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.

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

Let’s Review the Schedule (with Co-Host John Kassir) SF 2022 E31

Episodes don’t get much more exciting than this! Tonight, Wes welcomes an extra special co-host, the one and only John Kassir, best known as the voice of the legendary Crypt Keeper. If that’s not enough, Wes isn’t even wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Inconceivable!

Wes and John not only chat about all of the great events happening at Scarefest, but they also discuss John’s extremely prolific voice acting career, the time he wore a muscle body suit, and Lexington’s annual Thriller parade. Any kid of the 90’s could sit and listen to that familiar voice all night long.

Lastly, make sure to give extra special thanks to Joe Lewis for this week’s movie review. Joe really took a bullet for his fans and watched the recent vampire superhero film MORBIUS. He’ll never be the same again.

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.

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