Horror Babes
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratingsWhat up! We're the Horror Babes: Nicole and Topher. What are we doing here? We're talking horror! All of it! Movies? Yup. Narrations? We got 'em. Discussion about the genre at large? Oh hell yes! Join us every Friday for your new fav horror podcast!
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Crimson Peak (2015)
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBHey, Babes! Welcome to Ghost Stories Month! Nicole and Topher are kicking it off with Guillermo del Toro’s “Crimson Peak” (2015). Join them to hear Nicole get angry about Ahh Real Monsters, Topher get angry about Titanic and eventually they discuss this amazing film! FOOTNOTES Guillermo del Toro with Collider https://collider.com/the-strain-crimson-peak-news-guillermo-del-toro/
Child's Play (2019)
September 23, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHey, Babes! Nicole and Topher felt like a refresh so it’s the reboot of Child’s Play (2019) this week. Join them to hear about what doll is the scariest, why the answer to that is “any doll”, and why Topher will never trust you if you have a single doll. TW/CW: discussions of child abuse, animal abuse, suicide
Event Horizon (1997)
September 17, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBHey Babes! Did you know that in space no one can hear you open a gate to Hell? If you didn't, now you do! This week we covered a cult classic: Event Horizon (1997). Join us to hear Nicole kicking down gates, Topher mending fences and learn why this once-panned movie is actually good! CW/TW: discussions of self-harm/suicide
Candyman (1992)
September 09, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHey, Babes! This week, Nicole and Topher are talking about an absolute classic: Candyman (1992). Tune in to hear Topher yell about fish, Nicole yell about fish, and both of them yell about fish. Also, y'know, they talk about why this film is fantastic and dive deeper into what goes into making it fantastic, but it's mostly the fish. CW/TW: discussions about white supremacy, rape, violence against women
Freaky (2020)
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHey, Babes! This week Nicole and Topher are digging into a pretty new movie: Freaky (2020). Check them out to hear why reimagining stories can be fun, what kind of horror films they want to see Vince Vaughn in, and why de-Disneyfication is actually good! Heads up! There are SPOILERS here, so check the movie out on HBOMax first if you don't want to be upset! CW/TW: discussion of gore, violence against women
Black Swan (2011)
August 27, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBHey, Babes! It's finally time to do an Aronofsky film! That's right, we're covering Black Swan (2010) this week. Listen in to hear Nicole and Topher discuss who they most want to play, why cheap cameras are actually good, and why we have a love-hate relationship with this film. TW/CW: self-harm, body dysmorphia, discussion of eating disorders FOOTNOTES: Film Colossus on Black Swan https://bit.ly/3mBGSu5
The Descent (2006)
August 20, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBHey, Babes! This week, Nicole and Topher go for the world record for the most I Think You Should Leave references in a horror podcast while they cover The Descent (2006). Tune in for some fun discussion on claustrophobia, monster design and to learn why six British ladies have a bad time spelunking!! There are SPOILERS for this fifteen year old movie so heads up! FOOTNOTES: Fright Club from The Guardian https://bit.ly/3k7CIXZ
Final Destination (2000)
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBHey, Babes! This week, Topher and Nicole flirt with danger by covering what might be the most consistently good horror franchise ever? That's right! It's Final Destination (2000). Nicole struggles with Da Vinci. Topher can't describe a gimbal. Both of them are losing their minds, and you're reaping all the benefits. Heads up, Babes - there are SPOILERS for this legal-drinking-age movie, but also for Evil Dead (2013).
Happy Death Day (2017)
August 06, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHey, Babes! This week we covered a really fun one! Hey, Babes! This week we covered a really fun one! Whoops!! Got stuck in a loop there. We talked about Happy Death Day (2017). Join us to hear all about a really fun film that is just chock-full of problems, and how solid technique can save a bad story. TW/CW: violence against women, self-harm There are obviously SPOILERS in here for the movie in the title, but also for Palm Springs, so heads up.
The Purge (2013)
July 23, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBHey, Babes! We're back in 2013 again for another major franchise: The Purge. We're talking why mediocrity is actually good, setting versus execution and what we would do during a Purge. There are SPOILERS here, so heads up. FOOTNOTES Charlie Jane Anders for io9: https://bit.ly/3y1s2zU
Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
July 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHey, Babes! This week Topher and Nicole dove into one of the greatest horror comedies of all time: Shaun of the Dead (2004). They're talking shot structure, what makes for a good horror comedy and complimenting their cat! Listen in for all that and more. FOOTNOTES Editing in Shaun of the Dead: https://bit.ly/3wHcnnW Sound in Shaun of the Dead: https://bit.ly/2VLCjlH Shot on What: https://bit.ly/3B5wfEI
The Conjuring (2013)
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBHey, Babes! Did you ever wonder what it would be like if Lifetime made a horror film? If so, you'll love this episode on James Wan's "The Conjuring" (2013). Join Nicole and Topher to hear about how to pace a film, why cinematography matters way more than you think, and why both of them are completely wrong about this movie. TW/CW: violence against children, self-harm FOOTNOTES: Simon Abrams for Roger Ebert https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-conjuring-2013
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBHey, Babes! This week Nicole and Topher dive into the cult classic slasher: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)!! They're talking gay panic, the fascinating writer behind the film and how a parody got turned into a straightforward movie by the studio. Listen in and enjoy! CW/TW: violence against women
Us (2019)
June 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBHey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are closing out June with a new classic: Jordan Peele's sophomore film 'Us' (2019). They're talking how to frame dance shots, why mirrors are awesome and why doppelgangers really aren't. Listen in for endless thirst for Winston Duke and praise for Lupita N'yongo. There are SPOILERS in here, so watch the dang movie first! FOOTNOTES Rosie Fletcher for Den of Geek: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/us-jeremiah-1111-jordan-peele-movie/
The Wailing (w/ PremRock)
June 18, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHey, Babes! What do we do when we cover South Korean horror? Call our good friend PremRock duh!! Topher and Prem sat down during a heat wave to chop it up about Na Hong-jin's near-perfect 2016 film 'The Wailing'. They're going in on oppressive regimes, how to use scores, and beat sampling. Might sound odd for a horror podcast, but that's how we do!! Check out PremRock's solo album, available June 25 (links below). FOOTNOTES: Bandcamp - https://planetpremrock.bandcamp.com/ Backwoodz Studioz ...
House On Haunted Hill (1959)
June 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBHey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are loving this June line-up!! This week they're talking about an absolute classic: House on Haunted Hill (1959). They're go in on camp, how to actually write women in film, and why no one has to make a movie longer than 90 minutes. If you love horror, you have to love Vincent Price. Jump in to hear Topher try his best Vincent impression. CW/TW: self-harm
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
June 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBHey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are hot and BOTHERED this week with Ana Lily Amirpour's 2014 vampire western: A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. They're talking subtle sexiness, character depth and how to steep your film in reference without looking like a nerd. Watch this movie then hang out with them to hear the absolute thirst. Happy Pride, Babes!! CW/TW: sexual assault, drug use FOOTNOTES: Wired with director Ana Lily Amirpour https://www.wired.com/2014/02/girl-walks-home-alone-at-night/ ...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
May 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBHey, Babes! This week we are FINALLY covering Tobe Hooper's absolute banger of a classic: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). We're talking tortured artists, awkward dinner parties, and meddling kids. We kept this one off here for a while but what better way to start summer then with a movie about five kids being turned into art? CW/TW: gore, mental health
Satan's Slave (1980)
May 21, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBHey, Babes! This week we're covering a major film that most folks have never seen: Satan's Slave (1980). Join us as we dig up a forgotten cult classic and discuss folklore, Karl Urban, and how this film changed horror movies in Indonesia and beyond. TW/CW: self-harm
Drag Me To Hell (2009)
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBHey Babes! This week we're talking about our fave consummate professional/absolute dork: Sam Raimi!! We watched Drag Me To Hell (2009), and you should too. We're talking film nerdery, shot selection, and how to have fun while being one of the best in The Biz. CW/TW: discussions of eating disorders FOOTNOTES: Directorpiece Theatre on Sam Raimi and his horror sequence https://bit.ly/3hodNjf
Kairo aka Pulse
May 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 208 MBWhat up, Babes!! We're finally doing another J-Horror. This week, it's Kairo, better known as Pulse (2001). Listen in for discussion of spookiness, isolation, and why the internet is full of ghosts. TW/CW: Suicidality and self harm FOOTNOTES: Ishikawa Kiyoshi on Hikikomori https://www.nippon.com/en/currents/d00332/hikikomori-social-recluses-in-the-shadows-of-an-aging-japan.html#
Redux Month Twin Peaks Pt 2 Feat Amy Hood
April 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIt's the final episode of Redux Month, Babes! And we're rounding it out with the second part of Nicole and Amy's discussion about Twin Peaks: The Return. Join us for a deep dive into Lynch's finale to the Twin Peaks saga. CW/TW: sexual assault
Horror Or Nah? Twin Peaks feat. Amy Hood
April 22, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBWe have a very special episode of Horror Or Nah this month! It's Nicole's first time hosting! And her sister Amy (hood.does.hair on IG) is here!! They did something David Lynch would absolutely hate. They analyzed his work. What a sin!! Kick back and enjoy until Topher finds his way back from some place full of red velvet and cool floors. There are just so many SPOILERS in here because Nicole and Amy are so full of secrets! Also, CW/TW for discussions of sexual assault and incest because th...
Redux Month - Maniac
April 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBHey, Babes! Redux Month continues with Maniac (1980 & 2012). Listen along to hear about our developing Theory of Remakes and our thoughts on two cult classics. There are SPOILERS in here for both movies and, weirdly, Romeo and Juliet. TW/CW for violence against women, discussions of sex work and mental illness.
Redux Month - The Witches
April 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBGuess what, Babes! Nicole's BDay Month continues with The Witches! Both of them! Thirty years apart! That's right - we're doing the OG 1990 Anjelica Huston adaptation of the Roald Dahl book and the 2020 remake featuring Octavia Spencer and a couple folks you might have heard of. Listen in to hear about both of these movies, but definitely more importantly, our takes on remakes as a concept. So one of these movies is the same age as Topher, but one of them is younger than his niece and nephew...
Redux Month - The Craft And Legacy
April 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBThat's right, Babes! It's another themed month - this time for our very own Nicole! She chose remakes so remakes it is all April! To kick off, we're covering a high school favorite: The Craft and its recent sequel, The Craft: Legacy. We're gonna work all month to come up with our Perfect Theory of Remakes, so make sure you stay tuned. One of these movies can legally drink, but the other can't even hold its own head up, so, yeah, there's SPOILERS here!! Also, because we love y'all, TW/CW fo...
The Lighthouse (2020)
March 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBDon't drink turpentine, Babes! And def don't spill your beans. Y'know why? Because you'll end up like the two fools in this movie!! What movie? Well it's obviously Robert Eggers' second feature The Lighthouse! Dive in with us while we ILLUMINATE some fun film theory for y'all! AVAST! There be SPOILERS here, ye hearties! And more seriously, a CW/TW for implied sexual violence. As always, we love y'all, Babes.
The Babadook (w Charlotte Byrd)
March 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 248 MBTime to get BabaSHOOK, Babes!! We had the amazing and ear-destroying Charlotte Byrd (from The Midnight Record podcast) back to talk about one of her favorite horror films: The Babadook (2014). Listen in to hear us discuss grief, depression, and terrifying children. There are SPOILERS for this movie in our chat. Also, because we love you, CW/TW for self-harm in here.
Kindred (2020)
March 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBHey, Babes! Down with the aristocracy and colonialism right? This week we're covering Joe Marcantonio's debut feature: Kindred (2020). Listen to us nerd out about music, talk about the need for diversity behind the screen, and the politics of women's bodily autonomy! This movie is almost brand new, so just know there's SPOILERS here. FOOTNOTES Kate Berland for IndieWire: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/10/kindred-trailer-fiona-shaw-1234589882/ Simon Abrams for RogerEbert.com: https://www.r...
It Comes At Night (2017)
March 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe're back with a new episode on It Comes At Night (2017). We didn't mean for this to be an on-topic movie as we approach a year of lockdown/quarantine/pandemic stress, but it's the movie we chose to cover. We're diving in on how films portray trauma, how creators borrow from their own lives and what artists owe their audience in this one. As always, there are SPOILERS here, just so you know. FOOTNOTES: Tasha Robinson for The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/8/15762548/it-comes-at-ni...
Horror Or Nah?: They Live
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBWe are closing out John Carpenter Month with an absolute blast of a movie and it's one that sits right on that borderline of Horror or Nah! That's right - we're covering They Live (1988) with "special guest" Nicole Leigh Hood. Thank all y'all Babes so much for joining us while we talk about your favorite director's favorite director.
The Fog (1980)
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBJohn Carpenter Month continues with The Fog (1980). Once again we're diving into what makes our favorite director who he is. We're talking indie greatness, deep metaphor and nth degree film nerdiness.
Halloween (1978)
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBY'all know we had to do this one right?? It's an absolute legend!! And so is our dedicated topic for February: the (in Nicole's words) ICONIC John Carpenter. As y'all know, it's all about celebrating him (and a little bit Topher), and we're keeping it up with 1978's Halloween. We're talking about legacy, film nerd stuff and - of course - the Final Girl trope. This movie is old enough to be your dad, so there are SPOILERS, Babes.
The Thing (1982)
February 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 227 MBWE. ARE. FINALLY. DOING. JOHN. CARPENTER. MONTH!!!! It's Topher's birthday month, so we're kicking off a series on his favorite director with his favorite horror film: The Thing!! We're thirsting over Kurt Russell, practical effects and a misunderstood classic. This movie is right at 40 years old, so there are SPOILERS here. And if you love footnotes, we have them right here: Starlog Mag: https://archive.org/stream/starlog_magazine-064/064#page/n65/mode/2up Timeout NY: https://web.archive...
The Sublet
January 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBWe're covering our most indie film ever this week. We dived int post-partum depression, story structure, and even more gender politics!! Join us for a journey int the work of serious indie horror filmmaking this week! OBVI there's SPOILERS this week Babes!
Boarding School (with Nico Oliveri)
January 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWe have a first this week!! Our first guest who was actually involved in the making of the movie we're talking about! It's rad! We're talking about Boarding School (2018) with Nico Oliveri this week. It's a dive into queerness, fascists, and horror as art. We had such a great time recording this episode and hope you have an even better time listening to it.
The Final Girls
January 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhat up, Babes? It's another week with at least three final girls, two hosts who have feelings about a problematic trope and one movie: The Final Girls (2015). As we often do, we're diving into what makes a good commentary and how our favorite genre can do more. Clearly, there's going to be SPOILERS. FOOTNOTES: The writers on their inspiration: https://creativescreenwriting.com/the-final-girls-a-slasher-movie-inspired-by-woody-allen/ Ethan Anderson for First Showing: https://www.firstshow...
Mimic
January 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBNo it's not a fake - we're covering another famous director this week, and once again it's one of their earliest works. Y'all can't stop us!! This week it's Guillermo del Toro's "Mimic". We're talking cool 90s weirdness and Weinstein nonsense. There's def SPOILERS in this episode, Babes. If y'all wanna read along with what we referenced, here you go: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/harvey-scissorhands-6-films-ruined-harvey-weinstein/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/fi...
Dead Alive (1992)
January 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBA very happy and gory New Year, Babes! We're covering Dead Alive (aka Braindead) to kick it off. There's a whole mess of gore, Peter Jackson as a young director and zombie gazpacho in this one. This movie is nearly 30 years old, so know there's going to be SPOILERS in here!
Krampus (2015)
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBHappy Crimpler! Hope you've got your spirits high (a pretty tall order this year - we know), because Krampus (2015) is coming to town! Join as we talk about good dumb fun, character actors, and holiday memories. This movie came out five years ago, so there's for sure SPOILERS kids!!
Scare Me (2020)
December 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBWanna hear a scary story? This week, we're talking about the (almost) brand new movie Scare Me (2020) from writer and director Josh Ruben. We dive into the horror-camp divide, awesome character work and gender politics as horror. Since this movie is pretty darn new, so just to let you know, there are SPOILERS in here.
Ready Or Not (2019)
December 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBWe had a blast this week! We covered a super-fun, super-cool film with Radio Silence's third feature Ready or Not (2019). We want to throw out a huge thank you to friend-of-the-pod Sibs for leaning on us so hard to cover this amazing and fun romp. Since this is such a recent movie, yes, there are SPOILERS. Also, here's the article we kept referencing in the episode: Bloody Disgusting on Ready or Not: https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3578944/review-youre-not-ready-wickedly-brilliant-re...
Run (2020)
December 04, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 149 MBIt's another episode of Horror Babes! Because it's Friday!! We're covering a pretty new one for the second time ever with Run (2020) which dropped on Hulu a couple weeks ago. We're talking abusive parents, disability politics and a seriously missed Tears For Fears reference (Topher is really upset about that one). We aren't gonna get mad at you for not getting that there's SPOILERS on this one because it's legit brand new. FOOTNOTES: Kiera Allen on Disability Stereotypes: https://www.nyti...
Horror or Nah? Sunshine (w: Nicole Leigh Hood)
November 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBHorror or Nah? is back and this week we're covering Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's Sunshine (2007). Topher brought Nicole Leigh Hood back as a guest so she could pull his heart out and show it to him as they discuss whether or not Sunshine is, in fact, a horror film. There are SPOILERS in this episode about a thirteen-year-old movie. Bloody Disgusting on the slasher-switch: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3334291/bad-movie-devolve-slasher/
Carrie (1976)
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 243 MBHopefully you read the title, but if you didn't then you can find out that we covered an actually-good Stephen King adaptation this week: Carrie (1976). Nicole yells about Dirty Pillows, Topher geeks out over Paul Hirsch and they both enjoy a little discussions about when a clusterwhoops just goes right.
Friday The 13th 1 & 2 (w Dr Joe Wilson)
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBThat's right, Babes - it's Friday the 13th!! And because we are the opposite of subtle here, we're covering the first two entries in the iconic slasher series of the same name. We had to have an expert on for these, so we snagged Dr. Joe Wilson to guide us through these fun and ridiculous movies. These movies are like 40ish years old, so duh there's SPOILERS!! If you want more from our amazing guest, you can check him out here (including a fantastic cross-edit he made with this series and H...
The Lodge
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBScream Queens Month may be over but the Horror Babes are still here! And this week, we're covering The Lodge (2019), another tale of horrible kids from directing duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (Goodnight Mommy). Kick back, enjoy and feel your way through this super dope tone poem. Obviously, there are going to be SPOILERS here so you may want to watch the movie first, but we're not gonna tell you what to do, we're not your parents. Most importantly, we want to put a CW/TW on this sinc...
Jennifer's Body Pt 2 (w Vic Priano)
October 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBThat's right, Babes - there's a special Part II Halloween episode for y'all!! Topher and special guest host Vic Priano (@major_tmrw) are back for a whole lot more of Jennifer's Body (2009). We hope y'all appreciate how much all three of us sacrificed to make sure Nicole can be back next week. Once again, as there is every week, and, tbh, YESTERDAY, there are SPOILERS in this episode. We love y'all, but you need to see this near-perfect movie.
Jennifer's Body Pt 1 (w Vic Priano)
October 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBAre you a small time band that wants to get famous overnight? Then this film is your Bible! Topher is joined by cartoonist, narrative designer and all-around awesome person Vic Priano to talk about Jennifer's Body (2009). It's about time that this film got its due, and Topher is so stoked to have another super-fan on to discuss it. It went on so long that there are actually TWO episodes!! TWO!!!! This is part one and the next episode comes out tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st aka HALLOWEEN. G...
I Know What You Did Last Summer
October 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBOh /crap/. Sorry that we had to edit that intro, but Mr. Gillespie didn't want this film to be too offensive. Us on the other hand? We get deep. That's right - the Horror Babes are digging into the perfectly shitty film that is I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). This film is younger than either of our younger siblings, so clearly there's SPOILERS you cuties.