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Monstrous Flesh
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A fortnightly podcast dedicated to exploring the origins of horror tropes, and the representation of women in horror. In each series we deep dive in the history of a particular trope, and we dissect it to an inch of its life! Hosted by Dr Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy, and edited by Adam Hynes.
Episodes
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DARK ACADEMIA 4. The Addiction (Ferrara, 1995)
In this last episode, we sink our teeth into Abel Ferrara’s The Addiction (1995), a bleak, philosophical vampire film steeped in existential dread, moral corruption and the dark side of intellectualism. Following philosophy student Kathleen’s descent into vampirism, we explore the film’s…
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DARK ACADEMIA 3. CANDYMAN (Rose, 1992)
In this episode, we head into the graffiti-covered corridors of Cabrini-Green for Bernard Rose’s Candyman (1992), a haunting blend of urban legend, folklore and psychological horror. We explore Helen Lyle’s investigation into the terrifying myth of Candyman, and the film’s fascination with…
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DARK ACADEMIA 2. Tesis (Amenabar, 1996)
We would like to give a content warning for this episode. We will be discussing both fictionalised and real instances of violence that may be disturbing to listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 'Give the audience what they want' In this episode, we discuss Tesis, the 1996 debut feature from...
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DARK ACADEMIA 1. Urban Legend (Blank, 1998)
Summer’s over kids, you’ve had your fun in the sun, now it’s time to get those brain cells back into action… before they end up splattered on your mid terms paper! In this first episode, we discuss the 1998 vintage that is Urban Legend. **** Synopsis: The film follows Natalie Simon, a University...
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HEATWAVE 4. Lake Placid (Milner, 1999)
In this final episode we discuss LAKE PLACID, a film which subverts the traditional "vengeful nature" trope by exposing humanity’s absurd, possessive, and contradictory relationship with the wild. Instead of treating the giant 30-foot crocodile as an evil abomination that must be eradicated, the...
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HEATWAVE 3. C.H.U.D (Douglas Cheek, 1984)
Before “toxic waste” became one of genre cinema’s favourite clichés, C.H.U.D. made it feel genuinely unsettling. There’s no glowing green sludge here, magically transforming unsuspecting victims into mutants. Instead, the film taps into something much more insidious: the fear that something...
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HEATWAVE 2. Piranha (Dante, 1978)
In this episode, we discuss ‘the best Jaws rip-off’ - Joe Dante’s original sci-fi horror Piranha stands out from the countless array of nature-bites-back flicks thanks to its in-your-face and unapologetic ode to genre filmmaking. Synopsis: When two hapless teens disappear after trekking past an...
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HEATWAVE 1 . Creature from the Black Lagoon (Arnold, 1954)
Welcome to our summer series- Heatwave Horror. As the world quite literally burns around us, we will be exploring the use of the environment in horror cinema. In this first episode, we discuss the creature feature that started it all: Jack Arnold’s 1954 masterpiece Creature from the Black Lagoon....
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BONUS . 2025 Wrap Up
In this last episode of the year we discuss our cinematic highs and lows of 2025, as well as looking back at our achievements this year and a preview of what we have in mind for 2026... Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous new year!
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BONUS . Christmas Special - Ghost Stories
Did you know that before the tinsel and the Coca-Cola truck, Christmas in Britain was a time for... terror? In the penultimate episode of the year (wink wink), Meg and Clelia gathered around the fire to discuss the great British tradition of Ghost Stories for Christmas. Long before the Victorian...
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GUEST EP . The Lords of Salem (Zombie, 2012) with Payton McCarthy-Simas
We are joined by a very special guest: Payton McCarthy-Simas, author of That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film, to dive deep into Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem (2012) — a hypnotic, polarising, and deeply uncanny entry in modern witch cinema. Payton brings their expertise…
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REVENGE 8. The Crow (1994) x Mandy (2018)
In this last episode of the Revenge season, we discuss two cult classics bound by grief, love, and the intoxicating lure of vengeance. Join us as we explore how The Crow ( Proyas, 1994) and Mandy (Cosmatos, 2018) blur the line between mourning and madness, tenderness and brutality. *** Editing…
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REVENGE 7. The Brood (1979) x Pyewacket (2017)
In our penultimate episode, we are discussing The Brood (1979) and Pyewacket (2017), two films that explore the dark, terrifying side of the mother-daughter relationship and how emotional trauma can literally manifest in monstrous ways. We'll be delving into the concept of psychosomatic horror,...
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REVENGE 6. Carrie (1976) x Sissy (2022)
In this episode, we are discussing Carrie (1976) and Sissy (2022), two films that examine the terrifying intersection of bullying, social isolation, and the ultimate, explosive backlash from a teen pushed to her limits. We're exploring how both films tap into the profound fear of the outcast,...
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REVENGE 5. Ms 45 (1981) x Revenge (2017)
In this episode, we are discussing Ms. 45 (Ferrara, 1981) and Revenge (Fargeat, 2017), two films that take the "rape-revenge" subgenre and turn it on its head. We're looking at how these films transform a victim into a vigilante, reclaiming their agency and power through brutal, unapologetic acts...
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REVENGE 4. Hard Candy (2005) x Gone Girl (2014)
In this episode, we are discussing Hard Candy and Gone Girl , two films that show how the quiet, intellectual girl-next-door can become the most terrifying avenging angel. We'll be looking at how female intelligence and cunning can be weaponised in a hyper-masculine world to expose and ultimately...
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REVENGE 3. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) x Morgiana (1972)
In this episode, we are discussing Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Morgiana (1972), two films that show how the poisonous brew of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and psychological manipulation can turn a house into a cage and a family into a battlefield. We'll be looking at how revenge is…
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REVENGE 2. Lady Vengeance (2005) x Ballerina (2023)
In this episode, we are discussing Lady Vengeance (2005) and Ballerina (2023), two films that show the immense power of female rage and the methodical, brutal lengths our heroines go to in order to seek retribution. We'll be looking at the difference between the collective and personal nature of...
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REVENGE 1. Play Misty for me (1971) x Fatal Attraction (1987)
Welcome to Season 3, "Revenge”, exploring the many and varied motivations for Women to seek revenge in horror. This season, we’ll be looking at how revenge manifests, the different forms it takes, and importantly, we’ll be questioning why there’s been a tendency to gender this concept. In this...
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GUEST EP . Don't Torture a Duckling (Fulci, 1972), with Matt Rogerson
"The killer is a maniac. But his mind works in a semi-logical pattern. which has a reasonable meaning for him." We're joined by Matt Rogerson, author of 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' (McFarland, 2024), and the upcoming Fulci’s Inferno (2025), to discuss their unique insights into the...
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DAYLIGHT HORROR 4 . Funny Games (1997) and Eden Lake (2008)
The Daylight Horror series comes to a chilling conclusion! 😱 In our final episode, we dive into the twisted depths of Funny Games and Eden Lake. Prepare for psychological torture, teenage terror, and a whole lot of uncomfortable truths about classism and violence. ☀️🔪 #podcast #horror...
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DAYLIGHT HORROR 3 . The Wicker Man (1973 & 2006) and Midsommar (2019)
We're breaking down the chilling double bill of The Wicker Man (both the 1973 AND 2006 version!) and Midsommar. Get ready for pagan rituals, twisted cults, and a whole lot of uncomfortable sunshine. ☀️💀 *** Find out more about Monstrous Flesh, our reading list for episodes and upcoming events…
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DAYLIGHT HORROR 2 . The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Piggy (2022)
This week, we discuss the iconic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - a blood-soaked odyssey into the maddening heat of rural Texas. We dissect the film's enduring legacy, from its groundbreaking violence to its exploration of family, fate, and the American psyche. We then turn our attention to Carlota...
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DAYLIGHT HORROR 1 . Jaws (1975) and Nope (2022)
Welcome to this Monstrous Flesh podcast mini-series, where we turn our attention to a fascinating subgenre - Daylight Horror. This week we're talking about Steven Spielberg's 1975 cult classic Jaws and Jordan Peele's UFO extravaganza Nope, from 2022. Why do these two films make a great double…
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WITCHES 8. I Am Not A Witch (Nyoni, 2017)
"I believe the ladies have explained everything. Now it's up to you, whether to be a goat or a witch. If you choose to be a goat, cut the ribbon. But, if you choose to be a witch, keep your ribbon intact. Then you'll join this witch camp." In this episode, we delve into Rungano Nyoni’s poignant…
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WITCHES 7. Bulbbul (Dutt Guptan, 2020)
'Where did the sweet little lady I knew disappear?' 'I gobbled her up' This week we are discussing Bulbbul from 2020, a hauntingly beautiful horror film that redefines the genre with its rich storytelling and potent symbolism. Set against the backdrop of 19th century Bengal, "Bulbbul" is a tale…
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WITCHES 6. The Blair Witch Project (Sanchez & Myrick, 1999)
OK, here's your motivation. You're lost, you're angry in the woods, and no one is here to help you. There's a fucking witch and she keeps leaving shit outside your door. There's no one here to help you! She left little trinkets, you fucking took one of them, she ran after us. There's no one here…
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WITCHES 5. The Witches of Eastwick (Miller, 1987)
Men are such cocksuckers aren't they? You don't have to answer that. It's true. They're scared. Their dicks get limp when confronted by a woman of obvious power and what do they do about it? Call them witches, burn them, torture them, until every woman is afraid. Afraid of herself... afraid of...
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WITCHES 4 . Suspiria (Argento, 1977) & Suspiria (Guadagnino, 2018)
"Suzy Banyon decided to perfect her ballet studies in the most famous school of dance in Europe. She chose the celebrated academy of Freiburg. One day, at nine in the morning, she left Kennedy airport, New York, and arrived in Germany at 10:40 p.m. local time..." This week, Clelia and Meg delve...
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WITCHES 3 . The VVitch (Eggers, 2015)
Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Join your host Meg and Clelia for an in depth discussion of Robert Eggers 2015 breakout film The VVitch. From the haunting ambiance of 17th century New England to the complex portrayal of a family's...
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WITCHES 2 . The Witches (Roeg, 1990) with Emily Smith
Every country in the world has witches. And there is a leader, a high witch of each country. And the ruler of all the witches is The Most Evil Woman in creation… The Grand High Witch… Herself. In this episode we dive into the wicked world of "The Witches" (1990). We are joined by Emily Smith, PhD...
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WITCHES 1 . The Craft (Fleming, 1996)
Now is the time. This is the hour. Ours is the magic. Ours is the power. Now is the time. This is the hour. Ours is the magic. Ours is the power... In this inaugural episode, we explore covens, female friendships and rivalry, as we delve into the mystical world of "The Craft" (1996). Join us as…
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GUEST EP . Saint Maud (Glass, 2020) - with Eli Lewy, co-director of Final Girls Berlin Film Festival
Never waste your pain... Hosts Clelia & Meg are joined by Eli Lewy, co-director of the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival, to discuss Saint Maud (Rose Glass, 2020), ahead of the start of the 9th Edition of the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival at City Kino Wedding & Online, February 7-11, 2024. Find...
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GUEST EP. Who Can Kill A Child? (Serrador, 1976) with Carlota Pereda
If you want to leave it alive leave it ALONE ..! Hosts Meg & Clelia are joined by the amazing Carlota Pereda, writer director of Piggy (2022) and The Chapel (coming soon) to discuss the 1976 Spanish cult classic Who Can Kill A Child, by Narcisso Ibanez Serrador. *** WARNING: Spoilers, explicit...
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BONUS . 2023 Wrapped!
It's been quite the year for cinema and for horror releases! Join your hosts Meg and Clelia as they discuss their tops and flops of 2023 and beyond. We tried to stay in the spoiler free zone as much as possible, but as usual if we talk about a film you haven't yet seen and are planning to, feel...
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FESTIVE FRIGHTS 4 . The Sacrifice Game (Wexler, 2023)
Merry Christmas folks! In this last Festive Frights episode, we are locking our doors and windows, replaying Stranger Danger infomercials, and having a cosy night in reading Black Magic books by the fire…. We are discussing The Sacrifice Game, that’s just come out on Shudder this month! Beware,...
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FESTIVE FRIGHTS 3 . Black Christmas (Clark, 1974)
"If this movie doesn't make your skin crawl... it's on too tight!" In this episode, we're putting the phone on do not disturb, and leaving the Christmas tree in the attic.... We are discussing Bob Clark's 1974 Black Christmas! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the Pi Kappa Sig...
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FESTIVE FRIGHTS 2 . Krampus (Dougherty, 2015)
You don't want to be on his list. You Better Watch Out. When the Christmas spirit is lost, he arrives. Join your hosts Clelia and Megan for this second episode of Festive Frights! Today we are keeping our Christmas spirit in check and being careful what we wish for... We are discussing Michael...
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FESTIVE FRIGHTS 1 . Gremlins (Dante, 1984) with guest Emma Duncan (Fortune & Glory Film Club)
"They're clever. They're mischievous. They'll get into the kitchen, the basement, the garage. They'll get into anything. And once they get in... you're in for it!" Welcome to this mini series: Monstrous Flesh Festive Frights! Join your Monstrous hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy as they deep...
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BONUS . Spooky Season Special
Join Meg and Clelia as they discuss the spookiest time of the year, their horror origin stories, and which films belong (or rather don't) on the 'TOP 10 Halloween film list' of a well renowned magazine... there might also be a rant about Pumpkin pumpkins and PSL, but don't hold it against us!…
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GUEST EP . Barbarian (Creggers, 2022) with The Nottingham Horror Collective
'Do I look like some kind of monster?' Hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy are joined by Ruth Skrytek & Emily Malone from The Nottingham Horror Collective to discuss the controversial, record breaking horror hit Barbarian (Creggers, 2022) Expect discussions as deep, dark and twisted as...
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GUEST EP . The Faculty (Rodriguez, 1998) with Melissa Gueneau (Mayhem Film Fest)
'I'm not an Alien - I'm discontent' Join hosts Clelia McElroy and Megan Kenny for this special Back to School bonus episode - we are joined by Melissa Gueneau, film programmer and festival manager for MAYHEM, to discuss the 25th anniversary of The Faculty. You can expect in depths discussion of...
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Summer Screams 5 . Fear Street 1978 (Janiak, 2021)
"No one gets out of this town, not even Miss Perfect. I'm sorry but I can't save you. One way or another, you're gonna die tonight." Join hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy as they discuss witches, curses, generational trauma, and the worst possible camp activity of them all... capture the…
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Summer Screams 4 . Madman (Giannone, 1981)
The legend lives... beware the madman... Marz! Join hosts Clelia McElroy and Megan Kenny as they discuss scary stories to tell around a campfire, the very real danger of getting trapped in refrigerators, monographed belt buckles, jacuzzi synchronised swimming, and - of course - axe murders!…
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Summer Screams 3 . The Burning (Maylam, 1981)
"Right now he's out there. Watching. Waiting. So don't look; he'll see you. Don't breathe; he'll hear you. Don't move; you're dead!" Join hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy as they discuss urban legends, the small technical differences between hijinks and criminal behaviour, medical bedside...
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Summer Screams 2 . Sleepaway Camp (Hiltzik, 1983)
"Eat shit and live, Bill!' Join hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy as they discuss pervy chefs, sleazy camp directors, neglectful counselors, brutal campers and.... that ending! Beware, spoilers abound! If you haven't seen Sleepaway Camp yet, make sure you do before sinking your teeth in this...
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Summer Screams 1 . Friday the 13th (Cunningham, 1980)
"I'm a messenger of God. You're doomed if you stay here!" Join hosts Clelia McElroy and Megan Kenny as they discuss questionable clothing choices, the horrors of communal showerblocks and why you should always listen to Ralph. Beware, spoilers abound! If you haven't seen Friday the 13th yet, give...
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GUEST EP . Hideous Thing Inside (Film Season Collab with Nottingham Contemporary)
Join hosts Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy and special guest Niki Harman, Film Programmer at Nottingham Contemporary, as they discuss their film season collaboration: Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside - Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the…
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MONSTRESS 8 . Bride of Chucky (Yu, 1998)
"My mother always said love was supposed set you free. But that's not true, Chucky. I've been a prisoner of my love for you for a very long time. Now it's payback time." Join hosts Clelia McElroy and Megan Kenny as they discuss tortured love, the horrors of haunted dolls and their enduring...
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MONSTRESS 7 . Misery (Reiner, 1990)
Now that's an oogie mess... Paul Sheldon was lucky. Annie Wilkes just so happened to be driving by in the blizzard that caused his car accident and was able to rescue him from the icy storm. He's even luckier, she just so happens to be a nurse. And better yet, his number one fan. What could...
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A fortnightly podcast dedicated to exploring the origins of horror tropes, and the representation of women in horror. In each series we deep dive in the history of a particular trope, and we dissect it to an inch of its life! Hosted by Dr Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy, and edited by Adam Hynes.
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A fortnightly podcast dedicated to exploring the origins of horror tropes, and the representation of women in horror. In each series we deep dive in the history of a particular trope, and we dissect it to an inch of its life! Hosted by Dr Megan Kenny and Clelia McElroy, and edited by Adam Hynes.
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