EPISODE 12: MIDSOMMAR

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Kim and Em shine a torch on how folk horror as a genre explores masculinity, focusing on brand new horror THE CULL, as well as The Ritual, Kill List and Alex Garland's Men to back up their theories and thoughts! It's a deeply provocative and thoughtful episode that delves into the balance of the feminine and the masculine in both a spiritual 'real world' sense as well as on the celluloid (or digital sensor footage) we all love to watch. SPOILER WARNING: this podcast comes with HEAVY spoilers for The Cull (and all the films mentioned) so, in particular, if you haven't seen The Cull yet and would like to preserve its surprises, go away and watch it and come back to us when you've seen it.Make sure you like, subscribe and share! Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe're back after a summer break with the movie people have credited as "the film that saved cinema"; labelled "the best horror of the year"; and even lauded as "the best film of the year". Grand statements, but Obsession broke many industry records with its meteoric rise into movie stardom and success. Studios now, of course, are all clamouring for the next Obsession. Now that the dust has settled, Kim and Em talk about why Curry Barker's breakthrough film is so zeitgeist, why the new horror villain seems to be your average bloke, and – of course – the vagina dentata theories! Sink your teeth into this episode – and don't forget to let us know what you think...Support the show

Send us Fan MailTo celebrate our recent Summer Solstice festivities here in Britain on the 21st June, Kim and Em quite fittingly discuss all things MIDSOMMAR including why fans and critics were so divided about the movie, who the true villains really are (Christian, Dani or the Haga?!) as well as pubic hair pies (yum) and menstrual love potions (very effective clearly) Do we love or loathe the film? Who cares, lets get on with those awkward as arse orgies, viking death penalties and, yes, pubic hair pie......Support the show

Send us Fan MailIntroducing Kim & Em's forgotten movie GEMS! There are certain films in our lives (horror in our case) that burnt their gory glory and dreamlike atmosphere onto our retinas and while they may not be worthy of the critics thumbs up - we love them anyway for how they made us feel. The nostalgia flicks! The unsung underated heros of our formative years. We love these quirky films and one of us gets to choose a favourite weirdo movie from our past to revisit. This week it's Booth's turn and she chooses HOUSE which she remembers renting from the video store time and time again. But is it just a light frothy fun ghoulish 80's horror - or does it go deeper then we all thought. The answer is yes it does - find out in this fun nostalgic trip back in to the world of Steve Miners 1985 (now) cult favourite HOUSE.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYou might think that our podcast has an easy job rooting out the true villains in a film all about Satanists, and featuring the devil himself, but this is Kim & Em Vs EVIL! We dig a lot deeper then the surface 'evil' presented in our favourite genre films to root out hidden baddies, too! Rosemary's Baby is a key film in cinema history for many reasons real, fictional, and in terms of legacy and cultural impact. Not only do we talk sex with Satan but we also delve into the trivia behind the film – as well as the movie's notorious curse. Support the show

Send us Fan MailJust like fame, beauty costs. And here's where you start paying! Kim and Em are fascinated with the recent slew of Beauty Horror gracing our screens, often (but not always) directed by women seeking to reflect, comment on, and rebel against unattainable beauty standards. These are standards which are increasingly becoming the normal way to achieve validation as well as financial success. Kinda depressing right?! But is this a new thing? Kim and Em delve into the historical roots of the pursuit of perfection citing key films The Ugly Stepsister (2025) and The Neon Demon (2016) as they attempt to spotlight the villains, get to grips with the evil that makes the characters do what they do, and show how this raises a mirror to our own lives. And it wouldn't be Kim & Em vs EVIL without some brutally frank and unapologetically feminist banter! Live Learn Laugh Like Subscribe and all that jazz xoxoSupport the show

Send us Fan MailInspired by Ryan Murphy's recent hot! hot! hot! series,The Beauty, Booth and Taylor-Foster discuss the emergence of a nascent subgenre in Horror. The subgenre in question? The aptly named 'Beauty Horror'. That's what we're calling it for now, at least. Our obsession with youth and beauty might not be new, and neither is its exploration on the screen, but we've certainly seen a surge in horror movies over the past few years positioning the topic front and centre. Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish 2016 shockerThe Neon Demon, Coralie Fargeat's decorated The Substance from 2024, last year's stunningly grotesque debut from new Norwegian talent Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister, and now, of course, The Beauty. But why now? The ladies ride the somewhat slippery slope of gender politics, feminism, and beauty standards in an attempt to provide a meaty, visceral, honest, and intriguing look into our love/ hate relationship with beauty and how it has shaped cinematic history. Expect the usual highly intelligent conversation splattered with ridiculous humour – you'll find out exactly why Booth just loves the word MULCH. Support the show

Send us Fan MailAfter a wee break we're back for the second series kicking off with a preview show of what to look out for in 2026 and the spunky flicks we want to fling your way over the coming months! We also pick and announce a competition winner and even treat you to some post pod ASMR if you're into that kinda thing.... Movies and TV covered include THE BEAUTY, THE BRIDE, SEND HELP, EVENT HORIZON. Yum. Support the show

Send us Fan MailKim and Em take on Frankenstein's long suffering creature in this last episode of Season 1 with the OG villain/victim who has – thus far – spanned a whopping 208 years! That's insane, right? Embodied by the magnificent Jacob Elordi in this Guillermo Del Toro adaptation, we explore the subtle and not-so-subtle nuances driving the evil motivations in this sumptuous gothic classic.Support the show

Send us Fan MailKim & Em get festive this week with their favourite little (sometimes) green men; Gremlins! They're also joined by Gizmo himself so expect a LOT of singing and the odd Mogwai impression... The gore girls delve into everything from the real Chinese origin story of the Mogwai, to Roald Dahls' surprising involvement to the social commentary hidden deeper within the film. Joe Dante's 1984 Christmas Horror Film is an absolute classic and hugely entertaining but there's always stories and trivia the girls dig out that you may never have heard! So join us as we get attacked by Xmas trees (literally) and go gooey eyed (almost literally) over Gizmo. Remember everyone A Mogwai is not JUST for Christmas!If you prefer to watch your podcasts - and with these two it's definitely an added element of entertainment then head over to Youtube for full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@emilyboothableBut its Patreon where the real goodies, bloopers and early bird access are! For the podcast you can join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KimEmVsEVILAnd Emily Booth has her own Patreon for horror fans too https://patreon.com/emilyboothtvhttps://www.instagram.com/kim_and_em_vs_evil/Support the show