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Grindhouse Girls PodcastA podcast about spoopy, scary, and strange movies and the girls who watch them. Author: Grindhouse Girls Podcast
A podcast for movie lovers. Britney and Katie met in college and both shared a love of cinema. After several years of not using their fine arts degrees, they started a podcast about spoopy, scary and strange movies. Stay tuned! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Language: en Genres: Arts, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Holislay Guestcast 2025: THE CINEDICATE #190- Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)- Indie Horror, Dexter Vibes, and Christmas Mayhem
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Happy Horror-days, GGP friends and family! As a holislay bonus episode, this week Katie and Brit join fellow Redacted Entertainment podcast THE CINEDICATE to discuss the recently released remake of SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT. And, unlike last Christmas's collab on SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT: PART TWO, we actually had some positive things to say!!! Special thanks to our host, Armand, and our new friend of the pod, Ali! Be sure to give the CINEDICATE a lot of love and listens! See the link below for the latest episodes!Stay spoopy ya'll! See you in 2026!From Our Host, THE CINEDICATE: FILM & TV PODCAST:Welcome back! On today’s episode, we’re slicing into the snow with a look at one of holiday horror’s weirdest cult franchises—Silent Night, Deadly Night.I’m joined by the Grindhouse Girls and longtime Cinedicate guest Ali, as we all break down the latest reboot of the original film.So whether you’re a diehard slasher fan, seeking yuletide carnage, or just wondering how Santa wound up fighting Nazis on Christmas Eve—pull up a seat. Join us as we unwrap all the chilling, bloody, surprisingly heartfelt moments of Silent Night, Deadly Night, right here on The Cinedicate.What to expect from the episode:Spirited discussion on the legacy, themes, and unexpected twists of the "Silent Night, Deadly Night" remake, including its approach to holiday horror and the integration of social issues like Nazis and vigilantism.Comparative deep-dive into the remake versus the original franchise’s notorious exploitation elements, including changes in violence, characterization, and the avoidance of gratuitous content.Anecdotal exploration of viewing experiences, horror movie traditions, and recommendations for both horror aficionados and newcomers seeking alternative holiday films.Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introductions, Franchise History & "Garbage Day"00:04:24 - Our theater Experiences00:07:40 - Indie Horror, Gore Effects, Mean-Spiritedness & Changes in Slashers00:09:19 - Billy as Anti-Hero00:11:19 - Casting Trivia, Actor Lineages, Genre Lore & Pop-Culture Tangents00:13:05 - Why this film is relevant today.00:18:16 - Wolfenstein, Inglourious Basterds, and Meta References00:29:17 - Sequel Setup00:36:08 - Victim Justification, Kill Montage & Thematic Shifts00:41:40 - Romance Influences, Acceptance, Audience Expectations & Film Longevity00:52:10 - Oscar/Nominations and Netflix Buying WB, Fandom Tangents00:57:30 - Remake Comparisons: Criteria, Good/Bad Examples, Holiday Horror Lists01:00:56 - Personal Traditions, Hallmark Movies, Dickens Ghost Stories, Film Choices01:19:19 - Franchise Fatigue, Problematic Actors & Cancel Culture01:23:04 - Podcast Mishaps, Recommendations, Horror Fandom & Cosplay01:36:07 - Body Horror, Practical Effects, Gore01:37:35 - Biopic Potential, Playing Villains, Video Game Nazi-Killing (Wolfenstein)01:42:18 - Reflections, Plugs, Creative Projects, Farewells & Holiday WishesHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.The Grindhouse Girls Podcast is created by Katie Dale and Brit Ray. This week's episode was a collaboration with THE CINEDICATE and edited by Armand Haddad.Part of the Redacted Entertainment Network.Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White SmokeCopyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
