Horror Movie Survival Guide

Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble
  • 4.6 (107)
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Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!

  1. 2d ago

    The Long Walk - “You’re Men Now”

    The Long Walk - “You’re Men Now” It’s Stephen King's Birthday Month and we are kicking off our celebration with THE LONG WALK (2025). This adaptation goes hard & really leans into the brutality of this dystopian story. We watch these guys grow from strangers to friends and boys to men as they take this harrowing journey.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about one of Julia’s most beloved King novels! Support the show

    The Long Walk - “You’re Men Now”

  2. Aug 31

    HMSG Interview "Scorch Marks" Filmmaker Brendan Haley ~ “Penda’s Fen”

    HMSG Interview Scorch Marks Dir. Brendan Haley ~ “Penda’s Fen” This week we have another fabulous guest, friend of the show, Brendan Haley, to discuss PENDA’S FEN (1974). Queer, subversive, art house horror! A film that is a spiritual companion to Brendan’s directorial feature debut, SCORCH MARKS! You can stream Scorch Marks on Dekkoo October 1st! We hope you enjoy our conversation! More About Our Guest! Brendan Haley is a filmmaker, producer, actor, art director, and columnist known primarily for his array of work in both the horror genre and LGBTQ+ media. Haley’s notable credits include writing and directing the gay apocalyptic horror feature Scorch Marks on Dekkoo, producing on the Daytime Emmy-winning Netflix series Eastsiders, executive producing The New York Times’ “favorite of the week” The Jessica Cabin, art directing special segments for The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, and serving as the production designer for the prestigious Fangoria Chainsaw Awards on AMC/Shudder. Beyond film/TV, Haley operates as an illustrator, creating original art pieces and installations for clients such as Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, The Academy Museum of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Outfest Film Festival, McFarland Publishing, LA Comic-Con, and more. A contributing voice in numerous publications, Haley maintains bylines in The Advocate Magazine, Out, Pride.com, and more. Follow Brendan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanhaley BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brendohales.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendohales Brendan Haley IMDB Here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7162946/?ref_=mv_desc Scorch Marks IMDB Here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37059678/?ref_=mv_desc Get Dekkoo Here! https://dekkoo.com/ Support the show

    HMSG Interview "Scorch Marks" Filmmaker Brendan Haley ~ “Penda’s Fen”

  3. Aug 24

    HMSG Interview Ashley Ryan a.k.a. Pythian Priestess ~ “The Medium”

    HMSG Interview Ashley Ryan a.k.a. Pythian Priestess ~ “The Medium” This week we have a very special guest, friend of the show, Ashley Ryan a.k.a. Pythian Priestess to discuss the paranormal phenomena & possession in THE MEDIUM (2021). This found footage story follows a family in Thailand, that has been tasked with being a conduit for a god & what happens when that calling is not properly received... All the content warnings for this movie, it goes very hard! It's a supernatural, folk horror gore fest! We hope you enjoy this very special episode! More About Our Guest Ashley Ryan, known as Pythian Priestess, is an initiated Hermetic Priestess, occult educator, professional tarot reader, and Spiritual Advisor to Sam and Colby and The Paranormal Files. She is the founder of Pythian Mystery School, where she teaches Western esotericism, ceremonial magick, intuitive development, and spiritual protection. With degrees in philosophy, theology, cinema media studies, and television writing and production, Ashley approaches occultism through the lenses of history, symbolism, psychology, and lived spiritual practice. Her work in paranormal investigation combines ritual, magick, and intuitive methods with an emphasis on spiritual discernment and ethical practice. Through her teaching and media work, Ashley makes complex esoteric traditions accessible to modern seekers while encouraging personal responsibility and a direct relationship with the Divine. Check out Ashley Ryan’s Work here: https://www.pythianpriestess.com/ Support the show

    HMSG Interview Ashley Ryan a.k.a. Pythian Priestess ~ “The Medium”

  4. Aug 17

    Tenebre - “So Passes the Glory of Lesbos”

    Tenebre - “So Passes the Glory of Lesbos” Our final Giallo for 2026 is a certified Argento banger TENEBRE (1982). A meta look at the sub-genre, where the art and artist are blurred. A writer quickly becomes part of a real life murder-mystery narrative. His whole inner circle becomes implicated and ultimately the victims of foul play! We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode! Support the show

    Tenebre - “So Passes the Glory of Lesbos”

  5. Aug 10

    Phenomena a.k.a. Creepers - “Cadaveric Fauna”

    Phenomena  a.k.a. Creepers - “Cadaveric Fauna” There's always room for Giallo! And we got plenty more for ya this week with PHENOMENA (1985) a.k.a. CREEPERS, directed by Dario Argento. Jennifer Connelly stars as a gifted girl who helps solve a string of murders with the help of thousands of her creepy crawly little friends! Bugs!  We hope you enjoy all the buzz this week!  Support the show

    Phenomena a.k.a. Creepers - “Cadaveric Fauna”

  6. Aug 3

    Sex of the Witch - “Like a Medieval Weapon”

    Sex of the Witch - “Like a Medieval Weapon” We continue our Giallo Days party with a messy family gathering on the eve of their patriarch’s passing in SEX OF THE WITCH (1973). Dark secrets are revealed as they tear each other apart jockeying for position inline for the family inheritance.  We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!  Support the show

    Sex of the Witch - “Like a Medieval Weapon”

  7. Jul 27

    The Crimes of the Black Cat - "Camera Won't Forget Anything"

    The Crimes of the Black Cat - "Camera Won't Forget Anything" We continue our Giallo-Days celebration with THE CRIMES OF THE BLACK CAT (1972). A blind man leads his own personal investigation to find his lover's killer as the fashion house she worked for is targeted with a string of murders involving a black cat. We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!  Support the show

    The Crimes of the Black Cat - "Camera Won't Forget Anything"

  8. Jul 20

    HMSG The Possessed - “Her Memory Haunted Me”

    The Possessed - “Her Memory Haunted Me” It’s time to celebrate the Giallo-Days in July! We are kicking off the party with the black and white classic THE POSSESSED aka La Donna Del Lago (1965). A lonely novelist attempts to reconnect with his dream girl in a lakeside town. But it turns out to be the off season in more ways than one… We hope you enjoy diving into this fresh episode! Support the show

    HMSG The Possessed - “Her Memory Haunted Me”
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Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!

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  • Creator
    Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    498
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Horror Movie Survival Guide
  • Show Website
    Horror Movie Survival Guide

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