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Ramblings on and reviews of horror films from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. Few bells and whistles - mainly a haphazard avenue for a girl who just loves talking about scary movies. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

Molly O'Blivion


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    #24: Pull the CURTAINS (1983) with Paul Zaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 63:35


    This week, it's Curtains (1983) for me! I had the immense pleasure of talking with composer Paul Zaza about his score for the film, as well as his experiences scoring Prom Night and My Bloody Valentine, touring with The 5th Dimension, and being taken aback by the unmatched passion of the horror community. ______________________ Stuff we mention in this episode: The new Deadstream Tee from Fright Rags Curtains - Original Motion Picture Score (Waxwork Records) Murder by Decree with Paul Zaza - RCM Podcast Chords of Fear: An Interview with Paul Zaza - The Terror Trap On A Dark, Cold Night - Kristen Zaza The Slasher App ______________________ Edited by Jonathon Bradley Music by Gory Rory Executive producer: Taylor S. Doose Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

    #23: Better Off DEAD AND BURIED (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 63:27


    This week, join composer Gory Rory and myself as we celebrate one of the finest (and often criminally forgotten) gems of the 80s: Gary Sherman's Dead and Buried. This is one of my personal favorite horror films of all time and I'm so excited to finally be unpacking it here... and I'm not just saying that because it gives me an opportunity to poorly impersonate Macon McCalman. ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards I Know What You Did Last Summer - Legacy Sequel in the Works Top 9 Greatest Satanic and Occult Films Of All Time British folk horror, hauntology and the terrifying nature of the ordinary The Slasher App ______________________ Edited by Jonathon Bradley Music by Gory Rory Executive producer: Taylor S. Doose Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

    #22: The Fictional Reality of IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 61:19


    Happy 28th anniversary to one of my personal favorite John Carpenter films: In the Mouth of Madness! This week, Bruce returns to the show to share his first impressions of the film and the Slasher family recommends some scary reads. Also, I lament my lack of Canadian ancestry. Again. ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: On Set Cinema Scream VI | Official Trailer (2023 Movie) Consecration - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films Six Underrated Horror Movies Inspired by Cryptid Creatures The Slasher App ______________________ Edited by Jonathon Bradley Music by Gory Rory Executive producer: Taylor S. Doose Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

    #21: Welcome to THE FUNHOUSE (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 58:13


    Join filmmaker Taylor S. Doose and myself as we cower our way through a forgotten triumph of carnival horror: Tobe Hooper's The Funhouse from 1981. Also featuring Daisy Mae, the cutest two-headed cow that has ever lived.  ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: Taylor S. Doose @ YouTube The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Renfield (2023) Official Red-Band Trailer Evil Dead Rise - Official Trailer (Red Band) Iconic Evil Magic Books In Movies The Slasher App ______________________ Edited by Jonathon Bradley. Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

    Off the Rails on a TERROR TRAIN (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 59:58


    I hope everyone had an awesome new year! For my first episode of 2023, join me as I celebrate one of my personal favorites from the 80s, TERROR TRAIN (dir. by Roger Spottiswoode, 1980). Also featuring the cinematic wisdoms of DonnieDarkness! ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: Combs Crew on Apple Podcasts IF ARI ASTER'S ‘HEREDITARY' WAS MADE IN THE '80S, WHO WOULD BE CAST? The Slasher App ______________________ Edited by Jonathon Bradley. Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finalgirl/support

    Dark Ride (Haunt Horror Gauntlet #2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 30:49


    Part II of my thoughts from this month's quest to watch as many "haunt" horror films as humanly (or inhumanly) possible. This week's movie: Dark Ride (directed by Craig Singer, 2006). Also featuring my newfound obsession with late 18th century cow mouths. ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: Terror Train Exclusive Official Trailer (2022) This Is Not A Dream: John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness at 35 15 Most Underrated Slasher Horror Movies Fata Morgana @ Efteling The Slasher App ______________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Haunt Horror Gauntlet: Hell House LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 27:30


    Celebrating the return of the only season that matters by watching as many "haunt" horror films as humanly (or inhumanly) possible. This week: Hell House LLC! I've also tossed in some virtual haunt recommendations for those of you who'll be joining me in not getting out very much. ______________________ Stuff I mention in this episode: Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Smoking Zombie Films' Exclusive FIII Photos The Midnight Club | Official Trailer | Netflix George A. Romero's Goosebumps (Phantom Limbs) Frightbytes The Haunt of Edith Thistle Eastern State Penitentiary Wrong Floor The Ossuary | Catacombes de Paris The Slasher App ______________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    A Fangirl's Guide to CHOPPING MALL (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 45:26


    Join me for a bodacious look back at the Killbots and "killer beats" of Jim Wynorski's Chopping Mall, featuring a brief recap of my Q&A with composer Chuck Cirino! Also starring Sears and Sharper Image feels. ______________________ The Munsters Trailer #1 The Munsters Trailer #2 Scream 6 Will See Courteney Cox Break A Cool Horror Movie Record 10 Bloody Great Horror Movie Decapitations Bubba Nosferatu – Don Coscarelli and Stephen Romano Detail the Unmade Bubba Ho-Tep Sequel Why You Should Watch Chopping Mall - In Praise of Shadows NO NAME & DYNAMITE - Original Soundtrack by Chuck Cirino The Slasher App ______________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    The Craft: Looking Back with That Horror Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 49:13


    This week, the host of That Horror Witch Podcast, Kristi, and I kick back and reminisce about The Craft and the many ways in which it still dominates the witchy movie world. This is volume one in a two-part collection of highlights - the second half can be found at anchor.fm/thathorrorwitch! I also finally broke down and watch The Craft: Legacy, so I rambled about that for a bit during the wrap-up. ___________________________ Stuff we mentioned in this episode: That Horror Witch My Bloody Valentine: The Game Matthew Lillard's Midnight Movie Club Vicious Fun [TRAILER] Torn Hearts [TRAILER] True Heart Intuitive Tarot by Rachel True Armed Love Militia @ YouTube The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Studio 666: Quick and Dirty First Impressions (Spoiler Free)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 15:45


    It's been a crazy week, so this'll be short and messy, but I finally sat down and watched Studio 666! Which is... well, a little short and messy. But in a really adorable way. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Dream Widow Dream Widow Review by Emperor Rhombus Studio 666 Review by Gina Radcliffe The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Final Girl Friday on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Final Girl Friday [TRAILER]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 0:56


    Final Girl Friday is a passion podcast from voice actor and horror fanatic Molly O'Blivion. Featuring everything from occasional deep dives of classic slashers to interviews with fans and filmmakers of the horror family, Molly's podcast guarantees one thing for its listeners: An unhealthy amount of admiration for Jeffrey Combs. Featuring music by Gory Rory.

    Hail to the King: Celebrating the Evil Dead Franchise with Jeff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 52:29


    Happy April Fool's Day! Join me for a chat with Jeff of the Nerd Trek Podcast about one of our favorite horror franchises, Evil Dead, and the true star of the original trilogy: Seventeen ever-so-slightly different versions of one Mr. Ted Raimi. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: The Nerd Trek Podcast Evil Dead: The Game That Horror Witch Podcast Why Happy Death Day's Tree is the Perfect Final Girl for Our Now Five Prank-Filled Horror Movies to Stream for April Fool's Day Shout! Factory TV The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Is WISH UPON The Worst Horror Movie Ever Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 23:54


    In short: No, it really isn't. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Studio 666 (Official Trailer) Monstrous (2021) Trailer A Stalking Full of Coal for Black Christmas (1974) Gale Weathers and the Vilification of Female Ambition The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Scream 5: First Impressions (With and Without Spoilers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 28:32


    A totally unscripted, rambling review of my entire Scream 5 experience. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Scream Review by Owen Gleiberman Kevin Williamson Reveals The Original Plot Of 'Scream 3' The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Ranking the Paranormal Activity Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 75:43


    Join me as I break down all seven Paranormal Activity films in an attempt to determine which ones are the best, and provide absolutely no answers to questions like "Who is Robbie, really?" and "Why does Kent exist?" ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Studio 666 (Trailer) Stoker Hills (Trailer) See For Me (Trailer) Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 (Trailer) The Sawyer Massacre Scream 5 Featurette 5 Movies That Would Make Killer Stage Adaptations The Movie Crypt Podcast The Demon of Serling (IndieGoGo) The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored and Co-edited by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) + Slasher Classics with Josh Bragg!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 52:54


    This week, Haunting Season's Josh Bragg and I discuss one of the prettiest slasher casts of the 80s, attempt to understand the enigma that is Courtney, and trade thoughts on various tropes of the subgenre. There's also quite a bit of talk about boobs. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Haunting Season JASON VORHEES - "THURSDAY THE 12TH" by The Merkins Friday the 13th Masks Ranked! by WWAM 13 Fanboy Dark City TV Series Cold-Blooded: Five Unnerving Reptile Films The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored and Co-edited by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) featuring Ryan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 37:07


    This week, Leslie Vernon cosplayer and superfan Ryan joins me to gush about one of our absolute favorite horror comedies. He also does a much better job of interviewing me than the other way around. O.o ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Child's Play Series Trailer (FULL) Bruce: The Jaws Log Musical The Decade of Grief Horror by Ron Breton Middle of Beyond Tiki Mugs The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored and Co-edited by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Re-Animator: Horror's Best Bromance? + Bride and Beyond (My Re-Anniversary Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 65:33


    This week, I'm celebrating Final Girl Friday's two year anniversary by finally being waaayyy too into Jeffrey Combs in public. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Anything for Jackson @ Shudder The Dissector's Cut Phantom Limbs: Candyman 4 The Slasher App ___________________________ Scored and Co-edited by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Unknown Caller (2021) - Behind the Scenes with John Gonzales and Monica Gutierrez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 54:56


    John and Monica share their stories about the making of their upcoming film, creep me out with cursed pictures of human eyeballs, and celebrate the rewards of collaborative filmmaking in the wake of the pandemic. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Unknown Caller (2021) John Gonzales Monica Gutierrez The Slasher App The Best Unadapted Stephen King Novels 10 Swedish Horror Films You Maybe Haven't Seen A Shoggoth on the Roof ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    The Final Girls (2015), Growing Up Scared & Mother/Daughter Dynamics in Horror... featuring My Mom!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 58:38


    This week, I'm celebrating both Mother's Day and my birthday by chatting with the woman who gave birth to me, raised me to love being terrified, and knows a hell of a lot more about scary movies than I do. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Courtney Cox on Scream 5 The Last Drive-In & Creepshow @ Shudder Say Podcast And Die! Reinvention & Resurrection: The 'Friday the 13th' Sequels That Elevated the Franchise by Brian Keiper The Science of Women in Horror by Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence The Slasher App The Museum of Shadows ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (featuring Timmah!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 50:49


    This week, Timmah joins me to talk about Dream Warriors (but not Craig Wasson, for some reason), Dokken, evil nurses/doctors, and we rank the Nightmare films from best to worst. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: The Sawyer Massacre @ Indiegogo HERE BEFORE - First Look for SXSW THE FEAST - First Clip Exclusive for SXSW Too Much Horror Business! - The Impact of Horror on Rock Music The Slasher App ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Clip #1: Baby One More Time (metal cover by Leo Moracchioli) Clip #2: FREDDY KRUEGER (ROBERT ENGLUND) Interview 2020 Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Talkin' Texas Chainsaw and The Sawyer Massacre with Steve Merlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 47:43


    This week, I talked with Steve Merlo about his upcoming film The Sawyer Massacre, why we love the classic that inspired it, and whether or not John Dugan is a legend. Spoiler: He is. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: The Sawyer Massacre @ Indiegogo The Unholy (Trailer) 2021 5 Horror Movies from the 70s That Are Still Terrifying The Scare Me Podcast The Into the Darkness Podcast The Slasher App ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Bad Channels, Demonic Toys, Puppet Master (a.k.a. My Full Moon Freshman Orientation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 39:39


    This week, I share some quick thoughts on three movies I should've seen 20 years ago and give myself nightmares by watching long lost commercials for toys I'm glad I never played with. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: The Sawyer Massacre @ Indiegogo The Ten Best Horror Films of John Carradine ‘My Bloody Valentine’: George Mihalka on the Unmade Sequel and the Sequel We May Still Get [Phantom Limbs] The Slasher App Baby Skates ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    A Fangirl's Guide to My Bloody Valentine (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 74:07


    This week, I celebrate Valentine's Day by swooning over some of my favorite Canadians. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Death Rider in the House of Vampires (Trailer) Paul Kelman of My Bloody Valentine Without Your Head Interview The Slasher App Lumberjack Man (Trailer) ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my very slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Castle Freak (1995) and Castle Freak (2020) featuring Apologies to Jeffrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 34:29


    This week, I'm looking at both of the Castle Freak films and potentially losing my Re-Animator Fanatic's License? We'll see how it goes... _________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Willy's Wonderland Trailer #1 (2020) Drumdums - Top 50 MOMENTS of the HALLOWEEN Franchise (78 to 2018) Ask A Mortician - FINE, I'll React to Famous Film Corpses Gab Smolders - FIRST LOOK at Resident Evil 8 (Maiden Demo) Cullen Bunn's Reanimator: The Eternal Lie Castle Freak (1995) by Hollie Horror @ Letterboxd Castle Freak (2020) @ Culture Crypt ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Buy Me A Coffee Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    I Watched VOODOO MOON So You Won't Have To (But You Should)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 62:22


    For my first episode of the new year, I'm taking a long look at one of the best worst movies I've ever seen: Kevin VanHook's Voodoo Moon. I also share a few quick thoughts on the new Castle Freak and babble a lot because I'm completely out of practice. _________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: An Appreciation of Roger Spottiswoode's Terror Train @ HNN 2020: How Horror Survived and Dominated a Horrifying Year @ Bloody Disgusting Castle Freak (1995) vs. Castle Freak (2020) from Modern Horror Show Castle Freak (2020) Review *Spoiler Free* from Cadaver Club ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my slowly growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.net Support this podcast @ Patreon Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    3 Uplifting Horror Films We Should All Probably Watch, Like, Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 36:25


    Join me and my feelings as we look to 28 Days Later, The Eye and One Cut of the Dead to help us process pandemic fatigue. Also featuring a few kickass horror comedy recommendations from the Slasher community. _________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Pandemic Filmmaking and the Resurgence of Found Footage Horrors Gorror Assembly One Cut of the Dead Review: The Best Zombie Comedy Since Shaun of the Dead The Slasher App ___________________________ Original music by Gory Rory. Check out my growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.com Support this podcast @ Patreon Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    A Fangirl's Guide to Sleepaway Camp (1983) + A Personal Note

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 76:10


    I'm back from the grave this week, so to speak, to celebrate one of my personal favorite summertime slashers: Sleepaway Camp (1983). I also take a little time to vent about, y'know, life and stuff. _________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Slice & Dice: How Post-Pandemic Horror Could Lead to the Next Golden Age of Slashers Scares That Soothe: Top 10 Happy Ending 'Feel Good' Horror Movies Cadaver Club Transgender Representation in Horror (Dead Meat Podcast #54) How Did This Get Made? - Episode #48 - Sleepaway Camp Transgender Representation in the Sleepaway Camp Franchise ___________________________ Check out my growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.com Support this podcast @ Patreon Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    'Bring Kirby Back' And Other Things We SCREAM Into The Ether... Featuring Eli!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 76:56


    This week, Eli and I attempt to process our feelings regarding all four Scream films, from Randy to Kirby and every meta moment in between. Also a little news regarding Scream 5, the Slaybor Day movie and details on how to enter this month's Sleepaway Camp giveaway. ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Dark Fairy Tales To Stream This Week (editorial) A Hard Rain Is Going To Fall On Friday The 13th (article) Modern Horror Show (podcast) Slaybor Day 7 (short) The Slasher App (social network) Walls of Stone: Grey Spaces I (book) ___________________________ Check out my growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.com Support this podcast @ Patreon Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Slasher App, Slaybor Day 7 & Has The Pandemic Made The Happening Less Terrible?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 57:23


    This week, my inner teenager is thoroughly satisfied by a new holiday slasher, as well as a social network for horror fans that is truly to die for. Also, I try to answer a question I never thought I'd ask: Does the current state of the world actually make the Happening suck less? The Slasher App - 1:28 Slaybor Day 7 - 5:48 The Happening - 12:31 ___________________________ Stuff I mentioned in this episode: Slasher.tv Slaybor Day 7 Alyanna Poe The Final Boys Maniacs and Monsters Scream For Your Life Gory Rory Bloody Breakdown ___________________________ Check out my growing den of nonsense @ finalgirlfriday.com Support this podcast @ Patreon Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Would You Rather (2013) + 50 Would You Rather Questions featuring Alan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 51:53


    This week, I celebrate the humanitarian efforts of the Lambrick Foundation. Also, I drag my boyfriend into the studio to help me tackle some of life's most pressing questions, like 'Would you rather live an extra 15 years or have the power of veto over horror movie remakes?' Spoiler: I'd take the veto. Final Girl Friday elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Adrian Roe's BLED DRY, Bloodsuckers of the Buffyverse & 3 Sentence Vampire Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 37:10


    From Mesopotamia to Sunnydale (and beyond), vampires have been giving us the creeps for as long as there have been creeps to give. Join me this week as I learn a lot about everybody's favorite creatures of the night from Adrian Roe, share some of the moments from the Buffy TV series that feature especially terrifying vamps and read spooky stories written by my friends and listeners. Also making appearances in this episode are my seasonal allergies and raging nerddom. Final Girl Friday elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlfriday Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Tips On Staying Sane At Home & 5 Films That Might Help You Feel Better About Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 52:52


    We're all going a little crazy right now, so I thought I would share with you the ways in which my particular brand of crazy helps me deal with being stuck inside. Also included in this episode: Remembering Stuart Gordon, the truth about Mom and Dad (spoiler: it's great) and answers to extremely important questions, like which movie monster would you most like to be housebound with. Final Girl Friday elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla Stuart Gordon interview clip borrowed from https://www.youtube.com/user/Tromamovies Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/

    Merry Christmas, Agnes! a.k.a. Black Christmas (1974) Still Scares Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 55:05


    Happy holidays from me to you and from Billy to Agnes. Also to Patrick... because he was a damn fine Santa Claus and he deserves our respect. Final Girl Friday elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were remixed above-board for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/.

    In Defense of Dracula A.D. 1972 + Listener Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 65:47


    Join me as I examine one of Hammer's least popular Dracula films (with, yes, a seriously underrated score) and answer some of your questions about how my horror-obsessed brain works. Confessions elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were remixed above-board for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/.

    Doctor Sleep, Final Girls & Memorable Female Villains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 62:42


    My first impressions of Mike Flanagan's latest masterpiece, followed by a stream of consciousness regarding female heroes and villains in some of our favorite horror films. Also, Scream 5? Possibly? I'm still processing. Confessions elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were remixed above-board for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. Miscellaneous sound effects from https://freesound.org/.

    Creepshow 2019 (Eps 4-6), Diablo 4 & The Curious Case of Halloween II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 49:52


    More thoughts on the first season of the new Creepshow, a little recap of and reaction to the Diablo 4 cinematic from Blizzcon and a rather long tangent in defense of one of the best Halloween films ever made. Confessions elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were obtained above-board for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. Creepshow clips from https://www.shudder.com; Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter and Halloween II clips from my personal hard copies of the films; drum roll sound effect from https://freesound.org/.

    My Super Special Halloween Special (Featuring a Special Guest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 110:43


    Happy Halloween from me and mine to you and yours. Join my mystery guest and me as we explore the evolution of certain Halloween traditions, relive some of our favorite trick or treating memories and - most importantly - share a few of the films that genuinely scare the hell out of us 365 days a year. I hope you all have a spectacularly spooky night! Confessions elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were obtained for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. All sound effects from https://freesound.org, various films clips from several sources (personal hard copies, Amazon Prime Video, tubi.tv, etc.), public domain music segments from various sources.

    Creepshow 2019 (Eps 1-3) & TV's Greatest Halloween Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 54:48


    Some of my first thoughts on the first three episodes of Shudder's new Creepshow revival, followed by a list of my favorite Halloween episodes throughout TV's long history of creeping it real. Also some news and stuff. Tonight's question: What are some of YOUR favorite TV episodes to watch this time of year? Join my Discord and let me know! Confessions elsewhere: https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions Original music by TheGhostVilla @ https://soundcloud.com/theghostvilla All audio clips used in this episode were obtained for fair use with the utmost respect for and appreciation of their creators. All sound effects from https://freesound.org, Creepshow clips from https://shudder.com, TV clips from various sources.

    A Fangirl's Guide to the House of the Devil (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 51:40


    When good pizza goes bad, I'll be there to complain about it.

    Misery Loves Company (Featuring Bruce Barnett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 90:59


    My first guest! Also, my fourth failed attempt at talking about something other than a Stephen King adaptation. Thank you so much for joining me, Bruce! https://www.patreon.com/finalgirlconfessions

    A Fangirl's Guide to Prom Night (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 61:40


    It's Slick's party and he'll die if he wants to.

    My Complicated Relationship with Horror Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 84:30


    This week, I'm dragging myself out of my comfort zone to look at some horror remakes, searching for something appealing about the ones I hated. I also do a very small amount of math. There are quite a bit of spoilers in this entry... perhaps the biggest spoiler being that I still can't stand Rob Zombie's Halloween.

    Essential Scary Movies for Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 52:22


    What's your favorite (summertime) horror movie? Join me for an exploration of some of mine. Warning: I had some frustrating audio issues this time around, but I couldn't bear to scrap the work. Luckily, none of the Crispin Glover praise was compromised.

    The Nightmare So Far: Stephen King's IT from the 90s and Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 54:48


    This is my first official entry in this audioblog, wherein I explore some thoughts about both adaptations of Stephen King's IT (sans Chapter Two of the new version, of course) and my anticipation for the next installment. I'm not an industry professional or a genre expert; I'm just a girl who loves horror movies, talking accordingly. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

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