The Donna Tha Dead podcast celebrates Women in Horror with a killer lineup of films directed by fierce female filmmakers.
For the month-long Women in Horror spotlight, Donna Tha Dead dives fang-first into five unforgettable films helmed by women who’ve left their mark on the genre. From legendary trailblazers like Stephanie Rothman to modern scream queens like Karyn Kusama and Zoe Kravitz, each episode unpacks a different horror gem with Donna’s signature wit, insight, and spoiler-free praise. Whether it’s a seductive vampire in the desert, a succubus in suburbia, or a zombified festival gone wrong, there’s something for every horror lover—especially those who believe that women belong behind (and in front of) the camera.
Tune in, hold Donna’s hand in the darkness, and celebrate the women who keep horror alive…and undead.
FESTIVAL OF THE LIVING DEAD (2024)
We’re talking about the latest from Jen and Sylvia Soska, the indie horror filmmaking duo known as the Soska Sisters (American Mary). When teens attend a festival to celebrate the folks who went through the ’68 zombie outbreak, some meteors have some newly undead folks crashing the party for a killer time. Yeah, I went there. Spoiler-free and rave-filled. You can check out Festival of the Living Dead for free on Tubi.
THE VELVET VAMPIRE (1971)
In Stephanie Rothman’s The Velvet Vampire, a bisexual vampire invites a married couple to her home in the California desert for a weekend. Seduction, voyeurism, and a little nibble action are in store for all. Plus, I get to be a fan girl for a pioneering female director. Spoiler-free and fang-filled.
FRESH (2022)
A meet-cute turns into a meat-cute in Mimi Cave’s Fresh. Noa is looking for love and runs into Steve, who is into her, but for her body and not the way you might think. Bring your dating app and your appetite. Spoiler-free and quite meaty.
JENNIFER’S BODY (2009)
Hell is a teenage girl, and adding a succubus to the mix is even more hellish. BFFs, satanic virginal (but not really virginal) sacrifice, and the horrors of being a teenage girl all explored with fierce feminist fun in Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body. Spoiler-free and succubus-filled.
BLINK TWICE (2024)
In Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice (2024), a waitress gets invited to a secluded island getaway by the billionaire of her dreams, but it seems too good to be true. Even the most gorgeous paradise is filled with snakes; make no mistake about that. Also, a heads up, this episode may be triggering as this film has scenes of SA and trauma against women. Spoiler-free and suspense-filled.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Donna Tha Dead is a podcast for lovers of horror, cult classics, and other genres of cinema. Your host, Donna, is a confirmed ghost story and horror film addict. To those who can hear Donna’s voice, she invites you to come hold her hand in the darkness and listen.
New episodes typically post every other week, and you can listen right here on morbidlybeautiful.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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