To The Devil a Daughter

Oct 06 2024 5 ep. 60 mins 15
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To The Devil a Daughter is a podcast dedicated to exploring aspects of the chthonic feminine in cinema, literature and culture; from femme fatales and monstrous motherhood, to Satanic feminism and more.

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To The Devil a Daughter: Episode 5: Misery (1990)

Oct 06 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of 'To the Devil a Daughter,' join host Kat Ellinger as she embarks on a deeply analytical journey into Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery. Explore the complex layers of Annie Wilkes, played masterfully by Kathy Bates, as Kat delves into the themes of abject femininity, societal expectations, and gender dynamics. Discover how Misery subvert

To The Devil a Daughter: Episode 4: The Craft (1996)

Sep 21 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of "To the Devil a Daughter," host Kat Ellinger explores the 1996 film "The Craft," delving into its themes of witchcraft, femininity, and cultural representation. She shares her complex feelings about the film, noting its impact on young women and its portrayal of witchcraft, while also critiquing its stereotypes. Kat reflects on her personal co

To The Devil a Daughter: Episode 3: The Brood (1978) and Possession (1981)

May 24 2023 72 mins  
In this latest episode host Kat Ellinger explores the concept of monstrous motherhood and feminine rage in chthonic form for two incredibly complex subversive films. Previously banned in the UK under the heading of video nasty, Andrzej Żuławski's Possession tackles the subject of gothic hysteria and mad love in his usual beautifully excessive melodramatic mode. When Anna (Is

To The Devil a Daughter: Episode 2: The Beast (1975) and The Company of Wolves (1984)

Apr 17 2023 75 mins  
In this episode host Kat Ellinger explores the intersections between Polish director Walerian Borowczyk and British feminist author Angela Carter; especially their shared interest in shapeshifting, fairy tale, eroticism, and female empowerment through embracing the animal within. The main focus of the episode is a discussion of Borowczyk’s 1975 film The Beast and Neil Jordan’s

To The Devil a Daughter: Episode 1: Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill! (1965) & Vixen (1968)

Dec 05 2022 77 mins  
In this first episode host Kat Ellinger starts her exploration of the chthonic feminine in film, literature and culture, with an in-depth look into Russ Meyer's iconic films Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill! and Vixen.