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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.

tv & film film history

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BONUS • Interview with Brandon Cronenberg (Possessor)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/30

A bonus episode interview with the writer/director of the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor. In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, takes control of other people's bodies using brain-implant technology to execute high-profile targets. Possessor 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 about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram

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72:27

BONUS • Possessor (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/30

A bonus episode about the acclaimed sci-fi horror film Possessor, written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. In Possessor, Tasya Vos, an elite, corporate assassin, takes control of other people's bodies using brain-implant technology to execute high-profile targets. Possessor is out now on VOD in the UK. Listen to our spoiler-free interview with Brandon Cronenberg. In this episode we're joined by critic and podcaster Becky Darke for a deep dive into the film. The first part of the episode

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97:57

VAMPIRES 03 • Daughters of Darkness (1971) + The...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/27

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into two 1970s entries into the very prolific subgenre of lesbian vampire films. The utterly unique Daughters of Darkness (1971) and the Spanish take on Carmilla The Blood Spattered Bride (1972)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. Daughters of Darkness (1971) from

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51:45

VAMPIRES 02 • Nosferatu (1922) + Nosferatu, the...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/20

Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into one of the most influential vampire films ever shot, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror (1922) as well as the Werner Herzog-helmed reimagining Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979). Joining us is film critic and silent film specialist Pamela Hutchinson. Nosferatu (1922) from 00:03:55Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) from 00:23:00This season is made possible with the support of Arrow

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83:27

VAMPIRES 01 • Dracula (1931) + Horror of Dracula...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/13

Our first episode of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema is all about THE most famous vampire of them all: Count Dracula. Joining us is special guest and vampire expert Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn to discuss the screen adaptations of Dracula, from the original Bela Lugosi Dracula (1931), via Sir Christopher Lee's iconic Horror of Dracula (1958) and finishing with gothic romance Dracula (1979) starring Frank Langella and his epic bouffant. Dracula (1931) from

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2:51

Introducing... Vampires

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/11

In this third season, we will be exploring the the most elegant of monsters - the vampire. We’ll look at how vampires have evolved in horror and why we’re so into them. New episode every Friday with a special guest to discuss a vampire film (or two). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our

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51:38

BONUS • Relic (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/11/02

We're joined by Den of Geek's UK Editor, Rosie Fletcher to discuss the scares, themes and metaphors of Relic (2020), the feature film debut by Natalie Erika James. The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:015:00 we will go into a spoilerific discussion. When family matriarch Edna goes missing, her daughter and granddaughter return home to find her. They discover a haunting presence hanging over the home, which is taking over Edna's mind.Relic is out now in UK cinemas and on

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54:35

BONUS • His House (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/31

We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss His House (2020), the feature film debut by Remi Weekes. The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:020:44 we will go into a spoilerific discussion. The film centers on refugee couple Bol and Rial, who make a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, but then struggle to adjust to their new life in an English town that has an evil lurking beneath the surface.His House is streaming on Netflix now. Digressions include Ṣọpẹ

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63:04

BONUS • The Craft: Legacy (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/31

We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss The Craft Legacy (2020), the new sequel/reimagining of 1990s teen horror classic The Craft. The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:020:44 we will go into a spoilerific discussion. An eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers.The Craft Legacy is in UK cinemas now. Digressions include the wholesome Instagram of Skeet Ulrich, the acting range of Matthew

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53:36

FEMALE MONSTERS 21 • The Lure (2015) + The Siren (2019)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/30

We're joined by presenter and writer Louise Blain to dive deep into all things mermaid, with the Polish horror musical The Lure (2015) and the atmospheric gothic horror The Siren (2019). NOTE: Spoilers for The Lure begin from 0:17:06*** 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. The illustration of the

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47:29

FEMALE MONSTERS 20 • Raw (2016)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/23

We're joined by writer and podcaster MaryBeth McAndrews to tear apart the French body horror Raw (2016), why there should be more disgusting women onscreen, sisterly bonds, Justine's sexual awakening, family secrets, big bisexual energy, and much more. Digressions include: university experiences, a cannibal themed t-shirt line, and what to do if your children are cannibals. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out

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46:52

FEMALE MONSTERS 19 • The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/16

We're joined by writer Leila Latif to dig deep into some of the ideas in The Girl with All the Gifts (2016), a British zombie film that came at the tail-end of zombie fatigue. Digressions include: babies grow nails in the womb, monsters we can emphasise with and who's the real protagonist of Trouble Every Day. *** 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

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82:03

BONUS • Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/10

We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain for a deep dive into the most anticipated horror series of the year: The Haunting of Bly Manor.The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:016:30 we will go into a spoilerific discussion. Bright-eyed American au pair Dani Clayton is hired by a man to look after his niece and nephew at the family country house after they fall into his care. Arriving at the Bly estate, she begins to see apparitions that proceed to haunt the

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85:28

BONUS • Saint Maud (2020) + Interview with Rose Glass...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/09

A bonus episode all about the most hyped about horror film of 2020, Saint Maud, written and directed by Rose Glass. Maud is a reclusive young nurse whose impressionable demeanour causes her to pursue a pious path of Christian devotion after an obscure trauma. Now charged with the hospice care of Amanda, a retired dancer ravaged by cancer, Maud's fervent faith quickly inspires an obsessive conviction that she must save her ward's soul from eternal damnation, whatever the cost.We're joined by

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59:54

FEMALE MONSTERS 18 • Bride of Chucky (1998) +...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/09

We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into a double-bill of creepy, possessed murder dolls. First up we'll discuss Bride of Chucky (1998) and from 0:31:00 we'll dive into Annabelle (2014). Digressions include: dolly sex, the Wanaverse and smooth jazz. *** 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

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92:18

FEMALE MONSTERS 17 • Splice (2009) + Under the Skin...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/10/02

Actor and writer Isaura Barbé-Brown joins us again to discuss two films she's obsessed with, for very different reasons: Splice (2009) and Under the Skin (2013). Digressions include: how to define a penis-poop monster. *** 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.

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112:28

FEMALE MONSTERS 16 • Jennifer's Body (2009) + All...

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/09/25

We are blessed with culture critic, podcaster and producer Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth takes on the Karyn Kusama-directed, Diablo Cody-penned, Megan Fox-starring Jennifer's Body (2009), where a teen girl becomes possessed and turns into a succubus after she is sacrificed to Satan. From 1:04:25, we discuss All Cheerleader's Die (2013), a film that has witchcraft, zombies, cheerleaders, magic crystals, and high school politics. A rebel girl signs up a group of cheerleaders to help her take

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70:36

BONUS • Ratched (2020)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/09/21

How could we not cover a new addition to the Ryan Murphy Cinematic Universe. In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.We're joined by The Independent's and The Next Supremes' Clarisse Loughrey to discuss the whole series in detail. The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:23:43 we will go into a spoilerific discussion about the show. The show is created by Evan Romansky

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65:30

FEMALE MONSTERS 15 • Teeth (2007)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/09/18

We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into the 2007 horror-comedy Teeth, in which teenage chastity advocate Dawn discovers she has a toothed vagina (the real-life incarnation of the 'vagina dentata' myth) when she becomes the object of male violence. Digressions include: WAP, Whitby and severed penises. 100% NSFW *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here:

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50:46

FEMALE MONSTERS 14 • Trouble Every Day (2001)

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast ·

2020/09/11

We're joined by writer Leila Latif to deep dive into the controversial erotical cannibal horror by French auteur Claire Denis, Trouble Every Day (2001). The film inhabits the strange grey area between arthouse and horror cinema, and will most definitely provoke a reaction. We discuss the fantastic performance by Béatrice Dalle, what the film is really about, themes of infidelity, desire, the way the hyper-graphic violence is shot and Leila posits a whole new theory on the film. Trigger

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