THS #400: Interview w/ Hell House LLC Director Stephen Cognetti - Found Footage February

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

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Tv & Film, Comedy

4.6 • 782 Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:55.5	I forget whether we announced this or not on the last episode, but we're going to release
1:00.0	it this week instead.
1:02.2	Stephen Cognetti, the director of Hell House LLC and all of the Hellhouse movies, joins
1:09.0	us.
1:09.5	It's an awesome interview for Found Footage Month.
1:12.9	So enjoy.
1:15.4	And we'll be back next week
1:16.8	with paranormal activity too.
1:19.3	I'm so excited.
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1:35.4	And why I give my kicks while I scream to cry
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