I'm joined by Tony Wash - horror film connoisseur and prominent writer and director in the field! He is the founder of Scotchworthy Productions, he has directed and produced numerous indie horror projects, including The Rake, High on the Hog (starring Sid Haig), and the anthology series World of Death and Skeletons in the Closet. Wash is celebrated for blending retro aesthetics with modern storytelling, often weaving practical effects and grindhouse-inspired visuals into his work. His projects frequently pay homage to cult cinema while pushing the boundaries of independent horror filmmaking.

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We are joined by Mark Cantu, writer and director of Massacre Academy, Wolf Hollow, and the upcoming GRIND cosmic horror comedy, and actor Brian Ceponis, whose long list of work includes movies such as 2024's Cabrini, Wolf Hollow, and an insanely fun role in GRIND!

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Cantu and Brian Ceponis to dive into their creative processes, discuss their past and upcoming projects, explore the role of mental health in their work, and share our mutual love for cinema. We also talk about their upcoming film, GRIND, a hilariously fun cosmic horror ride you won't want to miss. Support GRIND by visiting their crowdfunding campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/grind-a-cosmic-horror-comedy#/

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In this episode, I'm joined by filmmaker Derek Braasch and novelist Michael August—two creative powerhouses teaming up for a twisted new horror ride. We dive into their upcoming film The Clown Dies At Midnight: Clown Harder, a blood-soaked sequel with a wicked sense of humor that's currently crowdfunding and aiming to shoot this September.
We talk inspiration, process, indie filmmaking chaos, and what it takes to build a killer cult franchise from the ground up. Whether you're a horror junkie or just love hearing how wild stories come to life, you won't want to miss this one.

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Connection at the End of the World written and directed by Sean Slimak - https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/