Hollyweird #024 - A Cursed Episode with Stephen Cognetti (Hell House, LLC Lineage) and Cursed (2005)
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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4.5 • 811 Ratings
🗓️ 19 August 2025
⏱️ 91 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Sean and Lexi chat with Steven Cotti about the upcoming release of 'Hell House LLC: Lineage,' premiering in theaters on August 20th and streaming on Shudder in October. The conversation dives into the sound design and cinematic experience of the film. The hosts then pivot to a humorous and detailed discussion about the movie 'Cursed,' delving into its tumultuous production history involving Wes Craven, the numerous rewrites and reshoots, and the casting changes.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:03 Discussing the Release of Hell House LLC: Lineage
01:16 Theater Experience and Sound Design
02:27 Speculations on the Future of Hell House LLC
03:01 Harry Potter Houses and Slytherin Discussion
04:35 Returning to Hell House LLC: Lineage
05:50 The Importance of Sound in Horror Films
09:43 Upcoming Projects and Casting Challenges
12:22 Casual Banter and Personal Stories
18:01 Hollywood Gossip and Industry Insights
23:15 Discussing the Movie 'Cursed'
47:13 Joshua Jackson's Girlfriend and Tinsel Town
48:15 Shannon Elizabeth's Near-Death Experience
50:08 Werewolf Transformation and Suspense
52:32 Kevin Williamson's Writing and Gay Characters
54:00 Judy Greer as the Werewolf
56:42 The Final Showdown and Transformation
01:00:24 Reflecting on 'Cursed' and Wes Craven's Experience
01:05:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| 0:00.0 | A cinematic fever dream based on the visionary game. |
| 0:05.0 | You did it, didn't you, Jimmy? You woke him up. |
| 0:08.0 | No one said it would be easy. |
| 0:12.0 | Return to Silent Hill, exclusively in theaters, January 23rd. |
| 0:19.0 | Hello everybody, and joining me right now January 23rd. Hello, everybody. |
| 0:22.7 | And joining me right now is our buddy, |
| 0:27.7 | Stephen Cognetti, |
| 0:29.2 | the Hellhouse LLC mastermind, |
| 0:33.3 | if you will, |
| 0:35.4 | found footage master. |
| 0:39.1 | And you're diving in. |
| 0:41.2 | I don't know. |
| 0:42.0 | I don't like that segue. |
| 0:44.2 | Stephen's here because Hell House LLC lineage, correct? |
| 0:51.0 | Lineage. |
| 0:51.5 | Yeah. |
| 0:52.4 | Lineage is coming out. |
| 0:54.5 | What day is that hit in theaters, Stephen? |
| 0:57.5 | It's the coming out on the 20th, 24th. |
| 1:04.7 | I don't feel as bad for not being prepared. |
| 1:10.2 | I don't know why I had 21 in my head, but it's actually 20. |
| 1:14.1 | August 20. |
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