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Interview with Emma Arneil Podcaster of The Horror and Her

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Emma Arneil’s The Horror and Her podcast delves into the horror genre and pop culture with a focus on the the representation of women and non binary voices in the genre. She often brings a feminist perspective to the discussion and with her guests tries to explore what horror means to them on a personal level.

Can you talk about your podcast and how it differs from others that are out there?

My podcast The Horror and Her is a podcast that celebrates women, femme and non binary voices in horror. Each episode begins with my guest’s horror origin story, the film that made them first fall in love with the genre. From there we chat about how their relationship with horror has evolved through their life. What makes the show different is that we do not just talk about films we love; we talk about what horror says about power, identity and how this genre can be so personal and transformative and for so many of us, lifesaving.

Whats a book and film you can’t stop recommending?

I have just recently finished Scream with Me – Horror Films and the rise of American Feminism (1968-1980) by Eleanor Johnson and found it such a powerful and insightful read. Johnson links horror classics from the 60s to the 80s and how it was linked to second wave feminism with a real focus on reproductive rights, domestic and patriarchal violence and the war on women’s bodies.

A film I always recommend to anyone asking me for a horror recommendation is John Carpenter’s Halloween. A masterclass in atmosphere and tension and still holds up 47 years later. I could also listen to the soundtrack on repeat forever.

Can you explain how you choose what you decide to talk about on your podcast?

The podcast always starts with a conversation about the film that first sparked something for the guest and what the film says about power and identity.  From there we explore the themes of the film through a feminist lens. Even when we return to films that have been discussed before, each guest brings a new perspective. I love that so much! That the same texts can be constantly reframed and through different women experiences.

Is there a specific drink you like sipping on during your podcast?

I would love to say that I ensure that I am always hydrated and only drink water. Sadly, its nearly always Coke Zero!

Are there any horror tropes you especially love in books or films?

My favourite trope is a final girl but a final girl who is flawed and complex. A final girl who rescues herself and pulls herself out of whatever horror she finds herself in.

Who’s your favourite final girl?

My favourite final girl is Nancy Thompson from Nightmare on Elm Street, she is, for me, the ultimate final girl…a great friend, resourceful and brave as hell!



You can check out The Horror and Her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QBrXRe8ElJDR4Zkw2Xims?si=VN6uCYilS8-kgB5RQ0WnMg&nd=1&dlsi=445e907dd3ee47c9

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Review: The Twilight Effect Podcast/YouTube Series

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In November 2008 two phenomena happened: Obama became the first Black American President, and Twilight was released and began a billion-dollar franchise and vampire obsession unseen since Interview with the Vampire. Unless you were living under a rock, everyone knew about Twilight whether or not you watched the movies.

I’ll admit that I didn’t check the film out until 2010, stuck in bed with a gnarly fever and wondering what the hype was all about. Sure, the film was campy AF, and the vampires weren’t your typical vamps (no fangs, no killing, sparkles galore), but it had a killer soundtrack hot blokes, and an epic love story, so it was entertaining.

Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen (2008)

Now, 14 years later, Ashley Greene (the quirky Alice Cullen) is trying to figure out how this film has affected both her costars and fans in her new Podcast/YouTube series, The Twilight Effect with her best friend and Twihard fan, Melanie Howe.

The Podcast/YouTube series is part film commentary, part trivia, and part reminiscing. For those who are hardcore fans, they will love this series, however, even people who weren’t as hardcore fans can find this Podcast fun as the two hosts are funny and charming. Ashley Greene has a knack for keeping the convo going that would make her an excellent candidate for having her own talk show someday.

The episodes are a little chaotic, but the chemistry between Ashley and Melanie makes for a fun dynamic to listen/watch.

Listening to this podcast is like having a conversation with old friends, meaning you’ll be laughing along with the two hosts and in a time when we need more laughter in our lives, this is a welcomed source of levity.

You can check out the series both on YouTube and anywhere you love to listen to podcasts on! New episodes are up every Tuesday.

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