In this episode of Inside Hollywood with Vinny, host Vinny sits down with veteran actor, voice artist (God of War’s Brok), and producer Robert Craighead, alongside screenwriter and producer Michael P. Call (retired U.S. Navy veteran). They dive into their new horror film Anathema, sharing the eerie true story behind the cursed doll that inspired the movie. They also discuss their collaborative creative bond, transition into producing, & upcoming projects including the horror film Stiletto, the thriller Bloom, & the vampire-western comedy Blood Rush with Danielle Bisutti. Follow the Guests: Robert Craighead: Instagram: @robert_craighead Facebook: Official Robert Craighead Fan Page Michael P. Call: Instagram: @boss_michael Film Updates: @anathema_movie Website: mikecallfilms.com Timestamps / Chapters [00:00] Introduction & Welcome [00:11] Introducing Veteran Actor & Voice Artist Robert Craighead [00:48] Introducing Screenwriter & Producer Michael P. Call [01:15] Michael's Background: From 20 Years in the U.S. Navy to Filmmaking [02:41] Robert Craighead's 45 Years in SAG & Journey into Producing [04:21] Upcoming Project Preview: Blood Rush (Vampire-Western Comedy) [05:40] How Michael & Robert Met on the Set of Stiletto [07:51] Robert's Advice to Actors & Creators: "Say Yes to Opportunity" [09:48] The Creepy True Origin Story of the Doll in Anathema [12:04] Cursed Prop? Reactions from Slasher World & Ghostly Encounters [13:23] Anathema VIP Industry Screening Event in North Hollywood [16:30] Where to Follow Robert Craighead & Upcoming Projects (Bloom) [17:45] Where to Follow Michael P. Call & Final Remarks #InsideHollywood #RobertCraighead #MichaelPCall #Anathema #GodOfWarBrok #IndieFilmmaking #HorrorMovies #BloodRush #Stiletto #hollywoodinterviews Michael P. Call is the founder and president of MyCall Films, an independent production company dedicated to developing original films and helping emerging filmmakers bring their stories to life. A retired United States Navy combat veteran, entrepreneur, and producer, Call combines decades of leadership, business expertise, and hands-on production experience to bridge the creative and business sides of filmmaking. His producing credits include the Daytime Emmy Award-winning series The Bay, along with the feature films Blood Rush and Stiletto. Under the MyCall Films banner, he recently completed ANATHEMA, serving as Executive Producer, creator, and co-writer, and is currently developing additional projects including Shane Inflamed and Family Friends, while collaborating on numerous productions throughout the independent film industry. Known for his collaborative leadership, practical problem-solving, and passion for supporting new filmmakers, Call believes great films are built on strong stories, smart business, and the people who bring them to life. Through MyCall Films, he is committed to producing commercially successful independent films while creating opportunities for the next generation of storytellers. Robert Craighead is an award-winning actor, writer and producer. An alumni of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts his notable career has spanned over thirty years. He has been a series regular on six major television series, made guest appearances in hundreds of television shows, had roles in over fifty feature films, performed in over one hundred theatrical productions, and has seen recent success as a film and television producer. Currently, Craighead is receiving notoriety for his role opposite Regina King in the Netflix movie ‘Shirley’, which won him the role of Governor Irwin Harper in the Netflix comedy series, ‘Miss Governor’. In 2025, he completed his sixth season as the corrupt Sheriff Walker Conley in ‘Ruthless’ for BETplus. His other series regular roles include two seasons as Detective Vincent Skarsgaard in Seth Rogen's ‘Future Man’ for Hulu and two seasons as Sheriff Mobley in the southern drama, ‘Too Close To Home’. Craighead is recognized for his deep, gravelly voice and has appeared in several highly successful motion-capture video games. He starred as Brok, the foul-mouthed blacksmith, in 2022's Video Game of the Year (GOTY), 'God of War: Ragnarök’ and 2018's GOTY ‘God of War'. He also starred as the evil Father Matthias opposite Camilla Luddington's Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' and as the diabolical General Hemlock in 'Dead Rising 3', among others. Craighead also writes and produces his own projects in association with the production company he founded, Positude Productions. Most recently he has executive produced films he has costarred in including ‘Blood Rush’ a unique western vampire comedy starring Billy Zane to be released in 2026. To date, Craighead's films have honored him with over forty awards for his acting or producing and he currently has several more projects in pre- and post-production. Demo Reels & Picture/Resume: http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/robertcraighead IMDB Site: imdb.me/robertcraighead
