Attack of the Final Girls

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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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Episodes

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast