Horror Hangout Podcast Bonus Episode : Interview with The Demoness Director Andrew De Burgh

In this special bonus episode of The Horror Hangout, host Andy Conjewitt-Turner interviews independent filmmaker Andrew DeBogue, director and writer of the 2026 horror film *The Demoness*. The conversation traces DeBogue’s journey from a UK-born horror fan to a multi-hatted indie filmmaker in the US, highlighting his deep reverence for 80s horror icons like Freddy Krueger and Pinhead. He discusses how *The Demoness* serves as a love letter to classic horror, blending social commentary on human flaws with a darkly satirical take on LA and Hollywood. The film’s protagonist, a charismatic succubus portrayed by Sydney, is both terrifying and oddly sympathetic, a performance made possible through intense physical preparation and meticulous prosthetic work by makeup artist Brittany Jameson Lackey. DeBogue shares insights into the challenges of low-budget filmmaking, the rigorous casting process, and the importance of passion and planning. The film, now available on Amazon Prime, has already earned recognition at the LA Fantasy Fest. DeBogue also reveals his next project, *The Tormentor*, inspired by *The Wailing* and *Get Out*, and offers practical advice for aspiring filmmakers: start small, shoot something, and learn through doing. The episode closes with a fun hypothetical—DeBogue’s ideal horror movie night pick is *The Exorcist*, while Andy opts for the underrated *Godzilla Minus One* for its emotional depth and genre-blending power.