Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera talks Fame, Fear, and her love of Jackie Chan
Release Date: 07/08/2025
HOLLYWOOD HUNGER GAMES: WHICH FILM SURVIVES?!?
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 13: Darren and Josh take the whiteboard to break down some of the movie ideas they’ve been juggling. But it’s getting to be about that time…shoot or get off the pot! They narrow things down to four or five… to be voted on by YOU, our crew on this crazy adventure. Is it going to be Josh’s Zombie submarine? Darren’s new NSFW batshit crazy idea? It’s time to kill our Darlings and pitch a movie. There can only be one… or two?!? Oh!!!! And Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton joins us for another “Page One Rewrite” segment. Chucky vs Buzz Lightyear?!? FUN! Join...
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COSPLAY TO CAMERA TRICKS: THUNDERWOLF AND DANNY GARCIA IN VEGAS
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 12: Darren and Josh take to Vegas for a special live episode at the Saraha Casino. Cosplay legend Thunderwolf joins the guys on stage to talk about fan engagement and why he loves movies so much. After that, magician Danny Garcia talks magic and immersive theater and we all discover just how similar stage and street magic is to filmmaking and creating a narrative for the audience. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who...
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Spiraling In Vegas - Darren and Josh talk torture with Marisol Nichols
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE ELEVEN: In this episode, Darren and Josh take the show to Las Vegas for a special live recording in front of an audience at the Saraha Casino. They’re joined by actress Marisol Nichols to talk about the making of Spiral and her experiences navigating the industry as a woman in film and television. Horror legend Steve Barton also debuts a brand-new segment, Uncle Creepy’s Corner, and, of course, Darren and Josh can’t resist pitching another wild movie idea. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process....
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ADDISON GOES ROGUE & DARREN AND JOSH OPEN THE MAIL BAG
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 10: Darren and Josh answer listener questions in the Mail Room and Josh pitches out a couple of new movie ideas. Darren tells a film set story about the legendary Paul Sorvino. Josh talks Indie filmmaking and what his first film cost per second of Jurassic Park: Hidden Kingdom. And FINALLY… producer Addison Marshall steps from behind the camera to grill Josh about screenwriting as she begins her own Hollywood break-in story! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an...
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ADDISON GOES ROGUE & DARREN AND JOSH OPEN THE MAIL BAG
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 10: Darren and Josh answer listener questions in the Mail Room and Josh pitches out a couple of new movie ideas. Darren tells a film set story about the legendary Paul Sorvino. Josh talks Indie filmmaking and what his first film cost per second of Jurassic Park: Hidden Kingdom. And FINALLY… producer Addison Marshall steps from behind the camera to grill Josh about screenwriting as she begins her own Hollywood break-in story! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an...
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An Extremely Unique Dynamic with Darren & Josh
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
In this episode, actors Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung reveal how they pulled off the whirlwind challenge of filming their feature Extremely Unique Dynamic in just a few days. The coming-of-age story mirrors their own lives, and they open up about their careers, their creative process, and how the idea for the film first came to life. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having ANY career in the entertainment...
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DARREN AND JOSH GO TO COUPLE’S THERAPY
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EPISODE 8: In this candid sit-down, Darren and Josh invite their equally unfiltered wives, Laura & Leila, to pull back the curtain on the not-so-glamorous side of “living the dream.” Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having ANY career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU! For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit. Would you like to be involved with the...
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A Movie Crypt Crossover Episode for Adam and Joe’s Yorkiethon. With special guest Jason Vorhees himself... Kane Hodder!
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 7: This week on Darren and Josh Make a Movie, Darren and Josh crash Adam Green and Joe Lynch’s annual Yorkiethon with a special cross-over episode with special guest Kane Hodder! And yes, we pitch him our movie idea. What’s his response? Well, you’re gonna have to watch. . The guys stay after the show to chat with Adam about some of the difficulties he’s faced making movies for close to three decades. Giveaway winner announced in the show (on the video only... not on the audio). Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the...
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The ‘SATANIC HISPANIC’ Mike Mendez Spills the Gory Details About Making Cult Films
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 6: This week on Darren and Josh Make a Movie, filmmaker Mike Mendez visits Darren’s lair to talk Big Ass Spiders and Gravedancing. The guys share production horror stories… bad notes… getting a movie financed by the cartel and how Mike bounces between editing Beavis and Butt-Head to making horror movies for close to three decades. The guys also discuss two of the movie ideas they’re banging around and ask Mike for feedback. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an...
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MINIPOD #2: Darren & Josh read their best reviews!
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Reason #712 why you should be watching Darren & Josh Make a Movie, as the guys trade a couple of “great reviews” of their films, highlighting just why you should be listening them give advice on filmmaking. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU! For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit www.DJMakeAMovie.com....
info_outlineEPISODE 4: Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera talks Fame, Fear, and her love of Jackie Chan
This week on the show, Josh and Darren head to the Horror Vibes Coffee Shop in North Hollywood for a candid conversation with rising scream queen and star of Terrifier 2 & 3, Lauren LaVera. From navigating the brutal realities of the entertainment industry to breaking down what really grabs her attention in a script, Lauren offers an honest and insightful look into life as a working actor in Hollywood. She also opens up about her lifelong obsession with Jackie Chan, and what it truly means to play a “final girl” in today’s genre landscape.
So join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU!
For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit www.DJMakeAMovie.com. Would you like to be involved with the making of this show? You can’t make a movie (or a podcast) without an army… come say hi and shout at us!
To stay up to date with the latest, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube at: @DJMakeAMovie. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode AND answer our call: “What kind of movie should we all make together?” “Favorite horror subgenre?” “What should we watch out for?” “Do you have a favorite of Josh’s one-liners from last week!?!?” “Who would you like to see on the show?”
Don’t miss next week’s fifth episode, where Darren and Josh dive into the mail bag to answer some questions and Josh pitches Darren on two more movie ideas after they spitball his ideas from last week.
We’ve got a lot more coming your way in the weeks and months to come, including guests Shawnee Smith, Tobin Bell, Leah Pipes (and many of the cast of Sorority Row) and many more!
Special Thanks to Horror Vibes Coffee for allowing us to shoot at their coffee shop!Here’s their website: https://www.horrorvibes.com
EPISODE FOUR | Credits
Produced/ Edited by | …………….Addison Marshall
Host | ………………………Darren Lynn Bousman
Host | …………….……..…Josh Stolberg
Jack of EVERY Trade | …Morgan Rooms
Social Media Guru | …….Chase Bellows
YouTube Guru | …………Brandon Nieto
Original Music | ………….Andrew Scott Bell
SPECIAL GUEST
Lauren LaVera |
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TITLE SEQUENCE | Credits
Narration | ………………...Tobin Bell
Sequence Designer | ……Jason Ragosta
Music by | ……………...….Andrew Scott Bell
Editor | …………….…….…Daniel Tong
Logo Animation | …………Brian Chow
Sound Mix | ……………..…Nick Bozzone
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