The Dread Alert Podcast
The 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, The Dread Alert Podcast is where fans and scholars of horror come together to uncover what truly makes us afraid.
The Dread Alert Podcast is a part of the Dread Alert Media Network.
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Episodes
17 episodes
“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...
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Episode 17
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29:23
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...
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Episode 16
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40:29
“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...
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Episode 15
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23:15
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-...
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Episode 14
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51:22
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...
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Episode 13
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56:18
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...
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Episode 12
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39:31
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 ...
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Episode 11
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10:58
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...
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Episode 10
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44:57
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...
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Episode 9
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33:56
LILLY LIVES ALONE Redefines Psychological Horror | Interview with Martin Melnick
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 ...
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Episode 8
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42:22
Philip Fracassi on The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre | Horror, Slashers & Writing Legacy
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...
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Episode 7
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38:42
Inside The Unseen with Ania Ahlborn | Horror Writing & Dark Fiction
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 poi...
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Episode 6
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31:11
Paul Tremblay on Horror, Art, and His New Book "Another"
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 ...
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Episode 5
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24:31
Resurrecting the Slasher: Scream (1996) | How Wes Craven Reinvented Horror
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 s...
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Episode 4
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1:50:31
George A. Romero's THE AMUSEMENT PARK | From Lost Film to Graphic Novel | Interview with the Creators
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 r...
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Episode 3
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26:24
What was Jack's Sacrifice? | Late Night with the Devil (2024)
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 Australi...
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Episode 2
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1:18:01
There is No Magic | A Deep Dive Into Romero's Martin (1977)
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 q...
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Episode 1
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43:45