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
DEAD - "Come to Daddy!"
HAPPY PRIDE Month 🌈 our next round is very queer in celebration of the season! We start with a delightful comedy from New Zealand called DEAD (2020). The chemistry is off the charts in this buddy comedy starring & written by real life friends Hayden J. Weal & Thomas Sainsbury. A hapless medium gets roped into solving a true crime with the assist of a recently deceased cop & hijinks ensu...
Sauna - "This will end badly for us."
We continue our world travel to the disputed land between Russia & Sweden that would eventually become Finland with the historical horror film SAUNA (2008). We get a glimpse into a rarely seen perspective of war...we follow a team of soldiers from both sides of the "settled conflict" as they are tasked with drawing the new borders for their territories. Does war ever leav...
Achoura - "I die - it dies."
We continue our international horror odyssey this week in Morocco with a boogeyman folk tale - ACHOURA (2018). A reunion of friends to help defeat a childhood monster. Very reminiscent of one of our favorite Stephen King stories - IT.
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode...if you dare!
Demons (Shura) - "Let the Good In"
This week we discuss a classic ronin warrior revenge tale from Japan - DEMONS (SHURA) 1971. This film, from director Toshio Matsumoto, goes hard - giving us one of the most graphic & gore-tastic black & white films we've ever reviewed!
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showThe Devil's Backbone - "Limbo Water"
We travel to the Spanish Civil War as we continue our International Round of films with Guillermo Del Toro's spine tingling classic THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (2001). GDT does his thing here - giving you a brutal history lesson and another cautionary tale about the brutality of war told through the lens of a sweet child.
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showRift (Rökkur) - "The Disappearance Field"
We kick off a round of International Horror with a queer film from Iceland - RIFT (2017). This dizzying tale from writer/director Erlingur Thoroddsen of love, loss & loneliness is perfectly suited for the stark landscape of the Icelandic countryside.
A striking thriller that will likely leave you with more questions than answers about what can be summoned when we share the grie...
Mandy - "Strange & Eternal"
Join us on a wild ride into the strange & eternal universe of SpectreVision's MANDY (2018). A zealous cult leader upends a reclusive couple's idyllic life by summoning hellish goons to do his bidding. A great film where they just wind up Nic Cage & let him goooooo!
Writer/Director Panos Cosmatos vision from page to screen will engulf you!
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
...Murder Party - "Welcome to your Murder."
It's spring time and we are already halfway to Halloween - the prefect time to celebrate with a MURDER PARTY (2007). What would you do if you found a fancy invitation to a murder party...? See what happens to seeming helpless Chris makes his way to this killer night of fun!
Directed by Jeremy Saulnier who we love from Green Room & starring Macon Blair director of one of our...
Sisters - "I Know Karate"
This week we cover Brian De Palma's haunting film SISTERS (1972). This movie has it all - intrigue, mystery, doctors with questionable ethics & birthday cake! Featuring an all star cast lead by Margot Kidder , Charles Durning, & De Palma favorite - William Finley (Phantom of the Paradise).
We hope you enjoy slicing into this delicious fresh episode!
Support the showAudrey Rose - "Mend her Soul."
One of the greatest cases on film in support of reincarnation - AUDREY ROSE (1977) A man of science & reason, played by the mesmerizing young Anthony Hopkins, follows the path of the occult to what he believes is the living embodiment of his daughter.
We hope you enjoy this new episode & come back again for more!
Support the showThe Vampire Lovers - "Everybody Must Die."
We conclude this round of Lesbian Vampire films with this sumptuous morsel THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970). This take on the classic Carmilla story, so beautifully told in films like Blood & Roses, gets taken to the next level as we follow Carmilla, Mircalla, & Marcilla as she devours the affections of her victims. With a star turn by the gorgeous Ingrid Pitt and featuring Peter...
Nadja - "Everything is Superficial"
This week our Lesbian Vampire round takes us to not so distant past of the 90's arthouse cinema scene with NADJA (1994). Nadja is a Romanian vampire who walks alone at night in New York City. This update of the Dracula's Daughter story is full of delights and a surprise cameo from David Lynch - whose style is clearly an inspiration for this adaptation.
We hope you enjoy taking a...
The Shiver of the Vampires - "You're bourgeoisie vampires."
We continue our delectable Lesbian Vampire round of films with a trip to groovy 1970's France in THE SHIVER OF THE VAMPIRES (1971). Arthouse chic, surprising entrances and a psychedelic rock soundtrack make this flick a real highlight in this sub-sub genre exploration!
We hope you enjoy taking a bite of this fresh episode!
Support the showDracula's Daughter - "Your life for hers."
We are circling back to one of our favorite sub-sub genres of horror - Lesbian Vampires - with DRACULA'S DAUGHTER (1936). This film picks up exactly where Dracula left off seamlessly - making it the perfect double feature. Sumptuous cinematography and beguiling performances abound in this gorgeous horror classic.
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showThe Blair Witch Project - "I'm Not Playing Head Games!"
We have reached another HUGE milestones - our 300th Episode of HMSG! We are celebrating with a blockbuster hit from the year Julia & Teri met - THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999). This found footage phenom follows three filmmakers, in way over their heads, on a shoot out in the woods.
We want to thank you for joining us for the last 300 episodes and we hope to se...
May - "Disgust me, please."
Lucky McKee's directorial debut MAY(2002) goes hard! This very dark tale gives us CARRIE (1976) vibes in all the best ways. Make friends with May if you dare...a relationship with her might just tear you apart!
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showMy Bloody Valentine - "Danger Keep Out!"
Hello Lovers - we are so happy to continue our horror love fest with this seasonal cult classic MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981). A coal miner is out for revenge and goes on a rampage in the small town of Valentine Bluffs. This film has lots of heart! Bloody hearts!!!
Wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showWarm Bodies - "Exhumed"
Who says the impending doom of the zombie apocalypse can't be romantic? WARM BODIES (2013) brings together star-crossed lovers from two households both alike in dignity in the unfair apocalypse where we lay our scene. Endearing performances from Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer will warm your cold dead hearts.
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showTucker and Dale vs Evil - "This Vacation Sucks"
Vacation is all they ever wanted - but one big misunderstanding after another leads to chaos in TUCKER & DALE vs. EVIL(2010). Proof that you can't judge a book by its cover this delightful horror comedy romp is the perfect way to lighten up even the darkest nights.
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
Support the showBlood Harvest - "How bout some meaningless sex?"
You know we love a creepy clown flick & we jumped at the chance to watch Tiny Tim go ham in this 80's slasher BLOOD HARVEST (1987). Folks in a small town are dealing with a struggling economy & farm foreclosures. Themes of loss and unrequited love fuel this one.
Thanks to our friend Mabletron3000 for recommending this flick! Give her a follow if you also love al...
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