Best Juliet Fromholt and Theresa Daniels Podcasts (2025)

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Me and Annabelle at Shake Shack (The Conjuring - 2013) 50:36

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With the fourth installment of The Conjuring franchise just out, Julie and Theresa have decided to go back to the beginning in 2013 when Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson made their debut as Loraine and Ed Warren. Join them to talk about why the characters Ed and Loraine are infinitely better than the real people they're based on, just how scary this…

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Easy Bake Opera Oven (Phantom of the Opera - 1925) 52:16

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It's the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, the film that helped birth numerous others (and a Broadway musical) and the Universal Monster series. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this seminal silent film and its star, the various features of the Phantom's underground lair and more. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become …

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Van Helsing Ensues (The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - 1974) 50:06

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We're baaa-aaack. After an unplanned hiatus to deal with some real life stuff, Juliet and Theresa are back to talk about a legendary horror team up, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, which combined the talents of Hammer and the Shaw Brothers studios. Join them to talk about the triumphs and failures of this team up, the film's fashion, the scien…

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Global Slasher Proliferation (Papi Gudia - 1996) 45:15

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Papi Gudia is one of several Hindi-language takes on Child's Play. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into horror from India and talk about how the genre meshes with Bollywood traditions of song and dance, Channi the doll and how horror trends make their way around the globe. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme mu…

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Shark's Gonna Shark (Jaws - 1975) 1:06:17

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There is so much to be said about Jaws, one of the most successful horror films that transcended the genre and made a generation of people afraid to go in the water. Join Juliet and Theresa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the prototypical summer blockbuster and talk about the score that makes the movie, the pivotal scene on the Orca and why ul…

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Patrick Bateman is Chat GPT (American Psycho - 2000) 1:05:17

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American Psycho is a controversial, modern classic (that should never, ever be remade) celebrating its 25th anniversary. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the film and the book it's based on, that famous business card scene and the Fight Club-ization of Patrick Bateman. CW/TW: none for this epsiode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music:…

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Underground Monster World (Nightbreed - 1990) 58:07

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We can't resist a Clive Barker movie, and Nightbreed is not only one of our favorites but is also a perfect pick for Pride month. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's themes of found family and otherness, its surprisingly modern take on police violence, and the saga of its multiple versions. CW/TW: brief mentions of suicide Buy us a c…

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On The Main Drag (Death Drop Gorgeous - 2020) 31:50

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Happy Pride Month!! We're kicking off the season with queer indie horror darling Death Drop Gorgeous. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why indie horror made by and for specific communities is awesome, accidentally being the third wheel on your friend's online date, and being a good guest in a community that's not yours. CW/TW: none for this ep…

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Eyeball Stuff (The Beyond - 1981) 48:13

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It's time to once again dive into the world of Lucio Fulci with The Beyond, the second film in the Gates of Hell trilogy. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this New Orleans-set supernatural film, lots of eyeball stuff, very chill spiders, and why not everything has to be Lovecraftian. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patro…

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The Bones Are There (The Island of Dr. Moreau - 1996) 45:43

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Can the story of a film's creation transcend the actual plot of the movie? In case the of 1996's The Island of Doctor Moreau and the documentary about its making, that appears to have happened. Join Juliet and Theresa in a tribute to the late Val Kilmer (and the Pope?!) as they talk about this movie's good bones and why the 90s were a great time fo…

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No Scripture, No Priests (Saint Maud - 2019) 57:31

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Saint Maud made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 to excellent response, but the pandemic meant that non-possession religious film's wide release was significantly delayed. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about what for them was a pandemic era movie, how horror can explore issues of the body without being body horror and …

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We Love a Dusty Tome (I, Madman - 1989) 37:59

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This one is for the book girlies! 1989's I, Madman is a horror tribute to noir, pulp novels....and maybe self-insert fanfiction. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about super fun 80s meets 50s story, golden retriever boyfriends and why a final girl can be badass without being a badass. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Th…

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Records, Albums, Vinyls (Black Circle - 2018) 55:35

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Black Circle is a 2018 Swedish film directed by Adrián García Bogliano that tells the tale of two sisters whose lives are changed after listening to a self-help record. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this supernatural and psychological horror film...and talk about vinyl...records...whatever you call them. CW/TW: depression and mental health Buy…

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Bava's Little Red Wagon (Blood and Black Lace - 1964) 46:04

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Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace is often credited as being one of the films that inspired the start of the giallo subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this seminal film and its influence, some of its unorthodox filming techniques and it's okay to want to retire. CW/TW: brief mentions of domestic violence/intimate partner viol…

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Tiny Bleeding Chickens (Eraserhead - 1977) 55:30

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David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut, Eraserhead, has delighted, disgusted and confounded filmgoers since it's 1977 release. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this film's every man protagonist and his horrible/adorable reptilian baby, a most unsettling dinner, and why we should heed Lynch's most memorable quote to, "fix your hearts or…

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Justice for Olin (Oddity - 2024) 44:46

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Theresa and Juliet talked briefly about Oddity during their Best of 2024 episode, but today they take a deep dive into this modern gothic horror film. Join them to talk about the dream of owning a curio shop full of cursed objects, why Olin deserved justice, and whether death or haunting is a more fitting revenge. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy u…

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Barbecue Sauce for Blood (Slaughterhouse Rock - 1987) 35:51

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Slaughterhouse Rock is yet another entry into the rock and roll horror subgenre, though this one takes a lot of its influences from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into this film and the big questions it raises like how one is chosen to be possessed by a dream cannibal, whether ghosts get to choose their clothing and…

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Told Through Blood (Revenge - 2017) 49:16

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Coralie Fargeat had the horror hit of 2024 with The Substance so Juliet and Theresa have decided to look back at her prior feature, Revenge. Join them to talk about this blood-soaked tale of vengeance, its ties to a particular horror trope, and how the director began building some of her filmmaking signatures with this movie. CW/TW: rape and sexual…

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Attempting to Ascribe Value: The Best Horror Films of 2024 1:05:27

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It's the most wonderful time of the year when Juliet and Theresa attempt to pick and talk through their 10 favorite movies of the years...and some honorable mentions too. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Nosferatu's release date so it will be discussed in a future episode. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme…

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The Devil's Rabies (Rec - 2007) 41:32

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Spanish film Rec is an example of found footage done extremely well. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this combination zombie and Catholic possession horror film and its American remake. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Show Us The Baby (Rosemary's Baby - 1968) 1:26:14

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Despite the legacy of its director, Rosemary's Baby remains an extremely relevant horror film about choice, control and bodily autonomy. So relevant, in fact, that it's our longest episode to date. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the myriad ways in which Rosemary's autonomy is chipped away, whether you can separate art from artist, and why ro…

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The Revenge Grim Reaper (Final Destination - 2000) 58:26

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In honor of their need for a comfort movie and in memorium of horror icon Tony Todd, Juliet and Theresa have switched up the schedule and are revisiting 2000's final destination. Join them to talk about millennial horror pre and post 9-11, teenage boy logic, and the connections between this movie and The X-Files. CW/TW: suicide and self harm Buy us…

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A Good Liberal Arts Education (The Abominable Dr. Phibes - 1971) 39:48

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Vincent Price stars as the titular Dr. Phibes in 1971's The Abominable Dr. Phibes, a horror film with a touch of comedy (depending entirely on your definition of comedy). Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the magical 1970s meets 1920s world of Dr. Phibes, how this film paved the way for the Saw franchise, and why a good liberal arts education i…

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Float Around a Bit (It! The Terror from Beyond Space - 1958) 33:47

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1958's. It! The Terror from Beyond Space is a science fiction horror classic that inspired another science fiction horror classic, Alien. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this space adventure made prior to the moon landing, what It actually wants, and why the Mars rovers make us feel feelings. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Beco…

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Friendly Fertility Finger (The Devil's Bath - 2024) 51:09

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Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, The Devil's Bath (Des Teufels Bad) is a newer edition to the folk horror sub-genre that takes us back to 18th century rural Austria. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this very heavy but beautiful film, the real practices it's based on, and why a severed finger might not the best wedding…

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A Regular Adult Human Person (Shaun of the Dead - 2004) 51:01

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It's a house divided as Juliet and Theresa celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg zom-com, Shaun of the Dead, a move that Theresa loves and Juliet...doesn't. Join them to explore their feelings about this film and the way it pokes at at toxic masculinity and zombie tropes. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become …

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Hey Bestie! (Creep - 2024) 47:53

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Largely improvised by a two-person cast, Creep is yet another take on the found footage subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why Aaron has zero disregard for his own personal safety, the real life perils of of Benadryl and more. CW/TW: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shado…

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The Worst Batman (Lair of the White Worm - 1988) 54:38

1y ago54:38

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Starring a young Hugh Grant and a pre-Dr. Who Peter Capaldi, The Lair of the White Worm is a movie loosely based on a Bram Stoker novel loosely based on an old English myth. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the movie's confusing worm lore, why Lord James had the potential to be Batman but failed miserably and the strangest party food ever. CW/…

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A Turtle Is a Choice (Beddua: The Curse - 2018) 37:53

1y ago37:53

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Juliet and Theresa take on their first Turkish horror film with Beddua: The Curse. Join them for a discussion of this movie's surprising story, witch women in world cultures and why we need more turtles in film. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hoste…

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Bad Boy Brilliance (The Faculty - 1998) 50:47

1y ago50:47

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For Juliet and Theresa, The Faculty is a comfort film. Join them in revisiting this 1998 teen horror classic and its classic 90s tropes of the nerdy girl glow up, bad boy brilliance and curiously absent parents. CW/TW: sexual assault, bullying Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Aca…

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Auspicious, Suspicious...All of the 'Spicious (Nightmare - 1981) 52:46

1y ago52:46

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Also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain, 1981's Nightmare is a splatter-slasher that occupies a special place on the infamous Video Nasties list. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this low budget classic, it's under-celebrated lead actor and why sometimes you don't need a super fancy restoration of every film. Further Reading: [Butcher Bloc…

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Your Perfect Salma Hayek Foot (From Dusk Til Dawn - 1996) 52:21

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From Dusk Til Dawn is a movie that's not what it seems at the start but takes a decidedly horror turn in it's second act. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic vampire film, the complicated legacy of Quentin Tarantino, and more. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad…

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Very French, Very Giallo, Very Queer (Knife + Heart - 2018) 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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French film Knife + Heart has made its mark on modern queer horror so naturally Juliet and Theresa wanted to cover it for Pride Month. Join them to talk about this movie's themes of community care and found family, its heavy giallo influence, and why the lead character Anne is a hot mess. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! Theme …

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Satan's Pyramid Scheme (Phantom of the Paradise - 1974) 1:13:09

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Phantom of the Paradise is Brian De Palma's rock and roll horror take on Phantom of the Opera...and Faust...and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this cult classic's parallels to Rocky Horror Picture Show, societal anxieties about rock and roll, and how sometimes a love triangle can be between two people and their in…

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A Furious Calvinist and an Orthodox Puritian Walk Into a Bar (Witchfinder General - 1968) 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

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In The Witchfinder General, Vincent Price stars as the real-life 17th century man who named himself witchfinder general of England. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the fictional and real-life versions of Matthew Hopkins' witch hunt, why this movie is sometimes considered an "English Western" and more. CW/TW: rape and sexual assault Support us…

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Umbrella vs. Chainsaw vs. Grill Fork (Door - 1988) 58:35

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Door is a 1988 Japanese horror film that's just starting to its flowers here in the US. Join Juliet and Theresa as they watch this innovation home invasion film and talk about its nods to giallo, twisted "nice guy" villains and the hell that is grocery shopping. CW/TW: rape/sexual assault, sexual harassment Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book…

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Children Are Bitey (Incantation - 2022) 52:56

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Incantation is a 2022 Taiwanese found footage horror film that gained international audiences on Netflix. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about audience participation in found footage horror, realistic portrayals of reluctant parenthood, and why you never ever go into past bindings in a forbidden cave. CW/TW: child abuse Support us on Patreon! Them…

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Parodyception (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - 1986) 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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Coming out over a decade after the original film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 takes the franchise in a decidedly different direction, but definitely not a bad one. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into a movie with an absolutely killer opening sequence and talk about the magic of radio, Drayton Sawyer's belief in the hustle and why Stretch is an …

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Friends Don't Let Friends Become Demons (Demons - 1985) 51:00

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Demons is a horror classic made by an all-star lineup of Italian moviemakers. Juliet and Theresa take on this mutual favorite and talk about the parallels between the titular demons and American and European zombies, the snack situation at the Metropol, and why Tony is such a badass character. CW/TW: none for this episode Support us on Patreon! The…

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You Don't Have to Eat the Stupid Ballerina Cake (Black Swan - 2010) 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

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Many of Darren Aronofsky's films could qualify as horror films, and the director himself has said that Black Swan belong to the genre, even if it wasn't marketed as such. Inspired by their recent trip to see Swan Lake, Juliet and Theresa talk about this psychological horror film, IMDB's parents' guides and why the Oscars snub our favorite genre and…

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More A Creature Than A Creature of the Night (30 Days of Night - 2007) 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

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30 Days of Night was a horror comic book hit, but what about the 2007 movie? Juliet and Theresa attempt to cure their winter blues by talking about an Alaskan town plunged into darkness, this movie's parallels with the new season of True Detective, vampire lore and why they both went to weird high schools. CW/TW: none for this episode Support us on…

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Your Cousin's Grandma's Goldfish (Candyman - 1992) 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

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Based on a Clive Barker short story, 1992's Candyman is a horror classic that mixes issues of race and privilege with urban legends and the supernatural. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about the shifting way we talk about urban legends, how this film reflects many societal fears of the late 80s and early 90s and why Trevor is the worst. CW/TW: chi…

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Are These Paranormal Investigators Okay? (Terrified - 2017) 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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Is 2017 film Terrified a prequel to Argentinian writer and director Demián Rugna's 2023 film When Evil Lurks? Juliet and Theresa think it just might be. Join them to talk about this film and its potential sequel, a more scientific take on possession horror, and why them kids ain't safe. CW/TW: child death Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book o…

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Childbirth Is An Eldritch Horror (The Void - 2016) 52:09

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An early entry in the modern wave of cosmic horror film, 2016's The Void mixes Lovecraftian imagery with classic horror tropes for a movie that offers a variety of viewing experiences. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about why childbirth is its own kind of horror, the beauty of practical effects and why vague cults are the scariest cults. Content w…

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Don't Let Virgos Make Lists: The Best Horror Films of 2023 1:09:04

2y ago1:09:04

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Juliet and Theresa are cautiously welcoming 2024 by talking about their favorite films of last year. As usual, there is no order because it's hard enough to get two Virgos to compile a definitive list without spiraling into severe overthinking mode! Content warnings: none for this episode Support us on Patreon! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Hou…

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Happy Whatever You Celebrate (It's a Wonderful Knife - 2023) 56:25

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It's the most wonderful time of the year...allegedly. Join Juliet and Theresa as they talk about It's a Wonderful Knife, a new holiday horror film whose name is more than a clever pun, and their own holiday traditions or lack thereof. Content warnings: suicide and depression, brief mentions of addiction and drug abuse Support us on Patreon! Theme m…

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The Infinite Mind of Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger - 1984) 43:40

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Juliet and Theresa have teased their coverage of a Troma film for the first two years of the podcast. Now, as they enter year three, it's high time to cover The Toxic Avenger, arguably the most famous of the Troma catalogue. Join them to delve into the world of Lloyd Kaufman, his and Troma's influence on cinema and more. Content warnings: Support u…

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We Solved Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula - 1992) 56:12

2y ago56:12

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Bram Stoker's Dracula is an absolute feast for the eyes. To celebrate the podcast's second birthday, Juliet and Theresa take on this masterpiece, its costumes and the criticisms of some of its actors. Join them as they talk about Francis Ford Coppola's "erotic nightmare" of a vampire film and solve all of the problems of the Dracula mythos. Content…

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Corndogs and Champagne (Slumber Party Massacre II - 1987) 41:31

2y ago41:31

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While Slumber Party Massacre II is a direct sequel to the franchise's first film, it also stands alone thanks to its guitar/drill-wielding singing killer. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this 1987 slasher classic, it's extra special killer, the power of effective lighting, and whether or not a whole chicken belongs on a slumber party menu. Co…

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HALLOWEEN BONUS: If It's In Latin, It Must Be Smart (Viy - 1967 and 2014) 1:10:20

2y ago1:10:20

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Trick or treat! It's horror meets history in a special bonus episode. Juliet and Theresa recently joined Roberto and Brendan from Tsar Power and Bry from Pontifacts to talk about two cinematic versions of Viy and the Nikolai Gogol story on which the films are based. Content warnings: brief mentions of rape and sexual assault Support us on Patreon! …

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