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Juliet & Theresa
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). 💜👻🎃
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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
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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 intellectual property.
CW/TW: rape and sexual assault
Further reading: Why Phantom of the Paradise Became My Queer Quarantine Comfort by Tori Williams (Gayly Dreadful)
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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
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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
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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
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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 awesome final girl.
CW/TW: none for this episode
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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
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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
CW/TW: eating disorders, weight loss, fatphobia, sexual and psychological abuse
Further reading:
And the Oscar for best picture doesn't go to ... horror! by Brianna Scott (NPR)
Black Swan - Possession theory, step by step via CinematicCorner
'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet by Terry Gross (NPR)
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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
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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: child death, racism and racial violence
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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
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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 warnings: pregnancy/child loss, pregnancy trauma
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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
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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
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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:
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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 warnings: sexual assault, brief mentions of vampire-related child death
Further listening:
We Effed Up episode 48: Vlad Dracula
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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.
Content warnings: none for this episode
Further reading:
'How 'Slumber Party Massacre II' Rewrote The Language Of The Slasher Horror Film – And Became One Of The Great Queer Horror Movies' by Ariel Fisher (Slash Film)
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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
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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 Day" and more.
Content warnings: rape and sexual assault, brief mentions of mental illness/mental health
Further listening:
For all of your modern Greek mythology needs, including LOTS of thoughts, study, and conversation about Medusa, we recommend listening to Let's Talk About Myths Baby on your favorite podcast app.
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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 life on screen.
Content warnings: brief mentions of alcoholism and addiction
Further reading:
'I'm indigenizing zombies': behind gory First Nation horror Blood Quantum by Charles Bramesco (The Guardian)
Shudder’s Indigenous Zombie Film ‘Blood Quantum’ is Entertaining AND Important by Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting)
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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: brief mentions of sexual assault and rape
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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 for old Hot Topic clothes, who's the best on-screen Lestat and more.
Content warnings: none for this episode
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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 to school season for Virgos, and why it's probably not the best idea to bathe in an abandoned building.
Content warnings: conversations about bullying throughout, a brief mention of self harm
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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 nice.
Content warnings: none for this episode
Further viewing:
Harper's Bizzaroworld on Vimeo
Joe Bob Briggs says "Keep Rolling" from The Last Drive-In
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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 wacky ways in which some European films became parts of American franchises at the drive in.
Content warnings: rape and sexual assault
Further reading:
The Cycle of Misogynistic Aggression in ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead’ by Mikey Peralta Jr (Dread Central)
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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 and self harm
Further reading:
Here’s What It Was Like to Believe ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was Real in 1999 by Mike Holtz (Bloody Disgusting)
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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 whether Alex committed some serious ethics violations.
Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide (as related to lycanthropy)
Further reading:
25 Horror-Comedies That Are Actually Funny by Bethy Squires (Vulture)
How ‘American Werewolf in London’ Transformed Horror-Comedy by Joshua Rothkopf (Rolling Stone)
Why I love... An American Werewolf in London by Jon Squires (British Film Institute)
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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
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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
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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't do magic at home, and mad libs.
Content warnings: spousal/domestic partner abuse, brief mentions of rape/sexual assault and miscarriage/pregnancy loss
Further reading: George Romero’s Underrated ’70s Psychological Horror Deserves More Praise by Joseph Ornelas (Collider)
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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 episode
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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.
Content warnings: body dysmorphia
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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: sexual assault and rape, brief mentions of suicide and self harm
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In honor of the 60th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, Juliet and Theresa dive into both the film itself and the director's problematic legacy as well as bird rescue TikTok, the pitfalls of upscaling older movies and the Bird Witch of Bodega Bay.
Content warnings: sexual assault and rape (a lengthy discussion of #MeToo as it relates to Hollywood)
Links:
Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured Peoplefrom Behind the Bastards
The Glen Helen Raptor Center (donate to them to help birds!)
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Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite won tons of awards including the Palme d'Or at Cannes and an Oscar for Best Picture...but is it a horror film? Juliet and Theresa say yes! Join them to talk about this exploration of class, horror tropes turned on their head, and why we ought to explore scent more in cinema.
Content warnings: none for this episode
Further reading: Parasite As Horror Film by Alishya Almeida (Horror Homeroom)
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Juliet and Theresa return from their brief hiatus to celebrate Valentine's Day a little late with slasher classic My Bloody Valentine. Catch up with them and explore why stories about mining communities are important, the flaws in two points of the movie's love triangle, and the pros and cons of holiday candy.
Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault
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The horrors of real life have caught up with Juliet and Theresa in big ways. So they're taking a quick break to deal with things outside podverse and will be back with their My Bloody Valentine episode on February 27.
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Stephen King's novel-turned-film Misery is the perfect opportunity for Juliet and Theresa talk about why Kathy Bates is amazing, books and fandom, and how the Oscars' relationship to horror needs to change.
Content warnings: addiction and recovery, brief mentions of weight and body image
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In his 2020 film Possessor, Brandon Cronenberg delivers a near-future world where assassins complete their work by inhabiting the bodies of others. In a first-watch, Juliet and Theresa discuss the ethics of being a body possessing assassin, near future expectations of privacy, capitalism (of course), and what makes a film horror versus being merely "frightening."
Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide and self harm
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Juliet and Theresa return to the world of Mike Flanagan with an episode by episode look at The Haunting of Hill House for our Patreon supporters. The first episode is available to all. To hear the full series, support us on Patreon!
Content warnings: Addiction and recovery, brief mentions of suicide and self harm
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Juliet and Theresa ring in the new year by discussing some of their favorite horror films of the previous year...in no particular order, of course!
Content warnings: brief mentions of suicide, child abuse and child sexual abuse
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Why watch the original film when it's all literally in the sequel? Juliet and Theresa take on a holiday horror classic and a seminal horror sequel with Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 and talk about Ricky's over the top swagger, the lack of child psychologists in the franchise thus far, and their mutual aversion to polo shirts.
Content warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault
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The original vampire film turns 100! Join Juliet and Theresa in celebrating and examining Nosferatu, the joys of silent cinema and gay vampires...lots of gay vampires.
Content warnings: none for this episode
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The Menu is a new horror satire film that takes on the class politics of fine dining and working in the service industry in general. In a new feature called Hot Takes, Juliet and Theresa give you their quick impressions on this movie less than 24 hours after seeing it in the theater. For future Hot Takes episodes, support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/attackofthefinalgirls
Content warnings: none for this episode
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In honor of the podcast's one year anniversary Juliet and Theresa decided to celebrate by diving into one of modern horror's more emotionally heavy offerings: Ari Aster's 2018 film Hereditary. Luckily this film allows them to once again talk about some their favorite topics: issues of identity in cinema, greek mythology, and why you probably shouldn't conduct a seance.
Content warnings: mental illness and mental health, suicide, brief mentions of pregnancy loss
Additional reading/listening:
"Let’s Talk About the Scene With the Car in Hereditary" by Jordan Crucchiola (via Vulture)
"Trans Horror Stories and Society's Fear of the Transmasculine Body" by Sasha Geffen (via Them)
"Hereditary Is a Heart-Wrenching Depiction of Schizophrenia" from Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast (via the Consequence Podcast Network)
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Will this be the first time a second watch for Juliet and Theresa is a charm? Join them as they reexamine 2018 film Mandy and talk about Nicholas Cage, whether femme folks get to have vengeance, and drugs as a main character of a film.
Content Warnings: addiction, sexual assault
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Happy Halloween! In this bonus episode Juliet and Theresa talk about the 1988 classic, set at a Halloween party of course, Night of the Demons. They discuss the 80s horror archetypes, the problematic Indian burial ground trope, and take several diversions including one about the joy of movie theaters.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
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Idle Hands is a quintessential late 90s horror comedy. Join Juliet and Theresa as they revisit 1999 and talk about the precursor to the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, the evolution of stoner culture, and the unfortunate timing of this movie's release.
Content Warnings: a brief mention of suicide; a long conversation on Columbine that touches on mass/school shootings in modern America
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Dracula's Daughter is a horror sequel that's increasingly getting its flowers for featuring an iconic queer character. Juliet and Theresa discuss this 1936 Universal film and its titular character, the impracticality of ties, and more.
Articles mentioned in this episode include:
DRACULA’S DAUGHTER and Lesbian Erasure by BJ Colangelo (via Shudder's Blog): https://www.shudder.com/blog/draculas-daughter-and-lesbian-erasure
[Pride 2021] Reclaiming the Countess: Dracula's Daughter at 85 by Abigail Waldron (via Gayly Dreadful): https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2021-reclaiming-the-countess-draculas-daughter-at-85
No content warnings for this episode.
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With a new reimagining about to be released on streaming, it's the perfect time to revisit the original 1987 version of Hellraiser. Juliet and Theresa dive into the wild world of Clive Barker and talk about 1980s glam fashion, the evil stepmother trope, fingers, and more.
Content Warnings: a brief mention of nonconsensual sex
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Based on it's name alone, C.H.U.D. often gets mischaracterized as a mindless creature feature, but there's a lot going on just beneath the surface (see what we did there?). Juliet and Theresa talk about all of the unexpected things they noticed in this cult classic alongside class politics, Reaganomics, and unlikely feminists.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
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Directed by David Robert Mitchell, 2014 film It Follows is celebrated for being a unique take on supernatural horror. In this episode Juliet and Theresa rewatch a favorite and talk about midwestern weather patterns, the motivations of a supernatural entity that will follow you to the end of the earth, and that fabulous clamshell e-reader.
Content Warnings: rape and nonconsensual sex, incest, brief mentions of self-harm and depression
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Jim Jarmusch's 2019 horror comedy seemingly had all of the right ingredients including a stellar ensemble cast, but neither Juliet nor Theresa loved it when they first saw it in the theater. Now they're giving it a second chance. Join them for a conversation about the pros and cons of ensemble casts, breaking the fourth wall, and Sturgill Simpson.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
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Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 film Possession has everything that Juliet and Theresa didn't expect: doppelgängers, tentacles, spies, but not so much demonic possession. Join them in grappling with an intense movie that's got a lot going on.
Content Warnings: mental illness; child abuse and neglect; pregnancy and miscarriage; brief mentions of suicidal thoughts and cutting
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Jordan Peele's Us is a film that's yielded thousands of theories about its meaning so of course Juliet and Theresa had to dive in. They talk about class, Classics, Imposter Syndrome and doppelgängers as a plot device.
**In this episode we talk about a couple of awesome things that you should engage with further:
-- Let's Talk About Myths Baby's episode on scream queens of Greek myth: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/conversations-do-you-like-scary-movies-scream-queens/id1264449047?i=1000539370522
-- Vanessa Stovall's Medium blog: https://vrs2121.medium.com/
-- Emmy Scott's article on Indigenous imagery in Us: https://www.vulture.com/2019/03/the-native-imagery-of-jordan-peele-s-us-explained.html
Content Warnings: an incredibly brief mention of forced birth
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Juliet and Theresa have reached the epic conclusion of Midnight Mass. In addition to discussing their overall impressions of the series, they talk about the final episode including whether the angel is an angel, Bev's astrology sign, and what makes a miracle.
Content Warnings: mental illness and suicidal ideation, alcoholism and addiction
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Just in time for July 4th, Juliet and Theresa watch the third installment of The Purge franchise, The Purge: Election Year and talk about horror and politics, capitalism and how they'd survive a purge (or a zombie apocalypse).
**Note: we recorded this episode prior to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade so although we talk a lot about inequality in American society, we don't directly talk about the Dobbs ruling. However, we remain shaken by this announcement and even more firm in our beliefs that until all of have bodily autonomy and civil rights, none of us truly do. Please visit https://abortionfunds.org for information, resources and ways to help. Keep fighting and take care.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
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Easter Vigil is upon Crockett Island, many plans are about to unfold, and, as Juliet and Theresa like to say, chaos ensues. Join them for a discussion of the penultimate episode of Midnight Mass which includes exploding blood, the evolution of Riley's parents as characters, and the return of everyone's favorite angel.
Content Warnings: mental illness and suicidal ideation, alcoholism and addiction, pregnancy loss and miscarriage
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Netflix movie The Perfection is not at all what it seems. Juliet and Theresa navigate the twists and turns and along the way talk about competition, gaslighting, and the best horror films about music.
Content Warnings: rape and sexual assault, child abuse, childhood sexual assault
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As we find out Riley's fate after last episode's cliffhanger, Juliet and Theresa discuss who gets priority when it come to miracles and the missing, whether they'd join Father Paul's army of God and more.
Content Warnings: mental illness and suicidal ideation, alcoholism and addiction
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Ti West's 2022 film X is a slasher set in West Texas so plenty of assumptions were made ahead of its release. Juliet and Theresa discuss themes of aging and bodily autonomy, the joys of Fleetwood Mac and what's hiding in the infamous backroom of the video rental store.
Content Warnings: rape and sexual assault
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Juliet and Theresa are halfway through Midnight Mass! In their discussion of episode 4 of the show they talk about the nature of miracles, why you should probably shut your front door if you're harboring secrets and who Dr. Sarah's father might be.
Content Warnings: pregnancy loss, mental illness and suicidal ideation, alcoholism and addiction
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Juliet and Theresa are joined by Dara of What Would Dara Watch for a discussion about Hulu horror film Fresh. The many complications and red flags of modern dating abound, alongside the eternal question of whether you'd eat human meat.
Check out Dara's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-would-dara-watch/id1497746010
Content Warnings: cannibalism, kidnapping/imprisonment, brief mentions of suicide
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
A lot happens in the third episode of Midnight Mass and Juliet and Theresa's discussion gets into it all - the nature of wisdom and forgiveness, Bev Keane as the epitome of white lady tears, and a brief diversion into Jesus Christ Superstar.
Content Warnings: alcoholism and addiction
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Juliet and Theresa watch 1972 Italian film The Red Queen Kills Seven Times...for the first time! Join them to talk about the Giallo subgenre of horror, the many ways fashion plays a role in the plot, Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart and more.
**Note: we recorded this episode in late April, prior to the Supreme Court leak so you won't hear mention of it during our conversation about women's autonomy over their healthcare (or lack thereof). If, like us, you're concerned about the increasing threats to accessible reproductive care in the U.S., please visit https://abortionfunds.org for information, resources and ways to help.
Content Warnings: mental illness and hospitalization for mental illness, rape and sexual assault
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
In our second bonus, Juliet and Theresa dive into episode two of Midnight Mass including the communities of choice or circumstance of our main characters, all about Bev...and what the heck is a psalm?
Content Warnings: addiction, poverty
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
At long last, Juliet and Theresa discuss Scream 2022...aka Scream 5...aka Scream. Join them for a conversation about growing up with the Scream franchise, sexual agency, toxic fandom and more.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Normally our focus is on movies, but as a bonus, we're diving into some horror television. Join Juliet and Theresa for an episode by episode discussion of Mike Flanagan's 2021 Netflix series Midnight Mass.
Content Warnings: addiction, poverty,
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
We Need to Something has a lot going on for a movie that by and large takes place in a bathroom...that may or may not be an allegory for purgatory. Juliet and Theresa discuss the pitfalls of being trapped with family (no matter the existential plane), why you really really shouldn't perform spells you found on the internet, and snakes...lots of talk about snakes.
Content Warnings: addiction/alcoholism, self harm, abuse
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Formerly named Eight for Silver, The Cursed is a movie Juliet and Theresa had high hopes for. Join them as they talk about whether the movie lived up to their expectations, the pitfalls of atmospheric historical fiction, and having a movie spoiled by the concession worker.
Content Warnings: none for this episode
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Host was one of the first original horror movies to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, shot during lockdown in early 2020. Juliet and Theresa talk about a movie that's totally of its time including the pros and cons of holding a seance on Zoom and whether demons are scarier than breaking quarantine.
Content Warnings: no content warnings beyond lots of conversation about the coronavirus pandemic
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
What's worse zombies or people? Juliet and Theresa talk about George Romero's Day of the Dead and its relevance to today, concepts of zombie personhood and how we decide who gets to be a leader.
Content Warnings: trauma, PTSD
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a conversation about terrible boyfriends, societal views of grief and rituals of community care - that's right, Juliet and Theresa are talking bout Ari Aster's 2019 film, Midsommar.
Content Warnings: suicide, trauma, emotional abuse and brief mentions of incest
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Juliet and Theresa couldn't let January end without discussing their favorite horror films of 2021....in no particular order.
No content warnings for this episode.
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Jordan Peele's directorial debut has been making waves in the horror community since its release in 2017. In this episode Juliet and Theresa talk about the film that the Writers' Guild of America recently named the best screenplay of the 21st century.
No content warnings for this episode. If you'd like to read more about anti-racism, please check out this list of non-fiction books curated by Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America and How to Be an Antiracist: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/antiracist-syllabus-governor-ralph-northam/582580/
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Is real life more horrifying than a mythological evil spirit than manifests as a horned beast? Juliet and Theresa talk about the surprisingly heavy film Antlers, its representation (of lack thereof) of Indigenous people and make a case for content warnings.
Content Warnings: child abuse and neglect including child sexual assault/abuse, addiction/alcoholism
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
It's a holly, jolly, horrific holiday at the sorority house in the 2006 remake of Black Christmas. Theresa and Juliet talk explore red herrings aplenty, the slippery slope of othering the villain, and eyeballs....so many eyeballs.
Content Warnings: child abuse and incest
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
The swinging 1960s and modern day London meet in Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho. Juliet and Theresa talk about surprisingly supportive boyfriend characters, disappointing endings, and who the villain actually is.
Content Warnings: sexual assault and brief mentions of suicide and mental illness
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
Go back to 2001 with Juliet and Theresa as they talk about Thir13en Ghosts and with it club mixes, supernatural architecture, racial tropes in early 2000s horror, and the lack of back story for the titular characters.
No content warnings of note for this episode beyond the usual discussion of horror films.
Juliet and Theresa love to talk about horror films. Join them beginning November 22, 2021 for Attack of the Final Girls!
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