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An Interview With Michael Lombardi Director & Star Of ‘The Retaliators’

Ahead of its premiere this September, I sat down with co-director and star Michael Lombardi to discuss his killer horror film The Retaliators, which left me impressed as hell. Lambardi, who made a name for himself in movies like Last Knights and series such as “Rescue Me,” plays the lead in The Retaliators about “an upstanding pastor who uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. Kelli: You not only direct the film but also star in it, will you tell us a little bit about who John is? Michael: “Yeah, so, um, John Bishop, he’s a small town pastor. The film starts in a sort of Spielbergian-Joe Dante Gremlin way. He’s beloved by his community. He’s a man of morals, a man of the cloth. And one of the things that the writers had put in the script, which really was a shoo-in for me. He’s a rock star in this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2022

An Interview With “Tales Of The Walking Dead” Star Kersti Bryan

Star of stage and screen, Kersti Bryan and I sat down to discuss her role in AMC’s new “Walking Dead” anthology spin-off ‘Tales of the Walking Dead.” But our conversation also drifts to the horrifying events that are currently plaguing our lives. Bryan, who you may recognize from the series “Hustlers,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “RayDonavan,” stars as Sandra in the premier episode of “Tales of the Walking Dead” alongside Terry Crews. In the episode (out now), Sandra, a die-hard prepper, finally meets the man (Crews) that she’s been chatting with online, only for it to go terribly wrong. Kelli: “You played in a lot of, drama series, like “Hustlers,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “Ray Donavan” that have some dark notes. Did those roles help prepare you for your role in “Tales of the Walking Dead?” Kersti: “There’s been a lot of different, characters over years, that probably have helped. I was in a film called ‘Hell’s Heart’ that had

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2022

‘They/Them’ Star Darwin Del Fabro Talks Horror And LBGTQ+ Pride

The LBGTQ+ horror film They/Them is headed your way. Ahead of its premiere, I sat down with actor and musician Darwin del Fabro to discuss not only the film’s horrors but also Darwin’s character, Gabriel, and the importance of LBGTQ+ films. The movie, pronounced “they-slash-them,” is set at a conversion camp, as if that isn’t scary enough, “Several queer and trans campers join Whistler for a week of programming intended to ‘help them find a new sense of freedom.’ As the camp’s methods become increasingly more psychologically unsettling, the campers must work together to protect themselves. Things get even more dangerous when a mysterious killer starts claiming victims.” Written and directed by “Penny Dreadful’s” John Logan, the slasher also stars Kevin Bacon, Anna Chlumsky, Carrie Preston, Theo Germaine, Quei Tann, Austin Crute, and Monique Kim. Kelli: “So did you get your start in theater? I noticed on your website that you’ve had a lot of work in theater, a lot

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2022

“Evil”: Kurt Fuller Talks Demons And His Role On The Hit Series From Paramount+

Paramount+’s hit supernatural series “Evil” is currently smack dab in the middle of its third season and things are crazy with the show’s characters being put in a position where they must choose between good and evil and many of them are struggling. One of the characters who are struggling is Dr. Kurt Boggs, who happens to connect to many of the characters. Boggs saw something last season and has been struggling to come to terms with it since. I sat down with the oh-so-talented Kurt Fuller who plays Dr. Boggs and he filled us in on what’s really going on with the doc. Kelli: Dr. Boggs seems a little off-kilter after seeing the demon, what’s going on with him?” Kurt:” Well, what’s going on with Dr. Boggs is that Dr. Boggs believes in what you could prove, believed what you could see, a scientific method, use his education. He has seen something that he can’t explain that doesn’t fall

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2022

Ex-Death Row Prisoner Rickey Jackson & Director Matt Waldek Discuss Their True Crime Doc “Lovely Jackson”

When it comes to true crime, there are thousands of documentaries, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably seen a lot of them. There’s one new documentary headed your way that is different, more profound, and more emotionally charged, Lovely Jackson. In the documentary, the life and wrongful incarceration of Rickey Jackson are explored. Rickey was convicted of murder while just a teen and sentenced to death before his sentence was commuted to life in prison three years later. He spent the next 39 years fighting for his freedom. You see, Rickey was innocent, and the only thing that tied him to the crime was a lie told by a 12-year-old boy, who eventually recanted his statement. Rickey was convicted without evidence and even had a witness tell the police he wasn’t the man. But still, Rickey spent the majority of his life in prison until the Ohio innocents Project came to his aid. Finally, he was set free. Lovely

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2022

James Duval Talks Independence Day, Donnie Darko, And More

James Duval’s face is one you’ll recognize; after all, he’s appeared in over 150 series and movies. We watched his heartbreak in Independence Day and saw him in the iconic costume in Donnie Darko. James has a ton of films coming out soon, one of them being the horror anthology Tales from the Other Side. I sat down with the talented and super friendly actor to talk about some of his projects. Check it out. Kelli: “What have you been up to?” James: “I’ve been working a little bit here and there, and I have new projects are coming out, one of which is Tales from the Other Side, which I’m really excited about.” Kelli: “I recently did a write-up about it.” James: “Yeah. Thank you, by the way, because I think we just did this in August; we shot our little segment.” Kelli: “First, I have to talk to you about Independence Day.” James: “I would love to.” Kelli:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2022

Director Ali Akbar Discusses His Horror Film ‘Godforsaken’

Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akbar made his way to Canada where he studied Film Production at Toronto Film School. He has successfully written and directed many short films. In 2016 Ali directed his first feature film Faceless which was shot in Kabul Afghanistan followed by Godforsaken which has just been released on VOD by Terror Films. In the film, an Indie doc crew travels to a small town to document a bizarre and seemingly unnatural case, ending in extreme tragedy. When did you come up with the idea for Godforsaken? I always had an interest in religion and how it affects individuals. As a child in Uzbekistan n I was told a story about someone who came back to life at their own funeral – they acted strangely and then died again. I always wanted to tell a story about that and in 2018 I combined both and came up with the idea for Godforsaken. Did the idea change much

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 7, 2022

Matt “Count D” Montgomery Talks “Metal And Monsters” In An In-Depth Interview

Mathew “Piggy D” Montgomery, aka “Count D,” aka “Piggy D”, is known for his musical talents, serving as the bassist in Rob Zombie’s band for the past 16 years, along with other bands. Montgomery is now serving as the host for Gibson TV’s new series “Metal and Monsters,” a fantastic show that explores the history of both metal music and the horror genre. Each episode features two guests, for example, the premiere episode (watch here) sees Montgomery sit down with Robert Englund and master of metal, Don Dokken to talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street and Dokken’s band. I sat down with Montgomery, who is incredibly down to earth and friendly, to talk about “Metal and Monsters,” his music, and so much more, for what is one of my favorite interviews in years. McNeely: “There’s a lot of overlap between metal and horror. Why do you think that is?” Montgomery: “I think it’s because people who are fans of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022

Star Of “From,” Harold Perrineau, Talks Monsters And Human Connections In Our Interview

One of the best new series of the year, Epix’s “From,” is headed your way this February. Ahead of its premiere, I sat down with talented actor and series star Harold Perrineau, who you’ll recognize from his role in films like the Matrix franchise and series such as “Criminal Minds,” “Z Nation,” “Claws,” and “OZ” in which he gave a brilliant performance. Harold stars as Sheriff Boyd Stevens in “From,” which sees a family stuck in a time loop and forced to acclimate to a town made up of stranded travelers. When they think things couldn’t get any worse, they discover that terrifying monsters come out to hunt when the sun goes down. Kelli McNeely: “So tell me about this, Sheriff. What kind of man is he?” Harold Perrineau: “Boyd Stevens, he’s a complicated guy, a man of service. I think that is, first and foremost, where he lands or where he lives. And he finds himself in a desperate

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2022

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022

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An Interview With Michael Lombardi Director & Star Of ‘The Retaliators’

Ahead of its premiere this September, I sat down with co-director and star Michael Lombardi to discuss his killer horror film The Retaliators, which left me impressed as hell. Lambardi, who made a name for himself in movies like Last Knights and series such as “Rescue Me,” plays the lead in The Retaliators about “an upstanding pastor who uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. Kelli: You not only direct the film but also star in it, will you tell us a little bit about who John is? Michael: “Yeah, so, um, John Bishop, he’s a small town pastor. The film starts in a sort of Spielbergian-Joe Dante Gremlin way. He’s beloved by his community. He’s a man of morals, a man of the cloth. And one of the things that the writers had put in the script, which really was a shoo-in for me. He’s a rock star in this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2022

An Interview With “Tales Of The Walking Dead” Star Kersti Bryan

Star of stage and screen, Kersti Bryan and I sat down to discuss her role in AMC’s new “Walking Dead” anthology spin-off ‘Tales of the Walking Dead.” But our conversation also drifts to the horrifying events that are currently plaguing our lives. Bryan, who you may recognize from the series “Hustlers,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “RayDonavan,” stars as Sandra in the premier episode of “Tales of the Walking Dead” alongside Terry Crews. In the episode (out now), Sandra, a die-hard prepper, finally meets the man (Crews) that she’s been chatting with online, only for it to go terribly wrong. Kelli: “You played in a lot of, drama series, like “Hustlers,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “Ray Donavan” that have some dark notes. Did those roles help prepare you for your role in “Tales of the Walking Dead?” Kersti: “There’s been a lot of different, characters over years, that probably have helped. I was in a film called ‘Hell’s Heart’ that had

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2022

‘They/Them’ Star Darwin Del Fabro Talks Horror And LBGTQ+ Pride

The LBGTQ+ horror film They/Them is headed your way. Ahead of its premiere, I sat down with actor and musician Darwin del Fabro to discuss not only the film’s horrors but also Darwin’s character, Gabriel, and the importance of LBGTQ+ films. The movie, pronounced “they-slash-them,” is set at a conversion camp, as if that isn’t scary enough, “Several queer and trans campers join Whistler for a week of programming intended to ‘help them find a new sense of freedom.’ As the camp’s methods become increasingly more psychologically unsettling, the campers must work together to protect themselves. Things get even more dangerous when a mysterious killer starts claiming victims.” Written and directed by “Penny Dreadful’s” John Logan, the slasher also stars Kevin Bacon, Anna Chlumsky, Carrie Preston, Theo Germaine, Quei Tann, Austin Crute, and Monique Kim. Kelli: “So did you get your start in theater? I noticed on your website that you’ve had a lot of work in theater, a lot

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2022

“Evil”: Kurt Fuller Talks Demons And His Role On The Hit Series From Paramount+

Paramount+’s hit supernatural series “Evil” is currently smack dab in the middle of its third season and things are crazy with the show’s characters being put in a position where they must choose between good and evil and many of them are struggling. One of the characters who are struggling is Dr. Kurt Boggs, who happens to connect to many of the characters. Boggs saw something last season and has been struggling to come to terms with it since. I sat down with the oh-so-talented Kurt Fuller who plays Dr. Boggs and he filled us in on what’s really going on with the doc. Kelli: Dr. Boggs seems a little off-kilter after seeing the demon, what’s going on with him?” Kurt:” Well, what’s going on with Dr. Boggs is that Dr. Boggs believes in what you could prove, believed what you could see, a scientific method, use his education. He has seen something that he can’t explain that doesn’t fall

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2022

Ex-Death Row Prisoner Rickey Jackson & Director Matt Waldek Discuss Their True Crime Doc “Lovely Jackson”

When it comes to true crime, there are thousands of documentaries, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably seen a lot of them. There’s one new documentary headed your way that is different, more profound, and more emotionally charged, Lovely Jackson. In the documentary, the life and wrongful incarceration of Rickey Jackson are explored. Rickey was convicted of murder while just a teen and sentenced to death before his sentence was commuted to life in prison three years later. He spent the next 39 years fighting for his freedom. You see, Rickey was innocent, and the only thing that tied him to the crime was a lie told by a 12-year-old boy, who eventually recanted his statement. Rickey was convicted without evidence and even had a witness tell the police he wasn’t the man. But still, Rickey spent the majority of his life in prison until the Ohio innocents Project came to his aid. Finally, he was set free. Lovely

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2022

James Duval Talks Independence Day, Donnie Darko, And More

James Duval’s face is one you’ll recognize; after all, he’s appeared in over 150 series and movies. We watched his heartbreak in Independence Day and saw him in the iconic costume in Donnie Darko. James has a ton of films coming out soon, one of them being the horror anthology Tales from the Other Side. I sat down with the talented and super friendly actor to talk about some of his projects. Check it out. Kelli: “What have you been up to?” James: “I’ve been working a little bit here and there, and I have new projects are coming out, one of which is Tales from the Other Side, which I’m really excited about.” Kelli: “I recently did a write-up about it.” James: “Yeah. Thank you, by the way, because I think we just did this in August; we shot our little segment.” Kelli: “First, I have to talk to you about Independence Day.” James: “I would love to.” Kelli:

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2022

Director Ali Akbar Discusses His Horror Film ‘Godforsaken’

Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akbar made his way to Canada where he studied Film Production at Toronto Film School. He has successfully written and directed many short films. In 2016 Ali directed his first feature film Faceless which was shot in Kabul Afghanistan followed by Godforsaken which has just been released on VOD by Terror Films. In the film, an Indie doc crew travels to a small town to document a bizarre and seemingly unnatural case, ending in extreme tragedy. When did you come up with the idea for Godforsaken? I always had an interest in religion and how it affects individuals. As a child in Uzbekistan n I was told a story about someone who came back to life at their own funeral – they acted strangely and then died again. I always wanted to tell a story about that and in 2018 I combined both and came up with the idea for Godforsaken. Did the idea change much

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 7, 2022

Matt “Count D” Montgomery Talks “Metal And Monsters” In An In-Depth Interview

Mathew “Piggy D” Montgomery, aka “Count D,” aka “Piggy D”, is known for his musical talents, serving as the bassist in Rob Zombie’s band for the past 16 years, along with other bands. Montgomery is now serving as the host for Gibson TV’s new series “Metal and Monsters,” a fantastic show that explores the history of both metal music and the horror genre. Each episode features two guests, for example, the premiere episode (watch here) sees Montgomery sit down with Robert Englund and master of metal, Don Dokken to talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street and Dokken’s band. I sat down with Montgomery, who is incredibly down to earth and friendly, to talk about “Metal and Monsters,” his music, and so much more, for what is one of my favorite interviews in years. McNeely: “There’s a lot of overlap between metal and horror. Why do you think that is?” Montgomery: “I think it’s because people who are fans of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2022

Star Of “From,” Harold Perrineau, Talks Monsters And Human Connections In Our Interview

One of the best new series of the year, Epix’s “From,” is headed your way this February. Ahead of its premiere, I sat down with talented actor and series star Harold Perrineau, who you’ll recognize from his role in films like the Matrix franchise and series such as “Criminal Minds,” “Z Nation,” “Claws,” and “OZ” in which he gave a brilliant performance. Harold stars as Sheriff Boyd Stevens in “From,” which sees a family stuck in a time loop and forced to acclimate to a town made up of stranded travelers. When they think things couldn’t get any worse, they discover that terrifying monsters come out to hunt when the sun goes down. Kelli McNeely: “So tell me about this, Sheriff. What kind of man is he?” Harold Perrineau: “Boyd Stevens, he’s a complicated guy, a man of service. I think that is, first and foremost, where he lands or where he lives. And he finds himself in a desperate

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2022

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022
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