Podcasts by The Final Girls
A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film history, one trope at a time. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film writer Anna Bogutskaya.
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HAGS 04 • Dead Ringer (1964), The Nanny (1965) and the Bette Davis horror supremacy from 2023-12-02T00:00
In this episode we cover the last era of Bette Davis' illustrious career, the one where she had a clawhold on horror. We cover Dead Ringer (1964), The Nanny (1965), The Ann...
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HAGS 03 • Hush...Hush...Sweet Charlotte (1964) and the feud between Bette and Joan from 2023-11-24T00:10
The one where we cover the release and fallout of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and the making of Hush...Hush...Sweet Charlotte (1964).
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HAGS 02 • Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and the birth of hagsploitation from 2023-11-17T00:00
The first episode dedicated to the apex mountain of hagsploitation, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962).
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HAGS 01 • Sunset Boulevard (1950) and the first hag from 2023-11-10T00:00
Looking at the two precedents to the hagpsploitation genre: All About Eve (1950) and Sunset Boulevard (1950).
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Introducing... Hags from 2023-11-01T11:00
The sixth season of podcast will be looking at the origins, themes and legacy of hagsploitation.
New episode every Friday.
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Introducing... EERIE from 2023-09-20T12:00
Coming soon... a new horror podcast I've created, produced and hosted.
EERIE is an 8-episode anthology audio series of original horror stories from some of the most exciting contemporary ...
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BONUS • Beau is Afraid (2023) from 2023-05-19T08:59
Anna is joined by Becky Darke get deep into the nightmare worlds of Beau is Afraid, out now in UK cinemas.
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BONUS • Interview with Naomi Alderman and Raelle Tucker (The Power) from 2023-05-11T09:00
An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the author of The Power, Naomi Alderman, and Raelle Tucker, showrunner of the TV series based on the book, streaming now on Prime Video.
BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with author Alice Slater (Death of a Bookseller) from 2023-04-26T14:00
A bonus episode interview with the author of Death of a Bookseller, Alice Slater. ...
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Introducing...Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast from 2023-04-11T09:10
Welcome to Dead By Dawn, a limited podcast series exploring the depth of the Evil Dead franchise, from the original cult movie to the upcoming Evil Dead Rise.
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BONUS • Best Horror Films of 2022 from 2022-12-30T13:00
Anna and The Final Girls' contributors pick their favourite horror films of the year, presented in no particular order:
00:01:33 Sorcha Ní Fhlainn on The Black Phone
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BONUS • Interview with Nanny writer-director Nikyatu Jusu and actor Anna Diop from 2022-12-17T11:00
An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the brilliant writer-director Nikyatu Jusu about her Sundance award-winning horror film Nanny, and the star of the film, Anna Diop.
HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 06 • Kier-La Janisse in Conversation from 2022-12-02T12:00
The final episode in our mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women, is an interview with the author herself. This is a recording from th...
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HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 05 • Alice Lowe on Heavenly Creatures from 2022-11-18T12:30
A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Alice Lowe joins Anna to go into her take on Heavenly Creatures, the...
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HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 04 • Kane Senes&Hannah Barlow on CARRIE from 2022-11-11T12:00
A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmakers Kane Senes and Hannah Barlow, co-directors of Sissy, join Anna to ...
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BONUS • Hellraiser (2022) from 2022-11-05T11:07:38
A deep dive review of the new reimagining of Hellraiser, directed by David Bruckner. Becky Darke joins Anna for a furious review demanding more bums. Beware: spoilers from the very begi...
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HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 03 • Deborah Haywood on The Brood from 2022-11-04T23:00
A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Deborah Haywood (Pin Cushion), joins Anna to discuss the grotesqueri...
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HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 02 • Prano Bailey-Bond on Let's Scare Jessica to Death from 2022-10-28T12:00
A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Prano Bailey-Bond (Censor), joins Anna to discuss the haunting L...
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HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 01 • Introduction from 2022-10-21T12:00
A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. In this first episode, a conversation between writer Listen
BONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween Ends) from 2022-10-17T12:10:30
A bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis about the final instalment in the Halloween franchise, Halloween Ends, out in UK cinemas now.
We talk about seeking out scary...
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BONUS • The Midnight Club (2022) from 2022-10-07T11:00
A deep dive review of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's new Netflix horror series, The Midnight Club, with writer, broadcaster and our Flanaverse reporter Louise Blain.
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BONUS • Interview with Alexandra Anger, Monica Pavez and Robert Lantos (Crimes of the Future) from 2022-09-16T12:00
David Cronenberg has returned to the horror space with Crimes of the Future. We chatted to Alexandra Anger and Monica Pavez, the team behind the strange and beautiful prosthetics, as we...
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BONUS • Interview with Hanna Bergholm (Hatching) from 2022-09-16T11:09:51
A bonus exclusive interview with Hanna Bergholm, director of Hatching, out in UK cinemas now.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskay...
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BONUS • Interview with Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies) from 2022-09-10T11:00
A bonus exclusive interview with Halina Reijn, director of Bodies Bodies Bodies, out in UK cinemas now.
SPOILER WARNING: We talk about the ending from 0:22:09
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BONUS • Nope (2022) from 2022-08-13T10:00
Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown joins Anna to go deep and long on Jordan Peele's third feature, Nope (2022), which has just hit UK cinemas.
The first part o...
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TEEN HORROR 40 • The Future of Teen Horror from 2022-08-12T12:00
Our farewell to messy teens and the killers who can't stop chasing them, a medley of our contributor's thoughts on the state and the future of teen horror. With thanks to Clarisse Loughrey, BJ C...
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TEEN HORROR 39 • Yellowjackets (2021) from 2022-08-05T12:10
In the last full episode of the teen horror season we (finally!) cover the hit series Yellowjackets with the show's number one online cheerleader, Jordan Crucchiola.
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TEEN HORROR 38 • Freaky (2020) from 2022-07-29T12:00
We're back on our teen slasher bullshit with the teen horror body swap comedy Freaky (2020). Joining us is the hilarious writer and podcaster Becky Darke to talk about why this film wor...
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BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Chelsea G. Summers (author of A Certain Hunger) from 2022-07-28T13:00
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TEEN HORROR 37 • The Slenderman Case from 2022-07-22T13:00
In this episode, we're doing something different, and tackling a real-life horror: the Slender Man, the Internet's first boogeyman, the real-life attempted murder it inspired, perpetrated by two...
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TEEN HORROR 36 • Summer of 84 (2018) + Knives and Skin (2019) from 2022-07-15T12:00
First time guest, BFI Programmer Kim Sheehan joins us to discuss two films about cruel, cruel summers but very different aesthetic, Summer of 84 (2018) and Knives and Skin (201...
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TEEN HORROR 35 • Black Christmas (2019) from 2022-07-08T14:00
Podcaster and writer Becky Darke joins us for an extremely deep dive on the horror, the making and the release of Black Christmas (2019).
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TEEN HORROR 34 • Verónica (2017) from 2022-06-10T12:00
Host and Dashcam screenwriter Gemma Hurley joins us for a discussion on the teen girl possessed in Verónica (2017), the ...
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BONUS • Interview with Alex Garland (writer/director of MEN) from 2022-06-05T12:25
A bonus exclusive interview with Alex Garland, writer/director of Men, out in UK cinemas now.
SPOILER WARNING: We talk broadly about the film's visuals and ending.
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TEEN HORROR 33 • It: Chapters One and Two from 2022-06-03T12:00
Writer and broadcaster Louise Blain joins us for a deep dive into what makes Stephen King's It (the book, the mini-series and the movies) so terrifying.
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BONUS • Horror Dispatch from Cannes 2022 from 2022-06-02T12:00
A new format! Anna talks about all the horror and genre-adjacent films she watched at the recent Cannes Film Festival.
0:02:32 Final Cut
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0:14:40 Falcon Lake
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TEEN HORROR 32 • Tragedy Girls (2017) from 2022-05-27T14:34
Writer and podcaster Jordan Crucchiola comes back to the podcast to deep dive into the female friendship between two serial killer teen girls in Tragedy Girls (2017).
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TEEN HORROR 31 • I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) + Super Dark Times (2017) from 2022-05-13T18:21:33
Video essayist and writer Yhara Zayd returns to dive deep into what's gone wrong and what's so relatable about the teen boys of I A...
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TEEN HORROR 30 • Detention (2011) + The Final Girls (2015) from 2022-05-06T14:00
Film producer Jen Handorf makes her return to the podcast to discuss our most unhinged comedy-horror double-bill yet.
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TEEN HORROR 29 • Evil Dead (2013) + Split (2016) from 2022-04-29T12:00
Film critic Leila Latif returns to discuss the reimagining/requel of Evil Dead (2013) and M. Night Shyamalan's return to form with Split (2016).
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TEEN HORROR 28 • The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976 + 2014) from 2022-04-15T13:09:13
Actual horror legend Alexandra Heller-Nicholas to discuss the underrated slasher The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) and its requel of the...
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BONUS • Interview with Mariama Diallo (writer/director of MASTER) from 2022-04-01T19:30
A bonus exclusive interview with writer/director Mariama Diallo, whose debut film Master is out now on Prime Video Listen
TEEN HORROR 27 • Unfriended (2014) + #Horror (2015) from 2022-04-01T12:00
First-time guest Meaghan Allen joins us to dive into a double bill of Internet horror: Unfriended (2014) and #Horror (2015).
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BONUS • Interview with Iris Shim (writer/director of UMMA) from 2022-03-30T12:00
A bonus exclusive interview with writer/director Iris K. Shim, whose debut film Umma will be released exclusively in cinemas on Marc...
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TEEN HORROR 26 • It Follows (2014) from 2022-03-25T12:00
Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to take one of the most acclaimed horrors of the recent times, which brought a new energy to the teen horror genre.
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BONUS • Interview with Mimi Cave (FRESH director) from 2022-03-18T14:00
A bonus exclusive interview with Mimi Cave, director of the dating horror film Fresh, out now on Disney+
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TEEN HORROR 25 • Excision (2012) + Warm Bodies (2013) from 2022-03-18T12:00
Freudian cinephile and podcaster Mary Wild joins Anna to go from gross weird girl horror Excision (2012) to surprisingly wholesome zombie romcom Warm Bodies (2013).
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TEEN HORROR 24 • Cabin in the Woods (2011) from 2022-03-11T12:00
Podcaster Steph McKenna joins Anna to go deep on The Cabin in the Woods, meta-horror, horror puzzles and mermen.
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TEEN HORROR 23 • Phenomena (1985) + The Moth Diaries (2011) from 2022-03-04T12:00
The Independent's Chief Film Critics Clarisse Loughrey joins us for a gunky deep dive into Dario Argento's Phenomena (1985) and Mary Harron's The Moth Diaries (2011), ...
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TEEN HORROR 22 • Jennifer's Body (2009) • Re-release from 2022-02-25T13:00
A throwback to the very first pod appearance of aughts horror enthusiast, podcaster and Jennifer's Body scholar Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth tak...
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TEEN HORROR 21 • All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) + The Loved Ones (2009) from 2022-02-19T14:46
Aughts horror scholar, writer and podcaster Jordan Crucchiola joins us for an impassioned defense of the lost grindhouse slasher All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006), which languished in...
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TEEN HORROR 20 • Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) + Ginger Snaps Back (2004) from 2022-02-11T12:00
Writer and podcaster Becky Darke dives deep into the only teen girl werewolf franchise we care about: Ginger Snaps (2000), Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) and the prequel ...
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TEEN HORROR 19 • Final Destination (2000) from 2022-02-04T12:00
Writer and presenter Louise Blain returns to touch upon an unfairly looked-down-upon teen horror, once a spec script for The X-Files that turned into a film that is both profound and pr...
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BONUS • Interview with Romola Garai (AMULET writer/director) from 2022-01-28T16:22:13
A bonus exclusive interview with Romola Garai, writer/director of Amulet, out in UK cinemas now.
We talk about female anger, casting the film, fairytale and horror influences. Listen
TEEN HORROR 18 • Cherry Falls (2000) from 2022-01-28T12:00
Writer and horror academic Dr. Alison Peirse returns to the pod to talk about the under-seen teen slasher starring Brittany Murphy, Cherry Falls (2000). We touch on how it upends slashe...
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TEEN HORROR 17 • Battle Royale (2000) from 2022-01-21T12:09
Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to the pod to usher us into the new millennium, with the teen bloodfest that would spawn international controversy and countless imitations.
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TEEN HORROR 16 • Halloween H20 (1998) + The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) from 2022-01-14T12:00
Horror fan Ally Penelope returns to talk about her love for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), especially the LL Cool J subplot, and we tackle the surprisingly empathetic story of
TEEN HORROR 15 • Urban Legend (1998) + Idle Hands (1999) from 2022-01-07T12:00
Our first episode of 2022 is a take on two... questionable bangers.
Film critic Leila Latif joins us to take on Urban Legend (1998) and horror stoner comedy Idle Hands ...
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TEEN HORROR 14 • Disturbing Behaviour (1998) + The Faculty (1998) from 2021-12-31T12:00
It's the end of the year!
Horror writer, film analyst and co-host of This Ends At Prom podcast BJ Colangelo joins the podcast for the first time to go deep on Disturbing Behaviour Listen
BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with author Catriona Ward (The Last House on Needless Street) from 2021-12-29T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the author of The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward.
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BONUS • Interview with Julia Ducournau (TITANE writer/director) from 2021-12-27T14:00
A bonus exclusive interview with Julia Ducournau, writer/director of Raw, about her new film Titane, out in UK cinemas now.
We talk about female violence, about choreogr...
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TEEN HORROR 13 • I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) + I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) from 2021-12-24T14:00
Horror fan Ally Penelope joins the podcast for the first time to tackle the perfect anti-Christmas viewing, the most meme-able 90s slasher double-bill.
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Hello Sidney | Scream (1996) | What's Your Favourite Scary Movie? from 2021-12-15T12:00
Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.
In this first episode, we go back to the fi...
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Introducing... Hello, Sidney: A Scream Podcast from 2021-12-13T11:59
Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.
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TEEN HORROR 12 • The Craft (1996) • Redux from 2021-12-10T13:00
We revisit the film that started off the entire podcast with writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We go hard on Chris Hooker, and try to understand why Nancy wanted so much power.
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TEEN HORROR 11 • Mirror, Mirror (1990) + Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (1992) from 2021-12-03T00:00
Two teenage girls find special powers: one uses it to take revenge
First-time guest Arden Fitzroy joins Anna to discuss the underseen goth t...
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TEEN HORROR 10 • Monster Squad (1987) + Heathers (1989) from 2021-11-26T12:00
Two very different groups of teens, two very different types of monsters in this horror-adjacent teen dream double-bill.
Joining us this week is The Independent Chief Film Critic...
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TEEN HORROR 09 • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) from 2021-11-18T12:00
The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer Freddy Krueger seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.
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TEEN HORROR 08 • Christine (1983) from 2021-11-12T13:00
Arnie thought he'd met the perfect girl. Turns out, she had a body by Plymouth and a soul by Satan.
Joining us this week is film critic and our Stephen King correspondent Dr. Kelli Weston...
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BONUS • Scream (1996) • Live Show from 2021-10-29T12:00
Happy Halloween!
To mark this spooky weekend, we bring you the live podcast recording of our crossover Scream event with our pals Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror) and Becky Dar...
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TEEN HORROR 07 • The House on Sorority Row (1982) from 2021-10-22T14:00
It's a sorority for a very special kind of girl... one that doesn't mind pulling a murderous prank on their den mother.
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BONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee Curtis from 2021-10-15T15:00
A bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis, Laurie Strode herself, about the new film Halloween Kills, out in UK cinemas now.
We talk about her not knowing what a 'fin...
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TEEN HORROR 06 • The Slumberparty Massacre (1982) + The Slumberparty Massacre II (1987) from 2021-10-15T14:00
When you think of slumber parties, you think of murder... right?
Joining us this week is podcaster Mary Wild to go deep on the feminist intentions of The Slumberparty Massacre, t...
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TEEN HORROR 05 • Prom Night (1980) + Student Bodies (1981) from 2021-10-08T12:00
Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We get into the mind of the murderer (again) with Prom Night, discuss the benefits of disco, and fight for the status of the fil...
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TEEN HORROR 04 • Friday the 13th (1980) from 2021-10-01T12:00
In this episode, Bloody Women Editor Leila Latif joins us for a discussion on the original Friday the 13th - the one with Kevin Bacon, the one without Jason, the mommy of one of the big...
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BONUS • Midnight Mass (2021) from 2021-09-29T12:00
A deep dive review of Mike Flanagan's new horror series, Midnight Mass, with writer and broadcaster Louise Blain.
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TEEN HORROR 03 • Halloween (1978) from 2021-09-24T14:00
In this episode, podcaster Steph McKenna joins us for a discussion on John Carpenter and Debra Hill's daddy of slasher films, Halloween. We go deep on Laurie Strode and the final girl, ...
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Censor This #4: Interview with Prano Bailey-Bond from 2021-09-20T12:00
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers o...
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TEEN HORROR 02 • Carrie (1976) • Re-Release from 2021-09-17T11:00
A repost from our FEMALE MONSTERS series.
In this episode, film critic Dr. Kelli Weston joins us for a deep, deep dive on the inimitable cla...
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TEEN HORROR 01 • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) from 2021-09-10T17:00
A deep dive into one of the most influential horror films of all time, Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We dive ...
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Introducing... Teen Horror from 2021-09-03T12:54:36
In this fourth series, we'll be regressing and reliving the bloody, broody and horny moments of our teenage years through horror films.
New episode every Friday with a special guest to di...
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BONUS · Candyman (2021) from 2021-08-27T13:00
A deep dive review of the most anticipated horror film of the year: Nia DaCosta's Candyman.
Film critic Dr. Kelli Weston joins us to discuss the film, its themes and connection...
Censor This #3: If In Doubt, Just Reject The Film from 2021-08-20T12:00
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers o...
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Censor This #2: Don't Go In the Church from 2021-08-16T12:00
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers o...
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Censor This #1: What Masterpiece Are We Dissecting Today from 2021-08-13T12:00
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers o...
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BONUS • Fear Street 1666 from 2021-07-17T14:00
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Isaura Barbé-Brown and Listen
BONUS • Interview with director Leigh Janiak (Fear Street) from 2021-07-16T12:00
An exclusive SPOILER-FREE interview with Fear Street director Leigh Janiak.
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BONUS • Fear Street 1978 from 2021-07-10T17:00
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Dr. Alison Peirse going over the ...
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BONUS • Fear Street 1994 from 2021-07-03T13:54:08
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the first part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1994 with Isaura Barbé-Brown going over the nineties slasher inspirations, R.L. Stine's brand of ...
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VAMPIRES BONUS • Vampire Also Rans from 2021-05-21T17:00
A bonus episode running down the vampire films, shows and video games we didn't get to cover in the season.
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VAMPIRES BONUS • Vampire Also Rans from 2021-05-21T17:00
After 20 episodes, 40 films, and a few bonus episodes, we're DONE with vampires. But before stake this season, we've got one more bonus episode for you.
We're joined in this episode by th...
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Promising Young Podcast #4 - Girls Just Want to Not Get Assaulted from 2021-05-17T17:00
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and theme...
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Promising Young Podcast #3 - Hell Hath No Fury Like a Critic Scorned from 2021-05-03T17:00
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and...
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Promising Young Podcast #2 - But I'm A Nice Guy from 2021-04-24T18:00
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and...
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Promising Young Podcast #1 - A Woman's Worst Nightmare from 2021-04-16T18:00
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and...
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VAMPIRES BONUS • True Blood (2008-14) • Part I from 2021-04-09T12:00
A bonus episode celebrating the trashy, bloody and extremely horny True Blood.
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VAMPIRES BONUS • True Blood (2008-14) • Part I from 2021-04-09T12:00
Our main vampire season might be over, but we've got a couple of bonus episodes yet to come.
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VAMPIRES 20 • A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014) + What We Do In The Shadows (2014) from 2021-04-02T16:00
Two wildly different takes on the vampire from the year 2014.
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VAMPIRES 20 • A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014) + What We Do In The Shadows (2014) from 2021-04-02T16:00
For the last episode of our vampire season, film critic and Bloody Women Commissioning Editor Leila Latif joins us for a deep dive into two vampire ...
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VAMPIRES 19 • Byzantium (2012) + Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) from 2021-03-26T13:00
A deep dive into two arthouse darlings' takes on vampiric noughties ennui.
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VAMPIRES 19 • Byzantium (2012) + Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) from 2021-03-26T13:00
Joining us is special guest and vampire expert Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn to discuss Neil Jordan's second vampire film Byzantium and Jim Jarmu...
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VAMPIRES 18 • Let the Right One In (2008) + Thirst (2009) from 2021-03-19T13:00
A deep dive into two international romantic vampire films that are basically perfect.
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VAMPIRES 18 • Let the Right One In (2008) + Thirst (2009) from 2021-03-19T13:00
Film critic and Bloody Women Commissioning Editor Leila Latif joins us for a deep dive into two vampire horror films that live in that delightful an...
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VAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld: Evolution (2006) + Underworld: Awakening (2012) from 2021-03-12T15:00
We discuss the extremely noughties and extremely nu metal vampire-werewolf franchise Underworld.
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VAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld: Evolution (2006) + Underworld: Awakening (2012) from 2021-03-12T15:00
The franchise is lead by a leather-clad Kate Beckinsale as the vampyre warrior Selene, who is part of the centuries-old feud between vampires and werewolves. This war might be coming to a head w...
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BONUS • Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) Interview from 2021-03-09T16:00
On the back of Saint Maud's BAFTA nominations and Morfydd's nomination for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, we bring you a special bonus interview with the lead actor from Saint Maud...
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VAMPIRES 16 • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) + 30 Days of Night (2007) from 2021-03-05T14:00
Two very different films that combine vampire, zombie and action movie tropes: From Dusk Till Dawn and 30 Days of Night.
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VAMPIRES 16 • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) + 30 Days of Night (2007) from 2021-03-05T14:00
I’m joined in this episode by writer and Bloody Women columnist Isaura Barbé-Brown to dive deep into the heist-action-comedy-vampire flick From Du...
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BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Emily M. Danforth (Plain Bad Heroines Author) from 2021-03-04T17:02:45
To coincide with World Book Day, a bonus episode interview with the author of Plain Bad Heroines, Emily M. Danforth (The Miseducation of Cameron Post), out today in the UK! Listen
BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Emily M. Danforth (Plain Bad Heroines Author) from 2021-03-04T17:02:45
To coincide with World Book Day, a bonus episode interview with the author of Plain Bad Heroines, Emily M. Danforth (The Miseducation of Cameron Post), out today in the UK! Listen
BONUS • Interview with Emily M. Danforth (Plain Bad Heroines Author) from 2021-03-04T17:02:45
A bonus interview with the author of PLAIN BAD HEROINES, the new gothic horror novel by Emily M. Danforth
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VAMPIRES 15 • The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (1970-74) from 2021-02-26T13:00
Blood, boobs and beautiful interiors are discussed in our take on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy.
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VAMPIRES 15 • The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (1970-74) from 2021-02-26T13:00
I’m joined in this episode by writer and podcaster Becky Darke for a take on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy, which comprises The Vampire Doll (197...
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VAMPIRES 14 • Blade (1998) + Blade II (2002) + Blade: Trinity (2004) from 2021-02-19T16:17:49
Jordan Crucchiola returns to the podcast for an epic take on the entire Blade franchise.
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VAMPIRES 14 • Blade (1998) + Blade II (2002) + Blade: Trinity (2004) from 2021-02-19T16:17:49
We are once again blessed with culture critic, podcaster and producer Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth take on the original Marvel blockbuster, the vampire-a...
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PATREON PREVIEW • Twilight (2008) from 2021-02-14T11:39:39
As a Valentine's Day treat, we sat down with the brilliant Grace Barber-Plentie to go into what and why is Twilight (2008...
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VAMPIRES 13 • Cronos (1993) + Nadja (1994) from 2021-02-12T15:00
A discussion of two 90s vampire gems that sit between arthouse and horror.
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VAMPIRES 13 • Cronos (1993) + Nadja (1994) from 2021-02-12T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we discuss two odd vampire gems from the nineties that sit between horror and arthouse.
First up, Guill...
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VAMPIRES 12 • Interview with the Vampire (1994) + Queen of the Damned (2002) from 2021-02-05T12:30
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we go deep on two cinematic adaptations of Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles.
First up, Neil Jordan's ...
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VAMPIRES 12 • Interview with the Vampire (1994) + Queen of the Damned (2002) from 2021-02-05T12:30
A jumbo-sized discussion about one of the most influential vampire stories and its unfortunate sequel.
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BONUS • Interview with writer/director Laura Kirwan-Ashman (Sour Hall) from 2021-02-04T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the queer horror audio series Sour Hall, Laura Kirwan-Ashman.
In Sour Hall, George (Lucy Fallon) inherits her famil...
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BONUS • Interview with writer/director Laura Kirwan-Ashman (Sour Hall) from 2021-02-04T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the queer horror audio series Sour Hall, Laura Kirwan-Ashman.
In Sour Hall, George (Lucy Fallon) inherits her famil...
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VAMPIRES 11 • The Lost Boys (1987) from 2021-01-29T13:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we reach peak 80s with the most iconic vampire film from the decade, The Lost Boys (1987). Joel Schumacher's in...
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VAMPIRES 11 • The Lost Boys (1987) from 2021-01-29T13:00
A deep dive into the most influential 80s teen vampires.
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BONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE) from 2021-01-26T12:00
A bonus episode discussing the new comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, written and directed by Brea Grant.
Writer and presenter Louise Blain joins us for a SPOILER-FREE discuss...
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BONUS • Interview with writer/director Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift) from 2021-01-26T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, Brea Grant.
In 12 Hour Shift, Mandy (Angela Bettis) finds herself one nig...
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BONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE) from 2021-01-26T12:00
A spoiler-free discussion of new horror-comedy-thriller 12 Hour Shift.
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BONUS • Interview with writer/director Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift) from 2021-01-26T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, Brea Grant.
In 12 Hour Shift, Mandy (Angela Bettis) finds herself one nig...
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VAMPIRES 10 • Fright Night (1985) + Near Dark (1987) from 2021-01-22T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we fully embrace the 1980s with a double-bill of the
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VAMPIRES 10 • Fright Night (1985) + Near Dark (1987) from 2021-01-22T15:00
We dive into two 1980s vampire classics: the suburban terrors of Fright Night and the western-vampire Near Dark
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VAMPIRES 09 • A Taste of Blood (1967) + The Velvet Vampire (1971) from 2021-01-15T13:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive into a double-bill of low budget vampires from two exploitation masters: Hershell Gordon Lewis' ...
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VAMPIRES 09 • A Taste of Blood (1967) + The Velvet Vampire (1971) from 2021-01-15T13:00
A double-bill of vampire exploitation. Includes groovy tunes and vampire brandy.
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VAMPIRES 08 • The Hunger (1983) from 2021-01-08T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we pay tribute to David Bowie on what would've been his 74th birthday with an in-depth discussion of
VAMPIRES 08 • The Hunger (1983) from 2021-01-08T15:00
In honour of David Bowie, we dive into the vampire love triangle goth classic The Hunger.
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VAMPIRES 07 • XMAS SPECIAL • Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) from 2020-12-25T12:00
Merry Christmas everyone!
It’s Christmas Day, and we’re jumping away for a second from our regular programming to discuss a modern classic, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), a start-...
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VAMPIRES 07 • XMAS SPECIAL • Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) from 2020-12-25T12:00
Merry Christmas everyone!
It’s Christmas Day, and we’re jumping away for a second from our regular programming to discuss a modern classic, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), a start-...
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VAMPIRES 06 • The Addiction (1995) from 2020-12-18T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we jump ahead into the 1990s to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most interesting, moodiest ...
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VAMPIRES 06 • The Addiction (1995) from 2020-12-18T15:00
We celebrate 25 years of Abel Ferrara's philosophical take on the vampire with a deep dive into his film The Addiction.
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VAMPIRES 05 • Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) + Vampyros Lesbos (1971) from 2020-12-11T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into two 1970s films that combine the ghostly with the vampiric. The totally unclassifiable...
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VAMPIRES 05 • Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) + Vampyros Lesbos (1971) from 2020-12-11T15:00
Two 1970s gemes: an eerie take on the vampire and Jess Franco's ode to tits and fangs.
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VAMPIRES 04 • Blacula (1972) + Ganja&Hess (1973) from 2020-12-04T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we discuss a double-bill of Black vampire films: the blaxploitation horror take on Dracula, Blacula ...
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VAMPIRES 04 • Blacula (1972) + Ganja & Hess (1973) from 2020-12-04T15:00
In today’s episode, we’re diving into two very different 1970s films that center Black vampires.
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BONUS • Interview with Brandon Cronenberg (Possessor) from 2020-11-30T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor.
In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, takes control of...
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BONUS • Possessor (2020) from 2020-11-30T12:00
A bonus episode about the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor, written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, take...
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BONUS • Possessor (2020) from 2020-11-30T12:00
A bonus episode about the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor, written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, take...
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BONUS • Interview with Brandon Cronenberg (Possessor) from 2020-11-30T12:00
A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor.
In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, takes control of...
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VAMPIRES 03 • Daughters of Darkness (1971) + The Blood Spattered Bride (1972) from 2020-11-27T15:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into two 1970s entries into the very prolific subgenre of lesbian vampire films. The utterl...
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VAMPIRES 03 • Daughters of Darkness (1971) + The Blood Spattered Bride (1972) from 2020-11-27T15:00
A deep dive into two stellar 70s lesbian vampire horror gems.
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VAMPIRES 02 • Nosferatu (1922) + Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) from 2020-11-20T14:00
Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into one of the most influential vampire films ever shot, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, A Sy...
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VAMPIRES 02 • Nosferatu (1922) + Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) from 2020-11-20T14:00
A deep dive into the beauty and influence of the original screen vampires, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, and the 1970s reimagining by Werner Herzog.
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VAMPIRES 01 • Dracula (1931) + Horror of Dracula (1958) + Dracula (1979) from 2020-11-13T14:00
Our first episode of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema is all about THE most famous vampire of them all: Count Dracula.
Joining us is special guest and vamp...
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VAMPIRES 01 • Dracula (1931) + Horror of Dracula (1958) + Dracula (1979) from 2020-11-13T14:00
Kicking off our series on vampires, we dive into a Dracula triple-bill.
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Introducing... Vampires from 2020-11-11T12:00
In this third season, we will be exploring the the most elegant of monsters - the vampire. We’ll look at how vampires have evolved in horror and why we’re so into them.
New episode every...
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BONUS • Relic (2020) from 2020-11-02T15:00
We're joined by Den of Geek's UK Editor, Rosie Fletcher to discuss the scares, themes and metaphors of Relic (2020), the feature film d...
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BONUS • Relic (2020) from 2020-11-02T15:00
We're joined by Den of Geek's UK Editor, Rosie Fletcher to discuss the scares, themes and metaphors of Relic (2020), the feature film d...
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BONUS • His House (2020) from 2020-10-31T17:17:13
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss His House (2020), the feature film debut by Remi Weekes. The first part of the episode is
BONUS • His House (2020) from 2020-10-31T17:17:13
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss His House (2020), the feature film debut by Remi Weekes. The first part of the episode is
BONUS • The Craft: Legacy (2020) from 2020-10-31T12:30
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss The Craft Legacy (2020), the new sequel/reimagining of 1990s teen horror classic The Craf...
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BONUS • The Craft: Legacy (2020) from 2020-10-31T12:30
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss The Craft Legacy (2020), the new sequel/reimagining of 1990s teen horror classic The Craf...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 21 • The Lure (2015) + The Siren (2019) from 2020-10-30T14:00
We're joined by presenter and writer Louise Blain to dive deep into all things mermaid, with the Polish horror musical The Lure (2015) and ...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 21 • The Lure (2015) + The Siren (2019) from 2020-10-30T14:00
We're joined by presenter and writer Louise Blain to dive deep into all things mermaid, with the Polish horror musical The Lure (2015) and ...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 20 • Raw (2016) from 2020-10-23T14:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster MaryBeth McAndrews to tear apart the French body horror Raw (2016), why there should be more d...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 20 • Raw (2016) from 2020-10-23T14:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster MaryBeth McAndrews to tear apart the French body horror Raw (2016), why there should be more d...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 19 • The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) from 2020-10-16T15:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to dig deep into some of the ideas in The Girl with All the Gifts (2016), a British zombie film that cam...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 19 • The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) from 2020-10-16T15:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to dig deep into some of the ideas in The Girl with All the Gifts (2016), a British zombie film that cam...
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BONUS • Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) from 2020-10-10T13:30
We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain for a deep dive into the most anticipated horror series of the year: The Haunting of Bly Manor...
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BONUS • Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) from 2020-10-10T13:30
We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain for a deep dive into the most anticipated horror series of the year: The Haunting of Bly Manor...
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BONUS • Saint Maud (2020) + Interview with Rose Glass&Morfydd Clark from 2020-10-09T14:00
A bonus episode all about the most hyped about horror film of 2020, Saint Maud, written and directed by Rose Glass.
Maud is a reclusive young nurse whose impressionable demeanour...
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BONUS • Saint Maud (2020) + Interview with Rose Glass&Morfydd Clark from 2020-10-09T14:00
A bonus episode all about the most hyped about horror film of 2020, Saint Maud, written and directed by Rose Glass.
Maud is a reclusive young nurse whose impressionable demeanour...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 18 • Bride of Chucky (1998) + Annabelle (2014) from 2020-10-09T12:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into a double-bill of creepy, possessed murder dolls. First up we'll discuss Bride of Ch...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 18 • Bride of Chucky (1998) + Annabelle (2014) from 2020-10-09T12:00
An ode to goth style icon Tiffany from Bride of Chucky and a debate on what makes dolls so creepy.
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FEMALE MONSTERS 17 • Splice (2009) + Under the Skin (2013) from 2020-10-02T21:31:46
Actor and writer Isaura Barbé-Brown joins us again to discuss two films she's obsessed with, for very different reasons: Splice (2009) and
FEMALE MONSTERS 17 • Splice (2009) + Under the Skin (2013) from 2020-10-02T21:31:46
Actor and writer Isaura Barbé-Brown joins us again to discuss two films she's obsessed with, for very different reasons: Splice (2009) and
FEMALE MONSTERS 16 • Jennifer's Body (2009) + All Cheerleaders Die (2013) from 2020-09-25T14:00
We are blessed with culture critic, podcaster and producer Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth takes on the Karyn Kusama-directed, Diablo Cody-penned, Megan Fox...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 16 • Jennifer's Body (2009) + All Cheerleaders Die (2013) from 2020-09-25T14:00
We are blessed with culture critic, podcaster and producer Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth takes on the Karyn Kusama-directed, Diablo Cody-penned, Megan Fox...
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BONUS • Ratched (2020) from 2020-09-21T12:00:58
How could we not cover a new addition to the Ryan Murphy Cinematic Universe.
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish...
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BONUS • Ratched (2020) from 2020-09-21T12:00:58
How could we not cover a new addition to the Ryan Murphy Cinematic Universe.
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 15 • Teeth (2007) from 2020-09-18T16:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into the 2007 horror-comedy Teeth, in which teenage chastity advocate Dawn discover...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 15 • Teeth (2007) from 2020-09-18T16:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into the 2007 horror-comedy Teeth, in which teenage chastity advocate Dawn discover...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 14 • Trouble Every Day (2001) from 2020-09-11T15:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to deep dive into the controversial erotical cannibal horror by French auteur Claire Denis, Trouble Every Day...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 14 • Trouble Every Day (2001) from 2020-09-11T15:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to deep dive into the controversial erotical cannibal horror by French auteur Claire Denis, Trouble Every Day...
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BONUS • Koko-Di, Koko-Da + Interview with Johannes Nyholm from 2020-09-08T20:03:02
We're joined by film critic, cinema producer and Bloody Women Editor Tara Judah to discuss in the haunting new horror film, Koko-di, Koko-da<...
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BONUS • Koko-Di, Koko-Da + Interview with Johannes Nyholm from 2020-09-08T20:03:02
We're joined by film critic, cinema producer and Bloody Women Editor Tara Judah to discuss in the haunting new horror film, Koko-di, Koko-da<...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 13 • Ginger Snaps (2000) from 2020-09-04T16:00:15
We're joined by writer and co-host of The Faculty of Horror podcast, Alexandra West, to dive deep into one of the best teen horror films ever ...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 13 • Ginger Snaps (2000) from 2020-09-04T16:00:15
We're joined by writer and co-host of The Faculty of Horror podcast, Alexandra West, to dive deep into one of the best teen horror films ever ...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 12 • Ju-On: The Curse (2000) + The Ring (2002) from 2020-08-28T14:15:36
We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain to dive into the horror of the new millennium. First, the direct-to-video J-horror that set-ff
FEMALE MONSTERS 12 • Ju-On: The Curse (2000) + The Ring (2002) from 2020-08-28T14:15:36
We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain to dive into the horror of the new millennium. First, the direct-to-video J-horror that set-ff
FEMALE MONSTERS 11 • Species (1995) + The Faculty (1998) from 2020-08-21T13:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss two nineties takes on the female alien. First, we discuss Species (1995) and its insanely mis...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 11 • Species (1995) + The Faculty (1998) from 2020-08-21T13:00
We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss two nineties takes on the female alien. First, we discuss Species (1995) and its insanely mis...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 10 • Bride of Re-Animator (1990) + Return of the Living Dead III (1993) from 2020-08-14T19:00
We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into two zombies of a very different ilk: Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Retur...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 10 • Bride of Re-Animator (1990) + Return of the Living Dead III (1993) from 2020-08-14T19:00
A deep dive into a lady zombie double bill of Brian Yuzna-directed gore: Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Return of the Living Dead III (1993).
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FEMALE MONSTERS 09 • The Bride (1985) + Frankenhooker (1990) from 2020-08-07T19:38
We're joined by writer, podcaster and comedian Jourdain Searles to talk about The Bride (1985) and exploitation horror-comedy Frankenhooker (...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 09 • The Bride (1985) + Frankenhooker (1990) from 2020-08-07T19:38
We're joined by writer, podcaster and comedian Jourdain Searles to talk about The Bride (1985) and exploitation horror-comedy Frankenhooker (...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 08 • Aliens (1986) from 2020-07-31T15:30
We're joined by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon to dive deep into Aliens (1986). We talk about the dynamics of the crew, what makes Ripley so iconic, Vazquez's BDE, themes o...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 08 • Aliens (1986) from 2020-07-31T15:30
We deep-dive into Aliens (1986), one of the most acclaimed and beloved sci-fi horror films of all-time.
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BONUS • Host (2020) from 2020-07-30T15:40:04
We're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to discuss in detail the brand new horror film, and the first-ever Zoom horror, Listen
BONUS • Host (2020) from 2020-07-30T15:40:04
We're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to discuss in detail the brand new horror film, and the first-ever Zoom horror, Listen
FEMALE MONSTERS 07 • Cat People (1982) + Vamp (1986) from 2020-07-24T15:00
We're joined by horror film writer and filmmaker Zena from Real Queen of Horror to discuss a double-bill of 1980s weirdness: Paul Schrader's erot...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 07 • Cat People (1982) + Vamp (1986) from 2020-07-24T15:00
A double-bill of 1980s monsters: Paul Schrader's erotic horror Cat People (1982) and the horror comedy Vamp (1986), with a knock out performance by Grace Jones.
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FEMALE MONSTERS 06 • The Brood (1979) from 2020-07-17T15:00
We're joined by Watershed's Cinema Producer and film critic Tara Judah for a discussion on David Cronenberg's body horror classic The Brood (1979). We talk about taboos around motherhoo...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 06 • The Brood (1979) from 2020-07-17T15:00
We're joined by Watershed's Cinema Producer and film critic Tara Judah for a discussion on David Cronenberg's body horror classic The Brood (1979). We talk about taboos around motherhoo...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 05 • Carrie (1976) from 2020-07-10T15:00
We're joined by film critic Kelli Weston for a deep, deep dive on the inimitable classic of horror cinema, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976)....
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FEMALE MONSTERS 05 • Carrie (1976) from 2020-07-10T15:00
A deep dive into the iconic adaptation of Carrie, a bullied teenage girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers.
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FEMALE MONSTERS 04 • The Gorgon (1964) + The Reptile (1966) from 2020-07-03T15:00
This episode discusses two gorgeous, Gothic Hammer Horror classics: The Gorgon (1964) and The Reptile (1966).
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FEMALE MONSTERS 04 • The Gorgon (1964) + The Reptile (1966) from 2020-07-03T15:00
This episode discusses two gorgeous, Gothic Hammer Horror classics: The Gorgon (1964) and The Reptile (1966).
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FEMALE MONSTERS 03 • Cult of the Cobra (1955) + The Wasp Woman (1959) from 2020-06-26T14:30
We talk about two curious creature features from the 1950s: the very sultry Curse of the Cobra (1955) and Roger Corman's exploitation film The Wasp Woman (1959).
FEMALE MONSTERS 03 • Cult of the Cobra (1955) + The Wasp Woman (1959) from 2020-06-26T14:30
A double-bill of she-creature features, the sultry Curse of the Cobra (1955) and exploitation The Wasp Woman (1959).
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FEMALE MONSTERS 02 • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) + Dracula's Daughter (1936) from 2020-06-19T15:30
In the first episode of our new season all about monsters, we talk the female-fronted sequels to the most iconic monster movies, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Dracula’s Daughter<...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 02 • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) + Dracula's Daughter (1936) from 2020-06-19T15:30
A discussion about two sequels to two iconic horror monsters: Bride of Frankenstein and Dracula’s Daughter.
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FEMALE MONSTERS 01 • Island of Lost Souls (1932) + Cat People (1942) from 2020-06-12T12:30
In the first episode of our new season all about monsters, we talk about The Island of lost Souls (1932) and Cat People (1942). These two films make for a wicked double bill of...
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FEMALE MONSTERS 01 • Island of Lost Souls (1932) + Cat People (1942) from 2020-06-12T12:30
In the first episode of our new season all about monsters, we talk about The Island of lost Souls (1932) and Cat People (1942). These two films make for a wicked double bill of...
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Introducing... Female Monsters from 2020-06-08T12:30
Monster stories are incredibly powerful. They explore prejudice, rejection, anger and pain. Watching the monster’s pain prevents us from losing control of our own. In this season, we’ll be traci...
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HERE BE WITCHES 25 • Top 13 Witches from 2020-05-15T17:30
We've come to the end of our season about witches! In this final episode, we round up and celebrate our favourite 13 witches from film and TV. Anna is joined by frequent guest and podcaster extr...
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HERE BE WITCHES 25 • Top 13 Witches from 2020-05-15T17:30
We've come to the end of our season about witches! In this final episode, we round up and celebrate our favourite 13 witches from film and TV. Anna is joined by frequent guest and podcaster extr...
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HERE BE WITCHES 24 • I Married A Witch (1942) with Pamela Hutchinson from 2020-05-08T16:35
Veronica Lake plays a 300-year-old witch who returns to life and wreaks havoc when she falls in love with a young politician, played by Frederic March. A romance fantasy comedy, the film by René...
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HERE BE WITCHES 24 • I Married A Witch (1942) with Pamela Hutchinson from 2020-05-08T16:35
Veronica Lake plays a 300-year-old witch who returns to life and wreaks havoc when she falls in love with a young politician, played by Frederic March. A romance fantasy comedy, the film by René...
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HERE BE WITCHES 23 • Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962) with Ally Penelope from 2020-05-01T14:00
A staunchly skeptical professor, Norman (Peter Wyngarde) discovers that his wife Tansy (Janet Blair) has been practicing black magic for years. When he destroys her charms, they fall prey to evi...
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HERE BE WITCHES 23 • Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962) with Ally Penelope from 2020-05-01T14:00
Anna is joined by horror fan and podcaster Ally Penelope to discuss the British witch horror Burn, Witch, Burn! aka Night of the Eagle, where a skeptical professor discovers that his wife dabbles i...
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HERE BE WITCHES 22 • The Woods (2006) with Louise Blain from 2020-04-24T14:00
Set in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 22 • The Woods (2006) with Louise Blain from 2020-04-24T14:00
Set in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 21 • The Witches (1990) with Tara Judah from 2020-04-17T14:00
The Witches (1990), Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, is traumatising af. A young boy and his grandmother as stumble onto a witch's convention. The witches are wicked and...
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HERE BE WITCHES 21 • The Witches (1990) with Tara Judah from 2020-04-17T14:00
The Witches (1990), Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, is traumatising af. A young boy and his grandmother as stumble onto a witch's convention. The witches are wicked and...
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HERE BE WITCHES 20 • Black Sunday (1960) with Beatrice Loayza from 2020-04-10T19:05
In this episode, we’re diving into Mario Bava’s atmospheric gothic horror Black Sunday, released in 1960 and banned in the UK untill 1968 for its graphic violence, considered too gruesome at the...
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HERE BE WITCHES 20 • Black Sunday (1960) with Beatrice Loayza from 2020-04-10T19:05
Anna is joined by film and culture writer Beatriz Loayza to discuss Mario Bava's atmospheric witch film Black Sunday, which sees a devious witch wreck havoc on her descendants from beyond the grave.
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HERE BE WITCHES 19 • The Love Witch (2016) with Inkoo Kang from 2020-04-03T20:00
Anna Biller's film centers on Elaine (Samantha Robinson), a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 19 • The Love Witch (2016) with Inkoo Kang from 2020-04-03T20:00
Anna Biller's film centers on Elaine (Samantha Robinson), a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 18 • The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) with Louise Blain from 2020-03-27T15:00
In this episode, we’re going to tackle a genuinely terrifying, creepy little film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Starring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as father-and-son coroners who experience...
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HERE BE WITCHES 18 • The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) with Louise Blain from 2020-03-27T15:00
In this episode, we’re going to tackle a genuinely terrifying, creepy little film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Starring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as father-and-son coroners who experience...
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HERE BE WITCHES 17 • Suspiria (2018) with Alexandra Heller-Nicholas from 2020-03-20T15:05
In this episode, we’re diving into Luca Guadagnino's remake of a witchy horror classic, Suspiria.
The basic premise of the 2018 Suspiria is the same: young, naive dancer Suzy (he...
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HERE BE WITCHES 17 • Suspiria (2018) with Alexandra Heller-Nicholas from 2020-03-20T15:05
In this episode, we’re diving into Luca Guadagnino's remake of a witchy horror classic, Suspiria.
The basic premise of the 2018 Suspiria is the same: young, naive dancer Suzy (he...
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HERE BE WITCHES 16 • Season of the Witch (1973) with Rowena Alice from 2020-02-28T19:40
In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most underseen films by the iconic director George A. Romero. We’ll be chatting about Season of the Witch (aka Jack’s Wife, aka Hungry Wives), Romero...
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HERE BE WITCHES 16 • Season of the Witch (1973) with Rowena Alice from 2020-02-28T19:40
In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most underseen films by the iconic director George A. Romero. We’ll be chatting about Season of the Witch (aka Jack’s Wife, aka Hungry Wives), Romero...
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BONUS • The Invisible Man (2020) + Interview with Leigh Whannell from 2020-02-27T12:00
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by writer-director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious, Upgr...
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BONUS • The Invisible Man (2020) + Interview with Leigh Whannell from 2020-02-27T12:00
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by writer-director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious, Upgr...
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HERE BE WITCHES 15 • American Horror Story: Coven (2014) with Jen Handorf from 2020-02-21T17:35
In this episode, we’re going to tackle the third series of Ryan Murphy’s anthology horror series, American Horror Story: Coven. Starring screen legends Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates,...
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HERE BE WITCHES 15 • American Horror Story: Coven (2014) with Jen Handorf from 2020-02-21T17:35
Anna is joined by film producer Jen Handorf to dig into Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story: Coven, it's themes, inspirations and Stevie Nicks.
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BONUS • Little Joe (2020) + Interview with Emily Beecham from 2020-02-20T16:00
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jessica Hausner, the plant-based sci-fi horror ...
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BONUS • Little Joe (2020) + Interview with Emily Beecham from 2020-02-20T16:00
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jessica Hausner, the plant-based sci-fi horror ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 14 • Practical Magic (1998) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2020-02-14T13:05
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t resist talking about one of my own childhood favourites, Practical Magic. It’s a mix of romcom, horror, fantasy, drama and it’s weird as hell and v...
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HERE BE WITCHES 14 • Practical Magic (1998) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2020-02-14T13:05
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t resist talking about one of my own childhood favourites, Practical Magic. It’s a mix of romcom, horror, fantasy, drama and it’s weird as hell and v...
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HERE BE WITCHES 13 • Suspiria (1977)&Inferno (1980) with Clarisse Loughrey from 2020-02-07T18:00
In this episode, we go deep on two witch horror classics: Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980), both directed by Dario Argento.
Suspiria was the film that shot Ar...
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HERE BE WITCHES 13 • Suspiria (1977)&Inferno (1980) with Clarisse Loughrey from 2020-02-07T18:00
In this episode, we go deep on two witch horror classics: Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980), both directed by Dario Argento.
Suspiria was the film that shot Ar...
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HERE BE WITCHES 12 • Drag Me To Hell (2009) with Mary Wild from 2020-01-31T12:35
In this episode, we’re going to be discussing Sam Raimi’s comedy horror Drag Me To Hell in depth. Our protagonist is the young loan officer Christine (played by Alison Lohman), who, in ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 12 • Drag Me To Hell (2009) with Mary Wild from 2020-01-31T12:35
Anna is joined by podcaster Mary Wild to go in depth into Drag Me To Hell (2009), how it talks about ambition, taking up space, eating disorders, PornHub as curated by Barbara Creed and whether Mrs...
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HERE BE WITCHES 11 • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020) with Millicent Thomas from 2020-01-24T11:00
"Hell is under new management"
In this episode, we discuss in depth the new series of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, available now on Netflix.
Though she defeated her fat...
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HERE BE WITCHES 11 • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020) with Millicent Thomas from 2020-01-24T11:00
Anna is joined by film writer Millicent Thomas to discuss the newest season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, female solidarity, ambition in young women, erasure, the politics of Hell and the pret...
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HERE BE WITCHES 10 • Hocus Pocus (1993) with Tara Judah and Thea Berry from 2020-01-17T16:45
We're diving into a childhood favourite and campy classic Hocus Pocus, from 1993.
The devious Sanderson Sisters (a trio of witches, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker a...
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HERE BE WITCHES 10 • Hocus Pocus (1993) with Tara Judah and Thea Berry from 2020-01-17T16:45
We're diving into a childhood favourite and campy classic Hocus Pocus, from 1993.
The devious Sanderson Sisters (a trio of witches, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker a...
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HERE BE WITCHES 09 • The Blair Witch Project (1999) with Nat Luurtsema from 2020-01-10T17:00
In this episode, we’ll be taking on the 1999 found footage horror, The Blair Witch Project.
The Blair Witch Project is the original found footage horror that follows th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 09 • The Blair Witch Project (1999) with Nat Luurtsema from 2020-01-10T17:00
In this episode, we’ll be taking on the 1999 found footage horror, The Blair Witch Project.
The Blair Witch Project is the original found footage horror that follows th...
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HERE BE WITCHES 08 • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) with Becky Darke from 2020-01-03T13:45
In our first episode of 2020, we dive in our first TV show AND a Very Important One at that: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The beloved cult TV series, created by Joss Whedon, ran for seven seasons ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 08 • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) with Becky Darke from 2020-01-03T13:45
Anna is joined by podcaster and Buffy connoisseur Becky Darke to discuss how witches are presented in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). Expect a full sweep of the series, foc...
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HERE BE WITCHES 07 • The Witch (2015) with Chloë Wicks from 2019-12-20T17:00
In this episode of our witch series, we take on Robert Eggers' The Witch (aka The VVitch: A New England Folk Tale). Set in 1630s New England, English settler William and his fa...
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HERE BE WITCHES 07 • The Witch (2015) with Chloë Wicks from 2019-12-20T17:00
In this episode of our witch series, we take on Robert Eggers' The Witch (aka The VVitch: A New England Folk Tale). Set in 1630s New England, English settler William and his fa...
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HERE BE WITCHES 06 • The Witches (1966) with Marion Gibson from 2019-12-13T12:50
In this episode, we discuss the lesser-known Hammer horror film The Witches (aka The Devil's Own), starring Joan Fontaine as an uptight English teacher who comes into the small...
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HERE BE WITCHES 06 • The Witches (1966) with Marion Gibson from 2019-12-13T12:50
In this episode, we discuss the lesser-known Hammer horror film The Witches (aka The Devil's Own), starring Joan Fontaine as an uptight English teacher who comes into the small...
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HERE BE WITCHES 05 • The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Isaura Barbé-Brown from 2019-12-06T17:00
In this episode, we discuss the comedy horror The Witches of Eastwick (1987), featuring a star-studded cast including Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Cher and Jack Nicholson. Three s...
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HERE BE WITCHES 05 • The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Isaura Barbé-Brown from 2019-12-06T17:00
In this episode, we discuss the comedy horror The Witches of Eastwick (1987), featuring a star-studded cast including Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Cher and Jack Nicholson. Three s...
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BONUS • The Nightingale (2019) + Interview with Aisling Franciosi from 2019-11-29T13:05
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jennifer Kent, The Nightingale, releas...
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BONUS • The Nightingale (2019) + Interview with Aisling Franciosi from 2019-11-29T13:05
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jennifer Kent, The Nightingale, releas...
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HERE BE WITCHES 04 • The Skeleton Key (2005) with Kelli Weston from 2019-11-22T14:45
In this episode, we discuss the hoodoo horror The Skeleton Key (2005), starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard and Joy Bryant. Anna is joined by film critic Kelli Weston ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 04 • The Skeleton Key (2005) with Kelli Weston from 2019-11-22T14:45
In this episode, we discuss the hoodoo horror The Skeleton Key (2005), starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard and Joy Bryant. Anna is joined by film critic Kelli Weston ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 03 • Bell, Book and Candle (1958) with Becky Darke from 2019-11-15T18:45
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
In this episode, we discuss the Classic Hollywood romantic comedy Bell, Book and Ca...
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HERE BE WITCHES 03 • Bell, Book and Candle (1958) with Becky Darke from 2019-11-15T18:45
Anna and podcaster Becky Darke debate the Hollywood classic Bell, Book and Candle (1958), the feline vibes of Kim Novak's witch, the aspirational 'cool witch' and why the witch must choose between ...
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HERE BE WITCHES 02 • Maleficent (2014) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2019-11-08T18:15
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
In this episode, we dive into the different versions of Sleeping Beauty's main anta...
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HERE BE WITCHES 02 • Maleficent (2014) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2019-11-08T18:15
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
In this episode, we dive into the different versions of Sleeping Beauty's main anta...
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HERE BE WITCHES 01 • The Craft (1996) with Ione Gamble from 2019-10-31T12:00
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
Our first episode dives into the themes, teen goth aesthetic and legacy of The Craf...
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HERE BE WITCHES 01 • The Craft (1996) with Ione Gamble from 2019-10-31T12:00
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
Our first episode dives into the themes, teen goth aesthetic and legacy of The Craf...
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Introducing... Here Be Witches from 2019-10-29T09:00
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism.
To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusi...
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