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‘The Craft’ Casts a Spell on Complicated Family Dynamics [The Lady Killers Podcast]
“Now is the time. This is the hour. Ours is the magic. Ours is the power.”
As the nights grow longer and the snow begins to fall, we begin to insulate ourselves from the outside world and spend more time with our nearest and dearest. While comforting for others, this time of year can also bring with it the horrors of complicated family dynamics. For every turkey-loving Thanksgiving stan who thrives on big family reunions, there’s another lost and lonely soul looking for a friendly face. Many of us find comfort in spending time with a chosen family of trusted friends, fellow misfits we know will accept us no matter what. But even these bonds can bend. Sometimes they break. While many horror films have tackled complicated family dynamics, the witches of Andrew Fleming’s teen witch classic The Craft stand out from the crowd. This iconic film serves up authentic witchcraft and a coven of relatable killer witches decked out in ’90s fashion perfection.
The Lady Killers honor these witchy women with a Thanksgiving episode celebrating their killer style, daring individuality, and impressive legacy. Join Jenn Adams, Sammie Kuykendall, Mae Shults, and Rocco T. Thompson as they take a little field trip to call the corners, find their fourth, and revel in the witchy empowerment. From iconic quotes and magical mentors to a pre-Scream Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich, they’ll share their feelings about this pivotal film while dissecting some of the pieces that haven’t aged well. The conversation takes a more serious turn as they ponder the finer points of love spells, Nancy’s problematic relationship with Manon, and the power dynamics of this complicated coven. Is The Craft an empowering example of feminist filmmaking or a parable about the dangers of giving power to teenage girls? They’ll discuss all this and more while contemplating whether Nancy is a true villain or a misunderstood girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
Just remember to look out for those weirdos! Stream the episode below or subscribe now via Apple Podcasts and Spotify for future episodes that drop every Thursday. Next up? We’re keepin’ things witchy by joining the coven within The Craft.
Here at Halloweenies, we love practical effects—there’s a reason why one of our categories is called “Great Graphics.” Well, consider this a full-length “Great Graphics” episode, where we talk to the effects team behind the titular puppet of Pinocchio Unstrung, in theaters this Friday. As the latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, Pinocchio ups the franchise’s game by featuring a villain that’s entirely practical, created with a stunning mix of animatronics and, of course, puppetry.
So, take a seat at the workbench for a spirited interview between Halloweenie co-host Dan Caffrey and MASTERS FX President and Founder (and special effects legend in his own right) Todd Masters, Pinnochio Lead artist and Designer Kiana Larson, and Lead Animatronics Joshua Raymond. Learn how they pulled off such a dazzling and terrifying puppet, where they think the effects industry is headed, the movies that made them want to be FX artists, a few tidbits of Nightmare On Elm Street history, and more.
Pinocchio himself might even pop by for an appearance.
Stream the episode below and get tickets now for Pinocchio Unstrung. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, Alien, and Universal Monsters. This year? Hellraiser AND The Omen.
You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for hilariously irreverent commentaries (e.g. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Gremlins, Child’s Play) and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals (e.g. Saw, 28 Days Later, Manhunter, Near Dark). Each month promises something new and unexpected from the wildest corners of the genre.
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