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What is the fate of the Blair Witch Project after all of the rumors of a relaunch hit the internet? Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard sit down at this year’s COFOH to talk about it, revisit the making of the original along with the challenges, how they did it, and creating a new genera film. A conversation with old friends for this Spotlight Interview. #IndieHorrorFilm #BlairwitchProject #FoundFootageFilm #MichaelWilliams #JoshuaLeonard #Horror #HorrorFilms #FilmMaking #COFOH2026 #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #SpotlightInterview #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky  

A true legend was a guest this year at the Colorado Festival of Horror, Veronica Cartwright. Having worked on some of the most iconic properties in her amazing career, it’s mind-blowing when you stop to consider them all and the people she has worked with including Alfred Hitchcock. Smurf talks, horror, witches, steak dinner, and so much with the kindest guest he has ever had for this COFOH fireside chat. #HorrorConvention #HorrorCon #VeronicaCartwright #HorrorLegend #TheBirds #Alien #WitchesofEastwick #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #ConLife #Horror #COFOH2026 #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #SpotlightInterview #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky   

Going from holding and curating their own independent horror film fest Dan and Leon of Six Feet Under decide to try creating their own vision of horror. The two talk about their latest project, Devil in the Trunk and what’s it like building an Indie Horror Film as they go from fan to filmmakers. Along with that what to expect from their upcoming film fest that any horror fan is going to love.   #IndieHorrorFilm #DevilintheTrunk #IndependentFilm #LocalFilmMaking #Horror #HorrorFilms #FilmMaking #SixFeetUnderFilmFest #COFOH2026 #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #SpotlightInterview #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky   

Klowning around was never so much fun as Smurf gets to talk with not one, not two, but all three of the Chiodo brothers. The three have some amazing stories behind their cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space but that’s not all. They have been involved with other teams to create some very iconic films. Grab your popcorn, sit back as we take a trip to the stars and back at this very special fire side chat. #KillerKlownsfromOuterSpace #ChiodoBrothers #Horror #HorrorFilms #CultClassic #FX #TeamAmerica #SouthPark #FilmMaking #COFOH2026 #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #SpotlightInterview #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky     

The future of film making is always affected by technology and where it will take the audience. A new platform is here and building a whole new intimate experience, Smurf talks with one of the pioneers in this new landscape, Scott Vandiver of Shiver Vertical. Soon your jump scares will be in the palm of your hand and what this means for the industry, where to get access and most of all how do you get your horror film on it. #ShiverVertical #Horror #HorrorFilms #MobleDevice #IndependentFilm #IndiFilms #FilmMaking #COFOH2026 #ReelHorrorsFilmFest #SmurfsTake #SpotlightInterview #WGU  #5280Geek #StayGeeky      

So many classic horror films to talk about, where do you start? Or do you ask about the new season of Dexter? We get to it all as Smurf gets a Fire Side Chat in with the show stopper Barbara Crampton. From the Colorado Festival of Horror a little tea on what’s to come for this horror icon. #HorrorCon #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #Dexter #BarbaraCrampton #Reanimator #Interview #COFOH2026 #WeekendGeekUpdate #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

"When I first read the script for part two, I was telling Damien we have to put this in the theater. If we can put this in front of people in a movie theater and give them the real movie-theater type of experience, it's going to explode. I could just tell." - David Howard Thornton on TERRIFIER 2. And wow, was he right As promised, we sat down with David Howard Thornton on Friday morning, before the chaotic carnival that was #COFOH2026 began, for a great 30-minute talk about TERRIFIER, past and future projects, costumes, and more! Enjoy #Terrifier #MeanOne #DavidHowardThornton #ArttheClown #Interview #Firesidechat #ColoradoFestivalOfHorror #COFOH #COFOH2026 #Horror #HorrorCon #WeekendGeekUpdate #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Sponsored by RMC at C2E2 table #1230 after an action-packed weekend at mega Con the road trip continues to C2E2 this weekend.  This week on the show Smurf talks about a frightening trend he’s seeing across the Con world and the future impact it may have on the everyday fan. Then let’s talk about the Brand New Day trailer and the story from the comics it seems to pull from. In addition to that how does the new Daredevil season and the just announced Punisher One Last Kill show plays into the movie. New seasons on Invincible, Stranger Things returns with Tales from 85 to Netflix, and the story around Firefly gets cleared up…sort of. How hard is it being Gordon Ramsey? Smurf talks about the new show focused on his life; Upper Deck has a new Batman the Animated Series set of cards out featuring one of the most amazing chase cards of all time. This week Smurf gives you his take on Star Trek Starfleet Academy now that season one has come to a close and what are some of the big standout moments. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update!   #Podcast #WGU #Scifi #Horror #NerdNews #Popculture #NewTrailers #NewShows #MCU #StarTrek #StarfleeAcademy #GordonRamsey #Spiderman #Daredevil #Punisher #Invincible #Firefly #StrangerThings #Batman #BatmanTAS #UpperDeck #RMCCollectibles #ConLife #MegaConOrlando #C2E2 #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Live from the Figus Studio, it’s Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by RMC who will be at booth #9017 at Mega Con Orlando offering con exclusive covers and special table guest all day Thursday; WWE star Shotzi Blackheart. This week catches you up on new trailers and release dates for shows that are quickly approaching like The Boys and a few others. Trailers for HBOs Lanterns, Mando and Grou along with the rest of the story for the hunt for the Survivor 50 idol in Colorado and what happens next. Reaction to Monarch season 2, the final episode of the Celebrity Traitors that was quickly followed by a new season of UK Traitors. An early review of The Bride opening this weekend, Marvel movies coming to 2026 and the end of an era as PBS shutters after 58 years. Finally, Smurfs take on Fallout but how does it compare to The Last of Us. Which is the superior Video game adaptation? All of this and more on your Weekend Geek Update.    #Podcast #WGU #Scifi #Horror #NerdNews #Popculture #NewTrailers #NewShows #MCU #PBS #Fallout #LastofUs #Survivor50 #StarWars #TheBoys #Monarch #TheBride #Traitors #RMCCollectibles #ConLife #MegaConOrlando #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Live from the Figus Studio It’s Weekend Geek Update sponsored by the multi award-winning Dragon Meadery, visit them today for an amazing Mead experience http://www.dragonmeadery.com. This week Smurf catches you up on his quest for the Idol for Survivor 50, reactions to the Super Bowl commercials with focus on one in particular. More trailers to come as we get a look at One Piece season 2 and when to expect the Spider-Man Noir from Amazon.   Predator news as it finds a new home. Ian McKellen hard at work with two major film announcements, Gears of War officially coming to Netflix, reactions to Wrecking Crew and looking back at Marvel Phase four; leading into Smurfs Take on the new Wonder Man series. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update.      #Podcast #WGU #Scifi #Horror #NerdNews #Popculture #NewTrailers #NewShows #MCU #WonderMan #SpidermanNoir #WreckingCrew #Survivor50 #StarWars #Predator #GearsofWar #Highlander #OnePiece #IanMcKellen #Xmen #Hobbit  #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky