ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is known for its big film scene and one of the biggest genres in film is horror. In this episode of New Mexico Strange, award winning author Ben Radford joins KRQE News 13 host and anchors Chad Brummett and Stephanie Chavez to talk about horror movies that were made in New Mexico and around the southwest in honor of Halloween. From John Carpenter's Vampires to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Chad, Stephanie, and Ben dive into why New Mexico makes a perfect location for a horror film, classic horror films made in New Mexico, and the scariest movies that each of them has seen.
Ben Radford is an award-winning author and cofounder of the podcast Squaring the Strange, you can learn more about Ben Radford by clicking here.
About New Mexico Strange
New Mexico is perceived worldwide as a mecca for the extraordinary. Whether it's the healing soil of Chimayo, the haunted trails of the Old West, or visitors from the final frontier, our state is home to countless myths and mysteries. New Mexico Strange is KRQE News 13’s online exclusive web series, celebrating our unique history and shedding light on the shadows of the unexplained, unexplored, and unknown. Hosted by Chad Brummett, New Mexico Strange takes viewers through some of the Land of Enchantment's most mysterious folklore and conspiracies.
