In this episode of Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rosśa dive deep into Mother of Flies, the latest haunting folk-horror film from the Adams Family, streaming on Shudder. Blending personal grief, cancer narratives, and witchcraft as lived practice, the film asks a brutal question: what are you willing to give in exchange for more time?

Cory and Rosśa unpack the film’s poetic structure, its use of ritual magic, bodily horror, and the complicated portrayal of healing that refuses easy answers. They also discuss the real-life context behind the film, including the Adams family’s experiences with cancer, and how that lived trauma shapes the story’s intimacy and discomfort. Along the way, the conversation touches on faith, loss, stillbirth, bodily autonomy, and the ways magic intersects with death rather than erasing it.

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of cancer, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss.

In this episode of Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa ride into the dusty crossroads of horror and the Wild West to unpack 2020’s The Pale Door. What starts as a gritty outlaw tale quickly twists into a supernatural showdown filled with witchcraft, glamours, cursed towns, and some truly questionable choices.

The duo breaks down the film scene by scene, diving into its chaotic tonal shifts, messy mythology, and the moments where it almost becomes something great. From blood rain and crow curses to grindhouse vibes and missed opportunities, they explore what works, what absolutely does not, and where the witchcraft elements fall flat.

Plus, Cory and Rossa share recent horror watches, book recommendations, and tease upcoming episodes, including a deep dive into The Mother of Flies and a special guest-filled episode on The Witches of Eastwick. Saddle up, witches. This one gets weird.

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This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rosśa head into the woods to confront The Wretched (2019), a pandemic-era horror hit about a child-eating bog witch hiding in plain sight. We break down the film’s folklore influences, skin-walking terror, and impressive sound design, while also calling out its continuity issues, rushed third act, and deeply divisive ending.

Is this an underrated folk horror gem or a stylish mess held together by vibes and drive-in timing? We dig into Appalachian myth adjacent witchcraft, Hollywood’s obsession with evil mothers, and whether this film earns its surprising box office success. Grab your salt, watch the treeline, and join us.

🧹 Rating: 2.5 broomsticks