Slasher & the Final Girls

It’s Halloween, which means we’re talking about the horror movies we HAVE to watch every October. In this Halloween special of Slasher & the Final Girls , we’re breaking from our usual horror movie deep dives to share some of the films that have become part of our personal Halloween traditions, from House of 1000 Corpses and Trick ’r Treat to Final Destination and Haunt . Nikki brings the CSI...

What made you a horror fan? What was the first movie that truly scared the hell out of you? And which one left a scar you’re still carrying? This month, we’re getting personal and digging into our horror roots: the films that made us, scared us, and maybe traumatized us a little too much. From discovering Halloween way too young and falling in love with the Universal Monsters, to Final Destination...

What happens when you combine a Hawaiian surf movie, a campy slasher, and a killer surfboard? You get Plankenstein . In this special episode of Slasher & the Final Girls , we dive into the wonderfully weird world of Plankenstein , an indie Hawaiian horror-comedy that turns an unlikely object into its killer: a surfboard. Joining the conversation are Plankenstein director Diq Diamond, lead acto...

Saw-tember is officially in session, and this time, we’re putting Jigsaw’s own philosophy to the test. Instead of breaking down the Saw movies themselves, we each picked three traps from across the franchise and asked one question: Would this actually be John Kramer-approved? Our criteria are simple: the trap has to be survivable, there has to be a clear lesson tied to the test, and (according to...

Do you want to play a game? Welcome to SAWtember , we’re diving into Saw X —the 2023 installment that takes us deeper into the mind of John Kramer and the twisted philosophy behind Jigsaw’s games. Courtney breaks down the psychology of why the Saw franchise is so disturbing , from anticipatory anxiety and vicarious pain to disgust, medical distrust, moral dilemmas, and the uncomfortable moment whe...

What if the serial killer next door was the person everyone trusted? This month on Slasher & the Final Girls , we’re heading back to 1984 for bikes, paper routes, neighborhood festivals, teenage crushes…and one seriously suspicious neighbor. We break down Summer of 84 through forensic science, crime scene investigation, and psychology, from hidden bodies and sodium hydroxide to blood evidence,...

This month we enter the colorful, campy, and dangerously romantic world of The Love Witch . Austin and Nikki break down Elaine’s deadly search for perfect love, from suspicious heart failure and a hastily buried body to a ritual dagger attack that raises serious questions about blood spatter, wound depth, toxicology, DNA evidence, and how investigators uncover clandestine graves. Courtney explores...

Celebrate summer horror with Slasher & the Final Girls as we close out Red, White, and Blood Month; our salute to Americana horror, sun-soaked slashers, creepy campgrounds, and vacations from hell. In this episode of What We Watched , we share our latest horror movie, thriller, and book recommendations, including Founder’s Day , Dead Calm , Evil Dead Burn , There’s Something Wrong with the Chi...

So many streaming services, so many unhinged little horror gems, and somehow still not enough time. This month on Slasher & the Final Girls , we’re diving into indie horror. The weird, scrappy, beautiful, deeply upsetting corner of the genre where the budgets are smaller, the vibes are stranger, and the emotional damage is usually handmade. We’re talking It Follows , They Look Like People , Ba...

This month, we’re trading jump scares for folk songs, flower crowns, sabotaged seaplanes, and one very bad May Day itinerary. Join us as we wander into The Wicker Man , where the villagers are friendly, the rituals are fertile, and the harvest demands a little more than rain. We’re breaking down the forensics of fire, the psychology of sacrifice, and why cheerful singing around a giant wicker effi...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Witchy, Occult, and Folk Horror. 

Welcome back to Slasher & the Final Girls! In this episode, we’re staring straight into the abyss with Oculus (2013)...a mirror that doesn’t just reflect reality… it twists it, bends it, and maybe even devours it. So what do you think… are you brave enough to trust what you see, or should we maybe cover the mirrors and call it a day? Either way, something’s watching (and it’s been waiting a lo...

Welcome back to Slasher & the Final Girls! In this episode, we’re bringing one of horror’s most iconic creations to life— Frankenstein (1931) and its 2025 revival! So what do you think… are you ready to meet the monster, or should we maybe leave the dead where they lie? Either way, the storm is coming—so maybe stay away from any suspicious laboratories… but hey, what’s the worst that could hap...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Monster March 2026. Happy birthday, Nikki!!!

This episode, we’re heading into Mississippi, where the nights are long, the music is loud, and something ancient is lurking just beneath the surface as we sink our teeth into Sinners . Join us as we talk exit wounds, odontology, arterial spurts, and the origins of vampires. Episode Pairings: Snack: Hot Honey Cornbread Bites Cocktail: Seeing Double Mocktail: Threshold Salt Stalk the Team Courtney:...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Black Horror in February 2026!

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for New Year, New Fears January 2026! Thank you for watching, and follow along for more chaos

This episode, we’re setting aside subtlety and diving headfirst into body horror, obsession, and the terrifying cost of self-improvement as we explore The Substance ! Check out our episode as we discuss beauty standards, spinal fluid levels, and what to expect as your body ages! Episode Pairings: Sweet Snack: The Substance Serum Cups Stalk the Team Courtney: @crown.and.crypts Austin: @austin_slash...

Join us for our first annual Slashies! Voting is open!!

In this episode, some of us are locking ourselves in, some of us are expressing our patriotism and Purging, tune in to find out who! Check out our episode as we discuss horrid CGI blood spray, violent group dynamics, and asphyxiation. Episode Pairings: Savory Snack: Blood Money Nachos Mocktail: Survive the Night Cocktail: A Message in Blood Stalk the Team Courtney: @crown.and.crypts Austin: @austi...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Post Apocalyptic Horror in November 2025! Thank you for watching, and follow along for more chaos Nikki's finds Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) - Tubi It Comes at Night (2017) - HBO Max Night of the Comet (1984) - TubiS&tFG Book Club Bo...

In this episode, we're ignoring all the bad vibes, moving mannequins, and exploring Hell House LLC! Check out our episode as we discuss fingerprints, blood spatter patterns, and found footage films. Episode Pairings: Sweet Snack: Hell House Haunted Popcorn Mix Stalk the Team Courtney: @crown.and.crypts Austin: @austin_slasher Nikki: @nikki_loomis All episodes have been edited and produced by o...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Haunted House Horror in October 2025! Thank you for watching, and follow along for more chaos Nikki's finds The Funhouse Massacre (2015) - Tubi Haunt Season (2024) - Tubi House on Eden (2025) - Shudder Ghostwatch (1992) - Shudder S&tFG...

Welcome back to Slasher and the Final Girls! In this episode, we're sharpening our axes, following our skincare routine, and showcasing our business cards. What do you think? It's bone! Check out our episode as we discuss fingerprints, blood spatter patterns, psychopathic behavior, and serial killers! By the way, did you get the reservation to Dorsia? We will meet you there after we return...

So many streaming services, but so little time! Hang out with us while we discuss what horror shows, movies, and books we watched, read, and listened to for Unhinged, Psychopath Horror in August 2025! Thank you for watching, and follow along for more chaos Nikki's finds Re-Animator (1985) - Freebie TV Frankenhooker (1990) - Tubi Borderline (2025) - Peacock S&tFG Book Club Book - American P...