Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: The Final Girls (2025)

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Justice for Olin (Oddity - 2024) 44:46

8d ago44:46

44:46

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 Buy u…

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Barbecue Sauce for Blood (Slaughterhouse Rock - 1987) 35:51

22d ago35:51

35:51

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…

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Told Through Blood (Revenge - 2017) 49:16

1M ago49:16

49:16

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…

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Attempting to Ascribe Value: The Best Horror Films of 2024 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

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 Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme…

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The Devil's Rabies (Rec - 2007) 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

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 Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Show Us The Baby (Rosemary's Baby - 1968) 1:26:14

3M ago1:26:14

1:26:14

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 ro…

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The Revenge Grim Reaper (Final Destination - 2000) 58:26

3M ago58:26

58:26

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 Buy us…

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A Good Liberal Arts Education (The Abominable Dr. Phibes - 1971) 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

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 i…

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Float Around a Bit (It! The Terror from Beyond Space - 1958) 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

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 Buy us a coffee! Beco…

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Friendly Fertility Finger (The Devil's Bath - 2024) 51:09

4M ago51:09

51:09

Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, The Devil's Bath (Des Teufels Bad) is a newer edition to the folk horror sub-genre that takes us back to 18th century rural Austria. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this very heavy but beautiful film, the real practices it's based on, and why a severed finger might not the best wedding…

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A Regular Adult Human Person (Shaun of the Dead - 2004) 51:01

5M ago51:01

51:01

It's a house divided as Juliet and Theresa celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg zom-com, Shaun of the Dead, a move that Theresa loves and Juliet...doesn't. Join them to explore their feelings about this film and the way it pokes at at toxic masculinity and zombie tropes. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become …

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Hey Bestie! (Creep - 2024) 47:53

5M ago47:53

47:53

Largely improvised by a two-person cast, Creep is yet another take on the found footage subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why Aaron has zero disregard for his own personal safety, the real life perils of of Benadryl and more. CW/TW: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shado…

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The Worst Batman (Lair of the White Worm - 1988) 54:38

6M ago54:38

54:38

Starring a young Hugh Grant and a pre-Dr. Who Peter Capaldi, The Lair of the White Worm is a movie loosely based on a Bram Stoker novel loosely based on an old English myth. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the movie's confusing worm lore, why Lord James had the potential to be Batman but failed miserably and the strangest party food ever. CW/…

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A Turtle Is a Choice (Beddua: The Curse - 2018) 37:53

6M ago37:53

37:53

Juliet and Theresa take on their first Turkish horror film with Beddua: The Curse. Join them for a discussion of this movie's surprising story, witch women in world cultures and why we need more turtles in film. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hoste…

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Bad Boy Brilliance (The Faculty - 1998) 50:47

7M ago50:47

50:47

For Juliet and Theresa, The Faculty is a comfort film. Join them in revisiting this 1998 teen horror classic and its classic 90s tropes of the nerdy girl glow up, bad boy brilliance and curiously absent parents. CW/TW: sexual assault, bullying Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Aca…

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Auspicious, Suspicious...All of the 'Spicious (Nightmare - 1981) 52:46

7M ago52:46

52:46

Also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain, 1981's Nightmare is a splatter-slasher that occupies a special place on the infamous Video Nasties list. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this low budget classic, it's under-celebrated lead actor and why sometimes you don't need a super fancy restoration of every film. Further Reading: [Butcher Bloc…

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Your Perfect Salma Hayek Foot (From Dusk Til Dawn - 1996) 52:21

8M ago52:21

52:21

From Dusk Til Dawn is a movie that's not what it seems at the start but takes a decidedly horror turn in it's second act. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic vampire film, the complicated legacy of Quentin Tarantino, and more. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad…

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Very French, Very Giallo, Very Queer (Knife + Heart - 2018) 47:27

8M ago47:27

47:27

French film Knife + Heart has made its mark on modern queer horror so naturally Juliet and Theresa wanted to cover it for Pride Month. Join them to talk about this movie's themes of community care and found family, its heavy giallo influence, and why the lead character Anne is a hot mess. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! Theme …

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Satan's Pyramid Scheme (Phantom of the Paradise - 1974) 1:13:09

9M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Phantom of the Paradise is Brian De Palma's rock and roll horror take on Phantom of the Opera...and Faust...and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic's parallels to Rocky Horror Picture Show, societal anxieties about rock and roll, and how sometimes a love triangle can be between two people and their in…

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A Furious Calvinist and an Orthodox Puritian Walk Into a Bar (Witchfinder General - 1968) 45:43

9M ago45:43

45:43

In The Witchfinder General, Vincent Price stars as the real-life 17th century man who named himself witchfinder general of England. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the fictional and real-life versions of Matthew Hopkins' witch hunt, why this movie is sometimes considered an "English Western" and more. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us…

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Umbrella vs. Chainsaw vs. Grill Fork (Door - 1988) 58:35

10M ago58:35

58:35

Door is a 1988 Japanese horror film that's just starting to its flowers here in the US. Join Juliet and Theresa as they watch this innovation home invasion film and talk about its nods to giallo, twisted "nice guy" villains and the hell that is grocery shopping. CW/TW: rape/sexual assault, sexual harassment Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book…

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Children Are Bitey (Incantation - 2022) 52:56

10M ago52:56

52:56

Incantation is a 2022 Taiwanese found footage horror film that gained international audiences on Netflix. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about audience participation in found footage horror, realistic portrayals of reluctant parenthood, and why you never ever go into past bindings in a forbidden cave. CW/TW: child abuse Support us on Patreon! Them…

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Parodyception (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - 1986) 47:52

11M ago47:52

47:52

Coming out over a decade after the original film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 takes the franchise in a decidedly different direction, but definitely not a bad one. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into a movie with an absolutely killer opening sequence and talk about the magic of radio, Drayton Sawyer's belief in the hustle and why Stretch is an …

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Friends Don't Let Friends Become Demons (Demons - 1985) 51:00

11M ago51:00

51:00

Demons is a horror classic made by an all-star lineup of Italian moviemakers. Juliet and Theresa take on this mutual favorite and talk about the parallels between the titular demons and American and European zombies, the snack situation at the Metropol, and why Tony is such a badass character. CW/TW: none for this episode Support us on Patreon! The…

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You Don't Have to Eat the Stupid Ballerina Cake (Black Swan - 2010) 1:09:27

11M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Many of Darren Aronofsky's films could qualify as horror films, and the director himself has said that Black Swan belong to the genre, even if it wasn't marketed as such. Inspired by their recent trip to see Swan Lake, Juliet and Theresa talk about this psychological horror film, IMDB's parents' guides and why the Oscars snub our favorite genre and…

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More A Creature Than A Creature of the Night (30 Days of Night - 2007) 59:00

12M ago59:00

59:00

30 Days of Night was a horror comic book hit, but what about the 2007 movie? Juliet and Theresa attempt to cure their winter blues by talking about an Alaskan town plunged into darkness, this movie's parallels with the new season of True Detective, vampire lore and why they both went to weird high schools. CW/TW: none for this episode Support us on…

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Your Cousin's Grandma's Goldfish (Candyman - 1992) 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Based on a Clive Barker short story, 1992's Candyman is a horror classic that mixes issues of race and privilege with urban legends and the supernatural. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the shifting way we talk about urban legends, how this film reflects many societal fears of the late 80s and early 90s and why Trevor is the worst. CW/TW: chi…

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Are These Paranormal Investigators Okay? (Terrified - 2017) 54:18

1y ago54:18

54:18

Is 2017 film Terrified a prequel to Argentinian writer and director Demián Rugna's 2023 film When Evil Lurks? Juliet and Theresa think it just might be. Join them to talk about this film and its potential sequel, a more scientific take on possession horror, and why them kids ain't safe. CW/TW: child death Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book o…

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Childbirth Is An Eldritch Horror (The Void - 2016) 52:09

1y ago52:09

52:09

An early entry in the modern wave of cosmic horror film, 2016's The Void mixes Lovecraftian imagery with classic horror tropes for a movie that offers a variety of viewing experiences. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why childbirth is its own kind of horror, the beauty of practical effects and why vague cults are the scariest cults. Content w…

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Don't Let Virgos Make Lists: The Best Horror Films of 2023 1:09:04

1y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Juliet and Theresa are cautiously welcoming 2024 by talking about their favorite films of last year. As usual, there is no order because it's hard enough to get two Virgos to compile a definitive list without spiraling into severe overthinking mode! Content warnings: none for this episode Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Hou…

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Happy Whatever You Celebrate (It's a Wonderful Knife - 2023) 56:25

1y ago56:25

56:25

It's the most wonderful time of the year...allegedly. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about It's a Wonderful Knife, a new holiday horror film whose name is more than a clever pun, and their own holiday traditions or lack thereof. Content warnings: suicide and depression, brief mentions of addiction and drug abuse Support us on Patreon! Theme m…

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The Infinite Mind of Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger - 1984) 43:40

1y ago43:40

43:40

Juliet and Theresa have teased their coverage of a Troma film for the first two years of the podcast. Now, as they enter year three, it's high time to cover The Toxic Avenger, arguably the most famous of the Troma catalogue. Join them to delve into the world of Lloyd Kaufman, his and Troma's influence on cinema and more. Content warnings: Support u…

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We Solved Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula - 1992) 56:12

1y ago56:12

56:12

Bram Stoker's Dracula is an absolute feast for the eyes. To celebrate the podcast's second birthday, Juliet and Theresa take on this masterpiece, its costumes and the criticisms of some of its actors. Join them as they talk about Francis Ford Coppola's "erotic nightmare" of a vampire film and solve all of the problems of the Dracula mythos. Content…

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Corndogs and Champagne (Slumber Party Massacre II - 1987) 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

41:31

While Slumber Party Massacre II is a direct sequel to the franchise's first film, it also stands alone thanks to its guitar/drill-wielding singing killer. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this 1987 slasher classic, it's extra special killer, the power of effective lighting, and whether or not a whole chicken belongs on a slumber party menu. Co…

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HALLOWEEN BONUS: If It's In Latin, It Must Be Smart (Viy - 1967 and 2014) 1:10:20

1+ y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Trick or treat! It's horror meets history in a special bonus episode. Juliet and Theresa recently joined Roberto and Brendan from Tsar Power and Bry from Pontifacts to talk about two cinematic versions of Viy and the Nikolai Gogol story on which the films are based. Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! …

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A Highly Suspect Man of Science (The Gorgon - 1964) 51:39

1+ y ago51:39

51:39

With the Hammer Horror triumvirate of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and director Terence Fisher, The Gorgon is a turn of the 20th century take on a classic figure from Greek mythology. Join Juliet and Theresa for their first podcast exploration of a Hammer film and their conversation about monster movie science, the power of a firmly worded "Good …

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Indigenizing Zombies (Blood Quantum - 2019) 56:01

1+ y ago56:01

56:01

Although it was released in 2019, many people think of Blood Quantum as a pandemic film. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about this innovative zombie film created by and centering on indigenous people. They'll talk about its place in the Romero zombie tradition, the power dynamics of the apocalypse, and the joy of seeing the mundane parts of l…

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Sorry Not Sorry (House of 1000 Corpses - 2003) 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

Nearly two years into the podcast and many not so subtle mentions, it's finally time for Juliet and Theresa to dive into their feelings about Rob Zombie's horror films. Join them to talk about the bad, the ugly and the good of House of 1000 Corpses, why having something to say is important when it comes to profanity, and more. Content warnings: bri…

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Agreed Upon Sexy Danger (Queen of the Damned - 2002) 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Is it a sequel to 1994's Interview With A Vampire or a stand alone film? Either way, 2002's Queen of the Damned is an iconic film that's totally of its era....but does it live up to the book(s) that inspired it? Join Juliet and Theresa to delve into the world of Anne Rice and talk where this film fits in the legacy of vampires on film, a yearning f…

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Don't Take A Bath In An Abandoned Building (Slaughter High - 1986) 57:21

1+ y ago57:21

57:21

Originally titled April Fool's Day (though not to be confused with several other horror films of the same name), Slaughter High is the story of a high school reunion gone awry when a bullied classmate takes his revenge on his tormentors. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this classic 80s slasher and its extraordinary kills, the benefits of back…

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Are You Flirting or Just Being Nice? (The Barn - 2016) 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

Directed by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn is a love letter to Halloween and a great example of indie horror at its best. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film, why it's important to support indie horror (and indie cinema in general), the joys of public access television and why it's really hard to tell if someone is flirting or just being ni…

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Tiny Little Skeleton Hands (Tombs of the Blind Dead - 1972) 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Amando de Ossorio's Tombs of the Blind follows in the tradition of post-Night of the Living Dead horror from European that was inspired, in part, by the work of George Romero, but are the Blind Dead zombies or something else entirely? Join Juliet and Theresa for this debate and to discuss why Roger is the worst, horse ghouls and girls, and the wack…

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Eff the Emotional Police (The Blair Witch Project - 1999) 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

1:12:04

A pillar of the found footage subgenre of horror, The Blair Witch Project was a revolutionary film that's still being talked about today. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about their original viewings of this classic in the theater and on VHS, the pros and cons of its legacy, how gender factors into fan theories, and more. Content warnings: suicide …

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Carnivorous Lunar Activities (An American Werewolf in London - 1981) 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

Hilarious? Check. Amazing special effects? Check. An American Werewolf in London is a horror classic that has a lot going for it and a lot to talk about beyond its obvious accolades. Join Juliet and Theresa as they discuss how this movie serves as an allegory for Jewish-American identity abroad, what actually makes a movie a horror comedy and wheth…

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The Discomfort of Immense Privilege (His House - 2020) 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

50:57

Remi Weekes' 2020 film His House explores the real life and supernatural horrors experienced by a Sudanese couple seeking asylum in the UK. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about how this film reminds us of our privilege, its similarities with other beloved horror movies about grief and more. Content warnings: none for this episode Support us o…

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Have You Seen Men? (Revealer - 2022) 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Made in the midst of the pandemic, Revealer is a Shudder original that does a lot a small cast and a very memorable setting. Join Juliet and Theresa as they kick off Pride month and talk about sex work as work, creepy eel creatures, low rise jeans and more. Content warnings: a brief conversation about body image Support us on Patreon! Theme music: …

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The Witch Store Takes All Major Credit Cards (Season of the Witch - 1973) 1:10:08

1+ y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

George A. Romero is of course known for his zombie films, but among his non-zombie films, those made in the ten year period between Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead are particularly interesting. Juliet and Theresa take on Romero's Season of the Witch and talk about witchcraft as a metaphor for feminist thinking, why you really shouldn'…

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The Foundation for a Healthy Relationship (Cemetery Man - 1994) 1:16:12

2y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

It's podcast crossover time! Juliet and Theresa are so excited to be joined by Brantley and Nick from Horror Drafts for a discussion of 1994's Cemetery Man. Dive into surrealist horror with a dash of dark comedy, what qualifies as a zombie film or simply a film with zombies and whether or not it's all a dream. Content warnings: none for this episod…

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Goth Musical Theater Kids (Repo! The Genetic Opera - 2008) 55:12

2y ago55:12

55:12

Take a near future capitalist healthcare system and sing about it! Juliet and Theresa tackle their horror musical with the much loved Repo! The Genetic Opera. Join them to talk about the differences between telling a story on stage and on screen, the ongoing conversation about body modification, and why Anthony Stewart Head should be in everything.…

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You Say Zombissance, I Say Zombie Sauce (28 Days Later - 2002) 1:10:37

2y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's zombie movie, 28 Days Later, made its US debut 30 years ago and helped set off a resurgence in interest in zombies and zombie films. Juliet and Theresa revisit this modern classic and talk about the nature of rage, useful skills for a zombie apocalypse, and thematic threads in Alex Garland's work. Content warnings: se…

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