S1 Ep 2: Monstrous Motherhood - Alien, Annihilation and Psycho

The Monstrous Feminine

If you thought corona would stop us, you were sorely mistaken. ‘The Monstrous Feminine’ podcast is back (over Zoom) and better than ever! 😈 As May is the month for celebrating mothers, in Episode 2, the coven decided to explore the theme of ‘monstrous motherhood’. Continuing with our countdown of Barbara Creed’s female horror tropes, we discussed her two classifications of malicious mums: the archaic mother and the castrating mother. …and boy, do we have a LOT of questions. How does the mother come to symbolise the point of origin and death? Why does society fear ‘artificial' reproduction? Is the stereotype of an overbearing mother just an excuse to pardon the mama’s boy for his perverse obsessions? Find out here! Before you listen, go watch the legendary ‘Alien’ franchise (dir. Ridley Scott) 👽, ‘Annihilation’ (2018 dir. Alex Garland) 🧬 and ‘Psycho’ (1960 dir. Alfred Hitchcock) 🔪, as these hell-dames are about to give away some massive spoilers! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @themonstrousfemininepodcast & Twitter @themonfempod, and keep watching this space for more upcoming spooky fun! ✨ The Coven: Louisa, Mila, Tyia and Zeba Music by: Ruud Bemelmans *CONTENT WARNING: strong language and minor mentions of suicide and sexual violence*