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The Final Girls

Anna Bogutskaya

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A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film history, one trope at a time. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film writer Anna Bogutskaya.
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A bonus exclusive interview with THE Jamie Lee Curtis about the final instalment in the Halloween franchise, Halloween Ends, out in UK cinemas now.

We talk about seeking out scary stories, the emotional crux of the trilogy and the secret love story written into Halloween Ends.

A full review of Halloween Ends can be found on our Patreon.

Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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10/17/22 • 16 min

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A throwback to the very first pod appearance of aughts horror enthusiast, podcaster and Jennifer's Body scholar Jordan Crucchiola's in-depth takes on the Karyn Kusama-directed, Diablo Cody-penned, Megan Fox-starring Jennifer's Body (2009), where a teen girl becomes possessed and turns into a succubus after she is sacrificed to Satan.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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02/25/22 • 66 min

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01/28/22 • 63 min

Writer and horror academic Dr. Alison Peirse returns to the pod to talk about the under-seen teen slasher starring Brittany Murphy, Cherry Falls (2000). We touch on how it upends slasher tropes with a killer that targets virgins, its troubled production history, the fashion and fringe choices (a lot of pleather) and its indirect influence on Malignant.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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01/28/22 • 63 min

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Writer and podcaster Becky Darke dives deep into the only teen girl werewolf franchise we care about: Ginger Snaps (2000), Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) and the prequel Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004). Featuring extensive opinions from Anna's cat.

We covered the first film in depth with Alexandra West (which you can listen to here).
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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02/11/22 • 67 min

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02/04/22 • 49 min

Writer and presenter Louise Blain returns to touch upon an unfairly looked-down-upon teen horror, once a spec script for The X-Files that turned into a film that is both profound and profoundly schlocky.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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02/04/22 • 49 min

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A bonus exclusive interview with Romola Garai, writer/director of Amulet, out in UK cinemas now.

We talk about female anger, casting the film, fairytale and horror influences.

The first part of the interview is spoiler-free but there are spoilers from 00:12:33

Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

***

The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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01/28/22 • 22 min

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Aughts horror scholar, writer and podcaster Jordan Crucchiola joins us for an impassioned defense of the lost grindhouse slasher All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006), which languished in distribution hell for years, followed by a gross-out discussion of Australian extreme prom nightmare The Loved Ones (2009), with features a rare instance of a 'final boy'!

TW: this episode contains graphic description of extreme violence and some discussion of incest.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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02/19/22 • 117 min

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01/21/22 • 90 min

Writer and actor Isaura Barbé-Brown returns to the pod to usher us into the new millennium, with the teen bloodfest that would spawn international controversy and countless imitations.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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01/21/22 • 90 min

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Horror fan Ally Penelope returns to talk about her love for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), especially the LL Cool J subplot, and we tackle the surprisingly empathetic story of The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), which works if you take the Carrie bits out.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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01/14/22 • 69 min

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The Independent's Chief Film Critics Clarisse Loughrey joins us for a gunky deep dive into Dario Argento's Phenomena (1985) and Mary Harron's The Moth Diaries (2011), two films who center teen girls with mystical connections to bugs.

TW: this episode contains a lot of insect talk.
Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya

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Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

***

The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.

→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

→ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

→ Support us on Patreon.

→ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated horror treats and original writing on horror.

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03/04/22 • 56 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Final Girls have?

The Final Girls currently has 177 episodes available.

What topics does The Final Girls cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Film, Feminism, Podcasts, Halloween, Tv & Film and Review.

What is the most popular episode on The Final Girls?

The episode title 'BONUS • Interview with Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween Ends)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Final Girls?

The average episode length on The Final Girls is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Final Girls released?

Episodes of The Final Girls are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Final Girls?

The first episode of The Final Girls was released on Oct 29, 2019.

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