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One of the best things about being a horror fan these days is that we have not one, but multiple streaming services that cater to our darkest desires, and one of our favorites is Screambox. They have been curating some great originals yanked from some of the best genre festivals, and even released some series, like "The Trouble with Tessa" (read our review). And if you aren't familiar with the show, then you may not be familiar with the power couple behind if of Bethany Watson and Dennis Cahlo!Lowell and Matt are delighted to spend some time with the two filmmakers as they discuss what they've been watching, some behind-the-scenes tid bits about filming "The Trouble with Tessa," and a whole lot of laughter as we explore tangents upon tangents of digressing discussion. We had so much fun, we didn't even have time to get to our main topic, so stay tuned for a Part 2 coming soon! Finally, happy belated birthday to Dennis, who celebrated another trip around the sun the day before this posts!

We love our physical media over here at Macabre Daily. Aside from the satisfaction of having our favorite discs on our shelves, we’re big fans of the commentaries, supplements, and even the bloopers that show up alongside the updated resolutions of some of our favorite horror films. Today on the podcast, we’re lucky enough to speak to Chris MacGibbon, Production Coordinator at Red Shirt Pictures, a company that works tirelessly to make the classics of yesterday look and sound incredible in our disc drives. Chris is no exception. We go over his work on Scream Factory’s retrospectives on “Night of the Demons,” as well as his current projects for Synapse like the jam-packed 4K of 1986’s “Trick or Treat.” He also updated us on the long-awaited (even that feels like an understatement) “Fright Night part 2” 4K, which comes out later this year! This is a look behind the curtain that collectors and film fans alike won’t want to miss.

On this special episode of the Macabre Daily podcast Matt is joined by filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman and actor Lauren LaVera in support of their latest film, "Twisted," from Republic Pictures. "Twisted" is available now on VOD on-demand, and you can check out the synopsis for the film below and links on where to rent/buy. We want to thank Darren and Lauren for being so gracious with their time as well! Synopsis: A con artist's real estate scam unravels into a living nightmare when she's captured by a surgeon who has terrifying plans for her. Link to Watch

Nobody really knew what to expect after Danny Boyle passed the torch to Nia DaCosta for the second installment in the “comeback trilogy” to his seminal “28 Days Later.” It’s still early in the year, but it’s safe to say DaCosta’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” will be one of our favorites of 2026. Who better to discuss it with than film journalist, Scottish expat, and drag king Samantha McLaren? From the twisted, cult-like imagery of Jimmy Savile, to the humanist science of Ralph Fiennes’s Dr. Kelson, to the incredible soundtrack, to that scene (no, the other one), McLaren and I peel away the film’s many layers, like…well if you’ve seen “The Bone Temple,” you’d know where I’m going with this. If you haven’t, check it out before listening to our conversation, because we thoroughly spoil it. “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple “ is in theaters now. For more from Samantha McLaren, check out her cover story in the latest issue of Fangoria (on newsstands now), as well as her Linktree.

It's the end of the year, and you know what that means, best of lists! That's right, Lowell and Matt are wrapping up 2025 by selecting their Top 5 of the year, but they aren't doing it alone! Joined for this episode are a few of the staff at Macabre Daily to share their picks alongside Lowell and Matt! We get picks from Sean O'Connor, Brian Finnerty, Ryan Fitzmartin, and Steven Thomas, all of whom bring their own unique flavor and preferences to their picks. We hope you enjoy hearing everyone's picks, and thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared, and gave us feedback on the podcast. We are looking forward to 2026 and all that scary things that it has in store!

After a much needed hiatus, the Macabre Daily Podcast is back and this time Matt is riding solo on hosting duties and filmmaker Eric England joins to talk about the traits of great slashers! Eric is the creative behind films such as "Hostile Encounters," "Madison County," "Contracted," and "Josie" to name a few. Eric and Matt debate what goes into making a great slasher film, and more into Eric's career in genre and how it was cultivating a taste for cult cinema in Arkansas!

It's scary season here at the Macabre Daily Podcast, and that means we are celebrating the same way we do all year round, by talking about great horror content with amazing horror creators! This month, Lowell and Matt are joined by none other than Ted Raimi and returning guest, Ryan Samuel Carr, to talk about their new story in the upcoming issue of "CREEPSHOW Vol.4 #2." Ted Raimi is an actor, writer, director, and producer who has appeared in over 100 films including "Evil Dead 2," "The Spider-Man Trilogy," "Intruder," and so much more. Ted collaborated with writer Thomas Krajewski on the story "Par for the Course." Ryan Samuel Carr is an artist and illustrator who is the artist-in-residence at the George A. Romero Foundation and has contributed his artwork to publications like Fangoria, Rue Morgue, Storm King Comics, and more. Ryan was previously on our episode discussing the art he did for "The Amusement Park," and we are delighted to have them both on this episode! You can pre-order their "Creepshow" issue here, and we hope you enjoy the conversation because we sure did!

It's that time of the month again! That's right, it's Macabre Daily Podcast episode day! For this episode, Lowell and Matt are joined by Author Don Campbell to talk about his recent supernatural novel, "Whispers in the Woods." Don Campbell is a passionate storyteller with a love for weaving tales that linger in the mind long after the final page. His debut collection, Midnight Harvest, delves into the eerie and the unknown, blending vivid imagination with a deep love for the macabre. Based in Surrey England, Don draws inspiration from the world around him—whether it’s the quiet rustling of fields at night or the whispers of history’s forgotten corners. When he’s not writing, Don can often be found running, listening to Stephen king books, or doing his full time job as a school caretaker. Don invites readers to step into his world of shadows and suspense, where the familiar turns sinister, and every story promises a thrill. You can purchase "Whisper in the Woods" and Don's other work at:hhttps://doncampbell.my.canva.site/ You can follow Don on Instagram at: @don_campbell_authorMake sure to follow Macabre Daily Instagram: @macabredaily BlueSky: @macabredaily.bsky.social‬ Website: www.macabredaily.com

Okay okay, we know it's technically not August, but we can't break our two week cadences! This week, Lowell and Matt are joined by Filmmaker and all-around awesome human, Allan Piper who is the mind behind the film, "eVIL SUBLET" (which you can watch on Tubi) as they discuss the real-life horrors of living in NYC, filming during the pandemic, and the real-life apartment that inspired the scares! You can follow Allan on Instagram @apiper13 Follow Macabre Daily on BlueSky and Instagram

Lowell Greenblatt and Matt Orozco are back with another episode of The Macabre Daily Podcast, and they've brought along friends (again)! This time, they are joined by the proprietors of The Twisted Spine Bookstore, which is preparing to open later this fall in Brooklyn! We discuss the couple behind the business, why horror lit is having a moment, and share our three horror books that made us! The Twisted Spine is currently raising funds for their retail store opening this fall, and if you'd like to support them you can check out the links below! Link to Kickstarter Follow on Instagram Website

We hope you enjoyed the first part of our interview with filmmaker Adam Marcus, and here's part two of our discussion, which dives deeper into the character of Creighton Duke and the amazing performance from Steven Williams. We also discuss "TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D" and Adam's film, "SECRET SANTA"

Macabre Daily Podcast launches with first episode on the top 5 book to film horror adapatations!