Our Bloody Obsession

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic & baker Greg Mucci, who writes for Talk Film Society, Daily Grindhouse, Nightmarish Conjurings, Haw Creek Horror and is the host of upcoming podcast The Hauer Power Hour. Together they discussion one of Asian cinema's most well-known extreme horror films, AUDITION. Warning! This episode discusses graphic torture, child abuse and m...

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic, no.1 stan of The Wicker Man remake and The Evolution of Horror series regular, Brad Hanson. Discussing what is as considered as the most extreme horror film, MARTYRS. Warning! This episode discusses themes of childhood trauma, abuse, severely graphic violence and more. You can find Brad in the following places: - Twitter: https:/...

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by director Henk Pretorius and producer Llewelynn Greeff to discuss their upcoming horror mystery film THE UNFAMILIAR.  You can find Henk, Llewelynn and The Unfamiliar in the following places: Twitter: @unfamiliarmovie @HenkLPretorius @Llewelynn Instagram: @unfamiliarmovie https://theunfamiliarmovie.com/ If you'd like to send over some feedback, suppor...

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined German extraordinaire Dominik Roth who is the co-host of True Crime Germany podcast & long time lover of extreme horror cinema. They discuss one of the most beautiful yet disturbing films ever made: NEKROMANTIK by Jorg Buttgereit.  Warning! This episode discusses themes of necrophilia, animal cruelty and other controversial topics. You can find Dom in...

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by none other than Mike Muncer who is the host of The Evolution of Horror podcast, a film journalist, producer and presenter. They discuss one of the most sickening films ever made: SALO by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Warning! This episode discusses themes of paedophilia, coprophilia, torture and abuse. You can find Mike Muncer in the following places: - Host...

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by filmmaker and podcaster Andy Stewart to talk about one of the most controversial film's ever made - CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST. With animal cruelty, rape, cannibalism & extreme violence, we look at this extreme horror cinema classic. You can find Andy Stewart in the following places: - As co-host of Strong Language & Violence Scenes podcast - Twitter - Inst...

Season 2 of the Zobo With A Shotgun podcast has arrived! This season we're looking at: EXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS.  In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by extreme horror aficionado and writer Emy Thee to talk about the controversial 2010 film from Srdjan Spasojevic's A SERBIAN FILM. Can a film as shocking and depraved as this, ever be considered a piece of art? Let's discuss... You can fi...

We've been looking at extreme cinema with a particular focus on horror films from 1960 - 2020. The end of an era has come, so what will the future hold for extreme horror?  With some previews of extreme movies being released in 2020, and some speculation around what we might see in terms of trends. In the last episode of season one, I also chat to extreme cinema filmmaker Jessie Seitz about upcomi...

We're coming to the end of our exploration & exploitation of the history of extreme horror films! The last 5 years have seen us journey into a Turkish Hell, witness some skull fucking, relive traumatic events & more. Listen to the most disturbing horror films from 2015 - 2020! WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously disturbing and inhumane horror m...

What do you get when you cross newborn porn with rotting dead girls and a sprinkle of graphic depictions of degloving? The most extreme and fucked up films from 2010 - 2015 of course! WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously disturbing and inhumane horror movies. But if you don't want to watch them, then you can live vicariously through my depiction...

Forced vomiting... Horrific and sustained torture... Pig slaughtering... Genital mutilation... I'm dissecting some of the most extreme and disturbing films from 2005 - 2009.  WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously fucked up and inhumane horror movies. But if you don't want to watch them, then you can live vicariously through my depictions and beco...

  This time in the episode we'll be exploring some of the nastiest and most depraved films ever from the years 2000 - 2005.  An interesting era that saw the start of certain sub-genres including torture porn, new french extremity and more. If you think you can stomach some of the most disgusting movies, then put your headphones on and have a listen! If you'd like to send over some feedback, suppor...

*Recorded this at 5am and said Army of Darkness is no.2 instead of no.3 in the franchise - don't hate me* Welcome to the 7th episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're back to the 90s! Covering the years from 1995 - 1999 to begin another era of extreme cinema! Some of these films are super nasty and we talk about topics like domestic abuse, peadophilia, necrohilia and torture - no...

Welcome to an exclusive episode of the podcast! This time we won't be looking at extreme horror films but instead will be going through the top 25 horror movies from the last decade.  Including some of the most horrific, terrifying and outstanding horror films that have been released from 2010 - 2020. There's something in here for everyone and hopefully through listening you'll discover some films...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're diving into the 90s, which often seems like a dire time for horror but was actually very decent for extreme horror films.  Covering the years from 1990 - 1995 to begin another era of extreme cinema! There are some of the most notable movies in here, but as always many haven't been included. Send me your favourite extr...

Just a little mini-episode discussing the films I'm most excited for at FrightFest! Please note this was recorded before the Discovery tickets went out, so I might be sulking outside so of the films instead ;) If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask me weird shit you can do so at the...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We're back looking at the extreme horror films of the 80s - and this time we have some real nasty gems that are only whispered by the most perverse. Covering the years from 1984 - 1989 to round-up another era of horror history! Please note this is just a small selection of extreme films that were released during this time. I'd love t...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We're taking a break from the history of extreme (it will be back soon!) for an interview... I was fortunate enough to speak to Marcus Koch (SFX for American Guinea pig, Director 100 Tears & Bloodshock) and Jessie Seitz (Director Devotion & Obsidian, Actress Satan's Cannibal Holocaust) about their careers in extreme, the sub-genre i...

Welcome to the third episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We'll be continuing on with our  Introduction to Extreme Horror Films  by looking at how the 80s was a highly influential period for the horror genre in general, but perhaps not so much for extreme... With issues around video nasties & heavy censorship, it seems filmmakers were a little more hesitant to go super extreme. However, the...

Welcome to the second episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're continuing our Introduction to Extreme Horror Films by looking at how the 60s started to exhibit more disturbing content, but it was the 70s that really shocked audiences... Looking at ten highly influential & notable films that were designed to be depraved, disturbing and make their name in extreme cinema history. I...

Looking at the definition of extreme horror films, the first instance of extreme horror & how it began to influence some of the most disturbing, controversial & fucked up horror films that exist. Zobo With A Shotgun theme music by www.emanuelebellini.com