Welcome to Scarah's Screamcast where I, Scarah Damsel of the Doomed, take you deep into my world and the world of horror. This bi-weekly podcast is part companion show to my live Scarah's Scream Theatre event which takes place at at Doc's Drive-In Theatre in Buda, Texas, and part interactive guide into all things going on in the Scarahverse. I will share with you interesting and insightful information about my favorite horror movies that I have uncovered through hours of research. It will be like you are receiving a little horror history lesson, without the pop quiz. I would love to hear from you! Call me at (512) 710-8766 and leave me a message, question, or suggestion. I will play some of the messages on the podcast! So, whether you're a seasoned horror fan looking to hear about your favorite flicks or if you're just here for the juicy details about my life, Scarah's Screamcast aims to entertain! Turn down the lights, crank up the creepy, and join me for a frightfully good time!
Scarah returns for a solo episode packed with horror news and an insider's guide to Houston Horror Film Fest. This episode covers: • Houston Horror Film Fest survival guide • American Horror Story Season 13 • Mike Flanagan's Carrie • Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man • Ozzy Osbourne Halloween Horror Nights • Celebrity panels and convention etiquette • Horror Hotline listener calls • Scarah's Scream Theater updates Whether you're attending Houston Horror Film Fest or simply love horror conventions, this episode is full of practical tips, horror news, and plenty of spooky conversation.
This week Scarah welcomes James Oliver —extreme horror author, musician, and vocalist for Sadistic Force . The conversation covers James' growing catalog of horror fiction, his latest collection Debilitator , his slasher novel Academia , the children's book The Not So Scary Castle , and how heavy metal influences his writing. The episode also features Horror Headlines covering: • Jennifer's Body 2 • Evil Dead Burn • Other Mommy • Clayface Plus Bone Deep, Scarah's Scary Hotline, horror movies, Terrifier, Clive Barker, Peter Jackson, independent horror, and much more.
This week on Scarah's Screamcast , I sit down with haunt actor, improviser, comedian, and Damsel of the Doomed actor Luke Summers . Luke shares how improv comedy led him into professional haunting, how the fan-favorite character Caruso came to life, and why comedy and horror often rely on the exact same principles. The conversation also explores indie filmmaking, haunted attraction etiquette, acting, horror movies, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the horror community. Whether you're a haunt actor, horror fan, filmmaker, or just love hearing how memorable characters are created, this episode is packed with laughs and great stories.
Actor, improviser, musician, and voice actor Kareem Badr joins Scarah for an in-depth conversation about his journey through improv, stage acting, television, and independent horror filmmaking. The conversation includes behind-the-scenes stories from Damsel of the Doomed , Kareem's experiences on productions including 1923 and Deli Boys , the creative process behind improv, and why independent horror and YouTube creators are reshaping the film industry. Plus, the latest horror headlines, upcoming releases, conventions, and plenty of behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories.
It's another solo episode of Scarah's Screamcast! This week Scarah is joined by Hermann, the Dachshund of the Doomed, for a discussion covering Stephen King's upcoming novel - the third in the Talisman series, Evil Dead Burn's practical effects, Aurelio Voltaire's new horror-comedy The Demonatrix , and a deep dive into A24's new AI partnership and what it could mean for the future of filmmaking. Plus listener calls, upcoming horror events, reading recommendations, and this week's Scary Scary Hotline question.
Professional partier, haunt actor, and hot dog enthusiast Kaitlyn Holliday joins Scarah for a fun conversation covering life inside Bat City Scaregrounds, creating unforgettable haunt characters, favorite horror films, AI in filmmaking, Halloween culture, and the bizarre story behind her iconic hot dog persona. Also featuring Horror Headlines, Bone Deep, listener calls, and plenty of horror community laughs.
Scarah sits down with award-winning makeup, hair, and special effects artist Stormie Steen to talk horror makeup, practical FX, indie film, Bat City Scaregrounds, haunt season, ghost stories, Damsel of the Doomed, and the creative hustle behind bringing monsters to life. Featuring Stormie Steen, practical effects, horror makeup, indie horror, Bat City Scaregrounds, haunted attractions, beauty makeup, and strange broadcasts from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed.
Orlock the Defiler returns to Scarah's Screamcast to answer the questions humanity has been afraid to ask. 🩸 Is he really a vampire… or something else entirely? 🩸 His secret plan to conquer Earth 🩸 Space travel, UFOs, Bigfoot, Betty White, and alien conspiracies 🩸 Horror headlines including Send Help , Leviticus , Scary Movie , and Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man 🩸 Bat City Scaregrounds, horror movies, and cosmic nonsense 🩸 Bone Deep trivia and fan questions from the live chat Plus: Hermann and Gomez, space milk, toe-related discussions that probably should have been cut, and another strange broadcast from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed. New episodes every week celebrating horror culture, monsters, and the wonderfully weird.
Scarah sits down with Austin artist and tattoo artist Brenna Greenwell to discuss horror art, pinup culture, tattooing, creativity, and the inspiration behind her unique Playboy-inspired ghoul paintings. The conversation explores horror movies, Bat City Scaregrounds, the Austin horror community, The Substance, The Backrooms, Obsession, oddities culture, and the growing value of handmade art in an increasingly AI-driven world. Featuring Brenna Greenwell, horror art, tattoo culture, dark fantasy, pinup art, Austin horror, Bat City Scaregrounds, horror movies, and strange broadcasts from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed.
Join Scarah and Tony Tamayo for a late-night recap of Texas Frightmare Weekend 2026. From Tom Atkins and Damien Leone to horror convention chaos, fake trailer showcases, practical FX, horror headlines, fandom culture, and Frightmare miracles — this episode dives deep into the experience of one of horror's biggest convention weekends. Featuring: Texas Frightmare Weekend, horror fandom, practical effects, Iron Lung, Escape From New York, The Howling, convention culture, horror legends, and strange broadcasts from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed.
Join me ahead of Texas Frightmare Weekend 2026 for a chaotic late-night horror hangout covering: 🩸 The 10 Commandments of surviving Texas Frightmare Weekend 🩸 Horror convention culture 🩸 Indie horror vs Hollywood remakes 🩸 Obsession, Iron Lung, and Curry Barker 🩸 Cape Fear, Crystal Lake, Sam Raimi, and horror headlines 🩸 Vincent Price, Vampira, Christopher Lee, and legendary horror icons Plus: Gomez and Hermann, manifesting horror dreams, and strange broadcasts from the world of Scarah Damsel of the Doomed. New episodes and horror culture weekly.
The crypt doors are unlocking for Central Texas horror royalty… 👁️🩸 This week on Scarah's Screamcast, the Damsel of the Doomed welcomes legendary horror host Professor Anton Griffin for a deep dive into classic monsters, horror history, Fangoria TV, Universal horror, Dracula, Frankenstein, horror hosting, and the enduring power of fear itself. From public access television in Austin, Texas to Fangoria TV and the Horror Host Hall of Fame, Professor Griffin has spent decades guiding audiences through the strange and macabre — and this conversation dives deep into the culture, nostalgia, artistry, and psychology behind horror fandom. Topics include: 🩸 Universal Monsters 🩸 Bela Lugosi & Dracula 🩸 Frankenstein (1931) 🩸 Fangoria TV 🩸 Texas Frightmare Weekend 🩸 Ray Bradbury 🩸 Vincent Price 🩸 Horror hosts & late-night television 🩸 Why horror still matters Enter the classroom of fear… if you dare. 👁️ Subscribe to Scarah's Screamcast for horror interviews, convention coverage, cult cinema, practical FX, and nightmare fuel weekly.
I sit down with special effects makeup artist and prop fabricator Jason Vines to talk about his work on Iron Lung , the indie horror hit known for its practical effects and massive use of blood. We get into Jason's career in horror and filmmaking, including work on Fear the Walking Dead , Bloodfest , Spy Kids: Armageddon , Alita: Battle Angel , and more, along with the strange history and craft of blood effects in horror films. Jason shares stories from years of working with blood on film sets, including different formulas, techniques, failures, and the tricks that make practical gore effects feel real on screen. If you're into practical effects, horror filmmaking, and what goes into creating memorable gore effects, this one gets deep into it. Subscribe… it's safer that way.
I sit down with Marisa Grimes to talk horror, upcoming releases in May, and our shared history at Texas Frightmare Weekend. This episode also features a round of Bone Deep and the first edition of "This Week in Horror," where I share the movies I'm most excited to see this month. It's a look at what it's like when the show ends and I'm spending time with friends. Marisa also shares a bit about her work as an ECMO specialist and what that world looks like.
Scarah sits down with Orlock the Defiler from Bat City Scaregrounds and HorrorWeb. They talk about Bat City, horror, and the new Faces of Death , along with Orlock's background and his take on things like space vampires and Earth's future. It's a loose, funny conversation that goes wherever it wants to go.
Scarah sits down with musician and multi-creative Keith Cantrell for a conversation that goes from wild stories to real perspective on life, creativity, and chasing what you actually want. From a run-in with Nicolas Cage that didn't go quite as expected, to a surreal moment involving George Clinton, Keith shares stories from years in music, performance, and life on the edge of it all. They also get into something deeper—how mindset, drive, and intention shape the path you end up on, and what it really means to create your own direction. In this episode: • The Nicolas Cage story (yes, it actually happened) • A wild George Clinton moment • Life in music and performing • Manifesting your path and staying in motion • Perspective from someone who's done it the hard way If you're into horror, music, and the stories behind the people living it, this one gets interesting fast. Subscribe… it's safer that way.
Scarah sits down with filmmaker Budro Partida, Emmy award-winning director and founder of PennyRock Productions, for a candid conversation about working in horror film and video production. This episode introduces Scarah's new gameshow segment, "Bone Deep," with Budro as the first to take part. They discuss Budro's creative influences, his work on projects including Immortalz music videos, and the challenges that come with bringing horror concepts to life—from production hurdles to the legal complexities faced during films like Bloody and Bruised . In this episode: - Budro's inspirations as a filmmaker and director - Stories and insights from past projects - The real challenges of working in horror production - Legal and production hurdles filmmakers face - The debut of Bone Deep A look inside the creative and practical side of horror filmmaking.
What was it REALLY like creating Halo? I talk with Doctor Abominable (Paul Russel), who worked as an Environment Artist on Halo, about the real story behind the game. We also dive into the art Paul creates for the Scarah universe and catch up on the movie They Will Kill You. New episodes weekly - subscribe for more horror, film, and behind-the-scenes conversations. #Halo #GameDevelopment #Podcast
This is my first episode with a guest! Mett Tony, the man who has met every celebrity. Tony and I discuss Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Horror Conventions, and more.
