THS #400: Interview w/ Hell House LLC Director Stephen Cognetti - Found Footage February
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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🗓️ 11 February 2025
⏱️ 91 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, hosts Sean and Joe interview Stephen Cognetti, the director behind the Hell House LLC series. They discuss how Stephen's work fits into Found Footage Month. Cognetti shares insights into his filming experiences, including challenges, production details, and the evolution from found footage to traditional narrative styles. They also cover topics like the influence of classic horror films, casting processes, and his thoughts on horror movie remakes. The conversation includes rapid-fire questions, along with Stephen's reflections on fan interactions and conventions.
00:00 Introduction and Announcements
01:34 Welcoming Stephen Cognetti
02:04 Discussing Hell House LLC and Upcoming Projects
03:32 Transition from Found Footage to Narrative
06:15 Challenges and Creativity in Found Footage
10:12 Fan Reactions and Casting Insights
23:08 Distribution and Shudder Partnership
33:28 Daytime Scares in Origins
33:46 Improvising Scares on Set
35:57 Audience Reactions and Editing Challenges
36:30 Iconic Clown Scares
37:02 Hell House 3 and Real Conversations
38:50 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details
40:09 Writing Process and Inspirations
48:07 Minimalistic Horror and Clown Design
49:03 Memorable Moments and Challenges
56:12 Influences and Remakes
01:03:34 Discussing Green's Exorcist and Fan Service in Horror Franchises
01:05:04 The Unsung Fox Series: The Exorcist
01:05:38 The Creep Tapes: A Fresh Take on Found Footage
01:06:31 Challenges of Slow-Burn Series in Modern TV
01:07:46 Fun Fan Interactions at Conventions
01:10:59 Dream Collaborations in the Horror Genre
01:16:30 Speed Round: Horror Preferences and Hypotheticals
01:24:54 Non-Horror Movies We Secretly Love
01:28:17 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everybody, Sean here. Before this episode starts, I just wanted to let you all know, Joe got sick. So we are moving things around. I forget whether we announced this or not on the last episode, but we're going to release it this week instead. Stephen Cognetti, the director of Hell House LLC and all of the Hellhouse movies, joins us. |
| 0:24.4 | It's an awesome interview for Found Footage Month. |
| 0:27.8 | So enjoy. |
| 0:30.2 | And we'll be back next week with paranormal activity too. |
| 0:34.1 | I'm so excited. |
| 0:36.0 | Bye. |
| 0:36.9 | Enjoy. Why I give my kicks while I scream and cry My friends think that I'm sick or maybe uneducated |
| 0:56.8 | And my family does want to admit that they are related |
| 1:00.1 | Now monsters and madman who rave to mutilate |
| 1:03.5 | You are perfect entertainment when I take her on stage |
| 1:06.7 | You can shove you fuck the vampire and family comedies |
| 1:10.3 | Give me blood and beast and boots |
| 1:12.1 | And fake two triple bees |
| 1:13.3 | I'll ask me why |
| 1:14.5 | Because I don't know |
| 1:16.3 | Don't close your eyes |
| 1:18.1 | Enjoy the show |
| 1:19.6 | Because I'm a |
| 1:22.6 | I'll hell, hell, |
| 1:23.7 | I'm a movie lover |
| 1:25.5 | I like my voyeurism |
| 1:27.2 | With a glass the red rum |
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