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The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 10 • Ma (2019) and the future of hagsploitationWe wrap up our series dedicated to hag horror with a deep dive into Ma (2019) and discuss what could be next for hagsploitation. With a special contribution from critic and podcaster Mary Wild and producer Jen Handorf. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk 2024-02-0238 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 09 • Elder body horror in The Taking of Deborah Logan (2015), The Grandmother (2021), and X (2022)In the penultimate episode of the series, we get into how hagsploitation turned to body horror, and ruined its characters in the process. We cover The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014), The Visit (2015), The Grandmother (2021), The Elderly (2022), Old People (2022), X (2022) and Barbarian (2022). With a special contribution from culture writer Billie Walker, who penned a great essay on the new hagsploitation that you can read here. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective ex...2024-01-2734 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 08 • How the Hags Flocked to TV and American Horror Story (2011)In this episode we go how American Horror Story's first seasons reimagined and reinvigorated the hagsploitation film, with contributions from film critic and podcaster Clarisse Loughrey. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow u...2024-01-2043 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 07 • Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), What's the Matter with Helen (1971), Death Becomes Her (1992) and female rivalryIn this episode we go into female friendship and rivalry in hag horror, covering Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), What's the Matter with Helen (1971) and Death Becomes Her (1992), with contributions from filmmaker Jen Handorf. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to ou...2024-01-0654 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 06 • The Killing Kind (1973), Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker (1981), The Fan (1981) and mommy issuesIn this episode we cover the peak hag era, discussing the films Strait-Jacket (1964), The Killing Kind (1973), Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker (1981) and The Fan (1981), with contributions from podcaster and writer Mary Wild.CW: assault, incest, homophobia. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk 2023-12-2351 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 05 • Lady in a Cage (1964), The Night Walker (1964), Fanatic (1965), and peak hagIn this episode we the peak hag era, discussing the films Strait-Jacket (1964), The Night Walker (1964), Lady in a Cage (1964) and Fanatic (1965), with contributions from podcater and writers Maha Albadrawi and Mary Wild. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly...2023-12-1644 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 04 • Dead Ringer (1964), The Nanny (1965) and the Bette Davis horror supremacyIn this episode we cover the last era of Bette Davis' illustrious career, the one where she had a clawhold on horror. We cover Dead Ringer (1964), The Nanny (1965), The Anniversary (1968), Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973), Burnt Offerings (1976), The Watcher in the Woods (1980) and, briefly, Wicked Stepmother (1989). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more abo...2023-12-0241 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 03 • Hush...Hush...Sweet Charlotte (1964) and the feud between Bette and JoanThe one where we cover the release and fallout of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and the making of Hush...Hush...Sweet Charlotte (1964).Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow us on Twitter...2023-11-2434 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 02 • Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and the birth of hagsploitationThe first episode dedicated to the apex mountain of hagsploitation, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Support us on Patreon f...2023-11-1747 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHAGS 01 • Sunset Boulevard (1950) and the first hagLooking at the two precedents to the hagpsploitation genre: All About Eve (1950) and Sunset Boulevard (1950). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek ***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Support us on Patreon f...2023-11-1051 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastIntroducing... HagsThe sixth season of podcast will be looking at the origins, themes and legacy of hagsploitation. New episode every Friday. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. ***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. → Su...2023-11-0103 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Beau is Afraid (2023)Anna is joined by Becky Darke get deep into the nightmare worlds of Beau is Afraid, out now in UK cinemas. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.2023-05-191h 17

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Naomi Alderman and Raelle Tucker (The Power)An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the author of The Power, Naomi Alderman, and Raelle Tucker, showrunner of the TV series based on the book, streaming now on Prime Video. Watch The Power on Prime Video.A full review of The Power can be found on our Patreon.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.2023-05-1133 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastIntroducing...Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead PodcastWelcome to Dead By Dawn, a limited podcast series exploring the depth of the Evil Dead franchise, from the original cult movie to the upcoming Evil Dead Rise. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Chris HewittListen and subscribe to Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.--Watch Evil Dead Rise in cinemas from 21 April 2023 -- Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast is supported by Studiocanal Hosts: Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Studiocanal Art...2023-04-1103 min

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream VI (2023) | This Isn't Like Any Other GhostfaceWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.With Scream VI in cinemas now, Anna, Mike and Louise dive deep into their thoughts on the new film and chat to some of the cast and crew. Spoiler-free reactions, interviews with Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Hayden Panettiere, Dermot Mulroney and directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (00:20:32) and full spoilerific discussion (00:31:40). Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain.Listen and subscribe to Hello S...2023-03-131h 24

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastHello, Gale: Predictions for Scream VI (2023)Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.In the triumphant return of the Scream team, Anna, Mike and Louise talk about their predictions for the upcoming Scream VI, returning characters and the move to New York ahead of the cinema release of Scream VI on 10 March 2023. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.--2023-03-0355 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Best Horror Films of 2022Anna and The Final Girls' contributors pick their favourite horror films of the year, presented in no particular order: 00:01:33 Sorcha Ní Fhlainn on The Black Phone 00:06:40 Becky Darke on Bodies Bodies Bodies 00:09:33 Steph McKenna on Bones and All 00:12:56 Louise Blain on Deadstream00:16:58 Leila Latif on Nope00:23:54 Clarisse Loughrey on Crimes of the Future 00:29:53 Jordan Crucciola on X00:36:40 Isaura Barbé-Brown on Barbarian00:41:07 Mary Wild on Speak No Evil 00:43:41 Anna Bogutskaya on Huesera Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Cas...2022-12-3047 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Nanny writer-director Nikyatu Jusu and actor Anna DiopAn exclusive spoiler-free interview with the brilliant writer-director Nikyatu Jusu about her Sundance award-winning horror film Nanny, and the star of the film, Anna Diop. Watch Nanny on Amazon Prime. A full review of Nanny can be found on our Patreon. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our pro...2022-12-1752 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 06 • Kier-La Janisse in ConversationThe final episode in our mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women, is an interview with the author herself. This is a recording from the conversation we had during Matchbox Cine's Weird Weekend, in Glasgow. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE.→ Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the i...2022-12-021h 18

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 05 • Alice Lowe on Heavenly CreaturesA new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Alice Lowe joins Anna to go into her take on Heavenly Creatures, the female imagination, and her own ambitions as a filmmaker. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE.→ Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horro...2022-11-1859 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 04 • Kane Senes & Hannah Barlow on CARRIEA new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmakers Kane Senes and Hannah Barlow, co-directors of Sissy, join Anna to discuss the lasting impact of Carrie, its influence Sissy and how they discovered their film was featured in the book. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE.→ Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a...2022-11-111h 04

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Hellraiser (2022)A deep dive review of the new reimagining of Hellraiser, directed by David Bruckner. Becky Darke joins Anna for a furious review demanding more bums. Beware: spoilers from the very beginning of the chat. Hellraiser is available to watch on Amazon Prime. ***Produced and presented by Anna BogutskayaMusic: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Fa...2022-11-0559 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 03 • Deborah Haywood on The BroodA new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Deborah Haywood (Pin Cushion), joins Anna to discuss the grotesquerie of David Cronenberg's The Brood, why it stayed with her, and the body horror of motherhood. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE.→ Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE.→ Attend the Matchbox Cine UK-wide tour HERE.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The...2022-11-0551 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 02 • Prano Bailey-Bond on Let's Scare Jessica to DeathA new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Prano Bailey-Bond (Censor), joins Anna to discuss the haunting Let's Scare Jessica to Death, the impact it had on the making of Censor and the legacy of the book. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE.→ Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE. → Attend the Matchbox Cine UK-wide tour HERE.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio...2022-10-2853 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 01 • IntroductionA new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. In this first episode, a conversation between writer Sophie Monks Kaufman and lecturer and podcaster Mary Wild about discovering the book, the cinephile memoir, and what makes it, even ten years on, such a peerless piece of work. → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE. → Attend the Matchbox Cine UK-wide tour HERE. → Read Sophie Monks Kaufman's interview with Kier-la HERE. Produced and presented...2022-10-211h 19

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween Ends)A bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis about the final instalment in the Halloween franchise, Halloween Ends, out in UK cinemas now.We talk about seeking out scary stories, the emotional crux of the trilogy and the secret love story written into Halloween Ends. A full review of Halloween Ends can be found on our Patreon. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror f...2022-10-1716 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • The Midnight Club (2022)A deep dive review of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's new Netflix horror series, The Midnight Club, with writer, broadcaster and our Flanaverse reporter Louise Blain. Spoilers from 0:36:02The Midnight Club is available to watch on Netflix now.***Produced and presented by Anna BogutskayaMusic: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co...2022-10-071h 19

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Alexandra Anger, Monica Pavez and Robert Lantos (Crimes of the Future)David Cronenberg has returned to the horror space with Crimes of the Future. We chatted to Alexandra Anger and Monica Pavez, the team behind the strange and beautiful prosthetics, as well as Cronenberg's longtime producer, Robert Lantos. Both interviews are SPOILER-FREE. You can listen to a deep dive review of the film on our Patreon. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, fo...2022-09-1641 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Hanna Bergholm (Hatching)A bonus exclusive interview with Hanna Bergholm, director of Hatching, out in UK cinemas now. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats a...2022-09-1624 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies)A bonus exclusive interview with Halina Reijn, director of Bodies Bodies Bodies, out in UK cinemas now. SPOILER WARNING: We talk about the ending from 0:22:09 Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patr...2022-09-1025 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Nope (2022)Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown joins Anna to go deep and long on Jordan Peele's third feature, Nope (2022), which has just hit UK cinemas. The first part of the conversation is SPOILER-FREE, and then from we got FULL SPOILERIFIC. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: the...2022-08-132h 36

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 40 • The Future of Teen HorrorOur farewell to messy teens and the killers who can't stop chasing them, a medley of our contributor's thoughts on the state and the future of teen horror. With thanks to Clarisse Loughrey, BJ Colangelo, Yhara Zayd, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Mary Wild and Louise Blain. We're doing our first live show at the London Podcast Festival! And it's all about Jamie Lee Curtis. Get your tickets here. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" and "Invasion" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio ***The Final Girls are a...2022-08-1238 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 39 • Yellowjackets (2021)In the last full episode of the teen horror season we (finally!) cover the hit series Yellowjackets with the show's number one online cheerleader, Jordan Crucchiola. We're doing our first live show at the London Podcast Festival! And it's all about Jamie Lee Curtis. Get your tickets here. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Fin...2022-08-051h 42

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 38 • Freaky (2020)We're back on our teen slasher bullshit with the teen horror body swap comedy Freaky (2020). Joining us is the hilarious writer and podcaster Becky Darke to talk about why this film works and who she would body swap with given the chance. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: the...2022-07-2957 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 37 • The Slenderman CaseIn this episode, we're doing something different, and tackling a real-life horror: the Slender Man, the Internet's first boogeyman, the real-life attempted murder it inspired, perpetrated by two girls and the media storm that followed. Writer and broadcaster Louis Blain joins us to discuss the real life case, the ill-advised horror film Slenderman (2018) and the true crime documentary Beware the Slenderman (2016) that followed. Read Kathleen Hale's article on the case in Hazzlitt. CW: we discuss the Slenderman stabbings in graphic detail Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "S...2022-07-2251 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 36 • Summer of 84 (2018) + Knives and Skin (2019)First time guest, BFI Programmer Kim Sheehan joins us to discuss two films about cruel, cruel summers but very different aesthetic, Summer of 84 (2018) and Knives and Skin (2019) Watch Pop Culture Detective's "Stalking for Love" video essay HERE Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk...2022-07-151h 00

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 35 • Black Christmas (2019)Podcaster and writer Becky Darke joins us for an extremely deep dive on the horror, the making and the release of Black Christmas (2019). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subs...2022-07-081h 31

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 34 • Verónica (2017)Host and Dashcam screenwriter Gemma Hurley joins us for a discussion on the teen girl possessed in Verónica (2017), the chilling Spanish horror from Paco Plaza. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patre...2022-06-1054 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Alex Garland (writer/director of MEN)A bonus exclusive interview with Alex Garland, writer/director of Men, out in UK cinemas now.SPOILER WARNING: We talk broadly about the film's visuals and ending. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support...2022-06-051h 03

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 33 • It: Chapters One and TwoWriter and broadcaster Louise Blain joins us for a deep dive into what makes Stephen King's It (the book, the mini-series and the movies) so terrifying. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon...2022-06-031h 28

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Horror Dispatch from Cannes 2022A new format! Anna talks about all the horror and genre-adjacent films she watched at the recent Cannes Film Festival. 0:02:32 Final Cut 0:08:56 Ennys Men 0:14:40 Falcon Lake 0:18:47 The Five Devils 0:23:52 Interview with Léa Mysius 0:28:26 Holy Spider 0:40:23 Crimes of the Future Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out mor...2022-06-0252 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 32 • Tragedy Girls (2017)Writer and podcaster Jordan Crucchiola comes back to the podcast to deep dive into the female friendship between two serial killer teen girls in Tragedy Girls (2017). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon...2022-05-271h 29

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 31 • I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) + Super Dark Times (2017)Video essayist and writer Yhara Zayd returns to dive deep into what's gone wrong and what's so relatable about the teen boys of I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) and Super Dark Times (2017). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and...2022-05-131h 00

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 30 • Detention (2011) + The Final Girls (2015)Film producer Jen Handorf makes her return to the podcast to discuss our most unhinged comedy-horror double-bill yet. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curat...2022-05-061h 07

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 29 • Evil Dead (2013) + Split (2016)Film critic Leila Latif returns to discuss the reimagining/requel of Evil Dead (2013) and M. Night Shyamalan's return to form with Split (2016). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our we...2022-04-291h 22

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 28 • The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976 + 2014)Actual horror legend Alexandra Heller-Nicholas to discuss the underrated slasher The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) and its requel of the same name from 2014. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscrib...2022-04-1551 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Mariama Diallo (writer/director of MASTER)A bonus exclusive interview with writer/director Mariama Diallo, whose debut film Master is out now on Prime Video. Watch her short film Hair Wolf online here. This interview is SPOILER-FREE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitt...2022-04-0121 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 27 • Unfriended (2014) + #Horror (2015)First-time guest Meaghan Allen joins us to dive into a double bill of Internet horror: Unfriended (2014) and #Horror (2015). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated...2022-04-011h 26

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Iris Shim (writer/director of UMMA)A bonus exclusive interview with writer/director Iris K. Shim, whose debut film Umma will be released exclusively in cinemas on March 25th. This interview is SPOILER-FREE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support...2022-03-3020 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 26 • It Follows (2014)Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to take one of the most acclaimed horrors of the recent times, which brought a new energy to the teen horror genre. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support...2022-03-251h 30

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Mimi Cave (FRESH director)A bonus exclusive interview with Mimi Cave, director of the dating horror film Fresh, out now on Disney+ We talk about the horrors of dating, pushing Sebastian Stan into the extreme, WTF moments in the script and bougie cannibals. SPOILER WARNING: The first part of the interview is spoiler-free but there are spoilers from 00:XX:00Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism...2022-03-1823 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 25 • Excision (2012) + Warm Bodies (2013)Freudian cinephile and podcaster Mary Wild joins Anna to go from gross weird girl horror Excision (2012) to surprisingly wholesome zombie romcom Warm Bodies (2013). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscrib...2022-03-181h 06

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 24 • Cabin in the Woods (2011)Podcaster Steph McKenna joins Anna to go deep on The Cabin in the Woods, meta-horror, horror puzzles and mermen. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our weekly newslette...2022-03-111h 27

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 23 • Phenomena (1985) + The Moth Diaries (2011)The Independent's Chief Film Critics Clarisse Loughrey joins us for a gunky deep dive into Dario Argento's Phenomena (1985) and Mary Harron's The Moth Diaries (2011), two films who center teen girls with mystical connections to bugs. TW: this episode contains a lot of insect talk. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our...2022-03-0456 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 22 • Jennifer's Body (2009) • Re-releaseA throwback to the very first pod appearance of aughts horror enthusiast, podcaster and Jennifer's Body scholar Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth takes on the Karyn Kusama-directed, Diablo Cody-penned, Megan Fox-starring Jennifer's Body (2009), where a teen girl becomes possessed and turns into a succubus after she is sacrificed to Satan.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out mo...2022-02-251h 06

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 21 • All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) + The Loved Ones (2009)Aughts horror scholar, writer and podcaster Jordan Crucchiola joins us for an impassioned defense of the lost grindhouse slasher All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006), which languished in distribution hell for years, followed by a gross-out discussion of Australian extreme prom nightmare The Loved Ones (2009), with features a rare instance of a 'final boy'! TW: this episode contains graphic description of extreme violence and some discussion of incest. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a...2022-02-191h 57

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 20 • Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) + Ginger Snaps Back (2004)Writer and podcaster Becky Darke dives deep into the only teen girl werewolf franchise we care about: Ginger Snaps (2000), Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) and the prequel Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004). Featuring extensive opinions from Anna's cat. We covered the first film in depth with Alexandra West (which you can listen to here). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and O...2022-02-111h 07

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 19 • Final Destination (2000)Writer and presenter Louise Blain returns to touch upon an unfairly looked-down-upon teen horror, once a spec script for The X-Files that turned into a film that is both profound and profoundly schlocky. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and F...2022-02-0449 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Romola Garai (AMULET writer/director)A bonus exclusive interview with Romola Garai, writer/director of Amulet, out in UK cinemas now.We talk about female anger, casting the film, fairytale and horror influences. The first part of the interview is spoiler-free but there are spoilers from 00:12:33 Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our pr...2022-01-2822 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 18 • Cherry Falls (2000)Writer and horror academic Dr. Alison Peirse returns to the pod to talk about the under-seen teen slasher starring Brittany Murphy, Cherry Falls (2000). We touch on how it upends slasher tropes with a killer that targets virgins, its troubled production history, the fashion and fringe choices (a lot of pleather) and its indirect influence on Malignant. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna B...2022-01-281h 03

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 17 • Battle Royale (2000)Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to the pod to usher us into the new millennium, with the teen bloodfest that would spawn international controversy and countless imitations. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support...2022-01-211h 30

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream (2022) | The Rules of the RequelWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.It's back! This week, Anna, Mike and Louise cut deep into the Gen-Z requel, Scream (2022), both spoiler free and in spoilerific detail. Plus Anna and Mike chat to Scream cast members Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Jack Quaid and Melissa Barrera. 0:00:00 Spoiler-free chat 0:33:11 Interview with cast (spoiler-free) 0:42:20 Spoilerific discussion Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subs...2022-01-171h 38

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 16 • Halloween H20 (1998) + The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)Horror fan Ally Penelope returns to talk about her love for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), especially the LL Cool J subplot, and we tackle the surprisingly empathetic story of The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), which works if you take the Carrie bits out. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk 2022-01-141h 09

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 15 • Urban Legend (1998) + Idle Hands (1999)Our first episode of 2022 is a take on two... questionable bangers. Film critic Leila Latif joins us to take on Urban Legend (1998) and horror stoner comedy Idle Hands (1999) to figure out if they're as bad as we remember them being. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.u...2022-01-071h 19

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream 4 (2011) | A New Era of GhostfaceWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. Fifteen years after the Woodsboro Massacre, Sidney Prescott, now an author, returns to her hometown and reluctantly reunited with Gale and Dewey, now married - just in time for another Ghostface slaughterfest! But this time, Sidney is a suspect. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.2022-01-0557 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 14 • Disturbing Behaviour (1998) + The Faculty (1998)It's the end of the year! Horror writer, film analyst and co-host of This Ends At Prom podcast BJ Colangelo joins the podcast for the first time to go deep on Disturbing Behaviour (1998). The second part of the episode is a reprise from our FEMALE MONSTERS series, film critic Leila Latif's take on The Faculty (1998). Between these two films, it's the most nineties teen casting ever. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film co...2021-12-311h 19

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream 3 (2000) | The Rules of a TrilogyWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.A horror movie set during the making of horror movie based on a real life horror...but it's also a movie. In this third episode, Scream comes to Hollywood, and another Ghostface murder spree on the set of Stab 3 lures Sidney out of seclusion to join Gale and Dewey in taking down the masked killer... again. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Li...2021-12-2953 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Julia Ducournau (TITANE writer/director)A bonus exclusive interview with Julia Ducournau, writer/director of Raw, about her new film Titane, out in UK cinemas now. We talk about female violence, about choreographing a massacre, dance horror, and about the mythological and Biblical influences in Titane. Beware, this interview is SPOILERIFIC. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Fin...2021-12-2724 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 13 • I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) + I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)Horror fan Ally Penelope joins the podcast for the first time to tackle the perfect anti-Christmas viewing, the most meme-able 90s slasher double-bill. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe...2021-12-241h 18

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream 2 (1997) | The Body Count is Always BiggerWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.In this second episode, we take on the horror sequel that set the bar high for all horror sequels to follow. Written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, Scream 2 (1997) picks up with our final girl Sidney Prescott in college and once again pursued by Ghostface. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast w...2021-12-2253 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHello Sidney | Scream (1996) | What's Your Favourite Scary Movie?Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made.In this first episode, we go back to the film that kickstarted the franchise and revitalised horror in the 1990s. Written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) made slashers cool again. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.--Sc...2021-12-1556 min

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastScream (1996) | What's Your Favourite Scary Movie?Welcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. In this first episode, we go back to the film that kickstarted the franchise and revitalised horror in the 1990s. Written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) made slashers cool again. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.-- S...2021-12-1556 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastIntroducing... Hello, Sidney: A Scream PodcastWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Launching on Wednesday, every episode will go in depth on each Scream film in anticipation of the brand new Scream, coming to cinemas in January 2022. Listen and subscribe to Hello, Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Scream releases i...2021-12-1301 min

Hello, Sidney: The Scream PodcastIntroducing... Hello, SidneyWelcome to Hello Sidney, a limited podcast series supported by Paramount that cuts deep into one of the most iconic horror franchises ever made. Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain. Launching on Wednesday, every episode will go in depth on each Scream film in anticipation of the brand new Scream, coming to cinemas in January 2022. Listen and subscribe to Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Scream releases in cinemas in the UK on 14 January 2022. Hello Sidn...2021-12-1201 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 12 • The Craft (1996) • ReduxWe revisit the film that started off the entire podcast with writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We go hard on Chris Hooker, and try to understand why Nancy wanted so much power. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebo...2021-12-101h 25

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 11 • Mirror, Mirror (1990) + Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (1992)Two teenage girls find special powers: one uses it to take revenge First-time guest Arden Fitzroy joins Anna to discuss the underseen goth teen nightmare Mirror, Mirror (1990), and in the second half Jordan Crucchiola passionately defends the merits of the big-screen Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Grab tickets for our next event in London - a preview of TITANE - on 15 December. ***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based...2021-12-031h 33

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 10 • Monster Squad (1987) + Heathers (1989)Two very different groups of teens, two very different types of monsters in this horror-adjacent teen dream double-bill. Joining us this week is The Independent Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey to talk about what these two outliers have in common, the true horror of being a teenager, and the how these films have aged. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya*** Grab tickets for our next event in London - a preview of TITANE - on 15 December. ***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***2021-11-261h 25

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 09 • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer Freddy Krueger seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.Joining us this week is film critic, author and scholar Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn to go into the gore, dream logic of Wes Craven's masterpiece, how Nancy stands out from other final girls and what exactly makes Freddy Krueger so terrifying. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based f...2021-11-181h 27

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 08 • Christine (1983)Arnie thought he'd met the perfect girl. Turns out, she had a body by Plymouth and a soul by Satan. Joining us this week is film critic and our Stephen King correspondent Dr. Kelli Weston to go into the terrifying teen angst of Christine (1983). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about ou...2021-11-121h 22

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Scream (1996) • Live ShowHappy Halloween! To mark this spooky weekend, we bring you the live podcast recording of our crossover Scream event with our pals Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror) and Becky Darke (Don't Point That Horror at Me). Don't miss our live-tweet of Censor at MUBI on Halloween 7PM GMT. You can get 30 days free of MUBI here: https://mubi.com/promos/thefinalgirls Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring th...2021-10-2953 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 07 • The House on Sorority Row (1982)It's a sorority for a very special kind of girl... one that doesn't mind pulling a murderous prank on their den mother. Joining us this week is video essayist and writer Yhara Zayd to talk about the film's film noir influences, sorority horror and who is the real villain of The House on Sorority Row. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by An...2021-10-2258 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee CurtisA bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis, Laurie Strode herself, about the new film Halloween Kills, out in UK cinemas now. We talk about her not knowing what a 'final girl' was, a show she developed called 'The Final Girls' and why people have loved Laurie Strode since 1978. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe....2021-10-1516 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 06 • The Slumberparty Massacre (1982) + The Slumberparty Massacre II (1987)When you think of slumber parties, you think of murder... right? Joining us this week is podcaster Mary Wild to go deep on the feminist intentions of The Slumberparty Massacre, the similarities of the driller killer to BOB from Twin Peaks and its dark, dark humour. With a much less deep discussion on the musical psycho horror show that is The Slumberparty Massacre II and its leather daddy killer. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a...2021-10-1553 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 05 • Prom Night (1980) + Student Bodies (1981)Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We get into the mind of the murderer (again) with Prom Night, discuss the benefits of disco, and fight for the status of the film as an inventive slasher. Plus a first watch of slasher spoof film Student Bodies (1981) and the bits of it that haven't aged well at all. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and f...2021-10-081h 13

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 04 • Friday the 13th (1980)In this episode, Bloody Women Editor Leila Latif joins us for a discussion on the original Friday the 13th - the one with Kevin Bacon, the one without Jason, the mommy of one of the biggest horror franchises. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Foll...2021-10-011h 10

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Midnight Mass (2021)A deep dive review of Mike Flanagan's new horror series, Midnight Mass, with writer and broadcaster Louise Blain. Spoilers from 0:29:55 Midnight Mass is available to watch on Netflix now. ***Produced and presented by Anna BogutskayaMusic: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and F...2021-09-291h 18

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 03 • Halloween (1978)In this episode, podcaster Steph McKenna joins us for a discussion on John Carpenter and Debra Hill's daddy of slasher films, Halloween. We go deep on Laurie Strode and the final girl, what makes Michael Myers so scary, the musical stylings of Mr. Carpenter and so much more. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out mor...2021-09-241h 20

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 02 • Carrie (1976) • Re-ReleaseA repost from our FEMALE MONSTERS series. In this episode, film critic Dr. Kelli Weston joins us for a deep, deep dive on the inimitable classic of horror cinema, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976). We talk about the monstrous feminine, otherness, Sissy Spacek, period horror, who's the real villain in the film and so much more.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by...2021-09-171h 05

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastTEEN HORROR 01 • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)A deep dive into one of the most influential horror films of all time, Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Joining us this week is writer/actor Isaura Barbé-Brown. We dive deep into Isaura's love of this film, where it stands culturally, how it influenced horror films, and show a little sympathy for overwhelmed Leatherface. Read Isaura's piece on Bloody Women Film Journal about Sally Hardesty's iconic status as a final girl. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio ***2021-09-101h 16

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastIntroducing... Teen HorrorIn this fourth series, we'll be regressing and reliving the bloody, broody and horny moments of our teenage years through horror films. New episode every Friday with a special guest to discuss a teen horror (or two). Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** Music: "The Shape" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and "Trouble in Woodsboro" by Marco Beltrami ***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more...2021-09-0303 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS · Candyman (2021)A deep dive review of the most anticipated horror film of the year: Nia DaCosta's Candyman. Film critic Dr. Kelli Weston joins us to discuss the film, its themes and connections to the 1992 cult horror of the same name. Spoilers from 0:57:19 (but don't worry, we don't say his name). Candyman is out now in UK cinemas. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Fi...2021-08-271h 45

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastCensor This #3: If In Doubt, Just Reject The FilmInspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us.In this third episode, Evolution of Horror host Mike Muncer and host Anna Bogutskaya discuss the context of the video nasties in 1980s Britain. Throughout the episode you'll hear from lead actress Niamh Algar, make-up and hair designer Ruth Pease and BBFC's Sarah Peacock. The discussion is spoiler-free. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited...2021-08-2040 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastCensor This #2: Don't Go In the ChurchInspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us.In this episode, Projections lecturer and host Mary Wild joins host Anna Bogutskaya to unpick the psychology of lead character Enid Baines, played by Niamh Algar. Throughout the episode you'll also hear from Niamh, hair and make up designer Ruth Pease and composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.There are some mild spoilers throughout the discussion. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the su...2021-08-1639 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastCensor This #1: What Masterpiece Are We Dissecting TodayInspired by Prano Bailey-Bond's horror film Censor, The Final Girls present a mini-series dedicated to unpicking some of the many layers of this film and why it stuck with us.In this first episode, The Independent's Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey and host Anna Bogutskaya discuss the horror of Censor. Throughout the episode you'll hear from lead actress Niamh Algar and costume designer Saffron Cullane. The discussion is mostly spoiler-free. Beware of SPOILERS from 30:40. Censor This is produced by The Final Girls with the support of Vertigo Releasing. Edited by Olivia Graham. Music b...2021-08-1338 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Fear Street 1666A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Isaura Barbé-Brown and Dr. Alison Peirse exploring all the things that make the trilogy work, everything that makes Nick Goode such a douchebag, and the queer love story that underpins the horror trilogy. Listen to the Fear Street 1994 deep dive HERE. Listen to our Fear Street 1978 deep dive HERE.Listen to our interview with director Leigh Janiak HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based fil...2021-07-171h 38

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Interview with director Leigh Janiak (Fear Street)An exclusive SPOILER-FREE interview with Fear Street director Leigh Janiak. Listen to our Fear Street 1994 deep dive HERE. Listen to our Fear Street 1978 deep dive HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.→ Support us on Patreon.→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curate...2021-07-1631 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Fear Street 1978A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the second part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1978 with Dr. Alison Peirse going over the difference between classic and nineties slashers, the updated Final Girl, and the unexpected nastiness of the film. Listen to the Fear Street 1994 deep dive HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on...2021-07-101h 00

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Fear Street 1994 A SPOILERIFIC deep dive into the first part of the Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street 1994 with Isaura Barbé-Brown going over the nineties slasher inspirations, R.L. Stine's brand of teen horror, the gore, the multiple killers, the music and nostalgic aesthetics and our predictions for Fear Street 1978. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twit...2021-07-031h 42

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastVAMPIRES BONUS • Vampire Also RansAfter 20 episodes, 40 films, and a few bonus episodes, we're DONE with vampires. But before stake this season, we've got one more bonus episode for you. We're joined in this episode by the brilliant writer, presenter and broadcaster Louise Blain to go through the films, series and video games that didn’t get their own full episode - but maybe should’ve. This season was made possible with the support of Arrow Video. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya.***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the interse...2021-05-211h 20

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastVAMPIRES 02 • Nosferatu (1922) + Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979)Part of our new series devoted to exploring the vampire in horror cinema, in this episode we dive deep into one of the most influential vampire films ever shot, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror (1922) as well as the Werner Herzog-helmed reimagining Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979). Joining us is film critic and silent film specialist Pamela Hutchinson. Nosferatu (1922) from 00:03:55Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) from 00:23:00This season is made possible with the support of Arrow Video. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film c...2020-11-2051 min