The Final Girl on 6th Ave

Lovecraft and the Horror of the Cosmos

SOURCES/INFORMATION Eugene Thacker, In the Dust of This Planet: Horror of Philosophy Vol. 1 (Zero Books, 2011) Thomas Ligotti, The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: A C

Lars von Tier and Horror

Lars von Trier has been called a visionary, a sadist, and a self‑mythologizing provocateur—sometimes all in the same breath. In this episode, we unpack how an anxious kid

Psychological Effects of Horror

In this episode, we explore why we willingly scare ourselves — unpacking the neuroscience of fear, the psychology of personality and anxiety, and the surprising ways horr

When Horror Refuses to Entertain

The Final Girl looks a little different for 2026... in the best way! Join in for the first episode of 2026 where we uncover what it really means to be in the horror genre

5 Films About the Human Condition

Don't you find the paradox that loneliness is common but isolating interesting? Yeah, me too. Listen in as I discuss 5 of my favorite examples of the human condition, inc

Pin (1988)

Based on Andrew Neiderman's novel by the same name, Pin (1988) is a dark and emotional journey of a family as they navigate Leon's growing relationship with an anatomy du

5 Movies to Make You Say "What the F*ck"

These films don't just challenge you, they change you. Join me in questioning reality and sanity.    SOURCES/INFORMATION Inland Empire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt04

His House (2020)

Beneath the peeling wallpaper and flickering lights lurks something sinister—an evil force tied to their past and the choices they made to survive. Unpack Remi Weekes’s h

28 Days Later (2002)

In this electrifying episode, we dissect Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic masterwork—from its hauntingly deserted London to its jarring moral dilemmas. Rage never rests.  

Top 10 Most Disturbing Documentaries

RIP to your comfort zones, people. Some stories are so harrowing, they blur the line between reality and nightmare. In this gripping episode, we dive into ten of the most

Ex Machina (2014)

Lately, we cannot even watch the news or go to a work conference without talking about AI. AI is being utilized everywhere, all the time, whether you know it or not. Alex

The Celebration (1998)

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg and shot in raw Dogme 95 style, The Celebration is a blistering critique of family, trauma, and denial—where truth is the most explosive gue

Take Shelter (2011)

Curtis is a hardworking family man haunted by apocalyptic visions—ominous clouds, deafening thunder, and a sense that something terrible is coming. Is it a supernatural w

The Seventh Continent (1989)

Michael Haneke's The Seventh Continent (1989) is a harrowing look into a seemingly normal family. Haneke's first feature film will leave you shocked, appalled, and change

Benny's Video (1992)

In 1992, Benny's Video would have absolutely rocked my world. I can tell you that today, it still does. This timeless and gut-wrenching film highlights what it means to b

Eraserhead (1977)

I fear that presenting any context before listening will spoil everything that is in store for you in this episode, so I will not. Here is my first David Lynch episode, a

Sundance Film Festival 2025

Wish you had gone to Sundance Film Festival this year? Never fear! I attended during the opening weekend and am here to provide you with all of the films I was able to se

The Chair (2023)

Hello dear listeners! Welcome back to another wonderful year together. Let's start 2025 off right together by talking about Curry Barker's award winning short film, The C

The Substance (2024)

Are you ready to take The Substance? I, for one, would never ever in a million years. Listen along as I review this impactful satire about the experience of aging as wome

Perfect Blue (1997)

Perfect Blue is a groundbreaking psychological thriller that blurs the lines between reality and illusion in a way that I previously thought only David Lynch could do. Tu