Simple, scary and sharp, the slasher might be the foundation of horror as we know it today. We’re talking creepy, slow-moving killers from Michael Myers to Jason to some of the more obscure knife-wielding maniacs from film history. Includes discussions of Smile (2022), Nest of the Cuckoo Birds (1965), Halloween Ends (2022), Alice, Sweet Alice […]
Episode 43: Patrick (1978)
Beloved by Quentin Tarantino among others, Australian cult classic Patrick is an overlooked supernatural horror pioneer. Its slyly deranged narrative is a fascinating, feminist tale of omnipotent male malice.
Episode 42: White People Got Stuck Where?
As white people, maybe the genre that hits closest to home is the one where white people get stuck somewhere dumb. On the latest SBG, we’re talking about the single-location survival movies that could take place in a sauna, a chairlift, or an abandoned bunker. Includes discussions of They See You (2022), The Woman with […]
Episode 41: Crimes of the Future
David Cronenberg’s return to body horror with Crimes of the Future has been as anticipated as it’s been divisive. Find out what we thought about this new feature from one of our favourite directors. Also includes discussions of The Wolf House (2018), Horror in the High Desert (2021) and We’re All Going to the World’s […]
Episode 40: Werewolves
The moon is full and werewolves are on the prowl! In this episode, we unpack all the baggage that comes with transforming into a hairy, bloodthirsty monster. Includes discussions of The Love Witch (2016), The Bones (2021), Beast (2022), Cuadecuc, vampir (1970), Wolfblood: A Tale of the Forest (1925), The Wolf Man (1941), Werewolf in […]
Episode 39: Nope (2022)
Jordan Peele’s eagerly-awaited third feature Nope is out. On this episode we break down the bizarre and magical eco-western that’s dividing audiences.
Episode 38: Melt Movies
In our latest ep, we’re talking melty, gooey movies where the human body becomes nothing but fondue. When the human body melts, what does it say about our place in the world? Includes discussions of The Black Phone (2022), The Night (2020), Censor (2021), Showgirls (1995), The Incredible Melting Man (1977), Creepshow 2 (1987), Street […]
Episode 37: Men (2022) + Sydney Film Festival
We discuss Alex Garland’s much-hyped new film Men, plus a smorgasbord of goodies from the 2022 Sydney Film Festival. Includes discussions of Men (2022), Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), Family Dinner (2022), Sushi Noh (2022), Piggy (2022), Flux Gourmet (2022), Incredible But True (2022).
Episode 36: Destructive Doodads
Evil inanimate objects have permeated every form of media, so we’re taking a look at some of horror’s most destructive doodads. Killer beds, dresses, pianos and tyres take us on a weird and wild journey into the paraphernalia of everyday life. Includes discussions of The Found Footage Phenomenon (2022), The Village (1993), Barbarella (1968), Christine […]
Episode 35: Pre-Code Horror
We’re going back in time to the Wild West of horror before the the Hays Code tried to bring morality to the movies, and discussing some of the weirdest, sleaziest little films we’ve ever seen. Includes discussions of The Unknown (1927), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Most Dangerous […]