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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.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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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 of Smile 2 (2024), The Hollow Watcher (1961), Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981), The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (novel, 1994, TV episode, 1996), Kakashi (2001), Hallowed Ground (2007), Husk (2011) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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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 Spooks & a Lie featuring Australian horror gun Enzo Tedeschi.
Also includes discussions of Don't Look Now (1973), The Stuff (1985), Coherence (2013) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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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 small selection of Hammer Horror films.
Includes discussions of David Cronenberg's novel Consumed, Blow Out (1981), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959), Taste of Fear (1961), The Gorgon (1964), The Devil Rides Out (1968), The Vampire Lovers (1970), Hands of the Ripper (1971) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Subtitle haters and subtitle lovers are at odds over the new James McAvoy vehicle Speak No Evil, a remake of a film that in some circles is already a minor classic. We unpack the pitch black satire of both, very different versions of Speak No Evil.
Also includes discussions of Something in the Water (2024) and Strange Darling (2024).Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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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 Deliverance (2024) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Everyone is talking about the latest instalment in the Alien franchise. How does the classic Alien formula of popcorn action plus compelling characters fare in this new iteration? Is Alien: Romulus a return to form or a sad attempt at recapturing the magic?
Also includes discussions of The Coffee Table (2024), Woman in the Dunes (1964) and Kidnapping in the Grand Canyon (2023).Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Once again, we're taking a look at the rich tapestry of movies that is white people getting stuck places. Going from microgenre to macrogenre, it feels like these movie are unavoidable and this time we've got some bangers. Where did they get stuck and where will they get stuck next?
Includes discussions of Trap (2024), The Coffee Table (2024), Lord of the Flies (1963), Lady in a Cage (1964), P2 (2007), 12 Feet Deep (2017), Oxygen (2021), Holy Shit! (2022) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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With the most impressive viral marketing campaign since Skinamarink, Osgood Perkins' Longlegs was a sensation long before anyone even knew Nicolas Cage was involved. We discuss the good and the bad of this fascinating and ambitious film and wonder if it ever had a chance of living up to the hype.
Also includes discussions of Twisters (2024), Messiah of Evil (1973) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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He's big, he's hairy and he lives in the woods. No it's not another Russell Crowe movie; it's Bigfoot, Sasquatch, the yeti, yowie, and more. We discuss some of the hairy forest-dweller's onscreen appearances, and what we've learned about Bigfoot's (and similar monsters') place in the pop culture canon.
Includes discussions of A Quiet Place: Day One (2024), The Abominable Snowman (1957), The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), Abominable (2006), Willow Creek (2013), There's Something in the Pilliga (2014), Exists (2014) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Was anyone asking for another exorcism-based horror movie starring Russell Crowe? Well, we got one anyway! This time it's a bit meta with a personal connection to a certain venerated classic. We take a look at Crowe's latest foray into the horror genre and wonder if the exorcism sub-genre is all dried up.
Plus some Sydney Film Festival highlights and the return of 2 Spooks and a Lie!
Includes discussions of Hunting Daze (2024), Under Paris (2024), The Substance (2024) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough feature is twenty-five years old this year. Does the rapturous acclaim it received at release still hold up today, or has its maverick director run out of goodwill? We talk about its quirks, its lasting influence, and what makes it a great horror movie.
Also includes discussions of The Witch's Mirror a.k.a El espejo de la bruja (1960) and Unfrosted (2024).Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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These movies might not be technically horror, but they definitely scratch the same part of our brain that wants thrills, chills and mayhem. Disaster movies pit humanity against some of its harshest challenges. What is revealed when everything is stripped away from the human spirit?
Includes discussions of Tarot (2024), Sleep Has Her House (2017), Deluge (1933), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Submersion of Japan a.k.a. Japan Sinks (1973), The Last Wave (1977), The Quiet Earth (1985), Melancholia (2011), Sharknado (2013) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the most recognisable cult films of all time and beloved by many. We take a closer look at the themes, story, and possible problems with the radical queer musical. How does something this groundbreaking and beloved hold up and what can it offer us in the 21st Century?
Also includes discussions of Slay (2024), Infested (2023), Yannick (2024) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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We can't live without technology, but is that a good thing? The most rapidly changing facet of our existence offers fertile ground for exploring all kinds of horrifying things. We're entering the virtual world and talking about how TV, computers, robots and more define and complicate our existence.
Includes discussions of The Stepford Wives (1975), The Demon Seed (1977), Videodrome (1984), Chopping Mall (1986), The Lawnmower Man (1992), Brainscan (1994) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Nearly fifty years on, The First Omen gives us a prequel to horror classic The Omen and it may surprise you to know it's really good! Turning the familiar story into an alarming feminist tale, the film grapples with some massive themes. We talk about its unique and referential take on the genre.
Also includes discussions of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), Love Lies Bleeding (2024) and You'll Never Find Me (2024).Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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In this episode, the gang takes a look behind the veil of reality into thought-provoking, madness-inducing cosmic horror. How does the vast possibility of the universe put our puny little lives into focus? What happens when humans transcend their place in space and time? How come everything is still misogynistic?
Includes discussions of Inside (2023), Margeaux (2022), Starship Troopers (1997), Altered States (1980), From Beyond (1986), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), Event Horizon (1997), The Call of Cthulhu (2005), Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010), Spring (2014) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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The latest film from Blumhouse is a romp through childhood anxieties and family drama. Is this new wave of PG-horror a cynical cash grab or an important development in the horror landscape?
We break down Jeff Wadlow's Imaginary through its odd story beats, excellent creature design and often bizarre visuals.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Sometimes the scariest creature is out there in the wild or living right in your house! In this episode, we're looking at some of the killer animals in the horror canon and how they relate to our experiences as humans.
Includes discussions of Karen (2021), Baghead (2023), Night Swim (2024), The Beast (2023), The Birds (1963), Sssssss (1973), Grizzly (1976), Long Weekend (1978), Cujo (1983), Razorback (1984), Monkey Shines (1988), Piranha 3D (2010) and more.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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That's right, another year has passed and we've all grown older, wiser and sexier. We celebrate the year that was by counting down our top 10 spooky movies of 2023.
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