Development Hell: The Unmade Horror Movie Podcast
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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'The Dream Child' (with director Stephen Hopkins)
Nov 4, 2025
30m 35s
ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Revenge' (with director Jack Sholder)
Oct 29, 2025
29m 11s
ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Dead' (with director Rachel Talalay)
Oct 21, 2025
28m 54s
ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Dream Warriors' (with director Chuck Russell)
Oct 14, 2025
32m 51s
The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part II
Sep 12, 2025
34m 12s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/4/25 |  ELM STREET REVISITED: 'The Dream Child' (with director Stephen Hopkins)✨ | A Nightmare on Elm Streethorror films+4 | Stephen Hopkins | Warner Brothers Home EntertainmentDread Central+3 | — | The Dream ChildStephen Hopkins+7 | — | 30m 35s | |
| 10/29/25 |  ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Revenge' (with director Jack Sholder)✨ | horror moviesfilm direction+4 | Jack Sholder | New Line CinemaWarner Bros. Home Entertainment+3 | — | Freddy's RevengeJack Sholder+5 | — | 29m 11s | |
| 10/21/25 |  ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Dead' (with director Rachel Talalay)✨ | A Nightmare on Elm Streethorror film direction+4 | Rachel Talalay | New Line CinemaWarner Bros. Home Entertainment+3 | — | Freddy KruegerElm Street+5 | — | 28m 54s | |
| 10/14/25 |  ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Dream Warriors' (with director Chuck Russell)✨ | horror moviesA Nightmare on Elm Street+4 | Chuck Russell | Dread CentralDREAD Podcast Network+2 | — | Dream WarriorsChuck Russell+6 | — | 32m 51s | |
| 9/12/25 | The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part II✨ | horror filmsFrightFest+3 | — | Dread Podcast NetworkDread Central+1 | UK | horrorFrightFest+4 | — | 34m 12s | |
| 9/5/25 | The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part I✨ | horror filmsFrightFest+3 | — | Dread Podcast NetworkDread Central | UK | horror genreFrightFest+3 | — | 23m 27s | |
| 6/11/25 |  SAM RAIMI UNSEEN (with Dima Barch)✨ | Sam Raimiunmade projects+3 | Dima Barch | DREAD Podcast NetworkBatman+4 | — | Sam Raimiunmade horror movies+3 | — | 52m 45s | |
| 5/27/25 |  FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN (with director Matt Palmer)✨ | Fear Streethorror anthology+3 | Matt Palmer | NetflixDREAD Podcast Network+1 | — | Fear StreetMatt Palmer+5 | — | 43m 45s | |
| 3/25/25 |  SAW XI (with Mary Beth McAndrews)✨ | SAW XI cancellationhorror movie development+3 | Mary Beth McAndrews | Dread CentralSAW XI+1 | — | SAW XIcancellation+5 | — | 40m 29s | |
| 3/12/25 |  THE RULE OF JENNY PEN - Review (with Chad Collins)✨ | horror film reviewcult classics+3 | Chad Collins | DREAD Podcast NetworkThe Rule of Jenny Pen | — | horrorThe Rule of Jenny Pen+4 | — | 39m 46s | |
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| 2/4/25 |  SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, Obex, Dead Lover, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (with Chad Collins) | The Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss THE UGLY STEPSISTER, OBEX, DEAD LOVER, and THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE.Follow guest Chad Collins and check out his reviews here.For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | ![CHUCKY IN SPACE [To Hell & Back] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/1c8aad255cf1a3cc6c602f6247432633.jpeg) CHUCKY IN SPACE [To Hell & Back] | Sorry, Jack, but space is sacked. We return to the cosmos on the latest TO HELL AND BACK with everyone’s favorite Good Guy for CHUCKY IN SPACE.While it was likely never more than an idea, 'Child's Play' franchise creator Don Mancini has discussed his idea of how to make 'Chucky in Space' on more than one occasion. We're joined by returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) to imagine what Chucky in space would look like.We also look at the four other horror icons that went intergalactic.Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/25 | ![Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie [To Hell & Back] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/c20c5cad2daf2ef1abba43ce3d177af2.jpeg) Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie [To Hell & Back] | To Hell & Back is when Development Hell revisits classic episodes with iconic guests.First up: Are You Afraid of the Dark: The MovieIn 2019, Nickelodeon announced a feature film version of their classic 90s series 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Horror mainstay Gary Dauberman was reportedly attached to write, yet nothing has made it to the screen. Will we see an AYAOTD full-length film? Hear what Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids thinks on this very spooky episode.Special guest Rainier Croft, aka Horror4KidsSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/24 |  FRIDAY THE 13TH — IN THE SNOW ❄️ (with Jinx) | On this rerun of a Development Hell classic, we uncover JASON NEVER DIES, a still unmade follow-up to JASON LIVES by writer-director Tom McLoughlin. Following a group of misfit Catholic school girls, this snowy Jason sequel would pit the icon against an all-woman ensemble.With special guest, author, and journalist Jinx!Follow Jinx: Twitter - @Jinx1981Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddictswww.screamaddicts.com Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodEpisode references:Phantom Limbs - Bloody DisgustingBloody Disgusting, 2019Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/23/24 | ![The New Nightmare Before Christmas [with Jinx] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/7eba17ff4031b072e02b7dad11e1422a.jpeg) The New Nightmare Before Christmas [with Jinx] | It’s the most wonderful time for fear. This Holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most festive episodes of Christmas is Cancelled: The New Nightmares Before Christmas with Jinx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | ![BLAIR WITCH PROJECTS: The Cancelled TV Series, Prequels and Sequel [at Soho Horror Film Festival] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/7ad521e1ea1a9899f4e23aafe448fbcf.jpeg) BLAIR WITCH PROJECTS: The Cancelled TV Series, Prequels and Sequel [at Soho Horror Film Festival] | Wear good boots and don’t forget that map; this Tuesday, we’re headed into the woods north of Burkittsville to hunt down unmade/canceled BLAIR WITCH PROJECT sequels. Taped live from @sohohorrorfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/3/24 |  FROM (with series creator John Griffin & showrunner Jeff Pinkner) | Today, our Winnebago takes a detour out of hell and into FROMville, where we are joined by series creator John Griffin and showrunner Jeff Pinkner, the creative forces behind TV's hit horror-mystery phenomenon ... FROM.Learn why Dread Central lists the series as their #1 favorite horror show of 2024 by checking out the Dread Central December Cover story.Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | ![Guillermo del Toro's AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS (with Drew Tinnin) [Rerun] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/2ddbce79d0d922cf23d646e02e5af016.jpeg) Guillermo del Toro's AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS (with Drew Tinnin) [Rerun] | For close to twenty years, Guillermo del Toro has been attempting to get a cinematic adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" off the ground. Multiple studios have gotten entangled, Tom Cruise was once attached to star and James Cameron even became involved as a producer. Unknowable evils, cities of unnatural dread, and creatures so nasty they drive you insane, "A the Mountains of Madness" is a tale of isolated, snowy monstrousness. Find out if del Toro stands a shot at getting the greenlight.Today's information was provided by The Kingcast and IndieWire.This episode features guest Drew Tinnin. Drew can be found at Dread Central or on TwitterSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the cancelled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs Jason vs Ash!Theme music by Drew PidgeonDevelopment Hell is a proud member of the Dread Podcast NetworkFollow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @DevelHellPod on Twitter @JoshKorngut on both Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/12/24 |  Friday the 13th on TV with A24's CRYSTAL LAKE Series (with Tyler Doupe') | It may be November, but we're still headed back to camp. Today, we are diving into the choppy waters of the A24 FRIDAY THE 13TH television series CRYSTAL LAKE for Peacock. Special guest: Tyler Doupe'Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/5/24 |  Scream 7 (with Serena Whitney) | *FIXED AUDIO VERSION*Usually, we unearth never-made horror movies from development hell ... but sometimes we tackle some of the most troubled productions in horror history, and that’s what we’re doing today withScream 7.After two hit reboots, who could’ve guessed Ghostface’s seventh outing would face this much trouble? A lead actor fired, the new director’s loud exit, a socially-charged boycott — and filming hasn’t even started. Today, we dive into all the Scream 7 chaos. We are joined by special guest Serena Whitney, the Programming Director of Revue Cinema, Toronto’s longest-operating cinema, and the co-host of the Movies and Choas podcast.Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![DARK SANCTUM: Audio terror from DREAD and Wondery+ [Exclusive Sneak Peek] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/123f8ab4154482c45b4c6f3427fa6fb1.jpeg) DARK SANCTUM: Audio terror from DREAD and Wondery+ [Exclusive Sneak Peek] | Wondery+ and DREAD present you an excusive sneak peek of the terrifying audio anthology series DARK SANCTUM.Tune into terror for a new season of Dark Sanctum, the premier horror anthology audio series from the DREAD Podcast Network, available exclusively on Wondery+From the twisted team responsible for top-charting horror podcasts like Inside JAWS and Inside THE EXORCIST, Dark Sanctum is an award-winning scripted anthology with seven new shocking chapters that are as fun as they are frightening.The unimaginable mental anguish of being buried alive…The intimate betrayal of discovering your lover is a sadistic demon…The maddening horror of voices of loved ones mimicked by ancient evils…The existential burden of a dead parent’s final wish unraveling the fabric of reality itself…Dark Sanctum was created, written, produced, and directed by Mark Ramsey (Inside JAWS, Inside THE EXORCIST) with sound design by Jeff Schmidt (Dirty John, Dr. Death). Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media and Josh Korngut (Development Hell) for Dread Central!Listen to DARK SANCTUM exclusively and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/31/24 | ![QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS (with Jinx) [Halloween Reruns] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/show-cover.jpeg) QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERS (with Jinx) [Halloween Reruns] | Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell.Before Thorn...Before Rudd...Before Curse...There was:QUENTIN TARANTINO VS. MICHAEL MYERSQuentin Tarantino and collaborator Scott Spiegel nearly teamed up to make Miramax the wildest Halloween ever.Today, we revisit the most troubled production in franchise history: Halloween 6.Learn all about the bonkers journey through Hollywood. We were jjoined by extra special guest Jason Jenkins (aka Jinx) Jinx is the writer behind the Bloody Disgusting column Phantom Limbs and the killer of the same name. Follow Jason: Twitter - @Jinx1981Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddictswww.screamaddicts.com Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodTheme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/24/24 | HALLOWEEN RETURNS with Marcus Dunstun and Patrick Melton [Halloween Reruns] | Welcome to Halloween Reruns, where we revisit the most iconic Michael Myers-themed episodes of Development Hell.First up...HALLOWEEN RETURNS WITH PATRICK MELTON AND MARCUS DUNSTUNBefore Blumhouse took the reigns, another Myers reboot nearly took shape. Halloween Returns is a cancelled 2016 recalibration from filmmakers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (Saw 4, 5, 6, 7, The Collector)The filmmakers themselves join the podcast to discuss whatever happened to this lost "recalibration" of the Halloween franchise. Don't miss out on this exciting episode featuring two important key players in the history of lost Michael Myers films. Follow the guests:Twitter - Patrick MeltonTwitter - Marcus Dunstan Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | ![TERRIFIER 3 [a Special Review Episode with Lex Briscuso] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/d3fec0af920c380ab1a7beaf1ab743bd.jpeg) TERRIFIER 3 [a Special Review Episode with Lex Briscuso] | Development Hell is joined by Lex Briscuso, one of the world's premiere Art the Clown digital influencers, for a very special TERRIFIER 3 review episode.Tune in to hear your host, Josh Korngut, and journalist/Dread's social media manager, Lex, unearth their long-lasting relationships with the TERRIFIER franchise before getting knee-deep into discussing and disecting Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3!Be warned, there are spoilers in this review!Follow Lex on Twitter and InstagramFollow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/8/24 | ![DARK UNIVERSE PART IV: THE WOLFMAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] episode artwork](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69ebe30b1e5fb1ae46e1d19c/ae892f2cb02e54e1fefecc525b30d49d.jpeg) DARK UNIVERSE PART IV: THE WOLFMAN [with The Monsters That Made Us] | Welcome to a lost world of gods and monsters. This fall, Development Hell is teaming up with The Monsters That Made Us podcast for the brand new limited audio series DARK UNIVERSE.In the 2010s, Universal Studios was developing an MCU-style ecosystem of action movies, rebooting their Universal Classic Monsters films. But after the first film's failure, the entire franchise was scrapped.When the moon rises ... the legend comes alive! On DARK UNIVERSE PART IV as we unleash all things THE WOLFMAN!The Monsters That Made UsJoin “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series.Subscribe here: Cage Club Official WebsiteTwitter: @MonsterMadePodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.