council. Adrienne couldn’t join in on the fun but never fear, Nicole Griffin sits in to round out this evening’s (un)holy trinity.

The Council gives us some insight on how they try to create events not seen at other conferences, some events that might be on the chopping block, and why there hasn’t been a ghost hunt lined up. Plus, we get a new guest announcement and briefly discuss the greasy Batman. What is greasy Batman you ask? Tune in to find out.

And let’s not forget about Joe Lewis. Tonight, he shares a throwback review of 1990’s I COME IN PEACE (aka DARK ANGEL) showing on streaming platform Tubi.

Bev McChesney with Answers from the Universe SF 2023 E4

Open your mind to the infinite tonight as Wes hosts gifted psychic medium Beverly McChesney. Beverly is recurring guest in the Scarefest universe, and she is always more than willing to share her incredible abilities with viewers.

It’s a special treat as Beverly does live reads from the Chat Room and shares her insights on such topics as who answers our questions, will houses be more affordable in days to come, and the secret to emotional manifestations through the power of the invisible world. Plus, we get several reminders on why it’s good to properly hydrate.

In our regular features, Joe Lewis shares his thoughts on the British-German horror thriller BLOOD RED SKY. Is it good? Well, that’s up in the air.

Zach Bales In Search of the Wildman SF 2023 E3

Are you ready to hit the blacktop? This week Wes and co-host Chad Harlan welcome Zach Bales, the Paranormal Roadtripper. Zach gave his first seminar at the 2022 Scarefest called IN SEARCH OF THE WILDMAN and he’s here to impart his cryptozoology knowledge to the SF crew.

Zach shares the story of his investigation of a Bigfoot-like creature called the Green River Monster, as well as tales of his other local investigations. We learn there are lots of cryptids in Kentucky (looking at you Dogmen). We also hear about the Bluegrass Triangle and the Paranormal Roadtrippers Nightmare Gallery in Somerset, KY.

In our regular features, we get a big celebrity announcement and Joe Lewis takes a bite out of the culinary horror thriller THE MENU starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy

The Council (Almost) SF 2023 E2

Grab your hockey mask because it’s a Friday the 13^th edition of the show. The stars are aligned as we witness yet another meeting of the mysterious Council. Well, ALMOST. Hey, two out of three isn’t bad, right?

Wes and Adrienne hit the ground running with no script and no filter as they discuss a new edition of the trading card scavenger hunt, ideas for extracurricular Scarefest events, pricing changes, and hotel talk. A fair amount of hotel talk. Plus, where else will you hear the term curmudgeon in everyday conversation? Right here, of course.

Also, we get a viewing of the first of the new Best of Scarefest short video segments and Joe Lewis pipes in with his review of the 2022 vampire film THE INVITATION.

2022 Weirdness in Review Scarefest 2023 E1

It’s the beginning of the New Year and we all know what that means. It’s time for the annual visit from John and Stacey Edwards and their summary of the oddest news stories of the past year. This is a show you do not want to miss.

Wes, John, and Stacey discuss the top 10 weirdest stories including a lethal VR headset, a ghostly patient in Argentina, and a ceremonial sacrifice gone wrong. We also get some archaic website talk and ponder the question of whether you can ride a drunk horse or not. Plus, Wes introduces a new segment to the show where Scarefest attendees can submit their own short Best of Scarefest videos. See more of John and Stacey at TODAY IS STRANGE on YouTube.

In our regular segments Joe Lewis gives a double dose of his trademark movie wisdom as he reviews two films, 2017’s THE EVIL WITHIN and 2009’s AFTER.LIFE, starring Liam Neeson and Christina Ricci

The Return of the Scarefest TV Holiday Party SF 2022 E41

No one puts the H-O in a holiday party like the crew from Scarefest. Grab some eggnog and join Wes, Chad Harlan, Katie Followell and special guest Brian Bremer as they resurrect the party started by Wes, Ken Boggle, and Coyote Chris Sutton back in days gone by.

Wes, Katie, Chad, and Brian take us on a whirlwind tour of winter memories, New Year’s resolutions, and New Years eve superstitions. They also try not to alienate any of the sponsors while discussing Brian’s softcore film TEST TUBE TEENS FROM THE YEAR 2000. Plus, you don’t want to miss Brian’s spot-on impression of PUMPKINHEAD co-star Lance Henriksen.

Lastly, in our regular features, don’t miss Joe Lewis’ final review of 2022 as he runs down the list of all the movies that he enjoyed in the past year and why he liked them.

The Council SF 2022 E39

Is it hot in here or is it just time for another meeting of the mysterious Council? That’s right, the all mighty Council is at it again tonight as Brandon, Adrienne, and Wes combine their collective horror related powers to bring us another barnburner of show.

This week’s topics include Scarefest making the top of the list of horror conventions, clever names for the line building protocols, line skipping dilemmas, and the merits of onsite events versus offsite events. Plus find out how Adrienne tried to shed the mortal coil an hour before the show. Bonus game: see if you can count how many times the term “line building” is used tonight.

In our Bonehead Weekly feature, Joe Lewis gives us his thoughts on the Netflix anthology series CABINET OF CURIOSITIES created by Guillermo del Toro.

William Amyerich & Christina Kieffer SF 2022 E40

Thrills and chills abound as Wes welcomes William Amyerich and Christina Kieffer from ATL Radio X, where they host a series on films, the paranormal, and music. William and Christina bring an interesting topic to Scarefest, the mysterious Men in Black. And not a Will Smith in sight.

The night starts off discussing where these strange men dressed all in black are aliens or a government agency but quickly moves into a conversation about cryptids and more otherworldly topics ranging from Bigfoot to the Mothman to odd sightings in Hellier, Kentucky. Exactly how many alien species do we acknowledge? Be sure to check out William and Christina at ATL Radio X at ATLRADIOX.COM.

In our weekly feature, Joe Lewis turns back the hands of time to give us his review of the 2015 Christmas horror film KRAMPUS starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette.