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Progressively Horrified

A podcast that holds horror to standards horror never agreed to. Hosts Jeremy Whitley, Ben Kahn, Emily Martin and guests watch, read, listen to, and check out movies, tv shows, comics, books, art and anything else from the horror genre and discuss it through a progressive lens. We"ll talk feminism in horror, LGBTQ+ issues and representation in horror, racial and social justice in horror, disability and mental health/illness in horror, and the work of female and POC directors, writers, and creators

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All Episodes

1:44:25

Blacula - Black Directors' Month

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2025/02/03

In order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by

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2:16:49

Horror Noire - Black Directors' Month

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2025/02/01

In order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by

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22:43

Sneak Peak: Progressively Furious - Fast & Furious 6

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2025/01/31

Steve Seigh joins us to talk about the sixth installment in The Fast Saga. While the full episode is available for Patreon members, we wanted to offer everyone a chance to listen in. If you like what you heard, consider checking out our Patreon - where you can listen to all of our Progressively Furious episodes and get access to other Patreon-only exclusives. Next week, we'll be back with a full episode for you - but in the meantime, stay horrified, family! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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1:24:59

Longlegs (AKA Just Say No to Weird Church Dolls) w/...

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2025/01/24

Welcome to Longlegs, a movie where everybody is DOING A VOICE! Nick Cage really does that Nick Cage thing you know so well. It's Silence of the Lambs with the actual Devil involved? I'll watch anything where Maika Monroe in it, but here she is playing and FBI agent tracking a psychotic serial killer. She's doing some interesting stuff with her character feeling a bit autism coded, but they never come out and say it, so your mileage may vary.If a woman dressed as a nun shows up and your doorstep

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1:37:04

Lyle (AKA Lesbian Rosemary's Baby) w/ Sam Langsdale

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2025/01/17

On this episode, scholar Sam Langsdale (SearchingforFeministSuperheroes:Gender,Sexuality,andRaceinMarvelComics, 2024) joined Ben, Emily, and Jeremy to talk about Lyle (2014). Recommendations:Ben and Emily: Attachment (2022)Jeremy: Sissy (2022)Also, check us out on Bluesky! We are @proghorrorpod.bsky.social and we'd love to hear from you! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:09

Cujo (AKA The Dog Dies: The Movie)

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2025/01/10

Ben, Emily, and Jeremy discuss Cujo (1983) and, just in case you're wondering, yes. The dog dies at the end.Also, noted cat-owner Ben talks about their upcoming book Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars which comes out January 21st - a tale of a corgi and his boy. Fortunately, this dog is spared Cujo's fate.Recommendations:Ben: Resident Evil (1996) - CapcomEmily: #DRCL midnight children (2021)Jeremy: Agatha All Along (2024) - Disney+If you'd like a very rough transcript of the episode, you can check

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1:39:20

Alien: Resurrection w/ Jadzia Axelrod

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2025/01/03

It's a new year, but we continue to be Progressively Horrified!This week, Jeremy, Ben, and Emily are joined by the amazing Jadzia Axelrod to talk about Alien: Resurrection (1997).You can check out Jadzia's work on her website at JadziaAxelrod.com.And you can catch up with us on Bluesky @proghorrorpod.bsky.social.Happy New Year! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:55:43

The Annual Rankings - 2024 (AKA The Fire Eaters I've...

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2024/12/27

It's time, once again, for the Annual Rankings Episode!The special time where Jeremy, Ben, and Emily come together to try to objectively rank art by creating one of the things Jeremy loves most - a good list.You can check out the rankings for yourself over at Letterboxd.And if you'd like to join in the discussion of which movie should have a higher ranking about how there's no way Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) should be ranked about His House (2020), check us out in our new digs over on BlueSky

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52:00

Live from Flame Con 2024

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2024/12/20

In this first ever live show, Ben and Jeremy are joined by Joe Corallo and Khelan Bhatia and Ryan Krull of the Homo Superior Podcast to discuss the queer roots and influences of horror cinema. There was even a handout. Click here to access the Big Gay Horror List.As it's our first ever live show, there are a few audio issues in the recording. We've tried to transcribe as best we could, but there are a few places in which the audio is a little spotty. Apologies up front! Get bonus content on Patreon

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1:30:57

Wild Zero (AKA Emily's Birthday Wish) with Jamie and...

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2024/12/13

On this episode, The Horribles are joined by guests Jamie Noguchi and Joe Hunter to celebrate Emily's 42nd with Wild Zero (1999), a movie in which a guy has to team up with a legendary rock band, Guitar Wolf, to save the earth from aliens and zombies.You should watch this movie if, to quote Joe, "you enjoy having fun."RecommendationsEmily: Death Stranding (2019)Ben: Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead (2023)Jamie: Garo the Animation (2014)Joe: Cyborg 009 (2001)Jeremy: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971)

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1:32:50

Doom (AKA Infected with Tongue Juice)

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2024/12/06

It's Jeremy's Birthday Episode... about nine months later!Happy Belated Birthday, Jere - you are now your age + three quarters and you're still talking about Doom (2005)Recommended in this Episode:Ben: Doom (2016)Emily: The soundtrack for QuakeJeremy: The Traitors US Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:48:36

Creepshow (AKA Episodes of Titillating Horrors) w/...

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2024/11/29

Phil and Andrew of the This is Getting Graphic podcast join Jeremy, Ben, and Emily to talk about Creepshow (1982) - the movie about a comic book that then became a comic book from Stephen King and George A. Romero. In fact, Phil and Andrew covered the comic for Halloween - which you can check out here or on your podcatcher of choice.Creepshow (1982) TrailerRecommendations:Ben: What We Do in the Shadows - SeriesEmily: Guillermo del Toro's The Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix)Andrew: Murder Kingdom #1,

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1:48:05

In a Violent Nature (AKA Slasher ASMR) with John Barber

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2024/11/23

This movie is like ifFriday the 13thwas really bringing that pastoral energy.In this episode, John Barber, creator of sci-fi comicSIGNA, drops by the podcast to talk with Ben, Emily, and Jeremy aboutIn a Violent Nature(2024). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:44:00

Barbarian (AKA Zillow Gone Real Wild) w/ Kat and Phil

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2024/11/15

This episode has yards and yards of cave! Comics creators Kat and Phil join Emily, Ben, and Jeremy to talk about Barbarian (2022) - starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long.Oh.And!Kat and Phil are working on an anthology! They're looking for creators to share stories across the Ace & Aro Spectra and across all genres. Interested in submitting? Click here! Submissions are due by 11/24/24. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:35:00

Totally Killer (AKA Goshdarn Crystal Tease) w/ Amy Chase

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2024/11/08

NGL, this week has been a tough one, folks. But hopefully, Progressively Horrified can help take your mind off post-election feelings of impending doom. In this episode, writer Amy Chase joins Ben and Jeremy to talk about Totally Killer (2023) - which is Back to the Future meets Scream. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:56:51

Spring (AKA The Rom-Horror One) w/ Paul Jessup

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2024/11/01

Jeremy, Ben, and Emily talk with Paul Jessup about romance, horror, and disability in Spring (2014). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:03

The Exorcist (AKA Archaeology and Priesting) w/ Jamie...

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2024/10/25

As October draws to a close, we round out our celebration of Modern Scary Movie Classics with The Exorcist. Also, Ben declares that Pazuzu is their shark. So...that's meaningful. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:40:21

Psycho (aka the one with some influence)

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2024/10/18

Jeremy and Emily chat about the lasting legacy of Hitchcock's iconic film Psycho with Tea Fougner, Michael Tanner, and Joe Corallo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:59:37

The Shining (AKA The Ballad of Dick Hollerin') w/ Bre...

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2024/10/13

The Horrified Three are joined by Bre, Gre, and Jorri to talk about the marvel that is The Shining (1980). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:21:13

Jaws (AKA The Shark Movie) with Lan Pitts, Emmanuel...

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2024/10/04

The one in which Lan questions the validity of the entire premise of the podcast - to talk pedantically about concepts that don't really quite apply to horror movies. I mean... you can't prove that shark's not a feminist, Lan. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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