Ghouls Next Door

Gabe and Kat
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Ghouls Next Door

Award-winning media literacy podcast from a horror lens. Gabe & Kat discuss real-life influences on our cinematic fears every Wednesday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

  1. The Substance (2024): Beauty Is a Beast

    DEC 11

    The Substance (2024): Beauty Is a Beast

    Ghouls explore The Substance, a satirical body horror film that critiques society’s obsession with youth and beauty. Through the story of Elisabeth Sparkle, we examine the devastating impact of external validation on identity, the pressures of pretty privilege, and the pervasive stigma against aging women. From Hollywood’s unrealistic standards to personal reflections on gender norms, we dive deep into how societal expectations shape self-worth. Featuring parallels to real-life stories and media, we unpack the emotional and physical toll of chasing impossible ideals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    1h 5m
  2. Faith, Folklore, and Agrochemicals: The Real-Life Horror in When Evil Lurks (2023)

    NOV 27

    Faith, Folklore, and Agrochemicals: The Real-Life Horror in When Evil Lurks (2023)

    When Evil Lurks is a brutal Argentinian horror film blending supernatural terror with real-life issues of faith, isolation, and environmental contamination. Follow along as Ghouls review how Demián Rugna’s tale of demonic possession taps into Argentina’s struggle with pesticide exposure, exploring how folklore and cultural fears bring a chilling depth to the film’s relentless horror. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    59 min
  3. Beneath the Habit: Exploring Immaculate (2024) and the Catholic Church’s Dark Side

    NOV 13

    Beneath the Habit: Exploring Immaculate (2024) and the Catholic Church’s Dark Side

    The Ghouls explore Immaculate, a psychological horror film that delves into themes of bodily autonomy and the dark side of faith through the story of a nun's involuntary pregnancy. We also tackle the systemic misogyny within the Catholic Church, examining how nuns are marginalized and how the Church’s stance on reproductive rights reflects hypocrisy. Join us as we unpack the chilling connections between this horror narrative and real-world issues surrounding women's rights, control, and abuse within religious institutions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    50 min
  4. Late Night with the Devil (2024): Cults, Conspiracies, and Celebrity Secrets

    OCT 30

    Late Night with the Devil (2024): Cults, Conspiracies, and Celebrity Secrets

    Late Night with the Devil is a campy horror that cleverly intertwines reality with the supernatural. Join us as we unpack Jack Delroy’s desperate bid for ratings, culminating in a live séance that spirals into chaos. Gabe discusses the film’s bold commentary on media manipulation and our obsession with the occult, drawing parallels to real-life spiritualism. Kat uncovers the mysterious Bohemian Grove, the secretive society that inspired the film’s cult elements, and how its rituals echo in the eerie world of Jack Delroy’s Night Owls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    50 min
  5. Longlegs (2024): Satanic Panic, Government Hysteria, and Horror in Girlhood

    OCT 23

    Longlegs (2024): Satanic Panic, Government Hysteria, and Horror in Girlhood

    Longlegs is a psychological thriller about a supernatural satanic panic killer, who murders without ever touching his victims. From twisted coming-of-age stories to the sinister use of dolls as instruments of control, we examine the cultural obsession with preserving and corrupting girlhood through fear, trauma, and moral panic. We delve into how government investigations mirrored societal anxieties about protecting innocence during the Satanic Panic of the 80s and 90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    47 min
  6. Suspiria (2018): Witchcraft, Dance, and Post-WWII Germany

    OCT 16

    Suspiria (2018): Witchcraft, Dance, and Post-WWII Germany

    Suspiria (2018) is a haunting exploration of power, control, and the horrors of fascism, set against the backdrop of Cold War-era Berlin in 1977. Gabe discusses the differences in the two films, unpacks the themes of facism and guilt, as well as defines the three mothers and their role in Argento's world. Kat gives us a history lesson to understand the setting of this Suspiria and the motivation for the coven, dancers, and the psychologist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    44 min
  7. Maxxxine (2024): A Neon Drenched Video Nasty

    OCT 9

    Maxxxine (2024): A Neon Drenched Video Nasty

    Maxxxine is the final neon-soaked chapter of Ti West's trilogy, blending genres influenced by their respective decades. Gabe talks about how sexuality is explored in Ti West's trilogy and gives us a film history lesson on video nasties. Kat talks about the 1980s Satanic Panic craze. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    38 min

  8. OCT 2

    The Witch (2015): A Folklore of Fanaticism and Family

    The Witch is a psychological, folktale horror film that offers us a slow descent into a puritanical satanic panic. A witchy crucible tale that subverts the traditional empowering women narratives we're used to. Gabe shares what they took from the film and why a second watch left them terribly depressed. Kat gives a history lesson on Puritans, what brought them to the New World and what makes them different from the Separatists. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

    1h 7m
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Award-winning media literacy podcast from a horror lens. Gabe & Kat discuss real-life influences on our cinematic fears every Wednesday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

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  • Creator
    Gabe and Kat
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gabe and Kat
  • Show Website
    Ghouls Next Door

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