The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker Jim Klock. Before we dive into Hell House LLC: Lineage, Jim shares his incredible journey from a career in law enforcement to building a successful life in the entertainment industry.Jim's path to Hollywood wasn't conventional, but it's proof that passion, perseverance, and a little help from the right people can completely change your life.We get into everything, including:👮 His transition from law enforcement to pursuing acting and filmmaking full-time🎬 How working off-duty at a movie theater helped fuel his love for movies and storytelling🤝 The impact former podcast guest Jack Plotnick had on his career and helping him navigate the industry🎥 Producing Hell House Lineage and continuing one of indie horror's most beloved franchises🔥 The realities of independent filmmaking and wearing multiple hats behind the scenes📝 Building projects from the ground up as an actor, writer, and producer🦈 His new film Chum, out now, starring Jim alongside Alice Eve. "Chum" Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUdPlZgXOjE🎭 The lessons he's learned from years in both law enforcement and entertainment😂 Great behind-the-scenes stories, career advice, and plenty of laughs along the wayJim brings honesty, hustle, and a true love of filmmaking to this conversation, making it a must-listen for aspiring filmmakers, horror fans, and anyone interested in unconventional journeys to Hollywood.🎥 Link for all things Jim Klock:👉 sequelsonly.com/jimklock🎬 More from Jim Klock:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1145617/🎬 Next Up: Hell House LLC: Lineage 👻🔥We're reviewing the latest entry in the Hell House LLC universe and breaking down all the scares, lore, and found-footage madness.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... and anyone who has ever changed careers and chased a completely different dream.

Next week, we are discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning, and this week we’re talking with the film’s director, horror legend Mick Garris.Before we break down Norman Bates’ origin story, we sit down with the man behind the camera to explore one of the most fascinating careers in genre filmmaking. From Amblin to Stephen King adaptations, from Star Wars to Spielberg, Mick’s Hollywood journey is packed with stories you truly can’t make up.We get into everything, including:🎬 His incredible journey from journalist to filmmaker and how persistence opened doors in Hollywood🏢 Working at Amblin and the moment he impressed Steven Spielberg🌌 His time working around the Star Wars universe — and operating R2-D2 on the Oscars red carpet🕺 Appearing in Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video and being part of a cultural phenomenon🧙 The surprising origins of Hocus Pocus and how the idea first came to life🐱 Mark Hamill’s unforgettable cameo in Sleepwalkers🔥 The realities of directing in Hollywood — studio pressures, creative battles, and protecting story🔪 Directing Psycho IV and honoring one of horror’s most legendary legacies🎥 One-line looks at the films that shaped his career: Sleepwalkers, The Stand, Critters 2, The Shining (miniseries), and moreMick brings humor, humility, and decades of firsthand Hollywood experience, making this a must-listen for horror fans, film lovers, and anyone fascinated by how movies actually get made.🎥 Watch the full, unedited interview:sequelsonly.com/mickgarris🎬 Your Homework:Rewatch Psycho IV: The Beginning — pay attention to how it reframes Norman’s story and adds psychological depth to one of cinema’s most iconic characters.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still hears violins every time they step into the shower.

This week, we’re diving into the steamy, twist-filled sequel Wild Things 2 (now streaming on Tubi) — and for it, we’re joined by casting director Michael Testa, the man behind the scenes helping shape countless careers and characters in Hollywood.Casting directors rarely get the spotlight, but Michael’s stories prove just how much power, chaos, and instinct go into choosing the right actor for the right role.We get into everything, including:🎥 How Michael landed his very first gig thanks to an unexpected connection — his uncle, the Chief of Police📺 His early casting credits, from small projects to bigger opportunities like Roswell and A Deadly Adoption🌟 Casting Jennifer Lawrence on Cold Case before she became a global superstar🔥 Fighting to get James Franco cast early in his career — before Hollywood fully caught on🎭 What casting really looks like behind the scenes: pressure, politics, instincts, and gut feelingsMichael brings honesty, humor, and a rare insider perspective on Hollywood that you almost never hear - making this episode a must-listen for film fans, aspiring actors, and anyone obsessed with behind-the-scenes stories.🎥 Michael's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856443/🎬 Your Homework:Watch Wild Things 2 on Tubi — it’s packed with twists, ridiculous drama, and peak direct-to-video sequel energy. After hearing Michael’s stories, you’ll never look at casting the same way again.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks casting directors “just pick actors.”

We’re kicking off the New Year with a BIG one — actor Keith Coogan joins The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel to start the year off right. And if that’s not enough, next week we’re covering one of the greatest sequels of all time… Bride of Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️⚡Keith is one of those actors whose work is burned into pop culture memory. From ‘80s classics to cult favorites, his career spans decades, genres, and some truly unforgettable performances.In this episode, we dive into:🎬 Growing up in Hollywood and navigating child stardom👶 His early career and legendary family lineage in entertainment🏠 Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and becoming part of an all-time cult classic🛹 Adventures in Babysitting, Disney films, and working during the golden era of family movies🎭 The transition from child actor to adult roles and staying creative in the industry🧠 Reflections on longevity, fandom, conventions, and embracing legacy roles✨ Stories, laughs, and insights you won’t hear anywhere elseKeith brings honesty, humor, and a deep love for the craft, making this a perfect way to kick off the year with a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and inspiring.🎥 Watch the full, unedited interviewreview:sequelsonly.com/KeithCoogan🔗 Keith’s Website:https://keithcooganonline.com/🎬 Your Homework:Revisit Adventures in Babysitting or Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead — they absolutely still hold up, and they hit even harder after hearing Keith’s stories.🎭 Next Up: Bride of Frankenstein ⚡🧟‍♀️One of the greatest sequels ever made. Universal monsters, gothic horror, and cinema history — we’re breaking it all down next week.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still says “I’m right on top of that, Rose.”

This week, we’re celebrating the holidays the wrong way with Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 — the sequel that somehow became more famous than the original by recycling footage, unleashing unhinged line deliveries, and giving us one of the greatest moments in horror history.We break down all the madness, including:🧠 Jamie’s fatal mistake of watching Silent Night, Deadly Night right before this one (big mistake, huge)🗑️ Ricky’s completely unhinged line readings — including the immortal “Garbage Day!”🚪 Ricky seemingly teleporting around town like a low-budget slasher wizard🎥 The unbelievable amount of reused footage from the first movie🎄 Why this sequel accidentally became a cult classic despite (or because of) its chaos😱 The wild tonal shifts, nonsensical logic, and holiday slasher energy that make this unforgettable🔪 And so much more Christmas chaos you truly have to see to believe🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:sequelsonly.com/sndn2🎉 Next Week: Episode 400! 🎉We’re hitting a massive milestone as we celebrate 400 episodes of Sequels Only. We’ll be looking back at 2025, revisiting favorite movies, guests, moments, disasters, and everything that got us here.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still yells “Garbage Day!” every December without warning."

Next week we’re heading into monster-hunting mayhem with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — but this week, we’re talking with one of South Africa’s busiest and most versatile actors: Brandon Auret!If you love action films, behind-the-scenes stories from international productions, or the grind of building a career across TV, movies, and producing, this episode is absolutely for you. Brandon’s career spans decades — from early soap opera fame to working with Hollywood heavyweights and launching his own production company.In this episode we talk about:🎬 Brandon’s childhood love of film and TV and how it shaped his path📺 His early career on South African soap operas — and what that fast-paced world taught him🔫 His roles in the Death Wish movies and stepping into grittier action territory🎥 Working with stars like Matt Damon and the lessons he took from big-budget sets🇿🇦 A deep dive into the South African film industry — its growth, challenges, and future🏢 The creation of his production company A Breed Apart Pictures and the stories he wants to tell🦴 His experience making Tremors 5: Bloodlines — on-set adventures, creature mayhem, filming in South Africa, and more🌟 Plus plenty of humor, passion, career wisdom, and filmmaking insight throughoutBrandon brings honesty, energy, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting and storytelling. Whether you know him from Tremors 5, District 9, Chappie, or dozens of other roles, you’re going to love this conversation.🎬 Your Homework:Watch Tremors 5: Bloodlines — creature upgrades, Burt Gummer madness, and Brandon delivering awesome action moments. We’re reviewing it next week, and it hits even better after hearing Brandon’s stories.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Website: https://sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, movie buffs, creature-feature fans… and anyone who’s ever dreamed of fighting Graboids in the South African wilderness.