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 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,
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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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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 64: Sorority Ho...
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel are joined by the delightful and insightful Lauren La Melle and Jared Hudson of the Scary Crit podcast. Together, we take a look at the wacky supernatural slasher Sorority House Massacre,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 63: M.F.A.
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel are joined by hilarious and insightful Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman of the Horror Queers podcast. Together we get deep in the weeds about who can and should tell stories,
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Alice Maio...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel and Rachel chat with the incredible Alice Maio Mackay. We talk queer joy and pain, undead found families, and being fearless about going after what you want as we discuss her awesomely camp new ...
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Rebekah Mc...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with the oh-so-talented Rebekah McKendry. We talk about bodily fluids, elder gods, glory holes, and existentialism as we discuss her fantastic new film Glorious.
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 62: Freddy’s De...
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel are joined by our buddy and the internet's favorite dad, Jason of Dads from the Crypt. We talk about Freddy Krueger's swan song, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, directed by Rachel Talalay. So,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 61: She Will
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel talk about hungry mud, pet foxes, backwoods creepers, and the power of female solidarity in their review of She Will by Charlotte Colbert. So, will we or won't we recommend this movie?
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 60: Watcher
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel talk about modernizing thriller tropes, gaslighting hubbies, and the "good for her" vibes in their review of Watcher, directed by Chloe Okuno. So, was this one to watch… or did we wanna close the blinds...
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 59: Revenge
On this episode of More Deadly, we are joined by special guest Andrew Huff of Frigay the 13th Horror Podcast to discuss toxic alpha masculinity, weaponizing the male gaze, and gory foot trauma in our review of Revenge, directed by Coralie Fargeat.
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Christine ...
On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with the hilarious and driven Christine W. Chen. We talk about creature features, killer mermaids, the hustle of making an indie horror film,
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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 58: Torn Hearts
On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel talk about country music, internalized misogyny, and the divine Katey Sagal in their review of Torn Hearts, directed by Brea Grant. So, did this movie possess our imaginations or was it a ton of labor?
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