Hellbent for Letterbox
@hellbentforletterbox.com
The monthly podcast all about the Western genre in movies, TV, books, and comics. Started 2016
Hosted by
@michaelmay.bsky.social
@paxholley.com
@hellbentcookie.bsky.social
Hosted by
@michaelmay.bsky.social
@paxholley.com
@hellbentcookie.bsky.social
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New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social and @paxholley.com welcome back @shawnrobare.com to finish this year's spooky season double-feature with the little-known The Devil's Mistress.
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Thanks for another great episode! And thank you for seeing it for me, now I don't have to.
Looking forward to next episode, saw that a long time ago, need to rewatch it now.
Looking forward to next episode, saw that a long time ago, need to rewatch it now.
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thanks for another great episode! And thank you for seeing it for me, now I don't have to.
Looking forward to next episode, saw that a long time ago, need to rewatch it now.
Looking forward to next episode, saw that a long time ago, need to rewatch it now.
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One last bit of leftover Halloween and @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social adjacent fun as I guested on the most recent @hellbentforletterbox.com to talk about an obscure little occult western, The Devil's Mistress from 1965!
Always love talking weird movies with @michaelmay.bsky.social & @paxholley.com!
Always love talking weird movies with @michaelmay.bsky.social & @paxholley.com!
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
One last bit of leftover Halloween and @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social adjacent fun as I guested on the most recent @hellbentforletterbox.com to talk about an obscure little occult western, The Devil's Mistress from 1965!
Always love talking weird movies with @michaelmay.bsky.social & @paxholley.com!
Always love talking weird movies with @michaelmay.bsky.social & @paxholley.com!
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What a weird, interesting little amateur passion project. It’s not a good movie, but it could have been.
We had a great discussion on what makes the difference between a cult classic and an overlooked obscurity.
We had a great discussion on what makes the difference between a cult classic and an overlooked obscurity.
New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social and @paxholley.com welcome back @shawnrobare.com to finish this year's spooky season double-feature with the little-known The Devil's Mistress.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What a weird, interesting little amateur passion project. It’s not a good movie, but it could have been.
We had a great discussion on what makes the difference between a cult classic and an overlooked obscurity.
We had a great discussion on what makes the difference between a cult classic and an overlooked obscurity.
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New episode of @hellbentforletterbox.com today! Our second Halloween crossover with @shawnrobare.com. We discuss an obscure little movie called The Devil’s Mistress.
New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social and @paxholley.com welcome back @shawnrobare.com to finish this year's spooky season double-feature with the little-known The Devil's Mistress.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New episode of @hellbentforletterbox.com today! Our second Halloween crossover with @shawnrobare.com. We discuss an obscure little movie called The Devil’s Mistress.
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@hellbentforletterbox.com Have you guys heard about this? The trailer looks great!
www.imdb.com/title/tt1628...
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The Abandons (TV Series 2025– ) | Drama, Western
The Abandons: With Gillian Anderson, Lena Headey, Ryan Hurst, Michiel Huisman. When a corrupt force of wealth and power covets the lands of a group of diverse and atypical families and tries to drive ...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@hellbentforletterbox.com Have you guys heard about this? The trailer looks great!
www.imdb.com/title/tt1628...
www.imdb.com/title/tt1628...
New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social and @paxholley.com welcome back @shawnrobare.com to finish this year's spooky season double-feature with the little-known The Devil's Mistress.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social and @paxholley.com welcome back @shawnrobare.com to finish this year's spooky season double-feature with the little-known The Devil's Mistress.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/11/the-...
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Noir Western with Veronica Lake. I don't know how this wasn't already on my @hellbentforletterbox.com list, but it is now.
Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea in a publicity still for Andre de Toth's noir Western RAMROD (1947)
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Noir Western with Veronica Lake. I don't know how this wasn't already on my @hellbentforletterbox.com list, but it is now.
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@hellbentforletterbox.com Already own them, but couldn’t help myself. Just bought these new 4K versions from Arrow. Sadly the third one was sold out.
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@hellbentforletterbox.com Already own them, but couldn’t help myself. Just bought these new 4K versions from Arrow. Sadly the third one was sold out.
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The guys finally mentioned Skinny Jim in this episode. Not sure why it took so long. He’s been here from the start.
I’m trying to fatten him up with my famous squirrel chili but he ain’t biting. Literally.
No there’s no actual squirrels in it. It’s mostly flying squirrel. Which is a bat. I think.
I’m trying to fatten him up with my famous squirrel chili but he ain’t biting. Literally.
No there’s no actual squirrels in it. It’s mostly flying squirrel. Which is a bat. I think.
New Episode! @paxholley.com and @michaelmay.bsky.social are joined by their @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about the horror Western Ravenous from 1999 starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The guys finally mentioned Skinny Jim in this episode. Not sure why it took so long. He’s been here from the start.
I’m trying to fatten him up with my famous squirrel chili but he ain’t biting. Literally.
No there’s no actual squirrels in it. It’s mostly flying squirrel. Which is a bat. I think.
I’m trying to fatten him up with my famous squirrel chili but he ain’t biting. Literally.
No there’s no actual squirrels in it. It’s mostly flying squirrel. Which is a bat. I think.
Frontier Crucible (2025)
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Frontier Crucible (2025)
Fun list! I've seen all but two of these - Purgatory and Blood Quantum - but it's been so long since I've seen Haunted Gold that I should maybe check it out again. [Michael]
13 Wild Westerns To Watch This Halloween
If spooky campfire tales aren’t sufficiently unsettling to get you in the Halloween spirit, here are 13 wild westerns readily available for streaming.
www.cowboysindians.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fun list! I've seen all but two of these - Purgatory and Blood Quantum - but it's been so long since I've seen Haunted Gold that I should maybe check it out again. [Michael]
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When Diamond Comics went bankrupt they didn't just screw every publisher and destroy the careers of indy creators, they screwed you too. For instance, that is the sole reason we haven't been able to put this comic out... until NOW! Yay new distribution and our return to comic shops! Coming soon!
October 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
When Diamond Comics went bankrupt they didn't just screw every publisher and destroy the careers of indy creators, they screwed you too. For instance, that is the sole reason we haven't been able to put this comic out... until NOW! Yay new distribution and our return to comic shops! Coming soon!
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Grab a snack and dig into the first of this year's Hellbent/Crestwood crossover episodes. Mmmm!
New Episode! @paxholley.com and @michaelmay.bsky.social are joined by their @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about the horror Western Ravenous from 1999 starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Grab a snack and dig into the first of this year's Hellbent/Crestwood crossover episodes. Mmmm!
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We got the peanut butter mixed up with the chocolate today as Crestwood House & @hellbentforletterbox.com team-up to take on the wendigos of Ravenous!
@shawnrobare.com, @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film!
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
@shawnrobare.com, @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film!
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We got the peanut butter mixed up with the chocolate today as Crestwood House & @hellbentforletterbox.com team-up to take on the wendigos of Ravenous!
@shawnrobare.com, @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film!
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
@shawnrobare.com, @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film!
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
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We got the peanut butter mixed up with the chocolate today as @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social & @hellbentforletterbox.com team-up to take on the wendigos of Ravenous!
I join @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social to chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
I join @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social to chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We got the peanut butter mixed up with the chocolate today as @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social & @hellbentforletterbox.com team-up to take on the wendigos of Ravenous!
I join @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social to chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
I join @paxholley.com & @michaelmay.bsky.social to chew all the meat off the bone of this beloved film
cultfilmclub.com/hellbent-for...
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New Halloween episode of @hellbentforletterbox.com today! @michaelmay.bsky.social and I are joined by @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about horror western Ravenous (1999) starring Guy Pearce & Robert Carlyle.
Ingest us now!
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Ingest us now!
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New Halloween episode of @hellbentforletterbox.com today! @michaelmay.bsky.social and I are joined by @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about horror western Ravenous (1999) starring Guy Pearce & Robert Carlyle.
Ingest us now!
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
Ingest us now!
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
New Episode! @paxholley.com and @michaelmay.bsky.social are joined by their @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about the horror Western Ravenous from 1999 starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
New Episode! @paxholley.com and @michaelmay.bsky.social are joined by their @crestwoodhouse.bsky.social co-host @shawnrobare.com to talk about the horror Western Ravenous from 1999 starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle.
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
www.hellbentforletterbox.com/2025/10/rave...
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It gets better: westernspirit.org/project/an-e...
An Evening with John Fusco — Screenwriter of Young Guns and Young Guns II - Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Scottsdale's Museum of the West offers a glimpse into the history and culture of the American West. Explore our exhibits, programs, and events, and learn about the cowboys, ranchers, and Native Americ...
westernspirit.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It gets better: westernspirit.org/project/an-e...
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@michaelmay.bsky.social. I thought you might think this film series at my local museum, Western Spirit, was neat. I plan on going to them all. I'll listen to your podcasts afterwards. 🤠
westernspirit.org/project/bill...
westernspirit.org/project/bill...
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
@michaelmay.bsky.social. I thought you might think this film series at my local museum, Western Spirit, was neat. I plan on going to them all. I'll listen to your podcasts afterwards. 🤠
westernspirit.org/project/bill...
westernspirit.org/project/bill...
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Virgil - Jon Bernthal
Hitch - Pedro Pascal or maybe Wyatt Russell
Hitch - Pedro Pascal or maybe Wyatt Russell
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Virgil - Jon Bernthal
Hitch - Pedro Pascal or maybe Wyatt Russell
Hitch - Pedro Pascal or maybe Wyatt Russell
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Forgot to say I am really looking forward to next episode. Saw Ravenous when it came out and loved it. But have not seen it since. Great soundtrack too, if I remember correctly. Kinda strange I think. There was some controversy about it but don't remember what now.
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Forgot to say I am really looking forward to next episode. Saw Ravenous when it came out and loved it. But have not seen it since. Great soundtrack too, if I remember correctly. Kinda strange I think. There was some controversy about it but don't remember what now.
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Also love how Virgil is so secure in his abilities that he sees no problem asking in front of everyone what word he is looking for. It’s like it doesn’t even occur to him that it might be seen as a weakness. Also a really nice touch.
In general, a lot is said in this movie with very little.
In general, a lot is said in this movie with very little.
October 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Also love how Virgil is so secure in his abilities that he sees no problem asking in front of everyone what word he is looking for. It’s like it doesn’t even occur to him that it might be seen as a weakness. Also a really nice touch.
In general, a lot is said in this movie with very little.
In general, a lot is said in this movie with very little.
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Great episode, great talk, great movie! Thank you!
The judge is Ed Harris dad.
Katie is Viggo’s real life girlfriend.
Love how they stand still and reload after each shooting. They don’t move an inch, the smoke is still coming from the guns and they just start reloading. Really nice touch.
The judge is Ed Harris dad.
Katie is Viggo’s real life girlfriend.
Love how they stand still and reload after each shooting. They don’t move an inch, the smoke is still coming from the guns and they just start reloading. Really nice touch.
October 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Great episode, great talk, great movie! Thank you!
The judge is Ed Harris dad.
Katie is Viggo’s real life girlfriend.
Love how they stand still and reload after each shooting. They don’t move an inch, the smoke is still coming from the guns and they just start reloading. Really nice touch.
The judge is Ed Harris dad.
Katie is Viggo’s real life girlfriend.
Love how they stand still and reload after each shooting. They don’t move an inch, the smoke is still coming from the guns and they just start reloading. Really nice touch.