This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our bestie Matilda to get our feminist dander up with a comparison between Weird Science and the movie it partially inspired, Lisa Frankenstein. We reminisce about the ’80s, die a thousand deaths over one particular scene, and count our woman-director-blessings.  So, was this experiment a success?... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 89: Lisa Frankenstein vs Weird Science appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, co-directors of You’ll Never Find Me. We chat about how they ratchet up the tension, why their cast was pitch-perfect, and how they fell in love with the horror genre. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Indianna Bell & Josiah Allen of ‘You’ll Never Find Me’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we are joined by our buddy Casey of the Bloody Good Horror Podcast to discuss Blood Diner, directed by Jackie Kong. We talk bizarro puppets, cannibal bros, vagina dentata, and the origin story of Ariel and Rachel’s friendship — and how it connects to this film and a mummified clown. ... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 88: Blood Diner appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody, director and writer of Lisa Frankenstein. We chat about reviving the ’80s film, creating the perfect partner, and why the true heart of this movie is not what you think.  Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Zelda Williams & Diablo Cody of ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Clare Cooney, director of Departing Seniors. We chat about queerness in horror, the meaning behind the mask, and crafting a slasher with heart.  Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Clare Cooney to hear our conversation! To support our show and for... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Clare Cooney of ‘Departing Seniors’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we discuss The Velvet Vampire, directed by Stephanie Rothman. Look up any list of women-directed horror movies and you will see this film listed as one of the early examples of women stepping behind the camera to get spooky. We break down this trailblazing, surrealistic, and Sapphic classic.  So, did this... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 87: The Velvet Vampire appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

This time on More Deadly, we talk about what was easily our most anticipated film of the year: Where the Devil Roams, directed by Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, and John Adams. We discuss transgressive families, film as visual art, and why we just can’t get enough from these filmmakers! So, was the devil in these... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 86: Where the Devil Roams appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we sat down with Jenn Wexler, director of The Sacrifice Game. We chat about flipping the script on the possession subgenre, ’70s aesthetics, and why horror and the holidays are such a perfect combination.   Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Jenn Wexler to hear our conversation!... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Jenn Wexler of ‘The Sacrifice Game’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about possessed animatronics, celebrate lady-led blockbusters, and dig into the enduring camp and joy that is Matthew Lillard in our review of Five Nights At Freddy’s, directed by Emma Tammi. So, were we game for what we saw? Or did we just feel played? Listen to... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 85: Five Nights at Freddy’s appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel ring in the spookiest of holidays with one of our favorite Halloween-set horror films, Prevenge, directed by Alice Lowe. So, was this film a treat… or did we feel tricked? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84 to find out! What to watch before the next... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84: Prevenge appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel delve into the latest mind-bender from one of their fave filmmakers, Jennifer Reeder, in our review of Perpetrator. So, was this movie a fangtastic time? Or did it bite? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83 to find out! What to watch before the next episode:... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83: Perpetrator appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we caught up with Anna Zlokovic, director of Appendage. We chat about the importance of practical effects, why this film was so personal for Anna, and the joys of working with the divine Emily Hampshire. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Anna Zlokovic to hear our conversation!... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Anna Zlokovic of ‘Appendage’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Nahnatchka Khan, director of Totally Killer. We talk about finding the balance of horror and comedy in her new slasher, plus how it presents a modern final girl.  Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Nahnatchka Khan to hear our conversation! To... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Nahnatchka Khan of ‘Totally Killer’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Matilda are joined by Patrick K. Walsh of the Scream Queenz Podcast: Where Horror Gets Gay! to talk about the terror of spending a weekend with all your exes in the woods — also there’s a killer on the loose — but really it’s the ex drama,... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 82: Make A Wish (2002) appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Gigi Saul Guerrero, director of Satanic Hispanics. We talk about blending modern and ancient folklore, the haunted jungle where she shot, and how learning to say “no” changed everything for her.  Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Gigi Saul Guerrero to hear our... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Gigi Saul Guerrero of ‘Satanic Hispanics’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with Jacqueline Castel, director of My Animal. We talk about her brilliant use of color, exploring the horror of isolation, her leads’ powerful chemistry, and how a wolf pup and Fred Phelps impacted her film. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Jacqueline Castel of ‘My Animal’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined by Matilda to talk about real-life horror and the ways femininity can be weaponized to hide evil in our review of Soft & Quiet, directed by Beth de Araújo. So, was this movie our slice of pie? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 81: Soft & Quiet appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a conversation with nonbinary director Laura Moss about their new film Birth/Rebirth. It’s a chat that Rachel has been dying to have for months and it was worth the wait! We talk about the Mary Shelley inspiration, total body autonomy, and the massively cathartic... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Laura Moss of ‘Birth/Rebirth’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, we have a truly fascinating conversation with Stewart Thorndike, director of Bad Things. We talk about the divinity and violence of motherhood, creating antiheroes, the catharsis of female rage, and the enduring allure of forever icon Molly Ringwald.  Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Stewart Thorndike to... Read More The post More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Stewart Thorndike of ‘Bad Things’ appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about how modern social twists on familiar genres can freshen up the most classic of horror tales in our review of The Invitation (2022), directed by Jessica M. Thompson So, did this film have bite? Or did it just bite? Listen to The More Deadly... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 80: The Invitation (2022) appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.