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Dissecting HorrorNosferatu 2024 | 1979 | 1922 | A Controversial Comparison | Spoiler-free ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode, we’ll review Robert Eggers’s Nosferatu, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe and Nicholas Hoult.“A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake,” according to The Internet Movie Database. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep o...2025-03-1056 min
Dissecting HorrorGremlins 40th Anniversary | Spoiler-free ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this festive Christmas special, we’ll review Gremlins, now celebrating its 40th anniversary. This dissection will be spoiler-free.“A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town,” according to the Internet Movie Database.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcas...2024-12-1937 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Hocus Pocus vs. Hocus Pocus 2 | Spoiler-free ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 1993 film, Hocus Pocus, comparing and contrasting it with its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. This dissection will be spoiler-free.Hocus Pocus: “A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century,” according to The Internet Movie Database.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your...2024-10-2559 min
Dissecting HorrorWhat is Reality Horror? | Beyond Found Footage.Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the subgenre of Found Footage, along with its broader subgenre of "Reality Horror." This dissection will be spoiler-free.“Found footage is a cinematic technique in which all or a substantial part of the work is presented as if it were film or video recordings recorded by characters in the story, and later "found" and presented to the audience,” according to Wikipedia.Popular examples include, The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and more recently, Late Night with the Devil.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of f...2024-10-0155 min
Dissecting HorrorABIGAIL | Style Over Substance? | Mostly Spoiler-free Movie ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the film, Abigail, now streaming on Peacock. This dissection will be mostly spoiler-free.“While holding the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure captive, a group of kidnappers discovers she’s actually a bloodthirsty vampire,“ according to Peacock.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https...2024-08-0750 min
Dissecting HorrorStopmotion - Spoiler-free Review | Under the Radar Indie Body Horror Gem or Missed Opportunity?Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the film, Stopmotion, now streaming on Shudder. This dissection will be spoiler-free.“A talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations—with deadly results,” according to Rotten Tomatoes.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dissectinghorrorPa...2024-07-1259 min
Dissecting HorrorInterview with the Vampire 1994 Film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect the 1994 film, Interview with the Vampire starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst. Directed by Neil Jordan.“The selfishly evil vampire Lestat seduces Louis into a life of immortality, where he is troubled by the need to kill to maintain his own life. He confesses his 200-year erotic and bloody adventure to an unbelieving journalist,” according to the random Amazon Blu-ray product description.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope...2024-06-0143 min
Dissecting HorrorInterview with the Vampire | Novel by Anne Rice | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect Interview with the Vampire, a novel by Anne Rice.“This is the story of Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, into the vampire way of life,” according to the author’s website.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you fi...2024-05-0738 min
Dissecting HorrorThe X-Files vs. Doctor Who: A Dissection Double FeatureHello, horrorphiles. In this exciting double feature, we have each selected one episode from a favorite series to introduce to the other. Steven chose The X-Files: Bad Blood with guest stars Patrick Renna and Luke Wilson while Kelsey chose Doctor Who: The God Complex with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.The X-Files, Season 5, Episode 12: Bad Blood“Scully and Mulder each recount their version of events that led Mulder to drive a stake through the heart of a Texas teenager he claims was a vampire,” according to The Internet Movie Database.Doctor Who, Season 6, Episode 11: The...2024-03-2356 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Van Helsing Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate BeckinsaleHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2004 Stephen Sommers film, Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.“The famed monster hunter [Van Helsing] is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes,” according to IMDB.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:...2024-02-0952 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting NOS4A2 by Joe Hill | Novel, Series and Audiobook Spoiler-free ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the horror novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill along with the TV series starring Zachary Quinto and audiobook narrated by Kate Mulgrew.“NOS4A2 is a horror novel about a woman trying to save her son from a vicious, supernatural killer,” according to Wikipedia. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podca...2023-12-2945 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Innkeepers by Ti West | Spoiler-free ReviewHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2011 film, The Innkeepers, written and directed by Ti West and starring Sara Paxton and Pat Healy.“During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay” according to The Internet Movie Database.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join...2023-11-2035 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Trick 'r Treat | Spoiler-free Halloween SpecialHello, horrorphiles. In this Halloween special we dissect the 2007 movie, Trick 'r Treat written and directed by Michael Doherty and staring Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Dylan Baker.“Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.” – according to IMDB.This...2023-10-2359 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster," now playing on Shudder."Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life.” - The Internet Movie Database.The Frankenstein Monster Project Trailer: https://youtu.be/hOrRwoOfJpc?si=NpmlqRrtssVjoKB2Scene from The Frankenstein Monster Project: https://youtu.be/EgpdixyqYmI?si=pyH1H9fcNREcDb8vThis is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fe...2023-10-1844 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Dead Zone (1983), TV Series (2003) and Stephen King Novel | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect the 1983 David Cronenberg film, "The Dead Zone" starring Christopher Walken and compare it against the 1979 Stephen King novel and 2003 television series. In this classic supernatural thriller, “A man awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic ability."This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https://ww...2023-09-2154 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Martyrs 2015 | Worst Remake Ever? | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. A remake of the 2008 classic French horror film of the same name, Martyrs 2015 was produced by Blumhouse pictures. Jason Blum himself said of the film, "Making the remake destroyed the original in every way and the remake never should have existed.""With help from a friend (Bailey Noble), a tormented woman (Troian Bellisario) tracks down the family that imprisoned and tortured her when she was young," according to Rotten Tomatoes.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.2023-07-2442 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Martyrs 2008 | New French Extremity Horror | Spoiler-freeHello, Horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2008 French Extremity classic, Martyrs. Directed by Pascal Laugier and staring Mylène Jampanoï and Morjiana Alaoui. “Lucie is plagued by reoccurring nightmares of when she was abducted and tortured in an abandoned slaughterhouse. Determined to overcome her trauma, she enlists fellow abuse survivor, Anna to help her enact revenge. Finding their picture in the local paper, Lucie tracks down her captors, but Anna questions Lucie’s sanity as she slowly spirals into madness. Described by The Telegraph as the greatest horror movie of the 21st century, MARTYRS is a groundb...2023-07-1750 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Haunting, 1999 | Love It or Hate It?Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 1999 film, The Haunting directed by Jan de Bont and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Lily Taylor."A study in fear escalates into a heart-stopping nightmare for a professor and three subjects trapped in a mysterious mansion."This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society...2023-05-2549 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Haunting, 1963 | Directed by Robert WiseHello, horrorphiles. Here we dissect the classic 1963 film, The Haunting directed by Robert Wise and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn.“Dr. Markway leads a small group of ghost hunters to a supposedly haunted mansion to conduct experiments to prove the existence of the paranormal. The group consists of Eleanor Lance, a psychologically tortured woman; Theodora, a lesbian clairvoyant who befriends Eleanor; and a hip young cynic, Luke Sanderson, whose family owns the house. The paranormal activity that ensues affects the group di...2023-05-1535 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting The Haunting of Hill House Novel by Shirley JacksonHello, horrorphiles. In our first literary dissection, we examine the 1959 horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This classic haunted house book was the basis for The Haunting (1963 and 1999) as well as The Haunting of Hill House series on Netflix.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/d...2023-04-2054 min
Dissecting HorrorAre Female Filmmakers Oppressed? Ft. Lady MCreepstaHello, horrorphiles. With special guest, creepypasta curator/narrator Lady MCreepsta, we dissect whether Hollywood truly gatekeeps women as filmmakers today, and the state of diversity and representation versus filmmaker merit.Lady MCreepsta's horror podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ladymcreepstaThis is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dissectinghorror...2023-03-0418 min
Dissecting HorrorShe Will | Spoiler-free Review of the Witch Horror Film on Shudder | Ft. Lady MCreepsta | Starring Alice KrigeHello, horrorphiles. With special guest, creepypasta curator/narrator Lady MCreepsta, we review the Shudder exclusive, "She Will" starring Alice Krige, Malcolm McDowell and Kota Eberhardt. Directed by Charlotte Colbert. Written by Charlotte Colbert and Kitty Percy. Presented by Dario Argento.This dissection is spoiler-free.In this episode, we delve into the female-driven themes of witches and feminism, along with our takes on feminist women writers and directors of horror.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope...2023-02-0757 min
Dissecting HorrorKrampus vs. Rare Exports | Christmas Horror SpecialIn this Christmas Horror Special, we examine the films, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale vs. Krampus starring Toni Collette and Adam Scott, directed by Michael Dougherty. This dissection is spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dissectinghorrorPayPal one-time donation of any amount: https://paypal.me/dissectinghorror...2022-12-2253 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting SMILE Directed by Parker Finn | Where'd it go wrong? | SPOILERSHello, horrorphiles. Here, we’ll continue examining Smile, directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon. This dissection will contain SPOILERS. Listen to part one for talk that is spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep ou...2022-11-2442 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting SMILE Directed by Parker Finn | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we’ll examine Smile, directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon. This dissection is being presented in two episodes. This first talk will be spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and ke...2022-11-2342 min
Dissecting HorrorGraveyard Rats | Dissecting Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. We gather here today to remember Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, streaming now on Netflix with eight episodes, including this, Graveyard Rats. This service will be spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our po...2022-11-1111 min
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Spoiler-freeHello, horrorphiles. We gather here today to remember Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, streaming now on Netflix with eight episodes. This service will be spoiler-free.We are Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in your cold, black, withered hearts to join our Society of Grotesquery and Loathing and keep our podcast suffering onward:2022-11-101h 15
Dissecting HorrorDissecting Each Other: Examining the Anatomy of Fear in HorrorHello, horrorphiles. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera. On this, our first episode, we will be setting the tone by dissecting each other. That's right, exposing the blood and guts of our innermost thoughts and feelings on the subject of horror, while shoehorning in as many other cheesy horror puns wherever we can fit them.This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature with Kelsey Zukowski and Steven Aguilera.We hope you find it in...2022-10-211h 01