ETCH CAST

About ETCH CAST

Etch Cast — where storytelling and filmmaking collide in the shadows. The official podcast of Etch Productions pulls back the curtain on the dark corners of creativity. Join our co-founders and team as we explore the art of filmmaking and the craft of horror storytelling — from behind-the-scenes tales of our projects to conversations with the writers, directors, actors, and collaborators who help bring our nightmares to life. Whether we’re dissecting cinematic technique or chasing the eerie magic of horror fiction, this is where stories learn to haunt.

Publisher

Etch Productions LLC

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Bad Ideas Only Returns: Terrible Movie Pitches, Questionable Decisions | ETCH CAST Ep. 22

   Welcome back to the shadows. BAD IDEAS ONLY returns for round three. Philip Gelatt is joined by Morgan Galen King, Will Battersby, April Merl, and Belle Del Sesto for another exercise in terrible ideas and questionable creative judgment. The premise is simple: everyone brings the worst movie pitch they can think of. Then the rest of the group has to figure out how to make it work. What starts with intentionally bad ideas quickly spirals into character development, world building, plot mechanics, unnecessary mythology, and the uncomfortable realization that some of these movies might actually be... good? Then we close with WHAT LURKS IN OUR QUEUE, sharing the films, art, and creative work that have been keeping us inspired lately. Welcome to BAD IDEAS ONLY. Unfortunately, some of these might be worth making.

2. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Stephen Graham Jones on Horror, Bob Seger & Brian De Palma

   This week on ETCH CAST, Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King welcome bestselling horror author Stephen Graham Jones for a conversation that spans writing, filmmaking, music, and movies. Stephen reflects on the experience of filming First Word on Horror, sharing favorite memories from the shoot, discussing the unique interview setup used during production, and revisiting what it was like documenting the creative process together. The conversation also explores his approach to writing, why he resists creative rituals, the origins of My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and his unapologetic devotion to Bob Seger—including his annual mission to become one of Spotify's top listeners. For Movie Club, Stephen brings two unexpected selections: Snake Eyes and One Night at McCool's. Together, the group dives into Brian De Palma's filmmaking, Rashomon-style storytelling, Nicolas Cage, overlooked cult films, and the movies that continue to shape how they think about cinema. If you enjoy conversations about horror, filmmaking, books, and the creative process, you're in the right place. Support ETCH by subscribing on YouTube, where you can watch First Word on Horror, Art Show! With Captain Skinner, and exclusive clips from Cassie Workman is Witchy AF. You can also support our work on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories and early access to new projects.

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Cassie Workman Is Witchy AF: Hereditary, Constantine & the Occult

   This week on ETCH CAST, Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King are joined by Cassie Workman to discuss the early reaction to CASSIE WORKMAN IS WITCHY AF, the response to the first clips released online, and some favorite behind-the-scenes stories from making the series. Then it's Movie Club as Cassie dives into Hereditary and Constantine, two films that helped inspire the tone, themes, and supernatural conversations at the heart of Witchy AF. From demons and magic to horror, spirituality, and the occult, we explore why these films continue to resonate with audiences years later. Plus: production stories, audience reactions, supernatural cinema, and why we're all still fascinated by the strange. Follow ETCH for more conversations with filmmakers, artists, writers, and creators exploring horror, fantasy, animation, and the wonderfully weird.

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