Episodes

  • Episode 146. Slayride: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

    Episode 146. Slayride: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
    Dec 22 2025
    Andrea and Alex interrogate the pearl clutching that went on during Silent Night, Deadly Night‘s initial theatrical run, what it means to cultivate festive cheer, and the importance of being nice and never naughty. Class of 2025 Merch is now available! Thanks to Caleb Milatovic and Rachelle Walker for the incredible design! Join us over on Patreon for […]
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 145. In Memoriam: The Others (2001)

    Episode 145. In Memoriam: The Others (2001)
    Nov 26 2025
    Mind the fog and join Andrea and Alex as they explore the dark hallways of Alejandro Amenábar’s The Others. From geopolitics to religion and the weight of motherhood, not everything in the film is as it appears. Class of 2025 Merch is now available! Thanks to Caleb Milatovic and Rachelle Walker for the incredible design! REQUIRED READING The […]
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    1 hr
  • Episode 144. Made for TV: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

    Episode 144. Made for TV: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
    Oct 27 2025
    It’s almost time kids, the clock is ticking! Andrea and Alex explore the strange world of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, uncovering tricks and treats in the history of holiday, Celtic rituals, and our evolving relationship with our TVs. Class of 2025 Merch is now available! Thanks to Caleb Milatovic and Rachelle Walker for the incredible […]
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    51 mins
  • Episode 143. Rage: Apt Pupil (1998) and We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

    Episode 143. Rage: Apt Pupil (1998) and We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
    Sep 27 2025
    In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into the dark side of masculinity with the film adaptations of Apt Pupil and We Need to Talk About Kevin to explore the manosphere, motherhood, and the complexities of anger. Please note: this episode was recorded September 5, 2025. Class of 2025 Merch is now available. Thanks to Caleb […]
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 142. Teen Dreams: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

    Episode 142. Teen Dreams: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
    Jul 25 2025
    Buckle up and keep your eyes on the road because we’re chatting about the teen slasher thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer. From morality and justice to small town trappings, we unearth a murky past that refuses to stay buried! More content over on our Patreon! REQUIRED READING I Know What You Did […]
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 141. Blood Relations: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 & 2006)

    Episode 141. Blood Relations: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 & 2006)
    Jun 25 2025
    Pack your car and mind the detours because we’re kicking off summer with an episode on The Hills Have Eyes. From familial tensions to political warfare in the original and the remake, there’s a whole host of darkness to be found under the summer sun. More content over on our Patreon! REQUIRED READING The […]
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    54 mins
  • Episode 140. Pump It Up: The Substance (2024) Live from Salem Horror Fest

    Episode 140. Pump It Up: The Substance (2024) Live from Salem Horror Fest
    May 21 2025
    Join Andrea and Alex live from Salem Horror Fest for feats of strength (!) and a discussion of the horrors of beauty standards, the weight of celebrity culture, and the algorithms that are out to get us. More content over on our Patreon! REQUIRED READING The Substance. Dir. Coralie Fargeat, 2024. EXTRA CREDIT […]
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 139. Labour Pains: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

    Episode 139. Labour Pains: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
    Apr 30 2025
    Spring has sprung so it’s time to get into the greenhouse! In this episode, Alex and Andrea investigate the differences between mother and caretaker, the privilege of home upkeep, and why yuppies love windchimes. More content over on our Patreon! REQUIRED READING The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. Dir. Curtis Hanson, 1992. EXTRA […]
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    1 hr and 12 mins