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| Hammer Horror | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:54:36 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Speak No Evil Double Feature | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:50:34 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 02 May 2024 | 00:51:42 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Techno-Horror | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:19:00 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| The First Omen | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Cosmic Horror | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:11:06 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Imaginary | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:56:38 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Killer Animals | 22 Feb 2024 | 01:14:36 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 | 25 Jan 2024 | 01:18:04 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Holiday Horror | 21 Dec 2023 | 01:12:46 | |
In our final episode for 2023, we unpack some of the horror movies set on and inspired by our favourite holidays. There are plenty of Christmas creeps, as well as bloody valentines, an April fool or two and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Thanksgiving | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:46:26 | |
Eli Roth's long-gestating film is here and it might be his best work. We discuss this potential franchise-starter and its place in the slasher canon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Nunsploitation | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:02:24 | |
Holy moly, these nuns are naughty. We're talking nunsploitation, the genre that explores the lives (and the sex lives) of nuns. Join us on a journey through cloisters and convents as we unpack what's so compelling about these brides of God. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Pregnancy & Motherhood | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:06:46 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Our Top 10 Horror Movies Ever | 22 Oct 2023 | 01:12:49 | |
Happy Halloween Spookies! On this ep, we're each counting down our top 10 horror movies of all time. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Giallo | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
Ciao! In this episode, the gang dip their toes into the muddy waters of vintage Italian horror. Is Giallo a flash-in-the-pan, a relic of the past, or a key component of the genre we know and love? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Meg 2: The Trench | 17 Aug 2023 | 01:00:10 | |
In this episode we're talking about the ultra-dumb, maybe-camp sequel to everyone's favourite giant shark movie The Meg. Is it leaning into the silliness, or too serious for its own good? Only one thing is sure - we know nothing. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Ghosts | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:06:20 | |
We're discussing ghosts, wraith, spirits, spectres and phantoms. One of the cornerstones of horror, how did ghosts end up symbolising so much about the human psyche? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| All Nighter: Child's Play/Chucky | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:20:17 | |
We're getting the hang of this all-nighter stuff now, but still this one nearly broke us! We stayed up all night watching the seven movies in the OG Chucky/Child's Play franchise just for you. We do it because we love you. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Neapolitan Special | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:41:41 | |
We're tackling three very different but complementary horror movies in this Neapolitan special: The Boogeyman (2023), Infinity Pool (2023) and Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Extraterrestrials | 04 May 2023 | 00:54:14 | |
The truth is out there, and we aim to find it! In this episode we're talking about extraterrestrials (a.k.a aliens) and how they contextualise and disrupt our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Scream VI | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:00:31 | |
Scream is now a horror institution, but how does the new instalment stack up? We discuss Scream VI in all its meta glory and wonder where the franchise can possibly go from here. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Witches | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:02:20 | |
On this episode, the gang discusses the spellbinding real life and fictional tales of witches. From historical fact to teenage TV witches, who are these powerful women and where do they fit in society? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| M3GAN | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:51:02 | |
Roses are red, M3GAN is fierce, this is an episode you don't want to miss! We're discussing everyone's favourite robot babe M3GAN and hoping we can slay as hard as her. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Alien: Romulus | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:52:46 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022 | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:02:40 | |
2022 was a weird year, huh? To ring in the new year, we're each counting down our top 10 horror movies of 2022. Join us to look back and maybe find some new faves. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Invasion of the Body Snatchers | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:12:00 | |
Turns out our bodies are irresistible to aliens! In this episode we unpack the slimy and sexy world of parasites and other nefarious body snatchers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Barbarian (2022) | 25 Nov 2022 | 01:10:59 | |
CONTENT WARNING: The episode contains discussion of sexual assault. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Slashers | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:00:15 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Patrick (1978) | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| White People Got Stuck Where? | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:59:28 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Crimes of the Future | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:57:56 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Werewolves | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:07:58 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Nope (2022) | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:56:24 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Melt Movies | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:51:39 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| White People Got Stuck Where? Part 2 | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:00:30 | |
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? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Men (2022) + Sydney Film Festival | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:18:54 | |
We discuss Alex Garland's much-hyped new film Men, plus a smorgasbord of goodies from the 2022 Sydney Film Festival. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Destructive Doodads | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:18:08 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Pre-Code Horror | 19 May 2022 | 01:06:47 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Found Footage | 05 May 2022 | 01:06:44 | |
In May 2022, two podcasters disappeared in the woods near Sydney, Australia while recording a podcast. The recordings from that day were never found... until now. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| The Northman and Time Warps | 24 Apr 2022 | 01:03:36 | |
Time warps, time loops, and ruptures in the fabric of reality are the topic this time as we discuss movies that make you question everything. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Ti West's X and Creepy Crawlies | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:09:31 | |
Ants, spiders and other arthropod pals are the stars of the hour as we talk things that creep and crawl. In this episode we discuss how bugs in horror movies create a unique sense of danger and paranoia. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Family Horror | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:46:51 | |
Featuring discussions of two of the most chilling films we've ever seen, we unpack all the horror of the nuclear family. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Frankenstein | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:52:05 | |
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). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Scream (2022) and Our Top Ten Horror Movies of 2021 | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:29:45 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Hooptober | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:21:03 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Longlegs | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:56:22 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Rape-Revenge | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:11:06 | |
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and rape. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Demonic Possession | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:21:00 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Cannibals | 09 Sep 2021 | 01:14:13 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| The Ring vs. The Grudge | 23 Jul 2021 | 01:13:50 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||