The Final Scream

Tash McPhillips

Looking into the role that female characters play in the genre of horror, across films, books and TV. From a feminist and writers perspective.

Episodes

  1. 05/11/2020

    The Goth, The Witch and The Wife.

    Leya go back to Blair Woods. The Blair Witch 2 the book of shadows. Discussing how this movie unfortunately undoes everything great from the classic. Looking closely at Kim Erica and Tristen. Themes of abortion, gore, horror violence against females. Follow The Final Scream on Facebook and Instagram. Soundtrack produced by Grant Mcphillips episode written ans narrated by Tash.

    54 min

  2. 21/10/2020

    An Accidental Feminist Love Letter To The Bell Witch: The Blair Witch Project.

    Delving into the deep dark woods of Blair. As we follow three teen film makers, making a film on the haunting of Blair Woods. These three filmmakers did not survive, and the only evidence found was the tapes they filmed while trapped deep in the woods. part 2 of The Final Screams Halloween special mini series.  Follow us on social Media: FaceBook: The Final Scream Instagram: the_final_scream_podcast

    43 min

  3. 11/10/2020

    The Dark Truth of the Bell House

    TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses scenes of rape, violence towards women. This episode looks at the history of the Bell House as well as looking at a film inspired by the story: An American Haunting.

    34 min

  4. 17/09/2020

    Why Horror Still Has A White Supremacy Problem.

    Slasher Solstice season 3 of the Netflix horror original. Looking and discussing how on first appearance this show appears to be inclusive and diverse, yet behind that appearance is a dark truth. Never let the white supremacist live. shout out to Dear Diary keep Out Podcast you can listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/995296 Follow us on all social  The Final Scream on Facebook Instagram: @the_final_scream_podcast

    53 min

  5. 10/07/2020

    The Grieving Mother

    Looking into the world of Hereditary. Looking into the struggles that Annie faces as she is faced with two family deaths, and still trying to balance family life and fighting a demon that has possessed her home.   In this episode we discuss the emotional turmoil and family life.  Is Hereditary the way forward in feminist horror? Follow us on social media: Facebook/The Final Scream.  Twitter: @ final_scream_

    1h 6m

  6. 25/05/2020

    The Wicked Mother.

    The Evil Stepmother, the original wicked mother of horror.  Looking at some fairy tale classics, Snow White, Cinderella and Tangled.  This is a special episode created especially for lock down and a bit of fun. This is a clean episode meaning although not targeted for kids it is family friendly. Unless you have a house of Disney haters.  Looking into the deeper role and meanings behind these women and why do we make stepmothers evil.  Follow us on Facebook: The Final Scream   https://www.facebook.com/FinalScreamPodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Final_Scream_

    45 min

  7. 17/04/2020

    The Survival Mother.

    Episode   three of season one.  Looking at The Quiet Place and Bird Box. Looking at the role of the mother in a  survival situation in an post apocalypse world.  The relationship they have with their  children, their partners  and the roles they fall into when everything goes wrong. The views in this podcast are that of my own and in no way affiliated  with Anchor  FM spotify or netflix. Both of these films are available to stream on UK netflix.  This is a feminist podcast discussing the role women play in horror and smashing the patriarchy.  Follow us on FaceBook and Twitter: The Final Scream

    46 min

  8. 22/03/2020

    Mothers of Maine

    Episode two of season one. In this episode I discuss Wendy Torrence from the Shining and Margaret White from Carrie. For this episode I use the books as reference. All opinions in this Podcast are of my own and do not represent any platform that this podcast is hosted on. Follow us on FaceBook The Final Scream and Follow us on Twitter @The_Final_scream for all updates.  If you have been effected by the issues in this episode please seek help and guidance, here are some helplines that may be of help.  Womans Aid: helpline@womensaid.org.uk. ChildLine: 0800 1111 Crisis: Text SHOUT to 85258 Please do not suffer in silence.

    52 min

  9. 14/02/2020

    The Vengeful Mother

    Looking at Mrs Voorhees from Friday the 13th (original) and Mrs Loomis from Scream 2.  discussing their similarities and their differences. Their motives whether justified or not. Spoiler warning if you have not seen either of these movies then please go and watch them before the show.

    38 min
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Looking into the role that female characters play in the genre of horror, across films, books and TV. From a feminist and writers perspective.

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  • Creator
    Tash McPhillips
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tash McPhillips
  • Show Website
    The Final Scream