In Episode 525, Jose and Ryan catch up with Michael Plumides to talk about his new book Nocturnity, and his partner Scott Hansen for the upcoming film adaptation. We also talk about his newest movie, Devour.

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The Clive Barker Podcast hosted Michael Plumides and Scott B. Hansen to discuss Michael's new book Nocturnity and Scott's upcoming film Devour. They explored themes in Michael's novel, including supernatural elements and character motivations, while Scott shared details about his indie horror film's production challenges and promotional plans. The conversation highlighted connections between the film and book projects, including potential casting and shared creative influences. The podcast also featured a review of Scott's previous work Bad Candy and discussed upcoming episodes, including a planned commentary on the 1985 werewolf film Silver Bullet.

Michael's Film and Music Adventures

Michael discussed his involvement with the film industry, including obtaining permissions for screenings and his role as a creative consultant. He shared his experiences in the music world, particularly with Gwar, and mentioned his book "Kill the Music" which chronicles these events. Michael also recounted a humorous anecdote about a police encounter with David Brocky and described the unfortunate burning down of a club, the Mad Monk, which he was supposed to promote a Gwar show at.

Supernatural Thriller Book Discussion

Michael discussed his new book, Nocturnity, which features a supernatural thriller following Jade Winters, an outcast who discovers he is special and has connections to a secret world. He explained the book's themes, characters, and influences, including his experience working on a Clive Barker TV series. Michael also mentioned his business, Bird Dog Vintage, which thrived during COVID-19. The group briefly discussed the rivalry between two characters in the book, inspired by Michael's own experiences in the nightclub business.

Devour Film Release Discussion

The group discussed the upcoming screening of Scott Hansen's film Devour at Mad Monster Party on Friday, with a potential release date in September or early October. They also talked about the character Miles Farron from Michael's next book, "Nocturne: The Edge of Chaos," who is portrayed as an agent of chaos and a billionaire with dark secrets. The conversation touched on the isolation and eccentric behavior often associated with wealthy individuals, as well as the film's violent content and promotional strategies involving free posters.

Vampire Cannibals in Horror-Comedy

Scott discussed his upcoming film Devour, a horror-comedy about a metal band of vampires who break down in a town of cannibals. He explained that the film was picked up by Raven Banner and Epic Pictures, and detailed its unique blend of genres and the involvement of music industry talent. The group also discussed the film's connection to Scott's previous work, Bad Candy, and its place in an ongoing horror universe.

Indie Film Production Update

Scott discussed his indie film, which had a 52-day shoot and faced multiple fundi...