Episode 45: M3gan

03/04/23 • 76 min

We are back!!

In this episode, we look at the 2023 Horror Comedy, M3gan

Directed by Gerard Johnstone. Written by Akela Cooper, based on a story by Akela Cooper and James Wan. M3gan stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis.

We want to caution you that this episode is full of spoilers. We go in-depth on every aspect of the plot so if you care about that go watch the movie and come back. We’ll be waiting.

Trigger Warnings for this episode are animal death (implied not seen), dog bites, repeated scenes of physical assault, peril, weapons, violence, car accidents, and death.

Recommendations:

Laura:

The Perfection (2018)

Directed by Richard Shepard. Screenplay by Richard Shepard, Eric Charmelo, and Nicole Snyder.

Starring Allison Williams, Logan Browning, and Steven Weber.

When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.

Lacey:

Happy Death Day (2017)

Horror Comedy

Directed by Christopher Landon

Written by Scott Lobdell

Stars Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer’s identity.

Housebound (2014)

Written and directed by Gerard Johnstone

Stars Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru

A young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest, where she suspects that something evil may be lurking.

Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/movies/megan-review.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/15/m3gan-review-top-of-the-range-murderous-teen-robot

https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/m3gan-review-james-wan-1235478074/

Web site: http://www.FatalFemmesPodcast.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatalFemmes
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We are back!!

In this episode, we look at the 2023 Horror Comedy, M3gan

Directed by Gerard Johnstone. Written by Akela Cooper, based on a story by Akela Cooper and James Wan. M3gan stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis.

We want to caution you that this episode is full of spoilers. We go in-depth on every aspect of the plot so if you care about that go watch the movie and come back. We’ll be waiting.

Trigger Warnings for this episode are animal death (implied not seen), dog bites, repeated scenes of physical assault, peril, weapons, violence, car accidents, and death.

Recommendations:

Laura:

The Perfection (2018)

Directed by Richard Shepard. Screenplay by Richard Shepard, Eric Charmelo, and Nicole Snyder.

Starring Allison Williams, Logan Browning, and Steven Weber.

When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.

Lacey:

Happy Death Day (2017)

Horror Comedy

Directed by Christopher Landon

Written by Scott Lobdell

Stars Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer’s identity.

Housebound (2014)

Written and directed by Gerard Johnstone

Stars Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru

A young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest, where she suspects that something evil may be lurking.

Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/movies/megan-review.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/15/m3gan-review-top-of-the-range-murderous-teen-robot

https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/m3gan-review-james-wan-1235478074/

Web site: http://www.FatalFemmesPodcast.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatalFemmes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fatalfemmes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatal_femmes

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Episode 46: Woodshock

Welcome to Fatal Femmes. A podcast that explores women in horror, thrillers, and mysteries. Each episode focuses on a female-created or female-led story.

In this episode, we look at the 2017 psychological thriller drama , Woodshock

Written and directed by Kate and Laura Mulleavy. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Joe Cole, and Pilou Asbæk.

Trigger Warnings for this episode are murder, assisted suicide, self harm, and drug use.

Thank you to Doug for supporting us and introducing us to this film!

Recommendations:

Laura:

Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me

Directed by David Lynch

Written by David Lynch and Robert Engel

Starring Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, and Kyle MacLachlan

In the folksy town of Deerfield, Wash., FBI Agent Desmond (Chris Isaak) inexplicably disappears while hunting for the man who murdered a teen girl. The killer is never apprehended, and, after experiencing dark visions and supernatural encounters, Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) chillingly predicts that the culprit will claim another life. Meanwhile, in the similarly cozy town of Twin Peaks, hedonistic beauty Lara Palmer (Sheryl Lee) hangs with lowlifes and seems destined for a grisly fate.

Lacey:

Marie Antoinette (2006)

Directed by Sofia Coppola

Starring Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, and Rip Torn

The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

The Virgin Suicides (1999)

Directed by Sofia Coppola

Starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, and James Woods

A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit in the mid 1970s.

Links:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/woodshock-1034860/

https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/woodshock-kirsten-dunst-1202546279/