Attack of the Final Girls
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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
There is so much to be said about Jaws, one of the most successful horror films that transcended the genre and made a generation of people afraid to go in the water. Join Juliet and Theresa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the prototypical summer blockbuster and talk about the score that makes the movie, the pivotal scene on the Orca and why ultimately the shark is just out there doing shark stuff.
CW/TW: none for this epis...
American Psycho is a controversial, modern classic (that should never, ever be remade) celebrating its 25th anniversary. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the film and the book it's based on, that famous business card scene and the Fight Club-ization of Patrick Bateman.
CW/TW: none for this epsiode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
We can't resist a Clive Barker movie, and Nightbreed is not only one of our favorites but is also a perfect pick for Pride month. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's themes of found family and otherness, its surprisingly modern take on police violence, and the saga of its multiple versions.
CW/TW: brief mentions of suicide
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad G...
Happy Pride Month!! We're kicking off the season with queer indie horror darling Death Drop Gorgeous. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why indie horror made by and for specific communities is awesome, accidentally being the third wheel on your friend's online date, and being a good guest in a community that's not yours.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Hou...
It's time to once again dive into the world of Lucio Fulci with The Beyond, the second film in the Gates of Hell trilogy. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this New Orleans-set supernatural film, lots of eyeball stuff, very chill spiders, and why not everything has to be Lovecraftian.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
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Can the story of a film's creation transcend the actual plot of the movie? In case the of 1996's The Island of Doctor Moreau and the documentary about its making, that appears to have happened. Join Juliet and Theresa in a tribute to the late Val Kilmer (and the Pope?!) as they talk about this movie's good bones and why the 90s were a great time for cinematic science
CW/TW: none for this episode
Saint Maud made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 to excellent response, but the pandemic meant that non-possession religious film's wide release was significantly delayed. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about what for them was a pandemic era movie, how horror can explore issues of the body without being body horror and all of the Catholic things.
CW/TW: self-harm and suicide
This one is for the book girlies! 1989's I, Madman is a horror tribute to noir, pulp novels....and maybe self-insert fanfiction. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about super fun 80s meets 50s story, golden retriever boyfriends and why a final girl can be badass without being a badass.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Black Circle is a 2018 Swedish film directed by Adrián García Bogliano that tells the tale of two sisters whose lives are changed after listening to a self-help record. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this supernatural and psychological horror film...and talk about vinyl...records...whatever you call them.
CW/TW: depression and mental health
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (...
Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace is often credited as being one of the films that inspired the start of the giallo subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this seminal film and its influence, some of its unorthodox filming techniques and it's okay to want to retire.
CW/TW: brief mentions of domestic violence/intimate partner violence
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" b...
David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut, Eraserhead, has delighted, disgusted and confounded filmgoers since it's 1977 release. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film's every man protagonist and his horrible/adorable reptilian baby, a most unsettling dinner, and why we should heed Lynch's most memorable quote to, "fix your hearts or die."
CW/TW: child abuse/neglect, child death
Theresa and Juliet talked briefly about Oddity during their Best of 2024 episode, but today they take a deep dive into this modern gothic horror film. Join them to talk about the dream of owning a curio shop full of cursed objects, why Olin deserved justice, and whether death or haunting is a more fitting revenge.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (R...
Slaughterhouse Rock is yet another entry into the rock and roll horror subgenre, though this one takes a lot of its influences from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into this film and the big questions it raises like how one is chosen to be possessed by a dream cannibal, whether ghosts get to choose their clothing and if one can make a horror film in a national park.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Coralie Fargeat had the horror hit of 2024 with The Substance so Juliet and Theresa have decided to look back at her prior feature, Revenge. Join them to talk about this blood-soaked tale of vengeance, its ties to a particular horror trope, and how the director began building some of her filmmaking signatures with this movie.
CW/TW: rape and sexual assault
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by...
It's the most wonderful time of the year when Juliet and Theresa attempt to pick and talk through their 10 favorite movies of the years...and some honorable mentions too. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Nosferatu's release date so it will be discussed in a future episode.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Spanish film Rec is an example of found footage done extremely well. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this combination zombie and Catholic possession horror film and its American remake.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
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Despite the legacy of its director, Rosemary's Baby remains an extremely relevant horror film about choice, control and bodily autonomy. So relevant, in fact, that it's our longest episode to date. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the myriad ways in which Rosemary's autonomy is chipped away, whether you can separate art from artist, and why roducer William Castle should have shown us the titular baby.
CW/TW: rape and sexual...
In honor of their need for a comfort movie and in memorium of horror icon Tony Todd, Juliet and Theresa have switched up the schedule and are revisiting 2000's final destination. Join them to talk about millennial horror pre and post 9-11, teenage boy logic, and the connections between this movie and The X-Files.
CW/TW: suicide and self harm
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Ra...
Vincent Price stars as the titular Dr. Phibes in 1971's The Abominable Dr. Phibes, a horror film with a touch of comedy (depending entirely on your definition of comedy). Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the magical 1970s meets 1920s world of Dr. Phibes, how this film paved the way for the Saw franchise, and why a good liberal arts education is essential for a horror anti-hero.
CW/TW: none for this episode
1958's. It! The Terror from Beyond Space is a science fiction horror classic that inspired another science fiction horror classic, Alien. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this space adventure made prior to the moon landing, what It actually wants, and why the Mars rovers make us feel feelings.
CW/TW: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Rec...
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