Pleasers & Punishers

Let’s play a game! We’re digging into bellies and searching for keys as we discuss the first entry in the Saw franchise with special guest Kayte Terry (Fangs For The Memories, Tender Subject). From cunty puppets to puddles of poison blood, we leave no clue undiscovered in a film that helped launch one of the most successful horror franchises in history.   https://www.instagram.com/pleasersandpunis...

Am I not pretty enough? Is my heart too broken? Do I cry too much? Am I too outspoken? This week we’re talking Sean Byrne’s debut film—an Australian “prom” horror that moves along at a clip and cuts you up as it goes. We’ve got daddy issues, outdated pop-country radio hits, and DIY The Descent creatures. Throw on your pinkest, poofiest dress, pin that corsage, and gird your loins for The Loved One...

Well howdy do, listeners! This week on the pod, we’re talking wood chippers, chainsaws, and nailguns with Eli Craig’s satirical hillbilly horror-comedy Tucker And Dale vs. Evil (2010).   A perennial entry in the world of epic misunderstandings in fiction, we dig into the idea of stereotypes, playing into while simultaneously subverting horror tropes, and the always incredible Alan Tudyk.   So grab...

Welcome to Pleasers & Punishers! For our inaugural episode, we’re sharing some of the titles we’re the most excited to cover on the pod. Whether they’re going to win you friends, lose you friends, or test the limits of your queer community, we’re thrilled to bring you this new venture into flim discussion.

Get ready for a new podcast from veteran host Mae Shults & movie maven Caitlyn Hamilton that'll make you moan, squirm, and hopefully laugh! New episodes every Thursday. Follow us on socials: Bluesky: @pleaserspunishers.bsky.social‬ Instagram: @pleasersandpunishers email: pleaserspunisherspodcast@gmail.com