Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast · Matthew Pejkovic

Saturday Conversation - Michael Leavy

February 7, 2026·1 hr 1 min·5 clips
Michael Leavy started making films at age 4 with his mom's camcorder, sparking a lifelong horror career.
Matthew Pejkovic interviews filmmaker Michael Leavy about his indie horror career, including his early filmmaking roots, the viral killer clown marketing stunt, and his work on Terrifier and Stream. They discuss practical effects, Staten Island as a filming location, and the horror community's passionate fandom.

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A loose, affectionate horror chat that makes a case for keeping favorite movies on the shelf.

Matt's conversation with Michael Levy moves from indie horror to the ways childhood filmmaking sticks with a person. Levy talks about making movies as a kid, finding his way into the Terrifier world, and Stream, while Matt keeps asking the useful questions: what he noticed…

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You want a laid-back horror chat that moves from childhood camcorders to Stream.

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