Five FrightFest Facts with Anthony Cousins from ‘Frogman Returns’
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A cult cryptid, found footage chaos and a healthy dose of amphibian absurdity. That’s the winning formula behind Frogman Returns, the sequel to Anthony Cousins’ 2023 underground horror hit that transformed the legendary Loveland Frogman from local folklore into a bona fide found footage icon. Picking up where the original left off, the film reunites Dallas, Amy and their elusive amphibious nemesis for another trip into the strange corners of Ohio’s most bizarre urban legend.
Cousins has become a familiar name within independent horror circles through projects such as Scare Package, Fat Fleshy Fingers and the original Frogman. A lifelong fan of DIY filmmaking, he represents a generation of horror creators inspired by the idea that all you really need is a camera, some friends and a monster lurking in the woods. That homemade spirit runs through the Frogman films, embracing the anarchic energy that has helped earn the franchise a devoted cult following.
Now hopping into Tubi FrightFest with its UK Premiere, Frogman Returns promises even more cryptid madness, surreal humour and found footage mayhem. Ahead of the screening, we caught up with Cousins for our latest Five FrightFest Facts.
Anthony Cousins, director, producer and co-writer of Frogman Returns
Tell us about your film
Frogman and Frogman Returns are found footage creature features about the legendary cryptid in Loveland, Ohio. Dallas Kyle caught footage of the Frogman when he was a kid. Present day he is a filmmaker famous for having proven that monsters exist.
How did you get into making movies?
I’ve always been interested in storytelling and gravitated towards horror. Watching The Evil Dead when I was a kid, I realized that movies didn’t have to be made by Hollywood or a studio. You could just go into the woods with your friends, so after high school that’s exactly what I did!
What films would you love to see screened at FrightFest and why?
I’m excited to see Snapshot, The Brook and GRIND!
If you could create your own award to give at FrightFest, what would it be and why?
The “Goopiest” Award because I like my movies GOOPY.
If your life was made into a horror film, what would it be called and who would play the starring role?
Cousins Carnival of Chaos starring Tilda Swinton.
