In this episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Martin Melnick, director of the haunting new psychological horror film Lilly Lives Alone (distributed by Dark Sky Films). Martin takes us inside the creative process of his first feature film, exploring themes of grief, trauma, memory, and the supernatural. We discuss his love for ghost stories and the inspirations behind Lilly Lives Alone—from Japanese horror classics like Pulse and Cure to surrealist cinema and mythological storytelling. Martin also shares behind-the-scenes details on the film’s practical effects, his process for helping to create the nuanced performances from the cast (including Jeffrey Combs), and how he approached difficult subject matter with sensitivity and empathy. If you’re a fan of character-driven horror, ghost stories, or indie filmmaking, this episode is a must-listen. Lilly Lives Alone is now available on all major VOD platforms via Dark Sky Films. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Dread Alert Podcast for more interviews with the minds behind the most innovative horror films today. Martin Melnick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin_melnick/Martin Melnick Website: https://www.martinmelnick.com/Dark Sky Films Website: https://darkskyfilms.com/film/lilly-lives-alone/Martin Melnick in Fangoria Magazine: https://www.fangoria.com/womb-special-fx-lilly-lives-alone/Martin Melnick's Favorite Horror Films List:Don’t look nowThe changelingLet the right one inCurePulseJu-onKwaidanCarnival of SoulsThe InnocentsTexas Chain Saw MassacreThe ThingGhostwatch The ExorcistThe VanishingEyes Without a FaceNight of the Living DeadDead and Buried The BeyondPossessionBlack Sabbath (the Drop of Water segment)The HauntingA Ghost StoryThree ExtremesCandyman The OrphanageNight of the DemonsA Tale of Two SistersTenebrae Suspiria (1977)Deep RedScreamAuditionDemon (2015)The Shining PossessionThe Reflecting SkinDream WarriorsUnder the SkinHour of the WolfInland EmpireMartyrs PossumSupport the showFollow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Bluesky for more horror hot takes and reviews!

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