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Conclusion and final thoughts!TW: Discussion of SA

Our discussion continues! TW: Discussion of SA

Join us as we discuss Robert Eggers's highly anticipated adaptation of Nosferatu!We'll be discussing the film's long production history, Eggers's and the cast's intensive preparation and research, and how this adaptation brings new life to the classic tale.TW: Discussion of SA

Our special episode on Abigail with Katie continues!

Join us for a special episode on the 2024 vampire comedy thriller Abigail with special guest Katie Hoovestal!An expert in industrial spaces, distribution and audience, and teen content, Katie joins us to lend her knowledge about the film's production history, directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and how this film balances dark comedy with vampire thrills.

Join us this week for our episode on Lew Lander's 1943 "The Return of the Vampire." Starring Bela Lugosi as the vampire Armand Tesla, the film is considered an unofficial sequel to Dracula with Lugosi essentially playing the Count in all but name.We will discuss the the scoio-political climate of WWII's influence on the film, the appearance of our first lead female vampire hunter, Lady Jane, and the surprising role that German bomber planes play in the vampire's defeat.Content Warning: Discussions of SA and grooming.

Join us this week for Elliott's special host's pick episode The Celluloid Closet. Based on the 1981 book of the same name by Vito Russo, this groundbreaking 1995 documentary explores the evolving history of lgbtq representation in cinema. Join us as discuss the topics addressed in the documentary, our own thoughts on specific lgbtq films, and what representation looks like now in 2024. Relevant sources linked below!TW: Discussions of homophobia, hate crimes, and SA.Linkshttps://makinggayhistory.com/podcast/episode-01-10/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/03/27/oscars-lgbt-history/

Join in for the rest of out conversation on Lambert Hillyer's iconic film Dracula's Daughter! We break down the last of the film, then discuss the lesbian and queer themes, as well as the film's critical reception and it's enduring legacy.Trigger Warnings: Discussions of Sexual Violence, SA, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Misogyny

Join us this week for the first part of our review of Lambert Hillyer's 1936 film Dracula's Daughter!The film follows the titular character, Countess Zalenska (Gloria Holden), and her quest to be free of the curse of vampirism through the aid of Dr. Jeffrey Garth (Otto Kruger).In this episode we will be discussing the film's complex production, film censorship, and the MCU (it makes sense in context).

This week we take a look at Frank R. Strayer's 1935 Condemned To Live! Directed by bat aficionado Strayer (director of The Vampire Bat) the story follows Prof. Paul Kristen (Ralph Morgan) who works to to uncover the mysterious deaths of multiple people in a small village.We'll be discussing our differing opinion on the movie, the logic of cliffs existing in caves, and the film's progressive take on the vampire not as a monster, but cursed.TW: Brief discussions of ableism and suicide.