The Femme Fatalities

⚠️ Trigger Warnings : adolescence, blood, violence, suicide, murder, uninvolved parents, spontaneous combustion, fire, bullying, pedophilia themes, grooming, predatory behaviors In this episode of Femme Fatalities, hosts Anna and Margaret delve into the complexities of the film 'Let the Right One In.' They explore themes of violence, adolescence, and the predatory nature of relationships, particul...

⚠️Trigger Warnings: Violence, gore, animal cruelty and death, familial caregiving, dementia, cohesive relationships, child death In this episode of Femme Fatalities, hosts Anna and Margaret delve into the horror film '30 Days of Night,' discussing its graphic violence, unique portrayal of vampires, and themes of grief and sacrifice. They explore the film's brutal nature, the cultural implications...

Vampire fans, unite! 🧛‍♀️ In this quick video, Anna and I dive into our favorite vampire flicks—she’s all about Subspecies 🩸, while I’m captivated by A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night . Want to join the fang-tastic conversation? Share your own favorite vampire movie below, and let’s sink our teeth into the best of vampire cinema! 👇 #VampireMovies #FemmeFatalities

⚠️ Trigger Warnings: violence, conflict, imprisonment, human farming Summary: In this episode of Femme Fatalities, Anna and Margaret delve into the film Daybreakers, exploring its themes of supply chain management, socio-economic hierarchies, and the human experience within a vampire-dominated world. They discuss the implications of human farming, the choices faced by characters, and the resistanc...

⚠️Trigger Warnings: Blood, gore, bad decision making, attempted SA, kidnapping, reference addiction, objectification of women, pedophilia/grooming, fire, violence Summary In this episode of Femme Fatalities, Anna and Margaret delve into the film 'Near Dark,' exploring its themes of addiction, relationships, and the complexities of vampire lore. They discuss the portrayal of addiction as a metaphor...

⚠️ Movie trigger warnings: suicide, body horror, marital despondency, adultery, a little bit of gore, mental health, addiction In this episode of Femme Fatalities, hosts Anna and Margaret delve into the film 'Annihilation,' exploring its themes of grief, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships. They discuss the symbolism of the Shimmer, character dynamics, and the impact of trauma on i...

⚠️ Movie trigger warnings: violence, sexual assault, vandalism, arson, revenge, incest, drug use and addiction In this episode, Anna and Margaret delve into a detailed comparison of the original and the remake of 'The Crow.' They explore themes of grief, redemption, and the impact of societal issues reflected in both films. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of the original, its cultu...

In this engaging episode, Anna and Margaret explore a variety of fun and thought-provoking questions that delve into personal happiness, creativity, favorite movie memories, and the intriguing world of horror films. They share their thoughts on what makes them happy, their favorite creative outlets, and memorable movie experiences. The conversation takes a playful turn as they discuss which horror...

Trigger warnings: The film contains heavy themes that can be triggering. SA, misogyny, toxic masculinity, animal cruelty, drug use, violence against women, drugging, kidnapping, entrapment, trauma, gaslighting, sadism  If you are a victim of sexual assault, reach out to RAINN (National Sexual Assualt Hotline) 800-656-HOPE In this episode of Femme Fatalities, Anna and Margaret delve into the polari...

Summary In this engaging conversation, hosts Anna and Margaret explore the common tropes and survival tips for horror movies, share personal experiences that feel like scenes from horror films, and discuss local legends and cryptids. They invite listeners to share their own spooky stories and folklore, creating a community around the love of horror and the supernatural.

Trigger Warnings: body horror, sexual violence/undertones, childbirth and maternal trauma, AI-related loss of autonomy, graphic violence and gore, feelings of isolation and alienation, and explicit depictions of death and mortality In this episode of Femme Fatalities, Anna and Margaret discuss the movie Romulus and explore various themes such as AI issues, the concept of what makes someone human,...

🛑⚠️Trigger Warnings: Reference to SA, torture, trafficking, trauma, religion, suicide ⚠️🛑Spoiler Alert We begin by diving into the witch trials, unraveling the dark history of witches and the fear that fueled their persecution. From there, we explore relationship dynamics, focusing on the heartbreaking journey of a father and son coping with the suicide of a wife and mother. In the depths of gri...

Trigger Warnings : kidnapping, imprisonment, betrayal, maternal relationship issues, unease, problems with crowds In this episode, we dive deep into Trap , touching on the nuances of nepotism and the standout performances. We explore the unique storytelling of M. Night Shyamalan, discussing both the expectations and the elements that make his films resonate. From marital and parent-child dynamics...

Trigger Warnings:Body horror, stalking, STD, sexual activity, violence In this episode, we dive into It Follows, exploring its haunting metaphor of a metaphysical STD that stalks its victims. We unpack the film's chilling representation of the fear of aging and the inescapable presence of death that looms over us all. But it doesn’t stop there—how does your reputation follow you through differ...

Triggers: religion, child death, family death, serial killers, institutionalization, bloody, brainwashing, dolls, Satanism In our latest episode of The Femme Fatalities , we dive deep into the eerie world of Longlegs , dissecting its unique blend of horror, religion, and grief through the lens of thanatology. We explore the distinct style of the director, who masterfully crafts an unsettling atmos...

Trigger warnings : body horror, violence against women and men, religious themes, sexual themes, trauma Apologies for miss naming Leon. Today, we're diving into the shadowy world of Maxine Minx, where the female experience on film takes center stage. We’ll explore the dark and twisted realms of sex work, the iconic Bette Davis, and the eerie subgenre of hagsploitation. Gender roles, societal e...

Trigger warnings: child death, destruction, illness, palliative care, loud noises, hearing impairment, emergency vehicles, New York City being attacked Anna immersed herself in the chilling world of the films in their release order, while Margaret delved into the timeline sequence. Together, they journeyed through the haunting narratives, exploring the pervasive themes of grief, terminal illness,...

This week we discuss B movies and their reflection of society in a low-budget kind of way. And how B horror has found its new life in found footage. We also talk about the fun of horror conventions and the bond of horror fans.  The inspiration of B movies is a call to do you do and live your passion.  Want to find some B movies? If you have a VHS or DVD player, check out the thrift shops. Ask Redd...

Trigger warnings: mild body horror, misogyny, miscarriage, relationship dynamics Anna and Margaret reflect on the latest AHS session. They explore the grief associated with miscarriage and other pregnancy-related grief.  They even explore Hollywood standards and cancel culture. Later, they each design their dream session of AHS. They also discuss folklore and representation in media.  Movies menti...

Trigger Warnings: blood and gore, the subject of revenge, SA, violence This week, Margaret and Anna discuss their favorite horror revenge films. Anna shares her love for Midsommar and Margaret in the film Revenge.

Trigger warnings: blood, addictions, a little bit of body horror, abuse of power, misogyny, isolation, social situations, restraints, family dynamics, parental approval seeking, ruminating on past Join us this week for a bloody sucking, good time discussing the world of vampires and its newest addition, Abigail. We’ll also delve into the grief of Abigail and parental grief. Lastly, we discuss anxi...

Are you as excited for this summer's horror films? Oh My! We just cannot contain ourselves. This is July Film predictions; stay tuned for August's. This time we are discussing A Quiet Place, MaXXXine and Longlegs. We can't wait to watch and then come back and share all the gory details with you! 1:00 A Quiet Place: Day 1 5:00 MaXXXine 11:27 Long Legs 14:25 Text or call MaXXXine at 213-...

It's guest host Arika's last episode with the Femme Fatalities. Anna will be back next week. The sound on this one is a bit hit or miss, sorry. We are deep in the “Ring” universe, discussing book one and the American and Japanese versions.  Sound Effect from <a href=" https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&u...

Pougkeepies Tapes Trigger Warnings: kidnapping, violence against children, young women, young men and sex workers, brainwashing, bondage, dehumanizing, torture, suicide Special guest Arika is back for another episode. Don’t worry Anna will be back soon. In this podcast episode, we examine "The Poughkeepsie Tapes," a chilling pseudo-documentary that delves into the disturbing case of a se...

Trigger Warnings: Violence against women and children, stalking, animal death, gore Once again, Arika is guest-hosting with Margaret. Anna is on break and will be back soon. In this podcast episode, we dive into the eerie world of "The Grudge," exploring its chilling storyline and the haunting curse that plagues anyone who enters a cursed house in Tokyo. We analyze the film's unique...