Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of The Soska Sisters into the ol’ VCR.
On April 29, 1983, Sylvia and Jen Soska were, but you probably know them better as The Soska Sisters (or maybe even The Twisted Twins).
The Soska Sisters grew up in Canada and seemed to show a love for horror from a very young age.
Outside of that, I couldn’t really find a lot of information about their early lives.
The Soska Sisters started out working as extras and taking minor roles in films like Josie and the Pussycats (they’re the twins who make fun of Josie and then show up to her hotel room – just an FYI), but they were unhappy with the lack of substantial roles up for grabs.
And, I can only imagine what kind of roles were being extended to the twins.
Then, in 2009, IFC released The Soska Sisters’ Dead Hooker in a Trunk, a film they wrote, directed, and starred in. The film was developed from a Grindhouse-esque trailer that was to serve as a final film project.
From there, The Soska Sisters would go on to write and direct a personal favorite of mine, American Mary, which cemented their badass and unique filmmaking style.
There’s not much more that I can say about The Soska Sisters that hasn’t already been said.
Sylvia and Jen, if you ever read this, thank you. 🖤
Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite Soska Sisters content*:
*Note: Similar to Jordan Peele’s spotlight, I’m pulling from all the content The Soska Sisters have been a part of, not just the content they’ve directed.
- Rabid
- Hellevator
- American Mary
- Festival of the Dead
- Josie and the Pussycats
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