On this episode, the Ghouls discuss the unsettling masterpiece that is "Midsommar." Directed by Ari Aster in 2019, this modern horror gem takes us far from the familiar jump scares and dark alleys, into the blinding daylight of a secluded Scandinavian commune.
In part 1 of our Midsommar episode, we dig into themes like trauma, grief, social dynamics, group think, and even some color analysis. Then in Part 2, we dig deeper into all things brain. Join us as we take time to talk about the (mis)representation of mental illness in this film, how we relate to Dani and why she felt like realistic representation, how trauma affects our brains, the importance of support systems, and so much more.
The diegetic flute music you hear in this episode is from the movie when they first enter the Hagra, and it was played by Maegan.
Will @cleverghoul.maegan ever have a psych and brain fact that doesn't make @cleverghoul.blair 's skin crawl? Find out next time on @cleverghouls !
(It will probably never happen, but you should listen to our episodes on Hereditary anyway...)
Listen....the Ghoulies have their priorities in order and are both firmly team Save Yourself™️.
What about you? Are you going to follow your friend's screams deep into Appalachia and try to save them, or run your ass far, far away?
We're so excited to talk to you about our next movie coming up on Tuesday the 8th! We'll be talking about Perfect Blue, the 1997 anime horror masterpiece, and discussing topics like the artist-identity schism, parasocial relationships, the role the internet plays in fandom culture, and women entertainer autonomy.
Like we said, Ghoulies...Occasionally recording gets a lil bit wild and weird, and we wouldn't have it any other way! Sometimes we leave things out of the outline, and sometimes our day jobs won't stop texting us. 🙃
The Ghoulies are SICK of @cleverghoul.maegan 's brain sh*t (well, except @cleverghoul.marissa). Tag yourself! Which Ghoulie are you when it comes to all of Maegan's terrifying brain facts in our episode on Return of the Living Dead?
@cleverghoul.maegan , our lil resident rocker babe, schools us on the history of punk in this episode. What was the most punk rock fact you learned while listening?And tune in as she digs even deeper into the history of punk, its relationship with horror, and the subgenre of horror punk in her minisode "What the Punk??" that comes out Friday!
While those finished episodes are smoooooth, recording definitely has some speed bumps sometimes. But they always leaving us laughing! Which moment from the Pan's Labyrinth recording was your favorite? Melissa leaving something out of the outline, Maegan not knowing when to go, Marissa not even being on this planet yet, or Blair's vouging?
It’s been a while since @cleverghoul.melissa ’s gotten to talk about bugs, so buckle up! Pan’s Labyrinth has some GREAT creepy crawly scenes, and she’s dying to tell you all about the adorable fairy models.
Who’s worse, AJ or Frank? Turns out they’re both heaping piles of trash. #barbarian #horrorpodcast #toxicmasculinity #characterstudy #podcastersofinstagram
Have you ever heard of this famed vedette? @cleverghoul.marissa gives us the run down of Lyn May's incredible story. Starting in a cabaret in Acapulco over fifty years ago, May rose to fame as an entertainer and exotic dancer and became one of the most popular vedettes in the 1970s and 1980s. Today she remains one of the most prolific entertainers in the burlesque world and has absolutely ZERO problem drawing a crowd.To hear more about Lyn May's story and how it factored in Salma Hayek's performance in "From Dusk Till Dawn," check out our latest episode GAS, GRASS, OR ASS available on your favorite podcast platform (including YT)!
#lynmay #burlesque #salmahayek #robertrodriguez #fromdusktilldawn
So, we all know that we can thank gallons and gallons of KY Jelly for the visceral reaction we have to how slimy the Xenomorphs look. But @cleverghoul.marissa , our skincare expert and esthetician babe, has plans for a new skincare regime...and also a friendly slime fight with @cleverghoul.maegan ? But Sarah wants absolutely nothing to do with any of this...
Melissa tries her hardest to give some bug facts, Marissa lets the intrusive thoughts win, Maegan has a meltdown over the mention of roaches, & Blair is just along for the ride. Typical night for the Ghouls!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that assigning an ambiguous racial background to a white actor just to write yourself out of a corner is a dick move.
Have you listened to our newest minisode yet? You should! @cleverghoul.maegan talks about the bisexual representation she had in horror films growing up and what it was like watching Jennifer's Body for the first time.
It's tough being a woman! Everyone has an opinion on how you look, what you wear, what you say, how you think, who you spend your time with, what you spend your money on, and how you live your life. And when you're a soul-eating, blood sucking demon, life gets a THOUSAND times harder.