The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel explore the horror of the erotic thriller in our review of Lady Beware, directed by Karen Arthur. So, did this movie thrill us? Or should audiences beware? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 122 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Please Don't Feed the Children, directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we catch each other up on what we've been watching and Rachel dishes on an upcoming woman-directed horror film, Queens of the Dead.  Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell.

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel embrace horror and gore joy in our review of Scare Package, directed by Courtney Andujar, Hillary Andujar, Emily Hagins, and more!  So, was this movie the total package? Or did we want to return to sender? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 121 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Lady Beware, directed by Karen Arthur. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we discuss the state of women in horror in 2025, so far! We name our favorite women-directed horror films we've seen in the first half of this year, and name the one that let us down. Plus, we discuss our most anticipated films in the back half of the year! Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel review Shudderbugs, directed by Johanna Putnam. So, did this movie have us shuddering with terror? Or did it bug? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 120 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Scare Package, directed by Courtney Andujar, Hillary Andujar, Emily Hagins, and more!  In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel finally makes Ariel watch some more of Andor, then we give our thoughts on some very exciting women in horror news. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel review The Killgrin, directed by Joanna Tsanis. So, did this movie turn our frowns upside down? Or did we have to grin and bear it? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 119 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Shudderbugs, directed by Johanna Putnam In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel review two of Tsanis's short films, Smile and Imagine a World — and then we geek out about what we've been watching. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Julia Max to discuss her achingly terrifying The Surrender. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Julia Max to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. While you're there, why not leave us a review. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Check out our merch at Teepublic The More Deadly Theme Music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel get wacky in our review of Electra, directed by Hala Matar. So, was this movie the real deal? Or was it an impostor? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 118 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: The Killgrin, directed by Joanna Tsanis. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk about Greek myths and other random nonsense. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel dig into our review of Cannibal Mukbang, directed by Aimee Kuge. So, was this movie a gift, a tasty treat? Or was it spoiled? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 117 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Electra, directed by Hala Matar. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk cannibals, of course! Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel celebrate the old ways in our review of Frewaka, directed by Aislinn Clarke. So, was this movie a gift from the fae? Or was it cursed? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 116 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Cannibal Muckbang, directed by Aimee Kuge In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel take a look at the short films of Mimi Cave. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Emilie Blichfeldt to discuss her beautiful and grotesque feminist "beauty horror" shocker The Ugly Stepsister. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Emilie Blichfeldt to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. While you're there, why not leave us a review. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Check out our merch at Teepublic The More Deadly Theme Music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with dynamic directing duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, directors of Freaky Tales. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcasts@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. While you're there, why not leave us a review. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Check out our merch at Teepublic The More Deadly Theme Music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel don our wooden clogs and bonnets for a review of Holland, directed by Mimi Cave. So, was this movie a perfect marriage of theme and execution? Or do we want a divorce? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 115 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Freaky Tales, directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel take a look at the short films of Mimi Cave. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel seek sweet, sweet revenge in our review of Draug, directed by Karin Engman & Klas Persson. So, was this movie Valhalla? Or did it die in shame and infamy? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 114 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Holland directed by Mimi Cave. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk about the gift of fear with some very scary stories of folks surviving thanks to gut instincts. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel exorcise some demons in our review of The Devil's Doorway, directed by Aislinn Clarke. So, was this movie a miracle? Or was it blasphemy? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 113 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Draug, directed by Karin Engman & Klas Persson In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel dig into Aislinn Clarke's filmography with a discussion of her short films In the Dark Room, Childer, and Eye Exam. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel delve into the horrors of dating apps in our review of F*** Marry Kill, directed by Laura Murphy. So, did this movie make us swipe right? Or was it a hard left? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 112 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: The Devil's Doorway, by Aislinn Clarke.  In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss true online dating horror stories from Reddit. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the time travel dark comedy Timestalker, directed by Alice Lowe. So, did this movie transport us? Or was it a waste of time? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 111 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss reincarnation and debate some strange stories from Reddit. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the modern horror fairytale Good Manners, directed by Juliana Rojas & Marco Dutra. So, did this movie act right? Or was it uncooth? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 110 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss Coralie Fargeat's very first short film. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts and on TikTok @More.Deadly. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel are joined by special guest Ravenshadow of Trick or Treat Radio. Together, we review The Apology by Alison Locke. So, did this movie do us right? Or does it need to make amends? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 109 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, court is in session as Ariel and Ravenshadow play judge, jury, and executioner — OK, not executioner — while we play a game of Who Should Apologize. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to Themoredeadlypodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and X @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel is joined by special guest Justin Wood from the Here's Johnny Podcast. Together, we talk horror and Valentine's Day with a grab bag of silliness to ring in the holiday. So, were we the ultimate Pal-entines? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 108 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we goof around some more with a couple of quizzes and more V-Day themed shenanigans. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to Themoredeadlypodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, and X @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the twisty found footage film M.O.M. Mothers of Monsters, directed by Tucia Lyman. So, did this movie nurture our imaginations? Or was it a real mother? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 107 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we talk about The Burbs series, Rachel melts down over the new Final Destination trailer, and we find out just how much of a sociopath Ariel really is. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to Themoredeadlypodcast@gmail.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, and X @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with friend-of-the-pod Mary Beth McAndrews, director of Bystanders. We chat about her awesomely cathartic debut feature film and why the rape-revenge genre — when done right — is so powerful. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Mary Beth McAndrews to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcasts@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. While you're there, why not leave us a review. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Check out our merch at Teepublic The More Deadly Theme Music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Sasha Rainbow, director of Grafted. We chat about why women rule the body horror subgenre now and talk about masks of flesh and metaphor. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Sasha Rainbow to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcasts@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. While you're there, why not leave us a review. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Check out our merch at Teepublic The More Deadly Theme Music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

2024 will no doubt go down in the history books as one of the best years in horror in a very long time. On this episode of Zombie Grrlz — our 100th! — the gang assembles to discuss the movies that sent the most chills up and down our spines. For Patrons, we also talk about the movies that let us down last year and what we're most looking forward to in 2025 in the extended episode. Listen by supporting us on Patreon. So, what gave us the creeps this year? Listen to Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Episode 100 to find out! Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, and X @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get the pod. If you're enjoying the show please consider taking a moment to rate and review our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. Theme music by Megan McDuffee

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel is joined by special guest Jason of the Dads From the Crypt podcast to review Woman of the Hour, directed by Anna Kendrick. So, was this movie a winner, or was it a total whammy'? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 97 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Ariel and Jason discuss some of this week's horror news. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel put on their tinfoil hats for a review of V/H/S: Beyond, directed by Kate Siegel and a whole bunch of guys.  So, was this movie outta this world? Or did our eyes just get a probin'? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 96 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss some of this week's horror news including the next V/H/S installment, an American Psycho remake, and why Terrifier is taking over. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get swoony in our review of the oh-so-sweet Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. So, did this movie mesmerize? Or did it just suck? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 95 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: V/H/S: Beyond, directed by Kate Seigel, Jay Cheel, Jordan Downey, Christian Long, Justin Long, Justin Martinez, and Virat Pal. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss Variety's buzzy and controversial list of 100 Best Horror Movies of All Time. We have A LOT of thoughts and feelings. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into demonic motherhood horror with their review of the Rosemary's Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James. So, did this movie make us happy babies, or did we want to wail? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel rank all the horror movies from A24 and things get, um, contentious. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get blasphemous with their review of The First Omen, directed by Arkasha Stevenson. So, was this movie sinfully good, or did we want to send it to the ninth ring of hell? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 93 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Humane, directed by Caitlin Cronenberg. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel react to the teaser trailer for Coralie Fargeat's upcoming film The Substance. We have thoughts—many thoughts. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

This time on More Deadly, we're so excited to be joined by the brilliant and lovely Toby Poser and John Adams, creators and stars of such More Deadly favorites including Hellbender and Where the Devil Roams, to discuss one of their all-time faves: The Babadook, directed by Jennifer Kent. So, was this film a thrilling... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 92: The Babadook appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we're joined by one of our favorite fellow spooky gals, Mary Beth McAndrews of the Scarred for Life Podcast & Dread Central, to discuss Rose Plays Julie, directed by Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor.  So, did this movie do its story justice? Or do we want retribution for our time?... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 91: Rose Plays Julie appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we're joined by our pal Joe Ferry of the Films at First Sight podcast to discuss Wolf Devil Woman, directed by Pearl Chang. We talk about the joys of strange cinema, the born sexy yesterday trope, and very strange dog hats.  So, did this movie have bite or did it... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 90: Wolf Devil Woman appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, we're joined by our good buddy Eddie for a very special, mind-bending episode with our review of Brazil. We talk about the horrors of bureaucracy, a bit of misogyny, and try to unravel what the deal is with all those pipes! So, did this movie make us want... Read More The post Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Episode 99: Brazil appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our bestie Matilda to get our feminist dander up with a comparison between Weird Science and the movie it partially inspired, Lisa Frankenstein. We reminisce about the '80s, die a thousand deaths over one particular scene, and count our woman-director-blessings.  So, was this experiment a success?... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 89: Lisa Frankenstein vs Weird Science appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we sat down with Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, co-directors of You'll Never Find Me. We chat about how they ratchet up the tension, why their cast was pitch-perfect, and how they fell in love with the horror genre. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Indianna Bell & Josiah Allen of ‘You'll Never Find Me' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our buddy Casey of the Bloody Good Horror Podcast to discuss Blood Diner, directed by Jackie Kong. We talk bizarro puppets, cannibal bros, vagina dentata, and the origin story of Ariel and Rachel's friendship — and how it connects to this film and a mummified clown. ... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 88: Blood Diner appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we sat down with Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody, director and writer of Lisa Frankenstein. We chat about reviving the '80s film, creating the perfect partner, and why the true heart of this movie is not what you think.  Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Zelda Williams & Diablo Cody of ‘Lisa Frankenstein' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we sat down with Clare Cooney, director of Departing Seniors. We chat about queerness in horror, the meaning behind the mask, and crafting a slasher with heart.  Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Clare Cooney to hear our conversation! To support our show and for... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Clare Cooney of ‘Departing Seniors' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we discuss The Velvet Vampire, directed by Stephanie Rothman. Look up any list of women-directed horror movies and you will see this film listed as one of the early examples of women stepping behind the camera to get spooky. We break down this trailblazing, surrealistic, and Sapphic classic.  So, did this... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 87: The Velvet Vampire appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of The Cast of Ka, Rachel and Deejay discuss Wolves of the Calla — Part Three: The Wolves — Chapter 2: The Dogan, Part 1 – Sections 1-8. Eddie finally finds his way back to New York and runs into an ugly, familiar face. For that and more, listen to The Cast of Ka:... Read More The post The Cast of Ka – Episode 92 appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

2023 proved to be a pretty terrifying year — plus it had some killer horror films! Just kidding (mostly). On this episode of Zombie Grrlz, the gang assembles to discuss the movies that chilled and thrilled us the most last year. For Patrons, we also talk about the movies that let us down last year... Read More The post Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Episode 98: The Best of 2023 appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we talk about what was easily our most anticipated film of the year: Where the Devil Roams, directed by Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, and John Adams. We discuss transgressive families, film as visual art, and why we just can't get enough from these filmmakers! So, was the devil in these... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 86: Where the Devil Roams appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we sat down with Jenn Wexler, director of The Sacrifice Game. We chat about flipping the script on the possession subgenre, '70s aesthetics, and why horror and the holidays are such a perfect combination.   Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Jenn Wexler to hear our conversation!... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Jenn Wexler of ‘The Sacrifice Game' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are once again joined Larry and Justin of the Here's Johnny Podcast, who hop on to wrap up our our Final Destination adventure with a review of Final Destination 5. So, was this a bridge to entertainment… or did this franchise finally collapse? Check out Stream... Read More The post Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 95: Final Destination 5 appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about possessed animatronics, celebrate lady-led blockbusters, and dig into the enduring camp and joy that is Matthew Lillard in our review of Five Nights At Freddy's, directed by Emma Tammi. So, were we game for what we saw? Or did we just feel played? Listen to... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 85: Five Nights at Freddy's appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of The Cast of Ka, Rachel and Deejay discuss Wolves of the Calla — Part Three: The Wolves — Chapter 1: Secrets. Roland reels following Susanna's revelation, the plates start flying, and Jake has a hunch. For that and more, listen to The Cast of Ka: Episode 91. WHAT TO READ BEFORE NEXT EPISODE: Wolves... Read More The post The Cast of Ka – Episode 91 appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, we have a case of “underrated threequel fever” in our double feature of Psycho III and The Exorcist III. We chat about fish diatribes, horror oddities, and Norman Bates' ladies' man era. So, did these movies make us want to come back for thirds, or was... Read More The post Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Episode 97: Psycho III & The Exorcist III appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel ring in the spookiest of holidays with one of our favorite Halloween-set horror films, Prevenge, directed by Alice Lowe. So, was this film a treat… or did we feel tricked? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84 to find out! What to watch before the next... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84: Prevenge appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel delve into the latest mind-bender from one of their fave filmmakers, Jennifer Reeder, in our review of Perpetrator. So, was this movie a fangtastic time? Or did it bite? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83 to find out! What to watch before the next episode:... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83: Perpetrator appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are once again joined by two of our favorite peeps, Larry and Justin of the Here's Johnny Podcast, to continue our Final Destination adventure with our review of The Final Destination, aka the fourth but not actually final one. So, did this movie get our fear... Read More The post Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 94: The Final Destination appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we caught up with Anna Zlokovic, director of Appendage. We chat about the importance of practical effects, why this film was so personal for Anna, and the joys of working with the divine Emily Hampshire. Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Anna Zlokovic to hear our conversation!... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Anna Zlokovic of ‘Appendage' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director's Cut, we have a conversation with Nahnatchka Khan, director of Totally Killer. We talk about finding the balance of horror and comedy in her new slasher, plus how it presents a modern final girl.  Listen to The More Deadly Director's Cut with Nahnatchka Khan to hear our conversation! To... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Nahnatchka Khan of ‘Totally Killer' appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Matilda are joined by Patrick K. Walsh of the Scream Queenz Podcast: Where Horror Gets Gay! to talk about the terror of spending a weekend with all your exes in the woods — also there's a killer on the loose — but really it's the ex drama,... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 82: Make A Wish (2002) appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.