Development Purgatory

Formally known as How Did This NOT Get Made. A podcast about the movies, TV shows, and video games that never got made and the history behind them.

Development Purgatory is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Development Purgatory, a tv show with 107 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Bride of Frankenstein

  Sep 21, 20261h 5mS7

  What if the Bride of Frankenstein was a super hero? Lexcee Recomendation: Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan Recomendation: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Elsa Lanchester interview with Dave Cavett Scream 3 (2000) X-Men (2000) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Music: Kevin MacLeod Discovery Hit Fanfare for Space Hot Pursuit Mechanolith Miami Nights The Chamber The House of Leaves The Reveal There is Romance Trio for Piao Violin and Viola Vanes Wedding March - Midsummer Nights Dream Welcome to Horrorland

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  Episode #11

  Fraggle Rock: The Movie

  Sep 11, 20261h 16mS7

  Jim Henson's work has shapped many of our childhoods. Although Fraggle Rock is oftentimes overlooked, it might be the best childrens TV show of all time. Join us as we learn about the development of the TV show, the movie that nearly happened, and where it stands today. Recomendations Lexcee: 9 to 5 (1980), Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan: Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Planet Money Dolly Parton's “9 to 5”, 99% Invisible 100 Objects #16: Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Boondock Saints (1999) Disney Channel Promo (1990) Doozers (2012-2018) Fraggle Rock (1983-1987) Jim's Red Book: Fraggle Rock Wrap Party Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock (2022-) Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987) Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020) Interview with Jocelyn Stevenson Labyrinth (1986) Muppets in Space (1999) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

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  Development Purgatory

  Coyote vs Acme (Movie Review)

  Sep 4, 202626 minS7

  To everyone who posted, shared, held up signs, and spoke out when it counted. This film made it to the big screen because of you. Recomendations Dan: The Day the Earth Blew Up (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Coyote vs Acme (2026) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

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  Episode #10

  BioShock:The Movie (Part 2)

  Aug 28, 202644 minS7

  Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations COYOTE VS. ACME! Lexcee: Buddy (2026) Dan: Resident Evil (2002) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) A Cure For for Wellness (2016) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Cool Vibes" "Crinoline Dreams" "Faster Does It" "Inner Sanctum" "Miami Nights" "Night in Venice" "Opportunity Walks" "Poppers and Presecco" "Stormfront" "The House of Leaves" "Comfortable Mystery" "In Your Arms" "The Celebrated Minuet" "Volatile Reation"

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  Episode #9

  BioShock: The Movie (Part 1)

  Aug 21, 202657 minS7

  Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations Lexcee: The Odyssey (2026) and Six: The Musical Live! (2025) Dan: Portal: No Escape (Short 2011) and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Cool Vibes" "Crinoline Dreams" "Faster Does It" "Inner Sanctum" "Miami Nights" "Night in Venice" "Opportunity Walks" "Poppers and Presecco" "Stormfront" "The House of Leaves"

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