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Pleasers & Punishers
by pleaserspunisherspodcast
A weekly podcast about movies people love to watch, movies that ruin your today, tomorrow, and yesterday, and all things kinky & queer! Hosted by Amanda Jane Stern, Caitlyn Of The North, & Mae Shults https://www.instagram.com/pleasersandpunishers https://bsky.app/profile/pleaserspunishers.bsky.social [email protected] Art by The Haunted David Theme music by Everson Poe
Episodes
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Hellraiser (2022)
It’s the final episode of our first season, so crack open your poetry collection, pick up your pills, and let’s head to Serbia—er, The Berkshires—for David Bruckner’s legacy sequel/requel(?) that inspired Mae’s most recent album! Tomi Trembath joins us to talk about its updated mythology,...
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Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996)
Prep your Terminator skeleton, your terrible wigs, and your flesh magic toolbag, because we’re diving into the multi-generational entry in the Hellraiser franchise. We’re joined by Andrea Celeste to talk surprisingly progressive discussions about trans women, annoying kid characters, Adam Scott,...
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Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth (1992)
It’s time to get back in the trenches for a WWI history lesson! Just kidding—we’re talking the goofiest of the theatrically released Hellraiser films, and we’re having a great time. Joining us is author, programmer, and pop culture critic Anthony Oliveira for another wide-ranging discussion. From...
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The Fly (1986)
And so we bring Animalistic April to a close with David Cronenberg’s breakout body horror hit, featuring some of the most incredible and disgusting practical effects ever put to film. Giggles abound, as always, but we also dive into serious topics such as the AIDS epidemic, abortion laws, and…
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Tusk (2014)
Our penultimate foray in Animalistic April brings us to Kevin Smith’s oddity of a picture, about which we had some strong and divisive feelings. From the absolute failure of Guy La Pointe to the film’s use of body horror, we cover a lot of ground. So hop in your rental car and watch out for…
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Cuckoo (2024)
For week three of Animalistic April, we’re coming forward in time to talk about Tilman Singer’s sci-fi/folk-horror feature, and lauding it with praise with the help of special guest BJ Colangelo. We’ll complain about trailers that give away too much, get into the history of bird people, shower…
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Cat People (1982)
Grab your gasoline & scoop up that goop because we’re talking Paul Schrader’s unhinged remake of Cat People for our continued journey through Animalistic April. We’re joined by Harmony Colangelo for discussions of gender dynamics, incest, & queerness, plus tangents about Star Wars & Tremors, and...
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Border (2018)
Grab your maggot snacks and put your hisiit in the fridge because we’re heading to Sweden for a really weird time! From its roots in folklore to its modern depictions of non-humans, trans representation, and the evils of humanity, we’re covering a lot of ground and making some animal friends…
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In The Mouth Of Madness (1994)
Do you read Sutter Cane? Because we sure do! And we’ve brought along fellow expert Andy Iwancio to find our way to the ending while Amanda is exploring unspeakable horrors (in Florida). We’ll praise the incredible practical effects, make fun of people’s inconsistent accents, and discuss…
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Identikit (1974)
This week, we continue our journey through March Madness with Elizabeth Taylor and her incredible dress in this twisty, turny 70s masterpiece for the sad, weird girlies. We’ll talk macrobiotic diets, fashion, mannequins, and more, with plenty of tangents and laughs, but also an earnest discussion...
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Crimson Peak (2015)
It’s another week of March Madness, and another episode of unrepentant giggling, because we’re once again joined by friend of the pod Jamie Alvey for our first ever four-person discussion! This should really be called “chaotic bisexuality: the podcast” We’re lacing up our corsets and gassing up…
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Gaslight (1944)
It’s time for March Madness! And what better way to start off than with our first official triple-host episode on George Cukor’s “don’t trust your husband” genre standard, featuring an Oscar-winning performance from Ingrid Bergman. We’ll thirst over Joseph Cotton, discuss the etymology and…
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Secretary (2002)
Stifle those sniffles and break out your red sharpies, because we’re delving into the indie darling that introduced kink to so many people, and solidified Maggie Gyllenhaal as one of us freaks Closing out Fetish February, we’re joined again by Kayte Terry to discuss our personal relationships…
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The Night Porter (1974)
This week is our first foray into the very controversial world of nazisploitation with a very messed up love(?) story. Returning to parse this out is Amanda Jane Stern, who brings us some incredible historical insights as well as infectious and uncontrollable giggles…we had to get through it...
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The Handmaiden (2016)
Get ready for erotic subjugation and sapphic exploration, because we’re lacing up for Park Chan-Wook’s sexy crime/revenge thriller. Joining us is author, programmer, video editor, and film critic Payton McCarty-Simas, who brings incredible insights into the discussion, as we go on tangents about…
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The Duke Of Burgundy (2014)
Stay well-hydrated and don’t you dare wear those comfy pajamas, because this week we’re talking Peter Strickland’s kinky, sapphic love-letter to Jess Franco. From queer history and kink dynamics to this mysterious world without men, special guest Chelasea Stardust joins us as we search every nook...
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Don't Torture A Duckling (1972)
Hang out by the highway and get ready to stop & bang, because we’re closing out Giallo January talking about Lucio Fulci’s rural horror masterpiece with special guest Michael Varrati. From Barbara Bouchet’s inadvisable flirtations to the concept of a “murder twink”, tangents about M. Night...
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Five Dolls For An August Moon (1970)
Pack your one dress and clean out that meat locker, because we’re heading to an isolated island for an Agatha-Christie-like Giallo from maestro Mario Bava! Tangents & giggles abound as we discuss Italian-German co-productions, Bava’s production design & style, and of course, Edwige Fenech! Find…
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The Red Queen Kills Seven Times (1972)
Life is like spaghetti—it’s hard until you make it! Join us for another installment of Giallo January as we cover Emilio P Miraglia’s final feature. From Giallo genre standards to ill-advised threesomes, we’ll once again confer with our occasional co-host Kayte Terry to get to the bottom of this...
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Tenebre (1982)
Pull on your black gloves, grab your straight razor, and organize your newspaper clippings, because we’re taking a deep dive into Dario Argento’s incredible giallo. From John Saxon’s hat to Argento’s penchant for defenestration, real life inspiration, and the world of film censorship, we’ll dig...
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2025 Year In Review
Welcome to 2026, bitches. It’s our end of year review and we’re doing it a little differently than most folks, so buckle up! From first-time watches to major disappointments, pleasing punishers, and punishing pleasers, we’ll cover a lot of ground, and also go on a lot of tangents. Thanks for...
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Phantom Thread (2017)
Take your measurements and be careful with those mushrooms, because it’s time to dive into the world of mid-century fashion. We’re very divided on this film, from the kink dynamics to Daniel Day Lewis’s performance, but at least we agree on the incredible dresses! Find us online:...
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Delicatessen (1991)
Patch your condoms and practice your singing saw, because we’re taking a trip to post-apocalyptic France in the debut feature from Jeunet & Caro. We’ll talk class struggles, advertisement idea theft, and the mixed effectiveness of the film’s whimsy. Plus, a test of Mae’s willpower against her...
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The Menu (2022)
Pop open some Timmy Chardonay & put out that cigarette, because we’re heading to Hawthorne for a meal you won’t forget… Joined by gastro-horror expert Sarah Stubbs, we go long discussing food, class, and the inherent misogyny in the restaurant industry. Plus, tangets about SOV & found-footage...
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The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover (1989)
Please take your seats for the beginning of Decadent December with our conversation about Peter Greenaway’s Brechtian, singular vision, rendered with gorgeous colour and grotesque imagery. Joining us is author & critic Gretchen Felker-Martin, who helps us parse out the film’s rich, horrifying...
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The Little Hours (2017)
We’re closing out nunsploitation month with Jeff Baena’s underseen, raucus convent comedy. We’ll discuss its stacked cast, irreverent humor, and delightful horniness. We'll also get very giggly even as Caitlyn delves into the history of the middle ages & the damaging effects sexual repression…
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Benedetta (2021)
This week, we’re getting pervier than two horny nuns as we discuss Paul Verhoeven’s historical nunsploitation film. From masturbatory objects & self-flagellation to the ridiculousness of the catholic church & trans-masc jesus, we have zero filter. Joined again by honorary co-host Kayte Terry, we...
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The Other Hell (1981)
Don your habit and enter the gateway to hell as we journey into Bruno Mattei & Claudio Fragasso’s 1981 nunsploitation shocker. We’ll talk about the history of the Catholic church, the true story that forms the basis for the film, and how to make the most of your budget! Find us online:...
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The Devils (1971)
Get thee to a nunnery, strap in to your torture chair, and prep that herbal enema, because we’re getting horny for Oliver Reed in Ken Russell’s epic tale of corruption in 16th century France. Joining us is special guest Amanda Jane Stern to talk Brechtian theatre, the Catholic church, and…
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Over The Garden Wall (2014)
Scoop up your potatoes & molasses, eat your dirt, and beware the beast! It’s time to venture into the unknown with a stacked cast of voice actors, incredible tributes to classic animation, and POETRY & CLARINET! We’ll dive into the history of Betty Boop, the importance of the music on the show…
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The Void (2016)
Rip that skin off your face and get ready to transform, because we’re diving through the portal into Jeremy Gillespie & Steven Kostanski’s goopy practical effects extravaganza. We’ll talk about the problematic origins of cosmic horror, the history of Astron-6 (RIP), and the efficacy of actors…
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Kill Bill vol. 1 (2003)
Podcasting is never a straight line. It's a forest. And like a forest it's easy to lose your way... To get lost... To forget where you came in. Special guest Ian Carlos Crawford joins us to talk about Japanese metallurgy, the Wu Tang Clan, & possibly forming a group of deadly assassins! Find Ian...
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The Fall (2006)
Googly googly go away! No, wait, come back! Bring your morphine and your oranges because we’re jumping off a bridge into Tarsem Singh’s fantastical epic. Joining us is guest Leslie J Rising who helps us thirst after Lee Pace as we explore the numerous locations & make our way to defeat Governor...
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Ms. 45 (1981)
Grab your garbage bags and kiss your bullets because we’re hitting the mean streets of New York with Abel Ferarra’s rape-revenge masterpiece. Caitlyn, Mae, & special guest Jamie Alvey go long on this one talking about the genre, the legacy of Zoë Lund, and unexpectedly great disability...
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House (1977)
Gather your girls and stock up on watermelon as we head out to the Japanese countryside for Nobuhiko Obayashi’s House (1977). We’ll discuss cat demons, ghosts, and world war II, as well as our own haunted experiences! Don’t fall asleep while you listen, because you may turn into a pile of...
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Sinners (2025)
Let’s burn the house down and bring out the spirits, because we’re singing and dancing our way into Ryan Coogler’s 2025 masterpiece, “Sinners”. Joined by actor Christopher Livingston, we thirst after the cast, praise every aspect of the film, and condemn the disgusting history of the United…
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The Untamed (2016)
As Tom Waits says: Don’t go into that barn. But we doubt his song was about an alien who enjoys getting their freak on, unlike this movie! That’s right—this week we’re discussing the origins of tentacle porn, queerness in Mexico, and more with our episode on Amat Escalante’s film about a...
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Knife + Heart (2018)
Dive deep with us into the French porn revolution of the 1970s with Yann Gonzales’ sophomore feature. We’ll talk queer monsters, gloryhole etiquette, and birds, with our returning guest Kayte Terry. https://www.instagram.com/pleasersandpunishers...
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The Neon Demon (2016)
Beauty isn’t everything—it’s the ONLY thing. Find out why as we discuss Nicolas Winding Refn’s ode to the LA modeling world. From predatory men to witchy women, we dive into the seedy underbelly of Refn’s brightly-colored facade. Who wants sour milk when you can get fresh meat?...
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Bound (1996)
Snake that drain and iron that money because we’re talking the ultimate sapphic neo-noir courtesy of the Wachowskis, Bound. From the implementation of the Hayes code to the villain of Silence Of The Lambs, we’ll discuss what this film aimed to do and why it was so successful. Referenced essay: Be...
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Four Flies On Grey Velvet (1971)
Put on your creepiest mask and meet us at the empty opera house, because we’re going all the way back to the early days of giallo with the third installment in Dario Argento’s animal trilogy. We’ll talk queerness & gender, the rise of post-fascism filmmaking, and what we want to see before we…
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Sucker Punch (2011)
We’re transcending multiple layers of reality as we blast some cover songs and pull off a heist in Zack Snyder’s divisive film Sucker Punch. Featuring a video game-esque storyline, a bunch of hot women kicking ass, and sleazy men doing everything they can to be awful, we have all the weapons we...
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Companion (2025)
Part the clouds and find your inner clarity because we’re tackling Drew Hancock’s feature debut Companion. We’ll touch on the ethics of artificial intelligence, the inherent political nature of existing in the world as a woman/femme, and how many amazing bits they managed to fit in one movie!...
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Saw (2004)
Let’s play a game! We’re digging into bellies and searching for keys as we discuss the first entry in the Saw franchise with special guest Kayte Terry (Fangs For The Memories, Tender Subject). From cunty puppets to puddles of poison blood, we leave no clue undiscovered in a film that helped…
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The Loved Ones (2009)
Am I not pretty enough? Is my heart too broken? Do I cry too much? Am I too outspoken? This week we’re talking Sean Byrne’s debut film—an Australian “prom” horror that moves along at a clip and cuts you up as it goes. We’ve got daddy issues, outdated pop-country radio hits, and DIY The Descent...
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Tucker And Dale vs. Evil (2010)
Well howdy do, listeners! This week on the pod, we’re talking wood chippers, chainsaws, and nailguns with Eli Craig’s satirical hillbilly horror-comedy Tucker And Dale vs. Evil (2010). A perennial entry in the world of epic misunderstandings in fiction, we dig into the idea of stereotypes…
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We Have Such Sights To Show You
Welcome to Pleasers & Punishers! For our inaugural episode, we’re sharing some of the titles we’re the most excited to cover on the pod. Whether they’re going to win you friends, lose you friends, or test the limits of your queer community, we’re thrilled to bring you this new venture into flim...
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Pleasers & Punishers Trailer
Get ready for a new podcast from veteran host Mae Shults & movie maven Caitlyn Hamilton that'll make you moan, squirm, and hopefully laugh! New episodes every Thursday. Follow us on socials: Bluesky: @pleaserspunishers.bsky.social Instagram: @pleasersandpunishers email:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly podcast about movies people love to watch, movies that ruin your today, tomorrow, and yesterday, and all things kinky & queer!
Hosted by Amanda Jane Stern, Caitlyn Of The North, & Mae Shults
https://www.instagram.com/pleasersandpunishers https://bsky.app/profile/pleaserspunishers.bsky.social [email protected]
Art by The Haunted David Theme music by Everson Poe
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