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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIs the behind-the-scenes story of Chris Stuckmann’s long-awaited horror film, Shelby Oaks, actually scarier than the movie itself? That’s what Chris and Jess are diving into this week!After years of production delays, viral Kickstarter buzz, and wild fan theories, Shelby Oaks has finally arrived — backed by Mike Flanagan and packed with mystery, trauma, and found-footage chills. But does the film live up to the hype?In this episode, we break down:The film’s eerie story and its mix of mockumentary and traditional horror stylesWhat worked — atmosphere, visuals, and a strong emotional coreWhat didn’t — pacing, some familiar beats, and overuse of found footageThe real-life horror story behind the making of the moviePlus, Chris dives into the idea of “friendworking” instead of networking — how real relationships in filmmaking led to Shelby Oaks connecting with Mike Flanagan and Paper Street PicturesStick around to hear Chris and Jess debate whether Shelby Oaks is a bold indie horror success or a cautionary tale about the pressures of passion projects.Subscribe for more horror comedy reviews, filmmaker interviews, and spooky fun!Like, comment, and tell us what YOU thought of Shelby Oaks!#ShelbyOaks #ChrisStuckmann #MikeFlanagan #HorrorReview #Friendworking #IndieFilm #HorrorComedyHangoutSupport the showFollow us at https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive
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