Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time

Wes Craven's New Nightmare (w/ Brian Collins)

Episode Summary

Thank Freddy for Wes Craven! On this episode of Kill By Kill, we're getting serious - mostly - about one of the best horror films to emerge from the 1990s, Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Gena & Patrick are joined by FANGORIA writer and A Horror Movie A Day’s author Brian Collins as we dig into the pure Hollywood tale of the lengths one master moviemaker will go to torture his leading lady... onscreen, of course. Along the way, we talk about eel punctures, stabbing Freddy in the dick, the special hell of Hollywood assistants, and why people misunderstand the connection between New Nightmare and Scream. Plus, we delve into what makes Heather Langenkamp such an incredible star and John Saxon an icon for the ages. Join us, won't you?

Episode Notes

Thank Freddy for Wes Craven! On this episode of Kill By Kill, we're getting serious - mostly - about one of the best horror films to emerge from the 1990s, Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Gena & Patrick are joined by FANGORIA writer and A Horror Movie A Day’s author Brian Collins as we dig into the pure Hollywood tale of the lengths one master moviemaker will go to torture his leading lady... onscreen, of course. Along the way, we talk about eel punctures, stabbing Freddy in the dick, the special hell of Hollywood assistants, and why people misunderstand the connection between New Nightmare and Scream. Plus, we delve into what makes Heather Langenkamp such an incredible star and John Saxon an icon for the ages. Join us, won't you?