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The Carnage Report Episode 33: Chattanooga Film Fest 2023

It’s a wacky and wild episode wherein we throw all the rules out the window to talk about our in-person experiences at Crypticon KC and our virtual fun with the Chattanooga Film Festival. While we were at Crypticon, we hung out and recorded with Greg and Jenius from Nightmare Junkhead, and had a big ol’ installment of The Set Up, asking the boys some getting to know you questions. All this and an interview with Bad Girl Boogey director Alice Maio Mackay about that film and her upcoming projects.

The Carnage Report Episode 32: Brooklyn 45

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Ted Geoghegan’s latest, the ghost story of Brooklyn 45, now streaming on Shudder. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other religious horror, discuss trailers galore for the fifth season of What We Do in the Shadows, Tearsucker, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their if their friends would come to a séance and get excited about Crypticon KC.

The Carnage Report Episode 30: Huesera: The Bone Woman

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Michelle Garza Cervera’s directorial debut, the pregnancy body-horror film, Huesera: The Bone Woman. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other pregnancy-related body horror, talk about Terror Vision’s subscription service, and discuss trailers galore for Mad Heidi, Brooklyn 45, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss what their 19 year-old selves would find lame about them now.

The Carnage Report Episode 29: V/H/S/99

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about anthology horror film V/H/S/99, ahead of its Blu-ray release on May 23. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other anthology horror and horror comedy, talk about Beetlejuice 2 casting news, and discuss trailers galore for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Meg 2: The Trench, God Is A Bullet, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick answer questions from listeners and share what listeners’ favorite V/H/S segment is.

The Carnage Report Episode 28: Evil Dead Rise

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the long-running horror franchise, directed by Lee Cronin. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other demonic and high-rise based cinema, talk about Rob Zombie’s new line for Waxwork Records, and discuss trailers galore for The Wrath of Becky, It Lives Inside, Alpacalypse, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss whether they have ever dabbled in the occult.

The Carnage Report Episode 27: Renfield

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about the horror action comedy, Renfield, directed by Chris McKay. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some vampiric horror comedies, help you plan your summer vacation with a trip to Camp Arawak from Sleepaway Camp and discuss trailers galore for Organ Trail, The Boogeyman, Insidious: The Red Door, and more. Plus, Julie runs down some of her favorites from Panic Fest and Nick tell you why you should hit up Crypticon in July.

The Carnage Report Episode 26: Living With Chucky

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about the documentary Living With Chucky, directed by Kyra Elise Gardner, an in-depth look at the groundbreaking Child’s Play franchise from the perspective of a filmmaker who grew up within it. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some underrated entries in the franchise and discuss trailers galore for From Black, You’re Killing Me, Cocaine Shark, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 25: Scream VI

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about Scream VI, the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise from directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other New York films and/or requels, get excited about upcoming festivals such as Panic Fest, lament the passing of director Bert I. Gordon, and discuss trailers galore for The Tank, The Wrath of Becky, Satan Wants You, and more.