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Plug It Up: A Horror Movie Podcast

Caitlin Grant
Horror Movies
Body Horror
The Long Walk
Horror
Feminism
Horror Genre
Vampires
Underworld
Grief
Friendship
Astrology
Bodies Bodies Bodies
After Midnight
Romance
Horror Movie
Stephen King
Love Lies Bleeding
Krampus
The Devil's Bath
A24

Plug it Up is a horror movie podcast about the monstrous feminine. Host Caitlin Grant and her funny guests look at the monstrous feminine in all its forms, including: monstrous menstruation (like Carrie and Ginger Snaps), monstrous motherhood (like Rosemary's Baby and The Omen), femmes fatales (like Jennifer's Body and The Love Witch), black widows (like Dolores Claibore), body horror in women (li... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes232Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Soju from the Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to review Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, a charming vampire movie from 2023. We discuss themes around coming of age, burgeoning sexuality, and empathy. This is a very sweet o... more

Charlie joins Caitlin to cover Swallow, a fan favorite from 2019. We talk about themes around pica, motherhood, class, marriage, and abortion, and we praise the movie's writing and direction. It's a great one; find it on Shudder.

Tangents include: ... more

Victor and Jenna join Caitlin to discuss A24's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, an excellent but stressful movie from 2025. We talk about monstrous-motherhood, ARFID, eating disorders treatment, and more. It's one we all enjoyed, and could very well be ti... more

Rachel joins Caitlin to cover Jakob's Wife, the underseen Barbara Crampton vampire movie from 2021. This is a personal favorite of ours: it's feminist, it's funny, and it's Barbara Freaking Crampton. We discuss transformation, menopause, humor, Chris... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Randu
Guest from Straight Chilling Podcast (co-host)
Straight Chilling Podcast
Episode: Together: 2 Become 1
Caitlin Grant
Podcast host of Plug It Up
Plug It Up
Episode: Serial Mom: Pussy Willow
Heidi Honeycutt
Author, writer, director, producer, and actress
Headpress Publishing
Episode: An Interview with Heidi Honeycutt

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Caitlin Grant
Host of Plug It Up, primary moderator and analyst of feminist horror themes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Thank you. Don’t let them steal the joy

    Your last episode made me cry. Thanks for fighting the good fight and for speaking out so earnestly and, in this day and age, bravely. I thank any podcaster who continues to make content with everything going on. Thanks for feeding me much needed joy. And I hope it does bring you and your peeps joy bc I love it. It’s great to have a little escape amongst the chaos. Much love to you and yours. Hug your neighbors and find your joy. 🖤🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    astone50
    United States4 months ago
  • Delightful and insightful

    Caitlin and friends always entertain, whether it’s a critical analysis, a giggle fit with friends, or drowning a deserving film in haterade. Give this show a shot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Face2palmstyle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show

    My go to fair horror movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samthewall
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not impressed

    I just started this podcast from the beginning and I have to say I’m extremely disappointed. A few minutes into the first episode (Carrie) both host and guest get crucial elements of the plot completely wrong. They frame (spoilers for a 40+ year old movie) Sue and Tommy’s involvement is the “prank” as up for interpretation or debate. This is blatantly not the case. Sue and Tommy have nothing to do with the “prank”, and in fact Sue’s trying to prevent it is what brings her to the prom. It could n... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lil_lethal_lo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exactly what it says on the tin. This horror podcast is focused on menstruation and the monsterous feminine. Lots of interesting discussion and neat takes.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    astrangehop
    a year ago

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Audience finds the show empowering and uniquely focused on women's experiences in horror.

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The Amityville Horror: For God's Sake, Get Out!
Q: What is your overall take on the film as a cultural artifact?
The movie works as a rich text that not only delivers scares but also serves as a lens into 1970s anxieties about gender roles, family dynamics, religion, and the reliability of true-crime narratives, while remaining a touchstone that influenced later horror in surprising ways.
Krampus: The Spirit of Christmas
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up, little girl?
I want to be a mid 30s podcast bitch.
Krampus: The Spirit of Christmas
Q: Zach, did you guys put up a tree?
No, I don't think we've put up a big tree since his buddy electrocuted himself chewing on a wire.
Krampus: The Spirit of Christmas
Q: So, what do you guys think of the movie overall?
I liked it. The cast was really good. The comedy was right up my alley and I liked the visual effects.
Favorite Soundtrack Moments in Horror
Q: What is the band you default to these days? Still Tori Amos?
Caitlin admits to thinking more about Tori Amos lately but mentions that The Mountain Goats have become her go-to band at home.

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What is Plug It Up: A Horror Movie Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Plug It Up is a feminist, intersectional horror podcast that centers the monstrous feminine across episodes. Conversations span feminist analysis of films, gender dynamics, motherhood, body horror, and the cultural context of horror history, often weaving in personal anecdotes and professional insights from guests. The show stands out for its thoughtful, inclusive lens, humor, and ability to translate academic or clinical contexts into approachable discussions for horror fans. Listeners include cinephiles who want nuanced perspectives on how gender and power are represented on screen, with a skew toward women-focused horror and feminist critique.

Potential listeners may find value in episodes that tackle menstrual horror, aging, motherhood... more

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