Horror? Hardly Know Her!

WEREWOLVES | Ginger Snaps (2000) & Good Manners (2017)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:28:06 -0400

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AWOOOOOOOO!!!!! It's time to get hairy under the full moon. Episode 3:4 covers the very underrated monster, the werewolf. We chat cult classic, Ginger Snaps, directed by John Fawcett and Good Manners, a beautiful Brazilian dark fairy tale like feature, directed by Juliana Rojas & Marco Dutra.

Did you know there were werewolf trials? That some werewolves don't have hair? Oh, and that they're usually a symbol for gender and sexuality? Come unleash the beast with us and returning super-guest, Erin!

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OLD AS SH!T | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) & Salomé (1922)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:50:06 -0400

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Episode 3:3 is here and it is dusty as sheeeeiiitttt. These films are so old - they actually pre-date "talkies!" That's right - they're silent. But they are oh so juicy, my friends. Truly and deeply, these films were a delight to watch and discuss. We start with what most consider to be the FIRST HORROR FILM, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, directed by Robert Wiene and pair it with, Salomé, directed by Charles Bryant (starring and produced by the mother of sapphic Hollywood, Alla Nazimova)

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Join us as we discuss the beginnings of this iconic genre. We delve into the campy queerness lurking around every corner, the influence these films have had on history, and what we learned from the icons we owe so much to.

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SOUTHERN GOTHIC | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) & Eve's Bayou (1997)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:37:00 -0400

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It's season 3, episode 2, and we are sweatin' in this Southern Gothic HEAT. Featuring the absolutely iconic classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper, and the dramatic but beautiful tale of Eve's Bayou, directed by Kasi Lemmons.

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Join us as we discuss the scariest parts about the South, family trauma, what constitutes art, and head cheese. It's so goth, like soooo gotthhhhh 🖤

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BEASTS | SEASON 3 PREMIERE: Jaws (1975) & Cujo (1983)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:49:10 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** .......... It's the season 3 premiere and we are talking big scary beasties! Featuring the movie that made everyone afraid of sharks: Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg & THEE scary dog movie of the 80s: Cujo, directed by Lewis Teague. .......... Join us with our favorite guest of the pod, William, as we discuss sharks, killer dogs with rabies, and what makes natural horror and beasts so deeply unsettling. A perfect end to summer and a sub-genre that is perhaps too close to home - its a scary good time🦈 🐶 .......... 🌟NEW EPISODES WEDNESDAYS 🤟 Loving the pod? Let us know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Sign up for the newsletter and grab more juicy content on Patreon - we're off socials so this the spot!: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ⚡️ Follow us co-hosts in our other creative endeavors: 🧒🏼 Jane Wright: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright 👦🏻 Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 💌 Write us at: horrorhardlypod@gmail.com

SEASON 3 TRAILER: MEET YOUR NEW CO-HOST: DONOVAN

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:37:22 -0400

WE'VE MISSED U! WELCOME BACK TO YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE PODCAST! Big news - HUGE. My favorite guest, composer, movie buddy, and human being, Donovan Dorrance has joined the pod as an official co-host. You'll recognize him from episodes from seasons 1 & 2, and more recently from the last three bonus episodes. The world just got a whole lot better, right?!?!?! So sit down and chill with us while we talk about season 3 and give a sneak peak at the episodes we're most excited for. .......... 🌟 NEW EPISODES WEDNESDAYS 🤟 Loving the pod? Let us know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ⚡️ Follow us co-hosts in our other creative endeavors: - Jane Wright: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright - Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

BONUS EP: WET, HOT, BLOODY SUMMER | OUR 3 FAVE SUMMER HORROR FLICKS

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:55:00 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings*** ………. The last of our monthly bonus episodes!! In between seasons, we've done a bonus episode with a "top 3 format." In May we talked about moms. For June we talked about Pride. And for July, we're talking summer, baby! .......... Even though fall is spooky season, is there anything sweeter than throwing on your favorite scary movie on a summer night? Teens at a summer camp, stranded in the hot desert, or fighting off vampires when the sun goes down - summer horror is a blast. .......... In this special Bonus Episode, we discuss 1) Our fave horror film set during summer, 2) Our fave horror film set during the day (sunny horror!) and 3) Our favorite sweaty, sweaty, sweaty, horror movie. .......... 🎉 SEASON 3 COMING AUGUST 26, 2026 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow. You can also write in at horrorhardlypod@gmail.com ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

BONUS EP: PRIDE | OUR 3 FAVE QUEERS IN HORROR

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:39:28 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings*** ………. Season 2? Done! Season 3? Coming in August! So what now? 3 monthly bonus episodes in May, June, and July (to hold you over till August 😍) .......... More than ever, it's time to say: GAY! Horror and queerness are deeply intertwined. The genre beautifully and naturally maps the LGBTQ+ experience, using monsters, body horror, and themes of “the other” to explore marginalization, hidden identities, and the fear of society’s rejection. .......... In this special Bonus Episode, we discuss 1) Our favorite queer character in horror, 2) Our favorite film directed or written by someone queer, and 3) Our favorite queer-coded moment in horror. .......... From the days of coding and subtext to loud and proud gayos, we are truly honored to share some of our favorite pieces of it with you 💖 .......... 🎉 SEASON 3 COMING AUGUST 2026 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

BONUS EP: MOTHER’S DAY | OUR 3 FAVE MOMMYS IN HORROR

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:22:53 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings*** ………. Season 2? Done! Season 3? Coming in August! So what now? 3 monthly bonus episodes in May, June, and July (to hold you over till August 😍) .......... We love a theme and with Mother's Day coming up, we couldn't resist chatting up our favorite MILFS!!!!! Donovan and I each pick our favorite mom from the from the horror canon based on three categories: Archaic Mother, Monstrous Womb, Single Mom. We wanted to try a new format for these bonus episodes; we hope you enjoy! .......... 🎉 SEASON 3 COMING AUGUST 2026 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

QUEER HORROR | SEASON 2 FINALE: Jennifer’s Body (2009) & Cat People (1942)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:35:27 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. ITS THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF THE GAYEST PROPORTIONS!!! Join Erin and I for two extremely important selections from the horror closet. The queer coded, Cat People (1942), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Followed by THEE movie of the 2000’s, Jennifer’s Body (2009), directed by Karyn Kusama. .......... Queerness and horror are intertwined at the chromosomes. From symbolic monsters to sapphic vampires, queers have always found their voice in this genre. These two films run the sapphic spectrum of mysterious curses, giant evil cats, cages, and all out campy panic. Come explore this fascinating corner of cinema with two true blue queer horror fans! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Check out Erin’s work here: https://www.erinmichelitsch.com/ 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

RELIGIOUS HORROR: The Exorcist (1973) & The First Omen (2024)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:39:41 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Say your prayers, cuz it’s time to dance with the devil! RELIGIOUS HORROR! Tonight we’re covering The Exorcist (1973) directed by: William Friedkin, along with The First Omen (2024) co-written/directed by: Arkasha Stevenson. No biggie right? .......... Demonic possession and creepy nunneries are only the jumping off point. Women’s bodies, sexual purity, agency, and faith crises combine in both these films to create stories that speak to some of the most sacred and complicated parts of our lives. I mean, we’re talking about The Exorcist, what more can I say than it’s the greatest horror movie ever made? Get your holy water ready, because its time for church! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow William on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/3IoTZ 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

MYSTERY HORROR: Midsommar (2019) & Messiah of Evil (1973)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:30 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Season 2 episode 8!!!! ITS FINALLY MYSTERY TIME, FOLKS! Let’s dive into questions, let’s dive into wonder - baby… let’s just dive! Tonight we’re covering Midsommar (2019) written/directed by: Ari Aster, along with Messiah of Evil (1973) written/directed by: Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck. .......... Let’s talk about the awesome power of a setting. The mystery, intrigue, and population that imbue it with that delicious spooky feeling. Let’s also talk about the perspective of two woman-centered horror mysteries and the nuanced artistry and emotional arcs built into the way they interact with the world. Throw your worldly cares to the wayside and come play in the beauty of the unknown! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow Drake’s really cool “Barely Battle Ready” life: https://barelybattleready.com 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

FEMINIST HORROR: Fresh (2022) & Revenge (2017)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:18:42 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Ready for some monstrous femmes and final girls? Let’s get into FEMINIST HORROR! We paired the films, Fresh (2022) directed by Mimi Cave & Revenge (2017) directed/written by the legendary, Coralie Fargeat. DIRECTED BY WOMEN, WRITTEN BY WOMEN, AND STARRING WOMEN - LFGGGGGGGGG! .......... What does it mean to be a woman horror? What does the female gaze look like in cinematography? How does setting and style affect the journey of it all? Join us as we go deep and talk about what we love: film and gender!!! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 💖 Follow my queen on LB: https://boxd.it/8Y4nr 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

MYTHOLOGICAL B-MOVIES / ST PADDYS: Troll 2 (1990) & Leprechaun (1993)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:47:36 -0400

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. It’s here, me lads! A St. Paddy’s Day - Mythology marathon! B-movie lovers, this one is for you 💚 Starting strong with the original gold loving Irish myth, Leprechaun, directed by Mark Jones in 1993 & ending even weirder with the worst movie ever made, Troll 2, directed by Claudio Fragasso in 1990. .......... We laughed, we gasped, and we widened our eyes in disbelief. These movies forever pushed the boundaries of what film can be. And people are OBSESSED with them!!!! Incredibly, they are often barely rooted in any actual myths and full of the worst acting you've ever had the pleasure to witness. THEY ARE SINGULAR, HENNY! Get ready for the greenest, gloopiest, cringiest ride of your life. These goblins and this leprechaun stole our hearts forever. .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

HORROR NOIR: The Night of the Hunter (1955) & Les Diabolique (1955)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:06:33 -0500

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. Welcome one and all to Horror Noir, aka Noirror! And there is noir way you won’t love the pair of films we discuss: The Night of the Hunter, directed by Charles Laughton & Diabolique, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. Two timeless black and white masterworks from the year 1955. .......... Oneiric, strange, erotic, ambivalent, and cruel: these horror noirs plunge us into worlds of crime and sorted characters. We discuss the technique of shooting on film to create those delicious black and white contrasts, the power of direction and screenwriting, and the gender dynamics of the 50s. With Diabolique being sighted as one of the greatest horror films ever made and The Night of the Hunter’s low-key “GOD-TIER” status, you’re in for a damn TREAT with this one. .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance ➡️ And follow Donovan on Letterboxd! https://boxd.it/kRLl

SPLATTER : Evil Dead 2 (1987) & Blood Diner (1987)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:03 -0500

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings and the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** ………. It’s a gore fest (but a funny one!) Join Kassie and Maggie, from the horror movie podcast, Skip or Scream, as we embark down the chaotic and messy road of SPLATTER films! We discuss two movies from the year 1987. First the absolute B-movie of all B-movies, Evil Dead 2, directed by Sam Raimi. Followed by the freaky as hell flick, Blood Diner, directed by Jackie Kong. .......... Splatter films explore the concept of human mortality and display a fascination with the vulnerability of the body. Or in layman’s terms, buckets of blood, guts, and cheesy practical effects. We truly cover what the spectrum of splatter can look like with these films. With the masterful physical comedy of Bruce Campbell in Evil Dead 2 to the near-non-existent story line of Blood Diner. Splatter is an important part of horror history and it was a wild experience witnessing the creativity of these films. Lets gooooooo! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ➡️ Follow Skip or Scream everywhere; they're amazing! https://linktr.ee/skiporscream 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

ANIMATED HORROR: Perfect Blue (1997) & The House (2022)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:06:35 -0500

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings - take care of yourself and look up the movies’ parent guides if you’re worried. Also, the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** .......... Let's get into some hand-drawn and stop motion majesty with two horrifying and animated darlings! .......... My favorite boys and I discuss the inimitable anime perfection that is Perfect Blue, directed by Satoshi Kon in 1997. We pair it with the kooky anthology triptych, The House, directed by Paloma Baeza, Marc Roels, Emma De Swaef, and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, made in 2022. .......... Animation and horror are a match made in movie heaven. Both these genres push the boundaries of story-telling and visual creativity, so it only makes sense that when they join forces, the product is something uniquely haunting, heartfelt, and special. Join us as we discuss themes of identity, fractured reality, and connection. We gush about artistry and have a great time discussing two movies we loved!! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ➡️ Follow Hayd & Evan's amazing account, @papercutcinema on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/papercut_cinema/ 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

HORROR ROMANCE: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) & Your Monster (2024)

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:05:24 -0500

***Please note, there are no trigger warnings - take care of yourself and look up the movies’ parent guides if you’re worried. And, the first half of the episode is spoiler free!*** Happy love month! Or anti-love month if you’re feeling frisky ;) my brilliant and thoughtful pal, Davis, and I talk HORROR ROMANCE in this steamy episode for season 2. We cover the 2024 creature features, Your Monster, directed/written by Caroline Lindy & Lisa Frankenstein, directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody. .......... What’s hotter, falling in love with a zombie ... or the monster in your head? What does empowerment through rage look like for women? And can theatre kids come together to create a horror movie? .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ➡️ Follow Davis on LB! https://boxd.it/bKn1D 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

HAGSPLOITATION aka PSYCHO BIDDIES: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) & The Substance (2024)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:43:58 -0500

***Please note there are no trigger warnings - take care of yourself and look up the movies’ parent guides if you’re worried. Also, first half is spoiler free!*** .......... WELCOME BACK, BABES! Happy Season 2 Premiere!! Holding absolutely no punches and going HARD START with HAGSPLOITATION aka PSYCHO BIDDIES. We discuss the creation of the sub genre, Whatever Ever Happened to Baby Jane, directed by Robert Aldrich in 1962. Paired with the modern feminist masterpiece, The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat in 2024. .......... Weaponized femininity, the terror of aging bodies, and the violence that ties it all together. These cultural landmarks in the canon of haggetry stoke such a hot discussion in the world of women’s bodies on the screen. From the grotesque makeup of Baby Jane Hudson to the Substance’s slick and artsy take on the standards of Hollywood, you’re really in for a treat. .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ➡️ Follow Ann B’s art on IG @anneehasbeenpainting: https://www.instagram.com/anneehasbeenpainting/ ➡️ Follow Ann (Sis) on LB here: https://boxd.it/6Czph 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance.

SEASON 2 TRAILER

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:52 -0500

It's season 2!!!!!!! Let's all wax poetic about goblins, ghouls, and final girls for a second round!!!!!! Grab a sneak peak at some of the new sub genres and details for the upcoming season. PREMIERING FEBRUARY 4TH! .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ⭐️ Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance. You can also hang on Letterboxd with him right here: https://boxd.it/kRLl

BLEAK MID-WINTER BONUS EP: The Shining (1980) & The Thing (1982)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:57:50 -0500

It’s the third bonus episode and last one before SEASON 2 PREMIERS FEB 4th! Wintery horror films are the only cure for the post-holiday slump. So come get cozy as we discuss two obscure little frozen diddys, The Shining directed by Stanley Kubrick & John Carpenter's The Thing. .......... Legendary directors are only one of the things these two masterpieces have in common. Unforgiving frozen landscapes, sexy psychotic leading men (hi Jack & Kurt :)), scores to make you drool, paranoia, psychosis, ghosts, monsters, its never ending fear at its absolute peak! It's such fantastic hangs. .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🗓️ SEASON 2 COMING SOON! Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance. You can also hang on Letterboxd with him right here: https://boxd.it/kRLl

HO HO HORROR HOLIDAY BONUS EP: Gremlins (1984) & Krampus (2015)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:53:12 -0500

It’s the second holiday horror bonus episode! HO HO HORROR! Get familiar with the dark side of Christmas with us as we discuss the kooky classic, Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante and the folk-soaked and frost bitten, Krampus, directed by Michael Dougherty. .......... We bring back discussion of the uncanny double in horror, the commercialization of the holidays, our love for practical effects, and just how freaking funny both these movies are. Its a super fun time and great background noise for wrapping presents, baking cookies, and last minute online shopping. .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🗓️ SEASON 2 COMING SOON! Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance. You can also hang on Letterboxd with him right here: https://boxd.it/kRLl

HOLI-SLAYS HOLIDAY BONUS EP: Black Christmas (1974) & Thanksgiving (2023)

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:04:13 -0500

Heyyyooo! It's the first holiday bonus ep! We couldn't resist but bring you two seasonal slashers, Black Christmas directed by Canadian cool dude, Bob Clark and the harvest splatter fest, Thanksgiving, directed by scream queen, Eli Roth. .......... Donovan and I talk the horror phone trope, our favorite kills, what we love to see in a slasher villain, and tons more. Happy Holi-Slays, everyone 😏 .......... 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🗓️ SEASON 2 COMING SOON! Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance. You can also hang on Letterboxd with him right here: https://boxd.it/kRLl

SLASHERS SEASON 1 FINALE: Halloween (1978) & The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:53:40 -0400

It’s the final slay, or rather the FINALE slay…And we’re going out with a SLASH! Episode 1️⃣3️⃣ covers the Slasher sub genre with the bloody blue-print, Halloween, written/directed by John Carpenter. Paired with The Slumber Party Massacre, written/directed by Amy Holden Jones, a goofy-ass, female led coming of age flick. ………. Final girls. Iconic killers. Nightmarish suburbia. Join us as we unpack the legacy, the screams, and the tropes in this final cut of season 1 🔪 ………. 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🗓️ SEASON 2 COMING SOON! Stay in the know and grab more juicy content on socials/Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance. You can also hang on Letterboxd with him right here: https://boxd.it/kRLl

THRILLERS: Psycho (1960) & The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:40:58 -0400

It’s the thrilling ride you’ve all been waiting for. Episode 1️⃣2️⃣ explores two of the most beloved additions to the horror genre: Psycho, directed by the master of suspense, Sir Alfred Hitchcock and The Silence of the Lambs, directed by the brilliant Jonathan Demme. ..... Before we dive into this episode, we want to make one thing clear: we love and support trans people, and we strongly believe in a world where everyone can live authentically and safely. We recognize that the portrayal of trans characters in the films, particularly in relation to the character of Buffalo Bill, is deeply problematic. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and misrepresents the trans community in a way that we do not condone. This episode is meant to engage critically with the film, not to defend or justify these portrayals. ..... Thrillers and horror so often overlap with their tension building, suspense, and intricate stories of intrigue and high stakes. On this episode we discuss the uncanny double, the lasting effect of these film's scores and cinematography, and the deep love we have for these complex characters. ………. 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: linktr.ee/donovandorrance

PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR: Possession (1981) & American Psycho (2000)

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:04:08 -0400

It’s the mind f*ck episode! Here on episode 1️⃣1️⃣ we go deep into the fractured psyche of Possession, written/directed by Andrzej Zulawski and the bloody fever dream of American Psycho, written/directed by Mary Harron. Psychological horror is not for the faint of heart. With these two movies we explore the effectiveness of surreal storylines, ambiguous endings, and sociopathic morning routines. Two of the most iconic characters in horror cinema right here!!! Lock in, lads and join us in West Berlin and on Wall Street for the ultimate psychotic horror show down. ………. 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: ⁠linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod⁠ 📲 Hang with today’s guest, Colton on his amazing Substack: themuseumofself.substack.com/ 📲 And on his Letterboxd: ⁠letterboxd.com/coolsonicjaker/⁠ 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: ⁠linktr.ee/donovandorrance⁠

FOLK HORROR - The Wicker Man (1973) & Hereditary (2018)

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:11:05 -0400

Its a sun-bathed nightmare with episode 🔟. Join us as we discuss the folk cult-classic, The Wicker Man, directed by Robin Hardy. Along with perhaps the best horror film of the past 10 years, Hereditary, written and directed by Ari Aster. What are the rules of folk horror? What brings someone to join a cult and commit horrendous acts? Why do grief and belief systems sit in our bones so deep? And what did the sign up sheet look like for the Paimon potluck in Hereditary? We're here to talk about it all. .......... 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 📲 Hang with Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jess_kashmir 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: linktr.ee/donovandorrance

FOUND FOOTAGE - The Blair Witch Project (1999) & Creep (2014)

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:13:59 -0400

In episode 9️⃣ we’re running around the woods with THEE found footage blue-print, The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez. Paired with the unnerving Creep, directed by Patrick Brice. Two found-footage horrors, two very different nightmares. We’re breaking down what makes this minimal and authentic film-making style unforgettable, unnerving, and terrifying. Come blue the lines of what's real and what's not. ………. 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 📲 Get in on Jon's legendary internet presence on Instagram: instagram.com/jonlow09/ 📲 On his invaluable theatre Insta: instagram.com/theatrelowdown/ 📲 His hilarious TikTok: tiktok.com/@jonlow09 📲 And his Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jonlow09/ 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance

VAMPIRES - Dracula (1931) & A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:18:51 -0400

We want to suck your blood! Episode 8️⃣ covers VAMPIRES. With the Universal classic, Dracula, directed by Tod Browning in 1931 & the modern stunner, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, directed by Ana Lily Amirpour in 2014. Nosferatu switching on and off the lights, Edward twinkling in the sun, vampires are simply the coolest! You can't deny it! Come explore the vampire archetype through Dracula, the blue-print aristocratic predator and “The Girl,” a silent vigilante and feminist anti-hero. ………. 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: linktr.ee/donovandorrance

MONSTERS - Frankenstein (1931) & The Babadook (2014)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:28:44 -0400

It’s alive… and it’s also in the basement! Episode 7️⃣ covers the monster movie blueprint, Frankenstein, directed by James Whale and everyone’s favorite top-hat wearing queer icon, The Babadook, directed by Jennifer Kent. One of my favorite movie pairings of the season: gothic castles, haunted basements, and two misunderstood lil guys. My bestest bub Amber and I put Frankenstein and The Babadook side by side to see what happens when a god-complex meets a storybook nightmare. Tune in as we chat about grief, isolation, and parenthood across two centuries of stories. ………. 🗓️ New episodes with new guests each Friday! 🤟 Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🤳Grab more juicy content on socials & Patreon here: linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 📲 Hang with today’s cutie guest, Amber, here: instagram.com/agiddything 🎶 Music and sound by Donovan Dorrance: linktr.ee/donovandorrance

HORROR COMEDY - Little Shop of Horrors (1986) & Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:53:14 -0400

Laughing and screaming!? Let's get into Horror Comedy! Episode 6️⃣ explores the absurd camp and tom-foolery of Little Shop of Horrors (1986) directed by Frank Oz and the sardonic French wit of Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. Is Audrey 2 a vampire or an alien? How can levity and the darkest thoughts imaginable coincide to give us hope and also a spooky good time? And most importantly, why aren't we talking about the minutia of vampire life more often? This a great episode for anyone nervous about horror because its fun and silly! .......... 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

HORROR DRAMA - Titane (2021) & Nanny (2022)

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:53:32 -0400

Welcome to the motherload of episode 5️⃣. My best Judys, Missy & Bri, and I discuss the sub genre of Horror Drama, mama. With the inimitable, Titane (2021) directed and written by Julia Ducournau and the hauntingly touching, Nanny (2022) directed and written by Nikyatu Jusu. .......... Is it possible for horror movies to touch our hearts? How can women’s roles in society lead to isolation and hardship? How can trauma show up in our bodies? And what was I thinking having two horror newbies watch TITANE???? .......... 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎥 To hang with Bri on socials, follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bri.ewell 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

ART HOUSE HORROR - The Lure (2015) & I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:35:55 -0400

Welcome to the dreamy (maybe more nightmarish) movies of episode 4️⃣. Lovely Jess and I discuss the sub genre of Art House Horror with the euro-trash disco romp, The Lure (2015) directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska and the beautifully haunting queer masterpiece, I Saw the TV Glow (2024) directed by one of my favorite directors right now, Jane Schoenbrun. How can a story be told through vibes and flexible structure? What does it mean to have a body? What can indie horror teach us about identity and isolation? What’s the deal with mermaids, anyway? We especially loved the otherworldly connections the characters had to one another in both films. ...... 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎥 To hang with Jess on socials and hear their incredible songwriting, follow them on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jess_kashmir 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

HORROR WESTERN - Ravenous (1999) & Let the Corpses Tan (2017)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:34:13 -0400

Episode 3️⃣ of the pod is here and boy it’s a yee-haw of a time, lil partner! My hilarious (and hot) buddy, William and I discuss the sub genre of Horror Westerns. With the cult classic, Ravenous (1999) and the euro-trash pulp fever dream, Let the Corpses Tan (2017) - how could you not have the time of your life? ..... We discuss how the language in Ravenous evokes the same energy of conversion therapy and the pain of denying who you are. How Horror Western’s turn manifest destiny on its head, revealing how atrocious it is. How Guy Pearce stands up to Clint Eastwood. And most importantly, ghost queen performance artists. Saddle up, cowboy! ..... 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ..... ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow ..... 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod ..... 🎥 To enjoy more of William’s opinions on films, follow him on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/spankybranch/ ..... 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance ..... 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

BODY HORROR - The Fly (1986) & Raw (2016)

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:19:43 -0400

Welcome to Episode 2️⃣ of the pod! Join us in our gaggy goopy conversation of Body Horror, as we discuss one of my personal favorites, The Fly (1986), directed by THEE daddy of body horror, David Cronenberg & the disturbing coming of age cannibal flick, Raw (2016), directed by Julia Ducournau. My favorite horror buddy, Donovan (composer of the pod’s music and also the one who makes each episode sound wonderful!), and I discuss why body horror is one of the hardest sub genres for people to watch, what it can symbolize, and how bodily transformation, sickness, and torture on the screen give us unforgettably creative stories and moving portrayals of relationships. ..... 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

WITCHES - The Witch (2015) & The Love Witch (2016)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:15:15 -0400

Welcome to Episode 1️⃣ of the pod! Join us in our mystical conversation on the horror sub genre of Witches, as we discuss the puritanical black magic masterpiece, The VVitch (2015), directed by Robert Eggers & the technicolor tarot eyegasm, The Love Witch (2016), directed by Anna Biller. My brilliant friend, Evangeline, and I explore all things Witch, from feminism and empowerment to what it may look like to "burn a witch at the stake" in modern times. Also, why are witches associated with broomsticks? Do men belong in witchy spaces? And why did Eggers make the devil so daddy? 😈 ........ 🗓️ Join me and my extra special guests each Friday for a new episode structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. ⭐️ Loving the pod? Let me know with a rating and a follow 🎉 You can also support it on social media, Patreon, and so many other fun ways! Listen, follow, & stay in the know: https://linktr.ee/horrorhardlyknowherpod 🎨 Love Evangeline as much as I do? Explore her work here: https://linktr.ee/claycreatures 🎧 Obsessed with the music in the show and the beautiful sound quality of our conversation? You can thank, Donovan Dorrance. Explore his work here: https://linktr.ee/donovandorrance 🙋‍♀️ You can also find me and my non-pod related art, here: https://linktr.ee/creativejanewright

WELCOME TO HORROR? HARDLY KNOW HER!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:25:41 -0400

Welcome to the pod! I am thrilled to introduce you to season 1️⃣ of Horror? Hardly Know Her!, a passion project I've had in my heart for a long time 💀

This romp into horror films is an exploration of all the gritty and wonderful parts of scary movies. Often a powerful reflection of our deepest fears and desires, they provide a safe place to dissect heavy themes and feel fear - but also an extremely connective, campy place to laugh and have fun. There is so much to learn and enjoy from the art form 🔪

Each episode will be structured around a sub genre of horror, with two movies from that sub genre serving as examples. As a queer woman, I also have made sure that half the movies discussed were made by women and non-binary directors and writers. Their voices are critical to this expansive look and new perspective on the art form. Join me and my extra special guests as we explore themes, patterns, and perspectives through this unique lens.

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