The Final Scream: Recent Episodes

Tash McPhillips

Looking into the role that female characters play in the genre of horror, across films, books and TV. From a feminist and writers perspective.

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Leya go back to Blair Woods. The Blair Witch 2 the book of shadows. Discussing how this movie unfortunately undoes everything great from the classic. Looking closely at Kim Erica and Tristen. Themes of abortion, gore, horror violence against females. Follow The Final Scream on Facebook and Instagram. Soundtrack produced by Grant Mcphillips episode written ans narrated by Tash.

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Delving into the deep dark woods of Blair.

As we follow three teen film makers, making a film on the haunting of Blair Woods.

These three filmmakers did not survive, and the only evidence found was the tapes they filmed while trapped deep in the woods.

part 2 of The Final Screams Halloween special mini series. 

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Episode discusses scenes of rape, violence towards women.

This episode looks at the history of the Bell House as well as looking at a film inspired by the story: An American Haunting.

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Slasher Solstice season 3 of the Netflix horror original.

Looking and discussing how on first appearance this show appears to be inclusive and diverse, yet behind that appearance is a dark truth.

Never let the white supremacist live.

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Looking into the world of Hereditary.

Looking into the struggles that Annie faces as she is faced with two family deaths, and still trying to balance family life and fighting a demon that has possessed her home. 

In this episode we discuss the emotional turmoil and family life. 

Is Hereditary the way forward in feminist horror?

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The Evil Stepmother, the original wicked mother of horror. 

Looking at some fairy tale classics, Snow White, Cinderella and Tangled. 

This is a special episode created especially for lock down and a bit of fun. This is a clean episode meaning although not targeted for kids it is family friendly. Unless you have a house of Disney haters. 

Looking into the deeper role and meanings behind these women and why do we make stepmothers evil. 

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Episode   three of season one. 

Looking at The Quiet Place and Bird Box.

Looking at the role of the mother in a  survival situation in an post apocalypse world. 

The relationship they have with their  children, their partners  and the roles they fall into when everything goes wrong.

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Both of these films are available to stream on UK netflix. 

This is a feminist podcast discussing the role women play in horror and smashing the patriarchy. 

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Episode two of season one.

In this episode I discuss Wendy Torrence from the Shining and Margaret White from Carrie. For this episode I use the books as reference. All opinions in this Podcast are of my own and do not represent any platform that this podcast is hosted on.

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If you have been effected by the issues in this episode please seek help and guidance, here are some helplines that may be of help. 

Womans Aid: helpline@womensaid.org.uk.

ChildLine: 0800 1111

Crisis: Text SHOUT to 85258

Please do not suffer in silence. 

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Looking at Mrs Voorhees from Friday the 13th (original) and Mrs Loomis from Scream 2. 

discussing their similarities and their differences. Their motives whether justified or not.

Spoiler warning if you have not seen either of these movies then please go and watch them before the show.