Talks From The Crypt

Talks From The Crypt

Talks From The Crypt, hosted by Brandon Lea, is a cinematic long-form conversation series exploring film, horror, true crime, and the darker edges of culture. Through in-depth, unscripted interviews, filmmakers, actors, writers, and cultural voices move beyond the usual press cycle to speak openly about their work, experiences, and the paths that shaped them. Professionally produced yet relaxed in tone, the show blends thoughtful conversation with the atmosphere of a genuine hangout. Booking/Management/Sponsorship/Ad Inquiries: zach@talksfromthecrypt.com

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March 24, 2026 148 mins

Joe Begos, director of Bliss, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Jimmy and Stiggs, and more, joins us in the Crypt for a conversation about independent filmmaking, shooting on film, and carving your own path without the system behind you.

Joe discusses his films, the chaos that inspires his work, his polarizing writing and visual style, and maintaining full control over his films. We get into moving to Los Angeles with nothing, skipping fi...

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Grimmlife Collective is a horror and true-crime travel channel hosted by Michael and Jessica Kolence, known for exploring filming locations, cemeteries, abandoned sites, and dark history locations across the world. Their work blends on-location storytelling, horror fandom, and documentary-style deep dives into the strange and macabre.


From traveling Europe and Disney cruises to abandoned videos, fear of flying, prophetic dreams,...

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Joe Lynch and Becca Howard are the hosts of ⁩ A Couple Of Old Fashioneds, a filmed movie podcast where they surprise each other with double features and talk through their reactions and analysis of the films.


They join us in the Crypt for a crossover episode about how their show started, discovering movies together, and why introducing someone to a film they’ve never seen is exciting.


We talk film bros vs real movie fans, sc...

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Joe Lynch, director of Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, and Suitable Flesh, joins us in the Crypt for a candid conversation about directing, nerves that never go away, and navigating a long career in Hollywood.


Joe discusses Wrong Turn 2, filmmaking struggles, leadership on set, yelling, chaos, and the behind-the-scenes drama on Suitable Flesh. We talk the good and bad of meeting heroes, talking shop with Guillermo Del Toro, and shaking ha...

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Chuck Russell, the legendary director behind The Mask, The Blob, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, joins us in the Crypt to talk about the wild ride of his illustrious Hollywood career – from nearly directing Child’s Play and almost turning The Mask into a horror film, to working with Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Frank Darabont – and to promote his newest film Witchboard.


Chuck opens up about UFO encount...

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Erick Wessel and Terri Rivera are the creators of The Mystic Museum and The Horror Boodega, two of LA’s most unique horror destinations.


In this episode, we trace the journey from punk rock beginnings and getting drunk in Vegas to how a small oddities shop grew into the Mystic Museum and how the Horror Boodega was built in just four months. We talk about nostalgia, wearing horror on our sleeves, and designing immersive spaces th...

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Danielle Harris is an iconic actress, director, and horror legend known for her roles as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5, Annie in Rob Zombie's Halloween, Marybeth the Hatchet series, and many more. Her podcast, Talk Scary to Me, co-hosted with Scout Taylor-Compton is available on Spotify and Patreon.


In this episode, Danielle opens up about surviving childhood stardom, detailing the pressures and hidden horrors faced by young ac...

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Adam Green is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and horror icon best known for creating the Hatchet franchise and directing cult favorites like Frozen, Digging Up the Marrow, Spiral, Chillerama, and more. He is the co-host of The Movie Crypt podcast and founder of ArieScope Pictures.

In this episode, Adam opens up about the brutal reality of filmmaking — from nearly walking away during the pandemic and the collapse of his dream project, Ki...

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Gil Carrillo is the legendary homicide detective that played a key role in taking down one of America's most notorious serial killers, Richard Ramirez, aka "The Night Stalker."Gil shares memories and details of investigating the Ramirez murders, the detective work involved, and his partnership with Frank Salerno.

We discuss LA’s infamous crime waves– including Charles Manson, The Hillside Stranglers, and The Toolbox Killers. Gil re...

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Linnea Quigley is a legendary scream queen best known for her roles in cult horror classics like The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Graduation Day, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, and over 120+ films.


In this episode, we'll talk about the upcoming Trash’s Revenge, some of her most iconic roles, the chaos of B-movie filmmaking, Me-Too's impact on Hollywood, and nudity in film.


We get into Hollywoo...

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Investigative journalist and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, Tom O’Neill, joins us in the Crypt to unravel one of the darkest and most twisted chapters in American history–one that is still actively being covered up.


From uncovering secrets about Charles Manson’s connections to the Hollywood elite and exposing the top-secret human experiments of MKUltra, to dismantling the Helter...

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Sean Clark joins us in the Crypt to talk about his journey through the horror industry, from Horror’s Hallowed Grounds and the Halloween franchise, to shaping the modern horror convention scene.


We explore the evolution of horror conventions, highlighting the thrill and struggle of getting celebrities on board, building “25 Years of Terror,” and Sean’s insider experience with the “horror elite.” We talk horror's golden ages of the ...

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Joe Coleman, the legendary artist whose work digs into the darkest corners of the human psyche, joins us in the Crypt to discuss everything from painting serial killers like Carl Panzram, Albert Fish, and Ed Gein, to sharing the secrets of his controversial art. Join us as we delve into the contradictory beauty of the grotesque and the divine.


Joe takes us inside his Odditorium, a personal collection as eerie as his paintings, whe...

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Kane Hodder, legendary actor and stuntman behind Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley, joins us in the Crypt for Episode 13!


From his love of the number 13 to almost playing Freddy Krueger, Kane shares never-before-heard stories that made him into a horror icon.Tune in as Kane reveals his early days of scaring people, his intense stunt training, the personal Easter eggs he includes in his films, and his opinions on the other actors wh...

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Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us in the Crypt to discuss behind-the-scenes details of his most notorious roles and the path that led him to horror stardom. From his early days as Chop Top to his career-defining role as Otis in Rob Zombie's films, Bill walks us through his unexpected entr...

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Museum of Death owners/curators, JD Healy and Cathee Shultz, join us in the Crypt for Episode 11 to guide us through the eerie corridors of their world-famous museum, located in Hollywood, CA and New Orleans, LA.

We'll uncover the origins of the museum, the fascinating stories behind the acquisition of their gruesome collection, and the chilling artifacts that starkly remind us of life's fragility. From serial killer memorabilia g...

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Grimmlife Collective joins us in the Crypt for Episode 10, unveiling their journey from early struggles to iconic moments at horror conventions, and their ventures into the grim side of culture across the globe. Join us as we explore their artistic process, the emotional toll of delving into true crime, and their encounters with the paranormal. We'll discuss the difficulties of covering cases like Ted Bundy, Michael's harrowing nea...

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October 31, 2023 105 mins

Explore the dark recesses of the criminal mind as true crime legend Harold Schechter joins us in the Crypt. Listen closely as we dissect the intriguing world of collecting murder memorabilia, hear never-before-released audio of Ed Gein’s voice, and unravel the psychology behind our fascination with monsters and serial killers.


In this expansive conversation, we peel back the layers on his captivating new book, 'Murderabilia: A His...

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Venture into the depths of the Black Hills Forest as both directors of “The Blair Witch Project”, Dan Myrick and Ed Sanchez, join us on this episode of Talks From The Crypt to uncover the secrets behind one of the world’s most influential horror films of all time.

Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that turned a low-budget indie film into a global phenomenon.From its inception to the legacy it left behind, learn about the cr...

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Delve into the extraordinary life and career of iconic actor and author Michael Berryman, as we get into the tales and fascinating experiences that shaped his journey on this episode of Talks from the Crypt.

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