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| Episode 191: Presence (2024) | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:24:11 | |
This week Josh and Drusilla make a special announcement and then talk about Christmas for entirely too long considering its early November. The movie of the week is Presence (2025). From wiki: “Presence is a 2024 American supernatural thriller drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland, and Julia Fox. Presence premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. It was released in U.S. theaters by Neon on January 24, 2025. The film has grossed $11.1 million on a $2 million production budget, and received positive reviews from critics. Also discussed: In a Lonely Place (1950) and film noir like Mildred Pierce, On Dangerous Ground, Nightmare Alley, Gilda, Lead Her to Heaven, Deep Red, Opera, ranking Argento, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Legacy (1978) Bloodhaus: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/ Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/ https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/ Joshua Conkel https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
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| Episode 190: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:41:34 | |
Happy Halloween! This is the final week of Josh and Drusilla’s deep dive of Universal Horror and they saved the best for last. Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). From wiki: “Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction gothic horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from the 1927 play Frankenstein: An Adventure in the Macabre by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The Webling play was adapted by John L. Balderston, while the screenplay was written by Garrett Fort and Francis Edward Faragoh, with uncredited contributions from Robert Florey and John Russell.” Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 American Gothic science fiction horror film, and the first sequel to Universal Pictures' 1931 film Frankenstein. As with the first film, Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale starring Boris Karloff as the Monster and Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein.[3] The sequel features Elsa Lanchester in the dual role of Mary Shelley and the bride. Also discussed: The Chair Company, Bugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos, Death and the Maiden, Jessie Plemons, Halloween Kills, Slayyyter, and more.
NEXT WEEK: Presence (2024) Bloodhaus: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/ Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/ https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/ Joshua Conkel https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
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| Episode 181: The Host (2006) | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:31:19 | |
The Host [a] is a 2006 monster film[b] directed and co-written by Bong Joon Ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as food stand vendor Park Gang-du whose daughter Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) is kidnapped by a creature dwelling around the Han River in Seoul. Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona appear in supporting roles as Gang-du's father, brother, and sister, respectively, who help Gang-du escape quarantine against an alleged virus derived from the monster and search for his daughter. Considered a co-production between South Korea and Japan, the film was produced by independent studio Chungeorahm Film and presented by its South Korean distributor Showbox and the Japanese investor Happinet. Also discussed: Wes Anderson, Simone Weil, Kevin Smith, Mallrats, Allan Moyle, Pump Up the Volume (1990), Times Square (1980), Empire Records (1995), The Toxic Avenger (2025), IMAX and A24 ai ventures, and more.
NEXT WEEK: Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965),
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| Episode 92: The Reflecting Skin (1990) | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:05:05 | |
This week the ghouls discuss Philip Ridley’s 1990 film, The Reflecting Skin. It’s a weird one! From wiki: “The Reflecting Skin is a 1990 British-Canadian dramatic horror film written and directed by Philip Ridley and starring Jeremy Cooper, Viggo Mortensen and Lindsay Duncan. Described by its director as a "mythical interpretation" of childhood,[4] the film weaves elements of vampirism, surrealism, black comedy, symbolism, and religious zealotry throughout its narrative about the perceptions and fantasies of an impressionable young boy in 1950s America. The Reflecting Skin places the majority of its action outdoors around the dilapidated farms and in the wheat fields of Idaho shot in idyllic sunlight which belies the dark secrets of the characters and plot.” They also discuss The Cure, Mr. Klein, Alain Delon, Europe, Europa, Udo Kier, Saltburn, Promising Young Woman, Priscilla, Sofia Coppola, Terrence Malick, Margot Tenenbaum, Mike Leigh, Weyes Blood, Flannery O’ Connor, David Lynch, Roger Ebert, Mario Bava, and more! NEXT WEEK: Rift (2017) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 91: Knife + Heart (2018) | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:03:22 | |
It’s a good one this week: Yann Gozalez’s Knife + Heart. From Wikipedia: Knife+Heart (French: Un couteau dans le cœur, lit. 'A Knife in the Heart') is a 2018 horror-thriller film[4] directed by Yann Gonzalez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Cristiano Mangione. It was produced by Charles Gillibert and stars Vanessa Paradis, Nicolas Maury, Kate Moran, Jonathan Genet and Romane Bohringer. An international co-production of France, Mexico and Switzerland, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[5][6] The lead character is loosely based on Anne-Marie Tensi, a female producer specialized in gay pornography who was active in France in the 1970s and 1980s.[7] But also: Josh did a show with Darren Criss, and Drusilla watches City of the Living Dead and House by the Cemetery, both by Lucio Fulci. They discuss Goblin and Demons. Josh talks Halloween II, screenwriting “rules”, and When Evil Lurks. They also discuss Brian De Palma, Altered Innocence, Cruising, Vanessa Paradis, bad fake film, fashion horror, Last Night in SoHo, giallo, Enys Men (2022), Day of the Locust, Sparks, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Reflecting Skin (1990) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 90: A Dark Song (2016) | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:00:18 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Bloodhaus, where the ghouls are very sleepy. They watched A Dark Song from 2016. From wiki: “A Dark Song is a 2016 Irish-British independent horror film, written and directed by Liam Gavin and starring Steve Oram and Catherine Walker. It was released to select theatres and digital streaming platforms on 28 April 2017. It is Gavin's directorial debut. But also: Josh gets very dark about his dog. Drusilla watched Killers of the Flower Moon and loves Martin Scorsese. Josh finally watched a Saw movie. Also mentioned: Rob Zombie, The Crush, Bubblegum Bitch, Gerald’s Game, finally the duo litigates the Friday the 13th Part 2!!!, Urban Legends, Valentine, House of the Devil, Gnosticism, Weezer, The Strokes, Fall of the House of Usher, Insane Clown Posse, and more! NEXT WEEK: Knife + Heart (2018) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 89: HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE: Naked Lunch (1991) and Brain Damage (1988) | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:19:11 | |
Happy Halloween! This week the kids celebrate with a high brow/low brow double feature of David Cronenberg and Frank Henenlotter. CRONENLOTTER! They watch Naked Lunch (1991) and Brain Damage (1988). From wiki: “Naked Lunch is a 1991 surrealist science fiction drama film written and directed by David Cronenberg and starring Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, and Roy Scheider. It is an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' 1959 novel of the same name, and an international co-production of Canada, Britain, and Japan. Brain Damage is a 1988 American comedy horror film written and directed by Frank Henenlotter.[2] It stars Rick Hearst in his debut acting role as Brian, a young man who becomes acquainted with a talking parasite known as Aylmer (voiced by John Zacherle) that injects him with an addictive fluid that causes euphoric hallucinations; in return, Aylmer demands that Brian allow him to feed on the brains of other humans. But also: panic attacks and health scares, getting high at the movies, pumpkin patches, Army of Darkness, Demons, Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses, Video Drome, Dead Ringers, Arrebato, Babylon, William S. Burroughs, beatniks, Kerouac, The French Connection, Kids in the Hall, and more! NEXT WEEK: A Dark Song (2016) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 88: Singapore Sling: The Man Who Loved a Corpse (1990) | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:58:36 | |
This movie is not for all tastes, but it IS for Drusilla and Josh. It’s Singapore Sling: The Man Who Loved a Corpse by Nikolai Nikolaides. Drusilla saw Almodóvar’s double feature of shorts, Strange Way of Life and The Human Voice. She also saw: Dicks! The Musical. Josh writes the Darren Criss Halloween Show at A.C.T. in San Francisco. He watched Tod Browning’s Freaks. Also mentioned: Under the Rainbow (1981), Fassbinder, Blonde Venus, Story Pirates, Lair of the White Worm, Ticket of No Return, Onibaba, Grey Gardens, Jean Genet’s The Maids, Dadaism, Otessa Moshfegh, Pasolini, David Lynch, Pink Flamingos, Angel, and more! NEXT WEEK: Halloween Special Double Feature: Cronenberg’s Naked Lunch (1991) and Henenlotter’s Brain Damage (1988) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 87: Bug (2006) (w/special guest Jon Nix) | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:10:36 | |
The movie this week is William Friedkin’s Bug (2006) adapted from the play by Tracy Letts. Joining the ghouls is filmmaker/writer Jon Nix who plugs his documentary about Justin Pearson, Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself. (Available from the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome.) They also discuss Gaspar Noe’s Lux Aeterna, Alfred (1973) Conner O’ Malley’s The Mask, Colegas aka Pals, and all about Phrogging: Hider in my House and movies where someone is hiding in the walls. From wiki: “Bug is a 2006 psychological thriller film directed by William Friedkin and written by Tracy Letts, based on his 1996 play of the same name. The film stars Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins, Brían F. O'Byrne, and Harry Connick Jr. Bug debuted at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival before being purchased by Lionsgate, which released the film the following year in May 2007. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intensity, directing, acting, and take on paranoia, but were polarized about its writing, in particular the film's ending. Friedkin and Letts collaborated again as director and writer on the 2011 film Killer Joe.” NEXT WEEK: Singapore Sling (1990) Jon Nix’s website: https://www.jonnixfilm.com/
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| Episode 86: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:02:01 | |
The film of the week is Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979.) From wiki: “Nosferatu the Vampyre (German: Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht, lit. 'Nosferatu: Phantom of the Night') is a 1979 horror film written and directed by Werner Herzog. It is set primarily in 19th-century Wismar, Germany and Transylvania, and was conceived as a stylistic remake of F. W. Murnau's 1922 German Dracula adaptation Nosferatu. The picture stars Klaus Kinski as Count Dracula, Isabelle Adjani as Lucy Harker, Bruno Ganz as Jonathan Harker, and French artist-writer Roland Topor as Renfield. There are two different versions of the film, one in which the actors speak English, and one in which they speak German.[3] “ But also, they discuss the John Waters show at the Academy Museum and all things John Waters. Josh discusses his Piggly Wiggly bucket list films, Blood Beach (1982) and Gator Bait (1973) and all about horror movie marketing. NEXT WEEK: Bug (2006) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com | |||
| Episode 85: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:01:09 | |
This week the ghouls discuss one of film’s greatest tough watches, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986). From wiki: “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 American psychological horror crime film directed and co-written by John McNaughton about the random crime spree of a serial killer who seemingly operates with impunity. It stars Michael Rooker in his debut as the nomadic killer Henry, Tom Towles as Otis, a prison buddy with whom Henry is living, and Tracy Arnold as Becky, Otis's sister. The characters of Henry and Otis are loosely based on convicted real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole.” But first! Drew Barrymore scabs, which is a bummer, but she apologized so she gets the Bloodhaus Seal of Approval. The hosts talk all about Hollywood unions, Drusilla goes to Vidiots to see Videodrome and they discuss which format is the appropriate one to watch the film. Josh watched Massacre at Central High (1976). Also discussed: Serial Mom, Cannibal Holocaust, Faces of Death, Salo: 120 Days of Sodom, Color Out of Space, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Happiness, Josh learns about the X rating, Karina Longworth, Marvel dialogue, Chicago, The Blues Brothers, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, Kansas City Bomber, Slapshot, various serial killers, Streetwise, the morality of true crime, Ryan Murphy, and more! NEXT WEEK: Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 84: The Cremator (1968) | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:57:41 | |
This week, the kids discuss the Czech new wave film The Cremator from 1969. From wiki: “The Cremator (Czech: Spalovač mrtvol) is a 1969 Czechoslovak dark comedy horror film directed by Juraj Herz, based on a novel by Ladislav Fuks. The screenplay was written by Herz and Fuks. The film was selected as the Czechoslovakian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 42nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1] In 1972, it won the Festival de Cine de Sitges Best Film award, where it also received awards for its star Rudolf Hrušínský and cinematographer Stanislav Milota.” Plus, some tv talk: USA Networks, Ellery Queen, Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Six Feet Under, etc. Drusilla watched the obscure Barbara Hershey/Jill Clayburgh film, Shy People (1987). Also mentioned: Eve’s Bayou, Tangerine Dream, Josh is thinking about death a lot and he re-watched Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning. He goes on a rant and the two discuss franchises: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw, Scream, etc. They discuss the Czech new wave: Valerie and her Week of Wonders and Daisies, the Polish film Ashes and Diamonds, Cat People, Buddhism, Milos Forman, Rob Zombie, Rachel Sennott, and more! NEXT WEEK: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 83: The Haunted Palace (1963) | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09:24 | |
Get cozy, ghouls! This week’s episode is all about Roger Corman’s cozy spin on HP Lovecraft starring Vincent Price; The Haunted Palace (1963). From wiki: “The Haunted Palace is a 1963 horror film released by American International Pictures, starring Vincent Price, Lon Chaney Jr. and Debra Paget (in her final film), in a story about a village held in the grip of a dead necromancer. The film was directed by Roger Corman and is one of his series of eight films largely based on the works of American author Edgar Allan Poe.” But first: Josh and Dru go to the West side! Drusilla is Lovecraft’s great great grandniece or something. Drusilla watched The Erl King (1931) directed by Marie-Louise Iribe on Criterion. Josh watched the first film by an obscure director named Steven Spielberg called Duel and became a men’s rights activist. (Kidding!) Also mentioned: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Häxan, Jean Cocteau, Hell Comes to Frog Town, Guy Maddin, Kenneth Anger, Road Games, The Vanishing Point, Death Proof, Jaws, Tenebrae, Scooby Doo, Elisha Cook Jr., Lair of the White Worm, The Haunting of Julia, cozy horror, Joe Dante, Alan Arkush, The Sentinel, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Cremator (1969)
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| Episode 180: Shock (1977) (w/special guest Isabel Custodio) | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:15:25 | |
Drusilla and Josh are joined by the rare guest, Isabel Custodio of Be Kind Rewind! (https://www.youtube.com/@bkrewind) They discuss the master Mario Bava’s final film, Shock. From wiki: “Shock (Italian: Schock) is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Mario Bava and starring Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, and David Colin, Jr. Its plot focuses on a woman who moves into the home she shared with her deceased former husband, where she finds herself tormented by supernatural occurrences. It was Bava's last theatrical feature before he died of a heart attack in 1980.” Also discussed: Jess Franco, Two Undercover Angels, Let’s Scare Jessica to Death, Poltergeist II, Ruth Gordon, Celine Song, Todd Haynes and Superstar, Who Killed Teddy Bear?, Belladonna of Sadness, Blonde Death,
NEXT WEEK: The Host (2006)
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| Episode 82: Full Circle aka The Haunting of Julia (1977) | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:01:49 | |
The film of this week is Full Circle aka The Haunting of Julia (1977). From Wikipedia: “Full Circle, released in the United States as The Haunting of Julia,[4] is a 1977 supernatural horror film directed by Richard Loncraine, and starring Mia Farrow and Keir Dullea. Based on the novel Julia by the American writer Peter Straub, it is the first film realization of one of his books, and follows a woman who, after the death of her daughter, finds herself haunted by the vengeful ghost of a young girl in her new home.” But first! This week Drusilla does emotional and manual labor. She fixed her car like Stephanie Zanone in Grease 2! Also discussed: Whammy! Analog, the possibility of Bloodhaus screenings, Blood Feast! Dead Ringers, Exorcist III, Ganja & Hess, People Under the Stairs, Twins of Evil, Happiness, The Fall, and more. Josh watched The Boogeyman (1980). Finally, the kids discuss Clue (1985). Here’s the oral history of Clue’s success Josh mentioned. House of Psychotic Women, Liquid Sky, The Changeling, Don’t Look Now, Bunny Lake is Missing, Shock Treatment, Repo Man, Streetwise, Out of the Blue, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Haunted Palace (1963) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 81: The House of the Devil (2009) (w/special guests Joe Vallese and Heather Robb) | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:10:24 | |
Drusilla and Josh are back with a packed episode on Ti West’s House of the Devil with special guest Joe Vallese from It Came From the Closet and also actress, musician, writer Heather Robb. From wiki: “The House of the Devil is a 2009 American horror film written, directed, and edited by Ti West, starring Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig, A. J. Bowen, and Dee Wallace.The plot concerns a young college student who is hired as a babysitter at an isolated house and is soon caught up in bizarre and dangerous events as she fights for her life.” Also, Drusilla talks Bottoms (2023), Joe talks Talk to Me (2023), and Josh talks Bad Biology (2008). Also discussed Drive-Away Dolls, Frankenhooker, Brain Damage, Basket Case, The Greasy Strangler, Crimes of the Future, Pearl, X, the aesthetic of the 80s, Jocelyn Donahue’s acting, Joe Swanberg, Lena Dunham, Sleeping with the Enemy, Cabin Fever 2, the 2010s, Barbarian, David Gordon Green horror movies, Barbara Hershey and The Manor (2020) and more! NEXT WEEK: The Haunting of Julia aka Full Circle (1977) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Joe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/it_came_from_the_closet/ Joe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HomoHorror Heather’s website: https://www.heatherrobb.com/ Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherfrobb/ Drusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/ Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel
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| Episode 80: Director Spotlight on Eloy de la Iglesia | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:05:08 | |
Bloodhaus spent the week studying the late great Spanish filmmaker, Eloy de la Iglesia! This week they cover his early works, The Cannibal Man (1972) and No One Heard the Scream (1973). From wiki: “De la Iglesia was an outspoken gay and socialist filmmaker who is relatively unknown outside Spain despite a prolific and successful career in his native country. He is best remembered for having portrayed urban marginality and the world of drugs and juvenile delinquency, with many of his films dealing with the theme of homosexuality. Part of his work is closely related to the phenomenon popularly known in Spain as quinqui films, to which he contributed several works. De la Iglesia took risk in his films that captured the struggles of the underclass, portraying the everyday, unidealized lives of powerless characters portrayed genuinely with flaws and vices. They are an example of commitment to the immediate reality, going against the conformist outlook of most movies of its time. Beyond their debatable aesthetic merits, his film served a document of the Spanish marginality of the late seventies and early eighties, and they have the stamp of his strong personality. Many of these films also deal with the theme of homosexuality.” Drusilla did the cover for the Criterion release of Mean Streets! Huzzah! Josh went to Big Bear. Drusilla did the art for Colegas on the Altered Innocence label. Also discussed: Navajeros, El Pico, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Female Trouble, Eraserhead, Delicatessen, Hannibal, Severin Films, La Residencia, Almodóvar, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Haunted Palace (1963) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 79: House (1977) | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:53:40 | |
This week our hosts return to House (1977) by director Nobuhiko Obayashi. From wiki: “House (Japanese: ハウス, Hepburn: Hausu) is a 1977 Japanese experimental comedy horror film directed and produced by Nobuhiko Obayashi. It is about a schoolgirl traveling with her six friends to her ailing aunt's country home, where they come face to face with supernatural events as the girls are, one by one, devoured by the home. It stars mostly amateur actors, with only Kimiko Ikegami and Yōko Minamida having any notable previous acting experience. The musical score was performed by the rock band Godiego. Also discussed or mentioned: Vidiots, The Great Muppet Caper and a lot about Muppets, Back to the Beach (1987), Pandemonium (1982), Josh hates spoofs, Wings of Desire, Lil’ Mama and more. NEXT WEEK is a special double feature of Eloy de la Iglesia films: CANNIBAL MAN and NO ONE HEARD THE SCREAM, both streaming on SHUDDER. Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 78: Nanny (2022) | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:56:19 | |
This week, Drusilla and Josh discusses Nanny (2022) by director Nikyatu Jusu. From wiki: “Nanny is a 2022 American psychological horror film written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls, Morgan Spector, Rose Decker, and Leslie Uggams. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner.” But first! The Righteous Gemstones! Oppenheimer! James Urbaniak! Josh’s celebrity crush, David Krumholtz. The Night that Evelyn Came from the Grave, rewatching Six Feet Under, The Hunger by Whitley Strieber, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Night Tide and The Lure and mermaid horror, Don’t Look Now, Ganja & Hess, white lady feminism, Cat People, Euphoria, 120 Days of Salo, 90 Day Fiancé, NEXT WEEK: House aka Hausu (1977) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 77: The Addiction (1995) | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:00:26 | |
This week on Bloodhaus, Josh and Drusilla cover Abel Ferrara’s 90s vampire joint, The Addiction. From wiki: “The Addiction is a 1995 American vampire horror film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John. Starring Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra, Edie Falco, Paul Calderón, Fredro Starr, Kathryn Erbe, and Michael Imperioli, the film follows a philosophy graduate student who is turned into a vampire after being bitten by a woman during a chance encounter on the streets of New York City. After the attack, she struggles coming to terms with her new lifestyle and begins developing an addiction for human blood. The film was shot in black-and-white and has been considered an allegory about drug addiction and the theological concept of sin.[1][2] " But first! Josh’s mom is okay. Drusilla started her new job. They discuss How to Get Ahead in Advertising . Josh got to watch When a Stranger Calls Back with its star, Jill Schoelen, who was lovely. The duo discusses lost 80s slasher films made near Big Bear like Edge of the Axe, Satan’s Blade, Girl’s Night Out, Pledge Night, Sorority Massacre 2, and Slumber Party Massacre 2. Drusilla saw Barbie. Josh and Drusilla talk about Lena Dunham’s Polly Pocket and all the other upcoming Mattel films. Also discussed or mentioned: Ms .45, King of New York, Bad Lieutenant, Body Snatchers, The Sopranos, Lili Taylor, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, ethical relativism, Julien Schnabel, AA, Sid & Nancy, The Habit, Light Sleeper, Dracula (1992), Fright Night, My Best Friend is a Vampire, Near Dark, The Craft, the films of 1995, The Net, and Dennis Miller. NEXT WEEK: Nanny (2022) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 76: The Sentinel (1977) | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:03:46 | |
This week, Josh and Drusilla have the blues, BUT! They cheer themselves up with the incredibly chic The Sentinel (1977.) From wiki: “The Sentinel is a 1977 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Winner, and starring Cristina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Ava Gardner, Burgess Meredith, Sylvia Miles, and Eli Wallach. The plot focuses on a young model who moves into a historic Brooklyn brownstone that has been sectioned into apartments, only to find that the building is owned by the Catholic diocese and is a gateway to Hell. It is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Konvitz, who also co-wrote the screenplay with director Winner. It also features Christopher Walken, Jeff Goldblum, John Carradine, Jerry Orbach, Tom Berenger, Nana Visitor and Beverly D'Angelo in supporting roles.” Josh is rewatching Project Runway which causes the pair to discuss how mean the 2000s were and all the nasty reality shows and horror films from the era. Dru brings up the super fucked-up There’s Something About Miriam. They discuss the Errol Morris documentary Tabloid. They also discuss The Swan and Boy Meets Boy. Drusilla is really bummed about the allegations against Justin Sane, front man for Anti-Flag. They rage about J.K. Rowling. Enya is the model! Drusilla saw the new Indian Jones and the new Mission: Impossible. Also discussed: Cannon Films, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Charles Bronson, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Addiction (1995) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 75: Gothic (1986) | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:12:16 | |
This week! A literature episode. The hosts are back on Ken Russell with his adaptation of the Mary Shelley adaptation, Gothic (1986). Drusilla watched Death Game (1977) and they talk all about Colleen Camp. She also watched Ken Russell’s Tommy and Listzomania. They discuss Ken Russell’s unproduced script for Dracula. Josh comes in with book recs. The Icelandic semi-adaptation of Dracula called The Powers of Darkness and Riley Sager’s The Only One Left. Also mentioned: the tragic death of Julian Sands, the Romantic period, the year with no summer, Cabaret, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Altered States, Kenneth Branagh’s Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful, Suburbia, different Shakespeare adaptations, Dexter Fletcher, Derek Jarman, and Sting, From Wiki: “Gothic is a 1986 British psychological horror film directed by Ken Russell, starring Gabriel Byrne as Lord Byron, Julian Sands as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Natasha Richardson as Mary Shelley, Myriam Cyr as Claire Clairmont (Mary Shelley's stepsister) and Timothy Spall as Dr. John William Polidori. It features a soundtrack by Thomas Dolby, and marks Richardson's and Cyr's film debut.” NEXT WEEK: The Sentinel (1977)
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| Episode 74: The Boys Next Door (1985) | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:10:34 | |
This week, Josh and Dru watch Penelope Spheeris’ treatise on toxic masculinity, The Boys Next Door. From wiki: “The Boys Next Door is a 1985 American adventure-crime drama film about two teenage boys who leave their small town home on the day of their high school graduation and embark on a crime and murder spree. Roy Alston (Maxwell Caulfield) and Bo Richards (Charlie Sheen) are two outcasts of their high school community. Bo receives $200 as a graduation gift from his grandparents. Facing a lifetime of working blue collar factory jobs, the boys spontaneously decide to use the money to go on a vacation to Los Angeles.” Before that, they discuss To Die For, The Matt Dillon Renaissance including Little Darlings, Over the Edge, Asteroid City, and Lars Von Trier. Drusilla also watched The Chase from 1994. But also? Spookies! They discuss Spookies for the first time. Also, Motel Hell. Josh saw The Ants at Geffen Playhouse; a horror play that he loved. But Josh also watched some 80s werewolf movies: The Howling and Silver Bullet. This brings them to Gary Busey and The Buddy Holly Story. Also discussed: Grease 2, Suburbia, The Decline of Western Civilization Parts 1-3, Wayne’s World, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Honeymoon Killers, Thelma and Louise, Avenging Angel, women directors of the 80s, Moon Unit Zappa, true crime podcasts, the whole Crispin Glover thing, Columbine, Empire Records, Badlands, Reform School Girls, and Vidiots. NEXT WEEK: Ken Russell’s Gothic (1986) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 73: The Lodge (2019) | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:06:51 | |
This week! Drusilla tours the American South and watches a ton of Ken Russell films in the process. Josh does a Russ Meyer double feature at Secret Movie Club (https://www.secretmovieclub.com) : Faster Pussycat… Kill! Kill! and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. He also saw and loved No Hard Feelings. Drusilla hypes the KanKan Theater (https://kankanindy.com) in Indianapolis where she saw Multiple Maniacs. She also watched The Twentieth Century (2019) by Matthew Rankin which leads to a discussion of Guy Maddin and Brand Upon the Brain. Josh discusses Cornish College of the Arts where all his classmates starred in indie films senior year. The main event this week is The Lodge (2019.) From Wiki: “The Lodge is a 2019 psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, written by Franz, Fiala, and Sergio Casci, and starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage. Its plot follows a soon-to-be stepmother who, alone with her fiancé's two children, becomes stranded at their rural lodge during Christmas. There, she and the children experience a number of unexplained events that seem to be connected to her past.” Also mentioned: Goodnight Mommy, Alicia Silverstone, Poison for the Fairies, Los Espookys, Knives Out, Hereditary, Rosemary’s Baby, Heaven’s Gate, mental illness, The Thing, Hammer Films, The Lady in Black, gen x parenting, Roar, PTSD, The Righteous Gemstones, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Boys Next Door (1985) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 179: Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:21:24 | |
In this episode, hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla Adeline discuss their recent experiences in the horror film community, including screenings, coffee shops, and the transition into the spooky season. They review the film 'Together' and explore the evolution of horror films, particularly focusing on the works of Ari Aster. The conversation shifts to 90s comedies such as 'Dave' and their political commentary, leading to a detailed review of the classic horror film 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' In this conversation, Drusilla and Joshua delve into the themes of relationships, horror aesthetics, and cultural influences in the film 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' They explore the complexities of sapphic desire, the irrational decisions made in moments of emotional turmoil, and the eerie atmosphere created by the film's unique portrayal of zombies. The discussion also touches on the film's narrative structure, comparing it to classic horror tropes, and reflects on the cultural significance of horror films in Spain. NEXT WEEK: Mario Bava's SHOCK Bloodhaus: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/ Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/ https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/
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| Episode 72: Rosemary's Baby (1968) | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:12:39 | |
Today on Bloodhaus, it’s Josh’s favorite movie of all time: Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby. From wiki: “Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 American psychological horror film written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on Ira Levin's 1967 novel of the same name. The film stars Mia Farrow as a young (soon pregnant) wife living in Manhattan who comes to suspect that her elderly neighbors are members of a Satanic cult and are grooming her in order to use her baby for their rituals. The film's supporting cast includes John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Patsy Kelly, Angela Dorian, and, in his feature film debut, Charles Grodin. “ But first: which animal is the most punk? Also, Drusilla saw Asteroid City and they discuss Wes Anderson, who created the millennial aesthetic. (The infamous pickle cut comes up, too.) Plus! We are so, so excited about Vidiots! (https://vidiotsfoundation.org/) Josh was at Portland Horror Fest and it won an award! He also saw a feature called T Blockers by a trans teen girl and was blown away. He also watched 1981’s Dark Night of the Scarecrow and it really scared him. On Rosemary’s Baby, they also discuss the following: also, The Tenant, Cul De Sac, Chinatown, Repulsion, Let’s Scare Jessica to Death, Bonnie & Clyde, Robert Evans, William Castle, The Kid Stays in the Picture, Documentary Now!, Mia Farrow’s taste in men, Ruth Gordon, gaslighting, Buñuel, Straw Dogs, rape revenge fantasies, A Clockwork Orange, folk horror, Every Which Way But Loose, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Mikey & Nicky, Cruising, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Lodge (2019)
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| Episode 71: Carnival of Souls (1962) | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:08:24 | |
Today the girls cover one of Drusilla’s favorites, 1962’s Carnival of Souls. From wiki: “Carnival of Souls is a 1962 American psychological horror film[3] produced and directed by Herk Harvey and written by John Clifford[1] from a story by Clifford and Harvey, and starring Candace Hilligoss. Its plot follows Mary Henry, a young woman whose life is disturbed after a car accident. She relocates to a new city, where she finds herself unable to assimilate with the locals and becomes drawn to the pavilion of an abandoned carnival. Director Harvey also appears in the film as a ghoulish stranger who stalks her throughout.[4] The film is set to an organ score by Gene Moore. “ But first! Drusilla changes jobs, the writers’ strike continues with horror writer and queer pickets. Josh went to the anniversary screening of Ghost World with Thora Birch in person. Also mentioned: Airheads, The Seventh Seal, Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, Ted Lasso, Philadelphia, Harold & Maude, Margot at the Wedding, Noah Baumbach, Frances Ha, White Noise, Crimes of Passion, Dark Shadows, Haunting of Bly Manor. NEXT WEEK: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 70: Titane (2021) | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:59:45 | |
Everybody loves Julia Ducournau’s Titane (2022)! From wiki: “Titane (French: [titan] (listen), lit. "Titanium") is a 2021 French body horror psychological drama film[5][6] written and directed by Julia Ducournau. The French-Belgian co-production stars Agathe Rousselle in her feature film debut as Alexia, a woman who, after being injured in a car accident as a child, has a titanium plate fitted into her head. Vincent Lindon, Garance Marillier and Laïs Salameh also star.” Josh and Dru are plagued by bad vibes. They discuss Kenneth Anger (RIP) and the WGA strike. Josh is reading Bret Easton Ellis’s The Shards, Drusilla loved Greener Grass, which has to be imported. Same with Dinner in America. Also discussed: Urghh! A Music War!, Funny Pages, I Think You Should Leave, Patty Harrison, An American Werewolf in London, Hell Night, Tangerine, Crash, transmasculine politics, Cabin in the Woods, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. NEXT WEEK: Carnival of Souls Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 69: Orgasmo (aka Paranoia) (1969) | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:06:01 | |
This week the Ghouls discuss 1969’s sexy Italian giallo, Umberto Lenzi’s Orgasmo (or Paranoia as it’s called in the United States.) “Orgasmo (Italian for "orgasm") is a 1969 giallo film directed by Umberto Lenzi and starring Carroll Baker, Lou Castel, and Colette Descombes. It follows a wealthy American socialite who finds herself preyed upon by two nefarious young siblings who indulge her in sex, drugs, and alcohol while she vacations at an Italian villa. This film helped launch the second phase of Baker's career, during which she became a regular star in Italian productions.[3] “But first: airports! Also, Drusilla saw Zachary Wigon’s Sanctuary, Christopher Abbot’s hotness, Possessor, Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool, Dark Castle Entertainment’s Thirteen Ghosts, House on Haunted Hill, House of Wax, Dr. Caligari (80s version), Josh loves Somebody, Somewhere, Videodrome, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Mother of Tears, The Debate Society and Buddy Cop 2, Le Tigre, Peaches, a rant against film ratings, Delicatessen, Young Girls of Rochefort, we both love Bye Bye Birdie, NEXT WEEK: Titane (2021) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 68: The Wicker Man (1973) | 29 May 2023 | 01:04:48 | |
Corn rigs are bonny! It’s Wicker Man (1973). But first: the WGA writers’ strike continues, Disney/Max axe shows, Howard Ashman, Josh watched El Pico by Eloy de la Iglesia in Severin’s Quinqui boxset, Drusilla did the artwork for his film, Colegas. Drusilla watched Ashes and Diamonds before the duo gets into the most iconic folk horror film, The Wicker Man! From wiki: “The Wicker Man is a 1973 British folk horror film directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Christopher Lee. The screenplay is by Anthony Shaffer, inspired by David Pinner's 1967 novel Ritual, and Paul Giovanni composed the film score.[6][7] The plot centers on the visit of a police officer, Sergeant Neil Howie, to the isolated Scottish island of Summerisle in search of a missing girl. Howie, a devout Christian, is appalled to find that the inhabitants of the island have abandoned Christianity and now practice a form of Celtic paganism.[8] Also discussed: ACAB, workers’ rights, folk horror, Neil L*bute, The Wicker Tree, Lair of the White Worm, Robin Hardy, folk horror in the UK vs the US, classism, Julius Caesar, Nothing But Trouble, Catholicism, Derry Girls, The Last of Sheila, Stephen Sondheim’s torture dungeon, NEXT WEEK: Orgasmo aka Paranoia (1969) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel
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| Episode 67: Dead Ringers (1988) | 22 May 2023 | 01:09:45 | |
This week! The writers’ strike is a week in and Josh is feeling it. The AMPTPA is full of evil-doers, the WGA rules, and AI can’t write a good CSI: Miami. Drusilla watched Norma Rae, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Cycle, and Mike Leigh’s Mean Time. Josh watched And Then the Darkness. Also discussed: Life is Sweet, Legend of Hell House, The Vanishing. The TWINS sequel that got squashed, Danny DeVito was almost in Conan the Destroyer, Coma, House of Yes, Sid & Nancy, Christiane F., Sweet Valley High, American Psycho, Valley of the Dolls, Mia Goth, Pearl, Infinity Pool, Alexander Skarsgard, She-Devil. And, of course, all things Cronenberg. From wiki: “Dead Ringers is a 1988 psychological thriller film starring Jeremy Irons in a dual role as identical twin gynecologists. David Cronenberg directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Norman Snider. Their script was based on the lives of Stewart and Cyril Marcus and on the novel Twins by Bari Wood and Jack Geasland, a "highly fictionalized" version of the Marcuses' story.” Support the WGA: https://mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike NEXT WEEK: The Wicker Man (1973) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/ Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel
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| Episode 66: Evil Dead Rise (2023) and Beau is Afraid (2023) | 14 May 2023 | 01:00:24 | |
Happy Mother's Day! Joshua and Drusilla discuss both Evil Dead Rise and Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid. Plus Josh is back from Salem Horror Fest! He discusses the new Severin release for Morgiana. Drusilla visits the Academy Museum, Patty snubs Melvin Van Peebles, and then the kids discuss all things Evil Dead. Then they get into the main feature. From wiki: "Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 American surrealist tragicomedy horror film[5][6] written, directed, and produced by Ari Aster. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, Beau Wassermann, a mild-mannered but paranoia-ridden man who embarks on a surreal odyssey to get home to attend his mother's funeral,[7] confronting his greatest fears along the way. The film includes a supporting ensemble cast of Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Richard Kind."
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| Episode 65: Saint Maud (2019) | 08 May 2023 | 00:48:08 | |
This week Josh and Dru discuss 2019's Saint Maud. From Wiki: "Saint Maud is a 2019 British psychological horror film written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut. The story follows hospice nurse Maud (portrayed by Morfydd Clark), a recent convert to Roman Catholicism, who becomes obsessed with a former dancer in her care (Jennifer Ehle), believing she must save her soul by any means necessary."
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| Episode 64: Night Tide (1961) | 01 May 2023 | 00:56:58 | |
The movie this week in Curtis Harrington’s Night Tide (1961) starring Dennis Hopper in his first starring role. But first! Drusilla’s art for the new criterion cover of After Hours and movie art in general. Josh isn’t hungry, he has COVID! But he still has gay body dysmorphia. Drusilla saw Renfield and loved it with its Mario Bava lighting. Josh has beef with a certain horror icon because of her bad behavior at a Jennifer’s Body screening. He watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and a discussion of movie theater etiquette ensues. From wiki: “Night Tide is a 1961 American independent[2][3] fantasy film sometimes considered to be a horror film,[4][5] written and directed by Curtis Harrington and featuring Dennis Hopper in his first starring role.[6] It was filmed in 1960, premiered in 1961, but was held up from general release until 1963. The film's title was inspired by some lines from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee".[7] The film was released by American International Pictures as a double feature with The Raven.[8] “ NEXT WEEK: Saint Maud
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| Episode 63: Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:01:32 | |
It’s Easter! The world has the children down. Drusilla takes a date to Forest Lawn Cemetery because of The Loved One. It’s a country club for dead people. Drusilla watched Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. They play down the homosexuality so much! She also watched Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets for the first time. Josh did a mini marathon of movies from 1980: Cruising, which brought out his internalized homophobia, and then they go on a Brian De Palma Dressed to Kill rant. Josh also watched The Fog, one of John Carpenter’s best films. From wiki: “ Only Lovers Left Alive is a 2013 fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Anton Yelchin, Jeffrey Wright, Slimane Dazi and John Hurt. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and Germany, the film focuses on the romance between two vampires, and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. In 2016, the film was ranked among the BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century by 177 critics around the world.[5] In late 2019, it was named the fourth greatest film of the 2010s by The Hollywood Reporter's chief film critic Todd McCarthy.[6] NEXT WEEK: Night Tide (1961) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/ Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel
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| Episode 178: Seconds (1966) | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:24:05 | |
This week, after an extended spoiler-free conversation about Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025), Drusilla and Josh discuss Frankenheimer’s wonderful 1966 sci-fi creeper, Seconds. From wiki: “Seconds is a 1966 American science fiction psychological horror[3] film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, and Will Geer.[4] The film tells the story of a middle-aged New York banker who, disillusioned with his life, is contacted by an agency known as "The Company" which specializes in providing "rebirths" under new identities and appearances altered by plastic surgery. The screenplay by Lewis John Carlino is based on the 1963 novel of the same title by David Ely.” Also discussed: Ezra Fuhrman, Stephen King adaptations, “elevated horror”, and more.
NEXT WEEK: Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972)
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| Episode 62: Poison for the Fairies (1986) | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:53:35 | |
This week the kids discuss 80s Mexican film, Poison for the Fairies from Vinegar Syndrome’s new Mexican Gothic Boxset. From wiki: “Veneno para las hadas (Poison for the Fairies) is a 1984 Mexican supernatural horror film that was written and directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada.” NEXT WEEK: Only Lovers Left Alive Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com | |||
| Episode 61: The Shining (1980) | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:21:47 | |
This week the children eschew the obscure and throw a bone to a classic by covering Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. From wiki: “The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. The film's central character is Jack Torrance (Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the isolated historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies, with his wife, Wendy Torrance (Duvall), and young son, Danny Torrance (Lloyd). Danny is gifted with psychic abilities named "shining". After a winter storm leaves the Torrances snowbound, Jack's sanity deteriorates due to the influence of the supernatural forces that inhabit the hotel.” But also! Italian Greyhound Trouble, the best kind of cishet men, Henry Rollins and RuPaul, Parks & Rec, The Fisher King, Harold and Maude, Hairspray, Bergman Report returns with Summer with Monika, plus some spicy Stephen King takes, Sleepwalkers, the brown 80s, Hong Kong Phooey, Scatman, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Lolita, Babylon reappraisal, Pauline Kael, Dorothy Parker, and Bernie Sanders talking through movies. NEXT WEEK: Poison for the Fairies Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 60: Don't Deliver Us from Evil (1971) | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:05:33 | |
This episode of Bloodhaus is covering the controversial 1971 French film, Don’t Deliver Us From Evil. From wiki: “Don't Deliver Us from Evil (French: Mais ne nous délivrez pas du mal) is a 1971 French horror drama film directed by Joël Séria, in his directorial debut, and starring Jeanne Goupil, Catherine Wagener, and Bernard Dhéran.[3] It follows two Catholic schoolgirls in France who are drawn toward increasingly evil deeds. It is loosely based on the Parker–Hulme murder case of 1954.The film was controversial upon release due to its depiction of adolescent crime and sexuality,[4] receiving an X rating in the United Kingdom and being banned in its native France.” Otherwise, Josh is still sick, Drusilla explains poster design, buying VHS from Be Kind Video, The House That Screamed, Who Can Kill a Child?, Arrow Video, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Last and First Men, Dallas, Mondo Macabro, Daisies, Heavenly Creatures, Natural Born Killers, Moonrise Kingdom, Muffin from Friday the 13th Part 2, and more! NEXT WEEK: The Shining Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 59: The Alchemist Cookbook (2016) | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:04:46 | |
This week Drusilla and Josh cover the 2016 micro-budget horror film, The Alchemist Cookbook. Josh is sick, being lazy is anti-capitalist, How to Do Nothing, They talk a long time about SCREIVI or SCREAM 6. From wiki: “The Alchemist Cookbook is a horror film directed by Joel Potrykus. The film was released on the 7th of October 2016 in New York City. The film stars Ty Hickson as "Sean" and Amari Cheatom as "Cortez". The film was produced by Oscilloscope Laboratories and by producers Andrew D. Corkin, Bryan Reisberg and Ashley Young.[1] "Sean" is an outcast who isolates himself from society to practice alchemy, accompanied by only his cat. As his mental condition deteriorates the line of what is real and what is not becomes blurred, and as his chemistry turns to black magic, he instead summons a demon.[1] The film breaks the conventional boundaries of genre, as elements of a black comedy, horror and a psychological thriller are all incorporated and intertwined.[2] The Alchemist cookbook was released on an alternate release strategy, as a pay what you want film, in both theatres and on BitTorrent bundle.[2] The film was an official selection at the 2016 South by Southwest Film Festival.[1]” Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com | |||
| Episode 58: Liquid Sky (1982) (w/special guest Breanna Whipple) | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:55:58 | |
This week the ghouls watch new wave sci fi classic, Liquid Sky. And what’s more, they’re joined by a very special guest, Breanna Whipple of Heavy Horror (https://www.heavyhorror.com/). From wiki: “Liquid Sky is a 1982 American independent science fiction film directed by Slava Tsukerman and starring Anne Carlisle and Paula E. Sheppard.[1] It debuted at the Montreal Film festival in August 1982 and was well-received at several film festivals thereafter.[2] It was produced with a budget of $500,000. It became the most successful independent film of 1983, grossing $1.7 million worldwide.[3]The film is seen as heavily influencing a club scene that emerged in the early 2000s in Brooklyn, Berlin, Paris, and London called electroclash.[4]” Also! Jimmy Carter tried the metric system. Josh and Breanna will both be at Salem Horror Fest the weekend of April 20th. Drusilla watched some Michelle Yeoh movies like the Heroic trio, also Bride of Reanimator, Desperately Seeking Susan, Times Square, Shock Treatment, After Hours, Repo The Genetic Opera, Veronica, Danzig, Henry Rollins, Henry and Glenn, Drusilla’s Fred Armisen impression, Video Hound’s Complete Guild to Cult Flicks and Trash Pics, Grease 2, Cannibal Hookers, I Shot Andy Warhol, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Alice Sweet Alice, Richard Kern, Ms .45, I Spit on Your Grave, Gregg Araki’s “Nowhere”, Earth Girls Are Easy
NEXT WEEK: The Alchemist’s Cookbook (2016) | |||
| Episode 57: Eyes Without a Face (1960) | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:07:13 | |
Today on Bloodhaus, everyone’s mom hates Don’t Look in the Basement! Anyway, the ghouls discuss arthouse classic, 1960’s Eyes Without a Face (Les Yeux sans visage.) But first! Lindsay Anderson (The Sporting Life, If, Britannia Hospital), I Saw What You Did, Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master, Magnolia, Phantom Thread, Boogie Nights, Licorice Pizza, Inherent Vice, Punch Drunk Love), Guy Ritchie (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrel, Madonna’s Swept Away), Oceans 12, Snatch, Smokin’ Aces, Bullet Train, The Wrath of Man, Josh Hartnett supremacy, Skinamarink, fake film grain, the trailer for Robert Altman’s Images. From wiki: “Eyes Without a Face (French: Les yeux sans visage) is a 1960 French-language horror film co-written and directed by Georges Franju. A French-Italian co-production, the film stars Pierre Brasseur and Alida Valli. Based on the novel of the same name by Jean Redon, it revolves around a plastic surgeon who is determined to perform a face transplant on his daughter, who was disfigured in a car accident. During the film's production, consideration was given to the standards of European censors by setting the right tone, minimizing gore and eliminating the mad scientist character. Although Eyes Without a Face was cleared by censors, its release in Europe caused controversy nevertheless. Critical reaction ranged from praise to disgust.”
NEXT WEEK: Liquid Sky
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| Episode 56: Pearl (2022) | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:03:25 | |
This week, NOT Liquid Sky. The children are discussing Ti West’s 2022 X prequel, Pearl. But also! Drusilla takes a sip, a John Waters themed fondue party, Female Trouble, David Lochary, Pink Flamingos, Desperate Living, Happy Birthday to Me, May, James Duval, Jeanette Wall’s podcast The Horrors of Love podcast (https://thehorrorsoflove.buzzsprout.com/), Carmel, Indiana, Palm Springs, Steve Miner, Friday the 13th Part 2, House (1985), Sean S. Cunningham, Lake Placid, Halloween H20, Soul Man, Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend, House of the Devil, Lizzie Borden, Hagsploitation, Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula, Joshua Conkel’s He Watches. From Wiki: “Pearl (subtitled An X-traordinary Origin Story) is a 2022 psychological horror film directed by Ti West, co-written by West and Mia Goth, who reprises her role as the title character, and featuring David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, and Emma Jenkins-Purro in supporting roles. A prequel to X (2022) and the second installment in the X film series, it serves as an origin story for the title villain, whose fervent aspiration to become a movie star led her to committing violent acts on her family's Texas homestead in 1918.” NEXT WEEK: Eyes Without a Face (1960) | |||
| Episode 55: Cure (1997) | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:03:06 | |
This week the kids discuss the 1997 Japanese classic, Cure, by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. But first! They discuss L.A. finance, Jane Fonda, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, Ernest Dickerson, Billy Zane, William Sadler, the weird career of Dennis Miller, Disclosure, The Net, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Columbo, Robert Culp, Straw Dogs, Video Archives, The Loved One, and more. From Wiki: “Cure (キュア, Kyua) is a 1997 Japanese psychological thriller film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Kōji Yakusho, Masato Hagiwara, Tsuyoshi Ujiki and Anna Nakagawa. The story follows a detective investigating a string of gruesome murders where an X is carved into the neck of each victim, and the murderer is found near the victim of each case and remembers nothing of the crime. It is considered a progenitor of the explosion of Japanese horror media in the late 1990s and early 2000s, preceding other releases like Hideo Nakata's Ring and Takashi Shimizu's Ju-On: The Grudge.[1]” NEXT WEEK: Pearl Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 54: Targets (1968) | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:10:33 | |
Year two of Bloodhaus begins with President’s Day and Peter Bogdanovich’s anti-gun classic, Targets. And there’s more! Our own Drusilla did the artwork for Criterion’s new release for Targets. Go buy it right now! From wiki: “Targets is a 1968 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, produced by Roger Corman, and written by Polly Platt and Bogdanovich, with cinematography by László Kovács.[2] The film depicts two parallel narratives which converge during the climax: one follows Bobby Thompson (Tim O'Kelly), a seemingly ordinary and wholesome young man who embarks on an unprovoked killing spree; the other depicts Byron Orlok (Boris Karloff in his last straight dramatic role), an iconic horror film actor who is disillusioned by real-life violence and is contemplating retirement.” Also mentioned: Creepy Gals, Poker Face, Knives Out, Death Trap, What Have You Done to Solange?, Columbo, Ghanaian movie posters, Cunk on Earth, The Harley Quinn Valentine’s Special, Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Marnie and ranking Hitchcock films, Roger Corman, Dick Miller, Polly Platt, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Karina Longworth, Paper Moon, What’s Up Doc?, Last Picture Show, The Terror, Gus Van Sant’s Elephant, Timothy Bottoms, NEXT WEEK: Cure Creepy Gals: Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 53: Let the Right One In (2008) | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:06:40 | |
Happy Valentine’s Day! And Happy One Year Anniversary to Bloodhaus! Today the ghouls discuss a “romantic” horror film, 2008’s Swedish vampire phenomenon, Let the Right One In. In particular, Drusilla has a lot to say about the gender rep in the film from a trans perspective. From wiki: “Let the Right One In (Swedish: Låt den rätte komma in) is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson, based on the 2004 novel of the same title by John Ajvide Lindqvist, who also wrote the screenplay. The film tells the story of a bullied 12-year-old boy who develops a friendship with a strange child in Blackeberg, a suburb of Stockholm, in the early 1980s.” Also mentioned: Arrebato, Personal Shopper, The Tenant, Messiah of Evil, Lips of Blood, Derek Jarman, Wittgenstein, Jubilee, Little Nell, I Wanna Be a Beauty Queen, Pedro Almodóvar, Andy Warhol, Divine, New Beverly, Badlands, Straw Dogs, Bob Fosse’s Lenny, Sid & Nancy, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Nekromantik, Happiness, Knock at the Cabin, Paul Tremblay, the M Night Shyamalan oeuvre, Jean Rollin, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Hunger, Juliet Landau, Legend of Hell House, Robyn, Sleepwalkers, Mick Garris, the indie sleaze era, Beth Ditto of The Gossip, Twilight, Infinity Pool, My Bloody Valentine (1981) NEXT WEEK: Targets (1968) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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| Episode 177: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:22:44 | |
The ghouls are back! After a long break, Josh and Drusilla are back to discuss Humanist Vampire Seeking Consulting Suicidal Person. From wiki: “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (French: Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant), also released as Humanist Vampire Too Sensitive to Kill, is a 2023 French-language Canadian vampire comedy drama film co-written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.[3] It stars Sara Montpetit as Sasha, a teenage vampire who befriends Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard), a boy with suicidal tendencies.” Also discussed: Roller Coaster, 2001: A Space Odyssey, fantasy films, superhero films, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Bedazzled (1967), vampire lore, teen films, and more!
NEXT WEEK: Seconds (1966)
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| Episode 52: Picnic at Hanging Rock | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:02:35 | |
Welcome to a very ethereal episode! Today the ghouls discuss Peter Weir’s 1975 Australian classic, Picnic at Hanging Rock. From wiki: “Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 Australian mystery film produced by Hal and Jim McElroy, directed by Peter Weir, and starring Rachel Roberts, Dominic Guard, Helen Morse, Vivean Gray and Jacki Weaver. It was adapted by Cliff Green from the 1967 novel of the same name by Joan Lindsay.” Also mentioned: The Madonna Inn, Esalen, Mad Men, Mildred Pierce, fighting capitalism with laziness, Poker Face, White Noise, Harold and Maude, The Virgin Suicides, Roger Ebert, Lana Del Rey, Videodrome, Lake Mungo, Earth Girls Are Easy, Once Bitten. NEXT WEEK: Let the Right One In Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com | |||
| Episode 51: The Tenderness of the Wolves | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
This week Drusilla and Josh discuss the Fassbinder produced, Ulli Lommel directed The Tenderness of the Wolves. It’s very disturbing! They also discuss film vs digital print. From Wiki: “The Tenderness of Wolves (German: Die Zärtlichkeit der Wölfe) is a 1973 West German crime drama film directed by Ulli Lommel. The story is based on the crimes of German serial killer and cannibal Fritz Haarmann. It was written by Kurt Raab, who also stars in the film, and produced by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.” Also mentioned: The Dark Crystal, film and vinegar syndrome, The Witch Who Came from the Sea, The Princess Bride, Suspiria, a strange coincidence at a New Beverly screening of Rebecca, Infinity Pool, Water Falls on Burning Rocks NEXT WEEK: Picnic at Hanging Rock
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| Episode 50: The Witch | 23 Jan 2023 | 01:03:46 | |
This week our ghouls discuss certified hottie Robert Eggers’ 2015 debut, The Witch aka The VVitch. From Wiki: “The Witch (stylized as The VVitch, and subtitled A New-England Folktale) is a 2015 folk horror film[7] written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her first film appearance, along with Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson. Set in 1630s New England, it follows a Puritan family who encounter forces of evil in the woods beyond their farm.[8]” Also discussed: the new moon in Aquarius and big changes for Drusilla and Josh. The SOV film Blonde Death, Please, Baby Please, Darren Stein’s Sparkler, Paul T. Goldman NEXT WEEK: The Tenderness of Wolves Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com
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