Female Sexuality is Taking Over The Box Office; But Are Nosferatu and Babygirl Even Any Good?

Female Sexuality is Taking Over The Box Office; But Are Nosferatu and Babygirl Even Any Good?

Is Count Orlok sexy? Or is Babygirl not sexy enough? With both films focus on female yearning - as well as the same US release date - Nosferatu and Babygirl have been paired together in the public consciousness. This week, hosts Ione and Gina dissect Barbenheimer part two; from sexy monsters and film discourse Twitter, to glugging milk and cringe worthy needle drops.


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