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The Macabre Daily Podcast, an extension of MacabreDaily.com is your go-to podcast for all things macabre and scary in the world of Movies, TV, Books, Comics, and Games! Hosts Matt Orozco and Lowell Greenblatt share their favorite films, talk horror with interesting guests, and cover horror happenings around the world!

  1. 2d ago

    Macabre Daily Podcast #132 - The Founders Of ScareScore On The Future Of Fear! (October 2026)

    At the beginning of the month, we announced the launch of a new biometric entertainment platform that was going to measure how much a movie actually scares the viewer. It’s called ScareScore, and it’s a fascinating idea in a world that is obsessed with data and devices to help us understand our health, sleep, exercise, and more. Naturally, there’s good reason to be skeptical. Social media companies have abused the use of data for their own enrichment and eroded trust with users, despite the platforms still being as popular as ever. So when ScareScore’s founders, Chris Anastas and JP Ouellette, offered to speak with Macabre Daily about the platform, we were eager to learn more. We discuss what ScareScore is, how it works, where data goes, and how this could be beneficial for filmmakers, studios, theme park operators, and, of course, horror fans. We hope you enjoy the interview, and you can learn more about ScareScore here and follow them on Instagram! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  2. Oct 19

    Macabre Daily Podcast Special Edition - ACCESS: HORROR Is Back And It’s One Of The Most Inclusive Years Yet (October 2026)

    The increasing rise in interest in the horror genre has broken containment, and it’s fair to say that it’s finally getting both the critical and financial success it deserves. Hell, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just recently opened “The Horror Show,” an interactive museum hosting legendary props and materials from the genre’s history. The same Academy that has refused to recognize horror in previous years now has a museum dedicated entirely to it- wild times. As something becomes more popular, it also must adapt to this newfound responsibility by ensuring that everyone who wants to enjoy can, and Access: Horror has made it a mission to make horror so inclusive, it’s scary! Celebrating another year of this amazing festival, we are once again joined by filmmaker, festival founder, and accessibility advocate, Ariel Baska, who shares the reasons behind this year’s move to make films available throughout the entire month of October and some of November. Baska also talks about what has changed in the world of genre and accessibility since we spoke last year, and we get an amazing update on Ariel’s short film, “Monstrous Me.” As a bonus, Ariel was generous enough to provide a 50% off discount code for all Macabre Daily readers to enjoy the back half of the fest at a discount! Use MACABRE50 at checkout to get 50% off! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  3. Oct 14

    Macabre Daily Podcast #131 - The Revealer Knows Your Fantastic Fest Favorites, And Loves You For It (October 2026)

    With October fully underway and September behind us, it’s time to reflect on just how awesome this year’s Fantastic Fest truly was. Every year, it feels like the fest can’t top itself, and then somehow it does. While we aren’t surprised as much as delighted, we covered a lot of ground this year both in-person and virtually, and it’s time that we talk about some of the films that really made this year special. It’s common (and awesome) that a large swath of the films shown each year are relatively unknown, but this year felt like almost every film was either having its world premiere or following a rather minor showing at another film festival. Lots of North American premieres and, of course, some older films getting a new lease on life via restoration; this year’s programming was simply chef’s kiss. Shoutout to the amazing programmers for their curations, and the Fons PR group for stellar coordination and organization. Enjoy the episode below, and stay tuned for the rest of the year as we have some amazing episodes on the horizon! And if you haven’t already, please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps us out and gives us something to rub in the face of our families during the holidays! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  4. Sep 16

    Macabre Daily Podcast #130 - The Charles Band Legacy with Sarah Appleton (September 2026)

    For certain generations of horror fans, Full Moon is synonymous with a specific era. Namely, the early to mid-90s when the direct-to-video label blossomed to become a powerhouse at the video store that birthed iconic franchises like “Puppet Master,” “Subspecies,” “Demonic Toys,” “Trancers,” and the list goes on. Not everyone feels positively about Full Moon, but that hasn’t stopped the production house that Charles Band built from maintaining both relevance and releases for multiple decades. Hell, there’s even an amazing podcast about Charles Band that everyone should be listening to! Frankly, it’s been kinda odd that up until now no one has made a documentary about Band and his wild career- that is, until Sarah Appleton showed up on the scene! Appleton is a multi-talented filmmaker who cut her teeth making special features and leveraged that passion to start making her own documentaries. From J-Horror to Found Footage, Appleton continues to demonstrate that she isn’t just making some of the best horror docs out there; she’s championing films and filmmakers that often don’t get their fair shake! We loved Appleton’s “Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story” and naturally wanted to have Sarah on to talk about her work, meeting Charlie, and how she became the first to capture his story after many so diligently tried! You can follow Sarah on Instagram and can catch “Full Moon Rising” as part of this year’s Brooklyn Horror Film Festival! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  5. Sep 2

    Macabre Daily Podcast #129 - Just the Two of Us: Lowell and Matt catch up and talk Fantastic Fest (September 2026)

    It’s been a busy year at the Macabre Daily Podcast, and that’s a great thing! (Almost) Every month, we’ve been releasing two episodes featuring different folks across the horror genre and community, and as we head into peak festival season, Lowell and Matt figured it was time to do a quick check-in with each other. In “Just the Two of Us,” Lowell and Matt talk about what they’ve been watching and what they’re looking forward to the most at this year’s Fantastic Fest. Lowell and Matt will be in attendance in Austin again this year, and this year’s program is one of the more unique in terms of surprises and films that we haven’t been made aware of prior. Exciting times, to be sure, and listen to this episode to get a sense of what we’re looking forward to! We will be back with guests later this month, and hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Matt and Lowell on Instagram Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  6. Aug 20

    Macabre Daily Podcast #128 - The Gory Glory of "BLOOD SHINE" With Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks (August 2026)

    One of the best things about the folks here at Macabre Daily is that we alllll have very distinct tastes. If you need proof, just check out Steven’s recent Part 1 of 2 rankings of Wes Craven’s filmography to see how wild those takes can be. That often means that our internal chats are exciting and divisive, but there’s one thing that everyone who's seen “Blood Shine” agrees on: it’s one of the best genre films we’ve seen in years. After catching it at last year’s FrightFest, we’ve been buzzing with excitement for the film to get a wide release, and thankfully that time is almost here, as Dark Sky Films will release “Blood Shine” in theaters on Friday, August 21, 2026! We had the great pleasure of speaking with the filmmakers behind this tremendous film, Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks, about making the film, but also about the themes of purpose and how that shows up in their creative lives. We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we enjoyed recording it, and we have both audio and video versions available for your viewing/listening pleasure! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  7. Jul 22

    Macabre Daily Podcast #127 - The producer's "GRIND" with Chelsea Stardust (July 2026)

    Back when Macabre Daily started in 2020, Lowell and I had a “wish list” of people that we would hope to talk to one day. While there are certainly some familiar names on there that would be on any person’s list, there were also some independent filmmakers who we have a deep respect for. One of them is Chelsea Stardust, whose work behind the camera and behind-the-scenes on the business side of filmmaking is an inspiration that many could learn a lot from. Chelsea has made the outrageously entertaining “Satanic Panic,” made one helluva gut-punch episode of Blumhouse and Hulu’s “Into The Dark” series, and has steeped herself even more in the world of production and mentorship, which has led to her contributions to one of the best horror anthologies out there, “Grind.” We were fortunate enough to see “Grind” as part of this year’s Chattanooga Film Festival, and Chelsea was gracious enough to speak with us about the production and how she got involved. Chelsea also imparts wisdom about what it takes to be a good producer, what she’s learned over the years working with all kinds of industry folks in various capacities, and her passion for helping more women enter the production side of the business. Not to mention, Chelsea’s partner, Sean Keller, makes a “Killer” Halloween Mix! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, and stay tuned for more news about “Grind” soon! Follow Chelsea on Instagram Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Lowell on Instagram Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

  8. Jul 8

    Macabre Daily Podcast #126 - Talking PITFALL with Filmmaker James Kondelik (JULY 2026)

    As noted in our recent review of the new survival horror slasher, “Pitfall,” camping can be a real drag, and that isn’t improved when you have a hulking survivalist hunting you and your friends in the woods. While most of us (thankfully) won’t have to experience this firsthand, the great thing about horror is that we can live these experiences vicariously through the characters in films, from the safety of our homes and/or a dark theater. Survival horror isn’t one of the more popular sub-genres these days, but filmmaker James Kondelik makes a strong case for why there aren’t enough of them in “Pitfall,” which is out now on VOD from Cineverse. James was kind enough to spend some time talking to Macabre Daily about how “Pitfall” came to be, the challenges with short shooting days compounded by location manager snafus, and the resilience it takes to make a damn film, and in this case, a damn good one! This was a really fun conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky!

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The Macabre Daily Podcast, an extension of MacabreDaily.com is your go-to podcast for all things macabre and scary in the world of Movies, TV, Books, Comics, and Games! Hosts Matt Orozco and Lowell Greenblatt share their favorite films, talk horror with interesting guests, and cover horror happenings around the world!

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