Dread Alert Podcast

In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with acclaimed horror author Michael Wehunt to discuss his chilling new novel, The October Film Haunt, a haunting fusion of found footage horror, metafiction, and digital dread.

Wehunt, best known for his short story collection Greener Pastures, unpacks the inspirations for the novel, how writing novels differs from short stories, the terrifying realism of analog horro...

What happens when true crime meets dark comedy and classic horror style? In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with indie horror legend Chad Ferrin, writer, director, and producer of Dorothea, a twisted true crime horror film based on real events.

Ferrin, known for Ed Kemper and The Ghouls, dives deep into his filmmaking process, blending gritty realism with 80s-inspired visuals, split diopter shots, and a haun...

 In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with the minds behind the hit found-footage horror film looky-loo (2025), director Jason Zink and writer Nolan Mihail, to dig deep into the making of one of the most disturbing and innovative indie horrors of the year.

The trio discuss:
How  looky-loo was shot from the perspective of a serial killer documenting his own crimes

The challenges of filmin...

Join Vince on this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast as he sits down with Linus O’Brien, director of the new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show and The Rocky Horror Picture Show! 

Linus, son of Richard O’Brien, the creator of Rocky Horror and the original Riff Raff, discusses the making of this emotional, fan-focused documentary that explores the show’s origins, it...

What happens when cosplayers meet the undead? In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, Vince Ventura teams up with A&B Horror Movies to chat with Erin Áine and Kyle Valle, the creative duo behind ZombieCON Vol. 1,  the indie horror-comedy that’s taking over conventions and streaming platforms alike.

The filmmakers talk DIY filmmaking, balancing horror and comedy, and the heartfelt themes hiding beneath all that fake...

In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with Shirley Jackson Award-winning author Scott Thomas (Kill Creek, Violet) to discuss Midwestern Gothic, a chilling collection of four interconnected novellas that redefine small-town horror.

Scott shares how his Kansas roots shaped his vision of Midwestern Gothic, explores the legacy of guilt woven into the land, and reveals how each story, The Boy in the Woods, The Door ...

Award-winning horror author CJ Leede joins us for a deep dive into her novel American Rapture, which was just released in paperback on September 16th. In this episode, we explore the journey behind American Rapture—a harrowing, post-apocalyptic road novel set in the Midwest that blends religious repression, viral outbreak, and the search for identity.

CJ opens up about her writing process, the decade-long evolution of American Raptu...

In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Racheal Cain, director of the visually stunning and deeply haunting new horror feature Somnium. Recently released on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Somnium blends surreal dream logic, practical creature effects, and emotionally raw performances into a powerful story of fear, identity, and self-discovery.

Racheal opens up about her creative influences—from Terren...

In this chilling episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with acclaimed horror author Clay McLeod Chapman (Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, What Kind of Mother, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes) to dive deep into his brand-new YA horror novel, Shiny Happy People (Delacorte Press, Nov. 11).

Chapman reveals how the story blends body-snatcher paranoia, addiction, and the dark side of social media peer pressure, creating a ter...

TRAUMATIKA HITS THEATERS ON SEPTEMBER 12!

In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince and guest Rebekah Kennedy discuss her role in the upcoming horror film Traumatica, exploring the journey of the film from concept to theatrical release. 

We delve into Rebekah's acting career, her character development for the role of Abigail in Traumatika, and the collaborative atmosphere on set. 

We also hig...

In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Martin Melnick, director of the haunting new psychological horror film Lilly Lives Alone (distributed by Dark Sky Films). Martin takes us inside the creative process of his first feature film, exploring themes of grief, trauma, memory, and the supernatural. 

We discuss his love for ghost stories and the inspirations behind Lilly Lives Alone—from Japanese horror ...

What happens when a serial killer stalks a retirement home? Philip Fracassi’s new novel The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre flips the slasher genre on its head with an octogenarian “final girl,” chilling kills, and raw emotion you won’t forget. 

Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Award–nominated author Philip Fracassi joins us to talk about his chilling new novel, The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre. In this conversati...

In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, host Vince sits down with acclaimed horror author Ania Ahlborn to discuss her latest novel, The Unseen. Ahlborn reveals how she masterfully navigates multiple points of view, weaving together a cast that includes a grieving mother, a fractured father, brooding teenagers, and even a watchful child who bears witness to unfolding terror. 

Together, they explore the mechanics of writing throu...

In this special episode, Vince from Dread Alert Media sits down with acclaimed author Paul Tremblay, winner of the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book Awards. Paul is known for his outstanding horror novels, including Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts.

Join us as we discuss his exciting new middle-grade/young adult novel, "A...

 Step behind the mask as we dissect Scream (1996), the meta-slasher classic that revived the horror genre and terrified a generation. In this deep dive episode, we explore how Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson blended satire, suspense, and self-awareness to create a cultural phenomenon.

What We Cover:

• The innovative storytelling and genre deconstruction behind Scream
• How Scream changed horror movies forever
• Iconic scenes an...

 Join us for an insightful interview with Jeff Whitehead, COO of the George A. Romero Foundation, and Ryan Carr, Artist in Residence, as they discuss the fascinating journey of George A. Romero's lost film, "The Amusement Park," from its restoration to its new life as a graphic novel! 

In this conversation, we delve into:

The essential work of the George A. Romero Foundation in preserving George&apo...

Late Night with the Devil is here! Join Vince and Sara on the Dread Alert podcast for a deep dive into the 2024 supernatural horror film everyone's talking about. This isn't just a movie review; we're breaking down how this independent Australian gem perfectly nails its 1970s aesthetic with incredible practical effects, pulling you into a chaotic live broadcast that goes spectacularly, terrifyingly wrong.

We...

This week, we're taking a bite out of George A. Romero's 1977 cult classic, Martin!

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this unique vampire film, set against the backdrop of 1970s Pittsburgh. We're dissecting everything from Martin's questionable fangs to Cuda's religious zealotry, the unforgettable score, and the film's surprising take on economic decay.

Get ready for a deep dive into the characters,...