Chris Dileo on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Horror Joy’ Meet Your Maker series, Jeff and Brian welcome author Chris Dileo to discuss his new book, Empty Devils (Cabelo Books, 2025), and his deeply personal relationship with horror. Dileo emphasizes that reading is a process of cooperation between the reader’s imagination and the writer’s world. He discusses how he […]
Man Finds Tape with drectors Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Jeff and Brian sit down with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, directors of the upcoming found footage horror film ‘Man Finds Tape,’ releasing on December 5th. The conversation covers the joy to be found in horror, the directors’ backgrounds, the creative processes behind their projects, and the unique […]
Gwendoly Kiste on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian and Jeff welcome acclaimed author Gwendolyn Kiste, a multiple Bram Stoker Award winner, to discuss her novel ‘The Haunting of Velkwood.’ They explore the synergistic relationship between horror and joy, emphasizing the cathartic and self-discovery elements inherent in the genre. Kiste shares her journey from a young […]
The Bay (2012)
The Depths of Horror: Exploring Barry Levinson’s The Bay In this episode, Brian and Jeff delve into Barry Levinson’s 2012 found footage horror film, ‘The Bay.’ Set during a disastrous 4th of July celebration in Claridge, Maryland, the film intertwines environmental horror with a mockumentary format. The story follows reporter Donna Thompson as she navigates […]
Kayli Scholz on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Meet Your Maker, we are joined by author Kayli Scholz, known for her horror novels St. Grit, Black Rain Season, and her most recent novel, Yeehaw Junction. Kayli discusses the intersection of joy and horror in her work, sharing personal anecdotes about how horror has influenced her life, from childhood experiences […]
REC (2007)
In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff continue their deep dive into found footage horror by investigating the 2007 Spanish film [REC], directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. The conversation explores the film’s claustrophobic terror, its political nature, and its effectiveness as a groundbreaking entry in the found footage […]
Clay McLeod Chapman on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Meet Your Maker, a series by Horror Joy, hosts Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff welcome author Clay McLeod Chapman to discuss his work, including his recent novel, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and the fascinating relationship between joy and horror. Chapman shares his belief that joy and horror work together, […]
Frogman with Director Anthony Cousins
This episode of Horror Joy features a deep dive into the genre of found footage horror, particularly focusing on the 2023 film ‘Frogman.’ Hosts Brian and Jeff discuss with the film’s co-writer and director, Anthony Cousins, the allure and believability of found footage horror, influences from other horror media, and the complexities of creating effective […]
Lauren Bolger and Alan Good on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Horror Joy, the hosts bring on two guests for the first time: Alan Good, founder and editor of Malarkey Books, and Lauren Bolger, a horror author published by Malarkey Books. The discussion dives into the intersection of horror and joy, and both guests share their unique perspectives. Alan talks about the […]
Weapons
In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Jeff and Brian discuss Zach Cregger’s 2025 film ‘Weapons.’ The film’s controversial portrayal of children as both instruments and objects of horror breaks traditional tropes by delving into issues like school shootings, societal decay, and the overarching themes of violence and isolation. Through its intricate narrative and complex […]