#121 – Infernal Tramps – Interview with Indie Horror Author Alex Grass – The Complete Guide to Horror Movies

Iconic horror author Alex Grass joins me on the podcast to discuss ‘Infernal Tramps’ his new collection of chilling short stories as we chat about writing short horror stories, favourite horror movies, TV Shows and adaptations plus Deep Impact? Yes even a 1998 disaster movie is on the cards for today’s episode.

Alex Grass is an independent horror author born and raised in Pennsylvania and now living in Brooklyn with his wife and three kids. His 2022 novel A Boy’s Hammer was nominated for the Kirkus Prize. Alex’s short stories have appeared in Maudlin House, The Genre Society, Trembling With Fear, and many more avenues.

Purchase Infernal Tramps below
https://www.amazon.com/Infernal-Tramps-Tales-Weird-Terror-ebook/dp/B0GSN4BX4Y

Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Meet Horror Author Alex Grass
00:47 How Alex Became a Horror Writer
02:18 Recovery, Stephen King & Beginning a Writing Career
03:26 Growing Up With Horror in Australia
04:54 Childhood Horror Inspirations & Writing Early Stories
07:00 Nostalgia vs Modern Horror
08:36 The Future of Horror & Internet Filmmaking
11:29 “Obsession” and Modern Psychological Horror
13:11 Hidden Australian Horror Gems
16:57 Australia’s Horror Industry & Horror Authors
18:35 Travelling Overseas & Cultural Stereotypes
19:49 American Politics Through an Australian Visitor’s Eyes
21:40 Why Politics Dominates Modern Conversations
23:03 Doctor Sleep: Book vs Film
26:28 Mike Flanagan’s Best Horror Series
28:28 Working in Film & Leaving the Industry
29:49 Inside “Infernal Tramps”
33:31 Writing Weird Horror & Twilight Zone Influences
35:13 Favourite Story in the Collection: The Golden Mile
37:17 Writing Original Horror Without Copying Influences
38:57 Why Stephen King’s Short Stories Are So Effective
41:14 Childhood Fears That Still Stick
43:27 Horror That Becomes Scarier as an Adult
45:41 Parenthood Changes Horror Forever
47:51 Why Horror Fans Are So Passionate
49:49 The Best Writing Advice Alex Ever Received
51:34 Learning the Importance of Editing
54:41 Quitting Smoking & Helping Others
56:24 Favourite Australian Horror Films
57:52 Bring Her Back vs Talk to Me
59:08 Working With the Philippou Brothers
01:00:48 Horror, Culture Wars & Difficult Subjects
01:01:18 Where to Buy Infernal Tramps
01:02:33 Disaster Movies, Deep Impact & Roland Emmerich
01:04:22 Final Thoughts & Outro

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