SMNTY Classics: Prey

On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pr ... Show More

Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. In this classic episode, we trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more ... Show More

Once in a while a movie comes along that's so forward-thinking it changes the way that horror is done. A new subgenre is spawned, new tropes are established, and audiences are more terrified than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Yet another ALIEN movie has arrived. We've got resident ALIEN-obsessed friend of the show Joel back to react accordingly to 2024's version of our favorite 70s sci-fi horror thriller suspense film.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>THIS WEEK in the VIP: APOCALYPSE NOW! Sign up at <a href="m ... Show More

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… (originally published 10/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Dr Sarah Cleary, with a Phd in Horror, Popular Culture and Censorship, dissected the horror genre, and offered suggestions for some great scary films to sink your teeth into over the bank holiday. 

<p>In “The Substance,” a darkly satirical horror movie directed by Coralie Fargeat, Demi Moore plays an aging Hollywood actress who strikes a tech-infused Faustian bargain to unleash a younger, “more perfect” version of herself. Gruesome side effects ensue. Fargeat’s film plays o ... Show More

<p><strong>La violence masculine, un phénomène “naturel” et inévitable chez les mammifères ?</strong> Souvent rebattue pour justifier la domination genrée dans nos sociétés, cette rengaine s’appuie sur des comparaisons simplistes entre humain·es et animaux. Loi de la jungle, riva ... Show More

<p>When two hunters are murdered within days of one another in nearby popular Florida hunting grounds, law enforcement realizes they may be dealing with a serial killer. Their journey to catch the elusive killer spans years and multiple U.S. states.</p><p>View source material and ... Show More