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The Macabre Daily Podcast, an extension of MacabreDaily.com is your go-to podcast for all things macabre and scary in the world of Movies, TV, Books, Comics, and Games! Hosts Matt Orozco and Lowell Greenblatt share their favorite films, talk horror with interesting guests, and cover horror happenings around the world!
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- 3 days ago46 min
Macabre Daily Podcast #124 - David Weiner (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS '70s) June 2026
There are a few things in this world that we can rely on: death, taxes, and, in the US, extremely high medical bills. None of these things is particularly enjoyable, but they are consistent. Consistency isn’t always a bad thing, as is the case with the new long-running documentary series, “In Search of Darkness,” which has tackled two of horror’s most dominant decades with the 1980s and 1990s. Many have been asking, “Why not go back further?” To the decade that perhaps defined what modern horror would become, and birthed some of the most legendary titles in the genre’s pantheon, like “The Exorcist,” “The Omen,” “Black Christmas,” “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and “Halloween,” to name only a few. That’s right, CreatorVC and writer/director David Weiner are going back to the post-free love era of the 1970s! David was gracious enough to join us on the latest episode of the Macabre Daily Podcast to talk about the forthcoming entry in the series and how he approaches the process of defining what to cover in such an active decade in genre history. We also share our love for the series with David, which we find to be the ultimate horror nerd comfort food, and the commitment that he and CreatorVC have to delivering fan service the right way. You can join the pre-order for “In Search of Darkness ‘70s” using this link and ensure you receive your copy when it releases next July!
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Macabre Daily Podcast #123 - Chris Dortch (Chattanooga Film Festival) June 2026
The number of genre-focused film festivals seems to be increasing year over year, or at the very least, the ones that exist are getting far more attention than ever before. This is a good problem to have in horror, especially when we are seeing the mainstreaming of the genre (again) thus being one of the best times to take a look at what the future of the genre will look. People like Ari Aster, Jane Schoenbrun, and Demián Rugna are just some of the names of filmmakers who’ve carved out niches for themselves born out of the festival circuit, and its because of events like the Chattanooga Film Festival that they have a chance to not only reach a broader audience, but one that revels in the kind of dark delights they offer. Festival founder and director, Chris Storch, was happy and willing to talk about the festival he’s been running for over 13 years, and let us in on what folks can expect for this year’s festivities both in-person and online. Not only that, Chris describes the ethos of the festival focusing on independent films that don’t have a theatrical release, as well as throwback late night films that have become one of the festival’s premier event. We don’t want to give away all the goods, so you’ll have to listen, and the festival will take place in-person from June 18-21 and virtually from June 19-28. Macabre Daily is a sponsor of this year’s event, and will be holding a Q&A with Emily Bennett after a screening of her film, “Blood Shine.” Get tickets for Chattanooga Film Fest here!
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Macabre Daily Podcast #122 with Guest John Harrison (Creepshow, Day of the Dead, Tales from the Darkside) May 2026
Legends never die, and they certainly don’t stop working. At least that’s the case for John Harrison, the writer/director/composer who has worked with some of the best in the genre while becoming great in his own right. Most folks probably will know John for the scores he contributed to two powerhouse genre films, “Creepshow” and “Day of the Dead,” which came from being First AD to George A. Romero. The thing about legends is, they aren’t just known for one or a few things; they lay claim to many achievements. Harrison also directed another outstanding anthology film, “Tales From The Darkside: The Movie,” as well as providing one of the most book-accurate versions of “Dune” out there, AND working on shows like “Tales From The Crypt,” “Monsters,” and the Shudder revival of “Creepshow,” bringing his career full circle. Not content to rest on those laurels, Harrison is still writing scripts for TV and film, while also carving out a niche as a genre author himself, and still finding time to compose. Candidly, John Harrison isn’t just an inspiration; he’s a living legend. We hope you enjoy this amazing interview with John, and please support his work by visiting his website. His next novel, “Did You Get The Package?” will be released this fall! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!
- May 13, 20261h 16m
Macabre Daily Podcast #121 - Rebecca Roberts & Kurt Szarka of ReadyMade Productions (May 2026)
It’s not easy to make a film, and much like a child, it can take a village to do so without driving oneself mad. The good news is that the broader film community, and notably the horror genre, has continued to embrace the works of independent creators both as a rejection of the mainstream and as a sign of hope for the future of the creative medium of film. While big studio productions are amazing feats of coordination and collaboration, independent films are much more like miracles in that they have so much working against them; it’s miraculous when things fall into place. Rebecca Roberts and Kurt Szarka of ReadyMade Productions know that all too well, and it’s part of what makes their supernatural thriller, “Brother,” so effective. Rebecca and Kurt spent some time speaking with Matt from the Macabre Daily podcast about their passion for filmmaking and how that inspired them to start a production company that works on elevating everyone who works on a film equally. Their debut feature, “Brother,” is a tense and intimate story about a family that is left in disarray after their brother is presumed dead, or is he? It was a lovely discussion about not just the genre, but filmmaking as a whole, and we can’t thank Rebecca and Kurt enough for their time. Their debut feature, “Brother,” is available to rent or buy now, and you can follow ReadyMade’s work on their website!
- Apr 29, 20261h 4m
Macabre Daily Podcast #120 - The Debra Hill Podcast with Jordan Gass-Porre'
We cover a variety of topics on the Macabre Daily podcast, but one we’ve never really tackled before was podcasting itself. Today we’re lucky to be joined by Jordan Gass-Poore', podcast producer and investigative journalist who’s currently working on the latest season of Tales From Beyond the Pale. Gass-Poore' talks about her transition from covering climate change to, well, fictional horror and the folks who made it. She’s currently crowdfunding a podcast about the life of the late, great Debra Hill. You may know her credits as producer (“Halloween,” “Escape From New York,” “The Dead Zone,” and “Clue” to scratch the surface), but Gass-Poore' is ready to show the world Hill was a pioneer for women in the horror space. We can’t wait! For more on Jordan, check out @jgasspoore and @debrahillpodcast on Instagram. The Debra Hill podcast is seeking funding through Givebutter.
- Apr 8, 20262h 5m
Macabre Daily Podcast #119 - "The Trouble With Tessa" with Bethany Watson & Dennis Cahlo (April 2026)
One of the best things about being a horror fan these days is that we have not one, but multiple streaming services that cater to our darkest desires, and one of our favorites is Screambox. They have been curating some great originals yanked from some of the best genre festivals, and even released some series, like "The Trouble with Tessa" (read our review). And if you aren't familiar with the show, then you may not be familiar with the power couple behind if of Bethany Watson and Dennis Cahlo! Lowell and Matt are delighted to spend some time with the two filmmakers as they discuss what they've been watching, some behind-the-scenes tid bits about filming "The Trouble with Tessa," and a whole lot of laughter as we explore tangents upon tangents of digressing discussion. We had so much fun, we didn't even have time to get to our main topic, so stay tuned for a Part 2 coming soon! Finally, happy belated birthday to Dennis, who celebrated another trip around the sun the day before this posts!
- Apr 2, 202648 min
Macabre Daily Podcast Special Edition: Paper Cuts Podcast Preview with Author Luke Dumas (April 2026)
Macabre Daily's Paper Cuts column has grown by leaps and bounds of the last 12 months, and has become a go-to source for reviews and interviews with some of the most exciting authors in the horror literature space. In an effort to increase the reach of these amazing discussions, Macabre Daily will be launching a special, PAPER CUTS PODCAST this month, and below is a preview of what's to come as host and Editor of the Paper Cuts Column, Sean O'Connor, speaks with author Luke Dumas about his latest novel, "Nothing Tastes As Good."
- Mar 25, 20261h 40m
Macabre Daily Podcast #118 - Talking Physical Media with Chris MacGibbon of Red Shirt Pictures (March 2026)
We love our physical media over here at Macabre Daily. Aside from the satisfaction of having our favorite discs on our shelves, we’re big fans of the commentaries, supplements, and even the bloopers that show up alongside the updated resolutions of some of our favorite horror films. Today on the podcast, we’re lucky enough to speak to Chris MacGibbon, Production Coordinator at Red Shirt Pictures, a company that works tirelessly to make the classics of yesterday look and sound incredible in our disc drives. Chris is no exception. We go over his work on Scream Factory’s retrospectives on “Night of the Demons,” as well as his current projects for Synapse like the jam-packed 4K of 1986’s “Trick or Treat.” He also updated us on the long-awaited (even that feels like an understatement) “Fright Night part 2” 4K, which comes out later this year! This is a look behind the curtain that collectors and film fans alike won’t want to miss.
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