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Donna Tha Dead Podcast
by Donna Tha Dead
A podcast for lovers of horror, cult classics and other genres of cinema. To those that can hear my voice, come hold my hand in the darkness and listen.
Episodes
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Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)
On this episode, I'm kicking off Noirvember with Cast a Deadly Spell (1991). This HBO original film combines film noir, horror, fantasy, comedy and the eldritch tales of the Cthulu mythos. In this timeline of 1948 Los Angeles, magic and mythological creatures are common. Phillip Lovecraft is the...
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Sinners (2025)
On this episode, I'm closing out Blacktober with the Ryan Coogler directed horror film, Sinners (2025). Horror, hoodoo, the Jim Crow South, community, vampires and a whole lot of sinning in this one. When twin brothers return to their hometown, they are confronted by a supernatural evil that...
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HIM (2025)
On this episode, I have another film in my Blacktober series to discuss and it is Justin Tipping's HIM (2025). A sports horror flick that asks what are you willing to sacrifice to become the GOAT? A young up-and-coming football player is tasked with that question when he's invited to train with…
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Opus (2025)
On this episode, I'm kicking off the third year of doing my Blacktober series with Mark Anthony Green's Opus (2025). When a young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who is releasing a new album despite dropping out of the spotlight thirty years ago, a lot of weird…
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Top Five Unintentional Funny Scares in Horror Films (2025)
On this episode, I wanted to have another top five list. This is one consists of some unintentional funny scares in horror film. Scares that just have me laughing until I cry because of the silliness in the moments of these horror films. Let me know some of the silliest scenes that were not meant...
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Best and Worst Stephen King Adaptations (2025)
On this episode, I'm having a horror list of my personal top five worst and top five best Stephen King adaptations. I absolutely love a good King film and I absolutely abhor a bad one. So I give a quick rundown of some films that should not have been and the films that are just perfection, imho....
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Together (2025)
On this episode, I'm having a horror TED Talk about the Michael Shank film, Together (2025). What happens when you commit to being in a relationship? Do you keep your identity or merge to create a whole new person? This body horror dark comedy gives us a glimpse of how terribly scary and messy…
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Summerween-Upcoming movies and shows (2025)
On this episode, I am talking about the upcoming horror movies and shows to come for the rest of the year. A lot of sequels and some new things in store for us rabid horror fans. What are some of your most anticipated horror films/shows for the rest of 2025? Plus we say so long and thanks for all...
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Summerween-4 year anniversary picks by you (2025)
On this episode, I'm celebrating my 4 year podiversary. I posed a question in the Instaverse and this episode is showcasing the answer to the question, "Name a horror film you wish you could watch again for the first time." Loving the answers and I am incredibly grateful for all the answers and...
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Summerween-Alien Earth (2025)
On this episode, I'm giving a horror TED Talk about Noah Hawley's Alien Earth (2025). Set two years before the events on the Nostromo, we get a peek at synths, cyborgs and hybrids. We also get to see other corporations existed besides Weyland-Yutani and a sci-fi Neverland theme with Wendy and The...
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Summerween-Weapons (2025)
On this episode, I'm just giving a spoiler free fangirl fest about Zach Cregger's Weapons (2025). I have been anticipating this film for a while and man, it was such a fun horror mystery comedy ride. What happened to the kids in Ms. Gandy's class and why did all 17 kids leave their homes at 2:17...
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Summerween-Bring Her Back (2025)
On this episode, I'm having another Summerween episode to talk about Bring Her Back (2025). The Philippou Brothers take us on another supernatural horror ride that will be hard to get out of your mind. Chock filled with grief, gaslighting, rituals and sibling bonds. I'll honestly never look at...
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Summerween-The Monkey (2025)
On this episode, I'm having a short horror TED Talk about The Monkey (2025). Oz Perkins directed this riotous horror comedy that has gore and themes about generational curses and trauma. Everybody dies and that's fucked up. Spoilerish free and the darkest humor included. The artist on my podcast...
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Summerween-Companion (2025)
On this episode, I'm having a horror TED Talk about Companion (2025). What's a girl to do when she finds out that she's not a real girl, her boyfriend has bad plans for her and she gets an upgrade? Companion answers those questions and more in this darkly funny take on a Companion Robot's road to...
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Summerween-28 Years Later (2025)
On this episode, I'm discussing 28 Years Later (2025) and believe it or not this is a coming of age horror film that has lots to say about toxic masculinity, grief and loss of innocence. Plus Alpha dongs galore. Spoilerish free and full of infected folks and feelings. The artist on my podcast...
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Summerween-The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
On this episode, I'm giving a small horror TED talk about The Ugly Stepsister, directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. This gothic body horror film is bloody, uncomfortable, grotesque and filled with some really dark humor. Beauty is skin deep and then some with this one. Spoiler...
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Summerween-Fourth of July Frightfest (2025)
On this episode, I'm dropping another minisode to give a few Fourth of July horror films to add to your list of holiday horror. Some familiar ones and also some lesser known ones, I hope. Spoiler free and firework filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is Childish Gambino. Game Over! tee in...
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Summerween-Underrated Summer Horror Films (2025)
On this minisode, I will be giving a few underrated Summer themed horror films that you may want to check out. Lots of slashers, camp counselors, cheerleader camp participants and psycho surfers are on this list. Watching horror movies while the AC blasts is the best way to beat the heat....
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The Last of Us-The Price and Convergence (2025)
On this episode, I'm finally wrapping up The Last of Us recaps to talk about Episode 6 The Price and Episode 7 Convergence. I'm late to the party to finish this season but I also give the details regarding my absence. So sad to have this season come to an end but man, it was such a good one!...
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The Last of Us-Feel Her Love (2025)
On this episode, Episode 5, Feel Her Love is up for a spoiler filled recap. Ellie and Dina are getting closer to Nora, the first person on the road to Abby. We get a lot of infected, some info about spores and a few surprises, one that had me both smiling and crying a wee bit. Short and full of...
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Top Five Pregnancies in Horror (2025)
On this episode, I'm discussing Top Five Pregnancies in Horror to have a belated Mother's Day theme. Plus, there is nothing scarier than being a mother, trust me. Spoiler filled and also filled with love and terror. The artist on my podcast playlist is Junior. Game Over! tee in profile pic by...
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The Last of Us-Day One (2025)
On this episode, I'm discussing Episode 4, Day One. The origins of Isaac, a look at Ellie and Dina in Seattle, an 80's pop tune and a huge amount of infected are in this one. BTW, this is dropping on my birthday so I'm bringing the gift of gab in this spoiler filled recap as well. The artist on…
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Top Five Cult Horror Films (2025)
On this episode, I'm giving a quick Top Five Cult Horror Films with some honorable mentions and I'm hoping there are a few you don't know about. Cult horror is a subgenre that sometimes disturbs me more than any phobia or body horror ever could. I mean just look at the state of this current...
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The Last of Us-The Path (2025)
On this episode, I'm discussing Episode 3, The Path. What path lies for Ellie, Tommy and folks in Jackson in the aftermath of the horrors they have been through? Where do we all go from here? Plus, a new group of people, a road trip and some somber goodbyes in this one. Spoiler filled as usual.…
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Top Five Apocalyptic Families in Horror * (2025)
On this minisode, I'm giving a top five families in apocalyptic horror films list but there is an asterisk because a few are not really horror. I figure if we are in an apocalypse, that's pretty horrific to me. I also have a few honorable mentions as well. Let's hop in the family station wagon to...
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The Last of Us-Through the Valley (2025)
On this episode, I'm giving a spoiler filled recap of episode 2, Through the Valley. This was a shocking episode and one that changes everything we know about Joel and Ellie going forward. We also get to see a battle in Jackson with an army that is just astonishing to see. Nothing will be the…
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Top Five Hive Mind Horror Creatures (2025)
On this minisode, I'm giving a top five hive mind horror creatures list. Mostly alien parasites and some honorable mentions of really creepy children and word zombies. Short and spoiler filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is Earl Sweatshirt. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees....
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The Last of Us-Future Days (2025)
On this episode, I'm back to my spoiler filled episodes for season two of The Last of Us. This episode, Future Days, has us back with Joel and Ellie but a lot has happened and a lot more is on the horizon. You would think the infected would be the scariest thing this season but you'd be wrong.…
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Top Five Zombie Starters (2025)
On this episode, I'm having a minisode to talk about some top five things that caused zombie outbreaks in a few films. The first of many minisodes on Mondays because I will be dropping my recaps of The Last of Season 2 on Fridays for the next few weeks. Short and spoiler filled. The artist on my...
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Shows you should be watching (2025)
On this episode, I'm doing something a little out of the norm and I'm talking about some shows you should be watching or at least put on your to watch list. From psychological thriller, mystery box, animation, action thriller, horror action, satirical comedy, medical drama and even a...
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Festival of the Living Dead (2024)
On this episode, I'm closing out my Women in Horror series with the Soska Sisters Festival of the Living Dead (2024). When teens attend a festival to celebrate the folks that went through the '68 zombie outbreak some meteors have some newly undead folks crashing the party for a killer time. Yeah…
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The Velvet Vampire (1971)
On this episode, continuing with Stephanie Rothman's The Velvet Vampire (1971). A bisexual vampire invites a married couple to her home in the California desert for a weekend. Seduction, voyeurism and a little nibble action is in store for all. Plus, I get to be a fan girl for a pioneering female...
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Fresh (2022)
On this episode, continuing with the Women in Horror series to talk about Mimi Cave's Fresh (2022). When a meet cute turns into a meat cute. Noa is looking for love and runs into Steve who is into her but for body and not the way you might think. Bring your dating app and your appetite. Spoiler...
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Jennifer's Body (2009)
On this episode, continuing my Women in Horror series to talk about the Karyn Kusama directed film Jennifer's Body (2009). Hell is a teenaged girl and adding a succubus to the mix is even more hellish. BFFs, satanic virginal (but not really virginal) sacrifice and the horrors of being a teenage...
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Blink Twice (2024)
On this episode, I'm kicking of Women's History Month with a Women in Horror series of films to showcase female directors, final girls and female villains. Starting with the Zoe Kravitz directorial debut, Blink Twice (2024). When a waitress gets invited to a secluded island getaway by the...
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Abby (1974)
On this episode, I'm closing out my Black History Month Horror series with a Blaxploitation horror classic, Abby (1974). A Yoruba sex crazed demon possesses a sweet woman and man it gets weird and wild! This is an underrated gem that deserves more love in the horror world. Spoiler free and demon...
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Barbarian (2022)
On this episode, continuing with my Black History Month series of films to talk about Barbarian (2022). This directorial debut from Zach Cregger has unsettling atmosphere, social commentary on issues of gentrification and trust, plus it makes me think about whether I will ever stay at a rental…
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Heart Eyes (2025)
On this episode, I'm continuing my Black History Horror film series with Josh Ruben's Heart Eyes (2025). I'll explain why this horror rom-com is a part of this particular series when you listen. Plus I wanted an excuse to talk about this film and why you should take yourself on a date to see it....
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Dark Match (2024)
On this episode, I'm kicking of Black History Month with Dark Match (2024). Satanic cults, wrestling matches and supernatural elements in this one plus one former wrestler and one badass babe. Spoiler free-ish and if you come listen, I'll take it easy on you in our cage match for about five...
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Grafted (2024)
On this episode, I'm closing out the New Year, New Fear series of body horror films with Grafted (2024). Sasha Rainbow's directorial debut that has a teenage outcast using some gory medical techniques to be popular and beautiful with a little help from her friends. Gotta love femme body horror...
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Society (1989)
On this episode, continuing with the New Year, New Fear series to talk about Brian Yuzna's directorial debut, Society (1989). A wealthy teen who is filled with anxiety and paranoia, is given a look at the dark side of his society. This film has lots of black humor, loads of gore and is cited as...
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The Substance (2024)
On this episode, I'm kicking off my New Year, New Fear series of films to talk about Coralie Fargeat's The Substance (2024). This sci-fi body horror delivers a powerful commentary about fame, aging, self hatred and society itself placing a woman's value on her physical appearance. Spoiler free…
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Top Ten Horror Movies of 2024 with Creepy and Geeky
On this first episode of 2025, my friend Robert, who is the host of the awesome Creepy and Geeky podcast, graciously let me put our discussion of Top Ten Horror films of 2024 episode from his show on my show. So don't be alarmed that you hear two show intros, all is right with the world. After...
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Nosferatu (2024)
On this episode, I'm finishing up my Happy Horrordays series of films to talk about Nosferatu (2024). Absolutely no spoilers, just me giving a little lovefest on why you should see this in theaters, my irrational fear of rats and what Count Orlok's voice has awakened in me. Also, my rant to take...
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Night of the Comet (1984)
On this episode, continuing the Happy Horrordays theme with the 1984 cult classic, Night of the Comet. A zombie filled, end of the world sci-fi horror comedy that has two Valley Girls fighting to stay alive and do a little shopping after a comet wipes out most of the folks in Southern California....
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Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
On this episode, continuing with the Happy Horrordays series to talk about Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022). Joe Begos directed this Christmas horror film that has a robotic Santa Clause on a Christmas Eve killing spree. Gonna take you out whether you're naughty or nice. Short and spoiler free…
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Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branching Out (2024)
On this episode, continuing with my Happy Horrordays series of films with Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branching Out. Casper Kelly had done it again and directed a crazy, gory horror Hallmark style film that is so much fun and destined to be another holiday slasher classic. Spoiler free and filled with...
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There's Something in the Barn (2023)
On this episode, I'm kicking off my Happy Horrordays films with the horror comedy, There's Something in the Barn (2023). The Nordheim family inherits a home in Norway and also a barn elf that comes with a very specific set of rules to follow in order to live in peace. A mix of Gremlins, Home…
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Bonus episode: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), I know this is not Horror but...
On this bonus minsode, I wanted to talk about Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Plus, I give one of my Donna TED Talks but really it's because I need to hear these words and thought I’d share my thoughts with you. Come give a listen to this short episode...
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Thanksgiving (2023) Leftovers
On this episode, I'm closing out my November Nightmares series of films with Eli Roth's Thanksgiving (2023). I did a short review of this one but wanted to talk a little more about it this year. Still spoiler free but I do tell a quick story of why I will never participate in the Black Friday...
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