Horror enthusiasts Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review Jay Dahl's found footage horror film, There Are Monsters (2013). The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more. Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. #indiehorror

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Novy knows platformers. This is a sample of some of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011! To learn more about how Novy can support your game – regardless of the genre – pay us a visit at www.novyunlimited.com 🎮 00:02 - Ayo: A Rain Tale 00:13 - BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER 00:23 - Bob Was Hungry 00:33 - C.A.R.L. 00:42 - Cyjin: The Cyborg Ninja 00:53 - Ginger: Beyond the Crystal 01:03 - Heart Chain Kitty 01:13 - Monochroma 01:23 - Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 01:33 - Somber 01:43 - Super Sami Roll 01:53 - To Leave 02:03 - WarriOrb 02:13 - Where's Samantha? 02:22 - Wunderling #platformer #indiegame #actiongames #games #gameplay

“Goodbye My Friend” is an honest look at the pain of a friend breakup. Whether the friendship has fractured or just faded away, this song explores moments of betrayal, the silent drifting apart, and the difficult realization that it’s over. If you’ve ever had to say goodbye, this one’s for you. Piano/vocal recording from SHELTER 🎹 Music & Lyrics © ℗ 2020 Jeannie Novak Recording ℗ 2021 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas (4th Street Recording Studio, Santa Monica, CA) Mixing by Bobby Vickery & Matt Bishop #musicvideo #indiemusic #breakupsong #friendship // GOODBYE MY FRIEND © 2020 Jeannie Novak Goodbye my friend I guess this is the end Looking at you I should have seen through No need to depend Goodbye my friend I think this is the end Our moments were few It wasn’t just you No need to defend The tears we cried The sleepless nights The dreams that didn’t survive They were all kept alive I’ve been screaming inside So you couldn’t hear me It made no difference at all Now you’re not near me You’re far away, and it’s time to say Goodbye my friend Yes, this is the end Those pictures we drew Were all we could view No need to pretend I guess that we’re through But it doesn’t ring true My friend

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Piano/vocal recording of "Undying" from my album, MOONRISE. This song features themes of sacrifice and courage – so I decided to release a new "Undying" music video to commemorate #VeteransDay. Footage: Cadets at a military academy learning to fly planes during the 1970s – courtesy of retrofootage ✈️ Music & Sound Recording ℗ © 2012 Jeannie Novak Lyrics © 2012 Luis Levy & Jeannie Novak Engineered by Chris Mullings at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) #NationalHeroesDay #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #MemorialDay •••••••••• UNDYING © 2012 Luis Levy & Jeannie Novak If I thought I could let go I would be illogical If I thought I could get by I would make those bullies cry Maybe we’re all dying souls Out of luck, lost our way We would never fight again We could never be the same Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited, Unspry Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited Trudging through the sand and mud Feet are swollen, pick them up Flying over plains and pride Spotting targets, swatting lies Maybe we’re all fallen foes Out of time, lost our will We would never fight again We could be better still Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited, Unspry Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited Gone is the lonesome night Gone like the sun and moon Out for a glimpse of light Shining not a moment too soon Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited, Unspry Undying, unkind Ungodly, Unwise Undying, Unlike Unlimited

Season 2 Episode 1 of EVIL*ASTERISK PODCAST features Curtains (1983) – a classic slasher horror film starring Samantha Egger and John Vernon 😱 Directed by Richard Ciupka and Peter R. Simpson (not Jonathan Stryker, which is a pseudonym and the name of a character in the film). The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more – released on October 31, 2025. Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. #indiehorror

"Haunted Carousel" – a song based on a chilling instrumental in the HORRORSHOW collection. Since the piece had a strong refrain to begin with, I modified the original melody slightly and wrote lyrics to it. Piano/vocal recording from AFTERGLOW 🎹 Music & Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Music based on “Carousel” (HORRORSHOW © 2013 Jeannie Novak) Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording (Santa Monica, CA) Mixing & Post-Production by Bobby Vickery Enhanced vocals performed by Jeannie Novak #piano #vocal #horror #song #halloween // HAUNTED CAROUSEL © 2019 Jeannie Novak Somewhere, far from here Each step you take will be filled with fear Careful, you might disappear On the haunted carousel Sometime, long ago Clowns and creatures put on a show Frozen grins are still aglow On the haunted carousel The carnival barker took the ticket from my hand And sent me away For another day While the carousel ponies kept on moving up and down In the final hour They will steal your power Some way, you never win And the circus seems to be closing in Run away from what might have been On the haunted carousel The carnival barker took the ticket from my hand And sent me away For another day While the carousel ponies kept on moving up and down In the final hour They will steal your power Somehow, yesterday Everyone had a price to pay You’ve already made your way To the haunted carousel //

Novy knows horror games. This is a sample of some of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011! To learn more about how Novy can support your game – regardless of genre – pay us a visit at www.novyunlimited.com 🎃 00:04 - Anoxemia 00:15 - Clown in a House 00:26 - Echoplex 00:37 - Nightmare Boy 00:48 - No70: Eye of Basir 00:58 - Outbreak: Endless Nightmares 01:09 - She Sees Red 01:19 - Somber 01:30 - Spookware 01:41 - The Tarnishing of Juxtia 01:52 - To Leave 02:02 - Unstoppable: Breakout 02:13 - Without Escape #survivalhorror #horrorgaming #indiegame #games

“Frontier” is inspired by the bravery of those who seek a better life for themselves. Released on National Immigrants Day, this music video is dedicated to the refugees, explorers, and pilgrims who have made epic journeys for their dreams. National Immigrants Day was established on October 28, 1987 by none other than President Ronald Reagan to honor the contributions and achievements of immigrants in shaping culture and society. Piano/vocal recording from AFTERGLOW 🎹 Music & Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) Mixing & Post-Production by Bobby Vickery #musicvideo #piano #indiemusic #immigrantstories #newbeginnings •••••••••• FRONTIER © 2019 Jeannie Novak Why do they look at me that way? Do I seem that strange? Wondering if I’ll ever see the other side The birds are singing to me every single day Why don’t they all want me to stay? Their words are a mystery to me But I can read their eyes If I cross the line, will they come for me? Over there, it’s beautiful – and it’s beckoning to me But if I get through, will I be free? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Crying over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment A frontier away My eyes are watching, waiting But can I truly see? Did another soul just smile back at me? Am I accepted as I’ve turned out to be? Have I come closer through the sea? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Grieving over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away It’s wider than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over We’ll start over again Just around the bend Keeping every thought until the end It’s not far away We’re getting closer every day Nearing our destination Stopping our frustration – yeah Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over

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