Horror Movie Survival Guide

Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble
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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. The New Kids - "You Hot Dog"

    1D AGO

    The New Kids - "You Hot Dog"

    The New Kids - "You Hot Dog" It’s Julia’s Birthday week and we are celebrating by discussing one of her favorite James Spader films THE NEW KIDS (1985). Spader leads a pack of town bullies to terrorize the new kids in town!  Have you seen this 80’s horror cult classic?  We hope you enjoy hearing all about the legend of DUTRA this week! And wish Julia a very Happy Birthday! Support the show

    39 min
  2. HMSG Interview Director/Producer Chelsea Stardust - "Donnie Darko"

    MAR 9

    HMSG Interview Director/Producer Chelsea Stardust - "Donnie Darko"

    HMSG Interview Chelsea Stardust - "Donnie Darko" This week we cover the cult classic DONNIE DARKO (2001) with one of our best friends, Director/Producer Chelsea Stardust! A film that both Chelsea & Julia have seen an obsessive amount of times and Teri has only seen twice!  We also discuss Chelsea’s incredible career and her new Horror Anthology GRIND (2026) that is premiering at the SXSW film festival this week -  that we all played a part in!  We hope you enjoy this fun & fresh episode!  More About Our Guest: Chelsea hails from the Midwest and has been working in Hollywood for over fifteen years. After working for titans Ivan Reitman, Judd Apatow, and Jason Blum, Chelsea started pursuing directing, writing, and producing full time. Chelsea’s first feature film, the science fiction thriller All That We Destroy, is part of the Blumhouse series Into The Dark and is currently available on Hulu.  Her second feature film, the horror comedy Satanic Panic, was written by novelist Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend’s Exorcism, How To Sell A Haunted House) and was featured in over 20 film festivals all over the world and is currently available on VOD, blu-ray and VHS. Chelsea produced the feature film anthology Grind, which was created, written and directed by Brea Grant and Ed Dougherty, and is premiering this year at SXSW! Chelsea also directed the wraparound segments of Grind. Most recently Chelsea produced a commercial for Loungefly, the popular brand owned by Funko. She also directed the music video Bloodbather for the indie rock band, Cursive. She has also produced 3 short films, two of which are heading to the festival circuit later this year. She is also the co-host of the Sitting In The Dark podcast and last but not least she is a published writer and her work has been featured in several books and online publications.  Support the show

    1h 2m
  3. Didn't Die - NEW FILM! See it in Theaters March 6th!

    MAR 6

    Didn't Die - NEW FILM! See it in Theaters March 6th!

    Didn't Die - In Theaters March 6th! A podcaster tries to make sense of the world as they approach their 100th episode while the zombie apocalypse takes hold in DIDN'T DIE (2026). We have never related more to a film! A fresh riff on one of our favorite classic genres. We hope you enjoy this mini-episode and check out the film this weekend in theaters! More about the the film: The Sundance Midnight feature film Didn’t Die, directed by Meera Menon, has been heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that "forges its own bloody path by taking the story back to the barest of bones,” Didn’t Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight feature; merely weeks after director Menon’s home was tragically consumed by the fires which ravaged Los Angeles. Menon, who has directed episodes of “The Walking Dead,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Ms. Marvel,” and “Westworld,” describes Didn’t Die—a film about the human spirit rising from tragedy—this way: “I’m drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone. Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse—this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.” Starring stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress Kiran Deol in the lead role of “Vinita”, Didn’t Die revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos. Support the show

    8 min
  4. Battle Royale - “I don't know what any of this means!”

    MAR 2

    Battle Royale - “I don't know what any of this means!”

    Battle Royale - “I don't know what any of this means!” This week we enter the ring with a perfect & timely dystopian thriller - BATTLE ROYALE (2000). As the economy craters and teen morale crumbles in this world - as high school class is offered up as entertainment for the masses. The teens must fight to the death till there is one student left standing to be crowned the winner.  We hope you enjoy this freshly made episode! Support the show

    44 min
  5. Sinners - “Free for a Few Hours”

    FEB 23

    Sinners - “Free for a Few Hours”

    Sinners - “Free for a Few Hours” It’s TIME! This week we finally discuss our favorite film from 2025, Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS! A cinematic triumph with double Michael B. Jordan and a truckload of accolades behind it.  A vampire film containing layers of drama, deep thoughts and a dance number for the ages! Yes, please!  We hope you enjoy biting into this fresh episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Support the show

    59 min
  6. Bitch Ass - “Are You Willing to Play?”

    FEB 16

    Bitch Ass - “Are You Willing to Play?”

    Bitch Ass - “Are You Willing to Play?” It’s 666 Night and young group of gang recruits are about to play deadly games that could result in deadly prizes with BITCH ASS (2022). A boy obsessed with games grows up to become a masked vigilante with a diabolical house of horrors! Featuring one of Tony Todd's last performances onscreen as he tees up the film playing a late night horror TV host! We hope you enjoy playing with us this week! Support the show

    30 min
  7. HMSG Interview Kristin L. Wallace - "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island"

    FEB 9

    HMSG Interview Kristin L. Wallace - "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island"

    HMSG Interview Kristin L. Wallace - "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" Zoinks! We got to chat with Comedian/Writer Kristin L. Wallace about the animated gateway horror masterpiece SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998). The gang is all grown up and reunites to look for proof of real monsters in the world for Daphne's TV show Coast to Coast! This entry breaks the mold of traditional Scooby gang adventures and features some legendary voice talent like Mark Hamill & Adreinne Barbeau! Have you seen this one?  We hope you enjoy jumping into the Mystery Machine with us this week!  More About Our Guest! Kristin L. Wallce is an LA-based writer (Nickelodeon's BABY SHARK'S BIG SHOW!,) comedian (local Juggalo impersonator,) and Twitch streamer originally from Washington, D.C.! After honing her funny bone at a woman-run comedy show in New Orleans, Kristin has created critically-acclaimed shows in Los Angeles including multiple runs of her whiteface minstrel production, WHITE TIME! Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verygenuine/ Kristin’s Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/verygenuine/home Support the show

    1 hr
  8. Blade - "I'm gonna be a Naughty Vampire God"

    FEB 2

    Blade - "I'm gonna be a Naughty Vampire God"

    Blade - "I'm gonna be a Naughty Vampire God" This week we bridge the world between night and day walkers with BLADE (1998). The OG superhero vampire slayer is the key to a villain's big plan for world domination. Can Blade stop their nefarious plans? An all-star cast lead by Wesley Snipes & Stephen Dorff take us on a journey through city streets, underground clubs & bloody raves!  Have you seen this Vampire Classic?  We hope you enjoy biting into this fresh episode!  Support the show

    42 min
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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
    471
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Horror Movie Survival Guide
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