One of horror’s most iconic monsters might actually be a big softy! On this episode, we unpack all the gravitas of the misunderstood Frankenstein (or Franky as we call him). Includes discussions of Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Flesh for Frankenstein (1973), Blackenstein (1973), Frankenhooker (1990), May (2002), Depraved […]
Episode 30: Scream (2022) and Our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2021
In our first ep of 2022, we’re talking the brand new “requel” to the Scream franchise, and counting down our top 10 horror movies of the bizarre year that was 2021. Crystal’s List A Classic Horror Story Wrong Turn/The Forever Purge Candyman Bingo Hell Malignant Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror […]
Episode 29: Hooptober
For the first time, we took part in the Hooptober challenge – a challenge to watch 31 horror movies throughout the month of October. In this episode, we talk about some of the highlights, lowlights and weird shit of our Hooptober journey. Crystal’s Hooptober List: https://boxd.it/dvU6E Scott’s Hooptober List: https://boxd.it/dvQBI
Episode 28: Rape-Revenge
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and rape. We’re tackling one of the most divisive horror sub-genres ever – the rape-and-revenge movie. Hopelessly misogynistic or empowering, feminist diatribes? We try to get to the bottom of what these stories say about the world we live in. Contains discussions of Ms. 45 (1981), […]
Episode 27: Demonic Possession
SBG gets up-close-and-personal with some demons. What makes them tick and what are they looking for in a partner? From The Exorcist to Emily Rose, we talk about the most demonic demons and their hosts of choice. Includes discussions of Black Box (2020), Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959), Squid Game (2021), The Exorcist (1973), […]
Episode 26: Cannibals
It’s the final taboo, the forbidden snack, human flesh. In this episode we talk about people who eat people and discover it’s one of the most complex horror tropes we’ve covered so far. Includes discussions of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), Block Island Sound (2020), Spiral (2021), Man from Deep River (1972), The Hills Have […]
Episode 25: The Ring vs. The Grudge
Get ready for our most heated episode yet! In the inaugural Spooky Bitch Debate, we determine which is the superior J-Horror franchise – The Ring or The Grudge. Featuring special guest judge Priscilla Pettit, plus another round of 2 Spooks and a Lie with Paul Robson.
Episode 24: Vampires
Who’s the hottest movie vampire? Is blood-sucking just sex? Do vampires shit? Sink ya fangs into our vampire episode where we answer all the hard hitting questions about the iconic movie monster. Featuring Felix Hubble of Static Vision. View the Dreamscapes program and buy tickets.Includes discussions of Habit (1996), The Addiction (1995), Dracula (1931), Nosferatu (1922), […]
Episode 23: Evil Bong
It’s time for another marathon – this time a special journey through the world of Charles Band’s Evil Bong. After the initial high, things get weird fast… So weird we’re not sure we can take it.
Episode 22: Horror Games
Does a love of horror movies cross over into horror games? We try to wrap our heads around some gaming classics and some new horror games making a buzz.