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Austin Torres
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Michigan-based horror filmmaker and podcaster. Ice Scream - Spider - The Blood Witch - Would You Die? Podcast
Why is he crying? Did he listen to the original score to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial by John Williams again?
December 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy birthday to my favorite film director, Steven Spielberg! Ever since I was little, Steven Spielberg has made my favorite films and he’s still doing it to this day. My cinematic hero!
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

A GRIM FAIRY TALE!
We continue F*** Around and Find Out Month with the 1988 monster movie PUMPKINHEAD. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the legendary career of Stan Winston, the iconic Lance Henriksen, and why this has the raddest monster ever… Enjoy!
December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This is so devastating. I’m at a loss for words. One of the best to ever do it and an inspiration for anyone with a love for film. RIP Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Had a great scoring session with my dear friend and collaborator Josie Palmer today! This is our fourth short film together and I’m so excited for everyone to hear what she’s cooking up 🎼🎶🎵
December 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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GM 🖤
December 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Title cards and directing horror films are a few of my favorite things. Check out my short film THE BLOOD WITCH today!
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Title cards and directing horror films are a few of my favorite things. Check out my short film SPIDER today!
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Title cards and directing horror films are a few of my favorite things. Check out my short film ICE SCREAM today!
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

SADAKO’S FURY!
We continue FAFO Month with the 1998 Japanese classic, RINGU. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss its differences with the book and the American remake, the glorious career of Hiroyuki Sanada, and of course why you should check out more World Cinema… Enjoy!
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What if we kissed at the Detroit Robocop statue?
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Don’t mind me, just plugging my horror shorts ☺️ Ice Scream, Spider, and The Blood Witch can all be found on the Would You Die YouTube channel!
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

BE MY VICTIM!
Happy December! It’s F*** Around and Find Out Month, and we’re beginning with the iconic 1992 film CANDYMAN. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the urban legend inspirations and how much we adore Tony Todd… Enjoy!
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
So excited to share that The Blood Witch won not one, but TWO awards at the Island of Horror Film Festival earlier this month! I’m honored that our film received the Devil’s Night Live Best in Show AND the The Escalation (Best SFX)!
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Hello Bluesky! My name is Austin Torres and I’m a Michigan based horror filmmaker! If horror made in Michigan seems up your alley, it would mean the world to me if you checked out my short films 😊
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

IT’S MAGIC WHAT WE DO.
We conclude NOTEVEMBER, a month dedicated to horror musicals, with this year’s cultural phenomenon, SINNERS! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss why two Michael B Jordans are better than one, why Ludwig Göransson is HIM, and more in this TWO HOUR episode!
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Get Your Shit Together, Charlie Brown
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I’m so excited to share that my short film, THE BLOOD WITCH, just crossed 10k views on YouTube! I’m so proud of this one and I’m happy it’s doing so well. If you haven’t already, you should check it out and share with all your horror loving friends!
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
ICYMI: We’re covering horror musicals this month on Would You Die and bless my soul I’m having a BLAST.
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Four Christmas movies to know me by:
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Looking for some horror short films to watch this weekend? I got you covered!
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Uh oh, I’m listening to Phantom of the Opera again
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

GOTH OPERA. BLOOD SAGA!
We continue NOTEVEMBER, a month dedicated to horror musicals, by talking about the 2000’s cult classic, REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss this film’s gritty aesthetic and how good Paul Sorvino is… Enjoy!
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I love Gremlins so much. My favorite Christmas movie 🥰🥰🥰
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Met two huge inspirations and horror icons at Motor City Comic today! Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan have made so many bangers that I love with all my heart. It was an incredible privilege to meet both of them and they were so incredibly kind and warm. Sometimes meeting your heroes is the best.
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM