SERIAL KILLERS 28 • Serial Killers At The Movies

SERIAL KILLERS 28 • Serial Killers At The Movies

Author: Anna Bogutskaya September 24, 2024 Duration: 40:42

In the finale for the season, Anna waxes lyrical about what makes a serial killer movie, and how it intersects with horror, biopics and true crime. Plus - why are there no good Jack the Ripper movies?

Includes extracts from Clarisse Loughrey, our interview with Eliza Clark, and Jenn Adams.

Read more:
Violent Delights by Sarah Marshall
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubehold
Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater
Penance by Eliza Clark

Clips: Mindhunter, True Detective, Manhunter (1986), Ripper, Whitechapel, Jack the Ripper, The Simpsons, Hannibal, Dahmer, Seven, Copycat, Zodiac, The Cell and The Batman.

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Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 


Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.

Music: "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and CO.AG MUSIC 

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For anyone who finds the dark corners of cinema fascinating, The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast offers a uniquely insightful space. Hosted by film critic and author Anna Bogutskaya, this weekly podcast isn't just about listing scares. Instead, it meticulously explores the rich and often overlooked history of horror in film and television, consistently viewing it through a vital female lens. Each series focuses on a specific trope, archetype, or theme, dissecting it with a scholarly yet accessible passion. Listeners will hear deep-dive conversations that trace these ideas across decades, examining how they reflect cultural anxieties and, importantly, how they have been subverted or reclaimed. The discussions go beyond surface-level analysis, offering context and criticism that challenges the traditional narratives of the genre. Tuning into this podcast means joining a thoughtful excavation of why horror resonates, who it has historically served, and the powerful women-both on-screen and behind the camera-who have shaped its legacy. It’s for those who believe the most terrifying stories often hold the most profound truths about our world.
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