Horror? Hardly Know Her!

It’s the second holiday horror bonus episode! HO HO HORROR! Get familiar with the dark side of Christmas with us as we discuss the kooky classic, Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante and the folk-soaked and frost bitten, Krampus, directed by Michael Dougherty.
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We bring back discussion of the uncanny double in horror, the commercialization of the holidays, our love for practical effects, and just how freaking funny both these movies are. Its a super fun time and great background noise for wrapping presents, baking cookies, and last minute online shopping.
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Heyyyooo! It's the first holiday bonus ep! We couldn't resist but bring you two seasonal slashers, Black Christmas directed by Canadian cool dude, Bob Clark and the harvest splatter fest, Thanksgiving, directed by scream queen, Eli Roth.
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Donovan and I talk the horror phone trope, our favorite kills, what we love to see in a slasher villain, and tons more. Happy Holi-Slays, everyone 😏
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It’s the final slay, or rather the FINALE slay…And we’re going out with a SLASH! Episode 1️⃣3️⃣ covers the Slasher sub genre with the bloody blue-print, Halloween, written/directed by John Carpenter. Paired with The Slumber Party Massacre, written/directed by Amy Holden Jones, a goofy-ass, female led coming of age flick.
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Final girls. Iconic killers. Nightmarish suburbia. Join us as we unpack the legacy, the screams, and the tropes in this final cut of season 1 🔪
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It’s the thrilling ride you’ve all been waiting for. Episode 1️⃣2️⃣ explores two of the most beloved additions to the horror genre: Psycho, directed by the master of suspense, Sir Alfred Hitchcock and The Silence of the Lambs, directed by the brilliant Jonathan Demme.
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Before we dive into this episode, we want to make one thing clear: we love and support trans people, and we strongly believe in a world where everyone can live authentically and safely. We recognize that the portrayal of trans characters in the films, particularly in relation to the character of Buffalo Bill, is deeply problematic. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and misrepresents the trans community in a way that we do not condone. This episode is meant to engage critically with the film, not to defend or justify these portrayals.
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Thrillers and horror so often overlap with their tension building, suspense, and intricate stories of intrigue and high stakes. On this episode we discuss the uncanny double, the lasting effect of these film's scores and cinematography, and the deep love we have for these complex characters.
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It’s the mind f*ck episode! Here on episode 1️⃣1️⃣ we go deep into the fractured psyche of Possession, written/directed by Andrzej Zulawski and the bloody fever dream of American Psycho, written/directed by Mary Harron.
Psychological horror is not for the faint of heart. With these two movies we explore the effectiveness of surreal storylines, ambiguous endings, and sociopathic morning routines. Two of the most iconic characters in horror cinema right here!!! Lock in, lads and join us in West Berlin and on Wall Street for the ultimate psychotic horror show down.
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Its a sun-bathed nightmare with episode 🔟. Join us as we discuss the folk cult-classic, The Wicker Man, directed by Robin Hardy. Along with perhaps the best horror film of the past 10 years, Hereditary, written and directed by Ari Aster.
What are the rules of folk horror? What brings someone to join a cult and commit horrendous acts? Why do grief and belief systems sit in our bones so deep? And what did the sign up sheet look like for the Paimon potluck in Hereditary? We're here to talk about it all.
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In episode 9️⃣ we’re running around the woods with THEE found footage blue-print, The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez. Paired with the unnerving Creep, directed by Patrick Brice.
Two found-footage horrors, two very different nightmares. We’re breaking down what makes this minimal and authentic film-making style unforgettable, unnerving, and terrifying. Come blue the lines of what's real and what's not.
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🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

We want to suck your blood! Episode 8️⃣ covers VAMPIRES. With the Universal classic, Dracula, directed by Tod Browning in 1931 & the modern stunner, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, directed by Ana Lily Amirpour in 2014.
Nosferatu switching on and off the lights, Edward twinkling in the sun, vampires are simply the coolest! You can't deny it! Come explore the vampire archetype through Dracula, the blue-print aristocratic predator and “The Girl,” a silent vigilante and feminist anti-hero.
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It’s alive… and it’s also in the basement! Episode 7️⃣ covers the monster movie blueprint, Frankenstein, directed by James Whale and everyone’s favorite top-hat wearing queer icon, The Babadook, directed by Jennifer Kent.
One of my favorite movie pairings of the season: gothic castles, haunted basements, and two misunderstood lil guys. My bestest bub Amber and I put Frankenstein and The Babadook side by side to see what happens when a god-complex meets a storybook nightmare. Tune in as we chat about grief, isolation, and parenthood across two centuries of stories.
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🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: linktr.ee/donovandorrance

Laughing and screaming!? Let's get into Horror Comedy! Episode 6️⃣ explores the absurd camp and tom-foolery of Little Shop of Horrors (1986) directed by Frank Oz and the sardonic French wit of Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.
Is Audrey 2 a vampire or an alien? How can levity and the darkest thoughts imaginable coincide to give us hope and also a spooky good time? And most importantly, why aren't we talking about the minutia of vampire life more often? This a great episode for anyone nervous about horror because its fun and silly!
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🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples.
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