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Without Your Head: Traction Park Massacre

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The writers of Traction Park Massacre reveal their horror film about twin slashers in an abandoned action park.
The episode begins with Nasty Neil introducing guests Adam Dubin and Douglas DeMonda, the writers and directors of Traction Park Massacre. They explain that the film is a slasher movie with twin killers, set in an abandoned park based on Action Park in New Jersey, where they had personal experiences getting hurt on rides. Adam and Douglas discuss how the idea for the movie originated from their visit to Action Park and a documentary about it, leading to the title Traction Park Massacre. They delve into why horror is a unique genre, noting that audiences care more about the story than the stars. The guests describe finding identical twin actors, Kyan and Bodhi, which prompted them to rewrite the script to make the killers younger. They talk about production challenges, such as creating a realistic park setting on a budget by setting it in an abandoned, wooded area. Douglas shares a personal anecdote about being scared after watching Halloween and having to walk home alone. The conversation covers their excitement for the New York Comic Con premiere, distribution plans including a UK partner and seeking US distribution, and hopes for theatrical releases. They reflect on horror movies' lasting impact, citing examples like Creature from the Black Lagoon and Friday the 13th. The episode ends with information on how to follow the movie on social media and updates on its release.

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A Comic Con horror chat that sells Traction Park Massacre through twins, bikers, and an overgrown park.

Without Your Head presents Traction Park Massacre as a present-day slasher with old-school instincts, built around twin slashers, outlaw bikers, an abandoned park, and the terror twins Otto and Emil.

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A present-day slasher nod with twin killers, outlaw bikers, and a park left to the woods.

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