Kim & Em vs EVIL

EPISODE 9: THE UGLY STEPSISTER & THE NEON DEMON

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550535/fan_mail/new] Just like fame, beauty costs. And here's where you start paying! Kim and Em are fascinated with the recent slew of Beauty Horror gracing our screens, often (but not always) directed by women seeking to reflect, comment on, and rebel against unattainable beauty standards.  These are standards which are increasingly becoming the normal way to achieve validation as well as financial success. Kinda depressing right?! But is this a new thing? Kim and Em delve into the historical roots of the pursuit of perfection citing key films The Ugly Stepsister (2025) and The Neon Demon (2016) as they attempt to spotlight the villains, get to grips with the evil that makes the characters do what they do, and show how this raises a mirror to our own lives. And it wouldn't be Kim & Em vs EVIL without some brutally frank and unapologetically feminist banter! Live Learn Laugh Like Subscribe and all that jazz xoxo

EPISODE 8: THE BEAUTY

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550535/fan_mail/new] Inspired by Ryan Murphy's recent hot! hot! hot! series,The Beauty, Booth and Taylor-Foster discuss the emergence of a nascent subgenre in Horror. The subgenre in question? The aptly named 'Beauty Horror'. That's what we're calling it for now, at least.  Our obsession with youth and beauty might not be new, and neither is its exploration on the screen, but we've certainly seen a surge in horror movies over the past few years positioning the topic front and centre. Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish 2016 shockerThe Neon Demon, Coralie Fargeat's decorated The Substance from 2024, last year's stunningly grotesque debut from new Norwegian talent Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister, and now, of course, The Beauty.  But why now? The ladies ride the somewhat slippery slope of gender politics, feminism, and beauty standards in an attempt to provide a meaty, visceral, honest, and intriguing look into our love/ hate relationship with beauty and how it has shaped cinematic history. Expect the usual highly intelligent conversation splattered with ridiculous humour – you'll find out exactly why Booth just loves the word MULCH.

EPISODE 7 2026 PREVIEWS

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550535/fan_mail/new] After a wee break we're back for the second series kicking off with a preview show of what to look out for in 2026 and the spunky flicks we want to fling your way over the coming months! We also pick and announce a competition winner and even treat you to some post pod ASMR if you're into that kinda thing.... Movies and TV covered include THE BEAUTY, THE BRIDE, SEND HELP, EVENT HORIZON. Yum.

EPISODE 6: FRANKENSTEIN

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550535/fan_mail/new] Kim and Em take on Frankenstein's long suffering creature in this last episode of Season 1 with the OG villain/victim who has – thus far – spanned a whopping 208 years! That's insane, right? Embodied by the magnificent Jacob Elordi in this Guillermo Del Toro adaptation, we explore the subtle and not-so-subtle nuances driving the evil motivations in this sumptuous gothic classic.

EPISODE 5: GREMLINS

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550535/fan_mail/new] Kim & Em get festive this week with their favourite little (sometimes) green men; Gremlins! They're also joined by Gizmo himself so expect a LOT of singing and the odd Mogwai impression... The gore girls delve into everything from the real Chinese origin story of the Mogwai, to Roald Dahls' surprising involvement to the social commentary hidden deeper within the film. Joe Dante's 1984 Christmas Horror Film is an absolute classic and hugely entertaining but there's always stories and trivia the girls dig out that you may never have heard! So join us as we get attacked by Xmas trees (literally) and go gooey eyed (almost literally) over Gizmo. Remember everyone A Mogwai is not JUST for Christmas! If you prefer to watch your podcasts - and with these two it's definitely an added element of entertainment then head over to Youtube for full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@emilyboothable [https://www.youtube.com/@emilyboothable] But its Patreon where the real goodies, bloopers and early bird access are! For the podcast you can join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KimEmVsEVIL [https://www.patreon.com/cw/KimEmVsEVIL] And Emily Booth has her own Patreon for horror fans too https://patreon.com/emilyboothtv [https://patreon.com/emilyboothtv?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] https://www.instagram.com/kim_and_em_vs_evil/ [https://www.instagram.com/kim_and_em_vs_evil/]