Attack of the Final Girls

Join hosts and friends Juliet and Theresa as they analyze new and classic horror films: the good, the bad and the bizarre. We'll talk about the moments that resonate, the things that fall short, and how we see ourselves reflected in film (or not). 💜👻🎃

Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Reccords)

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No Scripture, No Priests (Saint Maud - 2019)

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 Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girl...

Apr 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 89

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

Juliet and Theresa discuss the 1989 horror film "I, Madman," praising its noir style, practical effects, and blending of supernatural and real-world elements. They analyze the film's themes, the character of Virginia as a unique final girl, and director Tybor Tkach's career. The hosts also touch on the film's critical reception and compare it to other works of the era before previewing their next episode on "Saint Maude."

Apr 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 88