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More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror

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The More Deadly Podcast is all about horror movies directed by women that prove the female of the species is more deadly than the male! Join your hosts Rachel and Ariel each episode as we discuss a new female-helmed film and the talented woman (or women!) who made it. A part of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast universe.
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Episodes

More Deadly: The Director's Cut with Destry Allyn Spielberg of 'Please Don't Feed the Children'

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sat down with Destry Allyn Spielberg to discuss her post-apocalyptic horror feature debut, Please Don't Feed the Children. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Destry Allyn Spielberg to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook pa...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 13 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 122: Lady Beware

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel explore the horror of the erotic thriller in our review of Lady Beware, directed by Karen Arthur. So, did this movie thrill us? Or should audiences beware? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 122 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Please Don't Feed the Children, directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we catch each other up on what we've been watching and Rachel dishes on ...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 19 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 121: Scare Package

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel embrace horror and gore joy in our review of Scare Package, directed by Courtney Andujar, Hillary Andujar, Emily Hagins, and more! So, was this movie the total package? Or did we want to return to sender? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 121 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Lady Beware, directed by Karen Arthur In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we discuss the state of women in horror in 2025, so f...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 26 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 120: Shudderbugs

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel review Shudderbugs, directed by Johanna Putnam. So, did this movie have us shuddering with terror? Or did it bug? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 120 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Scare Package, directed by Courtney Andujar, Hillary Andujar, Emily Hagins, and more! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel finally makes Ariel watch some more of Andor, then we give our thoughts on some very exci...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 8 min

The More Deadly Podcast 119: The Killgrin

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel reviewThe Killgrin, directed by Joanna Tsanis. So, did this movie turn our frowns upside down? Or did we have to grin and bear it? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 119 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Shudderbugs, directed by Johanna Putnam In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel review two of Tsanis's short films, Smile and Imagine a World — and then we geek out about what we've been w...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 13 min

More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Julia Max of 'The Surrender'

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Julia Max to discuss her achingly terrifying The Surrender. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Julia Max to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, ...

May 26, 20251 hr 29 min

The More Deadly Podcast 118: Electra

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel get wacky in our review of Electra, directed by Hala Matar. So, was this movie the real deal? Or was it an impostor? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 118 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: The Killgrin, directed by Joanna Tsanis In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk about Greek myths and other random nonsense.. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live sho...

May 12, 20251 hr 20 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 117: Cannibal Mukbang

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel dig into our review of Cannibal Mukbang, directed by Aimee Kuge. So, was this movie a gift, a tasty treat? Or was it spoiled? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 117 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Electra, directed by Hala Matar In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk cannibals, of course! Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early releases, live shows, and much more, all ...

May 05, 20251 hr 24 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 116: Frewaka

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel celebrate the old ways in our review of Frewaka directed by Aislinn Clarke. So, was this movie a gift from the fae? Or was it cursed? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 116 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Cannibal Muckbang, directed by Aimee Kuge In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel take a look at the short films of Mimi Cave. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, early relea...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 27 min

More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Emilie Blichfeldt of 'The Ugly Stepsister' (Teaser)

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Emilie Blichfeldt to discuss her beautiful and grotesque feminist "beauty horror" shocker The Ugly Stepsister. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Emilie Blichfeldt to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcast@gmail.com or on our Facebook page!...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 17 min

More Deadly - The Director's Cut with Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck of 'Freaky Tales'

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with dynamic directing duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, directors of Freaky Tales. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcasts@gmail.com or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to our podcast ...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 28 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 115: Holland

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel don our wooden clogs and bonnets for a review of Holland directed by Mimi Cave. So, was this movie a perfect marriage of theme and execution? Or do we want a divorce? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 115 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Freaky Tales directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel take a look at the short films of Mimi Cave Support our Pat...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 19 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 114: Draug

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel seek sweet, sweet revenge in our review of Draug, directed by Karin Engman & Klas Persson. So, was this movie Valhalla? Or did it die in shame and infamy? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 114 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Holland directed by Mimi Cave. What to watch before the next episode: In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk about the gift of fear with some very scary s...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 14 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 113: The Devil's Doorway

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel exorcise some demons in our review of The Devil's Doorway, directed by Aislinn Clarke. So, was this movie a miracle? Or was it blasphemy? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 113 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Draug directed by Karin Engman & Klas Persson In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel dig into Aislinn Clarke's filmography with a discussion of her short films In the Dark Room...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 16 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 112: F*** Marry Kill

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel delve into the horrors of dating apps in our review of F*** Marry Kill directed by Laura Murphy. So, did this movie make us swipe right? Or was it a hard left? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 112 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss true online dating horror stories from Reddit. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part...

Mar 15, 20251 hr 4 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 111: Timestalker

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the time travel dark comedy Timestalker directed by Alice Lowe. So, did this movie transport us? Or was it a waste of time? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 111 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel talk about online dating nightmares! Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 18 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 110: Good Manners

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the modern horror fairytale Good Manners, directed by Juliana Rojas & Marco Dutra. So, did this movie act right? Or was it uncouth? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 110 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel discuss Coralie Fargeat's very first short film. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We’d lov...

Mar 01, 20251 hr 3 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 109: The Apology

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel are joined by special guest Michael Ravenshadow from The Trick or Treat Radio. Together, we review The Apology by Alison Locke. So, did this movie do us right? Or does it need to make amends? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 109 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, court is in session as Ariel and Ravenshadow play judge, jury, and executioner — ok not executioner — while we play a game of Who Should Apolog...

Feb 23, 20252 hr 4 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 108: The Valentine's Day Special

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel is joined by special guest Justin Wood from the Here's Johnny Podcast. Together we talk horror and Valentine's Day with a grab bag of silliness to ring in the holiday. So, were we the ultimate Pal-entines? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 108 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we goof around some more with a couple of quizzes and more V-day-themed shenanigans. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live sh...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 16 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 107: M.O.M. Mothers of Monsters

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel discuss the twisty found footage film M.O.M. Mothers of Monsters, directed by Tucia Lyman. So, did this movie nurture our imaginations? Or was it a real mother? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 107 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we talk about The Burbs series, Rachel melts down over the new Final Destination trailer, and we find out just how much of a sociopath Ariel really is. Support our Patreon to...

Feb 08, 20251 hr 6 min

More Deadly - The Director's Cut with Mary Beth McAndrews of 'Bystanders'

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with friend-of-the-pod Mary Beth McAndrews, director of Bystanders. We chat about her awesomely cathartic debut feature film and why the rape-revenge genre — when done right — is so powerful. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with MaryBeth McAndrews to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feed...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 5 min

More Deadly - The Director's Cut with Sasha Rainbow of 'Grafted'

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Sasha Rainbow, director of Grafted. We chat about why women rule the body horror subgenre now and talk about masks of flesh and metaphor. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Sasha Rainbow to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon. Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to TheMoreDeadlyPodcasts@gmail.com ...

Jan 24, 20251 hr

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 106: Slay

On this episode of More Deadly, it's a review extravaganza as Rachel and Ariel discuss the drag queens vs vampires film Slay, directed by Jem Garrard. So, did this movie werk? Or did we want to stake it through the heart? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 106 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we recall our drag show memories and discover our drag name. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a pa...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 3 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 105: Stripped to Kill

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel let it all hang out in our review of Stripped to Kill directed by Katt Shea. So, did this movie have us spinning? Or was there no sex in the champagne room? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 104 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we talk wild stripper stories and find out our exotic dancer names. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 7 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 104: Nightbitch

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel go feral in our review of Nightbitch, directed by Marielle Heller. So, did this movie leave us in heat? Or was a total dog? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 104 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we talk creepy kids and find out just what were-creature we are. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more all ad-free! Want to be a part of the show? We’d love to hear from you! S...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 7 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 103: Carnage for Christmas

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get festive in our review of Carnage for Christmas, directed by Alice Maio Mackay. So, did this fill us with the holiday spirit? Or was it a slaughter? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 103 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, we break down the year of women in horror and give our Top 10 Women Directed Horror Films of the Year. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want t...

Dec 28, 20241 hr 7 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 102: The Devil's Bath

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel discuss the beautiful bleakness of The Devil's Bath, directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. So, did we bathe in the brilliance of this film? Or was it a total wash? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 102 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel quizzes Ariel about Krampus and we learn about Frau Perchta the Christmas witch. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! W...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 27 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 101: Your Monster

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and special guest Matilda talk musicals and feminine rage in our review of Your Monster, directed by Caroline Lindy. So, did this movie sing? Or was it a huge flop? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 101 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Ariel gives Matilda a quiz to see what kind of monster she is and then they discuss the new trailers for Yellowjackets season 3 and 28 Years Later. Support our Patreon to access lon...

Dec 14, 20241 hr 1 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 100: Munchies

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel talk party goblins and '80s nostalgia in our review of Munchies, directed by Tina Hirsch. So, did we RSVP to this party goblin soiree? Or did we poo-poo it? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 100 (yes, 100!) to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel tests Ariel on her '80s movie trivia and then she shares some surprisingly rad and fascinating '80s movies facts. Support our Patreon to access longer, ad-free...

Dec 07, 20241 hr 8 min

The More Deadly Podcast Episode 99: Time Cut

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel hop in the wayback machine for a review the time travel slasher, Time Cut, directed by Hannah Macpherson. So, did this movie take us back? Or did it cause a paradox in our brains? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 99 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel reads Ariel some TERRIFYING true stories. Support our Patreon to access longer, ad-free episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the...

Nov 30, 20241 hr 2 min
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