A tribute to the legendary actor Udo Kier (1944–2025) — one of cinema’s greatest outsiders and most unforgettable screen presences.

In this podcast, I celebrate Kier’s extraordinary career, from his early cult collaborations with Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey (Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula) to his iconic appearances in Gus Van Sant’s My Own Private Idaho, Werner Herzog’s My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, and his unforgettable roles within the world of Dario Argento and Italian horror. Udo Kier was more than an actor — he was a cinematic force of nature. His piercing gaze, fearless performances, and willingness to embrace the bizarre made him a beloved icon across horror cinema, queer cinema, arthouse film, and cult movie history.

In this personal tribute, I explore why his work meant so much to me, how his performances shaped my love for film, and why his legacy continues to inspire filmmakers, actors, and lovers of the strange and beautiful. If you love video essays, cult cinema, queer film icons, horror history, or the unique brilliance of Udo Kier, I hope this tribute speaks to you.

Rest in peace, Udo. Your magic lives on.

Hey out there in The Boneyard :)

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most haunting true-crime inspired horror films ever made — The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976). Based on the real-life “Phantom Killer” murders that terrified Texarkana in 1946, the film blurred the line between fact and fear. But did it go too far?

Join us as we explore the chilling true story behind the movie, the controversy that followed its release, and the debate that still lingers today: when does true crime on screen become exploitation? We’ll uncover how The Town That Dreaded Sundown turned genuine tragedy into folklore, and ask whether turning real horror into entertainment helps us understand the past — or risks sensationalising it.

If you love deep-dive horror discussions, true crime analysis, and ethical debates about the genre, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dive deep into The Last Broadcast (1998) — one of the most overlooked but groundbreaking films in found footage horror history. Before The Blair Witch Project shocked the world,

The Last Broadcast was already rewriting the rules of independent horror filmmaking, digital cinematography, and online storytelling. We explore how Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler created a true DIY horror experiment, shot on consumer-grade tech, edited on a home computer, and eventually released as the first feature film to be distributed digitally to cinemas. From its glitch-soaked imagery to its proto-livestream narrative and use of early IRC chat culture, this movie predicted the entire future of internet-based horror — YouTube investigations, ARGs, analogue horror, livestream-gone-wrong stories, and digital folklore.

In this episode, we break down:

• The film’s innovative use of digital cameras and desktop editing
• Its place in found footage history before Blair Witch
• How The Last Broadcast foresaw live streaming, online communities, and digital myths
• What it meant for indie filmmakers in the late 90s
• The alleged comparisons to The Blair Witch Project — and what the filmmakers really said
• Why this movie still matters, and why horror fans should rediscover it today

Whether you're obsessed with found footage, analogue horror, 90s digital weirdness, or the hidden corners of horror history, this deep dive uncovers why The Last Broadcast deserves far more recognition than it gets. If you enjoy horror commentary, film history, and long-form breakdowns of cult classics, hit like, subscribe, and join the conversation below!

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