Talking Horror with Chef Joe Gatto
About this episode
Chef Joe Gatto discusses his journey from food to film and his passion for horror.
In this episode, we sit down with chef, filmmaker, and horror fanatic Joe Gatto for a conversation that goes far beyond the kitchen. From his early love of movies to a deep-rooted passion for horror, Joe breaks down what makes the genre so powerful, and why it continues to capture our imagination in ways nothing else can. We dive into his journey from food to film, and how he’s carved out a unique space by blending both worlds together. We talk all about his horror project Chompers, the creative process behind it, and the challenges of bringing an idea to life. Joe also shares insights into his work with Fangoria, the films that shaped him, and what excites him most about the future of horror. This is a conversation about passion, persistence, and backing yourself, even when the path isn’t clear. If you’ve ever wanted to create something of your own, this one will hit. If you enjoyed this - Check out my other content here - https://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorror Check out more of Joe HERE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast-horror-movie-podcast--4295531/support .
People in this episode
Host: Aran Doyle
Guest: Joe Gatto
Topics covered
- horror movies
- filmmaking
- cooking
- passion
- creative process
- Joe Gatto
Keywords
- horror
- filmmaking
- cooking
- Chompers
- Fangoria
- Joe Gatto
- passion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fangoria
Books & works: Chompers
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