It's guest host Arika's last episode with the Femme Fatalities. Anna will be back next week.

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We are deep in the “Ring” universe, discussing book one and the American and Japanese versions. 

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Pougkeepies Tapes

Trigger Warnings: kidnapping, violence against children, young women, young men and sex workers, brainwashing, bondage, dehumanizing, torture, suicide

Special guest Arika is back for another episode. Don’t worry Anna will be back soon. In this podcast episode, we examine "The Poughkeepsie Tapes," a chilling pseudo-documentary that delves into the disturbing case of a serial killer who documented his heinous crimes on video. We discuss the film's unsettling realism, its controversial reception, and the psychological impact it has on viewers, exploring why it remains a deeply haunting piece of horror cinema.

6:00 How the film was shot and acting

6:57 Commentary on society

8:28 Connections to real-life serial killers

11:00 Human need for consistency

12:00 Violence against women and how women watch horror

13:00 Portrayal of trauma

13:45 The plight of Cheryl

17:00 Media coverage

19:00 Jump Scares

22:00 Found footage films

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Trigger Warnings: Violence against women and children, stalking, animal death, gore

Once again, Arika is guest-hosting with Margaret. Anna is on break and will be back soon. In this podcast episode, we dive into the eerie world of "The Grudge," exploring its chilling storyline and the haunting curse that plagues anyone who enters a cursed house in Tokyo. We analyze the film's unique blend of Japanese horror elements and its impact on the genre, while also discussing the cultural context and the terrifying atmosphere that makes "The Grudge" a standout horror classic.

2:30 Cultural beliefs about hauntings

4:45 The eyes and hair

5:30 Plot of the movie and actors

7:10 Japanese and American horror

14:50 Horror from around the world

18:23 The mortician

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Trigger Warnings: murders including children, sleep disturbances, child abduction, alcohol consumption

Join Margaret and special guest Arika, as they explore an unsettling film that can get under your skin. 

10:00 Urban legends and creepypasta

13:00 Relationship between community and police

16:00 Story development

19:00 Ghost attachments and why we’re drawn to the supernatural

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Trigger warnings: violence, the dog dies, blood

Join the Femme Fatalities and their special guest, Arika this week as they dive into the world of Candyman.

Don’t say his name five times! We delve into the world of Candyman, including racism, gentrification, socioeconomics, white saviorism, police brutality, and the power of art. 

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Trigger Warnings: violence, drug use

It’s a first for Margaret, where she didn’t like a movie. Anna liked it as a kid, but as an adult, it’s not a favorite. 

Key Topics:

3:00 Anna’s alternate ending

4:00 flaws in the movie

5:00 grief

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Trigger Warnings: Attempted SA, being drugged without consent, amputations

We are fans of Diablo Cody and were super excited to see Lisa Frankenstein. Join us as we chat about what we liked and didn’t like.

5:00 The 80s

7:30 cliques

10:30 John Hughes movies

11:57 Character dynamics

15:30 Wanting love

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Trigger Warnings: suicide, homicide, emotional abandonment, mental illness, sexual scenes, sacrifice, animal cruelty

2:00 Dispelling the cult theories

5:00 Theatre experience

6:30 Exploring different cultures

8:14 The beginning dynamics and Dani’s loss

10:55 Living with a loved one with mental illness, including suicidality and the grief that follows

19:29 Dynamics of the village and the visitors

22:00 Menstruation

27:30 Grief Journey, suicide and physician-assisted suicide and end of life decisions

41:00 Who do you most relate to?

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Trigger Warnings: gratuitous violence, blood, gore, excessive violence, sexual assault, rape, torture, sadism

Can we call these movies classics? These movies have become emblematic of our generation's fascination with horror, serving as iconic pieces of cinematic art that continue to resonate with audiences today.

5:29 Family dynamics

6:48 Socioeconomics, society, and Female Interactions

8:54 The characters

9:50 Family dynamics

12:37 A little history about the making of the House of 1,000 Corpses

13:54 Thanatology theories

14:50 Grief Responses

17:45 Projections

19:30 The various characters and their dynamics

29:36 Who do you most relate to?

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Trigger Warnings: death, violence, cannibalism, child death, family dynamics, illness and sickness (including discussion), gore, blood, discussing death

Happy 45th Anniversary to the original Dawn of the Dead and Happy 20th to the remake! Even though it’s been over 45 years since the original and 20 for the remake, their social commentary is still relevant today. 

In the remake, the dog does not die.

5:00 Sexism and gender roles

7:00 The Mall and why it was important

9:49 Interpersonal conflict

14:17 Socioeconomics

17:41 Trauma bonding and grief

21:00 Communicating wishes if you are ill (Do not resuscitate, power of attorney, your wishes)

28:00 Anna shares about witnessing death

29:00 Capitalism 

30:00 Relationship dynamics and society 

42:30 The beauty in life in the face of death

43:00 Who do you most relate to?

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