Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble

Horror Movie Survival Guide

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Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Gi...

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Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble

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Oculus "Hello again. You must be hungry" 11.03.2019 39:20

Julia loves this film and is thrilled to be able to talk about it - Mike Flanagan directs and Karen Gillan stars in this little seen, but extremely excellent film surrounding the Lasser Glass, a murderous mirror that distorts reality. Smart, scary and original! Support the show

The Stay Awake "I am the angel of darkness" 04.03.2019 28:12

An official Horror Movie Notebook Selection - this film centers on a group of schoolgirls staying up all night to raise money for their school, but the spirit of a serial killer is stalking them as well. It's...very...wandery. Support the show

Happy Death Day "What is breakfast, Becky?" 25.02.2019 31:44

Horror Movie Survival Guide leaps into modern horror with 2017's Happy Death Day, a super fun horror movie take on Groundhog's Day - when Tree is murdered, but wakes up again in the same day - she realizes she has unlimited chances to solve her own death. Support the show

The Shining "You've Always Been the Caretaker." 18.02.2019 37:24

On this episode we welcome a new horror survival protegé, Teri Gamble, into the Horror Movie Survival Guide fold. Julia and Teri dive into the classic, Stanley Kubrick's, The Shining. Surprisingly, Teri had never seen this film and it wasn't in Julia's horror movie notebook. Kubrick's masterpiece in madness follows the Torrance family as they become the winter caretakers of th...

Freaks "The code of the freaks" 11.02.2019 41:12

Tod Browning's follow up to Dracula is a film that feels as fresh, modern and horrifying today as it did in 1932. Following the loves and losses of circus folk backstage, this movie reels you in and doesn't let go until the ghastly finale. We also say goodbye to our lovely Marion as she moves on from Horror Movie Survival Guide. But, this does enable Julia to corrupt another victim into...

The Haunting "Whose hand was I holding?" 04.02.2019 39:13

Perhaps the perfect haunted house movie, this black and white stunner from Robert Wise sets the bar for how to film a ghost hunt. Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn and Richard Johnson star as a quartet determined to find out if Hill House is, indeed, haunted. Is it? Go on, guess... Support the show

Poltergeist 2: The Other Side "I cahoot with no one" 28.01.2019 34:35

The freaky Freeling family is back in this sequel to the smash hit, plagued again by ghosts trapped between dimensions who desperately want the light of that little cutie Carol Anne. Spectacular practical effects ahoy! Support the show

C.H.U.D. "It still doesn't wash, Bosch" 21.01.2019 43:22

A low budget horror film that feels like a higher budget film solely on the quality of the actors involved - John Heard, Kim Griest, a bombastic Daniel Stern, and even a cameo by a baby faced John Goodman! This film puts the grit in gritty 80's New York City, oh and did I mention there are cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers involved? Support the show

The Dead Zone "The ice is gonna break!" 14.01.2019 39:03

It's a Stephen King/David Cronenberg mash up! Throw a little Christopher Walken in the mix and you are headed towards The Dead Zone! Walken's Johnny wakes up from a coma with mysterious psychometry powers and must decide how to use them for good. Or stopping evil. Support the show

Fade to Black "Bet you didn't know that!" 07.01.2019 39:42

Marion and Julia are so happy to finally get to cover Fade to Black, one of their very favorite, under seen horror films. Dennis Christopher slays the role of Eric Binford, a lonely film fanatic whose line between reality and fantasy snaps as he begins dressing as film characters and murdering those who have wronged him. A fabulous concept, and fun execution! Highly recommended! Support the show

Horror Movie Survival Guide Happy New Year 2019 31.12.2018 9:06

Julia, Marion, and producer Teri wish all you horror movie survivalists a happy 2019! Thanks for listening and we will keep bringing you horror movie survival tips and trivia in the new year! Support the show

Day of the Dead "Choke on Them" 24.12.2018 35:45

George Romero's final film in his "Dead" trilogy, following Night and Dawn, this film is a perfect continuation of the zombie apocalypse and where humanity winds up. We love that Romero is more concerned with the ramifications of a zombie takeover on the humans than on the creatures themselves. A fantastic film. Support the show

Fright Night "Oh, you're so cool, Brewster!" 18.12.2018 42:40

One of Marion and Julia's VERY favorite vampire films, written and directed by Tom Holland, this films hits all of the right comedy/horror notes - with terrific makeup effects, a great soundtrack and lovable characters, this films has it all. If you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for? Support the show

The Dark Half "The sparrows are flying again" 11.12.2018 41:44

George Romero and Stephen King team up again for 1993's The Dark Half, in which Timothy Hutton plays Thad Beaumont, a writer who has to kill off his author alter ego, George Stark, once his identity has been found out. But George isn't too happy about it. Superb performances and a super cool concept. Plus it's Stephen King, so you know Julia is happy! Support the show

Strange Invaders "The lady said no, fella." 04.12.2018 32:23

1983's Strange Invaders has an all star cast, including Nancy Allen, Louise Fletcher, Wallace Shawn and Michael Lerner, but never quite hits its mark. Aliens in a small town are involved, as well as some excellent special make up effects. A fun view, but slightly puzzling. Support the show

The Amityville Horror "Get Out!" 26.11.2018 38:23

The infamous Amityville murder house gets it's big screen due in this 1979 blockbuster, starring Margot Kidder and James Brolin. A wonderful addition to the haunted house genre, and a film full of scares and imaginary pigs named Jody! Support the show

The Dorm that Dripped Blood "Gosh That Thing Stinks" 20.11.2018 30:15

Julia and Marion discuss The Dorm That Dripped Blood. Don't you think everything you need to know about this movie is in the title? Listen to find out. Support the show

Shocker "Jesus, that chair really kicks ass." 13.11.2018 36:24

1989's Shocker is a teenage boy pleaser, with its heavy metal soundtrack and bad ass baddie, Horace Pinker. A lot of Wes Craven trademarks in this film, and parallels to A Nightmare on Elm Street, with Peter Berg picking up the lead role as Jonathan Parker, a young man whose dreams might just be the key to finding the killer. Support the show

Deadly Friend "BB!" 05.11.2018 27:47

Kristy Swanston stars in Wes Craven's 1986 film Deadly Friend as Samantha, a teen killed by her father and brought back to life with a microchip in her brain by the kid genius next door - this film is a little all over the place, but if you've ever dreamed of Kristy Swanson doing robotic mime moves, this movie is for you. Support the show

Halloween Special Episode - Movie Night with Marion and Julia - New Nightmare 01.11.2018 1:46:26

Happy Halloween everyone! Today we are releasing a special episode. We love horror movies and want to watch them with all our fans. This is the next best thing. We recorded commentary to Wes Craven's New Nightmare. You can play this episode while watching the movie and it will be like we are right there beside you with Marion covering her eyes. Hope you enjoy it. Let us know what you think. A...

The Hills Have Eyes "Stay on the main road." 29.10.2018 34:57

In the 1970's, Wes Craven was brutal and this film is no exception. An unflinching look at the lengths a family will go to survive, this film is bleak and primal, only mere cinematic steps away from Last House on the Left. Plus, cannibals! Support the show

Last House on the Left "Same old stuff. Murder and Mayhem" 22.10.2018 32:05

We start our series of Wes Craven films with the master's very first film, and his most savage, 1972' Last House on the Left, a super sleazy sexploitation rape revenge remake of Ingmar Bergman's 1960 film,The Virgin Spring. Horror at its most extreme. Support the show

The Believers "Smoke Attracts the Gods" 15.10.2018 43:14

Marion and Julia discuss 1987's little seen, The Believers. Directed by John Schlesinger and starring Martin Sheen and Helen Shaver. Support the show

Christine "God, I hate Rock and Roll" 08.10.2018 37:27

John Carpenter and Stephen King team up in 1983's Christine, all about a car with a very jealous, murderous nature. Fun chills and thrills and the adorable Keith Gordon as a cherry on top! Support the show

The Uninvited "They Call Them the Haunted Shores" 01.10.2018 29:58

Marion and Julia delve into the 1944 ghost story, The Uninvited. Support the show