Howard J. Ford: From The Ledge to DarkGame - Crafting International Horror Thrillers

Howard J. Ford: From The Ledge to DarkGame - Crafting International Horror Thrillers

🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Howard J. Ford, best known for his gripping horror thrillers and international indie filmmaking adventures. From shooting in extreme conditions to directing tense survival stories, Howard shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from films like The Ledge, Escape, and DarkGame, including:

• The Ledge: What it took to film a high-altitude survival thriller that’s become a streaming hit.
• Escape: Shooting heart-racing action in exotic (and often chaotic) global locations.
• DarkGame: How a twisted game show concept turned into a nightmarish psychological thriller.
• Pandemic Production: Creating The Lockdown Hauntings entirely under lockdown conditions.
• Low-Budget Mastery: Making cinematic horror without blockbuster funding.

This episode will appeal to fans of edge-of-your-seat thrillers, indie filmmakers looking for inspiration, and anyone curious about the grind behind suspense-driven storytelling.

🎥 About Howard J. Ford

Howard J. Ford is a British filmmaker celebrated for his intense, atmospheric horror thrillers. With a career spanning over two decades, Howard’s work includes the cult-hit The Dead series and innovative pandemic-era productions like The Lockdown Hauntings. Known for his ability to craft suspenseful, visually striking stories in unpredictable environments, he continues to redefine what’s possible in independent horror.

Selected Filmography:

• The Ledge (2022)
• Escape (2023)
• DarkGame (2024)
• The Lockdown Hauntings (2021)
• Never Let Go (2015)
• The Dead (2010)
• The Dead 2: India (2013)

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Howard J. Ford – Director, Writer, and Producer

Duration: 52 minutes

Release Date: September 18, 2024

Season: 3, Episode 3

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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