Episode 004: Michael Cosio - Indie Horror Game Dev

Episode 005: Lyndsey Craine - Horror Actress

In this episode of CEOs of Screams – The Podcast, Sumi sits down with Lyndsey Craine, horror actress and rising genre favorite known for her roles in the 2025 hit FMV horror game Dead Reset, as well as indie cult films like Book of Monsters, How to Kill Monsters and more. The two dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of indie horror filmmaking, from the challenges and pure joy of working with practical effects to the strange, surreal feeling of seeing yourself on-screen, running, screaming and drenched in monster slime and fake blood. Lyndsey shares her journey from not growing up with horror at all to becoming a loved indie horror actress. They also chat about the big differences between shooting a traditional film and performing in an FMV game, what it’s like acting for two very different audiences, and why horror is one of the most diverse and creatively freeing genres to work in. Follow Lyndsey Craine: 📸 Instagram: @lyndseycraine [https://www.instagram.com/lyndseycraine/] 🎬 IMDb: Lyndsey Craine [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4057185/] 🎮 Dark Rift Horror (Twitch): twitch.tv/darkrifthorror [https://www.twitch.tv/darkrifthorror] Follow CEOs of Screams: 🌐 Website: ceos-of-screams.com [https://ceos-of-screams.com/] 🎮 Twitch Team: twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams [https://www.twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams] 🐦 Twitter/X: @CEOsOfScreams [https://x.com/CEOsOfScreams] 🫐 Bluesky: ceosofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ceosofscreams.bsky.social] 📸 Instagram: @ceosofscreams [https://www.instagram.com/ceosofscreams/] 📺 YouTube: @ceosofscreams [https://www.youtube.com/@ceosofscreams] 🎵 TikTok: @ceosofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@ceosofscreams] 💌 Contact: info@ceos-of-screams.com Credits: Host, Production & Edit: @sumimee [https://www.twitch.tv/sumimee] Witchy Laughter SFX: Courtesy of @LivZombi [https://www.twitch.tv/livzombi]

Episode 004: Michael Cosio - Indie Horror Game Dev

In this episode of CEOs of Screams – The Podcast, Sumi sits down with Michael Cosio, the mind behind Tainted Pact Games and creator of Massacre at the Mirage, Suffer the Night, and Flesh Made Fear. They talk about what inspired Flesh Made Fear, the creative process behind its haunting world and sound design, and how Twitch and YouTube creators have become essential partners in bringing indie horror to life. Michael also shares insights into lessons learned as an experienced developer, common mistakes new game devs make, and how the horror community continues to shape the future of indie games. Follow Tainted Pact: 📸 Instagram: @michaelcosiotaintedpact [https://www.instagram.com/michaelcosiotaintedpact/] 🐦 Twitter/X: @TaintedPact [https://x.com/TaintedPact] 💬 Discord: discord.com/invite/TNPAcFJU7p [https://discord.com/invite/TNPAcFJU7p] 🛒 Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/43086730 [https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43086730] 📺 YouTube: Tainted Pact [https://www.youtube.com/@UCnpXrqBl5DCOfNF-mK9-i0A] 🫐 Bluesky: taintedpactgames.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/taintedpactgames.bsky.social] Follow CEOs of Screams: 🌐 Website: ceos-of-screams.com [https://ceos-of-screams.com/] 🎮 Twitch Team: twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams [https://www.twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams] 🐦 Twitter/X: @CEOsOfScreams [https://x.com/CEOsOfScreams] 🫐 Bluesky: ceosofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ceosofscreams.bsky.social] 📸 Instagram: @ceosofscreams [https://www.instagram.com/ceosofscreams/] 📺 YouTube: @ceosofscreams [https://www.youtube.com/@ceosofscreams] 🎵 TikTok: @ceosofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@ceosofscreams] 💌 Contact: info@ceos-of-screams.com Credits: Host, Production & Edit: @sumimee [https://www.twitch.tv/sumimee] Witchy Laughter SFX: Courtesy of @LivZombi [https://www.twitch.tv/livzombi]

Episode 003: KRISTYNxROSE - The Crypt Community Founders

In this episode of CEOs of Screams - The Podcast, Sumi sits down with KRISTYNxROSE, horror content creator, founder of The Crypt Community and The Crypt stream team and a dedicated member of CEOs of Screams. They dive into what it means to be a leader in the streaming and horror content space, including the emotional and personal sacrifices that come with supporting a thriving community. KRISTYNxROSE opens up about the ups and downs of being a disabled and chronically ill streamer, how accessibility in games often misses the mark, and why inclusive design is essential for the future of gaming and content creation. Follow KRISTYNxROSE: 🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/kristynxrose [https://www.twitch.tv/kristynxrose] 🐦 Twitter/X: @KRISTYNxROSE [https://x.com/KRISTYNxROSE] 🎵 TikTok: @KRISTYNxROSE [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTYNxROSE] 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@KristynxRose [https://www.youtube.com/@KristynxRose] 📸 Instagram: @KRISTYNxROSEttv [https://www.instagram.com/KRISTYNxROSEttv] Follow The Crypt Community: 🌐 Website: thecryptcommunity.com [https://thecryptcommunity.com/en-eur] 🎮 Twitch Team: twitch.tv/thecryptcommunity [https://www.twitch.tv/thecryptcommunity/] 🐦 Twitter/X: @CryptCommunity [https://x.com/CryptCommunity] 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/CryptCommunity [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWNeIJZFavn3mfBjjrQXYw] 🫐 Bluesky: cryptcommunity.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/cryptcommunity.bsky.social] 💬 Discord: discord.com/invite/thecryptcommunity [https://discord.com/invite/thecryptcommunity] Follow CEOs of Screams: 🌐 Website: ceos-of-screams.com [https://ceos-of-screams.com/] 🎮 Twitch Team: twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams [https://www.twitch.tv/team/ceosofscreams] 🐦 Twitter/X: @CEOsOfScreams [https://x.com/CEOsOfScreams] 🫐 Bluesky: ceosofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ceosofscreams.bsky.social] 📸 Instagram: @ceosofscreams [https://www.instagram.com/ceosofscreams/] 📺 YouTube: @ceosofscreams [https://www.youtube.com/@ceosofscreams] 🎵 TikTok: @ceosofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@ceosofscreams] 💌 Contact: info@ceos-of-screams.com Credits: Host, Production & Edit: @sumimee [https://www.twitch.tv/sumimee] Witchy Laughter SFX: Courtesy of @LivZombi [https://www.twitch.tv/livzombi]

Episode 002: Will Penkeyman & Phil Dickens - Horror Game Awards Founders

In this episode of CEOs of Screams – The Podcast, Sumi sits down with Will Penkeyman and Phil Dickens, the creators behind The Horror Game Awards, the annual celebration spotlighting horror gaming. We dive into how this passion project started as a small idea with just 12 jury members and grew into a full live show in London in only three years. Will and Phil share how Signalis and Tormented Souls helped shape the early vision of the awards, what it means to represent horror games with genuine love for the genre, and why it can be really hard to delegate tasks when you care about something deeply. Follow The Horror Game Awards: 🌐 Website: thehorrorgameawards.com [https://www.thehorrorgameawards.com/] 🐦 Twitter/X: @HorrorGameAward [https://x.com/HorrorGameAward] 📺 YouTube: @HorrorGameAwards [https://www.youtube.com/@HorrorGameAwards] 📸 Instagram: @horrorgameawards [https://www.instagram.com/horrorgameawards/] 📧 Contact: thehorrorvideogameawards@gmail.com Follow Will Penkeyman: 🐦 Twitter/X: @ResiEvilCentral [https://x.com/ResiEvilCentral] 🎮 Twitch: @horrorgamecentral [https://www.twitch.tv/horrorgamecentral] Follow Phil Dickens: 🔗 Linktree: @AKblackandred [https://linktr.ee/akblackandred] 🐦 Twitter/X: @AKblackandred [https://x.com/AKblackandred] 📺 YouTube: AKblackandred [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMBM3n6bz0Yv1nwSgP5WxQ] Follow CEOs of Screams: 🌐 Website: ⁠ceos-of-screams.com⁠ [https://ceos-of-screams.com/] 🐦 Twitter: ⁠@CEOsOfScreams⁠ [https://x.com/CEOsOfScreams] 📸 Instagram: ⁠@CEOsOfScreams [https://www.instagram.com/ceosofscreams/] 💌 Contact: info@ceos-of-screams.com Credits: Host: ⁠Sumimee⁠ [https://www.twitch.tv/sumimee] Witchy Laughter SFX: Courtesy of ⁠LivZombi [https://www.twitch.tv/livzombi]

Episode 001 : Sharkie - Horror Content Creator

In this very first episode of CEOs of Screams – The Podcast, Sumi sits down with the one and only Sharkie, a beloved horror streamer, content creator, and community favorite known for their authentic energy, no-drama attitude, and shark-themed brand. They talk about Sharkie’s journey from Dead by Daylight streamer to full-time indie horror creator, why they’re jealous of toys made for four-year-olds, how to stay grounded in the content grind, and why refusing to work with someone can sometimes mean missing out on incredible opportunities. Follow Sharkie: 🌐 Website: lonelyshark.io [https://lonelyshark.io/] 🎮Twitch: @sharkie [https://www.twitch.tv/sharkie] 📺 ⁠YouTube: ⁠@lonelyshark [https://www.youtube.com/@lonelyshark] 🎵 TikTok: @itslonelyshark [https://www.tiktok.com/@itslonelyshark] 📸 Instagram: @itslonelyshark [https://www.instagram.com/itslonelyshark] 🐦 Twitter: @itsLonelyshark [https://x.com/itsLonelyshark] 🫐 Bluesky: sharkie.lonelyshark.io [https://bsky.app/profile/sharkie.lonelyshark.io] Follow CEOs of Screams: 🌐 Website: ceos-of-screams.com [https://ceos-of-screams.com/] 🐦 Twitter: @CEOsOfScreams [https://x.com/CEOsOfScreams] 📸 Instagram: @CEOsOfScreams [https://www.instagram.com/ceosofscreams/] Credits: Host: Sumimee [https://www.twitch.tv/sumimee] Music: “Blood Like Wine” by Monster Mansion Witchy Laughter SFX: Courtesy of LivZombi [https://www.twitch.tv/livzombi]