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More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror

The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Network
Horror Films
Women In Horror
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Body Horror
Horror Comedy
Women Directors
Vampires
Grief
Women In Film
Mental Health
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Robert Pattinson
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Scare Package
Women In Horror Month
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Your Monster
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The More Deadly Podcast is all about horror movies directed by women that prove the female of the species is more deadly than the male! Join your hosts Rachel and Ariel each episode as we discuss a new female-helmed film and the talented woman (or women!) who made it. A part of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast universe.

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On this episode of More Deadly, This week, we did things a little differently! Rachel is joined by Larry of the Here’s Johnny podcast to exorcise his feelings about a little film called 'The Drama.'

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On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk mean girls, religious trauma, and telekinesis in our review of 'Carrie' (2013) directed by Kimberly Peirce.

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On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Maya Annik Bedward, the director of ‘Black Zombie.’

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On this episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Mia Kate Russell, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, and Bailey Spalding the director and stars of ‘Penny Lane is Dead’

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Recent Guests

Maya Annik Bedward
Director of Black Zombie
Black Zombie (director)
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Maya Annik Bedward of ‘Black Zombie’
Mia Kate Russell
Director, writer, and makeup/SFX artist behind Penny Lane is Dead
Director of Penny Lane is Dead
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mia Kate Russell, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, and Bailey Spalding of ‘Penny Lane is Dead’
Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn
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Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mia Kate Russell, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, and Bailey Spalding of ‘Penny Lane is Dead’
Bailey Spalding
Actor in Penny Lane is Dead
Actor
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mia Kate Russell, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, and Bailey Spalding of ‘Penny Lane is Dead’
Meredith Alloway
Director of Forbidden Fruits
Meredith Alloway
Episode: The More Deadly Podcast Episode 159: 'Forbidden Fruits'
Hanna Bergholm
Finnish director and screenwriter
Nightborn (Nightborn)
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Hanna Bergholm of ‘Nightborn’
Avalon Fast
Director and writer of Camp
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Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Avalon Fast of ‘Camp’ (Teaser)
Natalie Erika James
Director of Relic, Apartment 7A, Saccharine
Director/Filmmaker
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Natalie Erika James of ‘Saccharine’
Donna Davies
Director of 1000 Women in Horror
1000 Women in Horror (Film)
Episode: More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Donna Davies & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas of ‘1000 Women in Horror’

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Rachel
Host of More Deadly; prominent co-host with a focus on women-directed horror and industry context
Ariel
Co-host of More Deadly; leads discussions on directors, performances, and genre trends

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I really like this podcast and it has introduced me to a lot of new movies! I found it through ruined so if that’s your jam then you’ll love this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TreDogg2.0
    United States2 years ago
  • Right on

    I love this podcast. As a cinephile and female filmmaker I massively enjoy listening to Rachel and Ariel go into delicious depth about both the filmmakers and films covered - it’s all so fascinating and they are excellent, smart, fun hosts. My only problem is that I cannot keep up with the films and am chomping at the bit to watch them just so I can hear the podcast! So good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonderwheeler
    United States3 years ago
  • The director interviews are amazing.

    Every episode is awesome, I want to hang out with these women SO HARD. But PLEASE don’t skip the Directors Cut episodes. AMAZING conversations. Where have you (Ariel, Rachel) been all my life???? Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    voorhees2020
    United States5 years ago
  • Right on

    I love this podcast. As a cinephile and female filmmaker I massively enjoy listening to Rachel and Ariel go into delicious depth about both the filmmakers and films covered - it’s all so fascinating and they are excellent, smart, fun hosts. My only problem is that I cannot keep up with the films and am chomping at the bit to watch them just so I can hear the podcast! So good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonderwheeler
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Rachel and Ariel are so fun to listen to and I love learning about all these incredible women directors!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lady0cean
    United States5 years ago

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Audience notes the show blends critique with enthusiasm and strong industry insight.
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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Maya Annik Bedward of ‘Black Zombie’
Q: How did you decide to visually connect early zombie films with Vodou and the Haitian Revolution, and what do you want the audience to feel visually as the color comes in at the end?
The visual approach aimed to honor historical cinema while demonstrating a deeper, interwoven narrative about death, agency, and cultural reclamation; the color shift at the end serves to reveal the humanity of the people behind the myths and to signal a hopeful, reconciling reframe for the audience.
More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Maya Annik Bedward of ‘Black Zombie’
Q: Your interview with Wade Davis produced a moment where he talks about the book paying for his house; what were you hoping to get from that conversation, and how did it shape the film's thesis?
I hoped for a thoughtful reflection on adaptation and impact, but Davis often dominated the interview, which in turn crystallized the film's critique of how financial incentives and fame can color intellectual narratives; Bedward uses that moment to illustrate the real-world consequences of these dynamics.
More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mia Kate Russell, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, and Bailey Spalding of ‘Penny Lane is Dead’
Q: Tell me about Mia Kate.
Mia Kate Russell is a queer director and SFX artist who grew up in a gay and lesbian household, which fueled her drive to tell stories that reflect diverse experiences. She studied theatre and filmmaking, worked extensively in makeup and SFX, and ultimately wrote and directed Penny Lane is Dead as her first feature film, drawing on a strong vision of collaborative, vision-driven filmmaking.
More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Avalon Fast of ‘Camp’ (Teaser)
Q: Tell us about Avalon and how Camp came to be.
Avalon shares that Camp grew out of a personal grieving process and a desire to explore two paths people take after trauma, with the camp setting serving as a framework to examine healing, power, and solidarity among women.
More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Natalie Erika James of ‘Saccharine’
Q: Talk about the use of the hungry ghost and convex mirrors as storytelling devices. Why these choices?
Natalie discusses the hungry ghost as a symbolic parallel to insatiable hunger and emotional needs, and convex mirrors to visualize body dysmorphia and how perception can distort when under pressure, both reinforcing the film's themes.

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A show focused on horror films directed by women, with in-depth host discussions and candid interviews that highlight female leadership behind the camera. Episodes balance rigorous film analysis with personal anecdotes, researching filmmakers and performances to unpack themes like representation, sisterhood, power dynamics, and the monstrous feminine. A standout element is the consistent spotlight on women creating horror—through both directing and acting roles—while maintaining a conversational, spoiler-conscious style that still invites audience engagement and education about the genre's history and future.

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2. Mia Kate Russell
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