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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 29, 2024•54 min•Ep. 57
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on...
Jan 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 56
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 54
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: Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 53
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: We Effed Up episode 48: Vlad Dracula Support us on Patreon...
Nov 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 52
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 O...
Nov 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 51
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 Gre...
Oct 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 50
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 horr...
Oct 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 49
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. S...
Sep 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 48
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 47
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 bullyin...
Aug 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 46
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 ...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 45
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: Th...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
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) Support...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 43
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-C...
Jul 03, 2023•53 min•Ep. 42
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2023•51 min•Ep. 41
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 40
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 lo...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 39
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 38
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See a...
Apr 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 37
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Rec...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 36
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 ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 35
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) Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 34
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Feb 27, 2023•44 min•Ep. 33
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. Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2023•53 sec
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 32
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 Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Gir...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 31
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 Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 13, 2023•40 min
