Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Who Build Them
Looks Creepy Cool is the official podcast of Haunted House FearFest, the cross-media horror platform celebrating dark storytelling across folklore, film, games, and the uncanny.
Episodes feature creepy conversations with the creators who build horror stories — including filmmakers, game developers, writers, and artists — alongside original tales drawn from folklore, fiction, and things best left unexplained.
From the Mirror Room of horror origin stories to the Library of Shadows of spine-chilling tales, Looks Creepy Cool is where storytelling and creator craft collide.
If it looks creepy, it must be cool.
Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Who Build Them
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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