Macabre Daily Podcast #122 with Guest John Harrison (Creepshow, Day of the Dead, Tales from the Darkside) May 2026

Macabre Daily Podcast #122 with Guest John Harrison (Creepshow, Day of the Dead, Tales from the Darkside) May 2026

Legends never die, and they certainly don’t stop working. At least that’s the case for John Harrison, the writer/director/composer who has worked with some of the best in the genre while becoming great in his own right. Most folks probably will know John for the scores he contributed to two powerhouse genre films, “Creepshow” and “Day of the Dead,” which came from being First AD to George A. Romero. The thing about legends is, they aren’t just known for one or a few things; they lay claim to many achievements. Harrison also directed another outstanding anthology film, “Tales From The Darkside: The Movie,” as well as providing one of the most book-accurate versions of “Dune” out there, AND working on shows like “Tales From The Crypt,” “Monsters,” and the Shudder revival of “Creepshow,” bringing his career full circle. Not content to rest on those laurels, Harrison is still writing scripts for TV and film, while also carving out a niche as a genre author himself, and still finding time to compose. Candidly, John Harrison isn’t just an inspiration; he’s a living legend. We hope you enjoy this amazing interview with John, and please support his work by visiting his website [https://www.officialjohnharrison.com]. His next novel, “Did You Get The Package?” will be released this fall! Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/macabredaily/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MacabreDaily/], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macabredaily.bsky.social]!

Macabre Daily Podcast #121 - Rebecca Roberts & Kurt Szarka of ReadyMade Productions (May 2026)

It’s not easy to make a film, and much like a child, it can take a village to do so without driving oneself mad. The good news is that the broader film community, and notably the horror genre, has continued to embrace the works of independent creators both as a rejection of the mainstream and as a sign of hope for the future of the creative medium of film. While big studio productions are amazing feats of coordination and collaboration, independent films are much more like miracles in that they have so much working against them; it’s miraculous when things fall into place. Rebecca Roberts and Kurt Szarka of ReadyMade Productions know that all too well, and it’s part of what makes their supernatural thriller, “Brother,” so effective. Rebecca and Kurt spent some time speaking with Matt from the Macabre Daily podcast about their passion for filmmaking and how that inspired them to start a production company that works on elevating everyone who works on a film equally. Their debut feature, “Brother,” is a tense and intimate story about a family that is left in disarray after their brother is presumed dead, or is he? It was a lovely discussion about not just the genre, but filmmaking as a whole, and we can’t thank Rebecca and Kurt enough for their time. Their debut feature, “Brother,” is available to rent or buy now [https://brotherfeaturefilm.com], and you can follow ReadyMade’s work on their website [https://readymadeproductions.com]!

Macabre Daily Podcast #120 - The Debra Hill Podcast with Jordan Gass-Porre'

We cover a variety of topics on the Macabre Daily podcast, but one we’ve never really tackled before was podcasting itself.  Today we’re lucky to be joined by Jordan Gass-Poore' [https://jgasspoore.com], podcast producer and investigative journalist who’s currently working on the latest season of Tales From Beyond the Pale. [https://www.talesfrombeyondthepale.com] Gass-Poore' talks about her transition from covering climate change to, well, fictional horror and the folks who made it.  She’s currently crowdfunding [https://givebutter.com/debra-hill-podcast] a podcast about the life of the late, great Debra Hill.  You may know her credits as producer (“Halloween,” “Escape From New York,” “The Dead Zone,” and “Clue” to scratch the surface), but Gass-Poore' is ready to show the world Hill was a pioneer for women in the horror space.  We can’t wait! For more on Jordan, check out @jgasspoore and @debrahillpodcast on Instagram. The Debra Hill podcast is seeking funding through Givebutter [https://givebutter.com/debra-hill-podcast].

Macabre Daily Podcast #119 - "The Trouble With Tessa" with Bethany Watson & Dennis Cahlo (April 2026)

One of the best things about being a horror fan these days is that we have not one, but multiple streaming services that cater to our darkest desires, and one of our favorites is Screambox [https://explore.screambox.com/]. They have been curating some great originals yanked from some of the best genre festivals, and even released some series, like "The Trouble with Tessa" [https://explore.screambox.com/the-trouble-with-tessa/] (read our review [https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/the-trouble-with-tessa-2025-is-a-horror-home-run-for-screambox-review]). And if you aren't familiar with the show, then you may not be familiar with the power couple behind if of Bethany Watson [https://www.instagram.com/msbethanywatson/] and Dennis Cahlo [https://www.instagram.com/denniscahlo/]! Lowell and Matt are delighted to spend some time with the two filmmakers as they discuss what they've been watching, some behind-the-scenes tid bits about filming "The Trouble with Tessa," and a whole lot of laughter as we explore tangents upon tangents of digressing discussion. We had so much fun, we didn't even have time to get to our main topic, so stay tuned for a Part 2 coming soon!   Finally, happy belated birthday to Dennis, who celebrated another trip around the sun the day before this posts!

Macabre Daily Podcast Special Edition: Paper Cuts Podcast Preview with Author Luke Dumas (April 2026)

Macabre Daily's Paper Cuts [https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/tag/Paper+Cuts] column has grown by leaps and bounds of the last 12 months, and has become a go-to source for reviews and interviews with some of the most exciting authors in the horror literature space. In an effort to increase the reach of these amazing discussions, Macabre Daily will be launching a special, PAPER CUTS PODCAST this month, and below is a preview of what's to come as host and Editor of the Paper Cuts Column, Sean O'Connor [https://www.macabredaily.com/authors/sean-oconnor], speaks with author Luke Dumas [https://www.lukedumas.com]about his latest novel, "Nothing Tastes As Good."