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Jeremy Whitley
A podcast that holds horror to standards horror never agreed to. Hosts Jeremy Whitley, Ben Kahn, Emily Martin and guests watch, read, listen to, and check out movies, tv shows, comics, books, art and anything else from the horror genre and discuss it through a progressive lens. We'll talk feminism in horror, LGBTQ+ issues and representation in horror, racial and social justice in horror, disability and mental health/illness in horror, and the work of female and POC directors, writers, and creators in horror.We're the podcast horror never agreed to take part in. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fly (aka Worst Person Olympics) with Elana Levin
Some relevant trigger warnings for this movie include: extreme body horror, forced pregnancy, nighmarish depiction of abortion, dissolving of living human skin and bone, gaslighting, depiction of an abusive working relationship, prolific gore, and extreme animal cruelty Director: David CronenbergWriters: George Langelaan(short story)Charles Edward Pogue(screenplay)David Cronenberg(screenplay)Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, and John GetzRecommendations:Elana - From Beyond, Dead End: Paranormal ParkEmily- Earth Girls are Easy, Mister FrostBen - Baxter StockmanJeremy - Thelma and Louise, A League of their own, Adventures of Buckaroo BanzaiWhere to find us:Elana - @Elana_BrooklynEmily - @megamothBen - @benthekahn Jeremy - @jrome58 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:30:3411/11/2022
Crimes of the Future (aka Wildberry Plastic Candy Bars) with Megan Logan
Some relevant trigger warnings for this movie include: extreme gore and self harm. Director: David CronenbergWriters: David CronenbergStars: Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Scott SpeedmanRecommendations:Megan - SpencerEmily- Funky ForestBen - Interview with a VampireJeremy - DeadstreamWhere to find us:Megan - @meganloganEmily - @megamothBen - @benthekahn Jeremy - @jrome58 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:20:5604/11/2022
The Thing (aka Reverse John Wick) with Lan Pitts and Kevin Ketner
Some relevant trigger warnings for this movie include: animal death, infection, suicide, extreme goreDirector: John CarpenterWriters: Bill Lancaster (screenplay) John W. Campbell Jr. (story)Stars: Kurt Russel, WIlford Brimley, Keith David, TK Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:0628/10/2022
Prometheus (aka Bad Answers to Unasked Questions) with Greg Silber and Jamie Noguchi
It's kinda like Space Hell... but with a fake N'Orleans accent and xenomorphs. This week we're talking about Prometheus (2012) Trigger Warnings: gore, forced pregnancy, and body horrorRecommendations:Greg: Blade RunnerJaime: Chronicle of Riddic Emily: AnnihilationBen: The TransporterJeremy: LegendWhere to Follow:Emily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.comJaime: Twitter - @AngryZenMaster, Instagram - @JamieNoguchiGreg: Twitter - @GregSilber ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:55:5021/10/2022
Event Horizon (aka Space. Hell.)
It's Hell. In Space! This week we're talking about Event Horizon (1997). Trigger Warnings: gore, lost in space, corpse-sicles, and body horrorRecommendations:Emily: Black Hole (1979)Ben: Dead Space (2008-)Jeremy: Sunshine (2007), Doom (2005)Where to Follow:Emily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:28:2614/10/2022
The Platform (aka Trickle Down Cannibalism) w/ Jamie Noguchi
Some relevant trigger warnings for this movie include: violence, gore, cannibalism, suicide, nudity, onscreen defecation and urinating, discussions of and implications of sexual assualt and rape, and racism and islamaphobia, and tinitisDirector: Galder Gaztelu-UrrutiaWriters: Story and Screenplay by David Desola and Screenplay cowritten by Pedro RiveroStars: Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan, Emilio Buale, Alexandra MasangkayRecommendations:Jamie – CUBEEmily- Mad GodJeremy - Snowpiercer / They Live ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:3907/10/2022
Tigers are Not Afraid (aka Namor Doing Crimes) w/ Eugenia Pinzón
Progressively Horrified continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This week, the Horror Squad are joined by special guest Eugenia Pinzón to discuss the film Vuelven (2017). Because we watched the film in English, we refer to it by it's English language title, Tigers Are Not Afraid.Trigger Warnings: Child Endangerment, Gang ViolenceRecommendations:Eugenia: Miss Bala (2011)Emily: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)Ben: The Wire (2002 - 2008)Jeremy: Culture Shock (2019) by Gigi Saul GuerreroWhere to Follow:Eugenia: Twitter - @asimov_fangirlEmily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:3130/09/2022
La Llorona (aka Oh, Genocide is Bad?) with Pablo Leon and Alexis Sanchez
It's Week 2 of Hispanic Heritage Month and The Horror Squad are joined by Alexis Sanchez of Latinx Geeks and Marvel Artist Pablo Leon to talk about La Llorona (2019), a tale of supernatural revenge against a Guatamalan dictator, directed by Jayro Bustamante and written by Bustamante and Lisandro Sanchez.Recommendations:Alexis - Vampires vs the Bronx, Fandom Forward - The Fan Organizer CoalitionPablo - Identifying Features, Prayers for the Stolen, Art of Political MurderEmily- Finding OscarBen - Godfather IIJeremy - The LodgeWhere to Follow:Alexis: Twitter - @LatinxGeeks, Web - LatinxGeeks.comPablo: Twittter - @ArtsyPabster, Instagram - @ArtsyPabster, Web - ArtsyPabster.comEmily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.comThe Podcast: Twitter - @proghorrorpod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:2123/09/2022
The Wolf House (aka Schrodinger's Nazis)
The Horror Squad talk about Chilean art film The Wolf House (2018) directed by Joaquín Cociña & Cristóbal León and written by Alejandra Moffat, Joaquín Cociña & Cristóbal León. There are Nazis and Pigs and Metaphors. Oh my.Recommendations:Emily- Cult of the Lamb, Jan Švankmajer's Alice and Goodnight MommyBen - Anything by LAIKA StudiosJeremy - Dave Made a Maze, WolfwalkersWhere to Follow:Emily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.comThe Podcast: Twitter - @proghorrorpod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0916/09/2022
Prey (aka Colonizer Killer) with David Pepose
The Horror Squad and special guest David Pepose (Savage Avengers, Spencer & Locke) discuss the latest entry in the Predator Franchise, Prey (2022) - starring Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers and Dane DiLiegro. Recommendations:David- Terminator, Aliens Emily- Predator the Musical, Reservation DogsBen - Golden KamuyJeremy - RRRWhere to Follow:David: Twitter - @PeposeD, Web - davidpepose.comEmily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.comThe Podcast: Twitter - @proghorrorpod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:11:4009/09/2022
Last Night in Soho (aka Dame Maggie Smith's Prop Knife) with Joe Corallo
The Horror Squad and special guest Joe Corallo (Mine! Anthology, She Said Destroy) discuss Edgar Wright's Horror/Drama Last Night in Soho (2021) - starring Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Michael Ajao, and Dame Diana Rigg. Recommendations:Joe - Umma (2022)Emily- No Dogs in Space (@LastPodNetwork)Ben - Devil wears Prada (2006)Jeremy - Nope (2022)Where to Follow:Joe: Twitter - @JoeCorallo, Instagram - @CoralloJoeEmily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.netBen: Twitter - @BentheKahn, Web - BenKahnComics.comJeremy: Twitter - @Jrome58, Web - JeremyWhitley.comThe Podcast: Twitter - @proghorrorpod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:14:4502/09/2022
Five Nights at Freddy's (aka 8 Games, 3 Fans, and 5 Nights)
Guests Quinn, Carissa, and Allya discuss the layers of lore in Five Nights at Freddy's the indie horror video game franchise that changed the way we think about the genre.Recommendations:Quinn: Harmony and HorrorCarissa: IbAllya: Andy's Apple FarmEmily: Willy's Wonderland, Fatal FrameWhere to Follow:Quinn: IG - @satans_flufferCarissa: Twitter and IG - @hearthfire2Allya: Tumblr - Roxanne Wolf Emily: Twitter - @megamoth, Web - Megamoth.net ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:2126/08/2022
Marble Hornets (aka CPA Jerry "Norm" Slenderman)
Jeremy has the week off, so Emily and Ben are running the show along with a special guest! And they're here to talk about things that are too weird, young, and viral for Jeremy's old ass.Hey, you guys know about Slenderman? He's my accountant. But the Slender Man...isn't that that movie with Nick and Norah Charles? You know, the fast talking couple that that Thrilling Adventure Hour skit is based on? It's got Myrna Loy in it. Is that what kids are into these days? Listen, if you're gonna do an episode of the podcast without me, you guys gotta write up the notes! Don't one of you know shorthand? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:04:4919/08/2022
Night of the Living Dead (aka The Creepy Corpsies)
It's our 100th Episode and we’re talking about the movie that basically invented the zombie genre!The BasicsDirector: George RomeroWriters: John Russo, George RomeroStars: Duane Jones, Judith O’dea, Karl HardmanRecommendationsEmily: Shaun of the Dead (2004)Ben: Gravity Falls (2012)Jeremy: Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022)Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:4412/08/2022
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (aka the Guy Fieri of Hannibals)
In 2022 some guy told three podcast hosts that The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the best horror movie ever made. The next morning those podcast hosts were found irritated and incredulous. This is that story.The BasicsDirector: Tobe (Tow-bee) HooperWriters: Kim Henkel, Tobe HooperStars: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen DanzigerFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:1605/08/2022
Perfect Blue (aka Darren Aronofsky's Pinterest Board)
Director: Satoshi KonWe know him and love him for his psychological thrillers and Tokyo Godfathers but fun fact: his animation and directorial debut was three episodes of the 1993 Jojo’s Bizarre adventure. (Also arguably psychological thriller of you are thrilled by being psychologically challenged)Understudy of Katsuhiro Otomo of AkiraWriters: Sadayuki Murai based on the novel “”Pafekuro buru: kanzen hentai” (Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis) by Yoshikazu Takeuchi and translated by Rika TakahashiStars: Junko Iwao, Rica MatsumotoRecommendations: Emily- Paranoia AgentBen - Archive 81Jeremy - PaprikaFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:10:5029/07/2022
Old (aka Like Watching Jurassic Park, as a Dinosaur)
Director: M. Night ShyamalanWriters: M. Night, based on the graphic novel “Sandcastle” by Pierre-Oscar Levy and Frederick PeetersStars: Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Abbey Lee, Ken Leung, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Aaron Pierre as Mid-Sized Sedan.Recommendations: Emily- Don't watch this movieBen - Lost with the sound off, I guessJeremy - Literally anything elseFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:01:5722/07/2022
Evil Dead 2 (aka Horror Comedy Citizen Kane) with Steve and Bronwyn
A very special episode recorded on the ocassion of Ben's Birthday. We present to you, our take on one of the greatest films ever made: Evil Dead 2. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:42:1515/07/2022
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (aka It's Just a Life, Michael) with Kathleen Kroloweck and Alicia Whitley
🏳🌈 Happy Pride Month!The BasicsDirector: Jim Sharman (Shock Treatment, “The Night, The Prowler”)Writers: Richard O’Brien, Jim SharmanStars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Jonathan Adams, Peter Hinwood, Meat LoafRecommendations:Emily- Phantom of the ParadiseBen - VenomJeremy - Iron WidowKathleen - Hedwig and the Angry InchAlicia - FrankensteinFollow Alicia on twitter @aliciawhitleyFollow Kathleen on twitter @consciousdustFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:45:3008/07/2022
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (aka The One Where We Finally Talk about the MCU)
🏳🌈 Happy Pride Month!We had originally planned to release our Rocky Horror Episode this week, but then Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness dropped and boy does it have exactly the required amount of queer content to earn some kind of "LGBT+ Friendly" tag in a time and with a character that really could have used good queer rep. So we're here to talk about Monster Mothers, Pride flag pins, and Doctor Strange's battle with his own traditional masculinity.The BasicsDirector: Sam RaimiWriters: Michael WaldronStars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Rachel McAdamsRecommendations:Emily- Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseBen - FrankencastleJeremy - Marvel Podcast - Wastelanders, Squirrel Girl the Unbeatable Radio Show, WolverineFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:23:4723/06/2022
The Lost Boys with Emmett Hobbes (AKA Chekov's Cucaracha)
🏳🌈 Happy Pride Month!The BasicsDirector: Joel SchumacherWriters: Jan Fisher, James Jeremias, Jeffrey BoamStars: Jason Patrick, Kiefer Sutherland, Diane Wiest, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and Alex WinterWhat’s it about?IMDB says: After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires.Recommendations:Emmett- Enigma (Vertigo, 1993)Emily- Vampire in the Garden (2022)Ben - Jeremy - Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter (1984)Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emmett on twitter: @EmmettComixEmmett's Website: www.emmettcomix.art Follow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:38:5117/06/2022
The Covenant (aka Chekov's Addict) with Danny Lore and Megan Brown
🏳🌈 Happy Pride Month!The BasicsDirector: Renny HarlinWriters: J.S. CardoneStars: Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway, Taylor Kitsch (it Gambit), Laura Ramsey, Chace CrawfordWhat’s it about?IMDB says: Four young men who belong to a New England supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Meanwhile, jealousy and suspicion threaten to tear them apart.Recommendations:Danny- Unfettered Hexes from Neon Hemlock (book)Megan- Chopping Mall, FreshEmily- From the New World, The Expanse Ben - Secret History by Donna TarttJeremy -May, Everything Everywhere all at OnceFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Danny Lore on twitter: @weredawgzFollow Megan Brown on twitter: @megan_mbFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:11:1210/06/2022
Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (aka Free Knifeglove) with Elana Levin
🏳🌈 Happy Pride Month! We are kicking this month off with Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm StreetThe BasicsDirector: Jack Sholder (Alone in the Dark, Generation X)Writers: David Chaskin (21 Jump Street)Stars: Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert EnglundWhat’s it about?IMDB says: A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.Recommendations:Elana - Freddy's Fail: the Rise and Fall of a Nightmare on Elm StreetEmily - Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors)Ben - Our Flag Means DeathJeremy - We Are Lady PartsFollow Elana on twitter: @elana_brooklynListen to Elana's podcast at Graphic Policy Radio Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:25:3303/06/2022
The Queen of Black Magic (aka Bug Vomit Fun Times)
Trigger Warnings: bugs, cutting/self harm, extreme violence to women and children, mind/body control, repeated and intense references to sexual assault of minors, misogyny, intense gore and body horror, body dysmorphia Scare Level: TerrifyingThe BasicsDirector: Kimo StamboelWriters: Joko AnwarStars: Ario Bayu, Hannah Al Rashid, Adhistry ZaraWhat’s it about?IMDB’s description of this one was poorly written and absolutely nonsense, so let me try...Three men return with their families to the orphanage where they were raised when the man who raised them falls ill. But it soon becomes clear that something or someone brought them back here because they are connected with a horrible tragedy that occurred here and now, it’s happening again.Recommendations:Emily - The KingdomBen - A Series of Unfortunate EventsJeremy - Better Call SaulFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:39:3827/05/2022
Shutter (aka The Worst Chip)
Trigger Warnings: an intense scene of traumatic sexual assault, several often graphic depictions of suicide and attempted suicide, intense jump scares, dental trauma, and automobile accidents.Scare Level: Scary The BasicsDirector: Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom WongpoomWriters: Parkpoom Wongpoom, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Sophon SakdaphisitStars: Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana, Unnop ChanpaiboolWhat’s it about?IMDB says: A young photographer and his girlfriend discover mysterious shadows in their photographs after a tragic accident. They soon learn that you can not escape your past.Just a note if you want to watch along, there are several movies called Shutter including an American remake of this film from 2008. Just be sure you have the 2004 one.Recommendations:Emily - UzumakiBen - Archive 81Jeremy - The Night HouseFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:29:1620/05/2022
Train to Busan (aka Sad Dad, Thicc Dad) with Chris Sanchez
Trigger Warnings: children in danger, death, zombies, instensely stressful situations throughout, blood, gore, intense violence Scare Level: TERRIFYING The BasicsDirector: Sang-Ho YeonWriters: Joo-Suk Park, Sang-ho YeonStars: Gong Yoo, Yu-mi Jung, Ma Dong-seok (you may also know as Don Lee), Su-an Kim, Kim Eui-sung, Choi Woo-sik, and former K-Pop star SoheeIMDB says: While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.Recommendations:Chris: The HandmaidenBen: SnowpiercerEmily: 28 Days LaterJeremy UnstoppableFollow our guest Chris Sanchez Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:56:0213/05/2022
Sukob (AKA Haunted Potpurri) with Kuya P
Trigger Warnings: jump scares, child abandonment, suicideScare Level: Spooky???Sukob (2006)Director: Chito S. RonoWriters: Chito S. Rono, Chris MartinezStars: Kris Aquino, Claudine BarrettoRecommendations and Where to Find Us:Kuya P (@thelegendkuyap) - Trese (2021), ShoPowSho, New Release Wednesday and The Sukob Wedding CakeBen (@BentheKahn) - The Parent Trap (1998)Emily (@MegaMoth) - Shake, Rattle, Roll (1984-2015)Jeremy (@jrome58) - Feng Shui (2004) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:32:0306/05/2022
House (aka It's a "Hausu" Party) with Jamie, Steve, and Bronwyn
House (1977) - Nobuhiko ObayashiIMDb says that this movie is about "a schoolgirl and six of her classmates travel to her aunt's country home, which turns out to be haunted" which isn't technically inaccurate but... there's so much more.Recommendations and Where to Find Us:Jamie (@AngryZenMaster on Twitter and @JamieNoguchi on Instagram): Garo: The Animation (2005).Brownyn (@ShinyBabyB on Twitter and Instagram, and @ThirstyOnToon): Doom Patrol (2016), Shade the Changing Girl (2017), and I Crawl Through It (2015).Steve (@dead_anchoress on Twitter and Instagram, and Talking Comics Podcast): Jacob's Ladder (1990)Ben (@BentheKahn on Twitter): Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)Emily (@megamoth on Twitter and @mega_moth on Instagram): Little Boy: The Arts of Japan's Exploding Subculture, Takashi Murakami (2005)Jeremy (@Jrome58 on Twitter and Instagram): Dead Alive (1992)Visit ProgressivleyHorrified.Transistor.Fm for show notes, transcripts, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:53:5729/04/2022
Happy Death Day (aka Variety is the Spice of Death) with Katy Rex
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01:11:5022/04/2022
Scream 3 (aka Crazy. Faxy. Cool) with T. J. Finecey
Fear Level: Spooky (But not really...)Trigger Warnings: Sexual ViolenceThe Scream franchise gets more meta than ever with its third installment.Director: Wes CravenWriter: Ehren KrugerStars: Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Parker Posey, Scott Foley, Emily MortimerRecommendations:Ben: Chucky (TV Series - 2021)Emily: Josie and the Pussycats (2001)TJ: Black Swan (2010)Jeremy: Sort Of (Sitcom - 2021)Where to find us:TJ Finecey is on Twitter @troyfin2 and has a podcast with Chris Ceary called Gotham Outsiders.Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/APxo0agn3ubJoin our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to hear about Happy Death Day! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:45:4915/04/2022
Freaks (aka Mysterious Clown Surgery) with Susan Beneville and Brian Hess
Scare Level: Existentially TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: ableism, gaslighting, dismemberment, and transphobic violence"One of us!" Freaks (1932) - YouTubeRecommendations:The Greatest Showman (2017)Monster Squad (1987)Archive 81 (2022)Häxan (1922)Les yeux sans visage (1960)Need the transcript? Visit our website at progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm!Or visit this link for a dynamic transcript.You can follow Brian @HessToons on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and Susan @sbeneville on TwitterFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:24:0608/04/2022
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (aka Secret Orphan Railroad) w/ Jay Joseph Jr.
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02:04:4501/04/2022
The Horror Squad talks Psycho Goreman: An Interview with Andy Belanger
Scare Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: extreme gore, torture, mild mind control, and bullyingAndy discusses working on the Psycho Goreman comics, comic soon from Lethal Comics - which you should definitely check out.Recommendations:The Void (2016)Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)Bio-Cop (2012)Mandy (2018)Need the transcript? Visit our website at progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm!Follow Andy on twitter @AndyBelangerFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:1328/03/2022
The Horror Squad talks Psycho Goreman - Part 1
Scare Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: extreme gore, torture, mild mind control, and bullyingPsycho Goreman is what we always wanted from 80s kid horror.Director and Writer: Steven KostanskiStars: Nita-Josée Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam Brooks, and Alexis Kara HanceyIMDB says: After unearthing a gem that controls an evil monster looking to destroy the Universe, a young girl and her brother use it to make him do their bidding.Recommendations:Emily- Kamen RiderBen - The Horror Comedy GenreJeremy - Until DawnNeed the transcript? Visit our website at progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm!Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:5125/03/2022
Nightmare Alley (aka I'm something of a con man myself) with Julia McCarthy
Scare Level: Existentially disconcertingTrigger Warnings: body horror, gaslighting, manipulation, gore, dead fetuses,Nightmare Alley is Guillermo Del Toro's stab at doing a classic noir and Cate Blanchette is here to show all of you how it's done. Get ready for a devious psychiatrist named Lilith with femme fatale hair that doesn't quit.Director: Guillermo Del ToroWriters: Guillermo Del Toro and Kim Morgan based on the book by William Lindsay GreshamStars:Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, Mary SteenburgenIMDB says: An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.Recommendations:Julia - CarnivaleEmily- The X-Files Episode "Humbug"Ben - Basic InstinctJeremy - DiaboliqueNeed the transcript? Visit our website at progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm!Follow our guest Julia McCarthy on twitter: @thejumblesFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:41:2918/03/2022
Near Dark (aka Too Straight to Vampire) with Erica Henderson
Scare Level: ScaryTrigger Warnings: Trauma, Gore, PTSD, body horror, and gaslightingThis neo-Western from Kathryn Bigelow is, ostensibly, about a cowboy who gets bitten by vampire-drifters and spends the rest of the movie failing to vampire correctly.Director: Kathryn BigelowWriters: Kathryn Bigelow, Eric ReedStars: Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jeanette Goldstein, and Jenny WrightIMDB says: "A small-town farmer's son reluctantly joins a traveling group of vampires after he is bitten by a beautiful drifter."Recommendations:Erica- The StuffEmily- A Girl Walks Home Alone At NightBen - They LiveJeremy - The Final GirlsNeed the transcript? Visit our website at progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm!Follow Erica Henderson @EricaFails on Twitter, IG, and ThreadlessListen to Erica on the Friends Till the End podcast Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:23:5711/03/2022
Titane (aka Bluetooth Baby Bump) with Tee Franklin
Scare Level: TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: Self-harm, abortion, unwanted pregnancy, car accidents, EXTREME body horror, graphic violence and nudity, attempted rape, assault, injections, drugs, drinking, sex, murder, and prolific nudity. Whatever you think you're ready for, this movie has more.This French movie from director Julia Ducournau is about a father and son reconnecting and having adventures. Sort of. And also, not at all.But if you really love movies about cars, dancing firefighters, and identity theft - this might be the one for you.Director: Julia DucournauWriters: Julia DucournauStars: Agathe Rousselle, Vincent Lindon, Garance IMDB says: Following a series of unexplained crimes, a father is reunited with the son who has been missing for 10 years. Titane: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys.Recommendations:Tee- Asian horror (Audition)Emily- Tetsuo the Iron ManBen - Under the SkinJeremy - RawFollow Tee Franklin on IG and Twitter @MizTeeFranklin.Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:27:5804/03/2022
Blood Runs Down (aka Mommy's Off the Clock) with Alicia Whitley, Jay Joseph Jr., and Emmanuel Lipscomb
Scare Level: SpookyTrigger Warnings: Child abuse, drowning Our parents turning on us is everyone's first horror fantasy.Director: Zandashe BrownWriters: Zandashe Brown (Horror Noire’s “Bride Before You”)Stars: Idella Johnson, Farrah MartinIMDB says: When a woman undergoes a frightening transition, her vigilant five year old daughter must decide between saving her or protecting herself in this haunting tale of inheritance, daughterhood, and demons.Follow our guestsJay JosephTwitter: @cynicalangstEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Alicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:0628/02/2022
Nevermore Film Fest Interview - Nathan Crooker, Director of "#NoFilter"
The Carolina Theater in Durham, NC is putting on a horror film festival called the Nevermore Film Festival. It’s running February 25th through the 27th and you can buy tickets for physical showings and digital showings online at https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/Now we were lucky enough to partner with The Nevermore Film Festival to get advance screenings of some of the films that will be showing and a chance to talk to their directors.Today we talked to Nathan Crooker, director of #NoFilterFollow Nathan on twitter: @nathancrookerNathan's WebsiteFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:2325/02/2022
Candyman (aka Gentrificatin' Hornets) with Emmanuel Lipscomb, Morgan, and Aaron Amos
Scare Level: Existentially TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: Suicide, Racism, Bees.Who can take the sunrise? Mix it with the dew? Hide up in your mirror and slash a screen or two?Director: Nia DaCostaWriters: Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele, Win RosenfeldStars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman DomingoIMDB says: A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.Recommendations:Morgan recommends: Horror Noire on ShudderEmmanuel recommends: Ghost Tape, from QCODEAaron recommends: Chris Rock's Good Hair (2009)Emily recommends: The art of William Kentridge and Kara WalkerBen recommends: Matrix: Resurrections (for the YAMII)Jeremy recommends: Horror Noire (2021) on ShudderFollow our guests:Morgan on Twitter: @DiversityHorrorEmmanuel Lipscomb on Twitter: @elipscomb2Aaron Amos on Twitter: @AaronJAmosFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:40:0125/02/2022
Nevermore Film Fest Interview - Mark J Parker, Director of "Twin"
The Carolina Theater in Durham, NC is putting on a horror film festival called the Nevermore Film Festival. It’s running February 25th through the 27th and you can buy tickets for physical showings and digital showings online at https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/Now we were lucky enough to partner with The Nevermore Film Festival to get advance screenings of some of the films that will be showing and a chance to talk to their directors.Today we talked to Mark J. Parker, Director of "Twin"Follow Mark on Twitter: @MJP_POVVisit Mark's websiteFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:5524/02/2022
Nevermore Film Fest Interview - Vyky Saiz, Director of "Restore"
The Carolina Theater in Durham, NC is putting on a horror film festival called the Nevermore Film Festival. It’s running February 25th through the 27th and you can buy tickets for physical showings and digital showings online at https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/Now we were lucky enough to partner with The Nevermore Film Festival to get advance screenings of some of the films that will be showing and a chance to talk to their directors.Today, we talked to Vyky Saiz, director and writer of the heart-wrenching post-apocalyptic short film "Restore".Follow Vyky on Instagram @vyky4Watch the trailer for Restore here: https://youtu.be/fRLswnO9R3wFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:2422/02/2022
Wake (aka Biddy Chorus) with Jay Joseph Jr, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Alicia Whitley
Scare Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: Abuse, pregnancy as punishment, voodooYou wanna make an omelet, you gotta murder a few men.Director: Bree NewsomeWriter: Bree NewsomeStars: Sahr Ali, Christina Falson, Benton GreeneIMDB says: 'Everybody knows if you're fixin' to GOSSIP, you gotta have a little dirt on somebody. And everybody knows if you're fixin' to BURY, you gotta throw a little dirt on somebody. But don't everybody know that if you're fixin' to CONJURE, it's best to take a little dirt from a body...' So begins this Southern Gothic tale of 'root-work', self-righteousness and comeuppance.Follow our guestsJay JosephTwitter: @cynicalangstEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Alicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2221/02/2022
Nevermore Film Fest Interview - O.B. De Alessi, Director of "Mudmonster"
The Carolina Theater in Durham, NC is putting on a horror film festival called the Nevermore Film Festival. It’s running February 25th through the 27th and you can buy tickets for physical showings and digital showings online at https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/nevermore-film-festival/Now we were lucky enough to partner with The Nevermore Film Festival to get advance screenings of some of the films that will be showing and a chance to talk to their directors.Today, I have the extraordinary honor to be joined by O.B. De Alessi to talk about their film “Mudmonster”. It was already awarded Best International Short Film Director and Best Lovecraft Inspired Film at A Night Of Horror International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, but this is Mudmonsters US debut and it’s nominated for best director and best cinematography. It’ll be showing the 25th and the 27th and is available to stream online through the film festival anytime between February 25th and March 3rd.And to our listeners, I can’t recommend enough checking out Mudmonster from the Nevermore Film Festival and finding out more about O.B.’s work on their website at https://obdealessi.com/Follow O.B. on twitter: https://twitter.com/OscarBDeAlessiFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2920/02/2022
Us (aka One Scissor is Just a Knife) with Alicia Whitley, Morgan, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Bre Indigo
Trigger warnings: Blood, gore, mild racism, child endangerment, childhood trauma, ptsdThe BasicsDirector: Jordan PeeleWriters: Jordan PeeleStars: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elizabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Yahya Abdul Mateen, and Anna Diop.What’s it about?IMDB says: A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them.Recommendations:Candyman (2021)Northranger Graphic NovelFrankensteinLovecraft CountryKing of HeartsEl DeafoFollow our guestsEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Bre IndigoTwitter: @breindigo_MorganTwitter: @diversityhorrorWebsiteAlicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about Candyman! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:47:5218/02/2022
No Face Benny (aka Scream Therapy) with Jay Joseph, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Alicia Whitley
Scare Level: Spoopy Trigger Warnings: Child abuse, alcohol abuseSometimes you get in your own head? Am I talking about the film or the filmmakers? I don't even know anymore.Director: Ciara BonifaceWriters: Ciara Boniface, Mikaela DapremontStars: Benjamin Abiola, Alex Arvie, Kevin LocksIMDB says: A young black man wants to reveal the truth about his traumatic childhood to his significant other, however, he must find a way by facing his inner demons to do so.Follow our guestsJay JosephTwitter: @cynicalangstEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Alicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16:5714/02/2022
Eve's Bayou (aka Julian Grayraven's Punishment Wig) with Vita Ayala
Trigger warnings: Child abuse, sexual assault, gaslighting, snakes, gun violence, alcohol abuse, misogyny.The BasicsDirector: Kasi LemmonsWriters: Kasi LemmonsStars: Samuel L Jackson, Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Lynn WhitfieldWhat’s it about?IMDB says: What did little Eve see--and how will it haunt her? Husband, father and womanizer Louis Batiste is the head of an affluent family, but it's the women who rule this gothic world of secrets, lies and mystic forces.RecommendationsVita - Octavia Butler, Horror Noir, Ganga and Hess, Candyman (2021)Emily- Tigers are not AfraidBen - Blue ValentineJeremy - Beasts of the Southern WildsFollow our guestsVita AyalaTwitter: @definitelyvitaWebsite: https://definitelyvita.com/Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:33:5411/02/2022
Hair Wolf (aka The Chile of Boxer Braid Beckula) with Jay Joseph, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Alicia Whitley
Scare Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: Racism, cultural appropriation, racial microagressionsLook out for the horrors of Count Beckula! Hair Wolf is a sharp satire of white appropriation of black culture that cast the appropriations and microaggressions of day to day life in America as a supernatural plague. This movie is an absolute must.Director: Mariama DialloWriter: Mariama DialloStars: Kara Young, Taliah Webster, Madeline WeinsteinIMDB says: The staff of a black hair salon fend off a strange new monster: white women intent on sucking the lifeblood from black culture.Follow our guestsJay JosephTwitter: @cynicalangstEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Alicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:1907/02/2022
Blacula (aka Give Skillet a Cape) with Aaron Amos, Shawn Pryor, Alicia Whitley
Scare Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: Homophobia, racism, bury your gays, several homophobic slurs, the n-word (though used entirely by people in the community), blood and gore, potential gaslighting or hypnotism (unclear), one racist ass DraculaIt's time to talk about the original black horror movie about the man himself, Mamuwalde aka Blacula! An African Prince appeals to Count Dracula to stop the slave trade and Dracula rewards him by attempting enslave his wife, turning into a vampire, and locking him in a coffin for a few hundred years. And that's all in the first five minutes!The BasicsDirector: William CrainWriters: Joan Torres, Raymond KoenigStars: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise NicholasWhat’s it about?IMDB says: An ancient African prince, turned into a vampire by Dracula himself, finds himself in modern Los Angeles.This month we’re focusing on horror films with black directors and as far as it goes, this is the classic. William Crain was directing this movie when there weren’t many black directors making movies and certainly not ones that look like this. What’s everybody’s history with this movie?RecommendationsAaron - The WizShawn - JD's RevengeAlicia - A Vampire in BrooklynEmily- CandymanBen - Dolemite is My NameJeremy - BonesFollow our guestsAaron AmosTwitter: @aaronjamosShawn PryorTwitter: @shawnrpryorShawnpryor.comAlicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:2504/02/2022
Alien 3 (aka Schrodinger's Dog) with Erica Schultz
Scare Level: ScaryTrigger Warnings: sexual assault, attempted rape, blood, body trauma, child death and autopsy, religious cult, flashing lights, animal death, dog death, dead nude childThe definition of a troubled production makes for an interesting if overall disappointing feature, but boy do we have a lot to say about it! If you haven't listened to our episodes on Alien and Aliens, we recommended checking those out first.Also, is it better for a dog to die horribly or have been erased from existence?The BasicsDirector: David Fincher (Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Zodiac, Gone Girl, The Social Network, and let’s not forget, the music video for Madonna’s VogueWriters: Vincent Ward (The Navigator: A Time Travel Adventure), Larry Furguson, Walter Hill, David GIllerStars: Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Lance Henrickson, and the eighth Doctor himself, Paul McGannWhat’s it about?IMDB says: After her last encounter, Ellen Ripley crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a maximum security prison. When a series of strange and deadly events occur shortly after her arrival, Ripley realizes that she has brought along an unwelcome visitor.RecommendationsErica- Stranger Than Fiction (2006)Emily- 1984 (backup Jacob’s Ladder) just kidding, BrazilBen - Orange is the New BlackJeremy - Se7enFollow our guest, Erica SchultzTwitter: @ericaschultz42Instagram: @ericaschultzwrites Website: https://www.ericaschultzwrites.com/Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:50:1628/01/2022