9 Lives Horror Club

The Purge (2013) | Late-Stage Capitalism, Government Eugenics, & The 4th of July Myth

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! To "celebrate" the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday, we are diving into a horror movie that feels less like fiction and more like a documentary with every passing year: The Purge (2013)! While this film is notoriously heavy-handed with its spoon-fed political message, the core themes run deep. This week, we are breaking down the inescapable, cyclical nature of the American government, class warfare, and the brutal traps of modern capitalism where you literally have to participate in the violence to survive. We expose how the wealthy elite use systemic techniques to eradicate vulnerable populations, ensure the rich get richer, and keep the working class trapped. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at patriotism, economic oppression, and the dark reality of the American Dream. Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it with your neighborhood association president who is definitely hoarding weapons for commencement, that's none of our business. Also, don't forget to keep an eye out on our IGs to vote on what you want us to cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we will see you next week for Triangle! Follow the Club:Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClubFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling:https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check Out Our Reviews:LetterBoxd: https://boxd.it/hYN3H [https://boxd.it/hYN3H]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch On:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/%409LivesHorrorClub]

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 (1885) | Hollywood Gaslighting, Broken Lore, & Queer Slasher History

Hello Club Members and happy Sunday! Today we are wrapping up our June Pride Month lineup with the ultimate accidental queer horror classic: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)! This week, we are diving deep into why this movie is the definition of "funny bad," how Wes Craven openly hated it for completely ignoring the Freddy lore he established, and the dark Hollywood reality behind the scenes. We break down the heartbreaking story of lead actor Mark Patton, whose career was completely derailed by homophobic backlash, and expose the writer's decades-long gaslighting—initially blaming Patton for the film’s intense gay subtext, only to take credit for it years later once it achieved gay icon status. It’s a wild look at industry politics, unaddressed homophobia, and the wildest, queerest sequel in horror history. Today we're discussing our analysis, reviews, next week's episode reveal, and giving you our poll pitches for the week. Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it with your gym teacher in the leather shorts, that's none of our business. Also, don't forget to keep an eye out on our IGs to vote on what you want us to cover next as we head into July! Staaaaaayyyy spooky! Follow the Club: Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling: https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check Out Our Reviews: LetterBoxd: https://boxd.it/hYN3H [https://boxd.it/hYN3H]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch On: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/%409LivesHorrorClub]

Sleepaway Camp (1983) | Forced Gender Identity, Aggressive Crop Tops, & Queer Subtext

Hello Club Members and happy Monday! Today we are diving into our deep-dive analysis of the 1983 cult slasher classic Sleepaway Camp for our June Pride Month lineup! In this episode, we are breaking down everything from the hilariously unhinged background acting and aggressive 80s masculinity (crop tops, tiny shorts, and incel behavior) to complex girlhood dynamics and the intense queer subtext running through the entire film. We also tackle the massive debate: is this movie deeply transphobic, or an empathetic look at trans trauma and being forced into an identity you don't want? Heads up, club members, we do dive into the film’s sexual violence, including the infamous curling iron scene. Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it with your weird aunt, that's none of our business. Also, don't forget to keep an eye out on our IGs to vote on what you want us to cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we will see you Friday for Nightmare on Elm Street 2! Follow the Club:Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClubFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling:https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/ [https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2F9LivesHorrorClub%2F]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check Out Our Reviews:LetterBoxd: https://boxd.it/hYN3H [https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fboxd.it%2FhYN3H]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch On:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub [https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%409LivesHorrorClub]

I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Part 2 | Trauma, Disassociation, Artsy Movies, & the Ending Scene

Hello Club Members and happy Sunday! Today we are picking up with Part 2 of our I Saw the TV Glow discussion. We are breaking down our thoughts on the filming, the bigger meaning of this story, reading some reviews, and pitching for next week's options. Grab your psychically linked bestie & let's lock in! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it with your local saxophone man, that's none of our business. Also, don't forget to keep an eye out on our IGs to vote on what you want us to cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we will see you Friday Sleep Away Camp! Follow the Club: Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952] Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/] Check Out Our Reviews: LetterBoxd -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://boxd.it/hYN3H⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://boxd.it/hYN3H] Watch On: YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub [https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub]

I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Part 1 | Movie Facts, Recap, and Review Spoilers

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! Today we are recapping 2024's I Saw the TV Glow. This is another 2-parter, so today we will get into Spooky Rants, Movie Facts, and Ben's recap! Come back Sunday for our analysis, reviews, and poll pitches. Grab your popcorn and let's dive in! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it with your local Phoebe Bridgers, that's none of our business. Also, don't forget to keep an eye out on our IGs to vote on what you want us to cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we will see you Sunday for Part 2! Follow the Club: Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952] Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/] Check Out Our Reviews: LetterBoxd -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://boxd.it/hYN3H⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://boxd.it/hYN3H] Watch On: YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub [https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub]