LOTF 79: 'The Night House' feat. Bob Pastorella

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Show Notes

This episode was recorded at the end of 2021 as is our annual tradition, but these times have gotten to us and we are very behind at updating the feed. Regardled, we are delighted to welcome Bob Pastorellaback to the show to discuss The Night House! This December movie chat is officially an annual LOTF podcast tradition (ahem yes we know it's June.) 

Listen. Bob Pastorella is a genius. Seriously. He is so smart. Our discussion of this film wouldn’t be nearly as intelligent without his insightful perception—and his thorough understanding of the genre. We had such a great time talking to Bob about this film to wrap up our 2021 lineup (which you now get to enjoy in mid-2022, lmao.)

Find Bob: Website| Twitter

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LOTF 78: Horror Girls Night Out with Jessica Guess & Hailey Piper

Okay, so it wasn’t really a “girls night out”—but it really did feel like one! In truth, Hailey Piper and Jessica Guess joined Mackenzie Kiera and me on Zoom (I was in my pajamas—I can’t speak for the other ladies!) but this is one of the most fun conversations we’ve ever had on the show. It was a great time, filled with lots of laughs—and some deep reflections.

We talked about some of our favorite reads from 2021—and we also wet pretty deep on the connections between the romance and horror genres. It’s a fantastic conversation that got me really thinking for long after, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.

We last spoke to Hailey Piper in episode 54, and Jessica Guess in episode 60. If you want more of their personal and individual stories, feel free to check those conversations out!

Also, thank you so much for your patience in waiting for new episodes. It’s been a really rough year for me so far, with several illnesses (including cover) and physical set backs. We had to take an unintended hiatus but please know: we are planning a ton more exciting content for our 2022 season!

Books Mentioned

Red X

Root Magic by Eden Royce

Sometimes We’re Cruel

The Loving Dead by Amelia Beamer

The Writhing Skies by Betty Rocksteady

Someone to Share my Nightmares With Sonora Taylor

Night Bitch Rachel Yoder

We Are Wolves anthology

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Spoiler Alert (book)

The Forest by Lisa Quigley 

Immortals After Dark series - Kiss of the Demon King

When Things Get Dark  - Edited by Ellen Datlow

Movies Mentioned

Evil Dead Remake

Lake Mungo

Susperia Remake

Malignant

Candyman (remake)

I Know What You Did Last Summer show

Find Hailey: Website | Twitter

Find Jessica: Twitter

LOTF 77: When Things Get Dark, with Ellen Datlow

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Show Notes

As ever, it is a pleasure to host Ellen Datlow on our show. This time, she’s back to discuss two brand new anthologies: When Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson and Body Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror. In what is, at this point, our annual catch-up call with Ellen, we talk about a lot more than that. She shares a bit about current NYC life amidst a pandemic, the horror movie that scarred her for life, and so much more.

Other Ellen Datlow Favorites

Edited By

The Devil and the Deep

Echoes: The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories

Final Cuts: New Tales of Hollywood Horror and Other Spectacles

Find Ellen: Website | Twitter