S2 Ep 5: Lore - The Babadook

The Monstrous Feminine

Welcome back to the podcast where horrible humans talk about horror. We are now releasing weekly episodes under a monthly theme, and our theme for October is...HORROR LORE! 📚 Of course we have to start with Jennifer Kent's 2014 film ‘The Babadook’. 🎩🏳️‍🌈 First we tackle the great debate: ‘Is the Babadook gay?’. We then move on to discuss how this film works as an excellent metaphor for motherhood, depression and grief, and what lore means for children versus adults. Finally, we ponder why we love camp/queer-coded villains so much. You can find us on most platforms @themonstrousfemininepodcast, and on Twitter, @themonfempod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Engage with our content across all platforms to be our next ‘Witch of the Week’. Support us on Patreon for bonus content! ✨ The Coven: Tyia, Mila, Louisa and Zeba Theme Music and Transitions by: Ruud Bemelmans ‘Witch of the Week’ Music by: Sebastian Pizzaro *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, death, murder, discussions of homophobia