BONUS EP: MOTHER'S DAY | OUR 3 FAVE MOMMYS IN HORROR

BONUS EP: MOTHER'S DAY | OUR 3 FAVE MOMMYS IN HORROR

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings*** ………. Season 2? Done! Season 3? Coming in August! So what now? 3 monthly bonus episodes in May, June, and July (to hold you over till August 😍) .......... We love a theme and with Mother's Day coming up, we couldn't resist chatting up our favorite MILFS!!!!! Donovan and I each pick our favorite mom from the from the horror canon based on three categories: Archaic Mother, Monstrous Womb, Single Mom. We wanted to try a new format for these bonus episodes; we hope you enjoy! .......... 🎉 SEASON 3 COMING AUGUST 2026 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

QUEER HORROR | SEASON 2 FINALE: Jennifer's Body (2009) & Cat People (1942)

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. ITS THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF THE GAYEST PROPORTIONS!!! Join Erin and I for two extremely important selections from the horror closet. The queer coded, Cat People (1942), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Followed by THEE movie of the 2000’s, Jennifer’s Body (2009), directed by Karyn Kusama. .......... Queerness and horror are intertwined at the chromosomes. From symbolic monsters to sapphic vampires, queers have always found their voice in this genre. These two films run the sapphic spectrum of mysterious curses, giant evil cats, cages, and all out campy panic. Come explore this fascinating corner of cinema with two true blue queer horror fans! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Check out Erin’s work here: https://www.erinmichelitsch.com/ 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

RELIGIOUS HORROR: The Exorcist (1973) & The First Omen (2024)

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Say your prayers, cuz it’s time to dance with the devil! RELIGIOUS HORROR! Tonight we’re covering The Exorcist (1973) directed by: William Friedkin, along with The First Omen (2024) co-written/directed by: Arkasha Stevenson. No biggie right? .......... Demonic possession and creepy nunneries are only the jumping off point. Women’s bodies, sexual purity, agency, and faith crises combine in both these films to create stories that speak to some of the most sacred and complicated parts of our lives. I mean, we’re talking about The Exorcist, what more can I say than it’s the greatest horror movie ever made? Get your holy water ready, because its time for church! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow William on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/3IoTZ 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

MYSTERY HORROR: Midsommar (2019) & Messiah of Evil (1973)

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Season 2 episode 8!!!! ITS FINALLY MYSTERY TIME, FOLKS! Let’s dive into questions, let’s dive into wonder - baby… let’s just dive! Tonight we’re covering Midsommar (2019) written/directed by: Ari Aster, along with Messiah of Evil (1973) written/directed by: Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck. .......... Let’s talk about the awesome power of a setting. The mystery, intrigue, and population that imbue it with that delicious spooky feeling. Let’s also talk about the perspective of two woman-centered horror mysteries and the nuanced artistry and emotional arcs built into the way they interact with the world. Throw your worldly cares to the wayside and come play in the beauty of the unknown! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow Drake’s really cool “Barely Battle Ready” life: https://barelybattleready.com 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

FEMINIST HORROR: Fresh (2022) & Revenge (2017)

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Ready for some monstrous femmes and final girls? Let’s get into FEMINIST HORROR! We paired the films, Fresh (2022) directed by Mimi Cave & Revenge (2017) directed/written by the legendary, Coralie Fargeat. DIRECTED BY WOMEN, WRITTEN BY WOMEN, AND STARRING WOMEN  - LFGGGGGGGGG! .......... What does it mean to be a woman horror? What does the female gaze look like in cinematography? How does setting and style affect the journey of it all? Join us as we go deep and talk about what we love: film and gender!!! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow my queen on LB: https://boxd.it/8Y4nr 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance