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Murmurs From the Morgue is a monthly podcast where two spooky gals from iHorror discuss their favorite horror movies in-depth and in lists. Get more horror movie news at https://www.iHorror.com
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This episode we’re tackling a remake double-take, as we stack some of horror’s finest films against their arguably superior remakes.Relevant Links:Letterboxd Companion ListRemake Double Take: PoltergeistMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: After Dark - RamzieOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we take a bit of a sandy detour to talk about Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci fi opus, Dune – parts 1 and 2! Thought to be “unfilmable” by several producers since the 1970s, Villeneuve has ridden the sandworm to success. Let’s discuss!Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Hans Zimmer - Worm RideOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We reflect back on days of yore to list and rank our personal favorite horror films of 2023. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListHundreds of Beavers ReviewMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Voices - RAMZIE On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
This episode dives deep into two of the most guilt-ridden traumatic tales of 2023, Beau is Afraid and Talk to Me. We’ll discuss grief, anxiety, neurotic tendencies, practical effects, impeccable production design, taboo activities, and more! Strap in, friends. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd List“Haunted House Films Are Really About the Nightmares of Gentrification”“A Freeze Framer’s Guide to Beau is Afraid’s Hidden Messages”Music:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Relax - RamzieOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
We’re back with another list! This time we’ll shred til we’re dead with a killer list of punk horror — films with a musical influence or a punk spirit that pulses through their very core. Get ready to rock 🤘Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListBlood Quantum Review5 Horror Films Where Bands Must Face the MusicMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Ben Quain - Crush (Cut Throat)On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
“In this episode, we delve into the terrifying world of artificial intelligence and its chilling portrayal in two groundbreaking films: M3GAN and Ex Machina. Brace yourself as we explore the depths of AI horror and the ethical implications it raises” – ChatGPTOn Social:Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LetterboxdBri - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdKelly - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Things Ain't The Same - RAMZIERelevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListDungeons of Deadly Delights episode on AI horrorLoab, the AI Art Woman Haunting the InternetBing chatbotTay, Twitter chatbotOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
We’re discussing our favorite as-seen-on-screen serial killers; characters that haunt our dreams and tickle our psyche in that way that only a good murderer can. It’s a killer list of killers! On Social:Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LetterboxdBri - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdKelly - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdRelevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListCinephiliacs Podcast with BriI Saw the Devil ReviewKiller Mindset: Mockumentaries that Give Homicide a Human SideBeer Man Murders The Craigslist KillersDungeon of Deadly Delights: Farmhouse HorrorMusicIntro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Faded - RAMZIEOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
That's right folks! It's Bri and Kelly's top ten favorite horror films of 2022, looking at the best of the year and some other films as well! This is also our 2 year anniversary! Woot woot!Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListNeptune Frost reviewFresh reviewMegalomaniac reviewThe Outwaters review Watcher review Skinamarink interviewBlood Quantum reviewThe Sadness director interviewMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: RAMZIE - I Do Dat On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we strap in to discuss Pascal Laugier’s legendary 2008 New French Extremity film, Martyrs. Come for the New French Extremity history lesson, stay for the transcendental insights. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListCreepy Cocktails: Fall 2022 EditionMy Best Friend’s Exorcism reviewDeadstream reviewMegalomaniac reviewMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Ben Quain - C*nty Swordfightbenquain.bandcamp.comOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Join Kelly as she virtually sits down with John Pargin, the author also known as David Wong who wrote the book "John Dies at the End", and an executive editor of the humor website Cracked.com. We discuss his newest book, "If This Book Exists, You're In the Wrong Universe," along with other topics including his rise to fame, how the movie "John Dies at the End" came about, dealing with writing in 2022, and his fame on BookTok. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListIf This Book Exists, You're In the Wrong Universe (John Dies at the End #4) Jason Pargin - Instagram / Twitter / TikTokMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: RAMZIE - My WorldOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we once again crawl out of the morgue and into theaters to check out The Black Phone. Topics of conversation include Ethan Hawke, adaptation departition, and thematically conspicuous props.Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListCreepy Cocktails: Drunk in 30 Minutes with Black Fawn DistroMusic: Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Ben Quain - Not Quitebenquain.bandcamp.comOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we dive into the new feature from one of our faves, Ti West. We’re talkin’ X, sex, and exploitation in a discussion on the genre’s newest “elevated” slasher. Links:Companion Letterboxd List Unnamed Footage Festival Best of the Fest"The Outwaters" ReviewUnnamed Footage Festival Online 12 Hour Livestream 2022Music:Intro- No Orphans - DirgeOutro- Night Tempo - Space DiscoOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In which we discuss Ti West’s The Sacrament and Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll also dig a bit into some of the real-life cults that resemble the groups featured in each film, and how their ideologies relate. Join us! Relevant Links: Companion Letterboxd ListCNN: Audiences Experience ‘Avatar’ BluesOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
It’s our one year podiversary! We chose to celebrate by reviving the topic that brought us together in the first place, our top 10 favorite horror films of the past year. Click the links below to read our companion pieces!Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListBest Posters of the YearTop 10 Films of 2021: Kelly’s PicksTop 15 Films of 2021: Bri’s PicksInterview with Damian McCarthy (Caveat)Interview with Rob Jabbaz (The Sadness)Vicious Fun Set VisitOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
It’s Christmas time! This month we’re taking a festive wintery holiday with a return to the summer of the slasher series. We’ll be discussing the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise and all its treasures. Topics include: acting with your eyebrows, historic massacres, and that absolute gem of a soundtrack. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListInterview with Jim Cummings & PJ McCabeBest Posters of 2021 ListArrebato RestorationThe Covina MassacreMusic:Intro- No Orphans - DirgeOutro- Morgan Ames - Warm Side of the DoorOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we take a leisurely trip through South Korea to discuss one of the greatest modern zombie films, Train to Busan. Join us as we talk about American remakes, cultural context, DILFs, and more!Relevant links:Letterboxd Companion ListThe Odd Family: Zombie for Sale ReviewI Saw the Devil ReviewHorror Vanguard Episode on Train to BusanMusic:No Orphans - DirgeNight Tempo - SkylineOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
This month, we sat down with the fellas from Void Video to discuss some visceral violence and gooey goodness. We’re talking Rob Bottin, Rick Baker, Rob Kurtzman, Screaming Mad George, and more. It’s all about practical effects in horror films, and the brilliant minds that make them happen.Texts:Companion Letterboxd ListCrimson Hands FX Shop Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess by Linda WilliamsFX Master Rob Bottin, Where in the World is He?Slumber Party Massacre ReviewName Above Title Review Void Video - Instagram / Twitter / WebsiteOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In this episode, we discuss Nia DaCosta’s Candyman, urban legends, and some rather charged topics. The first half stays relatively spoiler free and we leave spoiler talk near the end with a warning. Join us as we look into the mirror and say that one name you’ve been dying to hear… Candyman!Relevant Links:Richard Newby’s “Unpacking ‘Candyman’ and its Darkest Revelation”Kelly’s Interview with Tony ToddMinneapolis Institute of Art Philando Castile Exhibition Music:No Orphans - DirgeNight Tempo - SynchronizationOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
In our last slash of the summer, we take a trip to Sleepaway Camp! With short shorts, crop tops, and one of the most iconic endings of horror history, we’ve got a lot to discuss. NOTE: Our discussion heavily features topics of transgender representation, and includes deadnaming and discussion of trans bodies and body dysmorphia, which may be triggering to some listeners. Links:The Sadness reviewLetterboxd ListSleepawaycampmovies.comSleepaway Camp: The Elephant in the Room by Alice CollinsMusic: Intro: Dirge - No Orphans Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.comOutro: Playback - Night TempoOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
A Cruel Summer with the Spinsters of Horror: In this super special bonus episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented multimedia mavens the Spinsters of Horror to discuss our favorite sweaty, bloody, summer horror films. Links:Spinsters of Horror - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website / I Spit on Your PodcastLetterboxd List For This FilmMedusa’s ManCultural Extremism: A New Subgenre10 Hilarious Horror Parodies Made on a MicrobudgetVoid Video episodes on Found Footage Horror: Ep 1 / Ep 2The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle by Alexandra WestMusic:Intro: Dirge - No Orphans Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.comOutro: Super Freak - Night TempoOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
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