Jersey Ghouls

Jacki and Marissa dive into George Romero's Season of the Witch as well as the Pierce Brother's The Wretched.

These films give Marissa plenty of ammunition to talk feminism, and explore misogynistic themes often associated with witches and women.

Riss's References

- Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique

- Terrence O'Brien's SotW is a slow-burn feminist occult drama

-Monica Teresa Ortiz's Article: SotW is an early entry in second wave feminism

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Happy October! The Ghouls continue to enjoy witchy movies all month long and this week they find a gem (unknown to them) called Superstition from 1982 and the beautiful but divisive film from 2016, The Love Witch.

Check out the articles and reviews Marissa referenced:

The Love Witch: Politicizing the feminine gaze by Maya Kokerov

Unveiling the Feminist Tapestry in The Love Witch: A Cinematic Critique on Romantic Relationships in a Patriarchal Society by Pia Diamandis

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Grab your cauldron, tell Tipper Gore to shove it and slap on your boobie tassels because the Ghouls are brewing up another Spooky Dooky episode!

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Fall is finally here, and the Ghouls are going to celebrate the season with some toil and trouble. That's right, Fall 2026 has been dubbed the season of the witch at JG headquarters.

To begin, Jacki and Marissa tackle The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Hellbender. They gush over the hyper-feminist themes of both of these films, and the enduring power of witches in the battle against the patriarchy.

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As a farewell to the Summer of 2026, the Ghouls take on two iconic shark movies Spielberg's 1975 classic, Jaws and the Sci-Fi Original Classic that created an entire franchise, Sharknado.

In this episode:

* Marissa goes on a rant about Universal's decision to include Obsession in Halloween Horror Nights.

*The Ghouls debate whether or not Jaws holds up as well as we all want to believe it does.

*They admit that Sharknado is, without a doubt, a really good time.

*Jacki learns about vagina dentata theory and is delighted.

*The Ghouls pay homage to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and Marissa sings waaaaay too many times.

*The Ghouls announce that fall will be THE SEASON OF THE WITCH!

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It's time for a summer vacation and the Ghouls have found a little cabin in the middle of nowhere. What could possibly go wrong?! In honor of vacations gone awry, the Ghouls sit down to "enjoy" American Gothic and the original Cabin Fever.

Is American Gothic more than just a brainless slasher? Yes. Do Marissa and Jacki spend time crap talking a particular director? Yes. If Marissa gets an infectious disease will Jacki leave her ass in the woods? Also yes.

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Another July means another birthday episode for Jacki! This year instead of watching movies, she invites a few friends over for a sleepover! Jen and Lizzie return to the show to celebrate with the Ghouls. They play games, eat snacks, and chat about birthdays, zodiac signs, and friendship!

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Summer continues as the ghouls visit the local carnival. Treats, rides, games, shows, and a whole lot of MURDER! Jacki and Marissa head to Coney Island for the 1970's schlock-fest Carnival of Blood . Then they tackle the Tobe Hooper 1981 Slasher-fest The Funhouse. Marissa dives into a little bit of the history of carnivals and amusement resorts, while Jacki easily solves the whodunit of the films and enjoys a funnel cake with the flatulator.

Will Marissa eat too many fried treats for her own good? Will Jacki win that stuffed teddy bear? Will the Ghouls survive their night? Listen to find out...

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Marissa finally gets to attend summer camp, but it turns out that it's not all it's cracked up to be. Jacki and Marissa try to survive summer camp while they review 1981's Harvey Weinstein flick, The Burning and 2024's In a Violent Nature. The ghouls talk feminism, slashers, and the future of horror through these two films.

So pack up your bug spray and sleeping bag and join the ghouls in the woods as they try to have some summer fun with these two films.

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After a short break the Jersey Ghouls are back and ready for Summerween. This week they are going to have a little fun by choosing 5 horror movies they WOULD survive and 5 horror movies they WOULD NOT survive.

Can you guess what films the would final girl and which they would be the first one to go?

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