Murmurs From the Morgue

In this episode, we take a leisurely trip through South Korea to discuss one of the greatest modern zombie films, Train to Busan. Join us as we talk about American remakes, cultural context, DILFs, and more!

Relevant links:

Letterboxd Companion List

The Odd Family: Zombie for Sale Review

I Saw the Devil Review

Horror Vanguard Episode on Train to Busan

Music:
No Orphans - Dirge
Night Tempo - Skyline

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

This month, we sat down with the fellas from Void Video to discuss some visceral violence and gooey goodness. We’re talking Rob Bottin, Rick Baker, Rob Kurtzman, Screaming Mad George, and more. It’s all about practical effects in horror films, and the brilliant minds that make them happen.

Texts:
Companion Letterboxd List

Crimson Hands FX Shop 

Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess by Linda Williams

FX Master Rob Bottin, Where in the World is He?

Slumber Party Massacre Review

Name Above Title Review 

Void Video - Instagram / Twitter / Website

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

In this episode, we discuss Nia DaCosta’s Candyman, urban legends, and some rather charged topics. The first half stays relatively spoiler free and we leave spoiler talk near the end with a warning. Join us as we look into the mirror and say that one name you’ve been dying to hear… Candyman!

Relevant Links:

• Richard Newby’s “Unpacking ‘Candyman’ and its Darkest Revelation”
• Kelly’s Interview with Tony Todd
• Minneapolis Institute of Art Philando Castile Exhibition 
  
  
  Music:
  No Orphans - Dirge
  Night Tempo - Synchronization

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

In our last slash of the summer, we take a trip to Sleepaway Camp! With short shorts, crop tops, and one of the most iconic endings of horror history, we’ve got a lot to discuss. NOTE: Our discussion heavily features topics of transgender representation, and includes deadnaming and discussion of trans bodies and body dysmorphia, which may be triggering to some listeners. 

Links:

• The Sadness review
• Letterboxd List
• Sleepawaycampmovies.com
• Sleepaway Camp: The Elephant in the Room by Alice Collins

Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans 
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Playback - Night Tempo

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

A Cruel Summer with the Spinsters of Horror: In this super special bonus episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented multimedia mavens the Spinsters of Horror to discuss our favorite sweaty, bloody, summer horror films. 

Links:

• Spinsters of Horror - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website / I Spit on Your Podcast
• Letterboxd List For This Film
• Medusa’s Man
• Cultural Extremism: A New Subgenre
• 10 Hilarious Horror Parodies Made on a Microbudget
• Void Video episodes on Found Footage Horror: Ep 1 /  Ep 2
• The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle by Alexandra West

Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans 
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Super Freak - Night Tempo

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

We continue our Summer of the Slasher series with a visit from the Driller Killer. Grab your snacks and stay up late, because it’s time for a Slumber Party Massacre.

Click here for event information on Visceral Pleasure and Extreme Cinema, streaming July 31 at 5pm ET.

Didn't quite hear what movie we mentioned? Check out our Companion Letterboxd List for a directory of all the movies mentioned in this episode and where to find them. 

Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans 
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Entertainment System - Night Tempo

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

It’s the summer of the slasher, and we’re starting with a deep dive on everyone’s favorite mouthy murderer, Freddy Krueger. A look at all 9 films in the Nightmare of Elm Street franchise, plus some bonus questions about our own darkest dreams.

Relevant articles:

• Companion Letterboxd List 
• Stalker review
• Bonus episode: Steven Kostanski talks Horror Anime

Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans 
Summer of the Slasher Theme done by Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Entertainment System - Night Tempo

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

Bri sits down with (very cool) PSYCHO GOREMAN director Steven Kostanski and Eye On Horror’s Jacob Davison to discuss our favorite horror anime. 

We talk about all of our favorites, some anime history, and some defining moments and breakthroughs in our perspectives on anime. 

Some of the anime we discuss includes: Akira, Genocyber, When They Cry, Serial Experiments Lain, Ghost In the Shell, Battle Angel, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica. 

Links: 

• Letterboxd List for This Episode
• Murmurs From the Morgue Letterboxd List on Queer Horror
• Eye On Horror Episode
• I Spit On Your Podcast Anime Episode on Lily C.A.T. and Demon City Shinjuku

Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans 
Summer of the Slasher Theme done by Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Neon Genesis Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis - Yoko Takahashi

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

In this episode, Bri and Kelly discuss some of their favorite musical moments in horror films. There’s dancing, drama, and danger! Plus, we have some great song options to receive the slowed-down-creepy-version trailer treatment. 

Relevant reading:

Haven’t Seen It Podcast - The Evil Dead

Spiral Review

Clips:

Us

Insidious

Raw

American Psycho

The Final Girls

An American Werewolf in London

Climax

Shaun of the Dead

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2

Beetlejuice

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Slumber Party Massacre 2

House of the Devil

Death Proof

Tammy and the T-Rex

I Saw the Devil

Music:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: Night Tempo - Night City

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

Behind the Screams: Our Favorite Up-and-Coming Directors in Horror

We sit down to discuss some of our favorite up-and-coming directors that are breaking into the horrorsphere. Also featuring -- in honor of Godzilla vs Kong -- a special spotlight on Adam Wingard. 

Companion Lists:
Kelly McNeely's Top 10 Up-and-Coming Horror Directors

Relevant Reading:
Companion Letterboxd list

Unnamed Footage Festival Recap

I Blame Society review

I Am Sophie review

I Saw the Devil review

Interview with Ryan Spindell

The Mortuary Collection review

Possessor review

Tigers Are Not Afraid review

Saint Maud review

Music:
Dirge - No Orphans
Taking Space - Brianna Walker: SoundCloud.com/cardinalhouseprod

On Social:

Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd

Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd

Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter