Episode 118: Halfway to Halloween - All Things Spooky with ScareNetwork.TV

Episode 118: Halfway to Halloween - All Things Spooky with ScareNetwork.TV

Author: The Scary Movie Project May 22, 2026 Duration: 1:03:07

In this Halfway to Halloween episode, Matt sits down with Billy Lewis, founder of ScareNetwork.TV, to talk cryptids, ghost stories, and the indie streaming platform he's built to give paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster content a real home. They get into the Florida footage that ended up in the Smithsonian, the hunt for Chessie on the Chesapeake Bay, and why every town has a story worth telling.

CRYPTIDS & PARANORMAL COVERED: The Skunk Ape, Dave Shealy and the famous Glades footage, the Skunk Ape museum, Chessie and the Chesapeake Bay sightings, the Love Point footage, the dissertation on Chessie, Bigfoot, regional ghost stories and haunted locations

SCARE NETWORK TV: Original paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster content — documentaries, narrative features, series, and podcasts you won't find anywhere else. Available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Google Play.

INFLUENCES & SHOWS DISCUSSED: Tales from the Crypt, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Jailhouse (Billy Lewis), Jack Osbourne's paranormal work

Big thanks to Tony Barber and the team at Creative AV and Entertainment (CAVE) for producing the show.

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Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!

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There’s something about a great horror movie that sticks with you long after the credits roll-the dread, the atmosphere, the sheer creativity of the scare. The Scary Movie Project is built on that feeling. Hosted by filmmaker and lifelong horror junkie Matt Lolich, this isn't just a checklist of reviews. Each episode feels like a conversation with a friend who’s just as passionate about the genre as you are, whether he’s pulling apart the mechanics of a classic slasher, exploring the hidden themes in an underrated ghost story, or getting excited about a new release. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis that goes beyond simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down, delving into why certain films work, how they were made, and what they say about our fears. The discussions often branch into wider spooky topics and the broader culture of horror, making every installment a deep dive. If you love the thrill of a well-crafted scare and the community that comes with it, this podcast offers a regular, reliable dose of thoughtful chills and enthusiastic conversation. Tune in for a smart, engaging take on the films that keep us up at night.
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