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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MACHINES 17 • The Matrix (1999) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:05
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MACHINES 16 • Ghost in the Shell (1995) + Perfect Blue (1997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:01
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MACHINES 15 • Ringu (1998) + The Ring (2002) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:17
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MACHINES 14 • Ghost in the Machine (1993) + Virtuosity (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:36
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MACHINES 13 • The Lawnmower Man (1992) + Brainscan (1994) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:00
FANGORIA's Amber T joins Anna for an excellent chat about two questionable 90s relics: The Lawnmower Man (1992) and Brainscan (1994). New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're covering.Prod…
MACHINES 12 • Akira (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:15
The Losers' Club co-host Rachel Reeves helps Anna unpack the brilliance of seminal cyberpunk anime Akira (1988). New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're covering.Produced and presented by…
MACHINES 11 • RoboCop (1987) + Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:14
We welcome author Heather Parry to discuss two men-machine fusion fiestas: Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop (1987) and the cult Japanese horror Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1987). Buy Heather's book Electric Dreams: Sex Robots and the…
MACHINES 10 • Chopping Mall (1986) + Maximum Overdrive (1986) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:30
Acclaimed author Julia Armfield joins Anna to discuss a double-bill of not-so-acclaimed tech horrors from the eighties: cult classic Chopping Mall (1986) and Stephen King's only foray into filmmaking, Maximum Overdrive (…
MACHINES 09 • The Terminator (1984) + T2: Judgement Day (1991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:35
Terminator superfan Dr. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn is back to discuss The Terminator (1984) and its perfect sequel Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991). New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're cover…
MACHINES 08 • Blade Runner (1982) & Blade Runner 2049 (2017) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:49
Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Anna to debate one of the all-time greatest sci-fi movies, Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017). New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what film…