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Chuck Shute Podcast

Chad Ferrin (film director)

Nov 20, 2023
26:46

Chad Ferrin is an American horror film director, screenwriter, producer and actor.  He started out working as a production assistant on such films as "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” and “Hellraiser: Bloodline.”  He then moved on to work with Troma and make his own films.  His latest movie, "Pig Killer" is based on Canada's most notorious serial killer, Robert Pickton.  We discuss the film including why Jake Busey beat out Fred Durst for the lead, some interesting props from the movie,  distributing the film and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Chad's Background
02:35 - Film Props in Pig Killer
03:50 - True Story Behind Pig Killer
06:44 - Pig Farm Parties & Bands
10:30 - Jake Busey Vs. Fred Durst
14:04 - Research for Film & Sentencing
16:30 - Getting the Rights
17:43 - Dark Humor
18:45 - Making Movies
20:24 - Distribution, Profit & Sales
25:00 - Next Film with Edward Furlong
25:50 - Outro

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