Join hosts and friends Juliet and Theresa as they analyze new and classic horror films: the good, the bad and the bizarre. We'll talk about the moments that resonate, the things that fall short, and how we see ourselves reflected in film (or not).
Saint Maud made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 to excellent response, but the pandemic meant that non-possession religious film's wide release was significantly delayed. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about what for them was a pandemic era movie, how horror can explore issues of the body without being body horror and all of the Catholic things. CW/TW: self-harm and suicideBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This one is for the book girlies! 1989's I, Madman is a horror tribute to noir, pulp novels....and maybe self-insert fanfiction. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about super fun 80s meets 50s story, golden retriever boyfriends and why a final girl can be badass without being a badass. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Black Circle is a 2018 Swedish film directed by Adrián García Bogliano that tells the tale of two sisters whose lives are changed after listening to a self-help record. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this supernatural and psychological horror film...and talk about vinyl...records...whatever you call them.CW/TW: depression and mental healthBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace is often credited as being one of the films that inspired the start of the giallo subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this seminal film and its influence, some of its unorthodox filming techniques and it's okay to want to retire. CW/TW: brief mentions of domestic violence/intimate partner violenceBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut, Eraserhead, has delighted, disgusted and confounded filmgoers since it's 1977 release. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film's every man protagonist and his horrible/adorable reptilian baby, a most unsettling dinner, and why we should heed Lynch's most memorable quote to, "fix your hearts or die."CW/TW: child abuse/neglect, child deathBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa and Juliet talked briefly about Oddity during their Best of 2024 episode, but today they take a deep dive into this modern gothic horror film. Join them to talk about the dream of owning a curio shop full of cursed objects, why Olin deserved justice, and whether death or haunting is a more fitting revenge. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slaughterhouse Rock is yet another entry into the rock and roll horror subgenre, though this one takes a lot of its influences from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into this film and the big questions it raises like how one is chosen to be possessed by a dream cannibal, whether ghosts get to choose their clothing and if one can make a horror film in a national park. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coralie Fargeat had the horror hit of 2024 with The Substance so Juliet and Theresa have decided to look back at her prior feature, Revenge. Join them to talk about this blood-soaked tale of vengeance, its ties to a particular horror trope, and how the director began building some of her filmmaking signatures with this movie. CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the most wonderful time of the year when Juliet and Theresa attempt to pick and talk through their 10 favorite movies of the years...and some honorable mentions too. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Nosferatu's release date so it will be discussed in a future episode. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spanish film Rec is an example of found footage done extremely well. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this combination zombie and Catholic possession horror film and its American remake. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite the legacy of its director, Rosemary's Baby remains an extremely relevant horror film about choice, control and bodily autonomy. So relevant, in fact, that it's our longest episode to date. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the myriad ways in which Rosemary's autonomy is chipped away, whether you can separate art from artist, and why roducer William Castle should have shown us the titular baby.CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultFurther reading:Guy Horror: “Rosemary's Baby” and Coercive Control by Eleanor Johnson (Public Books)Rosemary's Body: Reproductive Rights and Diabolical Deeds in Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby by Miranda Corcoran (Miranda the Middle-Aged Witch - Wordpress)Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn by Omkari L. Williams (Storey Publishing)Buy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In honor of their need for a comfort movie and in memorium of horror icon Tony Todd, Juliet and Theresa have switched up the schedule and are revisiting 2000's final destination. Join them to talk about millennial horror pre and post 9-11, teenage boy logic, and the connections between this movie and The X-Files.CW/TW: suicide and self harmBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vincent Price stars as the titular Dr. Phibes in 1971's The Abominable Dr. Phibes, a horror film with a touch of comedy (depending entirely on your definition of comedy). Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the magical 1970s meets 1920s world of Dr. Phibes, how this film paved the way for the Saw franchise, and why a good liberal arts education is essential for a horror anti-hero. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1958's. It! The Terror from Beyond Space is a science fiction horror classic that inspired another science fiction horror classic, Alien. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this space adventure made prior to the moon landing, what It actually wants, and why the Mars rovers make us feel feelings.CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, The Devil's Bath (Des Teufels Bad) is a newer edition to the folk horror sub-genre that takes us back to 18th century rural Austria. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this very heavy but beautiful film, the real practices it's based on, and why a severed finger might not the best wedding gift for your sibling. CW/TW: depression, suicide, self-harmBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a house divided as Juliet and Theresa celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg zom-com, Shaun of the Dead, a move that Theresa loves and Juliet...doesn't. Join them to explore their feelings about this film and the way it pokes at at toxic masculinity and zombie tropes. CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Largely improvised by a two-person cast, Creep is yet another take on the found footage subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why Aaron has zero disregard for his own personal safety, the real life perils of of Benadryl and more.CW/TW: brief mentions of rape and sexual assaultBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Starring a young Hugh Grant and a pre-Dr. Who Peter Capaldi, The Lair of the White Worm is a movie loosely based on a Bram Stoker novel loosely based on an old English myth. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the movie's confusing worm lore, why Lord James had the potential to be Batman but failed miserably and the strangest party food ever.CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Juliet and Theresa take on their first Turkish horror film with Beddua: The Curse. Join them for a discussion of this movie's surprising story, witch women in world cultures and why we need more turtles in film.CW/TW: none for this episodeBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For Juliet and Theresa, The Faculty is a comfort film. Join them in revisiting this 1998 teen horror classic and its classic 90s tropes of the nerdy girl glow up, bad boy brilliance and curiously absent parents. CW/TW: sexual assault, bullyingSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain, 1981's Nightmare is a splatter-slasher that occupies a special place on the infamous Video Nasties list. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this low budget classic, it's under-celebrated lead actor and why sometimes you don't need a super fancy restoration of every film.Further Reading:[Butcher Block] The True Gore Nightmare of ‘Nightmare' by Megan Navarro (Bloody Disgusting)CW/TW: mental illness and mental healthSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Dusk Til Dawn is a movie that's not what it seems at the start but takes a decidedly horror turn in it's second act. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic vampire film, the complicated legacy of Quentin Tarantino, and more.CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
French film Knife + Heart has made its mark on modern queer horror so naturally Juliet and Theresa wanted to cover it for Pride Month. Join them to talk about this movie's themes of community care and found family, its heavy giallo influence, and why the lead character Anne is a hot mess. CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phantom of the Paradise is Brian De Palma's rock and roll horror take on Phantom of the Opera...and Faust...and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic's parallels to Rocky Horror Picture Show, societal anxieties about rock and roll, and how sometimes a love triangle can be between two people and their intellectual property.CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultFurther reading: Why Phantom of the Paradise Became My Queer Quarantine Comfort by Tori Williams (Gayly Dreadful)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In The Witchfinder General, Vincent Price stars as the real-life 17th century man who named himself witchfinder general of England. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the fictional and real-life versions of Matthew Hopkins' witch hunt, why this movie is sometimes considered an "English Western" and more.CW/TW: rape and sexual assaultSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Door is a 1988 Japanese horror film that's just starting to its flowers here in the US. Join Juliet and Theresa as they watch this innovation home invasion film and talk about its nods to giallo, twisted "nice guy" villains and the hell that is grocery shopping.CW/TW: rape/sexual assault, sexual harassmentSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Incantation is a 2022 Taiwanese found footage horror film that gained international audiences on Netflix. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about audience participation in found footage horror, realistic portrayals of reluctant parenthood, and why you never ever go into past bindings in a forbidden cave. CW/TW: child abuse Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming out over a decade after the original film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 takes the franchise in a decidedly different direction, but definitely not a bad one. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into a movie with an absolutely killer opening sequence and talk about the magic of radio, Drayton Sawyer's belief in the hustle and why Stretch is an awesome final girl. CW/TW: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Demons is a horror classic made by an all-star lineup of Italian moviemakers. Juliet and Theresa take on this mutual favorite and talk about the parallels between the titular demons and American and European zombies, the snack situation at the Metropol, and why Tony is such a badass character. CW/TW: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Many of Darren Aronofsky's films could qualify as horror films, and the director himself has said that Black Swan belong to the genre, even if it wasn't marketed as such. Inspired by their recent trip to see Swan Lake, Juliet and Theresa talk about this psychological horror film, IMDB's parents' guides and why the Oscars snub our favorite genre and CW/TW: eating disorders, weight loss, fatphobia, sexual and psychological abuseFurther reading: And the Oscar for best picture doesn't go to ... horror! by Brianna Scott (NPR)Black Swan - Possession theory, step by step via CinematicCorner'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet by Terry Gross (NPR)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Days of Night was a horror comic book hit, but what about the 2007 movie? Juliet and Theresa attempt to cure their winter blues by talking about an Alaskan town plunged into darkness, this movie's parallels with the new season of True Detective, vampire lore and why they both went to weird high schools.CW/TW: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Based on a Clive Barker short story, 1992's Candyman is a horror classic that mixes issues of race and privilege with urban legends and the supernatural. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the shifting way we talk about urban legends, how this film reflects many societal fears of the late 80s and early 90s and why Trevor is the worst.CW/TW: child death, racism and racial violenceSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is 2017 film Terrified a prequel to Argentinian writer and director Demián Rugna's 2023 film When Evil Lurks? Juliet and Theresa think it just might be. Join them to talk about this film and its potential sequel, a more scientific take on possession horror, and why them kids ain't safe.CW/TW: child deathSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An early entry in the modern wave of cosmic horror film, 2016's The Void mixes Lovecraftian imagery with classic horror tropes for a movie that offers a variety of viewing experiences. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why childbirth is its own kind of horror, the beauty of practical effects and why vague cults are the scariest cults.Content warnings: pregnancy/child loss, pregnancy traumaSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Juliet and Theresa are cautiously welcoming 2024 by talking about their favorite films of last year. As usual, there is no order because it's hard enough to get two Virgos to compile a definitive list without spiraling into severe overthinking mode!Content warnings: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the most wonderful time of the year...allegedly. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about It's a Wonderful Knife, a new holiday horror film whose name is more than a clever pun, and their own holiday traditions or lack thereof. Content warnings: suicide and depression, brief mentions of addiction and drug abuse Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Juliet and Theresa have teased their coverage of a Troma film for the first two years of the podcast. Now, as they enter year three, it's high time to cover The Toxic Avenger, arguably the most famous of the Troma catalogue. Join them to delve into the world of Lloyd Kaufman, his and Troma's influence on cinema and more. Content warnings:Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bram Stoker's Dracula is an absolute feast for the eyes. To celebrate the podcast's second birthday, Juliet and Theresa take on this masterpiece, its costumes and the criticisms of some of its actors. Join them as they talk about Francis Ford Coppola's "erotic nightmare" of a vampire film and solve all of the problems of the Dracula mythos.Content warnings: sexual assault, brief mentions of vampire-related child deathFurther listening:We Effed Up episode 48: Vlad DraculaSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
While Slumber Party Massacre II is a direct sequel to the franchise's first film, it also stands alone thanks to its guitar/drill-wielding singing killer. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this 1987 slasher classic, it's extra special killer, the power of effective lighting, and whether or not a whole chicken belongs on a slumber party menu. Content warnings: none for this episodeFurther reading:'How 'Slumber Party Massacre II' Rewrote The Language Of The Slasher Horror Film – And Became One Of The Great Queer Horror Movies' by Ariel Fisher (Slash Film)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trick or treat! It's horror meets history in a special bonus episode. Juliet and Theresa recently joined Roberto and Brendan from Tsar Power and Bry from Pontifacts to talk about two cinematic versions of Viy and the Nikolai Gogol story on which the films are based. Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assaultSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the Hammer Horror triumvirate of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and director Terence Fisher, The Gorgon is a turn of the 20th century take on a classic figure from Greek mythology. Join Juliet and Theresa for their first podcast exploration of a Hammer film and their conversation about monster movie science, the power of a firmly worded "Good Day" and more. Content warnings: rape and sexual assault, brief mentions of mental illness/mental healthFurther listening:For all of your modern Greek mythology needs, including LOTS of thoughts, study, and conversation about Medusa, we recommend listening to Let's Talk About Myths Baby on your favorite podcast app.Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Although it was released in 2019, many people think of Blood Quantum as a pandemic film. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about this innovative zombie film created by and centering on indigenous people. They'll talk about its place in the Romero zombie tradition, the power dynamics of the apocalypse, and the joy of seeing the mundane parts of life on screen.Content warnings: brief mentions of alcoholism and addictionFurther reading:'I'm indigenizing zombies': behind gory First Nation horror Blood Quantum by Charles Bramesco (The Guardian)Shudder's Indigenous Zombie Film ‘Blood Quantum' is Entertaining AND Important by Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nearly two years into the podcast and many not so subtle mentions, it's finally time for Juliet and Theresa to dive into their feelings about Rob Zombie's horror films. Join them to talk about the bad, the ugly and the good of House of 1000 Corpses, why having something to say is important when it comes to profanity, and more.Content warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault and rape Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it a sequel to 1994's Interview With A Vampire or a stand alone film? Either way, 2002's Queen of the Damned is an iconic film that's totally of its era....but does it live up to the book(s) that inspired it? Join Juliet and Theresa to delve into the world of Anne Rice and talk where this film fits in the legacy of vampires on film, a yearning for old Hot Topic clothes, who's the best on-screen Lestat and more. Content warnings: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally titled April Fool's Day (though not to be confused with several other horror films of the same name), Slaughter High is the story of a high school reunion gone awry when a bullied classmate takes his revenge on his tormentors. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this classic 80s slasher and its extraordinary kills, the benefits of back to school season for Virgos, and why it's probably not the best idea to bathe in an abandoned building. Content warnings: conversations about bullying throughout, a brief mention of self harmSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Directed by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn is a love letter to Halloween and a great example of indie horror at its best. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film, why it's important to support indie horror (and indie cinema in general), the joys of public access television and why it's really hard to tell if someone is flirting or just being nice. Content warnings: none for this episodeFurther viewing: Harper's Bizzaroworld on VimeoJoe Bob Briggs says "Keep Rolling" from The Last Drive-InSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amando de Ossorio's Tombs of the Blind follows in the tradition of post-Night of the Living Dead horror from European that was inspired, in part, by the work of George Romero, but are the Blind Dead zombies or something else entirely? Join Juliet and Theresa for this debate and to discuss why Roger is the worst, horse ghouls and girls, and the wacky ways in which some European films became parts of American franchises at the drive in. Content warnings: rape and sexual assault Further reading:The Cycle of Misogynistic Aggression in ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead' by Mikey Peralta Jr (Dread Central)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A pillar of the found footage subgenre of horror, The Blair Witch Project was a revolutionary film that's still being talked about today. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about their original viewings of this classic in the theater and on VHS, the pros and cons of its legacy, how gender factors into fan theories, and more.Content warnings: suicide and self harmFurther reading:Here's What It Was Like to Believe ‘The Blair Witch Project' Was Real in 1999 by Mike Holtz (Bloody Disgusting)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hilarious? Check. Amazing special effects? Check. An American Werewolf in London is a horror classic that has a lot going for it and a lot to talk about beyond its obvious accolades. Join Juliet and Theresa as they discuss how this movie serves as an allegory for Jewish-American identity abroad, what actually makes a movie a horror comedy and whether Alex committed some serious ethics violations. Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide (as related to lycanthropy) Further reading: 25 Horror-Comedies That Are Actually Funny by Bethy Squires (Vulture)How ‘American Werewolf in London' Transformed Horror-Comedy by Joshua Rothkopf (Rolling Stone)Why I love... An American Werewolf in London by Jon Squires (British Film Institute) Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remi Weekes' 2020 film His House explores the real life and supernatural horrors experienced by a Sudanese couple seeking asylum in the UK. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about how this film reminds us of our privilege, its similarities with other beloved horror movies about grief and more.Content warnings: none for this episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Made in the midst of the pandemic, Revealer is a Shudder original that does a lot a small cast and a very memorable setting. Join Juliet and Theresa as they kick off Pride month and talk about sex work as work, creepy eel creatures, low rise jeans and more.Content warnings: a brief conversation about body imageSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.