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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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- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Macabre Daily Podcast #127 - The producer's "GRIND" with Chelsea Stardust (July 2026)
Back when Macabre Daily started in 2020, Lowell and I had a “wish list” of people that we would hope to talk to one day. While there are certainly some familiar names on there that would be on any person’s list, there were also some independent filmmakers who we have a deep respect for. One of them is Chelsea Stardust, whose work behind the camera and behind-the-scenes on the business side of filmmaking is an inspiration that many could learn a lot from. Chelsea has made the outrageously entertaining “Satanic Panic,” made one helluva gut-punch episode of Blumhouse and Hulu’s “Into The Dark” series, and has steeped herself even more in the world of production and mentorship, which has led to her contributions to one of the best horror anthologies out there, “Grind.” We were fortunate enough to see “Grind” as part of this year’s Chattanooga Film Festival, and Chelsea was gracious enough to speak with us about the production and how she got involved. Chelsea also imparts wisdom about what it takes to be a good producer, what she’s learned over the years working with all kinds of industry folks in various capacities, and her passion for helping more women enter the production side of the business. Not to mention, Chelsea’s partner, Sean Keller, makes a “Killer” Halloween Mix! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, and stay tuned for more news about “Grind” soon! Follow Chelsea on Instagram Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Lowell on Instagram Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!
- 3 weeks ago56 min
Macabre Daily Podcast #126 - Talking PITFALL with Filmmaker James Kondelik (JULY 2026)
As noted in our recent review of the new survival horror slasher, “Pitfall,” camping can be a real drag, and that isn’t improved when you have a hulking survivalist hunting you and your friends in the woods. While most of us (thankfully) won’t have to experience this firsthand, the great thing about horror is that we can live these experiences vicariously through the characters in films, from the safety of our homes and/or a dark theater. Survival horror isn’t one of the more popular sub-genres these days, but filmmaker James Kondelik makes a strong case for why there aren’t enough of them in “Pitfall,” which is out now on VOD from Cineverse. James was kind enough to spend some time talking to Macabre Daily about how “Pitfall” came to be, the challenges with short shooting days compounded by location manager snafus, and the resilience it takes to make a damn film, and in this case, a damn good one! This was a really fun conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!
- Jun 17, 20261h 19m
Macabre Daily Podcast #125 - Pride Takeover with Brian Finnerty, Roger Conners, Joshua R. Pangborn, and Zack Ogle (June 2026)
Macabre Daily has always been a champion of queer horror. We understand the power of the horror genre to offer catharsis and empowerment to marginalized communities, and we seek out opportunities to feature films that focus on the queer experience whenever we can. For Pride Month, we couldn’t simply rest on our laurels. We needed to find a way to step up our game, which is where Brian Finnerty, contributor and author of our Skeletons In The Closet column, comes in. Together with regular host and Editor-in-Chief of Macabre Daily, Matt Orozco, we reached out to some of our favorite queer filmmakers to help us instigate a Pride Month takeover of the Macabre Daily Podcast. Joined by Roger Conners, Joshua R. Pangborn, and Zack Ogle, we were so excited to dive into the topic of queer horror. These filmmakers were so generous with their time and lived experiences, sharing how their queer identities influence their work. We also dug into some of our earliest memories of linking the horror genre to our queer identity and discussed where we want to see the queer horror subgenre go in the future. They also found time to dole out some important Pride-related fashion advice to our hosts. Listen to this very special episode of the Macabre Daily Podcast below or wherever you subscribe. Follow Roger Conners, Joshua Pangborn, and Zack Ogle on Instagram to support them and learn more about their work. Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!
- Jun 10, 202646 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!
- Jun 3, 20261h 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!
- May 27, 20261h 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.
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