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Hollyweird #024 - A Cursed Episode with Stephen Cognetti (Hell House, LLC Lineage) and Cursed (2005)

August 19, 2025 • 93 mins

In this episode, Sean and Lexi chat with Steven Cotti about the upcoming release of 'Hell House LLC: Lineage,' premiering in theaters on August 20th and streaming on Shudder in October. The conversation dives into the sound design and cinematic experience of the film. The hosts then pivot to a humorous and detailed discussion about the movie 'Cursed,' delving into its tumultuous production history involving Wes Craven, the numerous rewrites and reshoots, and the casting changes. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:03 Discussing the Release of Hell House LLC: Lineage 01:16 Theater Experience and Sound Design 02:27 Speculations on the Future of Hell House LLC 03:01 Harry Potter Houses and Slytherin Discussion 04:35 Returning to Hell House LLC: Lineage 05:50 The Importance of Sound in Horror Films 09:43 Upcoming Projects and Casting Challenges 12:22 Casual Banter and Personal Stories 18:01 Hollywood Gossip and Industry Insights 23:15 Discussing the Movie 'Cursed' 47:13 Joshua Jackson's Girlfriend and Tinsel Town 48:15 Shannon Elizabeth's Near-Death Experience 50:08 Werewolf Transformation and Suspense 52:32 Kevin Williamson's Writing and Gay Characters 54:00 Judy Greer as the Werewolf 56:42 The Final Showdown and Transformation 01:00:24 Reflecting on 'Cursed' and Wes Craven's Experience 01:05:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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