Philip Gelatt on FIRST WORD ON HORROR

Welcome to The Following Films Podcast, where we explore the minds behind the movies that move us.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Emmy and WGA-winning writer and filmmakerPhilip Gelatt to discuss his latest project,FIRST WORD ON HORROR—a fifteen-part documentary series that delves into the lives, inspirations, and writing philosophies of five of the most celebrated horror authors working today.

This season, the series spotlightsStephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Elizabeth Hand, Laird Barron, and Mariana Enriquez, taking us on a journey from the icy peril of the Iditarod to the shadows of Argentina’s past, from the raw energy of the early DC punk scene to the eerie isolation of the Montana wilderness. Along the way, these authors share their stories—both real and imagined—blurring the lines between fact and fiction and offering a rare glimpse into the alchemy of storytelling.

Philip, whose work includesThe Spine of Night, Europa Report, They Remain, andLove, Death + Robots, brings his unique vision to this literary love letter to horror, writing, and the sheer power of a well-told tale.

So sit back, listen in, and join me as I talk withPhilip Gelatt about the making ofFIRST WORD ON HORROR.

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