Roots of Terror: Michael Jayne Sits Down with Let’s Talk Terror

Step into the woods with Big Damn Films co-owner and director Michael Jayne as he joins the Let’s Talk Terror podcast to pull back the curtain on our latest horror anthology, Arbor Day: The Root of Evil.

In this candid conversation, Michael dives deep into the inspiration behind the film’s five chilling tales and the creation of our new slasher icon, The Arborist. He also shares the deeply personal story of his journey through stroke recovery and how this project served as a creative beacon during his healing process. From the atmospheric folk horror of the New Jersey Pine Barrens to the excitement of premiering at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Cinemas, this interview explores what it means to make "big damn movies with big damn heart."

Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or an aspiring indie filmmaker, you won’t want to miss this look at the blood, sweat, and trees that went into bringing Arbor Day to life.

Highlights include:

• The making of a modern urban myth in the New Jersey woods.

• The mission behind Big Damn Films and our "Community First" philosophy.

• How we’re giving back through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the set and the upcoming world premiere.

Michael Jayne’s Deep Dive into Arbor Day: The Root of Evil

This video features the primary interview where Michael Jayne discusses the production, personal history, and thematic elements of Big Damn Films' latest horror anthology.