Episode 258 · 129 min · Class Horror Cast (Horror Movie Podcast)

A Life In Film - John R. Leonetti (Annabelle, The Mask, Dead Silence & More)

Published Jun 11, 2026by Aran DoyleHorror

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In this episode, we sit down with director and cinematographer John R. Leonetti for a deep dive into his incredible career and lifelong love of filmmaking. We talk about his early beginnings in the industry and his work behind the camera on iconic films including The Mask, Mortal Kombat, Dead Silence, Insidious, Insidious: Chapter 2, and The Conjuring. That naturally leads into the conversation about his transition into directing with Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and how that experience shaped the next phase of his career. We also explore his entry into The Conjuring Universe with Annabelle, including discussion around some of the real-life mythology and inspiration behind the infamous doll. John shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from across his career, opens up about why films like Dead Silence continue to build passionate cult followings, and even talks about the possibility of Dead Silence 2. And to top it all off, he reveals an incredible upcoming project that horror fans will absolutely not want to miss. If you've ever wanted to hear stories from inside the making of some of modern horror and cult cinema’s most memorable films, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. For more of my content and to grab your copy of the book - HERE Become a supporter of this podcast: .

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