Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you, without a dope ep to listen to! We cranked out a hell of a lot of content during Spooky Season, and then we took a longer break than we meant to. On this episode of 28 Days Lady-er, artist CC Stapleton joins the ladies to break down the Hulu release False Positive (2021), written by Ilana Glazer ( Broad City ) and John Lee. The film stars Glazer,...

You, dear listener, are in for a treat because this episode welcomes Bodies of Horror ’s first guest! I was thrilled to have Andrew ( @AnDreadTheBlind ) from the phenomenal Freaks and Psychos Podcast on to talk about the incredible 1967 film, Wait Until Dark. That’s right: we’re talking blindness, home invasion, and criminals that enjoy putting on a bit of a show. Follow the Freaks and Psychos pod...

November is Gena's pick so she, Jenn and Joe are travelling back to 1987 for the female cat-and-mouse thriller  Black Widow starring Debra Winger and Theresa Russell. The feminist AF film offers one hell of a meaty role for Russell, who completely steals the show. Up for discussion: the film's unconventional narrative structure, its lack of interest in male characters, showcasing the Hawaiian sett...

Bodies of Horror is BACK with Season 2! And no better place to kick off than a discussion of the character of Nica in Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky. Wheelchairs and high heels?! Host Nichole Goble is chatting about it all. Want to reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Shoot Nichole an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com . Music Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown H...

In their last mini-episode of the spooky season, the Day ladies have another top five for you. This time, they’re ranking their favorite Halloween episodes of television, and how the Disney Channel made little monsters of us all. You won’t want to miss it! Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social media Twitter: @28DaysLady_er Instagram @28DaysLadyer Sophie (Twitter and Instagram): @philliesfemme Hannah (I...

In this very special season finale episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler finally brings in a film of his choosing. To close the first season of the show off in grand fashion, he sits down with two prominent creators in the world of horror, Xero Gravity and Ryan Kinney (AKA Brother Ghoulish), about the profound beauty and pain of Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021)! CW: Discussion of systemic racism...

In this episode, Chandler returns to his solo review format with the first full episode of The Good, The Agreeable, and The Beautiful. This time he’s dissecting and reviewing James Wan’s most recent horror classic, Malignant (2021)! This has been a fairly contentious film, to say the least, so allow Chandler to explore the complexities of argumentation and subjectivity. This episode contains discu...

Sophie’s best friend and horror godfather, Reid, is back to talk to Sophie about Halloween Kills (2021). In this month’s full length episode, we’re bringing you anger, humor, and the hottest of takes. Plus, Reid comes up with the best possible plot synopsis for this latest installment. Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social media Twitter: @28DaysLady_er Instagram @28DaysLadyer Sophie (Twitter and Instag...

We’re halfway through the Spooky Season and your girls are back with another mini episode! This week, they’re talking about Sophie’s childhood favorite, the 1966 Don Knotts film, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken . Sophie and Hannah talk unequal age gaps in Hollywood relationships, Bon-ami!, and eating soup while standing upright! Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social media Twitter: @28DaysLady_er Instagram @2...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with non-fiction author and horror historian, Mallory O'Meara about the tragic beauty of Issa Lopez's Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017). CW: Discussions of grief, violence against children, and systemic abuse. The two discuss animated graffiti, the power of dark fairytales, the resilience of children, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect m...

Gena, Jenn and Joe are celebrating October with what *should* be a sexy, sleazy Lifetime movie,  The Babysitter's Seduction (1996). Unfortunately that's not what we got: this is a tepid, wannabe classy thriller that's not nearly salacious enough! We talk about the oddity of the film's cast (including two now groan-worthy public figures), the disappointing lack of opulence, Gena's inability to be b...

Your hostesses with the mostess-es are back with another mini episode just in time for your weekend! This week, Sophie and Hannah are talking about the horror movies that melted their hearts. It’s time to break down our spooky crushes. What do you think of our lists? Did we forget anyone? Send us your lists! Follow 28 Days Ladyer on social media Twitter: @28DaysLady_er Instagram @28DaysLadyer Soph...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, horror scholar, and podcast host Mary Beth McAndrews about the glamor and beauty of Dario Argento’s Phenomena (1985)! The two discuss beautiful insects, the relation between beauty and disgust, “human soup”, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the i...

In a very special episode of  XOXO Horror , Joe and Valeska have a *brief* 10 minute conversation with  Titane director Julia Ducournau about her Palme d'Or winning film. Mild spoilers ahead. In the chat, Ducournau discusses Alexia's journey, why it made sense to use minimal dialogue, how the dance scenes reflect the characters' journeys, how she made the actors comfortable in scenes involving nud...

It is the most wonderful time of the year – No! Not Christmas! It's spooky season. The month that leads to the most hallowed night, All Hallows Eve! To honor their favorite time of year, hosts Hannah and Sophie Day are releasing new mini episodes throughout the month, playing with format and with the media they’re covering.  In the first mini episode, the sisters talk about one of Hannah’s all-tim...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with Mexican filmmaker Kiko Morah about the unsettling beauty of Jennifer Kent’s The Babadook (2014). CW: Discussion about death of a loved one and depression. The two discuss depression, fantastical coloration, mental health, grief,  and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with author and architecture historian Christine Madrid French about the structural beauty of The Shining (1980). The two discuss haunted spaces, how buildings help you “time travel”, the nature of hauntings, art deco hotels, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below! Twitter:...

In this special edition of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler provides a taste of a new segment, The Good, The Agreeable & The Beautiful . He outlines Immanuel Kant’s definitions of the titular terms and provides a brief review of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser based on each one. This episode contains discussion of philosophy, outdated views, sexy men with golden boxes, pulsing meat, and, of course, aesth...

Gena, Jenn and Joe return for S2 as we tackle a new erotic thriller each month. We're kicking things off with 1998's sweaty, sleazy, sexy  Wild Things , which we're all in agreement could *never* be made nowadays. We talk about the notorious sex scenes and nudity, our discomfort with the treatment of POC and false rape accusations, but overall this movie is a lot of dirty fun! So dodge the gators,...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with horror writer, podcaster, and self proclaimed “podcast supporter”, JD Gravatte about the haunting beauty of Saint Maud (2019). CW: sexual assault, rape The two discuss religious fanaticism, searching for one’s purpose in life, false prophets, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the...

Say His Name. This month, Sophie and Hannah finally get to talk about Nia DaCosta’s spiritual sequel to the 1992 film Candyman . Sophie does way too much research, and Hannah can’t stop burping. It’s one of our more serious episodes, but we hope that you’ll enjoy it. Wanna connect with the show? If you want to connect with us, send us feedback, or tell us what you’d make as your last meal before t...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with Rhetoric and Composition researcher/scholar and horror writer Dr. Emma Kostopolus about the visceral beauty of Dario Argento’s seminal Suspiria (1977). The two discuss aggressive colors, crushed blue velvet walls, video games, the “aesthetic sandwich”, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Che...

In this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with film scholar and writer Theodoor Steen about the Grotesque beauty of Thee Wreckers Tetralogy. The two discuss the melancholia of knowing your own mortality, the Grotesque vs Horror, the magic of cinema, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below! Twitter: Chandler - @_Shock...

This final episode is a discussion between host RC Jara and musician/writer/friend, Ten Backe. We distill our personal experiences with The Last House on the Left , Wes Craven’s filmography, and what it means to engage with a larger horror community. The discussion is much less structured than the previously scripted episodes. Please bear with us as we go off on tangents! Wanna connect with the sh...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with Jenn Adams, horror writer and contributor for Ghouls Magazine and Rue Morgue , as well as co-host of the acclaimed podcasts Psychoanalysis and The Loser's Club , about the tragic beauty of Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game (2017)! The two discuss how Flanagan portrays trauma, circles, Stephen King’s tethered universes, and, of course, aesth...