Welcome to season two, Morgue Rats! In this episode, I introduce to you the films, themes, and ideas surrounding what I call Cultural Extremism, along with finally defining what this damn title means. It will be a season of uncomfortable truths and disturbing films; films that shatter your soul and throw you deep into an existential crisis. Trust me, make sure you have your palette cleansers already lined up! You’ll need them.
Grab my hand and let’s take this messed up journey together…
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2) A Serbian Film is a temper tantrum posing as cultural critique
4)11 Pros and Cons of Censorship
6) The Cultural Impact of Film
8) Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition
10) The Feminist Response to War
11) Femininities and Masculinities: Analyzing Militarism through the lens of Patriarchy
In this episode of SPINSTERS CHOICE, one of us selects a movie we're passionate about. This time, it's Jessica's turn, and naturally, she is taking us back to Japan. Japanese horror, especially J-Horror, is captivating, and combine it with found footage, and you have a Koji Shiraishi film—the director we have decided to spotlight for this Spinster’s Choice. We'll be focusing on two lesser-known films, Occult (2009) and A Record of Sweet Murder (2014). We'll revisit the essence of Japanese horror and the J-horror movement, discuss Koji Shiraishi’s influence and impact on the genre, and explore why Japan has so many cults.
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It’s time for season one to die. Necrophilia is dead, buried, and no one has been left wanting. From the concept of the taboo, to reflections of the season past, this episode should satisfy your lust for the macabre. Remember, everyone benefits from rational educational exposure to taboo topics, and corpse fucking has been dissected to death.
This is my Epitaph….
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In this episode, we are returning to our beloved Weird Girl to discuss the recently released whimsical necro rom-com LISA FRANKENSTEIN from 2024. We will revisit who the Weird Girl is, discuss the morbidity of young girls (and ourselves), and come to a topic that we find ourselves never escaping… NECROPHILIA.
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This month is the season finale! And I have chosen the perfect film and guest to end on. I will be dissecting THE YEARNING OF MARIA D (2018) from the elusive underground filmmaker Marian Dora. The final movie on necrophilia is a powerhouse of the extreme, and I can’t wait to share it with you. We will be tackling animal death on screen, arthouse extreme, and of course, the necrophilia of it all.
My guest for this episode is the co-host of my other show, I SPIT ON YOUR PODCAST, and a long-time friend, Jessica! Jess is a Doom Metal Witch who enjoys subversive cinema, exploring her chaotic taste in music, and being the goth Weird Girl. She has written for various horror outlets such as Grim Magazine, Horror Homeroom, and Last Girls Club. And when she is not watching Japanese horror movies, she is watching anime, playing video games, and hanging out with her cats.
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In this episode, we conclude our in-depth exploration of Ti West’s slasher trilogy with the 2024 film MaXXXine. We continue from our discussions on X and Pearl, concentrating on the connection between the porn industry and the horror genre. This installment takes us into the 80s atmosphere as we follow our protagonist, Maxine Minx, on her path to becoming Hollywood's next major horror icon. Meanwhile, she confronts her past involving a serial killer and an Evangelical Father.
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This month, I'm traversing the world of Italian horror cinema with Lamberto Bava’s MACABRE! Known for releasing some controversial films like Cannibal Holocaust, Cannibal Ferox, and The New York Ripper, the Italian horror market is no stranger to transgressive themes. Though this is a more subtle take on necrophilia than other films covered, it is weird, romantic, and interesting! An underseen gem, Macabre stays true to its name.
My guest for this episode is Donna Tha Dead! Donna is a passionate horror podcaster who dives deep into the eerie, unsettling, and mysterious. As a woman of color in the horror community, she brings fresh perspectives to the genre, exploring everything from horror and cult classics to series with horror undertones. With a love for storytelling and a knack for uncovering the terrifying tales that lurk in the shadows, she creates chilling content that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether dissecting cultural influences in horror or speaking with fellow enthusiasts, she’s dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in the world of the macabre.
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In this episode, we are returning to Original Vs. The Remake with not one by three films! With the release of Robert Eggert’s film Nosferatu (2024), we decided it was time for us to get caught up on this new adaptation of two beloved vampire films of ours: Nosferatu (1922) & Nosferatu (1979). We will explore how each of these films compare to each other when it comes to the style/aesthetic, the creation of a monster in Count Orlock, and the influence of the occult.
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This month, I am diving into the wonderful, grimy world of 90s shot-on-video cinema. Starring the cult star Ghetty Chasun and a part of Hugh Gallagher’s Gore trilogy, this is one of my favorite necrophilia films! It portrays two interesting aspects of the fetish: one titillating and one desperate, both entertaining.
My guest for this episode is Marcus Koch! Marcus is a special effects artist specializing in realistic gore FX. His work can be seen in movies like We Are Still Here (2015), Jakob's Wife (2021), and Sweatshop (2009). He even directs his movies on rare occasions, like ROT (1999), 100 Tears (2007), and Bloodshock (2015), which is the second film in the American Guinea Pig series.
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In this episode, we are bringing back SPINSTER vs SPINSTER, and the film up for debate is the 1987 Neo-Western vampire film, Near Dark. One of us loves it and the other finds the film to be overrated.
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This month, I am dissecting two horror films from indie filmmaker Dustin Mills, Her Name Was Torment (2014) and Her Name Was Torment II: Agony (2016). Blending cult conspiracies, angels, serial killing, corpse banging, and solid gore, these films give you a look into the filthy, perverse world of female necrophiliacs. And we like it!
My guest for this episode is Robert Clark! Robert is the host of the Creepy And Geeky podcast. A show which explores horror and other genre films through casual conversations with mostly women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Robert is also the co-host of Horrific Heroes, a series on the Voices from the Mausoleum YouTube channel about fantasy, sci-fi, and comic book shows and movies with a horror edge.
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In this episode, we are bringing back SPINSTERS CHOICE, where one of us chooses a movie we are passionate about. This time around it's Kelly’s CHOICE and she CHOSE Canada’s underdog of cult cinema - Things (1989).
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It’s another episode of our Know Your Roots: History of Horror Series, but this time we are recapping the last 50 years of horror, before we forge ahead into our next decade, which will be the 1970s.
We will do a recap of major historical events and movements that influenced the horror genre from the 1920s to 1960s, and the films we have already talked about in prior episodes. We will then discuss a few hidden gems from around the globe that are also great representations of what was influencing horror movies of their time periods; the films up for discussion are A Page of Madness (1926), Dracula’s Daughter (1936), Gaslight (1944) and At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul (1964).
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Welcome to Kelly’s Taboo Terrors, a monthly podcast that explores the transgressive side of cinema. These movies, and discussions, are not for the faint of heart so listener's discretion is strongly advised.
This month, I am tackling a very explicit and interesting film by famed Italian extreme horror filmmaker, Domiziano Cristopharo - eROTik (2018). Portraying the loneliness of queerness and mental illness, eROTik is a desolate and strange look into the world of the male necrophile. Viewer's discretion is strongly advised for those wary of male ejaculation!
My guest for this episode is John Patterson! John writes about extreme horror and anything else that catches his interest. He is currently working on a book on queer theory and 50s/60s horror films.
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In this episode, we are starting a brand new series called SHE IS DEATH where we explore the theme of revenge through our Female Avengers from different countries around the world. The first stop is SOUTH KOREA with LADY VENGEANCE (2005), part of Park Chan-Wook's infamous vengeance trilogy. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side…
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A film I love to hate, and hate to love, Deadgirl (2008) remains one of the most disgusting pieces of cinema I have ever experienced. And that’s saying a lot! Bringing to the screen violent misogyny through zombie rape, assault, and brutality, Deadgirl is tremendously offensive and controversial - but also one that gets people talking. It’s a 00s nasty, I am here to finally discuss it, once and for all.
My guest for this episode is Kelly McNeely! Kells is a co-host and enthusiastic mixologist for Black Fawn Distro’s YouTube channel, which also houses her “Streams & Screams” review series. She can be heard as a co-host on the Murmurs From the Morgue Podcast and has appeared as a guest on many others, including A Year in Horror, Our Bloody Obsession, Eye on Horror, The Rockman Power Hour, I Spit on Your Podcast, and Void Video. Kelly has written extensively for iHorror.com — she also represented the site as an entertainment correspondent for The List TV — and has published articles for Modern Horrors, 1428 Elm, Salem Horror Fest, CGMagazine, and Grim Magazine. For creepy crafts and cocktails (and lots of dog pics), you can track her down on Instagram @kellsmcnells. She talks fast and drinks often, but is mostly harmless. Mostly.
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