Horror Babe Show

Writing Modern Folk Horror with Olivia Haller & Anna Long | FilmQuest Interview

Can an immersive play become too real? On this week's episode of the Horror Babe Show, Chelsea Beller sits down with the award-winning duo behind "The Experience," Olivia Haller and Anna Long. Fresh off their win for Best Unproduced Screenplay at FilmQuest, these powerhouse filmmakers dive into the unsettling world of folk horror and the folk horror that fueled their script.
If you love indie filmmaking, folk horror vibes, or stories about "theatre gone wrong," this conversation is for you!
00:00 Hi babe!00:40 Introducing Olivia Haller & Anna Long04:00 About "The Experience"08:39 Immerse Into It!09:23 The Filmmaking Process11:30 FilmQuest Film Festival14:14 Horror Fans or Nah?16:31 Inspirations for "The Experience"
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Final Girls, Meat Cleavers, & More! | Interview w/ Final Girl Reanna Madson & Director Tim Schwagel

On the Horror Babe Show this week, we have actress Reanna Madson and writer/director Tim Schwagel with their horror comedy short film "Blossom Needs a Ride Home". This film answers the question- but how does the final girl get home at the end of the horror movie? Well, let's find out! Chelsea asks her guests how long they've been making films (the answer might surprise you), how they came up with this film idea, and there's quite a bit of talk about meat cleavers. 
If you love horror tropes and satire, you'll love this!
Tim Schwagel @schwagel_bagel  @timschwagel  Reanna Madson @reanna_madson  @reannamadson5415  
00:00 Hi babe!01:04 Introducing Tim Schwagel & Reanna Madson02:00 "Blossom Needs a Ride Home"04:05 Watching with an Audience05:26 Making Films Since Forever10:07 The World According to Blossom12:08 Into the Woods14:17 Being a Final Girl15:42 Horror Babes?21:55 Feature in the Works26:28 Is that a Meat Cleaver in his Head??
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Cosmic Horror with Sam Shapson | "The King in Yellow" | Filmmaker Interview

Sam Shapson joins Chelsea on the Horror Babe Show for this week's Filmmaker Friday! Sam directed "The King in Yellow," a student cosmic horror short film based on the supernatural horror stories of Robert W. Chambers. Sam and Chelsea dive deep into cosmic horror, imagery in the film, and horror filmmaker favorites. If you're a devoted fan of supernatural or cosmic horror, you will love this episode! Sam Shapson  ⁨@samshapson⁩  @samshapson (IG)00:00 Hi babe! 00:39 Introducing Sam Shapson 02:37 Assistant Director 04:18 USC Peter Stark Producing Program 06:11 Film Festivals 07:58 "The King in Yellow" 11:48 Royal Imagery 14:27 Behind the Camera 17:12 Budget Talk 18:14 Horror Filmmaker Inspirations 19:27 Lasting Impressions - Knowledge is Power 🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels#horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

Weird Short Films with Chris Wells | Filmmaker Friday

On today's Filmmaker Friday episode, we have Chris Wells on the Horror Babe Show! Chris is the host and producer of Weird Short Films, a virtual and in-person film festival based in Brooklyn, NY. He is also a director, writer and producer of many films ranging from documentaries to horror films. Chris and our horror host, Chelsea, talk about his film festival, his proof-of-concept, and why short films are possibly the best medium.00:00 Hi babe! 01:49 About Chris Wells 03:46 Chris' Short Films 08:34 The Motivation 10:42 Writers Nerding Out About Writing 14:16 Weird Short Films! 20:52 Short Films v. Features 34:33 Go check out WEIRD SHORT FILMS!🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels #horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

Women Directing Horror | Interview w/ MK McGehee on "The Reeducation of Jane Brown" w/ Katie Parker

Ending with a bang! The Horror Babe Show wraps up our in-person FilmQuest filmmaker interviews with the incredible MK McGehee. Join Chelsea and MK for a deep dive into bombshell women in film, the importance of taking up space, and the legendary Katie Parker. From MK’s journey of turning a short film into a feature screenplay to her expert tips for women breaking into the industry, this episode is packed with inspiration for every indie horror fan! MK McGehee @mk.mcg 00:00 Hi babe! 01:31 Pre-Show Bloopers 02:08 The Writers Lab 02:43 Katie Parker 03:37 "The Beldham" 05:30 Introducing MK McGehee 05:54 "The Reeducation of Jane Brown" 08:49 The Message of the Film 11:14 Why We LOVE Horror 12:50 Female Horror Filmmakers 16:08 Acquiring Katie Parker 17:39 Advice for New Female Filmmakers 🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels #horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

Danny Glover & Gigi Saul Guerrero in a Horror Short?! | Interview w/ the Creators of "Grizzly Peak"

What happens when you bring together horror icon Gigi Saul Guerrero and the legendary Danny Glover for a short film? In this Filmmaker Friday episode of the Horror Babe Show, Chelsea sits down with writer/director Jason Ragosta and producer Marissa Garay to discuss their atmospheric horror short, "Grizzly Peak." They dive into the challenges of indie filmmaking, the casting process for such a star-studded ensemble, and the creative vision behind this terrifying tale.@jasonragosta @marisaproducer00:00 Hi babe! 01:00 Introducing Jason Ragosta & Marissa Garay 01:25 Danny Glover! 04:17 Filming From Afar 07:03 The Concept 08:30 Horror Inspirations 10:34 Ubering with a Pastor 12:12 The Message of the Film 14:22 Is There a Feature?🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels#horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

How Trauma Inspires Art | Wendy Wang Interview w/ "The Man Upstairs"

If you have ever wanted to create something to process a hard moment in your life, this interview will inspire you to do it. Our favorite horror hostess Chelsea interviews Wendy Wang at FilmQuest with her film "The Man Upstairs". Wendy dives into her psychological horror film, how trauma inspired this film, directing child actors, and her career from music videos to a feature film. Wendy Wang @wenderscolors00:00 Hi babe! 00:51 Introducing Wendy Wang 01:38 About "The Man Upstairs" 03:54 Directing Child Actors 06:43 Music Videos and Filmmaking 07:54 How Trauma Inspired the Film 11:57 Horror Filmmakers Inspirations 15:43 The Message of the Film🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels #horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

How Bad Parenting Can Inspire a Great Horror Film | Richard Rotter w/ "Meat Crayon"

In this Filmmaker Friday, Chelsea interviews independent filmmaker, Richard Rotter, about his film "Meat Crayon". Yes, you read that right. Richard and Chelsea discuss all kinds of subjects like the dangers of bicycling, bad parenting, and the horrors of the world. What fun! Tune in to this blood-curdling and insightful conversation with Richard Rotter. Richard Rotter @thatrotter 00:00 Hi babe! 01:03 Introducing Richard Rotter 03:25 About Mr. Meat Crayon 07:39 One Note Slashers 08:32 Disgusting Sound Design 10:33 Crayon or Not? 12:00 The Future of Mr. Meat Crayon 15:32 Lasting Impressions & Bad Parenting 🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review - More Than Just a Zombie Movie —Ep.46

In this surprise episode of the Horror Babe Show, our favorite horror hostess provides an in-depth review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Nia DaCosta and Alex Garland prove to make a great pair as director and writer of this zombie sequel. Chelsea dives into the potentially political message of the film, the intriguing parallels, and more. This review contains spoilers. 00:00 Hi babe! 01:13 The Description 07:57 The Review 12:17 The Rating 🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels #horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #femalefilmmaker #indiehorror

Interview w/ the Creators of The Houses October Built | Bobby Roe & Zack Andrews at FilmQuest

Last October at FilmQuest, our horror hostess Chelsea Beller had the opportunity to sit down with the creators of "The Houses October Built," Bobby Roe and Zack Andrews. The haunted house enthusiasts share behind-the-scenes of producing "The Houses October Built" films, their all-time favorite haunted houses, and their proof-of-concept horror short film, "Will Helm." You won't want to miss the frights and insights of these horror filmmakers.
Bobby Roe @housesoctoberbuilt Zack Andrews @zackandrews13 Foreboding Studios  @ForebodingStudios  Haunt Society  @HauntSociety 
00:00 Hi babe! 01:17 Introducing Bobby Roe & Zack Andrews 01:41 "The Houses October Built" 05:36 "Will Helm" 10:45 Horror Inspirations 14:09 Foreboding Studios 16:21 Haunted Houses 18:36 Lights On Haunted Houses 19:58 Last Question🎃 Join the Patreon — https://patreon.com/HorrorBabeShow/ 💸 PayPal — paypal.me/horrorbabeshow 🪦 Grab Official Merch — http://tee.pub/lic/G8eJUNLtR00 👻 Got a Ghost Story? Send it in to: horrorbabeshow@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast — https://horrorbabeshow.podbean.com/ ⚰️ Follow Horror Babe — https://www.facebook.com/horrorbabeshow — https://www.instagram.com/horrorbabeshow ✍🏼 Read My Reviews — https://www.letterboxd.com/horrorbabeshow 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio 🎥 Media Production by Mike Monaghan @mikes.monsters 🧛🏻‍♀️ Created by Chelsea Beller @bellschels #horrorbabe #horrorreviews #horrorfan #ghoststories #horrorcommunity #horrormovies #spookyseason #indiefilmmaker #indiehorror