Looks Creepy Cool: Horror Stories, Filmmaker & Game Developer Interviews
Looks Creepy Cool is the official podcast of Haunted House FearFest, the film & video game festival celebrating horror and dark storytelling. Episodes feature creepy conversations with filmmakers, game developers, and creators shaping the future of fear — alongside original horror stories drawn from folklore, fiction, and the uncanny.
From the Mirror Room of horror origin stories to the Library of Shadows of spine-chilling tales, Looks Creepy Cool is where interviews and storytelling collide.
If it looks creepy, it must be cool.
Looks Creepy Cool: Horror Stories, Filmmaker & Game Developer Interviews
S2E8: Stimulant: Psychological Horror & the Art of Addiction in Film with Nicholas Laughlin
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In this episode of the Looks Creepy Cool horror podcast, host Renee interviews filmmaker Nicholas Laughlin, director of the psychological horror short Stimulant, featured at Haunted House Fear Fest.
Together, they explore the film’s unique approach to addiction, obsession, and fear, and how Nicholas weaves psychological tension into his storytelling. He shares his journey in filmmaking, the creative process behind crafting horror narratives, and the challenges of translating real human struggles into cinematic dread.
The conversation also delves into industry insights, personal experiences, and the evolution of indie horror filmmaking, as well as what’s next for Nicholas and his future projects.
If you love psychological horror, thought-provoking short films, and behind-the-scenes stories from emerging horror directors, this episode is a must-listen.
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