The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast

Anna Bogutskaya

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film and TV history through a female lens. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film critic and author Anna Bogutskaya.

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266 episodes
Updated Nov 19, 2025
Explicit

Episodes266

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Mar 19, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
VAMPIRES 18 • Let the Right One In (2008) + Thirst (2009)
A deep dive into two international romantic vampire films that are basically perfect.
Mar 12, 2021 · 50 min
VAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld: Evolution (2006) + Underworld: Awakening (2012)
We discuss the extremely noughties and extremely nu metal vampire-werewolf franchise Underworld.
Mar 9, 2021 · 23 min
BONUS • Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) Interview
On the back of her BAFTA Rising Star nomination, we speak to Saint Maud actor Morfydd Clark about her preparation for the role, working with Jennifer Ehle and TikTok.
Mar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
VAMPIRES 16 • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) + 30 Days of Night (2007)
Two very different films that combine vampire, zombie and action movie tropes: From Dusk Till Dawn and 30 Days of Night.
Mar 4, 2021 · 57 min
BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Emily M. Danforth (Plain Bad Heroines Author)
A bonus interview with the author of PLAIN BAD HEROINES, the new gothic horror novel by Emily M. Danforth
Feb 26, 2021 · 57 min
VAMPIRES 15 • The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (1970-74)
Blood, boobs and beautiful interiors are discussed in our take on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy.
Feb 19, 2021 · 2 hr 20 min
VAMPIRES 14 • Blade (1998) + Blade II (2002) + Blade: Trinity (2004)
Jordan Crucchiola returns to the podcast for an epic take on the entire Blade franchise.
Feb 14, 2021 · 22 min
PATREON PREVIEW • Twilight (2008)
A preview of a Patreon-only special digging into the WHAT and the WHY of Twilight.
Feb 12, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
VAMPIRES 13 • Cronos (1993) + Nadja (1994)
A discussion of two 90s vampire gems that sit between arthouse and horror.
Feb 5, 2021 · 1 hr 57 min
VAMPIRES 12 • Interview with the Vampire (1994) + Queen of the Damned (2002)
A jumbo-sized discussion about one of the most influential vampire stories and its unfortunate sequel.
Feb 4, 2021 · 52 min
BONUS • Interview with writer/director Laura Kirwan-Ashman (Sour Hall)
A in-depth, SPOILER-FREE interview with the writer/director of new horror audio series SOUR HALL.
Jan 29, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
VAMPIRES 11 • The Lost Boys (1987)
A deep dive into the most influential 80s teen vampires.
Jan 26, 2021 · 26 min
BONUS • Interview with writer/director Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift)
A spoiler-free conversation with the writer/director of 12 Hour Shift, Brea Grant.
Jan 26, 2021 · 22 min
BONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE)
A spoiler-free discussion of new horror-comedy-thriller 12 Hour Shift.
Jan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
VAMPIRES 10 • Fright Night (1985) + Near Dark (1987)
We dive into two 1980s vampire classics: the suburban terrors of Fright Night and the western-vampire Near Dark
Jan 15, 2021 · 58 min
VAMPIRES 09 • A Taste of Blood (1967) + The Velvet Vampire (1971)
A double-bill of vampire exploitation. Includes groovy tunes and vampire brandy.
Jan 8, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
VAMPIRES 08 • The Hunger (1983)
In honour of David Bowie, we dive into the vampire love triangle goth classic The Hunger.
Dec 25, 2020 · 1 hr 56 min
VAMPIRES 07 • XMAS SPECIAL • Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
A jumbo episode of joy, vampires, and insane filmmaking that somehow works. Merry Christmas from Dracula and his peak gothic cosy stylings.
Dec 18, 2020 · 52 min
VAMPIRES 06 • The Addiction (1995)
We celebrate 25 years of Abel Ferrara's philosophical take on the vampire with a deep dive into his film The Addiction.
Dec 11, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
VAMPIRES 05 • Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) + Vampyros Lesbos (1971)
Two 1970s gemes: an eerie take on the vampire and Jess Franco's ode to tits and fangs.

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast

VAMPIRES 18 • Let the Right One In (2008) + Thirst (2009)

VAMPIRES 17 • Underworld (2003) + Underworld: Evolution (2006) + Underworld: Awakening (2012)

BONUS • Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) Interview

VAMPIRES 16 • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) + 30 Days of Night (2007)

BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with Emily M. Danforth (Plain Bad Heroines Author)

VAMPIRES 15 • The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (1970-74)

VAMPIRES 14 • Blade (1998) + Blade II (2002) + Blade: Trinity (2004)

PATREON PREVIEW • Twilight (2008)

VAMPIRES 13 • Cronos (1993) + Nadja (1994)

VAMPIRES 12 • Interview with the Vampire (1994) + Queen of the Damned (2002)

BONUS • Interview with writer/director Laura Kirwan-Ashman (Sour Hall)

VAMPIRES 11 • The Lost Boys (1987)

BONUS • Interview with writer/director Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift)

BONUS • 12 Hour Shift (Spoiler-FREE)

VAMPIRES 10 • Fright Night (1985) + Near Dark (1987)

VAMPIRES 09 • A Taste of Blood (1967) + The Velvet Vampire (1971)

VAMPIRES 08 • The Hunger (1983)

VAMPIRES 07 • XMAS SPECIAL • Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

VAMPIRES 06 • The Addiction (1995)

VAMPIRES 05 • Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) + Vampyros Lesbos (1971)