Episodes

  • EP 20: Damn we LOVE adaptations!
    Dec 20 2024

    What if a traumatic experience revealed you had a powerful, unexpected defense mechanism—like literal teeth in your VAGINA? Chomp chomp! On this week’s episode, The Babes sink their teeth into the twisted, darkly comedic 2007 coming-of-age horror film, Teeth. Join us as we sink our chompers into this film's sharp edges by exploring themes of purity culture, the fear of female power, toxic male entitlement (UGH - don’t get us started), creepy step brothers, and so much MORE. We dissect the societal pressures on women to remain “pure” and why it’s time to reclaim that narrative. Alrighty, Lagoonies! Grab your “Sex Changes Everything” t-shirt and stay vigilant out there because this world has TEETH.



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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • EP 19 SAINT MAUD: Godgasms Aint It, Girl
    Nov 22 2024

    Unresolved trauma and self-righteousness…does it lead to spiritual awakening? Or spiral out into vivid hallucinations and self-destruction? On this week’s episode, The Babes pray at the altar of the 2019 horror-drama St. Maude. We confess our thoughts on the intersections of faith, isolation, repression and mental health. We had a lot to say on the risks of unchecked religious zeal and the potential for spiritual beliefs to become harmful when they separate one from reality.

    Let us pray to the one and only Saint Maud.



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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Grieving and Processing
    Nov 8 2024

    Not our regularly scheduled programming, but here’s a message of solidarity in these dark, fucked up, unprecedented times. STAY RADICAL LAGOONIES.



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    7 mins
  • EP 18 THE SUBSTANCE: Babushka Goblin and the Fingerrrrr
    Oct 25 2024

    On this SEASON TWO premiere episode, The Babes cover a vvvery special film that had us feeling SO much: The beautifully grotesque, 2024 horror/sci-fi movie of the year so far - The Substance. We try to pump it up while discussing the toxicities of self-destruction, ageism and the pursuit of beauty. So, with that - It’s time to curl that last strand, jam that earring in, keep the balance and take one more healthy dose of The Substance.

    This film depicts themes of gore, body horror, body dysmorphia, abuse, psychological intensity, drug use, and violence.



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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • EP 17 LONGLEGS: AKA Daddy Longlegs
    Jul 19 2024

    Hail Satan *muah*

    HIIIIIII. Hello, we’re back?! Well, us Babes like to keep things fresh, and keep you dear listeners on your toes - SO we changed our movie pick for this week's episode. We covering the new, hot off the press and highly-anticipated 2024 horror-crime-thriller Oz Perkins film - LONGLEGS. This was a fun one and we’re just going to leave it at that. Enjoy the listen!

    This movie depicts themes of murder suicide, child death, abuse, violence, and psychological intensity.



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    2 hrs
  • EP 16 THE SHINING: Sarinah’s “REDRUM”
    May 24 2024

    I guess if you had a little boy named “Tony” who lived in your mouth, and hid in your stomach you gotta trust your gut, right? Especially when shit is about to hit the fan. On this week's episode, The Babes cover a film that makes you not want to go to any remote, haunted destinations anytime soon - It’s the iconic, unsettling 1980’s horror-thriller: “The Shining”. We chop down the bathroom door to analyze the other side of the horrors of isolation, sinister obsession, telepathic heroes, AND how genius shouldn’t come before human decency. After you check-in, let’s jump on our tricycles, grab that bat, and have a drink with Llyod in the Gold Room. ITTTTT’S THE SHINING!

    This movie depicts themes of murder s*ic*de, child de*th, abuse, violence, and psychological intensity.



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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • EP 15 GOODNIGHT MOMMY: Poor Pickled Leo
    May 11 2024

    What if you and your twin were up against something unexpected - like your own mother! What lengths would you go to if you suspected that there was something off about mommy dearest? In this week’s episode, the Babes navigate the twists, and deep layers of THEE Austrian horror mystery Goodnight Mommy (2014). Sarinah and Jas discuss complicated relationships between mothers and sons, unhealthy trauma responses, and SO MUCH MORE. This is truly a film that will always keep you thinking, and it’s one of our faves! Alrighty boys, it’s time to wrangle the hissing cockroaches, grab a Vienna sausage snack, say your prayers and don’t forget to say “Goodnight Mommy”.

    TW: This film depicts child abuse, animal cruelty, trauma, and some freaky twin shit.



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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • EP 14 THE CRAFT: Justice for Rachel True
    Apr 26 2024

    We’re STILL the weirdos Mister!

    The comfort of the 90’s witchy aesthetic is one of the Wonders of the World, and we MUST protect it at all costs. We give thanks to grunge all black outfits, dark brown lipstick, knee high socks, and combat boots. Blessed Be! On this episode, The Babes cover the beloved 1996 horror drama, and cult classic - The Craft. This film calls the corners of the occult, the power of sisterhood, prejudice, and that it’s cool to be a weirdo. This was a fun one, and this movie has bewitched us with a glamor spell - consensually, of course. Light your candles, sit in a circle with your coven and invoke the spirit of The Craft.



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    2 hrs and 48 mins