Girls, Guts, and Giallo
Episodes
American Psycho (2000)
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I like to dissect girls. Did you know I'm utterly insane?”Happy Belated XXXMas! Cult film YouTuber Celeste De La Cabra joins me to discuss Ma...
Don't Look Now (1973)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and curator of the Final Girls Film Festival in Berlin, Sara Neidorf, joins me to discuss one of our favorites. Nicolas Roeg's Don't ...
Halloween (1978)
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween, freaky cuties! This one is a long time coming and I can't believe I haven't covered it yet. I just needed the perfect guest. Queer ho...
Psycho (1960) Part II
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final part of a two part episode on Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece, Psycho. In this installment, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and I talk in depth a...
Psycho (1960) Part I
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am back after a hiatus. I discuss some housekeeping items at the top of the show and encourage listeners to check my social media for a statement I ...
Nekromantik (1988) Video Version
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morbid YouTuber/tattoo artist Darby Valentine joins me for the first GGG discussion! We chat about this infamous West German horror nasty. We discuss ...
Nekromantik (1988)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morbid YouTuber/tattoo artist Darby Valentine joins me for a discussion about this infamous West German horror nasty. We chat about female necrophilia...
Mulholland Drive (2001)
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to the iconic David Lynch. The first two hours are FREE, but to listen to the entire four hour long episode, sign up at Patr...
Eyes Without a Face (1960)
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Domme and artist Micha Malvada joins me to discuss George Franju's horror masterwork. We discuss the political climate of France post-WWII, George...
Anti-Amerikkkan Insurgent Films and the Collapse of the Empire
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not feeling the holiday spirit? Neither are we! Comedian Honey Pluton joins me for an episode that will surely land us on some kind of list (if we are...
Horny Horror
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween, perverts! Recurring guest and Halloween historian Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me for a chat about horny horror. What is the difference...
Michelle Handelman: Interview with the Director of BloodSisters PART I
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating Folsom Weekend on Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Director/artist Michelle Handelman joins me for an interview about her paradigm shifting, ...
Maniac (1980)
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video artist Liz Zito joins me to discuss a film whose killer bears her name: the infamous Maniac! We talk Italian-American horror, masculinity, women...
The Wicker Man (1973) FREE VERSION
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the free version of my episode with Vita Breva on the cult classic film, The Wicker Man. To access the full episode, subscribe to my Patreon a...
Charles Pinion: Interview with the Transgressive Director PART I
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a director associated with the Cinema of Transgression movement, Charles Pinion made three SOV horror classics in the late 80s/early to mid 90s: Tw...
Jubilee (1978)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recurring guest Tina Horn joins me to discuss Derek Jarman's controversial punk film, Jubilee. We talk about the punk movement, Derek Jarman's career,...
Blue Velvet (1986) Part II
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet ...
Blue Velvet (1986) Part I
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet ...
Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part I
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part I of II! My gay goth brother Travis Merriman guests on the show to gush blood over Neil Jordan's homoerotic vampire classic.
Ms. 45 (1981) Part II
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of my discussion with Annaliese about Ms. 45. We continue to analyze the film in full!
Ms. 45 (1981) Part I
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annaliese joins me for a rigorous, sometimes emotional, discussion of Abel Ferrara's famous rape revenge exploitation film starring Zoe Lund. This...
Trainspotting (1996) Part I
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish critic Michael Gillespie joins me for a discussion about this subversive '90s sleeper hit. Sign up for my Patreon for the full episode....
Freaks (1932)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a new episode for you! Only my patrons have access to the full episode I recorded with Katrina Kemp (@kueenkatrina)! Sign up on patreon.com/gir...
Anal Auteurs Part III: Wakefield Poole
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kamikaze Jones returns for the third installment in our series about important directors of gay porn from the 1970s!
Dressed to Kill (1980)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a stunning reevaluation of a film I once called "indefensible," trans therapist and femme sadist Maeve Martin joins me for an episode abo...
Anal Auteurs Part 2.5: Kenneth Anger
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kamikaze Jones and I return for a liminal episode of Anal Auteurs to discuss the late experimental filmmaker, Kenneth Anger. We chat about sex magic, ...
Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part I
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow perverted film writer Travis Woods talked to me for three and a half hours about voyeurism in Brian De Palma's oeuvre. This is part I of th...
Anal Auteurs Part II: Fred Halsted
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kamikaze Jones joins me again for part II in a four-part mini-series about important gay porn directors from the 1970s. In this episode we discuss two...
Review: The Whale (2022)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm trying out a new venture where I review new movies with guests. I promise that the fact that I've hated everyone so far is a complete coincidence!...
Anal Auteurs Part I: Peter de Rome
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first part in a special series about gay pornography in the 1970s-1980s. Brother in filth and host of the podcast Pure Garbage, Kamikaze Jones, jo...
Gothic Giallo 101
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The prolific Kat Ellinger joins me for a thorough discussion on a sub category within the giallo genre: GOTHIC GIALLI (also called giallo fantastico a...
Review: Hellraiser (2022)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER HEAVY! Film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins me to discuss the new Hellraiser reboot! We didn't love it, to say the least. Check out ...
Review: Blonde (2022)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Macy Rodman, the hilarious hostess of Nymphowars, joins me for a good old fashioned roast. Just kidding! Kind of. We discuss Andrew Dominik's controve...
Season Three & Patreon Trailer
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not sure what possessed me. I blame COVID madness. Apologies in advance for my singing voice. If I made you laugh, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgut...
Videodrome (1983)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with a new season of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Did you miss me? Let me know by signing up for my Patreon. To celebrate Daddy Cronenberg's ne...
What is the “Female Gaze?" Part 1
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The full version of this episode is only available through Patreon or Spotify Subscriptions. Video art professor Sid Branca joins me once again for a ...
What is the "Male Gaze?" Part I
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this special episode, film and video art professor Sid Branca joins me for a nearly 2 and a half hour rigorous discussion on the concept of the "M...
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part I
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queer NOLA Witch Lizxnn Cobalt Chrome joins me in celebration of SINISTER SISTERS month to discuss this legendary horror film. This was a juicy 2 hour...
Monstrous Feminine in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Queer artist, hole enthusiast, and instigator Nayland Blake joins me for a gooey discussion on the first four Alien films. We use Barbara Creed's semi...
Rosemary's Baby (1968) Part II
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucé and I return with the rest of our discussion about Rosemary's Baby. Content note for discussions of rape and abuse. Subscribe to my Patreo...
Spring Breakers (2012)
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back after a much needed break from main podcast episodes! For this new episode, I talked to music journalist Suzy Exposito about Harmony Korine's...
The Devils (1971)
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Horror writer Gretchen Felker-Martin joins me to discuss her favorite film, Ken Russell's extremely controversial nasty, "The Devils." We talk about t...
Deep Red (1975)
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and writer Drusilla Adeline joins me for a discussion on Dario Argento's most famous film. This episode was originally a bonus episode on my Pa...
Brazil (1985)
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Horn returns to dissect Terry Gilliam's cult classic about failed, dystopian bureaucracy. It's a long one, folks! Buckle up.
Sugar Hill (1974)
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maria De Paula Vázquez, one of the programmers and volunteers at London Deptford Cinema, joins me to discuss the blaxploitation horror film Sugar Hil...
In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Video artist and filmmaker Danica Uskert joins me to discuss the controversial masterpiece directed by Nagisa ōshima. I give a brief history on eroti...
Laura (1944)
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded pre-quarantine, I join film critic Sarah Fonseca in her luxurious Brooklyn bedroom to dish about this film noir classic. We talk femme fatale...
The Vampire Lovers (1970)
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride! What a delight. I'm joined by fellow lesbian vampire Miss Malice! Double your trouble, double your fun. We talk bout one of my favorite l...
The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Associate editor of Diabolique Magazine and film writer Samm Deighan joins me for a wonderful deep dive into this giallo-esque horror film. We talk Al...
New Podcast Schedule!
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In order to preserve the quality of the free episodes while dedicating more time to my growing Patreon, I'm shifting to a release schedule of every ot...
Femme4Femme Birthday Bonus!
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Taurus season, the season of love and hedonism. In honor of my birthday, I created a special roundup to celebrate. Sign up for my Patreon at Pa...
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and writer Aelita Parizek joins me to discuss one of the most iconic horror films of all time. We talk about the tropes and representations of ...
The Haunting (1963)
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Autostraddle writer Dani Janae joins me to discuss the queer themes in this classic horror flick. A great watch for going crazy in your house during q...
Chasing Amy (1997)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had a proper 2 hour catharsis with my friend and colleague Michael Carroll about this outrageously homophobic Kevin Smith film. The second hour of t...
The Brood (1979)
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the episode where I laugh the most because Liz Zito joins me to discuss this Cronenberg classic. We amble through this fleshy plot and birth s...
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965)
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Gredner of the Spinsters of Horror joins me to discuss Russ Meyer's iconic cult film. Listen to us dissect this classic (also I talk about boobs...
Vamp (1986)
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monika Estrella Negra, founder of Audre's Revenge Film Collective, joins me to discuss Vamp! We obsess over Grace Jones, vampire strippers, and the ra...
Girls, Guts, & Giallo Season 2 Trailer!
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'll be waiting for you...
Season 2 Announcement!
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for a great first season! I'll be back in 2020. Please listen to this episode for details, shoutouts, "Eyes Wide Shut" trivia, and a re-asse...
Antichrist (2009)
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Chaos Reigns!" I'm joined by Oeuvre Busters co-host Liam Billingham to talk all things "Antichrist" and Lars Von Trier. We explore the themes of miso...
Bonus Content Teaser: The Lighthouse (2019)
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Jory Shareff joins me to talk about masculinity, ghost stories, and homoeroticism in Robert Egger's new film. This episode is available excl...
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Illustrator and scholar JB Brager joins me to discuss one of the most controversial films of all time, Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Salò." Based on a book ...
Bonus Content Teaser: Fat Women in American Film and Television
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month's bonus episode is a bit different. I've recorded an audio version for you all of my lecture on fat women in American Film and Television. ...
Bonus Content Teaser: The Perfection (2018)
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Patterson joins me again for this month's Patreon bonus episode to talk about the genre blending Netflix thriller, "The Perfection." We discuss ...
Leather Dyke Halloween Special!
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! I decided to do something a bit different to celebrate the podcast's first Halloween episode. My best femme Sarah Patterson and I tal...
Candyman (1992)
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so pleased to have Renée Bever from ATTACK OF THE QUEER WOLF back on the show to talk about "Candyman." This is a film rich in history in symboli...
The Hunger (1983)
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fetish photographer Lanee Bird and I discuss the movie that's embedded in our goth DNA: Tony Scott's "The Hunger." We gush over this lush, lesbi...
Bonus Content Teaser: Pieces (1982)
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available exclusively on my Patreon. In the Vampire Lover tier, patrons are able to choose films for me to talk about. For the fi...
Caligula (1979)
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Queer video artist and all around media master Mason Buck joins me this week to talk about the notorious Penthouse production, "Caligula." Mason is a ...
Boxing Helena (1993)
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Queer horror filmmaker Sam Wineman joins me for a deep dive into Jennifer Lynch's much maligned "Boxing Helena." There is a lot to unbox here so...
Bonus Content Teaser: Midsommar (2019)
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe Mercedes Lake saw this movie three times? We talk about codependency, shitty men, and whiteness in Ari Aster's new film. The ful...
Jennifer's Body (2009)
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Burlesque performer Seraphina Wilder joins me to discuss cult feminist classic "Jennifer's Body." We talk about Megan Fox's fall from grace, rape reve...
The Lost Boys (1987)
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lost Boys historian Julia Levine joins me this week to talk about her all time favorite film. I eat an edible and babble on about how gay this movie i...
Bonus Content Teaser: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019)
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Colangelo hopped on a phone call with me to talk about the new Quentin Tarantino film. I started the conversation thinking we had very differ...
Pink Flamingos (1972)
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Renée Bever of Attack of the Queerwolf joins me this week to talk about "Pink Flamingos," the subversive classic directed and written by trash connoi...
She-Devil (1989)
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Marie Marciano, professor and founder of gemstone readings, joins me for this week's episode on "She-Devil" directed by Susan Seidelman and star...
Showgirls (1995)
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah is back to discuss Paul Verhoeven's infamous "Showgirls," a film that has been beloved, maligned, and relegated to cult film status. We talk abo...
Bonus Content Teaser: Ma (2019)
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I've decided to release a teaser preview of the bonus content available exclusively on my Patreon. For $10 a month, you'll receive bonus epi...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially Pride weekend and I'm joined by June (@anarcho_slut) for an in depth examination of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." We gush about how...
Cruising (1980)
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by my friend Pacifico Silano to discuss the trashy, leather sex classic "Cruising" directed by William Friedkin and starring Al P...
Daughters of Darkness (1971)
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride! This week I'm talking about lesbian vampire classic, "Daughters of Darkness." I talk about why I love lesbian vampires so much and get tu...
The Doom Generation (1995)
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by writer, actress, comedian, and better bottom than you, The Gay Chingy. We discuss Chingy's favorite director Gregg Araki and h...
Pretty Baby (1978)
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by my friend Jory Shareff to discuss Louis Malle's infamously controversial 1978 film, "Pretty Baby" starring a young Brooke Shields as a c...
Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first official episode of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! I discuss the 1976 slasher classic "Alice, Sweet Alice" directed by Alfred Sole and fe...
Introduction
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Girls, Guts, & Giallo podcast, an archive of the feminine image in horror, exploitation, thriller, and erotic films. We'll be discussin...