Final Girls is a dynamic podcast that dives deep into the world of horror by examining one iconic final girl per episode. Co-hosted by Kellie and Sarah — both UC Davis alumni with strong academic backgrounds — each episode explores the final girl's journey in detail, from the creative escape scenes that have become cult favorites to the narrative complexities that define their battles against overwhelming odds. Final Girls celebrates the spirit of women who fight back, inviting listeners to rethink classic horror tropes and appreciate the empowering narratives that make these characters enduring cultural icons.
Kellie Nicole Hill (she/her) is a techie with a BA in Film Studies and an MS in Human-Computer Interaction. She shares her life in Auburn with her fiancé, Nirvan, and their pets (including her beloved cat, Madge). Outside of podcasting, she enjoys playing video games and rewatching episodes of comfort shows she has seen a hundred times. Her passion for cosplay has led her to view every day as Halloween, and she is a frequent attendee of conventions like SDCC.
As the co-host of Final Girls, Kellie delves into the nuances of the long-standing horror trope, blending her academic background with a deep passion for the genre. She will happily discuss good movies, bad movies, or anything in between.
Sarah Spurlock (she/her) is a Los Angeles-based historian, writer, and cultural critic with a master’s degree in history from Sacramento State and a bachelor’s in political science from UC Davis. Specializing in the Y2K era, she explores the tangled web of girlhood, pop culture, belief systems, and identity through a self-reflective lens.
Sarah’s voice is grounded in both academic rigor and lived experience. When not writing or podcasting, she’s pole dancing, reading, learning Italian, cuddling her cat and dog, and collecting vinyl with her husband Eric (Kellie’s brother). Her heroes include Elvira, Dolly Parton, and RuPaul — fierce femme icons who know exactly who they are.