Anna is joined by Becky Darke get deep into the nightmare worlds of Beau is Afraid, out now in UK cinemas.  Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon.

Anna is joined by Becky Darke get deep into the nightmare worlds of Beau is Afraid, out now in UK cinemas. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

BONUS • Beau is Afraid (2023) 

Naomi Alderman

Raelle Tucker

An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the author of The Power, Naomi Alderman, and Raelle Tucker, showrunner of the TV series based on the book, streaming now on Prime Video.   Watch The Power on Prime Video. A full review of The Power can be found on our Patreon. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon.

An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the author of The Power, Naomi Alderman, and Raelle Tucker, showrunner of the TV series based on the book, streaming now on Prime Video.  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Power-Season-1/dp/B0B8NX94TY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch The Power</a> on Prime Video. A <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full review of The Power </a>can be found on our Patreon. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

BONUS • Interview with Naomi Alderman and Raelle Tucker (The Power) 

Alice Slater

A bonus episode interview with the author of Death of a Bookseller, Alice Slater. We discuss Alice's love of horror films, true crime fandom, unlikeable protagonists and the process of writing the book. There will be spoilers for the book in the last section of the book that are clearly signalled (spoilers from 00:33:51)Death of a Bookseller is out now in the UK.

A bonus episode interview with the author of Death of a Bookseller, <a href="https://twitter.com/alicemjslater?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Slater</a>. We discuss Alice's love of horror films, true crime fandom, unlikeable protagonists and the process of writing the book. There will be spoilers for the book in the last section of the book that are clearly signalled (spoilers from 00:33:51) <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/death-of-a-bookseller/alice-slater/9781529385328" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Death of a Bookseller</a> is out now in the UK.

BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with author Alice Slater (Death of a Bookseller)

Welcome to Dead By Dawn, a limited podcast series exploring the depth of the Evil Dead franchise, from the original cult movie to the upcoming Evil Dead Rise.   Hosted by horror fans and podcasters Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Chris HewittListen and subscribe to Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.--Watch Evil Dead Rise in cinemas from 21 April 2023 -- Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast is supported by Studiocanal Hosts: Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Studiocanal  Artwork Design: Mike Lee-GrahamProducers: Mike Muncer and Anna BogutskayaEditor: Mike Muncer

Welcome to Dead By Dawn, a limited podcast series exploring the depth of the Evil Dead franchise, from the original cult movie to the upcoming Evil Dead Rise.  Hosted by horror fans and podcasters <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMovieMike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Muncer</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisHewitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Hewitt</a>Listen and subscribe to Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.--Watch Evil Dead Rise in cinemas from 21 April 2023 -- Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast is supported by Studiocanal Hosts: Mike Muncer, Anna Bogutskaya and Studiocanal   Artwork Design: Mike Lee-GrahamProducers: Mike Muncer and Anna BogutskayaEditor: Mike Muncer

Introducing...Dead By Dawn: An Evil Dead Podcast

Anna and The Final Girls' contributors pick their favourite horror films of the year, presented in no particular order:   00:01:33 Sorcha Ní Fhlainn on The Black Phone 00:06:40 Becky Darke on Bodies Bodies Bodies 00:09:33 Steph McKenna on Bones and All 00:12:56 Louise Blain on Deadstream00:16:58 Leila Latif on Nope00:23:54 Clarisse Loughrey on Crimes of the Future 00:29:53 Jordan Crucciola on X00:36:40 Isaura Barbé-Brown on Barbarian00:41:07 Mary Wild on Speak No Evil 00:43:41 Anna Bogutskaya on Huesera           Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

Anna and The Final Girls' contributors pick their favourite horror films of the year, presented in no particular order:  00:01:33 Sorcha Ní Fhlainn on The Black Phone 00:06:40 Becky Darke on Bodies Bodies Bodies 00:09:33 Steph McKenna on Bones and All 00:12:56 Louise Blain on Deadstream 00:16:58 Leila Latif on Nope 00:23:54 Clarisse Loughrey on Crimes of the Future 00:29:53 Jordan Crucciola on X 00:36:40 Isaura Barbé-Brown on Barbarian 00:41:07 Mary Wild on Speak No Evil 00:43:41 Anna Bogutskaya on Huesera Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. → Subscribe to <a href="https://mailchi.mp/2d1586743663/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

BONUS • Best Horror Films of 2022

Nikyatu Jusu

Anna Diop

An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the brilliant writer-director Nikyatu Jusu about her Sundance award-winning horror film Nanny, and the star of the film, Anna Diop.   Watch Nanny on Amazon Prime.  A full review of Nanny can be found on our Patreon.  Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

An exclusive spoiler-free interview with the brilliant writer-director Nikyatu Jusu about her Sundance award-winning horror film Nanny, and the star of the film, Anna Diop.  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/NANNY-Anna-Diop/dp/B0B5NTYL4N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VD4MFQVZF66&amp;keywords=nanny&amp;qid=1671220032&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sprefix=nanny%2Cinstant-video%2C453&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Nanny</a> on Amazon Prime. A <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/review-nanny-75270637?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full review of Nanny</a> can be found on our Patreon. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. → Subscribe to <a href="https://mailchi.mp/2d1586743663/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

BONUS • Interview with Nanny writer-director Nikyatu Jusu and actor Anna Diop  

The final episode in our mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women, is an interview with the author herself. This is a recording from the conversation we had during Matchbox Cine's Weird Weekend, in Glasgow.   → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon.

The final episode in our mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women, is an interview with the author herself. This is a recording from the conversation we had during Matchbox Cine's Weird Weekend, in Glasgow. → Watch all the films featured in the book <a href="https://letterboxd.com/winsher/list/house-of-psychotic-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women <a href="https://www.fabpress.com/hopw-expanded-edition-hardcover.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 06 • Kier-La Janisse in Conversation 

Alice Lowe

A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Alice Lowe joins Anna to go into her take on Heavenly Creatures, the female imagination, and her own ambitions as a filmmaker.   → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon.

A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmaker Alice Lowe joins Anna to go into her take on Heavenly Creatures, the female imagination, and her own ambitions as a filmmaker.  → Watch all the films featured in the book <a href="https://letterboxd.com/winsher/list/house-of-psychotic-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women <a href="https://www.fabpress.com/hopw-expanded-edition-hardcover.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 05 • Alice Lowe on Heavenly Creatures

Kane Senes

Hannah Barlow

A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmakers Kane Senes and Hannah Barlow, co-directors of Sissy,  join Anna to discuss the lasting impact of Carrie, its influence Sissy and how they discovered their film was featured in the book.  → Watch all the films featured in the book HERE. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women HERE. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon.

A new mini-series dedicated to the influential book by Kier-la Janisse, House of Psychotic Women. Filmmakers Kane Senes and Hannah Barlow, co-directors of Sissy,  join Anna to discuss the lasting impact of Carrie, its influence Sissy and how they discovered their film was featured in the book. → Watch all the films featured in the book <a href="https://letterboxd.com/winsher/list/house-of-psychotic-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. → Buy the expanded edition of House of Psychotic Women <a href="https://www.fabpress.com/hopw-expanded-edition-hardcover.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> *** Music: "Prince of Darkness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN 04 • Kane Senes & Hannah Barlow on CARRIE

A deep dive review of the new reimagining of Hellraiser, directed by David Bruckner. Becky Darke joins Anna for a furious review demanding more bums. Beware: spoilers from the very beginning of the chat.  Hellraiser is available to watch on Amazon Prime. *** Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe. → Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. → Support us on Patreon. → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

A deep dive review of the new reimagining of Hellraiser, directed by David Bruckner. Becky Darke joins Anna for a furious review demanding more bums. Beware: spoilers from the very beginning of the chat. Hellraiser is available to watch <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hellraiser-Odessa-AZion/dp/B0B6SY6QT9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Amazon Prime</a>. *** Produced and presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Bogutskaya</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Howe</a>. → Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. → Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. → Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a>

BONUS • Hellraiser (2022) 

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film history, one trope at a time. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film writer Anna Bogutskaya.

There are a lot of podcsts with people going through the plot of films. This one manages to be a step ahead, with fun banter and some interesting discussions.

old concept that sounds fresh

The Final Girls

Clarisse Loughrey

In this episode, we go deep on two witch horror classics: Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980), both directed by Dario Argento. Suspiria was the film that shot Argento to international fame, after it became an unexpected box office hit. It follows an an American ballet student, Susie (played by Jessica Harper) who transfers to a prestigious dance academy in Germany but realizes, after a series of brutal murders, realises that the academy is actually a cover-up for a coven of witches, all bowing down to the Mother Suspiriorum, aka the founder of the academy, Helena Markos. After the runaway success of Suspiria, Argento was tasked to deliver a follow-up. Inferno, released three years after Suspiria, provides a lot of backstory to the The Three Mothers, exploring how the three witches set up shop in Freiburg, Rome and New York City, where Inferno is set. Our protagonists are many, but mostly siblings Rose Elliot, a poet living in New York, and Mark, a student in Rome. When Rose disappears, Mark goes to the States to try to find out what happened to his sister, and encounters the Mother of Darkness, the most terrifying of the Three Mothers. This episode our guest is The Independent's chief film critic, Clarisse Loughrey, and we discuss the sensorial appeal of Argento's work, his unique take on violence and fear, *that cat scene* in Inferno, the relationship between The Three Mothers and where their power comes from. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Clarisse Loughrey, find her on @clarisselou

In this episode, we go deep on two witch horror classics: Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980), both directed by Dario Argento. Suspiria was the film that shot Argento to international fame, after it became an unexpected box office hit. It follows an an American ballet student, Susie (played by Jessica Harper) who transfers to a prestigious dance academy in Germany but realizes, after a series of brutal murders, realises that the academy is actually a cover-up for a coven of witches, all bowing down to the Mother Suspiriorum, aka the founder of the academy, Helena Markos. After the runaway success of Suspiria, Argento was tasked to deliver a follow-up. Inferno, released three years after Suspiria, provides a lot of backstory to the The Three Mothers, exploring how the three witches set up shop in Freiburg, Rome and New York City, where Inferno is set. Our protagonists are many, but mostly siblings Rose Elliot, a poet living in New York, and Mark, a student in Rome. When Rose disappears, Mark goes to the States to try to find out what happened to his sister, and encounters the Mother of Darkness, the most terrifying of the Three Mothers. This episode our guest is The Independent's chief film critic, Clarisse Loughrey, and we discuss the sensorial appeal of Argento's work, his unique take on violence and fear, *that cat scene* in Inferno, the relationship between The Three Mothers and where their power comes from.  *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Clarisse Loughrey, find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/clarisselou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@clarisselou</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 13 • Suspiria (1977) & Inferno (1980) with Clarisse Loughrey 

Inkoo Kang

Anna Biller's film centers on Elaine (Samantha Robinson), a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, leaving her with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder. I’m joined in this episode by Inkoo Kang, TV critic at The Hollywood Reporter. We talk about Elaine  as a protagonist who doesn't know she's the villain of her own story, the questionable coven, witchdom, gender politics, and where this film falls in the genre spectrum. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

Anna Biller's film centers on Elaine (Samantha Robinson), a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, leaving her with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder.  I’m joined in this episode by <a href="https://twitter.com/inkookang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inkoo Kang</a>, TV critic at The Hollywood Reporter. We talk about Elaine  as a protagonist who doesn't know she's the villain of her own story, the questionable coven, witchdom, gender politics, and where this film falls in the genre spectrum. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 19 • The Love Witch (2016) with Inkoo Kang

Louise Blain

In this episode, we’re going to tackle a genuinely terrifying, creepy little film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Starring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as father-and-son coroners who experience supernatural phenomena while examining the body of an unidentified woman (hence the name Jane Doe) (played by Olwen Kelly). The more they uncover about Jane Doe, the spookier things get. I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the Killt Podcast. We talk about the power of rituals, the compact nature of the film, the unmoving but uber-powerful protagonist, how it makes use of sound design and our own morbid curiosity and we pitch about twenty potential sequels and spin-offs to the film.*** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

In this episode, we’re going to tackle a genuinely terrifying, creepy little film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Starring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as father-and-son coroners who experience supernatural phenomena while examining the body of an unidentified woman (hence the name Jane Doe) (played by Olwen Kelly). The more they uncover about Jane Doe, the spookier things get. I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/killt/e/67792340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Killt Podcast</a>. We talk about the power of rituals, the compact nature of the film, the unmoving but uber-powerful protagonist, how it makes use of sound design and our own morbid curiosity and we pitch about twenty potential sequels and spin-offs to the film.*** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 18 • The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) with Louise Blain

Jen Handorf

In this episode, we’re going to tackle the third series of Ryan Murphy’s anthology horror series, American Horror Story: Coven. Starring screen legends Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett and Murphy’s repertoire of actors, including Emma Roberts and Evan Peters, Coven is all about witches. Namely, a coven in New Orleans close to being eradicated and battling internal politics to do with its reigning supreme.There is also a resurrected serial killer, Madame LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), and the first screen incarnation of New Orleans legend, the voodoo queen Marie Laveu (Angela Bassett). I’m joined in this episode by film producer Jen Handorf to discuss the witchiness, narrative arcs, grotesque violence, male objectification, how it attempts to deal with difficult subjects, New Orleans as a character, issues of consent, the real-life inspirations behind some of the characters (including a lot of chat on Marie Laveau) and the one tender moment in the series. There's a lot. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Jen Handorf, find her on @JHandorf

In this episode, we’re going to tackle the third series of Ryan Murphy’s anthology horror series, American Horror Story: Coven. Starring screen legends Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett and Murphy’s repertoire of actors, including Emma Roberts and Evan Peters, Coven is all about witches. Namely, a coven in New Orleans close to being eradicated and battling internal politics to do with its reigning supreme.There is also a resurrected serial killer, Madame LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), and the first screen incarnation of New Orleans legend, the voodoo queen Marie Laveu (Angela Bassett). I’m joined in this episode by film producer Jen Handorf to discuss the witchiness, narrative arcs, grotesque violence, male objectification, how it attempts to deal with difficult subjects, New Orleans as a character, issues of consent, the real-life inspirations behind some of the characters (including a lot of chat on Marie Laveau) and the one tender moment in the series. There's a lot. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Jen Handorf, find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/jhandorf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JHandorf</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 15 • American Horror Story: Coven (2014) with Jen Handorf

Emily Beecham

Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jessica Hausner, the plant-based sci-fi horror Little Joe. The first part of the episode features broadcaster Rowena Alice (@Rowenaaaaa) to discuss the film and some the themes it touches on. In the second part of the episode you’ll hear our interview with lead actress Emily Beecham, who picked up the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Little Joe. Little Joe is released in UK cinemas on Friday 21 February. You can watch the trailer here. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by director Jessica Hausner, the plant-based sci-fi horror Little Joe.  The first part of the episode features broadcaster Rowena Alice (<a href="https://twitter.com/Rowenaaaaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Rowenaaaaa</a>) to discuss the film and some the themes it touches on. In the second part of the episode you’ll hear our interview with lead actress Emily Beecham, who picked up the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Little Joe.  Little Joe is released in UK cinemas on Friday 21 February. You can watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYfKlNBLLeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

BONUS • Little Joe (2020) + Interview with Emily Beecham

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

In this episode, we’re diving into Luca Guadagnino's remake of a witchy horror classic, Suspiria. The basic premise of the 2018 Suspiria is the same: young, naive dancer Suzy (here played by Dakota Johnson, a Guadagnino regular) arrives in late 70s Berlin to audition for the renowned Helena Markos Dance Company. She quickly nabs the lead dancer role in an upcoming performance, impressing the head of the school, Madame Blanc (Tilda Swinton) but her arrival coincides with the disappearance of another dancer. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist and a member of the troupe uncover dark and sinister secrets of the dance company. Our guest this episode is film critic, writer, programmer and Suspiria-ologist Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (@suspirialex) to discuss the relationship between Fassbinder and Suspiria, dance horror, collectives of women, and the power dynamics between witches. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

In this episode, we’re diving into Luca Guadagnino's remake of a witchy horror classic, Suspiria. The basic premise of the 2018 Suspiria is the same: young, naive dancer Suzy (here played by Dakota Johnson, a Guadagnino regular) arrives in late 70s Berlin to audition for the renowned Helena Markos Dance Company. She quickly nabs the lead dancer role in an upcoming performance, impressing the head of the school, Madame Blanc (Tilda Swinton) but her arrival coincides with the disappearance of another dancer. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist and a member of the troupe uncover dark and sinister secrets of the dance company.  Our guest this episode is film critic, writer, programmer and Suspiria-ologist Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (<a href="https://twitter.com/suspirialex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@suspirialex</a>) to discuss the relationship between Fassbinder and Suspiria, dance horror, collectives of women, and the power dynamics between witches. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 17 • Suspiria (2018) with Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

In this episode, we’re going to be discussing Sam Raimi’s comedy horror Drag Me To Hell in depth. Our protagonist is the young loan officer Christine (played by Alison Lohman), who, in order to prove to her boss that she can make the "hard decisions", chooses not to extend an elderly woman's mortgage. In retaliation, the woman, who turns to be a witch by the name of Mrs. Ganush, places a curse on Christine that, after three days of escalating torment, will plunge her into the depths of Hell to burn for eternity. The film follows Christine’s frantic attempts to rid herself of the curse, and her constant, increasingly violent persecution by otherworldly creaturesAnna is joined this episode by Mary Wild, the creator of the Projections lecture series, applying psychoanalysis to film interpretation, and the co co-host of the Projections Podcast with Sarah Cleaver. We go deep on different readings of Drag Me To Hell, from its gross-out effects, the body horror, how it portrays female ambition, trauma and insecurity, pathologies, body image, whether Mrs. Ganush is a witch (spoiler alert: yes), and PornHub as curated by Barbara Creed. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Mary Wild, find her on @psycstar

In this episode, we’re going to be discussing Sam Raimi’s comedy horror Drag Me To Hell in depth. Our protagonist is the young loan officer Christine (played by Alison Lohman), who, in order to prove to her boss that she can make the "hard decisions", chooses not to extend an elderly woman's mortgage. In retaliation, the woman, who turns to be a witch by the name of Mrs. Ganush, places a curse on Christine that, after three days of escalating torment, will plunge her into the depths of Hell to burn for eternity. The film follows Christine’s frantic attempts to rid herself of the curse, and her constant, increasingly violent persecution by otherworldly creaturesAnna is joined this episode by Mary Wild, the creator of the Projections lecture series, applying psychoanalysis to film interpretation, and the co co-host of the Projections Podcast with Sarah Cleaver. We go deep on different readings of Drag Me To Hell, from its gross-out effects, the body horror, how it portrays female ambition, trauma and insecurity, pathologies, body image, whether Mrs. Ganush is a witch (spoiler alert: yes), and PornHub as curated by Barbara Creed.  *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Mary Wild, find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/psycstar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@psycstar</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 12 • Drag Me To Hell (2009) with Mary Wild

Leigh Whannell

Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by writer-director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious, Upgrade). The first part of the episode features podcaster Becky Darke (@bunnydarke) on how The Invisible Man updates a classic monster, we gush about Elisabeth Moss, and how tension is built from the first moment. The first part of the conversation will be spoiler-free and we'll make it clear when the spoiler-chat begins! In the second part of the episode you’ll hear my interview with writer-director Leigh Whannell. You can skip to that at 0:46:50 The Invisible Man is released in UK cinemas on Friday 28 February. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by writer-director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious, Upgrade).  The first part of the episode features podcaster Becky Darke (<a href="https://twitter.com/bunnydarke?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bunnydarke</a>) on how The Invisible Man updates a classic monster, we gush about Elisabeth Moss, and how tension is built from the first moment. The first part of the conversation will be spoiler-free and we'll make it clear when the spoiler-chat begins! In the second part of the episode you’ll hear my interview with writer-director Leigh Whannell. You can skip to that at 0:46:50  The Invisible Man is released in UK cinemas on Friday 28 February. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

BONUS • The Invisible Man (2020) + Interview with Leigh Whannell

Rowena Alice

In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most underseen films by the iconic director George A. Romero. We’ll be chatting about Season of the Witch (aka Jack’s Wife, aka Hungry Wives), Romero’s 1973 drama about an anxiety-ridden housewife (Jan White) who starts dabbling in the occult after meeting a real-life witch at a cocktail party. It’s a strange, eerie film, really clearly influenced by the third wave feminist movement and also the witch-craze of the late 60s and 70s. There’s suburban ennui, occult rituals, sex magick - and, for the eagle-eyed viewer, a ton of elements that we’ve seen in later films, like The Craft. Our guest this episode is broadcaster Rowena Alice (@Rowenaaaaa), who joins Anna to discuss the themes, feminist intentions, occult leanings and complicated relationship between the lead characters. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

In this episode, we’re looking at one of the most underseen films by the iconic director George A. Romero. We’ll be chatting about Season of the Witch (aka Jack’s Wife, aka Hungry Wives), Romero’s 1973 drama about an anxiety-ridden housewife (Jan White) who starts dabbling in the occult after meeting a real-life witch at a cocktail party. It’s a strange, eerie film, really clearly influenced by the third wave feminist movement and also the witch-craze of the late 60s and 70s. There’s suburban ennui, occult rituals, sex magick - and, for the eagle-eyed viewer, a ton of elements that we’ve seen in later films, like The Craft. Our guest this episode is broadcaster Rowena Alice (<a href="https://twitter.com/Rowenaaaaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Rowenaaaaa</a>), who joins Anna to discuss the themes, feminist intentions, occult leanings and complicated relationship between the lead characters.  *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 16 • Season of the Witch (1973) with Rowena Alice

Millicent Thomas

"Hell is under new management" In this episode, we discuss in depth the new series of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, available now on Netflix. Though she defeated her father Lucifer in the previous series, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison of her boyfriend, Nick Scratch. Sabrina can't live with herself, knowing that Nick is burning in Hell. So with an assist from her mortal friends, “The Fright Club” (Harvey, Rosalind, and Theo), Sabrina makes it her mission to free him from eternal damnation. However, the Dark Lord's unseating has sent shockwaves through the realms—and, with no on the throne, Sabrina must assume the title of “Queen of Hell” to defend it against a challenger, the Prince of Hell, Caliban. Meanwhile, in Greendale, a mysterious carnival rolls into town, bringing with it a threat to the Spellmans and the coven... A lot of stuff happens in this new series, and Anna is joined by Screen Queenz editor Millicent Thomas to dive deep into how Chilling Adventures of Sabrina fully embraces Hell, paganism, female solidarity and ambition, how maybe Sabrina needs to be single for a while, erasure and the balance of powers. The first part of the conversation won't contain spoilers beyond the first episode, but we will be diving deep into spoiler territory later on in the episode. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Millicent Thomas, find her on @millicentonfilm and @screenqueenz

"Hell is under new management" In this episode, we discuss in depth the new series of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, available now on Netflix. Though she defeated her father Lucifer in the previous series, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison of her boyfriend, Nick Scratch. Sabrina can't live with herself, knowing that Nick is burning in Hell. So with an assist from her mortal friends, “The Fright Club” (Harvey, Rosalind, and Theo), Sabrina makes it her mission to free him from eternal damnation. However, the Dark Lord's unseating has sent shockwaves through the realms—and, with no on the throne, Sabrina must assume the title of “Queen of Hell” to defend it against a challenger, the Prince of Hell, Caliban. Meanwhile, in Greendale, a mysterious carnival rolls into town, bringing with it a threat to the Spellmans and the coven... A lot of stuff happens in this new series, and Anna is joined by Screen Queenz editor Millicent Thomas to dive deep into how Chilling Adventures of Sabrina fully embraces Hell, paganism, female solidarity and ambition, how maybe Sabrina needs to be single for a while, erasure and the balance of powers. The first part of the conversation won't contain spoilers beyond the first episode, but we will be diving deep into spoiler territory later on in the episode.  *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Millicent Thomas, find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/MillicentOnFilm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@millicentonfilm</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/screenqueenz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@screenqueenz</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 11 • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020) with Millicent Thomas

Rhianna Dhillon

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t resist talking about one of my own childhood favourites, Practical Magic. It’s a mix of romcom, horror, fantasy, drama and it’s weird as hell and very much peak nineties. The story centers on Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman), the latest in a long line of witches who bear a particular curse: any man who dares to fall in love with an Owens woman will meet an untimely death. All grown up, Gillian gets involved with an abusive ‘Transylvanian cowboy’ who they accidentally kill. And then, not so accidentally, bring back to life. What follows is both a romance drama, horror film and procedural. Our special guest this episode is film critic and nineties romcom pundit Rhianna Dhillon, and we discuss the cheesiness of Practical Magic, thirst over the actors, and discuss how it tackles real-life horrors like domestic abuse and stalking whilst remaining a blend of supernatural horror and romantic. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Rhianna Dhillon, find her on @rhiannadhillon

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t resist talking about one of my own childhood favourites, Practical Magic. It’s a mix of romcom, horror, fantasy, drama and it’s weird as hell and very much peak nineties. The story centers on Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman), the latest in a long line of witches who bear a particular curse: any man who dares to fall in love with an Owens woman will meet an untimely death. All grown up, Gillian gets involved with an abusive ‘Transylvanian cowboy’ who they accidentally kill. And then, not so accidentally, bring back to life. What follows is both a romance drama, horror film and procedural. Our special guest this episode is film critic and nineties romcom pundit Rhianna Dhillon, and we discuss the cheesiness of Practical Magic, thirst over the actors, and discuss how it tackles real-life horrors like domestic abuse and stalking whilst remaining a blend of supernatural horror and romantic. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Rhianna Dhillon, find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannaDhillon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rhiannadhillon</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 14 • Practical Magic (1998) with Rhianna Dhillon

We've come to the end of our season about witches! In this final episode, we round up and celebrate our favourite 13 witches from film and TV. Anna is joined by frequent guest and podcaster extraordinaire Becky Darke to countdown to our top, indisputable, all-time Best Witch Film Ever. We will be back in June with a new season. Let us know what you think of the podcast and this series by rating it r leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Our special guest this episode is Becky Darke, follow her work on @bunnydarke and listen to her podcast Don't Point That Horror At Me ***Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Support us on Patreon! We'll be Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

We've come to the end of our season about witches! In this final episode, we round up and celebrate our favourite 13 witches from film and TV. Anna is joined by frequent guest and podcaster extraordinaire Becky Darke to countdown to our top, indisputable, all-time Best Witch Film Ever. We will be back in June with a new season. Let us know what you think of the podcast and this series by rating it r leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Our special guest this episode is Becky Darke, follow her work on <a href="https://twitter.com/bunnydarke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bunnydarke</a> and listen to her podcast <a href="http://www.pointhorrorpod.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Point That Horror At Me </a>***Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefinalgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! We'll be Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 25 • Top 13 Witches 

Pamela Hutchinson

Veronica Lake plays a 300-year-old witch who returns to life and wreaks havoc when she falls in love with a young politician, played by Frederic March. A romance fantasy comedy, the film by René Clair has had a noticeable influence on other witch films that blend romance and witchcraft. I'm joined in this episode by film writer, critic and historian Pamela Hutchison to talk the context this film was made in, the dark themes explored under all the laughs and Veronica Lake's charming performance. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

Veronica Lake plays a 300-year-old witch who returns to life and wreaks havoc when she falls in love with a young politician, played by Frederic March. A romance fantasy comedy, the film by René Clair has had a noticeable influence on other witch films that blend romance and witchcraft.  I'm joined in this episode by film writer, critic and historian <a href="https://twitter.com/PamHutch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pamela Hutchison</a> to talk the context this film was made in, the dark themes explored under all the laughs and Veronica Lake's charming performance. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 24 • I Married A Witch (1942) with Pamela Hutchinson

Ally Penelope

A staunchly skeptical professor, Norman (Peter Wyngarde) discovers that his wife Tansy (Janet Blair) has been practicing black magic for years. When he destroys her charms, they fall prey to evil forces cast by someone else in the college. I'm joined in this episode by horror fan and podcaster Ally Penelope, who hosts the Kill Count podcast, to dive into the ideas in Burn, Witch, Burn! We discuss the strong bond between Norman and Tansy, the hidden darkness in suburbia, the crazy credits of the film and its influence on better known horror films like The Stepford Wives or Rosemary's Baby. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

A staunchly skeptical professor, Norman (Peter Wyngarde) discovers that his wife Tansy (Janet Blair) has been practicing black magic for years. When he destroys her charms, they fall prey to evil forces cast by someone else in the college. I'm joined in this episode by horror fan and podcaster <a href="https://twitter.com/penelope_ally" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ally Penelope</a>, who hosts the <a href="https://twitter.com/killcountpod?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kill Count</a> podcast, to dive into the ideas in Burn, Witch, Burn! We discuss the strong bond between Norman and Tansy, the hidden darkness in suburbia, the crazy credits of the film and its influence on better known horror films like The Stepford Wives or Rosemary's Baby. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 23 • Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962) with Ally Penelope

Set in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into the school power dynamics. Very soon, she starts suspecting that the teachers, led by the chilly Mrs. Traverse (Patricia Clarkson) might be hiding something. Directed by Lucky McKee, the mind behind such horror cult classics as May and All Cheerleaders Die, this is a witch film big on atmosphere. I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the Killt Podcast. We talk about the atmosphere of the film, the power dynamics of boardings schools, all-female environments and a lot about Bruce Campbell. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

Set in 1965, rebellious teenage Heather (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to a remote all-girls boarding school by her resigned parents, where she has strange, violent dreams and struggles to fit into the school power dynamics. Very soon, she starts suspecting that the teachers, led by the chilly Mrs. Traverse (Patricia Clarkson) might be hiding something. Directed by Lucky McKee, the mind behind such horror cult classics as May and All Cheerleaders Die, this is a witch film big on atmosphere.  I’m joined in this episode by producer, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain, host of the <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/killt/e/67792340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Killt Podcast</a>. We talk about the atmosphere of the film, the power dynamics of boardings schools, all-female environments and a lot about Bruce Campbell. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 22 • The Woods (2006) with Louise Blain

Tara Judah

The Witches (1990), Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, is traumatising af. A young boy and his grandmother as stumble onto a witch's convention. The witches are wicked and sadistic, and beneath their appearance as regular women are hideous, bald, toe-less creatures who hate children more than anything else. Their leader, the Grand High Witch (portrayed with maximum camp by Anjelica Huston) is the worst witch of them all. I’m joined by the wicked smart Tara Judah, Cinema Producer at the Watershed in Bristol and frequent collaborator of The Final Girls, to dig into some of the reasons why this film, and Angelica Huston’s performance, really gets under your skin. We talk about Anjelica Huston's sexy, slinky and campy take on the Grand High Witch, the grotesque physicality of the witches, how this fits into Nicholas Roeg's other work and why it remains terrifying for both children AND adults. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

The Witches (1990), Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, is traumatising af. A young boy and his grandmother as stumble onto a witch's convention. The witches are wicked and sadistic, and beneath their appearance as regular women are hideous, bald, toe-less creatures who hate children more than anything else. Their leader, the Grand High Witch (portrayed with maximum camp by Anjelica Huston) is the worst witch of them all. I’m joined by the wicked smart <a href="https://twitter.com/midnightmovies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara Judah</a>, Cinema Producer at the Watershed in Bristol and frequent collaborator of The Final Girls, to dig into some of the reasons why this film, and Angelica Huston’s performance, really gets under your skin. We talk about Anjelica Huston's sexy, slinky and campy take on the Grand High Witch, the grotesque physicality of the witches, how this fits into Nicholas Roeg's other work and why it remains terrifying for both children AND adults.  *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 21 • The Witches (1990) with Tara Judah

Beatrice Loayza

In this episode, we’re diving into Mario Bava’s atmospheric gothic horror Black Sunday, released in 1960 and banned in the UK untill 1968 for its graphic violence, considered too gruesome at the time. Based very loosely on Nikolai Gogol’s story VIY (which also has its own Soviet film adaptation that I’d highly encourage you to check out!), Black Sunday follows the wrath of the powerful witch-vampire Asa (played by Barbara Steele in her first big screen role), who places a curse on her family after they execute her for her devotion to Satan. Centuries later, she is resurrected and aims to take the body of her descendant, the innocent Katja (also played by Steele). I’m joined in this episode by Beatrice Loayza, film and culture writer at such outlets as The Guardian, The AV Club, Sight &amp; Sound, i-D and many more. We discuss the gender politics of the film, Barbara Steele's dual role, the conflation of witch and vampire, and the gruesome focus on the face. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe 

In this episode, we’re diving into Mario Bava’s atmospheric gothic horror Black Sunday, released in 1960 and banned in the UK untill 1968 for its graphic violence, considered too gruesome at the time. Based very loosely on Nikolai Gogol’s story VIY (which also has its own Soviet film adaptation that I’d highly encourage you to check out!), Black Sunday follows the wrath of the powerful witch-vampire Asa (played by Barbara Steele in her first big screen role), who places a curse on her family after they execute her for her devotion to Satan. Centuries later, she is resurrected and aims to take the body of her descendant, the innocent Katja (also played by Steele).  I’m joined in this episode by <a href="https://twitter.com/bealoayza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beatrice Loayza</a>, film and culture writer at such outlets as The Guardian, The AV Club, Sight &amp; Sound, i-D and many more. We discuss the gender politics of the film, Barbara Steele's dual role, the conflation of witch and vampire, and the gruesome focus on the face. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 20 • Black Sunday (1960) with Beatrice Loayza

Thea Berry

We're diving into a childhood favourite and campy classic Hocus Pocus, from 1993. The devious Sanderson Sisters (a trio of witches, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimi) return from the grave to continue their quest for immortality. The Sandersons were burnt at the stake in the 17th century because of their penchant for, ahem, sucking the lifeforce of children to remain forever young, beautiful and powerful. They come back from the grave in the 1990s, where a scrappy gang of kids, including a magical, talking cat, take it upon themselves to stop the coven. There’s also a musical number because, you know, Bette Midler. In this episode, I welcome not one but two esteemed guests: film critic and broadcaster Tara Judah, and Thea Berry, Cinema Producer at the Watershed in Bristol and curator of the film season Reclaiming The Witch, which played at the Watershed last year. We talk about the terrifying make-up of the Sanderson sisters, the campiness versus the creepiness, how witches are  hate children, *that* musical number, and the things that terrified us about witches as children. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guests this episode are Tara Judah, follow her on @midnightmovies, and Thea Berry, who is on @theaberry4 

We're diving into a childhood favourite and campy classic Hocus Pocus, from 1993. The devious Sanderson Sisters (a trio of witches, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimi) return from the grave to continue their quest for immortality. The Sandersons were burnt at the stake in the 17th century because of their penchant for, ahem, sucking the lifeforce of children to remain forever young, beautiful and powerful. They come back from the grave in the 1990s, where a scrappy gang of kids, including a magical, talking cat, take it upon themselves to stop the coven. There’s also a musical number because, you know, Bette Midler.  In this episode, I welcome not one but two esteemed guests: film critic and broadcaster Tara Judah, and Thea Berry, Cinema Producer at the Watershed in Bristol and curator of the film season Reclaiming The Witch, which played at the Watershed last year. We talk about the terrifying make-up of the Sanderson sisters, the campiness versus the creepiness, how witches are  hate children, *that* musical number, and the things that terrified us about witches as children. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guests this episode are Tara Judah, follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/midnightmovies?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@midnightmovies</a>, and Thea Berry, who is on <a href="https://twitter.com/theaberry4?lang=en-gb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theaberry4 </a>

HERE BE WITCHES 10 • Hocus Pocus (1993) with Tara Judah and Thea Berry

Nat Luurtsema

In this episode, we’ll be taking on the 1999 found footage horror, The Blair Witch Project.The Blair Witch Project is the original found footage horror that follows three film students, Heather, Michael and Joshua, as they go into the Maryland backwoods to cover the mystery behind the Blair Witch incidents, which legend says are the product of an exiled witch taken her revenge on the town that wronged her. However, they lose their map and things take an unexpected turn. It’s an interesting one to discuss in this series dedicated to witches - because there’s a lot of talking about the witch, a lot of witchy business going on, but the witch herself is never seen. Anna is joined by BAFTA-nominated writer and director Nat Luurtsema to discuss the impact, legacy and witch credentials of found footage horror The Blair Witch Project (1999). We discuss the power of atmosphere, how less is more with the legend of the Blair Witch, Heather as a unlikable lead character, and the impact it had on horror filmmakers everywhere. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Nat Luurtsema, follow her work on @natluurtsema 

In this episode, we’ll be taking on the 1999 found footage horror, The Blair Witch Project. The Blair Witch Project is the original found footage horror that follows three film students, Heather, Michael and Joshua, as they go into the Maryland backwoods to cover the mystery behind the Blair Witch incidents, which legend says are the product of an exiled witch taken her revenge on the town that wronged her. However, they lose their map and things take an unexpected turn.  It’s an interesting one to discuss in this series dedicated to witches - because there’s a lot of talking about the witch, a lot of witchy business going on, but the witch herself is never seen.  Anna is joined by BAFTA-nominated writer and director Nat Luurtsema to discuss the impact, legacy and witch credentials of found footage horror The Blair Witch Project (1999). We discuss the power of atmosphere, how less is more with the legend of the Blair Witch, Heather as a unlikable lead character, and the impact it had on horror filmmakers everywhere.  *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Nat Luurtsema, follow her work on <a href="https://twitter.com/natluurtsema" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@natluurtsema</a>

HERE BE WITCHES 09 • The Blair Witch Project (1999) with Nat Luurtsema

In our first episode of 2020, we dive in our  first TV show AND a Very Important One at that: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The beloved cult TV series, created by Joss Whedon, ran for seven seasons from 1997 til its finale in 2003. The series’ protagonist is the titular Buffy, a teenage girl trying to make sense of high school whilst also grappling with being the Slayer, the latest in a long line of young women chosen by fate to battle against vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness. We’re going to be specifically focusing on how witchcraft is presented throughout the whole series, paying special attention to the evolution of the show’s main witch, Willow Rosenberg (played by Alyson Hannigan), who over the course of seven seasons transforms from a shy, studious girl into the most powerful witch in the Buffyverse. Anna is joined by podcaster and Buffy connoisseur Becky Darke to discuss magic crack dens, magic as a metaphor for female sexuality, the balance of power, and the very few warlocks presented throughout the show. *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Explore the Here Be Witches programme hereFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe Our special guest this episode is Becky Darke, follow her work on @bunnydarke and listen to her podcast Don't Point That Horror At Me 

In our first episode of 2020, we dive in our  first TV show AND a Very Important One at that: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The beloved cult TV series, created by Joss Whedon, ran for seven seasons from 1997 til its finale in 2003. The series’ protagonist is the titular Buffy, a teenage girl trying to make sense of high school whilst also grappling with being the Slayer, the latest in a long line of young women chosen by fate to battle against vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness.  We’re going to be specifically focusing on how witchcraft is presented throughout the whole series, paying special attention to the evolution of the show’s main witch, Willow Rosenberg (played by Alyson Hannigan), who over the course of seven seasons transforms from a shy, studious girl into the most powerful witch in the Buffyverse. Anna is joined by podcaster and Buffy connoisseur Becky Darke to discuss magic crack dens, magic as a metaphor for female sexuality, the balance of power, and the very few warlocks presented throughout the show.  *** To coincide with our season of films and events, Here Be Witches, we will be focusing this first series on exploring all things witchcraft on film. Each episode, we will dive deep into films and TV shows that we can’t necessarily screen. Each episode, we’ll be joined with special guests to dissect and discuss a film or show, its legacy and the way witches are represented. Find out more about our projects here: <a href="https://thefinalgirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefinalgirls.co.uk</a> Explore the Here Be Witches programme <a href="http://bit.ly/HereBeWitches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/thefinalgirlsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefinalgirlsuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Follow Anna on <a href="https://twitter.com/annabdemented" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@annabdemented</a> and Olivia is on <a href="https://twitter.com/LiviHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livihowe</a> Our special guest this episode is Becky Darke, follow her work on <a href="https://twitter.com/bunnydarke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bunnydarke</a> and listen to her podcast <a href="http://www.pointhorrorpod.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Point That Horror At Me </a>

HERE BE WITCHES 08 • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) with Becky Darke

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