Episode 79. Conception of Violence: Inside (2007)

Locking your windows and doors won’t do much good when Béatrice Dalle is at your door. This month we tackle the grotesque Holiday classic Inside (À l’Intérieur) and examine themes of conception, religion, and motherhood alongside the French politics of the time. Become a Patron! The Fack Dispatch – Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! REQUIRED READING Inside (À l’intérieur). Dir. Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, 2007. EXTRA CREDIT Films of the New French Extremity. Alex’s book on the cycle of modern French horror.   Dead Blondes and Bad Mothers. Sady Doyle’s book on female power through the lens of history, mythology,  true crime and horror.   Timeline: French riots. BBC’s overview of the events before and during the 2005 Paris riots. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As“