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The Final Girl Podcast takes your favorite horror movies, and maybe even some you’ve never heard of, and breaks them down, analyzing and discussing aspects of them in a fun and conversational way. This is a podcast for not just horror fans, but movie lovers in general who love to discuss the various directorial and creative aspects of films.

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    • Oct 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Silence of the Lambs (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 126:58


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, the “Women in Horror” series wraps up with one of the most iconic women in all of horror, Clarice Starling. Join Ryan and special guest Sarah Long as they break down one of the most decorated horror films of all time, The Silence of the Lambs. When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is asked to help catch a serial killer known only as Buffalo Bill, her world is forever changed when she meets the infamous killer Hannibal Lecter. Will Clarice be able to help the FBI stop Buffalo Bill? Or will she fall victim to him and Hannibal's schemes? Join Ryan and Sarah to find out! Exclusive content & merch available on our STORE! Support us on PATREON! HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions

    The Last House on the Left (1972)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 90:11


    *Warning: This week's episode deals with heavy topics such as explicit sexual assault, torture, murder, and suicide. If you find these topics triggering, please feel free to skip this episode or come back when you are in the proper headspace.* On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, our Women in Horror series continues as Ryan is joined by special guest MacKenzie Marsh. Together they break down and discuss the highly controversial directorial debut of Wes Craven, The Last House on the Left. When seventeen year old Mari goes into the city with her friend, they come across a group of repulsive villains who take out their pleasures on the girls. However, by an odd coincidence, the villains later take shelter in Mari's parents house who soon discover their crime and enact their revenge. Join Ryan and MacKenzie as they discuss the badass that is Estelle Collingwood and answer the question: does this film serve a purpose in the horror genre or is it just exploitative horror meant solely to shock a naive 1970's audience? Exclusive content & merch available on our STORE HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions

    Antichrist (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 88:12


    *Warning: This week's episode deals with heavy topics such as mental illness, physical, mental, and sexual abuse, self-mutilation, and suicide. If you are sensitive to these subjects, please feel free to skip this episode or come back when you are in the proper headspace.* On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, we are continuing our October special of Women in Horror with Lars von Trier's art-horror film Antichrist! Join Ryan and special guest Bethaney Renfield as they break down the story which follows a husband and wife's journey through grief, pain, and despair after the loss of their infant son. Is this film a simple art piece or is there something much deeper lurking beneath the surface? Be sure to listen to find out Exclusive content & merch available on our STORE HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Misery (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 86:23


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, we kick off a month long special, Women in Horror! Each episode will be celebrating powerful women in horror, wether they be good or not. On this inaugural episode, Ryan is joined once again by special guest Sabrina Weekley as they discuss the Stephen King classic Misery. Join them as they discuss the horrors that befall writer Paul Sheldon as he is healed back to health by his “number one fan”, Annie Wilkes. Together, Ryan and Sabrina discuss not only the film, but conduct an analysis into Annie Wilkes herself and just what exactly makes her such an iconic and powerful Woman in Horror! HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.  

    The Wretched (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 77:48


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined once again by special guest Roger Harper as they discuss the 2019 film The Wretched. When teenager Ben goes to live with his father for the summer, he discovers there is something odd going on with the neighbors and soon is on the run to save those around him from an evil witch. Join Ryan and Roger as they break down the film and explain the fun twist ending on this brand new episode! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    American Psycho (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 148:48


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined once again by Michael as they try to get a reservation at Dorsia's. When that doesn't work, they opt for the second best choice of comparing business cards and breaking down 2000's satirical thriller American Psycho. Join them as they fully discuss the film breaking down its minor nuances and try to answer the age old question: who is Patrick Bateman? This is an episode you don't want to miss, just make sure you finish listening to Huey Lewis and the News first.  Check out the Merch Store Here! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Ready or Not (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 125:19


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Mitch Shaw, travel to the Le Domas mansion to play a game of Le Bail's Gambit. Join them in a deadly game of Hide and Seek as they discuss the 2019 horror comedy Ready or Not. In a film that perfectly meshes laugh-out-loud humor with gut-wrenching horror, newly married Grace must survive the night all while being hunted by her new family. Come join Ryan and Mitch as they break down the film and answer the question: pacts with the Devil - real or bullshit? Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Friday the 13th: Part III (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 96:56


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, we're back and in 3D! Ok, not actually, but we are back and we are covering Friday the 13th: Part 3! Get pumped as Ryan Turner returns with special guest Jason Schafer as they once again dig into the blood-covered beginnings of Jason Voorhees. This time, he's not terrorizing Camp Crystal Lake, but instead has turned his attention to nearby Higgins Haven where a fresh new group of teens is just ready to be slaughtered. This movie has it all: cheesy 3D, horny teens, stoners, blood, B-movie acting, more cheesy 3D, and the introduction of the iconic hockey mask! Join Ryan and Jason as they break down yet another Friday the 13th movie and celebrate as The Final Girl Podcast returns! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Krampus (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 128:26


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, something is coming' down the chimney…but it's not Santa!  Join Ryan, along with special guests Mitch Shaw and Sarah Long, as they discover what happens when you lose your Christmas spirit. Come along as they break down and discuss the 2015 Christmas horror movie, Krampus - a film with a star studded cast that reminds us all what Christmas is really about. Oh, and also has a terrifying Jack-In-The-Box monster, but we'll get to that. All of that and more on this week's brand new episode!  Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Halloween II (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 105:15


    Happy Halloween! On the final episode of The Final Girl Fest, Ryan is joined by special guest Chad Quesenberry as they tackle yet another one of the most iconic films of all time: Halloween II. A sequel which might not have ever been, had John Carpenter had his way, we return to Haddonfield mere seconds after the ending of the original Halloween. Laurie Strode is transported to a hospital to tend to her wounds and Dr. Loomis is running wild through the streets of Haddonfield, desperate to find Michael Myers and take him down once and for all. Will he succeed? Or will Michael continue to wreak havoc on unsuspecting victims for decades to come? Find out in this exciting conclusion of The Final Girl Fest!  Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 70:16


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Megan Prater prepare for Samhaim by breaking down and discussing 2007's Trick 'r Treat. This anthology horror movie tells several different intertwining stories, all taking place on Halloween night and all are followed by a small, child-like creature with an orange jumpsuit and pumpkin lollipop. Join Ryan and Megan as they dissect these stories and break down the truth behind who is just dressing up like a monster for Halloween, and who is truly a monster.    Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Exorcist (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 103:18


    Continuing on with The Final Girl Fest, Ryan is once again joined by everyone's favorite horror fledgling, Jason Schafer, as they tackle one of the most infamous films of all time: The Exorcist. When a young daughter begins to exhibit strange behaviors, her mother takes every step possible to try to figure out what is wrong with her. However, as medicine quickly fails to reveal the problems, the strange occurrences begin to escalate, causing the mother, and even some doctors, to believe that the issue is something far more nefarious than ever imagined. Also, yes, Ryan really forced Jason to watch one of the scariest films of all time. Did Jason hate it? Did he love it? Find out on this week's episode!    Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 99:58


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Sarah Long, take a journey to Texas where they discuss the macabre details of Tobe Hooper's infamous The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Together, they uncover the hidden secrets of the depraved Sawyer family and learn the grisly truth behind a series of unsolved grave disturbances. Join them as they recap the story of several twenty-somethings as they explore their old family's homestead and discover that sometimes it is best to leave strangers alone. Join Ryan and Sarah as they break down this iconic horror film which gave cinema one of the best serial killers of all time: Leatherface. As the film's tagline says, "Who will survive and what will be left of them?"   Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 115:17


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, we continue with The Final Girl Fest as Ryan and special guest Mitch explore the flash-cut, guilty pleasure that is Thirteen Ghosts. When an eccentric ghost hunter is killed, his nephew inherits his private mansion. What seems like the perfect home, quickly becomes a nightmare when it is discovered that the ghosts which had been captured reside in the basement of the home. After accidentally setting off a device within the house, the ghosts are now being released one by one and the family must act quickly to survive the haunted mansion.  Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions

    A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ft. Lee Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 128:46


    Welcome to The Final Girl Fest! On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Lee Howard kick off a month-long series of episodes by digging deep into the Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street! When a group of teens realize they have all been seeing the same disfigured man in their dreams, they quickly learn that their dreams are no longer harmless and they are living in a true nightmare. Join Ryan and Lee as they discuss the origin story of horror icon Freddy Krueger and the group of teens who try to stop him once their dreams become a reality. Lee Howard Art & Quiet Room Bears Etsy Shop: http://etsy.com/shop/quietroombears Lee Howard Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leehoward_art/?hl=en Quiet Room Bears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietroombears/?hl=en Lee Howard Art TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@leehoward.art Quiet Room Bears TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quietroombears.official Lee Howard Art YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leehowardart Lee Howard Art Patreon/Quiet Room Bears Patreon: http://patreon.com/leehowardart Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions  

    The Amityville Horror (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 84:14


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Roger Harper take a trip to 112 Ocean Avenue where they explore the horrific events that were The Amityville Horror. What seemed like a perfect idyllic family home soon turns into a horrifying nightmare after the Lutz family moves into a home where six grisly murders occurred just one year prior. Join us as we discuss the events that caused the Lutzes to flee the house in just 28 days as we try to decipher if the events that transpired were all just hysteria or something much more sinister… Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions

    Cabin Fever (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 130:03


    On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by special guest Mitch Shaw as they break down and talk about Eli Roth's Cabin Fever. When a group of college students head to a remote cabin in the woods for vacation, they get more than they expected when a deadly flesh-eating disease begins to infect them one by one. Starring Rider Strong, of Boy Meets World fame, Cabin Fever is a film wholeheartedly and unapologetically set in the early 2000's which becomes abundantly clear as the film progresses. Come along with Ryan and Mitch as they try to survive the trip and make it out alive without becoming another one of the infected! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions  

    Friday the 13th: Part II (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 106:19


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and returning guest Jason Schafer return to Camp Crystal Lake for Friday the 13th: Part II where the legendary Jason Voorhees has finally grown up and seeking vengeance. Join us as Ryan and Jason (Schafer, that is) break down and discuss the iconic film in the Friday the 13th franchise that cemented Jason's presence in the hall of horror legends. With a whole new group of camp counselors to terrify, how does Jason live up to his mother's killing spree? Come with us to Camp Crystal Lake and find out for yourselves Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.  

    Mother (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 104:14


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by special guest Sabrina Weekley as they discuss the ins and outs of Darren Aronofsky's Mother! A film that is deeply rooted in allegory and symbolism, Mother! follows Jennifer Lawrence as the titular character and her husband, played by Javier Bardem, as their idyllic house is overrun by unwelcome visitors. A film that throws its viewers for loop after loop and into the chaos that unfolds on the screen, this is one episode that you don't want to miss. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Blair Witch Project (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 62:47


    In July of 2021, two podcast hosts got together and decided to record an episode of The Final Girl Podcast, covering the classic 1999 film, The Blair Witch Project. A week later, their footage was found… Join Ryan and special guest Roger Harper on this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast as they delve deep into the Maryland wilderness to find out the truth behind the legend of the Blair Witch. Is it all just a hoax or are the stories true and an evil witch lives beyond the trees, waiting for her next victim to stumble into her trap? Roger Harper can be found on the Gurus of Gaming podcast! Check this out on gurusofgaming.podbean.com, or any major podcasting application! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Willy's Wonderland (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 82:32


    It's your birthday, and we want you to have fun.... Okay, maybe it isn't your birthday, but that doesn't mean that The Final Girl Podcast isn't here to help you have fun, and boy do we have a doozy. Ryan and special returning guest, Michael, are covering the rise-to-cult-classic hit of early 2021, Willy's Wonderland. In this spin-off Five Nights at Freddy's film, we follow Nicolas Cage, only known as "The Janitor" into a nightmare tour of duty in the accursed "Willy's Wonderland," a children's restaurant and fun house filled with murderous animatronic robots! So grab some Punch Soda and buckle up, because this is a fun one! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Ring (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 91:01


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Jason Schafer take a trip to Seattle where they try to uncover the mysterious legend of The Ring. A 2002 remake of the 1998 Japanese film of the same name, The Ring follows journalist Rachel as she desperately tries to uncover the legend behind a cursed video tape that killed her niece and, if she doesn't solve the mystery within seven days, will take her life as well. The Ring was a gateway film for a string of American remakes of Japanese films and is one of, if not the best one to do the original source material justice. Join Ryan and Jason as they explore the curse and watch the tape, but be warned... if you listen to this episode, the curse could pass on to you and you'll only have seven days... Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Shaun of the Dead (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 116:12


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by Alex Bennett as they take on the zombie apocalypse in London and get a pint at the Winchester with Edgar Wright's horror comedy Shaun of the Dead. The film follows the titular Shaun, your average 29 year old male who is stuck at a dead end job and is at risk of losing his girlfriend if he does not turn his life around. However, before he is able to do anything, the zombie apocalypse begins and Shaun, along with his best friend Ed, must find a way to save those they love and survive the hoards of undead roaming the streets. A film full of comedy, romance, and zombies, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 114:38


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by Jason Schafer as the two discuss the 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes. While it's not the original, the remake deals with many of the same themes and elements presented in the 1977 version and brings along some new elements to discuss. Join them as they explore the expansive New Mexico desert where a family gets stranded, only to discover they are not alone. A movie that isn't afraid to push the envelop and get uncomfortable at times, this film delves deep into moralistic questions that leaves the audience asking, who is the real villain here and just how far would you go to survive? Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Disturbia (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 155:49


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Michael, take a trip back to their teenage years as they explore the world of 2007's Disturbia. A film cemented firmly in millennial culture and dialogue, the movie follows Shia LaBeouf as Kale, a troubled teen who is put on house arrest for the summer. Bored out of his mind, Kale begins to spy on the people around him in his suburban neighborhood and discovers that one of them might just be a cold blooded killer. Together with his friends, Kale must expose the killer for who he really is, all while trying to keep himself out of trouble with the law. Regardless if you were a teen in the early 2000s or not, this film still hold value and is one not to be missed. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Urban Legend (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 129:47


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by special guest Mitch Shaw as they break down one of the quintessential 90s horror films: Urban Legend. A film that is deeply based in 90s slasher tropes and takes inspiration from many films before it, Urban Legend focuses on a group of college students who must do everything they can to survive against a killer who disposes of their victims through classic urban legends. Starring several big name actors, Urban Legend is a fun slasher that brings plenty of red herrings to the table to keep you guessing until the very end. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Saint Maud (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 119:16


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined once again by Hank Oliver as they break down and dig deep into Saint Maud, the 2019 debut feature of writer/director Rose Glass. After a traumatic event causes her to reevaluate her relationship with God, a hospice nurse, Maud, meets a terminally ill atheist who Maud believes was sent to her by God in an attempt to save her soul. As the movie progresses, Maud's religion is pushed to a breaking point and she must decide whether to keep on the path of righteousness or go back to her sinful ways. Join Ryan and Hank as they break down a film that will make you squirm in your seat with graphic visuals as well as heavily reflect on society and religion. If you enjoy heavy analytical discussions, this is not an episode you want to miss. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Final Girls (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 118:24


    On this special one year anniversary episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and Michael take on the movie that inherited its name from the same horror trope the podcast took its name from: The Final Girls. This 2015 horror comedy movie centers around a group of teens who are teleported into an 80's horror film and must make it through the entire movie alive in order to escape. What seems on the surface to be a fun, introspective look at 80's horror movie has much more underneath the surface. Join Ryan and Michael as they take a look inside the movie to see what exactly is lurking beneath the meta exterior. *Special Note* Thank you all so much for listening over the past year. It means so much that a passion project of mine could come so far and I couldn't have done it without you all. Everyone who listens to this show, makes it so much better and I thank each and every one of you. Here's to another great year! - Ryan Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Creep (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 63:19


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by Roger Harper as they take a dive into Patrick Brice's found footage horror film, Creep. When struggling cameraman Aaron is hired by odd and mysterious Josef to film a movie for Josef's unborn son, things take a turn from weird to downright terrifying. Join us as we discuss the inner workings of Josef and Aaron's psyches and what makes them such believable characters in a film grounded in a horrifying reality. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    My Bloody Valentine (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 96:32


    Happy Valentine's Day! Ryan is joined once again by Jason Schafer as they discuss the violent history of the small Canadian mining town and break down the holiday slasher, My Bloody Valentine. When a group of miners decide to have a Valentine's dance for the first time since a tragic mining disaster, they come to find that not everyone wants a warm and loving Valentine's Day. Will the miners and the town be able to survive? Or will history repeat itself once again? Find out on the special holiday episode of The Final Girl Podcast! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Resident Evil (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 104:04


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by special guests Michael and Daniel Bonner as they venture deep beneath Raccoon City to try to uncover the mysterious outbreak of the T-Virus. Join them as they break down the walls between video game and movie as they discuss Paul W. S. Walker's Resident Evil. After a thief unleashes the destructive T-Virus, a group of commandos and two amnesiac employees of the Umbrella Corporation, must figure out a way to stop the spread before the virus makes its way to the streets of the city above and the world is overrun by flesh-eating zombies. This is an episode you can really dig your teeth into! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Suspiria (1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 112:31


    Break out those dancing shoes! On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan, and special guest Jason Schafer, travel to the Tanz Dance Academy to discover the secrets looming around every colorful corner as they discuss Dario Argento's 1977 classic, Suspiria. Join them as they try to unravel the mysteries of the prestigious dance school that seems to constantly have a haunting aura surrounding it. Will they be able to see through the blinding lights and uncover the truth about the school or will they fall short of perfection and disappear like so many students before them? Find out on The Final Girl Podcast! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 101:56


    Welcome to Season Two of The Final Girl Podcast! On this week's episode, Ryan and Michael Bonner unearth the mysteries of André Ovredal's 2016 film, The Autopsy of Jane Doe. When an unidentified body is found at a homicide crime scene, a father and son are tasked with determining Jane Doe's cause of death. However, the further they dig, the more unsettling it all becomes. Now taxed with the questions of what's happening with their surroundings, the duo has to find a way to survive, all while trying to determine the answer to the question, who is Jane Doe? Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Black Christmas (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 76:52


    Merry Christmas everyone! On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is once again joined by Megan Prater as they breakdown one of the first slashers ever, Black Christmas. From explicit and grotesque phone calls from a mysterious killer to post-modern issues that still hold value to this day, it is clear that Bob Clark's Black Christmas was poised to become the classic that it is. So grab a mug of hot cocoa, turn on your Christmas lights, and settle in for another episode of The Final Girl Podcast! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Se7en (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 134:54


    On this episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Michael Bonner makes his return to the show as he and Ryan discuss the inner workings of David Fincher's Seven. A brilliantly crafted psychological crime thriller that follows two detectives hunting down a madman whose crimes are inspired by the seven deadly sins. Join us as Ryan and Michael dig deep into the characters, motifs, and symbols of the film all while taking an introspective look at the true meaning behind the film. It is time to repent for your sins. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Kristy (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 98:48


    Happy (late) Thanksgiving! Hopefully everyone had a great holiday and are ready for yet another episode of The Final Girl Podcast! This week, Ryan is once again joined by friend of the show Jason Schafer as the two discuss the hidden gem of a film, Kristy. When college student Justine decides to stay alone on campus during the Thanksgiving holiday, she gets more than she bargained for when a group of hooded figures show up and hunt her in an attempt to appease a greater dark web cyber cult. Despite the seemingly slow beginning and several cliche horror elements, Kristy is a whirlwind film that grips hold of the viewers and doesn't let go until the end. Join us as we pick apart the film and dig deeper into just what it means to be “Kristy”. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Friday the 13th (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 80:11


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan, and special guest Jason Schafer, head to summer camp where they discuss the origins and “curse” of the infamous Camp Crystal Lake. The teen slasher that followed the success of Halloween, Friday the 13th helped secure the legacy of another horror movie villain and his loving mother. So, come join us at “Camp Blood” for a relaxing time of campfires, strip Monopoly, regaling tales of olden times, and getting an arrow pierced through your neck. Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Halloween (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 54:29


    Happy Halloween! On this special episode of the Final Girl Podcast, Ryan breaks and analyzes the iconic John Carpenter film that cemented the "rules of horror" and gave way to the reign of the slashers. A film that not only made horror what it is today, but also gave the world one of the original "final girls", Carpenter's Halloween is a film that stands the test of time. So, come join us on the Halloween special, and always remember, try as you might, you can't kill the boogeyman. *NOTE* The Final Girl Podcast schedule is shifting slightly. We will still be releasing episodes every other Friday, but the next episode will be 11/13 instead of 11/6. See you all on Friday the 13th... Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 108:45


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by first-time guest Alex Bennett as they explore the twists and turns of Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth. Join us as we dig deep into a film that explores the psyche of trauma victims and the various coping mechanisms that one develops, all while trying to differentiate reality from fantasy. As film that has left its mark on cinema history, this episode is not one to miss! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Parasite (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 155:48


    On an unconventional episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and returning guest Hank Oliver, dive deep into the Academy award winning film, Parasite. Though it may not be a horror film in the traditional sense of the word, Parasite conveys a multitude of issues which leads to a horrifying look into social classes and how the rich view the poor and vice versa. A film that begins as a comedy quickly turns horrifying as social classes collide and are forced to deal with the stigma of how people of differing wealth interact with each other. Hopefully you all enjoy what may be considered a non-traditional episode of The Final Girl Podcast! Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    A Quiet Place (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 95:44


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is once again joined by Michael as they silently discuss John Krasinski's A Quiet Place. A movie that makes you both regret sneaking that bag of chips into the theatre and also feel all the emotions, this is not an episode to miss. Krasinski's post-apocalyptic horror film is one that has something for everyone whether you're an avid horror fan or just a fan of fantastic movies, there is something for you with A Quiet Place. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Stay Alive (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 128:17


    Come to me, clouds. May you rise as an evil storm born to rip them open. Let the cover of night bear witness and destroy those who resist so they shall harm me not. Let the blood of many cleanse me, preserving beauty eternal, I pray you. On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guest Michael Bonner, come together for a LAN party and team up to discover the terrifying truths hidden within the 2006 film Stay Alive. Join them as they explore the formidable Gerouge Plantation and try to avoid the evil spirit of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, all while reveling in nostalgia and getting wrapped up in mid-2000s gaming references. Whether you're a fan of classic horror video games or not, there are plenty of scares for everyone in this episode. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 131:34


    A table of ancient artifacts lay scattered across the table before you. Your eyes scan them, taking in each one in detail. A music box containing a twirling figure in the shape of a ballerina; a set of old film reels portraying scenes from a movie you've never seen; a beautiful amulet atop an even more beautiful wedding gown; a spherical puzzle box that twists and turns with every touch; and a diary containing the thoughts of a young girl suffering through a traumatic life. Your hand drifts across each of these relics as, unbeknownst to you, the people downstairs anxiously await for you to choose your fate. On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan, joined by special guests Michael Bonner and Megan Prater, explore Drew Goddard's love letter and simultaneous satire of horror, The Cabin in the Woods. Join them as they discuss the inner workings of the horror comedy that is widely considered to be one of the best horror films to come out of the 2010's, as well as the film that helped rejuvenate the horror genre as a whole. Will you be able to survive what fate befalls you and become the Final Girl, or will you succumb to the horrors that surround you and appease the Ancient Ones? Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Mandy (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 132:11


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan is joined by special guest Hank Oliver as they delve deep into the artistic “rock opera” experience that is Pantos Cosmatos's "Mandy". From breathtaking views of mountains with pulsating lights and colors above them, to murderous hippie cults to a goblin who loves mac n' cheese, this movie has it all and is ripe for discussion. So forge your murder axe, prepare the Reaper, and get yourself ready to experience crazy evil. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Silent Hill (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 129:54


    On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan and special guests Michael Bonner and Angelo Bombardiere travel to a long-forgotten ghost town with a sinister past as they discuss the 2006 psychological horror film, Silent Hill. Join them in their exploration of Silent Hill as they uncover the dark and mysterious past of this once prosperous town and as they connect the dots between cinema and video game.   Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE!   Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON.   HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA!   FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD   The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

    Alien (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 100:29


    In space, no one can hear you scream. On this week's episode of The Final Girl Podcast, Ryan, along with special guests Roger Harper and Michael Bonner climb aboard the space ship Nostromo as they explore Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi horror film, Alien. From the cold isolation of space to backstabbing androids to acid-blooded Xenomorphs, there is much to discuss when it comes to a horror film that so many films which followed pulled inspiration. Join us for a whirlwind of an episode as we breakdown Scott's masterpiece and be sure to remember not to touch any mysterious eggs you find lying around because you never know what might be lurking just below the surface. Looking for some exclusive merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - DISCORD The Final Girl Podcast is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Productions.

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