Our Bloody Obsession

New season is HEREEEEE! And this time host Zoë Rose Smith will be exploring films that fall into the New French Extremity category. But that doesn't mean they're all slathered in blood... Some are just downright bizaree.

To kick off the season Zoë is joined by none other than Alex West, author of 'Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity'. West talks about what this particular waves of films was, the reason behind them and what constitutes as a NFE film.

You can find Alex West in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScareAlex - Faculty of Horror: https://t.co/ksOd0Zj4iB?amp=1 - Books and work: https://www.alexandrawest.ca/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

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In the season's final episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by one of the biggest names in extreme horror; Stephen Biro. Founder and own of Unearthed Films - the most well-known extreme horror film distribution and production company. Together they discuss one of the most notorious, provocative & influential extreme film series, GUINEA PIG SERIES. Plus they discuss in depth the American Guinea Pig series.

Warning! This episode discusses graphic violence, torture, religious elements, mutilation and more.

You can find Stephen/Unearthed Films in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unearthedfilms - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnearthedFilms/ - Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnearthedFilms - Website: https://www.unearthedfilms.com/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

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In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined journalist, critic and podcaster BJ Colangelo! Together they discuss one of the most dividing, controversial yet empowering rape revenge films ever made, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE.

Warning! This episode discusses rape, sexual abuse and trauma in a lot of detail. Please do not listen if these are triggering topics for you.

You can find BJ in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo - Short Films & Articles: https://linktr.ee/bjcolangelo - This Ends At Prom: https://twitter.com/ThisEndsAtProm

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

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In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by immersive theatre producer, The Unrated Cut editor & editor of ZWAS YouTube; Elsie Watkinson! Together they discuss a found footage film that turns people off just by the title alone, AUGUST UNDERGROUND.

Warning! This episode discusses extreme torture, graphic violence, snuff films, dismemberment and more...

You can find Elsie in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElsieandherEels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posh_goth/?hl=en

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by academic writer Alison Taylor, author of Troubled Everyday: The Aesthetics of Violence and the Everyday in European Art Cinema. Together they discuss one of the most controversial and hard to watch films, IRREVERSIBLE.

Warning! This episode discusses rape, sexual violence and horrific violence.

You can find Alison in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/preferenepas - Troubled Everyday Book: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-troubled-everyday.html#.WWBaDMB1Vi8.twitter - Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Troubled-Everyday-Aesthetics-Violence-European/dp/1474415229

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic & baker Greg Mucci, who writes for Talk Film Society, Daily Grindhouse, Nightmarish Conjurings, Haw Creek Horror and is the host of upcoming podcast The Hauer Power Hour. Together they discussion one of Asian cinema's most well-known extreme horror films, AUDITION.

Warning! This episode discusses graphic torture, child abuse and more.

You can find Greg in the following places: – Twitter: twitter.com/ReelBrew – Instagram: www.instagram.com/reelbrew/?hl=en – The Hauer Power Hour: twitter.com/HauerPowerHour – Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/reelbrew/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by horror film critic, no.1 stan of The Wicker Man remake and The Evolution of Horror series regular, Brad Hanson. Discussing what is as considered as the most extreme horror film, MARTYRS.

Warning! This episode discusses themes of childhood trauma, abuse, severely graphic violence and more.

You can find Brad in the following places: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/hadbranson - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/splatterpatter/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by director Henk Pretorius and producer Llewelynn Greeff to discuss their upcoming horror mystery film THE UNFAMILIAR.

You can find Henk, Llewelynn and The Unfamiliar in the following places:

• Twitter: @unfamiliarmovie
• @HenkLPretorius
• @Llewelynn
• Instagram: @unfamiliarmovie
• https://theunfamiliarmovie.com/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)

In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined German extraordinaire Dominik Roth who is the co-host of True Crime Germany podcast & long time lover of extreme horror cinema. They discuss one of the most beautiful yet disturbing films ever made: NEKROMANTIK by Jorg Buttgereit. Warning! This episode discusses themes of necrophilia, animal cruelty and other controversial topics.

You can find Dom in the following places: - Co-host of True Crime Germany podcast: https://truecrimegermany.podigee.io/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMMAMM

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

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In this episode host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by none other than Mike Muncer who is the host of The Evolution of Horror podcast, a film journalist, producer and presenter. They discuss one of the most sickening films ever made: SALO by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Warning! This episode discusses themes of paedophilia, coprophilia, torture and abuse.

You can find Mike Muncer in the following places: - Host of The Evolution of Horror podcast: www.evolutionofhorror.com/ - Twitter: twitter.com/EvolutionPod - Instagram: www.instagram.com/evolutionofhorror/?hl=en - Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvolutionOfHorror/

If you'd like to send over some feedback, support the podcast, inquire about being a guest on the show, send over your extreme film or just ask weird shit you can do so at the following:

- Email: [email protected] - Twitter: twitter.com/ZoboWithShotgun - Facebook: www.facebook.com/zobowithashotgun/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/zobowithashotgun/?hl=en - Web: www.zobowithashotgun.com - Patreon: www.patreon.com/zobowithashotgun - Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/zobowithashotgun

Theme music & all editing by Emanuele Bellini www.emanuelebellini.com @ebmusicproductions Logo and artwork design by Ben Errington (twitter.com/ben_errington) / Blinded By Faith design (twitter.com/blindedby_faith)