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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Night of the Living Dead "They're Coming To Get You, Barbara" 09.10.2017 31:13

Night of the Living Dead Horror legend George Romero single handedly kicked off the zombie genre with his 1968's tour de force, Night of the Living Dead. Marion and Julia love them some Romero, and think this flick should be everyone's blueprint when making a people trapped in a house movie. Perfecto. Support the show

The Changeling "My Medal" 02.10.2017 27:27

The ChangelingWhen your main character is someone as tough as George C. Scott, you know your ghost better be bringing his A game. And so he does in this based on a true story, light on gore but heavy on atmosphere flick from 1980. Support the show

Evil Dead "Shut It Off" 26.09.2017 34:05

Evil DeadSam Raimi's 1981 goofy, crazy, inventive horror classic is a joy to watch and talk about. Bruce Campbell being covered in fluids and thrown in shelving, tortuous glass contact lenses and burning furniture to keep warm - this film was horrific to make, but will live on in the horror hound hall of fame as the ultimate DIY horror flick forever. Support the show

Lady in White "Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?" 18.09.2017 29:30

Lukas Haas stars in this little seen 1988 ghost story, where a little boy suddenly becomes part of a hunt for a serial killer who only targets children. But who is the mysterious Lady in White who roams the cliffs? Listen to find out! Support the show

Poltergeist "Cross Over Children. All Are Welcome." 11.09.2017 36:04

Marion and Julia discuss Tobe Hooper's 1982 horror classic Poltergeist, in all of its gory, ghostly glory. A PG film in which a man rips his own face off, there's lots to talk about with this flick! Support the show

Cutting Class "To Be Or Not To Be. Eat Me Dwight." 04.09.2017 29:53

Donovan Leitch...and who? Brad Pitt? Nah...Donovan Leitch stars in the little seen teen slasher flick Cutting Class, with Julia and Marion bringing it back into the light. Support the show

Candy Man "The Pain will be Exquisite" 28.08.2017 28:14

We dare you to listen to this episode on the urban legend fueled flick Candyman, and if you're a true gorehound like us, we promise sweets to the sweet Support the show

Shriek of the Mutilated "White Meat or Dark" 21.08.2017 27:27

The superbly titled Shriek of the Mutilated is the subject of this week's episode, with Marion and Julia squeezing every groovy drop out of this shlockfest. Support the show

Jacob's Ladder "New York is Hell" 14.08.2017 28:10

Julia and Marion chat about Adrian Lyne's 1990 psychological mind buster Jacob's Ladder. Be prepared for much Tim Robbins and Danny Aiello love....and lots of demons. Support the show

Dead Alive "Tu madre se comió mi perro." 07.08.2017 29:26

Marion and Julia talk about Peter Jackson's insane 1992 splatstick flick, Dead Alive. More gore - and more laughs - than you can shake a (bloody) stick at, this film is a must see, and lots of fun to gab about as well! Support the show

The Exorcist "The Power of Christ Compels You" 31.07.2017 28:46

The power of Christ compels you...to listen to this episode where Julia and Marion delve into the 1973 extreme horror classic, The Exorcist. Beautifully written, shot and acted, and scary as all get out, this film has earned its place in the horror halls of fame. Support the show

Final Exam - "Mmmm.....Shades of Watergate" 24.07.2017 28:23

Join Marion and Julia as they discuss the little seen 1981 horror flick, FINAL EXAM , which not only involves one of the greatest horror characters ever written (Radish ROCKS) but also has lots of offbeat surprises up its sleeve. A favorite! Ectoplasm by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ S...

Nightmare on Elm Street - "I'm into Survival" 03.07.2017 31:30

Marion Kerr and Julia Marchese, best friends since college, talk about the origins of their horror movie love, and begin to delve into their Horror Movie Notebook, starting with the first horror film the watched together (and their favorite), Wes Craven's 1984 masterpiece - Nightmare on Elm Street. Ectoplasm by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://crea...