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In honor of 10 years of Jersey Ghouls, Marissa and Jacki are revisiting and reacting to the first movie review they released way back in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Season of the Witch comes to an end as Jacki and Marissa explore Pumpkinhead and Pyewacket. Both of the films explore the idea that sometimes you live to regret your witchy ways. The ghouls chat about city versus rural life, and how good ole' New Jersey truly has it all, including a healthy dose of the Agrarian Decay often portrayed in horror. The ghouls talk about classic fairy tale witches, autonomy and teenage rebellion, and male grief in the patriarchy. Riss's References Chapter 13: Farm to Terrible: The Horror Film as Expression of Agrarian Decay. From- Landau, J., & Lux, M. (2026). Unserious Ecocriticism: Humor, Play & Environmental Destruction in Art & Visual Culture. Amherst College Press. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/book.142497. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Witchcraft! Voodoo! Power hunger people behaving badly! That damn cheating husband! From 1692 to 1962 to 2026, some things never change. This week in the Season of the Witch, the Ghouls discuss The Crucible and Eve's Bayou. Two films that let the history and academic lights shine in Marissa and Jacki. The Ghouls also take a moment to celebrate and reflect on their 10 year anniversary! A huge THANK YOU to everyone that listens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacki and Marissa dive into George Romero's Season of the Witch as well as the Pierce Brother's The Wretched. These films give Marissa plenty of ammunition to talk feminism, and explore misogynistic themes often associated with witches and women. Riss's References - Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique - Terrence O'Brien's SotW is a slow-burn feminist occult drama -Monica Teresa Ortiz's Article: SotW is an early entry in second wave feminism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy October! The Ghouls continue to enjoy witchy movies all month long and this week they find a gem (unknown to them) called Superstition from 1982 and the beautiful but divisive film from 2016, The Love Witch. Check out the articles and reviews Marissa referenced: The Love Witch: Politicizing the feminine gaze by Maya Kokerov Unveiling the Feminist Tapestry in The Love Witch: A Cinematic Critique on Romantic Relationships in a Patriarchal Society by Pia Diamandis Give our friends a follow: Toying Around Presents Elizabeth Sagewood Jen - Horror Literati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your cauldron, tell Tipper Gore to shove it and slap on your boobie tassels because the Ghouls are brewing up another Spooky Dooky episode! The season of the witch takes a turn to dark comedies as Marissa and Jacki enjoy The Witches of Eastwick and Elvira Mistress of the Dark. They play the "is it or isn't it feminist" game with Eastwick, objectify Jack Nicholson, and celebrate Cassandra Peterson in every way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall is finally here, and the Ghouls are going to celebrate the season with some toil and trouble. That's right, Fall 2026 has been dubbed the season of the witch at JG headquarters. To begin, Jacki and Marissa tackle The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Hellbender. They gush over the hyper-feminist themes of both of these films, and the enduring power of witches in the battle against the patriarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a farewell to the Summer of 2026, the Ghouls take on two iconic shark movies Spielberg's 1975 classic, Jaws and the Sci-Fi Original Classic that created an entire franchise, Sharknado. In this episode: * Marissa goes on a rant about Universal's decision to include Obsession in Halloween Horror Nights. *The Ghouls debate whether or not Jaws holds up as well as we all want to believe it does. *They admit that Sharknado is, without a doubt, a really good time. *Jacki learns about vagina dentata theory and is delighted. *The Ghouls pay homage to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and Marissa sings waaaaay too many times. *The Ghouls announce that fall will be THE SEASON OF THE WITCH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a summer vacation and the Ghouls have found a little cabin in the middle of nowhere. What could possibly go wrong?! In honor of vacations gone awry, the Ghouls sit down to "enjoy" American Gothic and the original Cabin Fever. Is American Gothic more than just a brainless slasher? Yes. Do Marissa and Jacki spend time crap talking a particular director? Yes. If Marissa gets an infectious disease will Jacki leave her ass in the woods? Also yes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another July means another birthday episode for Jacki! This year instead of watching movies, she invites a few friends over for a sleepover! Jen and Lizzie return to the show to celebrate with the Ghouls. They play games, eat snacks, and chat about birthdays, zodiac signs, and friendship! Find Jen on YouTube, Instagram & Substack Find Lizzie on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok Check out Mike and everything coming up with Toying Around Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer continues as the ghouls visit the local carnival. Treats, rides, games, shows, and a whole lot of MURDER! Jacki and Marissa head to Coney Island for the 1970's schlock-fest Carnival of Blood . Then they tackle the Tobe Hooper 1981 Slasher-fest The Funhouse. Marissa dives into a little bit of the history of carnivals and amusement resorts, while Jacki easily solves the whodunit of the films and enjoys a funnel cake with the flatulator. Will Marissa eat too many fried treats for her own good? Will Jacki win that stuffed teddy bear? Will the Ghouls survive their night? Listen to find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marissa finally gets to attend summer camp, but it turns out that it's not all it's cracked up to be. Jacki and Marissa try to survive summer camp while they review 1981's Harvey Weinstein flick, The Burning and 2024's In a Violent Nature. The ghouls talk feminism, slashers, and the future of horror through these two films. So pack up your bug spray and sleeping bag and join the ghouls in the woods as they try to have some summer fun with these two films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a short break the Jersey Ghouls are back and ready for Summerween. This week they are going to have a little fun by choosing 5 horror movies they WOULD survive and 5 horror movies they WOULD NOT survive. Can you guess what films the would final girl and which they would be the first one to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ever continuing Year(s) of Mike Flanagan continues with the 2021 Netflix limited series: Midnight Mass. Hear two former Catholics dive into religion, feminism, parenting, folklore, and more. Then Jacki gets to play a few rounds of "Is It A Line From The Bible Or A Horror Movie?" Check out some of the articles Marissa enjoyed: Addictive Religion: Midnight Mass, Dracula, and the Prosperity Gospel by Alyssa Johnson Mike Flanagan and His Women by Cisi Eze Ready to dance the night away with other horror lovers? Come to a prom like no other! June 20th in Freehold, NJ! Get your tickets here! Follow Horror 365 for tickets and details on Instagram and catch all of their latest shenanigans on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jacki and Marissa are joined by Tessa Markle. Tessa is excited to chat about her newest film Sync, a film she produced and stars in. Sync is written and directed by another friend of the podcast, Carolina Alvarez. Tessa talks about indie filmmaking, the complexities of female relationships, AI, mental health, and the future of technology. The ghouls wrestle with the question: Would you SYNC your brain with anyone else? Check out Sync on Tubi and Amazon Prime. Find Tessa HERE Find Carolina HERE Find Femme Regard, Carolina's production company, HERE Learn more about their film, Sync HERE Love the artwork featured in the film, be sure to follow Kellie Krueger at Whiskey Witch Wares HERE. Sync Summary In a microchipped future where minds connect via a thought-based app, anxious Ayla syncs with her new roommate, Devin. But as their bond turns toxic and Ayla dreams Devin’s memories, she has 72 hours to break the sync—or lose her mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices