Horror Movie Survival Guide
Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!
Episodes
Possession - "No One is Good or Bad"
We bring you a true delight this week! We have made the move to YouTube to show you Our faces for your viewing and listening pleasure - our Patreon still gets a first look!
This week we discuss the Video Nasty cult hit POSSESSION (1981). A husband and wife are going through a vicious separation - but nothing is as it seems! As the marriage unravels, it becomes more clear that their enti...
Interview with Kris Collins, Celina Myers, & Jay Mayer - "House on Eden"
We got a sneak peak of the new film HOUSE ON EDEN (2025). We also got a chance to chat with the creative team that brought this "found footage" film to life!
The team was led by Kris Collins, a Canadian content creator, actor, and director (known to millions online as KallMeKris). Kris has captivated audiences with her ability to jump b...
Jack's Back - "We Caught Jack the Ripper"
James Spader and James Spader star in JACK'S BACK (1988), an 80's thriller written and directed by Rowdy Herrington (Road House). Spader dazzles in this film playing twin brothers tangled in a Jack the Ripper copy-cat murder spree on the 100th anniversary of the original crimes.
We hope you ripping into this fresh episode!
Scream for Help - "Don't You Worry, Christie!"
This week we tackle the criminally under seen 80's thriller, SCREAM FOR HELP (1984). This movie is jam-packed with twists, turns and scenery-chewing performances! The script was penned by one of our favorite horror legends - Tom Holland & directed by cult cinema auteur, Michael Winner.
Does this movie have wild tonal shifts? Yes!
Does it go harder than we thought...
The Brood - The Shape of Rage
We celebrate our 8 Year Anniversary here at HMSG with a Cronenberg classic - THE BROOD (1979). A film that neither Julia or Teri had seen - and by some miracle saw completely spoiler free! This one digs deep into the psychology of rage and loss and how it manifests in extreme ways in our lives.
We hope you enjoy this wild ride!
Thank you to all our fans and especially our Patreon for your support over th...
MadS - "Contamination Achieved"
This week we discuss the one-take wonder MADS (2024)! A simple night out turns into a pulse-pounding, heart-racing adventure fueled by illicit substances and potentially something much more sinister!
An all around 5 from us - we recommend checking out this film on SHUDDER and then listening to this fresh spoiler-heavy episode!
BIT - "Super Sexy Vampire Powers"
This week we are back with more Lesbian Vampires galore for our Pride 🌈 celebration with BIT (2019). Laurel, fresh out of high school, heads to the big city of Los Angeles to figure out who she is in the world. She makes fast friends with a group of queer vampires who are on a mission to exact vengeance on a world full of predatory men.
We hope you enjoy this fun romp as much as we did!
Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary - "Eat & Be Eaten"
More sapphic longing glances and withering stares await in MARY, MARY, BLOODY MARY (1975). This is the story of a woman on the run who is always thirsty...for more blood! We think this might be the perfect double feature with one of our favorite films - George A. Romero's MARTIN (1978).
We hope you enjoy devouring this fresh episode!
The Blood Spattered Bride - "Rapture of My Vast Death"
This week we go in on a stunning retelling of the Carmilla legend that has inspired a legion of Lesbian Vampire cinematic offerings - THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE (1973). Sumptuous & surprising imagery swirl with a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors in this masterpiece.
We hope you are enjoying this round of Sapphic goodness for Pride Season as much as we are!
Baba Yaga - "Delights of Sapphic Love"
Happy Pride 🌈 We are kicking off Pride Season with sapphic delight, BABA YAGA (1973). A witch lures in a beautiful photographer with sensual spells! This film features some of the most scintillating & creative multimedia love-making scenes we've encountered on our show!
We hope you enjoy getting enraptured with us in this fresh episode!
HMSG Interview Billy Hanson & Paul Inman - "Keys to the Kingdom"
“What if Stephen King’s Dollar Baby filmmakers had their own terrifying tales to tell?”
For decades, the Dollar Baby program gave filmmakers the rare chance to adapt King’s short stories for just $1. Now, for the first time, these masters of suspense and horror are unleashing their OWN ORIGINAL nightmares in one chilling collection.
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM — a ...
Glorious - "I Saved the Universe."
This week we commune with old Lovecraftian gods over a commode in GLORIOUS (2022). A project helmed by, friend of show, Rebekah McKendry, who we had the pleasure of speaking with about Giallo, Fangoria and more last year!
Check out our interview with her here & then dig into this fresh episode!
Strange Nature - "We're Saving Our Town"
This week we discuss Makeup/SFX expert James Ojala's feature film directorial debut STRANGE NATURE (2018). A climate disaster gets investigated by a disgraced pop-star in her hometown of Duluth. This climate catastrophe is more than meets the eye!
Ojala is an SFX and Horror movie makeup whiz! So many beautiful creature designs in this production!
We hope you enjoy dipping i...
The Vourdalak - "Thank You for the Broth."
This week we travel back in time to 18th Century Eastern Europe with THE VOURDALAK (2023). A marquis lost on his journey home looks for love in all the wrong places. A folk horror tale that lampoons the aristocratic culture from the King's court, while also questioning the misogyny and heteronormativity of the bourgeoisie in countryside.
A delightful suggestion from Mama March...
HMSG Interview Adam Cesare - "Clown in a Cornfield"
In anticipation of the new film adaptation of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (2025), we had the honor of chatting with fellow cinephile and author of the series Adam Cesare about his career and the new film hitting theatres this Friday, May 9th!
Go See Clown in a Cornfield TODAY! If you dare!
The Apology - "My Justice Fantasy"
This week we cover THE APOLOGY (2022) - written and directed by friend of the show Alison Locke! One mother's search for truth about her daughter leads to a tense and powerful confrontation on a dark and stormy night.
We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode!
Get Away - "Death Comes before Art!
This week we take a much needed holiday with a loving family who are about to have a killer vacation in the GET AWAY (2024). This comedy is written by and starring Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Black Cab) along with a stellar cast of incredible characters.
Another great selection from our producer, Sierra!
We hope you enjoy biting into this fresh episode!
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - "Your Career - Your Master!"
This week we tackle the one-hundred year old classic THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925). A timeless tale about love, obsession and a genius forced to live on the fringes of society getting his revenge! This stunning film is anchored by a truly virtuosic performance from Lon Chaney as the titular phantom.
We hope you enjoy this episode featuring another great film s...
Studio 666 - "Finish It & It Begins!"
This week we cover the Foo Fighters horror comedy, STUDIO 666 (2022). The band plays themselves literally and figuratively in this Faustian tale of a band chasing success and making a deal with the Devil to continue to succeed.
The story is by Dave Grohl who was clearly inspired by his friend John Carpenter. This movie goes hard rockin' all the way from the beginning to the en...
Nosferatu - "Awake, but in a Dream."
This week we give the people what they want! A jam-packed episode that goes all in on the new Robert Eggers NOSFERATU (2024). A recommendation from our incredible producer Sierra Rein we all had a blast with this one.
We hope you enjoy listening to this fresh episode crazy style!
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