More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-M...

The More Deadly Podcast is all about horror movies directed by women that prove the female of the species is more deadly than the male! Join your hosts Rachel and Ariel each episode as we discuss a new female-helmed film and the talented woman (or women!) who made it. A part of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast universe.

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 95: Humanist Va...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get swoony in our review of the oh-so-sweet Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. - So, did this movie mesmerize? Or did it just suck?
60 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94: Apartment 7A
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into demonic motherhood horror with their review of the Rosemary's Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James. - So, did this movie make us happy babies, or did we want to wail?
72 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 93: The First Omen
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get blasphemous with their review of The First Omen, directed by Arkasha Stevenson. - So, was this movie sinfully good, or did we want to send it to the ninth ring of hell?
86 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 92: The Babadook
This time on More Deadly, we're so excited to be joined by the brilliant and lovely Toby Poser and John Adams, creators and stars of such More Deadly favorites including Hellbender and Where the Devil Roams,
99 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 91: Rose Plays ...
This time on More Deadly, we're joined by one of our favorite fellow spooky gals, Mary Beth McAndrews of the Scarred for Life Podcast & Dread Central, to discuss Rose Plays Julie, directed by Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor.  - So,
96 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 90: Wolf Devil ...
This time on More Deadly, we're joined by our pal Joe Ferry of the Films at First Sight podcast to discuss Wolf Devil Woman, directed by Pearl Chang. We talk about the joys of strange cinema, the born sexy yesterday trope, and very strange dog hats.
77 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 89: Lisa Franke...
This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our bestie Matilda to get our feminist dander up with a comparison between Weird Science and the movie it partially inspired, Lisa Frankenstein. We reminisce about the '80s,
59 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Indianna B...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, co-directors of You'll Never Find Me. We chat about how they ratchet up the tension, why their cast was pitch-perfect,
56 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 88: Blood Diner
This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our buddy Casey of the Bloody Good Horror Podcast to discuss Blood Diner, directed by Jackie Kong. We talk bizarro puppets, cannibal bros, vagina dentata, and the origin story of Ariel and Rachel's friendship ...
86 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Zelda Will...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody, director and writer of Lisa Frankenstein. We chat about reviving the '80s film, creating the perfect partner,
70 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Clare Coon...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Clare Cooney, director of Departing Seniors. We chat about queerness in horror, the meaning behind the mask, and crafting a slasher with heart. 
66 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 87: The Velvet ...
This time on More Deadly, we discuss The Velvet Vampire, directed by Stephanie Rothman. Look up any list of women-directed horror movies and you will see this film listed as one of the early examples of women stepping behind the camera to get spooky.
68 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 86: Where the D...
This time on More Deadly, we talk about what was easily our most anticipated film of the year: Where the Devil Roams, directed by Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, and John Adams. We discuss transgressive families, film as visual art,
84 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Jenn Wexle...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Jenn Wexler, director of The Sacrifice Game. We chat about flipping the script on the possession subgenre, '70s aesthetics, and why horror and the holidays are such a perfect combinat...
51 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 85: Five Nights...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about possessed animatronics, celebrate lady-led blockbusters, and dig into the enduring camp and joy that is Matthew Lillard in our review of Five Nights At Freddy's, directed by Emma Tammi. -
70 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84: Prevenge
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel ring in the spookiest of holidays with one of our favorite Halloween-set horror films, Prevenge, directed by Alice Lowe. - So, was this film a treat... or did we feel tricked?
66 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83: Perpetrator
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel delve into the latest mind-bender from one of their fave filmmakers, Jennifer Reeder, in our review of Perpetrator. - So, was this movie a fangtastic time? Or did it bite?
68 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Anna Zloko...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we caught up with Anna Zlokovic, director of Appendage. We chat about the importance of practical effects, why this film was so personal for Anna, and the joys of working with the divine Emily Hampshi...
41 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Nahnatchka...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Nahnatchka Khan, director of Totally Killer. We talk about finding the balance of horror and comedy in her new slasher, plus how it presents a modern final girl. 
44 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 82: Make A Wish...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Matilda are joined by Patrick K. Walsh of the Scream Queenz Podcast: Where Horror Gets Gay! to talk about the terror of spending a weekend with all your exes in the woods — also there's a killer on the loose — ...
83 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Gigi Saul ...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Gigi Saul Guerrero, director of Satanic Hispanics. We talk about blending modern and ancient folklore, the haunted jungle where she shot,
50 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Jacqueline...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Jacqueline Castel, director of My Animal. We talk about her brilliant use of color, exploring the horror of isolation, her leads' powerful chemistry,
54 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 81: Soft & Quiet
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined by Matilda to talk about real-life horror and the ways femininity can be weaponized to hide evil in our review of Soft & Quiet, directed by Beth de Araújo. - So,
82 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Laura Moss...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with nonbinary director Laura Moss about their new film Birth/Rebirth. It's a chat that Rachel has been dying to have for months and it was worth the wait!
58 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Stewart Th...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a truly fascinating conversation with Stewart Thorndike, director of Bad Things. We talk about the divinity and violence of motherhood, creating antiheroes, the catharsis of female rage,
52 min