Hollyweird #037 – Interview w/ Dream Eater Directors Mallory, Jay, and Alex

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

IHATEHORROR

Tv & Film

4.5 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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In this episode, the hosts interview Mallory Drumm, Jay Drakulic, and Alex Williams, the three directors behind the indie horror movie 'Dream Eater.' The conversation covers various aspects of the filmmaking process, including their passion for found footage, filming challenges, and the benefits of collaborating as a trio. They discuss the inspiration and story behind 'Dream Eater,' the impact of receiving distribution through Eli Roth's Horror Section Studios, and the film's unexpected theatrical release. Additionally, they share personal anecdotes related to sleep and nightmares, which influenced the movie's storyline. The interview also touches on the evolution of film promotion using platforms like Letterboxd.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

00:38 Discussing the Movie 'Dream Eater'

01:36 Found Footage Filmmaking Insights

06:58 Challenges and Rewards of Independent Filmmaking

11:03 The Dynamics of a Three-Part Director Group

25:36 Nostalgia and Video Store Memories

31:53 Origins and Inspirations for 'Dream Eater'

37:47 Recurring Nightmares

38:56 Incorporating Personal Sleep Issues into Characters

40:29 Mallory's Exhaustion and Realism in Acting

41:35 Dreams as Inspiration for Movies

43:08 Nightmares and Micro Nightmares

45:29 Production Challenges and On-the-Fly Solutions

48:10 Weather Challenges and Serendipitous Snowfall

56:29 Eli Roth's Interest and Distribution Deal

01:02:44 Theatrical Release and Audience Reception

01:05:10 Innovative Marketing with Letterboxd Reviews

01:07:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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0:00.0	Bloody Disgusting turns 25 next year and we need your help to celebrate.
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0:24.0	or sends them straight to hell.
0:26.6	And we'll debut that short as the Halloween episode of Bloody Bites.
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0:38.5	That's bloody25.com for your chance to be part of Bloody Disgusting's 25th Anniversary Celebration.
0:48.0	Also, Lexi, that's a stick, my bloody Valentine poster.
0:51.5	Thank you so much.
0:52.7	Yeah.
0:53.0	My pride and joy.
0:55.3	Very proud of it.
0:56.4	She won't remove it.
0:58.8	I've tried.
1:01.7	All right.
1:02.3	So we have with us today, Mallory Dumb, Jay, oh, God damn it.
1:09.8	Draculik?
1:11.6	Yeah, Jay Draculich, yeah.
1:13.2	And it's Mallory.
1:14.7	Yeah, and it's Mallory Drum.
1:16.3	Mallory Drum.
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