Ghouls explore the Indonesian folk horror film, Impetigore which aims to explore the horrors women and children face there. Kat covers some of the movements fighting against violence while Gabe gushes over a film beautifully shot and incredibly heartbreaking. 

A deep reimagining of the Weeping Woman that inspires justice and empowerment. Following the fictional retelling of the very real trial regarding genocide in Guatemala in the 80s. As part of the For the Culture series, Ghouls are educating on the guilty verdict of dictator Jose Efrain Rios Mott and exploring the film's genius revenge spin on Latin folklore. 

Ghouls' new series, For the Culture, looks to explore the horrors certain communities experience. We're starting with the indigenous zombie film that has us SHOOK, Blood Quantum. A film whose name sends us on a journey through history and a film that twists our stomachs (but in a good way).

Sources in this episode:
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2018/02/09/583987261/so-what-exactly-is-blood-quantum
https://oneida-nsn.gov/dl-file.php?file=2016/03/Article-2-Blood-Quantum.pdf https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-05-08/blood-quantum-indigenous-horror-zombie-pandemic-jeff-barnaby
https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/jeff-barnaby-is-worried-white-people-wont-get-blood-quantum.html

Ghouls explore the film, Lyle. This film is ripe with feminism, motherhood, and conspiracies. With some similarities to Rosemary's Baby, the Ghouls were bound to enjoy it but who knew they'd like it so much more! Do you know who to trust?

Ghouls get excited about the intersectional radical feminist vampire movie they never knew they needed. A film that was fun and spoke to our hearts only to be upended by the ending (seems to be a trend these days). What went wrong and why are we still super excited about it's existence and asking for more?

Ghouls discuss the Lesbian werewolf film, Good Manners. A refreshing love story and unique take on the Werewolf experience explored within themes of loneliness, womanhood, and motherhood.

Thelma (2017) is a Norwegian film about a young woman discovering herself, her sexuality, and breaking away from her oppressive religious parents. Oh, and she also has psychokinetic powers and may also be a villain? Ghouls discuss this Carrie/Raw/XMen-like queer film and open up about their own queer journeys.

Ghouls are talking Queer Horror. This week, we discuss Shudder's film, Spiral about a gay couple that moves into a new neighborhood with sketchy bigot neighbors. Starring Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman who absolutely delivers. This film makes you feel uncomfortable in all the good ways and incredibly sympathetic to our protagonist. However, does it's twist-ending do a great disservice to its overall intentions?

Ghouls are joined by Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett of the Horror Queers! Trace and Joe talk about their love for horror, what they cover on their show, and what kind of horror truly gets under their skin. We also briefly discuss the art-house, elevated, and prestige horror film, She Dies Tomorrow where we discover the horror of our insignificance and inevitable end.

Ghouls are joined by Zena Dixon, the Real Queen of Horror and co-host of the Bloody Disgusting Podcast. Zena discusses her love of all things horror and how she has made her way in the horror world despite many obstacles. We also talk about the incredible body-shaming, witchy, coming-of-age film The Spell from 1977.