Today’s guest, Jake Kustasz is a Michigan-based author and video producer focusing on horror, comedy, and the absurd. His most recent release- A Devil’s Night Tale, is a horror comic book illustrated by Ethan Woronko that also includes his original short story and an interview about the history of Devil’s Night in Detroit with historian Jeff Pollock.

Jake’s talents aren’t confined to any medium- and we talk about his strengths- especially his ability to use social media to network and bring artists together for different projects.Make sure to grab YOUR copy of A Devil’s Night Tale: https://www.memestudium.com/store/p/kb8mibrjjovis0jzprhs68mon43ej7If you’re local to Metro-Detroit, you can support a small business by picking up your copy at:- Vault of Midnight Detroit - Detroit, MI- Green Brain Comics - Dearborn, MI- Toadvine Books - Berkley, MI- Berkley Public Library - Berkley, MIAnd for any Chicago listeners- Quimby's Bookstore - Chicago, ILYou can follow what Jake is up to next at Memestudium.com or @jakekustasz on InstagramYou can check out the illustrator of “A Devil’s Night Tale” - Ethan Woronko @epworonko_art on InstagramAnd you can learn more about Detroit history tours on Instagram @detroithistorytoursOur theme music is by @nick_ferreri | Insta: @nick_ferreri Please subscribe to our channel and leave a 5 star review. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!Follow us on instagram @midnighthorrorpictureshowPart of the Hiraeth Podcast Network #devilsnight #devilsnightdetroit #newhorrorcomics2026 #horrorcomics

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Today’s guest is filmmaker Justin Sulham who's debut feature, the horror-comedy film, “Big Bad Betty” is ONLY available on physical media for its release.

We discuss what led to that decision- and so much more- but first, Justin Sulham grew up in the Greater- Boston area, but is currently based in Nashville, TN. He’s worked in the Camera and Electrical department on some HUGE projects- such as Severance, The Holdovers, and Dexter: New Blood- to name a few. He’s made a name for himself directing in the music video industry- including directing a video for the song “Take Me Home” by Dexter himself, Michael C Hall’s band “Princess Goes”.

With his experience, determination, and passion for the horror-genre and filmmaking- I truly believe Justin is a director to watch closely over the next few years.

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Today’s guest is Producer, Mariel Sharp- Mariel Sharp is the founder and lead producer at True Sweetheart Films, an independent production company dedicated to boundary-pushing cinema by women and LGBTQ+ creators. With a deep expertise in both creative and logistical execution, she has produced two award winning feature films and 12 short films, securing funding from prestigious organizations like SODEC, Telefilm Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts. Her films have screened at over 100 international festivals, earning 11 nominations and 8 awards, with critical acclaim from The Guardian, The New York Times, IndieWire, and The Hollywood Reporter. She oversees all aspects of production, from development to post, and her work is showcased on platforms like Shudder, Prime Video, and iTunes. Passionate about championing underrepresented voices in cinema, she continues to push the industry forward with daring storytelling.

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