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PODCAST

Scream Queen Podcast

Step into the chilling world of horror and true crime! Join me each week on my podcast as I dissect iconic horror movies, uncover their deeper meanings, and connect them to real-life true crime events. Whether you"re a film buff or a true crime enthusiast, this is your ultimate destination for dark storytelling and sharp analysis.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

72:30

Dawn of The Dead (1978): Episode 32

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/06/20

In this episode, we dig deep into George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1978). A blood-soaked critique of consumerism, collapsing institutions, and the eerie numbness we’ve built around violence. But beneath the gore and the ghouls lies something even darker: the real-world horrors of the Vietnam War.We explore how Romero channeled the chaos and brutality of the war, not just in his depiction of zombie carnage, but in the way, Dawn mirrors America’s media-saturated descent into desensitization. From

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36:55

28 Weeks Later: Episode 31

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2025/06/12

In this episode, I cover 28 Weeks Later, a zombie sequel that feels far too real in today’s world. As the infected rage through London, it’s not just the virus that spreads—it's fear, control, and violence. We explore how the film’s depiction of military forces turning on civilians echoes real-life moments. When survival becomes policy, who gets protected—and who gets

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60:04

28 Days Later: Episode 30

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/06/05

In this week’s episode, we dive into Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later—a haunting portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a rage virus. But the real terror isn’t just the infected—it’s what happens when humanity loses its moral compass. As survivors clash with soldiers in a crumbling society, we’re forced to ask: What are people capable of when the rules disappear?This discussion takes a sobering turn as we connect the film’s themes to the real-life horror faced by comfort women—women and girls

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53:09

Friday the 13th: Episode 29

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2025/06/04

Before Jason picked up the machete, it was his mother doing the killing.In this episode, we unravel the twisted heart of Friday the 13th: Pamela Voorhees—a mother driven mad by grief, guilt, and revenge. Often overlooked, she was horror’s first slasher villain in the franchise, turning maternal instinct into murderous rage.But the horror doesn’t stop at Crystal Lake. We dive into the real-life Lake Bodom murders of 1960 in Finland, where three teenagers were brutally killed while camping. Like

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57:57

Rosemary's Baby (1968): Episode 28

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we dive into Rosemary’s Baby—a haunting tale of paranoia, gaslighting, and control. As Rosemary navigates a pregnancy surrounded by manipulative neighbors and a disturbingly distant husband, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. We explore the film’s themes of bodily autonomy, misogyny, and what happens when no one believes you—drawing eerie parallels to real-life true crime cases.

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70:16

Hereditary (2018): Episode 27

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2025/05/15

In this episode, I’m diving into Hereditary—Ari Aster’s devastating portrait of grief, generational trauma, and the terrifying legacy we can’t outrun. I’m joined by my sisters for a raw, personal conversation about how mental health issues have impacted our own family tree. From dissociation to depression, we unpack how Hereditary uses horror to mirror the quiet, inherited struggles so many families keep behind closed doors.

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70:26

The Curse of La Llorona (2019): Episode 26

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2025/05/08

Echoes of La Llorona (Mother’s Day Special): This Mother’s Day, I’m joined by my own mom to explore the legend of La Llorona and her eerie connection to real-life cases like Juana Leija and Andrea Yates. We dive into how maternal grief, myth, and murder intersect in haunting and heartbreaking ways.

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71:10

Psycho (1960): Episode 25

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/05/01

This week on Scream Queen Podcast, we kick off our May theme Momsters with a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho — the film that made Mother issues terrifying.We break down Norman Bates’ twisted psychology, the film’s shocking legacy, and the real-life killer who inspired it: Ed Gein. Plus, a special guest, Meka with Cinematic Nightmares, joins us to unpack how Psycho helped birth the modern

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83:57

M.F.A. Mastering the Fine Art of Revenge (2017):...

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2025/04/24

his week, I delve into one of the most emotionally raw rape-revenge thrillers of the 2010s — M.F.A. starring Francesca Eastwood as Noelle, an art student whose life is shattered after a brutal assault. But when the system fails her, she doesn’t just seek justice… she becomes it.We break down how M.F.A. flips the revenge narrative on its head with haunting realism and feminist fury — and I make connects to the true horror of the Brock Turner case, where a convicted rapist served just three months in

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98:35

Hard Candy (2005): Episode 23

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2025/04/17

In this episode, I cover the movie Hard Candy (2005) with my guest Melanie from Screen queen reviews. This is a horror/psychological thriller that forces us to confront the blurred lines between justice, vengeance, and manipulation. Through the cat-and-mouse game between Hayley and Jeff, we explore the film’s raw depiction of sexual predation, the illusion of control, and the disturbing power dynamics rooted in grooming.But the horror doesn’t stop on screen.I draw unsettling parallels between the

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69:20

Jennifer's Body (2009): Episode 22

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2025/04/10

In this episode, I take a critical lens to Jennifer’s Body (2009) with guest Grim Thrall, examining how the film reclaims horror tropes to explore themes of female autonomy, societal objectification, and the commodification of violence against women. Often misunderstood upon release, Diablo Cody’s screenplay now stands as a biting (and blood-soaked) commentary on adolescence, desire, and betrayal.We draw connections between the film’s narrative and the real-life murder of Elyse Pahler, whose death

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69:51

Carrie (1976): Episode 21

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2025/04/03

My theme for April is April Fuels Fury and I'm kicking this theme off with the classic horror film Carrie. She is a shy girl that doesn't fit in because of her sheltered life with a religious zealot of a mother. Through the trauma of being bullied at school and constantly punished by her mother, Carrie gains telekinetic powers. She is asked to the prom where she loses control of her new powers. For the true horrors, I cover the people from Stephen Kings past that he used as reference when creating

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73:48

Jeepers Creepers (2001): Episode 20

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2025/03/27

In this episode, I cover the horror film Jeepers Creepers, A brother and sister driving home through isolated countryside for spring break encounter a flesh-eating creature which is in the midst of its ritualistic eating spree. I talk horror with the scream queen from Trash Cat Productions and we play a little license plate game that will surely make you laugh. For the true horrors, I connect the opening scene of this movie to the case of Dennis DePue, a former Michigan Property Assessor who

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68:57

The Ruins (2008): Episode 19

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2025/03/20

A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins. In this episode, I talk horror with a local horror collector, and I make true horror connections between the flesh-eating vines in The Ruins and real carnivorous plants in nature.Sources:https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/carnivorous-plants-meat-eaters-of-the-plant-world.html

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68:36

The Cabin in the Woods (2011): Episode 18

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/03/13

In this episode, I talk horror with my friend Sara Michelle Owner of @butcheredwaifuoddities. We discuss the horror comedy that crams the most references you will ever see on the horror genre in one film. A group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual. For the true horrors, much of Drew Goddard's inspiration for this

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75:13

2001 Maniacs (2005): Episode 17

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2025/03/06

Today I will be covering 2001 Maniacs (2005). Directed by Tim Sullivan and written by Chris Kobin and Tim Sullivan. Starring Robert Englund, Lin Shaye, and Giuseppe Andrews. I talk horror with my guest Mikey from Slashers Podcast and we discuss the racist history behind the confederacy and what the confederate flag stands for. For the True Horrors, I give a shorthand on the American Civil War. Resources:https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/medieval-torture-methods/

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66:37

Bride of Chucky (1998): Episode 16

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/02/27

In this episode, I have Lance from slashers podcast as my guest. We dive into the meta universe that is the horror genre in the late 90's. With influences from the Scream franchise, Chucky gets funny with horror references throughout the film. We also talk about the themes of toxic relationships and revenge. For my true horror's connection, I go over a condition called hybristophilia. A condition where people are attracted to criminals. I also draw comparisons between the fictional killer couple and

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45:51

Indie Horror Highlights: The Blade Cuts Deeper Interview

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/02/22

I got a chance to interview Gene Dolders, director of the indie horror film The Blade Cuts Deeper.The Blade Cuts Deeper is a Giallo-inspired, slasher movie set in Liverpool, UK. Content has consequences...Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price - their life!' Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and

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58:23

Frankenhooker (1990): Episode 15

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/02/20

A medical student sets out to recreate his decapitated fiancée by building her a new body made of Manhattan Sex Workers. In this episode I explore grief, feminism, objectification of women, big pharma, and the crack epidemic. For the true horrors, I get into the crack epidemic in American that started in the 1980's and how mandatory sentences have only hurt urban communities.Resources used in this

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65:28

Bride of Reanimator (1990): Episode 14

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2025/02/13

In this episode, I cover Bride of Reanimator. Doctors Herbert West and Dan Cain discover the secret to creating human life and proceed to create a perfect woman from dead tissue. My guest for this episode is Ade from Slashers Podcast. We talked about the themes of evolution vs. creationism, the hubris of science, grief, and social rejection. For my true horrors' connection, I cover a morbid love story of Dr. Carl von Cose and his inability to move on when the woman of his affections passes away. He

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