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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 1d

Here is today's episode of the Video Store Geek Podcast as I talk about FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)..."Oh You're So Cool, Brewster!"

You can laugh but I did do my best Evil Ed and Jerry impressions in this episode😂
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Fright Night (1985) - "Oh You're So Cool, Brewster!"

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 5d

Nuff said!!! Come join me on Monday for the next episode of the Video Store Geek Podcast...Evil Ed is all excited! Just in time for (before) Halloween!

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 15d

The latest episode of the Video Store Geek Podcast has Boss Hogg, a future teen idol, his real life sister AND mother, and a bit of a controversial background as we meet the DEVIL TIMES FIVE (1974)
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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 15d

Interview with writer/director Steven Kostanski
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"Deathstalker": An Exclusive Interview with Steven Kostanski

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 15d

Interview with Daniel Bernhardt, the new DEATHSTALKER
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"Deathstalker": An Exclusive Interview with Daniel Bernhardt

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 15d

Review of DEATHSTALKER
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Deathstalker (Canada, 2025)

WFG RATING: A Shout! Studios and Raven Banner Entertainment presents a Hangar 18 Media production. Written and directed by Steven Kostanski; based on characters created by Howard Cohen. Produced by…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · 15d

Coming to select theaters this Friday, DEATHSTALKER is back! Action star and stuntman Daniel Bernhardt takes on the titular role with PSYCHO GOREMAN's Steven Kostanski as writer and director. It pays homage to the original and brings something new! I interviewed both Bernhardt and Kostanski as well!

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Video Store Geek Podcast now has an e-mail for upcoming episodes and contacting if you want to be a guest to discuss any upcoming films or even make suggestions for films to cover. Still trying to think of titles for December.

[email protected]

#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Sep 7

Why Macon Blair's THE TOXIC AVENGER Serves Both Troma Fans and Those Who Are Curious. This is an essay/review I wrote of the new reimagining of Troma's icon hero on my blog!
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Why Macon Blair’s “The Toxic Avenger” Serves Both Troma Fans and Those Who Are Curious

WFG RATING: A+ Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and Screambox presents a Legendary Pictures presentation of a Troma Entertainment production. Written and directed by Macon Blair; based on Lloyd Kaufma…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tomorrow at 9am EST/6am PST, check out the latest episode of the Video Store Geek Podcast, where I talk about 1974's
"Watch Out, We're Mad", starring Terence Hill and Bud Spencer.

"Dude...Where's Our Buggy?"
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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Aug 25

So, I launched a new retro cinema podcast today. Hope you all get to listen to the debut episode, where I talk about the 1993 David Bradley-Mark Dacascos action film "American Samurai".
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American Samurai (1993) Sharpen Your Blades and Enter the Arena of Death

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Aug 21

Per my last post, see why I love the upcoming "Brute 1976"
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Brute 1976 (USA, 2025)

WFG RATING: A+ Cinephobia Releasing presents a KWF Films production. Directed by Marcel Walz. Produced by Joe Knetter, Marcel Walz, and Sarah French. Written by Joe Knetter. Cinematography by Marcu…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you're in Glendale on 8/26 and love horror film, I would love to recommend the upcoming "Brute 1976", from the producers of "That's a Wrap" and "Garden of Eden". It's described as "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" meets "The Hills Have Eyes" and that's totally true.
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Brute 1976 - Laemmle.com

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Aug 5

I talk to Renee and Elisha Herbert, who could be this generation's Twins of Horror, especially with their roles in Chuck Russell's reimagining of WITCHBOARD, coming to theaters on August 15.
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“Witchboard”: An Exclusive Interview with Renee and Elisha Herbert

They could be this generation’s Twins of Horror! In this exclusive interview, I interview Renee and Elisha Herbert, who play two thirds of a group known as the Ashas, the henchwomen to Jamie …

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 31

Lizzie Borden is back in the modern era in the vein of the Bloody Mary legend or even Candyman. It's a damn good movie that has a shocking final ten minutes. The film comes to Digital tomorrow.
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The Lizzie Borden Game (USA, 2025)

WFG RATING: B+ Breaking Glass Pictures presents a 7th Street Productions film. Written, produced, edited, and directed by Calvin Morie McCarthy. Cinematography by Calvin Morie McCarthy and Erik Sky…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 28

Want to play a game? Check out my interview with the great Chuck Russell ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 3", "The Mask", "The Scorpion King") as we talk his return to the horror genre, a reimagining of the 198s cult classic WITCHBOARD, coming to theaters on August 15.
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“Witchboard”: An Exclusive Interview with Chuck Russell

In 1987, Chuck Russell burst on to the horror scene when he directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and a year later, he directed a reimagining of the 1950’s classic The Blob. Af…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 25

After 2 years, I reunite with Monique Parent to talk about her new horror film, GARDEN OF EDEN, now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, VOD, and Digital.
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"Garden of Eden": An Exclusive Interview with Monique Parent

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 23

Here is my exclusive interview with Sarah French, whose latest film GARDEN OF EDEN, is now available on VOD/Digital/DVD/Blu-Ray. We also talk about some of her recent projects and our mutual love of horror films!
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“Garden of Eden”: An Exclusive Interview with Sarah French

In this exclusive interview, I talk to WorldFilmGeek Hall of Famer Sarah French, who is definitely one of this generation’s great horror queens. She has made some great films especially in th…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 18

What's one horror movie you never get tired of watching? 🎥🍿

#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 16

If you're an aspiring film blogger and you get an opportunity to interview actors and filmmakers but have never done it, here is a video I did giving tips on what to do, what not to do, and some other tips based on my experiences.
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Interview Tips for Aspiring Film Bloggers

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 12

Here is the official 2025 WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame video, and the first two inductees of the 2026 WFG HoF
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WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame 2025

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jul 8

This Saturday (July 12) at 3pm EST/Noon PST, I will be live-streaming the 10th Anniversary of my blog, WorldFilmGeek.com on YouTube. I'll be talking about highlights of the past decade, share some of my physical media, thank you all for the support and induct this year's Hall of Fame and more!

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It's All About the Movies

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jun 29

If you like horror films, GARDEN OF EDEN has to be on your watchlist! The performances of Robert Rusler, Monique T. Parent, and Sarah French are amazing and kills are so intense including some still embedded in my head!
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Garden of Eden (USA, 2025)

WFG RATING: A+ Gravitas Ventures and Raven Banner Entertainment presents a KWF Films production in association with Elite Media Group. Directed by Marcel Walz. Produced by Joe Knetter, Marvel Walz,…

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jun 25

I talk to Johnny Martin about his new thriller "Off the Grid", starring Josh Duhamel in this exclusive interview. The film comes out this Friday. (YouTube video embedded)
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“Off the Grid”: An Exclusive Interview with Johnny Martin

In this exclusive interview, I talk to stunt coordinator turned filmmaker Johnny Martin about his new thriller Off the Grid. The film stars Josh Duhamel (“Transformers”) as a scientist …

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#WorldFilmGeek @wfg2025.bsky.social · Jun 23

This year's WorldFilmGeek Awards is going to be a bit different. There's been too many good indie and world films so I'm still keeping the Best Overall Film to 7 Films but each of the supplementary categories will go from 5 to 7 nominees!

Monday, December 15 at 7pm EST/4pm PST