Disabled folks who have by default a non-existent to low quality of life? Check. Disabled characters being a burden to loved ones? Check. Magical cures? Check. 2024’s Night Swim is a layer cake of the disability tropes we know and love, so Nichole channels her simmering rage to give a refresher on some of them (since we circle them frequently here on the pod). Want to share your thoughts on Night Swim or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole: > Twitter at @BodiesHorror > Insta:...

Terry and Joe tackle another challenging Cronenberg title with the adaptation of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly (1993). Is this the straightest queer film ever? Although Jeremy Irons and John Lone are both doing great work, the film's reticence to engage with its gender, queer, and even political themes frustrates us to no end. By playing this realist and straight (in all senses of the word), the film is a bad marriage of director and material. Wanna connect with your co-hosts? > Terry:...

The White Ladies in Crisis crew get back to basics with the first of three episodes dedicated to hot, alcoholic, messy, voyeuristic women embroiled in murder mysteries. Entry 1 is Joe Wright's long delayed adaptation of The Woman in the Window, which finds Amy Adams in unflattering pyjamas and the largest NY apartment we've ever seen, spying on Julianne Moore (or is it Jennifer Jason Leigh?) getting murdered. Plus: grown-ass men playing boys, twists on twists on twists, a Single White Female...

Jenn and Rachel catch up to the present timeline with an emotional episode on the season three finale of The Boys. They chat shocking team ups, political intrigue, and family dynamics while saying goodbye to a few beloved characters. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod, @LosersClubPod If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Check out Anatomy of a...

Disability representation in media doesn’t exist in a vacuum because disability is something that can impact anyone at anytime – meaning it is so important to touch on the intersectional points of representation. Nichole is joined in a discussion of the landmark, but complicated, film Se7en by Hannah Oglivie, host of Fats on Film, a podcast that discusses the representation of plus-sized bodies across all genres of television and film. We touch on so much in our discussion of Se7en: >...

Joe and Terry return to Twin Peaks to discuss David Lynch's sensational (and incredibly upsetting) prequel film, Fire Walk With Me (1992). C/W: Sexual Assault How does Terry fare with the cacophony of new characters? How do we feel about the recast actors? And how freaking great is Sheryl Lee in a film that makes the actress go there? Wanna connect with your co-hosts? > Terry: @gaylydreadful > Joe: @bstolemyremote If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Theme Music:...

Joe and Bryan return to the world of Books of Blood to discuss director John Harrison's 2009 UK adaptation, Book of Blood. C/W: brief sexual assault. It's nearly the same narrative as the 2020 Hulu Books of Blood, only this one has grime and sexuality. It feels properly Clive Barker-y! Plus: Lord of the Rings ghosts, not enough Doug Bradley, handjobs and BDSM, and debate about Mary's ending Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky) > Joe:...

Jenn and Rachel join a bunch of cartoon friends for an emotional episode on traumatic memories, too-long titles, harrowing imprisonment, and shocking revelations.  Homelander, I am your father. Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod, @LosersClubPod  If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Check out Anatomy of a Scream for more great content and the other...

For this episode, Nichole is covering two films just released in theatres – Immaculate and The First Omen (2024). As a fan of religious horror, I was very excited to see both but was very surprised to find myself thinking about these films well after viewing and what they had to say about bodily autonomy (both in regards to reproductive health and beyond). Additional Reading/Research: > Leaving Eden Podcast: Ep. 161: Elora Dodd Speaks About Growing Up Neurodivergent In Fundamentalism on...

Terry and Joe return to talk about Cronenberg's queerest film yet: the 1991 adaptation of Naked Lunch. This one is tough, particularly if you're less familiar with the life and work of William S. Burroughs. Visually it's very surreal and fantastical (the typewriters!), but narratively it doesn't come together in a satisfying way. Plus: the amazing FX, real life manslaughter, creature buttholes, and *that* Roy Scheider cameo Wanna connect with your co-hosts? > Terry: @gaylydreadful >...

After wrapping up Clive Barker's Books of Blood, Bryan and Joe dig into Brannon Braga's Trick r'Treat-style anthology, Books of Blood (2020). It's...fine. Too polished, strange story choices and Bryan is *not* a fan of how much the film hangs on the character of Jenna (Britt Robertson). Plus: Barker's involvement, speculation about how this went from a TV series to a standalone film, and comparisons to Hulu other Barker adaptation, Hellraiser (2022). Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan:...

Sign your NDAs and BYOD for our biggest, most explosive episode yet. Platonic third McKenzie Gerber (@mckenziejames25) joins Jenn and Rachel to talk parallel powers, upgraded supes, and the jaw-dropping fight scene that concludes Herogasm.  No octopi were harmed in the making of this episode. Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu, @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod,@SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl, @HalloweeniesPod, @LosersClubPod  If you like the podcast,...

For this episode, Nichole covers 2013’s Under the Skin. Does having a disabled character (played by a disabled actor) as a pivotal part of another character’s turning point feel exploitative or authentic approach? How would it feel to shed the skin that has been a point of pain or even trauma? Would you get into a non-descript van with a stranger? Additional Reading/Research: > Digressions-2016-Volume-1-Issue-2-Lieke-Hettinga (1).pdf > Adam Pearson Says Actors with Disabilities Are...

Sexy & Surreal returns for a third series as Terry and Joe tackle David Lynch's romantic road trip/crime movie, Wild at Heart (1990). This film is *hot*, but it doesn't quite come together for us, despite the fine work of both Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage. Plus: references to Elvis and The Wizard of Oz, wanting more of MVP Diane Ladd, Twin Peaks cross-overs, and debate about Lynch doing sex and romance. Wanna connect with your co-hosts? > Terry: @gaylydreadful > Joe:...

After six volumes and countless discussions, Bryan and Joe have reached the end of Clive Barker's Books of Blood. In addition to discussing the short stories in Book Six, they reflect back on their favourite stories of the whole collection, and some of their choices may surprise listeners! Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky) > Joe: @bstolemyremote Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher Young Check out Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad for more...

Pull on your non-slip dance shoes and join us for a popsicle as Jenn and Rachel tackle rocky relationships, long-awaited hook-ups, and a press conference gone terribly wrong. And remember, chimps don’t cry. Wanna keep up with the show? Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod, @LosersClubPod  If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Check out Anatomy of a...

For this episode, we’re covering 2002’s May. Is May another character in the Creepy Loner Girl tradition, or is there more to explore? How can experiences of bullying and mistreatment, often as a result of being different and sometimes connected to disability, make it hard for us to form friendships? Lots to unpack with this “new cult classic.” Additional Reading/Research: > May Is Not Like Other Creepy Loner Girls in Horror Movies (cbr.com) > May and The Importance of Autistic...

Order a driller killer pizza and gather all of your (lesbian?) besties because Jenn, Gena, and Joe are hosting The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). Up for discussion: Rita Mae Brown's satirical script, Roger Corman-mandated t**s and ass, a female collective of survivors, and a sex positive bad girl. Plus: friends who *actually* like each other, slasher satire tropes, the musical sequel and the contemporary feminist remake. Wanna connect with the show? > Gena: @genadoesthings...

Hop aboard the private plane to Russia as Jenn and Rachel battle it out with super-powered hamsters, supe-themed dildos, and a very special blast from the past that may take away all their powers. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: @girlsontheboys Connect with your co-hosts:  > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod , @LosersClubPod  If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Check out Anatomy...

Nichole is back to cover 2021’s Sound of Violence. This film is absolutely wild – a story of an artist that will go any length to create her masterpiece before she loses her hearing – and Nichole is joined by the delightful Sharai Bohannon to make sure it is given the shine and “What the f**k did we just watch?” discussion it truly deserves. Connect with Sharai Socials: @misssharai / Personal Website / Dread CentralPodcasts: A Nightmare on Fierce Street / Blerdy MassacreAdditional...

Bryan and Joe are finally delivering on their promise to check out Midian Unmade: Tales of Clive Barker's Nightbreed, edited by Joseph Nassise and Del Howison. It's a mixed bag: some stories are great, some are weak, but overall there's too much sameness and too many stories in this collection. Plus: connections to Cabal/Nightbreed and our faves! Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky) > Joe: @bstolemyremote Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by...

Join Jenn and Rachel (#JennRach) as they dance to Brittany with Starlight, remember Nicaragua with Grace, and try to contain themselves after the shocking finale episode of American Hero. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist   > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod , @LosersClubPod If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Check out Anatomy of a Scream for more great content and the other...

For this episode, we’re covering 2020’s Run. I am excited to revisit this one after recording an episode of the Freaks and Psycho pod on it some time back. This film goes to some dark places with caregiver abuse and Munchausen by proxy, so please be warned. Additional Reading/Research: ·     Kiera Allen on 'Run,' First Major Thriller to Star a Wheelchair User (variety.com) ·     Run Star Kiera Allen: How Run Found Its Breakthrough Star (moviemaker.com) ·     Kiera Allen of ‘Run’ on Upending...

White Ladies in Crisis returns to discuss William Oldroyd's 2023 adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh's Eileen. Thomasin Mckenzie once again becomes fixated on a blonde femme fatale (Anne Hathaway) in a film about repression, inner fantasy life, and secrets. Plus: the changes from the book, scene stealer Marin Ireland, debate about the "feel good" ending and why this movie is *all* about the women. Wanna connect with the show? > Gena: @genadoesthings (Instagram/BlueSky) > Jenn:...