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Welcome back to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing the sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our fourth episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child director Stephen Hopkins, the stylish visualist who transformed Freddy Krueger’s world into a surreal gothic nightmare. Together, they revisit the making of one of the franchise’s wildest and most ambitious entries — from its expressionist production design and elaborate dream sequences to the behind-the-scenes chaos of bringing a studio horror film to life on an impossible timeline. Hopkins reflects on joining the franchise at just 26 years old, his collaboration with Robert Englund and Lisa Wilcox, and how The Dream Child pushed the series into darker, more operatic territory. This episode continues Elm Street Revisited — a special Development Hell event series featuring in-depth interviews with every living director behind the A Nightmare on Elm Street saga. Ready to revisit The Dream Child? The new 4K Ultra HD NOES collection, including the original seven films, is out now from Warner Brothers Home Entertainment. FOLLOW & SUPPORT Subscribe to Development Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Follow @DevelopmentHellPod and @DreadCentral for updates.Presented by Dread Central and the Dread Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Holder, the filmmaker who brought Freddy Krueger to life in New Line Cinema’s original sequel in the iconic franchise. Together, they revisit the making of Freddy’s Revenge — from its outrageous effects and shifting reputation to its invention of the Final Boy archetype. This episode continues Elm Street Revisited — a special Development Hell event series interviewing the living directors behind the Nightmare on Elm Street saga. Ready to revisit A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge? The new 4K Ultra HD Nightmare on Elm Street collection, featuring all seven original films, is out now from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. FOLLOW & SUPPORT Subscribe to Development Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Follow @DevelopmentHellPod and @DreadCentral for updates. Presented by Dread Central and the Dread Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare director Rachel Talalay, the trailblazing filmmaker who gave Freddy Krueger his flamboyant farewell in New Line Cinema’s most audacious entry in the franchise. Together, they revisit the making of Freddy’s Dead — from its gonzo 3D finale and celebrity cameos to its biting satire of suburbia and media culture. Talalay opens up about stepping into the director’s chair after years producing for New Line, her creative partnership with Wes Craven, and what it meant to be one of the only women to direct a major slasher at the height of the genre boom. She also shares candid reflections on the legacy of Freddy’s Dead and its place in the evolution of the Elm Street mythos. This episode continues Elm Street Revisited — a special Development Hell event series interviewing the living directors behind the Nightmare on Elm Street saga. Ready to revisit Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare? The new 4K Ultra HD Nightmare on Elm Street collection, featuring all seven original films, is out now from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. FOLLOW & SUPPORT Subscribe to Development Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Follow @DevelopmentHellPod and @DreadCentral for updates. Presented by Dread Central and the Dread Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a new Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our first episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors director Chuck Russell, the visionary filmmaker who redefined Freddy Krueger for a generation. Together, they revisit the making of one of horror’s most beloved sequels — from Freddy’s evolution into a pop-culture icon, to the film’s groundbreaking practical effects, and the creative tension that fueled its surreal dreamscapes. Russell opens up about working with a young Patricia Arquette, collaborating with Wes Craven on the script, and how Dream Warriors became the template for a decade of supernatural slashers to follow. This episode marks the beginning of Elm Street Revisited — a special Development Hell event series interviewing the living directors behind the Nightmare on Elm Street saga. Ready to revisit Dream Warriors? The new 4K Ultra HD NOES collection, including the original seven films, is out now from Warner Brothers Home Entertainment. FOLLOW & SUPPORT Subscribe to Development Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Follow @DevelopmentHellPod and @DreadCentral for updates.Presented by Dread Central and the Dread Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out of FrightFest UK! FrightFest is one of Dread Central's Top Genre Festivals on Earth, and THE most prestigious horror film festival in all of the UK. Join Dread's EIC Mary Beth McAndrews and Development Hell host Josh Korngut as we reveal the scariest, strangest, and wildest new genre gems sure to start a commotion next year.  Tune in this week AND next week to stay ahead of the crowd on what to watch. Right here on the Dread Podcast Network. Trust me, you don't want to miss it. 🇬🇧 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out of FrightFest UK! FrightFest is one of Dread Central's Top Genre Festivals on Earth, and THE most prestigious horror film festival in all of the UK. Join me, Dread's EIC Mary Beth McAndrews, and Development Hell host Josh Korngut as we reveal the scariest, strangest, and wildest new genre gems sure to start a commotion next year.  Tune in this week AND next week to stay ahead of the crowd on what to watch. Right here on the Dread Podcast Network. Trust me, you don't want to miss it. 🇬🇧 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Development Hell, host Josh Korngut teams up with horror filmmaker Dima Barch to summon the untold terrors of Sam Raimi’s unmade projects. From abandoned Batman sequels to unrealized Bermuda Triangle nightmares, we dig into the blood-soaked what-ifs that never made it to screen. Together, Josh and Dima unravel the history of these long-lost titles and imagine the genre landscape had they actually been made. It's a deep cut into one of horror’s most chaotic creative minds—and a celebration of the madness that almost was. Follow Dima: Instagram Twitter/X Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast!  For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of Development Hell, we're joined by Matt Palmer, the visionary director and co-writer behind Fear Street: Prom Queen, the newest entry in Netflix’s beloved horror anthology. While our show typically digs into the haunted history of unmade horror projects, we also regularly detour to spotlight the most exciting voices working in the genre today. Matt is exactly that. We chat about the legacy of Fear Street, translating teen screams to the screen, and what it was like reimagining R.L. Stine’s pulpy terror for a new generation. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and maybe even a few prom night secrets… Follow Matt's All Night Horror Madness via Facebook Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast!  For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Development Hell, host Josh Korngut is joined by Dread Central's Editor-in-Chief, Mary Beth McAndrews, to dive into the sudden cancellation of SAW XI. Together, they explore the troubled development history behind the highly anticipated 11th installment, uncovering the behind-the-scenes conflicts, studio hesitations, and creative differences that potentially led to the project's demise. Join them as they combine insider information, fan theories, and expert insights to reveal why Jigsaw's latest game won't be played and develop theories about where the franchise might go next. Discover what could have been for the beloved horror franchise, and find out if there's still hope for SAW XI to rise from the dead. Subscribe to Development Hell wherever you listen to podcasts for more deep dives into horror’s most infamous cancelled projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this inaugural IN REVIEW episode of Development Hell, horror journalist Chad Collins joins Josh Korngut to break down one of the most talked-about genre films of the year so far—The Rule of Jenny Pen. Is The Rule of Jenny Pen destined to be a new cult classic, or will it fade into horror obscurity? Tune in to find out. Subscribe to Development Hell for more deep dives into horror’s most fascinating films—both the ones that made it to the screen and those that got lost along the way. Follow guest Chad Collins and check out his reviews here. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss THE UGLY STEPSISTER, OBEX, DEAD LOVER, and THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE. Follow guest Chad Collins and check out his reviews here. For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sorry, Jack, but space is sacked. We return to the cosmos on the latest TO HELL AND BACK with everyone’s favorite Good Guy for CHUCKY IN SPACE. While it was likely never more than an idea, 'Child's Play' franchise creator Don Mancini has discussed his idea of how to make 'Chucky in Space' on more than one occasion. We're joined by returning guest judge Sharai Bohannon (co-host of Nightmare On Fierce Street & Blerdy Massacre) to imagine what Chucky in space would look like. We also look at the four other horror icons that went intergalactic. Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast!  For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To Hell & Back is when Development Hell revisits classic episodes with iconic guests. First up: Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie In 2019, Nickelodeon announced a feature film version of their classic 90s series 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Horror mainstay Gary Dauberman was reportedly attached to write, yet nothing has made it to the screen. Will we see an AYAOTD full-length film? Hear what Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids thinks on this very spooky episode. Special guest Rainier Croft, aka Horror4Kids Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast!  For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this rerun of a Development Hell classic, we uncover JASON NEVER DIES, a still unmade follow-up to JASON LIVES by writer-director Tom McLoughlin. Following a group of misfit Catholic school girls, this snowy Jason sequel would pit the icon against an all-woman ensemble. With special guest, author, and journalist Jinx! Follow Jinx:  Twitter - @Jinx1981 Podcast Twitter - @ScreamAddicts www.screamaddicts.com  Follow Development Hell: Twitter - @DevelHellPod Instagram - @DevelopmentHellPod Facebook - DevelopmentHellPod Episode references: Phantom Limbs - Bloody Disgusting Bloody Disgusting, 2019 Subscribe to the Development Hell podcast!  For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash! Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network.  Theme music by Drew Pidgeon  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the most wonderful time for fear. This Holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most festive episodes of Christmas is Cancelled: The New Nightmares Before Christmas with Jinx! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.