There's Something In The Barn (and it don't look good!)
Published December 23, 2024
It's the eve of the Eve! Happy holidays, happy Winter Solstice and all the good stuff. Today, Val and Ron continue on in December's "step outside Spanish language month" to chat about 2023's There's Something In The Barn - directed by Magnus Martens and starring Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia, Kiran Shah, Townes Bunner, Zoe Winter-Hansen, Calle Helevang-Larsen and Henriette Steenstrup. After that, the sisters close out with fave films of the year and wishes for a 2025 filled with peace and joy wherever you find it!
Book club reminder: We're reading Extended Stay by Juan Martinez with a book club discussion episode coming at the end of January!
P.S. - You can now join the Don't Watch at Night Patreon fam and get lots of fun perks!
Get all the details here: https://www.patreon.com/dontwatchatnight
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3779950/theres-something-barn-fantastic-fest-review/
https://www.slashfilm.com/1402793/theres-something-in-the-barn-movie-review/
Little bit of lore about Norwegian elves: https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-us/inspiration/culture/legends-of-norway
After The Show BONUS: Cozy Holiday Stuff + Krampus Comes To San Antonio!
Published December 10, 2024
We're back with a bonus short today! Veronica and Valerie spend a few minutes discussing some of their go-to cozy holiday movies this time of year and then they close things out talking about a very special Krampusnacht in San Antonio.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Krampus: Deck the halls lest the halls deck you
Published December 9, 2024
Seasons greetings! This month, Val and Ron are stepping outside Spanish language horror to look at some other great spooky movies and we're kicking off the festive season with a visit from ye olde Krampus (2015)! Directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette.
The sisters also discuss holiday horror films and then close out the episode with a reminder to all to come be part of the Don't Watch at Night Patreon fam!
https://www.patreon.com/c/dontwatchatnight
Join our $3 tier and get access to
- 1 video episode per month (listen to all the audio episodes on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts)
- 1 Creepy Happy Hour per month (Join us as we utilize this time to explore spooky topics we don't always have time for on the show! Also a great place for Q&A!)
- Don't Watch Book Club community discussion + cocktail recipe cards delivered to you ahead of time.
- Polls and opportunities to pitch movies or books for us to tackle on the show!
We're also going to occasionally drop in here with:
- Movie watch parties!
- First access to virtual live shows!
Book club reminder: We're reading Extended Stay by Juan Martinez with a book club discussion episode coming at the end of January!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2559989/christmas-horror-movies-to-watch-for-a-spooky-holiday-season
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus
https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/horror-movies/krampus-2015-review-christmas-horror-michael-dougherty-trick-r-treat
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/krampus-2015
https://www.cinedump.com/reviews/2019/12/11/krampus-2015
https://cameraviscera.com/2015/12/07/krampus-2015-review/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJIQzSYwwlA
https://screenrant.com/krampus-2015-movie-ending-snow-globe-meaning-explained/
The Day of the Beast: A priest, a psychic and a heavy metal dude walk into a bar
Published November 24, 2024
Time to kick off the holidays and Val and Ron are tackling 1995's El Día de la Bestia (The Day of the Beast) - directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza & Santiago Segura!
***Then in the second segment, we invite you to come be part of the Don't Watch at Night Patreon fam!
Get all the details here: https://www.patreon.com/dontwatchatnight
Coming up! December will be a "step outside Spanish language horror" month so follow us on all social media where we announce our holiday focused horror watches (@dontwatchatnightpod on IG, Threads and TikTok).
Book club reminder: We're reading Extended Stay by Juan Martinez with a book club discussion episode coming at the end of January!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://screenrant.com/best-christmas-horror-movies-ranked/
https://creepycatalog.com/best-christmas-horror-movies/
Segment of a book called Latin Hitchcock: How Almodóvar, Amenábar, De la Iglesia, Del Toro, and Campanella Became Notorious
https://books.google.com/books?id=CXGrBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA139#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Beast
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lex_de_la_Iglesia
Piggy and the Darkest Timeline
Published November 11, 2024
Welp. Today Val and Ron are exorcising Election Day demons, plus discussing our darkest timeline strategy (cuz take a look around) in a game called "What's Your Fate In A Zombie Movie?" Then, a discussion of 2022's Piggy, directed by Carlota Pereda and starring Laura Galán.
In the closing segment, we offer up some recommendations for our collective rag-tag group as we gear up for the fight, all while blasting Highway to Hell (figuratively of course). 🖤
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://collider.com/piggy-movie/
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/piggy-movie-review-2022
https://thathashtagshow.com/2022/10/06/piggy-is-it-bad-or-lost-in-translation-review/
https://www.moviejawn.com/home/2022/10/6/piggy-explores-the-value-in-dredging-up-trauma
https://variety.com/2022/film/festivals/sundance-horror-thriller-piggy-carlota-pereda-1235160899/
https://www.autostraddle.com/quiz-whats-your-fate-in-a-zombie-movie/
https://www.as-coa.org/articles/poll-tracker-latino-vote-2024-us-presidential-election
After The Show: The Food In Me Sees The Foodie In You
Published October 29, 2024
Just a final few minutes of Ron and Val briefly talking about Peacock's TikTok Star Murders (which released this summer) along with a friendly reminder that social media ain't it, babes.
Have a safe and happy Halloween and we'll see you back here on November 11th!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
BOOK CLUB: Witches by Brenda Lozano
Published October 28, 2024
It's the Don't Watch Book Club, Charlie Brown! On today's Halloween week episode, Val and Ron dive into the origin story of the Paloma and discuss the genre defying Witches, by Brenda Lozano. Get ready for many passages read!
Join the Don't Watch Book Club by visiting https://www.dontwatchatnight.com/
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/16/books/review/brenda-lozano-witches.html
https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/books/a40923661/the-magic-within-witches/
https://locusmag.com/2022/08/gabino-iglesias-reviews-witches-by-brenda-lozano/
https://www.frieze.com/article/brenda-lozano-zapatista-womens-movement
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brenda-lozano/witches-lozano/
https://bookmarks.reviews/reviews/all/witches/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Sabina
https://www.foulmouthgourmet.com/sage-and-ginger-paloma/
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/paloma/
https://www.liquor.com/tequila-types-5271471
https://www.patrontequila.com/stories/history-of-the-paloma.html
Long Live La Paloma
Published October 25, 2024
A new episode is coming Monday, October 28th, and we'll be discussing Witches by Brenda Lozano!
The Drink Pairing
The obvious choice for this book is the much beloved Paloma.
HOWEVER, Val wanted to shift us away from the summer vibes that this highball traditionally gives off and attempt to find something that still keeps us firmly planted in the autumnal zone that we're in this time of year (in as much as those of us still living in 90 degree areas can be anyway).
Enter the Sage & Ginger Paloma!
From the Foul - Mouth Gourmet, this cocktail incorporates the standard elements of grapefruit juice, tequila, and lime juice...but then it kicks it up a different notch with the addition of a cinnamon sage honey syrup + a ginger beer finish on the top.
The mocktail version of this stays the same, just skip the tequila!
BONUS! Halloween: 80's Era (1980's Motel Hell)
Published October 21, 2024
Come take a stroll through the garden of heads that can only be found at Farmer Vincent's! Today, Ron and Val drop in to discuss 1980's Motel Hell, a cult class directed by Kevin Connor. This bonus episode is brought to you by DWAN's Halloween: 80s Era!
Next up is book club discussion coming on October 28th -- We'll be talking all about Witches by Brenda Lozano. Join the Don't Watch Book Club by visiting https://www.dontwatchatnight.com/.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://collider.com/horror-movies-underrated-perfect/
https://aminoapps.com/c/horror/page/blog/terror-trivia-motel-hell/061F_kupXdV1R6R4ongJ4Llr4o13bD
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/motel-hell-1980
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/the-most-obscure-and-underrated-slasher-movies-of-the-1980s/
https://www.fangoria.com/fangoria-vol-1-issue-9/
https://dailydead.com/class-of-1980-the-unexpected-return-to-my-love-of-horror-with-motel-hell/
https://www.joblo.com/the-test-of-time-motel-hell/
https://movieweb.com/long-forgotten-80s-b-horror-movies/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/motel_hell/reviews?type=user
https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/56466
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motel_Hell
Tlatelolco in the background of Isaac Ezban’s Los Parecidos
Published October 19, 2024
Ron and Val discuss the tragic moment in Mexican history that runs in the background to Isaac Ezban's Los Parecidos (The Similars).
Get caught up on the latest Don't Watch at Night episode on Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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Your Next Stop: Los Parecidos (The Similars)
Published October 14, 2024
In today's episode, Valerie and Veronica discuss 2015's Los Parecidos (The Similars), directed by Isaac Ezban. Then Val takes us through a list of some of the notable horror films coming out of Mexico lately and Ron shares some of her spooky season reads! Stay tuned because next week, "Halloween: 80's Era" returns and we're discussing 1980's Motel Hell.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/the-similars-review-1201712421/
https://gamerant.com/best-mexican-horror-movies/
https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-similars-frightfest-review/5108750.article
https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2016/11/11/movie-review-the-similars-2015/
Resources for Tlatelolco - 1968:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-02-mn-41447-story.html
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/tlatelolco-massacre/
https://www.npr.org/2008/12/01/97546687/mexicos-1968-massacre-what-really-happened
https://course-exhibits.library.dartmouth.edu/s/modernmexico/page/trevino
BONUS! Halloween: 80's Era (1988's Pumpkinhead)
Published October 7, 2024
Val and Ron are surprising you today with a bonus episode in a different format from our regularly scheduled programming!
It's Don't Watch at Night's Halloween: 80s Era and we're kicking things off with 1988's Pumpkinhead.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2018/11/03/pumpkinhead-10-fun-facts/
https://www.joblo.com/the-test-of-time-pumpkinhead-1988/#google_vignette
https://whatculture.com/film/10-terrifying-monsters-wasted-in-terrible-horror-movies?page=4
https://halloweenlove.com/five-fun-facts-pumpkinhead/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ1ZTupn6qM
https://pumpkinhead.fandom.com/wiki/Pumpkinhead_(poem)
Presencias and What Dreams May Come
Published September 30, 2024
Spooky season is upon us! Val and Ron are back today discussing 2022's Presencias, directed by Luis Mandoki (and Val briefly sings the praises of When a Man Loves a Woman). Then Ron remembers fondly the days of forum community for fave television shows and the two sisters discuss books they're tackling this Halloween season + plans for a special October!
Book club discussion episode (for Witches by Brenda Lozano) is coming October 28th so mark your calendars and tune in!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://goldenglobes.com/articles/presencias-mexico/
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/presencias-luis-mandoki-102-distribution-1235422641/
https://letterboxd.com/film/presencias/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVADItBJZNg
https://cinepremiere.com.mx/presencias-pelicula-critica.html
https://www.tomatazos.com/articulos/771204/RESENA-Presencias-El-misterio-de-lo-oculto
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/11/homicidal-sleepwalking/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/husband-blamed-cold-medicine-pleads-guilty-killing-wife/story?id=58306879
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001502/
Latinx Heritage Month is here!
Published September 18, 2024
And we're reporting for duty. While it is always great to continue lifting up Hispanic and Latinx artists and voices (this month and every damn day!), this is also a great time to continue advocating for more of our stories to be told with more of us at the helm.
CATCH THE VIDEO BELOW!
After The Show BONUS: First scary movies to watch with your kids!
Published September 17, 2024
In this bonus After The Show clip, Val and Ron go through a list of potentially good first scary movies to watch with your kids as we enter another spooky season!
Give this mini-sode a listen and see the full list HERE:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/without-80s-were-best-decade-151400469.html
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Aterrados (Terrified) and the Rugna Rule
Published September 16, 2024
In today's episode, Valerie and Veronica are back in the Rugna realm, discussing 2017's Aterrados (Terrified), directed by Demián Rugna and starring Maximiliano Ghione, Norberto Gonzalo, Elvira Onetto, Agustín Rittano and Demián Salomón. Then the sisters share some of the movies that left their permanent scar on your brains as friends and listeners of the show shared their "first horror movies"!
Don't forget that Don't Watch Book Club is in full swing with our newest pick: Witches by Brenda Lozano. Learn more about our book club at https://www.dontwatchatnight.com/ and watch for a book club discussion next month!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://modernhorrors.com/terrified-is-an-unexpected-unsettling-nightmare-review/
https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3782298/demian-rugna-when-evil-lurks-interview/
https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-talk-to-spirits
https://phinizycenter.org/water-as-a-medium/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/without-80s-were-best-decade-151400469.html
When Evil Lurks: Creepy ass kids strike
Published September 2, 2024
Ron & Val are back discussing the 2023 Argentinian horror film, Cuando Acecha La Maldad (When Evil Lurks) and Valerie has declared this her first true "don't watch at night" movie! She was *espooked*!
Directed by Demián Rugna and starring Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón and Silvina Sabater.
Don't forget that the next Don't Watch Book Club selection has been made and we're reading Witches by Brenda Lozano with a discussion episode coming in October!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://1428elm.com/2023/11/18/when-evil-lurks-review/
https://nofilmschool.com/demian-rugna-when-evil-lurks
https://collider.com/when-evil-lurks-demian-gugna-interview/
https://historicways.com/el-cadejo-a-mysterious-creature/
Book Club Cocktails Gone Wrong
Published August 23, 2024
Not all of Val's grand cocktail plans work out -- but the New York Sour is tasty no matter how you do it! Catch the latest Don't Watch at Night book club episode and all our cocktail shenanigans over on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. #BookLovers #ScaryBooks #HorrorBooks #HorrorReads #BookClub
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After The Show BONUS: The Giggle Lines In Our Fave Horror
Published August 20, 2024
Of course we kept the book club conversation going and we discussed even more horror books that have us excited right now! Take a listen to this bonus mini-sode.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
BOOK CLUB: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Published August 19, 2024
We're back with a fabulously full book club episode today talking about Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova!
PLUS, we're joined by friend of the show and founder of the West Seattle Chapter of The Morbidly Curious Book Club: Perla Caballero (@pxcaballero on all social media)!
Spoilers ahead in this episode so listener beware. Join the Don't Watch Book Club by visiting our Book Club page!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/mcbcwestseattle/followers/
https://frictionlit.org/an-interview-with-gerardo-samano-cordova/
https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780190221911/obo-9780190221911-0109.xml
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tylerlacroix/horror-movie-cliche
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/whiskey-sour-mocktail
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/new-york-sour/
Monstrilio's New York Sour!
Published August 17, 2024
Feel free to enjoy our book club cocktail as we prepare for the Don't Watch at Night book discussion episode on August 19th where we'll be talking about Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova! Tune in on Spotify, Apple or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
We're giving you the
New York Sour:
2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white (optional)
1/2 ounce red wine (to float on top)
Full recipe here: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/new-york-sour/
We also have a mocktail recipe to share however, please note that your best mocktail version of a NY Sour might actually be to just pair a NA bourbon with lemon juice and simple syrup and a NA red wine.
Mocktail recipe here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/whiskey-sour-mocktail
OR follow the recipe up top substituting Val's recommendations below. Please be sure to always read labels carefully to fully understand ingredients listed.
Val's rec for a NA bourbon: Spiritless Kentucky 74
Val's rec for a NA red wine: St Regis Cabernet Non-Alcoholic Wine
NEW EPISODE COMING MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH!
The Platform: Obvio
Published August 5, 2024
We're in year TWO! Today, Val and Ron discuss El Hoyo (The Platform), the Spanish social science fiction horror film directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Iván Massagué, Antonia San Juan, Zorion Eguileor, Emilio Buale and Alexandra Masangkay. Val also talks briefly about revisiting 1976's Carrie + the sisters remind listeners that the next Don't Watch at Night episode will be a BOOK CLUB discussion of Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova! Want to get in on early access to Don't Watch Book Club cocktail recipe cards and reading lists? Head to dontwatchatnight.com and visit our book club page to get signed up!
Be sure to follow and subscribe to DWAN so you never miss a new episode!
**This is a scary movie and book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://collider.com/the-platform-ending-explained-netflix/
https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/the-platform-review-1203330373/
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-platform/
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-platform-movie-review-2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXAEavgOJHk
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/books/review/new-horror-books.html
The Stories We Tell & Latino Representation in Hollywood
Published July 25, 2024
On the show this week, we’re discussing 2024’s Desaparecer Por Completo (Disappear Completely), directed by Luis Javier Henaine. We also briefly talk about Latino/Latine representation (such as it is) in film. Tune in on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts!
After The Show BONUS: Texas Haunters Convention!
Published July 22, 2024
In this bonus mini-sode, Veronica and Valerie share a little Texas Halloween love LIVE from the Texas Haunters Convention in Mesquite, Texas!
Get more info about this awesome convention here: https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/
All vendors mentioned in this bonus are listed below!
Roadkill Boutique:
https://www.facebook.com/roadkillboutique
https://www.instagram.com/roadkillboutique/
Metal Devil Art:
https://www.instagram.com/metaldevilart/
Dark Hour Haunted House:
https://www.instagram.com/darkhourhauntedhouse/
Passages of Nexus:
https://www.instagram.com/passagesofnexus/
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Disappear Completely: Always In This Twilight
Published July 22, 2024
Happy birthday to Don't Watch at Night! We're ONE!
Today we kick things off with a recap and discussion of 2024's Desaparecer Por Completo (Disappear Completely), directed by Luis Javier Henaine and starring Harold Torres, Teté Espinoza, Norma Reyna and more!
Then Val and Ron spend some time highlighting the importance of Latine representation in film and closing out with so much gratitude for becoming part of our community this first year. Onward!
Don't forget the Don't Watch Book Club pick is Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova and the discussion episode is coming your way August 19th.
Be sure to follow and subscribe to DWAN so you never miss a new episode!
**This is a scary movie and book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/disappear-completely-review-1234974304/
Luis Javier Henaine On Immersive "Sensory Experience" Of DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY - Youtube
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/disappear-completely-film-review-2024
https://collider.com/disappear-completely-horror-movie/
Filmography of Luis Javier Henaine - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1514537/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/evelyn-mchale-most-beautiful-suicide
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/los-brujos-del-poder-jos-gil-olmos/1111889964
https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-11-09/latino-representation-film
Voces: *Don't Listen* to the creepy voices
Published July 8, 2024
They're BAAACCKKK! Valerie and Veronica are back with an all new film discussion today as they dive into 2020's Voces (Don't Listen), directed by Angel Gómez Hernández and starring Ana Fernández García, Rodolfo Sancho, Belén Fabra, Ramón Barea and Lucas Blas. Then, Val devotes a little bit of time to Spanish Inquisition history and Ron drops her latest horror read!
Reminder: the Don't Watch Book Club is currently reading Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova with a book club discussion coming at the end of August.
*Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention on July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie and book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Resources and Interviews for Don’t Listen (Voces):
https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/390267/
https://kitleyskrypt.com/2023/11/12/movie-review-voces-aka-dont-listen2020/
https://www.esquire.com/es/actualidad/cine/a34802022/voces-pelicula-final-explicado-netflix-terror/
https://decider.com/2020/12/01/dont-listen-netflix-review/
Spanish Inquisition Resources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/spain-centuries-long-witch-hant-killed-700-women-180981018/
https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/spanish-inquisition3.htm
House flippers who bought a haunted house: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/ghost-furious-weve-flipped-house-32590503
Summer Camp Horror:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/summer-camp-horror-movies
Horror of the Mind: Horror as a Reality Shifter
Published June 24, 2024
In today's episode, Ron and Val bring together more of their favorite moments from a year of horror watching and reading. If Val enjoys horror that is rooted in something that is all too real, Veronica likes it when horror takes us *outside* that realm. Have a listen to some of those moments today and stay tuned because all NEW film discussions are back July 8th!
Find all resources for clips in this episode by scrolling here on the Episode Blog!
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Horror of Life: Horror As Your Fave History Teacher
Published June 10, 2024
Don't Watch at Night is about to turn ONE YEAR OLD! And in preparation for that, Ron and Val are spending the month of June taking a look back at some of the movies and books they consumed in this first year.
For Valerie, some of her favorite moments on the show have been when films or books have compelled the sisters to do deeper dives on the history and, in some cases, folklore that inspires contemporary horror both in cinema and literature.
More to come this month + all NEW film discussions and one year celebrations in July!
Find all resources for clips in this episode here on our Episode Blog.
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Val Talks 1996's The Island of Doctor Moreau
Published June 7, 2024
In an After The Show clip, Val discusses the notorious film, The Island of Dr. Moreau from 1996 starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer.
Catch the LATEST episode of Don't Watch at Night on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts and stay tuned for all NEW episode Monday!
Music by Hampus Naeselius
After The Show BONUS: The Island of Doctor Moreau (1996)
Published May 27, 2024
We just had too much fun talking all things Moreau so today, Val and Ron give you their first After The Show!
In this bonus minisode, Val has a blast talking about Richard Stanley's doomed 1996 film, The Island of Doctor Moreau.
All resources for this episode can be found on our episode blog HERE.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
BOOK CLUB: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Published May 27, 2024
In today's Don't Watch Book Club Episode, Val and Ron discuss The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and they share their different takes on this horror/historical/sci-fi mash-up! Spoilers ahead in this episode so listener beware. The next Don't Watch Book Club book has been chosen and it is: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova with a book club discussion episode coming in August!
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Don't Watch at Night is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Lavender Bee’s Knees Mocktail - https://allthebitter.com/blogs/recipes/lavender-bees-knees-non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipe
Cocktail resources
SMG Book Club PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OyrPQDjHksOVMlrRfMY_78t4Sh4-C4Rx/view?usp=drive_link
Reviews:
https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IagMPUkobrO3g-kuEgfgD0uMPfBV8AHO/view?usp=drive_link
https://locusmag.com/2022/08/ian-mond-reviews-the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/
Other resources:
https://goldenglobes.com/articles/forgotten-hollywood-making-island-dr-moreau-1996/
Moreau's Magic
Published May 27, 2024
Time for some more book lover discussion over horror themed cocktails!
The book: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and the drink are down below!
Val was able to create a hybrid cocktail of her own and so we give you
The Moreau:
1 oz Aguardiente
1 oz gin
0.50 oz lemon juice
0.75 oz turmeric ginger tea syrup
*Val was able to make her own syrup by doing 1:1 ratio on sugar and water brought to a simmer on the stove with a turmeric ginger tea bag steeping for ten minutes.
Toss ingredients in a shaker with ice and then strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a candied orange peel (optional)
Because this drink behaves so much like a more traditional Bee's Knees, the logical mocktail choice is something comparable to that flavor profile.
All The Bitter's Lavender Bee's Knees:
(which we've nicknamed Carlota Elixir because BOOK CLUB!)
2.5 ounces non alc gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.50 oz honey syrup
3 dashes of All The Bitter lavender bitters
Toss ingredients in a shaker with ice and then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a sprig of lavender (optional)
Original recipe here: https://allthebitter.com/blogs/recipes/lavender-bees-knees-non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipe
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Photo by V. Gonzalez Street
Announcing: Don't Watch at Night
Published May 21, 2024
It's a NEW era! As Val and Ron head into year two of this wonderful podcast, we're dialing in on a new show name right here. Say goodbye to Scream Sister and make way for Don't Watch at Night. Same show, same weird little hosts, same fun film discussions and book club talks. It will just be coming to you from under a NEW banner now and we can't wait.
If you're subscribed already, you're done, nothing else for you to do! If not, get subscribed right HERE and tune in for our next FULL episode on Monday, May 27th when we kick things off as Don't Watch at Night! Available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The House At The End Of Time: It's All A Flat Circle
Published May 13, 2024
Happy belated Mother's Day to all the folks out there mothering in all the ways!
As it so happens, on today's episode, Ron and Val are discussing a top tier mom in 2013's La Casa Del Fin De Los Tiempos (The House At The End Of Time). The sisters also go through a list of 10 classic horror movies where creepy houses (a beloved Val trope) are part of the core character lists. Then Ron chats with Val a little about Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll and Val talks a little more about The Midnight Assassin by Skip Hollandsworth.
NEXT EPISODE is Scream Sister Book Club time and we'll be tackling The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia! Get ready by heading over to our book club page and joining the SS Book Club. Then make plans to tune in on Monday, May 27th!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Follow us here: @screamsister on IG, Threads and TikTok. @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Got questions or feedback? Message us!
Episode Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/live/fGzAgw_oUwM?si=E6DCkeDJxdIX9XDn
https://mountainx.com/movies/reviews/house-at-the-end-of-time/
https://culturecrypt.com/movie-reviews/the-house-at-the-end-of-time-2013#google_vignette
https://www.lataff.ca/cineforum-the-house-at-the-end-of-time/
Horror movies where the house is almost another character
Son of Frankenstein: A Revisit!
Published May 3, 2024
Val keeps trucking along on her road to Frankenstein, taking in 1939’s Son of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, Bella Lugosi and Basil Rathbone! What do you think the next Frankenstein film should be on her list?
The all NEW SS episode is out now on Spotify or wherever you get podcasts!
The Binding: My Mother, My Creepy-crawly, My Self
Published April 29, 2024
This week, Ron and Val close out their month of exploring horror films outside the Spanish language and Latin American realm by taking a look at the 2020 Italian folk horror film, Il Legame (The Binding). Directed by Domenico Emanuele de Feudis and starring Mía Maestro and Riccardo Scamarcio. Then Val jumps back on the Frankenstein train, making a stop at 1939's Son of Frankenstein to share her thoughts!
Plus, Ron talks Blight by Emily Monosson and Val talks The Midnight Assassin by Skip Hollandsworth.
Our May 13th episode will be a discussion on the film, La Casa del Fin de los Tiempos (The House at the End of Time), directed by Alejandro Hidalgo and May 27th will be book club discussion time to talk all about The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia!
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join us! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Follow us here: @screamsister on IG, Threads and TikTok. @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Got questions or feedback? Message us!
Episode Resources:
https://www.heavenofhorror.com/reviews/the-binding-netflix-horror/
https://decider.com/2020/10/02/the-binding-netflix-review/
https://thecinemaholic.com/the-binding-true-story/
https://www.ciaopittsburgh.com/italian-superstitions-the-evil-eye-malocchio/
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-overlooked-beauty-of-son-of-frankenstein
https://www.slashfilm.com/1520451/frankenstein-movies-ranked/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Son-of-Frankenstein
Extended Clip - Scream Sister Talks: The Ritual
Published April 19, 2024
In this extended podcast clip, Val and Ron discuss The Ritual’s amazingly crafted Jötunn!
The Ritual: Into The Woods We Go
Published April 15, 2024
Happy 20th episode! On today's show, Val and Ron go deep in the woods to talk about 2017's The Ritual, how tent camping may be forever ruined for Veronica and the longing that Val has now for her very own Jötunn as brought to life by Ben White, who served as The Ritual's VFX supervisor, and by concept artist Keith Thompson!
Next film discussion: 2020's The Binding on April 29th!
Reminder: The next SS Book Club pick has been made and we're reading The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Book club discussion coming in May! Find out all the good stuff about book club by visiting https://www.screamsister.com/.
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Follow us here: @screamsister on IG, Threads and TikTok. @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Episode Resources:
The Netflix Movie That Combined Survival Horror With Cult Folklore
A Netflix Horror Movie Will Make Sure You Never Go Hiking Again
https://screenrant.com/ritual-movie-creature-jotunn-origin-norse-mythology-explained/
Rafe Spall & Robert James Collier | The Ritual Interviews | Toronto International Film Festival
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/12/the-ritual-review-rafe-spall-brit-horror
https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/the-ritual-review-1202553302/
https://youtu.be/VwmJ-IckZ3U?si=3EcqmpV350kxNxAw - Adam Nevill - The Ritual | The Shorely
A Mad World
Published April 2, 2024
This week Val and Ron discuss the beautiful and thoughtful zombie film, Train to Busan, directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Check out the video below to hear a bit of what they thought and listen to the full episode out now on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🖤🧟♀️
Music by Anakelly.
Train To Busan: Evaluate Your Zombie Apocalypse Plan
Published April 1, 2024
This month, Val and Ron tackle a few films OUTSIDE of the Spanish language horror realm and first on the list is 2016's Train to Busan, an amazing film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. In addition to talking their zombie apocalypse strategies, the sisters also discuss what sets this brilliant film apart from so many others about the undead. Then Val takes us through a list of the 25 Most Entertaining Horror Movies according to Yardbarker.com!
Next film discussion: 2017's The Ritual on April 15th!
Reminder: The next SS Book Club pick has been made and we're reading The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Book club discussion coming in May! Find out all the good stuff about book club by visiting https://www.screamsister.com/.
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Follow us here: @screamsister on IG, Threads and TikTok. @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Episode Resources:
https://nofilmschool.com/2016/05/how-visual-master-re-animated-zombie-genre-train-busan
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/why-train-to-busan-is-a-hidden-gem-zombie-classic
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/train-to-busan-2016
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/movies/train-to-busan-review.html?_r=0
https://creepycatalog.com/train-to-busan-facts/
Full cast of Train to Busan list here
The 25 most entertaining horror movies
Evil Is Everywhere
Published March 20, 2024
Evil lurks everywhere in The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias and this week, Val and Ron discuss what a must read it is, if you're brave enough.
Take a look below -- a full new BOOK CLUB episode is out now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
BOOK CLUB: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
Published March 18, 2024
It's BOOK CLUB time! Today Val and Ron say ALL the words and feel ALL the emotions in discussing this powerful book from Gabino Iglesias titled The Devil Takes You Home. A Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker award winner, this grisly, dark noir/crime/horror mashup sticks to the marrow of your bones and doesn't ever let go. Please note that the next book from Iglesias is set to be available this summer (August) and it's called House of Bone and Rain. Just like us, you won't want to miss it!
Next film discussion, Scream Sister will branch out and visit another foreign language film!
April 1st - Train to Busan, directed by Yeon Sang-ho
Next book club pick to be announced at screamsister.com and on all SS social media. Follow us here: @screamsister on IG, Threads and TikTok. @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
JOIN THE BOOK CLUB MAILING LIST HERE!
Head to screamsister.com for cocktail pairings to go with our book club episodes + more!
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Three Questions for Gabino Iglesias Regarding His Novel “The Devil Takes You Home”
Contracts Are Dangerous: An Interview with Gabino Iglesias
‘The Devil Takes You Home’ Is Very Creepy—and Very Much About Right Now
Gabino Iglesias, a Writer of Noir, Explores the Texas Underworld
'The Devil Takes You Home' invites readers to consider the depths of darkness
The Devil Takes You Home - Gabino Iglesias | A Word on Words | Nashville Public Television
Book Review: The Devil Takes You Home (2022) - Vogue Horror
Corpse Reviver Cocktail - History
Recipe links for Corpse Reviver No. 2 and Re-Animator can be found on our episode blog here
Corpse Friendly Cocktails!
Published March 15, 2024
Folks, we have another wonderful SS Book Club episode coming up Monday, March 18th which means we're talking horror reads over cocktails!
The book: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias.
The drinks: See below!
The Scream Sister chosen cocktail this time around pairs wonderfully with this book (IYKYK) and it is none other than The Corpse Reviver No. 2! (full recipe here)
For folks looking for an elevated mocktail take on this classic, we give you The Re-Animator! (full recipe here)
Both of these are sure to please and we look forward to sitting down with you come Monday!
Sign up for the SS Book Club mailing list here!
The Little Film That Could
Published March 5, 2024
Everyone, everywhere love Issa López right along with us - please and thank you!
This week, Val and Ron discuss 2017's Tigers Are Not Afraid and it is a must see. Take a look at the short video below and listen to Scream Sister wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
BOOK CLUB episode coming March 18th, discussing The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias! Sign up for the SS Book Club mailing list here!
Tigers Are Not Afraid: A Dark "Sorta Fairytale"
Published March 4, 2024
Quick: Catch that Tori Amos reference and go listen to "A Sorta Fairytale." Then join Val and Ron today as they laugh (and cry) discussing the beautiful dark fairytale that is 2017's Tigers Are Not Afraid, directed by Issa López. Spoilers galore as always so beware. In the second segment, Ron revisits more of her beloved 90s gem, The X Files, while Val talks about the Indiana Jones movies out of order before briefly (and unintentionally) leading us all down a path of wondering what a Hulk/Evil Dead mashup could look like. Pure chaos!
Don't forget that SS Book Club episode is March 18th and we will be discussing The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias! Send in your thoughts and questions about the book asap to screamsisterpod@gmail.com.
**Val and Ron will be at the Texas Haunters Convention July 13th and 14th in Mesquite, TX and you can join! Visit https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ to get your tix and use SISTER24 at checkout.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’ Review: Stolen Childhoods, Creative Minds
Variety Review: Tigers Are Not Afraid
INTERVIEW: ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid,’ but you will be watching Issa López’s film
How Mexican filmmaker Issa López defied expectations with ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’
Mansion Of The Living Dead: The Quest For Grindhouse Horror
Published February 19, 2024
In today's packed episode, Val and Ron discuss exploitation horror with films like La Mansión de Los Muertos Vivientes (directed by Jesús Franco), Death Proof (Quentin Tarantino) and Planet Terror (Robert Rodriguez). Ron also takes us through some of the now classic films that make 'best of' lists for Grindhouse movies and Val continues on in her Frankenstein mission with a quick talk about 1935's Bride Of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester.
Don't forget the Scream Sister book club selection is The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias so join the club and get to reading!
Coming up --
March 4th: Film discussion for Tigers Are Not Afraid, directed by Issa López
March 18th: Book Club discussion for The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
The 20 Best Grindhouse Movies Ranked
Brief background on sexploitation subgenre
HOME VIDEO‘Grindhouse’ – Revisiting the Influential Box Office Failure
15 Years Later, 'Grindhouse' Is Far From Flawless but Still An Admirably Ambitious Double Feature
10 Great Modern Movies That Pay Homage To Exploitation Cinema
25 Best Modern Exploitation Movies
The 20 best Frankenstein films – ranked!
Killer Book Club and The Slashers of The 90s
Published February 7, 2024
Killer Book Club is a horror movie very much in the same vein as the fun slashers of the late 80s and 90s. Val and Ron had a great time going down nostalgia lane with it! Catch it now on Netflix and listen to the all NEW Scream Sister episode out now on Spotify and wherever else you listen to pods!
Head to screamsister.com for more!
Music: Wake Up by Royal Thunder
Killer Book Club: The Thing About Beautiful Young People
Published February 5, 2024
This week Valerie and Veronica are back to discuss the 2023 Netflix film, El Club De Los Lectores Criminales, or Killer Book Club! They also chat each other up about creepy clowns in film and TV + Val talks about her latest Agatha Christie finds and Ron reaffirms her love for The X Files and Mulder and Scully as her ultimate OTP!
Don't forget the Scream Sister book club pick is The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias with a book club episode coming in late March! Want to join our book club email list? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vpaEXSnQdbNEmPrr9
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources
https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1338041-killer-book-club-2-release-date
https://variety.com/gallery/the-20-creepiest-clowns-in-movies-and-tv/shakes-the-clown/
Talking Piñata and A Monstrous Evil
Published January 25, 2024
Piñata by Leopoldo Gout is a horror novel that makes space for much needed thoughtful discussion and reflection on the true horrors that come with the erasure of a whole people and a way of life. Catch the full Scream Sister book club episode out NOW on Spotify or wherever you listen to pods. And help it grow by spreading the word.
Resources from this video:
Fury Born from Helplessness: On Leopoldo Gout’s “Piñata”
500 Years Later, The Spanish Conquest Of Mexico Is Still Being Debated
Modern-Day Conquistadors: The Decline of Nahuatl, and the Status of Mexican Bilingual Education
BOOK CLUB: Piñata by Leopoldo Gout
Published January 22, 2024
Ron & Val are back with another book club episode! Today the sisters discuss Piñata by Leopoldo Gout - a fantastic horror novel that goes way beyond your standard possession story! Val also spends a little time talking about the fruity (and slightly spicy!) book club cocktail this month called La Piñata and a few premium mezcals for when you want to be extra. ;)
Book spoiler alert: This book is discussed in full so fair warning!
The next book club pick is The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias with plans for our next book club discussion in late February/early March. Want to join our book club email list? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vpaEXSnQdbNEmPrr9
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Piñata Reviews and Information:
REVIEW: PIÑATA BY LEOPOLDO GOUT - Grim Dark Magazine
Fury Born from Helplessness: On Leopoldo Gout’s “Piñata” - LA Review of Books
Few words from the author on the inspiration for the story
Leopoldo Gout on the Living Dead Who Layer Mexico City
https://consideringstories.wordpress.com/2022/10/20/pinata/
https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-pinata-author-leopoldo-gout/
Other Resources:
https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/mezcal/best-premium-mezcals
https://mythlok.com/tzitzimitl/
https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/underworld/mictlan-and-its-inhabitants
La Piñata Cocktails For Everyone!
Published January 18, 2024
We've got our cocktails all lined up for Book Club episode coming Monday, January 22nd!
Don't sleep on the mocktail option either and please note: the chile liqueur substitute we researched is a dash or two of Tabasco. No more than that since Tabasco can certainly overpower a drink. ;)
We'll also be talking mezcal recommendations (since it's a beverage sprinkled throughout this book) on the upcoming episode!
But now tell us: What did you think of Leopoldo Gout's Piñata? Drop us a note with your thoughts and we'll share them on the show!
Also, did you know we have a Scream Sister book club mailing list? Be part of the sisterhood and sign up to receive book club related updates, drink recipe cards, community reading recommendations + hopefully more to come! Visit the book club page to get plugged in.
Sister Death & The Garabandal Girls
Published January 12, 2024
This week Ron took us through a brief history of the story of the Garabandal girls and their inspiration for Sister Death. Check out the video below and catch the full episode out NOW wherever you listen to podcasts!
Don't forget that our next episode (Jan 22nd) will be BOOK CLUB discussion for Leopoldo Gout's Piñata!
Sister Death and Creepy Nuns
Published January 8, 2024
Happy 2024! Come for the fun discussions involving religious sightings, coveted body parts of saints and Paco Plaza's Sister Death, stay for Valerie's impromptu serenade utilizing the magical songwriting of Richard Marx circa 1989! Veronica and Valerie are back talking about this awesome origin story that debuted on Netflix in October of 2023 and that cements both sisters as Paco Plaza fans. Then they talk must-listen podcasts and fun mystery books they're reading on the side. Don't forget our Jan 22nd episode is BOOK CLUB episode to discuss Piñata by Leopoldo Gout!
Message us your thoughts on this book so we can share them on the podcast! screamsisterpod[at]gmail[dot]com.
**Special Santa Claus Warning: Val briefly discusses the super important business of Santa in the opening segment of this episode so if you listen with kids, be advised. More importantly, tell them: Beware of Krampus.
**This is a scary movie & scary book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our internet home: https://www.screamsister.com/
You can also find audio clip videos of ours at our Youtube channel: @screamsisterpod
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Sister Death ending explained, and how it connects to Verónica
Netflix’s Sister Death Is More Than Just a Retread of Veronica
Sister Death Review: Netflix's Spanish Film Has Far Superior Nun Horror Than America
A Very Satanic Hispanics Christmas!
Published December 25, 2023
It's a very Satanic Hispanics Christmas! In this episode, Val and Ron gather around the festive fireplace to talk of the horror shenanigans of Satanic Hispanics, a 2023 horror anthology from a line-up of five Mexican filmmakers including Mike Mendez, Alejandro Brugués, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Eduardo Sánchez and Demián Rugna. Then Val begins her exploration of Frankenstein films with 1931's Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff and the two sisters wrap up 2023 discussing their favorite Scream Sister movies this year and what they're planning for 2024! PLUS, a very special clip in the outro.
Next film to be watched: Sister Death, directed by Paco Plaza and available now on Netflix.
Book club discussion on Leopoldo Gout's Piñata coming on January 22nd.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a peaceful new year. See you in 2024!
**This is a scary movie & scary book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home: https://www.screamsister.com/
You can also find audio clip videos of ours at our Youtube channel: @screamsisterpod
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Exclusive Interview: Mike Mendez On Heading Up The SATANIC HISPANICS
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/olmec-civilization/
Coming Up In January 2024!
Published December 22, 2023
We've got some new episodes coming up so if you aren't already, get subscribed to Scream Sister wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. On January 8th, we'll be discussing the Netflix film, Sister Death, directed by Paco Plaza and then on January 22nd, we'll be having a BOOK CLUB discussion on the novel by Leopoldo Gout titled Piñata.
Can't wait to jump into 2024 with everybody!
And don't forget a NEW episode is dropping THIS coming Monday! Happy holidays from Ron and Val!
Augusto Pinochet & Real World Vampires
Published December 15, 2023
Sometimes (perhaps many times), we find ourselves at the intersection where horror and real world history collide.
Augusto Pinochet may have been no vampire but his legacy holds grief for many. This week Val and Ron discussed it along with the 2023 film, El Conde.
Listen to the newest episode of Scream Sister wherever you get your pods.
El Conde: The Vampire Dictator
Published December 11, 2023
Tis the season for blood sucking dictatorial rule! In this episode, Val and Ron discuss 2023's El Conde directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Jaime Vadell, Gloria Münchmeyer, Paula Luchsinger and Alfredo Castro. Also, Valerie can't stop talking about the cinematography genius of Ed Lachman. Then the sisters dive into a quick discussion on books with Val professing her love for Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (several years later than everyone else) and poses the question of what you think is the best book-to-screen adaptation. Reminder that the SS Book Club pick is Piñata by Leopoldo Gout so start reading so that you can be part of the book club discussion episode coming in January!
The next Scream Sister film to watch will be Satanic Hispanics with a new episode dropping on Christmas morning! See you then!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home: https://www.screamsister.com/
You can also find audio clip videos of ours at our Youtube channel: @screamsisterpod
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
‘El Conde’ Review: Pablo Larraín’s Bizarro-World Reckoning With Pinochet’s Bloodthirsty Legacy
Pablo Larraín Breaks Down El Conde and Finally Facing Pinochet
The Images of El Conde: Netflix’s Vampire Epic Contains the Ghosts of Nosferatu, Superman, and More
Want more?
El Espinazo Del Diablo and Fave Guillermo Del Toro Films
Published November 27, 2023
On our 10th (woohoo, TEN!) episode, Val and Ron dive into the beautifully haunting 2001 film by Guillermo Del Toro titled "El Espinazo Del Diablo" or The Devil's Backbone. We discuss how it holds up as a movie over twenty years old and we also take a look at the rest of his filmography and how it ranks according to culture sites like vulture.com. After that, we talk about Latines and our love for the macabre (hello, the whole reason for this podcast!) + Val gives her thoughts on the true crime book she recently wrapped: Killers of The Flower Moon - The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.
*Reminder: Don't forget our SS Book Club pick as we finish out the year is Piñata by Leopoldo Gout and we invite you to read along with us! Book discussion episode coming in January!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home: https://www.screamsister.com/
You can also find audio clip videos of ours at our Youtube channel: @screamsisterpod
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Every Guillermo del Toro Movie, Ranked
Guillermo del Toro names his favourite John Wayne movie: “So epic”
Roger Ebert review - The Devil’s Backbone
The Devil’s Backbone of West Virginia
Before 'Pan's Labyrinth,' Guillermo del Toro Made This Wartime Horror Film
Criterion Collection
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Bruja? Why Many Latinos Love the Macabre
Monsters Within: The Rangers of Vampires of El Norte
Published November 16, 2023
The Texas Rangers are part of the story in Vampires of El Norte, the latest gothic horror romance by Isabel Cañas.
This week, Val and Ron explored the dark, painful history of the Rangers in their discussion episode on the book.
Listen to our latest BOOK CLUB episode out NOW on Spotify, Apple and other places you listen to pods! And be sure to scroll down this blog for a list of resources for the episode and mentioned in the video below!
BOOK CLUB: Vampires Of El Norte By Isabel Cañas
Published November 13, 2023
We're back with our second book club episode! Ron is back with her Texas tea and Val's got her Vaquero specialty cocktail as they discuss Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas.
Spoiler alert: This book is discussed in full and Val and Ron map out various avenues that they would like to see a story like this unfold on so fair warning!
The next book club pick is Piñata by Leopoldo Gout and we'll be discussing it on the pod in January. Want to join our book club email list? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vpaEXSnQdbNEmPrr9
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Vampires of El Norte reviews and analysis:
NPR review from Gabino Iglesias
https://www.reddit.com/r/horrorlit/comments/160muts/thoughts_on_vampires_of_el_norte/
Vampires of El Norte Reader’s Guide from Penguin Random House
Other Episode Resources:
History Professor Seeks 'Truth and Reconciliation' from the State and the Texas Rangers
Texas Ranger history from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
White Hats podcast from Texas Monthly
Callahan Expedition - Texas State Historical Association - 2019
'Porvenir, Texas' details massacre of Mexican Americans by U.S. soldiers, rangers
She Wore Black podcast - Interview with Isabel Cañas
Books In The Freezer podcast
Vaquero cocktail from Death & Co
Refusing To Forget Organization - https://refusingtoforget.org/
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at @screamsisterpod over on Youtube.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
The Vaquero Cocktail
Published November 10, 2023
We're prepping for Book Club episode on Monday and here's what we know: It's Isabel Cañas for crying out loud! Your basic wine for book club discussion just wasn't going to do so Val went digging and found a cocktail worthy of a true vaquero and befitting for this upcoming episode!
Death & Co's "Vaquero" calls for corn husk infused Del Maguey Mezcal Chichicapa and while we will not get quite that detailed (this time around!), this is a great one to try!
To Nestor!
Learn more about Death & Co's "Vaquero" here!
New episode coming Monday! Save the date and join us to talk about Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas!
REC: Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie-ie
Published October 30, 2023
It's the Scream Sister Halloween episode! Today, Veronica leads us into the world of zombie lore as she and Val discuss 2007's REC, directed by Paco Plaza & Jaume Balagueró, and starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Jorge-Yamam Serrano.
Then Valerie lays out her thoughts after getting to see 1978's Halloween FINALLY (spoiler: Obviously, she loved it)!
And to wrap things up, the two do a quick dive on Ron's thoughts on The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix, Val's initial thoughts on Killers Of The Flower Moon by David Grann and reminders for *book club discussion episode* coming up on November 13th where Val and Ron will be talking about Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas!
Read along with us and be part of the discussion by emailing your thoughts and questions to screamsisterpod@gmail.com!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home:
https://www.screamsister.com/
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
What Caused The Dead To Become Zombies In George A. Romero Movies?
The 17 Best Found Footage Movies, from ‘Paranormal Activity’ to ‘One Cut of the Dead’
Zoinks! Tracing The History Of 'Zombie' From Haiti To The CDC
The dark history of zombies - Christopher M. Moreman
How the zombie represents America’s deepest fears
[For The Love Of Franchises] REC and the story of the Monstrous Woman: La Niña Medeiros
Shock of the new: Jordan Peele, Mariana Enríquez and more on the horror fiction renaissance
Texas has more ghost towns than any other state—these 5 are worth exploring
In The News This Weekend
Published October 29, 2023
A great read out of The Guardian this weekend that discussed how horror has been reemerging and bending the confines of the genre to offer up new tales that are just as scary and often a reflection of the times.
Horror is alive and well across all cultures and we're very excited to see more and more of these stories emerge onto the world stage.
Be sure to check it out!
Booze Or Boos? We love 'Em Both!
Published October 16, 2023
As you prep for your Halloween shenanigans, here's a collection of some of our favorite themed cocktails that are perfect for this time of year. Enjoy!
FUN Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails!
Blackberry Champagne Margarita - Val's Midnight Margarita Recommendation
Blood Orange Spritzer (Mocktail)
Vodka Blush - aka: Rosemary's Baby Cocktail
Listen to the latest episode of Scream Sister on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts!
Tis The Spooky Season + Satanic Hispanics With Pete Barnstrom
Published October 16, 2023
For this October episode, Val and Ron talk about everything from fave Halloween season movies (Halloween, Sleepy Hollow), to the creepy cocktails of Rosemary's Baby, books by Agatha Christie, Val's homework on Frankenstein and the need for more Latine stories in cinema! Plus, Valerie gets to sit down with Satanic Hispanics writer Pete Barnstrom to talk about the movie, writing and his love for weird, creepy, fun films!
Quick reminder that the next episode will have Ron and Val talking about 2007's REC.
Also, don't forget that Val and Ron are currently reading through the Scream Sister book club pick: Vampires Of El Norte by Isabel Cañas. They will be discussing that book on the pod in mid November so read along with them and get ready!
This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Resources for this episode:
Filmography podcast examines the films of Tim Burton
Vampires Of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
FUN Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails!
Blackberry Champagne Margarita - Val's Midnight Margarita Recommendation
Blood Orange Spritzer (Mocktail)
Vodka Blush - aka: Rosemary's Baby Cocktail
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home:
https://www.screamsister.com/
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Texas Is A Prized Horror Film Spot
Published October 9, 2023
Today we're sharing a story from the Austin American Statesman highlighting a lot of the really great horror films that have been shot in Texas or have Texas based elements!
Did you know Texas was ranked the second most popular state to film a horror movie in the United States, according to new study by InsureMyTrip?
There have been roughly 1089 horror films set in our home state!
Take a look at the FULL list here and plan your Texas horror movie night!
The True Horror Inside "Our Share Of Night"
Published October 8, 2023
One of the ways Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enríquez transcends the horror genre is in the way the very real life horror of the time period sets the stage for this story of a father and his son.
Listen to the FULL book club episode and catch ALL episodes of Scream Sister on Spotify, Apple, or other places you pod!
Music by Luke Wieting
Watch the video BELOW! #nuestrapartedenoche #ourshareofnight #scarystories #spookyseason #spookybooks #latinastorytellers #horrorbooks #bookclub #bookstagram #spanishhorrorstories #truestories #spookypodcast
BOOK CLUB: Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enríquez
Published October 2, 2023
It's the first BOOK CLUB episode! On episode 6, Ron and Val have their wine and their Texas tea as they embark on their first Scream Sister book club discussion and take on Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enríquez. Spoiler alert: They have wildly different takes but it's a good time!
The next book club pick is Vampires Of El Norte by Isabel Cañas and we'll be discussing it on the pod in November. Want to join our book club email list? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vpaEXSnQdbNEmPrr9
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Resources for this episode:
Our Share Of Night reviews and analysis:
They Toss Bodies at You: On Mariana Enríquez’s “Our Share of Night”
NY Times Book Review - Our Share Of Night
The Atlantic: A Novel in Which Nightmares Are All Too Real
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez review – political horror
Our Share Of Night Discussion Question - Random House Books
Other Short Fiction From Enríquez:
My Sad Dead, Mariana Enríquez, The New Yorker, Feb 2023
Other books by Enríquez:
The Dangers Of Smoking In Bed
Interview: OUR SHARE OF NIGHT| A Virtual Evening with Mariana Enriquez & Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Imbunche on the Lore podcast: https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/25
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Scream Sister Book Club Discussion!
Published September 25, 2023
It’s time to hear what you thought of Our Share Of Night! Did you read this book? Let’s hear your thoughts and questions! Message us at screamsisterpod[at]gmail[dot]com and we'll share your takes on the show.
Val and Ron will be talking about this book on the next episode of Scream Sister - catch ya then!
#nuestrapartedenoche #ourshareofnight #bookstagram #bookclub #podcasting #spookyseason #scarystories #horrorbooks #latinxbooks
The Real Life Hepta Group
Published September 21, 2023
This week on Scream Sister, Val and Ron explore 2023's Phenomena which tells the the real-life story of El Baúl del Monje case investigated in 1999 by the Hepta Group.
Learn more about it at the Vogue Mexico story HERE!
And catch episode 5 of Scream Sister out NOW on Spotify, Apple and places where you get your podcasts.
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Reminder!
Our next episode slated to drop on October 2nd will be the Scream Sister Book Club Discussion episode where Valerie and Veronica will talk about the selected read: Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enríquez.
Bring your wine, your cup of tea, your Diet Dr. Pepper in a wine glass and join us for book club discussion!
Email your questions, book thoughts and anything else to screamsisterpod@gmail.com.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister as well as on Youtube HERE!
Phenomena: The Ghostbuster Golden Girls
Published September 18, 2023
Val and Ron are back and this week they're hanging out with their new fave ladies in 2023's Phenomena (Fenómenas), directed by Carlos Therón and starring Belén Rueda, Gracia Olayo, and Toni Acosta. They also talk a little about the real Hepta Group that this horror comedy is based on!
After that they talk about what some of their most loved reads were of the past year and how Ron hangs on to DNFs because you just never know, their day in the sun just might come one day!
**Next episode which will come in October will be the Scream Sister Book Club Discussion episode where Valerie and Veronica will talk about the chosen read: Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enríquez.
Bring your wine, your cup of tea, your Diet Dr. Pepper in a wine glass and join us for book club discussion! Email your questions, book thoughts and anything else to screamsisterpod@gmail.com.
Find us on Instagram and Threads at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home:
https://www.screamsister.com/
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Resources:
Find Us On Ye Old Youtube!
Published September 11, 2023
Find our little YouTube space as we continue to grow!
And catch up with ALL episodes of Scream Sister on Spotify, Apple or other places you get your #horrorpodcasts.
https://www.youtube.com/@screamsisterpod
#scarymovies #spookyseason #horrormovies #horrorstorytellers
Huesera & The Expectations of Motherhood
Published September 7, 2023
This week on the podcast we go serious for a minute after watching the 2022 Mexican horror film, Huesera: The Bone Woman. Ron and Val talk about motherhood, being pregnant and the expectations we all sometimes fall under.
Moral of the story: Stay true to you! 👏
For Val, it brought up reflections on the reversal of abortions rights in the United States, forced pregnancy and how that will impact pregnant people going forward. Big stuff.
Episode 4 is out NOW in most places you get your pods!
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Huesera: She's All About Bones
Published September 4, 2023
On this episode, Veronica and Valerie talk about 2022's Mexican horror film, Huesera: The Bone Woman. Then Val strolls down Elm Street one more time to talk about films 4 and 5 in the Freddy franchise (not her faves) and then they round out their session talking about Satanic Hispanics coming out THIS month in theaters + the Scream Sister selected read that they're SO close to finishing: Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enriquez! Val and Ron will be discussing this book on the podcast in early October! Read along with them and join the discussion by emailing thoughts and questions about the book to screamsisterpod@gmail.com.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
***Additional warning: Discussions of postpartum depression, abortion and childbirth in general take place in this episode. If you are struggling with postpartum depression or know someone who is, please know that there is help you can reach out to. You can call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
Resources for this episode:
LA LOBA: WILD WOMAN, LUMINOUS WOLF
Review of Huesera from RogerEbert.com
Dobbs vs. Jackson dissent from JUSTICE BREYER, JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, and JUSTICE KAGAN, Pg 151 of 213
13 Things You May Not Know About Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
The Block Party by Jamie Day
Satanic Hispanics Serves Up Latin Folklore Horror
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home:
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
What Is It About Scary Movies That Latinos Love So Much?
Published August 26, 2023
Why do horror films like ‘The Conjuring’ have particular appeal with Latinos?
It's probably a combination of things. From the story linked above: The $53.5 million opening for 2018’s “The Nun” was lifted by an audience that was 36 percent Latino. It went on to become the most successful film in the franchise. Similarly, Latino audiences showed up for 2017’s “Annabelle: Creation” (26 percent at opening) and the first “Conjuring” film (17 percent).
Catholic imagery and religious traditions coupled with the culture (Latin folklore on the whole is no stranger to ghosts) are certainly factors that can be a draw to the horror realm but as the story above also points out:
"...it’s not just horror films. The same report said that people of color accounted for the majority of ticket sales for six of the top 10 films in 2018 and nine of the top 10 films in 2019."
Check it all out here: Why do horror films like ‘The Conjuring’ have particular appeal with Latinos? - Joey Guerra, June 7, 2021
Who's The Real Life General From 2019's La Llorona?
Published August 22, 2023
This week on episode 3, Valerie and Ron talk about La Llorona, a Guatamalan horror film directed by Jayro Bustamante and starring María Mercedes Coroy. The synopsis centers around an aging general and dictator who is on trial for war crimes and acts of genocide and who must now face the sins of his past.
But who was the real life dictator? Take a look below and remember that episode 3 of Scream Sister is out now on Spotify, Apple or most places you get your podcasts!
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La Llorona: The Original Mother
Published August 21, 2023
Today we're talking about the original mother: La Llorona! Val and Ron take listeners through a little bit of background on this beloved piece of Mexican folklore including sharing the stories their parents were told about this legend. Then they dive right into 2019's La Llorona, directed by Jayro Bustamante and starring María Mercedes Coroy, Sabrina De La Hoz, María Telón and Margarita Kenéfic. After that, Val discusses her thoughts now that she's watched the second and third installments of Nightmare on Elm Street (for the first time!) and the two sisters close with books they're reading + new releases they're excited for. Don't forget that the Scream Sister selected read this month is Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enriquez - Val and Ron will be discussing this book on the podcast in late September/early October! Read along with them and join the discussion by emailing thoughts and questions about the book to screamsisterpod@gmail.com.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, or in a lot of places you get your podcasts.
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Resources for this episode:
La Llorona: An Introduction to the Weeping Woman - October 2021, Library of Congress Blog Site
La Llorona: Roots, Branches, and the Missing Link from Spain - October 2021, Library of Congress Blog Site
Picante Pero Sabroso: Songs of La Llorona - October 2021, Library of Congress Blog Site
La Llorona: Looking at a Ghost Story for Día de Muertos and Halloween - 2021, Folklife Today podcast - Library of Congress
The Best Queer Horror and Thriller Films for Your Spooky LGBTQ Movie Marathon - October 2022, Distractify
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Things That Creep Ron Out In Movies
Published August 9, 2023
Val and Ron discussed the "it factors" for them when it comes to scary movies and learned they have a lot in common!
Psychological terror? Check.
Creepy ass kids? Check.
Ghosts? Check.
What would be some of yours?
Message them to us and we can read them on the show!
Catch episode 2 by grabbing Scream Sister at Spotify, Apple or in most places you get your podcasts.
Verónica - The Movie, Not Your Host
Published August 7, 2023
In this jam packed episode, Valerie and Veronica talk about 2017's Verónica with Sandra Escacena, Consuelo Trujillo, Bruna Gonzalez, Claudia Placer and Iván Chavero. Then Val takes us through her FIRST ever viewing of Nightmare on Elm Street (huzzah!) and Ron talks to us about her latest reads which include The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea. Give it a listen and please give us a rate and review!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Resources for this episode:
Film Review: ‘Veronica’ - Variety - March 2018
Is 'Veronica,' the New Netflix Horror Movie, a True Story? - Newsweek - March 2018
The True Story Behind Veronica - The Vallecas Case - Youtube
Veronica: How The Horror Movie Compares To The True Story It Adapted - Screen Rant - August 2020
What book bans and the Hollywood writers strike have in common | Heather MacDonald - Pennsylvania Capital - Star - May 2023
The Untold Truth Of A Nightmare On Elm Street - Looper - July 2023
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister and at our NEW internet home:
https://www.screamsister.com/
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
What We're Currently Reading
Published August 1, 2023
On our first episode, we talked about a book that we’ve picked out to read together to discuss on an upcoming episode and we’re inviting (nay, urging) listeners to read along with us so we can hear what you think!
Join us in reading Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enriquez!
Let’s just assume that we’re giving ourselves a solid month to get this book done. And let’s just also assume that Val is already 1 week behind. No matter! We’ll be talking about it in early September so happy reading!
PS - new episode dropping next week
#spookyvibes #scarybooks #bookstagram #horrorpodcast #latinahorror #latinahorrorwriters
Ep 1. Mal De Ojo
Published July 24, 2023
In our first episode we dive in to talk about 2022's Mal De Ojo with Ofelia Medina, Samantha Castillo and Paola Miguel! Directed by Isaac Ezban. And then we jump into fave books and name our book pick that we'll be reading through together (along with listeners) so that we can discuss on a later episode. We'll be reading Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. Give it a listen!
**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for children. Be advised.
Resources for this episode:
Evil Eye Review: Grandmotherly Horror Is Like Mother Goose Gone Mad [Fantastic Fest]
Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1029655/evil-eye-review-grandmotherly-horror-is-like-mother-goose-gone-mad-fantastic-fest/
El mal de ojo, The evil eye - Na'atik Mexico - 20??
Mal De Ojo - Espooky Tales - 2021
History of the Evil Eye - Tex-Mex Curios - 2018
The Evil Eye - The Atlantic - 1965
https://www.axios.com/2022/03/31/latinos-hollywood-representation-movies
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/10/31/452298992/why-latinos-heart-horror-films
Questions? Email us at screamsisterpod@gmail.com
Find us on the 'Gram' at @screamsister
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.