Category: More Deadly

More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Roxanne Benjamin of ‘There’s Something Wrong With The Children’

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with the brilliant Roxanne Benjamin, director of There’s Something Wrong with the Children. We talk about subverting motherhood horror tropes, Lovecraftian inspirations, and how she put a feminist spin on the film’s original screenplay. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Roxanne…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 69: The Best Woman-Directed Horror Of 2022

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel look back at the year in woman-directed horror. We break down our top 10 films of 2022 and gush over the women who made them. We also talk about the trends we noticed last year and what we hope the future holds. So, what did we…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 68: Don’t Worry Darling

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into the sheer gorgeousness that is Don’t Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde. So, were we in a cinematic utopia or was this movie super sus? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 68 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: V/H/S/99 directed…


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Rachel Talalay of ‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel chat with genre icon Rachel Talalay, director of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. Together, we clear up some misinformation (that we, ahem, might have accidentally perpetuated), the true behind-the-scenes of making the ANOES series, and how working in the horror genre has evolved…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 67: Sissy

On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined two very special guests: Alma and Dalia of the Nightmare on 5th Street podcast. Together, we review the social media slasher Sissy, directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes. So, did we like this movie, or did we block it? Listen to The More…


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Nyla Innuksuk of ‘Slash/Back’

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel chats with the brilliant Nyla Innuksuk, director of Slash/Back. We talk about slasher inspirations, drawing from folklore, and celebrating her indigenous heritage. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Nyla Innuksuk to hear our conversation! To support our show and for exclusive bonus content, join…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 66: Bodies Bodies Bodies

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Elizabeth are joined by a very special guest: Natalie of the To All The Men I’ve Tolerated Before podcast. Together, they solve the ultimate Gen-Z slasher whodunit, Bodies Bodies Bodies, directed by Halina Reijn. So, was this movie killer or was it just playing with us? Listen…


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Karen Lam of ‘Bring it On: Cheer or Die’

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel and Rachel chat with the delightful Karen Lam. We talk slasher kills, the incredible athleticism of cheerleaders, and how she creates a healthy, open culture on set. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Karen Lam to hear our conversation! To support our show and…


More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Vanessa and Joseph Winter of ‘Deadstream’

On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Ariel chats with the dynamic duo of Vanessa and Joseph Winter, writers and directors of Deadstream. We talk about their unique collaboration, the haunted house they filmed in, and their love of practical FX. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Vanessa & Joseph Winter to…


The More Deadly Podcast Episode 65: Goodnight Mommy (2014)

On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel unpack the psychological terrors of motherhood and identity in Goodnight Mommy (2014), directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. So, did this movie lull us to sleep or was it a wide-awake nightmare? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 65 to find out! What to watch before…