Alternative Cinema Podcast

Michael Raso

Exploring ultra low budget cult movies and film making!

  1. 4d ago

    Alternative Cinema Podcast 62 - Filmmaker Zachary Snygg

    Alternative Cinema Podcast – Episode 62 – October 15, 2026 Filmmaker Zachary Winston Syngg In this exciting episode of the Alternative Cinema Podcast, ei Independent Cinema founder Michael Raso and Shot-On-Video historian and Saturn’s Core home media label founder Ross Snyder sit down with special guest and ei Independent Cinema alumnus, director Zachary Winston Snygg for a deep dive into the early days of direct-to-video independent genre cinema production and distribution and insights into shooting on a shoestring budget.. Along the way, they touch on classic ei and Seduction Cinema movies and compare notes on bringing that DIY spirit into contemporary productions. Topics include use of AI in low-budget filmmaking, the breakout Terrifier hit movie series and updates on Zach’s recent films. It’s a rousing, fun-and-fact filled episode fans and aspiring filmmakers won’t want to miss!  Zachary Winston Snygg, best known to cult film fans as John Bacchus, is an American filmmaker, writer, producer and actor whose prolific output began in the golden age of direct-to-video independent genre movies with New Jersey-based production company ei Independent Cinema. Vampire's Seduction, Mistress Frankenstein, The Erotic Witch Project, SpiderBabe, Kinky Kong, The Erotic Time Machine, Batbabe: The Dark Nightie count among his best-know movies during the ei period, with Beaster Day: Here Comes Peter Cottonhell, Monsters in the Closet, and Karen the Beauty Queen Butcher as recent stand-out productions. Zach’s films continue to be rediscovered by new generations of cult movie fans, securing his place as one of the defining voices of underground independent filmmaking.

  2. May 14

    Alternative Cinema Podcast 61 - Ross Snyder

    Alternative Cinema Podcast – Episode 61 Shot-on-video mayhem returns on Episode 61 of the Alternative Cinema Podcast! Michael Raso and John Fedele are joined by Ross Snyder of Saturn's Core Audio & Video to discuss the world of 1990s New Jersey underground filmmaking, including the legacy of ei Independent Cinema, WAVE Productions, and the regional DIY horror scene. From ultra low-budget productions to cult movie preservation, this episode is packed with stories, nostalgia, and appreciation for fringe cinema culture. Tune in and subscribe! AlternativeCinema.com

  3. Apr 14

    Alternative Cinema Podcast 60 - Henrique Couto

    Alternative Cinema Podcast – Episode 60 -  In this episode, Michael Raso is joined by filmmaker Henrique Couto for an in-depth discussion on the past, present, and future of ultra low-budget independent cinema. Topics include: The acquisition of elements from the Something Weird Video film library A look back at podcast history and underground film culture The 4K remaster of the 1989 horror anthology The Basement The rediscovery of Bruce G. Hallenbeck’s 1994 horror anthology Black Easter Preserving and restoring obscure genre films Whether you're a filmmaker, collector, or fan of outsider cinema, this episode dives into the passion that keeps underground film alive.

  4. 10/30/2019

    Alternative Cinema Podcast 59 - Erin Russ

    The Alternative Cinema Podcast 2019 Halloween Episode! Episode 59 - October 30, 2019   Catch up with the original Alternative Cinema Podcast crew in this special Halloween reunion episode, in which Michael Raso, John Fedele, Erin Hellfire (née Russ), William Hellfire and guest Mark Dalzell chit-chat about some of their new projects, long-running favorite spooky subjects and celebrate some of the momentous events that have transpired over the past 7 years!

  5. 06/20/2017

    Alternative Cinema Podcast - Episode 58

    Alternative Cinema Podcast Episode 58 – June 20, 2017 Make your movie! No Budget Movie Insight and Tips from Easter Sunday Filmmakers. Plus Michael Raso and Henrique Couto talk new indie DVD and VHs releases!

  6. 06/18/2016

    Vinyl Record Podcast 03

    Vinyl Record Podcast - Episode 01 (reboot) - June 15, 2016 See the video version - https://youtu.be/sKY65Rg-z70 The podcast for people who love to play and collect vinyl records! John Fedele and Michael Raso head out to the Second Saturday Record Show in Wayne NJ. They discuss their haul of rare and bargain vinyl! Write to Mike and John - VinylRecordPodcast@gmail.com

  7. 06/02/2016

    Alternative Cinema Podcast - Episode 57

    Alternative Cinema Podcast - Episode 57 - June 1, 2016 Michael Raso and Henrique Couto chat about the VHS Renaissance going on at Camp Motion Pictures. Camp is the label that has released the 1980s SOV classics Splatter Farm, Cannibal Campout, Woodchipper Massacre, Beatty Queen Butcher, Ghould School and other super indie classics!

  8. 05/03/2016

    Alternative Cinema Podcast - Episode 56

    Alternative Cinema Podcast Episode 56 - May 3, 2016 Michael Raso and Henrique Couto talk about America's Deadliest Home Video - the lost 1991 "found footage movie" - it's DVD, VHS release and upcoming NYC screenings!

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Exploring ultra low budget cult movies and film making!

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  • Creator
    Michael Raso
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2009-2024 Michael Raso. All rights reserved.
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    Alternative Cinema Podcast