Horror Babes

Hey, Babes! This week, Nicole and Topher are talking about an absolute classic: Candyman (1992). Tune in to hear Topher yell about fish, Nicole yell about fish, and both of them yell about fish. Also, y'know, they talk about why this film is fantastic and dive deeper into what goes into making it fantastic, but it's mostly the fish.

CW/TW: discussions about white supremacy, rape, violence against women

Hey, Babes! This week Nicole and Topher are digging into a pretty new movie: Freaky (2020). Check them out to hear why reimagining stories can be fun, what kind of horror films they want to see Vince Vaughn in, and why de-Disneyfication is actually good!

Heads up! There are SPOILERS here, so check the movie out on HBOMax first if you don't want to be upset!

CW/TW: discussion of gore, violence against women

Hey, Babes! It's finally time to do an Aronofsky film! That's right, we're covering Black Swan (2010) this week. Listen in to hear Nicole and Topher discuss who they most want to play, why cheap cameras are actually good, and why we have a love-hate relationship with this film.

TW/CW: self-harm, body dysmorphia, discussion of eating disorders

FOOTNOTES:

Film Colossus on Black Swan

https://bit.ly/3mBGSu5

Hey, Babes! This week, Nicole and Topher go for the world record for the most I Think You Should Leave references in a horror podcast while they cover The Descent (2006). Tune in for some fun discussion on claustrophobia, monster design and to learn why six British ladies have a bad time spelunking!!

There are SPOILERS for this fifteen year old movie so heads up!

FOOTNOTES:

Fright Club from The Guardian

https://bit.ly/3k7CIXZ

Hey, Babes! This week, Topher and Nicole flirt with danger by covering what might be the most consistently good horror franchise ever? That's right! It's Final Destination (2000). Nicole struggles with Da Vinci. Topher can't describe a gimbal. Both of them are losing their minds, and you're reaping all the benefits.

Heads up, Babes - there are SPOILERS for this legal-drinking-age movie, but also for Evil Dead (2013).

Hey, Babes! This week we covered a really fun one! Hey, Babes! This week we covered a really fun one! Whoops!! Got stuck in a loop there. We talked about Happy Death Day (2017). Join us to hear all about a really fun film that is just chock-full of problems, and how solid technique can save a bad story.

TW/CW: violence against women, self-harm

There are obviously SPOILERS in here for the movie in the title, but also for Palm Springs, so heads up.

Hey, Babes! We're back in 2013 again for another major franchise: The Purge. We're talking why mediocrity is actually good, setting versus execution and what we would do during a Purge.

There are SPOILERS here, so heads up.

FOOTNOTES

Charlie Jane Anders for io9:

https://bit.ly/3y1s2zU

Hey, Babes! This week Topher and Nicole dove into one of the greatest horror comedies of all time: Shaun of the Dead (2004). They're talking shot structure, what makes for a good horror comedy and complimenting their cat! Listen in for all that and more.

FOOTNOTES

Editing in Shaun of the Dead:

https://bit.ly/3wHcnnW

Sound in Shaun of the Dead:

https://bit.ly/2VLCjlH

Shot on What:

https://bit.ly/3B5wfEI

Hey, Babes! Did you ever wonder what it would be like if Lifetime made a horror film? If so, you'll love this episode on James Wan's "The Conjuring" (2013). Join Nicole and Topher to hear about how to pace a film, why cinematography matters way more than you think, and why both of them are completely wrong about this movie.

TW/CW: violence against children, self-harm

FOOTNOTES:

Simon Abrams for Roger Ebert

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-conjuring-2013

Hey, Babes! This week Nicole and Topher dive into the cult classic slasher: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)!! They're talking gay panic, the fascinating writer behind the film and how a parody got turned into a straightforward movie by the studio. Listen in and enjoy!

CW/TW: violence against women