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The Final Girl on 6th Ave

The Final Girl on 6th Ave
The Chair
Ex Machina
Long Legs
Dogtooth
28 Days Later
Family Dynamics
Turing Test
Take Shelter
Consciousness
Childhood Trauma
Parental Influence
A Clockwork Orange
Mental Health
AI (artificial Intelligence)
Self-Preservation
Perfect Blue
Sundance Film Festival
FBI
Occult
Supernatural Elements

The Final Girl on 6th Ave is a bi-weekly podcast where host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer reviews arthouse horror films in a non-pretentious way.

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SOURCES/INFORMATION

• Eugene Thacker, In the Dust of This Planet: Horror of Philosophy Vol. 1 (Zero Books, 2011)

• Thomas Ligotti, The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: A Contrivance of Horror (Hippocampus Press, 2010)

• H.P. Lovecraft, "Supernat... more

Lars von Trier has been called a visionary, a sadist, and a self‑mythologizing provocateur—sometimes all in the same breath. In this episode, we unpack how an anxious kid from Copenhagen became one of the most controversial figures in world cinema, a... more

In this episode, we explore why we willingly scare ourselves — unpacking the neuroscience of fear, the psychology of personality and anxiety, and the surprising ways horror can function as emotional regulation and rehearsal for real-life uncertainty.... more

The Final Girl looks a little different for 2026... in the best way! Join in for the first episode of 2026 where we uncover what it really means to be in the horror genre, where the term "elevated horror" came from, and what I believe it means to hav... more

Don't you find the paradox that loneliness is common but isolating interesting? Yeah, me too. Listen in as I discuss 5 of my favorite examples of the human condition, including Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005), and Happin... more

Based on Andrew Neiderman's novel by the same name, Pin (1988) is a dark and emotional journey of a family as they navigate Leon's growing relationship with an anatomy dummy.

SOURCES/INFORMATION

IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt0095871/

Wikipedi... more

These films don't just challenge you, they change you. Join me in questioning reality and sanity.

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Inland Empire: www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/

Salo: www.imdb.com/title/tt0073650/

The Holy Mountain: www.... more

Beneath the peeling wallpaper and flickering lights lurks something sinister—an evil force tied to their past and the choices they made to survive. Unpack Remi Weekes’s haunting directorial debut, His House—a psychological horror film that blends sup... more

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Host

Carolyn Smith-Hillmer
Carolyn Smith-Hillmer, the primary guide for deep-dive, arthouse horror reviews, provides accessible yet rigorous commentary that blends cinematic analysis with practical viewing guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    I was delighted to see that this pod reviews many of the movies that I consider “hidden gems”. Fantastic host with fantastic content. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kryptonian Orphan
    United States9 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Horror movie fanboy Brian Scott here to praise this podcast I recently found. I love how well thought out it is. Your delivery of info and tone of your opinions are great. Keep it up and I’ll keep listening 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazystarwarsfanboy
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Very riveting outlook on movies, 10/10 🔥🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyle Fargo 69
    United States3 years ago
  • Fire podcast

    She’s always leaving me with a new perspective after every episode, I love these !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game 🙏🏀😎🐐
    United States3 years ago
  • Really good!

    I love this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayyxarr
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing!!!

    Totally binge worthy! I can’t wait for more episodes!!🤩❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeb 1021
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    This Podcast is a perfect way to dip your toes into this genre. Carolyn’s descriptions and analysis ‘paints’ the movie in your mind. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thrazz
    United States4 years ago
  • Very accurate & soothing voice

    I enjoyed listening to the reviews on babadook. The only comment I have is to continue work on tone, and to continue the duality theme while raising and lowering tone during narration as to avoid a monotone voice to provide a more thrilling experience. During some sections it sounds like someone reading their notes, and during others it sounds like someone telling me a gripping story and leaving me on the edge of my seat.

    "Most annoying child I have ever seen in any movie" 😂😂😂

    Good luck, I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaddyYazan
    United States4 years ago
  • Stellar

    Great show and enjoyed listening! Keep ‘em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCole554
    United States4 years ago
  • Hooked on every word!

    Such a fabulous podcast. Very entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jclev17
    United States4 years ago
  • awesome

    love it. can’t get enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxxie_22
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!!!

    Great way to find a good scary movie.. gives you another perspective on what’s out there to watch..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    just another horror
    United States4 years ago
  • Spot on!

    Delivers quality content every time. Quickly became one of my favorites

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pcorrigan88
    United States4 years ago
  • New Horror Fan

    Wasn’t a big fan of horror before but I’m starting to give it a shot because of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billbino
    United States4 years ago
  • Great ‘cast

    Consistent, detailed, and informative. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ba113042
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and sponsors benefit from consistently strong, thoughtful content and clear critique.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, soothing delivery and thorough analyses.
The show's balance of theory and accessibility is repeatedly highlighted as a strength.
Audiences appreciate the approachable yet deep dive into complex horror and arthouse cinema.
Fans note the show helps discover underrated or overlooked films.

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A bi-weekly arthouse horror review show centered on thoughtful, non-pretentious analysis of offbeat cinema. The host guides deep-dives into experimental and boundary-pushing films, exploring themes like ethics, gender, trauma, and artistry, often tying works to their historical or theoretical contexts. Episodes cover directors from Dogme 95 to contemporary auteurs, with practical viewing guidance and a focus on how intense imagery can illuminate questions about society, fear, and human experience.

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