The Spooky Doings Podcast

Ari Spence overcomes her fears & returns to the show to talk about Alligator with Rick. They discussed where her fright began, great character actors like Robert Forster & Michael V Gazzo, how she connected Ramon to the Toxic Avenger, Pennywise & Art The Clown & we salute the recently deceased star of the film, Morris the gator. 

We also discussed Florida man, genetic experiments, Robert Forster’s insistence on obtaining sexual consent, the comparisons to Jaws, mayoral corruption, Art Carney, drive in schlock & more!

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After some technical issues, Vikki Martin returns to the show to talk about Companion! SPOILER ALERT! We get into all aspects of this film. We wonder why Warner Brothers Discovery chose to spoil the twist in their advertising for Max. We into that great opening scene, fantastic performances by Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillien, how Vikki figured out the twist from the preview & noticed things Rick didn't pick up on. 

We also get into how excited Rick was to see his improv acquaintance, Woody Fu, in Companion, the horror of the male O face, the moviegoing experience, skynet actively trying to stop us from talking about fuckbots, send our apologies to Chelsea for how much editing she had to do & more!

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Stephanie Kane returns to the show to discuss Doctor Sleep with Rick. It took some convincing because of her adoration of The Shining. We talk about Mike Flanagan, Rose The Hat, Ewan McGregor, Crow Daddy & more.

We also discuss serving 2 masters, directors working with the same cast repeatedly, the set design, other Stephen King works, some of the differences between the novel & the movie including the ending & more!

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On this episode, Rick reconnects with his friend OK Rives to talk LGBTQIA+ in horror. We get into Climax, Midnight Kiss, Sleepaway Camp, Bit, Silence Of The Lambs, Seed Of Chucky & more!

We also talk about meeting in the New York improv scene, using people's preferred pronouns, how Mark Patton has sweet dance moves, the evolution of gat terminology, Q Lazarus & more!

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In the name of Lorrick, prince of elves, listen to this episode! Rick talks to the wizard master himself, Ira Heiden. We discuss his work on A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 & Elvira Mistress Of The Dark, his history in horror, interacting with fans at conventions & set life.

We also get into Dungeons & Dragons, Robert Englund's jokes, Elm Street kids, Brandon Lee, producing, his convention recommendations & more!

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We've pulled this episode from our vault! We've got a very special guest, Chet Siegel from Dread Pictures' punk rock horror comedy Uncle Peckerhead. We get into Rick briefly meeting Chet at the Magnet Theater, Chelsea's favorite lines from the film, the smell of practical effects, the music of Jeff Riddle, independent artists on the road, cannibalistic road crew, metal heads in the parking lot, the morning after pill, writer/director Matthew John Lawrence hopefully completing his DUH trilogy, Chet potentially becoming a scream queen, the film's phenomenal ending, having a voting plan, kindness during covid & more.

Chet specifically mentions her work with Black Chef Movement & you can find information at  https://blackchefmovement.org/

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Have a safe & healthy Halloween & vote against fascism!

Rick welcome Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto back to the show to discuss Renfield but Tom wants to vent about Nosferatu first. Then, SURPRISE, Tom enjoyed Renfield! We get into what the first couple of Spooky Doings enjoyed about the film, the corruption of the New Orleans Police Department, the cinematography, codependent relationships, Nicholas Cage, Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult & more!

We also discuss eating bugs, DVD extras, Innocent Blood, give shout outs to our friends in Soraia, Jazz Fest, the potential for sequels & if Dracula is the best monster?

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Rick welcomes Matt Orozco & Lowell Greenblatt From Macabre Daily/Monthly to chat about horror, their origin stories with the genre, how they came to collaborate with each other, the importance of supporting films in the theater & preserving physical media.

We also discuss impending fascism, the Terrifier & Alien franchises, Rick's problems with abbreviations, how he & Lowell frequented the same spots in New York, creating art inspired by something you love & more!

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On this episode, Rick invites new friend, Swati Sudarsan, on the podcast to share a story that she told at a recent Spooky Doings Improv show that actually scared him. Swati describes how she obtained a hand of Fatma during her travels that keeps snapping the chain it's worn on & usually precedes death. Is it cursed? Is it linked to her sleep paralysis demon? Let's find our together.

We also get into the rocky & bleak start to 2025, international travel, twerking in the sea, obtaining a cat in a divorce, the improvised scenes that Swati's story inspired, Spooky Doings ninth anniversary & more! 

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