IN CONVERSATION WITH…
Exclusive interviews with the people behind the nightmares
IN CONVERSATION WITH STEWART SPARKE
Director Stewart Sparke recently made the jump from film to full motion video games with the horror sci-fi DEAD RESET. In this exclusive interview, David Gelmini chats with Stewart about the decision to take on such a large challenging project, its influences and how it is ideally suited for horror fans and the games talented cast already familiar with horror fans.
IN CONVERSATION WITH CORIN HARDY
Director Corin Hardy (THE NUN and THE HALLOWS) returns to cinema screens with WHISTLE, the tale of a bunch of teenagers running afoul of a cursed Aztec death whistle. Gore In The Store chatted with Corin to discuss the film, its influences and overcoming directorial imposter syndrome.
IN CONVERSATION WITH ROHAN CAMPBELL
As the new remake of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is released in cinemas, Gore In The Store chats with leading man Rohan Campbell, also known for his prominent roles in HALLOWEEN KILLS and THE MONKEY. Rohan discusses the new film, as well as his feelings of the original in this extensive interview
IN CONVERSATION WITH EAMONN HEARNS
Eamonn Hearns short film CHIMERA recently began its festival run. Melding rom-com tropes with body horror, the film displays his already prominent skills as a writer/director. Gore In The Store discussed the film with Eamonn, along with his influences, preference for practical effects and ambitions for the future.
IN CONVERSATION WITH KIM TAYLOR-FOSTER & EMILY BOOTH
Horror actress and broadcaster, Emily Booth, has teamed up with film journalist Kim Taylor-Foster for the podcast KIM & EM VS EVIL, which takes an in-depth look at cinema’s favourite villains. Gore In The Store chatted with the self-proclaimed “fangirls” about the podcast, their own favourite villains and why the horror genre has the best baddies.
IN CONVERSATION WITH COLIN MINIHAN
Director Colin Minihan discusses his horror-comedy Coyotes, a wild blend of humor, family drama, and creature thrills inspired by real L.A. coyotes and his desire to reclaim creative freedom after years in the studio system. He talks about working with Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, and Brittany Allen, using practical effects and classic cinematography, and how the film reignited his passion for filmmaking ahead of its FrightFest Halloween 2025 premiere.
IN CONVERSATION WITH CAN EVRENOL
Director Can Evrenol discusses his remake The Turkish Coffee Table, explaining how he reimagined the original film through a Turkish cultural lens while exploring his recurring themes of family, social claustrophobia, and dark fate; he talks about pushing the tone further than the original, and anticipating the film’s biggest release of his career ahead of its FrightFest Halloween 2025 UK premiere.
IN CONVERSATION WITH JOEY PALMROOS
After a year long festival run, fast paced slasher-comedy DELIVERY RUN arrives On Digital from 6th October. Gore In The Store chatted with director Joey Palmroos to discuss the film, Finland doubling for the US and the difficulties involved in casting and directing goldfish among other things.
IN CONVERSATION WITH PHIL CLAYDON
Making a return to British horror, writer and director Phil Claydon discusses his latest feature HELLOWEEN. Phil sat with Gore In The Store to discuss not only the film, but its fictional and real-life influences as well as its fictional ones and the state of the British micro budget horror industry.
IN CONVERSATION WITH HARRY KÜMEL
The Belgian master behind DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS & MALPERTUIS reflects on his immortal vampire classic, working with Orson Welles, and the lasting legacy of his bold, colorful visions. GORE IN THE STORE sat down with Harry Kümel to talk cinema, chaos and legacy before both films receive their UK Premieres at this year’s FrightFest.
IN CONVERSATION WITH ERIK BLOOMQUIST
Erik Bloomquist returns to FrightFest with psychological chiller SELF-HELP. Chatting with GORE IN THE STORE, Erik discusses the inspiration for the film, his affinity to hop from genre to genre and his own affinity and fondness for FrightFest among other things in this in-depth interview.
IN CONVERSATION WITH MATT HARLOCK
Known for documentaries like AMERICAN: THE BILL HICKS STORY, Matt Harlock makes his feature directing debut with BLOCKHEAD, about a writer whose creative block lifts when he embraces violent impulses with the help of a loutish handy man. Before its world premiere at FrightFest, Gore in the Store spoke to Matt about moving from documentaries to narrative films, his own creative impulses, and the films dizzying psychological secrets.
IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAYSON TYLER JOHNSON & JOSH JOHNSON
Directors Grayson Tyler Johnson & Josh Johnson explore the blood-soaked, transgressive world of cult auteur Andy Milligan in their new documentary THE DEGENERATE: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF ANDY MILLIGAN. Gore in the Store sat down with Grayson and Josh ahead of the UK Premiere to disucss Milligan’s legacy, the appeal of his works and how Jimmy McDonough came to be involved with their documentary.
IN CONVERSATION WITH RAITIS & LAURIS ABELE
Raitis and Lauris Abele are heading to FrightFest with their animated feature DOG OF GOD which receives its UK Premiere on Friday night. GORE IN THE STORE chatted to the two brothers about why and how they made the film, its many influences and the storytelling benefits of 18th century ale and shamanistic experiences.
IN CONVERSATION WITH ERIC OWEN
Ahead of the world premiere of his lean and mean revenge thriller IN A COLD VEIN, writer and director Eric Owen chatted with GORE IN THE STORE to discuss how his background as a musician informs his filmmaking, the pressures of low-budget filmmaking and his sonic and visual influences.
IN CONVERSATION WITH TOMMY SAVAS
Tommy Savas’ COGNAITIVE receives it’s UK premiere on the opening night of FrightFest. Gore In The Store caught up with it's director, Tommy Savas to discuss the film, the threat of AI to filmmaking and the dangers of using practical effects when a large deposit is at stake.
IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID GREGORY AND JAKE WEST
The director and producer of MANCUNIAN MAN: THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF CLIFF TWEMLOW discuss their wildly entertaining documentary of Manchester’s bouncer/filmmaker and the extensive box set that celebrates his unbelievable life and career.
IN CONVERSATION WITH DEMIÁN RUGNA
As his no holds barred demonic possession saga WHEN EVIL LURKS finally receives a limited edition release on 4K UHD & Blu-ray by Second Sight Films on 28th July.
Gore In The Store chatted with writer and director Demián Rugna to discuss the film, its influences and legacy as a protest symbol in his home country.
IN CONVERSATION WITH MITZI PEIRONE
After its FrightFest 2024 UK premiere, writer and director Mitzi Peirone’s SAINT CLARE finally gains a general release.
GORE IN THE STORE talked to Mitzi about how and why she became involved with the film, her eclectic influences and the physical and mental strain of directing such a film on a low budget in such a short time.
IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN SHACKLETON
Ahead of the launch of new YouTube series THE SUPERNATURAL UK, creator John Shackleton, talks about his fascination with the paranormal, balancing scepticism with belief, his own uncanny encounters and gruelling all-night shoots that led to the creation of this series.