Slice of SciFi Radio: Recent Episodes
Summer Brooks and Team Slice of SciFi
Author and classic scifi TV historian Fred McNamara talks about the new ALL SECTIONS ALPHA: THE MAKING OF SPACE: 1999 coffee table book, coming out soon from Anderson Entertainment.
Director Nick Taylor talks about his documentary RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE AND MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON, highlighting the career of Hollywood SFX artist Steve Johnson, known for some of the most ground-breaking effects and iconic creatures seen in movies.
Award-winning writer and Afrofuturist Ytasha L. Womack talks about her exploration and examination of Miles Morales as Spider-Man, and his impact on the Marvel Universe in comics and film.
series examining the impact and importance of the Weapon X origin story written and illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith.
Yumy Odom (ECBACC president and founder) and Akinseye Brown (ECBACC Vice President and Event Coordinator) stop by to talk about the 25th East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, and the 2026 Glyph Comics Awards.
Comics writer and artist Matt Kindt talks about the return of MIND MGMT, and about starting his own imprint, Flux House.
Writer Jordan Clark and artist Atagun Ílhan talk about creating ANCESTRAL RECALL, bringing the story to publication, and where things may go beyond the story we have so far.
Writer-director Tyler Cornack talks about his horror-black comedy feature MERMAID, and how he intended it to be a very Florida story.
Festival director Monte Yazzie talks about what attendees can look forward to at the 2026 International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival.
Festival director Jason Carney talks about what highlights and events attendees can expect at the 2026 Phoenix Film Festival.
Writer Ben H. Winters returns to talk about BENJAMIN now that the hardcover collected edition is available, out now from Oni Press.
Ellen Boehner and Chad Wood of IDW Games talk about developing a new Godzilla RPG for all of us to enjoy. The Kickstarter has already surpassed 200% funding, so a-gaming we shall go!
Filmmakers Zoran Lisinac, Dom Mazuran and Neb Chupin talk about making their indie dystopian science fiction thriller STORM RIDER: LEGEND OF HAMMERHEAD.
Festival director Daniel Abella returns to give us a preview of the 13th Annual Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, taking place in New York City on March 13-14, 2026
Comics writer/artist Jeremy Robinson stops by to talk about his new limited series, NECTAR, coming March 4 from Vault Comics.
Editor and author James Aquilone talks about adapting the classic WEIRD TALES magazine into a graphic novel format, expanding on the work that Jonathan Maberry and John Harlacher have been doing since they resurrected the magazine in 2019.
Director Corin Hardy talks about his latest feature, WHISTLE, and myths around death totems and memento mori.
Director Ryan Prows talks about his new horror feature, NIGHT PATROL, and why he designed the story to be unapologetically oppressive.
The movies, TV shows, graphic novels and books that were the highlights of our 2025 entertainment
Professor Jeffrey Angles returns with his new book, The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, the first ever English translation of the original novella that brought the mystical Mothra into existence.
Director Travis Mills and actors Myles Clohessy and Thomas Jane each talk about making the new Western-thriller Frontier Crucible
Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Director and writer Jane Clark talks about her supernatural queer romance, Witchy Ways, an indie feature that dives into relationships, found family, redemption and magic.
s new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.
Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.
s new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.
Graphic novel writer and artist Norm Konyu talks about his newest standalone story, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TREES, available now from Titan Comics.
Playwright Tim Griffin talks about Strange Cargo: the Doom of the Demeter, a new horror stage production at CityLit in Chicago, performances from October 18-November 23, 2025.
s always wanted to make a shark movie, he went with one in a historical World War II setting.
Journalist and author Dave Schilling talks about the new book Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, celebrating the impact Blumhouse has had on horror entertainment with now-iconic franchises, and sometimes unconventional storytelling.
Writer-director Miguel Llansó talks about his scifi-thriller feature INFINITE SUMMER, exploring the mystery behind a suspicious new meditation app that three vacationing friends are introduced to.
Writer-director Alexandre O. Philippe talks about his newest documentary, CHAIN REACTIONS, a series of interviews of artists whose careers were impacted in different ways by Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE.
Writer-director Stuart Ortiz returns to talk more about STRANGE HARVEST, now that it's finally being distributed to on demand services.
Director and co-writer Pierre Tsigaridis with co-writer and actor Maxime Rançon talk about their new horror feature, TRAUMATIKA, in theaters September 12 from Saban Films.
Actors Orion Smith and Madison Lawlor talk about picking up the reins as the younger Ed and Lorraine Warren in THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, a film that brings the Warren's journey full circle.
Festival director Daniel Abella gives us a preview of what to expect at the 2025 New York Science Fiction & Horror Film Festival, which will be screening September 19-20 2025 in New York City.
Writers Mike Johnson and Mellow Brown talk about the Blade Runner series being published by Titan Comics in connection with Alcon, and how the universe is expanding beyond the existing movies in comics prequels and sequels.
For folks who enjoy reading lists and examinations about various TV and film genres, the new A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV by author and journalist Richard Scheib is a fun one to add to your library.
Publisher Bill Campbell talks about Rosarium Publishing's new graphic novel compilation The Adventures of Lion Man, reprinting the lone 1947 comic featuring Lion Man, plus 3 new stories by John Jennings, David Brame, Yvette Ndlovu and Bill Campbell.
Acclaimed comics writer Jim Zub is writing the new main Conan the Barbarian series from Titan Comics, and he talks about creating new stories in that world, the reprints of the Savage Sword of Conan, and several other Conan series.
Director Chuck Russell, then actors Renee and Elisha Hebert talk about their work on the new reimagined Witchboard, and looking forward to the possible expansion of and continuation on in this story world.
Writer-director Bears Rebecca Fonte talks about their new queer vampire thriller romance How Far Does the Dark Go?, and walks through where the story came from and more.
Writer-director Adam Finberg talks about his fascination with the Phoenix Lights, and how that led to making his new indie thriller Star People.
Content creators Kris Collins, Celina Myers and Jason-Christopher Mayer have made a paranormal investigation feature, House on Eden.
Comics writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs talks about adapting a well-established property from another medium (animation) and what it's like to create in someone else's playground.
"Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics" co-authors Margaret Stohl and Judith Stephens talk about the story behind making the book and talking to many of the women behind the creation of Marvel Comics.
Director Johnny Martin, then actor Maria Elisa Camargo talk about making Off the Grid, a new action-thriller also starring Josh Duhamel, Greg Kinnear and Peter Stormare.
"Found Footage Finds" is a docuseries created by Chris Vander Kaay about "found footage" films. The examination of those films along with interviews with some of the filmmakers is a lovely deep dive into a fun, niche movie genre.
Director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza talks about DIABLO, his latest action-thriller, starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror.
Writer Ben H. Winters has a new comics limited series coming out, BENJAMIN, which is a prestige format 3-issue series that melds Philip K. Dick with Thomas Pynchon in a story that bends and breaks perception, time and reality itself.
Director Isaac Ezban talks about his new post-apocalyptic film, Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, the story of three young brothers fighting to survive in a world ravaged by an incurable plague.
Eisner and Hugo Award winning comics writer Damian Duffy talks about the challenges of adapting the works of Octavia Butler to graphic novels. Parable of the Talents is the newest adaptation, following Kindred (2017) and and the Hugo Award-winning Parable of the Sower (2020).
Watch the Skies is a Swedish UFO conspiracy thriller, now coming to international audiences with the help of advanced AI tools.
Actor Emeraude Toubia and Director Felipe Vargas talk about the new horror-thriller Rosario. Be wary of what inheritances family can pass on.
Film historian Chris Alexander returns to share details on his newest book, Art! Trash! Terror!: Adventures in Strange Cinema, a tome full of in-depth essays and enlightening interviews that celebrate some of the most eccentric and unforgettable movies in cult cinema history.
Actor Jeremy Kent Jackson and writer-director Brian Skiba stop by to talk about Gunslingers, making a Western that takes place with 1907 Kentucky as a backdrop for a pair of brothers at odds with each others choices.
Marisa Cohen and Peter Alexander of Interstellar Alchemists talk about their animated series The Cloaked Realm, dedicated to bringing new life to forgotten science fiction classics of the 19th and 20th centuries.
"SurrealEstate" creator & showrunner George R. Olson talks about how his own experiences with marketing problematic real estate listings became the foundations of the series.
Writer-Producer Daniel Richardson and Director Richard Moss stop by to talk about the newest documentary from CreatorVC, TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming.
Writer-director Mike Hayhurst and actor-writer Joseph Lymous talk about their indie fantasy-satire And Through The Portal We Go, a smart, sly look at cults, quests of faith and personal growth.
The 2025 Philip K. Dick Film Festival is being held in New York City again, and festival director Daniel Abella stops by again to talk about this year's tracks: features, shorts, and even a cosplay competition.
International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival director Monte Yazzie returns to talk about the 2025 edition of this acclaimed genre film festival.
Phoenix Film Foundation and Phoenix Film Festival executive director Jason Carney comes by to talk about the 25th edition of the acclaimed film festival, and what attendees can expect.
Director Martin Campbell talks about the appeal of having a "Die Hard"-style film featuring a woman, with the challenges of filming on the outside of a building for much of the story.
Film Masters' newest remaster release is Roger Corman's MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR (1954), and founder Phil Hopkins talks about how he went from film history into producing film restorations for physical media releases.
Director Robert Rippberger and actor Frankie Muniz talk quickly about Renner, a story about a genius who's created Salenus, an AI life coach, but he realizes too late that her personality and intentions closely mirror those of his manipulative and abusive (and deceased) mother.
Directors Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck talk about their documentary ETERNAL YOU, which looks at the growing landscape of AI startups that use AI to "recreate" a deceased loved one.
The creative team from the new animated fantasy series IYANU stops by to talk about this highly anticipated series ahead of its debut on Cartoon Network and Max.
Summer, Noah and Louis list their favorite media releases from 2024, and hope for more and better from 2025!
Filmmaker Andrew Bell stops by to talk about Bleeding, a story about dealing with addictions, grief, despair, and vampires at the center of it all, but not in the way you'd imagine.
Director James Bamford talks about his indie scifi action-thriller Utopia, where a former special ops soldier has to infiltrate a high tech human trafficking organization in search of his missing wife.
Director Ryan Kruger stops by to talk about his reimagined edition of the cult horror favorite Street Trash. Ryan also sees this movie as more of a sequel to the original rather than a typical remake.
Pop Culture Detective and Author Mark Edlitz returns to discuss more James Bond lore, with his newest book Keeping 007 Alive, which is a follow up to last year's James Bond After Fleming to explore the Bond stories in print.
Filmmaker and writer-director Jérémy Clapin talks about his newest feature, Meanwhile on Earth, a story that melds grief, loss, and an unlikely conspiracy for an alien infiltration of Earth.Are indie films that go beyond the usual storyline tropes right up your alley? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The 17th Science New Wave XVII Film Festival is here, and Program Director Nate Dorr and Festival Producer Paula Croxson stop by to talk all about it. They talk about curating this year's lineup, highlight several specific nights of specialized programming, and more.What film festivals do you look forward to every year? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director John Gulager and actor Efren Ramirez stop by to talk about Seven Cemeteries, their new horror-black comedy-western that I believe plays at being "The Magnificent Undead Seven".Are you a fan of the western-horror subgenre? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Euros Lyn and actor Harry Baxendale stop by to talk about The Radleys, a new black comedy-horror "family drama"... where the family are vampires just trying to blend in to suburbia.Do you enjoy the mashup of black comedy & horror? Is it something you'd like to see more of in indie films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The cast of The Curse of the Necklace, Henry Thomas and Sarah Lind, with Madeleine and Violet McGraw, are here to talk about developing indie horror features. Do you have a favorite subgenre of horror that you'd like to see more of in indie films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Terri Apple and Peter Zizzo stop by to talk about STRANGE HARVEST: OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE, a new horror feature told in the style of a true crime documentary.STRANGE HARVEST: OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE will make its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024
Program director Daniel Abella returns to talk about this year's festival, in a new location with an intriguing lineup of short films from all around the world. Which film festivals do you look forward to every year? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Authors Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto talk about their newest book, The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serializations that Saved NPR, which goes into the story and the history of the radio dramas.What science fiction stories would you like to see adapted into audio dramas? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The John Carter of Mars audio drama production team from Pocket Universe Productions stops by to talk about the status of the Kickstarter and the production updates.What pulp era fantasy adventures would you want to see adapted into audio or graphic novels? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
We talk about Star Trek The Original Series this week, with a deep discussion about some of the women characters from the original series cast, and the essays written about them for the Women Take the Conn anthology.What examinations of "Star Trek" characters and series would you want more of? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Actors Gwilym Lee and Carolyn Bracken stop by to chat about Oddity, the new horror thriller from IFC Films and Shudder, out in theaters July 19. Written & directed by Damian McCarthy, this tense, quiet suspense-horror feature may be the surprise movie of the summer season.What appeals to you about tales of quiet horror? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Eugene John Bellida and producer Deborah Rickey are here to talk about their indie suspense-horror feature The Girl Who Cried Her Eyes Out. They both shared in the writing with Fabrizio Fante, and there were many questions!What do you hope for most in a low budget film: story, character, acting or effects? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Author & teacher Maurice Broaddus stops by to talk about Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified: Notes, Interviews, and Files from the Avengers' Archives, the latest entry in the Declassified series from Smart Pop Books.Which comics characters would you like to see a deep dive history and analysis for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Second Sight Publishing's CEO Bradley Golden and COO Marcus H. Robinson are here to talk about Second Sight's horror projects, and how the graphic novel "SHOOK! A Black Horror Anthology" and the collaboration with Dark Horse Comics came about.If you're suffering from superhero comics fatigue, do you actively seek out comics created by or telling stories about cultures and countries around the world? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director James Croke and actors Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren stop by to chat about the new scifi-thriller LATENCY. We chat about brain technology and possibly how such tech could influence or be influenced by mental disorders.Would you want to test out devices designed to be implanted in or directly connected to human brains for easier access to internet or virtual reality applications ? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Professor Alessandra Seggi is here to talk about her book "Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences", an academic treastise on suicide and entertainment. Do you think about any potential real-world influences from certain plot or story elements in movies? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Stefon Bristol stops by to talk about BREATHE, and getting into the family side of a survival story.What do you look for in your dystopian or post-apocalyptic stories? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director-Producer Hasraf "HaZ" Dulull is here to talk about his new animated feature MAX BEYOND, which was fully created with the Unreal Engine, and is just the first chapter in this new world of story possibilities.What other uses for Unreal Engine would you be interested in seeing creatives try out? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Nathaniel Kahn stops by to talk about the new IMAX Original Documentary, DEEP SKY, chronicling the building, launch and deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as its evolving mission.What space science breakthroughs would you like to see documentaries for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner is here to talk about his latest feature, STING, and how he wanted to make a fairy tale story... with unusually large spiders.Which critters are your horror movie trigger? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
International Horror & Sci-fi Film Festival Director Monte Yazzie returns to tell us all about the features and shorts being showcased in this year's festival (its 20th year!)What film festivals did you like or would you like to attend? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Dr Emily Zarka, professor and host/creator of PBS Digital's creature feature series MONSTRUM, stops by to share details of their next episode, a look at the history and the future of King Kong.What creatures of myth and legend would you like to see Monstrum feature in an episode? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival director Daniel Abella is here to tell us about this year's festival, the films, the shorts programs, the Q&A panels and more.What film festivals did you like or would you like to attend? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer Ryan Cady stops by to talk about HAUNT YOU TO THE END, a limited series from Top Cow / Image Comics, and we dive deep into his fascination with ghosts and more.What other types of near future horror tales would you like to see in graphic novels or short films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Matt Vesely and actor Lily Sullivan are here to talk about MONOLITH, a new indie scifi-thriller, featuring a unique storytelling approach. Is combining science fiction and thrillers the type of indie movie you'd want to see more of? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Andrew Cumming is here to talk about OUT OF DARKNESS, a new horror-thriller that not only takes a unique story set 45,000 years ago, but includes an entirely new language, Tola, designed specifically for the film.Would more speculative history horror set in the distant past be something you'd want to see? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Monstrous Books publisher James Aquilone and artist Zac Atkinson have a new project, The Omega Eleven, a 5-issue series that's a mix of Doctor Who and Ocean's Eleven. Yes, a magical heist is in the works. Are indie comics stories something you look for or look forward to? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The latest scifi-thriller from Bleecker Street is I.S.S., and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite stops by to talk about making this thriller about tensions affecting American and Russian scientists aboard the International Space Station during a breakdown of international relations on Earth.Is combining science fiction and thrillers the type of indie movie you'd want to see more of? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Professor Will Brooker's newest book, Never-Ending Watchmen, is a deep dive into the world of Watchmen, and all of the commentary, opinion, interpretation and analysis about it since it's publication.What about Watchmen is special for you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Javier Reyna stops by to talk about his latest feature, indie action-thriller DUE JUSTICE, starring Kellan Lutz, Jeff Fahey and Efren Ramirez. DUE JUSTICE is an interesting story, touching on mental illnesses caused by severe head injuries, and some of the problems people suffering from those afflictions can endure.What are the most important elements in an action-thriller for you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Comics writer Jeremy Whitely stops by to talk about writing comics, both corporate-owned IP and his own creator-owned series.What indie and creator owned comics are you thrilled about right now? How do you find the stories you want to read? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Indie comics creator John Robinson IV stops by to talk about his current series SCORPIO, about being a comics writer and creator, the elements that go into putting together and publishing an indie comic, and more.What indie and creator owned comics are you thrilled about right now? How do you find the stories you want to read? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Actor Nick Tate portrayed Astronaut "Captain Alan Carter" on "Space: 1999", an accomplished pilot and integral member of Moonbase Alpha, as well as a beloved character on the show.What memories do you have about SPACE: 1999? Did you obtain any cool items from stores or conventions? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director John McPhail stops by to talk about his latest feature, DEAR DAVID, a horror-thriller based of a social media ghost story that went viral.Are there any modern ghost stories, horror stories or creepy pasta urban legends you'd like to see adapted into movies? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Producers Trevor Doyle and Alexa Khan of Three Flames Pictures are here to talk about "Aberrance", a film festival award-winning feature that is the first Mongolian horror film to be acquired for distribution in the US.Are there any upcoming international science fiction or horror features you're looking forward to seeing? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Rusty Cundieff is here to talk about his latest film, the scifi thriller 57 SECONDS, exploring the connections between power, control and ethics when powerful new technologies are becoming greater parts of our lives.What do you enjoy most about time travel stories? Are there tricks or effects you hope to see? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Jeffrey Morris of FutureDude Entertainment and Writer-Producer Kevin J. Anderson stop by to talk with Summer and guest host Tim Callender about the Kickstarter for "The Eagle Has Landed", a documentary about the iconic spacecraft from the groundbreaking 1975 science fiction series "Space: 1999"What memories do you have about SPACE: 1999? When were you first watching the show? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Professor Jeffrey Angles stops by to talk about his newest translation, Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by the late Shigeru Kayama.Are there any monsters famous in other countries and cultures you'd want to see an American adaptation for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Jacqueline Castel stops by to talk about her new paranormal romance feature "My Animal". This feature debuted to acclaim at Sundance earlier in 2023.
Are science fiction and supernatural stories about transformations in your wheelhouse? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Editors Rich Handley and Lou Tambone stop by to talk about their new essay collection, "The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime", new from Crazy 8 Press.Which comic book villain would you be interested in reading about next? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Daphné Baiwir stops by to talk about her latest documentary, the award-winning festival favorite King on Screen.
Is there a writer, actor or director you'd like to see a documentary about? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Tom DeNucci stops by to talk about his latest feature, the action thriller "The Collective", on working with experienced actors like Don Johnson and Paul Ben-Victor, choreographing action sequences, about streamlining an action movie, and more.
What type of story or action would be your favorite type of action film? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noah and Louis discuss "Talk to Me", the latest horror-thriller from A24, weighing in on the pros and cons of the film, the story, and more.
Do movies or shows about supernatural objects causing trouble entertain? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Samuel Bodin and actor Woody Norman talk about making COBWEB, the new horror-thriller from Lionsgate.
COWBEB is in theaters July 21 from Lionsgate.
What creatures frighten you the most? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Brandon Slagle drops by to talk about his new creature feature The Flood, how much fun he had heading to Thailand to make it, and more.
What real or mythical monsters or creatures do you want to see in more movies? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Author Robert W. Bly is here to talk about his newest book, THE SCIENCE FICTIONARY: A DICTIONARY OF SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR, how the book was created and curated and more.
What science fiction references are indispensable for you? What references do you wish were updated or more complete? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer and film journalist Chris Alexander stops by to talk about his new book, CORMAN/POE: Interviews and Essays Exploring the Making of Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films, 1960-1964, and the history behind his collecting these interviews over the years, as well as studying the Corman "Poe cycle" adaptations.
What are your favorite horror movie adaptations? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Bomani J. Story stops by to talk about his new THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER, a modern urban take on the story about Frankenstein's research, and his monster.
What types of stories and monsters do you want to see more movies about? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Directors Gary Smart and Chris Griffiths stop by to talk about their documentary "Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story", all about the career of actor Robert Englund.Whose career in genre entertainment would you like to see a documentary about? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Summer is joined by Slice of SciFi reviewer Louis Howley for a deep dive into Season 1 of Prime Video's newest original series "Citadel", and the questions the series has raised for us.Are you a fan of the super spy agency adventure stories? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
"Assassin Club" Director Camille Delamarre stops by to talk about making the movie, working with Henry Golding and Noomi Rapace, his hopes of expanding the story beyond just the one film, and more.What do you look for to thrill you in an action movie, indie or studio? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Actors David Girard, Sinda Nichols and Tatum Matthews chat about their roles in the new indie scifi drama THE ARTIFICE GIRL, and also talk about their approaches to the drama that can come about when working with intelligent tools questions the nature of that intelligence.What types of stories about artificial intelligence and artificial life forms intrigue you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director/Producer Paul Salamoff stops by to talk about adapting to and from graphic novels, about teaching writing genre film writing, about working in Hollywood, and much more.Are there any graphic novels you'd want to see adapted to television or film, to live action or animated? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Producer David Weiner stops by to talk about the work CreatorVC is putting in to produce In Search Of Tomorrow II, the second documentary in the series exploring science fiction films from the 1980s.What 80s scifi and horror still get you excited? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Producer/Director Ricardo Islas returns to the show, this time to talk about his newest horror throwback NIGHT HUNT, everything that went into making this one on a shoestring budget, and more.What do you look for in and enjoy about period piece horror films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Festival director Daniel Abella returns to tell us what to expect at this year's New York Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival.Filmmakers will be present for Q&A sessions both in Manhattan and for online sessions.What do you look for in a genre film festival? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Lee Thongkham stops by to talk about his new indie monster movie, THE LAKE, the importance to him to make this film in Thailand, about making the family connections an integral part of the story, and using practical effects where ever possible, including the large size monster.What do you look forward to in a monster movie?? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
First, writer/director Kurt Wimmer stops by to talk about what inspired him to write a reimagining of Children of the CornNext, Noah and Clif join in a discussion about this newest version of the movie, with opinions and many questions of their own.Where do you stand on the constant stream of movie remakes? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Summer joins forces with Noah and Clif to talk about the new BET+ thriller The Reading, starring Mo'nique, written and directed by Courtney Glaudé, and executive produced by Lee Daniels.Oh, and there will be SPOILERS here, and varied opinions.Are you a fan of story twists in thrillers and horror movies? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Slice of SciFi contributors Noah Richman and Clif Jackson discuss the new indie thriller DAUGHTER, sharing their thoughts on the film, on what was done well and what fell a little short (INCLUDING SPOILERS)Are you a fan of story twists in thrillers and horror movies? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Composer Tangelene Bolton created the sound and soundtrack for "Warrior Nun" Season 2 for Netflix, and she stops by to talk about her creating a demo reel to audition for producer Simon Barry, the instruments she enjoys working with, and so much more.What current shows have a soundtrack you just can't get enough of? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Roxanne Benjamin stops by to talk about her latest feature, THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN, about the performances from the children, working with the stories and stigmas around mental health and being trusted and believed, the fun of practical horror effects, and more.Are there any upcoming horror movies you're looking forward to in 2023? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noah Richman and Clif Jackson join Summer to chat about some of the things we watched in 2022 that made an impression or stood out, including movies both new and old.What TV shows or movies landed on your favorites lists in 2022? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
"Reginald the Vampire" Creator and Showrunner Harley Peyton stops by to talk about getting this show adapted and on the air, the fun of the series concept, of maintaining the careful balance between horror and rom-com, teasing possibilities for Season 2, and much more.Are unusual horror mashups a cross-genre option that you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Joe Begos stops by to talk about his latest project, "Christmas Bloody Christmas", a slasher robot rampage story that takes many elements to bloody extremes.Are holiday horror slashers that play with the emotions and mental stats of the protagonists something you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Gerry Anderson created some iconic science fiction shows from the 1950s-1980s, and those stories continue now through expanded stories from Anderson Entertainment, run by Gerry's son Jamie, the company's Managing Director and CEO. Are the classic scifi shows from Gerry Anderson and Anderson Entertainment the type of shows you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
This week, actor Brendan Meyer stops by to talk about his role in the new cosmic horror-thriller THE FRIENDSHIP GAME. Are horror thrillers that play with the emotions and mental states of the protagonists something you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
This week, director Justin P. Lange stops by to talk about his new psychological gothic horror-thriller THE VISITOR, available now from Blumhouse, EPIX, and Paramount.
Are psychological horror mysteries your top choice? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
This week, filmmaker Nyla Innuksuk and actors Alexis Vincent-Wolfe and Frankie Vincent-Wolfe stop by to talk about the award-winning new indie feature SLASH/BACK.
Do you enjoy scifi and horror featuring a wide variety of cultures and myths? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director K. Asher Levin stops by to talk about his newest film, "Slayers".
Are you a fan of hybrid indie horror-action films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Alexis Gambis, Founder & Artistic Director of the Imagine Science Film Festival, stops by to talk about this year's 15th annual festival, in New York City from October 14-21.
Are you a fan of science focused films and film festivals? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
New York Times Bestselling author Chelsea Monroe-Cassell stops by to talk with Summer and Tim Callender about her latest cookbook, the new & newly updated Star Trek Cookbook: Culinary Adventures in the Final Frontier, out this week from Gallery Books.
Do you have a favorite cookbook or recipe from fandom feasts? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The 25th anniversary 4K UHD box set was released this month, and while I loathed the thought of watching this movie again on purpose, the healthy amount of extras, including commentaries, was enough to convince me to give it another try.
What are your thoughts on EVENT HORIZON? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The 25th anniversary 4K UHD box set was released this month, and while I loathed the thought of watching this movie again on purpose, the healthy amount of extras, including commentaries, was enough to convince me to give it another try.
What are your thoughts on EVENT HORIZON? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Executive Producers Neil Stevenson Moore and Aleks Paunovic stop by to talk about GENZEROES, a new mixed media scifi series that's a little live action, a little graphic novel, and a lot NFT. That's right, this is the first live-action, NFT-integrated digital series.
Do you enjoy mixed media forms of story-telling entertainment? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Douglas Booth plays Red Bill, a notorious bounty hunter who crosses paths with small town sheriff Arthur McCoy and mysteries, heists and vendettas play out in the bloodiest ways.
How do modern Westerns and genre-mashup Westerns appeal to you these days? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Douglas Booth plays Red Bill, a notorious bounty hunter who crosses paths with small town sheriff Arthur McCoy and mysteries, heists and vendettas play out in the bloodiest ways.
How do modern Westerns and genre-mashup Westerns appeal to you these days? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
"The Reef: Stalked" Writer-Director Andrew Traucki drops by to talk about everything that came together and spurred him to make another shark movie.
Do you like to mix psychological motivations into your horror-thriller entertainment? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Ayelet Zurer plays the enigmatic Maite Voss on the new scifi series Moonhaven, and she stops by to tell what she can about this mysterious and compelling new show on AMC+
Are you a fan of mysteries in your scifi? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Rouzbeh Heydari stops by to talk about his latest film, the psychological horror-thriller NEON LIGHTS.
Do you like deep psychological dives in your horror-thriller entertainment? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Directors of "The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus", brothers Eric and Matthew Hensman stop by to talk about the creation and making of this indie horror fun fest.
What do you like about the "man vs monster" type of films? Do you want to see the monsters keep causing mayhem? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Greg Björkman is the co-writer and director of the new indie scifi-romance PRESS PLAY, and he stops by to talk about the process of writing and making this movie.
Do you enjoy a little (or a lot) of romance in your scifi? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Alberto Belli, director of the new indie horror-comedy GATLOPP, stops by to talk about getting a horror movie about a demonic board game with an ensemble cast filmed during pandemic times.
What types of comedy do you like to see blended with your horror? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Author Ian Doescher stops by to talk about how his Shakespearean adaptations of Star Wars and other pop culture favorites like Clueless and Back to the Future.
Do you want to see more mashups of classic literature and modern genre fiction? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
THE PASSENGER co-director Fernando González Gómez stops by to talk about the challenges and the fun they had making a road trip horror film where the claustrophobic setting is also moving through desolate roads in sparsely populated wide open areas.
Where do you seek out your international scifi and horror entertainment? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Rick Dugdale stops by to talk about the new scifi-thriller ZERO CONTACT, especially about the challenges of making a movie where production is distributed across several continents, while making it look like Zoom-not-Zoom.
Do you like the tech in your scifi to be near future plausible, or far future fantastical? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director James Nunn stops by to chat about his newest horror-thriller feature, Shark Bait.
James talks about implementing things he'd learned on 47 Meters Down to this movie, the adventures in casting actors as swimmers, and more.
Do you like monster movies set on the high seas? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer-Director Adam Sigal stops by to talk about CHARIOT, and getting the film made during pandemic times.
Do you like your science fiction mixed with metaphysical speculation? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Riley Stearns and actor Beulah Koale drop by to talk about this indie scifi feature "Dual".
What moral quandaries would you want to see explored in terms of making clones to replace yourself? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Samantha Aucoin and Jana Morrison return to talk about the full scope of what went on with Syfy Channel's hit horror-comedy “Astrid & Lilly Save the World”.
HERE THERE BE SPOILERS!
Are you on board for "Astrid & Lilly" Season 2? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Monte Yazzie, Festival Director for the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival returns to talk about the 2022 festival, what he's looking forward to festival attendees seeing, and much more.
Are you looking forward to getting out to film festivals and conventions again? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Summer and Noah talk about The Spine of Night, how it's the first animated feature geared towards adults we've seen in a very long time, and the dark fantasy storytelling combined with the rotoscope style of animation was a major appeal for the film.
The young stars of Shudder's The Boy Behind the Door, Lonnie Chavis and Ezra Dewey, stop by to talk about their experiences making this tense well-crafted film.
What thrills and chills do you expect from a good horror-thriller? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The creative team of the "5 Worlds" YA-MG graphic novels series -- writers Mark Siegel & Alexis Siegel, artists Matt Rockefeller, Xanthe Bouma and Boya Sun -- stops by to talk about this amazing story and it's equally amazing artwork.
Do you seek out YA and MG illustrated stories? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director John Andreas Andersen stops by to talk about THE BURNING SEA, filming on various locations on and around the North Sea, looking at how the extraction and use of finite resources needs to be reconsidered, and creating compelling personal stories during epic disasters, and more.
Do natural disaster action thrillers pique your interest? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
KING KNIGHT writer & director Richard Bates, Jr. stops by to talk about getting a quirky indie feature like this made, drawing on his knowledge of Wiccan culture to build the foundation for journeys of self-discovery for the characters, and much more.
What do you hope for in a horror-comedy, more horror or more comedy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Horror favorite Barbara Crampton stops by to talk about the roles she takes on, the fun of being able to portray characters written to be more complicated, working with directors to understand the performance they need, and so much more.
What do you love most about your favorite horror icons? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Filmmakers Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks stop by to talk about their new feature, ALONE WITH YOU, about co-creating it, and all that goes along with making a feature during lockdown, and much more.
What thrills you most about psychological horror? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
"Ghosts of the Ozarks" actor and co-writer Tara Perry stops by to talk about this atmospheric & slow building mystery with a psychological twist.
Do you enjoy historical period piece horror stories, or more contemporary ones? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin, the leads in Syfy's new horror-comedy "Astrid & Lilly Save the World", stop by to talk about their quirky new show that is becoming all the buzz on Twitter and beyond.
What dark fantasy hybrid TV shows grab your attention? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noelle Stehman and Betsy Van Stone, co-creators of Syfy's new horror-comedy "Astrid & Lilly Save the World" stop by to talk about this fun new show: getting it written, finding their leads, and so much more.
What dark fantasy hybrid TV shows grab your attention? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Sound designers Bret Killoran and Dashen Naidoo, and Film Editor Dev Singh stop by to talk about their work on Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
What thrills you the most about what goes into making a horror movie? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noah and Daren join Summer to chat about the movies, television shows, graphic novels, video games and more that made an impression on their 2021 entertainment choices.
What genre entertainment media brought a little more joy to your 2021 ? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Stacey Smith?, editor of ATB Publishing's Pop Culture Guides series stops by to talk about the popular "Outside In" series, now covering Doctor Who, Star Trek, Buffy, Angel, The X-Files, with volumes on Babylon 5 and a few other fandoms in the works.
What genre fandoms do you seek out reference manuals or art books for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Comics writer & artist Fernando Dagnino stops by to talk about his newest graphic novel, Smart Girl, from Titan Comics.
What types of graphic novels excite and intrigue you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
We are back again this week to talk more with Ben Robinson about some of the other genre projects Hero Collector works on, particularly the books and the model ships.
What genre fandoms do you seek out reference manuals or art books for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Ben Robinson and Ian Spelling from Hero Collector stop by to talk about Star Trek: The Original Series: A Celebration, the latest (but not last) in their Celebration series.
What genre fandoms do you seek out reference manuals or art books for? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Author Matt McAllister stops by to talk about his labor of love, "Galaxy Quest: The Inside Story", available now from Hero Collector.
What genre films are the perfect mix of drama, comedy and parody for you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writers and directors Philip Gelatt and Morgan King stop by to talk about their collaboration The Spine of Night, and their choice to use rotoscoping for their animation style.
What do you enjoy in seeing stories animated for grownups? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Monte Yazzie, program director for the International Horror and Scifi Film Festival and all around horror enthusiast, joins Summer to discuss "Madres" and "The Manor", the next two films in the Welcome to the Blumhouse series for 2021.
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios for 2021? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
In this episode, we have interviews with cast & director from one of the new Welcome To The Blumhouse features, "The Manor": writer/director Axelle Carolyn, actors Barbara Hershey and Bruce Davison.
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios for 2021? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
In this episode, we have interviews with cast & writers from one of the new Welcome To The Blumhouse features, "Madres": writers Marcella Ochoa & Mario Miscione, actors Ariana Guerra and Evelyn Gonzalez.
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios for 2021? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Monte Yazzie, program director for the International Horror and Scifi Film Festival and all around horror enthusiast, joins Summer to discuss "Bingo Hell" and "Black As Night", the first two entries in the Welcome to the Blumhouse series for 2021.
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios for 2021? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
In this episode, we have interviews with principals from one of the new Welcome To The Blumhouse features, "Black as Night": actors Mason Beauchamp (Chris), Fabrizio Guido (Pedro), and Craig Tate.
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
In this episode, we have interviews with principals from one of the new Welcome To The Blumhouse features, "Bingo Hell": co-writer Shane McKenzie, actors Joshua Caleb Johnson (Caleb) and Adriana Barraza (Lupita).
Are you enjoying the Blumhouse features from Amazon Studios? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Elle Callahan and actor Elizabeth Mitchell both stop by to talk about the new supernatural thriller WITCH HUNT, how it reflects a fight against the tendencies toward fascist tactics borne of fear and prejudice, and more.
Do you enjoy genre movies that leave a conclusion open to interpretation and discussion? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Justin Lee stops by to talk about his love of Westerns and getting indie Westerns made in modern Hollywood, and much more.
Next, actor Stuart Townsend talks about finally being able to do a Western, what drew him to the character of Jericho Ford, becoming accustomed to horseback riding, and more.
Do new stories from the American Old West interest you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Corinna Faith stops by to talk about her latest feature, The Power, about building a narrative with a tense, slow build, and incorporating toxic power dynamics found between institutional settings and the caste of people they're supposed to serve as a source of terror.
Are period piece horror movies part of your wheelhouse? Do haunted houses and institutions serve up prime frights for you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival is returning for its ninth annual season to spotlight the sci-fi legacy of Philip K. Dick
What appeals to you about works by PKD, or stories done in that style? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
French comics writer Alexis "Matz" Nolent stops by to talk about his latest story, "Snowpiercer: The Prequel: Part 2: Apocalypse"
What graphic novels are you looking forward to reading this fall? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Dr Sheena C. Howard stops by to deep dive into the essay collection "Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity and Communication".
Are there any comics or stories you loved that brought to you a perspective on other cultures you hadn't expected? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Richard Davis, writer & creator of the indie comic "Cult of Dracula", stops by to share the story of this comic's long & convoluted journey from idea to pages to fans.
What indie comics are you currently hooked on, and would you want to see them adapted for television? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Actor / Writer / Director Ricardo Islas stops by to talk about his portrayal of the monster in The Last Matinee, an indie horror feature from Uruguay.
Do you have a favorite country of origin for your international horror flavors? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
This week, writer/director Peter Tiemann stops by to talk about The Stairs, making it's debut across theaters courtesy Fathom Events (including at the International Horror & Scifi Film Festival).
What's in your creature feature or cryptid wheelhouse? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
International Horror & Scifi Film Festival director Monte Yazzie stops by to talk about what the 2021 installment of this acclaimed genre festival has to offer.
What do you seek out at film festivals, the panels or the shorts, or a specific style of film? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
David Charbonier and Justin Powell ("The Djinn") stop by to talk about their new film, The Boy Behind the Door, now airing on Shudder.
Are there any "in peril"-style stories you'd like to see more of on television or film? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) stops by to talk about her new indie thriller Lucky, starring Brea Grant (who also wrote this).
Do you have any favorite films that showcase deceptions and gaslighting? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Gangs of London directors Corin Hardy (The Nun) and Xavier Gens (Hitman) stop by to talk about Season 1 of the visually stunning crime drama.
How have your expectations and interests in crime/action series changed over the years? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Composer Spencer Creaghan drops by to talk about how he creates the sounds and themes for the projects he works on, and how his current work on SurrealEstate on Syfy Channel was a new and welcome challenge for him.
How much attention do you pay to the soundscapes of the scifi and horror you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Several filmmakers from the featured short films at the 2021 Etheria Film Festival are here to talk about their projects: Writer/Director Katy Erin ("Bootstrapped"), Writer/Director Myra Aquino ("The Gray"), and Director Astrid Thorvaldsen & Actor Nina Yndis ("Who Goes There")
What are your favorite sources for genre short films? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Let Us In director Craig Moss, and lead actress Makenzie Moss (yes, Craig's daughter) stop by to talk about finding an urban myth story centered on a teenage girl with an affinity for science.
Are there any new or old urban myths do you want to see more stories about? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Werewolves Within is a new horror-comedy from IFC Films, and both writer Mishna Wolff and director Josh Ruben stop by to talk about adapting from video games, getting the comedic elements just right, and more.
How picky or particular do you get about what's funny to you? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Justin Dyck and writer Keith Cooper stop by to talk about their new indie supernatural horror feature Anything for Jackson.
Do you enjoy seeing movies with different narrative twists? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Luke Sparke and also actor Dan Ewing return to talk about Occupation: Rainfall, the action-packed sequel to Occupation (2018).
What type of story are you hoping to see in an indie scifi action movie? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Arvi Ragu stops by to talk about writing the story and making CEREBRUM, and more.
What are your hopes and fears about melding computers, networks and the human mind? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
John Berardo, director and co-writer of the new horror-thriller Initiation, stops by to talk about writing the movie, getting it made, it's evolution from short film to feature film, playing with established horror tropes and so much more.
Do you want to see more modern day horror stories that incorporate today's technology and media influences and influencers? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Taylor Chien and actress Bianca Hasse are here to talk about the new horror-thriller The Resort.
Would you want to explore a location (haunted or not) one final time before it's scheduled to be demolished? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noah joins Summer to talk about the horror-comedy anthology The Mortuary Collection, from Shudder/AMC, and we dive into what does and doesn't work with this movie (no spoilers).
Do you want to see more anthology films, be they scifi, horror, paranormal or other genres? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Noah and Daren join Summer in a discussion about the latest topic of superhero movie debate, "Zack Synder's Justice League", currently available on HBO Max.
Also, Noah reviews Voyagers, the new sci-fi thriller from Neil Burger.
How are you feeling about comics and superhero movies these days? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer Jon Tsuei and Vault Comics publisher Adrian Wassel talk about bringing "Sera and the Royal Stars" to life in a brilliant, vibrant fashion, and about telling compelling stories that fall outside of the boxes most folks have gotten too accustomed to.
Do you need or want to see more fantasy in comics or in general? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Phobias segment directors Jess Varley and Chris von Hoffmann stop by to talk about their stories as part of the larger story being told in the anthology, their perspectives on horror movies, and more.
Are you a fan of film anthologies, be they science fiction or horror? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Jeff Desom, Saman Kesh and Dugan O'Neal stop by to talk about the new science fiction anthology Doors, and their different approaches to telling stories about the doors.
Are you a fan of anthology film collections for science fiction stories? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Actress Julia Sarah Stone stops by to talk about her compelling role in the indie scifi-thriller "Come True", available March 12 on VOD and Digital from IFC Midnight.
Do you enjoy stories that play with your perceptions, or the perceptions of the characters? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Ivan Kavanagh, writer/director for the new horror-thriller Son, stops by to talk about the real-life experiences that influenced him to write this story, and enhancing many of the shots to help increase the tension & anxiety & madness surrounding Laura
Do you enjoy stories that play with your perceptions, or the perceptions of the characters? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Director Bradley Parker stops by to talk about The Devil Below, and his fascination with adventure-horror stories.
What makes a horror story more appealing to you: peril from adventure, psychology, mystery or bloodbath? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Writer/Director Keith Thomas uses Jewish lore and folk monsters in his feature debut The Vigil and talks about the path through grief, rituals and monsters that led him to making this movie.
Do you enjoy horror movies using legends and lore you've never heard of before? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Two recent collections from Sequart sparked Summer's curiosity, so editors Rich Handley and Lou Tambone dropped by to talk about "Musings on Monsters: Obersvations on the World of Classic Horror" and "From Bayou to Abyss: Examining John Constantine, Hellblazer".
What do you look for in a critical or academic examination of your favorite genre topics or fandoms? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
PG: Psycho Goreman writer/director Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day) stops by to talk about his latest feature, a scifi-horror-comedy that hits all the 80s buttons in all the insane best ways.
Do you yearn for the heady 80s and the wacky scifi hybrid movies you could always find on late night television? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!
Escape Artists, Inc owners Alasdair Stuart and Marguerite Kenner along with Escape Pod editors Mur Lafferty and S. B. Divya stop by to talk about the the growth of Escape Pod, both the podcast and the print anthology based on its stories.
Where do you go to find science fiction short stories to slake your story cravings? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Breach is a new scifi action-thriller that tackles humanity escaping the confines of Earth, and extraterrestrial civilizations thinking that maybe humans spreading beyond Earth isn't such a good idea.
What are you looking for from an indie scifi feature? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
For Hunter Hunter, writer/director Shawn Linden and actors Camille Sullivan and Summer Howell stop by to talk about making one of the most intense horror-suspense films of 2020.
Are surprise story twists something you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director Liam O'Donnell stops by to talk about Skylines, where he saw this story taking him, ideas about where the story can continue, and more.
Next, actor Alexander Siddig talks about his impression about his role, and how much fun he envisioned the story being and how that made him want to be part of it, and much more.
Are you looking forward to the more varied indie scifi we could be seeing because of better and less expensive moviemaking hardware? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director Isaac Ezban, and actors Mark O'Brien and Martin Wallström talk about their involvement in and observations about Parallel, and the flexibility in storytelling that science fiction encourages, and so much more.
Do you enjoy scifi films with story touches from many other genres? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Becca talks about The Empire Strikes Back, the writing and production of it, examining the subtexts and mainstream representations both existing and hinted at, and more about the archives & historical artifacts that tell the story about making the story, and so much more.
What is the heart of your love for Star Wars? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Film and Television Studies and Vampire-Zombie-Horror scholar Stacey Abbott stops by to talk about her latest book, NEAR DARK, part of the BFI Film Classics series by Bloomsbury.
What are your favorite vampire stories? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Lead actor Trey Tucker and writer/director Braden R. Duemmler talk about getting the tone and emotional atmosphere just right in What Lies Below, including John Smith's behavioral tics and how those around him respond to those mannerisms.
Does it matter how uncomfortable you want your movies to make you feel? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Lead actress Mary Madeline Roe and Executive Producer Jason Connelly stop by to talk about the new indie horror They Reach.
Do you enjoy films set in previous decades where more ingenuity and less technology define the resourcefulness of our protagonists? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Monte Yazzie, director of the International Horror & Sci-fi Film Festival, stops by to talk about rescheduling the festival amidst pandemic protocols, the amazing films that are being showcased, and more!
Are you looking forward to seeing films in festivals again, or are you enjoying the virtual experiences from home? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer/Director Mark Lund stops by to talk about First Signal, his newest movie that's a prequel to his earlier story First World, and expands on the story told in First World and his upcoming surrounding stories.
What are your favorite first contact movies, TV shows, books or comics? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Actress Erin Sanders stops by to talk about The Call, and taking a trip back to the 80s to work on a film alongside horror movie icons Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell.
What do you look for in horror films traveling back to the 80s for the necessary atmosphere? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Twin brother directors Elan and Rajeev Dassani stop by to talk about how they adapted the Audible Original play "Evil Eye" into a feature for Season 1 of the "Welcome to the Blumhouse" series on Amazon Prime.
Do you enjoy your horror at different speeds and styles, or do you prefer it gory and scary every time? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Actor Jeremy King stops by to talk about his role in Scare Package, the love for 1980s video stores and low low budget horror films while making this movie, and in continuing the myth of the Buckley family running through every Aaron B. Koontz film so far.
Do you enjoy the easter eggs some filmmakers hide in their movies? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Spring, The Endless) stop by to talk about their newest film, Synchronic, starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. It's all about the mechanics and consequences of synthetically induced time travel through a past that fights you.
What elements of time travel stories appeal to you the most? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
The initial collection of four films as double features continue with Evil Eye, from talented young directors Elan Dassani and Rajeev Dassani, and Nocturne written and directed by filmmaker Zu Quirke, in her feature film debut.
How do the second slate of films in the Amazon-Blumhouse collaboration work for you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Sharing the spine-tingling suspense that’s a Blumhouse signature, each film presents a distinctive vision and unique perspective on common themes centered around family and love as redemptive or destructive forces.
How do these first films in the Amazon-Blumhouse collaboration work for you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer/Director Seth Larney stops by to talk about his vision for a time travel thriller ecological catastrophe medical mystery mashup, the new indie feature 2067.
How many genres do you enjoy mixed into your media entertainment? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer/director Guy Moshe stops by to talk about his new dystopian drama LX 2048, how it reflects the troubles people can have in adjusting to drastic changes.
Do perceptions and misperceptions of societal pressures make for your preferred dystopian tales? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Science fiction, fantasy and horror authors Django Wexler, Seth Dickinson, Christina Henry, Max Gladstone and pop-geek culture reviewer NERDSoul come together to talk about the little things that bother us in the Star Wars saga (all the movies), from story to characterization to revisions and retconns and more.
How deeply do the Star Wars missteps affect your enjoyment and appreciation of the saga? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director and co-writer Brandon Christensen talks about how they approached balancing the types of speculations about what Josh's relationship with his "friend" Z might be, and how that relationship influences the other relationships with his parents and real world friends, doing a feature film commentary track, and more.
How do horror movies relating to children's terrifying experiences connect with you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer Anthony Cleveland stops by to talk about his new limited comics series "Stargazer", out September 2 from Mad Cave Studios. He talks about how the 90s shows Unsolved Mysteries and The X-Files plus a little bit of Stephen King influenced the story over the years until this comic became the final product.
Do extraterrestrial or UFO conspiracy stories intrigue you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
This week, the spotlight is on the 2019 feature Blood Quantum, an indie zombie film told from the perspective of an indigenous tribe who are immune to the zombie infection, and how they have to deal with the changing community and the nature of the threats around them.
Summer talks with actors Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, and writer/director Jeff Barnaby about getting the film made, getting the right eyes watching it, unpacking the dangers of how a zombie outbreak can affect and disrupt an already oppressed population, and more.
What stories that turn genre expectations on their head have grabbed your attention recently? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director/writer Aaron B. Koontz stops by to talk about his supernatural/weird Western The Pale Door.
Aaron also talks about another new feature he worked on, the horror-comedy anthology Scare Package.
How weird do you like your Westerns? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Jay Cheel, writer/director of the Shudder docuseries Cursed Films, stops by to talk about creating the series, selecting the movies for Season 1, and more.
Next, Mitch Horowitz, occult historian, author and academic, talks about his involvement in the series, as well as his thoughts on the connection between horror and belief.
What movie favorites of yours have an off-screen backstory that you'd love to hear more about? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer/director Jacob Leighton Burns and producer/composer Vinnie Hogan stop by to talk about the making of Shifter.
Shifter is available now on major VOD platforms and On Demand.
Do you have a favorite time travel tale from the past 10 years? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Otherworld Theatre Company's Managing Director Mary-Kate Arnold stops by to talk about their new social distancing safe summer production "Of Dice and Men", available to view for free on their YouTube channel through August 14 (and afterwards through their Patreon).
What genre stage performances capture your imagination? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director Ben Griffin and actor Lewis Tan are here to talk about their new scifi short film "Ji", which you can watch free on Dust on July 30.
What indie shorts and features are you excited about these days? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Director Gavin Rothery and actress Stacy Martin are here to talk about Archive.
Gavin talks about the computer catastrophe that inspired the story, his admiration for Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone, and Stacy talks about the effects involved in playing J3 and voicing the emotional journeys of J2 and Jules, and committing to donuts.
What indie movies are you excited about these days? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
First up, brothers Tony Dean Smith and Ryan Warren Smith (director and co-writers) talk about Volition's journey from film festival circuit to feature distribution, and more.
Next, brothers John and Frank Cassini talk about their characters in the film, and how the intertwined relationships evolve during the story, and more.
What indie movies are you excited about these days? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
The CW's newest DC Universe hit series is DC's Stargirl, and Neil Jackson plays Jordan Mahkent, also known as Icicle. Neil talks about the Justice Society, the Injustice Society, the fun of playing a character who's pretty sure he's not the bad guy, and more.
Is The CW's expanding DC Universe something you look forward to every week? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Cole Horton stops by to talk about his two newest Star Wars books: Star Wars: The Book of Lists, and Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu.
Star Wars: The Book of Lists is a fun, fact-filled compendium of 100 lists of facts and figures about the people, places, battles and more of the Star Wars universe, we learn how the lists were narrowed down to just 100!
Which Star Wars movie or show first drew you in? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
JAWS production designer Joe Alves and JAWS historian Dennis Prince stop by to talk about the history of JAWS, the making of the iconic film, and about creating the book "Designing JAWS", which is a treasure every fan of the movie and of creature design should have.
What was the first movie (horror or scifi) that stuck with you and you can't let go? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Sidewalk Furniture is an angry nerd-rock band based in Durham NC, and "Reimagined Thrill" is their first full album, released on April 15.
Are there any indie geek bands in high rotation on your quarantine playlists? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
This week, Lance Roger Axt and Thommy Burns stop by to talk about EC Comics, it's place in horror history, and especially bringing THE VAULT OF HORROR to audiobook for the classic horror fan, to making that audiobook into serialized podcast, and so much more.
Are you listening to more podcasts and audiobooks while sheltering-in-place? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Fellow scifi fan NERDSoul stops by to chat with Summer about watching and bingeing television in these lockdown days, and we veer into tangents involving procedurals and a few other shows that skirt the edge of science fiction.
What TV shows are helping calm your mind while in lockdown mode? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer/director Issa López talks about the forces that pushed her to write Tigers Are Not Afraid, about the feelings of not being able to make movies that she'd created and nurtured, the types of stories that compel her to tell them, her love of horror, and more.
Do you enjoy finding stories from all over the world to spark your imagination? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
We Summon the Darkness director Marc Meyers stops by to talk about creating a horror period piece that embraces it's environment entirely. Set in 1988, the story centers on a heavy metal Satanic panic that's ramping up and beginning to spread, and we follow a group of teens as they dismiss the dangers that might be at hand.
Do the 1980s hold a special place in your heart for horror or scifi? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Rena Owen stops by to talk about the changes we're in for regarding the mermaids of Bristol Cove, coming up in Season 3 of Siren, airing now on Freeform, and of her time on The Orville and working with Seth MacFarlane.
What sea and sea creature stories capture your imagination? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Sea Fever writer/director Neasa Hardiman stops by to talk about building a tense story wrapped around a character dilemma stuffed inside a deep sea creature feature.
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Chris Vander Kaay stops by to talk about his newest book, SPOILER ALERT: THE BADASS BOOK OF MOVIE PLOTS, and NERDSoul joins Summer to dive deep into the interrogation.
Are the tropes the most fun or the worst part about your favorite genre films? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
"American Quartet" is an indie scifi short that had begun making it's way through the festival circuit (before the pandemic shutdowns), and it's a powerful and inventive film, told using music rather than dialogue.
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Josh Zagoren was originally coming by to talk about Deathscribe, but since that's been postponed indefinitely until the pandemic burns itself out, we decided to just talk about the horror movies that have excited us the past few years.
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
The creators of "Jurassic Thunder" -- director Milko Davis, production manager Michael Mras and actor Rick Haak -- stop by to chat about getting the movie made. Who knew that having someone create a drinking game for your film is an ultimate achievement in filmmaking?
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
International Horror and Scifi Film Festival director Monte Yazzie stops by to talk about this year's festival, the line up of features and short film showcases, as well as the competition track.
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Writer-director Harley Wallen stops by to talk about his feature Agramon's Gate, about the research and story structure that went into making the movie, about playing with how perceptions are affected by fears, and so much more.
Are indie scifi and horror stories still taking the narrative chances you enjoy? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Daniel Abella, director of the Philip K. Dick Film Festival, stops by to talk about the 2020 edition of the festival, and some of the new features this year, including a screenplay competition.
This year's main festival will be held March 4-8 2020, and the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria NY.
Indie films are still taking chances with narratives, what out there has caught your attention in 2020? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Directors Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella stop by to talk about their award-winning indie horror-comedy After Midnight, in theaters February 14.
Indie films are still taking chances with narratives, what out there has caught your attention in 2020? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Actor Matt Long ("Zeke Landon") stops by to talk about Zeke's journey in Season 2 of NBC's supernatural drama/mystery "Manifest", and what Zeke's path of redemption means as it parallels the quest to avoid The Major and save the lives of the Flight 828 passengers.
Is "Manifest" still on your must watch list? What do you love about the show? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Actor Michael J. Harney ("General Hugh Valentine") stops by to talk about "Project Blue Book", and the growing involvement of the General in keeping the greater agenda hidden behind the purported roles of Dr Hynek and Captain Quinn and their investigations.
Do you think there's a lot more to extraterrestrials and UFOs than what's being shared? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!
Actor Brendan Meyer stops by for a quick chat about "Color Out of Space", being a fan of scifi and horror, and more.
We also have a short debate about breaking the Horror Movie 101 rules. Spoiler: his character pushes it a little far.
How deep is your Lovecraftian appreciation? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!