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Episode 116. Carrying On: The Quatermass Xperiment

In this episode we look at what happens when an American experiment crash lands in the British countryside. By looking at the state of England after two World Wars, a crisis of masculinity and humanity’s shaky grasp on scientific responsibility, Andrea and Alex uncover what is truly driving innovation and our need to win. 
 
 

REQUIRED READING

The Quatermass Xperiment. Dir. Val Guest, 1955. 
 

EXTRA CREDIT

Hammer and Beyond by Peter Hutchings. An in-depth examination of the studio and its impact. 
 
Seeing is Believing by Peter Biskind. A definitive text for American films in the 1950s. 
 
The Imagination of Disaster. Susan Sontag’s essay about the role of science-fiction in the midst of the Cold War. 
 

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Episode 115. House Guest: Misery (1990)

Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle up! And make sure you know where the Dom Pérignon is kept. 
 
 
 

REQUIRED READING

Misery. Dir. Rob Reiner, 1990. 
 

EXTRA CREDIT

On Writing by Stephen King
 
Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman
 
High and Low Culture by Abigail Williams
 
 
 
“Where have all the Artist-Addicts gone?” A New York Times article about the white male writer as tortured artist trope
 

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Episode 114. Facks: 2022 Year in Review

We cast one last glance at a year with a lot of horror highs. Featuring our best of 2022, things we can’t live without, our top 10 horror movies of all time, and, of course, some bloopers. 
 
 

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Alex’s Best of 2022
1. Nope 
2. Barbarian 
3. Prey
4. Orphan: First Kill
5. Men
6. Slash/Back
7. Fresh
8. Scream
9. What We Do in the Shadows S4
 
Andrea’s Best of 2022
1. Hellbender
2. The Innocents
3. Watcher
4. Men
5. Scream
6. The Harbinger
7. WNUF 2
8. Resurrection
9. Smile
10. Mad God
 
What Alex Can’t Live Without:
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Nike Internationalists 
Dark Roast Coffee
A weighted blanket
A hair straightener (the GHD model mentioned)
 
What Andrea Can’t Live Without:
Vaseline
Croc’s Brooklyn platform sandal
Lululemon leggings
Wireless headphones & Audible
Tiger Balm
 
Alex’s Greatest Horror Movies of All Time:
1. The Shining (1980)
2. Alien (1979)
3. The Exorcist (1973)
4. Get Out (2017)
5. The Stepford Wives (1975)
6. Audition (1999)
7. The Witch (2015)
8. American Psycho (2000)
9. Suspiria (2018)
10. Scream (1996)
 
Andrea’s Greatest Horror Movies of All Time:
1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Devils (1971)
3. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
4. The Innocents (1961)
5. Night of the Hunter (1955)
6. The Witch (2015)
7. The Wicker Man (1973)
8. Get Out (2017)
9. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
10. Spoorloos (1988)

 

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Episode 113. Stayin’ Alive: Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween (1978)

We’re live from Toronto to celebrate our 10th anniversary! This episode revisits the films of our first-ever episode to explore whether our opinions on two horror classics have changed. We dig into the evolution of slashers and the conservative monsters that came to life during a wave of social change while we try to find the sherry. 
 
Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to the $2500 we were able to donate to Sistering Toronto. Learn more about the organization and their work at sistering.org.
 
 

REQUIRED READING

Black Christmas. Dir Bob Clark, 1974. 
Halloween. Dir John Carpenter, 1978.
 

EXTRA CREDIT

Monsters and Mad Scientists: A Cultural History of the Horror Movie. Andrew Tudor’s examination of expert characters within the genre and how their usefulness has changed. 
 
“Recurrent Monsters: Why Freddy, Michael, and Jason Keep Coming Back.” Paul Budra’s essay from the collection Part Two: Reflections on the Sequel that examines slasher monsters and their staying power. 
 
“A History of Co-Ed Ivy League Schools.” An overview of the co-ed movement in the most prestigious American schools. 
 
The Gift of Fear: Gavin de Becker’s self-help book on how the power of intuition can predict interpersonal violence. 

“Her Body, Himself: Gender in the Slasher film” (1987). Carol Clover’s journal article that set the foundation for her 1992 book, Men, Women and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film.

Dead Girls: Essays on Surviving an American Obsession. Alice Bolin’s essay collection on the true crime phenomenon of beautiful dead girls.

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