Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Behind the Fear
Looks Creepy Cool is the official podcast of Haunted House FearFest, the cross-media horror platform celebrating dark storytelling across folklore, film, games, and the uncanny.
New episodes every other week.
Step into the Mirror Room for creepy conversations with the creators behind horror—including filmmakers, game developers, writers, prop artists, makeup artists, and artists who bring nightmares to life. Explore the fears, inspirations, and creative journeys that shape their work before they leave the Mirror Room with one final reflection.
Then venture into the Library of Shadows, where original horror stories inspired by folklore, fiction, and things best left unexplained await.
Whether you're drawn to independent horror creators, unsettling legends, or tales that linger long after the lights go out, Looks Creepy Cool is where storytelling and creator craft collide.
If it looks creepy, it must be cool. Follow the Fear.
Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Behind the Fear
S2: Ep 5 - KOOK: Victorian Steampunk Horror Shooter with Indie Developer Nathan Wulf
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In this episode of the Looks Creepy Cool horror podcast, host Renee Huff interviews indie game developer Nathan Wulf, creator of KOOK — a fast-paced, Quake-inspired horror shooter set in a Victorian-era steampunk world filled with Lovecraftian monsters.
Nathan shares his journey from working in the gaming industry to becoming an indie developer, opening up about the challenges, motivations, and creative risks behind his development process. They explore the design elements that make KOOK stand out — from its creepy atmosphere and unique gameplay mechanics to its deep inspiration from classic horror games.
The conversation also uncovers industry insights for aspiring developers, the role of community support in indie gaming, and what it takes to bring a terrifying vision like KOOK to life.
If you’re into horror games, steampunk shooters, and behind-the-scenes stories from indie developers, this episode is a must-listen.
KOOK Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/KOOK/
Fist of the Forgotten Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105470/Fist_of_the_Forgotten/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jitspoe.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jitspoe
Development videos: https://www.youtube.com/jitspoe
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