Final Girls Berlin: Short Block (Gluttony)
The Gluttony short horror block brings a strong end to the Final Girls Berlin Film Fest’s stellar selection of female-driven shorts. The last day of the Final Girls Berlin Film Fest was the perfect way...
View ArticleInterview with Director Lee Ann Kurr (“Student Body”)
We discuss the footprints of violence, subverting the final girl, class divisions, and much more with “Student Body” filmmaker Lee Ann Kurr. Reminiscent of The Breakfast Club on the side of teen drama,...
View ArticleI Spit on Your Podcast: The Spinsters Get Abducted!
On this episode of “I Spit on Your Podcast”, we explore the terrifying world of alien abductions while discussing “Dark Skies” and “Fire in the Sky”. Episode 30: The Spinsters Get Abducted! In this...
View Article8 Indie Horror Female Filmmakers to Watch
They may not be household names, yet, but these inspiring and gifted female filmmakers are changing the game and need to be on your radar. The independent film community is filled with talented female...
View ArticleTubi Tuesday: The House of the Dead (1978)
A little-known female-driven anthology horror film from the late 70s, “The House of the Dead” is exceptional and deserves far more fanfare. This month’s Tubi recommendations will honor horror films...
View ArticleTubi Tuesday: Braid (2019)
“Braid” is an insane, female-driven, mind f*ck that doesn’t make much sense but still manages to be essential viewing. This month’s Tubi recommendations will honor horror films directed by women as...
View ArticleWomen in Horror: Bite Me (2019)
“Bite Me” is a charmingly relatable gem for romantics, outcasts, and anyone with a thirst for something different in a bloodsoaked sub-genre. Love is a many splendid thing. But that type of sentiment...
View ArticleJust Like Other Girls: the ‘Good for Her’ Woman
We root for the ‘Good For Her’ woman no matter what she does. She’s just like other girls — but only the other girls we aspire to be like. Girl loves boy. Boy betrays the girl in a terrible manner that...
View ArticleReel Review: Menopause (2022)
An ultra-low-budget affair with a killer concept but flawed execution, “Menopause” is a messy blend of camp and commentary. “When do you get that thing? Hot flashes. Santa Clause?” “Do you mean...
View ArticleI Spit on Your Podcast: Rabid (1977) vs Rabid (2019)
We compare and contrast the major themes in David Cronenberg’s “Rabid” with the recent remake of the film by indie icons Jen and Sylvia Soska. Episode 21: Rabid (1977) vs Rabid (2019) (1 hour, 45...
View ArticleWomen in Horror: The Midnight Swim
The recently re-released mystery drama “The Midnight Swim” explores deep and dark territory with a beauty that will sweep you away. Though it premiered way back in 2014 at the Fantasia International...
View ArticleCheer and Loathing: Mother’s Day Special
On this week’s Cheer and Loathing, we celebrate moms with 2010’s “Mother’s Day” and one mother of a metaphor, 2017’s “mother!”. THIS EPISODE: “MOTHER’S DAY” AND “MOTHER!” You were never enough for us....
View ArticleNew on Blu: Umma (2022)
Sandra Oh shines in “Umma”, a compelling, if flawed, supernatural tale of generational trauma — short on scares, but big on ideas. Umma is a film with big ideas; heady, meaningful, and interesting...
View ArticleFund It Friday: Afflicted Podcast
From the creators of “Nightlight”, a Horror podcast featuring creepy tales from Black writers, comes the new audio drama “Afflicted”. Tonia Ransom Tonia Ransom of the Ignyte Award-winning podcast...
View ArticleCheer and Loathing: Musical Pride
We celebrate Pride by discussing two queer horror films about the quest for musical success: “The Perfection” and “Bloodthirsty”. THIS EPISODE: “THE PERFECTION” (2018) AND “BLOODTHIRSTY” (2020) Happy...
View ArticleCheer and Loathing: Killer Pride
We continue our celebration of Pride with 2 queer horror films about secrets: “What Keeps You Alive” and “There’s Someone Inside Your House”. THIS EPISODE: “WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE” (2018) AND “THERE’S...
View ArticleReel Review: Welcome to Hell (2022)
A smart, surprising slow-burn that builds to a satisfying climax, the Argentinian horror film “Welcome to Hell” is a devilish delight. An unconscious pregnant woman, bloodied and beaten, wakes up...
View ArticleFund It Friday: Life At Sandy’s (Feature Film)
From Aleksandra Hansen comes a new feature film, in need of your support — “Life at Sandy’s”, a high-concept, female-led horror film. We just learned about an exciting new crowdfunding campaign...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Daniella Batsheva
We talk art and horror with the groundbreaking artist Daniella Batsheva, whose work exemplifies the idea of “morbidly beautiful”. Visual artist Daniella Batsheva is a self-proclaimed “Illustrator with...
View ArticleShudder Sunday: Revealer (2022)
Currently streaming on Shudder, the remarkable “Revealer” continues the streaming service’s hot streak of unmissable originals. Holy shit, Revealer is amazing. I want to get that out of the way fast...
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