Interviews

Releasing Friday is a documentary for horror fans to enter the mind of their favorite authors – Interview

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3 months ago

02/06/2025

FIRST WORD ON HORROR is a fifteen-part documentary series directed by Philip Gelatt, that profiles five of the finest horror writers working today. Across multiple episodes, each author discusses their life, their inspirations, their philosophies, and their writing techniques while reading one of their short stories. The first episodes will premiere February 7th exclusively on Substack.

FIRST WORD ON HORROR – Full Episode Release Dates:
– February 7: Stephen Graham Jones
– February 21st: Paul Tremblay
– March 14th: Elizabeth Hand
– April 4th: Laird Barron
– April 24th: Mariana Enriquez

As fact and fiction blend, secrets are revealed and the delicate alchemy that turns human experience into creative expression begins to emerge. The series is a love letter to writers of all ilk, to the primacy of the human experience, and to the simple act of reading a damned good story. The authors profiled are New York Times bestsellers, multi-award winners, and cult favorites.

In this first season, they are Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Elizabeth Hand, Laird Barron, and Mariana Enriquez. Through the authors’ lives the series takes viewers from a harrowing Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska to the lurking terror of growing up under the Argentinian dictatorship, from the unbridled energy of the early DC punk scene to an ill-fated hunting expedition on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana.

FIRST WORD ON HORROR is directed by Emmy and WGA winning writer and filmmaker Philip Gelatt, whose credits include: The Spine of Night, Europa Report, They Remain, The Bleeding House and Love Death + Robots. The project is produced by Will Battersby (The Spine of Night, They Remain, Trumbo) and other key crew include Director of Photography Sean Kirby, Composer Peter Scartabello, Editor April Merl and Sound Designer Ben Cheah.

For more information visit EtchFilm.com.

Trevor Henderson is a horror illustrator, writer and creature concept artist who is best known for creating the character Siren Head, which became a viral sensation online. Trevor designed numerous monsters for the feature film TAROT, and is always looking for new creature concept design work in film or games. He wrote and illustrated the middle grade horror chapter book "Scarewaves" for Scholastic, and has a sequel due to be released next August.

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From Superfan to Story Architect: Jeff Gomez and the Power of Passion

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1 day ago

05/09/2025

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The Countdown City Geeks continue their interview series featuring influential figures from the entertainment industry. This week, we are honored to speak with Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment.

Like many of us, Jeff’s journey began with a love for superheroes—a fascination that sparked a lifelong passion. But what set Jeff apart was his exceptional curiosity, a trait that evolved into a unique ability to solve complex narrative challenges for major studios. Through his work as a transmedia producer and storyworld strategist, Jeff has played a pivotal role in expanding the mythologies of some of the world’s most beloved franchises.

His impressive portfolio includes contributions to Transformers, Spider-Man, Godzilla, Men in Black, and even the original Turok video game. Jeff’s career stands as a powerful testament to how early passions can evolve into groundbreaking work in the creative industries, taking you further than you ever imagined.

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Talking UFOs and alien life with the cast and crew of ‘Watch the Skies’ – Interview

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2 days ago

05/08/2025

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May 9th is the US release date for Watch the Skies, the Swedish sci-fi flick about finding family and self-healing. This film is beautifully made and young star Inez Dahl Torhaug, captures your heart with each scene shines in. Ai has been a big topic as of late and this project uses it in a reasonable manner to help expand its audience reach. See our interviews below.

Synopsis: A rebellious teenage woman’s father went missing years ago and she believes that he didn’t run away but was abducted by aliens. She joins forces with a funky UFO club made up of a lovable group of weirdos and rejects. Together, they embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the boundaries of the law and ultimately, our world.

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Chad Archibald talks evil entities and horror inspirations for ‘It Feeds’ – Interview

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2 weeks ago

04/23/2025

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Horror fans! IT FEEDS is now out in theaters and VOD and writer/director Chad Archibald discusses with us where his personal inspiration for the story came from, how great it was to work with Ashley Greene, and why you should see it as soon as possible.

Synopsis: It Feeds tells the harrowing story of a young girl who insists that a malevolent entity is feeding on her. Ashley Greene portrays a clairvoyant therapist who must confront her own personal demons to save the girl before she is consumed completely. Shawn Ashmore takes on the role of the anguished father, desperately struggling to protect his daughter.