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Just Ghoul With ItUs (2019)This week Nikki and Kate watched Us and discussed duality, the range required when playing two versions of yourself, and the unblinking horror of rabbits.
Content warnings:
Death of a child, stalking, kidnapping, blood, gore, audio gore, animal death, spiders, finger/toe mutilation, broken bones, strangling, someone struggling to breathe, someone is burned alive, torture, self harm, PTSD, anxiety attacks, jump scares, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, ww...2024-05-151h 26Just Ghoul With ItJeepers Creepers (2001)This week Nikki and Kate watched Jeepers Creepers and discussed the true crime origins of the opening scene, lore inconsistency, and wispy monster hair choices.
Rated R for terror violence/gore, language, and brief nudity
Content warnings:
Discussions of crimes against children, blood, gore, body horror, intimate partner violence, stalking, kidnapping, someone struggling to breathe, decapitation, cannibalism, eye mutilation, torture, broken bones, jump scares, audio gore, needles, claustrophobia, panic attacks, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our ex...2024-04-281h 08Just Ghoul With ItFrogman (2023)This week Nikki and Kate watched Frogman and discussed the differences between folklore and cryptids, humanizing characters through found footage, and first name last names.
Content warnings:
Body horror, blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, kidnapping, gun violence, forced pregnancy, sexual assault (not depicted)
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
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...2024-04-141h 45Just Ghoul With ItAs Above, So BelowThis week Nikki and Kate watched As Above, So Below and discussed the creation of the Paris catacombs, realism in found footage style films, and the right time to ask if you’re dead
Rated R for bloody violence/terror, and language throughout
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, death by suicide, a head is squashed, claustrophobia, someone struggling to breathe, panic attacks, someone is burned alive, broken bones, someone is hanged, finger/toe mutilation, someone falls to their death, death of a child, jump scares, PTSD, shaky cam, flashing lights/ima...2024-03-311h 38Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 100: Suspiria (2018)This week Nikki and Kate watched Suspiria (2018) and discussed showing your work, compared the muted color palette of the remake to the original, and also asked ghosts for their opinions.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Gaslighting, blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, child abuse, sexual assault, death by suicide, self harm, finger/toe mutilation, decapitation, someone struggling to breathe, body horror, a head is squashed, teeth damage, broken bones, seizures, torture, jump scares, vomit, anxiety attacks, flashing lights/images, references to the Holocaust
You can check out all of th...2024-03-171h 54Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 99: Suspiria (1977)This week Nikki and Kate watched Suspiria (1977) and discussed Technicolor’s three dye transfer process, dubbing a multilingual production, and maggot hair.
Rated
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, flashing lights/images, someone is hanged, death of a child, jump scares
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
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You...2024-03-051h 22Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 98: AliensThis week Nikki and Kate watched Aliens and discussed the elements of the perfect sequel, brood mothers, and undercarriages.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Gaslighting, blood, gore, someone struggling to breathe, bugs, gun violence, someone is burned alive, body horror, amputation, death of a child, kidnapping, jump scares, audiogore, hospital scene, PTSD, claustrophobia, anxiety attacks, shaky cam, death by suicide/self sacrifice, flashing lights/images, hate speech
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It w...2024-02-181h 42Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 97: The HallowThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Hallow and discussed the use of practical effects in creature features, effective jump scares, and undercover Aussies.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, animal death, eye mutilation, holes (so many holes), finger mutilation, intimate partner violence, needles/syringes, claustrophobia, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on App...2024-02-041h 15Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 96: A Girl Walks Home Alone at NightThis week Nikki and Kate watched A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and discussed Spaghetti Westerns, immersive soundtracks, and an abandoned hacky sack.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, drug abuse, addiction, someone is drugged, someone is restrained, sexual assault, amputation, finger mutilation, needles/syringes, shaky cam, flashing lights/images
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and revie...2024-01-211h 39Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 95: The Lodge (2019)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Lodge (2019) and discussed the trope Everyone is Jesus in Purgatory, the difficulty in locating a villain in the family drama, and turkey hats.
Rated R for disturbing violence, some bloody images, language and brief nudity.
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, gun violence, child death, gaslighting, death of an animal, blood, gore, audio gore, child abuse, someone struggling to breathe, ableism, hate speech (ableist slur), hanging, torture, jump scares, vomit, PTSD, religious trauma, anxiety attacks, drowning
You can check out all of...2023-12-241h 30Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 94: Dead of Winter (1987)This week Nikki and Kate watched Dead of Winter (1987) and discussed the filmic origins of gaslighting, film perspective and claustrophobia, and the ideal speed of a chase scene.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Death by suicide (mentioned), blood, gore, audio gore, animal death, gaslighting, instititutionalization (mentioned), finger mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, jump scares
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing...2023-12-101h 20Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 93: Crimson PeakThis week Nikki and Kate watched Crimson Peak and discussed color schemes, stylized smoky ghosts, and ambiguous curd.
Content warnings:
Child abuse, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, blood, gore, audio gore, gaslighting, jump scares, death of a dog, insects, animal abuse, sexual assault, finger mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, a head is squashed, eye mutilation, death of a child, vomit, ableism, incest
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
2023-11-261h 38Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 92: The WitchThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Witch and discussed immersion and historical accuracy, framing and isolation, and living deliciously.
Rated R for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, child abuse, death of an infant and child, gaslighting, animal death, animal abuse, child sexual abuse, cutting, someone struggling to breathe, seizures, kidnapping, jump scares, vomit, damage to teeth, incest, religious trauma
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul Wit...2023-11-121h 19Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 91: Insidious Chapter 2This week Nikki and Kate watched Insidious Chapter 2 and discussed astral projection, potentially excessive red lighting, and evil armoires.
Rated PG-13
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, intimate partner violence, child abuse, hospital scene, someone struggling to breathe, body horror, teeth mutilation, torture, kidnapping, jump scares, needles, self harm, ableism
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review...2023-10-291h 23Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 90: Halloween IIThis week Nikki and Kate watched Halloween II and discussed the emotional betrayal of retcons, lackluster monster reveals, and the crisp Foley of the 80s.
Rated
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, eye mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, drowning, cutting, death by hanging, someone is burned alive, jump scares, needles/syringes, institutionalization, ableism, PTSD, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If y...2023-10-231h 12Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 89: Scream 2This week Nikki and Kate watched Scream 2 and discussed the political context of the 90s, mystery-solving stress, and the proper pluralization for sorority girls.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, cutting, eye mutilation, anxiety attacks, someone struggling to breathe, broken bone, torture, jump scares, PTSD, claustrophobia, flights lights/images, homophobic slurs, ableism, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If...2023-10-011h 07Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 88: Nosferatu the VampyreThis week Nikki and Kate watched Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and discussed cultural constructions of monstrosity, lighting for effect vs. for realism, and canals.
Content warnings:
Blood, racial slurs, kidnapping, stalking, possession, anxiety attacks
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
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Rated R
Content warnings:
Animal death, eye mutilation, animal abuse, blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, someone struggling to breathe, death of a child, jump scares, shaky cam, death by suicide, PTSD, anxiety attacks, flashing lights/images, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re do...2023-09-031h 42Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 86: V/H/SThis week Nikki and Kate watched V/H/S and discussed analog memory and anxiety, found footage filming styles, and kids falling on roller skates.
Rated
Content warnings:
Sexual assault, stalking, racial slurs/hate speech, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, animal death, broken bones, eye mutilation, cutting, amputation, blood, gore, audio gore, torture, someone struggling to breathe, kidnapping, jump scares, vomit, self harm, PTSD, panic attacks, shaky cam, flashing lights and images, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended epis...2023-08-211h 41Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 85: What Lies BeneathThis week Nikki and Kate watched What Lies Beneath and discussed subgenre plot structures, disjointed dialogue, and gurgling shhhs.
Rated PG-13
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, stalking, someone struggling to breathe, drowning, claustrophobia, panic attacks, blood, gore, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts- it really does h...2023-08-061h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 84: Triangle (2009)This week Nikki and Kate watched Triangle (2009) and discussed grief and guilt, labyrinthine layouts and claustrophobia, and the plight of Heathers in horror.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Child abuse, death of a child, animal death, gaslighting, someone struggling to breathe, blood, gore, cutting, hate speech (ablelist slur), ableism, claustrophobia, drowning
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and revie...2023-07-231h 42Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 83: Sea FeverThis week Nikki and Kate watched Sea Fever and discussed dimensions of culture and pandemic response, science vs. superstition, and what to call goo. They also discovered they are both anti gaping maw.
Content warnings:
Eye mutilation, death by suicide, animal death, finger mutilation, someone falls to their death, blood, gore, audio gore, drowning
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate a...2023-07-091h 29Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 82: Death Becomes HerThis week Nikki and Kate watched Death Becomes Her and discussed societal expectations, vanity, and the real heroes of practical effects.
Rated PG-13
Content warnings:
Body horror, fatphobia, stalking, intimate partner violence, gun violence, someone struggling to breathe, someone is burned alive, a head is squashed, eye mutilation, blood, gore, cutting, amputation, broken bones, someone falls to their death, audio gore, ableism, institutionalization, hospital scene, body dysphoria, claustrophobia, hate speech, self harm, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our ext...2023-06-251h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 81: RawRated R
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, cutting, amputation, finger/toe mutilation, death of a pet, animal death, dead animals, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, broken bones, cannibalism, ableist slurs, kidnapping, jump scares, audio gore, vomit, hospital scene, anxiety/panic attacks, disordered eating, body dysphoria, self harm, claustrophobia, flashing lights/images, hate speech, homophobic slurs, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate...2023-06-111h 45Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 80: The Sixth SenseThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Sixth Sense and discussed the year of our lord 1999 and the impact of DVDs, relationships and changing perspectives, and also jelly shoes.
Rated PG-13
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, child abuse, intimate partner violence, death of a child, gun violence, blood, gore, cutting, self-harm, someone is hanged, someone is burned alive, someone struggling to breathe, claustrophobia, hospital scene, vomit, jump scares, anxiety attacks, ableism, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended ep...2023-05-281h 24Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 79: IncantationThis week Nikki and Kate watched Incantation and discussed the fourth wall, Descent Tier lighting, and wormies.
I’d say if you’re not into holes, then this is the second worst movie for you to watch. The first being Holes, based on the novel by Louis Sachar.
Content warnings:
Death by suicide (depicted), body horror, trypophobia, someone falls to their death, someone struggling to breathe, seizures, damage to teeth, blood, gore, audio gore, someone is burned alive, child abuse, gaslighting, eye mutilation, a head is squashed, amputation, possession, jump s...2023-05-141h 18Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 78: Event HorizonThis week Nikki and Kate watched Event Horizon and discussed gothic themes and motifs in space, tent scares and sound design, and the ideal movie night pairings.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Sexual assault and rape (shown in flashes), death by suicide (depicted), blood, gore, audio gore, torture, eye mutilation, a head is squashed, cutting, amputation, body horror, someone struggling to breathe, cannibalism, someone is burned alive, jump scares, clowns, self harm, needles/syringes, medical scenes, PTSD, claustrophobia, flashing lights/images, panic attacks, bugs
You can check out all...2023-04-301h 42Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 77: Dark SkiesThis week Nikki and Kate watched Dark Skies and discussed the implications of alien invasion films, developing side characters (or not), and putting your whole butt in it.
Rated PG-13
Content warnings:
Animal death, child abuse, gaslighting, self-harm, death by suicide, stalking, eye mutilation, sexual assault, someone struggling to breathe, asthma attack, seizures, kidnapping, jump scares, flashing lights, gun violence, blood, ableism, hospital scene
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, ww...2023-04-111h 28Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 76: The Wicker Man (1973)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Wicker Man (1973) and discussed folk horror, intent and engagement over the past 50 years, and Christopher Lee’s emo theater kid vibes.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Gaslighting, animal death, stalking, amputation, someone struggling to breathe, someone is burned alive, kidnapping, claustrophobia
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on...2023-03-261h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 75: The Black PhoneThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Black Phone and discussed the use of masks in theater and horror, artful misdirection, and scrunchie fires.
Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and some drug use
Content warnings:
Child death, child abuse, kidnapping, alcoholism, child sexual abuse (implied, not shown), torture, death by suicide (mentioned, not shown), hate speech (homophobic and racist slurs), blood, gore, broken bone, someone struggling to breathe, jump scares, anxiety attacks, shakey cam
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as...2023-03-121h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 74: The People Under the StairsThis week Nikki and Kate watched The People Under the Stairs and discussed the importance of focus in satire, crisp and juicy foley, and classic crotch punches.
Rated R for terror/violence
Content warnings:
Racial slurs, child abuse, death of a minor, animal abuse, animal death, blood, gore, audio gore, gun violence, cannibalism, amputation/mutilation, torture, jump scares, kidnapping, vomit, incest, claustrophobia, flashing lights/images
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It we...2023-02-261h 13Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 73: X (2022)This week Nikki and Kate watched X (2022) and discussed depictions of sex work in horror films, creating characters with depth, and the source of all blanket stealing.
Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use, and language
Content warnings:
Sexual assault, animal death, blood, gore, audio gore, stalking, gun violence, amputation/finger mutilation, a head is squashed, eye mutilation, torture, someone struggling to breathe, jump scares, body dysmorphia, flashing lights/images
You can check out all of the p...2023-02-121h 35Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 72: Fright Night (1985)This week Nikki and Kate watched Fright Night (1985) and discussed subtext, silhouettes, and pocket crosses.
Content warnings:
Stalking, sexual assault, someone is burned alive, blood, gore, broken bone, child death, kidnapping, jump scares, flashing lights, car crash, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
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You could also st...2023-01-291h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 71: Devil’s PassThis week Nikki and Kate watched Devil’s Pass and discussed Dyatlov Pass Incident theories, the right type of awkwardness in a hiking group, and Tinkerbell’s Wormhole(s).
Rated R
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, gun violence, someone is buried alive, mutilation, shaky cam, flashing lights/images
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on App...2023-01-151h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 70: Silent Night, Deadly NightThis week Nikki and Kate watched Silent Night, Deadly Night and discussed Santa panics, the ambiguity of artistic genius vs. unintentional greatness, and candy cane weapons.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Sexual assault, blood, gore, child abuse, cutting, strangling, gun violence, someone struggling to breathe, PTSD, ableism, jump scares
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on Ap...2022-12-251h 27Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 69 (nice): Slumber Party Massacre (1982)This week Nikki and Kate watched Slumber Party Massacre (1982) and discussed satire, classic slasher camera angles, and putting your best boob forward.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, eye mutilation, animal death, stalking, cutting, amputation, ableism, jump scares
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
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You c...2022-12-181h 39Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 68: MiseryThis week Nikki and Kate watched Misery and discussed fandom, the stigmatization of mental illness, and GamerGate.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Car crash, suicidal ideation, ableism, PTSD, hate speech, gaslighting, stalking, finger/toe mutilation, eye mutilation, gun violence, blood, gore, torture, someone struggling to breathe, broken bones, kidnapping, death of children (mentioned), audio gore, syringes
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’...2022-11-271h 42Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 67: The Invitation (2015)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Invitation (2015) and discussed Karyn Kusama’s career, intentional lighting, and the dangers of wearing white at a dinner party.
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, self harm, death of a child, animal death, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, blood, gore, audio gore, jump scares, PTSD, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review...2022-11-131h 09Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 66: Ring (1998)This week Nikki and Kate watched Ring (1998) and discussed chain letters, the satisfaction of subtle scares, and comically loud bonks.
Content warnings:
Death of a child, death by suicide, blood, gore, drowning, child abuse, someone is buried alive, finger/toe mutilation, audio gore, claustrophobia, flashing images, fatphobia
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts- it rea...2022-10-301h 27Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 65: The Ghost and Mr. ChickenThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and discussed the power of leitmotifs, shared spine tingling moments, and did their best Don Knotts impressions.
Rated G
Content warnings:
Jump scares, blood, mentions of death by suicide
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts- it really does help! ...2022-10-231h 02Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 64: The Changeling (1980)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Changeling and discussed isolation, the necessary components of a haunted house, and Joseph’s alter ego Joshua.
Rated R for …being scary?
Content warnings:
Child abuse, death of a child, jump scares, death by drowning, someone struggling to breathe, car accident, PTSD, ableism, blood.
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate and revie...2022-10-161h 30Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 63: The ExorcistThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Exorcist and discussed cultural upheaval, the rule of thirds, and demonic children trails.
Rated R for strong language and disturbing images
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, vomit, death by suicide, seizures, someone struggling to breathe, torture, needles, hospital scene, institutionalization against one’s will, sexual assault, broken bones, genital mutilation, someone falls to their death, hate speech, homophobic slurs, self harm, jump scares, possession
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes...2022-10-091h 35Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 62: HereditaryThis week Nikki and Kate watched Hereditary and discussed the intersection of Greek tragedy and horror conventions, the trifecta of colors, and B*Witched, for some reason.
Rated R for horror violence, disturbing images, language, drug use and brief graphic nudity
Content warnings:
Child abuse, child death, death by suicide, stalking, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, blood, gore, cutting, self harm, someone is burned alive, amputation, a head is squashed, death by hanging, someone struggling to breathe (anaphylactic shock), ableism, possession, jump scares, audio gore, seizures, broken bones, someone falls to their de...2022-10-021h 58Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 61: The MistThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Mist and discussed crowd dynamics in a monster apocalypse, documentary style zooming, and which aisles they’d claim as their own in the event of tentacles. Kate also gets Taylor Swift and The Beatles a little bit mixed up. Just a little bit.
Rated R for violence, terror and gore, and language
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, blood, gore, child death, insects, spiders, amputation, a head is squashed, death by hanging, someone struggling to breathe, jump scares, audio gore, ableism, flashing lights, gun violence
2022-09-252h 00Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 60: Color Out of SpaceThis week Nikki and Kate watched Color Out of Space and discussed cosmic horror, light as both sinister and welcoming, and 90s lip gloss slime kisses.
Content warnings:
Child abuse, self harm, blood, gore, finger/toe mutilation, amputation, child death, audio gore, vomit, jump scares, possession, cancer, anxiety attacks, flashing lights, homophobic slurs, gun violence, animal death, animal abuse, bugs, hospital scene
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.c...2022-09-041h 16Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 59: [REC]This week Nikki and Kate watched [REC] and discussed dubbing, the implications of undiscovered found footage, and how many licks it takes to get to the center of a skull.
Rated R for bloody horror, violence, and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, a head is squashed, cannibalism, shaky cam, hate speech (anti-Asian rhetoric) animal death, death of a child, gun violence, jumpscares, possession, audio gore, vomit, needles/syringes, anxiety attacks
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode no...2022-08-281h 25Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 58: Eyes Without a FaceThis week Nikki and Kate watched Eyes Without a Face (Les Yeux Sans Visage) and discussed eye dilation and fear responses, the balance of diegetic dogs and silence, and the texture of eyeballs.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, suicidal ideation, kidnapping, animal death, animal abuse, stalking, someone falls to their death, needles/syringes, hospital scene, ableism, body dysmorphia, flashing lights
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like...2022-08-211h 21Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 57: The HostThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Host and discussed the balance of dark comedy within horror, the perfect slow-mo shot, and also war crimes…sorry.
Rated R for creature violence and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, death by suicide, child death, gaslighting, ableism, child abuse/neglect, a head is squashed, eye mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, torture, kidnapping, jump scares, vomit, hospital scene, anxiety attacks, needles/syringes, claustrophobia, car crash, gun violence, drowning, shaky cam
You can check out all of the past episodes as we...2022-08-141h 28Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 56: Ju-On: The GrudgeThis week Nikki and Kate watched Ju-On: The Grudge and discussed social isolation, dread through slow camera movement, and the pronunciation of Irish names. Also Kate tries to gaslight Nikki into forgetting the existence of the universe.
Rated R for some disturbing images
Content warnings:
Intimate partner violence, child abuse, death of a child, animal death, blood, someone struggling to breathe, possession, jump scares, hospital scene
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It...2022-08-071h 36Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 55: Drag Me to HellThis week Nikki and Kate watched Drag Me to Hell and discussed disgust, bodily fluids, and combat staplers. There was also a squeaking chair to simulate hell for the uninitiated.
Rated PG-13 for sequences of horror violence, terror, disturbing images, and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, child abuse, death of a child, anxiety attacks, hate speech, shaky cam, car crash, animal death, animal abuse, vomit, bugs, stalking, torture, head is squashed, someone is burned alive, struggling to breathe, eye mutilation, possession
You can check out all...2022-07-311h 12Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 54: Green RoomThis week Nikki and Kate poured one out for sweet angel Anton Yelchin and covered Green Room. They covered the apolitical origins of skinheads, Portland’s history with white supremacist organizing and violence, and how they’d be treated by Sleepy Time Punks.
Rated R for strong brutal graphic violence, gory images, language and some drug content
Content warnings:
Hate speech (racial slurs, ableist slurs, homophobic slurs), blood, gore, gun violence, audio gore, animal abuse, needles/syringes, drug abuse, cutting, finger mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, broken bone, kidnapping, panic attacks
2022-07-101h 37Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 53: AnnihilationThis week Nikki and Kate watched Annihilation and talked about the Anthropocene, contrasting sounds, and nightmare bear ventriloquism.
Rated R for violence, bloody images, language, and some sexuality
Content warnings:
Body horror, blood, gore, cutting, death by suicide, someone struggling to breathe, seizures, vomit, needles, hospital scene, self harm, flashing lights/images, claustrophobia, panic attacks, animal death, torture
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
I...2022-06-121h 23Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 52: The Taking of Deborah LoganThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Taking of Deborah Logan and discussed signature scenes, coping with grief using humor, and the ultimate Holes crossover.
Rated R for disturbing violent content, language, and brief nudity
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, child abuse, animal death, snakes, cutting, finger mutilation, kidnapping, death of a child, jump scares, audio gore, vomit, hospital scene, needles/syringes, self harm, anxiety attacks, claustrophobia, flashing lights, homophobia, shaky cam
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on t...2022-05-291h 23Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 51: I Know What You Did Last SummerThis week Nikki and Kate watched I Know What You Did Last Summer and discussed classic slasher tropes, red herrings, and the telltale signs of crabs.
Rated R for strong horror violence and language
Content warnings:
Car accident, stalking, gaslighting, blood, gore, torture, cutting, amputation, finger mutilation, jump scares, audio gore, hospital scene, claustrophobia, flashing lights, homophobic slurs, drowning
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If...2022-05-151h 10Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 50: The ShiningThis week Nikki and Kate traveled to a [potentially] haunted hotel to record their 50th episode! While discussing the Shining they examined power dynamics in the film industry, the use of color to depict the hotel as a living entity, and how they ruined twins for everyone.
Rated R for disturbing violent content and behavior, bloody images, graphic nudity, and strong language
Content warnings:
Racial slurs/hate speech, intimate partner violence, child abuse, gaslighting, blood, gore, addiction, cutting, seizures, jump scares, death of a parent, death of a child, possession
...2022-05-011h 46Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 49: The MegThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Meg and discussed the 12 Days of Terror, negative space in the ocean, and the bloodthirsty nature of turtles.
Rated PG-13 for action/peril, bloody images and some language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, someone struggling to breathe, eye mutilation, animal death, jump scares, death by suicide, claustrophobia, shaky cam, ableism
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like wha...2022-04-171h 30Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 48: The Craft (with guest Amanda Jacobson)This week Nikki and Kate were joined by Amanda Jacobson of both Wine and Crime and Could’ve Been Heroes fame. Among 90’s nostalgia reminiscing, they discussed maximalism in set design, the intensity of high school friendships, and how to tell when a party is officially over.
Rated R for some terror, violence, and brief language
Content warnings:
Blood, intimate partner violence, hate speech, self harm, sexual assault, child abuse, a head is squashed, hospital scene, mental institution scene, needles, anxiety attacks, mentions of death by suicide, flashing lights, car crash, stalk...2022-04-031h 49Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 47: Ghost ShipThis week Nikki and Kate watched Ghost Ship and talked about sailor superstitions, knowing your light source, and soul sperm. Along the way, Nikki’s hopes of being a sailor were dashed.
Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and sexuality
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, gun violence, death by drowning, hanging, falling, and burning, torture, cutting, death of a child, death of a parent, jump scares, vomit, claustrophobia, shaky cam, car crash
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as...2022-03-201h 40Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 46: HouseboundThis week Nikki and Kate watched Housebound and discussed the blending of horror and comedy, silence as part of sound design, and also glorgles.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, animal death, hate speech, stalking, gaslighting, someone struggling to breathe, death of a child, hospital scene, claustrophobia, flashing lights, ableism, jump scares
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justghoulwithitpod.com
If you like what we’re doing, rate...2022-03-061h 09Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 45: Salem’s Lot (with guest Daniel Kunkel)This week Nikki and Kate are joined by Dracula expert Daniel Kunkel (co-host of the podcast The Great Transylvanian Bite-Off, among others) to cover Salem’s Lot. They discuss the connection between disease and vampire panics, the depopulation of the adaptation, and the bravery of a husky boy.
Rated PG
Content warnings:
Intimate partner violence, gun violence, sexual assault (implied, not depicted), death of a child, death of a parent, kidnapping, jump scares, hospital scene, animal death, someone is burned alive
You can check out all...2022-02-271h 59Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 44: Train to BusanThis week Nikki and Kate watched Train to Busan and wept. In between tears they discussed the history of zombies in film, fight choreography, and leaving a space for lesbians in your mind at all times.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, audio gore, jump scares, death by suicide, anxiety attacks, claustrophobia, shaky cam, flashing lights, ableism, car crash, someone falls to their death, someone struggling to breathe, animal death, finger/toe mutilation, eye mutilation, teeth mutilation, cannibalism, seizures, a head is squashed, death of a parent
You can check out all...2022-02-201h 19Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 43: FrailtyThis week Nikki and Kate watched Frailty and discussed American exceptionalism, covered some abhorrent deeds, and discovered what it means to be Ford Tough. Also Kate definitely knows the difference between Owen Wilson and Matthew McConaughey.
Rated R for violence and some language
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, torture, death of a parent, death of a child, kidnapping, stalking, vomit, jump scares, gaslighting, claustrophobia, shaky cam, child abuse, gun violence, someone struggling to breathe
You can check out all of the past episodes as well a...2022-02-131h 28Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 42: Let Us PreyThis week Nikki and Kate watched Let Us Prey and took a brief look at the Scottish Reformation, explored the many uses of blood and gore, and ogled Daddy Death.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, torture, audio gore, police brutality, finger/toe mutilation, a head is squashed, child death, sexual child abuse, death by suicide, intimate partner violence, car crash, gun violence, death by hanging, someone struggling to breathe, vomit.
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul Wi...2022-02-061h 25Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 41: A Nightmare on Elm Street (with guest Lindsey)This week Nikki and Kate brought in another spooky soul to cover A Nightmare on Elm Street. Alongside Lindsey they discussed milk carton kids, practical effect design, and the defining characteristics of a boiler room.
Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, disturbing images, terror and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, bugs, finger mutilation, torture, someone is burned alive, cutting, amputation, death of a child, death of a parent, stalking, jump scares, audio gore, hospital scene, needles, self harm, death by suicide, anxiety attacks, gaslighting, homophobic slurs, ableism, someone struggling to b...2022-02-011h 47Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 40: The Mothman PropheciesThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Mothman Prophecies and discussed the use (and perhaps overuse) of jump cuts, types and functions of folklore, and Mothman’s juicy ass.
Rated PG-13 for terror, some sexuality and language
Content warnings:
Car crash, hospital scene, jump scares, death by suicide, cancer, gaslighting, claustrophobia, flashing lights/images, plane crash, blood, gore, someone struggling to breathe, drowning
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It website, www.justg...2022-01-231h 19Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 39: InsidiousThis week Nikki and Kate watched Insidious and discussed the social construction of childhood innocence, the risks of astral projection, and the correct pronunciation of Tony Shalhoub.
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, violence, terror and frightening images, and brief strong language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, hospital scene, flashing lights, shaky cam, anxiety attacks, someone struggling to breathe, seizures, kidnapping, clowns, possession, jump scares, hospital scene
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It we...2022-01-161h 27Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 38: Black Christmas (with guest Caroline Thompson)This week Nikki and Kate watched Black Christmas and invited a guest along for the chaos! Caroline from How Have You Not Seen joined the fray for the discussion of this 1974 classic. They talked about contemporary folklore, warm lighting in horror films, and how to find a dead body.
Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, sexuality, nudity and language.
Content warnings:
Sexual assault (mentioned/discussed), child abuse (mentioned/discussed), death of a child, cutting, suffocation, someone struggling to breathe, stalking, jump scares, anxiety attacks, ableism, gaslighting.
Y...2021-12-261h 43Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 37: 30 Days of NightThis week Nikki and Kate watched 30 Days of Night and talked about zombies more than one would expect for a vampire film. Along the way they talked about the iconic duo of blue light and cold weather, invasion horror films, and America’s Sweetheart Drew Barrymore who is not in this film.
Rated R for strong horror violence and language
Content warnings:
Dog death, animal death, torture, finger/toe mutilation, cannibalism, damage to teeth, cutting, broken bones, amputation, a head is squashed, death of a child, death of a parent, stalking, jump...2021-12-191h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 36: GremlinsThis week Nikki and Kate watched Gremlins and discussed American consumerism and Christmas, the juxtaposition of holiday cheer and horror, and crimes against children of the 80s.
Rated PG for violence
Content warnings:
Death of a parent, death of an animal, animal abuse, a head is squashed, vomit, jump scares, mentions of self harm and death by suicide, flashing lights, car crash, blood, gore, gun violence
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It...2021-12-121h 30Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 35: Pontypool (with guest Jenna Stoeber)This week Nikki, Kate, and special guest Jenna Stoeber (from Polygon, check out her work!) watched Pontypool and talked about workplace dynamics in an apocalypse, the frustration of feeling misunderstood, and Boss Baby Orson Welles.
A message from Nikki and Kate:
We hate to tell you this, but all your base are belong to us. Make your time.
Content warnings:
Child death, self harm, blood, gore, child abuse (mentioned), vomit
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode not...2021-12-051h 41Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 34: The Omen (1976)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Omen (1976) and discussed political and economic turmoil in the 70s, apocalypse vibes, and premillennial dispensationalism. They also explored the use of noise to build tension, proclaimed their appreciation for well utilized silence, and coined the term “unsightful.”
Rated R for violence/horror and gore
Content warnings:
Animal death, decapitation, death by suicide, gaslighting, miscarriage, death by hanging, death of a parent, death of a child, kidnapping, stalking, clowns, jump scares, hospital scene
You can check out all of the past episodes...2021-11-281h 18Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 33: Thir13en GhostsThis week Nikki and Kate watched Thir13en Ghosts but talked about Spy Kids and corn. In addition to working through their childhood corn maze days, they discussed what remakes can tell us about society, pondered how to clock the ghost when the camera won’t Stay Still, and discovered how to solve problems by counting to 12.
Rated R for horror violence/gore, nudity, and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, finger mutilation, torture, death by suicide, body dysphoria, flashing lights, shaky cam, sexual assault (referenced), car crash, someone is burned alive, someo...2021-11-211h 37Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 32: Mandy (with guest Adal Rifai)This week Nikki and Kate watched Mandy and discussed the absolute majesty of Nicolas Cage with special guest Adal Rifai! While you may know him from his podcasts Hello From the Magic Tavern and Hey Riddle Riddle, this time around he joined Nikki and Kate in their discussions around film grain and nostalgia, the joys and pressures of projection-ing, chainsaw size, and the future of Live, Laugh, Love. Where do you Halloween?
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, animal death, torture, sexual assault (implied, not shown), bugs, someone is burned alive, cutting, eye...2021-11-141h 47Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 31: CloverfieldThis week Nikki and Kate watched Cloverfield and examined the connection between giant monster movies and societal fears, explored the intentional use of audio clipping, and dove deep into Scooby Doo moments. There were also discussions about the sheer existential dread that arises from being confronted with our own mortality and butts’n’dirt.
Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, and disturbing images
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, car crash, gun violence, aerial crash, bugs, spiders, broken bone, jump scares, audio gore, vomit, hospital scene, anxiety attack, claustrophobia, shaky cam, flashing lights
2021-11-071h 35Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 30: Halloween (1978)This week Nikki and Kate watched Halloween and talked about JLC’s scare meter, the cuteness of sinister villains, and ways slasher movies can be examined as cultural artifacts. They also talked about the purity myth, questioned whether Halloween is an unbuilt slasher trope, and got off...topic.
Rated R for violence, sex, profanity
Content warnings:
Dog death, animal death, animal abuse, eye mutilation, cutting, death of a minor, clowns, stalking, jump scares, anxiety attacks, claustrophobia, flashing lights, car crash, blood, gun violence, struggling to breathe.
You can ch...2021-10-311h 33Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 29: ScreamThis week Nikki and Kate watched Scream and covered the evolution of the slasher subgenre, the different ways one can play with tropes, and the tension of burning JiffyPop.
They also sang the praises of their favorite character (Potatum) and their favorite actor (Matthew Lillard, man!).
Rated R for strong graphic horror violence, gore, and language
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, torture, cutting, broken bone, a head is squashed, death of a parent, kidnapping, stalking, jump scares, self harm, gaslighting, mentions of sexual assault/rape, car crash, gun violence, someone str...2021-10-241h 26Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 28: Alien (1979)This week Nikki and Kate watched Alien and absolutely roasted each other for struggling to complete sentences. Did they carefully edit out all of their flubs? Sure didn’t! They did, however, pull a few to reserve as a bonus for the patrons. After a smooth start to the episode they discussed the economic and sexual politics of the film, the supreme cuteness of the chestburster (really though, picture it with a bowler hat!), and the masterful use of fog.
Rated R for sci-fi violence/gore and language
Content warnings:
Discussions of r...2021-10-171h 20Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 27: Candyman (1992)This week Nikki and Kate watched Candyman (1992) and discovered why there are so many uncanny similarities between Candyman and Legally Blonde. They also talked about white savior tropes in horror, going to Helen and back, and scoopin’ bees.
This is a very scrunch heavy episode, be warned. Also, BEES.
Rated R for violence and gore
Content warnings:
Hate speech (ableist slurs), racism, child abuse, genital mutilation, torture, suicidal ideation, anxiety attacks, gaslighting, claustrophobia, flashing lights, sexual assault, blood, gore, dog death, bees, someone is burned alive, animal death, bugs, spi...2021-10-101h 21Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 26: The Texas Chainsaw MassacreThis week Nikki and Kate watched a movie where some kids from Texas are not doing well. This is to say they watched the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre! They talked about unpredictable camera angles, Ed Gein’s unique collection, ableism in horror, and the pros and cons of using a real hammer on set. And at the end, they wonder who will die longer? (See if you can catch when Nikki confidently asked that)
Rated R
Content warnings:
Ableism, hate speech, blood, gore, self harm, anxiety attacks, torture, cutting, cannibalism, head squa...2021-10-031h 53Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 25: The Love WitchThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Love Witch and struggled with propositions. But they powered through and discussed Pre-Code Hollywood, the emotional journey of seeing yourself in the villain, and lighting techniques. They also found out that Kate doesn’t know the difference between Harold and Maude and Benny and June.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, sexual assault, flashing lights, gaslighting, self harm, death by suicide, intimate partner violence, bugs, snakes, drug use, addiction, alcohol abuse, torture, cutting, disordered eating, hate speech.
You can check out all of th...2021-09-261h 51Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 24: The Wailing (with guest Robbie Knutson)This week Nikki and Kate were joined by a guest- Robbie Knutson from Could’ve Been Heroes! Did they introduce him? Sure did! When? Stop asking questions. There were many conversations about The Wailing- from the importance of good set dressing and natural light to mysterious farts and pondering what type of person builds a nest. They also talked about ambiguous loss, grief, and just how many different interpretations this movie has. This is a bit of a beefy episode, but still shorter than the movie!
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, animal de...2021-09-192h 02Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 23: The Neon DemonThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Neon Demon and talked about the 16 old girl inside of every man, LIGHTS, and the importance of kissing both reflections equally. There were also discussions on problematic tropes about queer women and how to level a critique at societal norms instead of blaming individuals for how they navigate restricted choices. One could say it’s a beefy episode.
Rated R for disturbing violent content, bloody images, graphic nudity, a scene of aberrant sexuality, and language
Content warnings:
Death by suicide, self harm, sexual assault, gore...2021-09-051h 45Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 22: The Evil Dead (1981)This week Nikki and Kate watched The Evil Dead (1981) and explored elements of cult classic films, milk spurts, and how Dutch angles can be used to foster uneasiness. Nikki can’t say gory, pass it on.
Rated NC-17 for substantial graphic horror violence and gore
Content warnings:
Sexual assault, gaslighting, blood, gore, audio gore, self harm, gun violence, car crash, someone is buried alive, someone is burned alive, eye mutilation, teeth mutilation, finger and toe mutilation, broken bones, stalking, jump scares, ghosts, possession, vomit, anxiety attacks, claustrophobia, intimate partner violence, someone stru...2021-08-291h 19Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 21: Annabelle: CreationThis week Nikki and Kate finished up their four part dive into The Conjuring Universe. They watched Annabelle: Creation and discussed ableism in film, demon fingies, and crafting effective scares. They also discovered that...Nikki doesn’t really understand what babies are.
Rated rated R for horror violence and terror
Content warnings:
Ableism, cutting, amputation, eye mutilation, finger/toe mutilation, broken bone, child death, jump scares, ghosts, possession, audio gore, vomit, claustrophobia, car accident, child abuse, blood, gore, someone struggling to breath
You can check out all of th...2021-08-221h 38Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 20: AnnabelleThis week Nikki and Kate watched Annabelle and, um, had very strong opinions. Topics included how horror can reinforce harmful societal norms and stereotypes, fashion and anachronism in this very realistic movie, and how to exit an elevator when there is a demon in the basement.
Rated R for intense sequences of disturbing violence and terror.
Content warnings:
Discussions of racism, death by suicide, self harm, cutting, blood, gore, car crash, hospital scene, torture, claustrophobia, death of a parent, jump scares, ghosts, possessions, audio gore, ableist language
Yo...2021-08-151h 22Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 19: The Conjuring 2This week Nikki and Kate watched The Conjuring 2 and discussed the finer points of Ed Warren’s dad vibes, the second brother who was definitely there the whole time, and also nun runs.
Rated R for terror and horror violence
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, gun violence, child death, parent death, seizers, flashing lights, someone struggling to breath, possession, jump scares, audio gore, ableist language, homophobic slurs
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It we...2021-08-081h 21Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 18: The ConjuringThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Conjuring and talked about MPAA ratings, what makes this movie so ding dang scary, and cursing the moon. This is a very kiss kiss heavy episode, who could have predicted that?
Rated R for sequences of disturbing violence and terror
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, death by suicide, self harm, hanging, drowning, anxiety attack, audio gore, vomit, claustrophobia, animal death, dog death, kidnapping, clowns, jump scares, ghosts, possession, shaky cam
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as...2021-08-011h 19Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 17: The Cabin in the WoodsThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Cabin in the Woods and talked about satire, pastiche (both the Ancient Egyptian variety as well as a form of intertextuality), and the horny moms who love Twilight.
Rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use and some sexuality/nudity.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, death by suicide, gun violence, car crash, jump scares, ghosts, audio gore, vomit, needles, claustrophobia, someone struggling to breathe, hate speech, animal death, bugs, snakes, spiders, cutting, amputation, torture, cannibalism, broken bone, clowns, stalking.
...2021-07-251h 20Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 16: The Blackcoat’s DaughterThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Blackcoat’s Daughter and had one or two Reba digressions. But then they got down to brass tacks and talked about commonalities across exorcism movies, themes of loss and isolation, and then more Reba.
And yes, Nikki and Kate did discover that she’s a single mom who works two jobs, but tbh she probably does work too hard.
Rated R for brutal bloody violence and brief strong language.
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, gun violence, car accident, death of a parent, death of a mi...2021-07-181h 13Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 15: XXThis week Nikki and Kate watched the horror anthology XX and definitely didn’t have a hard time speaking. They talk about mud more than you’d expect but they also discuss framing devices in anthologies, societal pressures put on mothers, and how to throw the perfect birthday party. Stick around to the very end to hear their favorite scary moments because oops they forgot to cover it in the body of the episode. Body, heh.
Rated R
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, dead animal, animal abuse, bugs, finger/toe mutilation, broken bone...2021-07-111h 32Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 14: Paranormal ActivityThis week Nikki and Kate watched Paranormal Activity and learned everything there is to know about horror movie budgets. They’re literally experts now. Or they covered it in brief. One of those things, for sure. They also talk about static cameras in found footage style films, moles (measure or animal, who is to say?), and improvisational horror.
Rated R for language
Content warnings:
Torture, stalking, jump scares, ghosts, possession, gaslighting, anxiety attacks, self harm, shaky cam, ableist language, intimate partner violence, someone struggling to breathe, blood, spiders
You...2021-07-041h 33Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 13: The RitualThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Ritual and discussed how to cut apples if the patriarchy won’t let you have knives. They also talked about constructions of masculinity, creature reveals, and immortality immorality.
(Grab a holy apple snack, this is a beefy episode and you’ll need your strength.)
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, dead animal, torture, someone burned alive, eye mutilation, finger mutilation, broken bone, death of a parent, kidnapping, stalking, jump scares, vomit, flashing lights, gun violence
You can check out all of the past ep...2021-06-271h 53Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 12: PoltergeistThis week Nikki and Kate watched Poltergeist and asked the important questions: are we here or are we dancer? They also introduced a new segment (haunted movie sets!), discussed social satire, the optimism of the 80s, the use of silhouettes, and juicy (too juicy?) foley.
Rated PG (but was originally rated R)
Content warnings:
Blood, gore, bugs (maggots), kidnapping, clowns, ghosts, dead animal, jump scares, vomit, flashing lights, shaky cam, someone struggling to breathe.
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our ext...2021-06-201h 45Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 11: Get OutThis week Nikki and Kate watched Get Out! They start the episode by celebrating a birthday and then dive into society and horror. Tune in to get those conversations on social thrillers, acting with your eyes, and TSA detective training.
Rated R for violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references.
Content warnings:
Discussions of rape in the episode.
Blood, gore, torture, racism, gaslighting, car accident, eye mutilation, finger/toe mutilation, kidnapping, parental death, stalking, jump scare, possession, hospital scene, needles, body dysmorphia, death by suicide, someone struggling to br...2021-06-131h 22Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 10: Hell House LLCThis week Nikki and Kate celebrated their tenth episode by watching the movie that started their horror chat- Hell House LLC. They talk about subtle scares, diegetic elements in horror, and noping out of a bad situation. Kate also gives expert advice on opening champagne. This is a beefy episode. They had a lot to say.
Content warnings:
Gore, blood, death by suicide, flashing lights, eye mutilation, cutting, self harm, clowns, stalking, jump scares, possession, vomit, anxiety attack, claustrophobia, shaky cam, death by hanging
You can check ou...2021-06-061h 45Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 09: An American Werewolf in LondonThis week Nikki and Kate watched An American Werewolf in London (our first patron’s pick episode!) and possibly went feral. We talk about movie magic in the form of award winning practical effects, skeletons with eyeballs, and the blend of comedy and horror. Oh, and if you have any idea what Nikki said when Kate talks about gothic horror or why Nikki said it, please let us know. Neither of us can figure it out.
Rated R for horror violence/gory images, language, and some sexual content
Content warnings:
Suicidal idea...2021-05-301h 36Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 08: Ginger SnapsThis week Nikki and Kate watched Ginger Snaps and waxed poetic about tupperware fingers, their adoration for Pamela (#pamelastan #rideordiepamela), and also about the intersection of werewolves and coming of age stories featuring teen girls. At the end of the day, we just really wanna be Pamela’s spooky girls.
Rated
Content warnings:
Suicidal ideation, suicide, dog death, blood, gore, animal abuse, sexual assault, homophobic slurs, drug use, self harm, cannibalism, finger mutilation, broken bones, death of a minor, jump scares, vomit, needles, body dysmorphia, shaky cam, car accident, someone strugging to br...2021-05-231h 37Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 07: The Fourth KindThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Fourth Kind and had...opinions. There’s an exploration of childhood fears, disappointing camera work, and the mountains of Illinois.
Rated PG-13 for violent/disturbing images, some terror, thematic elements and brief sexuality
Content warnings:
Blood, gun violence, death by suicide, flashing lights, child death, parent death, torture, kidnapping, anxiety attack, jump scare, shakey cam, hospital scene, vomit
You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With It webs...2021-05-161h 21Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 06: Jennifer’s BodyThis week Nikki and Kate look at the “box office failure” turned cult classic Jennifer’s Body and explore what happens when the movie advertised doesn’t match up with the movie delivered. They later nonchalantly climb out the window after being refused a tampon.
See if you can find the part in the episode where Kate was trying to slyly troubleshoot zoom camera issues. It’s super inconspicuous.
Also, Kate does *not* hate Kristen Stewart. She failed to enunciate that all important d at the end of the word. Kristen Stewart is a gem and must be...2021-05-091h 20Just Ghoul With ItEpisode 05: The DescentThis week Nikki and Kate watched The Descent and recorded while being haunted by audio ghosts. We also ask for your address. Actual movie related conversations include the multiple endings for the movie, reliable vs. unreliable narrators, and primal screams.
We committed some audio sins, don’t worry we’re atoning.
Rated R for strong violence/gore and language
Content warnings:
Claustrophobia, graphic car accident, parent death, child death, blood, gore, spiders, cannibalism, eye mutilation, broken bone, jump scares, vomit, anxiety attacks, flashing lights, shaky cam, someone struggling to breathe...2021-05-021h 24