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Not in Distress

Saturday
10:00Bi-weekly (1st & 3rd Days Above)

“Not in Distress” is a femme-horror podcast hosted by Leslie Hurtado that shines a light on women of color in horror cinema. Through sharp analysis, interviews, and film critique, each episode unravels how horror empowers women to turn fear into power, rewriting their stories from the shadows. Beyond cinematic chills, the podcast illuminates real-life terrors faced by WOC, celebrating the bold voices courageously reshaping the genre. Here, survival isn’t the endgame — it’s just the beginning.

Listen to all the episodes here!

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