Horror Babe Show

On the Horror Babe Show this week, we have actress Reanna Madson and writer/director Tim Schwagel with their horror comedy short film "Blossom Needs a Ride Home". This film answers the question- but how does the final girl get home at the end of the horror movie? Well, let's find out! Chelsea asks her guests how long they've been making films (the answer might surprise you), how they came up with this film idea, and there's quite a...

Sam Shapson joins Chelsea on the Horror Babe Show for this week's Filmmaker Friday! Sam directed "The King in Yellow," a student cosmic horror short film based on the supernatural horror stories of Robert W. Chambers. Sam and Chelsea dive deep into cosmic horror, imagery in the film, and horror filmmaker favorites. If you're a devoted fan of supernatural or cosmic horror, you will love this episode! Sam Shapson  ⁨@samshapson⁩  @s...

On today's Filmmaker Friday episode, we have Chris Wells on the Horror Babe Show! Chris is the host and producer of Weird Short Films, a virtual and in-person film festival based in Brooklyn, NY. He is also a director, writer and producer of many films ranging from documentaries to horror films. Chris and our horror host, Chelsea, talk about his film festival, his proof-of-concept, and why short films are possibly the best medium. ...

Ending with a bang! The Horror Babe Show wraps up our in-person FilmQuest filmmaker interviews with the incredible MK McGehee. Join Chelsea and MK for a deep dive into bombshell women in film, the importance of taking up space, and the legendary Katie Parker. From MK’s journey of turning a short film into a feature screenplay to her expert tips for women breaking into the industry, this episode is packed with inspiration for every ...

What happens when you bring together horror icon Gigi Saul Guerrero and the legendary Danny Glover for a short film? In this Filmmaker Friday episode of the Horror Babe Show, Chelsea sits down with writer/director Jason Ragosta and producer Marissa Garay to discuss their atmospheric horror short, "Grizzly Peak." They dive into the challenges of indie filmmaking, the casting process for such a star-studded ensemble, and the creative...

If you have ever wanted to create something to process a hard moment in your life, this interview will inspire you to do it. Our favorite horror hostess Chelsea interviews Wendy Wang at FilmQuest with her film "The Man Upstairs". Wendy dives into her psychological horror film, how trauma inspired this film, directing child actors, and her career from music videos to a feature film. Wendy Wang @wenderscolors 00:00 Hi babe! 00:51...

In this Filmmaker Friday, Chelsea interviews independent filmmaker, Richard Rotter, about his film "Meat Crayon". Yes, you read that right. Richard and Chelsea discuss all kinds of subjects like the dangers of bicycling, bad parenting, and the horrors of the world. What fun! Tune in to this blood-curdling and insightful conversation with Richard Rotter. Richard Rotter @thatrotter 00:00 Hi babe! 01:03 Introducing Richard Rotter...

In this surprise episode of the Horror Babe Show, our favorite horror hostess provides an in-depth review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Nia DaCosta and Alex Garland prove to make a great pair as director and writer of this zombie sequel. Chelsea dives into the potentially political message of the film, the intriguing parallels, and more. This review contains spoilers. 00:00 Hi babe! 01:13 The Descript...

Last October at FilmQuest, our horror hostess Chelsea Beller had the opportunity to sit down with the creators of "The Houses October Built," Bobby Roe and Zack Andrews. The haunted house enthusiasts share behind-the-scenes of producing "The Houses October Built" films, their all-time favorite haunted houses, and their proof-of-concept horror short film, "Will Helm." You won't want to miss the frights and insights of these horror f...

Their horror short film begs the question, but what if a woman had control over a man's body? In this FilmQuest Filmmaker episode of Horror Babe Show, Chelsea sits down with filmmakers Deana Taheri and Emily Dhue to talk about their feminist horror short “Bill.” The film explores a world where a woman has control over a man’s body — intentionally reversing the power imbalance women experience so often in real life. Originally deve...

What would happen if your Sweet 16 came with a physical modification? In today's Filmmaker Friday episode of the Horror Babe Show, Chelsea chats with writer/director Jasmine De Silva about her body horror short film, "Beauty Sleep." In this film, every sixteen-year-old young woman is forced to receive brand new breasts, buttocks, and other "improvements". Jasmine and Chelsea dive into the journey from feature-length script to a sh...

What is scarier than blood, guts, and gore? Revealing your true self, anxieties and all, into a screenplay for the world to see. Sit down with Chelsea and her guest, August Soto, while they talk about August’s folklore driven queer body horror screenplay, “RESPIRAR”. Not only that, but they also get into trans representation in the entertainment industry, Puerto Rican and Portuguese mythology, and so much more. If you’re into ind...

Strap in for some anti-gravity fun! In this Filmmaker Friday episode, Chelsea sits down with Meredith Berg (writer/director) and Ethan Erwin (producer) — the creative duo behind the award-winning short “Tether” and upcoming feature “Stay.” These very talented filmmakers discuss filming in only 48 hours, creating anti-gravity effects on a small budget, and the emotional core behind their films. If you love sci-fi horror and behind...

Step inside the liminal-space horror of "OBSERVER," an Unreal Engine–created, found-footage animated film by indie filmmaker and animator Dylan Powers. In this FilmQuest Filmmaker Friday episode, Chelsea and Dylan dive into how he used Unreal Engine to create sci-fi horror, backrooms and liminal spaces, and the video games that inspired "OBSERVER". If you love analog horror, creepy video game vibes, or Backrooms-inspired storytel...

Were the 90s actually terrifying? In today’s FilmQuest Filmmaker Friday episode, Chelsea chats with writer and filmmaker Shannon Brown, whose horror short “Stuck” draws inspiration from a classic 90s urban legend. They two yap about urban legends (geared toward women), Shannon's filmmaking journey, and the weird things from the 90s that seriously haunted them. Urban legends, comedy-filled horror, and 90s talk? Totally tubular!

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Curious how filmmakers create slow-motion effects in film? Well, in this episode of the Horror Babe Show, Chelsea interviews independent French filmmaker, Rebecca Berrih, whose short film "Slow" screened at FilmQuest 2025. They get into how slow-motion effects are created on set and in post, coming up with a short film concept, and the creative inspiration behind Rebecca's "Slow." As a horror fan, filmmaker, or festival-goer, you'l...

Our favorite horror hostess had the opportunity of a lifetime to see Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) in theaters, with the film's limited theatrical release. Written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro and with a star studded cast, Chelsea dives into whether or not this film lives up to the hype. Tune in to this week's early episode of Horror Babe Show to find out! Posting early since Chelsea will be away at FilmQuest lat...

Since our favorite horror hostess, Chelsea, is producing (& writing & acting in) her own horror short films, she thought she'd take a look at the other short films out there! Join Chelsea in her quest to find the most talked about horror short films. From shot-in-a-day films to multi-award winning ones, we've got you covered for a quick scare. 00:00 Hi babe! 00:04 Short Films: What Are They? 04:24 1. The Other Side of th...

In today's episode of the Horror Babe Show, our favorite horror hostess reviews Hulu and Disney+'s new Alien spin-off series, ALIEN: EARTH. Directed by Noah Hawley with an outstanding ensemble cast, this Alien-based show has received mixed reviews from the general public and the longtime Alien franchise fans. What did you think of the show? Did the ALIEN: EARTH Episode 8 finale work for you? Comment below!

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