Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

In a special bonus episode, the Scream Teens talk about one of their favourite childhood movie, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl . They discuss theories and interpretations of it, as well as their personal relationship with the film. Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @TabascoInUrEyes Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of...

This week on  White Ladies in Crisis , Gena, Jenn and Joe wrap up season one of AppleTV's Physical , which stumbles to an inconclusive finish. Up for discussion: a time jump, Greta living her best life, Tyler's two episode arc, a Breem baby, and mall masturbation. Plus: where we think the show could go in season two and what's next for  White Ladies in Crisis !  Wanna connect with the show? Gena:...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with artist John Green (who designed the pod's GORGEOUS logo) about the oddly comforting beauty of James Wan’s Insidious (2010)! The two discuss the comfort that comes with horror, the fun of being scared, how Patrick Wilson makes all things wholesome, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check ou...

This episode addresses the damaging on-set experiences of Sandra Peabody. As well, it takes into account how The Last House on the Left was received in its time and why it stands as an innovative film within horror. For better and worse. Wanna connect with the show? RC:  @rcjarascripts Links: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study (Second Edition) David Szulkin. The Last H...

Sophie and Hannah are back, and with M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie Old hitting theaters, they decided to tackle one of his movies that left a big impression when they were young! Join the Day sisters as they talk all things Signs , Mark Ruffalo, and tin foil hats. If you want to connect with us, send us feedback, or tell us what you’d make as your last meal before the aliens come, you can email u...

This week on  White Ladies in Crisis , Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to the penultimate episode of Physical , which details the fall-out of Danny discovering Sheila's creative book keeping. Up for discussion: 80s water beds, pirate tapes and a surprising business conversation between John Breem and Sheila. Plus: Tyler is going deaf? Where did this come from?!  Wanna connect with the show? Gena: @porce...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler chats with horror host, critic, and the host of the YouTube channel Bobby Like It Spooky, Bobby Torrez about the dark, alluring beauty of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist (1973). The two talk about the beauty of caring for one another, the horrors of medicine, ancient demonic entities, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the p...

In the season finale of The Scream Teens , Léna and Cory talk aquatic horror and the unknown parts of the ocean, mythological or legendary creatures of the sea, and mention sharks quite a lot as well. Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @TabascoInUrEyes Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at  anatomyofa...

This week on  White Ladies in Crisis , Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 8 of Physical , which clarifies the nature of Sheila's relationship to her parents. Up for discussion: John Breem's surprising confession to his wife, Greta and Ernie's new dynamic. Plus: Danny acts like a real human being and we kinda like him?  Wanna connect with the show? Gena: @porcelain72 Jenn: @jennferatu Joe: @bstol...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler talks with an absurdist comedian whose work has a dark twist, David Kane about the haunting beauty of Panos Cosmatos’s Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010). CW: Discussions of abuse, toxic masculinity, predatory behavior, and existential dread. The two dive deep into the philosophical and spiritual implications of the film’s characters, the devastating...

In the season finale of The American Beyond , host Richard Niles begins a tale about a mysterious cryptid known only as the Echo Man… ...and ends with a realization that changes his life forever. Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay. Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music. If you like our podcast, please...

This episode covers the cultural context from which The Last House On The Left emerged. Taking a step back from the creative process of the film, we explore the national fears and broken dreams that inspired it. We will also begin to break down a discussion about post-modernism in horror. Using Dr. Isabel Pinedo’s article “Recreational Terror: Postmodern Elements of the Contemporary Horror Film,”...

Terry and Joe tackle episode eight of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Lisey's Story'. Up for discussion: why the final battle between Lisey and Jim Dooley is so satisfying, our disappointment with the return of Scott's childhood flashbacks, the peak white lady privilege of Lisey's interaction with the police and our frustration about the title. Plus: our grade for the season! Wanna connect with the sho...

This week on  White Ladies in Crisis , Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 7 of Physical , which adopts an unusual structure by following not just Sheila and Danny, but also Greta, John Breem and TyTy. Up for discussion: Sheila's bad friends, John Breem's daddy issues, and Greta's new sexual interest. Plus: Tyler as a mirror to Sheila and MUCH fretting about that parental cliffhanger ending.  Wan...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler chats with horror scholar, film journalist, and Assistant Editor for Ghouls Magazine , Rebecca McCallum about the breathtaking beauty of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho (1960)! The two talk about sandwiches and milk for dinner, Bernard Hermann’s masterful score, Hitchcock’s background as a title designer, classic horror, and, of course, aestheti...

The teens dive into the world of Aliens as they discuss conspiracy theories, hoaxes and aliens species along with their many questions about them. Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @TabascoInUrEyes Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at  anatomyofascream.com  and follow the network on Twitter and Inst...

Terry and Joe tackle episode seven of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'No Light, No Spark'. Up for discussion: why this penultimate episode is the best of the series, putting actresses of a certain age through the ringer, Pablo Larrain's direction of the wake and capturing the scope of Scott's celebrity in the flashback at the theatre.  Plus: predictions for the finale! Wanna connect with the show? Joe:...

This week on  White Ladies in Crisis , Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 6 of  Physical . We have plenty of thoughts about Sheila torpedoing Greta's Color Party, Tyler's teenage desire to be liked and the conflation of a mall with a Church. Plus: an extended discussion of consent and being "that girl" prompted by the backrub that Jerry gives Simone. Wanna connect with the show? Gena: @porcelain...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror , Chandler sits down with award winning writer and director of The Last Ones (2012), Borderland (2016), and the current festival darling, The Empty Space (2020), Andrew Jara to discuss the beauty of Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss filmic beauty vs physical beauty, sexy vampires, consent, Sam’s amazing fashion sense, and, of course, aesthet...

This episode focuses on writer/director Wes Craven before his status as horror maestro. Though the film plays like a nasty, loose-cannon experiment, The Last House On The Left was an incredibly personal script. To gain insight into the state of mind guiding the project, we hear from the man himself through various interviews about this film and horror in general. Mick Garris’s Post Mortem is featu...

Terry and Joe tackle episode six of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Now You Must Be Still'. Up for discussion: the catharsis when the sisters unite, how the series could stand to embrace a little more coincidence in its storytelling, and an observation on the uselessness of cops. Plus: an extended discussion of Stephen King’s straight privilege and his continued use of casual homophobia. Wanna connect...

For episode 5 of White Ladies in Crisis, co-hosts Gena Radcliffe, Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett talk about Sheila's bulimia back sliding as her female friendships take on new dimensions. Plus: We finally have confirmation that Bunny and Tyler are together; Gena diagnoses Danny’s tendency for male mimicry, Jenn is riding high on her love for Tyler and an extended discussion about an intriguing sexual...

On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler chats with English Literature scholar, essayist, and aesthetician, Dr. Chelsea Davis about the bewildering, colorful world of The Love Witch (2016). CW: discussions on rape, abuse, gender essentialism, and transphobia In this episode we touch upon “poisonous colors”, witchcraft, obsession, abuse, love, gender essentialism, and, of course, aesthetic...

In their first episode as part of the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad, Sophie and Hannah dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge and the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street . Join the ladies as they talk about the house the Jesse built, rainbow devilled eggs, and the power of claiming your narrative. Wanna connect with the show? Sophie: @philliesfemme Hannah: @bette...

In this episode, Cory and Léna talk about psychological horror, discuss opinions on 'elevated horror' and other serious topics such as children's psychology. They mention movies such as Black Swan , Saw , Possession and many more! Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @erichithos Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod S...