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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Barbara Crampton

Well my little Monsters, what started out as a difficult decision as to which wonderful Woman of Horror I should focus on quickly became a no brainier. Based on her resume, Barbara Crampton was a more than obvious choice. Barbara turned out to be a belated Christmas gift for her parents, being born on December 27th of 1958 on Long Island, New York. She grew up in Vermont, and would spend her summers trekking across the country with her father, who was employed by a traveling carnival. Barbara caught the acting bug young and started acting in school plays in the 7th grade. Her love for the art continued to grow as she studied acting at Rutland Senior High School before going on to Vermont’s Castleton State College where she would earn a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts. Following graduation, Barbara made her way to New York, where she would appear as Cordelia in The American Theater for Actors’ production

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Capt McNeely
May 10, 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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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Adrienne Barbeau

Greetings my Little Monsters. I see you have returned to find out which wonderful woman of the horror genre is in the spotlight today. As you have already seen, this week’s Woman Crush is the immensely talented Adrienne Barbeau. Adrienne is a California girl, born and raised in the city of Sacramento. Her career began when she started touring with the San Jose Civic Light Opera in 1963. It was when she went on tour through Southeast Asia with a musical comedy revue, to provide entertainment for military personnel, that Adrienne truly fell in love with acting. She moved to New York in the late 60’s to further pursue her dream of acting. And as many actors and actresses must do, she took a job that would pay the bills while auditioning for roles. One job she held while living in New York, was as a go-go dancer for a particular infamous organization. I won’t give their name, but I’ll

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Capt McNeely
Mar 22, 2017
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Ten Interviews With Women In Horror

As part of our celebration of Women In Horror Month we would like to take a look back at 10 of the fantastic, talented, inspiring women that we have had the honor of interviewing over the past two years (in no particular order), including actresses, writers, directors, artists, and more. Bianca Bradey Bianca was the incredibly talented star of the film ‘Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead’. She is now preparing to once again lead the cast of ‘Wyrmwood’. However, this time it will be in the form of a series spin-off of the zombie flick. Read The Interview HERE. Sadie Katz Sadie has starred in numerous films including ‘Blood Feast’, ‘Wrong Turn VI’, and the upcoming film ‘Moggy Creatures’. She’s also hilarious. Read The Interview HERE. Gabrielle Stone Gabrielle Stone co-stars in the upcoming highly-anticipated genre films ‘Rock Paper Dead’ and ‘Death House’. Stone is also a writer/director with her own films in the works. She gets her talent honestly,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday – Dee Wallace

Hello my Little Monsters, and thank you for joining me once again. As you may well know, it’s Women in Horror Month. And while it’s great that women heave a month during which we celebrate their substantial contribution to the horror genre, I truly believe that they should always be celebrated. So going forward on Wednesdays I will throw a spotlight on one of our wonderful women of horror. Today I’m going to start with my first ever TRUE crush – Dee Wallace (swoons). For me the spring of 1982 was when I first became aware of Ms. Wallace. Granted the summer of this year would also be when she unknowingly harbored a alien being in her home in a little movie called E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. And even though this is when I first started crushing on her, it wasn’t the movie I first had seen her in. Actually, I was in second grade, and during spring break while watching

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Capt McNeely
Feb 8, 2017
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An Interview With Actress/ Writer/ Director Gabrielle Stone

Actress Gabrielle Stone and I had a chat about her most recent projects, including her roles in the highly-anticipated genre films ‘Death House‘ and ‘Rock Paper Dead‘, which will both see release in 2017. We also spoke about her other upcoming projects, being the daughter of genre legend, and her upcoming directorial debut. Horror Fuel: “What made you want to act?” GS: “Both my parents are in the industry, or were in the industry. My mom, I grew up with her on sets and was always traveling around with her, so I always felt at home on a film set. I always thought growing up that I wanted to be an actress, but didn’t really realize it until my first short film and that was called Henry John and the Little Bug. I remember walking off that set and thinking that I never want to do anything else for the rest of my life.” Horror Fuel: “Speaking of your parents,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2016
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Road to Death House Part 4: Open Letter

Friday. November 11th. Death House is officially done. Like the 2016 election, it will soon be in the hands of the people to make their decision. Hear my personal views on this film at 22:30 here on Postmortem Radio just published Nov. 8, 2016: HERE https://www.horrorphilia.com/postmortem-radio-episode-016-inside-death-house-wdirector-harrison-smith/ It’s been a long road. Gunnar Hansen, who created the project, is not here to see it emerge from the post production studio. We wrapped principal photography May 5th. Six months later we have a finished film. it is true…making a movie is akin to a minor miracle. Making one with the largest collection of horror names in a single picture, to date…that’s something else. This is a personal entry from me on this film. From its director and its writer. It’s not a pitch. Those who want to see it will see it. Those who don’t will likely see it anyway. Many will love it. Some won’t. It’s the way it goes anytime

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 8, 2016
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Harrison Smith’s New Virtual Reality Horror Film ‘360 Degrees Of Hell’ Is Coming

Recall Studios has unleashed a new virtual reality experience like you have never seen before. The film, titled ‘360 Degrees of Hell’, stars ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’s’ Amanda Wyss and Lauren Compton who starred in the VR experience ‘Help!’. ‘360 Degrees of Hell’ was directed by B. Harrison Smith, the man behind the upcoming highly anticipated film ‘Death House‘. He also has written and directed several other great films including ‘Camp Dread’, ‘The Fields’ and ‘Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard’. ‘360’ follows the events of Smith’s 2012 supernatural thriller ‘6 Degrees of Hell’, starring Cory Feldman. Shot inside the Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg, PA, one of the world’s most terrifying haunts, the VR experience features real-life haunters from the nationally ranked and renowned attraction. The immersive 360 sequel to ‘6 Degrees of Hell’ is available FOR FREE by downloading the Recall VR app from either the Apple or Google Play stores. I recommend that you watch it in a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2016
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Exclusive: The First Trailer For Death House Is Here And It’s Incredible !

The first full trailer for ‘Death House’ has arrived and it is incredible! From Harrison Smith (Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard,The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread) comes a horror film the likes of which we’ve never seen. No other horror film in history has had such an enormous cast of genre icons. In the film, “Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. The victims are homeless bused into Death House to play literal victims while killing habits are studied. The results are sick, but only a hint of what goes on here.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
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Cast Announced For Rock Paper Dead Directed By Tom Holland

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. The cast has now been announced. Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, aka “The Doll Maker”, who returns to his ancestral estate after his release from the state asylum for the criminally insane. After 20 years inside the institution he has been deemed as “cured”. When Peter steps inside the old house memories of his tortured childhood and past victims come flooding back. It isn’t until Ashley enters his life that Peter makes a decision, one that rekindles old desires that have always ended in murder. Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016

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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Barbara Crampton

Well my little Monsters, what started out as a difficult decision as to which wonderful Woman of Horror I should focus on quickly became a no brainier. Based on her resume, Barbara Crampton was a more than obvious choice. Barbara turned out to be a belated Christmas gift for her parents, being born on December 27th of 1958 on Long Island, New York. She grew up in Vermont, and would spend her summers trekking across the country with her father, who was employed by a traveling carnival. Barbara caught the acting bug young and started acting in school plays in the 7th grade. Her love for the art continued to grow as she studied acting at Rutland Senior High School before going on to Vermont’s Castleton State College where she would earn a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts. Following graduation, Barbara made her way to New York, where she would appear as Cordelia in The American Theater for Actors’ production

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 10, 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,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 19, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Adrienne Barbeau

Greetings my Little Monsters. I see you have returned to find out which wonderful woman of the horror genre is in the spotlight today. As you have already seen, this week’s Woman Crush is the immensely talented Adrienne Barbeau. Adrienne is a California girl, born and raised in the city of Sacramento. Her career began when she started touring with the San Jose Civic Light Opera in 1963. It was when she went on tour through Southeast Asia with a musical comedy revue, to provide entertainment for military personnel, that Adrienne truly fell in love with acting. She moved to New York in the late 60’s to further pursue her dream of acting. And as many actors and actresses must do, she took a job that would pay the bills while auditioning for roles. One job she held while living in New York, was as a go-go dancer for a particular infamous organization. I won’t give their name, but I’ll

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 22, 2017
Horror Fuel

Ten Interviews With Women In Horror

As part of our celebration of Women In Horror Month we would like to take a look back at 10 of the fantastic, talented, inspiring women that we have had the honor of interviewing over the past two years (in no particular order), including actresses, writers, directors, artists, and more. Bianca Bradey Bianca was the incredibly talented star of the film ‘Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead’. She is now preparing to once again lead the cast of ‘Wyrmwood’. However, this time it will be in the form of a series spin-off of the zombie flick. Read The Interview HERE. Sadie Katz Sadie has starred in numerous films including ‘Blood Feast’, ‘Wrong Turn VI’, and the upcoming film ‘Moggy Creatures’. She’s also hilarious. Read The Interview HERE. Gabrielle Stone Gabrielle Stone co-stars in the upcoming highly-anticipated genre films ‘Rock Paper Dead’ and ‘Death House’. Stone is also a writer/director with her own films in the works. She gets her talent honestly,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2017
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday – Dee Wallace

Hello my Little Monsters, and thank you for joining me once again. As you may well know, it’s Women in Horror Month. And while it’s great that women heave a month during which we celebrate their substantial contribution to the horror genre, I truly believe that they should always be celebrated. So going forward on Wednesdays I will throw a spotlight on one of our wonderful women of horror. Today I’m going to start with my first ever TRUE crush – Dee Wallace (swoons). For me the spring of 1982 was when I first became aware of Ms. Wallace. Granted the summer of this year would also be when she unknowingly harbored a alien being in her home in a little movie called E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. And even though this is when I first started crushing on her, it wasn’t the movie I first had seen her in. Actually, I was in second grade, and during spring break while watching

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 8, 2017
Horror Fuel

An Interview With Actress/ Writer/ Director Gabrielle Stone

Actress Gabrielle Stone and I had a chat about her most recent projects, including her roles in the highly-anticipated genre films ‘Death House‘ and ‘Rock Paper Dead‘, which will both see release in 2017. We also spoke about her other upcoming projects, being the daughter of genre legend, and her upcoming directorial debut. Horror Fuel: “What made you want to act?” GS: “Both my parents are in the industry, or were in the industry. My mom, I grew up with her on sets and was always traveling around with her, so I always felt at home on a film set. I always thought growing up that I wanted to be an actress, but didn’t really realize it until my first short film and that was called Henry John and the Little Bug. I remember walking off that set and thinking that I never want to do anything else for the rest of my life.” Horror Fuel: “Speaking of your parents,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2016
Horror Fuel

Road to Death House Part 4: Open Letter

Friday. November 11th. Death House is officially done. Like the 2016 election, it will soon be in the hands of the people to make their decision. Hear my personal views on this film at 22:30 here on Postmortem Radio just published Nov. 8, 2016: HERE https://www.horrorphilia.com/postmortem-radio-episode-016-inside-death-house-wdirector-harrison-smith/ It’s been a long road. Gunnar Hansen, who created the project, is not here to see it emerge from the post production studio. We wrapped principal photography May 5th. Six months later we have a finished film. it is true…making a movie is akin to a minor miracle. Making one with the largest collection of horror names in a single picture, to date…that’s something else. This is a personal entry from me on this film. From its director and its writer. It’s not a pitch. Those who want to see it will see it. Those who don’t will likely see it anyway. Many will love it. Some won’t. It’s the way it goes anytime

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

Harrison Smith’s New Virtual Reality Horror Film ‘360 Degrees Of Hell’ Is Coming

Recall Studios has unleashed a new virtual reality experience like you have never seen before. The film, titled ‘360 Degrees of Hell’, stars ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’s’ Amanda Wyss and Lauren Compton who starred in the VR experience ‘Help!’. ‘360 Degrees of Hell’ was directed by B. Harrison Smith, the man behind the upcoming highly anticipated film ‘Death House‘. He also has written and directed several other great films including ‘Camp Dread’, ‘The Fields’ and ‘Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard’. ‘360’ follows the events of Smith’s 2012 supernatural thriller ‘6 Degrees of Hell’, starring Cory Feldman. Shot inside the Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg, PA, one of the world’s most terrifying haunts, the VR experience features real-life haunters from the nationally ranked and renowned attraction. The immersive 360 sequel to ‘6 Degrees of Hell’ is available FOR FREE by downloading the Recall VR app from either the Apple or Google Play stores. I recommend that you watch it in a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

Exclusive: The First Trailer For Death House Is Here And It’s Incredible !

The first full trailer for ‘Death House’ has arrived and it is incredible! From Harrison Smith (Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard,The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread) comes a horror film the likes of which we’ve never seen. No other horror film in history has had such an enormous cast of genre icons. In the film, “Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. The victims are homeless bused into Death House to play literal victims while killing habits are studied. The results are sick, but only a hint of what goes on here.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
Horror Fuel

Cast Announced For Rock Paper Dead Directed By Tom Holland

We have been following the development of the horror thriller ‘Rock Paper Dead’, from co-writers/producers Victor Miller (Friday the 13th) and Kerry Fleming (Something’s on the Roof), for quite some time now. The cast has now been announced. Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child’s Play) is set to direct. Special effects for the film will be handled by Emmy-nominated artist Vincent Guastini (Requiem for a Dream) who will also co-produce. Legendary composer Harry Manfredini will create the score. ‘Rock Paper Dead’ follows Peter Harris, aka “The Doll Maker”, who returns to his ancestral estate after his release from the state asylum for the criminally insane. After 20 years inside the institution he has been deemed as “cured”. When Peter steps inside the old house memories of his tortured childhood and past victims come flooding back. It isn’t until Ashley enters his life that Peter makes a decision, one that rekindles old desires that have always ended in murder. Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys)

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2016
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