Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

For this episode, Nichole is covering two films just released in theatres – Immaculate and The First Omen (2024) . As a fan of religious horror, I was very excited to see both but was very surprised to find myself thinking about these films well after viewing and what they had to say about bodily autonomy (both in regards to reproductive health and beyond). Additional Reading/Research: > Leavin...

Terry and Joe return to talk about Cronenberg's queerest film yet: the 1991 adaptation of Naked Lunch . This one is tough, particularly if you're less familiar with the life and work of William S. Burroughs. Visually it's very surreal and fantastical (the typewriters!), but narratively it doesn't come together in a satisfying way. Plus: the amazing FX, real life manslaughter, creature buttholes, a...

After wrapping up Clive Barker's Books of Blood , Bryan and Joe dig into Brannon Braga's Trick r'Treat -style anthology, Books of Blood (2020). It's...fine. Too polished, strange story choices and Bryan is *not* a fan of how much the film hangs on the character of Jenna (Britt Robertson). Plus: Barker's involvement, speculation about how this went from a TV series to a standalone film, and compari...

Sign your NDAs and BYOD for our biggest, most explosive episode yet. Platonic third McKenzie Gerber (@mckenziejames25) joins Jenn and Rachel to talk parallel powers, upgraded supes, and the jaw-dropping fight scene that concludes Herogasm.  No octopi were harmed in the making of this episode. Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu, @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod,@SfA...

For this episode, Nichole covers 2013’s Under the Skin. Does having a disabled character (played by a disabled actor) as a pivotal part of another character’s turning point feel exploitative or authentic approach? How would it feel to shed the skin that has been a point of pain or even trauma? Would you get into a non-descript van with a stranger? Additional Reading/Research: > Digressions-2016...

Sexy & Surreal returns for a third series as Terry and Joe tackle David Lynch's romantic road trip/crime movie, Wild at Heart (1990). This film is *hot*, but it doesn't quite come together for us, despite the fine work of both Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage. Plus: references to Elvis and The Wizard of Oz , wanting more of MVP Diane Ladd, Twin Peaks cross-overs, and debate about Lynch doing sex an...

After six volumes and countless discussions, Bryan and Joe have reached the end of Clive Barker's Books of Blood . In addition to discussing the short stories in Book Six, they reflect back on their favourite stories of the whole collection, and some of their choices may surprise listeners! Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky) > Joe: @bstolemyremote Musi...

Pull on your non-slip dance shoes and join us for a popsicle as Jenn and Rachel tackle rocky relationships, long-awaited hook-ups, and a press conference gone terribly wrong. And remember, chimps don’t cry. Wanna keep up with the show? Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @Halloweenie...

For this episode, we’re covering 2002’s May . Is May another character in the Creepy Loner Girl tradition, or is there more to explore? How can experiences of bullying and mistreatment, often as a result of being different and sometimes connected to disability, make it hard for us to form friendships? Lots to unpack with this “new cult classic.” Additional Reading/Research: > May Is Not Like Ot...

Order a driller killer pizza and gather all of your (lesbian?) besties because Jenn, Gena, and Joe are hosting The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). Up for discussion: Rita Mae Brown's satirical script, Roger Corman-mandated tits and ass, a female collective of survivors, and a sex positive bad girl. Plus: friends who *actually* like each other, slasher satire tropes, the musical sequel and the conte...

Hop aboard the private plane to Russia as Jenn and Rachel battle it out with super-powered hamsters, supe-themed dildos, and a very special blast from the past that may take away all their powers. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: @girlsontheboys Connect with your co-hosts:  > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @Hallo...

Nichole is back to cover 2021’s Sound of Violence . This film is absolutely wild – a story of an artist that will go any length to create her masterpiece before she loses her hearing – and Nichole is joined by the delightful Sharai Bohannon to make sure it is given the shine and “What the fuck did we just watch?” discussion it truly deserves. Connect with Sharai Socials: @misssharai / Personal Web...

Bryan and Joe are finally delivering on their promise to check out Midian Unmade: Tales of Clive Barker's Nightbreed , edited by Joseph Nassise and Del Howison. It's a mixed bag: some stories are great, some are weak, but overall there's too much sameness and too many stories in this collection. Plus: connections to Cabal / Nightbreed and our faves! Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @evilta...

Join Jenn and Rachel (#JennRach) as they dance to Brittany with Starlight, remember Nicaragua with Grace, and try to contain themselves after the shocking finale episode of American Hero. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod , @LosersClubPod If you like the podcast, ple...

For this episode, we’re covering 2020’s Run . I am excited to revisit this one after recording an episode of the Freaks and Psycho pod on it some time back. This film goes to some dark places with caregiver abuse and Munchausen by proxy, so please be warned. Additional Reading/Research: ·      Kiera Allen on 'Run,' First Major Thriller to Star a Wheelchair User (variety.co...

White Ladies in Crisis returns to discuss William Oldroyd's 2023 adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh's Eileen. Thomasin Mckenzie once again becomes fixated on a blonde femme fatale (Anne Hathaway) in a film about repression, inner fantasy life, and secrets. Plus: the changes from the book, scene stealer Marin Ireland, debate about the "feel good" ending and why this movie is *all* about the women. Wann...

It’s Homelander’s birthday and he’ll melt down on a live broadcast special if he wants to! Jenn and Rachel take a trip to Voughtland for a very special episode on toxic teammates, commemorative coins, and surprise temporary superpowers. Not without my podcast.  Wanna keep up with the show? Connect with your co-hosts: > The Pod: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @the...

Bryan and Joe return to zero in on Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden (from Books of Blood Vol. 5 ) and its two film adaptations: Bernard Rose's 1992 film Candyman and Nia DaCosta's reimagining/remake/sequel from 2021. We spend a lot of time discussing community and urban legends, whose stories are being told, and who is the intended audience for each iteration (hint: it's *always* white peo...

You and a guest are cordially invited to the world premier of the greatest definitely real origin story in podcast history. Join Jenn and Rachel as they walk the awkward red carpet, dream a little dream, and try to figure out what’s wrong with Homelander in The Dawn of Season 3. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist  ...

For this episode, we’re covering 2020’s Come Play and Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder. Intellectual or developmental disabilities have certainly been a sore spot for representation in horror and we’re here to discuss how this film fares in addressing that. Additional Reading/Research: ·      Autism Within Horror: ‘Come Play’ and the Next Steps for Representation - Bloody D...

Bryan and Joe return to tackle Clive Barker's Books of Blood Vol. 5. It has four longer stories, but at least two of the four are distinctly less Barker-y. We spend most of our time on The Madonna (Joe's fave), Babel's Children (the rare political satire), and In The Flesh , which Bryan and Joe have differing interpretations of. More on The Forbidden next time! Wanna connect with the show? > Br...

Terry and Joe wrap up S02 of Sexy & Surreal with Cronenberg's last 80s film, Dead Ringers . We discuss the film's towering technical achievements, the dated depiction of what makes a woman, and the aquatic sets and bruised visual palette. Plus: the film's real life inspiration, Irons' complete distinct performances, and comparisons to the Amazon series. Wanna connect with your co-hosts? > T...

Pour yourself a glass of milk and join Jenn, Rachel, and special guest Nichole Goble for a head-popping episode recapping The Boys season 2. From Starlight’s special song and Stormfront’s villainous reveal to Homelander’s secret family and Lamplighter’s porn obsession, they’ll leave no stone unturned in their quest to prove that girls really do get it done. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsonthe...

In this episode, Nichole discusses eugenics (the history and some lingering tenets that are pervasive today) through the lens of 1997’s Gattaca. Additional Reading: ·       Eugenics and Scientific Racism ·       Eugenics: Its Origin and Development ·       GATTACA is still pertinent 22 years later Want to rec...

Change your name and call your sister because Gena, Jenn and Joe are discussing Sean Durkin's feature directorial debut, Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011). C/W: rape. We're talking real life cult comparisons, the "before they were famous" cast, the transitions in time, and how the film is surprisingly less sensational and more reserved than we would have expected. But oof, is this heavy! Wanna conne...