NEWS: The Cullenoscopy

The Cullenoscopy is a new video blog started by the incredibly talented horror writer Cullen Bunn. New episodes are released on Fridays, so you can easily catch up on the first episode before tuning in for the newest one this week! Here’s the press release with all the details you need to know.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Master of Horror Cullen Bunn Launches ‘The Cullenoscopy’ Video Podcast

Los Angeles, CA (June 13, 2025) – New York Times bestselling comic book, novel, and short story author Cullen Bunn launched a brand-new video podcast series, ‘The Cullenoscopy,’ today on YouTube.
 
Appropriately launching on Friday the 13th, the series promises a “a Deep Exploration of Horror” with every episode diving into a specific horror topic or subgenre. Hosted by Bunn, ‘The Cullenoscopy’ promises “This Won’t Hurt a Bit” as one of the most prolific and successful modern writers of horror digs deep into topics including horror in comics, vampire horror, cosmic horror, and much, much more. Each episode, Bunn will be joined by a special guest co-host (or co-hosts!) for whimsical, fun-filled conversations between friends and you are invited to join!
 
The inaugural episode, which debuted today, features an introduction to the series along with an exploration of horror in comics with special guest Rebekah McKendry. McKendry is an award-winning director, writer, podcaster, and journalist best known for her horror features, Elevator Game and Glorious. McKendry began her career at Fangoria Entertainment before going on to Blumhouse Productions, where she was Editor-in-Chief. In addition to being a professor at USC, she is the writer of the comic series, Barstow, from Dark Horse and the upcoming graphic novel series, Pretty Evil, from Simon & Schuster. She currently hosts Fangoria’s ‘Colors of the Dark’ podcast which reaches over a quarter million listeners each month. Future episodes of ‘The Cullenoscopy’ will release every two weeks on Tuesdays on YouTube beginning June 24th, 2025 and include guest co-hosts John Avina, Dennis Hopeless, and Kyle Strahm. 

“As the world’s most creative and horrific mind,” Bunn said sardonically, “I feel it is my responsibility to share everything I know. And I’ll be joined by some terrific friends and horror experts. This podcast will embrace the fun and love of the genre, never taking itself too seriously while being informative and entertaining.”
 
Cullen Bunn is one of the most prolific and successful horror writers working today with award nominations that include an Eisner Award, a Bram Stoker Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and a Harvey Award. His creator-owned series include The Sixth Gun, Harrow County, Bone Parish, The Damned, Basilisk, and The Empty Man, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film by David Prior. He has also written memorable runs on franchises including Deadpool, X-Men, Green Lantern, Venom, Godzilla, and many more. His first horror novel, Bones of Our Stars, Blood of Our World, will be released by Gallery Books in November 2025.
 
‘The Cullenoscopy’ is hosted by Cullen Bunn and produced by Bunn, Bre Sarpy, and Ignition Press. The show is edited by Robin Muir. For more information on ‘The Cullenoscopy,’ visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheCullenoscopy.

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About Cullen Bunn
Cullen Bunn is one of the most prolific and successful horror writers working today with award nominations that include an Eisner Award, a Bram Stoker Award, GLAAD Media Award, and a Harvey Award. His creator-owned series include The Sixth Gun, Harrow County, Bone Parish, The Damned, Basilisk, and The Empty Man, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film by David Prior. He has also written memorable runs on franchises including Deadpool, X-Men, Green Lantern, Venom, Godzilla, and many more. His first horror novel, Bones of Our Stars, will be released by Gallery Books in November 2025.
 
About Ignition Press 
Ignition Press is the Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher co-founded by publishing and media industry veterans Eric Gitter, Filip Sablik, Jamie S. Rich, and Jeremy Haun. The upstart creator-driven company will exclusively publish original series beginning in September 2025 including Murder Podcast and Voyeur. Ignition Press is repped by WME and attorneys Fred Goodman and Rich Marin of Marin Goodman, LLP. 
 
Contact: 
Bre Sarpy 
Director of Marketing 
Ignition Press 
bre.sarpy@ignitionpress.com 

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Cullen Bunn easily qualifies as a friend of the site as well as a personal friend for over 20 years. That in no way should be seen as bias towards his ability as a writer and content creator. If you haven’t checked out his work, you are missing out. Give the Cullenoscopy a watch and pick up something he’s worked on, you won’t regret it.

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