BLOODHAUS

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 179: Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla Adeline discuss their recent experiences in the horror film community, including screenings, coffee shops, and the transition into the spooky season. They review the film 'Together' and explore the evolution of horror films, particularly focusing on the works of Ari Aster. The conversation shifts to 90s comedies such as 'Dave' and their political commentary, leading to a detailed review of the classic horror film 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' In this conversation, Drusilla and Joshua delve into the themes of relationships, horror aesthetics, and cultural influences in the film 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' They explore the complexities of sapphic desire, the irrational decisions made in moments of emotional turmoil, and the eerie atmosphere created by the film's unique portrayal of zombies. The discussion also touches on the film's narrative structure, comparing it to classic horror tropes, and reflects on the cultural significance of horror films in Spain.

NEXT WEEK: Mario Bava's SHOCK

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

Joshua Conkel

Episode 178: Seconds (1966) Aug 11, 2025

Show notes

This week, after an extended spoiler-free conversation about Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025), Drusilla and Josh discuss Frankenheimer’s wonderful 1966 sci-fi creeper, Seconds. From wiki: “Seconds is a 1966 American science fiction psychological horror [3] film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, and Will Geer.[4] The film tells the story of a middle-aged New York banker who, disillusioned with his life, is contacted by an agency known as "The Company" which specializes in providing "rebirths" under new identities and appearances altered by plastic surgery. The screenplay by Lewis John Carlino is based on the 1963 novel of the same title by David Ely.”

Also discussed: Ezra Fuhrman, Stephen King adaptations, “elevated horror”, and more.

NEXT WEEK: Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 177: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) Aug 04, 2025

Show notes

The ghouls are back! After a long break, Josh and Drusilla are back to discuss Humanist Vampire Seeking Consulting Suicidal Person. From wiki: “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (French: Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant), also released as Humanist Vampire Too Sensitive to Kill, is a 2023 French-language Canadian vampire comedy drama film co-written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.[3] It stars Sara Montpetit as Sasha, a teenage vampire who befriends Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard), a boy with suicidal tendencies.”

Also discussed: Roller Coaster, 2001: A Space Odyssey, fantasy films, superhero films, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Bedazzled (1967), vampire lore, teen films, and more!

NEXT WEEK: Seconds (1966)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Announcement Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 176: Tenebrae (1982) Jun 29, 2025

Show notes

Josh and Drusilla discuss another one of Dario Argento’s giallo classics, Tenebrae. From wiki: “Tenebrae (lit. '"darkness"', also known as Tenebre) is a 1982 Italian giallo[2][3][4][5] film written and directed by Dario Argento. The film stars Anthony Franciosa as American author Peter Neal, who – while in Rome promoting his latest murder-mystery novel – becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who may have been inspired to kill by his novel. John Saxon and Daria Nicolodi co-star as Neal's agent and assistant respectively, while Giuliano Gemma and Carola Stagnaro appear as detectives investigating the murders. John Steiner, Veronica Lario, and Mirella D'Angelo also feature in minor roles. The film has been described as exploring themes of dualism and sexual aberration, and has strong metafictional elements; some commentators consider Tenebrae to be a direct reaction by Argento to criticism of his previous work, most especially his depictions of murders of women.”

Also discussed: Drusilla’s new house, Russ Meyer, Logan Lucky, 28 Weeks Later, Cloverfield (2008), 10 Cloverfield Lane, Collateral Beauty, Deep Red, Suspiria, Fathom, and more.

NEXT WEEK: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 175: Night of the Living Dead (1968) Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

This week the ghouls discuss Romero’s iconic zombie classic, Night of the Living Dead. From wiki: “Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 American independent zombie horror film directed, photographed, and edited by George A. Romero, written by Romero and John Russo, produced by Russell Streiner and Karl Hardman, and starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea. The story follows seven people trapped in a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania, under assault by flesh-eating reanimated corpses. Although the monsters that appear in the film are referred to as "ghouls", they are credited with popularizing the modern portrayal of zombies in popular culture.”

Also discussed: Drusilla’s new house, Clash of the Titans and Ray Harryhausen, Showgirls and gay people, Pavements the Pavement doc, Train to Busan, Diary of the Dead, Army of the Dead, World War Z, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, and more!

NEXT WEEK: Tenebrae (1982)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 174: Dr. Caligari (1989) Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

The movie of the week is Stephen Sayadian’s Dr. Caligari (1989). From wiki: “Dr. Caligari is a 1989 American avant-garde horror erotic film co-written and directed by Stephen Sayadian and starring Madeleine Reynal, Laura Albert, Gene Zerna, David Parry, Fox Harris and Jennifer Balgobin.[2] It is a quasi-sequel to the 1920 film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.[citation needed] The film details a disturbed doctor (the granddaughter of the original Dr. Caligari) and her illegal experiments on her patients.”

Also discussed: Happy Birthday, Edie, the occupation of Los Angeles, Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Catherine Breillat’s A Real Young Girl, the posters of Brian De Palma, Forbidden Zone, Shock Treatment, Frank Zappa, Pink Narcissus, Querelle, fonts, and more!

NEXT WEEK: Night of the Living Dead (1964)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 173: The Ugly Stepsister (2025) Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

Josh and Drusilla are OBSESSED with The Ugly Stepsister. From wiki: “The Ugly Stepsister (Norwegian: Den Stygge Stesøsteren) is a 2025 Norwegian-speaking satirical [3][4] dark comedy [5] body horror [6][7] film written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt (in her directorial debut). The film, starring Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, and Flo Fagerli, making use of the motif of the fairy tale "Cinderella", retells a twisted story of Elvira, who competes against her beautiful stepsister in a bloody battle for beauty. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2025, where it opened the Midnight Section.”

Also discussed: Hitchcock’s Rope, trauma dumping on friends, movies that feel like plays, classic queer cinema and the Hays Code, Alice Wu’s Saving Face, 90s lesbian films, pretty privilege, and more.

NEXT WEEK: Dr. Caligari (1989)

Bloodhaus:

Drusilla Adeline:

‪@sisterhyde.bsky.social

Joshua Conkel

Episode 172: Repulsion (1965) Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

Josh and Drusilla discuss Roman Polanski’s Repulsion. From wiki: “Repulsion is a 1965 British psychological horror thriller film directed by Roman Polanski, and starring Catherine Deneuve.[2] Based on a story written by Polanski and Gérard Brach, the plot follows Carol, a withdrawn, disturbed young woman who, when left alone in the apartment she shares with her sister, is subject to a number of nightmarish experiences. The film focuses on the point of view of Carol and her vivid hallucinations and nightmares as she comes into contact with men and their desires for her. Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Patrick Wymark, and Yvonne Furneaux appear in supporting roles.”

Also discussed: B.O., Hacks, Oslo August 31st, Joaquim Trier, A24 vs Neon, Mission: Impossible, Tim Robinson, The Watcher, the Four B Movement, and more.

NEXT WEEK: The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Bloodhaus:

https://twitter.com/BloodhausPod

Drusilla Adeline:

Joshua Conkel