I Spit on Your Podcast

In this episode, we are going back to our roots with the start of a new series on the Origins of Horror. We will be starting in the 1920s and 30s as we explore German Expressionism and Universal Monsters. Horror has always been political and by going through decade by decade we will be showing you WHY. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Je...

In the second episode of a new mini-series, the Spinsters work on getting up-to-date with new releases that are available to us in Canada. The film up for discussion is Simon Barrett's Seance (2021) available now on Shudder. Would we recommend it - listen to find out. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, join us as we go deep into the woods to explore Robert Eggers' The Witch (2015). This New England folktale took witches, Satanists and horror fans by storm, and for good reason. It’s rich story-telling, authenticity, portrayals of historical witchcraft, Puritanical idolatry and strong feminist undertones, made this one of our favorite horror movies. We will discuss the themes of B...

In this episode, we return to Woodsboro to discuss films 2 - 4 of the Scream franchise. We will be talking about the pivotal use and weaponization of the phone and technology as part of the Modus Operandi of Ghostface, and how the quest for notoriety makes Ghostface such an infamous horror villain of the 1990s. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwo...

Welcome to the third episode of Disturbing Films for a Curious Mind! Jess (my I Spit on Your Podcast co-host) has reluctantly come back to the realm of Taboo Terrors. We watched the infamous SALO - the shit-eating, teenager killing, Italian film based on Marquis de Sade’s novel, The 120 Days of Sodom. Since this is a classic in extreme cinema, I had to show Jess! How far down into the Circle of He...

In this episode, we are discussing the Slumber Party Massacre series! This is also our very first listener's request - yes folks, we are now taking those. We will talk about the marketing of slasher films in the 1980s and then explore how the Slumber Party Massacre series - written by women - subverts all kinds of slasher tropes into a satirical bloodbath! Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Int...

In this episode, Kelly is joined by filmmaker/SFX artist Jessie Seitz to discuss the elusive and deeply controversial Lucifer Valentine. With allegations of abuse, grooming of young girls and more, they thought it was time to parse through the rumours, reveal facts, and have a critical conversation about the filmmaker himself. If you are intrigued, then listen on. Stay Grim! Intro: Riot by Dance w...

In this episode, we are celebrating our THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! So we are going to be doing something fun and different. We have our first crossover episode with Gracie of the podcast Good Mourning Nancy! With Gracie, we discuss the subversion of the horror comedies with the films up for discussion The Final Girls, Tucker'n'Dale Vs. Evil and What We Do In the Shadows because horror can be fun as w...

In this episode of Spinster Vs Spinster, Jess and Kelly have a friendly debate over which Canadian classic is the better Prom night slasher; Prom Night (1980) or Hello Mary Lou! Prom Night 2 (1987)- listen on to find out! Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, we are celebrating PRIDE with a discussion around the severely underrated queer vampire film BIT (2019). The themes we will be discussing are positive queer representation in horror, the division between Second and Third Wave feminists and the gender politics of vampire hunters. We also have special guests the Colangelo wives, BJ and Harmony, of the podcast This Ends at Prom talki...

To round out our celebration for Pride, and the underground gem Bit (2019), we interviewed the man behind it, Brad Michael Elmore! This music lover is an emerging talent in the indie film world with Boogeyman Pop (2018) and Wolfman’s Hammer (2011) already under his belt. His soon-to-be cult classic Bit is a refreshing, subversive take on queer horror with a trans lead in this bubble gum pop, femin...

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Ariel Baska, host of Ride the Omnibus podcast & writer for Ghouls Magazine. They gush about the brilliance of New French Extremity film Martyrs (2008). Does Kelly reveal the secrets of the great beyond? Listen on to find out. Stay Grim! Ariel’s first horror film, Our First Priority, is on Kickstarter NOW! Please donate if you can: bit.ly/KS-OFP Intro: Riot by Da...

In this episode, we get to celebrate the coming of spring by exploring FOLK Horror. The films up for discussion are The Wicker Man (1973) and Apostle (2018). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library

In the first episode of a new mini-series, the Spinsters work on getting up-to-date with new releases that are available to us in Canada. The first film up for discussion is The Dark and Wicked (2020) available now on Shudder. Would we recommend it - listen to find out. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, we are back pitting an original against its remake! We will be looking at 1998’s RINGU and 2002’s THE RING. We talk about themes of technology and social isolation in Japan in comparison to the US. As well, get insight from film critic special guest Jenny Nulf, Programs Director at the Austin Asian American Film Festival. How will they compare? Which one will come out on top? Let'...

In this episode, we are finding our inner dark goddesses and discussing Satanic Feminism! Through the films Don't Deliver Us From Evil (1971), Alucarda (1977), Jennifer’s Body (2009), and The Witch (2016), we will explore the representation and importance of Satan as the image of an anti-patriarchal idol and source of empowerment for women. By highlighting the three main Satanic opponents of the p...

In this episode, it is Spinster's Choice and Jessica chose the 1985 horror-comedy Re-Animator. The Spinsters chat about the film, its comparison to the original story by H.P. Lovecraft and again touch upon cosmic horror. Their conversation also takes them into exploring the early 20th-century "immortality projects", as well as talk about our fears around death and dying. Enjoy and welcome to our d...

In this episode of Spinster Vs Spinster, Jess and Kelly battle over which movie is the most quintessential vampire movie of the 1980s. Is it The Lost Boys (1987) or Fright Night (1985) --- listen on to find out! Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, we are starting our series on 1990s horror villains with CANDYMAN. We are also celebrating Black History Month by exploring this classic along with its sequels. Special guest and friend of the podcast, Carolyn Mauricette a Toronto-based film writer and critic joins us to give an insightful and valuable perspective on the Candyman franchise. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... In...

In this episode, Kelly is joined by writer/podcaster/amazing human Zoe Smith (Zobo with a Shotgun). They discuss the spooky (and severely underrated) Turkish film BASKIN (2016) where a group of cops descend into hell. Can they maintain their sanity (and eyeballs)? Listen on to find out. Stay Grim! Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead Outro: Twisted Sister - Burn in Hell Editing by Jessica Parant Art...

In this episode, we are discussing something that terrifies both of us...ALIENS and ALIEN ABDUCTION! As well as the emotional and physical effects of abduction on people and how the PTSD of their experience affects those around them. We also have a special guest, Mysterion, to also share his opinions on the existence of extraterrestrial life. The movies up for discussion are the classic Fire in th...

In this episode of Spinster Vs Spinster, Jess and Kelly battle over which one is the better sequel to the classic Nightmare on Elm Street. Is it Dream Warriors or The Dream Master? However, much to Jessica's surprise Kelly brought back up with special guest appearances of SFX Artist Nick Benson, Art Director Mick Strawn and the Wizard Master himself, Ira Heiden. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side....

Welcome to the second episode of Disturbing Films for a Curious Mind! Jess (my I Spit on Your Podcast co-host) has reluctantly come back to the realm of Taboo Terrors. We watched the necrophilia gore horror sequel by Jörg Buttgereit - Nekromantik 2 (1991). With Nekromantik (1987) being one of my favorite extreme films, I just had to show Jess the sequel. Did she pass out? Vomit? Scream into the ni...

In this episode, we are discussing one of Jessica’s favourite things - ANIME! 80s Horror anime, to be exact. Not only will we go through the history of anime, but the themes commonly found in anime and where they stem from which is often related to Japan’s cultural trauma. The movies up for discussion today are Lily C.A.T (1987) and Demon City Shinjuku (1988). Enjoy and welcome to our dark side......

"Fukt" is an all female lead extreme horror anthology produced & created by Jessie Seitz (Beyond Horror). Kelly sat down with 3/5 directors to discuss their contributions to this one of a kind project, as well as the genre of extreme cinema. These women were an absolute delight to talk to and this is turning out to be one hell of a film. Stay grim and get FUKT! Editing by Jessica Parant Intro: Rio...