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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

All Episodes

39:56

BONUS • Koko-Di, Koko-Da + Interview with Johannes...

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2020/09/08

We're joined by film critic, cinema producer and Bloody Women Editor Tara Judah to discuss in the haunting new horror film, Koko-di, Koko-da, which has just landed in UK cinemas and online. The discussion contains no spoilers. Three years after a shattering personal tragedy, Elin and Tobias’ marriage is at breaking point. Consumed with unresolved pain and anger, the sparring pair head to the great outdoors for a camping trip in the hopes of salvaging their fractured relationship. But

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50:03

FEMALE MONSTERS 13 • Ginger Snaps (2000)

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2020/09/04

We're joined by writer and co-host of The Faculty of Horror podcast, Alexandra West, to dive deep into one of the best teen horror films ever made, Canadian werewolf movie Ginger Snaps (2000). We touch on how the film captures suburban boredom, teenage angst, the taboo around periods and female sexuality. Read Anna's piece on the making and legacy of Ginger Snaps over on Little White Lies. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and

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58:35

FEMALE MONSTERS 12 • Ju-On: The Curse (2000) + The...

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2020/08/28

We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain to dive into the horror of the new millennium. First, the direct-to-video J-horror that set-ff The Grudge franchise, Ju-On: The Curse (2000) and THAT SOUND. The second part of the episode (from 0:27:51) will discuss the first English-language remake of Ringu (1998) that set-off a trend, The Ring (2002). *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects

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45:06

FEMALE MONSTERS 11 • Species (1995) + The Faculty (1998)

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2020/08/21

We're joined by writer Leila Latif to discuss two nineties takes on the female alien. First, we discuss Species (1995) and its insanely misused cast, mix of genres and non-consensual alien sex. The second part of the episode (from 0:23:15) dives into The Faculty (1998), how this teen sci-fi has aged, the teenage dynamics, the very Josh Hartnett brand of 'hardboi' and why the alien may have had a point. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror

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75:36

FEMALE MONSTERS 10 • Bride of Re-Animator (1990) +...

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2020/08/14

We're joined by writer and podcaster Becky Darke to dive into two zombies of a very different ilk: Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Return of the Living Dead III (1993), both directed by Brian Yuzna. We chat about the homage to Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Herbert West's hubris, the Bride's look and the literal monster mash. In the second part of the episode (0:39:50) we move onto Return of the Living Dead III, talking about Julie and her 'bad girl' look, her teenage death wish, and the way

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62:27

FEMALE MONSTERS 09 • The Bride (1985) + Frankenhooker...

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2020/08/07

We're joined by writer, podcaster and comedian Jourdain Searles to talk about The Bride (1985) and exploitation horror-comedy Frankenhooker (1990). We touch on the amazing performance by Jennifer Beales, Sting as a Frankenstein softboi, accidental winking at key societal issues, the absolute hilarity of 'supercrack', and justice for Zorro. *** 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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51:19

FEMALE MONSTERS 08 • Aliens (1986)

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2020/07/31

We're joined by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon to dive deep into Aliens (1986). We talk about the dynamics of the crew, what makes Ripley so iconic, Vazquez's BDE, themes of motherhood, and, of course, the Alien Queen. *** 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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34:06

BONUS • Host (2020)

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2020/07/30

We're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to discuss in detail the brand new horror film, and the first-ever Zoom horror, Host (2020). Six friends get together during lockdown for their weekly zoom call. It's Haley’s turn to organise an activity and instead of a quiz, she’s arranged for a Medium to conduct a séanceHost is streaming now on Shudder. *** 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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49:12

FEMALE MONSTERS 07 • Cat People (1982) + Vamp (1986)

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2020/07/24

We're joined by horror film writer and filmmaker Zena from Real Queen of Horror to discuss a double-bill of 1980s weirdness: Paul Schrader's erotic horror Cat People (1982) and the horror comedy Vamp (1986), with a knock out performance by Grace Jones. *** 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

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49:12

FEMALE MONSTERS 06 • The Brood (1979)

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2020/07/17

We're joined by Watershed's Cinema Producer and film critic Tara Judah for a discussion on David Cronenberg's body horror classic The Brood (1979). We talk about taboos around motherhood, birth, divorce, how the film was perceived on release and how it's aged, Oliver Reed, and so much more. *** 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

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64:18

FEMALE MONSTERS 05 • Carrie (1976)

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2020/07/10

We're joined by film critic Kelli Weston 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. *** 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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49:22

FEMALE MONSTERS 04 • The Gorgon (1964) + The Reptile...

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2020/07/03

This episode discusses two gorgeous, Gothic Hammer Horror classics: The Gorgon (1964) and The Reptile (1966). Writer Kat Ellinger joins us to dive deep into where these films sit in the Hammer canon, the special effects, Gothic settings, why female monsters always need to be tortured, and what is it about snake-women. *** 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

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33:39

FEMALE MONSTERS 03 • Cult of the Cobra (1955) + The...

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2020/06/26

We talk about two curious creature features from the 1950s: the very sultry Curse of the Cobra (1955) and Roger Corman's exploitation film The Wasp Woman (1959). I’m joined in this episode by writer Virginie Selavy to discuss Corman's penchant for strong women, the questionable special effects, and the snake POV shots. *** 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

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46:33

FEMALE MONSTERS 02 • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) +...

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2020/06/19

In the first episode of our new season all about monsters, we talk the female-fronted sequels to the most iconic monster movies, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Dracula’s Daughter (1936). I’m joined in this episode by writer Dr. Sabina Stent to discuss what makes The Bride so iconic, how Countess Valeska pioneered the 'troubled vampire' and more. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects

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50:16

FEMALE MONSTERS 01 • Island of Lost Souls (1932) +...

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2020/06/12

In the first episode of our new season all about monsters, we talk about The Island of lost Souls (1932) and Cat People (1942). These two films make for a wicked double bill of cat-themed horror. I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Alison Peirse, author and professor specialised in horror cinema, to discuss Panther Women, cat-themed horror and how these films tackle female sexuality. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism

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3:27

Introducing... Female Monsters

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2020/06/08

Monster stories are incredibly powerful. They explore prejudice, rejection, anger and pain. Watching the monster’s pain prevents us from losing control of our own. In this season, we’ll be tracing the lineage and evolution of female monsters and the monstrous feminine. Produced and presented by The Final Girls co-founder Anna Bogutskaya.Launching on 12 June, a new episode will land in your feed every Friday. In every episode, we will be discussing a different monster film (or

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93:13

HERE BE WITCHES 25 • Top 13 Witches

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2020/05/15

We've come to the end of our season about witches! In this final episode, we round up and celebrate our favourite 13 witches from film and TV. Anna is joined by frequent guest and podcaster extraordinaire Becky Darke to countdown to our top, indisputable, all-time Best Witch Film Ever. We will be back in June with a new season. Let us know what you think of the podcast and this series by rating it r leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Our special guest this episode is Becky Darke, follow

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46:38

HERE BE WITCHES 24 • I Married A Witch (1942) with...

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2020/05/08

Veronica Lake plays a 300-year-old witch who returns to life and wreaks havoc when she falls in love with a young politician, played by Frederic March. A romance fantasy comedy, the film by René Clair has had a noticeable influence on other witch films that blend romance and witchcraft. I'm joined in this episode by film writer, critic and historian Pamela Hutchison to talk the context this film was made in, the dark themes explored under all the laughs and Veronica Lake's charming

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54:13

HERE BE WITCHES 23 • Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962) with...

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2020/05/01

A staunchly skeptical professor, Norman (Peter Wyngarde) discovers that his wife Tansy (Janet Blair) has been practicing black magic for years. When he destroys her charms, they fall prey to evil forces cast by someone else in the college. I'm joined in this episode by horror fan and podcaster Ally Penelope, who hosts the Kill Count podcast, to dive into the ideas in Burn, Witch, Burn! We discuss the strong bond between Norman and Tansy, the hidden darkness in suburbia, the crazy credits of

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42:16

HERE BE WITCHES 22 • The Woods (2006) with Louise Blain

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2020/04/24

Set in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into the school power dynamics. Very soon, she starts suspecting that the teachers, led by the chilly Mrs. Traverse (Patricia Clarkson) might be hiding something. Directed by Lucky McKee, the mind behind such horror cult classics as May and All Cheerleaders Die, this is a witch film big on atmosphere. I’m

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