The Final Cut
The Final Cut is the ultimate horror podcast. Each season takes on a different iconic horror franchise, breaking down every film, kill, and twist. From behind-the-scenes trivia to in-depth storytelling, we’ll guide you through the blood, the philosophy, and the legacy of the world’s scariest films. Season 2 sees the arrival of Truly Criminal's Alice, joining Grace as co-host to dissect every twist and every jump scare of the Paranormal Activity franchise.
Episodes
September 24, 2025 • 1 min
The Final Cut is your ultimate horror podcast.
Each season takes on a different iconic horror franchise, breaking down every film, kill, and twist. From behind-the-scenes trivia to in-depth storytelling, we’ll guide you through the blood, the philosophy, and the legacy of the world’s scariest films.
Season 1 features the iconic SAW franchise, as Grace Cordell (REDRUM True Crime) brings Stuart Blues (British Murders) along for a d...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 30, 2025 • 66 mins
In the beginning, there was just a room, two strangers, and a sinister voice on a tape. In this debut episode of The Final Cut, join Grace and Stu, as they step into the grimy bathroom where the Saw franchise began. From the mystery of Jigsaw’s first victims to the iconic twist ending that redefined horror, we’ll break down the kills, the themes, and why this low-budget thriller changed the genre forever.
Host: Grace Cordell, ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 30, 2025 • 69 mins
Grace and Stu explore how the game expands. In Saw II, eight strangers wake up trapped in a deadly house of horrors while Detective Eric Matthews confronts Jigsaw face-to-face. In this episode, we’ll dissect the infamous Needle Pit, explore the father-son dynamic at the heart of the film, and look at how this sequel raised the stakes—proving Jigsaw’s legacy was only just beginning.
Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM here
Co-Hos...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 7, 2025 • 55 mins
With John Kramer on his deathbed, his apprentice Amanda desperately trying to keep him alive, and a grieving father pushed through a gauntlet of brutal traps, this chapter is as much about suffering as it is survival. From the infamous Freezer Room to the Rack, every test is a meditation on life, loss, and Jigsaw’s twisted sense of justice.
In this episode, join Grace and Stu as they break down every trap, every choice, and Jigsaw...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 14, 2025 • 57 mins
John Kramer may be dead, but the games are far from over. Saw IV opens with a gruesome autopsy, only to reveal that Jigsaw’s plans extend well beyond his final breath. As Detective Rigg is forced to sit through a series of brutal tests — from the scalping chair to the ice-block trap — the film explores obsession, justice, and what it really means to value life.
In this episode, join Grace and Stu as they break down the twists, the...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 21, 2025 • 42 mins
Five people. Five deadly traps. One killer legacy.
In this episode, Grace and Stu dissect SAW V—the chapter that tried to prove the game wasn’t over. We’ll break down the traps, the moral riddles, and the tangled web of deception that defines Hoffman’s rise and Strahm’s fall. Expect blood, betrayal, and a few controversial opinions on where this sequel sits in the SAW universe.
Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM here
Co-Hos...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 28, 2025 • 41 mins
The game isn’t over—it’s just evolved.
In this episode, Grace and Stu dive into SAW VI, where the traps are personal, the message is political, and Hoffman’s mask begins to crack. We’ll unpack the insurance conspiracy at the film’s core, the unforgettable carousel trap, and why this sequel marked a return to Jigsaw’s original philosophy: everyone deserves a chance to live… or die trying.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 4, 2025 • 52 mins
You’d think after six films, Jigsaw would finally rest in pieces. But nope. Saw VII: The Final Chapter (also known as Saw 3D) arrives swinging with more traps, more twists,
This week, we’re tackling the one that promised to end it all, and then immediately didn’t. Expect 3D gimmicks, some questionable acting choices, and a whole lot of traps.
Grace and Stu break down the chaos and that final twist that had fans either cheering… ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 11, 2025 • 59 mins
This week, Grace and Stu dust off the hacksaws for Jigsaw — the 2017 reboot that tried to bring the franchise back from the dead. It’s got shiny new traps, a suspiciously clean warehouse, and a twist that’ll make you question time, logic, and maybe your own sanity.
Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM here
Co-Host: Stuart Blue, find British Murders here
Associate Producer: Liam Heffernan (Mercury)
Learn more about yo...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 18, 2025 • 40 mins
In this breakdown of Spiral, join Grace and Stu as they chat all about this new kind of film from the universe of Saw... kinda? They explore how Spiral connects to the wider Saw franchise, what the new Jigsaw-inspired killer represents, and the shift toward police corruption and revenge.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 25, 2025 • 56 mins
We round off the season with Grace's favourite SAW, a few final twists, and the a villain who gives John a run for his money. It’s the end of the game… for now. Be sure to subscribe to be notified when we talk all things SAW 11, and when season 2 launches for the next deep dive into a brand new horror franchise!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 27, 2026 • 2 mins
The Final Cut is the ultimate horror podcast.
Each season takes on a different iconic horror franchise, breaking down every film, kill, and twist. From behind-the-scenes trivia to in-depth storytelling, we’ll guide you through the blood, the philosophy, and the legacy of the world’s scariest films.
Season 2 sees the arrival of Truly Criminal's Alice, joining Grace as co-host to dissect every twist and every jump scare of the Para...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 3, 2026 • 64 mins
Why did Paranormal Activity feel different?
Join Grace and Alice as they revisit the film that quietly changed horror... no jump-scare overload, no dramatic score, just a camera left on and the creeping sense that something wasn’t right. They break down how Paranormal Activity blurred the line between fiction and reality, it's ingenuous use of sound, and why its simplicity made it so unsettling.
From found-footage realism to the ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 7, 2026 • 54 mins
Alice takes us through her experience of Paranormal Activity: The Stage Show... and it's an absolute treat. Join Grace as we're transported through the most compelling storytelling... you do not want to miss this!
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 10, 2026 • 66 mins
This week Grace and Alice jump into Paranormal Activity 2 where we meet Katie's sister Kristi and follow her family's journey when Paranormal Activity 1 was taking place...
This episode helps us get a little context for what was going on during the first film, and where we're at now...
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 17, 2026 • 66 mins
This week Grace and Alice are talking all things Paranormal Activity 3 where we meet go back in time to (one of) the origins of Katie and Kristi's relationship with all things paranormal. This is Alice's favourite, and for good reason! By far the scariest of the franchise... let's dive in!
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 24, 2026 • 85 mins
This week Grace and Alice dive into Paranormal Activity 4. Grace LOVED it, Alice HATED it and that makes for one stellar convo! There's talk of what actually makes a scare, scary... and when does a classic horror film reference become a little too much? JOIN US!
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 31, 2026 • 64 mins
This week we're going into the film of the franchise that Alice LOVED and Grace HATED, but by the end there's some unbelievable tekkers from the entire Paranormal Activity creative team and we end in the strongest position we've been in since the first film.
Can Alice change Grace's mind about how this one hits? Spoiler alert: Yep.
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 7, 2026 • 61 mins
This week Alice and Grace visit the penultimate (for now) Paranormal Activity film... and let's just say, it's not for us. There are some rare moments of brilliance in this film, but mostly join Grace and Alice as they speak about how this film could have been SO MUCH BETTER.
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 14, 2026 • 79 mins
Alice and Grace tackle the final film, and end with a ranking of the entire Paranormal Activity franchise!
Listen to Truly Criminal: here
Listen to REDRUM: here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
A weekly podcast where host, Robert Smigel, and a rotating panel, his friends, assist callers seeking help in making something in their real life funnier. Anything. A best man speech, a eulogy, a breakup letter, a cover letter, an apology, a Tinder profile - Robert, with a panel of professional comedy writers and comedians, will punch it up and get results. Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme