https://simplecast.com SCREEN CRUSADES features in-depth interviews with the coolest talent in film and TV. Hosted by Ryan J. Downey, who has reported on pop culture for MTV News, MSNBC, MovieWeb, Marvel, and more. Downey is also the host of The Disc Dive, presented by Knotfest, and the podcasts PopCurse, Speak N’ Destroy, and No-Prize From God. He is based in Southern California. 2020 Knotfest en Thu, 5 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:14 +0000 https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ece92d4d-7ff9-4977-ac34-7ecc7230f3dc/abf3a9fc-99f9-41e2-9323-627f4675c585/3000x3000/screencrusades-cover0902-v2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com episodic SCREEN CRUSADES features in-depth interviews with the coolest talent in film and TV. Hosted by Ryan J. Downey, who has reported on pop culture for MTV News, MSNBC, MovieWeb, Marvel, and more. Downey is also the host of The Disc Dive, presented by Knotfest, and the podcasts PopCurse, Speak N’ Destroy, and No-Prize From God. He is based in Southern California. Knotfest, Ryan J Downey false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Z3zHw3px interview, knotfest, movie, ryan j downey, screen crusades, tv Knotfest Hudson@5bam.com e84a8e48-fffa-4a53-aee1-0f51d48ba6ae Thu, 5 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (ryan j. downey, sarah lind, josh ruben) https://knotfest.com/videos/a-wounded-fawn-stars-sarah-lind-josh-ruben-talk-the-films-creation/ A WOUNDED FAWN: Sarah Lind & Josh Ruben ryan j. downey, sarah lind, josh ruben 00:15:53 Patrick Bateman meets Cabin in the Woods? A WOUNDED FAWN stars Sarah Lind and Josh Ruben join Knotfest’s Ryan J. Downey to talk about the new hallucinogenic horror film from writer/director Travis Stevens (Jakob’s Wife, Girl on the Third Floor). The art world, misogyny, narcissism, a serial killer; RogerEbert.com described A Wounded Fawn as ‘70s grindhouse cinema crossed with Dario Argento, combined with Francisco Goya. Watch it ad-free and uncut on Shudder. Patrick Bateman meets Cabin in the Woods? A WOUNDED FAWN stars Sarah Lind and Josh Ruben join Knotfest’s Ryan J. Downey to talk about the new hallucinogenic horror film from writer/director Travis Stevens (Jakob’s Wife, Girl on the Third Floor). The art world, misogyny, narcissism, a serial killer; RogerEbert.com described A Wounded Fawn as ‘70s grindhouse cinema crossed with Dario Argento, combined with Francisco Goya. Watch it ad-free and uncut on Shudder. a wounded fawn, screen crusades true full 16 a1e60e45-bf88-4991-83eb-d51f7e32b3c3 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:10:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith, Isis Hainsworth) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/jaeden-martell-adrian-greensmith-isis-hainsworth-metal-lords-4s4PSyDF Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith & Isis Hainsworth (Metal Lords) Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith, Isis Hainsworth 00:05:39 Ryan J. Downey spoke with the young cast of Netflix's latest title METAL LORDS - Jaeden Martell (It), Adrian Greensmith, and Isis Hainsworth - to find out what it was like working with Tom Morello and D.B. Weiss. Ryan J. Downey spoke with the young cast of Netflix's latest title METAL LORDS - Jaeden Martell (It), Adrian Greensmith, and Isis Hainsworth - to find out what it was like working with Tom Morello and D.B. Weiss. interview, metal lords, move interview true full 15 0ca28ce3-0c0e-4178-a2a6-46acd0a54cb8 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Tom Morello, DB Weiss) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-morello-db-weiss-metal-lords-DhhC8QTm Tom Morello & D.B. Weiss (Metal Lords) Tom Morello, DB Weiss 00:06:51 Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Game Of Thrones co-creator D.B. Weiss tell Ryan J. Downey about METAL LORDS, about three teenage misfits who enter a battle of the bands. Weiss wrote and Morello served as the executive music producer. Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Game Of Thrones co-creator D.B. Weiss tell Ryan J. Downey about METAL LORDS, about three teenage misfits who enter a battle of the bands. Weiss wrote and Morello served as the executive music producer. rage against the machine, interview, metal lords, movie interview, game of thrones true full 14 df90df38-2777-41a3-8bba-c35a1721ac5d Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Count D) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/count-d-of-rob-zombie-metal-and-monsters-q0WsJFns Count D of Rob Zombie (Metal and Monsters) Count D 00:23:52 COUNT D tells Ryan J. Downey all about his new TV series, METAL AND MONSTERS. The first episode of the longtime Rob Zombie bassist’s GibsonTV show reunites Don Dokken with Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund. Downey and the Count talk about their love of Freddy and horror, the origin behind the show, and more. COUNT D tells Ryan J. Downey all about his new TV series, METAL AND MONSTERS. The first episode of the longtime Rob Zombie bassist’s GibsonTV show reunites Don Dokken with Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund. Downey and the Count talk about their love of Freddy and horror, the origin behind the show, and more. metal and monsters, interview, movie interview, robert englund, rob zombie, don dokken, freddy krueger true full 13 44367622-bf6d-4e08-a262-cfbb68db61ed Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (George A. Tramountanas) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/george-a-tramountanas-writer-director-win-a-trip-to-browntownmp3-JikrSeI6 George A. Tramountanas (Writer/Director) WIN A TRIP TO BROWNTOWN!.mp3 George A. Tramountanas 00:33:26 Is a new type of marital sex enough motivation for a middle-aged dad to lose 50 lbs? Writer/director George A. Tramountanas stars in Win a Trip to Browntown! He talks to Ryan J. Downey on the latest episode of Knotfest's Screen Crusades about comic books, Kevin Smith, micro-budget filmmaking, balancing raunchy comedy with heart, and actually losing 50 lbs in three months. Is a new type of marital sex enough motivation for a middle-aged dad to lose 50 lbs? Writer/director George A. Tramountanas stars in Win a Trip to Browntown! He talks to Ryan J. Downey on the latest episode of Knotfest's Screen Crusades about comic books, Kevin Smith, micro-budget filmmaking, balancing raunchy comedy with heart, and actually losing 50 lbs in three months. win a trip to browntown!, george a. tramountanas, movie interview, writer, director true full 12 b832aa09-be0b-450c-8b6b-6fd882a3e0b5 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Lucy Martin, Sophie Vavasseur, Chelsea Edge) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/lucy-martin-sophie-vavasseur-chelsea-edge-the-seed-Rl5VZCGu Lucy Martin, Sophie Vavasseur & Chelsea Edge (The Seed) Lucy Martin, Sophie Vavasseur, Chelsea Edge 00:20:22 THE SEED skewers social media influencers with body horror, gore, and a practical creature. Ryan J. Downey talks to Lucy Martin, Sophie Vavasseur, and Chelsea Edge about the blend of comedy and commentary in THE SEED. Writer/director Sam Walker’s Shudder Original Film is the story of a weekend getaway at a remote luxury villa interrupted when a meteor crash lands into the swimming pool. THE SEED skewers social media influencers with body horror, gore, and a practical creature. Ryan J. Downey talks to Lucy Martin, Sophie Vavasseur, and Chelsea Edge about the blend of comedy and commentary in THE SEED. Writer/director Sam Walker’s Shudder Original Film is the story of a weekend getaway at a remote luxury villa interrupted when a meteor crash lands into the swimming pool. horror movie, shudder, the seed, movie, movie interview true full 11 775c7403-50ab-4ade-8b63-cff7cd18f6e4 Fri, 4 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Michael Vampire) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-vampire-on-the-lost-boys-ig80oaDg Michael Vampire on THE LOST BOYS Michael Vampire 00:32:23 VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! singer Michael Vampire talks THE LOST BOYS with Ryan J. Downey. Directed by the late Joel Schumacher, the 1987 classic stars Jason Patric, Keifer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, and the late Corey Haim. Plenty of Knotfest friendly bands draw inspiration from it. In fact, Vampires Everywhere! is the name of a comic book seen in the movie. VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! singer Michael Vampire talks THE LOST BOYS with Ryan J. Downey. Directed by the late Joel Schumacher, the 1987 classic stars Jason Patric, Keifer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, and the late Corey Haim. Plenty of Knotfest friendly bands draw inspiration from it. In fact, Vampires Everywhere! is the name of a comic book seen in the movie. the lost boys, movie interview, vampires everywhere true full 10 634a60ba-a075-4f4b-bb15-458a1ebb752c Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Zelda Adams, John Adams, Toby Poser) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/zelda-adams-john-adams-toby-poser-hellbender-8h5AG9Gj Zelda Adams, John Adams & Toby Poser (HELLBENDER) Zelda Adams, John Adams, Toby Poser 00:33:21 HELLBENDER is the work of a teenage model, her sister, and their parents. Ryan J. Downey talks to the (actual) Adams family about the witchy horror flick’s creation. John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, and Lulu Adams are “the family that preys together” (The New York Times), acting collectively as the writers, directors, producers, and stars of a series of films produced from their Catskills compound. John, Toby, and Zelda talk with SCREEN CRUSADES about how they got started, HELLBENDER (the movie and the band), their next film on the way, and how the horror community embraced them. HELLBENDER is the work of a teenage model, her sister, and their parents. Ryan J. Downey talks to the (actual) Adams family about the witchy horror flick’s creation. John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, and Lulu Adams are “the family that preys together” (The New York Times), acting collectively as the writers, directors, producers, and stars of a series of films produced from their Catskills compound. John, Toby, and Zelda talk with SCREEN CRUSADES about how they got started, HELLBENDER (the movie and the band), their next film on the way, and how the horror community embraced them. movie, interview, hellbender, screen crusades true full 9 9e3f0ef9-f3f3-4fd6-aa86-b75fc58ade6a Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:02:38 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/jordan-graham-sator-84ZtWWsu Jordan Graham (Sator) Knotfest 01:02:48 Jordan Graham discusses how he handled the writing, directing, editing, composing, cinematography, set design and more on 2021's most buzzed about and acclaimed horror film, Sator, on the latest episode of KNOTFEST's Screen Crusades with Ryan J Downey. 0:00 - Doing more with less 5:45 - Early filmmaker influences 12:45 - The critical reception to Sator 15:30 - The music of Sator 22:07 - Blurring fact and fiction with found footage 27:50 - The influences behind Sator’s atmosphere 33:35 - What comes next for Graham 44:10 - Creating film universes and Quentin Tarantino Sator Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e_Ij0S-sBw On the surface, the film is a simple story of a young man named Adam on the desperate and obsessive hunt for a mysterious being called Sator, who has been a constant and menacing presence in the lives of his family for generations. Through the interview, Graham talks about the real inspirations behind the film. June Peterson, who plays Adam’s grandmother, is Graham’s actual grandmother. She claims to have been hearing the voice of Sator in her head for her entire life, and views the entity as more of a guardian than a demon. Downey and Graham also discuss the way the film creates an unsettling and trance-like atmosphere using its creeping pace and experimental sound design - all on a tightly restricted budget. Sator is now available on-demand. Screen Crusades theme written and recorded by Matt Osenton. https://noblehooks.com/​ Jordan Graham discusses how he handled the writing, directing, editing, composing, cinematography, set design and more on 2021's most buzzed about and acclaimed horror film, Sator, on the latest episode of KNOTFEST's Screen Crusades with Ryan J Downey. 0:00 - Doing more with less 5:45 - Early filmmaker influences 12:45 - The critical reception to Sator 15:30 - The music of Sator 22:07 - Blurring fact and fiction with found footage 27:50 - The influences behind Sator’s atmosphere 33:35 - What comes next for Graham 44:10 - Creating film universes and Quentin Tarantino Sator Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e_Ij0S-sBw On the surface, the film is a simple story of a young man named Adam on the desperate and obsessive hunt for a mysterious being called Sator, who has been a constant and menacing presence in the lives of his family for generations. Through the interview, Graham talks about the real inspirations behind the film. June Peterson, who plays Adam’s grandmother, is Graham’s actual grandmother. She claims to have been hearing the voice of Sator in her head for her entire life, and views the entity as more of a guardian than a demon. Downey and Graham also discuss the way the film creates an unsettling and trance-like atmosphere using its creeping pace and experimental sound design - all on a tightly restricted budget. Sator is now available on-demand. Screen Crusades theme written and recorded by Matt Osenton. https://noblehooks.com/​ false full 8 364e47b7-c8f7-4ccf-bc37-fe8096b2bd8c Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:02:21 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/alexandre-o-philippe-leap-of-faith-E5xOdxYU Alexandre O. Philippe (Leap of Faith) Knotfest 00:34:11 The director shares what it was like to work with his mentor and why a film like The Exorcist merits such a comprehensive examination like the Shudder documentary, 'Leap of Faith'. Philippe's most recent feature length project, Leap of Faith, takes an in-depth look at the genesis and execution of one of cinema's most enduring entires directly from the man that directed it, William Friedkin. During his conversation with Downey, the director discussed how his previous examination of legendary shower scene in Psycho with his 78/52 documentary, (the shower scene in Psycho famously featured 78 different shots and 52 different cuts to create the finished product) began a line of communication between he and Friedkin. Grouping the film into a category with the likes of The Shining and Psycho, both Philippe and Downey discussed how these types of films don't just bolster the genre, they have a transformative quality to them that make the film definitive setting them apart from their genre. The Exorcist shaped culture in a way that made the film resonate as much more than just a movie. To watch it was a rite of passage, an experience that has to be completed before you die, and that serves as a testament to the vision and storytelling ability of Friedkin. Furthering that conversation, Philippe's Leap of Faith takes an almost scholarly approach in how it explores Friedkin's methodology in making the film. The result was such a genuine tribute to the director's creative contribution, that Friedkin shared with Philippe that the documentary made him better the he was - the words from his mentor were enough to move Philippe to tears while reading the message. The director shares what it was like to work with his mentor and why a film like The Exorcist merits such a comprehensive examination like the Shudder documentary, 'Leap of Faith'. Philippe's most recent feature length project, Leap of Faith, takes an in-depth look at the genesis and execution of one of cinema's most enduring entires directly from the man that directed it, William Friedkin. During his conversation with Downey, the director discussed how his previous examination of legendary shower scene in Psycho with his 78/52 documentary, (the shower scene in Psycho famously featured 78 different shots and 52 different cuts to create the finished product) began a line of communication between he and Friedkin. Grouping the film into a category with the likes of The Shining and Psycho, both Philippe and Downey discussed how these types of films don't just bolster the genre, they have a transformative quality to them that make the film definitive setting them apart from their genre. The Exorcist shaped culture in a way that made the film resonate as much more than just a movie. To watch it was a rite of passage, an experience that has to be completed before you die, and that serves as a testament to the vision and storytelling ability of Friedkin. Furthering that conversation, Philippe's Leap of Faith takes an almost scholarly approach in how it explores Friedkin's methodology in making the film. The result was such a genuine tribute to the director's creative contribution, that Friedkin shared with Philippe that the documentary made him better the he was - the words from his mentor were enough to move Philippe to tears while reading the message. false full 7 6c4fc95c-d130-43ef-bc17-15412815ca68 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:17:15 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/liesl-ahlers-triggered-gDjjCGfK Liesl Ahlers (TRIGGERED) Knotfest 00:31:55 false full 6 23f07bf8-e907-4bc9-a164-2ca58adfd5b5 Thu, 5 Nov 2020 18:23:32 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/reine-swart-triggered-DEQTjIfH Reine Swart (TRIGGERED) Knotfest 00:13:33 false full 5 ae5be9ee-dc4a-4ff5-9362-d85fcf36fd24 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:44:27 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/zoe-graham-Mra43Bof Zoe Graham (Scare Package) Knotfest 00:22:30 false full 4 2d07510e-0c4a-47ab-aacd-e820d01610ef Thu, 8 Oct 2020 20:43:56 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/damien-leveck-KdC3MdSn Damien LeVeck (The Cleansing Hour) Knotfest 00:19:23 The Cleansing Hour writer/director Damien LeVeck joins Screen Crusades to talk about avoiding or subverting demonic possession tropes; his fascination with the supernatural and esoteric; the challenges involved in setting a horror film in a single location; and what The Cleansing Hour has in common with The Little Mermaid. The Cleansing Hour writer/director Damien LeVeck joins Screen Crusades to talk about avoiding or subverting demonic possession tropes; his fascination with the supernatural and esoteric; the challenges involved in setting a horror film in a single location; and what The Cleansing Hour has in common with The Little Mermaid. false full 3 28295d36-1918-421a-8659-377f81fd32a7 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:25:11 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/alive-cast-qa-w-ryan-j-downey-CP6Zi4JC Alive Cast Q&A w/ Ryan J. Downey Knotfest 00:44:12 Knotfest Presents: Alive Cast Q&A w/ Ryan J. Downey featuring Angus Macfadyen, Thomas Cocquerel & Camille Stopps. Knotfest.com Exclusive Premiere Screening Now - Sept 24th Knotfest Presents: Alive Cast Q&A w/ Ryan J. Downey featuring Angus Macfadyen, Thomas Cocquerel & Camille Stopps. Knotfest.com Exclusive Premiere Screening Now - Sept 24th false full 2 4f8c3e00-6c50-460e-8899-546b901dd9fd Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:10:13 +0000 Hudson@5bam.com (Knotfest) https://screen-crusades.simplecast.com/episodes/niamh-wilson-random-acts-of-violence-2e9bqNvG Niamh Wilson (Random Acts of Violence) Knotfest 00:46:21 NIAMH WILSON (Saw III & V, Degrassi) joins SCREEN CRUSADES to talk about Shudder's original film 'Random Acts Of Violence', the new horror flick written/directed by Jay Baruchel (This is the End, How to Train Your Dragon, Tropic Thunder), who also co-stars. Niamh talks about growing up in showbiz, working with Baruchel, the comic book source material, Degrassi fandom, what she’s listening to, and much more. NIAMH WILSON (Saw III & V, Degrassi) joins SCREEN CRUSADES to talk about Shudder's original film 'Random Acts Of Violence', the new horror flick written/directed by Jay Baruchel (This is the End, How to Train Your Dragon, Tropic Thunder), who also co-stars. Niamh talks about growing up in showbiz, working with Baruchel, the comic book source material, Degrassi fandom, what she’s listening to, and much more. true full 1