In this episode, Kelly is joined by writer/podcaster/amazing human Zoe Smith (Zobo with a Shotgun). They discuss the spooky (and severely underrated) Turkish film BASKIN (2016) where a group of cops descend into hell. Can they maintain their sanity (and eyeballs)? Listen on to find out. Stay Grim! Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro: Twisted Sister - Burn in Hell Editing by Jessica Parant Artwork by Brandon Mercer
Feb 21, 2021•33 min
In this episode, we are discussing something that terrifies both of us...ALIENS and ALIEN ABDUCTION! As well as the emotional and physical effects of abduction on people and how the PTSD of their experience affects those around them. We also have a special guest, Mysterion, to also share his opinions on the existence of extraterrestrial life. The movies up for discussion are the classic Fire in the Sky (1993) and Dark Skies (2013). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Da...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Spinster Vs Spinster, Jess and Kelly battle over which one is the better sequel to the classic Nightmare on Elm Street. Is it Dream Warriors or The Dream Master? However, much to Jessica's surprise Kelly brought back up with special guest appearances of SFX Artist Nick Benson, Art Director Mick Strawn and the Wizard Master himself, Ira Heiden. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Welcome to the second episode of Disturbing Films for a Curious Mind! Jess (my I Spit on Your Podcast co-host) has reluctantly come back to the realm of Taboo Terrors. We watched the necrophilia gore horror sequel by Jörg Buttgereit - Nekromantik 2 (1991). With Nekromantik (1987) being one of my favorite extreme films, I just had to show Jess the sequel. Did she pass out? Vomit? Scream into the night? Listen on to find out! Stay Grim! Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro: Black No. 1 - Type ...
Dec 20, 2020•27 min
In this episode, we are discussing one of Jessica’s favourite things - ANIME! 80s Horror anime, to be exact. Not only will we go through the history of anime, but the themes commonly found in anime and where they stem from which is often related to Japan’s cultural trauma. The movies up for discussion today are Lily C.A.T (1987) and Demon City Shinjuku (1988). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Researc...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min
"Fukt" is an all female lead extreme horror anthology produced & created by Jessie Seitz (Beyond Horror). Kelly sat down with 3/5 directors to discuss their contributions to this one of a kind project, as well as the genre of extreme cinema. These women were an absolute delight to talk to and this is turning out to be one hell of a film. Stay grim and get FUKT! Editing by Jessica Parant Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro: Metallica - Master of Puppets
Nov 15, 2020•46 min
It is October, the high (un)holy season for horror fans everywhere. To keep with the chilling atmosphere we are going to be talking about Satanism! Specifically, Satanic cults and how they are represented in film in comparison to what Modern Satanism really is along with insight from practicing Satanist, Jessie Seitz, co-creator and director of the documentary on extreme horror, Beyond Horror. The films up for discussion will be Ti West’s The House of the Devil (2009) and the 1971 film The Blood...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 51 min
Welcome to Scary Stories with The Spinsters with special guest, Brandon Mercer! Every Sunday since the starting of the pandemic the three of us gather to tell each other spooky stories or unexplained events as our very own Midnight Society, and this time we wanted to include YOU! So turn off your lights, grab a blanket and enjoy some spooky tales that will keep you up at night. Special Note: All spooky stories told in this episode are not original content from us but found on CreepyPasta and oth...
Oct 27, 2020•41 min
In this mini-episode, we tackle true crime for the first time and talk about the infamous West Memphis Three case and how prejudice and fear took over a town forever changing the lives of three young men. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Oct 13, 2020•36 min
“Welcome to the premiere episode of Shock Talk! Each episode will have a guest bringing along their favourite extreme horror film and for this episode, Kelly is joined by writer Kelly McNeely (iHorror.com) to discuss the villainized, and infamous, A Serbian Film. Come for the controversy, stay for the necrophilia. Stay Grim! Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro: Last Caress by The Misfits Editing by Jessica Artwork by Brandon Mercer
Oct 11, 2020•33 min
In this episode, we are changing up the horror medium and talking about Grady Hendrix’s book, We Sold Our Souls. We will talk about the author, the book, and we will closely examine the themes of compromising your soul for the price of fame, as well as the Satanic Panic in the 1980s and its impact in the metal genre. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spin...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
When we put a call out for guest clips to include in our final episode on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, we had such an outpouring of fans all wanting to tell their story about what Buffy meant to them. It was so moving that we didn't want to leave anyone out! So we put together a tribute episode with all the clips we received. We want to thank Birger, Jessica, Mel, Kat, Christine, Zoe, Carrie, Christine, Alex and Andy for taking the time to share with us what this show means to you and how it change...
Sep 01, 2020•33 min
In this episode, we are taking a final visit to Sunnydale as we look at the end of the show with seasons 6 and 7, our feminist icon the Slayer, and a discussion on “bad boys” with a look at the baddest boy of all...SPIKE. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to the premiere episode of Kelly’s Taboo Terrors Presents: Disturbing Films for a Curious Mind! This is Jess’ (my I Spit on Your Podcast co-host) first visual foray into the realm of Taboo Terrors and hopefully, she’ll be back. We watched American Guinea Pig: The Song of Solomon from writer and director Stephen Biro, Founder/Owner of Unearthed Films. It’s an extreme possession tale that is truly refreshing in its portrayal of demonic control over an innocent, removing typical horror film...
Aug 16, 2020•21 min
In this episode, we are celebrating two years of the Spinsters of Horror and I Spit On Your Podcast. We talk about Spinsterhood, the origins of the Spinsters of Horror, answer questions and talk about some of our favourite movies of the past decade. We also reveal some future plans. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-li...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 31 min
In our second episode of Spinster Vs. Spinster, Kelly and Jess tackle the 2016 Canadian horror film The Void. They discuss why Jess absolutely loves this film and why Kelly finds it overrated. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica
Jul 21, 2020•39 min
In this episode, we are going back in time to look at Gothic horror in the 1960s with a focus around one of the queens of classic horror - Barbara Steele! We will be talking about the duality of women represented in the films: Black Sunday (1960) and The Long Hair of Death (1964). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-libr...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, the Spinster's decided to return to the supernatural with a look at the werewolf and tackle thoughts on masculinity as depicted in the films The Wolf Man (1941) and Dog Soliders (2002). This episode features a guest spot from Dr. Alison Peirse, Associate Professor in Film and Media at the University of Leeds. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https:/...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 23 min
During quarantine I sat down with Morbidly Beautiful's Publicity Manager and SFX artist Nick Benson to discuss his work in the horror genre, Nightmare on Elm Street 4 (my favourite!), current projects, and of course, extreme cinema. Nick has an impressive resume of work with genre favourites like Society (1989), Night of the Demons (1988) and The Blob (1988), so it was an absolute treat to chat with him. Stay grim! Intro Music: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro Music: Dramarama "Anything, Anythi...
May 24, 2020•48 min
A first of its kind for Taboo Terrors! Once I watched the incredible documentary Beyond Horror: The History and Subculture of Red Films (2019), I just had to talk to the woman responsible for it. Jessie is a SFX artist, director, writer and not to mention the sweetest person you will ever meet. It was a pleasure to converse about her new production company 93/93 Pictures, our mutual love of extreme cinema and the backlash she has experienced for being a woman in the extreme horror genre. Stay gr...
May 17, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, the Spinsters pay reverence to the campy yet classy spooky Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Listen as we talk about Cassandra Peterson's career, the origins of Elvira, and how she is both a feminist and queer icon. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This is the first minisode where Jess and Kelly have a friendly debate on movies that one thinks is overrated and the other loves. For Suspiria, Jess has ranked it in her top five horror films of all time, and Kelly doesn't think it's deserving of such high accolades. Where do you stand, listeners? Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica
Apr 13, 2020•30 min
In this episode, we tackle a new podcast formula -- we are pitting an original against its remake! To start off, we are looking at the Master of Body Horror himself, David Cronenberg’s 1977 Rabid, and comparing it to the 2019 remake done by the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska. It’s Canadian Horror at it’s finest! We welcome Joe Lipsett from the Horror Queers podcast for our guest spot this month. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Je...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 46 min
February is Women in Horror Month and to celebrate we will be exploring Coming of Age Horror. The theme we will be looking at is monstrous power developed during the formation of womanhood and the film up for discussion will be Teeth (2007). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
We are starting the new year off with a BANG! For the month of January, the Spinsters are going back to Sunnydale to talk about Seasons 4 and 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We will be looking at themes of queerness in the show, Joss Whedon and the end of Buffy. We welcome Trace Thurman from the Horror Queers podcast, and writer Joshua Anderson, for our guest spots! Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Re...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 39 min
In this mini-episode, we talk about the 1982 film Halloween 3 Season of the Witch and why we think it is re-emerging as a cult classic for horror fans. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica
Jan 10, 2020•18 min
For the month of December, we will be visiting The Shape to finish off our three-part series on Horror Icons of the 80s. We will be discussing Halloween 1-5, with a special mini-episode on Halloween 3 Season of the Witch to follow up. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 15 min
We had so much content for Episode 17 Heavy Metal Horror that we wanted to release a minisode! We talk about both our metal and horror journey's as fans. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by: Jessica
Dec 15, 2019•24 min
For the month of November, we will be letting our hair down and rocking out while exploring heavy metal horror! We will be exploring why horror and metal go so well together, stigmatization of metal and horror fans with a focus around the female fan experience. Up for discussion will be Deathgasm and the Canadian TV show Todd and the Book of Pure Evil. Included is an interview with Canadian actor Bill Turnbull who played Curtis Weaver in Todd and the Book of Pure Evil. Enjoy and welcome to our d...
Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 49 min
For the month of October, the Spinsters are venturing into the subgenre of horror that terrifies both of them with a look into possession horror! The movies up for discussion will be The Exorcist (1973) and The Last Exorcism (2010). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 1 min
