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Interviews with horror filmmakers, actors and writers — how the films get made and what comes next.

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An Interview With Michael Broom, Concept & Storyboard Artist For The Walking Dead & More

When most people think of a movie their first thoughts are that of the actors or the director, but special effects artists are the backbone of any great film. Special effects master, storyboard and concept artist, and comic book creator Michael Broom took the time to answer a few questions about his career and the creatures he has created. You might not know it, but you have seen Broom’s creations many times. He has worked on a number films including The Mist, The Cabin in the Woods, The Thing (2011), The Crazies, Jennifer’s Body, Predators, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, R.I.P.D, and Lost Boys: The Tribe, as well as series like AMC’s mega hit The Walking Dead, and MTV’s Teen Wolf. Horror Fuel: “What got you interested in Special effects, makeup, and creature design?” Broom: “I grew up in the heyday of the Monster Renaissance. Star Wars, Alien, JAWS all came about around the same time. Couple that with TV showings of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 15, 2017

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Director Glenn Packard Talks Horror & The LBGTQ Community In An Interview

With June being Pride month I wanted to examine the horror genre from the LBGTQ point of view. Emmy Award Nominee, choreographer and creator/director Glenn Packard, the man behind the 2017 slasher film Pitchfork (review), sat down with me to answer a few question about the genre from his point of view. Horror Fuel: “What does Pride Month mean to you?” Packard: “It’s a time to celebrate who I am, to remember those who marched for us to have the same rights as other humans. It is a time for me to stand tall and let the world know I am proud of who I am, and to never stop believing in yourself and to lead by example. What does it mean to you horror sis?” Horror Fuel: “It’s a time to celebrate those who have the strength to live life on their terms, to be proud of who they are, and the love they share.” Horror Fuel: “Will you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2017

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Alan Ritchson Talks Syfy’s ‘Blood Drive’ In An Interview

Alan Ritchson, who has appeared in series such as Blue Mountain State and films like The Wedding Ringer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, is now starring in Syfy’s new series Blood Drive. Ritchson sat down with me to answer a few questions about the insane series and his role as Officer Arthur Bailey, the last good cop in a world that’s gone to hell. Syfy and Midnight Grindhouse have teamed up for this brutal, high-octane series, set in a near-dystopian future, 1999. The show centers on a former cop (Ritchson) who is forced to take part in a death race in which cars run on human blood. Partnered with Grace, the two must race as a team, like it or not, or have their heads blown off by a remote device implanted at the base of their skulls. Horror Fuel: “Can you tell us about your role on Syfy’s new

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 7, 2017

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Actor-Writer-Director Aaron Wolf Talks About His Upcoming Film ‘TAR’ In An Interview

I recently sat down for an interview with Aaron Wolf, actor-writer and director of the upcoming film Tar, a movie about a monster released during construction near the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles. Wolf gave us a lot of insight into the film, photos from the set and more. Synopsis: In the murky depths of Los Angeles’ world-famous La Brea Tar Pits there lies an ancient secret – a creature that, once awakened, emerges to wreak havoc on the modern metropolis. For 40,000 years, a long forgotten wetland teemed with ancient creatures, but now all that’s left is a pit of hot, sticky tar surrounded by a vast urban landscape. For Barry Greenwood and his son Zach, there’s not much left of their family business either. With the city’s subway expanding under their feet and their office building slated for demolition, Barry, Zach and their employees are forced to shut down their shop and move out. Three family

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 3, 2017

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An Interview With Marko Mäkilaakso Director Of The Upcoming Film ‘It Came From The Desert’

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marko Mäkilaakso, the director and co-writer of the upcoming giant bug movie It Came From the Desert. Co-written by Trent Haaga, the film stars Mark Arnold, Claudia Trujillo, Vanessa Grasse, Harry Smith, and James Alper. Mäkilaakso also directed the 2011 zombie movie War of the Dead and Deadly Descent: The Abominable Snowman. Currently, he has two other films in development, Viking: Rise of the Warrior and Blowback. Horror Fuel: “What inspired you to adapt It Came From the Dessert from the 1989 game?” Mäkilaakso: “I actually wanted to make a motocross-action-comedy set in a desert with big spiders and 80’s vibe. That’s how it all started! The idea was inspired by “Eight legged freaks” and Cinemaware’s classic ”It came from the desert” game. I presented this concept to the producers in Berlin Film Festival few years ago adding that I wanted to call the movie ”It Came From The Desert”, because I loved the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 29, 2017

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Greg Lamberson Discusses Johnny Gruesome, His Film Festival And More In An Interview

Actor-author-screenwriter-director Greg Lamberson took a few minutes to fill us in on not only some of his past projects, but his upcoming film Johnny Gruesome which will be out later this year. Starring Anthony De La Torre, Byron Brown II, Aprilann, and Michael DeLorenzo, Johnny Gruesome is a tale of murder, revenge, and the undead, based on Lamberson’s award-winning novel. Horror Fuel: “What role did you play in I Was A Teenage Zombie? I saw the trailer and I’m going to have to find a copy.” Lamberson: “I was the production manager and I also played the role of the nerd who tries to score some weed from the zombie drug dealer right before the big high school dance. It is sort of a long history of how I became involved with that. I moved to New York City from a small town and at my very first job I met a gal who had worked in a slasher film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 28, 2017

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Interview with “Rogue Warrior” Star, Tracey Birdsall

I had the wonderful opportunity to do a phone interview with Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter star, Tracey Birdsall this morning. I was absolutely impressed with not only her friendliness, but her excitement about Rogue Warrior and her career in general. Highly talented, highly awarded, and such a nice person. I urge every single one of you to check out Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter. Greg – Hello Tracey – Hi, this is Tracey Birdsall Greg – Hi, How are you doing? Tracey – I’m good, I’m good. Greg – So Horrorfuel.com wanted me to interview you about your upcoming Rogue Warrior movie. Tracey – Absolutely! Greg – So I did some research here before the interview and if there is anything we know for sure it’s that the internet is always correct about what they say about people. So if there is anything I get wrong, please let me know. Tracey – (laughs) no problem. Greg – You so are in

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May 22, 2017

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Exclusive Interview With Comic Book Creator, Writer And Actor Mitch Hyman, Satan Himself

Funny man Mitch Hyman wears a lot of hats, writer, actor, comic book creator, and expert story teller. He sat down with me to catch up and talk about what has been happening with him since our last interview back in 2016. Horror Fuel also snagged the exclusive on his upcoming sequel to Bubba the Redneck Werewolf which is killing it on Hulu. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Hyman’s Bubba the Redneck Werewolf the film, based on Hyman’s long running comic by the same name, is a story of a dog catcher (Fred Lass) who sells his soul to Satan (who I will also be interviewing) so that he can win back his girl, Bobby Jo (Melone Thomas). He ends up with as a werewolf with a bigger mission, to save the town from Satan (Hyman). You can learn more HERE. Horror Fuel: “How did Bubba the Redneck Werewolf come to be?” Hyman: “I always loved Werewolves.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 17, 2017

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Writer-Director Peter Hurd Talks About ‘The Control Group’ In An Interview

I recently got the chance to talk with award-winning writer-director Peter Hurd whose debut film The Control Group will be arriving on DVD May 9, 2017 from Wild Eye Releasing. Starring Brad Dourif of the Child’s Play franchise, Ross Destiche, Jenna Enemy, Justen Jones, Emily Soto, Shane Philip, Monique Candelaria, Jerry G. Angelo, Kodi Saint Angelo, Larry Laverty, Meisha Johnson, Taso N. Stavrakis, and Luce Rain, the film centers on five college students wake up in an abandoned, locked-down insane asylum – with no idea how they got there and no means of escape. They discover that they are the subjects of secret experiments, but these tests have awakened something that cannot be explained by science. The group must now fight to escape both the human and supernatural threats if they are to survive and break out of their prison. Horror Fuel: “What is your story? Where are you from?” Hurd: “I’m from Minnesota, grew up in the suburbs of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 30, 2017

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An Interview With Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis

I had the opportunity to interview talented actress Tiffany Shepis, who you will recognize from both film and television. Not only did we discuss the genre in general, she gave me insight into her roles from the past and present. Check it out. Horror Fuel: “What made you want to become an actress?” Shepis: “I didn’t really want to become an actress, not that I had anything against it. I was young kid in New York, I didn’t have any family members that were in the business, so it wasn’t something that even seemed possible to me. I was reading a friend’s newspaper at school, they were a Broadway actor-kid, and there was an add for Troma. Troma was making a film called Tromeo and Juliet, and they were looking for extras. I was like ‘Oh my God! I love that company! I watch their movies all the time!’ So, I cut school and went to the audition and low-and-behold,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 19, 2017

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