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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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01:32:29

Introducing The Howl, a New Monthly Horror Series

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/03/15

Hey everyone, trying something a little different out here. After 100 episodes where I've mostly focused on the guests, I'm introducing The Howl, a new recurring segment named after my newsletter of the same name. Once a month, I'll be joining forces with my friend Adam Cruz and we're going to summarize and discuss the past month's horror news, share what we've watched recently, and just generally nerd out over all things horror.You might know Adam best from his Instagram account @MurderMemes_ which

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40:01

Producer, Andrew Corkin

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/02/23

Today we're talking to Andrew Corkin. Andrew is a producer who's body of work includes Martha Marcy May Marlene, the American remake of We Are What We Are, The Beach House (now streaming on Shudder) Alone With You, the feature debut of Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks, the Netfliux docuseries, Pepsi Where’s my Jet, and many more titles.In addition to producing, Andrew is also a teacher who has taught at Emerson and The American Film Institute and goes out of his way to teach career lessons that are

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55:46

Onyx The Fortuitous Director, Andrew Bowser

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/02/15

Today we have the Director of Onyx the Fortuitous, Andrew Bowser. Onyx the Fortuitous is a blast of a movie, now streaming on Screambox and one of the things I liked most about it is 1, it had really awesome practical creature effects from Adam KreatureKid Doughterty, but two, it was such a unique vision of a movie that was cast straight from Andrew's skull. The vision behind this movie was super unique, super fun, hilarious, and the movie ultimately made it all the way to the Sundance Film

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18:15

Eli Roth - Round 2

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2024/02/03

Today’s guest needs no introduction, Eli Roth is one of the heads on the Mount Rushmore of horror and for good reason. This is actually my second interview with Eli and if you haven’t already, I recommend listening to my first conversation with him prior to this one. This time around, Eli and I dug deep into the making of Thanksgiving, the status of Thanksgiving 2, how he comes up with new gore gags, and they keys to running a fun and productive set. Thanksgiving, by the way, is now streaming on

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24:43

Eli Roth on THANKSGIVING

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/11/23

Today we have a very, very special guest. Somebody who I've wanted to have on the show since I first started the show a few years ago. That is the legendary Eli Roth. We basically focused the conversation on Thanksgiving, his latest movie, which I highly recommend you go see. In any case, I figured I would give everybody a brief overview of the life and career of Eli Roth before getting to the interview. Eli Roth was born in Newton, Massachusetts. His father was a psychologist, and his

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55:53

Origin Stories LIQUID DEATH CEO & Co-Founder, Mike...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/07/20

Mike Cessario is the CEO and Founder of Liquid Death, an outrageous new canned water brand with quality mountain water engineered to murder your thirst! Liquid Death has made a name for itself as an extremely disruptive force of marketing, and the brand's outlandish marketing stunts are as refreshing as the water itself. To date, the brand has convinced 180,000 people to sell them their souls, has cursed its water with a real witch, and performed a reverse exorcism with an accredited warlock that

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32:47

THE OUTWATERS Director, Robbie Banfitch [Episode 107]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/07/13

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. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the innovative, resourceful, and

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59:56

What Was That? Hanover Haunting Survivor & Grim...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/07/07

Today, we are moving away from our usual discussion about cinema and diving into uncharted waters. A while ago, I developed a podcast concept called 'What Was That?', where I explored the world of the paranormal. The series didn't come to full fruition (yet), but I've held onto two pilot episodes that are ready to be revealed. The first episode tackles a true event known as The Hanover Haunting, one of the most intense examples of demonic activity in history. Be warned, this episode delves into some

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58:36

MALUM Director Anthony DiBlasi [Episode 106]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/06/29

Welcome to The Nick Taylor Horror Show! Today, we have a dynamic duo, Director Anthony DiBlasi, and his wife, actress Natalie Victoria, joining us. After graduating from Emerson College and moving to Los Angeles, Anthony became a protégé of Clive Barker and worked alongside him on films like Midnight Meat Train and 2009's Book of Blood. Anthony made his directorial debut with the psychological thriller Dread, based on a Clive Barker short story. One of Anthony's most acclaimed films was Last

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54:28

SWALLOWED Director, Carter Smith [Episode 105]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/06/22

Welcome to The Nick Taylor Horror Show! Carter Smith is a writer, director, and photographer who has directed movies such as The Ruins, Midnight Kiss, and, most recently, Swallowed. Swallowed is an independent body horror film about two friends who find themselves swallowed up in a drug smuggling operation where they ingest drug-filled sacs and trigger a chain of horrific events. This is my second interview with Carter, so if you're interested in his director origin story, including his work with

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43:16

THE APOLOGY Writer/Director, Alison Star Locke...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/06/14

Alison Star Locke is a writer and director who recently released her excellent feature debut, The Apology, with Anna Gunn, Jeanine Garofalo, and Linus Roache. 20 years after her daughter's disappearance, a woman's Christmas gathering spirals into a suspenseful showdown when an unexpected guest arrives with haunting secrets. As a storm traps them together, past grudges and hidden truths turn merry festivities into a psychological battleground. This film combines emotional drama with horror and

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50:49

WHAT JOSIAH SAW Director, Vincent Grashaw [Episode 103]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/06/01

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. Join me in welcoming Vincent Grashaw! Vincent is a writer-director known for films like Coldwater, And Then I Go, and last year's stunner, What Josiah Saw. What Josiah Saw is a southern

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41:37

The Anatomy of Horror with Genre Scholar John Truby...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/05/18

Welcome to the Nick Taylor Horror Show. John Truby is a widely known name in the realms of screenwriting and storytelling, having shaped the narratives of over 1,000 film scripts as a consultant. John is also the author of multiple books, including 'Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller,' and his latest release, 'The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works,' which delves into the core elements that shape various genres, with a big focus on horror. On

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01:11:57

THE OFFERING Director, Oliver Park on The Study of...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2023/05/12

"Fear is earned through character; you might hear someone say that you're only as scared as the characters on the screen." 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 &

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44:52

EPISODE 100: SMILE Director, Parker Finn

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/11/23

Welcome to the Nick Taylor Horror show, Episode 100! 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. I have a very special episode in store today, one that should put a

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43:23

Podcast Storyteller Extraordinaire, Mark Ramsey [Bonus]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/11/18

Mark Ramsey is an audio storyteller and maker of some of my favorite podcasts, including the Inside Series, which consisted of Inside Jaws, Inside The Exorcist, and Inside Psycho. Which if you have not listened to yet, do yourself a favor and download them all; they are a treat for any horror or cinema fan. In collaboration with his partner and sound designer Jeff Schmidt, Mark's specialty has become making memorable, compelling, and revolutionary audio experiences that thrill, inspire, make you

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33:21

SISSY Directors, Kane Senes & Hannah Barlow [Episode 99]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/11/10

Kane Senes & Hannah Barlow are the director duo behind Sissy, an Australian slasher comedy about bullying, social media, and the processing of trauma. Sissy was the opening night film of the prestigious SXSW Midnighters program and won multiple awards on the festival circuit before becoming a Shudder original. Prior to Sissy, Kane directed Echoes of War in 2015 and then For Now in 2019, which he co-directed with Hannah, making it her directorial debut. Sissy is now streaming on Shudder, so check it

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53:44

SALOUM Director, Jean Luc Herbulot [Episode 98]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/11/03

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. Jean Luc Herbulot is a Congolese writer & director known for Dealer (2014) and the TV show Sakho & Mangane. His most

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46:56

THE LONELIEST BOY IN THE WORLD Director & Cast,...

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/10/27

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. From Well Go Entertainment, The Loneliest Boy in the World is billed as a modern fairytale—except with zombies. When the

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47:16

THE ACCURSED Director, Kevin Lewis [Episode 96]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show ·

2022/10/13

Kevin Lewis is the director of multiple features, including The Method, Downward Angel, The Drop, and The Third Nail. Last year, Kevin wowed the horror crowd with Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage, and now Kevin is back in the director's chair with his latest creation, The Accursed. When Elly is asked by a family friend to spend a few days looking after an elderly woman living in a remote cabin, she readily agrees, thinking a short trip to the woods will be a nice escape, but the cabin turns

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