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‘Black Phone 2’ Is an Icy World of Empowerment [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“Oh, Finney. You of all people know that “dead” is just a word.” What’s scarier than a sinister magician/serial child from the Stranger Danger 70s driving through town in a windowless van filled with a bunch of black balloons? Nothing. Except perhaps the same sinister magician as a rotting corpse seeking vengeance in the realm […] The post ‘Black Phone 2’ Is an Icy World of Empowerment [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Wicked’ Delivers a Feminist Anthem for the Ages [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” When most of us picture a wicked witch, the first image that often jumps to mind is a green woman with a hooked nose riding her broomstick into the night sky. Margaret Hamilton’s iconic Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 masterpiece […] The post ‘Wicked’ Delivers a Feminist Anthem for the Ages [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Celebrating 100 Episodes with Robert Eggers’ ‘The Witch’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?” What does it mean to live deliciously? What is the cost of a pretty dress, a stick of butter, or any other treat our heart desires? Dare we allow ourselves to feel fleeting joy and must this always be considered a sin? As women, we’re taught to sacrifice our […] The post Celebrating 100 Episodes with Robert Eggers’ ‘The Witch’ [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Suspiria’ Conjures up a Sinister Coven [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“A coven deprived of its leader is like a headless cobra” What constitutes a coven of witches and what must one do to become its queen? Since the earliest examples of narrative fiction, humans have created stories about these occult practitioners, musing on the various rules that govern their powers. Despite generations of wisdom, there […] The post ‘Suspiria’ Conjures up a Sinister Coven [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Deconstructing the Ideal Husband in “Bride of Chucky” [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“My mother always said love was supposed set you free. But that’s not true, Chucky. I’ve been a prisoner of my love for you for a very long time. Now it’s payback time.” How would you define the ideal husband? Some want a tall, handsome man who will provide a comfortable life while leading the […] The post Deconstructing the Ideal Husband in “Bride of Chucky” [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween II’ is a Gritty Exploration of the Final Girl’s Burden [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“You know who I am, Angel. Now, repeat after me: I love you, Mommy.” In all of horror, few characters remain so beloved as Laurie Strode. Originated by Jamie Lee Curtis in John Carpenter’s Halloween, this intrepid babysitter anchors one of the genre’s greatest films while helping to create an iconic trope that has changed […] The post Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween II’ is a Gritty Exploration of the Final Girl’s Burden [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Thirteen Ghosts’ Shines a Quasi-Feminist Light On the Early Aughts Afterlife [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“Can I rely on you not to get me killed?” What happens to our souls when we die? Do we return in another body to live life again? Do we wink out of existence like an imploding star? Or do we become ghostly spirits, doomed to haunt the world of the living? If this is […] The post ‘Thirteen Ghosts’ Shines a Quasi-Feminist Light On the Early Aughts Afterlife [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Jawbreaker’ Destroys the Teenage Dream [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“I killed Liz. I killed the teen dream. “Deal with it.” Every high school has them: the beautiful ones. Glamorous, popular, happy, and thriving, these teenage dream girls rise to the top of any social environment and effortlessly achieve anything they put their minds to. Serving as both role models and fashion plates, they’re worshiped […] The post ‘Jawbreaker’ Destroys the Teenage Dream [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Influencer’ Explores the Connection Between Manipulation and Murder [The Lady Killers Podcast]

Most of us have a love-hate relationship with social media. Yes, our phones provide hours of entertainment and allow us to connect with the larger world, but the proliferation of social media also fosters harmful comparisons and can leave us feeling inferior to bare acquaintances and outright strangers. And that’s to say nothing of influencer […] The post ‘Influencer’ Explores the Connection Between Manipulation and Murder [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Death Proof’ Is a High-Octane Slasher Fueled By Fiery Females [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“Fuck that shit! Let’s kill this bastard.” Slashers are a staple of the horror genre. When we think about this lovably formulaic narrative trope we imagine masked killers, sharp knives, and final girls who find empowerment by picking up the killer’s weapon and refuse to play a part in someone else’s story. What we don’t […] The post Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Death Proof’ Is a High-Octane Slasher Fueled By Fiery Females [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Wild Things’ Finds Strength In Sexuality [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“That’s what I am to you, isn’t it? Swamp trash, just like my mom.” We’ve all heard stories about Florida Man. Maybe he lost a wrestling match with an alligator, dropped his keys into a pit of snakes, or fell into a flaming dumpster as it floated off to sea. Whatever the case, this southern […] The post ‘Wild Things’ Finds Strength In Sexuality [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Body Horror Meets the Zombie Apocalypse in David Cronenberg’s ‘Rabid’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“I wouldn’t mind just one bite.” When we think of zombie movies, we imagine deceased loved ones rising from hillside cemeteries, decaying walkers roaming the streets, or contagious victims decimating a city – and that’s not to mention the whole Infected vs. Undead debate. We don’t expect a zombie-like plague to emerge from a phallic […] The post Body Horror Meets the Zombie Apocalypse in David Cronenberg’s ‘Rabid’ [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Catherine Tramell and the Weapon of Sexuality in ‘Basic Instinct’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“I’d have to be pretty stupid to write a book about killing and then kill him the way I described in my book. I’d be announcing myself as the killer. I’m not stupid.” We all know that woman. She’s got impossibly perfect hair, effortless style, and a glint in her eye signaling ultimate control – […] The post Catherine Tramell and the Weapon of Sexuality in ‘Basic Instinct’ [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Ti West’s ‘X’ Explores the Connection Between Sex and Death [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“You know I don’t like blondes.” When referring to orgasm, the French use the term la petite mort which literally translates to “the little death.” At first glance, this seems morbid – why would we want to think of our own mortality in such a moment of extreme ecstasy – but at closer glance, sex […] The post Ti West’s ‘X’ Explores the Connection Between Sex and Death [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Unpacking the Harrowing Choice at the Heart of Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“The Queen must ride alone.” Grief is the great equalizer. No matter how hard we try to repress our pain after facing immense loss, sooner or later, the overwhelming emotions will find their way to the surface. Sometimes it feels good to let the feelings fly and other times–largely due to our surroundings–expressing grief sparks […] The post Unpacking the Harrowing Choice at the Heart of Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ and the Terror of Toxic Femininity [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“They’re not as nihilistic as they look on the internet. That’s just what they want you to think.” If there’s one thing Gen X and Elder Millennials have over the youth of today, it’s the memory of life before the Internet. We committed our mistakes without phone cameras constantly rolling and our youthful mistakes have […] The post ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ and the Terror of Toxic Femininity [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Tackling the Complicated Legacy of ‘Sleepaway Camp’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“You see, I’ve always wanted a little girl.” School’s out for the summer and it’s time to roll up our sleeping bags, forge our physicals, put on our camp shirts, and head out to the woods. Sleepaway camp is often the first significant time kids spend outside of their homes and can be an opportunity […] The post Tackling the Complicated Legacy of ‘Sleepaway Camp’ [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Lars von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ Explores the Nature of Feminine Evil [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“A crying woman is a scheming woman.” Women are supposed to be natural caregivers. Once we become mothers, we’re expected to put aside our own physical pleasures and dedicate our lives to protecting our young. But what of the mothers who can’t keep their children alive? The women who fail in the one job they […] The post Lars von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ Explores the Nature of Feminine Evil [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘Scream 2’ Puts a Killer Mother Behind the Mask [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“You killed my son! And, now, I kill you and I can’t think of anything more rational.” Compared to traditional slasher fare, there are many things that set the Scream franchise apart: multiple survivors, metatextual commentary, Matthew Lillard, the list goes on and on. But one of the most unique aspects of this beloved string […] The post ‘Scream 2’ Puts a Killer Mother Behind the Mask [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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‘High Life’ Explores the Prison of the Human Body [The Lady Killers Podcast]

“She’s mine, and I’m hers.” The prison movie is a cornerstone of the cinematic landscape. Often adjacent to horror, there’s something inherently horrific about a building full of “convicts” jockeying for power. Criminal masterminds and the wrongfully convicted alike become pawns in a dehumanizing system and struggle to stay alive in the restrictive environment. Claire […] The post ‘High Life’ Explores the Prison of the Human Body [The Lady Killers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams