Anatomy of Dread: A Dread Alert Podcast
Anatomy of Dread: A Dread Alert Podcast explores the darkest corners of horror literature, film, and media through in-depth conversations and interviews with the creators behind the fear. Co-hosted by Vince and Sara of Dread Alert Media, the show dissects the craft of storytelling, the psychology of dread, the impact of these stories, and the cultural roots of horror. Featuring exclusive interviews with authors, filmmakers, and genre innovators, Anatotmy of Dread is where fans and scholars of horror come together to uncover what truly makes us afraid.
Anatotmy of Dread is a part of the Dread Alert Media Network.
Episodes
33 episodes
The Ultimate Haunt Season Guide! | Cedar Point Halloweekends, Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest, & Hundred Acres Manor
In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince is rejoined by co-host Sara to review their Haunt Season adventures and break down the best (and scariest) attractions of the year.In this episode, we dive into:Cedar Point’s Hall...
A Real-Time, One-Take Horror Movie | Adam O'Brien talks BURY THE DEVIL
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Bootstrapping Uncontained & Reimagining Zombie Cinema with Morley Nelson
Join Vince on The Dread Alert Podcast for an in-depth conversation with filmmaker and actor Morley Nelson! Morley sits down to discuss his breakout indie hit Uncontained (streaming on Amazon Prime), a fresh, emotionally ground...
How This Romero-Backed Short Film Redefines Inclusivity in Horror | Gene Blair Jr. Interview
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The Hospital at the End of the World: AI vs. Human Medicine with Author & Psychiatrist Dr. Justin C. Key
Can Artificial Intelligence truly replace human empathy in healthcare? In this episode of Dread Alert Media, Vince sits down with author and practicing psychiatrist Dr. Justin C. Key to discuss his debut sci-fi medical thriller,
Weight Loss Drugs, & Cannibalism: Nothing Tastes As Good with Author Luke Dumas
In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with author Luke Dumas (A History of Fear) to dive deep into his razor-sharp novel, Nothing Tastes As Good.Part The Substance, part Stephen King's Thinner, Nothing Tastes As Go...
The Next Cult Horror Comedy? | Interview with Weekend at the End of the World Director Gille Klabin
What happens when two idiot best friends try to flip a cabin, only to be interrupted by the apocalypse? In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with visionary filmmaker Gille Klabin (The Wave) to discuss h...
CJ Leede Returns! Writing Horror at The Stanley Hotel: HEADLIGHTS & Stephen King Homage
Author CJ Leede (Maeve Fly, American Rapture) returns to Dread Alert as our very first returning guest to talk about her new supernatural detective novel, HEADLIGHTS!In this episode, Vince and CJ sit down to di...
Nightmares on Autopilot: Making Autonomous with BigSquid Films
Save 20% on Fangoria Merch and New Subscriptions at https://shop.fangoria.com/DreadAlertMedia or with code DREADALERTMEDIAIn this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, host Vince sits down with returning friends and indie filmmakers Kyle V...
Making the Cabin Scream: Double Danger on Legacy and Distortion in Evil Dead Burn
On this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, host Vince sits down with Xavier and Douglas, the composing duo known as Double Danger, to talk about their work on the score for Evil Dead Burn.The duo discusses their approach to joi...
Who’s Watching: Tim Kasher on Found Footage Rules, Dark Comedy, and Horror Cinema
We sat down with musician, screenwriter, and director Tim Kasher (frontman of Cursive and The Good Life) to break down his found footage horror-thriller, Who’s Watching. Tim shared the decade...
The Lens of Fear: A Deep Dive into Bodycam with Clayton Moore
In this episode of the Dread Alert podcast, Vince welcomes cinematographer Clayton Moore to discuss his latest project, the found footage horror film Bodycam. Releasing on Shudder on March 13th, Bodycam offers a unique perspective ...
The Huntsman Is More Than a Serial Killer Thriller | Deep Dive Interview
Today we’re talking about The Huntsman (2026), an excellent serial killer thriller that will keep you guessing right up to the end credits. We sat down with director and co-writer Kyle Kauwika Harris, actor Brent Bailey, and executive pro...
Horror Nerd and the Art of Laughing at Fear with Samantha Hale
In this episode of the Dread Alert Podcast, we sit down with comedian Samantha Hale to talk about her horror themed comedy special Horror Nerd, now available on Video On Demand.Samantha is one of the only stand up comedians buil...
Horror Beyond the Suburbs: Unpacking the Addiction, Abuse, & The Secret Slasher Cult of Heller | Dylan DeGrave Interview
Join Vince on the Dread Alert Podcast as he welcomes author Dylan DeGrave to discuss his outstanding debut novel, Heller. Dylan shares the inspiration behind his slasher story, which just hit shelves on December 1st.The convers...
Belief, Demons, and Videotape | Michael Wehunt Explains The October Film Haunt
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....
“She Killed with a Smile” | Chad Ferrin Talks Dorothea and the Art of True Crime Horror
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...
Inside LOOKY-LOO (2025) with Director Jason Zink & Writer Nolan Mihail
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 a...
“It Belongs to the Fans” | Linus O’Brien on Rocky Horror’s 50-Year Legacy
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 a...
Cosplay Meets Carnage | Inside the Wild World of ZombieCON Vol. 1
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-...
Shirley Jackson Award Winner Scott Thomas on “Midwestern Gothic” | Exploring Small-Town Horror, Guilt, and Generational Haunting
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 novell...
How Horror Heals | CJ Leede on Fear, Faith & American Rapture
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...
Inside the Horror of SOMNIUM | Director Racheal Cain on Monsters, Dreams & Fear
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 ...
Clay McLeod Chapman Talks Shiny Happy People | Horror, Addiction & Body Snatchers
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-ne...
TRAUMATIKA Destroys Your Expectations | Rebekah Kennedy Interview
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 r...