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Hit FactoryDOUBLE FEATURE: Serpent's Path v. Eyes of the Spider feat. Amber T.Leeds-based film journalist and podcaster Amber T. (@hornbloodfire) joins for a double feature discussion of bad vibes connoisseur Kiyoshi Kurosawa's V-Cinema revenge thrillers 'Serpent's Path' and 'Eyes of the Spider'. Written in collaboration with 'Ringu' screenwriter Hiroshi Takahashi and directed back-to-back within an incredibly short production period of mere weeks, the films sidestep Kurosawa's customary supernatural impulses seen in hits like 'Cure' and 'Pulse' in favor of stripped-down genre thrills that keep the director's oppressive modern landscapes and bleak explorations of societal alienation intact. We begin by discussing the origins of the two films as well as...
2024-04-101h 45
Rotten FM10. TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989) // PRETTY HATE MACHINE feat. Amber TThis week, we're diving head first into our series on Japanese horror! Hosts Reyna and Vannah are joined by Amber T (@hornbloodfire) to discuss the amalgamation of flesh and metal in both Shin'ya Tsukamoto's TETSUO: THE IRON MAN and NIN's Pretty Hate Machine.
2023-10-101h 18
Specter Cinema ClubTHE WAILING (2016) ft. Amber T // South Korean ScaresWe're here for a long time and a bad time as we cry out in suffering about The Wailing. The boys are joined by frined of the pod Amber T (Fangoria, HornBloodFire) to discuss the infection style demon-ghost story and the recurring motifs in South Korean horror such as dark comedy and distain of the police. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we close out "South Korean Scares" with the iconic Tale of Two Sisters
2023-09-191h 28
The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and GenresFrightfest 2023 Feat. Raging Grace, Suitable Flesh and River - S03E02A little bit late but no less great, it's time for 2023's Frightfest special.
Rob is joined by Kat, Amber, Bel & Becci to talk about the UK's premiere horror film festival. Together they talk about Horny Horror, Fluting on the rooftops, Yorkshire being spooky, Hot blooded action and so much more. It's an action packed and very funny episode this time on the Uncut Network. One that it's probably best listening to with a pen and paper, that, or Letterboxd open in another tab.
River, Raging Grace and Suitable...
2023-09-041h 24
The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and GenresShinya Tsukamoto PART TWO (A Snake of June & Kotoko)C/W: Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Invasion Thoughts, Depressive States.
Yeah, the fact that I had to put one of those warnings before the episode synopsis but surely tell you that the content forthcoming hits on some very hard and heavy topics, Shinya Tsukamoto certainly goes to some exceptionally emotional places, its not all cyberwangs and night beatings. This week I am joined by a debuting Amber (HornBloodFire), as well as the returning Ben (The Geek Show) and Graham (Pop Screen) to talk about the iconic feminist think-piece/horny body horror of 2004's A...
2023-05-261h 06
HornBloodFireEpisode 24: Jennifer's Body with Cass Clarke (@cass__clarke)Happy Easter! Jesus may have died for our sins, but did he do it wearing a Juicy Couture tracksuit? I don’t THINK SO.
For Episode 24 I’m joined by CASS CLARKE, editor at /Film, film critic, co-host of the Horror Hangover podcast and author of the upcoming novella THE CARETAKER which is due from our friends over at Hear Us Scream Press.
Join Cass and I as we discuss succubal angst, righteous redemption, the horror of bad marketing and ask ourselves: fellas, is it gay to be totally and utterly obsessed with your BFF? That...
2023-04-101h 01
Fishnets and PhilosophyWhy Horror? - Episode 12 - Amber T a.k.a HornbloodfireHello my lovelies!Welcome back to my "Why Horror?" series where this week I was joined by one of my favourite people, Amber T or more affectionately known as Hornbloodfire. This was such an insightful conversation and is all the evidence you need to let Amber helm whatever creative horror project she desires. You can follow Amber here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/hornbloodfireIG: https://www.instagram.com/hornbloodfire/If you're a fan of the pod and enjoyed this episode, send an appreciation tip here: https://ko-fi.com/fishnetsandphilosophy
2023-03-241h 16
Fishnets & PhilosophyWhy Horror? - Episode 12 - Amber T a.k.a HornbloodfireHello my lovelies!
Welcome back to my "Why Horror?" series where this week I was joined by one of my favourite people, Amber T or more affectionately known as Hornbloodfire. This was such an insightful conversation and is all the evidence you need to let Amber helm whatever creative horror project she desires.
You can follow Amber here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hornbloodfire
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hornbloodfire/
If you're a fan of the pod and enjoyed this episode, send an appreciation tip here: https://ko-fi.com/fishnetsandphilosophy
2023-03-241h 16
HornBloodFireEpisode 23: The Vanishing with Christina Brennan (@bigloudscreams)Get in loser, we’re getting depressed as hell! For Episode 23 I’m joined by writer CHRISTINA BRENNAN, who is currently in the editing process for her Devil’s Advocate book on the film we’re discussing today. Kubrick called this film the most terrifying he had ever seen, yet there’s some debate as to whether it’s a horror - or just horrifying.
Join Dr Christina and I as we discuss determinism, disappearing and the Gothic nature of a fate worse than death, in George Sluizer’s 1988 thriller THE VANISHING.
Follow Christina on Twitter: @bigl...
2023-03-061h 05
HornBloodFireBonus Episode: Valentine's Hotline💘 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! 💘
We all know this day is a scam made up by card companies and capitalist overlords, but it’s also a day to celebrate love, lust and our most lavicious of horror crushes. I asked members of the horror and film community to call in to my Valentine’s Day hotline and confess their crushes: with the caveat that I wanted them creepy, weird and very problematic. And what kind of host would I be if I didn't include a few of my own very questionable fancies?
IMMEASURABLE THANKS TO THE CALLERS BOTH...
2023-02-1436 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 22: Excision with DeVaughn TaylorEpisode 22 takes us to small-town surburbia where I'm joined by DEVAUGHN TAYLOR, co-host of the Specter Cinema Club, filmmaker and disco daddy. DeVaughn’s FFO of provocative, luscious and sticky is maybe my favourite to date (I know, I know, I say it all the time), and led us to the perfect culmination of teenage angst and bloodlust in a 2010’s cult classic.
So say your prayers, sharpen your scalpels and get ready to dissect the monstrous feminine, the philosophy of psychopathy and the life-changing power of embracing your bodily functions, in Richard Bates Jr.'s EXCISION.
2023-01-271h 05
HornBloodFireEpisode 21: Noroi with Trevor Henderson (@slimyswampghost)When discussing the 'the scariest found-footage movie of all time', I knew I needed an expert in the genre. So there was nobody better to ask than the KING of found footage horror art and illustration, Trevor Henderson. Trevor has long been inducing nightmares in the best of us, with his iconic works such as Siren Head and Mr Bag taking on lives and lore of their own in the viral world of creepypasta.
Trevor has a hugely exciting year coming up; already he's had one of his ghastly creations (compliment) feature in SCARE PACKAGE 2, an upcoming...
2023-01-1352 min
HornBloodFireBonus Episode: Best of '222022 aka twelve months of HITS AND BANGERS. What a year, eh? This was a hard episode to record I'll tell you that, but I finally did it. A huge bunch of honorable mentions, and the ten films I classed as my ultimate favourites of the year. Let me know what how our choices align; Would you have drank from Mother's hairy milk bottle? Or scrumped an apple from Geoffrey's orchard? Do you think Casey really got pizza with JLB? And what exactly did Howard do when he came home from the war and faced Pearl's mess?
TIMESTAMPS...
2022-12-311h 00
HornBloodFireEpisode 20: X with Blayne Waterloo (@SomeHagInBlack)Apologies for the hiatus gang - but I’m back and today I’m joined by Blayne Waterloo, editor at FANGORIA and Hear Us Scream Vol. 2 and host of the Ladies and Ligaments podcast. Blayne is a superstar, sweetheart and goddamn sex symbol - so there was only one choice for her FFO of bawdy, feminist and gore.
That’s right, it’s time to get down and dirty with the crew of the Farmer’s Daughter in 2022’s sexiest slasher - Ti West’s X.
Follow Blayne on:
Twitter: @SomeHagInBlack
IG: @HagInBlack...
2022-12-081h 03
Horror HangoutHorror Hangout #260 : Tetsuo - The Iron Man (w/ Amber T)'Our love can destroy this whole f*cking world!'*TRIGGER WARNING - R*pe, sexual assault, gender/body dysmorphia.*Tetsuo: The Iron Man (鉄男, Tetsuo) (literally Iron Man in Japanese), is a 1989 Japanese cyberpunk body horror film written, produced, edited, and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. It is shot in the same low-budget, underground-production style as his first two films. The film established Tsukamoto internationally and created his worldwide cult following. It was followed by Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992) and Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2009).A businessman accidentally kills The Metal Fetishist, who...
2022-12-011h 49
Road To KnowhereAn Introduction To The Extreme With Zoe And AmberWARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT - HONESTLY, ANDY STARTED CRYINGThrough the tears, Andy is joined by previous guests Zoe, of Ghouls mag and Our Bloody Obsession pod, and Amber, of Horn Blood Fire pod, to discuss where to begin on your road to the darker side of cinema.From Japan to Europe, cannibalism to torture, no stone is left unturned.Zoe: @ZoboWithShotgunAmber: @hornbloodfireR2K: @WhereIsKnowhereMusic: Tom Cardy ft Montaigne
2022-10-311h 44
HornBloodFireEpisode 19: Possession with Vannah Taylor (@TheHorrorHellion)Today I’m joined by Vannah Taylor, MA student at San Diego State University with a lifelong love of horror working towards writing a thesis on gender in horror films. Vannah is also a horror writer for various outlets, she’s a dancer, and she’s an all-round icon.
This is the very first episode of HBF that was actually recorded IN PERSON back during my trip to LA in summer. Meeting Vannah irl was an absolute delight, and as our taste in horror films is so similar, I knew she wouldn’t disappoint when it came to bring...
2022-10-1856 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 18: A Clockwork Orange with Zoë Rose Smith (@ZoBoWithAShotgun)🩸 WELCOME TO SEASON 2🩸
Today I’m joined by Zoë Rose Smith; creator and EIC of Ghouls Magazine, ZoboWithAShotgun, co-host of OurBloodyObsession podcast and creative producer over at Hellmouth Pictures.
Since I planned Season 2, there was only one name on my list for the first episode. Zoë did not disappoint by throwing me a delicious FFO of disturbing, dystopia, cerebal and as Zoë is the Queen of Extreme I knew I had to choose something controversial for our chat.
So please, grab yourself a tall glass of moloko vellocet, dust off your bowler hat and settle...
2022-10-011h 04
Would You Die? A Horror Movie Podcast33 - PATRICK BATEMAN with Amber T. (HornBloodFire)On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, we talk to horror writer and the host of the podcast, HornBloodFire, Amber T! Hope you like Genesis, because we are talking Patrick Bateman from American Psycho! We also talk the similarities between Bateman and the Joker, The artistic merits of remakes, and who I would cast as Patrick Bateman if it ever got remade. Enjoy!
Check out Amber and the HornBloodFire Podcast here!
https://linktr.ee/hornbloodfire
Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @Wou...
2022-09-141h 57
No Stranger To Horror0022 Red Walls & Green Men - Men (2022) feat. Amber TReturning guest Amber T comes back on to talk about one of the best horror movies of 2022 and she has theories galore, as well as, historical information that truly makes the viewing experience even better. Amber takes me on a journey through every metaphor, insight on growing up in the English countryside, and even breakdowns what connects Alex Garland’s phenomenal film to Greek mythology. There will be spoilers galore, but this episode is a perfect listen before you dive into another rewatch of the mind-bending dramatic horror that managed to drop o...
2022-09-141h 09
Road To KnowhereDirect To Knowhere - Amber (Horn Blood Fire)Andy is joined this week by Amber, writer for Ghouls magazine and host of the Horn Blood Fire podcast, to discuss the master of body horror, David Cronenberg. Looking at 3 of his best and well known movies : The Fly, Videodrome and Crash, Amber and Andy discuss the timeless quality of Cronenberg, his standing in the list of horror greats, and his influence still being felt todayAmber also discusses some of her earliest movie memories, while there is also an in depth chat about, of course, american candyAmber on twitter: @hornbloodfire...
2022-08-261h 21
Kinell’s Sinister CinemaKSC Bonus: INCANTATION w/ Amber T (HornBloodFire)WE NOW HAVE A PATREON - sign up here to get all 48 hours ad free early access to the studio episodes plus bonus content!! https://www.patreon.com/kinellssinistercinema Amber (HornBloodFire, Ghouls magazine) joins us to discuss an amazing film that's picking up a word of mouth fanbase at the mo, INCANTATION on Netflix! IG: @hornbloodfire Twitter: @hornbloodfire Website and newsletter: www.hornbloodfire.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hornbloodfire Ghouls Magazine: https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/articles?author=6163f30e6e01f37ab7078a79 Grimoire of Horror: https://www.grimoireofhorror.com/author/amber-t/ Sinister Cinema gets deep into the guts of...
2022-07-251h 01
Killer BsEpisode 045: Song Kang-HoThis is a very special episode of Killer Bs! 1. Because we are discussing one of our favorite actors, Song Kang-Ho. 2. We have our first guest! We are thrilled that Amber T of Hornbloodfire podcast came to join us and offered her knowledge on Korean Cinema. We discuss films like THIRST, PARASITE, and THE HOST. And of course we discuss Song Kang-Ho’s incredible smile.
2022-06-301h 39
HornBloodFireEpisode 17: Hereditary with Anya Gorre (@Anya_Gorre)On today’s episode I’m joined by horror model and host of Horror and More with Anya Gorre - the one and only, gorgeous Anya Gorre!
Anya’s modelling is intensely scary and sexy all at once - she’s dedicated to capturing the perfect spooky shot, even if it means heading into abandoned buildings and (unknowingly) possibly active crime scenes. Her style preferences were also reflected in her FFO of blood, occult and nighttime.
As it’s the season finale, I knew we had to go out with a ban...
2022-06-131h 28
HornBloodFireEpisode 16: The Lighthouse with Alison Peirse (@AlisonPeirse)On today’s episode I’m joined by Dr Alison Peirse; associate professor of film at the University of Leeds, writer, playwright, filmmaker and creator of the greatest newsletter around - seriously, there’s nothing Alison can’t do.
Alison threw me a real challenge by choosing trickiest FFO I’ve ever had: knitting, the ocean, cats. I’m sorry to say that I did not find anything that matched all three, so I definitely need to do my homework.
The film we chose though is very ocean-focused and features some fabulous knitwear - j...
2022-05-301h 10
Not Your Final GirlGrease Stains & Good Times: Pulse (2001) & Cam (2018) w/ Amber TWe’ve been subsumed into the Net, ghouls. But it’s okay; we’ve got friends in here. We’re talking to our friend Amber, host of our fellow horror podcast HornBloodFire about a double feature based on keywords: isolation, Internet, surreal - Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s darkly prescient vision of Internet apocalypse, Pulse (2001), and Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber’s folkloric tale of camming and doppelgangers, Cam (2018).
Are you Online? This episode is for you. Raise your hand if you’ve got ban anxiety, and/or if you’ve ever gotten super worried about a Twitter mutual’s mental health. I...
2022-05-241h 30
HornBloodFireEpisode 15: Planet Terror with Cat Benstead (@Catstead_)On today’s episode I’m joined by my first guest from down under, Cat Benstead.
If you don’t know and love Cat’s work, are you even a member of the horror community? Not only is she the host of TGIF Podcast, the co-host of the fangtastic Club Dead podcast, she’s also the founder of Hear Us Scream, an inclusive online outlet for writers in horror AND Cat is the co-editor of the soon-to-be duo anthology of essays from women and NB people in horror, also titled Hear Us Scream. I’m so honoure...
2022-05-171h 11
HornBloodFireEpisode 14: Come True with Ariel Hansen (@HansenHorror)On today’s episode I’m joined by Ariel Hansen, filmmaker, actor and co-founder of Bad Cookie Pictures.
Ariel is one of the many guests who has left me floored with her creativity - from her directing and acting talents to her clothes and costume-making skills. Her short film Nepenthes is a gooey, gory delight and just one of her many fantastic works. With her FFO of supernatural, occult and experiment, I decided to take a risk and choose a film neither of us had seen before. It doesn’t fully match the FFO but we...
2022-05-031h 06No Stranger To Horror0019 The Cat's Meow - Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021 Mini-series) feat. Clare WrightEnter the dark and twisted world of the film industry in the ‘90s with the Netflix miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavor. Seen through a neo-noir lens by creators Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, this adaptation of the novel by Todd Grimson is a purely sadistic story of vengeance and dark witchcraft. Along with me on this ride through bizarre violence is none other than my guest Clare Wright! Clare is avid horror fan, film school grad, and a fashion aficionado, who runs a social media page dedicated to monthly deep dives into different subgenres of stan...
2022-05-011h 32
HorrorspiriaEpisode 27: J-Horror w/ Amber (HornBloodFire)In this episode, May sits down with Amber, creator of the HornBloodFire podcast and a horror critic from the UK. Amber and May discuss one of their favorite foreign horror movements -- the J-Horror wave. In this episode, some films discussed are Onibaba, Hausu, Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Ringu, Ju-On: The Grudge, Battle Royale, and more.
The episode is currently streaming on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic.
2022-04-301h 42
HornBloodFireEpisode 13: Rosemary's Baby with Rebecca McCallum (@PendlePumpkin)On today’s episode I’m joined by Rebecca McCallum, film journalist, assistant editor for Ghouls Mag and author of Mums + Sons zine.
Rebecca is one of the most hard-working women in horror, having had her writing featured in Rue Morgue, Dread Central and Grim Magazine, as well as her series with Moving Pictures film club about the Women of Hitchcock AND her recently published pocketbook. I knew having Rebecca on the show meant incredibly thoughtful analysis and amazing insights, and her FFO of Gothic, dreams and women leant itself perfectly to a film deserving of such: Roma...
2022-04-181h 22
HornBloodFireEpisode 12: Annihilation with Joe Chen (@joforworms)On today’s episode I’m joined by Joe Chen, drummer and vocalist for UK death metal band Vacuous, and writer/review for Grinding Horror Zine.
Joe’s music taste might be on the blacker side, but his FFO of uncanny, heartless and colour was a welcome challenge; after all, an iconic colour palette is integral to the mood of any good horror. Alex Garland’s 2018 trippy sci-fi biobodyhorror has colour in abundance; nauseating yellows and lush forest greens all seeping through the migraine-inducing spill of the Shimmer. Join Joe and I as we discuss...
2022-04-041h 10
HornBloodFireEpisode 11: House of 1000 Corpses with Jolene-Marie Richardson (@jolenemarie_designs)On today’s episode I’m joined by Jolene-Marie Richardson, costume designer for The Last Drive In and many other amazing projects, fashion historian and co-host of @todyefor - a podcast on horror, history and costuming.
Jolene’s eye for style is evident in her FFO of retro, camp and grit - and frankly there was no other film I’d rather discuss than Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses. Listen now to hear Jolene tell us all off about the phrase ‘assless chaps’ and laugh at me struggle incessantly with the phrase ‘Firefly Family’,
2022-03-211h 11
HornBloodFireEpisode 10: Hagazussa with Ariel and Candace (@nyfgpod)On today’s episode I’m joined by Ariel and Candace, hosts of the Not Your Final Girl podcast
Ariel and Candace delivered a mega FFO of queer, slow burn, woods, body horror and folk horror. With such amazing words we were spoiled for choice, but eventually settled on Lukas Fiegelfeld’s 2017 impossibly bleak, effortless gorgeous Hagazussa. I was suffering from a ‘welcome back to the UK’ cold during recording so I’m sorry for sniffing on the mic every 3 seconds.
CW: this episode contains discussion of rape, sexual assault and...
2022-03-051h 12
Ladies and LigamentsMental Health in HorrorCW: This episode discusses mental health matters that may be triggering for some listeners.When we talk about mental health and horror, we often hear about the catharsis people who are mentally ill seek out in watching genre films. But how do we approach horror that exploits the mentally ill experience, and how do we know when mental health in a horror movie is "done" right? Amber (she/her), of the hornbloodfire podcast, joins to suss it all out.Keep up with Amber's work on Twitter at @hornbloodfire!--- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2022-02-2032 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 9: Ready or Not with Maryze (@maryzemusic)On today’s episode I’m joined by alt-pop singer-songwriter and horror fan Maryze. Maryze’s FFO was: campy, feminist and psychological twist. While the ‘psychological’ aspect of this movie might be up for debate, it’s full of twists and turns, games and japes and a family tradition to die for.
That’s right, it’s time for hide and seek with 2019’s READY OR NOT (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett).
LET ME KNOW ON IG - where would you hide in the Le Domas mansion? And do you believe in Gran...
2022-02-181h 10
HornBloodFireEpisode 8: Tokyo Gore Police with Ariel Powers-Schaub (@Ari_Hellraiser)On today’s episode I’m joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub, Administrative Assistant, senior contributor and fellow writer for GhoulsMag.com.
Ariel’s FFO was campy, stunts and blood - so how could we not go for something so utterly batshit crazy and fun? Join Ariel and I as we slip and slide around the bloodbaths of dystopian Tokyo in Yoshihiro Nishimura’s 2008 Tokyo Gore Police. Katana-legged BDSM pets? Ok! Crocodile vaginas? Sure! Human flesh chairs? Why the hell not!?
Check out Ariel’s Twitter and Letterboxd: @Ari_Hellraiser
Read more of Ariel’s writing over...
2022-02-0453 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 7: The Wailing with James David Hillmer (@jdhillmer)On today’s episode I’m joined by James Hillmer, a researcher and PHD student in Korean history and host of the stand up comedy based podcast Don’t Sit in the Front.
James and I have common ground, having both lived in South Korea and even ran in the same social circles there, so I knew I had to use his expertise and tackle a Korean horror - we chose Na Hong-jin’s 2015 bleak and bloody The Wailing. Join James and I as we discuss shamanism, Squid Game and so much more.
Check out James’ I...
2022-01-211h 02
HornBloodFireEpisode 6: Silent Hill 2 with Jessie (@softxdeath)On today’s episode I’m joined by Jessie, a fellow horror reviewer and curator of gorgeous, colour coordinated screenshots over on Instagram @softxdeath. Jessie and I knew that today we didn’t even need an FFO - our topic was pretty much decided for us via a mutual obsession for Konami’s 2001 psychological survival horror game, Silent Hill 2. Join Jessie and I as we navigate through the decaying wasteland that is James Sunderland’s subconscious, lament the death of Pyramid Head at the hands of consumerism and wonder if we will ever get to play PT.
Check out Jessie’s Instagram...
2022-01-061h 01HornBloodFireBonus Episode: Best of 2021Today’s episode is a little Christmas bonus episode: my personal favourites of 2021. Let me know what you think: do you agree? Do you disagree? What would you do if you woke up as a camera? Was any protagonist as lovably useless as Gawain this year? Do you hail Raatma?
Merry Christmas, happy holidays and see you in 2022!
HBF Cover art: @tbombadil
Music: @birdengine
SPOILERS - please avoid these times if you haven't seen the movies yet!
In The Earth: 5:40-10:50
Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time: 11:15-15:00
The Medium: 15:30 -19:20
The Green Knight: 19:30-23:30
Titane: 23:56-28:30
VHS 94: 28:50-31:35
Censor: 31:50-34:34:35
Th...
2021-12-2445 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 5: Beyond the Black Rainbow with Tori Potenza (@theneonbanshee)On today’s episode I’m joined by Tori Potenza, co-host of Killer B’s podcast and staff writer at Movie Jawn zine.
Tori’s FFO was: revenge, paranormal, neon - and while Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy seemed like an obvious choice, we decided to treat ourselves to a first watch of his 2010 debut, Beyond the Black Rainbow. Join Tori and I as we navigate the pulsing prison of the Arboria Institute and chat about the illusion of control, classic VHS covers and questionable interior design choices. Unfortunately, not long after recording I did develop a crush on Dr. Nyle. I know, I kn...
2021-12-051h 03HornBloodFireEpisode 4: The Wicker Man with Alice Taylor-Matthews (@AliceTaylorM)On today’s episode I’m joined by Alice Taylor-Matthews, Evil Dead 2 enthusiast and stand up comedian. Alice and I both have experience with weird cultish rituals from our respective hometowns in the UK, and as her FFO was Twin Peaks, shiny, outdoors - what other choice could there be except Robin Hardy’s 1973 folk horror The Wicker Man? Join us as we discuss the connections between horror and comedy, gay subtext, Christopher Lee's stunning wig and apes eating faces.
Check out more of Alice's work: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToAShow/
HBF Cover art: @tbombadil
Music: @birdengine
Mentioned: https://www.youtub...
2021-11-2152 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 3: Baskin with Joel H. Brewster (@westcoaststrange)For Episode 3 I’m joined by Joel H. Brewster, a fellow horror writer, filmmaker and podcaster over at No Stranger to Horror and writer at westcoaststrange.
Joel’s FFO was bleak, gory and twisted, and so we decided to chat about Can Evernol’s 2015 sordid cesspit Baskin. Join Joel and I as we discuss all manner of hellish topics including trypophobia, police brutality and my appalling pronunciation of the Turkish language. Let us know what you think: are these cops destined to spend eternity getting their eyeballs licked? And Can Evernol if you hear this, can we please...
2021-11-0746 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 2: Mulholland Drive with Clare Wright (@sundayyscaries)For the very first episode of the HBF podcast I’m joined by Clare Wright otherwise known as @sundayyscaries, horror style fashionista and curator of the Sunday Scaries film club.
Claire’s FFO was beauty, surreal and paranoia, so naturally it had to be Lynch; specifically his 2001 magnum opus Mulholland Drive. Join Clare and I as we ascend through the twisted darkness of the Hollywood hills, into a tale of jealousy, depression and the depths of the sleeping subconscious. Let us know what you think: WHY are these old people so small? WHO is the girl? And is t...
2021-10-311h 04
HornBloodFireEpisode 1: IntroductionWelcome to the HornBloodFire podcast, an exploration into the world of horror - sometimes gory, sometimes bleak, sometimes chaotic but always enjoyable. Each week a guest and I will discuss a movie that aligns with three of their chosen keywords.
2021-10-3111 minNo Stranger To Horror0014 The Bleak & The Bloody - Raw (2016) feat. Amber T. from @hornbloodfireJoin me and my special guest horror blogger Amber as we get into the nauseating and beautiful work of French filmmaker Julia Ducournau stunning directorial debut Raw (2016). On this especially explorative episode we not only geek over what makes Ducournau’s bleak body horror a must-see for the genre, but Amber also shares many titles that may have even slipped past diehard fans and are deserving of the same acclaim. Additionally, this episode is the first with a guest outside of the continent as Amber comes on the show from South Kore...
2021-09-171h 10