Attack of the Final Girls

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 episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 harmSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 episodeFurther viewing: Harper's Bizzaroworld on VimeoJoe Bob Briggs says "Keep Rolling" from The Last Drive-InSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 harmFurther reading:Here’s What It Was Like to Believe ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was Real in 1999 by Mike Holtz (Bloody Disgusting)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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) Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 episodeSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 imageSupport us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)

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 lossFurther reading: George Romero’s Underrated ’70s Psychological Horror Deserves More Praise by Joseph Ornelas (Collider)Support us on Patreon!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)