The Vanity Project

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Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy, obsessed with an obscure movie vaguely remembered from his youth, embarks on a search for Richard Horian, the mysterious and brilliant creator of the legendary, lost high school drama, Student Confidential. A six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio.

Episodes

  1. 2025-11-14

    Ep. 1 | Before the Internet

    Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy’s chance encounter with the oddball vanity project “Student Confidential” at an all night movie marathon sends him down a rabbit hole to find who made this perplexing movie. Part one of a six part limited docuseries from ⁠Topic Studios⁠, ⁠Severin Films⁠ and ⁠SpectreVision Radio⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  2. 2025-11-21

    Ep. 2 | They Were There

    The advent of the Internet yields a treasure trove of information about the backstory of the creator of “Student Confidential” - along with a bigger mystery. Part two of a six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  3. 2025-11-28

    Ep. 3 | The Girl With the Scar

    Playboy Bunny and one-time actress Susan Scott talks about her time on and off the set of “Student Confidential,” and a telling clue is found in the hunt for the creator of the enigmatic film. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous and numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  4. 2025-12-05

    Ep. 4 | Richard

    Richard Horian, the writer/producer/director/editor/music composer-performer/star of “Student Confidential” reveals the origins of his film - as well as the fate he intended for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  5. 2025-12-12

    Ep. 5 | The Eleventh Hour

    The search for the film elements for the legendary vanity project “Student Confidential.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  6. 2025-12-19

    Ep. 6 | A World of Dreams

    With the elements for “Student Confidential” safely archived and prepared for a second release, filmmaker Richard Horian reflects on his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
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Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy, obsessed with an obscure movie vaguely remembered from his youth, embarks on a search for Richard Horian, the mysterious and brilliant creator of the legendary, lost high school drama, Student Confidential. A six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio.

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