
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.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | ||||

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• 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.
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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
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!
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.
Very riveting outlook on movies, 10/10 🔥🔥🔥
She’s always leaving me with a new perspective after every episode, I love these !
I love this!
Totally binge worthy! I can’t wait for more episodes!!🤩❤️
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!
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
Great show and enjoyed listening! Keep ‘em coming!
Such a fabulous podcast. Very entertaining!
love it. can’t get enough
Great way to find a good scary movie.. gives you another perspective on what’s out there to watch..
Delivers quality content every time. Quickly became one of my favorites
Wasn’t a big fan of horror before but I’m starting to give it a shot because of this podcast!
Consistent, detailed, and informative. 10/10
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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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