Murmurs From the Morgue
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Murmurs From the Morgue is a monthly podcast where two spooky gals from iHorror discuss their favorite horror movies in-depth and in lists. Get more horror movie news at https://www.iHorror.com
Location:
United States
Description:
Murmurs From the Morgue is a monthly podcast where two spooky gals from iHorror discuss their favorite horror movies in-depth and in lists. Get more horror movie news at https://www.iHorror.com
Twitter:
@morguemurmurs
Language:
English
Contact:
7273187353
Email:
kelly@ihorror.com
Episodes
#23: Top 10 Best Horror Films of 2023
1/8/2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We reflect back on days of yore to list and rank our personal favorite horror films of 2023.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Hundreds of Beavers Review
Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Outro: Voices - RAMZIE
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:39:50
#22: Beau is Afraid to Talk to Me (Guilt and Grief in 2023 Horror)
12/17/2023
This episode dives deep into two of the most guilt-ridden traumatic tales of 2023, Beau is Afraid and Talk to Me. We’ll discuss grief, anxiety, neurotic tendencies, practical effects, impeccable production design, taboo activities, and more! Strap in, friends.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
“Haunted House Films Are Really About the Nightmares of Gentrification”
“A Freeze Framer’s Guide to Beau is Afraid’s Hidden Messages”
Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Outro: Relax - Ramzie
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:26:46
#21: Punk Rock Horror
10/19/2023
We’re back with another list! This time we’ll shred til we’re dead with a killer list of punk horror — films with a musical influence or a punk spirit that pulses through their very core. Get ready to rock 🤘
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Blood Quantum Review
5 Horror Films Where Bands Must Face the Music
Music:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: Ben Quain - Crush (Cut Throat)
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:22:55
#20: AI in M3GAN and Ex Machina
7/12/2023
“In this episode, we delve into the terrifying world of artificial intelligence and its chilling portrayal in two groundbreaking films: M3GAN and Ex Machina. Brace yourself as we explore the depths of AI horror and the ethical implications it raises” – ChatGPT
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Outro: Things Ain't The Same - RAMZIE
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Dungeons of Deadly Delights episode on AI horror
Loab, the AI Art Woman Haunting the Internet
Bing chatbot
Tay, Twitter chatbot
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:25:03
#19: Our Favorite Cinematic Serial Killers
6/5/2023
We’re discussing our favorite as-seen-on-screen serial killers; characters that haunt our dreams and tickle our psyche in that way that only a good murderer can. It’s a killer list of killers!
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Cinephiliacs Podcast with Bri
I Saw the Devil Review
Killer Mindset: Mockumentaries that Give Homicide a Human Side
Beer Man Murders
The Craigslist Killers
Dungeon of Deadly Delights: Farmhouse Horror
Music
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Outro: Faded - RAMZIE
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:20:43
#18: Favorite Horror Films of 2022
1/17/2023
That's right folks! It's Bri and Kelly's top ten favorite horror films of 2022, looking at the best of the year and some other films as well! This is also our 2 year anniversary! Woot woot!
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd ListNeptune Frost reviewFresh reviewMegalomaniac reviewThe Outwaters reviewWatcher review Skinamarink interviewBlood Quantum reviewThe Sadness director interviewMusic:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: RAMZIE - I Do Dat
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:40:03
#17: Martyrs (2008), New French Extremity, and Hitler (Extreme Horror #1)
12/14/2022
In this episode, we strap in to discuss Pascal Laugier’s legendary 2008 New French Extremity film, Martyrs. Come for the New French Extremity history lesson, stay for the transcendental insights.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd ListCreepy Cocktails: Fall 2022 EditionMy Best Friend’s Exorcism reviewDeadstream reviewMegalomaniac reviewMusic:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: Ben Quain - C*nty Swordfight
benquain.bandcamp.com
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:21:23
Murmurs with Jason "David Wong" Pargin, Author of JOHN DIES AT THE END: His New Book, Stephen King, and BookTok
12/11/2022
Join Kelly as she virtually sits down with John Pargin, the author also known as David Wong who wrote the book "John Dies at the End", and an executive editor of the humor website Cracked.com. We discuss his newest book, "If This Book Exists, You're In the Wrong Universe," along with other topics including his rise to fame, how the movie "John Dies at the End" came about, dealing with writing in 2022, and his fame on BookTok.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
If This Book Exists, You're In the Wrong Universe (John Dies at the End #4)
Jason Pargin - Instagram / Twitter / TikTok
Music:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: RAMZIE - My World
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:00:35
#16: The Black Phone: Ethan Hawke, Joe Hill, and Flashlight Jump Scares
9/1/2022
In this episode, we once again crawl out of the morgue and into theaters to check out The Black Phone. Topics of conversation include Ethan Hawke, adaptation departition, and thematically conspicuous props.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Creepy Cocktails: Drunk in 30 Minutes with Black Fawn Distro
Music:
Intro: No Orphans - Dirge
Outro: Ben Quain - Not Quite
benquain.bandcamp.com
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:18:45
#15: a24's X, Sex, and Exploitation
5/6/2022
In this episode, we dive into the new feature from one of our faves, Ti West. We’re talkin’ X, sex, and exploitation in a discussion on the genre’s newest “elevated” slasher.
Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Unnamed Footage Festival Best of the Fest
"The Outwaters" Review
Unnamed Footage Festival Online 12 Hour Livestream 2022
Music:
Intro- No Orphans - Dirge
Outro- Night Tempo - Space Disco
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:03:43
#14: Cults! The Invitation & The Sacrament
3/14/2022
In which we discuss Ti West’s The Sacrament and Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll also dig a bit into some of the real-life cults that resemble the groups featured in each film, and how their ideologies relate. Join us!
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
CNN: Audiences Experience ‘Avatar’ Blues
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:23:09
#13: Top 10 Horror Movies of 2021
1/27/2022
It’s our one year podiversary! We chose to celebrate by reviving the topic that brought us together in the first place, our top 10 favorite horror films of the past year. Click the links below to read our companion pieces!
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Best Posters of the Year
Top 10 Films of 2021: Kelly’s Picks
Top 15 Films of 2021: Bri’s Picks
Interview with Damian McCarthy (Caveat)
Interview with Rob Jabbaz (The Sadness)
Vicious Fun Set Visit
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:23:58
#12: Not Only Silent, But Also Deadly Nights
1/3/2022
It’s Christmas time! This month we’re taking a festive wintery holiday with a return to the summer of the slasher series. We’ll be discussing the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise and all its treasures. Topics include: acting with your eyebrows, historic massacres, and that absolute gem of a soundtrack.
Relevant Links:
Companion Letterboxd List
Interview with Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe
Best Posters of 2021 List
Arrebato Restoration
The Covina Massacre
Music:
Intro- No Orphans - Dirge
Outro- Morgan Ames - Warm Side of the Door
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:36:32
#11: All Aboard the Train to Busan
12/7/2021
In this episode, we take a leisurely trip through South Korea to discuss one of the greatest modern zombie films, Train to Busan. Join us as we talk about American remakes, cultural context, DILFs, and more!
Relevant links:
Letterboxd Companion List
The Odd Family: Zombie for Sale Review
I Saw the Devil Review
Horror Vanguard Episode on Train to Busan
Music:
No Orphans - Dirge
Night Tempo - Skyline
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:02:54
#10: Our Bodies, Our Hells - Body Horror & Practical Effects with Void Video
10/30/2021
This month, we sat down with the fellas from Void Video to discuss some visceral violence and gooey goodness. We’re talking Rob Bottin, Rick Baker, Rob Kurtzman, Screaming Mad George, and more. It’s all about practical effects in horror films, and the brilliant minds that make them happen.
Texts:
Companion Letterboxd List
Crimson Hands FX Shop
Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess by Linda Williams
FX Master Rob Bottin, Where in the World is He?
Slumber Party Massacre Review
Name Above Title Review
Void Video - Instagram / Twitter / Website
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:22:40
#9: Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman…
10/1/2021
In this episode, we discuss Nia DaCosta’s Candyman, urban legends, and some rather charged topics. The first half stays relatively spoiler free and we leave spoiler talk near the end with a warning. Join us as we look into the mirror and say that one name you’ve been dying to hear… Candyman!
Relevant Links:
“Unpacking ‘Candyman’ and its Darkest Revelation”Interview with Tony ToddMinneapolis Institute of Art Philando Castile Exhibition
Music:
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:00:54:18
#8: Summer of the Slasher - Off to Sleepaway Camp!
8/27/2021
In our last slash of the summer, we take a trip to Sleepaway Camp! With short shorts, crop tops, and one of the most iconic endings of horror history, we’ve got a lot to discuss. NOTE: Our discussion heavily features topics of transgender representation, and includes deadnaming and discussion of trans bodies and body dysmorphia, which may be triggering to some listeners.
Links:
The Sadness reviewLetterboxd ListSleepawaycampmovies.comSleepaway Camp: The Elephant in the Room
Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Playback - Night Tempo
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:05:03
Summer of the Slasher - Best Summer Horror w/ the Spinsters of Horror
8/13/2021
A Cruel Summer with the Spinsters of Horror: In this super special bonus episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented multimedia mavens the Spinsters of Horror to discuss our favorite sweaty, bloody, summer horror films.
Links:
InstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteI Spit on Your PodcastLetterboxd List For This FilmMedusa’s ManCultural Extremism: A New Subgenre10 Hilarious Horror Parodies Made on a MicrobudgetEp 1 Ep 2The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle by Alexandra WestMusic:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Super Freak - Night Tempo
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:37:55
#7: Summer of the Slasher - The Slumber Party Massacres
7/28/2021
We continue our Summer of the Slasher series with a visit from the Driller Killer. Grab your snacks and stay up late, because it’s time for a Slumber Party Massacre.
Click here for event information on Visceral Pleasure and Extreme Cinema, streaming July 31 at 5pm ET.
Didn't quite hear what movie we mentioned? Check out our Companion Letterboxd List for a directory of all the movies mentioned in this episode and where to find them.
Music:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Summer of the Slasher Theme: Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Entertainment System - Night Tempo
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:02:34
#6: Summer of the Slasher - A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise
6/30/2021
It’s the summer of the slasher, and we’re starting with a deep dive on everyone’s favorite mouthy murderer, Freddy Krueger. A look at all 9 films in the Nightmare of Elm Street franchise, plus some bonus questions about our own darkest dreams.
Relevant articles:
Companion Letterboxd ListStalker reviewBonus episode: Steven Kostanski talks Horror AnimeMusic:
Intro: Dirge - No Orphans
Summer of the Slasher Theme done by Ben Quain, benquain.bandcamp.com
Outro: Entertainment System - Night Tempo
On Social:
Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd
Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd
Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter
Duration:01:40:23