This week, we're talking about the 2014 thriller Nightcrawler with ABC 7 producer Malcolm Johnson about his climb from Huntsville to New York City. What would happen if a news photographer invaded a crime scene like Louis Bloom does? Does the old saying "if it bleeds it leads" still mean anything in 2026?

Did you know you can watch episodes of The Lead Story? Download the WAFF 48 SmartTV app, or follow us on YouTube. 

You can read more about these films on waff.com/TheLeadStory . Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd for more film nerd content!