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. Disco…

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 h…

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 melod…

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 fil…

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.