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 80: The Invitat...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about how modern social twists on familiar genres can freshen up the most classic of horror tales in our review of The Invitation (2022), directed by Jessica M. Thompson - So,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 79: Jagged Mind
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about Sapphic desire, cultural appropriation, and toxic relationships in our review of Jagged Mind, directed by Kelley Kali. - So, did this film leave us under its spell...
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Elizabeth ...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a fantastic and illuminating conversation with Elizabeth E. Schuch, director of The Book of Birdie. We talk about jars of blood, haunted bathrooms, and religious symbolism,
88 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 78: Chained
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Emma Wolfe of Spooky Astronauts! Together, we discuss the making of a monster, the potency of off-screen violence, and ambiguous endings in our review of Chained,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 77: Umma
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Elizabeth Kyle of Hear Us Gore! Together, we discuss the horrors of generational trauma, Korean folklore, and beekeeping in our review of Umma, directed by Iris K. Shim. - So,
92 min
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mercedes B...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a fascinating conversation with Mercedes Bryce Morgan, Leah Saint Marie & Katrina Kudlick (writer, director, and producer, respectively) of Spoonful of Sugar.
90 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 76: The Book of...
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Caitlin Grant of Plug it Up! Together, we thumb through the themes and visual flair of The Book of Birdie, directed by Elizabeth E. Schuch. - So,
101 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 75: Piggy
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Ivotres Littles, creator and host of Horror Movies and Beyond. Together, we discuss the complicated psychology and body politics of Piggy, directed by Carlota Pereda. - So,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 74: Trouble Eve...
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guests Jess & Kelly, aka the Spinsters of Horror, hosts of I Spit On Your Podcast. We bite into some French extremity with our review of Trouble Every Day, directed by Claire Denis. - So,
118 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 73: The Slumber...
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest. We discuss the foundational feminist slasher The Slumber Party Massacre (1982), directed by Amy Holden Jones. - So,
95 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 72: Cocaine Bear
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by special guest Joe Charnews of Small Town Failing Podcast. We discuss feminist ursine heroes, the pure joy of Margo Martindale camping it up, and sweet, sweet gore in our review of Cocaine Bear directed by...
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 71: Blood Games
On this episode of More Deadly, we’re joined by a special guest, Andrew Huff of Frigay the 13th Horror Podcast. We discuss exploitation, female solidarity, sliding hot pants, and blowdrying your bewbs in Blood Games, directed by Tanya Rosenberg. -
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Michelle G...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel have a fantastic and illuminating conversation with Michelle Garza Cervera, co-writer and director of Huesera: The Bone Woman. We talk about the film's folkloric roots,
48 min
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 70: Sorry About...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are possessed by giggles in their review of the horror comedy Sorry About the Demon directed by Emily Hagins. So, did we feel the spirit or does this film owe us an apology?
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Bess Wohl ...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel have a fantastic and illuminating conversation with Bess Wohl, writer and director of Baby Ruby. We talk about the terrors mined from the postpartum experience including isolation and...
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Roxanne Be...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with the brilliant Roxanne Benjamin, director of There's Something Wrong with the Children. We talk about subverting motherhood horror tropes, Lovecraftian inspirations,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 69: The Best Wo...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel look back at the year in woman-directed horror. We break down our top 10 films of 2022 and gush over the women who made them. We also talk about the trends we noticed last year and what we hope the futur...
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 68: Don’t Worry...
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into the sheer gorgeousness that is Don’t Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde. So, were we in a cinematic utopia or was this movie super sus? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 68 to find...
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Rachel Tal...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with genre icon Rachel Talalay, director of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. Together, we clear up some misinformation (that we, ahem, might have accidentally perpetuated),
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 67: Sissy
On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined two very special guests: Alma and Dalia of the Nightmare on 5th Street podcast. Together, we review the social media slasher Sissy, directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes. So,
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Nyla Innuk...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel chats with the brilliant Nyla Innuksuk, director of Slash/Back. We talk about slasher inspirations, drawing from folklore, and celebrating her indigenous heritage.
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 66: Bodies Bodi...
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Elizabeth are joined by a very special guest: Natalie of the To All The Men I've Tolerated Before podcast. Together, they solve the ultimate Gen-Z slasher whodunit, Bodies Bodies Bodies,
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Karen Lam ...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel and Rachel chat with the delightful Karen Lam. We talk slasher kills, the incredible athleticism of cheerleaders, and how she creates a healthy, open culture on set.
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Vanessa an...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel chats with the dynamic duo of Vanessa and Joseph Winter, writers and directors of Deadstream. We talk about their unique collaboration, the haunted house they filmed in,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 65: Goodnight M...
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel unpack the psychological terrors of motherhood and identity in Goodnight Mommy (2014), directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. So, did this movie lull us to sleep or was it a wide-awake nightmare?...
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