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In this episode, we will discuss how Season of the Witch is representative of the dual nature within women seen in the archetypes of The Witch versus The Wife. We will explore the role of the wife in western culture and the societal expectations placed upon women in the 1970s. Also popular during this time was the rise of occultism and witchcraft among these (primarily) white women due to the independence it created. As well, we will examine the image of the witch as representative of feminism and sexual freedom that could be seen taking place during the Sexual Revolution (1960-1980) in which Season of the Witch takes place. As we watch Joan move from the role of a desperate, constrained housewife/mother to a sexually liberated witch, Season of the Witch suggests that she potentially traded one gilded cage for another.

How does Romero’s perspective about these roles compare to that of two alternative women living their unconventional lives in 2021? This is what we intend to find out in probing the more obscure and underrated 1973 film. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

Historically, female vampires were portrayed as predatory lesbians or as subservient to a Master in the form of Dracula. They were the Brides, a means to bring victims to the male vampire. Modernized versions of the Brides have them liberated from any Master and are unconventional women fighting against the patriarchy and the “traditions” that try to keep them submissive. Female vampires of the 2010s show us the full spectrum of these women - they are taking back the night. Through the films Bit (2019), Byzantium (2017), and Bliss (2019) – We see the Rise of Carmilla. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, it was Spinster’s Choice and Kelly chose the theme of Children’s Horror and the film up for discussion is the 1985 Disney film Return to Oz. This is a childhood favourite of Kelly’s and has left her lasting nightmarish memories and this is a first-time watch for me despite my love for the Wizard of Oz. So we are going to discuss L. Frank Baum and the World of Oz, the film as gateway horror and the age-old question: When is it a good time to introduce children to the horror genre?

Throughout this episode, you will hear clips from fellow horror fans who talk about those childhood films that scared them. Thank you, Jenn, Carolyn, Dom, Richard, and Ariel for sharing your stories.

Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library

In this episode, we are going back to our roots with the start of a new series on the Origins of Horror. We will be starting in the 1920s and 30s as we explore German Expressionism and Universal Monsters. Horror has always been political and by going through decade by decade we will be showing you WHY. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library

In the second episode of a new mini-series, the Spinsters work on getting up-to-date with new releases that are available to us in Canada. The film up for discussion is Simon Barrett's Seance (2021) available now on Shudder. Would we recommend it - listen to find out. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

In this episode, join us as we go deep into the woods to explore Robert Eggers' The Witch (2015). This New England folktale took witches, Satanists and horror fans by storm, and for good reason. It’s rich story-telling, authenticity, portrayals of historical witchcraft, Puritanical idolatry and strong feminist undertones, made this one of our favorite horror movies. We will discuss the themes of Black Phillip as the symbol of Satan, Satanic Witchcraft and its Empowering force, womanhood, motherhood, even Anti-motherhood. The Witch - our Sinister Rebel - is one of the oldest fighters against paternal domination with an important relationship to Satan. She will Reign & Hex the Patriarchy!

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Imagery by: Brandon Mercer

Editing work by Jessica Parant

In this episode, we return to Woodsboro to discuss films 2 - 4 of the Scream franchise. We will be talking about the pivotal use and weaponization of the phone and technology as part of the Modus Operandi of Ghostface, and how the quest for notoriety makes Ghostface such an infamous horror villain of the 1990s.

Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...

Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead

Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk

Editing work by Jessica

Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library

Welcome to the third episode of Disturbing Films for a Curious Mind! Jess (my I Spit on Your Podcast co-host) has reluctantly come back to the realm of Taboo Terrors. We watched the infamous SALO - the shit-eating, teenager killing, Italian film based on Marquis de Sade’s novel, The 120 Days of Sodom. Since this is a classic in extreme cinema, I had to show Jess! How far down into the Circle of Hell did she make it? Listen on to find out!

Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead

Outro: Babylon AD (So Glad for the Madness) by Cradle of Filth

Editing by Jess

Artwork by Brandon Mercer

In this episode, we are discussing the Slumber Party Massacre series! This is also our very first listener's request - yes folks, we are now taking those. We will talk about the marketing of slasher films in the 1980s and then explore how the Slumber Party Massacre series - written by women - subverts all kinds of slasher tropes into a satirical bloodbath! Enjoy and welcome to our dark side... Intro Music: Robeast by Dance with the Dead Artwork by: Jess Hrycyk Editing work by Jessica Research Resources can be found at https://www.spinstersofhorror.com/the-spinster-s-library

In this episode, Kelly is joined by filmmaker/SFX artist Jessie Seitz to discuss the elusive and deeply controversial Lucifer Valentine. With allegations of abuse, grooming of young girls and more, they thought it was time to parse through the rumours, reveal facts, and have a critical conversation about the filmmaker himself. If you are intrigued, then listen on. Stay Grim!

Intro: Riot by Dance with the Dead

Outro: Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer - Behemoth

Editing by Jessica

Artwork by Brandon Mercer