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

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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.

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Tease Darker Stakes and Shifting Power in Criminal Record Season 2

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In this interview, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo sit down to talk about the highly anticipated return of the hit crime drama Criminal Record. From evolving character dynamics to the darker, more complex themes of the new season, both stars share what fans can expect as the story unfolds.

Hear how Capaldi approaches the morally complex DCI Daniel Hegarty, and how Jumbo’s DS June Lenker is pushed to her limits in a season filled with tension, consequences, and tough choices. They also discuss the shifting power dynamic between their characters and why Season 2 raises the


Season 2 Synopsis: The eight-episode, season two of “Criminal Record,” the critically hailed crime thriller starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo, will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first episode on Wednesday, April 22, followed by new episodes weekly through Wednesday, June 10. 

From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, “Criminal Record” is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. In season two, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a Far-Right bomb plot in the heart of London. Season two reunites Capaldi as ‘Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty’ and Jumbo as ‘Detective Sergeant June Lenker.’ Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Sullivan join the cast in addition to the returning ensemble that includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore and Charlie Creed-Miles. 

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From Page to Screen: Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley on ‘The Beauty’ and Building a Hit Comic Universe

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Step inside the world of comics and television with this in-depth interview featuring Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, the creative minds behind the hit FX tv series, ‘The Beauty’.

In this conversation, we explore their individual journeys through the comic industry, how their paths crossed, and the creative spark that led to the creation of ‘The Beauty’ —a bold, genre-bending series that captivated readers and eventually made the leap to television.

Jeremy and Jason share behind-the-scenes stories about developing the concept, building its unsettling yet compelling world, and navigating the challenges of adapting a creator-owned comic into a TV series. From storytelling philosophy to industry insights, this interview is packed with inspiration for comic fans, aspiring creators, and anyone curious about the evolution of an idea from page to screen.


Synopsis: In FX’s The Beauty, when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” (Evan Peters) and “Jordan Bennett” (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.

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Mamoudou Athie talks new thriller ‘Wardriver’ and ‘Black Box’ Memories with Phylicia Rashad

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In this interview, Mamoudou Athie sits down to talk about his latest film ‘Wardriver’ and what drew him to this unique and compelling project. He shares insight into his character, using his martial arts background during filming, and what audiences can expect from this gripping story.

In the film, Dane Dehaan is brilliant as Cole, a hacker that prowls at night to rob digital currency from large banks and corporations. The story is a gripping one as Cole finds himself exposed at times and at the mercy of Oscar (Mamoudou Athie) who seizes the opportunity to use Cole for a quick score. His target – a young woman named Sarah, who seems to have it all at first glance, but is she deserving of this theft? Are there unseen repercussions?

Mamoudou also reflects on his past work, including his experience starring alongside Phylicia Rashad in ‘Black Box’. He discusses what he learned from working with such a legendary actress and how that collaboration helped shape his growth as a performer.

From behind-the-scenes stories to thoughtful reflections on his craft, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.


Synopsis: Cole (Dane DeHaan) prowls a sprawling city, “Wardriving”—hacking wireless networks from his car and pulling off daring, high-tech robberies while always on the move. He tells himself no one gets hurt, hitting only businesses big enough to cover the loss, but that illusion shatters when black-market tech predator Oscar (Mamoudou Athie) locks onto his talents. Dragged into a million-dollar cyber-heist, Cole finds himself targeting Sarah(Sasha Calle), a woman whose stolen fortune makes her a pawn in a deadly game. The deeper he’s pulled, the more violent the fallout—explosive showdowns and a mob-connected lawyer (Jeffrey Donovan) who will kill to protect his empire. As Cole falls for Sarah, every choice pushes him closer to betrayal and violence. Determined to return the money and protect her, he hurtles into a fight for survival—wired into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, where every line of code could be his last.

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