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PODCAST

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast

Anna Bogutskaya

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film and TV history through a female lens. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film critic and author Anna Bogutskaya.

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VAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld:...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2021/03/12

The franchise is lead by a leather-clad Kate Beckinsale as the vampyre warrior Selene, who is part of the centuries-old feud between vampires and werewolves. This war might be coming to a head with the appearance of a man who might be able to unite the two monster clans by becoming a … vampire/werewolf/human hybrid. We're joined in this episode by the brilliant writer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, who gives her hilarious take onthe first three films in the franchise. This season

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23:29

BONUS • Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) Interview

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2021/03/09

On the back of Saint Maud's BAFTA nominations and Morfydd's nomination for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, we bring you a special bonus interview with the lead actor from Saint Maud, Morfydd Clark, who delivers one the most astounding performances of the year. You can vote for the BAFTA Rising Star Award HERE. Listen to our deep dive episode on Saint Maud HERE. Watch Anna's video essay on Saint Maud, "God's Lonely Woman", HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***The Final Girls

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104:44

VAMPIRES 16 • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) + 30 Days of...

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2021/03/05

I’m joined in this episode by writer and Bloody Women columnist Isaura Barbé-Brown to dive deep into the heist-action-comedy-vampire flick From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and we move into millenial horror with the underrated 30 Days of Night (2007). From Dusk Till Dawn from 00:08:2330 Days of Night from 00:54:55This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. Our pick this week is Audition, one of the most celebrated and controversial J-horrors ever made! You can also read Isaura's

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BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Emily M. Danforth...

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2021/03/04

To coincide with World Book Day, a bonus episode interview with the author of Plain Bad Heroines, Emily M. Danforth (The Miseducation of Cameron Post), out today in the UK! Flo and Clara, two impressionable students, are obsessed with each other and with a daring young writer named Mary MacLane, the author of a scandalous bestselling memoir. To show their devotion to Mary, the girls establish their own private club and call it the Plain Bad Heroine Society. Described by its author as

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57:04

VAMPIRES 15 • The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (1970-74)

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2021/02/26

I’m joined in this episode by writer and podcaster Becky Darke for a take on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy, which comprises The Vampire Doll (1970), Evil of Dracula (1971) and Lake of Dracula (1974). This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. Our pick this week is The Bloodythirsty Trilogy itself, a gorgeous edition that features all three films and a ton of exras. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the

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VAMPIRES 14 • Blade (1998) + Blade II (2002) + Blade:...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2021/02/19

We are once again blessed with culture critic, podcaster and producer Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth take on the original Marvel blockbuster, the vampire-action Blade (1998) as well as its sequels, the Guillermo del Toro-directed Blade II (2002) and attempt to reclaim the much maligned Blade: Trinity (2004). Blade from 00:10:10 Blade II from 01:00:04 Blade: Trinity from 01:27:05 Digressions include: unimpressive Jabba the Hutt, uni butter, Scream, and our dream John Wick/Evil Soviet Ballet

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22:33

PATREON PREVIEW • Twilight (2008)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2021/02/14

As a Valentine's Day treat, we sat down with the brilliant Grace Barber-Plentie to go into what and why is Twilight (2008).You asked for it (well, someone asked for it). The full episode is available now on our Patreon. ***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.ukFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes. Subscribe to our

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82:51

VAMPIRES 13 • Cronos (1993) + Nadja (1994)

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2021/02/12

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we discuss two odd vampire gems from the nineties that sit between horror and arthouse. First up, Guillermo del Toro's debut feature Cronos (1993), a timeless vampire film that never actually uses the 'vampire' word. And we go peak nineties indie with Nadja (1994), which features an amazing soundtrack, cast and bonus cameo from executive producer David Lynch. Joining us in this episode is Zena Dixon, Editor-in-Chief

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117:54

VAMPIRES 12 • Interview with the Vampire (1994) +...

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2021/02/05

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we go deep on two cinematic adaptations of Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles. First up, Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of Interview with the Vampire is a gothic masterpiece that has influenced counteless vampire films since. We also discuss its unfortunate sequel, Queen of the Damned, which came in 2007 starring Stuart Townsend as the vampire Lestat and Aaliyah as Akasha, the titular Queen of the Damned. Joining us

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52:39

BONUS • Interview with writer/director Laura...

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2021/02/04

A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the queer horror audio series Sour Hall, Laura Kirwan-Ashman. In Sour Hall, George (Lucy Fallon) inherits her family farm it's supposed to be a new start for her and her partner Ash (Pearl Mackie), an escape from the chaotic pace of Manchester life and the traumatic incident that's casting a shadow over their relationship. ... A presence haunts the farm, one that feeds on fear itself, and it's hungry We discuss the differences of writing

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86:51

VAMPIRES 11 • The Lost Boys (1987)

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2021/01/29

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, we reach peak 80s with the most iconic vampire film from the decade, The Lost Boys (1987). Joel Schumacher's influential teen-vampire film follows divorcée Lucy who, along with her two sons, Michael and Sam, moves to a small town in California. Soon, the two boys are sucked into the mysterious and dangerous world of bikers, punk vampires and teen monster hunters.Joining us in this episode is Dr. Alison Peirse to dig

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BONUS • Interview with writer/director Brea Grant (12...

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2021/01/26

A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, Brea Grant. In 12 Hour Shift, Mandy (Angela Bettis) finds herself one night beholden to a gang of organ-traffickers and when a kidney goes missing she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make sure these men get what they came for. 12 Hour Shift is out now on VOD in the UK. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more

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BONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2021/01/26

A bonus episode discussing the new comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, written and directed by Brea Grant. Writer and presenter Louise Blain joins us for a SPOILER-FREE discussion of 12 Hour Shift. For the full, spoilerific discussion, you can head over to our Patreon. In 12 Hour Shift, Mandy (Angela Bettis) finds herself one night beholden to a gang of organ-traffickers and when a kidney goes missing she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make sure these men get what they came for. 12

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VAMPIRES 10 • Fright Night (1985) + Near Dark (1987)

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2021/01/22

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we fully embrace the 1980s with a double-bill of the Joining us in this episode is the UK Editor of Den of Geek Rosie Fletcher to dig into the themes of the beloved teen vampire romp Fright Night (1985) and the dripping sexiness of vampire Jerry Dandridge. In the second part of the episode, we look into Kathryn Bigelow's genre-bending debut film Near Dark (1987), which melds vampire, western and biker

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58:51

VAMPIRES 09 • A Taste of Blood (1967) + The Velvet...

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2021/01/15

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive into a double-bill of low budget vampires from two exploitation masters: Hershell Gordon Lewis' A Taste of Blood (1967) and Stephanie Rothman's The Velvet Vampire (1971). Joining us in this episode is writer and podcaster Heather Drain to pay tribute to these inventive, dreamy and on occasion very funny takes on the vampire myth, vampire brandy, the backdrop of counterculture and the incredible

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67:04

VAMPIRES 08 • The Hunger (1983)

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2021/01/08

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we pay tribute to David Bowie on what would've been his 74th birthday with an in-depth discussion of The Hunger. A gothic love triangle between a vampire couple, played by Bowie andCatherine Deneuve, and the sleep specialist they ask for herlp when one of them starts aging rapidly, played by Susan Sarandon. Joining us in this episode is writer and podcaster Steph McKenna to explore everything from the

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VAMPIRES 07 • XMAS SPECIAL • Bram Stoker's Dracula...

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2020/12/25

Merry Christmas everyone! It’s Christmas Day, and we’re jumping away for a second from our regular programming to discuss a modern classic, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), a start-studded batshit masterpiece, one of the most faithful adaptations of Bram Stoker’s novel, a fever dream of a gothic horror that has a timeless love story at its heart. I’m joined in this episode by two extraordinary guests: writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown and writer and podcaster Becky Darke for a jumbo-sized

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52:40

VAMPIRES 06 • The Addiction (1995)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/12/18

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we jump ahead into the 1990s to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most interesting, moodiest films about vampires ever made: Abel Ferrara's The Addiction (1995), starring Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken and Annabella Sciorra. Joining us in this episode is writer and curator Tara Judah. This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. This week's pick from their vast catalogue is

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73:13

VAMPIRES 05 • Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) +...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/12/11

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into two 1970s films that combine the ghostly with the vampiric. The totally unclassifiable horror gem Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) and Jess Franco's ode to tits and fangs Vampyros Lesbos (1971). Joining us in this episode is editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine, author and film critic Kat Ellinger, who has written a whole book on Daughters of Darkness. Let's Scare Jessica to

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59:11

VAMPIRES 04 • Blacula (1972) + Ganja & Hess (1973)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/12/04

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we discuss a double-bill of Black vampire films: the blaxploitation horror take on Dracula, Blacula (1972); and the extraordinary experimental horror Ganja and Hess (1973). Joining us in this episode is film critic Leila Latif. Blacula (1972) from 00:04:07Ganja & Hess (1973) from 00:26:29 (spoilers for the ending only from 0:51:44) This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. This

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