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The Horror and Her Podcast
by Film Stories
The Horror and Her presents conversations with women about horror cinema, hosted by Emma Arneil.How horror stays with us, changes us, and becomes part of who we are.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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THAH Special:Reproductive Horror with Christina Brennan
Sometimes the most terrifying thing about our bodies is who gets to decide what happens to them. In this special episode, I am joined by horror writer and researcher the fantastic Christina Brennan as we explore reproductive horror through control, coercion and the loss of voice. How gender and...
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The Lost Boys - Longing,Belonging and Becoming
|" My own brother a goddamn,shit-sucking vampire!" In Episode 11 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by Psychotherapist, writer and lecturer the magnificent Katie Evans. We discuss how The Lost Boys explores connection and belonging in otherness and the ability of horror to tell as much…
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Return to OZ : people,places and transformation with Kirsty Logan
" I talk about a place that I've been to, but nobody believes that it exists" In Episode 10 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by writer, screenwriter, reviewer and editor, the magnificent Kirsty Logan. We discuss how Return to Oz explores the darkness that childhood innocence and wonder…
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Saw: Pain, Purpose and Punishment with Lucy Buglass
" I want to play a game......." In Episode 9 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by entertainment writer and critic the brilliant Lucy Buglass. We discuss Saw's positioning of womens trauma within mens narratives. Horrogin Movie - Saw Guest - Lucy Buglass...
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Audition: Trauma, Power and Vengeance with Sophie Cadden
"Kiri,kiri,kiri" In Episode 8 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by writer and journalist, the fantastic Sophie Cadden. We discuss the quiet violence of Audition and why its themes remain just as relevant today as when it was first released. Horrogin Movie - Audition Guest - Sophie Cadden...
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Carry on Screaming!: Camp, Colour and Community with Alice Mitchell
"Frying Tonight!" In Episode 7 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by horror lover, Final Girl and creative, the delightful Alice Mitchell. We discuss the visual beauty of horror, the unexpected ways it can inspire creativity, and the friendships and sense of belonging that can come from...
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Alien : Fear in Space with Em Gilmour
In Episode 6 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by horror lover Em Gilmour. We discuss the isolation of Alien, why Ripley suceeds when everyone else ignores the obvious, and how Scooby-Doo is the ultimate comfort horror. Horrogin Movie - Alien Guest - Em Gilmour The Horror and Her is part…
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: PG fun with Amelia Cotter
In Episode 5 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by author, researcher and storyteller Amelia Cotter. We discuss the enduring power of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the role horror plays in shaping family bonds, shared memories and a lifelong love for the genre. Horrogin Movie - The Texas...
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Dead Alive : The Bloodbath With Heart.
In Episode 4 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by podcaster and musician Rachel Burlock of The Open Mic Night of The Living Dead Podcast. We chat the utter joy of horror comedy, films that stay with us and how sharing your love of horror can become connection and community. Horrogin Movie…
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Thelma with Anita Markoff
In Episode 3 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by journalist, writer and critic; the magnificent Anita Markoff. In this beautiful and captivating conversation we talk about the complexity and ambiguity of this haunting coming of age drama, queer romance and psychological horror. Horrogin...
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dreams, Trauma and Freddy Kruger
In Episode 2 of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by actress and singer, the sensational TD Wheeler. In a passionate, insightful and deeply engaging conversation Trisha describes her love for the A Nightmare on Elm Street series and how the films sparked her life-long connection to horror....
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The Cell - the weird movie with JLo and the horse that gets split in half !
In the first episode of The Horror and Her Season 3 I'm joined by writer, horror critic and essayist,t he brilliant Jill Vranken In a beautiful discussion we talk about striking visuals and being drawn to the weird, funky shit! Jill talks the power of horror and its capacity to distort, disrupt…
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SPECIAL EPISODE - THE FOG
"Theres' something in the fog' In this very special episode of The Horror and Her I’m joined again by the brilliant Ashley Thomas , returning guest and my very own Stevie Wayne. We chat about why this film still matters ; justice, owning past sins, the need for real repair … and, of course, how...
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The Shining: Isolation, violence and the survival of Wendy Torrance
In the final episode of The Horror and Her Season 2 I'm joined by podcaster the brilliant Lauren McAllister. In a rich, varied and very funny discussion we explore, amongst many other things, watching horror for the lore and how we get pulled into the worlds these films create. Horrogin Movie…
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Carrie: Bullied, Shame and Baptised in Blood.
In Episode 9 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by blogger and woman on the internet, the fantastic Emily Lawler. We have a powerful and insighful discussion and explore bullying, the legacy of parents and why the good-for-her story matters. Horrogin Movie - Carrie Guest Link + Bio - Emily Lawler...
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Lucy Westenra and the Unfairness of Her Fate
In Episode 8 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by writer, film producer and founder of Culture Film Publication the fantastic Isabelle Cocozza. In this episode , we explore the enigmatic and haunting Lucy Westenra, Interview with the Vampire, the chaos of French Extremity and why cult cinema...
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Love and joy for the Firefly Family
In Episode 7 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the fantastic writer and singer Michaela Godding We talk about how horror that pushes boundaries and offers comfort is where art is created. Horrogin Movie - House of a 1000 Corpses Guest Link + Bio - Michaela Godding...
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Beautiful, Grotesque, Fun and Trash
In Episode 6 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the hugely talented artist Molly Lockhart We chat how horror speaks to us about beauty, possession and control of women and girlhood. Horrogin Movie - Eyes Without a Face Guest Link + Bio - Molly Lockhart...
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Immortality sounds a bit shit, awkward watches with parents and seeing horror through older eyes
In Episode 5 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the fantastic podcaster Vanessa Cordner We chat how the horror we loved as teens looks to us now and how our favourite final girls always endure. Horrogin Movie - Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stokers Dracula Guest Link + Bio - Vanessa Cordner...
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Left alone with Pennywise while your pal was away snogging
In Episode 4 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by horror fan Debbie Hudspeth. Hear us chat whats wrong with us, horror community and how Halloween is a state of mind. Horrogin Movie - IT (mini series) Guest Link + Bio - Debbie Hudspeth...
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Seeking the intense, held by horror and writing for the girl you were
In Episode 3 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by author and screenwriter, the sensational Rebekah Faubion. Hear us chat rebellion, isolation and how women's trauma is fine as long as it doesn't go on too long! Horrogin Movie - Scream 1996 Guest Link + Bio - Rebekah Faubion...
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Laurie Strode Appreciation Society, Spooky Disney and get Love Actually in the bin
In episode 2 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by podcaster Ashley Thomas, the fantastic, The Nerdy Blogger. Hear us chat 80's love, Tank Girl, and why meaningful connectionsd with female characters endures and shapes the way horror stays with us. Horrogin Movie - Halloween 1978 Guest Link + Bio...
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Minty and tingly, existential crisis of a morning and mums who like horror.
SEASON TWO is here! In Episode 1 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by my favourite chaos goblin; podcaster Sam Munster. Horrogin Story - Horror Literature We have an honest, open and funny chat about being true to ourselves and the genre we love. Guest Bio+ Links...
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Vampire point of view, running away with Lestat and breaking out The Lost Boys.
In episode 10 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by film and gothic horror scholar, and founding member of The Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies, the brilliant Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn. Horrogin Story Film - Interview with the Vampire (1994) We explore how that early obsession took root and never…
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Stealthy sneaky, nasty & creative and dad jokes from the Cryptkeeper
In episode 9 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the brilliant Brandy from Terrorific Lady. Horrogin Story Film - Hellraiser We talk about the importance of supporting the genre, and how shows like Tales from the Crypt offer that strange, comforting magic of horror that softens the blow of the...
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Episode 8: Osmosis, 80s parenting and Aliens School Assembly
In Episode 8 of The Horror and Her I am joined by journalist, essayist and horror critic, the fantastic Kat Hughes. We talk about what it means when horror is intrinsic — how early encounters shape our tastes, and why some of us don’t “find” horror at all, but are introduced to it early, safely,...
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Sisterhood, rabbit holes of horror and the fight in a final girl.
In episode 7 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the brilliant Layna Frankenstein - horror reviewer , sfx makeup artist and actor. Horrogin Story Film - Scream (1996) A sharp , thoughtful conversation about flawed women in horror , beautiful friendships and the uncomfortable question of who gets...
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Horror safety, love of 90min features and scary, creepy children.
Episode 6 of The Horror and Her, I’m joined by the wonderful Dee Molumby - film critic, pop culture & entertainment expert and podcast host. 🎬 Horrogin Story Film: Its Alive (1974) We got into the joy of horror beyond jump scares ,the classics we love, the power of monster movies, and the big...
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Weirdos, Gold Standard Parenting and Going back to the beginning
Episode 5 of The Horror and Her, I'm joined by the great Rosie Hughes - film critic at The Film Lass. Horrogin Story Film: The Shining (1980) Guest Bio + Links - The Film Lass https://www.facebook.com/share/1AJ4sfFNKD/?mibextid=wwXIfr What you should be watching from Rosie: Good Boy (2025) The...
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Baptism of Slimy Water, Killer Klowns from Outer Space and the comfort of Hereditary with Becci Sayce
Episode 4 of The Horror and Her, I'm joined by the fantastic Becci Sayce - film critic and writer. Horrogin Story Film: The Ring (2002) We dig into what horror reveals about motherhood and its darker edges — from Samara as a full-blown good-for-her icon to why visibility matters. We also explore...
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Comfort in the dark, bedroom door open for Christopher Lee and Golden
Content Warning: This episode discusses baby loss and themes of religion and death, as explored in The Omen (1976). Episode 3 of The Horror and Her, I’m joined by the wonderful Tara Brigid — writer, film critic, and co-host of the insightful (and very funny) From Page to Scream podcast. 🎬…
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Episode 2: Dont come crying, sleepovers and no such thing as basic horror.
In episode 2 of The Horror and Her I'm joined by the brilliant Ema,founder of Final Girls Glasgow, a community and monthly meet-up group for women to discuss their love of horror. Horrogin Story Film - Valentine (2001) We also talk about how watching and chatting horror with other women has...
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Episode 1: Walnut Whip Bras, Chainsaw Comfort & Walls of Sound with Mary Muñoz
In the very first full episode of The Horror and Her, I am joined by the brilliant Mary Muñoz - podcaster - writer and genre fan to talk about the film that hooked her on horror. Horrogin Story - Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho (1960) We chat about what it meant to discover Psycho for the first time and...
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Primer Episode
Hosted by Emma Arneil, The Horror and Her is a love letter to the genre that shaped us—and to the women who found power, comfort, and identity in its shadows. Each episode invites a guest to share her “horrorigin story”: the film that first frightened her, thrilled her, and made her feel seen. In...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Horror and Her presents conversations with women about horror cinema, hosted by Emma Arneil.How horror stays with us, changes us, and becomes part of who we are.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Horror and Her presents conversations with women about horror cinema, hosted by Emma Arneil.How horror stays with us, changes us, and becomes part of who we are.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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