[Podcast] NIGHT OF THE REAPER Interview with Director Brandon Christensen

Who says you have to wait until October for a Halloween horror movies? We’re joined on this week’s episode of Nightmare on Film Street by writer/director Brandon Christensen to discuss his new 1980s Halloween set babysitter slasher Night of The Reaper streaming on Shudder Sept 19, and his 2026 found footage horror Bodycam which recently celebrated its world premiere.

If you’re an aspiring filmmaker intimidated by tricky VFX shots, or just a curious horror fan that’s always wanted to know how much it costs to license Blue Oyster Cult’s Don’t Fear The Reaper, this is the interview for you! Brandon Christensen chats with us about all the ins and outs of making an indie Halloween flick, directing his son, and completing post-production on two movies at the same time! Join ussssss

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