The Spooky Doings Podcast

Spooky Doings: Halloween Kills

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick improvise a review of Halloween Kills which is full of silly whimsy for your listening pleasure. After that, we go full SPOILER about the latest installment of the Michael Myers franchise. I highly suggest watching the film before listening to this episode. We get into Rough House productions, Laurie Strode, Big John & Little John, Tommy Doyle, gore & more.

Then Chelsea &I talk about our excitement about our first improv show since March 2020! We're back LIVE at the Magnet Theater at 6:00 on Halloween in New York City! Tickets are available here https://magnettheater.com/show/56137/ . Proof of vaccination is required!

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Spooky Doings: Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum

On this episode, Rick has a brief chat with Ari Spence & Lance Hallowell of the Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum. We discuss the origin of the museum, their favorite past events, aliens, fairies, sasquatch, their little alien pal, Paul & more. 

You can find them at https://pinebushmuseum.com/.

Also, Spooky Doings Improv announces our return to live improv at The Magnet Theater in New York City on Halloween. Tickets available at https://magnettheater.com/show/56137/

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Spooky Doings: 1BR Revisited

On this episode, Rick chats with producer Alok Mishra & actress Naomi Grossman of 1BR for an extremely fun episode. We discuss their feelings about horror & the tension within their film. Naomi tells the tale of the handsome felon, which is a special feature on the Blu-ray. Naomi & Alok's friendship is immediately apparent & made this 1 of our most entertaining episodes.

We also talk about Fear Inc, American Horror Story, the possibilities of a 1BR sequel, game nights & more.

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Spooky Doings: Dark Castle Films

On this episode, at Chelsea's behest, we discuss Dark Castle films. We get into House On Haunted Hill 1999 & Thirteen Ghosts. We discuss the sets & stars like Geoffrey Rush, Famke Jensen, Taye Diggs, Ali Larter, Shannon Elizabeth & F Murray Abraham. We talk about the wonderful KNB effects team & what we think could've made the films more successful.

We also go off on tangents, as we do. Why did Chelsea learn to speak elvish? What did Rick think about these films after not seeing them since they came out? Who do we love that we plug at the end that we love?

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Spooky Doings: Deep Blue Sea with Jennifer & Tom Rizzuto

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick welcome back 2 friends & previous guests, Jennifer & Tom Rizzuto to talk about the second greatest shark movie of all time. Rick wanted Tom to watch Deep Blue Sea because he hates sharks & he wanted Jennifer to watch Tom watch it. Spoiler alert, Rick says "motherfucker" a lot!

Chelsea expresses her adoration of this film, Jennifer questions the science & Tom doubts the credentials of Stellar Skateboard. We discuss Samuel L Jackson, Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, whose head is like a shark fin, ladies loving cool James, Michael Rappaport, hot sauce, improv, the possibility of discussing future shark films, Tom's alleged spin off podcast & more!

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Spooky Doings Analog Love with Robert V Galluzzo

On this episode, Rick catches up with an old friend from back in the day. Director/producer/musician Robert V Galluzzo chats about Tower Records in the 90s, long distance relationships, his previous documentary Psycho Legacy & his new film about the importance of mix tapes, Analog Love.

We also get into exploring Henry Rollins' archives, Jennifer Finch from L7, Jonah Mantranga, making mix tapes for various reasons, coffee from Old Town Roasting, producing Lucky directed by Natasha Kermani, starring Brea Grant, acquiring Director's Cut for Epic Pictures & being complimented by Penn Jillette.

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Spooky Doings: Remakes We Enjoy More Than The Original

On this episode, Chelsea & I discuss the remakes that we enjoy more than the original, We cover Piranha 3D, The Crazies, The Amityville Horror, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, Sorority Row, My Bloody Valentine, Child's Play & Ghostbusters.

We also get into the proper way to pronounce praline, wet nudity, Jerry O'Connell, being the gateway to gore, Tim Olyphantastic, Ryan Reynolds, making Tales From The Crypt available for streaming on HBOMax, Carrie Fischer's greatest role, too much 3D, the toxic fandom from males Rick's age & more!

Let us know which are your favorites.

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Spooky Doings: Suzanne Desrocher-Romero

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick have the distinct pleasure to talk to Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, president & founder of the George A. Romero Foundation. We talk about dealing with life in the time of rona, living with her filmmaker husband, using profanity, George's archives, the story behind Amusement Park, the start of the foundation, the difficulty of getting funding for films, Empire Of The Dead & more.

You can find more information at https://georgearomerofoundation.org/

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Spooky Doings: The Conjuring 3 with Amanda Stafford

On this episode, Chelsea & I improvise a review of The Devil Made Me Do It with Spooky Doings/Final Girl performer Amanda Stafford. We make up some silly & then actually discuss the movie. We get into the problematic aspects of Ed & Lorraine Warren, our love of the franchise, we do a fuck marry kill between Annabelle, The Crooked Man & Nekkid Chungus & our hopes for the continuation of the franchise.

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Spooky Doings: Home Invasion Films

On this episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss their favorite home invasion films after going on a tangent about Reese Witherspoon. Chelsea gets mad at Rick for mentioning Funny Games too soon for her liking, we also get into The Strangers, You're Next, Hush, When A Stranger Calls & Night Of The Living Dead.

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