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PODCAST

No Stranger To Horror

Joel H Brewster

Horror fans unite! Join host Joel H. Brewster from the horror blog Westcoast Strange as he discusses the genre’s standout films and hidden gems with guest(s) who are fellow lovers of all things spooky! New episodes come out at the end of every month. You can find more horror at www.westcoaststrange.com/

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All Episodes

01:04:06

0025 - A Manical Ending - The Final Episode of No...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2024/03/07

Every good thing comes to an end. No Stranger to Horror takes a year long hiatus to come back for one final episode covering one of my favorite genre films of all time. Maniac (2012) is a brutal remake of the 1980 film of the same name, and this POV bloodfest is the perfect place to end this podcast journey. And for the last episode, I’m so happy to have the insanely talented photographer, graphic designer, and all-around wonderful person Angel Lynne. Angel and I are frequent collaborators and

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51:31

0024 Heart-Stopping Horror - The Raven Banner...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2023/02/11

On this special Valentine's themed episode, Anelle Dehghani joins the show to talk about her role as the coordinator of international sales, marketing, and acquisitions at Raven Banner. In our conversation, Anelle and I delve into the numerous films in the Raven Banner catalog, including "The Sadness," "Cult Hero," "The Fight Machine," "Psycho Goreman," and many more. Anelle also sheds light on the process the company follows to choose the films it represents, and how each project brings its own

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36:46

0023 Door Mouse (2023) feat. Gabriel Carter

No Stranger To Horror ·

2023/01/11

Vancouver actor Gabriel Carter comes back on to the show and this time its to discuss his brand new project ‘Door Mouse’ that hits theatres and streaming Jan 13th, 2023. Carter who stars in the role of ‘Craw Daddy’, describes his character as a “Death on the boat on the way to Hades” and shares the long process it took from script to screen. ‘Door Mouse’ also stars Carter’s wife, Nhi Do, who is a fantastic actor and friend to the podcast appearing on episode 3 of the show’s early days. This

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01:09:36

0022 Red Walls & Green Men - Men (2022) feat. Amber T

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/09/14

Returning guest Amber T comes back on to talk about one of the best horror movies of 2022 and she has theories galore, as well as, historical information that truly makes the viewing experience even better. Amber takes me on a journey through every metaphor, insight on growing up in the English countryside, and even breakdowns what connects Alex Garland’s phenomenal film to Greek mythology. There will be spoilers galore, but this episode is a perfect listen before you dive into another rewatch

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01:06:27

0021 The Divorce Story - Possession (1981) feat....

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/06/06

Prepare yourself for an experience that could only come out of the mind of famed Polish director Andrzej Żuławski, 1981’s Possession. My guest Rehema Ngongo (playwright and fellow horror film fanatic) comes on the show to explain why Zulawski's infamous Cannes award-winning film is an all-time classic that everyone should watch multiple times. Find Rehama here: Instagram Twitter Like the thrill of horror? You can find more horror at the Westcoast Strange website at westcoaststrange.com This

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55:29

0020 Versez Le Sang, Mes Beaux Amis - Yellowjackets...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/05/08

On this very special episode, alt-pop singer and returning guest Maryze comes down to talk about the survival horror series Yellowjackets, and she also gives me some inside information about the making for her debut album ‘8’ out now. While on tour for the release of the album, Maryze becomes my first in person guest and opens up about her artistic journey that led her to release the album. We chat about our favourite moments of the series, when Hollywood misses the mark with languages, standing

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01:32:20

0019 The Cat's Meow - Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/05/01

Enter the dark and twisted world of the film industry in the ‘90s with the Netflix miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavor. Seen through a neo-noir lens by creators Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, this adaptation of the novel by Todd Grimson is a purely sadistic story of vengeance and dark witchcraft. Along with me on this ride through bizarre violence is none other than my guest Clare Wright! Clare is avid horror fan, film school grad, and a fashion aficionado, who runs a social media page dedicated to

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01:00:50

0018 An A+ for B Horror - Slither (2006) feat. Tori...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/03/19

Hive minded killer slugs attack a small town in James Gunn’s directorial debut Slither (2006), and amongst the brutal carnage there are a lot of unexpected laughs. Staff writer for Movie Jawn and co-host of the Killer B Podcast Tori Potenza comes on the show to discuss the delightfully chaotic film and also talk about her love for the B movie genre. Additionally we discuss her bucket list goal of watching every 80s horror film, our mutual love for Alan Tudyk, why Speed Racer is a flawless

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01:32:45

0017 Horror in Gotham - The Batman (2022) feat. Kevin...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/03/11

Lurking in the shadows of Gotham a nightmarish noir caped crusader saves a cinematic universe and brings horror back to mainstream superhero films! The extremely multi-talented Kevin L. Martin Jr comes back on to the podcast becoming my first returning guest, and this time we’re tackling Matt Reeves’ crime noir thriller Batman (2022). Kevin and I go full on geek mode in our spoiler filled critique of the movie, discussing every single thing that works for the reboot and get deep into our

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01:11:26

0016 Go for the Gore! - In Fabric (2019) feat. Ariel...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2022/02/21

Season 2 begins with a discussion about the 2019 Peter Strickland’s arthouse film In Fabric, and a deep dive into my special guest Ariel Hansen’s (multi-faceted filmmaker) own artistic works. Ariel and I talk subgenres of horror, prequels, cursed objects, our mutual love for gory films, the origin story to the company she co-founded Bad Cookie Pictures, and much more! We also geek out over Ariel’s festival films and her upcoming projects that are currently in development. Show notes: Where

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01:01:42

0015 Discussing Decedents - The Autopsy of Jane Doe...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/10/15

The world of the dead and how to preserve decedents is the topic of focus on this very special episode of No Stranger to Horror, featuring former embalmer and my childhood friend Danica Turcotte. The 2016 supernatural horror film The Autopsy of Jane Doe is talked about in length while also making some direct connections to how the professionals handle and prepare the recently deceased. We talk about real life ghost stories, what the movie nailed, whether or not we would love to see a sequel,

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01:10:58

0014 The Bleak & The Bloody - Raw (2016) feat. Amber...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/09/17

Join me and my special guest horror blogger Amber as we get into the nauseating and beautiful work of French filmmaker Julia Ducournau stunning directorial debut Raw (2016). On this especially explorative episode we not only geek over what makes Ducournau’s bleak body horror a must-see for the genre, but Amber also shares many titles that may have even slipped past diehard fans and are deserving of the same acclaim. Additionally, this episode is the first with a guest outside of the continent as

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01:02:40

0013 Bad Dreams & Best Friends - His House (2020)...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/08/20

My best friend Luna Meresa comes on the show to discuss the 2020 Netflix haunting film ‘His House’ and we talk about our own personal experiences immigrating to another country when we were children. We also get into Netflix’s stellar teen romcoms, why Wunmi Musaku is flawless, anime, Halloween costumes, ouija boards, and she makes me a spooky season promise! Show notes: Follow Luna’s hilarious brother, comedian Henok Meresa (instagram: @henokmeresa) Death Note anime series Villainele

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01:10:11

0012 Trese is Better Than Batman - Trese (2021) feat....

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/07/14

My very own podcasting producing mentor Mik Narciso comes on the show to teach me about the monsters, spirits, and Filipino lore featured in Netflix's new anime series Trese (2021). Outside of the series, Mik tells me about his own experiences with the supernatural encounters living in the Philippines, we discuss upcoming projects, vampire lore, and we dive into why Alexandra Trese is a superhero who definitely deserves to be a household name. Strap yourself in for an educational, fun, and

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0011 An Interview with Punk Rock Filmmaker Becca Kozak

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/07/02

Recent graduate of Vancouver Film School Becca Kozak comes on the show to talk about her brand new documentary “Vancouver Video Vixens” (2021) and journey into the horror genre. Becca breaks down her inspirations, her early love of Punk Rock music, we share our mutual fandom for the TV series Broad City, and much more! Hidden in the episode, Becca gets me to pitch my projects and we even get into potentially collaborating on some horror films in the future. It’s an episode filled with some

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01:28:48

0010 Little Monsters (2019) feat. Jennie Brewster

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/06/17

My wife Jennie Brewster comes on the show to discuss her job working with children and also gives hot takes about the 2019 film Little Monsters. We dive deep into chatting about raising our daughter Ava, why Lupita Nyong’o should be in everything, which childhood entertainer would be helpful during a zombie apocalypse, Josh Gad’s best role, and why we love horror as a couple. Jennie additionally shares her own childhood stories that turned her into a horror fan, which Wiggles member drives her

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01:51:30

0009 Keep His Name Out of Your Mouth - Candyman...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/06/03

It’s a battle to not say his name as guest MadelineKarita Fleming and I discuss the iconic classic 1992 ‘Candyman’. Outside the historic movie, Madeline also breaks down the real-life horrors of battling racism in Minneapolis and how she was able to make her upcoming slasher short film ‘Ouroboros’ a cathartic experience to deal with her surroundings. Additionally, Madeline tells me history with the genre that spans generations, her thoughts on modern horror, why Tony Todd’s Candyman performance

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01:38:28

0008 When Do You Leave A Dinner Party? - The...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/05/26

The Invitation (2015) was Karyn Kusama’s follow-up to Jennifer’s Body (2009) which turned out to be a masterfully done slow burn that is an anxious viewing with some seriously terrifying moments, but it feels like nobody saw it? Guest Anna Jo and I, discuss why this under the radar creepy film it’s a must watch with some serious after the pandemic vibes and filled with stunning performances that will keep you glued to the screen. Additionally, we tackle gaslighting, why this movie is a nightmare

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01:20:23

0007 “The Matrix” of Modern Horror - Get Out (2017)...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/05/14

Director Jordan Peele shook the world with his 2017 directorial debut Get Out and to Black filmmakers in the horror landscape, this masterpiece did a lot more than just entertain… Writer, director, music manager, photographer, councilman, and Euroleague former professional basketball player, Kevin “K.L.” Martin Jr. comes on the show and together we break down the legacy of the iconic film that changed the horror landscape forever. I ask Martin Jr. about his many talents and how he’s able to juggle

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01:06:42

0006 Enter the Traumaverse - Super Dark Times (2017)...

No Stranger To Horror ·

2021/05/04

Brothers Jessey Nelson & Cody Nelson of SPK Productions come on the show to discuss the under the radar thriller Super Dark Times directed by Kevin Phillips! The Nelson Brothers break down what makes Super Dark Times a must-see and we talk about their most recent release of their short horror films ‘Crumbs’ which will be entering the festival circuit after a premiere in Vancouver’s Crazy 8s film festival. Our chat dives deep into their filmmaking process, starting SPK Productions, what’s next for

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