11. BONUS: In Search of the Eyeless Man: Dr. Maynard Wills: An Origin Story

Enter the dark, twisted underworld of vampires in the official podcast about The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast. Each week, writer/comedian/vampire-enthusiast Naomi Ekperigin will be joined by the actors and writers behind this adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel – unpacking the twists and turns of every episode. You'll hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the set and writers' room, plus deep dives into the history of the vampire genre. Horror experts will share how the vampire lore has changed and morphed over time – and what has compelled us to follow these terrifying, seductive creatures across centuries. New podcast episodes are available each week following new episodes of Interview with the Vampire on AMC and AMC+. The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast is produced by AMC in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“A Texas Teen Story” is a very personal contribution, as it chronicles first-hand the unexplained events Grant experienced in the ‘90s. It’s a story of obsession, cliques, power and music, with a focus on the social dynamics and potential for cruelty that are unique to teenage girls. Grant’s experience suggests that choices we make in our formative years may invite forces that haunt us the rest of our lives. You can join our quest to uncover the truth about the Eyeless Man. Buy VIDEO PALACE: IN SEARCH OF THE EYELESS MAN now wherever you purchase books, eBooks or audiobooks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Real Sharon Lockenby” is inspired by a chance meeting Graham had at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. It’s a relatable, real life nightmare about what it means to become a meme: what do we get, what do we lose and what’s in it for the Eyeless Man? Join our quest to uncover the truth about the Eyeless Man. Buy VIDEO PALACE: IN SEARCH OF THE EYELESS MAN now wherever you purchase books, eBooks or audiobooks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the last two years, Dr. Maynard Wills, a professor of folklore at the New School in New York City has done his own research and collected stories—either experienced firsthand or passed on—about the eerie phenomena of the white tapes and the Eyeless Man. On October 13th, 2020, Tiller Press, part of Simon and Schuster, will publish Professor Wills’ work: VIDEO PALACE: IN SEARCH OF THE EYELESS MAN which shares ten stories from familiar faces in the horror community—and contains the only interview Tamra Wulff has done since Mark’s disappearance. This first episode includes the preface, by Wills’ teaching assistant, Daniel Carter and Wills introductory entry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After agreeing to call off the investigation, Mark secretly goes back to Randy’s piano shop to get to the heart of the mystery once and for all. He records his descent into the hidden basement, where he discovers the horrifying truth behind the white tapes. Tamra finds the recording the next day and uses it to retrace Mark’s steps, but as she searches for an answer to his ultimate fate, a familiar obsession begins to grip her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the argument that might have ended everything for Mark and Tamra, Mark is ready to give up the investigation - until Tamra calls to say she solved the code that Cat found in the tapes, which contains coordinates leading somewhere Mark never suspected. Patching up their relationship while staking out the location, Mark’s investigative instincts kick into overdrive and he impulsively crosses a line he’s never crossed as an investigator and charges directly into the heart of the mystery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Tamra learn more about Cat’s terrible accident while waiting with her wife at the hospital. When they return home, they discover someone has broken into their apartment and taken something vital. Hoping for good news, Mark returns a call to Jacob Manders and is confronted with a tragic turn of events. Pushed to the breaking point, Mark and Tamra have an explosive argument that could mean the end of their investigation as well as their relationship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Tamra enlist Cat’s help in lining up the audio in all four white tapes. She plays the resulting project for them, which causes Mark to pass out and injure himself. Now on their own, Cat and Tamra make a crucial new discovery: a secret code buried deep within the white tapes. After the two young women are startled by a strange visitor outside the front door, Cat leaves to break the code at home, but a bizarre accident threatens Mark and Tamra’s entire investigation.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark interviews a former clerk at the Video Palace and learns some intriguing new information, including the strange circumstances of her last night at work. Meanwhile, Tamra visits a mental institution in search of the owners of the Video Palace. Mark and Tamra come away from their separate investigations with new clues, including two more white tapes and a chilling message from twenty years ago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Tamra travel to Conway, Vermont, and the original site of the Video Palace. Once there, Mark has an unexpected reaction to what was once the legendary video store. Afterward, they interview the locals and get a promising new lead, as well as a first-hand account of a run-in with The Eyeless Man, a local boogeyman some say was made up to scare children. Mark and Tamra decide to stay overnight in a motel, where Mark’s sleep talking takes a turn for the worse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.