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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!

Horror Movie Survival Guide Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble

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    • 4.6 • 100 Ratings

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!

    The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death"

    The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death"

    The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death"
    We continue our Vampire Lesbian round with the filmmaker who brought us one of our faves American Psycho - the wonderful Mary Harron's THE MOTH DIARIES 2011. We get a literature lesson in gothic lore and history as our backdrop to this tale set in an all girls boarding school. There will be blood, there will be betrayal, but will anyone be handsomely rewarded...? 
    We hope you enjoy sinking your teeth into this fresh episode!
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    • 29 min
    VAMPIRE ECSTASY (The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress"

    VAMPIRE ECSTASY (The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress"

    VAMPIRE ECSTASY (The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress"
    We continue our Lesbian Vampire round with the ultimate in seduction and taboo with VAMPIRE ECSTASY aka The Devil's Plaything (1973). This one was a favorite of Teri's and a first time watch for Julia - thanks to the "Algorithm" for knowing what we like! 
    We hope you enjoy being hypnotized by our fresh new episode!
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    • 31 min
    Vampyres - "She's My Girlfriend"

    Vampyres - "She's My Girlfriend"

    VAMPYRES - "She's My Girlfriend" 
    It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! It's our whole teams Birthday Month!! Julia, Teri & Sierra are all born in March! In order to celebrate we bring you a whole month of our most beloved sub-sub-genre - LESBIAN VAMPIRES - kicking off with VAMPYRES (1974). 
    We hope you enjoying biting into the flesh of this fresh episode!
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    • 31 min
    The Nun 2 - "It's Okay to Be Scared"

    The Nun 2 - "It's Okay to Be Scared"

    THE NUN 2 - "It's Okay to Be Scared" 
    We're going to the chapel and it's gonna be scaaarrry - as we discuss one of the "scariest villains" in the CONJURING universe in  THE NUN 2 (2023). Another great script penned by the amazing AKELA COOPER. We loved seeing our friend BONNIE AARONS as Valek - the NUN & we agree that we wish we had more moments with her in the film! 
    We hope listening to this fresh episode absolves your sins!
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    • 40 min
    M3GAN - "She Looks Demented"

    M3GAN - "She Looks Demented"

    M3GAN - "She Looks Demented"
    We continue our journey into the Wan-Verse with another brilliant script penned by Wan & Akela Cooper - the instant camp classic M3GAN (2022). A modern AI twist on a Child's Play story that unleashes one of the most fun lil villains to come out of the pandemic era. 
    We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
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    • 35 min
    Malignant - "You Don't Deserve Your Body"

    Malignant - "You Don't Deserve Your Body"

    Malignant - "You Don't Deserve Your Body"
    We venture deeper into the Wan-Verse with with a mystery/thriller MALIGNANT (2021). This is a favorite of Teri's - you'll have to listen to the episode to hear what Julia thinks...
    If you haven't seen this film - please watch it before you listen! We were lucky enough to not have the twist spoiled before going into it! So we were free to enjoy this brilliant screenplay penned by Akela Cooper. 
    We hope you enjoy this freshly dropped episode!
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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
100 Ratings

100 Ratings

Disposableidiot ,

Twenty episodes in

Twenty episodes in, enjoying the length of the podcast. The hosts clearly enjoy the subject matter which makes this old gore hound happy. They have covered a good range of films and the upcoming episodes look to cover even more.

I remember clearing horror shelves at my local video store and keeping records myself. So, listen they are having a bunch of fun and you can join in.

crazystarwarsfanboy ,

5 stars

Horror movie fanboy on Twitter here praising this fun horror movie podcast. I love this idea of going back through all the movies y’all watched in college. Great podcast.

Sssśśssssssssssssss ,

Fun podcast

A lot of great content... but, I miss Marion :(

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