Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer
Ruined is a weekly movie podcast in which horror aficionado Halle Kiefer unpacks a different spooky film for her squeamish friend and co-host, Alison Leiby, who can’t stomach watching horror herself, but is dying to know the twists. Every week the hosts "ruin" a horror movie, from slashers to home invasions, creature features to the supernatural, they cover it all! Horror fans, scaredy cats, and film buffs are all welcome. Listen to new episodes of Ruined every Tuesday.
Our Editor's Take
Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer is a podcast about scary movies. Some episodes tell tales that would get under the skin of the most courageous listener. It has spooky stories, ridiculous plotlines, and plenty of body bags. This podcast feels similar to a sleepaway camp's spooky storytelling session.
All episodes of Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer contain spoilers. That's the whole purpose of the podcast. This show allows non-horror lovers a palatable way to hear these plots. The hosts laugh and analyze the storylines, genre devices, and frightening characters. For horror movie watchers, podcast host Halle's summaries allow a unique way to engage in these stories. She narrates clear and vivid plot recaps on the podcast that spare no details.
In "Crimes of the Future," the hosts discuss the unnerving placenta bed and body horror. They explain John Carpenter's They Live and make comparisons to today. They also ruin Green Room, From Beyond, and Cujo. Halloween and Paranormal Activity add to the collection alongside exasperated descriptions. Hellbound: Hellraiser II has the hosts cringing from the violence. Their description of Chopping Mall softens the impact of the subject matter.
The show also features The Blackcoat's Daughter, Mandrake, The Neon Demon, and Madman. The hosts honor the full essence of each film. They read quotes and describe characters. Whether it be The Amityville Horror or Gerald's Game, this podcast satisfies a horror story fix.
Alison and Halle make jokes about countless horror movies. Their analysis and discussion give the energy of friends sharing a crazy story. They ruin these movies and somehow make the darkest genre in movies seem light and fun. New episodes of Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer debut each week.
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