ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

Attack of the Spotlight
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Celebrity interviews. Entertainment news. Movie and television reviews. And other random nonsense. (Emphasis on the "nonsense.") John Horton and Kyle Pierson bring our old IN THE SPOTLIGHT web show into the modern era with this fun, humorous podcast that hopes to educate as well as entertain. If we achieve at least one of those goals, our work here is done!

  1. 4d ago

    Return of the Living Dead: Aftermath / New Sequel. Original Cast.

    THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD universe expands this Halloween when https://dragonflix.uk/ (which was working correctly at time of posting) premieres the latest sequel in the franchise on Oct. 31, 2026. But what happened to Linnea Quigley's TRASH'S REVENGE, which original cast members are returning for AFTERMATH, and how much of it will be A.I.? Those are the questions we received once we shared the press release. Kyle Pierson and John Horton sit down with the film's producer, Michael Joy of https://www.marketingmacabre.com/, to find out what the total hell is going on. Plus, questions and controversies have also surrounded another DRagon project, ALL AMERICAN MASSACRE: REIMAGINED. We ask about both projects, learn about the various bonus materials available on launch day, and also discuss a number of other items that have either been delayed, shelved, or about ready to be released. Then, stick around for the trailer for both the movie and the PC game following the interview. Special thanks to Beverly Randolph for kicking off this special bonus installment of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT. ADDITIONAL LINKS DISCUSSED: HUMAN HIBACHI 2 https://tubitv.com/movies/100056567/human-hibachi-2 HUMAN HIBACHI 3 https://tubitv.com/movies/100056509/human-hibachi-3 DEMON QUEEN PINBALL MACHINE Trailer https://youtu.be/b7YvjOvV2Xw?si=Lz1EOY4ERsbh7cKW MICHAEL JOY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL @Perception_Is_Reality DRAGONFLIX YOUTUBE CHANNEL @dragonflixchannel KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL @Area51ESD JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL @jahorton13 Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT on social, listen to the podcast, and shop our stores https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight #returnofthelivingdead

  2. 5d ago

    Crystal Lake, Best Kills, Klara and the Sun, Favorite Superman, and More

    John Horton and Kyle Pierson discuss whether CRYSTAL LAKE is worth watching and its role in the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise before listing off their favorite movie and TV kills. Plus, Kyle reviews the new Jenna Ortega sci-fi film, KLARA AND THE SUN, from Taika Waititi. Among a barrage of completely off topic comments, the duo selects their favorite cinematic "Superman." Special thanks to Michael McGlynn for this week's introduction. His new film, UNCLE FRED'S MONSTER PROBLEM, is currently in production: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/davidkerr/uncle-fred-s-monster-problem-horror-film ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.3 links: Most of the shows and movies discussed are available for purchase at https://amzn.to/497utFH Many of the kill scenes are available on our "Scenes" playlist on YouTube @AttackoftheSpotlight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGd725F1dFxUBhmjN1Wu_6SzaXRKInytA John Horton's YouTube Channel @jahorton13 Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel @Area51ESD Follow us on social media, listen to our podcast, and buy our merch at https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight #crystallake

    Crystal Lake, Best Kills, Klara and the Sun, Favorite Superman, and More

  3. Oct 20

    Top Stephen King Movies & Horror Fan Films to Watch at Halloween

    Stephen King has pushed the horror envelope for decades. Now, John Horton and Kyle Pierson select their favorites for your Halloween viewing. Plus, John recommends a handful of fan films that actually feel like they came from a major studio. Special thanks to Jason Hough for this week’s introduction. ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.2 Links: All STEPHEN KING films mentioned are available for purchase at https://link.amazon/B0fdEUZgh HALLOWEEN AFTERMATH https://youtu.be/12xOgEfeZn4?si=WgbtBKQFYnZ0__bq NEVER HIKE ALONE: THE GHOST CUT https://youtu.be/RhASOpfPzSo?si=M19QS5fMY2L11WE5 THE PUNISHER: DIRTY LAUNDRY https://youtu.be/NAoBsIZ-M3A?si=YhI--dGa7WfoMOR7 SCREAM: LEGACY https://youtu.be/KQYZ1aFlUe4?si=x1EY15zA6EWe-Goq DYLAN’S NEW NIGHTMARE https://youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=7UQU6-GOur8h3ayV FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOOD LOSS https://youtu.be/NxoBkkfbMiI?si=xUKZxB3myzMZ9d2A THE PUNISHER https://youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=7UQU6-GOur8h3ayV JASON HOUGH INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/2a1YclVDBDk?si=eVzSv3MDjOoHnFxE LINNEA QUIGLEY AND BEVERLY RANDOLPH INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/SrSxvVjlm60?si=DGnaQOlTPIe9zZZt Find all ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT video feeds, podcast services, social media channels, and stores https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight COMING SOON: Songs that immediately make you want to see the films in which they are featured / Unaired TV pilots based on movies / SISTER BERETTA’s Debbie Rochon, August Kyss, and Erin Marie JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL @jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL @Area51ESD #stephenking

  4. Oct 14

    Digger, Dogs, Gimmicks, and Magic Tricks: From AGT to Zombies

    SEASON PREMIERE: John Horton and Kyle Pierson are back from summer vacation. While short, we both managed to fit in a couple fan conventions, a few films, and some frustrating TV shows. Hear how we spent our time off, while getting a few binge watching tips along the way. We also dive deeper into John's foot fetish, Kyle attempts an impromptu magic trick, and we introduce Red Viper TV, a new video distribution service. Special thanks to THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD's Linnea Quigley for the kind introduction. Watch her recent interview with Beverly Randolph: https://youtu.be/SrSxvVjlm60?si=Iwd5T968U0reVqBJ Most movies and shows discussed on ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.1 are currently available on our "As Seen On" Store: https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight Tom Sullivan's EVIL DEAD Interview: https://youtu.be/Pz1pjR_BfaU?si=tL_2M2BsGUvYtfdV John Horton's YouTube Channel: @jahorton13 Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel: @Area51ESD #podcast

  5. Aug 29

    Linnea Quigley, Beverly Randolph on Return of the Living Dead Sequels

    Multiple sequels to THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD were announced, but what happened to them and who actually holds the rights? If you are a fan of the franchise or deal in merchandise, you are legally obligated to watch this BONUS EDITION of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT with your hosts, Kyle Pierson and John Horton, and very special guests, Linnea Quigley and Beverly Randolph. TRASH'S REVENGE https://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/ DAYS OF THE DEAD https://www.daysofthedead.com/lasvegas2/ KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE @Area51ESD JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE @jahorton13 Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and shop our stores for physical media, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight #returnofthelivingdead

  6. Aug 15

    August Kyss and Jason Hough on Devil’s Dancers and Sister Beretta

    August Kyss and Jason Hough have already made a huge impact on independent cinema, and they're just getting started! From THE DEVIL'S DANCERS to JESUS COP, they have you covered no matter who you worship. They are as comfortable in church as they are at a massage parlor. Just don't get out of line. When they're around, things tend to get bloody! Join John Horton and Kyle Pierson for an intimate conversation that covers everything from Canadians to craft services. ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.28 LINKS: AUGUST KYSS IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13528831/ JASON HOUGH IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6293829/ THE DEVILS’ DANCERS IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38747899/ THE DEVIL’S DANCERS on BloodStream https://home.bloodstreamtv.com/ DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43588708/ DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE News Article https://www.truehollywoodtalk.com/detective-rose-thorne-tv-series-reveals-its-principal-cast/ DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE Books https://amzn.to/497utFH SISTER BERETTA https://fabricatedcrime.com/ INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE BALL https://vamplestat.com/ DEATH BITCH https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23052710/ DEATH BITCH 2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35390399/ HORROR FIESTA https://www.horrorfiesta2026.com/ ROCKET CITY HORROR CON https://www.facebook.com/people/Rocket-City-Horror-Con/100092351830889/ MASSAGE PARLOR MASSACRE https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27302059/ JESUS COP https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30869286/?ref_=fn_t_1 GRINDHOUSE HOTEL https://www.grindhousemotel.ca/tours.html JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE @jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE @Area51ESD Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and shop our merch store! https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight #augustkyss

  7. Jul 28

    Shawn Burkett on THE DEVIL YOU KNOW and Concept Media Films

    The director behind both DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS films is expanding the universe he created in THE LAMB with his new motion picture, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW. Learn about the movie and how Shawn Burkett is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Concept Media Films. He delves into the challenges he faced while releasing DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS and also answers our probing question, "Will there be a DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS 3?" (Personally, we suggest DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS THREESOME: MORE F***, LESS WOODS!) Stick around till the end for the full THE DEVIL YOU KNOW trailer.   Links mentioned in ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.27 (BONUS EDITION):   THE DEVIL YOU KNOW https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/shawnburkett/the-devil-you-know--7   Watch DON’T F*** IN THE WOODS free with ads https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-t-F-In-The-Woods-2/2119677   Watch DON’T F*** IN THE WOODS 2 free with ads https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-t-F-In-The-Woods-2/2119677   CONCEPT MEDIA FILMS Website: https://conceptmediallc.com/ Crowdfundr: https://crowdfundr.com/52kjT4?ref=sh_2F38y9_ab_2F4MU2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptMediaFilms/   HORRORHOUND WEEKEND https://horrorhoundweekend.com/   Buy MR. BUZZKILL, DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS, and ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT merchandise https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight   #dontfuckinthewoods

  8. Jul 20

    Remakes Better than Originals: Attack of the Spotlight 3.26

    SEASON FINALE: John Horton and Kyle Pierson present six movie remakes that are in some ways (or many ways) superior to their originals. These are reboots or re-imaginings that we come back to more often than the films that spawned them, even when the originals themselves are considered classics. CORRECTION: The character of "Aunt Esther" (not "Lamont") returned for all eight episodes of SANFORD ARMS. All of the films discussed are available on our “As Seen on ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT” Store: https://amzn.to/497utFH Additional links from ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.26: Watch three seasons of SANFORD AND SON on Tubi https://tubitv.com/series/300002691/sanford-and-son Watch two season of SANFORD on Tubi https://tubitv.com/series/300008046/sanford Watch one season of GRADY on Tubi https://tubitv.com/series/300008575/grady Watch six episodes of SANFORD ARMS on Archive https://archive.org/details/Sanford-Arms-1977 RSVP and INVITE your Facebook friends for a chance to win a free copy of INVALUABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF AN EPIC ARTIST on Blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/events/1369193525282356 SISTER BERETTA https://fabricatedcrime.com/ T-REXORCIST https://crowdfundr.com/t-rexorcist CRACKCOONS https://www.facebook.com/fuzzymonkeyfilms/ RUN! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551023645659 MOVIE THIEF https://www.facebook.com/groups/2044578812658467 REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560518117400 JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE @jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE @Area51ESD Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight BONUS INTERVIEW COMING SOON: This may be the Season Finale, but we've already booked an interview with Director Shawn Burkett of the upcoming film, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, so stay tuned! #remakes #remakes

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Celebrity interviews. Entertainment news. Movie and television reviews. And other random nonsense. (Emphasis on the "nonsense.") John Horton and Kyle Pierson bring our old IN THE SPOTLIGHT web show into the modern era with this fun, humorous podcast that hopes to educate as well as entertain. If we achieve at least one of those goals, our work here is done!

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    Attack of the Spotlight
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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