On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel put on their tinfoil hats for a review of V/H/S: Beyond, directed by Kate Siegel and a whole bunch of guys. So, was this movie outta this world? Or did our eyes just get a probin’? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 96 to find out! In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rache…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get swoony in our review of the oh-so-sweet Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. So, did this movie mesmerize? Or did it just suck? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 95 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: V/H/S: Beyond, directed …

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into demonic motherhood horror with their review of the Rosemary’s Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James. So, did this movie make us happy babies, or did we want to wail? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Humanis…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get blasphemous with their review of The First Omen, directed by Arkasha Stevenson. So, was this movie sinfully good, or did we want to send it to the ninth ring of hell? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 93 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Humane, directed by Caitlin Crone…

This time on More Deadly, we’re so excited to be joined by the brilliant and lovely Toby Poser and John Adams, creators and stars of such More Deadly favorites including Hellbender and Where the Devil Roams, to discuss one of their all-time faves: The Babadook, directed by Jennifer Kent. So, was this film a thrilling yarn, or did we want to turn th…

This time on More Deadly, we’re joined by one of our favorite fellow spooky gals, Mary Beth McAndrews of the Scarred for Life Podcast & Dread Central, to discuss Rose Plays Julie, directed by Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor. So, did this movie do its story justice? Or do we want retribution for our time? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 91 t…

This time on More Deadly, we’re joined by our pal Joe Ferry of the Films at First Sight podcast to discuss Wolf Devil Woman, directed by Pearl Chang. We talk about the joys of strange cinema, the born sexy yesterday trope, and very strange dog hats. So, did this movie have bite or did it leave us howling? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 9…

On this episode of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, we’re joined by our good buddy Eddie for a very special, mind-bending episode with our review of Brazil. We talk about the horrors of bureaucracy, a bit of misogyny, and try to unravel what the deal is with all those pipes! So, did this movie make us want to rebel, or simply disappear back into ou…

This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our bestie Matilda to get our feminist dander up with a comparison between Weird Science and the movie it partially inspired, Lisa Frankenstein. We reminisce about the ’80s, die a thousand deaths over one particular scene, and count our woman-director-blessings. So, was this experiment a success? Or was it…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, co-directors of You’ll Never Find Me. We chat about how they ratchet up the tension, why their cast was pitch-perfect, and how they fell in love with the horror genre. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen to h…

This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our buddy Casey of the Bloody Good Horror Podcast to discuss Blood Diner, directed by Jackie Kong. We talk bizarro puppets, cannibal bros, vagina dentata, and the origin story of Ariel and Rachel’s friendship — and how it connects to this film and a mummified clown. So, did this movie serve up the goods? O…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody, director and writer of Lisa Frankenstein. We chat about reviving the ’80s film, creating the perfect partner, and why the true heart of this movie is not what you think. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Zelda Williams & Diablo Cody to h…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Clare Cooney, director of Departing Seniors. We chat about queerness in horror, the meaning behind the mask, and crafting a slasher with heart. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Clare Cooney to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content,…

This time on More Deadly, we discuss The Velvet Vampire, directed by Stephanie Rothman. Look up any list of women-directed horror movies and you will see this film listed as one of the early examples of women stepping behind the camera to get spooky. We break down this trailblazing, surrealistic, and Sapphic classic. So, did this film have bite? Or…

On this episode of The Cast of Ka, Rachel and Deejay discuss Wolves of the Calla — Part Three: The Wolves — Chapter 2: The Dogan, Part 1 – Sections 1-8. Eddie finally finds his way back to New York and runs into an ugly, familiar face. For that and more, listen to The Cast of Ka: Episode 92. WHAT TO READ BEFORE NEXT EPISODE: Wolves of the Calla — P…

2023 proved to be a pretty terrifying year — plus it had some killer horror films! Just kidding (mostly). On this episode of Zombie Grrlz, the gang assembles to discuss the movies that chilled and thrilled us the most last year. For Patrons, we also talk about the movies that let us down last year in the extended episode, plus we hop aboard the hyp…

This time on More Deadly, we talk about what was easily our most anticipated film of the year: Where the Devil Roams, directed by Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, and John Adams. We discuss transgressive families, film as visual art, and why we just can’t get enough from these filmmakers! So, was the devil in these details… or did his attention roam? Liste…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Jenn Wexler, director of The Sacrifice Game. We chat about flipping the script on the possession subgenre, ’70s aesthetics, and why horror and the holidays are such a perfect combination. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Jenn Wexler to hear our conversation! To suppor…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are once again joined Larry and Justin of the Here’s Johnny Podcast, who hop on to wrap up our our Final Destination adventure with a review of Final Destination 5. So, was this a bridge to entertainment… or did this franchise finally collapse? Check out Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 95 to f…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about possessed animatronics, celebrate lady-led blockbusters, and dig into the enduring camp and joy that is Matthew Lillard in our review of Five Nights At Freddy’s, directed by Emma Tammi. So, were we game for what we saw? Or did we just feel played? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode …

On this episode of The Cast of Ka, Rachel and Deejay discuss Wolves of the Calla — Part Three: The Wolves — Chapter 1: Secrets. Roland reels following Susanna’s revelation, the plates start flying, and Jake has a hunch. For that and more, listen to The Cast of Ka: Episode 91. WHAT TO READ BEFORE NEXT EPISODE: Wolves of the Calla —Part Three: The Wo…

On this episode of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, we have a case of “underrated threequel fever” in our double feature of Psycho III and The Exorcist III. We chat about fish diatribes, horror oddities, and Norman Bates’ ladies’ man era. So, did these movies make us want to come back for thirds, or was it one course too many? Listen to Zombie Grrl…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel ring in the spookiest of holidays with one of our favorite Halloween-set horror films, Prevenge, directed by Alice Lowe. So, was this film a treat… or did we feel tricked? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Five Nights At Freddys, directed…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel delve into the latest mind-bender from one of their fave filmmakers, Jennifer Reeder, in our review of Perpetrator. So, was this movie a fangtastic time? Or did it bite? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Prevenge, directed by Alice Lowe. …

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are once again joined by two of our favorite peeps, Larry and Justin of the Here’s Johnny Podcast, to continue our Final Destination adventure with our review of The Final Destination, aka the fourth but not actually final one. So, did this movie get our fear engines revving… or was it a race to th…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we caught up with Anna Zlokovic, director of Appendage. We chat about the importance of practical effects, why this film was so personal for Anna, and the joys of working with the divine Emily Hampshire. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Anna Zlokovic to hear our conversation! To suppo…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Nahnatchka Khan, director of Totally Killer. We talk about finding the balance of horror and comedy in her new slasher, plus how it presents a modern final girl. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Nahnatchka Khan to hear our conversation! To support our show …

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Matilda are joined by Patrick K. Walsh of the Scream Queenz Podcast: Where Horror Gets Gay! to talk about the terror of spending a weekend with all your exes in the woods — also there’s a killer on the loose — but really it’s the ex drama, in their review of Make A Wish (2002), directed by Sharon Ferranti. …

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Gigi Saul Guerrero, director of Satanic Hispanics. We talk about blending modern and ancient folklore, the haunted jungle where she shot, and how learning to say “no” changed everything for her. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Gigi Saul Guerrero to hear ou…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Jacqueline Castel, director of My Animal. We talk about her brilliant use of color, exploring the horror of isolation, her leads’ powerful chemistry, and how a wolf pup and Fred Phelps impacted her film. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Jacqueline Castel to…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined by Matilda to talk about real-life horror and the ways femininity can be weaponized to hide evil in our review of Soft & Quiet, directed by Beth de Araújo. So, was this movie our slice of pie? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 81 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: …

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with nonbinary director Laura Moss about their new film Birth/Rebirth. It’s a chat that Rachel has been dying to have for months and it was worth the wait! We talk about the Mary Shelley inspiration, total body autonomy, and the massively cathartic experience of seeing women…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a truly fascinating conversation with Stewart Thorndike, director of Bad Things. We talk about the divinity and violence of motherhood, creating antiheroes, the catharsis of female rage, and the enduring allure of forever icon Molly Ringwald. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with S…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel head into the wilds of Icelandic folklore for our review of Lamb. We talk spooky sheep, adorable sweaters, and the greatest cheekbones ever to grace the screen. So, did this movie leave us feeling cozy, or led to the slaughter? Listen to Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 93 to find out! What to …

On this episode of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, we feast on an anti-capitalist double feature of Infinity Pool and Eat the Rich. We chat about joining the revolution, all of the bodily fluids, and Mia Goth’s delightfully deranged performance. So, did these movies make us want to rise up, or wish we spent our time else wise? Listen to Zombie Grr…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about how modern social twists on familiar genres can freshen up the most classic of horror tales in our review of The Invitation (2022), directed by Jessica M. Thompson So, did this film have bite? Or did it just bite? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 80 to find out! What to watch befo…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are joined by our buddies at Here’s Johnny Podcast, Larry and Justin, to continue our wild ride through the Final Destination franchise with our review of Final Destination III. So, was this movie a thrill ride….. or did it go off the rails? Check out Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 92 to find…

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about Sapphic desire, cultural appropriation, and toxic relationships in our review of Jagged Mind, directed by Kelley Kali. So, did this film leave us under its spell… or did we want to put a pin in it? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 79 to find out! What to watch before the next epis…

On this episode of The Untitled Nic Cage Show, we dig into one of the actor’s most memed — and perhaps most misunderstood — films,Vampire’s Kiss (1989). In Breaking Cage News, we talk about which monster in the Universal Monster pantheon Nic most wants to bring to life next. Listen to The Untitled Nic Cage Show Episode 14 now! In the Patron-exclusi…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a fantastic and illuminating conversation with Elizabeth E. Schuch, director of The Book of Birdie. We talk about jars of blood, haunted bathrooms, and religious symbolism, and solve some of the mysteries of this beautiful and lyrical film. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Eli…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel travel back to the 1990s to revisit a formative horror film for one of the hosts, the prank call gone wrong thriller, Lisa. The question is, does it hold up to the memory? So, are we glad answered the the call to review this film? Or should we have *60’d it? Check out Stream Queens Horror Podcast E…

On this episode of The Untitled Nic Cage Show, we fall under the spell of Cage’s vampiric sway in our review of the charming and delightfully gruesome Renfield. In Breaking Cage News, we talk about which movies Cage believes belong on his professional Mount Rushmore. Listen to The Untitled Nic Cage Show Episode 15 now! In the Patron-exclusive exten…

On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Emma Wolfe of Spooky Astronauts! Together, we discuss the making of a monster, the potency of off-screen violence, and ambiguous endings in our review of Chained, directed by Jennifer Lynch. So, did this film leave us captivated? Or did we want to be set free? Listen to The More Deadly P…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are joined by our buddies at Here’s Johnny Podcast, Larry and Justin, to continue our latest franchise journey with Final Destination II. So, was this movie a crashing success… or a pileup of failures? Check out Stream Queens Horror Podcast Episode 90 to find out! What to watch before the next epis…

On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Elizabeth Kyle of Hear Us Gore! Together, we discuss the horrors of generational trauma, Korean folklore, and beekeeping in our review of Umma, directed by Iris K. Shim. So, did we love this mother? Or do we want to emancipate? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 77 to find out! Wh…

On this episode of The Cast of Ka, Rachel and Deejay discuss Wolves of the Calla — Part Two: Telling Tales — Chapter 9: The Priest’s Tale Concluded (Unfound) – Sections: 11-20. Callahan’s tale comes to a shocking end. For that and more, listen to The Cast of Ka: Episode 90. WHAT TO READ BEFORE NEXT EPISODE: Wolves of the Calla — Part Two: Telling T…

On this episode of Stream Queens, Marrs and Rachel are joined by our buddies at Here’s Johnny Podcast, Larry and Justin, to kick off a new series review. This time we begin our journey through the Final Destination franchise with the film that started it all. So, did we dodge fate with this one, or did it come back and get us in the end? Check out …

On this episode of The Untitled Nic Cage Show, we celebrate Women In Horror Month with a review of Between Worlds (2018), directed by Maria Pulera. In Breaking Cage News, we talk about Nic’s very Nic Cage thoughts on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen to The Untitled Nic Cage Show Episode 13 now! In the Patron-exclusive extended episode,…

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a fascinating conversation with Mercedes Bryce Morgan, Leah Saint Marie & Katrina Kudlick (writer, director, and producer, respectively) of Spoonful of Sugar. We talk about the film’s sinister true-crime origins, its surrealistic flair, and how it all came together. Listen to The More Dead…

On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Caitlin Grant of Plug it Up! Together, we thumb through the themes and visual flair of The Book of Birdie, directed by Elizabeth E. Schuch. So, did we bookmark this as a fave or did we just read the film? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 76 to find out! What to watch before the …