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Horror Hussies

Dana Castillo & Kypria Santiago

Hey it"s Kip & Dana! We"re 2 non-Spanish speaking, can’t salsa dance for shit, 1/2 Latina horror-loving hussies from the ATL. After a long week of being a hardworking molecular biologist & a lazy door dash driver, we talk horror entertainment! We examine groundbreaking classics, B movies, new films/series, cult classics & even the poorly rated. Join us while we shoot the shit as we go through plot dissection that’s sure to invoke some serious nostalgia! Also look for some random special

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02:21:46

E28: The Wailing 2016

Horror Hussies ·

2022/05/10

This episode we kick off Asian & Pacific Islander History month! Kyp & Dana cover one of the top rated Korean films: The Wailing (2016). They drudge through the very long plot, argue plenty over misinterpretations and touch on Dana’s acupuncture experience. We learn that Kyp’s mom thought she was bringing evil into her house as a horror fan. Many bad Korean pronunciations are heard & the ladies are so sorry about it. Kyp gets real mad about children not being tried as adults for murder & Dana’s

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02:11:21

E27: Frankenhooker 1990

Horror Hussies ·

2022/05/02

SPOILER ALERT: the end of film is discussed This week's review is a sci-fi comedy/horror by Frank Henenlotter: Frankenhooker. A jersey boy tries to bring back his dearly departed with collected parts from street hookers. Bill Murray in 1990 raves "If you only see one movie this year it should be Frankenhooker!" One lesson learned from this film is that crack is whack. Dana and Kyp give a quick take on the Johnny Depp case. They share their dive bar day's aesthetic, Spanish dad verbal abuse, and

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02:21:27

E 26: Death of Me 2020

Horror Hussies ·

2022/04/25

This week is a listener request! From the director of many of the Saw movies comes Death of Me! Dana loved it, Kypria was bored. The ladies almost end their friendship over animals, discuss their prickliness of religions, why you should test drive the car before you buy it and Kyp tries real hard to convince Dana that Thailand won’t kill her one day.

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02:32:19

E25: Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! 2006

Horror Hussies ·

2022/04/18

It’s Easter Sunday! 2006’s Easter Bunny Kill! Kill! inspired by 1965’s Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! certainly does not hold up to today’s standard of PC language making Kypria for the first time draw the line as far as impressions go. In revealing their experiences with Easter, Dana talks about her current nightmares of her negligent bunny childhood and Kypria tries to remember what a Jehovah Witness’s Passover was like. Dana explains what a rolodex is, talks handling poop at work and male prisoner

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02:26:39

E24: The Taking of Deborah Logan 2014

Horror Hussies ·

2022/04/12

This week the girls are back with a found footage possession film that just tickles Dana’s fancy. Kyp was not impressed. They discuss Dana’s granny’s Alzheimer’s parallel, a deep dish massage, actress Jill Larson’s blissful ignorance of horror films, & her role as another unhinged woman in a soap opera. Dana makes sure that everyone takes their Omega 3s so they don’t end up like Deborah and how she and her cat almost died in her old Victorian rental home during the witching hour. Kyp thoroughly

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01:57:25

E23: The Blob 1958

Horror Hussies ·

2022/04/07

Join this weeks discussion of Steve McQueen's regrettable sci-fi horror film 1958's The Blob. Kypria talks about a monkey and dog that went to outerspace and how black people apparently don't exist in movies back in the day. Dana talks about her grandma's small town reputation concerns and explains why organic is so expensive. They both share their car disaster stories. How do you answer: Has your grade school training paid off: What do you do in a tornado? Do animals feel love? Have you ever snuck

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02:55:56

E22: The Love Witch 2016

Horror Hussies ·

2022/03/30

As Kip & Dana wrap up International Women's Month, they cover the ridiculously talented director/screenwriter/ producer/composer/editor/production designer/art director/set decorator AND costume designer ANNA BILLER's award-winning film, The Love Witch. This movie is Dana's technicolor wet dream and she won't shut up about it. Join them as they discuss their 80s childhood beatings, Will Smith's Publicist's apology template, quail egg penises and the ASMR you never asked for, just because. Roll

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01:52:26

E21: Prevenge 2016

Horror Hussies ·

2022/03/23

In continuation of woman’s history month, the low-budget 2016 film Prevenge is reviewed. This British comedy slasher is written by, directed by and stars Alice Lowe in her directorial debut. Kip shares her men vs women experiences as an Uber driver. They also have a PSA: Don’t buy reptiles for children & don’t accept free drinks from weirdos, ladies. Polling all British people: what does it mean to really ‘know your onions’, & do you really use the expressions: fanny, shit tip, proper shag, &

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02:29:18

E20: Fear Street Part 2 : 1978

Horror Hussies ·

2022/03/14

In continuation of celebrating International Women's Month, Kip & Dana review Fear Street Part 2: 1978. Dana raves about director Leigh Janiak while Kip expresses her annoyance with the film's soundtrack. They discuss past and present drinking habits, club days & lying on physical examinations. They share their childhood camp experience. Dana reveals that she was in pep squad in middle school and scolds Kip for not being caught up on Stranger Things when it was filmed in their hood. Kypria teaches

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02:12:47

E19: Saint Maud 2019

Horror Hussies ·

2022/03/08

Dana & Kip kick off Womens History Month with the 2019 film Saint Maud. Rose Glass’s directorial debut about a girl's obsession to save a soul. The line between mental illness vs religious belief is drawn. Dana & Kip share their personal experiences with religion throughout their lives. Kypria shares her perspective on dealing with mental illness first hand. Lessons taught: The difference between white and black people getting high is explained. If your teacher plays a video tape that day it means

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02:26:55

E18: Us 2019

Horror Hussies ·

2022/03/02

Kip & Dana wrap up black history month with the 2019 film Us. Jordan Peele successfully crosses over from the comedy world to horror in this Twilight Zone inspired film. Dana breaks down a long list of Peele’s references while Kypria dives into the musical journey of Us and shares Hollywood’s ranking of the shades of black women. Kypria and Dana reminisce the 80s wave of charity concerts and the Sweet Valley High twins. In unrelated news, Kypria proclaims Tonya Harding’s innocence and is accused

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02:12:33

E17: Ganja & Hess 1973

Horror Hussies ·

2022/02/21

In continuation of celebrating black horror, Dana & Kypria are joined by special guest and friend Lakeshia Williams. Lakeisha is an avid Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician's Assistant and fellow horror movie lover. Together they experience Bill Gunn’s 1973 low budget blaxploitation vampire horror 'Ganja & Hess' which brought upon feelings of shock and confusion. Kypria and Lakeshia reflect on society's reaction to black people in non stereotypical roles in film and in

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01:41:10

E16: Old Dracula 1974

Horror Hussies ·

2022/02/14

In continuation of celebrating Black Horror we explore the 1974 British comedy blaxploitation film Vampira which later changed to Old Dracula for American cinema. Starring Teresa Graves & a world famous juggler?! The rules of miscegenation in old black Hollywood are listed. Dana and Kip learn that apparently men do not hit on girls with glasses. And this episode discussion raises the questions: How does the public's acceptance of miscegenation compare in Europe to America? How is Daisy Fuentes

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01:35:39

E15: SWEETHEART 2019

Horror Hussies ·

2022/02/07

We’re kicking off Black History Month with a Blumhouse Production that has taken the lead in bringing back black voices in horror. The Sweetheart 2019 release with director J.D Dillard & starring Kiersey Clemons is not just a creature feature but tells a story with political allegory and racial empowerment. Dana deep dives into the film’s special effects & talks about the Tennessee Body Farms?! Kip recounts Rafael’s own terrifying creature encounter with a bear. We also learn what chittering

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02:26:55

E14: Salem's Lot 1979

Horror Hussies ·

2022/01/31

Stephen King's 1979 tv film adaption Salem’s Lot is discussed. Several scenes of misogyny trigger Dana and Kip. Some of the men are trash but it's 1979 so what can you do? They both have different experiences of what southern hospitality is yet share the same childhood Bible memory. To satisfy Dana's need for backstory, they make up one for the characters of Eva and Weasel. This film raises many questions: What is the tail of a gate? (tailgating) How did they get the dog crying sound effect? Does

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01:35:52

E13: The Hunt 2020

Horror Hussies ·

2022/01/26

It’s the controversial film Trump didn’t want you to see. Blumhouse presents The Hunt in which massive cliche right and left stereotypes are portrayed. George Orwell’s Animal Farm parallels are discussed & an epic fight scene ensues with a rabbit cameo. There are clever cast names that only closed caption supplies. Dana finally gets her backstory. Kip & Dana argue about the true definition of millennials because Dana refuses to be one. Also, according to NPR we can say ‘black people’ instead

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01:03:44

E12: SKINWALKER 2021

Horror Hussies ·

2022/01/17

This was Dana's pick and she takes full, regrettable responsibility for it. The GA ice/snow storm alert has her totally distracted but she describes some intense Skinwalker lore that makes Kyp squirm. They both horribly & confusingly recount an easy movie plot. Dana catches 1 too many director oversights and they hope Native American appropriation in cinema has gotten better over time (?). Kyp gives some important insight on the ONE Bill Murray movie to NEVER watch.

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02:13:34

E11: Buffy The Vampire Slayer 1992

Horror Hussies ·

2022/01/10

Before the Michelle Geller series there was Kristy Swanson as Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Swanson is joined by a star-studded cast of 20 somethings passing as high school kids in this 1992 film. Luke Perry plays an unconvincing biker dude. Hillary Swank plays a very convincing cunt. Pee Wee Herman plays a coven leader's sidekick. And Donald Sutherland takes his own unwanted liberties with the script. Also note to the world: Black girls have valley accents, too. Kypria recounts suburban Snellville

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01:36:09

E10: Firestarter 1984

Horror Hussies ·

2022/01/03

Drew Barrymore stars in Stephen King's 1984 film adaption of Firestarter. The film they wish John Carpenter made instead. Drew’s 8 year old binge days is discussed. Another white guy playing a Navajo hitman, and Nurse Ratchet role reversal as a sweet loving childless farm woman is portrayed in this film. Kypria and Dana talk past focus group gigs. Dana’s hungover X mas. Kypria renounces her Puerto Rican heritage and explains JW life to Dana. Note to Hollywood: Stop with the remakes please. And they

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01:01:01

E9: Suspiria 1977

Horror Hussies ·

2021/12/27

This week Dana and Kypria are joined by special guest and friend Britt! This 1977 Italian supernatural horror film Directed by Dario Argento potrays a young American girl who experiences strange occurrences while attending a German dance academy. Scenes are packed with color symbolism and made for your aesthetic enjoyment through style. Dana explains the Gallo horror genre. Scene made with no maggot CGI is appreciated. Discussion about white woman tendency to run towards danger is had. Turns out

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