Explore every episode of the podcast The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast
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| SERIAL KILLERS 26 • The Batman (2022) | 07 Sep 2024 | 01:08:17 | |
The Independent's Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey joins me in Gotham to talk about a masked vigilante with a strict moral code. And also we talk about Batman. Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| SERIAL KILLERS 25 • You (2018-) | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:08:36 | |
Writer, actor and friend of the pod Isaura Barbé-Brown puts her stalker cap on to talk about the amateur serial killer Joe Goldberg of the Netflix series You (2018-), which wraps up its run this year. Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| BONUS • Interview with LONGLEGS director Osgood Perkins | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:17:43 | |
An exclusive (and spoiler-free!) interview with Longlegs writer-director Osgood Perkins. Longlegs is out in UK cinemas from the 12th July. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 18 • Cherry Falls (2000) | 28 Jan 2022 | 01:03:40 | |
Writer and horror academic Dr. Alison Peirse returns to the pod to talk about the under-seen teen slasher starring Brittany Murphy, Cherry Falls (2000). We touch on how it upends slasher tropes with a killer that targets virgins, its troubled production history, the fashion and fringe choices (a lot of pleather) and its indirect influence on Malignant. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 17 • Battle Royale (2000) | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:30:37 | |
Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to the pod to usher us into the new millennium, with the teen bloodfest that would spawn international controversy and countless imitations. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 16 • Halloween H20 (1998) + The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) | 14 Jan 2022 | 01:09:29 | |
Horror fan Ally Penelope returns to talk about her love for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), especially the LL Cool J subplot, and we tackle the surprisingly empathetic story of The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), which works if you take the Carrie bits out. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 15 • Urban Legend (1998) + Idle Hands (1999) | 07 Jan 2022 | 01:19:19 | |
Our first episode of 2022 is a take on two... questionable bangers. Film critic Leila Latif joins us to take on Urban Legend (1998) and horror stoner comedy Idle Hands (1999) to figure out if they're as bad as we remember them being. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 14 • Disturbing Behaviour (1998) + The Faculty (1998) | 31 Dec 2021 | 01:19:41 | |
It's the end of the year! Horror writer, film analyst and co-host of This Ends At Prom podcast BJ Colangelo joins the podcast for the first time to go deep on Disturbing Behaviour (1998). The second part of the episode is a reprise from our FEMALE MONSTERS series, film critic Leila Latif's take on The Faculty (1998). Between these two films, it's the most nineties teen casting ever. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with author Catriona Ward (The Last House on Needless Street) | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:59:29 | |
A bonus episode interview with the author of The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward. Praised by Stephen King, her latest novel has been called the Gothic Masterpiece of 2021. This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. We discuss Catriona's love of horror, the process of writing horror, serial killers and their pets, Stephen King's endorsement of her book, the gothic novel and what it takes to write from the POV of a cat. There will be spoilers for the book in the second part of the interview but these are clearly signalled.
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| BONUS • Interview with Julia Ducournau (TITANE writer/director) | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:24:05 | |
A bonus exclusive interview with Julia Ducournau, writer/director of Raw, about her new film Titane, out in UK cinemas now. We talk about female violence, about choreographing a massacre, dance horror, and about the mythological and Biblical influences in Titane. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 13 • I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) + I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) | 24 Dec 2021 | 01:18:07 | |
Horror fan Ally Penelope joins the podcast for the first time to tackle the perfect anti-Christmas viewing, the most meme-able 90s slasher double-bill. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| Hello Sidney | Scream (1996) | What's Your Favourite Scary Movie? | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:56:27 | |
Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. In this first episode, we go back to the film that kickstarted the franchise and revitalised horror in the 1990s. Written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) made slashers cool again. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. -- Scream releases in cinemas in the UK on 14 January 2022. Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Scream (1996) in 4K, available to download and keep on Apple. Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast is supported by Paramount Hosts: Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain Producers: Mike Muncer and Anna Bogutskaya Editor: Mike Muncer Ghost Face is a Registered Trademark of Fun World Div., Easter Unlimited, Inc. ©1999. All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Introducing... Hello, Sidney: A Scream Podcast | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:01:35 | |
Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Launching on Wednesday, every episode will go in depth on each Scream film in anticipation of the brand new Scream, coming to cinemas in January 2022. Listen and subscribe to Hello, Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Scream releases in cinemas in the UK on 14 January 2022. Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast is supported by Paramount Hosts: Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain Producers: Mike Muncer and Anna Bogutskaya Editor: Mike Muncer Ghost Face is a Registered Trademark of Fun World Div., Easter Unlimited, Inc. ©1999. All Rights Reserved. | |||
| SERIAL KILLERS 19 • Memories of Murder (2003) + Zodiac (2007) | 04 Jul 2024 | 01:52:05 | |
The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey joins me for a double-bill of bangers: Bong Joon Ho's Memories of Murder (2003) and David Fincher's Zodiac (2007). Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| TEEN HORROR 12 • The Craft (1996) • Redux | 10 Dec 2021 | 01:25:59 | |
We revisit the film that started off the entire podcast with writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We go hard on Chris Hooker, and try to understand why Nancy wanted so much power. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 11 • Mirror, Mirror (1990) + Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (1992) | 03 Dec 2021 | 01:33:14 | |
Two teenage girls find special powers: one uses it to take revenge First-time guest Arden Fitzroy joins Anna to discuss the underseen goth teen nightmare Mirror, Mirror (1990), and in the second half Jordan Crucchiola passionately defends the merits of the big-screen Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). *** Grab tickets for our next event in London - a preview of TITANE - on 15 December. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 10 • Monster Squad (1987) + Heathers (1989) | 26 Nov 2021 | 01:25:42 | |
Two very different groups of teens, two very different types of monsters in this horror-adjacent teen dream double-bill. Joining us this week is The Independent Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey to talk about what these two outliers have in common, the true horror of being a teenager, and the how these films have aged. *** Grab tickets for our next event in London - a preview of TITANE - on 15 December. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 09 • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:27:52 | |
The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer Freddy Krueger seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death. Joining us this week is film critic, author and scholar Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn to go into the gore, dream logic of Wes Craven's masterpiece, how Nancy stands out from other final girls and what exactly makes Freddy Krueger so terrifying. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 08 • Christine (1983) | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:22:03 | |
Arnie thought he'd met the perfect girl. Turns out, she had a body by Plymouth and a soul by Satan. Joining us this week is film critic and our Stephen King correspondent Dr. Kelli Weston to go into the terrifying teen angst of Christine (1983). *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Scream (1996) • Live Show | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:53:52 | |
Happy Halloween! To mark this spooky weekend, we bring you the live podcast recording of our crossover Scream event with our pals Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror) and Becky Darke (Don't Point That Horror at Me). Don't miss our live-tweet of Censor at MUBI on Halloween 7PM GMT. You can get 30 days free of MUBI here: https://mubi.com/promos/thefinalgirls
*** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 07 • The House on Sorority Row (1982) | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:58:45 | |
It's a sorority for a very special kind of girl... one that doesn't mind pulling a murderous prank on their den mother. Joining us this week is video essayist and writer Yhara Zayd to talk about the film's film noir influences, sorority horror and who is the real villain of The House on Sorority Row. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee Curtis | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:16:32 | |
A bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis, Laurie Strode herself, about the new film Halloween Kills, out in UK cinemas now. We talk about her not knowing what a 'final girl' was, a show she developed called 'The Final Girls' and why people have loved Laurie Strode since 1978. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 06 • The Slumberparty Massacre (1982) + The Slumberparty Massacre II (1987) | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:53:44 | |
When you think of slumber parties, you think of murder... right? Joining us this week is podcaster Mary Wild to go deep on the feminist intentions of The Slumberparty Massacre, the similarities of the driller killer to BOB from Twin Peaks and its dark, dark humour. With a much less deep discussion on the musical psycho horror show that is The Slumberparty Massacre II and its leather daddy killer. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 05 • Prom Night (1980) + Student Bodies (1981) | 08 Oct 2021 | 01:13:25 | |
Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We get into the mind of the murderer (again) with Prom Night, discuss the benefits of disco, and fight for the status of the film as an inventive slasher. Plus a first watch of slasher spoof film Student Bodies (1981) and the bits of it that haven't aged well at all. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| SERIAL KILLERS 18 • Orphan (2009) + Orphan: First Kill (2022) | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:33:50 | |
Brilliant critic Savina Petkova stops by to discuss and defend the prolific serial killing girl Esther from Orphan (2009) and its prequel Orphan: First Kill (2022) Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| TEEN HORROR 04 • Friday the 13th (1980) | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:10:15 | |
In this episode, Bloody Women Editor Leila Latif joins us for a discussion on the original Friday the 13th - the one with Kevin Bacon, the one without Jason, the mommy of one of the biggest horror franchises. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Midnight Mass (2021) | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:18:15 | |
A deep dive review of Mike Flanagan's new horror series, Midnight Mass, with writer and broadcaster Louise Blain. Spoilers from 0:29:55 Midnight Mass is available to watch on Netflix now. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 03 • Halloween (1978) | 24 Sep 2021 | 01:20:27 | |
In this episode, podcaster Steph McKenna joins us for a discussion on John Carpenter and Debra Hill's daddy of slasher films, Halloween. We go deep on Laurie Strode and the final girl, what makes Michael Myers so scary, the musical stylings of Mr. Carpenter and so much more. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| Censor This #4: Interview with Prano Bailey-Bond | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:28:07 | |
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us. In this final episode of the mini-series, we recorded the live conversation we had with director and co-writer Prano Bailey-Bond after a preview screening of Censor at the Prince Charles Cinema. The discussion contains mild spoilers. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited by Olivia Graham. Music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch used with permission. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Listen to our weekly horror film podcast. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for new, original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 02 • Carrie (1976) • Re-Release | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:05:15 | |
A repost from our FEMALE MONSTERS series. In this episode, film critic Dr. Kelli Weston joins us for a deep, deep dive on the inimitable classic of horror cinema, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976). We talk about the monstrous feminine, otherness, Sissy Spacek, period horror, who's the real villain in the film and so much more. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| TEEN HORROR 01 • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:16:07 | |
A deep dive into one of the most influential horror films of all time, Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We dive deep into Isaura's love of this film, where it stands culturally, how it influenced horror films, and show a little sympathy for overwhelmed Leatherface. Read Isaura's piece on Bloody Women Film Journal about Sally Hardesty's iconic status as a final girl. *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| Introducing... Teen Horror | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:03:52 | |
In this fourth series, we'll be regressing and reliving the bloody, broody and horny moments of our teenage years through horror films. New episode every Friday with a special guest to discuss a teen horror (or two). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music: "The Shape" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and "Trouble in Woodsboro" by Marco Beltrami *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Listen to our weekly horror film podcast. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. | |||
| BONUS · Candyman (2021) | 27 Aug 2021 | 01:45:33 | |
A deep dive review of the most anticipated horror film of the year: Nia DaCosta's Candyman. Spoilers from 0:57:19 (but don't worry, we don't say his name). Candyman is out now in UK cinemas. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| Censor This #3: If In Doubt, Just Reject The Film | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:40:26 | |
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us. In this third episode, Evolution of Horror host Mike Muncer and host Anna Bogutskaya discuss the context of the video nasties in 1980s Britain. Throughout the episode you'll hear from lead actress Niamh Algar, make-up and hair designer Ruth Pease and BBFC's Sarah Peacock. The discussion is spoiler-free. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited by Olivia Graham. Music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch used with permission.
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Listen to our weekly horror film podcast. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for new, original writing on horror. | |||
| Censor This #2: Don't Go In the Church | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:39:05 | |
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us. In this episode, Projections lecturer and host Mary Wild joins host Anna Bogutskaya to unpick the psychology of lead character Enid Baines, played by Niamh Algar. Throughout the episode you'll also hear from Niamh, hair and make up designer Ruth Pease and composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch. There are some mild spoilers throughout the discussion. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited by Olivia Graham. Music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch used with permission. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Listen to our weekly horror film podcast. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for new, original writing on horror. | |||
| BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Elle Nash (Deliver Me) | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:30:29 | |
Bloody Book Club, our monthly series of interviews with horror authors, welcomes Elle Nash, author of Deliver Me, Animals Eat Each Other, Gag Reflex and the short story collection Nudes. We talk about the process of writing Deliver Me, getting inspiration from headlines, the Ozarks, writing about pregnancy and motherhood and so much more. Deliver Me is out now.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| Censor This #1: What Masterpiece Are We Dissecting Today | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:38:12 | |
Inspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us. In this first episode, The Independent's Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey and host Anna Bogutskaya discuss the horror of Censor. Throughout the episode you'll hear from lead actress Niamh Algar and costume designer Saffron Cullane. The discussion is mostly spoiler-free. Beware of SPOILERS from 30:40. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited by Olivia Graham. Music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch used with permission. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Listen to our weekly horror film podcast. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for new, original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Fear Street 1666 | 17 Jul 2021 | 01:38:19 | |
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Isaura Barbé-Brown and Dr. Alison Peirse exploring all the things that make the trilogy work, everything that makes Nick Goode such a douchebag, and the queer love story that underpins the horror trilogy. Listen to the Fear Street 1994 deep dive HERE. Listen to our interview with director Leigh Janiak HERE. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Interview with director Leigh Janiak (Fear Street) | 16 Jul 2021 | 00:31:38 | |
An exclusive SPOILER-FREE interview with Fear Street director Leigh Janiak. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Fear Street 1978 | 10 Jul 2021 | 01:00:21 | |
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Dr. Alison Peirse going over the difference between classic and nineties slashers, the updated Final Girl, and the unexpected nastiness of the film. Listen to the Fear Street 1994 deep dive HERE. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| BONUS • Fear Street 1994 | 03 Jul 2021 | 01:42:13 | |
A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the first part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1994 with Isaura Barbé-Brown going over the nineties slasher inspirations, R.L. Stine's brand of teen horror, the gore, the multiple killers, the music and nostalgic aesthetics and our predictions for Fear Street 1978. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| VAMPIRES BONUS • Vampire Also Rans | 21 May 2021 | 01:20:41 | |
After 20 episodes, 40 films, and a few bonus episodes, we're DONE with vampires. But before stake this season, we've got one more bonus episode for you. We're joined in this episode by the brilliant writer, presenter and broadcaster Louise Blain to go through the films, series and video games that didn’t get their own full episode - but maybe should’ve. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror. | |||
| Promising Young Podcast #4 - Girls Just Want to Not Get Assaulted | 17 May 2021 | 01:33:13 | |
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and themes of the film, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. *** Writer/podcaster Jordan Crucchiola, writer, podcaster and filmmaker BJ Colangelo and The Final Girls co-founder Anna Bogutskaya discuss the divisive reaction to Promising Young Woman. Be warned: this episode is SPOILERIFIC from the very start. Everyone has an opinion about this film. It's created huge cultural conversation. We discuss Cassie's rage, the choice to never show Nina, how the film is NOT a rape-revenge movie and how it tackles internalised misogyny and rape culture. TW: there is discussion of sexual assault and rape. Jordan's thread collating all takes on Promising Young Woman can be found HERE Read BJ's piece on the film's controversial ending HERE. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| Promising Young Podcast #3 - Hell Hath No Fury Like a Critic Scorned | 03 May 2021 | 01:12:56 | |
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and themes of the film, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. Writer/podcaster Jordan Crucchiola and The Final Girls co-founder Anna Bogutskaya discuss the divisive reaction to Promising Young Woman. Everyone has an opinion about this film. It's created huge cultural conversation. We discuss the Variety incident, Promising Young Woman's triumph at the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards, and what has made it so divisive with critics and audiences alike. Be warned: this episode is SPOILERIFIC. Jordan's thread collating all takes on Promising Young Woman can be found HERE *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| Promising Young Podcast #2 - But I'm A Nice Guy | 24 Apr 2021 | 01:02:13 | |
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and themes of the film, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. Writer/podcaster Jordan Crucchiola and The Final Girls co-founder Anna Bogutskaya discuss what Promising Young Woman has to say about masculinity. We discuss the nice guy trope, meta-casting rom-com actors into predatory roles, the rom-com within the revenge film, the legacy of Seth Cohen and Xander Harris, gentle coercion and more. Be warned: this episode is SPOILERIFIC. Jordan's thread collating all takes on Promising Young Woman can be found HERE TW: sexual assault, rape, suicide *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| Promising Young Podcast #1 - A Woman's Worst Nightmare | 16 Apr 2021 | 02:11:13 | |
Inspired by Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, out in the UK on Sky Cinema TODAY, we present a mini-podcast dedicated to diving deep into the myriad of layers and themes of the film, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. First up, a mostly spoiler-free discussion about the film and why it strikes such a chord, and how it has ignited a widespread conversation. Featuring writer/podcaster Jordan Crucchiola, The Independent's Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey, and is produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. We discuss Carey Mulligan's performance and star persona, Cassie as the hero and the villain of her own story, grief as a corruption force, revenge films, the millenial aesthetic and the music. TW: sexual assault, rape, suicide *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| SERIAL KILLERS 17 • Man Bites Dog (1992) + Behind the Mask: Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:11:58 | |
Noted found footage defends MaryBeth McAndrews joins me to discuss the serial killer mockumentary double bill: Belgian extreme horror Man Bites Dog (1992) and love letter to slasher films Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006). Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. *** The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film. → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk | |||
| VAMPIRES BONUS • True Blood (2008-14) • Part I | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:46:31 | |
Our main vampire season might be over, but we've got a couple of bonus episodes yet to come. Actor and writer Isaura Barbé-Brown joins us for a celebration of the trashy, bloody and extremely horny vampire show True Blood. In first parter we cover, roughly, True Blood seasons 1-4. Digressions include: an attempted defence of Vampire Bill's accent, Eric's hair drama, the Skarsgaard Stare and Alcide and Jason fanfic. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.
The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| VAMPIRES 20 • A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014) + What We Do In The Shadows (2014) | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:04:20 | |
For the last episode of our vampire season, film critic and Bloody Women Commissioning Editor Leila Latif joins us for a deep dive into two vampire films that came out the same year but couldn't be more different from each other. A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night from 00:04:34 This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. Our pick this week is Lords of Chaos, a true crime horror film based on the real life Norwegian Death Metal crimes. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly dose of curated horror treats. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||
| VAMPIRES 19 • Byzantium (2012) + Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) | 26 Mar 2021 | 01:20:53 | |
Joining us is special guest and vampire expert Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn to discuss Neil Jordan's second vampire film Byzantium and Jim Jarmusch's arthouse take on vampiric ennui Only Lovers Left Alive (2013). Byzantium (2012) from 00:04:27 If you want to explore the vampire more, we recommend Ní Fhlainn's books Postmodern Vampires and the short story collection Visions of the Vampire: Two Centuries of Immortal Tales. This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. This week's pick is the excellent follow-up to Hitchcock's classic, Psycho II. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our newsletter for new, original writing on horror. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe | |||