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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Magic and the Internet Don't Mix (We Need to Do Something - 2021)

We Need to Something has a lot going on for a movie that by and large takes place in a bathroom...that may or may not be an allegory for purgatory. Juliet and Theresa discuss the pitfalls of being trapped with family (no matter the existential plane), why you really really shouldn't perform spells you found on the internet, and snakes...lots of talk about snakes. Content Warnings: addiction/alcoholism, self harm, abuse Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted ...

Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 11

It Should Have Been Witches (The Cursed - 2021)

Formerly named Eight for Silver, The Cursed is a movie Juliet and Theresa had high hopes for. Join them as they talk about whether the movie lived up to their expectations, the pitfalls of atmospheric historical fiction, and having a movie spoiled by the concession worker. Content Warnings: none for this episode Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 10

Breaking the Circle for DoorDash (Host - 2020)

Host was one of the first original horror movies to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, shot during lockdown in early 2020. Juliet and Theresa talk about a movie that's totally of its time including the pros and cons of holding a seance on Zoom and whether demons are scarier than breaking quarantine. Content Warnings: no content warnings beyond lots of conversation about the coronavirus pandemic Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Mar 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 9

Step One: Zombies, Step Two: Success (Day of the Dead - 1985)

What's worse zombies or people? Juliet and Theresa talk about George Romero's Day of the Dead and its relevance to today, concepts of zombie personhood and how we decide who gets to be a leader. Content Warnings: trauma, PTSD Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 8

Bad Boyfriends Are The True Horror (Midsommar - 2019)

Just in time for Valentine's Day, a conversation about terrible boyfriends, societal views of grief and rituals of community care - that's right, Juliet and Theresa are talking bout Ari Aster's 2019 film, Midsommar. Content Warnings: suicide, trauma, emotional abuse and brief mentions of incest Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 7

In No Particular Order: Our Favorite Horror Films of 2021

Juliet and Theresa couldn't let January end without discussing their favorite horror films of 2021....in no particular order. No content warnings for this episode. Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 6

The What's Happening of It All (Get Out - 2017)

Jordan Peele's directorial debut has been making waves in the horror community since its release in 2017. In this episode Juliet and Theresa talk about the film that the Writers' Guild of America recently named the best screenplay of the 21st century. No content warnings for this episode. If you'd like to read more about anti-racism, please check out this list of non-fiction books curated by Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America a...

Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 5

This Is Definitely NOT A Holiday Movie (Antlers - 2021)

Is real life more horrifying than a mythological evil spirit than manifests as a horned beast? Juliet and Theresa talk about the surprisingly heavy film Antlers, its representation (of lack thereof) of Indigenous people and make a case for content warnings. Content Warnings: child abuse and neglect including child sexual assault/abuse, addiction/alcoholism Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 4

The Eyeballs Were Hung By The Chimney With Care (Black Christmas - 2006)

It's a holly, jolly, horrific holiday at the sorority house in the 2006 remake of Black Christmas. Theresa and Juliet talk explore red herrings aplenty, the slippery slope of othering the villain, and eyeballs....so many eyeballs. Content Warnings: child abuse and incest Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 3

Last Podcast in Soho (Last Night in Soho - 2021)

The swinging 1960s and modern day London meet in Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho. Juliet and Theresa talk about surprisingly supportive boyfriend characters, disappointing endings, and who the villain actually is. Content Warnings: sexual assault and brief mentions of suicide and mental illness Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 2

12 Ghosts And One More (Thir13en Ghosts - 2001)

Go back to 2001 with Juliet and Theresa as they talk about Thir13en Ghosts and with it club mixes, supernatural architecture, racial tropes in early 2000s horror, and the lack of back story for the titular characters. No content warnings of note for this episode beyond the usual discussion of horror films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 1

Do You Like Scary Movies? We Do!

Juliet and Theresa love to talk about horror films. Join them beginning November 22, 2021 for Attack of the Final Girls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2021•2 min

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