This week, Bella and Sonja are back to talk about another classic movie monster — and this time, they’re hormonal. That’s right, we’re sinking our teeth into TEEN VAMPIRES!
We start with Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight (2008), tracing how her earlier film Thirteen shaped the tone and world of Twilight. Bella and Sonja dig into the casting magic that launched a generation of superstars, the film’s best scenes and quotes, and, of course, that iconic soundtrack.
Next up, Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys (1987) — the ultimate 80s vampire movie that redefined cool. We talk rock ’n’ roll influences, killer production design, The Coreys, and how this film set the tone for every modern vampire story that followed.
Finally, Fran Rubel Kuzui’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Sonja and Bella pay tribute to Donald Sutherland and Luke Perry while celebrating Buffy as a sharp, hilarious, and empowering teen heroine who slayed without ever being reduced to a trope.
From misty forests to deadly boardwalks and suburban high schools, this episode celebrates our favorite teen vamp icons and the evolution of the teen vampire film.
What are your favorite teen vampire movies?
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Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
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