Author: Spooky Bitch Gang

Episode 84: Satanic Panic

You can’t swing a crucifix in this town with hitting a Satanic cult, so we’re taking a  look at this horror staple. Turns out Satan and his followers come in all shapes and sizes! Includes discussions of Presence (2025), Companion (2025), Faust (1926), Night of the Demon a.k.a Curse of the Demon (1957), If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do?(1971), Hungry Wives (1972), The Devil’s Rain (1975), Race […]

Episode 82: Nosferatu Triple Feature

F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu went from unauthorised Dracula adaptation to one of the sacred texts of horror. We look at the 100-year-old masterpiece and the remakes by Werner Herzog and Robert Eggers, investigating the context and themes of each one. Nosferatu‘s vision of vampirism is as eternal as war, plague, paranoia and death itself. Also includes discussions of Oddity (2024), Black Cab (2024) and Cure (1997).

Episode 81: Psycho Biddies

It’s hard out here for a biddy! We’re taking a look at movies featuring older woman going psycho. Known also as hagsploitation, these movies may have a problematic view of women, but in hindsight do they reveal something empowering? Includes discussions of Strange Darling (2024), Witches (2024), Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), Strait-Jacket (1964), Fanatic a.k.a. Die, Die My Darling! (1965), Flesh Feast (1970), What’s the Matter with Helen (1971), Serial Mom (1994) and […]

Episode 80: Heretic

A24’s latest contribution to the horror genre is the dialogue-heavy, slightly bonkers Heretic. We discuss the Hugh Grant-starring film’s unique takes on religion, pop culture and gender.  Also includes discussions of Fear the Spotlight (video game, 2024), MadS (2024) and more.

Episode 79: Scarecrows

CONTENT WARNING: Contains references to childhood sexual assault The scarecrow seems to be a horror icon on the surface, but this oddball’s repertoire is inconsistent and relatively small. We take a look at scarecrows in a selection of horror movies and wonder why the spooky straw man seems to lack a clear identity.  Includes discussions […]

Episode 78: The Substance

How did this gross, cartoonish body horror movie ending up being one of the year’s major film events? We discuss all the silliness and viscera of The Substance, unpacking its satirical intent and feminist themes. Does its stylisation get in the way of its characters? Does its message get lost in melt movie goo? Plus Two […]

Episode 77: Hammer Horror

Take a trip back in time to the heyday of the iconic British production company Hammer Film Productions. Between the mid-50s and the early 70s, Hammer left an indelible mark on horror, with hits that were sexy, lurid, gothic and campy. We take a look at the lasting impact and sometimes questionable politics of a […]

Episode 75: Pregnancy & Motherhood

In this episode, we take a look at movies that explore all the ins and outs of bearing a child. Turns out the beginnings of life might be not-so-secretly horrifying. What commentary can horror movies offer on pregnancy, abortion and motherhood itself? Includes discussions of In a Violent Nature (2024), Blink Twice (2024), The Phantom of the Opera (1925), The Suckling (1990), Inside (2007), Prevenge (2016), Baby Ruby (2022), Birth/Rebirth (2023), The […]

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