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Screams from the Basement

Screams from the Basement

Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss any and all things horror, including interviews, double features, news, recent watches, horror collectables, and more!

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00:37:07

The Toxic Avenger (Ahoy Comics) INTERVIEW Writer Matt...

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2025/10/17

Joining us from the mad, mad world of Tromaville, USA is comic book writer Matt Bors who takes us beyond the page with the Ahoy Comics ongoing comic book series THE TOXIC AVENGER and THE TOXIC CRUSADERS! Matt shares what it's like to bring Toxie to a new audience, introducing new characters to Tromaville, and even teases what fans can expect from upcoming issues!WEBSITE AND EVENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.screamsfromthebasement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON:

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01:35:36

Hocus Pocus (1993) & Halloweentown (1998)

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2025/10/10

Travel back to the 1990's Halloween season for two Disney spooktacular classics! We kick this double feature off heading to Salem with the Sanderson Sisters with 1993's HOCUS POCUS, followed by a nostalgia trip to HALLOWEENTOWN with the Cromwell witches! Join us for this trip down Halloween memory lane!WEBSITE AND EVENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.screamsfromthebasement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH STORE:

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00:39:38

Haley Newlin INTERVIEW The Film You Are About to See

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2025/10/03

Vincent Price. William Castle. The Kings of Gimmick Horror Movies from the 1950's. What does that have in common with this episode's guest? Well, we are joined by author Haley Newlin to discuss her Castle/Price inspired novel "The Film You Are About to See", which is about a Price superfan that attends an all night movie marathon at their local drive-in theater, only to have the horrors they see on screen come to life!WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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01:49:21

Sinister (2012) & Sinister 2 (2015)

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2025/09/26

Blumhouse has been a gamechanger in the turn of the century for horror, producing massive hit film series such as The Purge, Insidious, and Paranormal Activity; but one that is often forgotten in the pantheon is Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill's SINISTER series. On this episode we take a look back at the dormant franchise that last released 10 years with it's maligned sequel Sinister 2, and the original horrifying classic Sinister starring Ethan Hawke. Join us as we enter the world of

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00:14:26

Dean Francis INTERVIEW Body Blow (Fantastic Fest 2025)

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2025/09/24

Joining us in the Basement from Fantastic Fest 2025 is writer/director Dean Francis to chat about his neon drenched, queer noir BODY BLOW! The film follows young detective Aiden who befriends a male sex worker Cody, as the two become embroiled in a web of drugs, crime, sex, and love. Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠⁠fantasticfest.com⁠⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.screamsfromthebasement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH

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00:20:03

Majid Al Ansari INTERVIEW The Vile (Fantastic Fest 2025)

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2025/09/23

THE VILE is an Arab horror-drama about Amani, a wife and mother who’s life is turned upside down by dark forces when her husband unexpectedly brings a second wife home. Director Majid Al Ansari joins us from Fantastic Fest 2025 to chat about bringing the film to life, showcasing polygamy in his feature, and what he hopes audiences gain from the experience of the film!Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠⁠fantasticfest.com⁠⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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00:12:32

Eugène Green INTERVIEW The Tree of Knowledge...

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2025/09/22

Have you ever been a tourist in a foreign land and wondered "what if one of the locals turned me into a donkey or a dog"? No? Well director Eugène Green's THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE is sure to plant that question in your head with his WILD dark-comedy, fantasy about a young runaway finding his way in the world after coming across a nefarious sorcerer who turns tourists into wild animals. Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠⁠fantasticfest.com⁠⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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00:34:55

Nick Simon & Tad Daggerhart INTERVIEW Coyotes...

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2025/09/21

Ultimate SCREAM KING Justin Long and his real life 'Lois Lane' Kate Bosworth join forces to take on rabid coyotes in their Hollywood Hills home in the outrageous horror-comedy COYOTES! We are joined by COYOTES co-scribes Nick Simon and Tad Daggerhart who discuss bringing this project to life, the changes from original concept to screen, and the revelation that was the casting of Long and Bosworth! Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠fantasticfest.com⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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00:13:28

Brooke H. Cellars INTERVIEW The Cramps: A Period...

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2025/09/20

Equal parts John Waters, and Mario Bava, THE CRAMPS: A PERIOD PIECE is a slice of queer cinema ripe for pulp, midnight movie fans! We are joined on this episode with the film's director and writer Brooke H. Cellars to discuss this quirky comedy that isn't afraid to shatter the stigma of the female menstruation cycle through a 1960's hair and beauty aesthetic! Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠fantasticfest.com⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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00:41:28

Kyle Misak & Jon Petro INTERVIEW Bad Haircut...

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2025/09/19

I bet your worst haircut has never been this bad! Joining us in the basement is the creative team behind the teen-psychological-horror-comedy BAD HAIRCUT, writer/director Kyle Misak and producer Jon Petro! We chat about the WILD production of the film, including EXPLODING CARS, 911 calls, and casting the lead weeks BEFORE production! This is an episode and a movie you won't want to miss! Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at ⁠fantasticfest.com⁠WEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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00:22:49

Sean Cisterna INTERVIEW Silver Screamers (Fantastic...

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2025/09/18

Premiering at Fantastic Fest 2025 in Austin, TX, Silver Screamers is a documentary following a group of senior citizens embarking on a first time journey...making a movie! We are joined by the documentary's writer/director Sean Cisterna who shares with us how this project came about, what it was like working on a short film with a senior citizen crew, and what he learned from this process! Check out Fantastic Fest's entire lineup at fantasticfest.comWEBSITE AND EVENTS:

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01:54:29

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) & Texas Chainsaw...

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2025/09/12

Rev up those chainsaws and get ready for the most contentious episode of Screams from the Basement yet, as Sam and Casey dive into two of their respective favorite TCM flicks: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003) and TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (2013)! Their opinions on these two films couldn’t differ more. The sweaty, grimy vibe of the ‘03 remake, the ridiculous timeline of Texas Chainsaw, and these movies’ respective places in their TCM rankings are all on the table for discussion! With a topic this divisive,

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00:42:07

Daniel Schweiger INTERVIEW Full Moon Features,...

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2025/09/05

Screams from the Basement is joined by cinematic jack-of-all-trades Daniel Schweiger to discuss his decades long career in the film industry. We go in depth on his career under Charlie Band at Full Moon Features, including the scattered production of Arcade (1993) which Daniel helped spearhead. We also discuss his work as a music supervisor on movies such as Bubba Ho-Top, and his interview series with film composers, OnTheScore. WEBSITE AND EVENTS: ⁠https://www.screamsfromthebasement.com/⁠PATREON:

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02:13:10

The Conjuring (2013) & The Conjuring 2 (2016)

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2025/08/29

It’s time to grab your bible, play an Elvis record, and go ghost hunting, because Sam and Casey are tackling a haunting double feature, THE CONJURING (2013) and THE CONJURING 2 (2016). Joined by guest Gary Miceli, we discuss James Wan’s impeccable direction, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s committed performances, and dissect what’s true and what’s embellished in these two bone chilling films.WEBSITE AND EVENTS: https://www.screamsfromthebasement.com/PATREON:

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00:40:16

Eric Miller INTERVIEW Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed?

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2025/08/22

On this episode we are joined by author, editor, screenwriter, and Bram Stoker Award nominee Eric Miller to chat about his debut novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? Whatever Happened To Uncle Ed? uncovers the tortured pasts of a former high school basketball star and his team of misfit allies as they battle demons in violent magical games, risking everything to break a generational curse.PATREON: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasement⁠⁠MERCH STORE:

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01:58:39

Arcade (1993) & Stay Alive (2006)

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2025/08/15

Grab your fistful of quarters and a gamer headset as Screams from the Basement hits the virtual world of video games...come to life! In this DOUBLE FEATURE, we take a look back at the Full Moon video aisle classic ARCADE starring Ralphie from A CHRISTMAS STORY, followed up by the mid-2000's gamer culture inspired STAY ALIVE, starring Frankie Muniz! But remember gamers, if you die in the game...YOU DIE IN REAL LIFE! PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasement⁠MERCH STORE:

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00:33:21

Joe Bandelli INTERVIEW Hell House LLC: Lineage

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2025/08/08

Please join Screams from the Basement in welcoming our first THREE TIME, THREE TIME, THREE TIME guest to the show, Hell House LLC: Lineage producer and actor Joe Bandelli! Joe returns to the basement to chat about the first theatrical film and final (?) installment to the Hell House LLC series, while giving us an inside look on how the series has evolved over the course of a decade and Joe's vital role as the famed Hell House Clown! Hell House LLC: Lineage is exclusively in theaters August

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01:37:48

Alligator (1980) & Crawl (2019)

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2025/08/01

Don't be a hater, let's talk about Alligator! Join Screams from the Basement in a gator filled double feature that you can sink your own teeth into as we discuss the 80's practical effects marvel ALLIGATOR and Alexandre Aja's tight 2019 thriller CRAWL! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasementMERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/screams-from-the-basement FULL MOON HORROR AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.fullmoonhorror.com/?ref=screamsPromo Code: SCREAMSFANGORIA AFFILIATE LINK:

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01:01:13

Justin Beahm INTERVIEW Scream Factory, Umbrella...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Screams from the Basement, we're joined by writer, producer, and special features curator Justin Beahm for a deep dive into the world of Blu-ray and 4K bonus content. Justin shares behind-the-scenes stories from his work with Shout! Factory and Umbrella Entertainment, revealing what goes into crafting compelling extras for cult horror classics, including the upcoming Full Moon Fright Box: Volume II! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ScreamsfromtheBasementMERCH STORE:

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02:14:00

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) & I Still Know...

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2025/07/18

This week on Screams from the Basement, we’re rewinding to the late ‘90s — when frosted tips were in, horror movies were Scream-inspired, and apparently, no one believed in calling the cops. That’s right: we’re diving into the scream-soaked soap opera that is I Know What You Did Last Summer and its gloriously messy sequel, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Ryan Phillippe. Hook into this episode before the fisherman

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