Spooky Bitch Gang
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCreatures, killers and questionable gender politics as the Spooky Bitch Gang investigates the horror canon.
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Techno-Horror
April 18, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBWe can't live without technology, but is that a good thing? The most rapidly changing facet of our existence offers fertile ground for exploring all kinds of horrifying things. We're entering the virtual world and talking about how TV, computers, robots and more define and complicate our existence. Includes discussions of The Stepford Wives (1975), The Demon Seed (1977), Videodrome (1984), Chopping Mall (1986), The Lawnmower Man (1992), Brainscan (1994) and more. Follow us on Instagram ...
The First Omen
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBNearly fifty years on, The First Omen gives us a prequel to horror classic The Omen and it may surprise you to know it's really good! Turning the familiar story into an alarming feminist tale, the film grapples with some massive themes. We talk about its unique and referential take on the genre. Also includes discussions of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), Love Lies Bleeding (2024) and You'll Never Find Me (2024). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at crystal@spookybit...
Cosmic Horror
March 21, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode, the gang takes a look behind the veil of reality into thought-provoking, madness-inducing cosmic horror. How does the vast possibility of the universe put our puny little lives into focus? What happens when humans transcend their place in space and time? How come everything is still misogynistic? Includes discussions of Inside (2023), Margeaux (2022), Starship Troopers (1997), Altered States (1980), From Beyond (1986), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), Event Horizon (1997), T...
Imaginary
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThe latest film from Blumhouse is a romp through childhood anxieties and family drama. Is this new wave of PG-horror a cynical cash grab or an important development in the horror landscape? We break down Jeff Wadlow's Imaginary through its odd story beats, excellent creature design and often bizarre visuals. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Killer Animals
February 22, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBSometimes the scariest creature is out there in the wild or living right in your house! In this episode, we're looking at some of the killer animals in the horror canon and how they relate to our experiences as humans. Includes discussions of Karen (2021), Baghead (2023), Night Swim (2024), The Beast (2023), The Birds (1963), Sssssss (1973), Grizzly (1976), Long Weekend (1978), Cujo (1983), Razorback (1984), Monkey Shines (1988), Piranha 3D (2010) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Fac...
Our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023
January 25, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThat's right, another year has passed and we've all grown older, wiser and sexier. We celebrate the year that was by counting down our top 10 spooky movies of 2023. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Holiday Horror
December 21, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn our final episode for 2023, we unpack some of the horror movies set on and inspired by our favourite holidays. There are plenty of Christmas creeps, as well as bloody valentines, an April fool or two and more. Includes discussions of Leave the World Behind (2023), Poor Things (2023), Godzilla Minus One (2023), Black Christmas (1974), My Bloody Valentine (1981), April Fools' Day (1986), Blood Rage (1987), Dial Code Santa Claus aka Deadly Games (1989), Rare Exports (2010), Christmas Bloody...
Thanksgiving
November 30, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBEli Roth's long-gestating film is here and it might be his best work. We discuss this potential franchise-starter and its place in the slasher canon. Also includes discussions of When Evil Lurks (2023) and T-Blockers (2023). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Nunsploitation
November 09, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBHoly moly, these nuns are naughty. We're talking nunsploitation, the genre that explores the lives (and the sex lives) of nuns. Join us on a journey through cloisters and convents as we unpack what's so compelling about these brides of God. Static Vision and SBG co-present The Devils, Sunday November 19. Buy tickets here. Includes discussions of There's Nothing Out There (1991), There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023), The Devils (1971), The Nun and the Devil (1973), School of the...
Our Top 10 Horror Movies Ever
October 22, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBHappy Halloween Spookies! On this ep, we're each counting down our top 10 horror movies of all time. Also includes discussions of Things Heard & Seen (2021) and The Burning Hell (1974). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Giallo
September 30, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBBongiorno! In this episode, the gang dip their toes into the muddy waters of vintage Italian horror. Is Giallo a flash-in-the-pan, a relic of the past, or a key component of the genre we know and love? Includes discussions of Saw X (2023), Elevator Game (2023), Blood and Black Lace (1964), The Laughing Woman a.k.a The Frightened Woman (1969), Bay of Blood (1971), Don't Torture a Duckling (1972), Deep Red (1975), Tenebre (1982), Stage Fright (1987) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Faceb...
Meg 2: The Trench
August 17, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIn this episode we're talking about the ultra-dumb, maybe-camp sequel to everyone's favourite giant shark movie The Meg. Is it leaning into the silliness, or too serious for its own good? Only one thing is sure - we know nothing. Also includes discussions of Pearl (2021), Talk to Me (2023) and Dracula: The Voyage of the Demeter (aka The Last Voyage of the Demeter) (2023). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Ghosts
July 26, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWe're discussing ghosts, wraith, spirits, spectres and phantoms. One of the cornerstones of horror, how did ghosts end up symbolising so much about the human psyche? Includes discussions of The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra (2022), Nightsiren (2022), Insidious: The Red Door (2023), The Innocents (1961), Carnival of Souls (1962), The Haunting (1963), The Stone Tape (1972), The Entity (1982), Ghostwatch (1992), The Innkeepers (2011), The Woman in Black (2012) and more. Follow us on Instagram and F...
All Nighter: Child's Play/Chucky
July 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe're getting the hang of this all-nighter stuff now, but still this one nearly broke us! We stayed up all night watching the seven movies in the OG Chucky/Child's Play franchise just for you. We do it because we love you. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Neapolitan Special
June 01, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWe're tackling three very different but complementary horror movies in this Neapolitan special: The Boogeyman (2023), Infinity Pool (2023) and Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Extraterrestrials
May 04, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThe truth is out there, and we aim to find it! In this episode we're talking about extraterrestrials (a.k.a aliens) and how they contextualise and disrupt our place in the world. Includes discussions of Evil Dead Rise (2023), The Thing from Another World (1951), Lifeforce (1985), Signs (2002), Dark Skies (2013), Under the Skin (2013), Honeymoon (2014), Area 51 (2015), Vivarium (2019) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and scott@spooky...
Scream VI
March 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBScream is now a horror institution, but how does the new instalment stack up? We discuss Scream VI in all its meta glory and wonder where the franchise can possibly go from here. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Witches
March 09, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOn this episode, the gang discusses the spellbinding real life and fictional tales of witches. From historical fact to teenage TV witches, who are these powerful women and where do they fit in society? Includes discussions of Toxic Shark (2017), On the Line (2022), Pearl (2022), Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022), Häxan (1922) Day of Wrath (1943), Black Sunday (1961), Viy (1967), Suspiria (1977), The Craft (1996), The Witch (2015), Hellbender (2021) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Faceb...
M3GAN
February 16, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBRoses are red, M3GAN is fierce, this is an episode you don't want to miss! We're discussing everyone's favourite robot babe M3GAN and hoping we can slay as hard as her. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022
January 19, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB2022 was a weird year, huh? To ring in the new year, we're each counting down our top 10 horror movies of 2022. Join us to look back and maybe find some new faves. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
December 14, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBTurns out our bodies are irresistible to aliens! In this episode we unpack the slimy and sexy world of parasites and other nefarious body snatchers. Includes discussions of The Last Broadcast (1998), Violent Night (2022), I Blame Society (2020), Invaders from Mars (1953), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958), Shivers (1975), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Thing (1982), The Faculty (1998) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Barbarian (2022)
November 25, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBCONTENT WARNING: The episode contains discussion of sexual assault. This episode brought to you by the letter B! We're talking about Zach Cregger's crazy little movie Barbarian, as well as Luca Guadagnino's Bones and All. Big spoiler warning!!! Do not listen if you don't want Barbarian and Bones and All spoilers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Slashers
November 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSimple, scary and sharp, the slasher might be the foundation of horror as we know it today. We're talking creepy, slow-moving killers from Michael Myers to Jason to some of the more obscure knife-wielding maniacs from film history. Includes discussions of Smile (2022), Nest of the Cuckoo Birds (1965), Halloween Ends (2022), Alice, Sweet Alice [aka Communion] (1976), Halloween (1979), Maniac (1980), The Slumber Party Massacre (1982), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986), Intruder (1989), Sc...
Patrick (1978)
October 20, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBBeloved by Quentin Tarantino among others, Australian cult classic Patrick is an overlooked supernatural horror pioneer. Its slyly deranged narrative is a fascinating, feminist tale of omnipotent male malice. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
White People Got Stuck Where?
October 06, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBAs white people, maybe the genre that hits closest to home is the one where white people get stuck somewhere dumb. On the latest SBG, we're talking about the single-location survival movies that could take place in a sauna, a chairlift, or an abandoned bunker. Includes discussions of They See You (2022), The Woman with a Knife (1969), Fall (2022), Frozen (2010), Gerald's Game (2017), 247 Degrees F (2011), The Hole (2001), 47 Meters Down (2017), Lifeboat (1944), Devil (2010) and more. Foll...
Crimes of the Future
September 23, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBDavid Cronenberg's return to body horror with Crimes of the Future has been as anticipated as it's been divisive. Find out what we thought about this new feature from one of our favourite directors. Also includes discussions of The Wolf House (2018), Horror in the High Desert (2021) and We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Werewolves
September 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe moon is full and werewolves are on the prowl! In this episode, we unpack all the baggage that comes with transforming into a hairy, bloodthirsty monster. Includes discussions of The Love Witch (2016), The Bones (2021), Beast (2022), Cuadecuc, vampir (1970), Wolfblood: A Tale of the Forest (1925), The Wolf Man (1941), Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory (1963), An American Werewolf in London (1981), The Howling (1981), Ginger Snaps (2000), When Animals Dream (2014), Teddy (2020) and more. Fo...
Nope (2022)
August 22, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBJordan Peele's eagerly-awaited third feature Nope is out. On this episode we break down the bizarre and magical eco-western that's dividing audiences. Spoiler warning for Nope! Also includes discussions of Glorious (2022). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Melt Movies
August 11, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn our latest ep, we're talking melty, gooey movies where the human body becomes nothing but fondue. When the human body melts, what does it say about our place in the world? Includes discussions of The Black Phone (2022), The Night (2020), Censor (2021), Showgirls (1995), The Incredible Melting Man (1977), Creepshow 2 (1987), Street Trash (1987), The Blob (1988), Body Melt (1993) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and scott@spookybitc...
Men (2022) + Sydney Film Festival
June 23, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe discuss Alex Garland's much-hyped new film Men, plus a smorgasbord of goodies from the 2022 Sydney Film Festival. Includes discussions of Men (2022), Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), Family Dinner (2022), Sushi Noh (2022), Piggy (2022), Flux Gourmet (2022), Incredible But True (2022). Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Destructive Doodads
June 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBEvil inanimate objects have permeated every form of media, so we're taking a look at some of horror's most destructive doodads. Killer beds, dresses, pianos and tyres take us on a weird and wild journey into the paraphernalia of everyday life. Includes discussions of The Found Footage Phenomenon (2022), The Village (1993), Barbarella (1968), Christine (1983), In Fabric (2018), Death Bed: The Bed that Eats (1977), House (1977), Battle Heater (1989), Rubber (2010) and more. Follow us on Inst...
Pre-Code Horror
May 19, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWe're going back in time to the Wild West of horror before the the Hays Code tried to bring morality to the movies, and discussing some of the weirdest, sleaziest little films we've ever seen. Includes discussions of The Unknown (1927), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Most Dangerous Game (1932), Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), The Mummy (1933), Murders in the Zoo (1933), The Invisible Man (1933), The Old Dark House (1933) and more. Fol...
Found Footage
May 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn May 2022, two podcasters disappeared in the woods near Sydney, Australia while recording a podcast. The recordings from that day were never found... until now. Join us in the world of shaky cameras and spooky sounds as well talk the much-maligned found footage genre. Includes discussions of C'est arrivé près de chez vous (aka Man Bites Dog) (1992), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Noroi: The Curse (2005), [REC] (2007), Lake Mungo (2008), The Houses October Built (2014), Creep (2015), He...
The Northman and Time Warps
April 24, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBTime warps, time loops, and ruptures in the fabric of reality are the topic this time as we discuss movies that make you question everything. We also caught The Northman on opening night of Fantastic Film Festival Australia. Head to our Instagram to find out how you can win one of three double passes. Head to https://www.fantasticfilmfestival.com.au to see the full program - running until May 6 in Sydney and Melbourne. Includes discussions of The Northman (2022), Cube 2: Hypercube (2002),...
Ti West's X and Creepy Crawlies
April 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAnts, spiders and other arthropod pals are the stars of the hour as we talk things that creep and crawl. In this episode we discuss how bugs in horror movies create a unique sense of danger and paranoia. Includes discussions of X (2022), Them! (1954), Phase IV (1974), Kingdom of the Spiders (1977), Creepshow (1982), The Fly (1986), Eight Legged Freaks (2002), Bug (2006) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Bonus Episode: Family Horror
March 31, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFeaturing discussions of two of the most chilling films we've ever seen, we unpack all the horror of the nuclear family. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Frankenstein
March 24, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBOne of horror's most iconic monsters might actually be a big softy! On this episode, we unpack all the gravitas of the misunderstood Frankenstein (or Franky as we call him). Includes discussions of Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Flesh for Frankenstein (1973), Blackenstein (1973), Frankenhooker (1990), May (2002), Depraved (2019), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), Fresh (2022) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us ...
Scream (2022) and Our Top Ten Horror Movies of 2021
January 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn our first ep of 2022, we're talking the brand new "requel" to the Scream franchise, and counting down our top 10 horror movies of the bizarre year that was 2021. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Hooptober
November 01, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBFor the first time, we took part in the Hooptober challenge - a challenge to watch 31 horror movies throughout the month of October. In this episode, we talk about some of the highlights, lowlights and weird shit of our Hooptober journey. Crystal's Hooptober List: https://boxd.it/dvU6E Scott's Hooptober List: https://boxd.it/dvQBI Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Rape-Revenge
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and rape. We're tackling one of the most divisive horror sub-genres ever - the rape-and-revenge movie. Hopelessly misogynistic or empowering, feminist diatribes? We try to get to the bottom of what these stories say about the world we live in. Contains discussions of Ms. 45 (1981), I Spit on Your Grave a.k.a Day of the Woman (1978), Motor Psycho! (1965), The Virgin Spring (1960), The Last House on the Left (1972), Baise-...
Demonic Possession
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSBG gets up-close-and-personal with some demons. What makes them tick and what are they looking for in a partner? From The Exorcist to Emily Rose, we talk about the most demonic demons and their hosts of choice. Includes discussions of Black Box (2020), Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959), Squid Game (2021), The Exorcist (1973), The Exorcist III (1990), Alucarda (1977), Possession (1981), The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead 2 (1987), Prince of Darkness (1987), The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2006), Luz ...
Cannibals
September 09, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIt's the final taboo, the forbidden snack, human flesh. In this episode we talk about people who eat people and discover it's one of the most complex horror tropes we've covered so far. Includes discussions of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), Block Island Sound (2020), Spiral (2021), Man from Deep River (1972), The Hills Have Eyes (1977), Frightmare (1974), We Are What We Are (2010), Dumplings (2004), Raw (2016), The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and Her Lover (1989) and more. Follow us o...
The Ring vs. The Grudge
July 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBGet ready for our most heated episode yet! In the inaugural Spooky Bitch Debate, we determine which is the superior J-Horror franchise - The Ring or The Grudge. Featuring special guest judge Priscilla Pettit, plus another round of 2 Spooks and a Lie with Paul Robson. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Vampires (with Felix Hubble of Static Vision)
May 07, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWho's the hottest movie vampire? Is blood-sucking just sex? Do vampires shit? Sink ya fangs into our vampire episode where we answer all the hard hitting questions about the iconic movie monster. Featuring Felix Hubble of Static Vision. View the Dreamscapes program and buy tickets. Includes discussions of Habit (1996), The Addiction (1995), Dracula (1931), Nosferatu (1922), The Brides of Dracula (1960), Near Dark (1987), Ganja & Hess (1973), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) and more. Follow us ...
Episode 420: Evil Bong
April 19, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIt's time for another marathon - this time a special journey through the world of Charles Band's Evil Bong. After the initial high, things get weird fast... So weird we're not sure we can take it. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
Horror Games
March 21, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBDoes a love of horror movies cross over into horror games? We try to wrap our heads around some gaming classics and some new horror games making a buzz. Includes discussions of Shadow of the Vampire (2000), Countdown (2019), Vampire Hookers (1978), Like.Share.Follow (2017), Resident Evil (2002 version), Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010), Limbo (2010), Inside (2016), Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Maiden (2021), Clock Tower (1995), Until Dawn (2015), The Medium (2021) and more. Fol...
Zombies
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBFrom Caribbean folklore to George Romero's classics and beyond, we're talking zombies! Is the zombie genre still vital, or is it time we laid its rotting corpse to rest? Includes discussions of Wrong Turn (2021), The Dark and the Wicked (2020), The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Zombi Child (2019), White Zombie (1932), Halley (2012), Shaun of the Dead (2004), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), Braindead (1992) and more. Follow us on Instagr...
Creepy Kids
February 04, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBKids are creepy af but y'all aren't ready for THAT conversation. Join us as we discuss creepy, killer kids in horror and how they reflect the deepest fears of society. Skip to 08:40 to avoid spoilers for Promising Young Woman. Includes discussions of Promising Young Woman (2020), Village of the Damned (1960), Them (2006), The Bad Seed (1956), The Omen (1976), Children of the Corn (1984), The Children (2008), The Brood (1979) and more. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at c...
Our Top Ten Horror Movies of 2020
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSpooky Buzz Gang is back. It's a new year and we're counting down the best horror movies of the horror movie that was 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
All-Nighter: Friday the 13th
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBObviously we didn't learn our lesson the first time. We stayed up all night watching ten Friday the 13th movies and we did it all for you. Hear our slow descent into insanity as we try to figure out just why this franchise and its hulking killer has become so iconic. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].