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FROM THE CORONER’S OFFICE: Autopsy of a Horror Movie Examines ‘The Slumber Party Massacre'(1982)
Hey, folks! It’s Brucker from Autopsy of a Horror Movie. I wanted to highlight an interesting episode I recently released on The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). I had the pleasure of having Eli of BadCritic_ on to discuss and examine this early 80s exploitation-slasher film.
I selected this movie because it’s an interesting case study of the male gaze in slashers. For a film as sexually exploitative as this, you’d be surprised to find out that it was directed and written by women. Eli and I dove deep into the weeds of what Director Amy Holden Jones was trying to convey about violence against women, and how she expertly used the camera to highlight that visually. An excellent example was by framing the murder and disposal of a woman’s body in broad daylight as our principal cast walked past unaware and gleaming with enthusiasm for the weekend.
In the episode we also discussed Jones’s very own fascinating interpretation of the movie, “…a virgin’s fear of sex. Oh no, oh no, he is coming at me with that big thing. What is he going to do to me?”. While we both took the movie as a story about toxic masculinity and violence against women, we both struggled to pick up on the virginal fear of sex. Although, there is absolutely evidence of the fear of losing your innocence and of early death with the imagery of Russ Thorn taking the discarded Barbie doll and returning it to Trish with a blade piercing its torso.
Going into the episode, I was thinking this was a simple movie with little depth. But by the end of our conversation, I was convinced that this was indeed a horror-rich text. If you’d like to hear the full analysis and discussion of The Slumber Party Massacre, tune into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Also, let us know on Twitter/Instagram if you agree with Jones’s interpretation of the film!
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In episode 54 of The Horror Press Podcast, Brendan, Eli (Bad Critic) and James Michael talk about what they’ve been watching, what they are working on, and horror movie news.
Leave a comment on Apple or Spotify, and Brendan has promised to get a special tattoo.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Upcoming Horror Movies We’re Excited About
The episode kicks off with all the movies that we are looking forward to seeing, including They Will Kill You, Bone Temple, Silent Hill 2, Ready or Not 2, A24’s new horror movie The Undertone, and more.
The Horror Press Podcast Episode 54: Heated Rivalry, and Unhinged Tangents
Eli and James Michael gush over Heated Rivalry, Eli goes full Canadian talking about hockey and how just everybody wants hockey players to kiss on the ice. The conversation devolves into Stephen King and poop. Brendan has been rewatching Destination Truth and hammering Vampire Survivors on Steam Deck.
James Michael and Eli disagree over the Stranger Things final episode. Brendan teases an upcoming interview with the filmmakers of Dooba Dooba. James Michael reminisces about Twilight mania, in light of Kristen Stewart saying she wants to direct a reboot. Brendan laments that the Saw franchise is focusing on a new videogame instead of Saw XI. Everyone is skeptical of Ryan Murphy’s new show The Beauty. While talking about Silent Night, Deadly Night, James Michael assures us he is only into feet ironically. Brendan and James Michael are both annoyed at the Send Help trailer because it’s in 3D. Everyone is excited to see Markiplier’s very bloody horror movie Iron Lung, and everyone agrees that Jake Paul is a little bitch!
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In Episode 53 of The Horror Press Podcast, Brendan, Eli, and James-Michael talk about all things current in the world of horror! With IT: Welcome to Derry ending, and the holidays fast approaching, they cover a wide array of interesting topics. Come on down to the sewers and join us!
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IT: Welcome to Derry and What We’re Up To
With IT: Welcome to Derry coming to an end, the crew sinks their teeth into what they think could be in store for future seasons. They also touch on the incredible numbers and ratings the final two episodes garnered. And with a 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release of Derry on the horizon, how can you NOT get excited?!
Mother of Flies and The Bone Temple
One of Eli’s highlighted films from this year’s Fantasia Fest is the latest film from the filmmaking powerhouse team The Adams Family. Mother of Flies got a new trailer and will be heading over to Shudder on January 23rd. On top of that, the crew talks all things 28 Years Later, including the greenlighting of a third film AND the return of Cillian Murphy!
Dead by Daylight, and Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day
Dead by Daylight is about to score big in January as its license for Halloween comes to an end. Brendan talks about what this could mean for the franchise and what’s to come in future chapters. Finally, the debut trailer for Steven Spielberg’s latest UFOlogy-based epic, Disclosure Day, hit the interwebs, and it’s a massive hit. Will this film have lasting impacts on the actual world of disclosure? And what is to come of the rumored Art Bell biopic?
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Follow The Horror Press Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple | Spotify) and follow us on Patreon to support the show!
Horror Press is an independent media outlet run by horror fans for horror fans. Horror Press is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for our members to share their voices. We hope to facilitate open-minded conversations through all of the fresh and fun perspectives our contributors provide through reviews, articles, and more. Follow Horror Press on social media (FB | INSTA | TWITTER | BLUESKY)
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