ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

Hot Chicken Challenge: John and Kyle's TRIAL BY FIRE Hot Sauce Sampling

In our salute to Sean Evan's HOT ONES, John Horton & Kyle Pierson ask each other four personal questions to help our viewers and listeners get to know us a little better. In full, FIRST WE FEAST style, we'll be sampling four hot sauces to lower our inhibitions and give you more honest answers. There are some fun moments mixed with some serious moments. This episode was originally aired in video form on our IN THE SPOTLIGHT show available on YouTube and Facebook at fb.com/inthespotlight. 
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#attackofthespotlight #inthespotlight #hotsauce #johnhorton #kylepierson

STRANGER THINGS Series Review + 1980s vs Today: Which is Better?

Now that everyone has had time to see the finale of STRANGER THINGS, John Horton (@jahorton13) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD) give our two cents as to whether or not the series ended on an UP note ... or UPSIDE DOWN. (Yes, there are some spoilers, so see the finale first!) We also explore which is more upside down, the 1980s or the 2020s? Follow IN THE SPOTLIGHT at fb.com/inthespotlight and listen to the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT podcast on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Player FM, Podchaser, Apple, Podbean, and Deezer (with more services coming soon).STRANGER THINGS Merch: https://amzn.to/4pyPxdL#strangerthings #strangerthings5 #upsidedown #inthespotlight #attackofthespotlight #podcast #iheartradio #spotify #playerfm #podchaser #applepodcasts #podbean #deezer

ANACONDA (2025) Review: ”In The Spotlight” Anacountdown Concludes

A ssssspoiler-free review of 2025's reboot ... errr ... remake ... ummm ... "spiritual sequel" to ANACONDA. @JackBlackOfficial and Paul Rudd take you deep into the jungle for chills, thrills, and spills, but can they capture the magic of the original? John Horton (@jahorton13) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD) conclude the IN THE SPOTLIGHT (fb.com/inthespotlight) Anacountdown to Anaconda!!!The original ANACONDA 4K Steelbookhttps://amzn.to/48Zj37o#anaconda #inthespotlight #jackblack #paulrudd #moviereview #number1snakemovieintheworld

Beverly Randolph: Living Dead, Trash’s Revenge, Driller Killer 2 & Shenandoah

As THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD celebrates 40 years, actress Beverly Randolph reflects on her role as "Tina" and talks about the new installment, TRASH'S REVENGE. She also talks about other future and previous works, including DRILLER KILLER 2 with Eric Roberts and SHENANDOAH with Jimmy Stewart. We also dig deeper into the lawsuit between ROTLD Originals and Living Dead Media. Plus, discover if Beverly Randolph is more of a "Tina" or a "Trash" in this episode of IN THE SPOTLIGHT (fb.com/inthespotlight) with John Horton (@jahorton13 ) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD )!In fairness, we reached out to Steve Wolsh's assistant via email two days ago to invite Mr. Wolsh on the show to promote his RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD installment and to give his side of the story regarding the litigation. At this time, we have not received a response. Subscribe to this channel for the full interview should one be granted.THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD4K Steelbook: https://amzn.to/3WGrvBCRough Workprint: https://archive.org/details/the-return-of-the-living-dead-rough-workprintTRASH'S REVENGEhttps://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/DRILLER KILLER 2https://cinebacker.com/product/driller-killer-2/SHENANDOAHhttps://amzn.to/4oQEw7tDAYS OF THE DEAD: CHICAGOhttps://www.daysofthedead.com/chicago2/DAYS OF THE DEAD: INDIANAPOLIShttps://www.daysofthedead.com/indianapolis2/MORE BRAINS: A RETURN TO THE LIVING DEADhttps://amzn.to/3LKKtocROTLD ORIGINALShttps://rotldoriginals.com/#beverlyrandolph #rotld #returnofthelivingdead #trashsrevenge #drillerkiller2 #daysofthedead #horrormovies #celebinterview

Deborah Voorhees on Friday the 13th V, Shakespeare & Nazi Werewolves

Deborah "Debi Sue" Voorhees (@DeborahVoorhees ) talks about her time as a journalist, her love of Shakespeare, and what she'd do differently if she directed a remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING! From Playboy Bunny to owning her own production company, John Horton (@jahorton13 ) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD ) explore her time on the hit TV shows, DALLAS & RIPTIDE, her directorial debut of 13 FANBOY, and why (like the paperboy in BETTER OFF DEAD) she wants her two dollars! We invite you to enjoy this special episode of IN THE SPOTLIGHT (fb.com/inthespotlight)!FRIDAY THE 13TH Box Sethttps://amzn.to/48TwExyBILLY SHAKESPEAREhttps://amzn.to/433sShnHIP HOP HAMLEThttps://youtu.be/z_RTrq4mrSg?si=oLKf0-j7co1OoyVuOTHELLO: GOOD NIGHT MY SWEEThttps://youtu.be/_rTuF5i2rlE?si=WKHKSMPyHzVUClBP13 FANBOYOwn/Rent on Digital https://amzn.to/48NFfleMinimax San Antonio Screenings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minimax-movie-showing-13-fan-boy-tickets-1815983689099?msockid=1b77e2a7c08f608e1de9f4d7c1fa6177DALLAS Complete Series & 3 Movieshttps://amzn.to/4hRLbMJRIPTIDEhttps://amzn.to/4hC6OAmAVENGING ANGELhttps://amzn.to/43BlcD3#deborahvoorhees #fridaythe13th #inthespotlight #celebrities #interview #shakespeare #13fanboy #satx #sanantonio #minimax #playboy #playboybunny

Be in a movie! Support CASUALLY COOL & TRULY TRUDY on Indiegogo

Wanna be in a movie or see your name in the credits? Here's your chance! Ricky Glore, Eileen Earnest, and Timmy Hart Barron are coming together once again for two all-new comedies. CASUALLY COOL is a quirky homage to TV detectives of the '70s & '80s. TRULY TRUDY is a bizarre John Hughesesque coming-of-age story where the age itself is in dispute. Confused? You won't be ... after this episode of IN THE SPOTLIGHT (fb.com/inthespotlight) hosted by John Horton (@jahorton13 ) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD )!CASUALLY COOL and TRULY TRUDY on Indiegogohttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/rickyglore/snl-to-cincinnati-casually-cool-truly-trudyTo join the SKULL SQUAD street team, send an email to thenkyfilms@gmail.com#inthespotlight #casuallycool #trulytrudy #rickyglore #eileenearnest #timmyhartbarron #indiefilms #indiegogo #crowdfunding

SWEET MEATS Retrospective w/ Ricky Glore, Eileen Earnest & Timmy Barron

Troma's SWEET MEATS cast goes bananas discussing the behind-the-scenes antics of their musical horror comedy film that recently completed its run in "Hands Across Tromerica" and will make its digital debut on Thanksgiving Day 2025. John Horton (@jahorton13 ) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD ) welcome the return of director Ricky Glore & stars Eileen Earnest and Timmy H. Barron.Oddly enough, that's not why they came on IN THE SPOTLIGHT (www.facebook.com/inthespotlight). The real reason they are here is to discuss their next TWO films, CASUALLY COOL and TRULY TRUDY. That discussion will be posted later today. However, if you've ever wanted to get involved with a movie, here's a unique way to get your name in the credits or maybe even appear on screen: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/rickyglore/snl-to-cincinnati-casually-cool-truly-trudyTRUTH IN COMEDY Bookhttps://amzn.to/4ouSM5KTITANIC (since we talked about it for so long)https://amzn.to/3WU8nju#troma #sweetmeats #rickyglore #eileenearnest #timmyhbarron #inthespotlight #celebrities #interviews

Trash’s Revenge & Driller Killer 2 interview w/ Michael Joy: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is back ... twice?? Producer Michael Joy of Marketing Macabre (https://www.marketingmacabre.com/) joins Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD ) & John Horton (@jahorton13 ) IN THE SPOTLIGHT (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572550589615) to clear up confusion regarding the two upcoming installments in THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD franchise and gives a bit of insight into the new sequel to THE DRILLER KILLER. Plus, Michael shares a sneak preview image of another horror reboot coming soon!TRASH'S REVENGE from DRagonSTUDIOS (@dragonflixchannel ) brings back many of your favorite actors and actresses from THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD universe (including Linnea Quigley & Beverly Randolph) for a whole new brain-eating adventure. Pre-order the movie, game and merchandise or BE A ZOMBIE: https://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/Sign up for DRILLER KILLER 2 updates: https://cinebacker.com/pre-launch/driller-killer-2/#rotld #returnofthelivingdead #trashsrevenge #livingdead #drillerkiller #drillerkiller2 #dragonstudios #marketingmacabre #inthespotlight

Willy Wonka Parody, JUICE: THE LEGACY, Director Bob McKinley Interview

Oompa Loompa do-ba-dee-doo,we have a quick interview for you.Oompa Loompa do-ba-da-dee,Jessa becomes a blueberry.Put your children to bed for this one, because Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory produced more than Everlasting Gobstoppers. Director Bob McKinley takes you on a verbal tour of what happened behind the scenes of his new adult-themed parody short film, JUICE: THE LEGACY, starring Jessa Jupiter Flux ( @TheFinalGhoul ).Thanks for watching and please remember to follow John Horton @jahorton13 , Kyle Pierson @Area51ESD , and IN THE SPOTLIGHT (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572550589615).#willywonka #wonka #jessajupiterflux #bobmckinley #inthespotlight #directorinterview #parody

Freddy Krueger’s Mom BEATRICE BOEPPLE on Elm Street, Jason, Stakeout ...

Actress Beatrice Boepple (@beatrice_boepple_elmstreet6325 ) discusses her iconic role as Amanda Krueger in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD and her recent turn as the mother of Jason Voorhees in a variety of FRIDAY THE 13TH fan films, including the recently released BLOOD LOSS. She also looks back at her roles in STAKEOUT, THE BEACHCOMBERS, and several upcoming independent features. Fan conventions, her book KRUEGER'S CURSE: A NIGHTMARE BEFORE ELM STREET, and the use of artificial intelligence in motion pictures round out the two-hour discussion.John Horton (@jahorton13 ) & Kyle Pierson (@Area51ESD ) hope you'll enjoy this special in-depth interview on this episode of IN THE SPOTLIGHT (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572550589615)!For more on Beatrice Boepple, please visit the following websites:(Unfortunately, Fright Reads Book Festival had already taken place by the time this episode was completed.)BEATRICE BOEPPLE SOCIALShttps://www.beatriceboepple.com/www.instagram.com/beatrice_boepple_elmstreet/www.facebook.com/beatrice.boepple.1/www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAemjFq9aoNeu6ANxl0szwA NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7-FILM 4K UHD STEELBOOK COLLECTIONw/ extended cuts of 1 & 5 and Freddy’s Dead in 3D with glasseshttps://amzn.to/4gGcx7BFRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOOD LOSShttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/friday-the-13th-blood-loss-finishing-funds#/STAKEOUThttps://amzn.to/42DyizeQUARANTINEhttps://amzn.to/4mwNLIkJASON IN INDIANAPOLIShttps://youtu.be/GWFvNkqTZF4?si=PCN5ITmAUNmbTkSqJASON’S FURY(formerly titled JASON ESCAPED FROM HELL)https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jason-s-fury-a-friday-the-13th-fan-film#/RESURRECTION OF A NIGHTMAREhttps://youtu.be/rQgIYjzKZ54?si=GBChSEX0CLNWntsECHRISTMAS BLOODBATHhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100032052/christmas-bloodbathTHE BEACHCOMBERShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTBEKCe8zyN_GvkX_rYLsYa3EJtWHpUeG&si=6faAgZzNuHpIlNRNSCAREFEST WEEKENDhttps://scarefestweekend.com/THE FINAL WALK Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QlPkpTcHdoLOOSE ENDS: VICTIM NO MORE PART IIhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/loose-ends-victim-no-more-part-ii#/ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA Marathonhttps://www.fangoria.com/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-alamo-drafthouse/AMITYVILLE BARBI VS THE EVIL DEAD-O’Swww.facebook.com/amityvillebarbithemovie/THE EMERALD FORESTwww.facebook.com/theemeraldforestmovieHORROR HOUND BITESwww.facebook.com/groups/1356627088846776Special thanks to Beatrice Boepple for being so generous with her time in granting us this interview. We are forever in your debt!#beatriceboepple #anightmareonelmstreet #fridaythe13th #actress #inthespotlight