ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

Rebirth of the Living Dead Director Dustin Ferguson talks New ROTLD Sequel

THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD has three sequels on the way within the year. The latest to be announced, REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD, is expected to be the first one released. Director Dustin Ferguson joins John Horton and Kyle Pierson for an hour-long chat that explains how the new installment falls into the ROTLD universe, how it will differ from the other two productions (potential Spoiler Alert), and how it's even possible that three sequels are being made by three different companies at the exact same time. Dustin also talks a bit about his new films, SEED: LEGACY and NEMESI6, and explains the importance of marketing. Stay tuned till the end for the NEMESI6 trailer.Follow Dustin Ferguson on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/dustin.ferguson.238483Dustin's Storehttps://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=155419&pp=1MEATHOOK MASSACRE 5: THE FINAL CHAPTERhttps://amzn.to/4rTjG8CAMITYVILLE: CLOWNHOUSEhttps://tubitv.com/movies/553758/amityville-clownhouseSPACE SHARKShttps://amzn.to/4t8r1CpNEMESI5Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lQQmOSTubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/476743/nemesis-5REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEADCrowdfunding coming soon!RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Book by John A. Russohttps://amzn.to/47kLR9aNIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD hosted by Hellvirahttps://amzn.to/4sPsKglDEEP RED MURDERShttps://tubitv.com/movies/695454/deep-red-murdersHELL OF THE SCREAMING UNDEADhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100007851/hell-of-the-screaming-undeadSILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT 2https://tubitv.com/movies/696106/silent-night-bloody-night-2WITCHCRAFT XVIIhttps://amzn.to/4uMGGJaTHE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Limited Edition 4K Box Sethttps://amzn.to/40OJ1WrRETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART IIhttps://amzn.to/4bFLWWgRETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III, NECROPOLIS, and RAVE TO THE GRAVE in a Living Dead horror 6-pack DVD sethttps://amzn.to/4uUDQSEFollow the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightJohn Horton's YouTube Channel@jahorton13 Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel@Area51ESD ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT is an affiliate of the crowdfunding independenct horror film, SLUGGER. Twenty percent of your donations to https://slugger-movie.kckb.me/attackofthespotlight will support our podcast. Please note that John nor Kyle are in anyway involved with the film's production. Any issues or questions should be directed to the filmmakers. Donate at your own risk. #MoreBrains

Crowdfunding Risks and Rewards: Real Experiences from John and Kyle

Crowdfunding allows film fans the opportunity to back films that they want to see! Many crowdfunded films would never see the light of day if it weren’t for the backers, as they don’t have a major studio throwing money at them. In return for donations, fans get early access to screeners, merchandise, their name in the credits, and can even buy a role in the movie, itself! However, not everything always goes to plan, and expectations may be a bit hard to fulfill. John Horton and Kyle Pierson have each spent a small fortune backing productions over the past few years. This episode of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT meticulously covers each of these contributions to let you know the risks and rewards involved. NEON FEARhttps://youtu.be/afLAL8KXljc?si=l-PS82lv3UhAe8p3SPIRIT BOARD: DOORWAY TO DEATHhttps://vimeo.com/398857875?msockid=1b77e2a7c08f608e1de9f4d7c1fa6177FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOOD LOSShttps://youtu.be/NxoBkkfbMiI?si=N2_98T1h-EvgM2lHWhile we mention fan films are never shown in theaters, the actual premiere of this film did in fact screen in a movie theatre. WHAT AN INSTITUTION! THE STORY OF POLICE ACADEMYhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/cultscreeningsukltd/what-an-institution-the-story-of-police-academy#/section/rewards/reward-product-209425HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKESBuy Digital Copy: https://amzn.to/4lGuzcqWin Free Blu-ray: https://www.facebook.com/events/1594898531557644Watch for Free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100050803/haunted-house-of-pancakesKyle’s Unheard Liners: https://youtu.be/W2i8_DoVong?si=-3w-Qyi5tl5OT886TIME’S UPhttps://amzn.to/4lGOxnnDEATH BIKECrowdfunder to be restarted SOON!GO AWAYhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100030170/go-awayMEAThttps://www.facebook.com/MEATtheOfficialMoviePage/MURDERCISEhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100009154/murderciseKILLER PIZZAhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/anthonycaimano/killer-pizza-feature-filmSCREAM DREAMhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/adamfreeman/scream-dreamHELLVIRA’S HAUNTED ASYLUM OF HORRORBuy digital copy: https://amzn.to/4bD8XJpKyle’s alternate Jester cuts: https://youtu.be/Ot1gpC2np68?si=gU_wIq532cV55IaXCIRCUS SATANICUSKyle’s Stank costume test: https://youtu.be/I0dJdrh2N48?si=e9H1FvmwU8_GJIQ7The most cursed movie never made: https://youtu.be/Dw2wFQJ-APg?si=kRQhepff5_ZIalmg THE SLASHER NURSEhttps://thebstream.com/programs/the-slasher-nurseTHE DEVIL YOU KNOWhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/shawnburkett/the-devil-you-know--7HOLLOW LAKEOfficial Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollowlakemovie/Troy Escamilla interview: https://youtu.be/orJN-uzbvSI?si=UfUGMgj51ecrC8gwBIGFOOT WITH A MEATHOOKhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ronbonk/bigfoot-but-with-a-meathookCRACKCOONhttps://amzn.to/4lKrfgAEMOTIONAL SUPPORT SHARKhttps://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ronbonk/emotional-support-shark-keep-calm-and-get-eatenRETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: TRASH’S REVENGEIndiegogo: https://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/Michael Joy interview: https://youtu.be/d3pN0Xt9TKA?si=lpIYJUXgaWBWie8nBeverly Randolph: https://youtu.be/yqW0FbGq-tk?si=q7p9tMsCkW3NA2VsREBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEADDirector interview coming in a few days: https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightSLUGGER (ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT is an affiliate of the crowdfunding campaign and makes a percentage of donations made through the link. However, John nor Kyle have any involvement with the actual production and campaign donations should be made at your own risk.)https://slugger-movie.kckb.me/attackofthespotlight#crowdfunding

Troy Escamilla on Hollow Lake, Film Festivals and Dark Night of the Podcast

If producing, directing, writing, and podcasting weren't enough, Troy Escamilla also runs the Houston Horror Film Festival! As incredibly busy as he is, we couldn't be more pleased that he took an hour out of his schedule to chat about his new indie horror film, HOLLOW LAKE, explain the intricacies of how film festivals select which movies will be screened, and teases the next batch of films he and co-host Roger Conners will discuss on DARK NIGHT OF THE PODCAST. You may even learn who will be making special guest appearances in Houston this August. If that's not enough, stay tuned to the end for the HOLLOW LAKE trailer!
 
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HOLLOW LAKE and MEAT at Toronto Indie Horror Fest
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HOLLOW LAKE on Facebook
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HOUSTON HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
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DARK NIGHT OF THE PODCAST
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TEACHER SHORTAGE free on Tubi
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MRS. CLAUS (aka STIRRING) free on Tubi
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PARTY NIGHT free on Tubi
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Comedian Pat Miller on Hecklers, British Humor, the Amish and Acting

Part 2 of our ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT interview with MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE'S Pat Miller. In this half, the focus shifts from his role of "Joey" in the cult classic film to his career as a stand-up comedian. From funny comebacks to times when he had glass objects thrown at him, Pat pulls no punches discussing controversial encounters. You'll also discover his unlikely day job, quote Benny Hill, and there's even something about Cocks vs. Beavers??? It's game on for this fun and somewhat shocking interview!RICH HALL'S VANISHING AMERICAhttps://youtu.be/8iJGBwgvcYA?si=zTB9gG26UjtfrjNEMAXIMUM OVERDRIVE / RAW DEAL Double Feature DVDhttps://amzn.to/4sEG8DvJOHN HORTON on YouTube@jahorton13 KYLE PIERSON on YouTube@Area51ESD Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and register to win HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKEShttps://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#patmiller

Maximum Overdrive Actor Pat Miller on the 40th Anniversary and Fandom

Part 1 of our ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT interview with Pat Miller, who portrayed "Joey" in the classic Stephen King film, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE. John Horton and Kyle Pierson ask Pat to clarify some rumors about the movie and get his impressions of 40 years of fandom. Part 2 will be released in the coming days and will focus on his career as a comedian.MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Collector's Series Blu-rayhttps://amzn.to/4rAD8XTTHE RIVER Blu-rayhttps://amzn.to/4szmZCQFollow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT and enter our HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES Blu-ray giveawayhttp://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlightListen to the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT podcast on Audiblehttps://amzn.to/4rQkNGS#maximumoverdrive

Best Box Office Bombs + ID4 Sequel You Didn’t See - Attack of the Spotlight

John Horton and Kyle Pierson talk about good movies that made history by NOT making any money. Plus, Kyle brings you the inside scoop directly from Area 51's Earth Space Defense on last minute changes that greatly impacted the final cut of INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE on this all-new episode of the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT podcast!Follow ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHTlinktr.ee/attackofthespotlightJohn on YouTube@jahorton13 Kyle on YouTube@Area51ESD Stream INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE on Prime Videohttps://amzn.to/3P6hehiINDEPENDENCE DAY: CRUCIBLE Audio Bookhttps://amzn.to/4u1gpqeINDEPENDENCE DAY: UK free on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Kr_MzMP1F5M?si=Ob8xHsReB5lLhny9#independenceday

Monkeys, Muppets, Ghosts and UFOs + A Movie Review or Two! Feb. 2026

Reviews of 2026's THE WRECKING CREW (not to be confused with several previous releases sharing the same title), SEND HELP, PRIMATE, the WITCHBOARD reimagining, THE MUPPET SHOW reboot, and why Apple TV+ demands your attention.Meanwhile, things get a bit weird as John Horton and Kyle Pierson begin sharing bizarre encounters with Class 5 Free-Roaming Vapors. THE WRECKING CREW on Prime Videohttps://amzn.to/4s08yHoPRIMATE on Blu-rayhttps://amzn.to/4tHv1uBMERCY on 4K UltraHDhttps://amzn.to/4qSeGkiWITCHBOARD for Digital Rental or Purchasehttps://amzn.to/4s2q9PaWITCHBOARD (1986) free on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Eopr3V5DGYA?si=IKaE0XYIuI4FVdx7WITCHBOARD 2 free on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/p6MQWEufaDo?si=wL6l0RQEWkDgDSX2WITCHBOARD 2 & 3 Drive-In Double Feature free on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/wrFvBsdY88k?si=U10KM3nu-_5xOIqSRSVP for a chance to win a free DVD copy of HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES and INVITE your friends and one of them may win a copy, too!https://www.facebook.com/events/1594898531557644/IN THE SPOTLIGHT is transitioning to ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT! Follow our new social pages:linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight#wreckingcrew

RomComs and Chick Flicks Men will Like and How to Get Them to Watch

Valentine's Day is upon us and it's time for a couple's greatest compromise: "What movie do you want to watch?" With the long Valentine's Weekend ahead, at least one of the films better be romantic. But how do you get a stubborn man to sit still through a romantic comedy? John Horton and Kyle Pierson have selected the perfect films to satisfy you both, while providing a few tricks on how to convince him to watch in the first place.Warning: there be SPOILERS!Follow IN THE SPOTLIGHT: fb.com/inthespotlightATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT is available on most podcast services including Amazon Music / Audible: https://amzn.to/4tBWq0U#valentinesday

8 Great Movie Scores + Funniest Off-Color Comedians - IN THE SPOTLIGHT

They are the film themes you find yourself humming out loud. Which motion picture scores did John Horton and Kyle Pierson pick as their favorites? Find out in this all-new episode of the IN THE SPOTIGHT web series and the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT podcast!Follow us at fb.com/inthespotlight#moviescores

Best Buddy Movies + Snakes, Snails, Hermit Crabs, and Hamsters

What are your favorite buddy movies? John Horton and Kyle Pierson list four of their favorites, plus explain why dogs and cats aren't the only animals that can steal your heart ... and your sanity. Follow IN THE SPOTLIGHT at fb.com/inthespotlight and listen to ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT on most podcast services.#buddymovie