Clever Ghouls
Clever Ghouls: The Podcast, hosted by Maegan and Blair, is a bi-weekly show with lots of sprinkled in minisodes dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing the movies that make us think about them long after we’ve left the theater or turned off the TV. We bring quick wit and unique perspectives from backgrounds like art history, cinematography, psychology, analysis, science, education, fashion, design, and more to create a curated, inclusive conversation around the spooky(ish) movies we love.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Tyler's Bullshit
We're back, baby! In this episode, the Ghoulies talk about the delectable death cult in The Menu, the 2022 American black comedy horror that's all about the details of some of the most …
They Live | Ray-Bans & Reaganomics
In this episode of Clever Ghouls, the Ghouls have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass...and they're all out of bubble gum. Join them as they discuss John Carpenter's "They Live".…
Reality Bites | Dystopian Predictions Come True in "They Live" | Minisode w/ Maegan
When They Live first came out, it was not particularly well received. Critics said the writing was clunky, the music was too repetitive, the acting was too melodramatic, and most ironic…
Rocky Horror Picture Show | Rose Tints My World
On this episode, the Clever Ghouls tap-dancing across time and space to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 cult classic comedy horror musical written by Richard O’Brien …
Obscurity to Adoration: The History of Cult Films | Minisode w/ Maegan
Cult films, a genre characterized by their devoted fan base and unconventional appeal, have carved a unique place in the history of cinema. This minisode with Maegan digs into the fasci…
Your Unlucky Day: The History of Friday the 13th | Minisode w/ Maegan
When it comes to bad luck, there are few superstitions as pervasive in Western culture as that of Friday the 13th. Like crossing paths with a black cat and breaking a mirror, the notion…
Midsommar [Pt 2] | Brains Be Brainin'
On Part 2 of the Midsommar epsiode, the Ghouls dig into all things brain. Join us as we take time to talk about the (mis)representation of mental illness in film, how we relate to Dani …
Midsommar [Pt 1] | Girl...Good For You...
On this episode, the Ghouls discuss the unsettling masterpiece that is "Midsommar." Directed by Ari Aster in 2019, this modern horror gem takes us far from the familiar jump scares and …
Hereditary [Pt 2] | Hot Fires & Piano Wires
On this episode, the Clever Ghouls continue to discuss Hereditary, the 2018 psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. This episode focuses on the filmmak…
Hereditary [Pt 1] | Don’t Lose Your Head
On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Hereditary, the 2018 psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. Hereditary explores the lives of Annie, Peter, …
Annihilation | It's...Unlike Us...
In this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Annihilation. Released in 2018 and directed by Alex Garland, this movie took us on a mind-altering journey into the heart of "The Shimmer," an…
Shaky Cam: The History of Found Footage Films | Minisode w/ Maegan
From its humble beginnings to its widespread popularity, these films have redefined horror storytelling, delivering a sense of realism and terror like no other. Found footage films have…
The Blair Witch Project | Where's That Fucking Map??
The Blair Witch Project, written, directed, AND edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez features the chilling tale of three student filmmakers who set out on an adventure near Burki…
Perfect Blue (1997) | No, I'm the Real Thing...
On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Perfect Blue, the 1997 horror anime film by Satoshi Kon. This movie follows a member of a Japanese idol group, Mima, who retires from music t…
The Babadook | WHY CAN'T YOU JUST BE NORMAL???
On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Jennifer Kent’s 2014 sleeper hit The Babadook. Based on Kent’s original short film, Monster, the movie stars Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman as a…
Beetlejuice | It’s Showtime!
In this episode, the Clever Ghouls, Maegan & Blair, discuss Beetlejuice, the 1988 horror-comedy film written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren and directed by Tim Bu…
Eternal Bourgeoisie: The Bureaucracy of Life and Death in Beetlejuice | Minisode w/ Maegan
Beetlejuice is rich in its in-your-face symbolism and serves as a horror-comedy critique about the effects capitalism and consumerism have had on our lives to the extent bureaucracy fo…
Thank You Robot Overlords: AI & Horror | Minisode w/ Maegan
The representation of artificial intelligence in horror movies encapsulates our collective fascination and fear towards this evolving technology. Through personification, existential qu…
American Psycho | Murders & Executions Mostly
On this episode, join the Ghouls as they dig into Mary Harron’s 2000 film, American Psycho. The movie most notably stars Christian Bale and follows wealthy New York City investment bank…
Unveiling the Dark Depths: The History of Psychological Horror | Minisode w/ Maegan
Psychological horror has evolved over time, traversing the realms of literature and film to offer audiences a chilling exploration of the human brain and thoughts. From its origins in G…