{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662aa604a1c8cf0012859c6f/6765c7afa977962b2ed04ccd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gremlins (1984) Unwrapped: Christmas, Consumerism and the Repressed Feminine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662aa604a1c8cf0012859c6f/1734722910026-2adb4e25-e882-4d8b-8524-f5147a868b6a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this festive episode of <em>Girl Horror Podcast</em>, we’re unwrapping the holiday classic <em>Gremlins</em> to reveal its darker underbelly. In <em>Gremlins Unwrapped: Christmas, Consumerism, and the Repressed Feminine</em>, we explore how the film critiques the commercial frenzy of the season while exposing hidden anxieties about femininity and domesticity in the 1980s.</p><p><br></p><p>From the chaos unleashed by Gizmo’s mischievous offspring to the layered symbolism of Mrs. Deagle’s and Mrs Peltzer - not to mention Kate - we’ll discuss how <em>Gremlins</em> blends horror, humor, and festive cheer to deliver a subversive take on tradition.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you love this iconic horror-comedy for its creepy critters or its biting social commentary, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on why <em>Gremlins</em> remains a seasonal favorite for girl horror fans everywhere.</p>","author_name":"Alice Heaps"}