Explore every episode of the podcast Unbound & Rewound Horror Podcast
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| Queer Horror: Interview with filmmakers Jackie Monoson, Daisy Rosato, & Sophie Sagan-Gutherz | 21 Feb 2025 | 01:31:38 | |
The minds behind Possum, a queer absurdist horror short film, join me to discuss their experience as young filmmakers, their inspirations for the making of their film, and the film festival circuit! Explore the film: possumthemovie.com Instagram | Substack | |||
| Throwback Thursday: 'The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster' (ft. director Bomani J Story & actress Laya DeLeon Hayes) | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:45:41 | |
Avery sits down with Bomani J. Story, writer and debut director of The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster, and Laya DeLeon Hayes who leads the production as Vicaria. Join them in their discussion of Black horror, the importance of representation, and the making of their feature film. This reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein flips the narrative on it's head and highlights the evil all around. This one is for my Black horror fans! Catch it on Shudder and Hulu Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Slasher Summer: MaXXXine dir. Ti West (2024) | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:51:28 | |
We're rounding out the last bit of summer by talking slashers. There's truly no better movie to start with than the highly anticipated MaXXXine: directed by Ti West. Tune in for a discussion on Giallo film, 80's Hollywood, and sharksploitation (???) Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Throwback Thursday: Black Queer Horror | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:27:16 | |
To wrap up Pride Month, we're taking it back to last Pride when Avery discussed Black Queer Horror and the standout characters in the sub-genre. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Author Interview: Lindsay King-Miller | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:17:52 | |
Author Lindsay King-Miller's Summer 2024 book The Z Word reminds us that Pride started as a riot. As June gets co-opted by Corporate America, her story shines a light on the radicalism that inherently flows through the LGBTQ+ community. Join the discussion on zombies, drag queens, and body diversity in media. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Author Interview: Chuck Tingle | 30 May 2024 | 01:21:42 | |
It’s officially Pride Month: the time of year when I discuss queer horror the most. What's scarier than the treatment of queer characters in Hollywood, though? The impending doom of AI. Chuck Tingle’s Summer 2024 novel Bury Your Gays tackles both. Join Avery and Chuck in discussing their queer experiences, the exploration of trauma in horror, and Chuck’s writing process as a neurodivergent author.
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| *SPOILER FREE* Tarot (2024) dir. S. Cohen & A. Halberg | 03 May 2024 | 00:46:15 | |
Welcome back to another summer at Camp Unbound & Rewound: you'll never want to leave. Season 7 opens with a review of the newest horror film from ScreenGems: Tarot. Join Avery in discussing this directorial debut, burying your gays, and the art of practical effects. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Women in Horror: Audrey E. Lorber | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:16:47 | |
For the last episode of Season 6 and of Women’s History Month, Avery invites a Brooklyn filmmaker who’s building her reputation as a woman in horror! Tune in for Avery & Audrey’s discussion of the films that inspired her recent short, the theme of desire in horror, and the women in horror that inspire them. Find Audrey: https://www.audreylorber.com/ Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| [Author Interview] THIS WRECTHED VALLEY by Jenny Kiefer | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:01:10 | |
The end of Black History Month is the start of Women's Month. And who would Avery be if she didn't celebrate the women in horror? Join Avery and Author Jenny Kiefer in their discussion of her debut horror novel, how horror has shaped their queer experience, and the haunted tales of Kentucky. Follow Jenny: https://twitter.com/_jennykiefer?lang=en SubStack Newsletter Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Black Horror: Get Out X Stepford Wives | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:33:55 | |
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| Black Horror: MA (2019) | ft. Blerdy Massacre Podcast | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:19:09 | |
It's the Black horror movie that could... have been something better. Tune in to hear us blerds discuss the potential and failure of Octavia Spencer's horror debut! Check out Blerdy Massacre Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Black Horror History | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:31:42 | |
There is no better way to celebrate the first day of Black History Month than by talking about our history of horror. Celebrate the Black directors, writers, and actors who made space for the horror we have today! SubStack Newsletter Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok 20% OFF FANGORIA | |||
| Author Interview: Clay McLeod Chapman | 24 Jan 2025 | 01:01:44 | |
Clay McLeod Chapman's newest book will keep you awake for the next four years (pun intended). Clay joins the podcast to discuss 'Wake Up and Open Your Eyes', political horror, and possessions! Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Horror Adaptation: Five Nights at Freddy (2023) | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:06:08 | |
Leave it to Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson to revive Avery's gamer era. Join her and gaming guest Carla for this discussion of the 2014 PC game that took raise a whole generation of horror fans and gamers! Carla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlavtattoos/ SubStack Newsletter Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok 20% OFF FANGORIA URHorror Merch
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| 2024's Most Anticipated Horror Films | Mini *Spoiler-Free NIGHT SWIM Review | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:29:30 | |
For the first episode of Season 6, we're taking a look at the movies that Avery is most looking forward to this year! Get your Letterboxd out and get ready to add 'em to your watchlist. Stay tuned in until the end for the a mini spoiler-free review Blumhouse's first entry of 2024 NIGHT SWIM SubStack Newsletter Guest Form Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Top Show Moments of 2023 | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:25:37 | |
Before we kick off the first season of 2024, Avery looks back at her top moments of the show from 2023. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| BLACK CHRISTMAS SMACKDOWN | ft. Lucy Ba'al & Alea Jones | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:50:36 | |
For the last episode of the season, we're ringing in the holiday season in perfect fashion. Joined by horror content creators Lucy Ba'al and Alea Jones, Avery discusses the classic Christmas horror franchise. Tune in for the ultimate battle of which movie takes the belt for the best! Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Holiday Horror: Kristy (2014) dir. Oliver Blackburn | ft. Jonk Lobster | 17 Nov 2023 | 01:11:50 | |
Count your blessings and grab two plates. This Thanksgiving could be your last. That is... if you're a Kristy. Jonk Lobster, horror game streamer and movie fan, joins Avery to discuss the 2014 Thanksgiving slasher, holiday horror, and their anticipated projects post-strike!
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| Feminist Horror: Perpetrator (2023) dir. Jennifer Reeder | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:45:19 | |
In this feminist horror film, Jonny's otherness stands besides just being Black and queer. Join Avery in this non-spoiler discussion of the symbolism of blood in horror, the strongest elements of the film, and the context of a Black protagonist in the Shudder original Perpetrator . Instagram | Twitter | TikTok 20% OFF FANGORIA | |||
| URHorror Fireside Chat #1 | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:49:19 | |
We all feel lazy sometimes: especially Avery this week. So, instead of focusing on one topic or movie, she's talking about everything horror related in the past two weeks: Halloween Horror Nights Orlando, The Exorcist: Believer, NYCC, and disappointing nostalgic horror movies. Tune in for a chill chat: just you and Avery. Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| *BONUS*: Interview w/ History’s Most Haunted (Leanne, Corine, & Kelly) | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:11:04 | |
The paranormal world is complex and often misrepresented. After all, these three women want to show America that spirits were once people, too, and not a haunt attraction. Join our discussion on paranormal investigation, being in a male-dominated space as women, and the truth (or lack of) in paranormal horror fiction.
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| Halloween Watchlist Must-Haves ft. TheEvolTyrone | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:18:01 | |
Spooky season has arrived. Avery's favorite time of year, but I'm sure you don't need reminded of that! To ring in the season, Avery brings on a guest with as much passion for horror and foothold in the horror community! Join Avery and Tyrone Williams, host of EvolLive, as they run through their top four movies on their Halloween watchlist. How should a Halloween watchlist be curated? Should it be all horror or a little nostalgia, too? Tune in to find out! Tyrone Williams: @TheEvolTyrone Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Creature Feature: Ginger Snaps (2000) | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:55:55 | |
Before Jennifer's Body, Ginger was the hormonal teen girl with a hunger for flesh. It's practical effects, feminist metaphors, and queer-coding have built a cult following since it's release. Join Avery in this discussion of Ginger Snaps (2000) and it's metamorphosis in horror! Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Author Interview: 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix | 10 Jan 2025 | 01:00:03 | |
welcome back to another season of the podcast! season 9 is starting stronger than any season before. THE horror author- the first author I ever discussed on the podcast- Grady Hendrix joins us to talk his newest horror novel Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| *BONUS* Interview w/ Author Justin C. Key: THE WORLD WASN'T READY FOR YOU | 19 Sep 2023 | 01:07:04 | |
Author Justin C. Key made the decision to create speculative fiction for Black and Brown people after seeing countless movies where the Black characters were never given a moment to shine. His debut collection, THE WORLD WASN'T READY FOR YOU, centers Black characters and stories to remind readers what true representation looks like. Justin's Instagram: @justinckey Justin's Tiktok: @justinckey ___________________________ Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| THE HAUNTED HOUSE FEARFEST: Interview w/ Owner Renee Huff | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:45:07 | |
Welcome to the fifth season of URHorror Podcast! We're kicking off the fall with a fun guest who loves horror so much that she made it her job. Join Avery in her discussion with Renee Huff, owner of The Haunted House FearFest Film Festival in New York City. Get your tickets: https://ticketing.midnighttheatre.com/tickets/plans/hhff2023 Join the SubStack: https://urhorrorpodcast.substack.com/ Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Slasher Horror: Friday the 13th (1980) | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:52:42 | |
It's our final week of Camp Unbound and Rewound and the 13th episode of season 4! It's right to send us off with the ultimate camp slasher: Friday the 13th. Tune in for this discussion of indie budgeting, Halloween VS Friday the 13th, and if it's truly THE summer slasher. Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
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| Slasher Horror: They/Them (2022) | ft. The Horror.Cult.Trash.Other.Podcast | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:18:51 | |
Did someone say queer slasher?? This week, Gary and Chris of The. Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast join Avery by the campfire for some roasting. But it's not weenies they're roasting! Tune in for the discussion of Queer representation in horror, the intentions behind queer films, and whether this Blumhouse movie really was that bad. **This film is a production of a current struck production company of AMPTP. Click here to learn more about the current SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and how you can show your solidarity! Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | |||
| Shelf Horror: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:40:18 | |
Make sure you have your roasting sticks and hot dogs, because this campfire story is a good one! This week, Avery analyzes Riley Sager's second novel: The Last Time I Lied. Join her in discussing Sager's writing style, his way of writing female characters, and how it compares to his first horror story Final Girls. Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
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| Slasher Horror: Sleepaway Camp (1983) | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:53:52 | |
Summer camp can have some of the best memories and the worst. The month of July is all about the worst summer camp memories: most of them being deadly. This week, Avery takes a look at the cult classic Sleepaway Camp to examine it's symbolism for the LGBTQIA+ community. Tune in for a discussion on the film's representation of the trans community and how this film differs from it's predecessor. | |||
| Slasher Horror: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:49:33 | |
As the month of June ends, Avery closes out Pride Month with a look at the controversial sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street. Tune into the discussion on the film's queer-coding, the feud between Mark Patton and David Chaskin, and the film's importance to the LGBTQIA+ community. | |||
| Slasher Horror: The Blackening | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:50:16 | |
The Blackening hit theaters with a bang on Juneteenth weekend. Y'all know how much Avery loves holiday horror. Join her in discussing this new Black horror, prominent Black horror tropes, and her own personal horror movie moment! To learn more about Black horror, check out The Black Guy Dies First | |||
| Black Queer Horror: History & Icons | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:30:31 | |
Juneteenth is the perfect time to highlight black queer horror. It's such a shame that it's such a short timeline. However, Avery makes do with what she has. Join her in this discussion of the first black queer character, how the AIDS epidemic effected queer horror, and today's icons who are changing up the game! Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
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| THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL & HER MONSTER: Interview w/ Bomani J. Story & Laya DeLeon Hayes | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:47:03 | |
In this very special bonus episode, Avery sits down with Bomani J. Story, writer and debut director of The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster, and Laya DeLeon Hayes who leads the production as Vicaria. Join them in their discussion of Black horror, the importance of representation, and the making of their feature film. This reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein flips the narrative on it's head and highlights the evil all around. This one is for my Black horror fans! Catch it in theaters June 9th | |||
| Interview with the Vampire | ft. The Filmgal Podcast | 19 Oct 2024 | 01:20:32 | |
This week, I'm chatting with The Filmgal Podcast about our recent obsession: AMC's original series Interview with the Vampire (based on Anne Rice's novels). What's better than gay vampires? Oh, gay BLACK vampires. Tune in for our discussion on starting a podcast, comparing the series to the movie, and our love for vampire media. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok | |||
| Queer History of Horror | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:36:49 | |
It's the first day of Pride Month and Avery's talking queer horror. More specifically, Avery's is walking through the history of queerness in horror film and literature. Tune in to learn about the first display of queerness on screen, the difference between queer-coded and explicitly queer characters, and how iconic horror monsters are queer-coded. Anti-Trans Legislation Map: https://www.equalityfederation.org/tracker/cumulative-anti-transgender Join ACLU's pledge to support trans youth: https://action.aclu.org/petition/take-pledge-support-trans-youth-now?ms=wwwactionpage&initms=wwwactionpage&ms_aff=NAT&initms_aff=NAT&ms_chan=web&initms_chan=web Support the Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/support/ | |||
| Elevated Horror: Midsommar (2019) ft. Guests | 31 May 2023 | 01:35:03 | |
Two guests from the past join Avery in Sweden as she ventures into the Hårga to discuss Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar. Join them in their discussion of Wizard of Oz easter eggs, cult tactics, and feminine rage. Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Noah's IG: @no.uhhhb Nellie's IG: @nelisavega | |||
| Cannibal Horror: Raw (2016) | 31 May 2023 | 00:43:45 | |
Avery packs her bags to depart from Australia and arrive to France. All the French food is tempting, but you may not want a snack for this film! Join her as she explores the horror of the first-year college experience, the way cannibalism strengthens a horror narrative, & Julia Decournau's powerful feminist horror film. | |||
| Paranormal Horror: Lake Mungo ft. Guest | 11 May 2023 | 01:03:06 | |
We depart from Korea and find ourselves down under with the kangaroos and crocodiles. This week, Avery sits down with a guest to discuss the Australian movie they chose, the cultural significance of mockumentaries, and the grief behind ghost stories. | |||
| Found Footage Horror: Gonjiam Haunted Asylum (2018) | 04 May 2023 | 00:35:37 | |
And just like that... she's back. Perhaps even better than ever. Avery is taking y'all with her as she travels across the world for the month of May. Her first stop: South Korea. Tune in as she discusses the disappointment of TikTok movie recommendations, found footage films, and Gonjiam Haunted Asylum's cinematography. Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
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| Shelf Horror: Other Terrors by Vince A. Liaguno, Rena Mason | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:42:38 | |
For the very last episode of the season, Avery dives deeps into this HarperCollins horror anthology. Each story unmasks the true meaning of what it is to be "other" in horror and in society. | |||
| Short to Feature: Piggy (2022) | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:42:46 | |
In the second to last episode of Season 3, Avery discusses the 2022 Spanish horror film Piggy, directed by Carlota Pereda, along with it's short predecessor. Avery looks at the themes of morality and retribution and the oh-so-horrific experience of being a teen girl. **TW: fatphobia and bullying
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| Holiday Horror: Leprechaun | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:34:12 | |
St Paddy's Day is here and what better way to celebrate than to chat about the Irish horror comedy franchise Leprechaun. Stream the films on Peacock, grab a pint of Guinness, and join Avery in a discussion of greed, creative kills, and Jennifer Aniston's first (and only) horror debut. | |||
| Franchise Talk: Scream 6 Theories | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:41:15 | |
If you're planning on crawling to the theater for the newest Scream movie, it's best to be prepared for what you're in for. Join Avery as she recaps Scream 5, discusses Scream 6 news, and dissects the bone-chilling theories of this latest installment! Check out her official review of the movie on Instagram.
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| Black Women in Horror | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:43:08 | |
In celebration of Women's History and the end of Black History Month, Avery looks at the history of Black women in the Horror genre. Join her as she talks about specific black films that paved the way for each other and other films in Hollywood! | |||
| Author Interview: 'Influencer' by Adam Cesare | 03 Oct 2024 | 01:23:17 | |
If you've been listening to the podcast for atleast the last year, hopefully you understand the gravity of this episode. Adam Cesare is the author of the YA series Clown in a Cornfield and various other horror reads. Tune into our conversation about cultism, toxic online behavior, and the iconography of horror masks. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter| TikTok 20% OFF FANGORIA | |||
| Shelf Horror: 'How to Sell a Haunted House' (2023) | Ft. RWDNF Podcast | 17 Feb 2023 | 01:15:24 | |
There's a new Grady Hendrix book on the shelf and you know what that means! As a Grady Hendrix stan, Avery couldn't resist dedicating an episode to this new novel. To dissect it, Mel B of the Read, Watch, or DNF Podcast joins her as a newbie to Hendrix's books. Rumor has it, this could be his last story set in South Carolina, too. Tune in to find out if it's worth the read! | |||
| Animated Horror: Junji Ito | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:02:33 | |
Avery ventures away from live-action horror to discuss Junji Ito's newest manga adaptation on Netflix. Join her, with guest Minerve Jean, to discuss Junji Ito Mania: Japanese Tales of the Macabre Minerve's IG: @minerverii | |||
| Elevated Horror: Infinity Pool (2023) | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:51:40 | |
Avery will watch anything with Mia Goth or Alexander Skarsgaard in it. That's why this movie was one she couldn't wait to see. Did it exceed her expectations though? Director Brandon Cronenberg is known for his gore and existentialism. But was it more than what Avery could handle? | |||
| Techno-Horror: M3GAN (2023) | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:46:20 | |
She's the moment. She's the queen. Is she gunning for Chucky's throne as the horror doll icon? M3GAN was released 01/06/23, but it's been one of the most anticipated movies of the New Year. On the show this week, Avery talks about Gen Z children, their parents, and how technology may replace parents (?). Instagram/Twitter: @URHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/8hDXX8m?ref_=wl_share | |||