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The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastMACHINES 15 • Ringu (1998) + The Ring (2002)Blumhouse Games Creative Lead and friend of the pod Louise Blain takes the time to discuss her foundational videotape horror, The Ring (2002) and the original Ring (1998). New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're covering.Produced and presented by Anna BogutskayaResearch Assistant: Frankie Wakefield***Music: "Neon Alley" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring horror film history through a feminine lens.→ Support us on Pa...
2025-06-0651 min
Live Your Soles PurposeLiterally, turned to SHITIn past episodes I have shared about some of my not so great relationships. This episode is a funny tale of release. In Louise Hays Book- "You can heal your life" she writes, "without the anus we would have no way to release what the body no longer needs." (pg.131). This episode is kind of 'sh*tty' LOL As always you can find us on Insta @wholeheartedsneakers or email us at wholeheartedbrand18@gmail.com and of course, go get you a pair of our Luxury Vegan Lifestyle Shoe at www.wholeheartedbrand.com
2025-05-1321 min
Brain Rot - An 80s Horror PodcastNight School (1981) with Louise BlainWhat's up, Rotters! For the final episode of Vicious Varsity (and penultimate episode of Brain Rot), I'm joined by long time Brain Rot sufferer Louise Blain to discuss the 1981 Giallo-Slasher hybrid NIGHT SCHOOL ———— 🧠 ———— www.SteviesBrainRot.com Patreon (150+ Bonus Episodes) www.Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot Socials Instagram: @BrainRotPod Threads: @BrainRotPod YouTube: @SteviesBrainRot Email: SteviesBrainRot@gmail.com
2025-04-0651 minLive Your Soles PurposeA Mom, An Entreprenuer, and My FriendAre you ready to break down some limiting beliefs? Are you ready to feel empowered? Are you ready to laugh and cry at the same time? Today I get to talk with my friend, a fellow womenpreneur, the friend that called me out on 4 days to perfect. We get vulnerable, we talk about so much, business, parenting, not saying you are okay, when indeed you are not, and SO much more! If so, tune in..This episode is so much fun! Cred- Dr. Joe Dispenza, The late Louise Hay and dedicated to all the moms out their working or...
2024-12-1047 min
The Back Page: A Video Games PodcastFrom Games Journalism to Blumhouse (with Louise Blain)One of our favourite returning guests, Louise Blain (last on the pod in October 2021), discusses her current role as Creative Lead at Blumhouse Games. Their first published game, Fear the Spotlight, is out on October 22nd. It's short but sweet! But next week probably won't be... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1858 min
Ex-RentalS01E10 - Titanic (feat. Louise Blain)Episode 8 - TitanicIn this season finale, Brad and Ash are joined by writer, presenter and games master Louise Blain!To round-off the first season, of course we had to tackle the behemoth known as 'Titanic', the meeting of modern and classic cinema and Brad having a hangover cry.You can check out Louise's work at:https://linktr.ee/LouiseBlainArt is courtesy of James Higgs - https://www.instagram.com/james_higgsTheme is courtesy of Tony Ware - https://tonyware...
2023-10-3027 min
OpCit !Les cimetières de Lubartów et de Bagneux, une histoire croisée - Claire Zalc, Inès Baude et Louise Bur-PalmieriLes cimetières de Lubartów et de Bagneux, une histoire croisée, avec Claire Zalc, Inès Baude et Louise Bur-Palmieri
À l’occasion des Rendez-vous de l’histoire de Blois, l’équipe d’Opcit ! vous propose un épisode spécial consacré aux cimetières de Lubartów et de Bagneux. En compagnie de Claire Zalc, Inès Baude et Louise Bur-Palmieri, nous vous proposons de comprendre comment les populations juives de ces villes ont investi ces lieux réservés aux morts.Espaces rituels où se crée le lien social, cibles des soldats nazis dans le cas polonais, li...
2023-10-0343 min
Sound of GamingExtraterrestrial GamingLouise Blain probes the universe for gaming’s alien beings in pursuit of an 'out of this world' selection of extraterrestrial gaming music. Her line-up includes George Strezov’s ‘Stranded Alien Dawn’, Austin Wintory’s ‘Aliens: Fireteam Elite’, Mick Gordon’s ‘Prey’, Andreas Waldetoft’s and Bert Meyer’s ‘Stellaris’, Winifred Phillips’s ‘Spore Hero’ and Andrew Prahlow’s ‘Outer Wilds’. Louise also focuses on scores for the ‘Mass Effect’ franchise and Destiny 2. Her guest is the ‘Beyond Skyrim’ composer Eric Gordon Berg.
2023-06-3029 min
The Spooky Shelf - A Horror Movie PodcastLouise Blain - Evolution of Horror, Sound of GamingIn this podcast, host, Joe Ducarreaux invites guests from the horror community to put up their very own Spooky Shelf, highlighting 13 DVD titles as the best the genre has to offer.My guest today is Louise Blain, who you’ll know from Evolution of Horror’s Fresh Blood crew and the BBC Series, Sound of Gaming.Louise is an absolute pro at podcasting and it was an absolute joy to get to chat to her all about her top horror movies! Remember to subscribe to the Spooky Shelf so you can keep up to dat...
2023-03-171h 19
The Evolution of HorrorScream VI (2023): From the 'Hello, Sidney' PodcastHappy Scream VI week! Here's our latest episode from the 'Hello Sidney' podcast in which my co-hosts Anna Bogustkaya and Louise Blain join me to discuss the latest Scream movie in spoilerific detail! If you enjoyed this episode of Hello, Sidney, subscribe to our feed, listen to our back catalogue and give us a rating and review! Scream V is now available to watch through all major video-on-demand platforms, including Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple+ and more. Watch Scream VI exclusively in cinemas from 10 March 2023. -- Hello Sidney: The Scream Podcast is supported by Paramou...
2023-03-131h 25
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 24Hello, 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
Brain Rot - An 80s Horror PodcastRazorback (1984) with Anna Bogutskaya & Louise BlainG'day Rotters! This week we're heading to the outback where a really big pig is really bloody angry. Anna Bogutskaya and Louise Blain join me to discuss the Aussie Trashterpiece RAZORBACK from 1985. www.SteviesBrainRot.com
2023-01-0945 minThe 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 minSound of GamingLet's take turnsLouise Blain showcases the best soundtracks for turn-based video games - from Darkest Dungeon to Humankind from The Banner Saga to Into The Breach. Waiting his turn for the CutScene is Louise's guest Tim Wynn, composer of the soundtracks for XCOM2 and the brand new Marvel's Midnight Suns.
2022-12-0329 min
The IntellectualThe Imperial War Museum Remembrance Discussion 2022 Podcast: Arts & Ideas (LS 54 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The Imperial War Museum Remembrance Discussion 2022Pub date: 2022-11-08Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationDo video games help explore war? An exhibition at the Imperial War Museum includes Sniper Elite 5, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and a military training simulator. For the 2022 discussion about how we look at warfare past and present Anne McElvoy is joined by writer & broadcaster Louise Blain, retired Colonel Lincoln Jopp, game designer Florent Maurin and IWM curator Chris Coo...
2022-11-1644 min
The Ghost Story Book Club'The House with the Brick-Kiln' by E.F. Benson: with Louise BlainIn Series 3, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'The House with the Brick Kiln' by E.F. Benson. Louise Blain is a broadcaster and writer specialising in gaming, technology, and entertainment. She hosts BBC Radio 3’s monthly Sound of Gaming show and can be found talking all things tech on BBC Radio Scotland. Her bylines include GamesRadar, T3, The Guardian, and NME. Louise is also a regular contributor to The Evolution of Horror podcast. Follow Louise on Twitter: @shiny_demon Listen to The Sound of Gaming on...
2022-11-161h 17
Arts & IdeasThe Imperial War Museum Remembrance Discussion 2022Do video games help explore war? An exhibition at the Imperial War Museum includes Sniper Elite 5, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and a military training simulator. For the 2022 discussion about how we look at warfare past and present Anne McElvoy is joined by writer & broadcaster Louise Blain, retired Colonel Lincoln Jopp, game designer Florent Maurin and IWM curator Chris Cooper.War Games runs at IWM London until May 2023 and is a free exhibition.
Louise Blain presents Radio 3's Sound of Gaming - a monthly show looking at the music written for games.You can...
2022-11-0844 minBrain Rot - An 80s Horror PodcastBONUS - Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001) with Louise Blain & Mike MuncerHowdy, Rotters! As a little treat while we're on hiatus, I'm dropping this little bonus episode where Louise Blain & Mike Muncer join me to discuss the tripe that is Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001). Over on Patreon, Louise and I covered ALL TEN Children of the Corn movies and had special guests join us to help us harvest. Mike covered three movies with us and I thought I'd give you a wee taste of that sweet sweet corn. If you want to hear the entire journey, just head to Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot Toodles!
2022-11-0723 minThe 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 19Sound of GamingThe City GetawayLouise Blain goes on a virtual city break, sampling the soundtracks of gaming’s most compelling urban landscapes. She takes in some of the cities which are centre stage in video games such as Venice in Tomb Raider 2 with a score by Nathan McCree and the terrifying plague ridden imaginary city of Yharnam in Bloodborne, beautifully brought to life by the composer Tsukasa Saitoh and others. And to hear how music enhances these gaming metropolises, Louise hears from the composing duo Joe Henson and Alexis Smith - known as The Flight - who wrote the Ivor Novello award-winning score fo...
2022-10-0127 minSound of GamingCrime time - the game is afoot...Louise Blain with gaming music designed to underscore the murky world of crime and punishment. Louise's guest is the composer Richard Wilkinson who talks about his score for the forthcoming Peaky Blinders game. The programme also features music from Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments, Austin Wontory's Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Jesse Harlin's Mafia, Woody Jackson's Red Dead Redemption 2, Thief by Luc St-Pierre, Jesper Kyd's Hitman: Blood Money, and Michael Hunter's music for Grand Theft Auto 4.
2022-08-0633 minThe 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
Radio 1's Screen TimeStranger Things Season 4 Spoiler Special Featuring Louise BlainSplit into two parts and boasting some huge episode runtimes, the fourth season of Stranger Things delivered even more scares, even more heart, even more everything than ever before. Now it's landed on Netflix in its entirety, Ali and Screen Time's unofficial horror correspondent Louise Blain step up to their respective microphones to try to come to terms with what they've witnessed, with free rein on the spoilers - you have been warned!
2022-07-1059 minSound of GamingRising to the ChallengeLouise Blain features music for games which really test a player's capabilities, physically and intellectually, and Louise talks to Kristofer Maddigan about his music for 'Cuphead', including the much anticipated Cuphead sequel - 'The Delicious Last Course' which is out at the end of the month.As well as 'Cuphead', the programme includes music from 'Bloodborne' by Nobuyoshi Suzuki, from Tomas Dvorak's 'Machinarium', Yugo Kanno and Akihiro Manabe's 'Nioh 2', Richard Beddow's 'Total War Saga - Troy', Damian Mravunak's 'The Talos Principle', 'Hades' from Darren Korb, Bobby Krlic's 'Returnal', 'It Takes Two from Gustaf Grefberg and music...
2022-06-0430 minThe 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 28Sound of GamingSolitudeLouise Blain ponders the notion of solitude in gaming. She wanders through the woods of Wyoming in Firewatch, saddles her horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 and explores the gargantuan architecture of Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Our CutScene marks the tenth anniversary of Journey with its composer Austin Wintory. Louise talks to him about how his symphonic re-working of the soundtrack with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Louise also features the soundtracks of not one, but two of this year's BAFTA-nominated game scores - Returnal by Bobby Krlic and Psychonauts 2 by Peter McConnell.
2022-04-0232 min
D'un album à l'autre - le baladoS01.E05 - LOUISE PORTAL - D'un album à l'autreGrande entrevue où on découvre l'évolution de Louise Portal tout en parcourant sa discographie.Animation, concept et production : Mademoizelle PhilippeEnregistrement : Station ClipPrise de son : Patrick MoubarakMatriçage : Christian DavidVisuel : Philippe BlainMerci au Conseil des Arts du Canada de son soutienhttps://podlink.to/DunAlbumALautrehttps://www.facebook.com/Dun-album-à-lautre-le-balado-110162251474223
2022-02-082h 27The 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 minHello, 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 38Hello, 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 minHello, 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
Sound of CinemaCome Together at Abbey RoadRadio 3’s ‘Sound of…’ marks the 90th anniversary of one of the most famous of all recording studios, London’s Abbey Road. Presenters Matthew Sweet and Louise Blain team up for a special programme for Christmas to mark Abbey Road’s important and illustrious history of making music for film - and more recently for the gaming world. Together they tour the building, taking a keen interest on the legendary Studio 1 - meeting some of the people who have shaped soundtrack recordings there. The programme is lavishly illustrated with music from the Abbey Road catalogue.Abbey Road began its ve...
2021-12-2536 minBrain Rot - An 80s Horror PodcastXMAS BONUS: Silent Night Deadly Night 5 (1991) with Mike Muncer & Louise BlainSeasons greetings, Rotters! I couldn't leave you without giving you your present now, could I? As a treat, I'm dropping our Patreon episode with Mike Muncer and Louise Blain in which we discuss the MENTAL festive sequel Silent Night deadly Night 5: The Toymaker. For even MORE bonus content : www.Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot Xmas Toodles!
2021-12-2339 minHello, 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 minHello, 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 minHello, 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 minThe Evolution of HorrorALIENS Pt 24: The Mist (2007) & Annihilation (2018)This week we discuss Lovecraftian wasp monsters, spiders with human teeth and mutant bears in this feel-bad double bill! Mike is joined by Louise Blain to discuss Frank Darabont's Harrowing THE MIST (2007) and is then joined by Leila Latif to discuss Alex Garland's mind-melting ANNIHILATION (2018) Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now...
2021-11-262h 11Sound of GamingChoicesLouise Blain looks at music for games in which chosen paths determine the outcome of the game and she talks to composer Richard Jacques about his score for the new 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' game.The programme also includes music from Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Deus Ex -Human Revolution, Vampyr, The Walking Dead, Hitman 2 - Silent Assassin, Detroit - Become Human, The Forgotten City, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, as well as Richard Jacques music for Mass Effect and the new Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
2021-11-0628 min
The Ghost Story Book Club'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman: with Louise BlainWelcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman. Louise Blain is a writer and broadcaster working across entertainment, technology, and gaming. She presents BBC Radio 3's monthly Sound of Gaming show - which you can listen to here - and regularly features on BBC Radio Scotland. Her bylines include GamesRadar, NME, and T3. SUPPORT ME ON PATREON www.patreon.com/adamzrobinson A CHRISTMAS CAROL TOUR DATES: www.thebo...
2021-11-031h 14Radio 1's Screen TimeAli's Film Club: ScreamIt's Halloween! Or, perhaps, by the time you read this... it was Halloween! So that explains why friend of the podcast and die-hard Scream aficionado Louise Blain stops by for a special 'Ali Plumb's Film Club' all about the original Scream, 26 years after it first hit cinemas. Expect discussions and descriptions of a variety of unpleasant Screamy activities - in a fun way! But also in a "just so you know" way, just so you know.
2021-10-2957 minThe Back Page: A Video Games PodcastEpisode 49: 15 Horror Games We Love (with Louise Blain)It's Halloween! Horror expert and presenter Louise Blain joins us to pick out 15 cool spooky games, from Eternal Darkness to Silent Hill 4: The Room. This week's music is from the Silent Hill 4: The Room soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka and the Stories Untold soundtrack by Omar Khan. Here's a link to the PC Gamer piece Samuel mentions in this episode: https://www.pcgamer.com/how-a-spooky-game-about-being-alone-on-a-server-launched-an-accidental-arg/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-291h 52Sound of GamingSurvivalIn this month’s episode of Sound of Gaming, Louise Blain carefully packs her bags to go on a journey through the soundtracks of the best survival games. These are the games where we have to carefully manage our scarce resources, forage for supplies, and craft tools and weapons to stay alive. From the dangers of the night in Don’t Starve - where our task is exactly as the title suggests - to attempting to stay warm in the frozen wilderness of The Long Dark, survival games are an often intimidating prospect. Louise will be exploring the atmospheric soun...
2021-10-0227 minThe 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
Women of Substance with Dr. Scarlett HortonEP 12 - Guest: Louise "Desert Angel" Blain || WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE with DR. SCARLETT HORTON - AudioWomen of Substance with Dr. Scarlett Horton Episode 12 - Dr. Scarlett Horton and Dr. David Horton interview Louise "Desert Angel" Blain __________ Louise Downs Blain is the founder Desert Angels, Inc., a non-profit organization that sends care-packages to our military. Desert Angels, Inc., is a faith ministry, a strictly volunteer organization, funded totally by donations. The ministry began in October 2001, when Louise's friend had a son serving in the US Air Force was deployed in the very primitive conditions of the very HOT desert. Louise gathered some young adults from her church to make boxes and write letters for her friend's son...
2021-09-1829 min
LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports PodcastEpic V. Apple / Louise BlainIn episode 87, Lukas and Ryan sit down to talk games, music and horror with video game journalist and podcaster Louise Blain. Plus we finally get a verdict on the Epic versus Apple lawsuit and discuss our favorite moments from the Sony Showcase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-151h 00Sound of GamingMonsters!Join Louise Blain as she journeys into the world of video game monsters. At times terrifying, fantastical or actually, just plain cute, these creatures often inspire developers and composers to some of their best music. We’ll meet every creature: dinosaurs, Pokemon to hungry sharks. And, in our cut-scene, British composer Ben MacDougall takes us through the several musical worlds that comprise the game Godfall and its new expansion Godfall: Fire and Darkness.
2021-09-0424 min
Going There: Taboo Topics Are Back on the TableJust Two Podcasters Nerding OutIn the final Bonus Episode for Season 1, Matt catches up with journalist, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain of Podworld, Killt and BBC Radio 3. They nerd out on horror movies, video games, soundtracks, true crime and Michael Fassbender. Louise shares her experience of being a podcast & radio personality who stands for something in today’s divided world, while Matt sits, mesmerized by her accent and soothing voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-1130 minBrain Rot - An 80s Horror PodcastPiranha (1978) with Louise BlainAhoy, Rotters! This week we're wading into the waters of Joe Dante's 1978 Jaws rip-off Piranha. Although it's one of many to cash in on the success of the original 1975 summer blockbuster, it's one of (if not THE) best of a B bunch. In classic Dante style, it manages to keep it fun whilst still delivering some mean spirited horror and surprising shocks. Writer and presenter Louise Blain joins me to discuss and break down this aquatic Trashterpiece. On Thursday, we will also be breaking down James Cameron’s 1982 sequel Piranha 2: The Spawn...
2021-08-0958 minSound of GamingA Gamer's Guide to the History of the WorldLouise Blain with gaming music inspired by the world history and civilisation marking the launch of 'Humankind' with a new score by Arnaud Roy.Louise looks at how world history has been potent source of inspiration for game designers and looks at the pains to which some games and their composers have gone to in order to bring the past alive. Featured soundtracks include 'Far Cry: Primal', 'Rome: Total War', 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey', 'Europa Universalis IV', 'Kingdom Come Deliverance', 'God Of War III', 'Assassins Creed: Origins', 'Assassins Creed: Unity' and 'Civilisation VI'.French composer...
2021-08-0727 min
Talking Family Law - The Resolution PodcastResolution Podcast #3 | Transparency - the very soul of justice | w/ Louise Tickle and Celia KitzingerHosted by: Anita Mehta and Simon Blain.Guests: Louise Tickle (Journalist and committee member of The Transparency Project)Professor Celia Kitzinger (School of Law and Politics, Cardiff University and co-founder Open Justice Court of Protection Project) They discuss their work to ensure greater transparency in the operations of the Family Court and the Court of Protection.Further information and resourceshttps://openjusticecourtofprotection.org/https://www.transparencyproject.org.uk/https://www.louisetickle.co.uk/https://openfamilycourt.wordpress.com/More informationMore information on...
2021-07-0550 minSound of GamingDark FantasyLouise Blain looks at music for games which reflect some of the darker aspects of the fantasy realm and probes the hybrid world of Metroidvania. And she's joined by composer Gareth Coker who talks about creating the score for the two 'Ori' games and also the light-hearted venture into Greek mythology, 'Immortals - Fenyx Rising'.Featured scores in the programme include Salt and Sanctuary, Nioh 2, Dead Cells, Hollow Knight, Axiom Verge, Guacamelee! 2, Ender Lilies - Quietus of the Knights, Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will o'the Wisps, Immortals - Fenyx Rising, and this month's...
2021-07-0330 minSound of GamingRelaxing EscapesLouise Blain features conducive gaming music with which to chill - and perhaps set the world to rights - and she meets composer Ilan Eshkeri to talk about his music for Sims 4.
2021-06-0533 minThe Evolution of HorrorThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)BOO! This week, Louise Blain and Mike discuss the latest instalment in the Conjuring franchise, spoiler free (+ a spoiler section at the end). Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www...
2021-05-2656 min
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 20The Evolution of HorrorSpiral (2021) with Chris Rock & Darren Lynn Bousman"GAME OVER." In this special bonus episode, Mike is joined by Louise Blain and Rob Watts to discuss the latest in the entry in the SAW franchise, spoiler-free. Mike also chats to the star of the film CHRIS ROCK and the director DARREN LYNN BOUSMAN. For our extended, spoilerific chat, sign up to our PATREON! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and ext...
2021-05-141h 01Radio 1's Screen TimeAli's Film Club: The ConjuringFriend of the podcast Louise Blain is back for the spooky 'Ali Plumb's Film Club' choice this week, The Conjuring. Listen as we try not to talk about Assassin's Creed too much (she's a big fan) and instead chat about the finest horror films of the 21st century - in our opinion, any way - as well as the ongoing success of the Conjuring franchise. All that plus the usual mix of movie news and nonsense as we celebrate going back to cinemas (in England, Scotland and Wales, at any rate) on Monday May 17th.
2021-05-141h 07Sound of GamingHorror!Louise Blain focuses on the theme of horror in gaming music, including Little Nightmares, Silent Hill, Dying Light and the Resident Evil series. Louise meets composer Jason Graves to talk about his music for Dead Space 2 and Until Dawn, and about his musical creation known as “The Instrument”. Also in the programme, a sneak preview of Bobby Krlic’s new score for the forthcoming release, Returnal.
2021-05-0133 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Louise BlainWe continue our new series Monkey Island Discs, where we talk to someone about their gaming loves and hates. This month it's broadcaster, gamer, horror fan, leather jacket enthusiast, stealth assassin extraordinaire... Louise Blain - who presents Radio 3's Sound of Gaming show. She's also a fan of true crime podcasts... and you should check out her show KILLT. Chris Berrow started off asking about her early gaming memories... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-05-0122 min
Not Just For Kids PodcastPatreon preview: Batman"Hand me down... the shark-repellent Batspray!" Due to a delay in our next episode, we have a treat for you. The first ever episode for the Not Just For Kids Movie Club, another way for us to talk about all things family films. And we begin with a look at the modern screen versions of Batman. This episode we are joined by the outstanding critic and podcaster Louise Blain (follow her at: https://twitter.com/Shiny_Demon) to cover various screen iterations of Bruce Wayne as well as Rocksteady's award-winning game series. And...
2021-04-281h 16Sound of GamingHarnessing Special PowersLouise Blain scopes into one of gaming's great pleasures: the acquisition and wielding of special powers, from telelekinesis to shapeshifting, teleportation and spider-sense. Including a cut-scene interview with Inon Zur, composer of the brand new Outriders game.
2021-04-0331 minSound of Gaming2021 Bafta Gaming AwardsLouise Blain reflects on this week’s 2021 Bafta Gaming Awards, talking with the nominees and featuring the music - considering them as a possible litmus test on the shape of gaming in the 2020s.Music featured in the programme is taken from the nominees for the Best Gaming Music category, which are: GHOST OF TSUSHIMA by Ilan Eshkeri, Shigeru Umebayashi, Peter Scaturro; HADES by Darren Korb; THE LAST OF US PART II by Gustavo Santaolalla, Mac Quayle, Scott Hanau; MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES by John Paesano, Scott Hanau, Alex Hackford; ORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISP...
2021-03-2730 min
Not Just For Kids PodcastThe Not Just For Kids Movie Club"Where does he get those wonderful toys?" This week marks the arrival of our new Patreon Channel, The Not Just For Kids Movie Club. And here is a preview of the first two episodes as we begin our series looking at Batman. Check out our Patreon Channel at: https://www.patreon.com/notjustforkids Follow Louise Blain at https://twitter.com/Shiny_Demon And Adam Robinson at https://twitter.com/Adam_Zed Email us: notjustforkidspodcast@gmail.com Tweet or Instagram us: @adultstoopod
2021-03-2608 min
The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastVAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld: Evolution (2006) + Underworld: Awakening (2012)The franchise is lead by a leather-clad Kate Beckinsale as the vampyre warrior Selene, who is part of the centuries-old feud between vampires and werewolves. This war might be coming to a head with the appearance of a man who might be able to unite the two monster clans by becoming a … vampire/werewolf/human hybrid. We're joined in this episode by the brilliant writer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, who gives her hilarious take onthe first three films in the franchise. This season is made possible with the support of Arrow...
2021-03-1250 min
Chillennial HorrorsEpisode 6 - Squished, Crunched, or Mashed: Death is your Final Destination with Louise BlainYou're going to want to rewatch the Final Destination movies once you listen to this. Or maybe before. Or during. Look, don't you always just kind of want to rewatch the Final Destination movies?
This episode, we're joined by writer and presenter Louise Blain to revisit everyone's favourite 2000s franchise (except for the one that no-one likes). Things get a little bit philosophical, and a lot gleeful.
Music: Doors Of Skin by Complexi-Tales
2021-02-151h 21The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE)A bonus episode discussing the new comedy-thriller-horror 12 Hour Shift, written and directed by Brea Grant. Writer and presenter Louise Blain joins us for a SPOILER-FREE discussion of 12 Hour Shift. For the full, spoilerific discussion, you can head over to our Patreon. In 12 Hour Shift, Mandy (Angela Bettis) finds herself one night beholden to a gang of organ-traffickers and when a kidney goes missing she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make sure these men get what they came for. 12 Hour Shift is out now on VOD in the UK. ...
2021-01-2622 minThe Evolution of HorrorMIND & BODY Pt 26: Teeth (2007) & Raw (2016)This week, we talk severed dicks, raw chicken and women who BITE. Louise Blain joins Mike to discuss TEETH (2007) and RAW (2016) in spoilerific detail… Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats...
2021-01-151h 53Sound of GamingNight City tracks and transformationsWith the release of the eagerly awaited Cyberpunk 2077, Louise Blain immerses herself among the sounds of RPG (Role Play Games) and meets composer Marcin Przybylowicz.Role Playing Games are some of the most creative and empowering gaming environments that there are. Games which let the player pursue a fictitious destiny as someone other themselves Where they get to choose and sometimes even create their own avatar. Louise focuses on games that offer a real potential for character creation in an exploration of the musical world of RPGs. Featured game scores include World of Warcraft; Pillars of Eternity...
2020-12-1227 minSound of GamingStealthIt's a useful attribute for the gamer and a whole sub-genre of gaming. Louise Blain does 'stealth' and looks at The Pathless, released this week, with a new score by guest, Austin Wintory
2020-11-1434 minSound of GamingThe Worlds of Action AdventureSound of Gaming returns to Radio 3 with a much-anticipated mix featuring some of the very best and newest gaming soundtracks out there. And with new scores comes a new voice. In the first of two programmes, gaming journalist and music enthusiast, Louise Blain, guides us though the many worlds of ‘action adventure' games, as evoked by the music. She looks forward to the release this week of the latest incarnation in the Assassin’s Creed franchise - ‘Valhalla’ - with a storyboard inspired by the Viking invasion of Britain and boasting a sonorous new soundtrack by this Louise’s guest, Jes...
2020-11-0731 min
Glass House GamesHorror therapy and tropes ft. Louise Blain | GHG ShowPlease consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/glasshousemedia
“Rear Window as Pokemon Snap.” – Alex CG
In this week’s Glass House Games Show, Alex P (he/him), Shay Thompson (she/her), Alex CG (they/them) and special guest Louise Blain (she/her) dive deeper into horror to cap off the spookiest month of the year. We talk about film influencing spooky games, for better and worse, and the psychological impact of jump scares.
This episode is also available in video format at http://y...
2020-11-0359 minThe Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastFEMALE MONSTERS 21 • The Lure (2015) + The Siren (2019)We're joined by presenter and writer Louise Blain to dive deep into all things mermaid, with the Polish horror musical The Lure (2015) and the atmospheric gothic horror The Siren (2019). NOTE: Spoilers for The Lure begin from 0:17:06*** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on Patreon. The illustration of the cover is by Yas Aybar. Follow Anna on...
2020-10-3053 min
Robby The Robot’s Waiting: The Sci-Fi PodcastEpisode 8: Final Destination, The Haunting Of Bly Manor, Star Trek: Discovery, The Mandalorian, The Watch and moreOctober is the spookiest month, so we’re joined by horror expert Louise Blain to discuss new TV series The Haunting Of Bly Manor and classic movie Final Destination. Is Netflix’s gothic romance – loosely adapted from the works of Henry James – a worthy successor to last year’s Hill House series? We talk ghosts, accents, and adaptations. In our regular Rewind retro section, the crew share their love for 2000’s iconic teen death-dodging film. Is it worth a rewatch this Halloween?
Meanwhile, we’ve been to the year 3000 – and beyond. We give our verdict on Star Trek: Discovery’...
2020-10-221h 09The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain for a deep dive into the most anticipated horror series of the year: The Haunting of Bly Manor.The first part of the episode is spoiler free, and from 0:016:30 we will go into a spoilerific discussion. Bright-eyed American au pair Dani Clayton is hired by a man to look after his niece and nephew at the family country house after they fall into his care. Arriving at the Bly estate, she begins to see apparitions that proceed to haunt the premises.The Haunting of Bly Manor is...
2020-10-101h 22The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastFEMALE MONSTERS 12 • Ju-On: The Curse (2000) + The Ring (2002)We're joined by writer and podcaster Louise Blain to dive into the horror of the new millennium. First, the direct-to-video J-horror that set-ff The Grudge franchise, Ju-On: The Curse (2000) and THAT SOUND. The second part of the episode (from 0:27:51) will discuss the first English-language remake of Ringu (1998) that set-off a trend, The Ring (2002). *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Support us on P...
2020-08-2858 min
Ventin' QuarantinosEpisode 7: Curating CrimeJim talks to Louise Blain; writer, producer, true crime connoisseur, Assassin's Creed obsessive and all round murder enthusiast, about how she is on a mission to curate True Crime podcasts with her podcast about podcasts, Killt. Find out more about her work in this podcast about a podcast that's about podcasts.
2020-08-0742 minThe Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHERE BE WITCHES 22 • The Woods (2006) with Louise BlainSet in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into the school power dynamics. Very soon, she starts suspecting that the teachers, led by the chilly Mrs. Traverse (Patricia Clarkson) might be hiding something. Directed by Lucky McKee, the mind behind such horror cult classics as May and All Cheerleaders Die, this is a witch film big on atmosphere. I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the...
2020-04-2442 minThe Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastHERE BE WITCHES 18 • The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) with Louise BlainIn this episode, we’re going to tackle a genuinely terrifying, creepy little film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Starring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as father-and-son coroners who experience supernatural phenomena while examining the body of an unidentified woman (hence the name Jane Doe) (played by Olwen Kelly). The more they uncover about Jane Doe, the spookier things get. I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the Killt Podcast. We talk about the power of rituals, the compact nature of the film, the unmoving but uber-powerful protagonist, how it m...
2020-03-2749 minThe Evolution of HorrorOCCULT Pt 16: The Craft (1996) & Idle Hands (1999)This week we drink of our sisters and party with our bros like it’s 1999…it's 90s teen horror week! In the first half of the episode Mike is joined by Louise Blain and Becky Darke to discuss THE CRAFT (1996) and then Mike is joined by Stevie Webb to discuss IDLE HANDS (1999). This week we received an email from Arietta Bryant, a practicing Wiccan Priestess! Arietta has written a book on Pagan Rituals called Circle of Sacred Laughter. Buy her book on AMAZON Facebook @AriettaAuthor Twitter @Ariettamoon Instagram @thecraftywitchuk Music by Jack W...
2020-02-141h 44The Evolution of HorrorOCCULT Pt 14: The Witches of Eastwick (1987) & The Witches (1990)“You may remove your vvigs!” This week things get more family (?) friendly (?) as Mike is joined by Louise Blain to discuss Nic Roeg’s THE WITCHES and by Josh Tonks to discuss George Miller’s THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK. Check out Josh Tonks' new film, The Latent Image available on Amazon Prime: https://t.co/WCYpF7rqZk?amp=1 Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly conten...
2020-01-312h 02
How To Kill An Hour - with Marcus Bronzy and Friends330 E3 2019 Special Part 2This week Marcus Bronzy and Louise Blain Kill Time With an in-depth look at E3’s games: Watch Dogs: LegionCyberpunk 2077Control Evil Genius 2Zombie Army 4: Dead WarJohn Wick: HexPlanet ZooThe AvengersBorderlands 3Doom Eternal Dyling Light 2Keep up to date with everything How To Kill An Hour by signing up to our newsletter by clicking here!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/howtokillanhour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1438 min
How To Kill An Hour - with Marcus Bronzy and Friends329 E3 2019 Special Part 1Louise Blain joined us with a fresh update on what has been happening during the pre show events at E3 2019:Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderCyberpunk 2077AvengersWatch DogsDoom EternalNew Xbox - Project ScarlettProject xCloudUbisoft Uplay + Google StadiaMan-eater Zombie Army 4Evil Genius 2Vampire Masquerade BloodlinesBorderlands 3Dying Light 2Keep up to date with everything How To Kill An Hour by signing up to our newsletter by clicking here!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/howtokillanhour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1118 minThe Evolution of HorrorZOMBIES Pt 14: Resident Evil & Horror Video GamesThis week Mike and Louise Blain venture away from the movies and into the world of gaming. Louise recommends some of the best and scariest horror video games ever made, including Silent Hill, Until Dawn, Outlast, Alien Isolation, Fatal Frame and of course, Resident Evil. They then discuss the problematic issue of video game to film adaptations, and finish the episode with an in-depth review of Paul W.S. Anderson’s RESIDENT EVIL (2002). Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evoluti...
2019-04-261h 30
Strong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast48: Dead Silence (w/ Louise Blain)Episode 48 sees Andy and Mitch joined by YouTube producer, journalist, gamer and frequent contributor to the Evolution of Horror Podcast... it's Louise Blain!
Her chosen film? Dead Silence!
The time is sometime after Saw catapulted them into the limelight. James Wan and Leigh Whannell followed it up with this little curiosity. A film which sees Ryan Kwanten do battle with a vengeful tongue-stealin' spectre whose soul resides in a ventriloquist's dummy! This film made Andy laugh-snort several times. It's wild BUT IS IT GOOD??
The synopsis is as follows:
Aft...
2019-04-1200 min
Strong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast48: Dead Silence (w/ Louise Blain)Episode 48 sees Andy and Mitch joined by YouTube producer, journalist, gamer and frequent contributor to the Evolution of Horror Podcast... it's Louise Blain!
Her chosen film? Dead Silence!
The time is sometime after Saw catapulted them into the limelight. James Wan and Leigh Whannell followed it up with this little curiosity. A film which sees Ryan Kwanten do battle with a vengeful tongue-stealin' spectre whose soul resides in a ventriloquist's dummy! This film made Andy laugh-snort several times. It's wild BUT IS IT GOOD??
The synopsis is as follows:
Aft...
2019-04-121h 17
The Five Podcast - Alex MathiesonThe Five Podcast - ft Louise BlainGames journalist and Movie Fanatic joins me for a brilliant waltz through her 5 favourite scenes.The DescentJurassic ParkThe ConjuringLOTR: Return of the KingThe Blair Witch ProjectIt's a good un'!
2018-12-101h 27The Evolution of HorrorSHOCKTOBER: Apostle (2018)Mike is joined by Louise Blain to discuss Gareth Evans' new folk horror which popped up on Netflix this month, APOSTLE. There is a spoiler free section of the review, followed by a spoiler section at the end. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Louise Blain is a producer, presenter and journalist and can be found on TWITTER Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can...
2018-10-2843 minThe Evolution of HorrorFOLK Pt 12: The Witch (2015)Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? This week Mike is joined by Louise Blain to discuss Robert Eggers 2015 masterpiece, the VVITCH. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Louise Blain is a producer and journalist and can be found on TWITTER Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER
2018-09-071h 24The Evolution of HorrorGHOSTS Pt 17: The Conjuring (2013)Wanna play hide & clap? This week Louise Blain returns to the podcast to discuss James Wan's The Conjuring, the Conjuring 2, and the Conjuring cinematic universe. Be prepared for jump scares, bad English accents and (for some reason) a 90s Metz Advert... Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Louise Blain is a journalist, writer and producer and can be found on TWITTER. Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaste...
2018-05-041h 02The Evolution of HorrorGHOSTS Pt 6: The Shining (1980)"Hello Danny..." This week Mike is joined by co-host of the BBC Film programme Danny Leigh and game & film journalist Louise Blain to discuss one of the most iconic and divisive horror movies of all time...THE SHINING. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Danny Leigh is a film critic and can be found on TWITTER Louise Blain is a films / games journalist and can be found on...
2018-02-161h 48
My Favourite GameSeason 1 finale – Quake, by Tom BramwellFor the Season 1 finale of My Favourite Game, we begin with a reflection. A personal one, if you’ll indulge me.Just under four months ago, this project plopped into view as I sat thinking about the concept of talking to someone about their favourite game and how they ended up getting into games. Throughout the past two months, however, it’s become more than just talking about the game that’s dear to them than any other.There’s been stories of how games have helped through a personal period in someone’s life (just liste...
2014-12-181h 27My Favourite GameFinal Fantasy 9, by Alex DonaldsonWe begin tonight with a warning: this is going to get really bloody technical and in-depth.As I’ve mentioned a couple of times – and in part in Louise Blain’s episode this series – I got into the Final Fantasy series with Final Fantasy 13 and not the earlier installments like 7, 8, etc. Despite all the hype for it – and that’s just for me – it turned out to be a big sodding disappointment, with 13-2 being a minor improvement, but not by much.VG247 writer and RPG Site co-founder Alex Donaldson, however, got on the train around the same...
2014-12-1056 min
2014-10-151h 05My Favourite GameAssassin’s Creed 2, by Louise BlainWe begin with this fact: Assassin’s Creed 3 was rubbish. Really rubbish.It’s a good thing its predecessor, Assassin’s Creed 2, was not. Not that II was without its flaws, but it built upon a decently laid foundation from the 2007 original. It provided one of the best protagonists of the last generation in Ezio, an epic world to explore in Venice and thensome.For me, even talking about it makes me want to go back and play it. For Louise Blain, Assassin’s Creed 2 is not only her favourite game, it’s the game that sent...
2014-10-151h 05OPM's Podcast BlogOPM UK Podcast Episode 35There’s a very specific theme to this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast: don’t try this at home. Staff writer Phil Iwaniuk relives his attempt to play Gran Turismo 5 for 24 hours straight, associate editor Leon Hurley explains what it’s like to fire a real sniper rifle, and staff writer Louise Blain reveals what it’s […]
2012-04-2000 min
Official PlayStation Magazine-UK PodcastOPM UK Podcast Episode 35There’s a very specific theme to this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast: don’t try this at home. Staff writer Phil Iwaniuk relives his attempt to play Gran Turismo 5 for 24 hours straight, associate editor Leon Hurley explains what it’s like to fire a real sniper rifle, and staff writer Louise Blain reveals what it’s like to spend every working day in fear of a videogame-branded crossbow. We’ve also got more on cover game Aliens: Colonial Marines, plus God Of War: Ascension, Journey and Man-O-War Revenge. (One of those may not be real.)
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2012-04-2000 minOPM's Podcast BlogOPM UK Podcast Episode 29New people, new people! This month’s Official PlayStation Magazine sees two fresh voices joining the team in staff writers Phil Iwaniuk and Louise Blain. As well as getting to know the noobs, editor Ben Wilson and the team chew over the GTA V reveal, delve deeper into Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, and decide whether or […]
2011-10-2800 minOfficial PlayStation Magazine-UK PodcastOPM UK Podcast Episode 29New people, new people! This month’s Official PlayStation Magazine sees two fresh voices joining the team in staff writers Phil Iwaniuk and Louise Blain. As well as getting to know the noobs, editor Ben Wilson and the team chew over the GTA V reveal, delve deeper into Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, and decide whether or not Portal 2 deserved the Golden Joystick for Ultimate Game Of The Year.
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2011-10-2800 min