Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

Sign your NDAs and BYOD for our biggest, most explosive episode yet. Platonic third McKenzie Gerber (@mckenziejames25) joins Jenn and Rachel to talk parallel powers, upgraded supes, and the jaw-dropping fight scene that concludes Herogasm. No octopi were harmed in the making of this episode.Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys> Jenn: @jennferatu, @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod,@SfAntagonist  > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl, @HalloweeniesPod, @LosersClubPod If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Check out Anatomy of a Scream for more great content and the other Network pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, Nichole covers 2013’s Under the Skin. Does having a disabled character (played by a disabled actor) as a pivotal part of another character’s turning point feel exploitative or authentic approach? How would it feel to shed the skin that has been a point of pain or even trauma? Would you get into a non-descript van with a stranger?Additional Reading/Research:> Digressions-2016-Volume-1-Issue-2-Lieke-Hettinga (1).pdf> Adam Pearson Says Actors with Disabilities Are Typecast (people.com)> How Scarlett Johansson helped me challenge disfigurement stigma | Movies | The GuardianWant to share your thoughts on Under the Skin or suggest a film to cover? Reach out: > Twitter: @BodiesHorror > Instagram: @bodiesofhorrorpodcast> Email: bodiesofhorror@gmail.com> BlueSky: bodiesofhorror Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexy & Surreal returns for a third series as Terry and Joe tackle David Lynch's romantic road trip/crime movie, Wild at Heart (1990).This film is *hot*, but it doesn't quite come together for us, despite the fine work of both Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage.Plus: references to Elvis and The Wizard of Oz, wanting more of MVP Diane Ladd, Twin Peaks cross-overs, and debate about Lynch doing sex and romance.Wanna connect with your co-hosts?> Terry: @gaylydreadful> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Theme Music: Roniit - "Purify" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After six volumes and countless discussions, Bryan and Joe have reached the end of Clive Barker's Books of Blood.In addition to discussing the short stories in Book Six, they reflect back on their favourite stories of the whole collection, and some of their choices may surprise listeners!Wanna connect with the show?> Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky)> Joe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher YoungCheck out Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad for more great content and the other Network pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

For this episode, we’re covering 2002’s May. Is May another character in the Creepy Loner Girl tradition, or is there more to explore? How can experiences of bullying and mistreatment, often as a result of being different and sometimes connected to disability, make it hard for us to form friendships? Lots to unpack with this “new cult classic.”Additional Reading/Research:> May Is Not Like Other Creepy Loner Girls in Horror Movies (cbr.com)> May and The Importance of Autistic Representation — Hear Us ScreamWant to say hi, share your thoughts, or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole on Twitter at @BodiesHorror or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. She can also be found on BlueSky at bodiesofhorror and on Instagram at bodiesofhorrorpodcast.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Order a driller killer pizza and gather all of your (lesbian?) besties because Jenn, Gena, and Joe are hosting The Slumber Party Massacre (1982).Up for discussion: Rita Mae Brown's satirical script, Roger Corman-mandated tits and ass, a female collective of survivors, and a sex positive bad girl.Plus: friends who *actually* like each other, slasher satire tropes, the musical sequel and the contemporary feminist remake.Wanna connect with the show?> Gena: @genadoesthings (Instagram/BlueSky)> Jenn: @jennferatu> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hop aboard the private plane to Russia as Jenn and Rachel battle it out with super-powered hamsters, supe-themed dildos, and a very special blast from the past that may take away all their powers.Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: @girlsontheboysConnect with your co-hosts: > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist  > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod , @LosersClubPod If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Check out Anatomy of a Scream for more great content and the other Network pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nichole is back to cover 2021’s Sound of Violence. This film is absolutely wild – a story of an artist that will go any length to create her masterpiece before she loses her hearing – and Nichole is joined by the delightful Sharai Bohannon to make sure it is given the shine and “What the fuck did we just watch?” discussion it truly deserves.Connect with SharaiSocials: @misssharai / Personal Website / Dread CentralPodcasts: A Nightmare on Fierce Street / Blerdy MassacreAdditional Reading/Research:·     [Editorial] Director Alex Noyer talks all things Sound of Violence — Ghouls MagazineWant to reach out and say hi, share your thoughts, or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole on Twitter at @BodiesHorror or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. She can also be found on BlueSky at bodiesofhorror and on Instagram at bodiesofhorrorpodcast.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this discussion, Joseph Nassise and Del Howison, both editors of 'Midian Unmade: Tales of Clive Barker's Nightbreed,' explore the diverse narratives within this anthology. They critique the repetitive themes and uneven storytelling quality, calling for more unique explorations in the Nightbreed universe. The duo highlights standout pieces like Amber Benson's 'Pride,' emphasizing complex character dynamics and the exploration of monstrosity. They also delve into the potential of female writers to subvert traditional horror tropes amidst the rich tapestry of Barker's creations.