Category: More Deadly

More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Clare Cooney of ‘Departing Seniors’

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


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 87: The Velvet Vampire

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


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 86: Where the Devil Roams

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


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Jenn Wexler of ‘The Sacrifice Game’

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


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 85: Five Nights at Freddy’s

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk about possessed animatronics, celebrate lady-led blockbusters, and dig into the enduring camp and joy that is Matthew Lillard in our review of Five Nights At Freddy’s, directed by Emma Tammi. So, were we game for what we saw? Or did we just feel played? Listen to…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 84: Prevenge

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


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 83: Perpetrator

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


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Anna Zlokovic of ‘Appendage’

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


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Nahnatchka Khan of ‘Totally Killer’

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


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 82: Make A Wish (2002)

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Matilda are joined by Patrick K. Walsh of the Scream Queenz Podcast: Where Horror Gets Gay! to talk about the terror of spending a weekend with all your exes in the woods — also there’s a killer on the loose — but really it’s the ex drama,…