Progressive Portrayals of Women in Bob Clark’s ‘Black Christmas’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Bitchin’ Barb.

After kicking off October with discussions of David Fincher’s Gone Girl (listen) and Tobe Hooper’s original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (listen), we’re tackling another juggernaut of horror history with a look at Bob Clark‘s Black Christmas.

Black Christmas follows sorority sisters Jess (Olivia Hussey), Barb (Margot Kidder) and Phyl (Andrea Martin) as they begin to receive anonymous, obscene phone calls in the days leading up to Christmas. When their other sorority sister Clare (Lynne Griffin) goes missing from the house, the girls frantically search for her, unaware that the mysterious caller has made a home for himself in their attic.

Episode 304: Black Christmas (1974) feat. Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

Bust out those American flags and prepare to get that child schnockered because we’re finally discussing Bob Clark‘s seminal horror classic Black Christmas (1974). Tagging in for the conversation is award-winning Australian film critic and author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas!

Join us as we do a deep dive into one of Elvis Presley’s favorite films (yes, really!), praising Queen Barb (Margot Kidder) and marveling at the sheer progressiveness of the film. From abortion subplots to discussions of female agency, Black Christmas is one pretty, piggy picture that’s a classic for a reason!

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