Slasher and the Final Girls (PODCAST)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CVqYIS6JMCxKZ6bs9njPb?si=HxQL9xfOQlGaj1VYSjLopQ

‍

What happens when you combine a Hawaiian surf movie, a campy slasher, and a killer surfboard? You get Plankenstein.

In this special episode of Slasher & the Final Girls, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of Plankenstein, an indie Hawaiian horror-comedy that turns an unlikely object into its killer: a surfboard.

Joining the conversation are Plankenstein director Diq Diamond, lead actor and producer Amy Jennings, and lead actor Shane Chisum. They take us behind the scenes of creating this offbeat indie horror film, from weaving their own family into the story to finding the perfect balance between horror, comedy, and pure B-movie absurdity.

But underneath the blood, laughs, and killer-surfboard chaos is a surprisingly uplifting message. Diamond, Amy, and Shane share why Plankenstein is ultimately about giving audiences permission to escape, have fun, embrace being silly, and stop taking life quite so seriously.

The conversation also explores why horror can be such a powerful form of escapism. From campy slashers and cult horror movies to the comfort of a good B-movie, the crew talks about finding humor, creativity, and even encouragement inside a genre known for blood and screams.

If you love indie horror movies, horror comedies, campy slashers, surf culture, practical filmmaking, or delightfully ridiculous B-movies, this episode is for you.

Grab your board, hit the waves, and meet Plankenstein, the surfboard slasher you never knew you needed.

‍