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The Nick Taylor Horror Show

American Nightmare Studios

Exploring the techniques, strategies, and key pieces of advice for aspiring horror directors, straight from the minds of some of the greatest filmmakers and creators in horror. Host Nick Taylor engages in one-on-one conversations with directors, producers, writers, actors and artists to uncover the keys to their creative and professional success in the horror business.

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01:08:13

DON’T MOVE Directors Brian Netto and Adam Schindler

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/11/27

Today we’re joined by directing duo Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, the creative minds behind the new horror thriller Don’t Move. The guys share how they transformed the universal fear of immobility into a gripping narrative that they ultimately sold to Netflix and discuss what it was like shooting in the Bulgarian wilderness, working with legendary producer Sam Raimi, and how they developed a hauntingly charismatic serial killer played by Finn Wittrock, alongside a powerful and emotionally charged

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55:16

LOVE BOMB Director, David Guglielmo

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/11/15

Today we’re joined by indie filmmaker and casting director David Guglielmo, who recently wrapped his latest film, Love Bomb. David shares his journey of directing a script written specifically for him by friend and screenwriter Kathy Charles. We explore the creative challenges of transforming an erotic thriller into a dark comedy with shades of Scorsese's After Hours, and how he crafted surreal, Lynchian tones to set the film apart.David also dives into the real-world setbacks he faced on set, from

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55:45

ALL YOU NEED IS BLOOD Director, Cooper Roberts

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/11/07

Cooper Roberts is an editor and director who just released his feature debut, All You Need is Blood—a delightfully gory tribute to Amblin-esque coming-of-age movies and zombie films. Cooper’s background includes experience in advertising and music videos, and most notably, he was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016 for co-directing the music video for Jack White’s band, The Dead Weather, and their song “I Feel Love.”All You Need is Blood is a movie I really want to shout from the rooftops for more

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47:59

THE BABADOOK Director, Jennifer Kent Celebrates 10 Years

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/09/19

Today, we’re celebrating a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of The Babadook— with director, Jennifer Kent. The Babadook was Jennifer’s feature debut and has since become an iconic classic and one of the GOATs of horror.Jennifer has been recognized for her ability to craft horror with heart, making audiences not only tremble but also reflect deeply on the emotional struggles at the core of her stories. Her follow-up film, The Nightingale, is a brutal yet emotionally resonant tale of revenge set

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58:15

The Howl - Your Past Month's Horror News - September,...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/09/07

Hey everyone, back with another monthly episode of The Howl, a new concept where me and my cohost Adam Cruz summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.Our goal with The Howl is to catch listeners up with all of the horror news they may have missed from the past month in a fun, conversational format. If you want a quick-read version of The Howl sent directly to your inbox every month, then sign up for my

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01:00:20

DANIEL ISN'T REAL Director, Adam Egypt Mortimer

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/08/16

Adam Egypt Mortimer is an American filmmaker, Producer and graphic novel writer. Originally from Boston, Adam kicked off his directing career with Some Kind of Hate in 2015 and followed that up with 2019’s Daniel Isn’t Real and 2020’s Arch Enemy.But Adam doesn't stop at films; he's also ventured into comics, co-creating series like Ballistic and Black Star Renegades. In this episode Adam opens up about his journey. We chat about facing personal fears as a director, easing the pressure when making

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32:25

DOCTOR JEKYLL Director Joe Stephenson (from Hammer...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/08/01

Joe Stephenson is a British director who made his feature directorial debut with the 2015 filmChicken. His second film was the acclaimed 2018 documentaryMcKellen: Playing the Part about the life and career of Sir Ian McKellen. Joe’s third film is,Doctor Jekyll, an adaptation ofDr Jekyll and Mr. HydestarringEddie Izzard from Hammer Films.In this episode, Joe and I delve into the process of reimagining a classic horror story with a modern twist, working with the legendary Eddie Izzard, as well as the

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45:31

The Howl, MAXXINE and LONGLEGS - an Epic Horror...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/07/25

Hey everyone, back with another monthly episode of The Howl, a new concept where me and my cohost Adam Cruz summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.Our goal with The Howl is to catch listeners up with all of the horror news they may have missed from the past month in a fun, conversational format. If you want a quick-read version of The Howl sent directly to your inbox every month, then sign up for my

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47:28

The Inheritance’s Joe Russo and Alejandro Brugués

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/07/12

Alejandro Brugués is an Argentinian-Cuban director and writer known for directing Juan of the Dead, which is credited as Cuba's first zombie movie. He made his directorial debut with the 2006 film Personal Belongings and directed the segment The Thing in the Woods in the anthology horror film Nightmare Cinema from Mick Garris, as well as a segment for ABCs of Death 2.Alejandro’s latest movie is The Inheritance, a horror thriller that revolves around a wealthy patriarch who devises a twisted scheme

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01:48:04

The Howl - Your Past Month's Horror News - July, 2024

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/07/05

Hey everyone, back with another monthly episode of The Howl, a new concept where me and my cohost Adam Cruz summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.Our goal with The Howl is to catch listeners up with all of the horror news they may have missed from the past month in a fun, conversational format. If you want a quick-read version of The Howl sent directly to your inbox every month, then sign up for my

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49:37

Joe Russo and Mark Gantt, Creators of Soul Mates

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/06/21

Joe Russo and Mark Gantt are the team behind Soul Mates, a horror romance that explores the complexities of modern relationships through a matchmaking service that spirals into darkness. Joe was the producer with Mark directing. Joe Russo is a three-time BloodList writer, producer and director known for The Au Pair Nightmare, which he directed, Hard Kill, which he was a writer on, and as a producer on Nightmare Cinema, The World’s Greatest Beer Run and the upcoming horror thriller, The

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01:21:12

The Howl - Your Past Month's Horror News - June, 2024

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/06/14

Hey everyone, back with another monthly episode of The Howl, a new concept where me and my cohost Adam Cruz summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.Our goal with The Howl is to catch listeners up with all of the horror news they may have missed from the past month in a fun, conversational format. If you want a quick-read version of The Howl sent directly to your inbox every month, then sign up for my

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40:34

SMILE, RELIC & NIGHT SWIM DP, Charlie Sarroff

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/06/06

Welcome to the Nick Taylor Horror Show!As always, each episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show explores how today's horror filmmakers are getting their movies made while deconstructing their methods and career strategies into practical insights that you can use on your own horror filmmaking journey. This includes their creative processes, funding resources, favorite books & tools, key life lessons, and much, much more.Today’s guest is Charlie Saroff, a cinematographer who has quickly established

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36:57

THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY Director, Francis Galluppi

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/05/31

Welcome to the Nick Taylor Horror Show!As always, each episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show explores how today's horror filmmakers are getting their movies made while deconstructing their methods and career strategies into practical insights that you can use on your own horror filmmaking journey. This includes their creative processes, funding resources, favorite books & tools, key life lessons, and much much more.Francis Galluppi is the director of The Last Stop In Yuma County, a

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01:02:33

The Howl - Your Past Month's Horror News - May, 2024

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/05/09

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Howl, our monthly segment where my cohost Adam Cruz and I break down the latest horror news, share what we've been watching, and just generally geek out over everything horror.The Howl is all about giving you a comprehensive yet entertaining look at what's happening in the world of horror, providing top-notch movie recommendations, and delivering a dash of humor along the way. If you want more of The Howl in your life, be sure to sign up for my newsletter at

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44:11

IMMACULATE Writer, Andrew Lobel

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/05/03

Andrew Lobel is the screenwriter behind one of this year's breakout horror hits, Immaculate. His journey to bring Immaculate from script to screen is a serious story of endurance and passion—it took 10 years from Andrew’s first draft for it to emerge into theatres. In this episode, Andrew dives into his origin story, writing process, and the saga of transforming Immaculate from a script into a fully realized film. Please give it up for Andrew Lobel.Here are some takeaways from this conversation with

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01:59:08

The Howl - Your Past Month's Horror News - April, 2024

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/04/15

Hey everyone, back with another monthly episode of The Howl, a new concept where me and my cohost Adam Cruz summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.Our goal with The Howl is to catch listeners up with all of the horror news they may have missed from the past month in a fun, conversational format. If you want a quick-read version of The Howl sent directly to your inbox every month, then sign up for my

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22:06

DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS Director, Josh Forbes

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/04/05

Today, we welcome Josh Forbes to the podcast, director of Destroy All Neighbors. This is a gleefully fun movie that feels as inventive as it is unhinged. It’s the kind of movie that I’m feeling really good about seeing more of because it’s completely original.This is Josh’s second feature after his debut Contracted Phase 2 and I think he’s really made a serious statement; the energy, attitude, fun and bonkers practical effects make this a very fun movie. The movie starred Jonah Ray with a very

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49:52

Dave Clark on Blending AI with Live Action in Horror

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/03/29

Dave Clark is a filmmaker and creative force who's directed commercials for major brands along with multiple narrative films, including his 2019 feature, 'After She Wakes.'Dave recently released a must-watch short film called ‘Another’ which is not only terrifying and beautifully made, but a great example of blending AI with live action filmmaking.This film exemplifies Dave's significant contribution to the AI filmmaking landscape, showcasing how AI should not replace humans or any facets of the

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25:35

Ryan Turek, Blumhouse Producer & VP of Development

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/03/27

Today, I'm very psyched to speak with Ryan Turek, the VP of Development at Blumhouse and Producer across many titles including Imaginary, Night Swim, The Exorcist: Believer, M3GAN, The Black Phone, Halloween, Halloween Ends, Halloween Kills, Freaky, Happy Death Day and the list goes on. In this episode, Ryan gets into his very compelling origin story from horror journalism to becoming a very pivotal figure who's shaping contemporary horror cinema.Ryan also dives deep into the lesser known sides of

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