Attack of the Final Girls

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Come and Party on This Plane Of Existence (Wishmaster - 1997)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Wishmaster is an incredibly fun blend of horror fantasy and creative kills. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this Robert Kurtzman directed film, its well rounded final girl and ALL of the horror cameos.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Horror Has Something To Say (Tales From the Hood - 1995)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tales From The Hood was both right on time and ahead of its time when it was released in 1995. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this excellent horror anthology and what we can glean from it 30 years after its release.

CW/TW: racism, police brutality, child abuse

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Necromancy As Team Building (Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things - 1972)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

It's more than just an amazing name! Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things is the first horror film from Bob Clark, who would go on to bring us Black Christmas, Porky's and A Christmas Story. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's wacky cast of highly theatrical characters and its low-budget proficiency.

CW/TW: none for the episode

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Welcome to Film School (The Shining - 1980)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Just in time for a Midwestern blizzard (literally!), it's winter horror classic The Shining. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the most-talked about horror film, how the pandemic has altered their perception of certain moments, and why Shelley Duvall and her character Wendy Torrance deserve more respect.

CW/TW: mentions of domestic violence and child abuse

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A Heart For Bad Movies (Winterbeast - 1992)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

1992's Winterbeast is a VHS rental store dream of a horror film. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this super fun indie movie and its best actor, the various creatures and why lovingly crafted practical effects shine despite a low budget.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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A Little Bit of Chaos and Anarchy: The Best Horror Films of 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

2025 was certainly a.....year. But thankfully, it was a year filled with horror films! Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about their honorable mentions and run down their ten favorite movies (in no particular order) of the genre from the past year.

CW/TW: a brief mention of the death of a pet

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The Frostening (Jack Frost - 1997)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Straight to VHS holiday classic Jack Frost (no, not the Michael Keaton one) is an exercise in how to make delightfully fun (and slightly off the wall) horror film on a limited budget. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this killer snowman slasher that gets winter right, its sketchy DNA science, and loads of snowman ephemera.

CW/TW: a brief mention of sexual assault

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What's With All The Dead Guy Pictures (The Wailing - 2016)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The third full-length film from director Na Hong-jin, The Wailing (also known as Gokseong) is a story of possession in a rural Korean village that hits home for a local policeman. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this long but worth it film, its use of humor to build a main character and the way different horror film cultures portray the relationship between magic and religion.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Selfies for Jesus (Medusa - 2021)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Brazilian film Medusa uses the Greek myth of the gorgon as a metaphor to tell the story of a young woman's awakening about the Christo-fascist bubble that's become her whole world. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about how this film uses the concepts of gaze and disfigurement, its nods to Argento and Luca Guadagnino and why public proposals are not so great.

CW/TW: intimate partner abuse/violence; brief mentions of rape

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Media Studies 101 (Videodrome - 1983)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

David Cronenberg's Videodrome is a science fiction body horror film where nothing is ever what it seems. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this extremely prophetic film, how the internet and AI have changed our perceptions of it and how we're all our own television stations.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Willem Dafoe Is Mothman (The Lighthouse - 2019)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Robert Eggers 2019 film The Lighthouse has all of the ingredients: beautiful cinematography, two dynamic lead actors, and elements of psychological, nautical, supernatural, and cosmic horror, but does it it deliver? Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's missed opportunities, its Lynchian nods, and why it's kind of like a bad Thanksgiving dinner.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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For the Weird Kids (Rocky Horror Picture Show - 1975)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Anniversaries abound! For the 100th (!!) episode of Attack of the Final Girls, Juliet and Theresa are covering a movie that's celebrating its 50th anniversary and hold an important place in their horror hearts, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join them to talk about their first encounters with the film, its storied legacy and more.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Me and Annabelle at Shake Shack (The Conjuring - 2013)

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

With the fourth installment of The Conjuring franchise just out, Julie and Theresa have decided to go back to the beginning in 2013 when Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson made their debut as Loraine and Ed Warren. Join them to talk about why the characters Ed and Loraine are infinitely better than the real people they're based on, just how scary this original movie was, and the ultimate order in which to watch the whole franchise.

CW/TW: brief mentions of suicide and sexual assault

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Easy Bake Opera Oven (Phantom of the Opera - 1925)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It's the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, the film that helped birth numerous others (and a Broadway musical) and the Universal Monster series. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this seminal silent film and its star, the various features of the Phantom's underground lair and more.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Van Helsing Ensues (The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - 1974)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We're baaa-aaack. After an unplanned hiatus to deal with some real life stuff, Juliet and Theresa are back to talk about a legendary horror team up, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, which combined the talents of Hammer and the Shaw Brothers studios. Join them to talk about the triumphs and failures of this team up, the film's fashion, the science of boiling blood, and Skyline Chili...trust us on that one.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Global Slasher Proliferation (Papi Gudia - 1996)

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Papi Gudia is one of several Hindi-language takes on Child's Play. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into horror from India and talk about how the genre meshes with Bollywood traditions of song and dance, Channi the doll and how horror trends make their way around the globe.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Shark's Gonna Shark (Jaws - 1975)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

There is so much to be said about Jaws, one of the most successful horror films that transcended the genre and made a generation of people afraid to go in the water. Join Juliet and Theresa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the prototypical summer blockbuster and talk about the score that makes the movie, the pivotal scene on the Orca and why ultimately the shark is just out there doing shark stuff.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Patrick Bateman is ChatGPT (American Psycho - 2000)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

American Psycho is a controversial, modern classic (that should never, ever be remade) celebrating its 25th anniversary. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the film and the book it's based on, that famous business card scene and the Fight Club-ization of Patrick Bateman.

CW/TW: none for this epsiode

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Underground Monster World (Nightbreed - 1990)

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We can't resist a Clive Barker movie, and Nightbreed is not only one of our favorites but is also a perfect pick for Pride month. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's themes of found family and otherness, its surprisingly modern take on police violence, and the saga of its multiple versions.

CW/TW: brief mentions of suicide

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On The Main Drag (Death Drop Gorgeous - 2020)

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Happy Pride Month!! We're kicking off the season with queer indie horror darling Death Drop Gorgeous. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why indie horror made by and for specific communities is awesome, accidentally being the third wheel on your friend's online date, and being a good guest in a community that's not yours.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Eyeball Stuff (The Beyond - 1981)

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It's time to once again dive into the world of Lucio Fulci with The Beyond, the second film in the Gates of Hell trilogy. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this New Orleans-set supernatural film, lots of eyeball stuff, very chill spiders, and why not everything has to be Lovecraftian.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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The Bones Are There (The Island of Dr. Moreau - 1996)

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Can the story of a film's creation transcend the actual plot of the movie? In case the of 1996's The Island of Doctor Moreau and the documentary about its making, that appears to have happened. Join Juliet and Theresa in a tribute to the late Val Kilmer (and the Pope?!) as they talk about this movie's good bones and why the 90s were a great time for cinematic science

CW/TW: none for this episode

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No Scripture, No Priests (Saint Maud - 2019)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Saint Maud made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 to excellent response, but the pandemic meant that non-possession religious film's wide release was significantly delayed. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about what for them was a pandemic era movie, how horror can explore issues of the body without being body horror and all of the Catholic things.

CW/TW: self-harm and suicide

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We Love a Dusty Tome (I, Madman - 1989)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This one is for the book girlies! 1989's I, Madman is a horror tribute to noir, pulp novels....and maybe self-insert fanfiction. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about super fun 80s meets 50s story, golden retriever boyfriends and why a final girl can be badass without being a badass.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Records, Albums, Vinyls (Black Circle - 2018)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Black Circle is a 2018 Swedish film directed by Adrián García Bogliano that tells the tale of two sisters whose lives are changed after listening to a self-help record. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this supernatural and psychological horror film...and talk about vinyl...records...whatever you call them.

CW/TW: depression and mental health

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Bava's Little Red Wagon (Blood and Black Lace - 1964)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace is often credited as being one of the films that inspired the start of the giallo subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this seminal film and its influence, some of its unorthodox filming techniques and it's okay to want to retire.

CW/TW: brief mentions of domestic violence/intimate partner violence

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Tiny Bleeding Chickens (Eraserhead - 1977)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut, Eraserhead, has delighted, disgusted and confounded filmgoers since it's 1977 release. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film's every man protagonist and his horrible/adorable reptilian baby, a most unsettling dinner, and why we should heed Lynch's most memorable quote to, "fix your hearts or die."

CW/TW: child abuse/neglect, child death

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Justice for Olin (Oddity - 2024)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Theresa and Juliet talked briefly about Oddity during their Best of 2024 episode, but today they take a deep dive into this modern gothic horror film. Join them to talk about the dream of owning a curio shop full of cursed objects, why Olin deserved justice, and whether death or haunting is a more fitting revenge.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Barbecue Sauce for Blood (Slaughterhouse Rock - 1987)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Slaughterhouse Rock is yet another entry into the rock and roll horror subgenre, though this one takes a lot of its influences from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into this film and the big questions it raises like how one is chosen to be possessed by a dream cannibal, whether ghosts get to choose their clothing and if one can make a horror film in a national park.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Told Through Blood (Revenge - 2017)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Coralie Fargeat had the horror hit of 2024 with The Substance so Juliet and Theresa have decided to look back at her prior feature, Revenge. Join them to talk about this blood-soaked tale of vengeance, its ties to a particular horror trope, and how the director began building some of her filmmaking signatures with this movie.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

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Attempting to Ascribe Value: The Best Horror Films of 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:19 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year when Juliet and Theresa attempt to pick and talk through their 10 favorite movies of the years...and some honorable mentions too. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Nosferatu's release date so it will be discussed in a future episode.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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The Devil's Rabies (Rec - 2007)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:43 GMT

Spanish film Rec is an example of found footage done extremely well. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this combination zombie and Catholic possession horror film and its American remake.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Show Us The Baby (Rosemary's Baby - 1968)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Despite the legacy of its director, Rosemary's Baby remains an extremely relevant horror film about choice, control and bodily autonomy. So relevant, in fact, that it's our longest episode to date. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the myriad ways in which Rosemary's autonomy is chipped away, whether you can separate art from artist, and why roducer William Castle should have shown us the titular baby.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

Further reading:

Guy Horror: “Rosemary’s Baby” and Coercive Control by Eleanor Johnson (Public Books)

Rosemary’s Body: Reproductive Rights and Diabolical Deeds in Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby by Miranda Corcoran (Miranda the Middle-Aged Witch - Wordpress)

Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn by Omkari L. Williams (Storey Publishing)

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The Revenge Grim Reaper (Final Destination - 2000)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:12 GMT

In honor of their need for a comfort movie and in memorium of horror icon Tony Todd, Juliet and Theresa have switched up the schedule and are revisiting 2000's final destination. Join them to talk about millennial horror pre and post 9-11, teenage boy logic, and the connections between this movie and The X-Files.

CW/TW: suicide and self harm

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A Good Liberal Arts Education (The Abominable Dr. Phibes - 1971)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:39 GMT

Vincent Price stars as the titular Dr. Phibes in 1971's The Abominable Dr. Phibes, a horror film with a touch of comedy (depending entirely on your definition of comedy). Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the magical 1970s meets 1920s world of Dr. Phibes, how this film paved the way for the Saw franchise, and why a good liberal arts education is essential for a horror anti-hero.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Float Around a Bit (It! The Terror from Beyond Space - 1958)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:52 GMT

1958's. It! The Terror from Beyond Space is a science fiction horror classic that inspired another science fiction horror classic, Alien. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this space adventure made prior to the moon landing, what It actually wants, and why the Mars rovers make us feel feelings.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Friendly Fertility Finger (The Devil's Bath - 2024)

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:08 GMT

Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, The Devil's Bath (Des Teufels Bad) is a newer edition to the folk horror sub-genre that takes us back to 18th century rural Austria. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this very heavy but beautiful film, the real practices it's based on, and why a severed finger might not the best wedding gift for your sibling.

CW/TW: depression, suicide, self-harm

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A Regular Adult Human Person (Shaun of the Dead - 2004)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:51 GMT

It's a house divided as Juliet and Theresa celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg zom-com, Shaun of the Dead, a move that Theresa loves and Juliet...doesn't. Join them to explore their feelings about this film and the way it pokes at at toxic masculinity and zombie tropes.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Hey Bestie! (Creep - 2014)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:50 GMT

Largely improvised by a two-person cast, Creep is yet another take on the found footage subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why Aaron has zero disregard for his own personal safety, the real life perils of of Benadryl and more.

CW/TW: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault

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The Worst Batman (Lair of the White Worm - 1988)

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:29 GMT

Starring a young Hugh Grant and a pre-Dr. Who Peter Capaldi, The Lair of the White Worm is a movie loosely based on a Bram Stoker novel loosely based on an old English myth. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the movie's confusing worm lore, why Lord James had the potential to be Batman but failed miserably and the strangest party food ever.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

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A Turtle Is a Choice (Beddua: The Curse - 2018)

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:04 GMT

Juliet and Theresa take on their first Turkish horror film with Beddua: The Curse. Join them for a discussion of this movie's surprising story, witch women in world cultures and why we need more turtles in film.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Bad Boy Brilliance (The Faculty - 1998)

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:48 GMT

For Juliet and Theresa, The Faculty is a comfort film. Join them in revisiting this 1998 teen horror classic and its classic 90s tropes of the nerdy girl glow up, bad boy brilliance and curiously absent parents.

CW/TW: sexual assault, bullying

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Auspicious, Suspicious...All of the 'Spicious (Nightmare - 1981)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:46 GMT

Also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain, 1981's Nightmare is a splatter-slasher that occupies a special place on the infamous Video Nasties list. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this low budget classic, it's under-celebrated lead actor and why sometimes you don't need a super fancy restoration of every film.

Your Perfect Salma Hayek Foot (From Dusk Till Dawn - 1996)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:11 GMT

From Dusk Til Dawn is a movie that's not what it seems at the start but takes a decidedly horror turn in it's second act. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic vampire film, the complicated legacy of Quentin Tarantino, and more.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

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Very French, Very Giallo, Very Queer (Knife + Heart - 2018)

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:17 GMT

French film Knife + Heart has made its mark on modern queer horror so naturally Juliet and Theresa wanted to cover it for Pride Month. Join them to talk about this movie's themes of community care and found family, its heavy giallo influence, and why the lead character Anne is a hot mess.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

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Satan's Pyramid Scheme (Phantom of the Paradise - 1974)

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:07 GMT

Phantom of the Paradise is Brian De Palma's rock and roll horror take on Phantom of the Opera...and Faust...and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic's parallels to Rocky Horror Picture Show, societal anxieties about rock and roll, and how sometimes a love triangle can be between two people and their intellectual property.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

Further reading: Why Phantom of the Paradise Became My Queer Quarantine Comfort by Tori Williams (Gayly Dreadful)

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A Furious Calvinist and an Orthodox Puritan Walk Into a Bar (Witchfinder General - 1968)

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:36 GMT

In The Witchfinder General, Vincent Price stars as the real-life 17th century man who named himself witchfinder general of England. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the fictional and real-life versions of Matthew Hopkins' witch hunt, why this movie is sometimes considered an "English Western" and more.

CW/TW: rape and sexual assault

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Umbrella vs. Chainsaw vs. Grill Fork (Door - 1988)

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:36 GMT

Door is a 1988 Japanese horror film that's just starting to its flowers here in the US. Join Juliet and Theresa as they watch this innovation home invasion film and talk about its nods to giallo, twisted "nice guy" villains and the hell that is grocery shopping.

CW/TW: rape/sexual assault, sexual harassment

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Children Are Bitey (Incantation - 2022)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:07 GMT

Incantation is a 2022 Taiwanese found footage horror film that gained international audiences on Netflix. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about audience participation in found footage horror, realistic portrayals of reluctant parenthood, and why you never ever go into past bindings in a forbidden cave.

CW/TW: child abuse

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Parodyception (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - 1986)

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Coming out over a decade after the original film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 takes the franchise in a decidedly different direction, but definitely not a bad one. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into a movie with an absolutely killer opening sequence and talk about the magic of radio, Drayton Sawyer's belief in the hustle and why Stretch is an awesome final girl.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Friends Don't Let Friends Become Demons (Demons - 1985)

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:33 GMT

Demons is a horror classic made by an all-star lineup of Italian moviemakers. Juliet and Theresa take on this mutual favorite and talk about the parallels between the titular demons and American and European zombies, the snack situation at the Metropol, and why Tony is such a badass character.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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You Don't Have to Eat the Stupid Ballerina Cake (Black Swan - 2010)

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:57 GMT

Many of Darren Aronofsky's films could qualify as horror films, and the director himself has said that Black Swan belong to the genre, even if it wasn't marketed as such. Inspired by their recent trip to see Swan Lake, Juliet and Theresa talk about this psychological horror film, IMDB's parents' guides and why the Oscars snub our favorite genre and

CW/TW: eating disorders, weight loss, fatphobia, sexual and psychological abuse

Further reading:

And the Oscar for best picture doesn't go to ... horror! by Brianna Scott (NPR)

Black Swan - Possession theory, step by step via CinematicCorner

'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet by Terry Gross (NPR)

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More A Creature Than A Creature of the Night (30 Days of Night - 2007)

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:38 GMT

30 Days of Night was a horror comic book hit, but what about the 2007 movie? Juliet and Theresa attempt to cure their winter blues by talking about an Alaskan town plunged into darkness, this movie's parallels with the new season of True Detective, vampire lore and why they both went to weird high schools.

CW/TW: none for this episode

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Your Cousin's Grandma's Goldfish (Candyman - 1992)

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:58 GMT

Based on a Clive Barker short story, 1992's Candyman is a horror classic that mixes issues of race and privilege with urban legends and the supernatural. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the shifting way we talk about urban legends, how this film reflects many societal fears of the late 80s and early 90s and why Trevor is the worst.

CW/TW: child death, racism and racial violence

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Are These Paranormal Investigators Okay? (Terrified - 2017)

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Is 2017 film Terrified a prequel to Argentinian writer and director Demián Rugna's 2023 film When Evil Lurks? Juliet and Theresa think it just might be. Join them to talk about this film and its potential sequel, a more scientific take on possession horror, and why them kids ain't safe.

CW/TW: child death

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Childbirth Is An Eldritch Horror (The Void - 2016)

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:28 GMT

An early entry in the modern wave of cosmic horror film, 2016's The Void mixes Lovecraftian imagery with classic horror tropes for a movie that offers a variety of viewing experiences. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why childbirth is its own kind of horror, the beauty of practical effects and why vague cults are the scariest cults.

Content warnings: pregnancy/child loss, pregnancy trauma

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Don't Let Virgos Make Lists: The Best Horror Films of 2023

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Juliet and Theresa are cautiously welcoming 2024 by talking about their favorite films of last year. As usual, there is no order because it's hard enough to get two Virgos to compile a definitive list without spiraling into severe overthinking mode!

Content warnings: none for this episode

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Happy Whatever You Celebrate (It's a Wonderful Knife - 2023)

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year...allegedly. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about It's a Wonderful Knife, a new holiday horror film whose name is more than a clever pun, and their own holiday traditions or lack thereof.

Content warnings: suicide and depression, brief mentions of addiction and drug abuse

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The Infinite Mind of Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger - 1984)

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:28 GMT

Juliet and Theresa have teased their coverage of a Troma film for the first two years of the podcast. Now, as they enter year three, it's high time to cover The Toxic Avenger, arguably the most famous of the Troma catalogue. Join them to delve into the world of Lloyd Kaufman, his and Troma's influence on cinema and more.

Content warnings:

We Effed Up episode 48: Vlad Dracula

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We Solved Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula - 1992)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:24 GMT

Bram Stoker's Dracula is an absolute feast for the eyes. To celebrate the podcast's second birthday, Juliet and Theresa take on this masterpiece, its costumes and the criticisms of some of its actors. Join them as they talk about Francis Ford Coppola's "erotic nightmare" of a vampire film and solve all of the problems of the Dracula mythos.

Content warnings: sexual assault, brief mentions of vampire-related child death

Further listening:

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Corndogs and Champagne (Slumber Party Massacre II - 1987)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:41 GMT

While Slumber Party Massacre II is a direct sequel to the franchise's first film, it also stands alone thanks to its guitar/drill-wielding singing killer. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this 1987 slasher classic, it's extra special killer, the power of effective lighting, and whether or not a whole chicken belongs on a slumber party menu.

Content warnings: none for this episode

Further reading:

'How 'Slumber Party Massacre II' Rewrote The Language Of The Slasher Horror Film – And Became One Of The Great Queer Horror Movies' by Ariel Fisher (Slash Film)

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HALLOWEEN BONUS: If It's In Latin, It Must Be Smart (Viy - 1967 and 2014)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Trick or treat! It's horror meets history in a special bonus episode. Juliet and Theresa recently joined Roberto and Brendan from Tsar Power and Bry from Pontifacts to talk about two cinematic versions of Viy and the Nikolai Gogol story on which the films are based.

Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault

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A Highly Suspect Man of Science (The Gorgon - 1964)

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:05 GMT

With the Hammer Horror triumvirate of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and director Terence Fisher, The Gorgon is a turn of the 20th century take on a classic figure from Greek mythology. Join Juliet and Theresa for their first podcast exploration of a Hammer film and their conversation about monster movie science, the power of a firmly worded "Good Day" and more.

Content warnings: rape and sexual assault, brief mentions of mental illness/mental health

Further listening:

For all of your modern Greek mythology needs, including LOTS of thoughts, study, and conversation about Medusa, we recommend listening to Let's Talk About Myths Baby on your favorite podcast app.

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Indigenizing Zombies (Blood Quantum - 2019)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Although it was released in 2019, many people think of Blood Quantum as a pandemic film. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about this innovative zombie film created by and centering on indigenous people. They'll talk about its place in the Romero zombie tradition, the power dynamics of the apocalypse, and the joy of seeing the mundane parts of life on screen.

Content warnings: brief mentions of alcoholism and addiction

Further reading:

'I'm indigenizing zombies': behind gory First Nation horror Blood Quantum by Charles Bramesco (The Guardian)

Shudder’s Indigenous Zombie Film ‘Blood Quantum’ is Entertaining AND Important by Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting)

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Sorry Not Sorry (House of 1000 Corpses - 2003)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Nearly two years into the podcast and many not so subtle mentions, it's finally time for Juliet and Theresa to dive into their feelings about Rob Zombie's horror films. Join them to talk about the bad, the ugly and the good of House of 1000 Corpses, why having something to say is important when it comes to profanity, and more.

Content warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault and rape

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Agreed Upon Sexy Danger (Queen of the Damned - 2002)

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:12 GMT

Is it a sequel to 1994's Interview With A Vampire or a stand alone film? Either way, 2002's Queen of the Damned is an iconic film that's totally of its era....but does it live up to the book(s) that inspired it? Join Juliet and Theresa to delve into the world of Anne Rice and talk where this film fits in the legacy of vampires on film, a yearning for old Hot Topic clothes, who's the best on-screen Lestat and more.

Content warnings: none for this episode

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Don't Take A Bath In An Abandoned Building (Slaughter High - 1985)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Originally titled April Fool's Day (though not to be confused with several other horror films of the same name), Slaughter High is the story of a high school reunion gone awry when a bullied classmate takes his revenge on his tormentors. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this classic 80s slasher and its extraordinary kills, the benefits of back to school season for Virgos, and why it's probably not the best idea to bathe in an abandoned building.

Content warnings: conversations about bullying throughout, a brief mention of self harm

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Are You Flirting or Just Being Nice? (The Barn - 2016)

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Directed by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn is a love letter to Halloween and a great example of indie horror at its best. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film, why it's important to support indie horror (and indie cinema in general), the joys of public access television and why it's really hard to tell if someone is flirting or just being nice.

Content warnings: none for this episode

Further viewing:

Harper's Bizzaroworld on Vimeo

Joe Bob Briggs says "Keep Rolling" from The Last Drive-In

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Tiny Little Skeleton Hands (Tombs of the Blind Dead - 1972)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:04 GMT

Amando de Ossorio's Tombs of the Blind follows in the tradition of post-Night of the Living Dead horror from European that was inspired, in part, by the work of George Romero, but are the Blind Dead zombies or something else entirely? Join Juliet and Theresa for this debate and to discuss why Roger is the worst, horse ghouls and girls, and the wacky ways in which some European films became parts of American franchises at the drive in.

Content warnings: rape and sexual assault

Further reading:

The Cycle of Misogynistic Aggression in ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead’ by Mikey Peralta Jr (Dread Central)

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Eff the Emotional Police (The Blair Witch Project - 1999)

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:42 GMT

A pillar of the found footage subgenre of horror, The Blair Witch Project was a revolutionary film that's still being talked about today. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about their original viewings of this classic in the theater and on VHS, the pros and cons of its legacy, how gender factors into fan theories, and more.

Content warnings: suicide and self harm

Further reading:

Here’s What It Was Like to Believe ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was Real in 1999 by Mike Holtz (Bloody Disgusting)

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Carnivorous Lunar Activities (An American Werewolf in London - 1981)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:08 GMT

Hilarious? Check. Amazing special effects? Check. An American Werewolf in London is a horror classic that has a lot going for it and a lot to talk about beyond its obvious accolades. Join Juliet and Theresa as they discuss how this movie serves as an allegory for Jewish-American identity abroad, what actually makes a movie a horror comedy and whether Alex committed some serious ethics violations.

Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide (as related to lycanthropy)

Further reading:

25 Horror-Comedies That Are Actually Funny by Bethy Squires (Vulture)

How ‘American Werewolf in London’ Transformed Horror-Comedy by Joshua Rothkopf (Rolling Stone)

Why I love... An American Werewolf in London by Jon Squires (British Film Institute)

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The Discomfort of Immense Privilege (His House - 2020)

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:01 GMT

Remi Weekes' 2020 film His House explores the real life and supernatural horrors experienced by a Sudanese couple seeking asylum in the UK. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about how this film reminds us of our privilege, its similarities with other beloved horror movies about grief and more.

Content warnings: none for this episode

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Have You Seen Men? (Revealer - 2022)

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Made in the midst of the pandemic, Revealer is a Shudder original that does a lot a small cast and a very memorable setting. Join Juliet and Theresa as they kick off Pride month and talk about sex work as work, creepy eel creatures, low rise jeans and more.

Content warnings: a brief conversation about body image

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The Witch Store Takes All Major Credit Cards (Season of the Witch - 1973)

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

George A. Romero is of course known for his zombie films, but among his non-zombie films, those made in the ten year period between Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead are particularly interesting. Juliet and Theresa take on Romero's Season of the Witch and talk about witchcraft as a metaphor for feminist thinking, why you really shouldn't do magic at home, and mad libs.

Content warnings: spousal/domestic partner abuse, brief mentions of rape/sexual assault and miscarriage/pregnancy loss

Further reading: George Romero’s Underrated ’70s Psychological Horror Deserves More Praise by Joseph Ornelas (Collider)

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The Foundation for a Healthy Relationship (Cemetery Man - 1994)

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

It's podcast crossover time! Juliet and Theresa are so excited to be joined by Brantley and Nick from Horror Drafts for a discussion of 1994's Cemetery Man. Dive into surrealist horror with a dash of dark comedy, what qualifies as a zombie film or simply a film with zombies and whether or not it's all a dream.

Content warnings: none for this episode

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Goth Musical Theater Kids (Repo! The Genetic Opera - 2008)

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:37 GMT

Take a near future capitalist healthcare system and sing about it! Juliet and Theresa tackle their horror musical with the much loved Repo! The Genetic Opera. Join them to talk about the differences between telling a story on stage and on screen, the ongoing conversation about body modification, and why Anthony Stewart Head should be in everything.

Content warnings: body dysmorphia

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You Say Zombissance, I Say Zombie Sauce (28 Days Later - 2002)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:35 GMT

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's zombie movie, 28 Days Later, made its US debut 30 years ago and helped set off a resurgence in interest in zombies and zombie films. Juliet and Theresa revisit this modern classic and talk about the nature of rage, useful skills for a zombie apocalypse, and thematic threads in Alex Garland's work.

Content warnings: sexual assault and rape, brief mentions of suicide and self harm

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Weird Flirtation Turns Avian Trauma Bonding (The Birds - 1963)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:14 GMT

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, Juliet and Theresa dive into both the film itself and the director's problematic legacy as well as bird rescue TikTok, the pitfalls of upscaling older movies and the Bird Witch of Bodega Bay.

Content warnings: sexual assault and rape (a lengthy discussion of #MeToo as it relates to Hollywood)

Links:

Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People from Behind the Bastards

The Glen Helen Raptor Center (donate to them to help birds!)

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Definitely a Virgo (Parasite - 2019)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite won tons of awards including the Palme d'Or at Cannes and an Oscar for Best Picture...but is it a horror film? Juliet and Theresa say yes! Join them to talk about this exploration of class, horror tropes turned on their head, and why we ought to explore scent more in cinema.

Content warnings: none for this episode

Further reading: Parasite As Horror Film by Alishya Almeida (Horror Homeroom)

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Whenever You're Listening, It's Valentine's Day (My Bloody Valentine - 1981)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:44 GMT

Juliet and Theresa return from their brief hiatus to celebrate Valentine's Day a little late with slasher classic My Bloody Valentine. Catch up with them and explore why stories about mining communities are important, the flaws in two points of the movie's love triangle, and the pros and cons of holiday candy.

Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault

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Breaking Rule #3

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:39 GMT

The horrors of real life have caught up with Juliet and Theresa in big ways. So they're taking a quick break to deal with things outside podverse and will be back with their My Bloody Valentine episode on February 27.

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Maybe She Likes Things Tidy (Misery - 1990)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Stephen King's novel-turned-film Misery is the perfect opportunity for Juliet and Theresa talk about why Kathy Bates is amazing, books and fandom, and how the Oscars' relationship to horror needs to change.

Content warnings: addiction and recovery, brief mentions of weight and body image

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Tasteful Gore (Possessor - 2020)

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In his 2020 film Possessor, Brandon Cronenberg delivers a near-future world where assassins complete their work by inhabiting the bodies of others. In a first-watch, Juliet and Theresa discuss the ethics of being a body possessing assassin, near future expectations of privacy, capitalism (of course), and what makes a film horror versus being merely "frightening."

Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide and self harm

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Back to the Flanaverse (Haunting of Hill House episode 1)

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:23 GMT

Juliet and Theresa return to the world of Mike Flanagan with an episode by episode look at The Haunting of Hill House for our Patreon supporters. The first episode is available to all. To hear the full series, support us on Patreon!

Content warnings: Addiction and recovery, brief mentions of suicide and self harm

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Our Favorite Ten and Then Some: The Best Horror Films of 2022

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:00:57 GMT

Juliet and Theresa ring in the new year by discussing some of their favorite horror films of the previous year...in no particular order, of course!

Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide, child abuse and child sexual abuse

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A Very Merry Garbage Day (Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 - 1987)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:15 GMT

Why watch the original film when it's all literally in the sequel? Juliet and Theresa take on a holiday horror classic and a seminal horror sequel with Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 and talk about Ricky's over the top swagger, the lack of child psychologists in the franchise thus far, and their mutual aversion to polo shirts.

Content warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault

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What Would Vampires Do? (Nosferatu - 1922)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:51 GMT

The original vampire film turns 100! Join Juliet and Theresa in celebrating and examining Nosferatu, the joys of silent cinema and gay vampires...lots of gay vampires.

Content warnings: none for this episode