Velvet Slasher

Velvet Slasher
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Velvet Slasher is a podcast for horror fans who savor the artistry of filmmaking, where horror is more than jump scares. Hosted by your personal hostess in heels, a lifelong horror lover and obsessive student of cinema, we dive deep into the artistry behind the blood: the evocative cinematography and haunting sound design to the myths and the timeless tropes that make horror the most revealing genre in film. Whether you’re a British folk-horror fan, a J-horror devotee, or just discovering the beauty of horror, this is where horror lives as art.

Episodes

  1. Aug 21

    He Who Must Not Be Named: Madman (1981)

    Tonight we are talking about the 1981 film Madman directed by Joe Giannone and how names can give us power or take it away. Curious about the episode? Here are the resources I used: The Burning Discussion: https://youtu.be/qMmC3MiqEAc?si=7FD5Rg7Ih4_-RZ0k Buy the film here: https://www.amazon.com/Madman-NON-USA-FORMAT-PAL-Reg-0/dp/B013MMSH66/ref=tmm_dvd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dMWXLu2OVlFLGR0FYW7tJLGeQQgHa2SlgzQAbbYjEN8.U9Df4anu0EK_TKs2f65NspgIENQWdEJeQKPWVkv_ko0&qid=1787009135&sr=8-1 Sources: Plato -https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/cratylus.html Romeo & Juliet-https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/read/ Ra, Isis, and the snake: https://faculty.gvsu.edu/websterm/Egypt/Ra&Isis.html https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/literature/isisandra.html The Making of Madman – 30 Year Celebration Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTfbtAJH0bc&t=1271s

    He Who Must Not Be Named: Madman (1981)

  2. Aug 15

    The Burning (1981): The Story Behind Cropsey — And Why Camps Invent Guys Like Him

    Tonight we are talking about the 1981 film The Burning directed by Tony Maylam and how the legend of Cropsey is just one example of stories told at camps around the country. Curious about the episode? Here are the resources I used: Missing Children: Henry "Hank"Gafforio: https://charleyproject.org/case/henry-gafforio Tiahease TiawannaJackson: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/701777/1 Alice Pereira:https://www.missingkids.org/poster/ncmc/604013/1 Holly Ann Hughes:https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/601770/1 Cropsey True Crime Documentary: https://pluto.tv/us/movies/5694166b2bb959cc3f59f060/?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google#open Films Mentioned (Year) - Director * = Spoiled:The Burning (1981) - Tony Maylam* Friday the 13th (1980) - Sean S. Cunningham Halloween (1978) - John Carpenter Books:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1059&context=usupress_pubs– Sutton-Smith, B. (1999). Children's folklore: A source book.Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press.Articles:Friday the 13th Earnings: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0080761/Tom Savini The Burning DVD interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2w2Dz4Ca0E Andre Rand Arrested: https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/06/nyregion/homeless-man-seized-in-case-of-missing-si-girl.html https://www.nydailynews.com/2004/10/20/jury-pedophile-took-holly/Cropsey connection: https://allthatsinteresting.com/andre-rand https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Death-legends-and-a-murky-bogeyman-in-Cropsey-11588909.php

    The Burning (1981): The Story Behind Cropsey — And Why Camps Invent Guys Like Him

  3. Aug 7

    The Ancient Fears Behind Modern Slashers Films

    Tonight we are talking about how the scares behind modern slashers are linked to fears we've had as humans throughout history. Curious about the episode? Here are the resources I used: Films Mentioned (Year) - Director * = Spoiled: Psycho (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock Black Christmas (1974) - Bob Clark Halloween (1972) - John Carpenter Peeping Tom (1960) - Michael Powell* Scream (1996) - Wes Craven Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986) - Tom McLoughlin* Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) - ScottGlosserman Nosferatu (1922) - F.W. Murnau Doctor X (1932) - Michael Curtiz Phantom of the Opera (1925) - Lon Chaney et al. Blood and Black Lace (1964) - Mario Bava You're Next (2011) - Adam Wingard The Collector (2009) - Marcus Dunstan Friday the 13th Part 7 (1988) - John Carl Buechler Halloween (2018) - David Green* Freddy vs Jason (2003) - Ronny Yu* Books: The Myth of Sisyphus: Renaissance Theories of Human PerfectibilityBy Elliott M. Simon Primary Sources: The Ugaritic Baal Cycle Hamlet by Shakespeare Laxdaela Saga Grettir's Saga Articles: Mot - https://www.jstor.org/stable/27924890 Thanatos -https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00030651030510021201 Japanese Noh - https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/75/article/417595/summary Japanese Noh -https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0071389 Greek Masks - https://muse.jhu.edu/article/499391 Plague Doctor Masks -http://www.rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2020/12/2020-12-72-spotlight-pan.pdf Revenant Burials: https://archaeology.org/news/2024/06/11/240430-germany-revenant-grave/ https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/blog/ancient-greeks-feared-walking-dead-secrets-news-june-13-19-2015/ https://archaeology.org/news/2015/06/25/zombie-sicily-greek-living-dead/ https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies/blog/2017/viking-zombies/ https://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/full.html This episode explores recurring themes across history and horror. Similar ideas appearing across cultures do not necessarily indicate direct historical influence.

    The Ancient Fears Behind Modern Slashers Films

  4. 10/19/2025

    Hereditary (2018) Explained: It isn’t about Grief - it’s about Fate & Free Will

    In tonight’s episode, we crawl deep inside Hereditary — Ari Aster’s chilling debut that everyone said was about grief… but what if it’s really about something darker? Walk into the velvet shadows as we peel back the layers of fate, free will, and the illusion of control that haunt the Graham family. From miniature sets to demonic conspiracies, from the doomed family archetype to the art of dread itself, we’ll explore how Hereditary came to be called this generation’s Exorcist. Featuring discussions on the artistry, tropes, and emotional horror that make this film unforgettable — and maybe, just maybe, a reminder that we might all be living in someone else’s dollhouse. Subscribe for more cinematic horror dissections, served with a feminine edge and a splash of blood.

  5. 10/10/2025

    The Wailing (2016) - A Slow-Burn South Korean Horror Analysis

    Step into the velvet shadows with the Velvet Slasher as we break down The Wailing (2016), a slow-burn South Korean horror film about faith, doubt, and uncertainty. In this episode, your hostess in heels explores the artistry behind the film: from the haunting landscape cinematography to the meticulous set design, and analyze the ending that leaves more questions than answers. We discuss its struggles with its pacing, its twists on classic horror tropes, and the obsessive detail of director Na Hong-Jin's vision, while revealing our Velvet Slasher rating. If you love thoughtful horror analysis, cinematic craft, and slow-burn terror, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

  6. 09/25/2025

    The Collector (2009) - Horror Review, Artistry, and the Ending We Didn't Deserve

    Step into the velvet shadows with the Velvet Slasher as we dissect The Collector (2009) — a home invasion horror film with tension and delayed cinematic recognition. In this episode, your hostess in heels explores the artistry behind the blood: the dancing cinematography, the trapped set design, and the devastating ending that may have ruined the movie. We break down why this film, despite its brilliant craft and experienced director, struggles with its ending and era of release — and why it could have reached icon status. From looking at the SAW connection to reviewing how the film incorporates classic horror tropes, this analysis looks at The Collector with an artistic lens.

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Velvet Slasher is a podcast for horror fans who savor the artistry of filmmaking, where horror is more than jump scares. Hosted by your personal hostess in heels, a lifelong horror lover and obsessive student of cinema, we dive deep into the artistry behind the blood: the evocative cinematography and haunting sound design to the myths and the timeless tropes that make horror the most revealing genre in film. Whether you’re a British folk-horror fan, a J-horror devotee, or just discovering the beauty of horror, this is where horror lives as art.

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  • Creator
    Velvet Slasher
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Velvet Slasher
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