All tagged Australian horror

Shabana Azeez interview (Birdeater)

Aussie talent-to-watch Shabana Azeez joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her complex role in Australian thriller Birdeater. The tense film follows bride-to-be Irene (Azeez) as she is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn. The delightful Azeez shares how equally excited and terrified she was to play Irene; how she hopes audiences react to the controversial film; how collaboration was key when it came to intimacy; the classic movie that brings her joy; and so much more…

Hannah Barlow (Sissy)

Popcorn Podcast sits down with Hannah Barlow, co-director of AACTA-nominated comedy slasher Sissy, to discuss the Australian-made genre mash-up that tackles childhood trauma, toxic friendship, bullying, influencer culture and identity. In our chat with the talented filmmaker, we cover the finer points of Sissy and discover how Barlow and partner Kane Senes juggled their many filmmaking roles while diving into the pitfalls of social media, how that influenced the story of Sissy – and Barlow reveals her secret morning mantra. We hope you enjoy this very special episode…