Horror Queers
Each week, queer hosts Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman discuss a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both.
Episodes
The Cable Guy (1996) feat. Kill By Kill
Get ready to tell us where you like it as we head to Medieval Times because we're discussing Ben Stiller's Jim Carrey-starring black comedy The Cable Guy (1996) for its 30th anniversary! Tagging in for the conversation are Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe of the Kill By Kill Podcast.
Join us as we go all in on the oddly prescient (and highly media literate) film made famous by Jim Carrey's $20
The Vampire Lestat Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel Tier episode on The Vampire Lestat Episode 1 "Detroit."
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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Queen of the Damned (2002)
Practice your Egyptian accent and bare that midriff because we are talking the troubled "adaptation" of Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned (2002).
Directed by Australian Michael Rymer, this one was doomed by the suits before it was even greenlit (which happened AFTER all of the songs were written by Korn frontman Jonathan Davis). It's a bit of a clusterfuck.
Plus: praising everything Aaliyah (RIP); c
Theater of Blood (1973)
Brush up on your Shakespeare and protect those poodles because we're covering our very first Vincent Price film in Douglas Hickox's horror comedy Theater of Blood (1973), a personal favorite of both Price and Diana Rigg.
Join us as we go all in on this somewhat episodic (but also educational!) proto-slasher, wondering if we're supposed to know that's Diana Rigg in hippie drag, and cackling at some
Obsession (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Curry Barker's breakout hit Obsession (2026).
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Interview: Ginger Snaps' Katherine Isabelle, Emily Perkins and John Fawcett
We sat down to interview Ginger Snaps director John Fawcett and stars Katherine Isabelle and Emily Perkins in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary and recent 4K release from Lionsgate.
Up for discussion: the enduring appeal of the film, why it speaks to queer audiences, how the sequels came to be, and the possibility of a television show (Ginger Snaps: Bailey Downs anyone?)
Questions? Comme
Micro Queers: The Retreat (2021)
In honor of its fifth anniversary, we're chatting Canadian thriller The Retreat (2021), which pits a lesbian couple against homophobes at an isolated cabin in the woods.
Screenwriter Alyson Richards and director Pat Mills' survival horror adds a queer element to a familiar premise, which doesn't entirely make the film stand out. Still, it's a good opportunity for Joe to revisit a film he had issue
The Fan (1981) feat. Michael Varrati
Stay out of the pool and work on your singing because we're talking Edward Bianchi's The Fan (1981) starring Grand Dame Lauren Bacall and a twinky Michael Biehn.
Joining us for the discussion is returning guest Michael Varrati, who dubs the film "parasocial peril" and praises Bacall's emotionally vulnerable performance as aging starlet Sally Ross.
Look for adaptation questions about Bob Randall's
Mortal Kombat II (Patreon Klip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Simon McQuoid's sequel/franchise kourse korrection Mortal Kombat II (2026).
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The Poseidon Adventure (1972) feat. Stacie Ponder
Climb that metallic Christmas tree and follow that renegade reverend because we're going to Hell (upside down!) in Irwin Allen's production of Ronald Neame's The Poseidon Adventure (1972)! Tagging in for the conversation is horror blogger and Final Girl After Dark podcast host Stacie Ponder.
Join us as we tackle a movie filled with Academy Award winners both in front of and behind the camera. We l
Hokum (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Damian McCarthy's third feature, Hokum (2026).
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Like Minds (2006)
Pack your taxidermy kit and catch the night train because we are discussing writer/director Gregory J. Read's Like Minds (2006).
The film explores the Gestalt relationship that develops between two boys, Nigel and Alex (Tom Sturridge and Eddie Redmayne - in his feature debut) at a boarding school, as well as a series of murders that forensic psychologist Toni Collette (and her bangs) is investigat
Thrash/Deep Water Double Feature (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisodes (that's plural!) on recent shark disaster movies Thrash (dir. Tommy Wirkola) and Deep Water (dir. Renny Harlin). Which one comes out on top? Or are they both equally sharktastic? Listen and find out!
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One Hour Photo (2002)
Prep your photo wall and cancel the room service because we're talking Mark Romanek's One Hour Photo (2002). C/W: Childhood sexual abuse
Starring Robin Williams, this combination character study/thriller finds the comedian playing against type as an awkward photo technician who fantasizes about the perfect life of one particular family.
Plus: Detective Photographer; 2000s hairdos; early influencer
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026), otherwise known as Evil Dead Rise: The Egyptian Redux.
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The Happening (2008) feat. Lindsay Traves
Prepare for a colossal culling and try to stay ahead of the wind because we're discussing M. Night Shyamalan's much-maligned film The Happening (2008) in celebration of Earth Day! Tagging in for the conversation is Pajiba senior critic Lindsay Traves.
Join us as we offer up not a defense of the film, but rather a desire to see a paradigm shift in the way people view it (meaning: we want you to dis
The Mummy (1932)
Don't open that sarcophagus and prepare the fainting couch because we're discussing Karl Freund's The Mummy (1932).
Continuing the tradition of Universal Monster films, this Boris Karloff chiller is short and sweet, but we think it has one of the best female characters in Zita Johann's Helen/Princess Anck-es-en-Amon.
Plus: hating on David Manners' Frank; comparisons to Stephen Sommers and Tom Crui
They Will Kill You (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Kirill Sokolov's (Why Don't You Just Die!) hyper-stylized English-language debut They Will Kill You (2026)!
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Interview: Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death
A spoiler-y interview with director/co-writer Daniel Goldhaber (Cam, How to Blow Up a Pipeline) and co-writer Isa Mazzei (Cam) on their long-delayed reboot Faces of Death (2026), the importance of queer representation in horror and lamenting all things censorship.
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The Haunting of Hill House Episode 10 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on the somewhat divisive finale of Mike Flanagan's acclaimed series The Haunting of Hill House (2018).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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Slither (2006)
Pack your box lunch and hand us a piece of that possum over there because we're talking James Gunn's hilariously goopy directorial debut Slither (2006) for its 20th(!!!) anniversary!
Join us as we lament the box office bomb status of this clever little creature feature (you better believe we were both in the theater back in 2006, though!) and laud the impressive practical effects on display.
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Micro Queers: Look Behind You (2026)
Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie starring in a Verizon ad directed by Nia DaCosta?! What's going on with Look Behind You (2026)
Watch the 4.5 minute ad here or on YouTube
Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, or join the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.
> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)
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Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
Prep your Critter ball because we are celebrating Easter with Mick Garris' feature directorial debut, Critters 2: The Main Course (1988).
Two years after the events of the first film, the town of Grover's Bend is once again beset by alien Critters and bounty hunters, but this time the fight expands to include the whole town and Lee has adopted a sexy Playboy image (we have thoughts!)
Plus: Justice
The Haunting of Hill House Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on episode 8 of Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House, "Witness Marks" (2018).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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The Wicker Man (1973) feat. Sean Abley
Remove your clothes, jump through that fire and dance around the maypole because we're finally discussing Robin Hardy's 1973 folk horror classic The Wicker Man! Tagging in for the conversation is writer/director/producer Sean Abley, co-author of the recent book Queer Horror: A Film Guide!
Join us as we go all in on the three different versions of this stealth musical(!!!) and find ourselves in dee
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Radio Silence's sequel, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026).
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Redux: Ready or Not (2019)
Lace up your yellow chucks and rip that wedding dress because we are revisiting Radio Silence's Ready or Not (2019).
Starring Scream Queen Samara Weaving (in her break-out role), the "Explode The Rich" horror comedy is as good as ever (Trace) or even better than before (Joe).
Plus: Grace as a "Final Girl", a cast of Canadians, speculations about the mythology, and the original ending that would h
The Haunting of Hill House Episode 6 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on "Two Storms", aka the oner episode, of Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House (2018).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
Blast that Hot Ice, flip that switch on your van's reserve gas tank and put on your 3D glasses because we're talking Steve Miner's Friday the 13th Part III, the only entry in the franchise with the audacity to kill a pregnant character!
Join us as we discuss the many, many problems the 3D filming caused for the production before defending maligned characters like Shelly and Chris, the latter of wh
Thesis (1996)
Hide your camcorder and don't drop out of film school because we're talking Spanish writer/director Alejandro Amenábar's 1996 feature film debut, Thesis (or Tesis)
The snuff film thriller is led by an enterprising College student surrounded by hot men, any of whom might be the balacava-wearing killer seen on screen. And while the reveal isn't exactly a whodunnit, the 2+ hour film is never boring.
Scream 7 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new 2 hour 40 minute Patreon episode on the long-delayed, highly controversial Scream 7 (2027).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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Scream VI (2023)
Grab your ladder because we're headed to NY to ride the subway with the Core Four in Radio Silence's sequel to the requel, Scream VI (2023).Obviously this is a megasized episode because we have *thoughts.* Thoughts on the killers, thoughts on who survives, thoughts on the best chase sequences and how much (or little) each character gets to do.Plus: an absent Sidney, the return of Skeet Ulrich, the
The Witch (2015) feat. Becky Darke
Bring your baby-sized mortar and pestle and cherished silver cup to the party because we're discussing Robert Eggers' feature directorial debut: the audacious folk horror film The Witch (2015)! Joining us for the conversation is Hammer Time podcast co-host Becky Darke!Join us as we marvel at all of the research Eggers did to ensure maximum authenticity, crafting a period film thats as scary as it
Doppelganger (1993)
Cue the green & red lighting and the KNB effects because we are talking about the absolutely *wild* 1993 film, Doppelganger.Starring 17 year old emancipated minor Drew Barrymore, writer/director Avi Nesher's curious oddity is "DePalma meets Argento in the guise of a Lifetime film". Filled with gay extras and capital-A acting from the supporting cast, Doppelganger is one bizarre creative decision a
Send Help (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Sam Raimi's first genre film in 17 years(!!!), the island survival thriller Send Help (2026) starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.
The Haunting of Hill House Episode 1 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on the premiere episode of Mike Flanagan's acclaimed series The Haunting of Hill House (2018).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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Sphere (1998)
Watch out for those jellyfish and be nice to Jerry the alien, because we're talking Barry Levinson's misguided 1998 adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel Sphere! Join us as we try to figure out just what went wrong with this thing. From the lackluster direction to the hectic editing to the uneven performances (Sharon Stone innocent), it's hard to find one single reason for Sphere's badness. Hell,
Micro Queers: Tamara (2005)
For its 20th anniversary, we're revisiting screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination)'s succubus film, Tamara (2005/2006).This one is...perplexing. The script fails to establish how the characters know each other, it punishes them unfairly and in a bizarre order, and the ending is baffling.But it's so trope-y, it's an easy watch, star Jenna Dewan is having a blast, and there's a mean streak
The 2025 Hereditaries (Best of Year Awards)
We're back to discuss the best horror of 2025 in 20+ categories, including acting, directing, queer horror, TV, FX, death, sequence, and more!Nominees were provided by Patrons, and then the general public voted for the last two weeks of December.Will Oscar nominated titles like Sinners and Weapons dominate like The Substance did? Or will smaller titles carve out some space?Questions? Comments? Sna
Popcorn (1991)
Come on down to the Dreamland Theater because we're turning a trio of turkeys into a memorable moviegoing feast with director Mark Herrier's 1991 slasher Popcorn.Starring a bunch of horror royalty and featuring three movies-within-a-movie, this cult title is a fun slice of entertainment with some great mask FX!Plus: queer actor Tom Villard, a himbo with head injuries, remake potential, and debate
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Nia DaCosta's follow-up to last year's 28 Years Later in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab
Split (2016)
Look out the "window" and invite all the alters to the party because we're discussing M. Night Shyamalan's hugely successful but somewhat controversial 2016 thriller Split!Join us as we parse through the film's questionable handling of dissociative identity disorder and sexual assault, while lauding Shyamalan's creative return to form and James McAvoy's stellar performance. Plus: Wheel of Fortune
Primate (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Johannes Roberts' creature feature Primate, the first major horror film to be released in 2026!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo
Micro Queers: Anaconda (2025)
Gather your closest group of friends and get ready to head to the Amazon rainforest because we're discussing Tom Gormican's (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) 2025 reboot of Anaconda. Unfortunately, our anacondas don't want none of this, hun.Join us as we try to figure out who thought this was a good idea (though judging by the box office numbers, the gamble seems to have paid off). Its rel
28 Years Later (2025)
Run across that causeway because we're opening the Patreon vault and diving head first into Danny Boyle's unexpectedly weird 28 Years Later (2025). It's Act I of a planned trilogy, but does it stand on its own?Join us as we discuss the Brexit allegory, lament the predictable zombie fare and laud the emotional gut punch of the third act. Also: take a shot every time we say "maybe we'll find out in
Ex Machina (2014) feat. Miss Sinclair
We're kicking off a new year with Alex Garland's feature directorial debut, Ex Machina (2014). Joining us for the ride is Garland mega-fan Miss Sinclair from Talk Movie To Me podcast.This prescient film has aged incredibly well: from its portrayal of an entitled tech billionaire to its naive-meets-incel "white knight" protagonist to questions about the ethics of AI. It's a film filled with questio
Night School (1981)
Pull that severed head out of the aquarium and grab a pomegranate to take with you into the shower (seriously) because we're discussing Ken Hughes' Boston-set slasher Night School (1981)!Join us as we go all in on this forgotten film, from its original title of Terror Eyes (get it?) to its notorious status as a video nasty. And on top of everything, it's got a predatory lesbian character to boot!P
The Housemaid (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Paul Feig's "domestic thriller", The Housemaid (2025).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat
P2 (2007) feat. Stuart Ross
Take off your heels and prep your taser because we're stuck in a cold parking garage for Christmas with Franck Kalfoun's P2 (2007). Along for the joyride is Stuart Ross from Another Gay Horror Podcast, who's watching the film for the first time! C/W: Sexual harassmentJoin us as we praise leads Rachel Nichols and (an admittedly typecast) Wes Bentley, as well as a fantastic flooded elevator sequence
Micro Queers: Dust Bunny (2025)
Ride that hippo and stay off the floor because we are talking about Bryan Fuller's feature directorial debut, Dust Bunny (2025).Starring a perfectly cast Sophie Sloan as a young girl who hires a nameless hitman (Mads Mikkelsen) to kill the monster under her bed, this is a throwback to classic gateway horror films from the Amblin era.Plus: Sigourney Weaver (and her gun heels), praise for balancing
Jumanji (1995)
Grab those dice, Sonny Jim! Roll with the punches and and pray they read 5 or 8 because we're talking Joe Johnston's original gateway horror creature feature Jumanji (1995) for its 30th anniversary, or as it could also be called: 'Daddy Issues: The Movie'.Join us as we go all in on the film that made Trace a fan of creature features to begin with. From its dark tone (especially when compared to th
Wake Up Dead Man (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Rian Johnson's third Knives Out film Wake Up Dead Man (2025).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona
Chronicle (2012)
Touch that alien rock and film yourself doing *everything* because we are talking about Josh Trank's superhero (villain?) film, Chronicle (2012).This found footage film features strong performances by Dane DeHaan and a charismatic Michael B. Jordan, as well as a clever explanation for the usual "why/how are they filming everything" issue. Plus: shitty teen boys, aborted sequels, and Trace's wor
Interview: Bryan Fuller on Dust Bunny
In this episode, we chat with writer/director Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me) about his feature directorial debut: the R-rated gateway horror film Dust Bunny. Topics include our bafflement at that R rating, discovering the origins of the project and diving into Fuller's maximalist style (which he attributes to his "untethered f****try").But wait! There's more! We also get up
The Sentinel (1977)
Get ready for a bunch of all-star cameos (Christopher Walken! Jeff Goldblum! Beverly D'Angelo! John Carradine! Ava Gardner!) and one truly bonkers climax because we're discussing Michael Winner's 1977 chiller The Sentinel!Join us as we go all in on this messy little film, albeit one with a lot of great ideas. It's one of the rare times you'll hear us say that a movie is too short, because it seems
Misery (1990) feat. Roz Hernandez
Squirrel away those pills and burn that manuscript because we're talking about Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's Misery (1990).Joining us for the discussion is comedian Roz Hernandez, who has begun (but maybe never finished?) every King novel.We're talking Kathy Bates' Academy award winning performance as Annie Wilkes, a horny Sheriff & Deputy combo, and multiple fiery manuscripts.Plus: to
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) feat. Zoë Rose Smith
Wipe that shit-eating grin off your face and heed all of the content warnings (seriously), because we're discussing Pier Paolo Pasolini's notorious anti-fascist 1975 film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. Tagging in for the conversation is Zoë Rose Smith, the co-host of the Tainted Love podcast!Join us as we do a very deep dive into this controversial film, beginning with a Pasolini primer before pa
Predator: Badlands (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Dan Trachtenberg's third predator film Predator: Badlands (2025).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per
Micro Queers: Anapidae (Call Me) (2025)
Arachnophobes beware: we're discussing writer/director Mathieu Morel's 44 minute film Anapidae (Call Me), which is about an unusual graveyard caretaker who befriends the grieving widow of his dead lover.Oh, and he also has a pet tarantula that appears to be growing larger (metaphor alert!)Plus: what we like and dislike about this "novella", a Yann Gonzalez (Knife + Heart) connection, and making he
The Skeleton Key (2005)
Lay down a line of protective brick dust and scream "I don't believe!" because we are discussing Iain Softley's 2005 Southern Gothic thriller, The Skeleton Key.Starring Kate Hudson and Gena Rowlands, this Ehren Kruger joint has a great twist (or is it a reveal?) that may or may not have dicey racial implications.Plus: not trusting Peter Sarsgaard, Black character exposition, the difference between
Queens of the Dead (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Tina Romero's debut feature film, Queens of the Dead (2025).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal
Frankenstein (1931)
Toss that girl in the pond and break out the good champagne because we're discussing James Whale's seminal horror film Frankenstein (1931) to celebrate the release of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)!Join us as we discuss how Frankenstein's success (along with that same year's Dracula), helped kickstart a series of Universal monster films. We also discuss what made this film so terrifying
The 25 Best Horror Films of the 21st Century
After contributing to The Pod and the Pendulum's 300th episode on the 25 best horror films of the 21st century, we decided to run through our individual lists for listeners.How did we each approach the task? (hint: thank god for Letterboxd) Which film(s) appear on both lists? And what movies will top our individual lists?! Don't scroll if you don't wanna know!Joe’s Top 25 Horror Films of the Centu
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Spit out that cherry pit and get ready to meet a horny little devil because we're discussing George Miller's 1987 adaptation of John Updike's satirical feminist(?) novel The Witches of Eastwick!Join us as we go all in on the production troubles this film had. From the studio putting the pressure on Miller to some casting snafus with Susan Sarandon and Cher, it's a wonder this thing turned out as w
Black Phone 2 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Scott Derrickson's sequel Black Phone 2, a film that confounded us almost as much as it bored us.*Correction: We refer to the stylistic choice during Gwen's dream sequences as 16mm when it's actually Super 8. Our apologies!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more than 400 hours of exclusive b
The Orphanage (2007) feat. Shelagh Rowan-Legg
Don your mask for the treasure hunt because we're discussing J.A. Bayona's The Orphanage (2007) along with Spanish horror scholar (and returning guest) Shelagh Rowan-Legg.Join us as we praise Belén Rueda's lead performance, the film's unsettling set pieces, its curious lack of Spanish cultural signifiers, and speculate on the film's use of HIV in the plot.Plus: the film's obsession with jaws, Joe'
Micro Queers: I Spit on Your Grave (2010)
We're headed to the cottage for some R'n'R (that would be rape/revenge) with screenwriter Stuart Morse and director Steven R. Monroe's 2010 remake of I Spit on Your Grave for its 15th anniversary.Beyond asking who is this for and why are there no female creatives involved (!), we're digging into the revenge, questioning the gaze, and talking about queer actor Daniel Franzese dropping his voice to
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) feat. Paul Farrell
Wipe that popcorn off your jacket and take the longest shower ever because we're discussing the queer-leaning throuple at the center of Stephen Chiodo's cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)! Tagging in for the conversation is Dead Ringers Podcast co-host Paul Farrell!Join us as we dive into this plot-lite gem of a film, thanks to some impressively resourceful practical effects and se
Micro Queers: Picture (2025)
We're checking out a new horror short in the form of Picture, a 7-minute-long short about a haunted Polaroid camera from director Sadé Sellers (guest on our previous episodes for Alien 3 and Orphan).Watch the short here.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with
Shivers (1975)
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, we're revisiting David Cronenberg's classic "sex slug" film, Shivers (1975). C/W: sexual assault, statutory rapeAn isolated Montreal apartment complex comes under attack by a parasitic aphrodisiac venereal disease in the famed Canada director's genre debut, which a) nearly went to Hollywood and b) was publicly attacked because the movie was funded by taxpaye
Micro Queers: Brute 1976 (2025)
Grab a chainsaw because we're slicing into writer Joe Knetter and director Marcel Walz's homage to classic rural horror titles like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.We're mixed on this one, which has one of the best deaths of the year (file under: gloryhole sounding) and tons of queerness, but has terrible pacing/editing and a confusing message.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connec
To Die For (1995)
Strap on your ice skates and check your makeup because we're talking Gus Van Sant's whip-smart satire To Die For for its 30th anniversary! After all, you're not anybody in America unless you're on TV, right?Join us as we heap all the praise on Nicole Kidman's Golden Globe-winning (but not Oscar-nominated) performance as narcissistic sociopath Suzanne Stone before going all in on the film's trouble
Alien: Earth Episode 8 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the first season finale of Noah Hawley's FX/Disney+ series, Alien: Earth (2025).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more than 424 hours of exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
This week we're opening the Patreon vault to discuss The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) in anticipation of Renny Harlin's long overdue sequel, Chapter 2.We have a lot of thoughts about this first film, its negative reception, and how to evaluate what is really 1/3 of a single film.Plus: Rural horror, comparisons to the Fear Street trilogy and the Cabin Fever remake, groaning at inhaler drama, debates
The Birds (1963)
Alma! We're covering another Alfred Hitchcock film with 1963's The Birds.It's Hitch, so prepare to get technical with Trace's production history and thanks to another essay from It Came From the Closet, Joe has a compulsory Melanie & Annie queer reading on deck.Plus: the one scene that doesn't work; our favorite pieces of editing; why bitchy Melanie is our fave; and this week's game: sequel or rem
Akira (1988)
Hop on your motorcycle, avoid that "child" in the road and slide to a stop because we're discussing Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal anime Akira (1988)!Join us as we offer a primer on all things Akira, as well as its influences on, uh, everything. We then work our way through its very, very dense plot, which somehow condenses hundreds of manga pages into a 2-hour runtime. This includes a queer read for K
The Conjuring: Last Rites (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) the fourth and "final" entry in the mainline entries of The Conjuring Universe.Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more than 400 hours of exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co
Micro Queers: O Fantasma (2000)
We're celebrating the 25th anniversary of queer director João Pedro Rodrigues' controversial erotic drama O Fantasma (2000).There's a lot to unpack in this movie with very little dialogue or narrative tissue, as we follow protagonist Sérgio (Ricardo Meneses) from sexual encounter to sexual encounter. It's a strange (and occasionally very, very hot) film that left us a bit perplexed, but we can't d
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
For Episode 350 (!) we decided we wanted a party, so we're headed south of the border to hang out at the Titty Twister with the Gecko brothers in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).From an epic game that lasts the whole episode to a little bit of drunken slurring by the end, this is a good time through and through. Plus: Quentin Tarantino's screenplay and how this collaboration anticipa
Book Review: Screaming and Conjuring (2025)
Trace and Joe hit the stacks to check out Clark Collis' Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie (Available Sept 2, 2025). This is your new Bible for contemporary horror films, complete with production info, tracking trends, and interesting facts about individual films and franchises.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Inst
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