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ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT

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Celebrity interviews. Entertainment news. Movie and television reviews. And other random nonsense. (Emphasis on the "nonsense.") John Horton and Kyle Pierson bring our old IN THE SPOTLIGHT web show into the modern era with this fun, humorous podcast that hopes to educate as well as entertain. If we achieve at least one of those goals, our work here is done!

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  • Rebirth of the Living Dead Director Dustin Ferguson talks New ROTLD Sequel

    Rebirth of the Living Dead Director Dustin Ferguson talks New ROTLD Sequel
    Mar 24 2026

    THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD has three sequels on the way within the year. The latest to be announced, REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD, is expected to be the first one released. Director Dustin Ferguson joins John Horton and Kyle Pierson for an hour-long chat that explains how the new installment falls into the ROTLD universe, how it will differ from the other two productions (potential Spoiler Alert), and how it's even possible that three sequels are being made by three different companies at the exact same time. Dustin also talks a bit about his new films, SEED: LEGACY and NEMESI6, and explains the importance of marketing. Stay tuned till the end for the NEMESI6 trailer.

    Follow Dustin Ferguson on Facebook

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    Dustin's Store

    https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=155419&pp=1

    MEATHOOK MASSACRE 5: THE FINAL CHAPTER

    https://amzn.to/4rTjG8C

    AMITYVILLE: CLOWNHOUSE

    https://tubitv.com/movies/553758/amityville-clownhouse

    SPACE SHARKS

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    NEMESI5

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lQQmOS

    Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/476743/nemesis-5

    REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD

    Crowdfunding coming soon!

    RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Book by John A. Russo

    https://amzn.to/47kLR9a

    NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD hosted by Hellvira

    https://amzn.to/4sPsKgl

    DEEP RED MURDERS

    https://tubitv.com/movies/695454/deep-red-murders

    HELL OF THE SCREAMING UNDEAD

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100007851/hell-of-the-screaming-undead

    SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT 2

    https://tubitv.com/movies/696106/silent-night-bloody-night-2

    WITCHCRAFT XVII

    https://amzn.to/4uMGGJa

    THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Limited Edition 4K Box Set

    https://amzn.to/40OJ1Wr

    RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II

    https://amzn.to/4bFLWWg

    RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III, NECROPOLIS, and RAVE TO THE GRAVE in a Living Dead horror 6-pack DVD set

    https://amzn.to/4uUDQSE

    Follow the ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT Podcast

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    John Horton's YouTube Channel

    @jahorton13

    Kyle Pierson's YouTube Channel

    @Area51ESD

    ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT is an affiliate of the crowdfunding independenct horror film, SLUGGER. Twenty percent of your donations to https://slugger-movie.kckb.me/attackofthespotlight will support our podcast. Please note that John nor Kyle are in anyway involved with the film's production. Any issues or questions should be directed to the filmmakers. Donate at your own risk.

    #MoreBrains
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    59 mins
  • Crowdfunding Risks and Rewards: Real Experiences from John and Kyle

    Crowdfunding Risks and Rewards: Real Experiences from John and Kyle
    Mar 23 2026
    Crowdfunding allows film fans the opportunity to back films that they want to see! Many crowdfunded films would never see the light of day if it weren’t for the backers, as they don’t have a major studio throwing money at them. In return for donations, fans get early access to screeners, merchandise, their name in the credits, and can even buy a role in the movie, itself! However, not everything always goes to plan, and expectations may be a bit hard to fulfill. John Horton and Kyle Pierson have each spent a small fortune backing productions over the past few years. This episode of ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT meticulously covers each of these contributions to let you know the risks and rewards involved. NEON FEAR https://youtu.be/afLAL8KXljc?si=l-PS82lv3UhAe8p3 SPIRIT BOARD: DOORWAY TO DEATH https://vimeo.com/398857875?msockid=1b77e2a7c08f608e1de9f4d7c1fa6177 FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOOD LOSS https://youtu.be/NxoBkkfbMiI?si=N2_98T1h-EvgM2lH While we mention fan films are never shown in theaters, the actual premiere of this film did in fact screen in a movie theatre. WHAT AN INSTITUTION! THE STORY OF POLICE ACADEMY https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/cultscreeningsukltd/what-an-institution-the-story-of-police-academy#/section/rewards/reward-product-209425 HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES Buy Digital Copy: https://amzn.to/4lGuzcq Win Free Blu-ray: https://www.facebook.com/events/1594898531557644 Watch for Free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100050803/haunted-house-of-pancakes Kyle’s Unheard Liners: https://youtu.be/W2i8_DoVong?si=-3w-Qyi5tl5OT886 TIME’S UP https://amzn.to/4lGOxnn DEATH BIKE Crowdfunder to be restarted SOON! GO AWAY https://tubitv.com/movies/100030170/go-away MEAT https://www.facebook.com/MEATtheOfficialMoviePage/ MURDERCISE https://tubitv.com/movies/100009154/murdercise KILLER PIZZA https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/anthonycaimano/killer-pizza-feature-film SCREAM DREAM https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/adamfreeman/scream-dream HELLVIRA’S HAUNTED ASYLUM OF HORROR Buy digital copy: https://amzn.to/4bD8XJp Kyle’s alternate Jester cuts: https://youtu.be/Ot1gpC2np68?si=gU_wIq532cV55IaX CIRCUS SATANICUS Kyle’s Stank costume test: https://youtu.be/I0dJdrh2N48?si=e9H1FvmwU8_GJIQ7 The most cursed movie never made: https://youtu.be/Dw2wFQJ-APg?si=kRQhepff5_ZIalmg THE SLASHER NURSE https://thebstream.com/programs/the-slasher-nurse THE DEVIL YOU KNOW https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/shawnburkett/the-devil-you-know--7 HOLLOW LAKE Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollowlakemovie/ Troy Escamilla interview: https://youtu.be/orJN-uzbvSI?si=UfUGMgj51ecrC8gw BIGFOOT WITH A MEATHOOK https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ronbonk/bigfoot-but-with-a-meathook CRACKCOON https://amzn.to/4lKrfgA EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SHARK https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ronbonk/emotional-support-shark-keep-calm-and-get-eaten RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: TRASH’S REVENGE Indiegogo: https://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/ Michael Joy interview: https://youtu.be/d3pN0Xt9TKA?si=lpIYJUXgaWBWie8n Beverly Randolph: https://youtu.be/yqW0FbGq-tk?si=q7p9tMsCkW3NA2Vs REBIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD Director interview coming in a few days: https://linktr.ee/attackofthespotlight SLUGGER (ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT is an affiliate of the crowdfunding campaign and makes a percentage of donations made through the link. However, John nor Kyle have any involvement with the actual production and campaign donations should be made at your own risk.) https://slugger-movie.kckb.me/attackofthespotlight #crowdfunding
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Troy Escamilla on Hallow Lake, Film Festivals and Dark Night of the Podcast

    Troy Escamilla on Hallow Lake, Film Festivals and Dark Night of the Podcast
    Mar 13 2026

    If producing, directing, writing, and podcasting weren't enough, Troy Escamilla also runs the Houston Horror Film Festival! As incredibly busy as he is, we couldn't be more pleased that he took an hour out of his schedule to chat about his new indie horror film, HALLOW LAKE, explain the intricacies of how film festivals select which movies will be screened, and teases the next batch of films he and co-host Roger Conners will discuss on DARK NIGHT OF THE PODCAST. You may even learn who will be making special guest appearances in Houston this August. If that's not enough, stay tuned to the end for the HALLOW LAKE trailer!

    TROY ESCAMILLA on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/troyesc/

    HALLOW LAKE and MEAT at Toronto Indie Horror Fest

    http://www.toindiehorrorfest.com/

    HALLOW LAKE on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollowlakemovie

    HALLOW LAKE on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/hollowlakemovie/

    HOUSTON HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

    https://www.houstonhorrorfilmfest.com/index.html

    DARK NIGHT OF THE PODCAST

    https://www.facebook.com/darknightofthepodcast

    TEACHER SHORTAGE free on Tubi

    https://tubitv.com/movies/653233/teacher-shortage

    MRS. CLAUS (aka STIRRING) free on Tubi

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100039116/mrs-claus

    PARTY NIGHT free on Tubi

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100040198/party-night

    ATTACK OF THE SPOTLIGHT on Linktree

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    JOHN HORTON on YouTube

    @jahorton13

    KYLE PIERSON on YouTube

    @jahorton13

    #horror
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    57 mins
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