Tyler Geis’ Basement
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”Evil Checks In...”
April 18, 2022 11:19 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn todays episode, filmmaker Sloan Losch comes by the basement to plug his Kickstarter campaign as he attempts to take the jump from taking his short film "The INN" and turning it into a feature. The campaign has a real cool aesthetic that matches the tone and feel of the film. Just picture being around in the 90's video store era, and going down the horror aisle and finding "The INN' on the shelves to rent or buy. The Link to the Kickstarter campaign is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/p...
Whatchu Watchin Vol. 4/Early 2000’s Sampler
April 11, 2022 07:05 - 2 hours - 228 MBChris Carantit has returned! We've been watching a ton of Disney+ shows it seems. We're talking Moon Knight, Star Wars: Visions and Book of Bobba Fett. And a few other shows and films we've caught over these past few months. We also go back into our teenage years and discuss three films from the early 2000's and see if they still hold up nearly 20 years later. Find Chris on the internet, right here: https://www.instagram.com/cranberry_carantit/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI_5bBl...
The Film that Takes Place the Day After the Slasher Film
April 04, 2022 06:01 - 58 minutes - 94.2 MB"Blood Conscious" is out now on multiple platforms(especially over on Shudder). A different take on the cabin in the woods sub genre. Today on the show writer/director of the film, Timothy Covell and producer Christina Behnke stop by the basement to talk about the making of the film and the messages it conveys. You can watch the film now on places like Shudder and Tubi. Follow the film on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/bloodconscious/?hl=en Follow Tim, the direc...
”That Day was the Day of my Dreams”
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBActress Lisa Jaye and Tyler go back a few years, and they reminisce on today's episode on a fun shoot the two were on. Lisa, has performed in front of the camera and on stage for many years, and has been inspired by a lot of great women in film and television. Today on the show we do what we usually do on show, talk about what's inspired us and reminisce a bit. Follow for more updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Mail Bag
March 21, 2022 11:09 - 34 minutes - 55.5 MBLast week on the Instagram page, it was asked of you the listeners to submit some questions to be answered on the air for todays show. Well, here ya go. Tyler answers your dire questions about his favorite bad films, where to start with watching foreign cinema. And at long last, what is his favorite film that stars Beyoncé. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram for fun posts and updates on the show: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
The Cult of Kino
March 14, 2022 03:01 - 52 minutes - 83.3 MBIn October of 2021, Kino Lorber, a Blu Ray and physical media label launched their streaming platform devoted to cult films from different time periods and all over the world, Kino Cult. Today on the basement we do a dive into the platform and talk about some of the films streaming there right now. It's free if you want to sign up. Upgrading to premium is $49.99 a year : https://www.kinocult.com/app Kino Cult is available also as an app on your phone and on Roku and other streaming platfor...
More Than A Subculture
March 07, 2022 04:01 - 48 minutes - 78.3 MBPHASR Media launched it's website on January 1st, 2022. A website that celebrates a lot of the entertainment culture around us right now. Food, Films, Music and more. And today we welcome one of the co-founders of the website, Anthony Derington to the Basement. He opens up about the creative works that he has been into for his whole life, his early endeavors on the web, and Phasr and what it stands for. Check out everything you need to know about Phasr right here: https://phasrmedia.com/ ...
Underground Thinking
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn Today's show, Tyler sits down with photographer and graphic designer Billy Battle. Billy and Tyler have a past working relationship. The Ryan Road Company's logo was created by Billy back in 2019. He also shares stories of working as a Location Manager and a Assistant Director on film sets and host and guest go down quite the philosophical worm hole at the midway point of the show. Follow Billy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billypeacefromtheeast/ His Design business on Ins...
Black History Month Cinema
February 21, 2022 12:01 - 2 hours - 202 MBFebruary is Black History Month, and since this is a film podcast. What better way then showing appreciation for this time of year than talking about important black films and the filmmakers behind them. Jason Coombs returns to the podcast today to sit down with Tyler. They both have brought three films within the genre to discuss on the show today. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en You can find Jason in multiple places: https://w...
”Slapface” director Jeremiah Kipp
February 14, 2022 12:24 - 1 hour - 140 MBJeremiah Kipp, director of the award winning horror thriller "Slapface" is on the basement today. "Slapface" is available on Shudder to stream, go watch it! Today's show explores the origin of how the film came to be. And also explores Jeremiah's love for monster films and the real meaning behind them. Follow Jeremiah right here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah.kipp/ http://kippfilms.com/main.html Follow Slapface on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slapfacefilm/ Don...
Nick Lyon makes a ”Surprise Visit” on the show.
February 07, 2022 10:26 - 39 minutes - 63.4 MBOn Today's show, Director Nick Lyon comes by to hang out and talk about the films he has made over the years, including his now released film, "The Surprise Visit", starring Eric Roberts and Jacqi Vene. Nick has worked with the likes of Danny Trejo, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Kennedy and Ving Rhames. The Surprise Visit is available On Demand right now! You can follow Nick on IG right here: https://www.instagram.com/nicklyondirector/?hl=en And check out his website over at https://www.nicklyon....
Five Film Scores Because....
January 31, 2022 13:01 - 2 hours - 272 MBKerey Viswanathan is back for his third time on the basement. Today we are talking film scores and the composers behind them and compiled a list of our five favorites. An episode perfect for the enjoyment of how the medium of music corresponds with the visual medium. Follow the show in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/ Follow Kerey and all his endeavors here: https://www.kereyviswanathan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kereyvproductions/ https://www.instagr...
Millennial Dinner Party Hell
January 28, 2022 13:11 - 35 minutes - 56.9 MBExtra episode this week. On today's show Tyler sits down with Robert Bruce Carter, an L.A. filmmaker who made the genre bending film, "An Exquisite Meal". On the show Robert talks about his background in comedy and the commentary on millennial culture that he brings to the film. The film is available on demand right now. Learn more about where to find it here: https://anexquisitemeal.com/ Check out Roberts website and socials below: https://robertbrucecarter.com/ https://www.instagram....
Old Strangers
January 24, 2022 12:28 - 56 minutes - 91 MBOn today's show, Tyler welcomes filmmaker Nick Gregorio to the basement. Nick has been a filmmaker for many years but during the pandemic he got his team together to go make a special project out in the woods that reflects the mood of the times. The film is titled, "Old Strangers" and you can find on it on VOD right here: https://linktr.ee/OldStrangers Follow updates about the film right here: https://www.instagram.com/oldstrangersmovie/ And of course don't forget to subscribe and leave ...
For the Sake of Vicious
January 17, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 133 MBToday on the show we welcome directors Gabe Carrer and Reese Eveneshen, who are the directing pair behind the new hit indie horror film, "For the Sake of Vicious". You can view the film right now on Shudder. Hear all about the film and how it was made, as well as some cool chatter that any film buff will enjoy from the directing duo on today's show. Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Follow the directors on Instagram here: https://ww...
The ”Scream” Franchise: A Retrospect
January 14, 2022 12:15 - 27 minutes - 44.2 MBNew "Scream" film has officially hit theaters. Here is a look back at the first four films of the iconic horror franchise. Maybe listen to this on the way to the theater. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Formula Isn’t a Bad Thing
January 10, 2022 12:34 - 51 minutes - 81.8 MBOn Today's show Tyler sits down with film producer, Jason Cherubini of Dawns Light Media to discuss the business end of the film business. Jason is an entrepreneur who has been working in the start up world for many years and within the last decade got into film finance for a lot of films you can now find on most streaming platforms. If you are a independent filmmaker trying to learn more about the money side of making movies, then you might want to listen to today's episode. You can fin...
Holiday Hangover
January 03, 2022 10:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBDuring that weird time between Christmas and New Years there always seems to be a blur. You never know what day it is and somedays move really slow, others you blink and it's over. During that time, Tyler got to watch a lot of big movies. On Today's show, he goes over new films like, Being the Ricardos, Licorice Pizza, The Matrix Resurrections, Don't Look Up and the new documentary, All Madden. You know the routine, leave a rating and a review wherever you find the show. Follow the sho...
Enjoy It
December 31, 2021 13:06 - 12 minutes - 19.2 MBA little 2021 retrospect. As well as an attempt by Tyler to be motivational for moving forward in the New Year.
Watchu Whatchin Vol.3 and the Top 5 of 2021
December 27, 2021 12:47 - 2 hours - 271 MBMAJOR SPOILERS IN TODAYS SHOW. PROCEED WITH CAUTION! It's the end of the year round out on the show. Chris Carantit is here to discuss with Tyler the films and television shows they have been watching since his last appearance on the show. But they also give their top five film/tv shows of 2021. Once again, SPOILER ALERT, for films like Spiderman: No Way Home and Dune or even Zack Snyders Justice League. You never know who still hasn't seen it. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and looks...
2021: The Year Tyler Interviewed Larry Fessenden
December 20, 2021 12:28 - 48 minutes - 77.1 MBIndependent genre film legend, Larry Fessenden, is here today on the show. We talk about his love for Universal Monster movies, his first big hit in the industry and all the films that followed. We also talk about his favorite part of the filmmaking process and the time he hopped on a zoom call with me when he was in the wrong one, but thank god that happened because it eventually got me this interview. Everything Larry Fessenden can be found here: http://glasseyepix.com/
”Slaxx” by Elza Kephart
December 13, 2021 11:56 - 42 minutes - 67.9 MBOne of Rotten Tomatoes best reviewed films of 2021 was "Slaxx". It's a film about killer pants that was released on Shudder this year. Despite it's wild premise there is a very meaningful message behind this piece of horror satire. On the show today is the films director, Elza Kephart. A Canadian born filmmaker who had been developing this film for almost twenty years. You can stream Slaxx on Shudder right now if you happen to be a subscriber. You can learn more about the film right he...
Horny Teenagers Must Die!
December 10, 2021 12:23 - 34 minutes - 55.8 MBBonus episode this week. Dave Zagorski returns to The Basement and he brought along producing partner Johnny Donaldson as well. Dave, Johnny and even your host, Tyler, are all a part of crack team of filmmakers trying to bring you a little horror film called, "Horny Teenagers Must Die!" The film is almost complete but has some post production needs that have to be wrapped up. So Dave, Johnny and even Tyler are here to see if you would not mind donating to our little tongue and cheek horror co...
If You Liked Squid Game........
December 06, 2021 12:26 - 53 minutes - 86.1 MBToday on the show we talk about the explosive rise of Asian cinema and television. We go all the way back to what feels like ten years ago now, but its actually closer to two years, when "Parasite" one best picture at the Oscar, and question if that never happened would a show like "Squid Game" ever have gotten the green light. With all these massive success' showing up on the streamers, Tyler dusts off his old Asian Cult Cinema book to remind you all that there have been millions and millio...
The Acid King (remix)
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBA few adjustments had to be made to a recent episode about the documentary titled, "The Acid King". Consider this bonus content from an episode from last week. Or a remaster or re-release. I don't know, Anyways, enjoy and go hunt down the film on VOD. Jesse Pollack is a great writer and filmmaker.
Katie‘s Here!!!!!!!!!
November 29, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBSpecial Effects artist Katie Gelhart is on the show today to talk about her love for practical effects versus CGI. And with all the news of there almost being strikes in unions for people who work on film sets, and some tragic incidents that also took place on film sets, Katie gives us her take on everything going on in the trenches. You can see some of Katie's cool work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kagefx/?hl=en And don't forget to follow the show right here: https://www...
The Acid King
November 22, 2021 12:52 - 1 hour - 135 MBOn today's show, writer, director and fellow podcaster, Jesse Pollack comes on to plug his new documentary, The Acid King. The film documents the true story of a Long Island murder that kicked off the satanic panic of the 1980s. "The Acid King" is out now on multiple on demand platforms for the viewing pleasure of all of you true crime fanatics. As usual on the show, we get to know Jesse's origin story where he tells his video store days, growing up in New Jersey, and his love for Nosferat...
Twenty Minutes with Charles Band
November 15, 2021 11:14 - 22 minutes - 35.3 MBLegendary film producer Charles Band made a pit stop at The Basement on his book tour to plug his new memoir that hits shelves tomorrow. "Confessions Of A Puppetmaster: A Hollywood Memoir of Ghouls, Guts, and Gonzo Filmmaking", is a thrilling and inspiring memoir about trying to find success in showbiz told by one of the best to producers to ever corner a niche market and find success at it. The memoir hits stores tomorrow, but you can find it here on pre-order: https://www.harpercollins...
There‘s an Old Italian Proverb....
November 08, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBFilmmaker Anthony Cally is on the show today. Anthony has an extensive resume working in special effects for Universal, Sony and most recently Netflix. But when he can he shifts his focus on directing his own pictures. He has a short film that you should watch, it's below in the show notes. He also has a feature that he just wrapped in post production. Anthony has a huge grasp on classic cinema and it's directors. It makes for a great chat on the show today. Follow the podcast in Insta...
Let the Beards Grow
November 01, 2021 04:12 - 34 minutes - 54.6 MBA brand new month is upon on us. Every November Tyler lets his facial hair grow and grow. His mountain man persona takes over him and he starts drinking a lot of IPA's and Stouts. And worst of all, his face gets itchy. We're taking No Shave November a little seriously here on The Basement this month. We have partnered with a company to fundraise for cancer research all month long. All the while, Tyler will be letting the beard grow and grow. If you would like to donate, check it out right ...
Early 2000s Horror, Trick R‘ Treat, The Poughkeepsie Tapes and A Special Announcement
October 29, 2021 11:04 - 24 minutes - 39 MBAt long last, we are at Halloween weekend. Here is some of the horror Tyler has been watching all week. Have a Happy Halloween! Don't forget to leave a rating and a review of the show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/
Nunsploitation, Deliciously Decayed, and A Heavy Set Version of Danzig
October 27, 2021 11:11 - 43 minutes - 69.7 MBWriter, Director, Producer, Actor and Photographer Rick Chandler is here. I have wanted to sit down and talk with him for about ten years and it didn't disappoint. Rick is a true independent filmmaker who's work has found it's audience over the years in the horror and grindhouse community. On today's show we talk about the a horror film that never got made that first made me aware of Rick. His style in his films. His most recent YouTube travel show. And how we bot view the future of the in...
Society is a Horror Film
October 25, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 119 MBCedric Carter is back! Today's show we talk about horror literature and how great writers of the genre flesh out their personal issues and fears of the world on the page. Cedric talks what made him want to be a writer and dives deep into the trials and tribulations of what it has taken to craft the stories he has created. Check Cedric out on Instagram and Twitch. https://www.instagram.com/geanerikc/ https://www.twitch.tv/geanerikc https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/61919044-geanerikc...
Netflix Horror Isn‘t THAT Bad.
October 22, 2021 11:18 - 17 minutes - 28.6 MBNetflix originals, "There's Someone Inside Your House" and "Brand New Cherry Flavor" get a quick recommendation on today's show. I also went back and watches "Prince of Darkness" and got scared as shit. "Prince of Darkness" is streaming on Peacock.
”Dashcam” by Christian Nilsson
October 21, 2021 12:25 - 36 minutes - 57.9 MBOn today's show we welcome, Christian Nilsson. A talented filmmaker who has worked in other forms of media over the last decade. Christian has been a video editor at places like Buzzfeed, Time and Huffington Post. He has been able to carry that amazing resume into his work as a filmmaker. Just this week he has had his new film released on VOD. "Dashcam" is about a video news editor who gets inadvertently tangled into a cover up of a crime. "Dashcam" is available now on multiple VOD platfo...
”Rise of the Scarecrows: Hell on Earth” by Geno McGahee
October 20, 2021 04:19 - 59 minutes - 95.9 MBFilmmaker Geno McGahee is on the basement today. As he prepares for his new films premiere next week, he reflects with Tyler on what made him pick up a camera at such a young age. Video rentals on a Friday night. And the trials and tribulations of an indie horror filmmakers who just went out and did it and asked for nobody's permission. Geno's next film, "Rise of the Scarecrows: Hell on Earth", premieres next week at a public screening up where he's from in Western Massachusetts and then wil...
”Demigod” by Miles Doleac
October 19, 2021 11:39 - 50 minutes - 80.1 MBLast Friday the indie horror film "Demigod" dropped on multiple VOD platforms and is now in select theaters around the country. Today on the show the director behind that film is here, Miles Doleac. A filmmaker who has a massive interest in archeological studies dates back to the first time he saw Raiders of the Lost Ark. That interest shows up in the films he makes. Enjoy a real treat of an interview as we discuss his new films and the inspirations that brought him to making it. For mo...
”The Old Ways” by Chris Alender
October 18, 2021 11:43 - 1 hour - 118 MBToday on the show, producer of films like "Southbound", "Mortuary Collection" and "Body at Brighton Rock". More recently he directed the new take on the subgenre of exorcism and possession films, "The Old Ways". Chris Alender is here on the basement today and you can also catch the new film out on Netflix right now. Socials to follow: https://www.instagram.com/chrisalender/ https://www.instagram.com/soapboxfilms/ https://www.instagram.com/theoldwaysmovie/ https://www.instagram.com/tyler...
I Woke Up At 5AM to watch Halloween Kills
October 15, 2021 12:29 - 19 minutes - 31.9 MBSpoiler free review of Halloween Kills. A big week for Chucky! And if you want to, download Kino Cult to stream some classic underseen cult and obscure movie titles.
Rocktober Blood
October 13, 2021 04:09 - 34 minutes - 55.1 MBMusician and huge horror fan Greg Moco is on the show today. Greg has had a lot of endeavors in music as a singer of a few metal bands in the past. I wanted to ask him the parallel between fans of metal and horror films, but then things just go off the rails, in a good way. Enjoy. Greg made a rap song a few years back that we talk about and you need to here it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzyWRD679K0
”Apartment 413” by Matt Patterson
October 11, 2021 11:09 - 53 minutes - 86.2 MBOn today's show, we sit down with filmmaker Matt Patterson. He's based out of the great city of Austin, Texas. He had crafted a film prior to the coronavirus outbreak that has now been released that oddly enough catches the anxieties and fears of having to stay inside away from the world. His film, "Apartment 413" is available to watch on Amazon, Roku, Tubi, Dish Network and many other platforms. You can follow Matt for updates on him and the film here: https://www.instagram.com/apt413/...
Paperbacks from Hell, They, Live, Psycho II, The Manor
October 08, 2021 11:12 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBOn today's episode we're doing a few recommendations for you to fulfill your Halloween entertainment. I got an early screening of Blumhouse's new film, The Manor. I did a rewatch of They Live, one of my all time favorites. And it was my first time ever watching Psycho II. I also have a book recommendation, Paperbacks From Hell. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Paperbacks-Hell-Twisted-History-Fiction/dp/1594749817/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=paperbacks+from+hell&qid=1633691511&...
Paperbacks from Hell, They Live, Psycho II, The Manor
October 08, 2021 11:12 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBOn today's episode we're doing a few recommendations for you to fulfill your Halloween entertainment. I got an early screening of Blumhouse's new film, The Manor. I did a rewatch of They Live, one of my all time favorites. And it was my first time ever watching Psycho II. I also have a book recommendation, Paperbacks From Hell. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Paperbacks-Hell-Twisted-History-Fiction/dp/1594749817/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=paperbacks+from+hell&qid=1633691511&...
Michael Myers Marathon
October 06, 2021 04:39 - 2 hours - 243 MBA horror franchise that has spanned more than 40 years, "Halloween". From the original classic in 1978 to its 2018 reboot and beyond. It's admired and even some times laughed at, but during the month of October at least one installment in the franchise needs to be viewed. Today on the show, Tyler is joined by filmmaker, Phil George to talk about what they love and even the things they don't like about the franchise and the constant changing of the Michal Myers masks. All and all, Halloween i...
”Superhost” director Brandon Christensen
October 04, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 111 MBHe's got three films streaming on "Shudder". Brandon Christensen, director of "Still/Born", "Z" and most recently the film "Superhost", is here today to tell us about the making of all those. He dives deep into his early days as a filmmaker, working with legends Michael Ironside and Barbra Crampton, and how he wants to be the Mike Flanagan of "Shudder" Follow Brandon here: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandonchristensen/ "Superhost" IG page: https://www.instagram.com/superhostmovie/ ...
Halloween Picks!
October 01, 2021 11:14 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBHappy October 1st! Every Friday this month Tyler will be dropping a few picks of what to watch or read or just anything to fulfill your need for spooky Entertainment. Today, Tyler talks about grindhouse indie feature, "Parts Unknown". Classic horror from 1959, "House on Haunted Hill", and the new Netflix hit from Mike Flannagan, "Midnight Mass". PARTS UNKOWN, is free to stream on Tubi, but more info about the film can be found here: https://www.bostonundead.com/ HOUSE ON HAUNTED HIL...
The Projectionist
September 27, 2021 11:21 - 53 minutes - 86.4 MBA walking production company, Walter Gonet is here. Walt has taught me a lot about what I know in terms of film/video production. But today on the show he's here to take a trip down memory lane and talk about his days as a film projectionist. As well as discuss the film vs. Digital debate, and talk about the magical moment of illuminating the screen with a film for an audience.
”Bayhem”
September 20, 2021 11:20 - 2 hours - 274 MBKerey Viswanathan is back on today's show. We both break down the films of one of the more polarizing directors of the last 30 years, Michael Bay. Gear up for a journey all the way back to the first "Bad Boys" in the mid 90's all the way up to Netflix's "Six Underground". We also don't let him off the hook with some things, in case you were wondering. Follow the show on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/ Follow Kerey here: https://www.instagram.com/kereyv/ htt...
When Mariana + Lucy Texted
September 17, 2021 11:17 - 1 hour - 106 MBA short film's crowdfunding campaign caught my eye a few weeks ago. So I got the filmmakers on the show this week. Today's show we welcome Luisa Pena and Ruth Sullivan to the show to talk about the film they are trying to get made, "When Mariana + Lucy Texted". You can check out their crowdfunding campaign for the project below in the show notes. Seed & Spark Campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/when-mariana-and-lucy-texted#story The films Instagram page is right here: https://www...
Whatchu Watchin? Volume 2
September 13, 2021 04:17 - 2 hours - 211 MBChris Carantit is back on The Basement! And as expected we are diving into everything we have pretty much been watching all summer long up until this past week. Spoiler Alerts for a lot of the new releases talked about in the show(F9, The Green Knight, Shang-Chi, Masters of the Universe). Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/ Chris Carantit's socials: https://twitter.com/ce_carantit?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/cranberry_car...