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The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastNatural Born Killers (1994) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warning: discussion of implied sexual abuseIs your romantic fantasy a murder spree fever dream? Do we have the film for you! Daddy & Zobo are taking a ride with Mickey & Mallory Knox talkin' Natural Born Killers, originally written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Oliver Stone. We're discussing how "Knights in Shining Armor" come in many forms, the looney tunes take on Bonnie & Clyde, and how some marriages really are for better or for worse. “Doesn’t anyone in Hollywood believe in kissing anymore?”Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk...2025-07-161h 36The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastThirst (2009) // TOXIC AS HELLTime to take a bite out of some South Korean fare as Daddy & Zobo discuss Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook. We're once again examining the toxic traits of a vampiric relationship, with a dash of science vs faith debates and a heaping of carnal sexuality. Depicted through striking imagery and committed performances; is this one of the best vampire movies ever made? Put your money where you Majong is!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramO...2025-07-021h 42The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastRavenous (1999) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warning: brief discussion of an actual pedophile (Jeffrey Jones)Zobo & Daddy are discussing queer cannibals once again as they tackle Ravenous, directed by Antonia Bird. Our survival limits are tested by topics of masculinity, cowardly behavior, power in consumption, and Col. Ives as a toxic queer icon. Happy Pride Month!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done by Harper Smith2025-06-181h 25The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastTucker & Dale vs Evil (2011) // CUTIE PATOOTIESAfter a run of heavier films, Zobo & Daddy are discussing something on the more wholesome side. Load up the truck/RV as we head to our summer dream house in the woods to discuss Tucker & Dale vs Evil. For the first time on the show, we focus on the platonic love between sweet boys Tucker & Dale. But don't you worry, we also get a fun play on Beauty and The Beast as well. This horror comedy features plenty of blood and darkly comedic bits to satisfy you gore hounds out there, but enjoy our discussion on these cutie patooties!2025-06-041h 22The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastCrash (1996) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warning: sexual assaultTime to drop the top and take a cruise with Daddy & Zobo discussing Crash by the ever horny David Cronenberg. We're discussing dangerous fetishes, the intimacy of car sex, queer liberation, and how the film depicts polyamory/open relationships. Get your hands off the steering wheel and onto my gear shift, if ya catch my drift!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done by Harper Smith2025-05-211h 43The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastBones and All (2022) // CUMMING-OF-AGETrigger warning: cannibalismThis week, it's time for a road trip across the American Midwest to eat people and fall in love while discussing Bones and All directed by Luca Guadagnino. Zobo & Daddy sink their teeth into topics such as attraction to smells, cannibalism as queerness, and the dream of encompassing love. Listen to this podcast headphones and all if you truly love us!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done b...2025-05-081h 37The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastBones and All (2022) // CUMMING-OF-AGETrigger warning: cannibalismThis week, it's time for a road trip across the American Midwest to eat people and fall in love while discussing Bones and All directed by Luca Guadagnino. Zobo & Daddy sink their teeth into topics such as attraction to smells, cannibalism as queerness, and the dream of encompassing love. Listen to this podcast headphones and all if you truly love us!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done b...2025-05-071h 52The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastPossession (1981) // TOXIC AS HELLTrigger warnings: domestic abuse, child neglectTime for another titan of the Tainted Love genre as we discuss Possession directed by Andrzej Żuławski. Unlike the characters of the film, Zobo & Daddy are here to do nothing but talk about their feelings! We're discussing divorce, infidelity, societal expectations, body autonomy, and catharsis. Press play on this episode on your next grocery run!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done by Harper Smi...2025-04-231h 38The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastFemme (2024) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warnings: homophobic motivated assualtAs RuPaul would say "we're all born naked, everything else is drag" because life is all about performing, literally and metaphorically. Zobo & Daddy dive into the fantastically complicated erotic thriller Femme, directed by Sam H. Freeman & Ng Choon Ping. We're discussing safety in queer spaces, the function of excessive sex, and violent vs emotional assault. Have some water and a cigarette on hand, this one is intense!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social m...2025-04-091h 51The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastInterview With a Vampire (1994) // TOXIC AS HELL"Life without me would be insufferable" says every immortal toxic boyfriend. Open those necks up, it's finally time for Zobo & Daddy to talk vampires! We're exploring the deeply toxic relationship of Louis & Lestat in Neil Jordan's Interview With a Vampire. We're discuissing manipulative queers, the incredible set design, blood bite threesomes, and how much it would truly suck to be a vampire. Grab a glass of "red wine" and enjoy!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagram2025-03-261h 32The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastWild at Heart (1990) // COUPLE GOALSPaint your toes and grab you snakeskin jacket because we're going dancin' with Lula & Sailor as we discuss Wild at Heart, directed by the recently passed icon David Lynch. Zobo & Daddy discuss the lengths you go for love, the idea of soulmates, and combating the challenges of life with love over violence. Plus sexy dirty talk over cigarettes and Willem Dafoe! This episode is hotter than Georgia asphaltStalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal t...2025-03-121h 30The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastExcision (2012) // CUMMING-OF-AGEWelcome back Tainted Lovers, it's time to revert back to those confusing teenage years as we discuss Excision directed by Richard Bates Jr. While discussing sexual & romantic topics, coming-of-age is an important sub-genre to tackle! Zobo & Daddy profile Pauline; a brilliantly flawed character that wants to embrace her true self, but is constantly let down by the adults around her. We discuss losing our virginities, complicated relationships with your parentsmother-daughter relationships, and sex on your period among other topics. Enjoy!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagram2025-02-261h 35The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastHellraiser (1987) // TOXIC AS HELLWhether you're enjoying couple goals or having a shamlessly slutty time being single, we're wishing a happy Valentine's Day to all the Tainted Lovers out there! Zoë & DeVaughn had to bring out the big guns/hooks for this week as we're discussing Hellraiser directed by kinky icon Clive Barker. You know the classic tale of desire and haman nature's primal desire for experience. At the center of this ouzzle are the ultimate in toxic couples, Frank & Julia vying for sexual power in their tumultuous relationship. Topics include infidelity, when to introduce your kinks to your partner, and how much p...2025-02-122h 04The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastPillow Talk With the Anti-Lover Boys Behind HEART EYES (2025) // Phillip Murphy, Michael Kennedy, Christopher Landon, and Josh ReubenWelcome to Pillow Talk, our interview series where we talk to creatives making films dealing with subjects related to Tainted Love (sex, romance, relationships). DeVaughn got to sit down with the crew behind Heart Eyes! We discuss their dislike of Valentine's Day, the film's unique tone, and what it means to be apart of the holiday slashers canon. SPOILERS start at the 00:20:42 mark after the outro music!Stalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done by Harper Smith2025-02-0728 minThe Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastNekromantik (1988) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warnings: necrophilia, rapeHello lovers, it's time to get real fereal in this episode! Zoë & DeVaughn dive into Nekromantik directed by Jörg Buttgereit. This surprisingly romantic film revolves around our first throuple, well kinda of if you include the corpse. How does a unique couple willing to have sex with dead bodies together go sour? Breaches of trust, emotional manipulation, and many more topics are in bed with us for this one. Enjoy our journey into one of life's most gnarly taboos!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on soci...2025-01-291h 30The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastPillow Talk With Actor/Writer Amanda Jane Stern (PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT)Welcome to Pillow Talk, our interview series where we talk to creatives making films dealing with subjects related to Tainted Love (sex, romance, relationships). Since the main feed is biweekly, we'll drop these episodes during our off weeks from time to time!First up, Amanda Jane Stern is in our virtual bed to discuss her erotic thriller Perfectly Good Moment, which you can watch for free on Tubi! Amanda and DeVaughn chat the recent erotic thriller resurgence, filming with intimacy coordinators, and the film's place in "good for her" horror. SPOILERS for the film from the 00:27:38 timecode...2025-01-2241 minGore ThingsGore Things20. American Guinea Pig: Bouquet of Guts & Gore with Zoe Rose SmithOn this week's episode Brad & Ygraine are joined by the queen of extreme Zoe Rose Smith (aka) Zobo With A Shotgun to discuss Stephen Biro's American Guinea Pig: Bouquet of Guts and GoreThis season of Gore Things is sponsored by Unusual Horror www.unusualhorrorstore.com2025-01-211h 10The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastSpring (2015) // COUPLE GOALSYou got the darker side of relationships in our first episode, now it's time to get sappy with us! We're discussing Spring (2015) directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorehead, about a man who escapes to Italy to avoid his personal trauma and ends up falling love with a beautiful woman...who's also a centuries old Eldritch Monster. Can a romance that happens by circumstance be real love or do you just listen to your body? This film is mainly your classic walk & talk style romance, with a mythical body horror twist. Enjoy!Stalk Zoë on social media:Ins...2025-01-151h 45The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastResurrection (2022) // TOXIC AS HELLTrigger Warnings: abusive relationshipsWelcome to the first official episode of Tainted Love and we're kicking things off on a bleak note! We're taking a look at Resurrection (2022) directed by Andrew Semans, following a woman who's sent into an emotional spiral when her former abuser re-enters her life. We discuss the power this kind of trauma can have on someone and spill into other ares of their life such as family and work. The dynamic between Margaret and David is a complicated one, perfect to discuss here. Is this film cathartic for abusive survivors? You tell us!2025-01-011h 21The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastSpeed Date The Tainted Lovers!Welcome to the Tainted Love podcast! This show will be discussing sex, love, and relationships within our favorite genre movies. In this premiere episode, hosts Zoë Rose Smith & DeVaughn Taylor introduce themselves and give a break down of the show's format & segments. After that, the pair take turns asking each other questions ranging from dating icks to problematic horror crushes and much more. We hope you enjoy our vibe from across the room, consensual kisses for all!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the po...2024-12-181h 10The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastTERRIFIER (2018) ft. Zoë Rose Smith // Specter Cinema EpisodeHello! This is just to get the feed temporarily going until we drop our actual episodes, but also a way to hear DeVaughn & Zoë podcast together (along with Specter Cinema Host Garrett McDowell). Here's a conversation on Terrifier from back in October. Enjoy for now!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagram2024-12-151h 22The Tainted Love PodcastThe Tainted Love PodcastThis Is Tainted Love // TRAILERWelcome to Tainted Love, a psychosexual horror podcast. Join co-hosts Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) and DeVaughn Taylor (Specter Cinema Club, The Pod and the Pendulum). Here's a little trailer of us breaking down the show and its segments. Our "speed dating" pilot will premiere December 18th, 2024. Hit that follow/subscribe button to get the episode in your feed as soon as it drops. Consensual kisses for all, talk soon!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:...2024-12-1501 minSpecter Cinema ClubSpecter Cinema ClubTERRIFIER (2018) ft. Zoë Rose Smith // SCC #209It's time to dive into Art the Clown proper as the boys are joined by Zoë Rose Smith to discuss Terrifier. New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we keep the terror train rolling as we discuss Terrifier 2. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema2024-10-081h 22Vampire VideosVampire VideosStoker with Zoë Rose Smith[9x5] The mid-Season IX point arrives with director Park Chan-wook's 2013 "vampire film" Stoker, which concerns a sullen 18-year-old girl (Mia Wasikowska) who comes under the spell of her mysterious uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode) following the death of her father...Making her long-awaited debut in the podcasket to talk about one of her favourite films is the film journalist and author Zoë Rose Smith...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Zoë Rose SmithEditor: Hugh McStay"He used to say, sometimes you need to do something bad to stop you fro...2024-10-071h 26Horror HangoutHorror HangoutHorror Hangout #350 : FrightFest 2024It’s time to take another journey directly into The Dark Heart of Cinema!This week Ben Errington and Andy Conduit-Turner attend FrightFest at Odeon in Leicester Square (London). The extensive episode includes interviews and reviews, plus catch-ups with previous guests and new friends.00:14 Day 1 Intro04:39 Broken Bird Review09:52 Interview w/ Rebecca Calder (Star of Broken Bird)11:51 Interview w/ Joanne Mitchell (Director of Broken Bird)14:38 Interview w/ David Shackelford (Star of The Invisible Raptor)17:25 Day 1 Roundup18:47 Test Screening Review20:00 Th...2024-08-283h 45SpyHards - A Spy Movie PodcastSpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast176. X-Men: First Class (2011) - Guest: Antony Lowbridge-Ellis from the X-Nation podcast Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Antony Lowbridge-Ellis from the X-Nation podcast, master the mutant power of magnetism while taking on Matthew Vaughn's 2011 superhero prequel X-Men: First Class.    Directed by Matthew Vaughn. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Nicholas Hoult, Lucas Till, Jason Flemyng, Caleb Landry Jones, Zoë Kravitz and Oliver Platt.  The X-Nation podcast is available everywhere! Make sure to listen to their 2011 review of X-Men: First Class. You can also follow Antony on Twitter and Instagram, as well as check out h...2024-07-231h 51Specter Cinema ClubSpecter Cinema ClubBest Horror Films of 2023 ft. Zoë Rose Smith // SCC #168Time to kick off the New Year by reflecting on the genre films of 2023! Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) joins the boys to discuss our individual Top 4 lists, give out some awards, and talk about what we anticipate for 2024. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching t...2024-01-021h 20Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionShock Talk: Tumbling Doll of Flesh with Jonathan DoeFor our final episode of the season we are dismembering one of the most disturbing found footage extreme movies! And what better way to do that then invite a very special guest--extreme cinema filmmaker Jonathan Doe! Join Kelly, Zoë and Jonathan as they look at Tamakichi Anaru's 1998 Japanese pornographic extreme film Tumbling Doll of Flesh (Niku Daruma). They talk about why this film is one of the most notorious ever made, the influence it's had on filmmakers work and some of the nasty scenes included. Plus, a few interview questions with Jonathan on his films such as B...2023-09-031h 10Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineTender Is The Flesh & disturbing book recommendations with Zoë Rose Smith, Bel Morrigan & Liz BishopIn August we have been looking at mind-bending films and books, which is why we decided to cover Agustina Bazterrica's TENDER IS THE FLESH. In this episode join Editor-in-Chief, Zoë Rose Smith, as she is joined by Ghouls Magazine contributors Liz Bishop and Bel Morrigan to discuss some disturbing literature. The three of them dissect the carnage of cannibalism book Tender is the Flesh and give some other horror book recommendations that will leave you feeling uncomfortable and disgusted. Do you like this podcast? To help us keep producing episodes why not become a Ghouls M...2023-08-311h 17Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineAntiviral, Possessor & Infinity Pool with Zoë Rose Smith, Amber T and Iona SmithIn July we have been looking at all things body horror! Which is why for our final episode of the month we visited the films of director Brandon Cronenberg with a look at Antiviral (2012), Possessor (2020) and Infinity Pool (2023).  In this episode join Editor-in-Chief, Zoë Rose Smith, as she is joined by Ghouls Magazine contributors Amber T and Iona Smith. The three of them tackle the themes that are seen throughout these three body horror films, the representation of mental health, Brandon Cronenberg's messaging and also who they'd like to fuck, marry or kill... Do you like...2023-07-311h 36Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionShock Talk: 8MM with Dr Amy Jane VosperWe're back for another Shock Talk episode! This time both Kelly and Zoë are joined by very special guest Dr. Amy Jane Vosper, who is a horror scholar and academic at Trent University often providing psychoanalytic film theory on women's involement in the horror genre. For this episode on found footage extreme horror, Amy brought along Joel Schumacher's 1999 gritty film 8MM. The gruesome threesome discuss snuff as an urban legend, representations of underground festish & BDSM scene plus the grimmness of this mainstream film. You can follow Amy Vosper on Instagram and Twitter to find out more about h...2023-07-311h 14Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineGhouls Watch: Body Horror EditionWhat’s on your current watch list? Every month the Ghouls get together to chat about the latest horror films, TV shows and even sometimes games or books that you should be checking out! If you’re looking for horror media recommendations then look no further. In this episode, host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by Ghouls Magazine contributors Iona Smith, Melissa Cox and Ariel Baska to get gooey, ewwy and a little bit horny talking about their recent body horror watches, reads and plays! From Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future, to cannibalism book Tender is the Flesh to...2023-07-141h 27Kinell’s Sinister CinemaKinell’s Sinister CinemaKSC 54: Zobo Starter Pack w/ Zoë Rose SmithWe're back after some annoying social media issues, and today's guest is the amazing ZOË ROSE SMITH of Ghouls Magazine & Our Bloody Obsession fame, so obviously the episode is jammed full of ace recommendations and opinions!2023-07-0657 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: Be My Cat: A Film For Anne & Sorgoi Prakov: My European DreamWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). We love a depraved double bill here at Our Bloody Obsession, which is why this month we looked at two independent self-written, directed, starred, shot and edited films that felt perfect together: Adrian Tofei's BE MY CAT: A FILM FOR ANNE (2015) and Rafael Cherkaski's SORGOI PRAKOV: MY EUROPEAN NIGHTMARE (2013). Both of these disturbing and extreme found footage films look into the ps...2023-06-3059 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: Long Pigs & disturbing movie Q&AWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). You asked and we of course delivered by covering low budget indie horror film LONG PIGS from 2007. In this episode Kelly & Zoë briefly chat about the mockumentary comedy horror (we're not so sure about the comedy bit...) and then answer some of our listener questions about extreme horror movies in general. From what's our post-disturbing movie watch aftercare to our expectations on...2023-05-2854 minGhouls MagazineGhouls MagazineThe Ruins with Ash Millman & Zoë Rose SmithFor May we are planting our seeds of interest in all things Nature! That means we are covering horror films set in nature, from your eco-horror to your big creature horror, to your fungi type horror.  In this episode join host Zoë Rose Smith as she is joined by Playstation presenter, gaming streamer and The NoSleep Podcast voiceover artist - Ash Millman! Together they pull vines from their minds, and examine environmental horror film The Ruins (2008). Do you like this podcast? To help us keep producing episodes why not become a Ghouls Magazine member (and get...2023-05-141h 01Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineComing-of-Age Horror with Kat Hughes, Iona Smith, Ariel Baska, Meg Kenny & Zoë Rose SmithFor April we are looking at 'Coming-of-age' horror films! Those age defining films that both opened our eyes to the wicked world and articulated our teen angst through horrific depictions.  In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by Ghouls Magazine contributors Kat Hughes, Iona Smith, Ariel Baska and Meg Kenny to talk discovering sexuality, battling bullying, navigating teen struggles and being that 'spooky bitch'. From Hellraiser to IT to Excision and more... Do you like this podcast? To help us keep producing episodes why not become a Ghouls Magazine member (and get loads o...2023-04-141h 21What A ScreamWhat A ScreamEp.97: Cannibalism with Zoe Rose SmithOn this week's episode host Ygraine chats with Zoe Rose Smith (aka) Zobo With A Shotgun about cannibalism in horror. They discuss 2004's Dumplings directed by Fruit Chan and Trouble Everyday (2001) directed by Claire Denis. Trigger Warning: discussions of r*pe, assault, incest, abortions and....cannibalism. Theme tune: Afraid of Me by Cadaver Club2023-04-041h 05Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: Snuff 102 and Sunken DanishWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). Could this be the bleakest extreme horror double bill ever? It's a yes. In this episode Kelly & Zoë put themselves through Mariano Peralto's disturbing, dire and depraved film Snuff 102 (2007), followed by the equally degrading, demeaning and disgusting Sunken Danish (2012) from Kaspar Juhl. Be prepared for some triggering topics with a heavy focus on misgyny, sexual violence, violence towards women and just gene...2023-04-021h 01Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: Man Bites DogWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). CINEMAAAA CINEMAAAAAA... In this episode the depraved duo head back to 1992 to look at found footage film MAN BITES DOG. Described a black comedy mockumentaruy, Kelly and Zoe look at the film as a commentary on violence, it's messaging on voyerism, depictions of toxic masculinity and also why this film is part of extreme cinema history.  - Twitter: https://twit...2023-02-271h 05HornBloodFireHornBloodFireBonus 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 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: August Underground TrilogyWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). The gruesome twosome indulge in the ultimate torture porn horror trilogy -- Fred Vogel's AUGUST UNDERGROUND trilogy. One of the most disturbing extreme horror found footage film series to exist, and this episode looks at all three films August Underground (2001), August Underground's Mordum (2003) and August Underground's Penance (2007).  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourbloodypod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zob...2023-01-311h 01Fishnets & PhilosophyFishnets & PhilosophyWhy Horror? - Episode 07 - Zoe Rose SmithHello my lovelies!  This week I was joined by the Queen of Extreme, Zoe Rose Smith or possibly more familiar to you as Zobo with a Shotgun. We had a fantastic conversation exploring the question "Why Horror?" with a special twist and focus on Extreme horror.  You can follow Zoe here: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun You can see Zoe's work along with the rest of the Ghoul Gang here: https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/2023-01-271h 02Fishnets and PhilosophyFishnets and PhilosophyWhy Horror? - Episode 07 - Zoe Rose SmithHello my lovelies! This week I was joined by the Queen of Extreme, Zoe Rose Smith or possibly more familiar to you as Zobo with a Shotgun. We had a fantastic conversation exploring the question "Why Horror?" with a special twist and focus on Extreme horror. You can follow Zoe here: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgunYou can see Zoe's work along with the rest of the Ghoul Gang here: https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-271h 02Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionShock Talk: August Underground and The Final Interview with Fred & Shelby VogelFor this Shock Talk episode, join hosts Kelly Gredner and Zoë Rose Smith as they talk to two of the most influential, well-known and talented people in the extreme cinema world, horror power couple Fred and Shelby Vogel. They are the minds behind one of the most disturbing, disgusting and depraved extreme found footage trilogys, August Underground. And more recently, they have worked on psychological thriller The Final Interview. In this episode they discuss the notoriety behind AU and it's impact in the underground film space, the other films from Toetag Pictures including Murder Collection V1, and talk about the in...2022-12-311h 12Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionShock Talk: Cannibal Holocaust with Martin TraffordWe're back for another Shock Talk episode! This time Zoë is joined by Martin Trafford, creator of disturbing, extreme & gory underground horror artwork for the likes of Marian Dora, Jorg Buttgereit and Jonathan Doe. And Martin brought a classic extreme movie to the table with none other than Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust (1980). They look at how it incited censorship across the world, which animal death is the worst (🐢 or 🐒) and how this film has become a part of history. Listen for the full discussion! You can follow Martin on Instagram or TikTok, or you can grab a copy of...2022-11-301h 05Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: The Poughkeepsie TapesWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). The goregous gals are back to unwind the tapes and trauma in John Erick Dowdle's The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2009). - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourbloodypod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zobowithashotgunpodcast  - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bloodyobsessionpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Venal: https://twitter.com/KGredner Follow Zobo: https://twitter.com/zobowithshotgun Podc...2022-10-3157 minGhouls MagazineGhouls MagazineNoroi and Perfect Blue with Sarah Miles, Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana & Zoë Rose SmithJ-Horror films have a reputation for being some of the most frightening and spooky horror movies, and whilst that rings true, J-Horror has so much depth and span to offer. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guests Sarah Miles and Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana as they discuss two horror films helming from Japan. The first film is Koji Shiraishi's 2005 found footage mockumentary NOROI: THE CURSE followed by Satoshi Kon's 1997 psychological anime film PERFECT BLUE.  Follow Sarah Miles: https://twitter.com/SarahJoSmiley  Follow Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana: https://twitter.com/what_scream  Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/Z...2022-10-031h 11Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineYou Are Not My Mother (2022) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana & Zoë Rose SmithMotherhood is one of the most frightening aspects of being a human, alongside dealing with mental illness. Kate Dolan's 2022 supernatural and psychological horror film, YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER, looks at the effects of both. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guest Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana as they look at the folklore aspects of this film and why it's a devastating portrayal of familial relationships.  Follow Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana: https://twitter.com/what_scream  Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun  Ghouls Magazine  👻 https://twitter.com/GhoulsMagazine  👹 https://www.facebook.com/ghoulsmagazine  📷 https...2022-10-0352 minGhouls MagazineGhouls MagazineInterview with a Vampire and Dracula with Dr Harriet Fletcher & Zoë Rose SmithWe often think of vampires as both sexy and sensuous, but time and time again we see their depictions with a hallowed sadness too. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guest Dr Harriet Fletcher as they bite into two classic vampire tales that marry an air of lust with hints of melancholy. The film's discussed as Neil Jordan's 1994 Interview with a Vampire and Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula. Follow Dr Harriet Fletcher: https://twitter.com/gothicceleb  Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun  Ghouls Magazine  👻 https://twitter.com/GhoulsMagazine  👹 htt...2022-10-021h 03Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineLet The Right One In (2008) with Iona Smith & Zoë Rose SmithAn unconventional coming-of-age story that blends together the horrors of trying to survive as a teenager, whilst unearthing the terrors of being a vampire. Tomas Alfredson's Swedish horror film, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, looks at just how disturbing it can be to be in love and become a vampire. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guest Iona Smith as they talk about one of the best vampire horror films from modern times.  Follow Iona Smith: https://twitter.com/Fall_Out_Iona Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun  Ghouls Magazine  👻 h...2022-10-021h 00Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineThe Invitation (2015) with Hannah Ogilvie & Zoë Rose SmithHave you ever been invited to a dinner party where it just didn't feel right? Karyn Kusama's 2015 horror film, THE INVITATION, is a masterclass in building tension, atmosphere and dread. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guest Hannah Ogilvie as they look at this evening of terror at the hands of a manipulative cult. Follow Hannah Ogilvie: https://twitter.com/queenbeastsays Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun  Ghouls Magazine  👻 https://twitter.com/GhoulsMagazine  👹 https://www.facebook.com/ghoulsmagazine  📷 https://www.instagram.com/ghoulsmag 💜 https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/  📧 editor...2022-10-021h 00Ghouls MagazineGhouls MagazineTrouble Every Day with Amber T & Zoë Rose SmithProvocative, haunting and melancholic. Claire Denis' 2001 New French Extremity film explores the human condition and how cannibalism represents sexuality. Join host Zoë Rose Smith and guest Amber T as they discuss TROUBLE EVERY DAY.  Follow Amber T: https://twitter.com/hornbloodfire Follow Zoë Rose Smith: https://twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun  Ghouls Magazine  👻 https://twitter.com/GhoulsMagazine  👹 https://www.facebook.com/ghoulsmagazine  📷 https://www.instagram.com/ghoulsmag 💜 https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/  📧 editor@ghoulsmagazine.com 2022-10-0247 minHornBloodFireHornBloodFireEpisode 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 04Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionFOUND FOOTAGE: Megan Is Missing and A Perfect Child of SatanWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). In this launch episode of the podcast, Venal and Zobo dissect two found footage extreme films: Megan Is Missing (2011) and A Perfect Child of Satan (2012). - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourbloodypod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zobowithashotgunpodcast  - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bloodyobsessionpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Venal: https://twitter.com/KGredner Follow Zo...2022-08-311h 13Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionIntroducing... Our Bloody Obsession: A Gorecast for the ExtremeWelcome to OUR BLOODY OBSESSION, a gorecast for the extreme created by two women whose bloody obsession is with all things nasty. Hosted by Zobo With A Shotgun (Zoë Rose Smith) and Venal Anatomica (Kelly Gredner). In this launch episode of the podcast, Zobo and Venal dissect the nastiness behind the new podcast and a little about what disturbing horror films will be examined in the first season.  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourbloodypod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zobowithashotgunpodcast  - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bloodyobsessionpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Ven...2022-08-0333 minRoad To KnowhereRoad To KnowhereDirect To Knowhere - Zoe Rose Smith (Zobo With A Shotgun)In episode 2 of our new show, Andy is joined by journalist, podcaster, Editor of Ghouls magazine and queen of the extreme, Zoe Rose Smith. Together they tackle one of cinemas most controversial figures, Lars Von Trier. Looking at 3 of his most well known movies, Antichrist, The House That Jack Built and Nymphomaniac, they look at the themes Von Trier puts to screen, controversial scenes and whether or not his movies are classed in the horror genre.Also discussed are some of Zoe's favourite movie experiences, the difference between extreme cinema and extreme horror, and some controversy...2022-05-171h 44Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionNEW FRENCH EXTREMITY: Raw (2016) with John CrinanNew French Extremity is typically associated with films from the 2000s but Julia Ducournau breathed fresh life into the sub-genre. This episode looks at her cannibal coming-of-age teen horror film Raw (2016). Host Zoë is joined by writer John Crinan to discuss the film. You can find John Crinan in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrinan - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncrinan/  If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird sh...2022-05-081h 13Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionNEW FRENCH EXTREMITY: Fat Girl & Twentynine Palms with Ali TaylorNew French Extremity is more than gore and violence; it is controversial, it is taboo and it is shocking. This episode looks at Catherine Breillat's FAT GIRL (2001) and Bruno Dumont's TWENTYNINE PALMS (2003). Host Zoë is joined by academic and author, Ali Taylor to discuss these boundary pushing films. You can find Ali Taylor in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/preferenepas - Buy Possession book: https://liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/books/id/55126/  - Trouble Everyday book: https://www.amazon.com/Troubled-Everyday-Aesthetics-Violence-European/dp/1474440983 If you'd like to send over some feedback, su...2022-04-121h 18Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionNEW FRENCH EXTREMITY: In My Skin (2002) with Ariel BaskaSelf mutilation, cannibalism and body dysmophia are all themes in Marina de Van's 2002 New French Extremity film DANS MA PEAU aka IN MY SKIN. Host Zoë is joined by podcaster, author and filmmaker Ariel Baska to discuss this film. You can find Ariel Baska in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruinmysky - Our First Priority: https://arielbaska.com/home/our-first-priority - Ride the Omnibus: https://www.omnibusride.com/episodes If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, s...2022-03-051h 18Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionNEW FRENCH EXTREMITY: Ma Mere (2004) with Mary WildDiscussing this French erotic thriller is none other than MARY WILD! Join host Zoe and Mary as they discuss MA MERE (2004). You can find Mary Wild in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/psycstar - Projections Pod: https://twitter.com/ProjectionsPod - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marywild If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following: - Email: zobowithashotgun@gmail.com...2022-03-051h 18Bailrigg FMBailrigg FMInterview with Zoë Rose Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Ghouls MagazineHarriet Fletcher talks to the writer, podcaster and YouTuber Zoë Rose Smith about the launch of Ghouls Magazine, which provides insight, analysis and criticism on the horror genre through female perspectives.2021-04-0532 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionNEW FRENCH EXTREMITY: An Introduction with Alex WestNew season is HEREEEEE! And this time host Zoë Rose Smith will be exploring films that fall into the New French Extremity category. But that doesn't mean they're all slathered in blood... Some are just downright bizaree. To kick off the season Zoë is joined by none other than Alex West, author of 'Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity'. West talks about what this particular waves of films was, the reason behind them and what constitutes as a NFE film.  You can find Alex West in the following places: - T...2021-03-1431 minPABLO\'S VAULT of HORROR PODCASTPABLO'S VAULT of HORROR PODCASTZöe Rose-Smith AKA @zobowithshotgun Ghoulsmagazine.comMy interview with horror expert Zöe Rose-Smith and her new project Ghoulsmagazine.com2021-03-0829 minStrong Language & Violent Scenes PodcastStrong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast132 - Repo! The Genetic Opera (with Zoe Smith)Welcome to this, the first episode of 2021. Nice to see it's got off to such a quiet start... SO, let's have a laugh! This week, we are absolutely delighted to be joined once again by the writer/podcaster behind ZOBO WITH A SHOTGUN... It's the inimitable ZOE ROSE SMITH!  The film? Repo! The Genetic Opera!  The last time that Zobo joined us, it was to talk TEETH! Now, she's back for somethin totally different! Darren Lynn Bousman's rock musical, Repo! The Genetic Opera! Andy isn't a fan but what do...2021-01-081h 12Strong Language & Violent Scenes PodcastStrong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast132 - Repo! The Genetic Opera (with Zoe Smith)Welcome to this, the first episode of 2021. Nice to see it's got off to such a quiet start... SO, let's have a laugh! This week, we are absolutely delighted to be joined once again by the writer/podcaster behind ZOBO WITH A SHOTGUN... It's the inimitable ZOE ROSE SMITH!  The film? Repo! The Genetic Opera!  The last time that Zobo joined us, it was to talk TEETH! Now, she's back for somethin totally different! Darren Lynn Bousman's rock musical, Repo! The Genetic Opera! Andy isn't a fan but what do...2021-01-081h 12Ride the OmnibusRide the OmnibusExtreme HorrorSend us a textAriel has a horrorifically lovely conversation with Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Zoë Rose Smith, and Alison Taylor, three female film scholars and critics from Australia and the UK. They discuss why extreme horror holds so much power, the problematic nature of censorship and classification, film criticism, and media narratives across the Australia, the UK, and the US.Warning: This episode includes explicit content, including descriptions of violence and sexual assault.Support the show2020-10-312h 04Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 10: Guinea Pig Series & American Guinea PigIn the season's final episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by one of the biggest names in extreme horror; Stephen Biro. Founder and own of Unearthed Films - the most well-known extreme horror film distribution and production company. Together they discuss one of the most notorious, provocative & influential extreme film series, GUINEA PIG SERIES. Plus they discuss in depth the American Guinea Pig series. Warning! This episode discusses graphic violence, torture, religious elements, mutilation and more. You can find Stephen/Unearthed Films in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unearthedfilms...2020-10-071h 42Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 9: I Spit On Your GraveIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined journalist, critic and podcaster BJ Colangelo! Together they discuss one of the most dividing, controversial yet empowering rape revenge films ever made, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE. Warning! This episode discusses rape, sexual abuse and trauma in a lot of detail. Please do not listen if these are triggering topics for you. You can find BJ in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo - Short Films & Articles: https://linktr.ee/bjcolangelo - This Ends At Prom: https://twitter.com/ThisEndsAtProm2020-09-2855 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 8: August UndergroundIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by immersive theatre producer, The Unrated Cut editor & editor of ZWAS YouTube; Elsie Watkinson! Together they discuss a found footage film that turns people off just by the title alone, AUGUST UNDERGROUND.  Warning! This episode discusses extreme torture, graphic violence, snuff films, dismemberment and more... You can find Elsie in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElsieandherEels  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posh_goth/?hl=en  If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about bein...2020-09-1557 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 7: IrreversibleIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by academic writer Alison Taylor, author of Troubled Everyday: The Aesthetics of Violence and the Everyday in European Art Cinema. Together they discuss one of the most controversial and hard to watch films, IRREVERSIBLE. Warning! This episode discusses rape, sexual violence and horrific violence. You can find Alison in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/preferenepas - Troubled Everyday Book: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-troubled-everyday.html#.WWBaDMB1Vi8.twitter - Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Troubled-Everyday-Aesthetics-Violence-European/dp/1474415229 If you'd l...2020-09-021h 02Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 6: AuditionIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic & baker Greg Mucci, who writes for Talk Film Society, Daily Grindhouse, Nightmarish Conjurings, Haw Creek Horror and is the host of upcoming podcast The Hauer Power Hour. Together they discussion one of Asian cinema’s most well-known extreme horror films, AUDITION. Warning! This episode discusses graphic torture, child abuse and more. You can find Greg in the following places: – Twitter: twitter.com/ReelBrew – Instagram: www.instagram.com/reelbrew/?hl=en – The Hauer Power Hour: twitter.com/HauerPowerHour – Letterboxd: letterboxd.com...2020-07-271h 04Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession5. EXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 5: MartyrsIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic, no.1 stan of The Wicker Man remake and The Evolution of Horror series regular, Brad Hanson. Discussing what is as considered as the most extreme horror film, MARTYRS. Warning! This episode discusses themes of childhood trauma, abuse, severely graphic violence and more. You can find Brad in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/hadbranson - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/splatterpatter/ If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest o...2020-07-231h 01Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionBONUS EPISODE: Interview Preview of The UnfamiliarIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by director Henk Pretorius and producer Llewelynn Greeff to discuss their upcoming horror mystery film THE UNFAMILIAR.  You can find Henk, Llewelynn and The Unfamiliar in the following places: Twitter: @unfamiliarmovie @HenkLPretorius @Llewelynn Instagram: @unfamiliarmovie https://theunfamiliarmovie.com/ If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following: - Email: zobowithashotgun@gmail.com - Twitter: twitter.com/Zobo...2020-07-171h 00Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession4. EXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 4: NekromantikIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined German extraordinaire Dominik Roth who is the co-host of True Crime Germany podcast & long time lover of extreme horror cinema. They discuss one of the most beautiful yet disturbing films ever made: NEKROMANTIK by Jorg Buttgereit.  Warning! This episode discusses themes of necrophilia, animal cruelty and other controversial topics. You can find Dom in the following places: - Co-host of True Crime Germany podcast: https://truecrimegermany.podigee.io/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMMAMM If you'd like to send over some feedback, support th...2020-07-021h 06Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 3: SaloIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by none other than Mike Muncer who is the host of The Evolution of Horror podcast, a film journalist, producer and presenter. They discuss one of the most sickening films ever made: SALO by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Warning! This episode discusses themes of paedophilia, coprophilia, torture and abuse. You can find Mike Muncer in the following places: - Host of The Evolution of Horror podcast: www.evolutionofhorror.com/ - Twitter: twitter.com/EvolutionPod - Instagram: www.instagram.com/evolutionofhorror/?hl=en - Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvolutionOfHorror/ If...2020-06-2256 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession2. EXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 2: Cannibal HolocaustIn this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by filmmaker and podcaster Andy Stewart to talk about one of the most controversial film's ever made - CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST. With animal cruelty, rape, cannibalism & extreme violence, we look at this extreme horror cinema classic. You can find Andy Stewart in the following places: - As co-host of Strong Language & Violence Scenes podcast - Twitter - Instagram - Watch Andy's disgusting short horror films If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the s...2020-06-151h 12Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionEXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS PT 1: A Serbian FilmSeason 2 of the Zobo With A Shotgun podcast has arrived! This season we're looking at: EXTREME HORROR ESSENTIALS.  In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by extreme horror aficionado and writer Emy Thee to talk about the controversial 2010 film from Srdjan Spasojevic's A SERBIAN FILM. Can a film as shocking and depraved as this, ever be considered a piece of art? Let's discuss... You can find Emy on Twitter to hear more of her thoughts about horror films! If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast by buying a...2020-05-311h 08Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 12] The future of extreme horror & FUKT interview with Jessie SeitzWe've been looking at extreme cinema with a particular focus on horror films from 1960 - 2020. The end of an era has come, so what will the future hold for extreme horror?  With some previews of extreme movies being released in 2020, and some speculation around what we might see in terms of trends. In the last episode of season one, I also chat to extreme cinema filmmaker Jessie Seitz about upcoming all female directed FUKT. Where can you find Jessie Seitz and FUKT?Jessie Seitz on TwitterJessie Seitz on InstagramJessie Seitz on iMDBFUKT Facebook PageFUKT trailer2020-05-1136 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 11] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films: 2015 - 2020We're coming to the end of our exploration & exploitation of the history of extreme horror films! The last 5 years have seen us journey into a Turkish Hell, witness some skull fucking, relive traumatic events & more. Listen to the most disturbing horror films from 2015 - 2020! WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously disturbing and inhumane horror movies. But if you don't want to watch them, then you can live vicariously through my depictions and become only a little scarred... If you'd like to send over some feedback, support...2020-05-0540 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 10] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films: 2010 - 2015What do you get when you cross newborn porn with rotting dead girls and a sprinkle of graphic depictions of degloving? The most extreme and fucked up films from 2010 - 2015 of course! WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously disturbing and inhumane horror movies. But if you don't want to watch them, then you can live vicariously through my depictions and become only a little scarred... If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the s...2020-04-2053 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 9] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films: 2005 - 2009Forced vomiting... Horrific and sustained torture... Pig slaughtering... Genital mutilation... I'm dissecting some of the most extreme and disturbing films from 2005 - 2009.  WARNING! This podcast episode is not for the faint hearted and talks about some seriously fucked up and inhumane horror movies. But if you don't want to watch them, then you can live vicariously through my depictions and become only a little scarred... If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask m...2020-04-1348 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 8] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films: 2000 - 2005  This time in the episode we'll be exploring some of the nastiest and most depraved films ever from the years 2000 - 2005.  An interesting era that saw the start of certain sub-genres including torture porn, new french extremity and more. If you think you can stomach some of the most disgusting movies, then put your headphones on and have a listen! If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask me weird shit yo...2020-03-161h 07Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 7] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films: 1995 - 1999*Recorded this at 5am and said Army of Darkness is no.2 instead of no.3 in the franchise - don't hate me* Welcome to the 7th episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're back to the 90s! Covering the years from 1995 - 1999 to begin another era of extreme cinema! Some of these films are super nasty and we talk about topics like domestic abuse, peadophilia, necrohilia and torture - not for the faint hearted! If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about be...2020-02-0941 minStrong Language & Violent Scenes PodcastStrong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast84: Congo (w/ John Crinan)Well, it's official. It's 2020 and we are back, proper! So, without further ado... Here is Episode 84! This week, we are delighted to be joined by horror writer and the co-host of the A Nice Chianti Podcast (alongside our old pal Zoe Rose Smith)...It's John Crinan! His chosen film? Congo! Back in 1995, Michael Crichton was flavour of the month, due in no small part to the not inconsiderable success of Jurassic Park, and ahead of the glut of adaptations that would follow. Nestled in among the early offerings is...2020-01-1000 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession25 Best Horror Films of the DecadeWelcome to an exclusive episode of the podcast! This time we won't be looking at extreme horror films but instead will be going through the top 25 horror movies from the last decade.  Including some of the most horrific, terrifying and outstanding horror films that have been released from 2010 - 2020. There's something in here for everyone and hopefully through listening you'll discover some films that you may have missed in the last 10 years.  If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send ov...2020-01-071h 03Cinema RecallCinema Recall16 Days of Halloween: The House That Jack BuiltThe Vern talks about the latest feature from controversial filmmaker, Lars Von Trier with his latest shocker The House That Jack Built starring Matt Dillion, Uma Thurman and more.  Is this movie worth your time or should it be disposed of like the victims who happen to meet Jack.  Listen and find out.  Shout outs to podcasters Damien Riley and Zoe Rose Smith on this episode as well. Ads by Always The Critic Movie Podcast - https://alwaysthecriticpod.wordpress.com/ Three Minute Weekend  - http://ecinemaboston.pnrnetworks.com/2019/10/11/podcast-three-minute-weekend-with-tc-kirkham-october-11-2019/ 2019-10-1609 minCinema RecallCinema Recall24 Days of Halloween: In My SkinThe Vern is joined by horror's own professor Zoe Rose Smith of https://zobowithashotgun.com/ to discuss the French body horror feature, In My Skin.  It's about a woman who finds gratification by mutilating her body.  It's actually quite an interesting study on the subject of feeling isolated and alone and it could be the prequel to another body horror feature from the same country, Raw.   Listen and enjoy. Ads by First Time Watchers(https://www.patreon.com/firsttimewatchers) Really Awful Movies(https://reallyawfulmovies.com/) Soci...2019-10-0847 minThe John Crinan PodcastThe John Crinan PodcastZoë Rose SmithIn this episode I chat with writer and podcaster, Zoë Rose Smith (aka Zobo with a Shotgun)! https://zobowithashotgun.com/ 00:02:55 - How do you watch films differently now as a critic? 00:07:50 - Learning the language of film 00:10:45 - What happens if you change your mind about a movie? 00:13:10 - Do you watch a film more than once? 00:15:20 - How do you get so much done? 00:26:35 - Zoë's approach to social media 00:36:15 - The differences between Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook 00:42:00 - Dealing with unwanted attention 00:44:45 - The Unrated Cut - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB3wL...2019-09-231h 13Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 6] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films - Part 5Welcome to the sixth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're diving into the 90s, which often seems like a dire time for horror but was actually very decent for extreme horror films.  Covering the years from 1990 - 1995 to begin another era of extreme cinema! There are some of the most notable movies in here, but as always many haven't been included. Send me your favourite extreme horror films from the 90s for a shoutout in the next episode! If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me...2019-09-1339 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody ObsessionMini episode - FrightFest 2019 PreviewJust a little mini-episode discussing the films I'm most excited for at FrightFest! Please note this was recorded before the Discovery tickets went out, so I might be sulking outside so of the films instead ;) If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask me weird shit you can do so at the following: Email: zobowithashotgun@gmail.comTwitter: @ZoboWithShotgunFacebook: Zobo With A ShotgunInstagram: zobowithashotgunWeb: www.zobowithashotgun.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun Zobo W...2019-08-1918 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 5] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films - Part 4Welcome to the fifth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We're back looking at the extreme horror films of the 80s - and this time we have some real nasty gems that are only whispered by the most perverse. Covering the years from 1984 - 1989 to round-up another era of horror history! Please note this is just a small selection of extreme films that were released during this time. I'd love to cover everything, but we'll be revising the eras with a more in-depth look at other films throughout the future episodes.  If you'd li...2019-07-2949 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 4] Interview with Marcus Koch and Jessie SeitzWelcome to the fourth episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We're taking a break from the history of extreme (it will be back soon!) for an interview... I was fortunate enough to speak to Marcus Koch (SFX for American Guinea pig, Director 100 Tears & Bloodshock) and Jessie Seitz (Director Devotion & Obsidian, Actress Satan's Cannibal Holocaust) about their careers in extreme, the sub-genre itself and their upcoming documentary exploring extreme & red films! This is an in-depth chat that explores a lot of topics to-do with extreme cinema and also has a lot of insight about how the g...2019-06-231h 13Our Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 3] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films - Part 3Welcome to the third episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! We'll be continuing on with our Introduction to Extreme Horror Films by looking at how the 80s was a highly influential period for the horror genre in general, but perhaps not so much for extreme... With issues around video nasties & heavy censorship, it seems filmmakers were a little more hesitant to go super extreme. However, there were still some films that aimed to make a scene with some disturbing content; and we look at those from the year 1980 - 1983. We'll cover the rest of the 80s in the...2019-05-2143 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 2] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films - Part 2Welcome to the second episode of the Zobo With A Shotgun Podcast! This time we're continuing our Introduction to Extreme Horror Films by looking at how the 60s started to exhibit more disturbing content, but it was the 70s that really shocked audiences... Looking at ten highly influential & notable films that were designed to be depraved, disturbing and make their name in extreme cinema history. If you'd like to send over some feedback, support me by buying me coffee, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask me weird...2019-04-2644 minOur Bloody ObsessionOur Bloody Obsession[EP 1] An Introduction to Extreme Horror Films - Part 1Looking at the definition of extreme horror films, the first instance of extreme horror & how it began to influence some of the most disturbing, controversial & fucked up horror films that exist. Zobo With A Shotgun theme music by www.emanuelebellini.com 2019-03-2232 minStrong Language & Violent Scenes PodcastStrong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast31: Teeth (w/ Zöe Rose Smith)WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DIRTY CHAT!  Episode 31 sees the boys confronted by an ever-growing pile of severed penises as they are joined by writer/podcaster and all-round extreme film fan, Zöe Rose Smith! Her chosen film? Teeth! Harking back to the hazy days of 2007, Mitchell Lichtenstein's rape-revenge/cautionary tale is possibly now more important than it ever has been. Featuring some great performances and some truly wince inducing moments, the time is now to revisit Teeth.  The synopsis is as follows:  Dawn is an active member of her...2018-11-301h 19Strong Language & Violent Scenes PodcastStrong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast31: Teeth (w/ Zöe Rose Smith)WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DIRTY CHAT!  Episode 31 sees the boys confronted by an ever-growing pile of severed penises as they are joined by writer/podcaster and all-round extreme film fan, Zöe Rose Smith! Her chosen film? Teeth! Harking back to the hazy days of 2007, Mitchell Lichtenstein's rape-revenge/cautionary tale is possibly now more important than it ever has been. Featuring some great performances and some truly wince inducing moments, the time is now to revisit Teeth.  The synopsis is as follows:  Dawn is an active member of her...2018-11-3000 minThat Moment In.comThat Moment In.comCinema Recall Podcast: Movies We Hate That Everyone LovesHello Everyone. On this episode, The Vern is joined by TMI staff Zoe Rose Smith and Stephen Palmer to discuss movies we hate that everyone else enjoys. There are even a few titles that one person on this panel loathes that another loves.  Will there be any of your favorites on the lis? Listen and find out. For even more content that we couldn't fit on the main episode. Check out our bonus show on Patreon.2018-11-011h 19That Moment In.comThat Moment In.comCinema Recall Podcast: Debating Jennifer Lawrence's 'Mother!'On This Episode, The Vern brings on two great guests to debate about 2017's highly divisive film, Darren Aronofsky's Mother! On the positive side we have Zoë Rose Smith (https://www.zobowithashotgun.com/ and writer for That Moment In) and on the negative side we have Stephen Palmer (https://gweiloramblings.wordpress.com/ and co host of Asian Cinema Film Club on That Moment In's podcast network) Who do you think had the better argument and deserves to win.  This isn't about if you like the movie or not, but who presented their side the best.  Please vote in our poll...2018-06-0349 min