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Los Angeles is a city of stories of success and tragedy, a place where dreams are fulfilled – and nightmares come true. Every other week, our host dives into the creepy, mysterious, weird, and downright terrifying stories that have haunted the front offices of Beverly Hills and backlots of Hollywood. We’ll touch on the ones you’ve heard, like Jim Morrison’s ghost and the mystery of The Black Dahlia with a new approach, and we’ll shed light on the darkest corners that the industry would rathe ...
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Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Kate McCoy (Host), Kevin Corbett (Host)

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Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, when all they do is sit around and talk about skincare products and true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.
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Tinseltown Thunderdome

Cameron, Aaron, and Matt

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Three of Hollywood’s least known critics join forces to give a thumbs up or down to the movies competing for fame and glory in the blood and dust of Tinseltown Thunderdome. These grudge matches determine the fate of some of the most sacred movie lists. From James Bond to Disney Animation and everything in between, we hold nothing back on the path to the last movie standing.
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**Misfits, Covid has reared its ugly head over here at Horrorwood HQ. While Kate sleeps for the next four days straight, enjoy this episode from last year's holiday season.** CW: This episode discusses child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual assault. You probably weren't expecting a content warning on an episode about 'Home Alone', but this is Horro…
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The Culver Studios Mansion is a legend of both the silver screen and Culver City itself. Built by legendary producer Thomas Ince, the mansion has been home to several film companies, but does it also play host to the former owner's ghost? Join our host Bianca Lopez as she explores the history of Thomas Ince and his Culver Studios Mansion—and reveal…
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Hey Misfits! We hope you enjoy this Patreon episode from last year. The holidays are upon us! And it wouldn't be a Horrorwood Christmas without Kevin recommending some spooky, scary holiday movies. From a haunted advent calendar to a crazy French baby-stealer and some bitch-ass kids in a lodge, these are Kevin's top 5 Christmas horror movies. Episo…
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On Thanksgiving Day in 1923, 24-year-old actress Martha Mansfield was working on her latest film, a Civil War drama. The media predicted her role as the leading lady would catapult her into the next level of stardom. Tragically, she never got to finish her scenes that day, and within 24 hours Martha was dead. Episode Sources: “Dangerous Curves Atop…
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*Hey Misfits, we're pretty chatty at the top of this episode so if you'd prefer to get right to the story then skip ahead to about 10:15. Adam Hecht is the son of wealthy Hollywood producer Harold Hecht. Adam’s life took a strange turn after befriending a man from L.A.’s unhoused community. What began as an act of compassion led Adam down an unexpe…
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Peter Arne was the type of actor who, though you might not recognize his name, you would recognize his face. His career really took off in the 1950s, appearing in array of plays, TV shows and films, including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Antony and Cleopatra," "Victor/Victoria " and several "Pink Panther" movies. But his life was cut short in his ea…
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In this Bonus Story, we continue our exploration of the ghosts that haunt the Pantages with none other than the Aviator himself, Howard Hughes! FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram Instagram: @biancaplopez For more, check out @podfrontier on Instagram and filmfrontierstudios on Youtube.De către PodFrontier
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Hellooooo! It's been a while since we've done a Misfit Monday, where we read the true stories YOU have written in to us. We've got a ghost brother, a lady in white, a disembodied voice, and menstrual cramps caused by a hauntingly dark past. Settle in, Misfits, and keep sending in your stories! Episode Sources: YOU! Join our Patreon! https://www.pat…
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Happy Halloween! We're covering your (well, Kevin's) favorite cryptid: MOTHMAN! With his glowing, red eyes and enormous wingspan, is Mothman just a clumsy bird or a harbinger of doom? Sightings of this alleged monster began in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some believe that Mothman was connected to UFO sightings in the area at the time alo…
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The Pantages is a staple on Hollywood Boulevard. But who built this Hollywood landmark and what ghosts are lurking backstage to this day? Join host Bianca Lopez for the premiere episode of Tinseltown Ghost Stories: Ghosts of the Pantages. content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of sexual assault (beginning at 15:41) For more, check out …
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Our first live show was so much fun! And also exhausting. We're gonna take another day or two to relax, but in the meantime enjoy this episode from the archives. It was the early morning hours of September 14, 1977 in New York City, and 36-year-old reporter for Variety, Addison Verrill, was leaving Mine Shaft, an after-hours gay back room bar. This…
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We don't know how to be chill about this so we're gonna shout it - WE HAVE AN EMMY WINNER ON THE SHOW TODAY! AJ Links is a two-time Emmy award-winning casting director for her work on the hit TV show "The Bear." She's letting us in on some unknown Emmy facts and chatting with us about the allegedly haunted Sebastiani Theatre. We're talking wine and…
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Coming soon! Tinseltown Ghost Stories is hosted by Bianca Lopez. With each episode, she will tell you a ghost story... But not just any ghost story; Tinseltown Ghost Stories will take you behind the scenes to the haunted backlots and bungalows, exploring the darker shadows cast by Hollywood’s bright lights, and the skeletons lurking in its ample cl…
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UFOs, human-sized spider creatures, little girl ghosts and textbook demons: these are just a few of the things stars like Kesha, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato claim they've encountered through the years. We're keeping it fun and light and a little wily with this one. Happy spooky season! Episode Sources: “Celebs Who Have Had Actual Ghost Encounters…
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John's latest book is a lot of fun. He chose some great performances that got no love from The Academy. We discuss some of my faves, including one of my autumn Halloween faves, Rosemary's Baby. Why he thinks Mia should have gotten a nod for her Rosemary..As a PS. She got served divorce papers from Frank Sinatra while on the set..OUCH! I had a great…
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Two possible ghost sightings were supposedly caught on camera during filming. In Three Men and a Baby (1987), viewers claimed to see the ghostly figure of a young boy peeking from behind a curtain, sparking rumors of a tragic death in the apartment. At Morley Old Hall in Norfolk, a TV crew filming a documentary captured what many described as a hoo…
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Welcome to the alternate universe, pals! All this month, we'll be dipping into the Halloween universe to examine all the various times the Halloween franchise tried to make sense of its bloated continuity. This time, Courtney and I check out the first attempt to turn a singular masterwork into a franchise, which they did, for better or worse. (Note…
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October is upon us! Kevin has been hard at work watching several horror films that hit theaters and streaming this year. Today he's recapping his top five movies of 2024. Haunted objects, serial killers, deep space, possession, and MORE! Happy Spooky Season! Also, don't read the sources below if you don't want the list spoiled before listening... E…
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Aaliyah was an R&B singer, actress and fashion icon who from a young age had an undeniable love for music. She was nothing short of determined to make her mark in this life. However, that all changed in the blink of an eye when a small plane she was traveling on crashed in the Bahamas, killing all nine on board. We're diving into Aaliyah's incredib…
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*As we prepare for our upcoming live show, enjoy this episode that originally aired on our Patreon. And if you're a Patreon subscriber, don't worry, you've got a brand new episode coming later this week! On the morning of September 12, 1943, 29-year-old David Bacon - star of 'The Masked Marvel' - woke up, had breakfast with his wife and then went f…
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**Be sure to check out the BIG announcement we have right at the top of the episode** To those who knew him, Rob Knox was a big ol' teddy bear. Don't let his large physique and rugby training fool you - Rob wasn't one to resort to violence. He was, however, always willing to stand up for others. A fun-loving prankster often described as "cheeky," R…
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Barbara Colby was a rising star, best known for her illustrious theatre career and roles on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Phyllis. But her life was tragically cut short in a senseless and brutal act of violence. On a fateful night in 1975, Barbara and her colleague, James Kiernan, were gunned down in a quiet Venice parking lot, leaving Hollywood st…
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***Time's almost up! Join our $5 tier on Patreon by Sep. 1 to receive your Fall Gift Package*** When Stephanie Spears began dating Manuel Benitez Velasco in 1996, she had no idea he was former child actor Mark Everett. Manny, as we'll refer to him in this episode, co-starred in several TV shows and movies, most notably "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." On…
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*Want one of our Fall gift packages? Be sure to join our Patreon in the $5 tier by September 1st! **If you'd rather not hear our announcements skip ahead to 6:45. Join us for a spine-chilling descent into the depths of Paris as we unravel the enigmatic history of the Catacombs and the haunting mysteries that shroud them. In this episode, we explore…
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*Hey Misfits, have you signed up on our Patreon to receive the Fall Gift Package? If not, you have until Sept. 1st. Don't miss out! If you'd rather not hear our banter/biznasty, skip ahead 5 minutes. We've got a tale for you today that is considered to be the first Hollywood scandal: the death of Olive Thomas. Olive was just 25 years old and at the…
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We're delving into the unsettling story of Victor Salva, a celebrated filmmaker with a dark past. Salva groomed and sexually abused young actor Nathan Forrest Winters for six years. Discover the chilling details of their history, from the making of "Clownhouse" to Salva's shocking crimes and eventual return to Hollywood. This episode uncovers the h…
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"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens was THE hit novel of 2018, with a popular movie version in 2022. Taylor Swift even wrote a song for the film! However, author Delia and her now ex-husband Mark are still wanted for questioning in a murder case in Zambia. The killing was broadcast on TV in 1996 for a documentary featuring Mark and Delia Owens…
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Join us in this spine-chilling episode as we dive deep into the twisted world of Silent Hill, where the lines between reality and nightmare blur in a haunting embrace. We’ll unravel the eerie history of Centralia, Pennsylvania, the ghostly town that inspired the Silent Hill movies. From its smoke-filled streets to the chilling lore that continues t…
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When you think of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy, "homicidal rage" probably isn't the first thing to pop into your head. Yet, that's exactly what went down at Charles Schulz's studio one summer morning in 1995. Five shots were fired, leaving two people clinging to life and the famous cartoonist being questioned by police. Episode Sources: “C…
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The deaths of Grace McHugh and Owen Carter on the set of "Across the Border" are two of the earliest - if not the first - human deaths to occur on set while filming...and they never should have happened. In fact, filming had already wrapped on the production. There was just one problem: one of the scenes had been damaged in the development process …
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When Helen Colton went to pick up her longtime partner Robert Lees, a once prominent screenwriter, for a gala at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, she anticipated an evening of fun and laughter. However, when she arrived at his home to find his newspaper still sitting on the porch and a door to his house ajar, her body immediately f…
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It's Pride Month! Join us as we explore the captivating life and tragic end of Mexican silent film icon Ramon Novarro. From his seductive dagger dances to his rise as a silver screen sensation, we delve into how this silent movie heartthrob captivated Hollywood. But beneath the allure of fame, Novarro's life was marked by hidden struggles, includin…
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We're feeling a little pre-pre-pre-pre October up in here, so we've got a spooky episode for ya! We've got the ghost of a theatre owner who insists on dressing like a Catholic priest (uh, he was NOT a priest nor was he even Catholic), and just wait 'til you hear who - or what - Laura Linney saw when she was performing at the Belasco, said to be the…
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We're delving into the wild world of MTV's controversial reality show, "Buckwild." In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of the series that captivated audiences with its portrayal of carefree youth in rural West Virginia. We'll discuss the show's instant popularity, the intense backlash from locals, and the real-life consequences that foll…
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When Ron Goldman saw Nicole Brown Simpson being brutally attacked, he could have saved himself and run away...but that's not who Ron was. He jumped in a tried to help her, and tragically it cost him his life. In Part 2 we'll talk about how each of Ron's family members found out about his death, the media circus going on all around them, and some as…
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Ron Goldman could put a smile on anyone's face; just ask any of the inner-city kids that looked up to him as their camp counselor, or one of the cerebral palsy patients he used to dance with at the residence home where he worked. As the oldest of five siblings, he embraced the role of big brother and couldn't wait to have a family of his own. He wa…
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**Hi there, Misfits! We originally posted this episode on our Patreon back in April but have decided to release it for everyone. We hope you find this story as important as we did!** CW: This episode contains discussion of rape. Before Rose McGowan spoke out against Harvey Weinstein, before "MeToo" became a hashtag, before hashtags even existed, th…
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Murders, stolen land, a curse, multiple ghost sightings...Griffith Park runs the gamut of nefarious acts and the paranormal. This popular Hollywood filming location also happens to be a preferred dumping ground of serial killers. Just something to think about. Episode Sources: “The Cursed Tale of Griffith Park” by Rebekah Rosewood, Jun. 14, 2023 “T…
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Caroline and I discuss her informative and fun read Crazy Old Ladies: The Story Of Hag Horror. We talk Joan, Bette, the fascinating genre, and all our other beloved babes doing their best to horrify and entertain us. I had lots of fun. Thanks so much to Caroline. She was great and loves my girl Joan! Mostly thanks to you, the listeners. I so apprec…
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Lisa and Paula join me to discuss their fab book Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance. Eleanor is widely thought to be one of the best (some people say the best) dancer in the grand old days of Classic Hollywood. Get to Know Eleanor through their eyes. We learn a lot about her wonderful career and her very tumultuous marriage to Glen Ford. You will like he…
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