The Boo Crew

This week on The Boo Crew, we're joined by writer and director Jordan Downey to explore his stunning new horror film THE CYCLE, streaming now on Shudder!

We dive into the art of building dread, the haunting beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and the incredible performances from Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan. From its deeply unsettling score and breathtaking cinematography to its jaw-dropping practical effects, we get into the creative process behind one of the year's most exciting new horror films. Plus, collaborating with cinematographer and co-writer Kevin Stewart, bringing the film's most ambitious sequences to life, and finding that perfect balance between gripping crime drama and full-blown nightmare fuel!

THE CYCLE is streaming NOW on Shudder.

Episode 482 of The Boo Crew is now slaying!

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The extraordinary Samantha Sloyan joins The Boo Crew! She takes you inside Mike Flanagan’s CARRIE, becoming Margaret White, her creative relationship with Mike, working alongside an unbelievably talented cast including Summer H. Howell, Matthew Lillard and more. We also get into the intimacy, language and emotion behind this incredible new reimagining of Stephen King’s classic!

🩸 All eight episodes of CARRIE arrive October 7th, exclusively on Prime Video.

The Boo Crew Podcast Episode 482 with Samantha Sloyan is NOW SLAYING!

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The incomparable Doug Jones joins The Boo Crew for Episode 481! We celebrate 20 years of Guillermo del Toro’s PAN’S LABYRINTH and step inside the creation of two of cinema’s most unforgettable creatures,the Faun and the Pale Man. Doug Jones takes us through his extraordinary physical performances, working with Guillermo and Ivana Baquero, finding humanity inside monsters, and what this dark fantasy masterpiece means to him two decades later. Enter the labyrinth with us and see PAN’S LABYRINTH when it returns to theaters October 9th in 3D and 4K! www.panslabyrinth20.com for tickets and showtimes!

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Your Boo Crew is back with a wild one!! Sean Gunn and writer/director Chris Marrs Piliero for Episode 480! We go inside the beautifully warped world of APPOFENIACS, from its unforgettable characters, practical gore and visual insanity to identity, deepfakes and finding truth in a world where nothing can be trusted. APPOFENIACS hits theaters October 2nd. Tickets are on sale now. See this thing with an audience and support awesome indie filmmaking! IT'S JAW ON THE FLOOR AMAZING.

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The legendary Lin Shaye and writer-director Jacob Chase join the Boo Crew to take us inside Insidious: Out of the Further! We explore the evolution of Elise Rainier, expanding the mythology of The Further, terrifying new creatures, unforgettable scares, the film's incredible visual and sonic world, and working alongside James Wan, Leigh Whannell and Joe Bishara. Insidious: Out of the Further is in theaters everywhere this weekend! The Boo Crew Episode 479 is now playing!

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Writer and director Eli Roth returns to the Boo Crew to talk about his new film Ice Cream Man, in theaters August 7th! Go behind the scenes of his twisted new nightmare as we explore its decades-long journey to the screen, unforgettable imagery, young cast, practical effects, extreme horror, cinematography and more. Plus, Eli talks The Horror Section, the changing landscape of horror and gives us an update on Thanksgiving 2!

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An all-new episode of The Boo Crew slithers your way! Returning guest, writer/director Mike P. Nelson joins The Boo Crew! We go deep into the Amazon for his massive new creature feature BEWARE BOIÚNA, starring Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira and Logan Marshall-Green. We talk monster mythology, building a creature feature on an epic scale, his incredible cast, filmmaking influences, practical scares and MUCH more!

The Boo Crew Podcast Episode 477 with Mike P. Nelson is now slaying!

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Episode 476 of The Boo Crew shines a spotlight on one of horror's most exciting rising cinematographers, Riley Barker (That's A Bad Idea, camera assistant on Obsession).

From crafting unforgettable images to designing tension through camera movement, lighting, composition, and collaboration, Riley takes us deep behind the lens to explore the art and mechanics of visual storytelling. We also dive into his work on the horror phenomenon Obsession, the unique challenges of independent filmmaking, working with practical effects, building unforgettable cinematic moments, and what's next with upcoming projects including The Review, Medium Rare and Good Tape.

Whether you're a horror fan, filmmaker, or simply fascinated by how movies are made, this is a celebration of the craft…. behind the camera.

Watch Obsession now streaming on Peacock, available on VOD, and on physical media!

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On Episode 475....The Evil Dead is back!

Writer-director Sébastien Vaniček and stars Luciane Buchanan and Hunter Doohan join the Boo Crew to discuss the brutal, emotional, and unforgettable Evil Dead Burn. From Deadites and practical effects to franchise legacy and drinking out of candles, we dive deep into one of the year's most intense horror experiences.

Evil Dead Burn arrives exclusively in theaters July 10th!

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Go behind the scenes of the cultural phenomenon Obsession with Costume Designer Blair James!

Blair joins us to discuss her incredible journey into costume design, the creative path that led her to one of the most celebrated horror films of all time, and the artistry, collaboration, and passion that helped bring Obsession to life.

From building unforgettable characters through wardrobe, to working alongside director Curry Barker and the film's remarkable creative team, Blair shares stories from set, lessons learned, creative challenges, and what it has been like watching audiences around the world connect so deeply with the film.

We also spend time getting to know Blair herself, exploring the experiences that shaped her as an artist, her philosophy on storytelling, identity, empathy, and the importance of helping people feel seen.

It's funny, insightful, inspiring, emotional, and another one of our favorite conversations in the ongoing Obsession series.

Episode 474 with Blair James is now playing!

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Instagram: @blair_james

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Go behind the scenes of Obsession with Property Master Luke Cull.

We dive deep into the making of Obsession, from the creation of the iconic One Wish Willow and the mythology of Tabby Cat Curiosities to the countless hidden details woven throughout the film. Luke shares what a Property Master actually does, collaborating across every department, building believable cinematic worlds, balancing creativity with budget, preserving film history, and what it takes to create an object that audiences will remember long after the credits roll.

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On an all new Boo Crew, Abigail Morris and Aurora Nishevci of The Last Dinner Party join the Boo Crew for a conversation that goes far beyond music.

We explore the band's love of horror films and the ways the genre has seeped into their artistic DNA, from atmosphere and storytelling to aesthetics and performance. We dive into the cinematic quality of their music, the worlds they build around their songs, the literature, art, and fashion that inspire them, and how identity, relationships, ambition, and creativity all intersect within their work.

It's a fascinating journey through the influences and obsessions that help shape one of the most exciting and distinctive bands in music today.

Episode 473 — Abigail Morris and Aurora Nishevci of The Last Dinner Party.

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Your Boo Crew is back with an all new episode! For #472, join filmmaker BT MEZA as he discusses his extraordinary debut feature, Affection, a mind-bending sci-fi horror story starring Jessica Rothe, Joseph Cross, and Julianna Layne.

We dig into the film's deeply personal origins, crafting an unreliable narrator, building layers of misdirection, working with Jessica and a phenomenal three person cast, the haunting visual language of the film, practical effects, body horror, grief, identity, memory, and the emotional core beneath the nightmare.

Plus: isolated locations, unsettling camera work, the challenges of making a first feature, and bringing one of the year's most unforgettable horror experiences to life!

Affection arrives on VOD June 5.

Episode 472: BT Meza. Now slaying!

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Writer/director Curry Barker joins The Boo Crew in studio, to discuss the making of Obsession…the breakout horror phenomenon already being hailed as one of the best genre films in years.

We dive into internet horror culture, parasocial terror, comedy and tension, practical effects, audience reactions, uncanny valley psychology, the emotional DNA of the film, and what it’s been like watching Obsession absolutely explode across the horror world before release.

PLUS: working with Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, the hypnotic score, modern horror filmmaking, and what comes next.

Obsession hits theaters everywhere May 15th.

This one is an absolute all-timer.

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On an all new episode of the Boo Crew, you're joined by two of the most visionary and genuinely kind forces in modern filmmaking, Mason Novick and Diablo Cody, to talk all about their bold new horror-comedy Forbidden Fruits (in theaters March 27th).

We dive deep into their creative partnership, how they champion new voices like director Meredith Alloway, and what it really means to be a producer in today’s evolving genre landscape. From the film’s origins as a stage play to its fully realized cinematic world, including the immersive Free Eden universe, influencer-era activations, and that unforgettable tone, we break down the mechanics of how this thing came to life!

We also get into the state of horror today, theatrical experiences, SXSW reactions, the Waxwork Records soundtrack release, and the power of world-building beyond the screen.

And yes… we go there.

We talk Jennifer’s Body, its resurrection, legacy, and where the story goes next with it's pending sequel, plus Evil Dead, Sweet Valley High, Rags to Riches and more!

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It's the horror experience literally everybody is talking about, this week on Bloody Disgusting’s Boo Crew, we’re joined by writer/director Ian Tuason and producer Cody Calahan who's terrifying new film UNDERTONE is in theaters everywhere this Friday the 13th!

Premiering at the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it won the Gold Audience Award for Best Canadian Feature, the film quickly became one of the most talked-about genre titles of the year before being acquired by A24 in a historic deal.

We dive into Ian’s journey from Watty Award–winning writer to filmmaker, the influence of online horror storytelling and creepypasta culture, designing a film where sound itself becomes the weapon, filming inside his childhood home, and the incredible path that took UNDERTONE from Fantasia buzz to theaters.

The Boo Crew podcast Episode 469 is now playing!

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The Boo Crew goes LIVE with our friend Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, recorded at Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California!

We talk horror obsession, building the Ice Nine Kills cinematic universe, the rise of Silver Scream Con (and Silver Scream Con UK), and that then-mysterious Scream 7 collaboration Spencer refused to reveal…

Now it’s out: “TWIST THE KNIFE” featuring McKenna Grace, from the Scream 7 soundtrack!

A killer live convo with one of horror music’s most theatrical minds.

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Get your rabies shot! It's time for another all new episode of your Boo Crew! Writer/director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night) returns to The Boo Crew for a wild and intense ride into his new film PRIMATE! A savage and unpredictable home invasion nightmare, premiering on VOD now!

We talk killer apes, emotional trauma, face-ripping practical FX, the psychology of horror momentum, and the real-life stories behind this animalistic new vision. A must listen conversation with one of horror’s most dependable and fearless voices. The Boo Crew Podcast Episode 467 (damn!) is now slaying!

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Get TWISTED as two fearless forces in modern horror collide on an all new episode of your Boo Crew!

Returning guest and genre architect Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II–IV, Spiral, Repo! The Genetic Opera, immersive experiences like Lust and One Day Die) teams up with powerhouse performer Lauren LaVera (Terrifier 2 & 3) for the psychological thriller Twisted!

We talk identity, trauma, transformation, and what it takes to safely explore the darkest corners of a character. Darren breaks down the film’s wild visual language, tonal swings, and practical effects mayhem, while Lauren opens up about playing multiple personalities, intense physical demands, emotional vulnerability, stunt work, trust on set, and finding humanity inside chaos.

Raw. Funny. Honest. And... very Boo Crew.

Twisted is now available on VOD.

Episode 466 is now playing!

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The Boo Crew blows the whistle on a brand new horror experience with director Corin Hardy (The Nun // The Hallow) and actor Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), the creative forces behind the terrifying new film WHISTLE, in theaters February 6th!We explore the real-world mythology of the Aztec death whistle, the emotional demands of playing both life and death on screen, the legacy of haunted objects in horror, and building a brutal descent into fate, fear, and identity. Also: gore, camera personality...and yes....if you dare...you might actually hear the "whistle" itself....Episode 465 now playing!

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