ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

Celebrity interviews. Entertainment news. Movie and television reviews. And other random nonsense. (Emphasis on the "nonsense.") John Horton and Kyle Pierson bring our old IN THE SPOTLIGHT web show into the modern era with this fun, humorous podcast that hopes to educate as well as entertain. If we achieve at least one of those goals, our work here is done!

Episodes

10 hours ago

41 min

The name changed, but the controversy remains. What was originally titled TRASH'S REVENGE has officially been released by https://dragonflix.uk/. It IS a feature length film and it DOES contain AI. But how much and is the original cast really in it? We track the two-year history of this long-awaited sequel.RELATED INTERVIEWS:PRODUCER/MARKETER MICHAEL JOY'S 2ND INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/ENnk-0l6Hqk?si=0ZIulCfwKLr9IA87LINNEA QUIGLEY & BEVERLY RANDOLPHhttps://youtu.be/SrSxvVjlm60?si=T85eXpApM4pERV6SBEVERLY RANDOLPH SOLOhttps://youtu.be/yqW0FbGq-tk?si=wnEjLBSzhY0RO5nIMICHAEL JOY'S FIRST INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/d3pN0Xt9TKA?si=BQHjC3ccsMe9KqAdKYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@Area51ESD JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@jahorton13 FOLLOW "ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT" AND SHOP OUR "AS SEEN ON" AND MERCHANDISE STOREhttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#returnofthelivingdead

10 hours ago

41 min

6 days ago

1 hr 24 min

THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD universe expands this Halloween when https://dragonflix.uk/ (which was working correctly at time of posting) premieres the latest sequel in the franchise on Oct. 31, 2026. But what happened to Linnea Quigley's TRASH'S REVENGE, which original cast members are returning for AFTERMATH, and how much of it will be A.I.? Those are the questions we received once we shared the press release. Kyle Pierson and John Horton sit down with the film's producer, Michael Joy of https://www.marketingmacabre.com/, to find out what the total hell is going on. Plus, questions and controversies have also surrounded another DRagon project, ALL AMERICAN MASSACRE: REIMAGINED. We ask about both projects, learn about the various bonus materials available on launch day, and also discuss a number of other items that have either been delayed, shelved, or about ready to be released. Then, stick around for the trailer for both the movie and the PC game following the interview. Special thanks to Beverly Randolph for kicking off this special bonus installment of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT.ADDITIONAL LINKS DISCUSSED:HUMAN HIBACHI 2https://tubitv.com/movies/100056567/human-hibachi-2HUMAN HIBACHI 3https://tubitv.com/movies/100056509/human-hibachi-3DEMON QUEEN PINBALL MACHINE Trailerhttps://youtu.be/b7YvjOvV2Xw?si=Lz1EOY4ERsbh7cKWMICHAEL JOY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@Perception_Is_Reality DRAGONFLIX YOUTUBE CHANNEL@dragonflixchannel KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@Area51ESD JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@jahorton13 Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT on social, listen to the podcast, and shop our storeshttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#returnofthelivingdead

6 days ago

1 hr 24 min

6 days ago

1 hr 36 min

John Horton and Kyle Pierson discuss whether CRYSTAL LAKE is worth watching and its role in the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise before listing off their favorite movie and TV kills. Plus, Kyle reviews the new Jenna Ortega sci-fi film, KLARA AND THE SUN, from Taika Waititi. Among a barrage of completely off topic comments, the duo selects their favorite cinematic "Superman." Special thanks to Michael McGlynn for this week's introduction. His new film, UNCLE FRED'S MONSTER PROBLEM, is currently in production: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/davidkerr/uncle-fred-s-monster-problem-horror-filmATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.3 links:Most of the shows and movies discussed are available for purchase at https://amzn.to/497utFHMany of the kill scenes are available on our "Scenes" playlist on YouTube @AttackoftheSpotlight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGd725F1dFxUBhmjN1Wu_6SzaXRKInytAJohn Horton's YouTube Channel@jahorton13 Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel@Area51ESD Follow us on social media, listen to our podcast, and buy our merch at https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#crystallake

6 days ago

1 hr 36 min

Oct 19, 2026

42 min

Stephen King has pushed the horror envelope for decades. Now, John Horton and Kyle Pierson select their favorites for your Halloween viewing. Plus, John recommends a handful of fan films that actually feel like they came from a major studio. Special thanks to Jason Hough for this week’s introduction.ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.2 Links:All STEPHEN KING films mentioned are available for purchase at https://link.amazon/B0fdEUZghHALLOWEEN AFTERMATHhttps://youtu.be/12xOgEfeZn4?si=WgbtBKQFYnZ0__bqNEVER HIKE ALONE: THE GHOST CUThttps://youtu.be/RhASOpfPzSo?si=M19QS5fMY2L11WE5THE PUNISHER: DIRTY LAUNDRYhttps://youtu.be/NAoBsIZ-M3A?si=YhI--dGa7WfoMOR7SCREAM: LEGACYhttps://youtu.be/KQYZ1aFlUe4?si=x1EY15zA6EWe-GoqDYLAN’S NEW NIGHTMAREhttps://youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=7UQU6-GOur8h3ayVFRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOOD LOSShttps://youtu.be/NxoBkkfbMiI?si=xUKZxB3myzMZ9d2ATHE PUNISHERhttps://youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=7UQU6-GOur8h3ayVJASON HOUGH INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/2a1YclVDBDk?si=eVzSv3MDjOoHnFxELINNEA QUIGLEY AND BEVERLY RANDOLPH INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/SrSxvVjlm60?si=DGnaQOlTPIe9zZZtFind all ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT video feeds, podcast services, social media channels, and storeshttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightCOMING SOON: Songs that immediately make you want to see the films in which they are featured / Unaired TV pilots based on movies / SISTER BERETTA’s Debbie Rochon, August Kyss, and Erin MarieJOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@Area51ESD #stephenking

Oct 19, 2026

42 min

Oct 14, 2026

1 hr 31 min

SEASON PREMIERE: John Horton and Kyle Pierson are back from summer vacation. While short, we both managed to fit in a couple fan conventions, a few films, and some frustrating TV shows. Hear how we spent our time off, while getting a few binge watching tips along the way. We also dive deeper into John's foot fetish, Kyle attempts an impromptu magic trick, and we introduce Red Viper TV, a new video distribution service.Special thanks to THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD's Linnea Quigley for the kind introduction. Watch her recent interview with Beverly Randolph: https://youtu.be/SrSxvVjlm60?si=Iwd5T968U0reVqBJMost movies and shows discussed on ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 4.1 are currently available on our "As Seen On" Store: https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightTom Sullivan's EVIL DEAD Interview:https://youtu.be/Pz1pjR_BfaU?si=tL_2M2BsGUvYtfdVJohn Horton's YouTube Channel:@jahorton13 Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel:@Area51ESD #podcast

Oct 14, 2026

1 hr 31 min

Aug 29, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Multiple sequels to THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD were announced, but what happened to them and who actually holds the rights? If you are a fan of the franchise or deal in merchandise, you are legally obligated to watch this BONUS EDITION of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT with your hosts, Kyle Pierson and John Horton, and very special guests, Linnea Quigley and Beverly Randolph.TRASH'S REVENGEhttps://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/DAYS OF THE DEADhttps://www.daysofthedead.com/lasvegas2/KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE@Area51ESD JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE@jahorton13 Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and shop our stores for physical media, merch, and more!https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#returnofthelivingdead

Aug 29, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Aug 14, 2026

1 hr 17 min

August Kyss and Jason Hough have already made a huge impact on independent cinema, and they're just getting started! From THE DEVIL'S DANCERS to JESUS COP, they have you covered no matter who you worship. They are as comfortable in church as they are at a massage parlor. Just don't get out of line. When they're around, things tend to get bloody! Join John Horton and Kyle Pierson for an intimate conversation that covers everything from Canadians to craft services. ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.28 LINKS:AUGUST KYSS IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm13528831/JASON HOUGH IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6293829/THE DEVILS’ DANCERS IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt38747899/THE DEVIL’S DANCERS on BloodStreamhttps://home.bloodstreamtv.com/DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt43588708/DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE News Articlehttps://www.truehollywoodtalk.com/detective-rose-thorne-tv-series-reveals-its-principal-cast/DETECTIVE ROSE THORNE Bookshttps://amzn.to/497utFHSISTER BERETTAhttps://fabricatedcrime.com/INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE BALLhttps://vamplestat.com/DEATH BITCHhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt23052710/DEATH BITCH 2https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35390399/HORROR FIESTAhttps://www.horrorfiesta2026.com/ROCKET CITY HORROR CONhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Rocket-City-Horror-Con/100092351830889/MASSAGE PARLOR MASSACREhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27302059/JESUS COPhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt30869286/?ref_=fn_t_1GRINDHOUSE HOTELhttps://www.grindhousemotel.ca/tours.htmlJOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE@jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE@Area51ESD Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and shop our merch store!https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#augustkyss

Aug 14, 2026

1 hr 17 min

Jul 28, 2026

1 hr 9 min

The director behind both DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS films is expanding the universe he created in THE LAMB with his new motion picture, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW. Learn about the movie and how Shawn Burkett is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Concept Media Films. He delves into the challenges he faced while releasing DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS and also answers our probing question, "Will there be a DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS 3?" (Personally, we suggest DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS THREESOME: MORE F***, LESS WOODS!) Stick around till the end for the full THE DEVIL YOU KNOW trailer.
 
Links mentioned in ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.27 (BONUS EDITION):
 
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/shawnburkett/the-devil-you-know--7
 
Watch DON’T F*** IN THE WOODS free with ads
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-t-F-In-The-Woods-2/2119677
 
Watch DON’T F*** IN THE WOODS 2 free with ads
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-t-F-In-The-Woods-2/2119677
 
CONCEPT MEDIA FILMS
Website: https://conceptmediallc.com/
Crowdfundr: https://crowdfundr.com/52kjT4?ref=sh_2F38y9_ab_2F4MU2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptMediaFilms/
 
HORRORHOUND WEEKEND
https://horrorhoundweekend.com/
 
Buy MR. BUZZKILL, DON'T F*** IN THE WOODS, and ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT merchandise
https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight
 
#dontfuckinthewoods

Jul 28, 2026

1 hr 9 min

Jul 20, 2026

1 hr 23 min

SEASON FINALE: John Horton and Kyle Pierson present six movie remakes that are in some ways (or many ways) superior to their originals. These are reboots or re-imaginings that we come back to more often than the films that spawned them, even when the originals themselves are considered classics. CORRECTION: The character of "Aunt Esther" (not "Lamont") returned for all eight episodes of SANFORD ARMS.All of the films discussed are available on our “As Seen on ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT” Store: https://amzn.to/497utFH Additional links from ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.26:Watch three seasons of SANFORD AND SON on Tubihttps://tubitv.com/series/300002691/sanford-and-sonWatch two season of SANFORD on Tubihttps://tubitv.com/series/300008046/sanfordWatch one season of GRADY on Tubihttps://tubitv.com/series/300008575/gradyWatch six episodes of SANFORD ARMS on Archivehttps://archive.org/details/Sanford-Arms-1977RSVP and INVITE your Facebook friends for a chance to win a free copy of INVALUABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF AN EPIC ARTIST on Blu-rayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1369193525282356SISTER BERETTAhttps://fabricatedcrime.com/T-REXORCISThttps://crowdfundr.com/t-rexorcistCRACKCOONShttps://www.facebook.com/fuzzymonkeyfilms/RUN!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551023645659MOVIE THIEFhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2044578812658467REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEADhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560518117400JOHN HORTON'S YOUTUBE@jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON'S YOUTUBE@Area51ESD Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHThttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightBONUS INTERVIEW COMING SOON: This may be the Season Finale, but we've already booked an interview with Director Shawn Burkett of the upcoming film, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, so stay tuned!#remakes #remakes

Jul 20, 2026

1 hr 23 min

Jul 9, 2026

1 hr 22 min

John Horton & Kyle Pierson review the new theatrical films, SUPERGIRL and MINIONS & MONSTERS, as well as some summer streaming options, including SPIDER-NOIR and THE TROPHY on Amazon Prime Video, LITTLE BROTHER and LOUIS C.K.: RIDICULOUS on Netflix, and UNDERTONE on HBO Max.Plus, RSVP to our "INVALUABLE" Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1369193525282356/ for a chance to win a Blu-ray of INVALUABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF AN EPIC ARTIST in celebration of EVIL DEAD BURN now in theaters! INVITE your Facebook friends to the event and you'll also receive an additional entry for each INVITE. See webpage for details.ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT 3.25 LINKS:LITTLE BROTHER on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81521988LOUIS C.K. RIDICULOUS on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/82639316UNDERTONE on HBO Maxhttps://www.hbomax.com/movies/undertone/27b5b341-5786-4f7a-968c-ea18914eb637ALL OTHER MOVIES & SHOWS DISCUSSED are available on the “As Seen on ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT” Storehttps://amzn.to/497utFH Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHThttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightJOHN HORTON on YouTube@jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON on YouTube@Area51ESD COMING SOON: Remakes better than the originals!#minions

Jul 9, 2026

1 hr 22 min

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