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Horror Queers

Each week, queer hosts Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman discuss a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both.

tv & film film reviews

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02:00:36

Serial Mom (1994)

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/20

Keep an eye out for pussy willows and don't wear white after Labor Day because we're talking about John Waters' most "accessible" film, Serial Mom (1994).Featuring an all-time performance by Kathleen Turner and the usual Waters' stable, this satire of true crime and horror films is a great introduction for Dreamland novices.Plus: the best comedic bits, a primer on Patty Hearst, more of Trace's favorite Waters films, and why you *do not* want to mention Annie around Joe.Questions? Comments? Snark

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00:05:55

Weapons (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/15

Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon episode on Zach Cregger's sophomore feature Weapons (2025). We're split on this one, but had a healthy debate over the film. This includes a lengthy conversation about the film's handling of its gay characters, which you'll hear us discuss in this clip.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

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00:06:51

Alien: Earth S01 Episodes 1-2 (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/14

Here's a sneak peek at our all new, supersized Patreon episode on the first two episodes 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 400 hours of exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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01:50:42

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/13

Check your watch you little ignoramus because we're talking Peter Weir's seminal Australian mystery Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975).Join us as we dive into this mythic piece of "true" crime from the bush, with an unsolved mystery that still perplexes people to this very day. Add in some repressed lesbianism and some hauntingly ethereal vibes for good measure, of course.Plus: pan flutes galore, gorgeous crimson cloaks, and why book author Joan Lindsay is a massive troll.Questions? Comments? Snark

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01:29:07

Psycho Beach Party (2000)

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/06

Beware of circles and phallic surfboards because we're talking Robert Lee King's adaptation of Charles Busch's stage play Psycho Beach Party (2000) for its 25th anniversary!Lead by HQ fave Lauren Ambrose, this homage to sexual repression, Gidget and beach/surf movies is very silly, very queer, and very fun.Plus: a primer on the origin of "teen films", the stacked cast, Swedish accents, and constipation = apprehension about bottoming?Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky,

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00:04:43

August 2025 Patreon Schedule

Horror Queers ·

2025/08/01

Here's our Patreon schedule for the month of August 2025.$1: Hannibal S02 Episodes 7 & 8$3: Lurker$5: Together$8: Weapons$10 Audio Commentary: Red Eye (2005)$15 Requel Tier: Alien: Earth S01 Episodes 1-4Head on over to ⁠www.patreon.com/horrorqueers⁠ and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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02:12:57

Oldboy (2003)

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/30

Swallow that octopus and run away from those ants because we're discussing Park Chan-wook's 2003 masterpiece Oldboy!Join us as we discuss the origins of Oldboy, from its manga source material to the changes Park applied to this adaptation, before going all in on this spider's web of a revenge plot. It's a film known for its big twist, but there's so much more to appreciate here!Plus: that hallway fight scene, Manic Pixie Sushi Dream Girls, questionable CGI, death by CD-ROM, hypnosis as a plot

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02:08:20

Phenomena (1985)

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/23

Assemble your spear and follow the fly in the box because we're discussing Dario Argento's 1985 giallo fairytale, Phenomena.Starring Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasance and Argento's frequent collaborator, Daria Nicolodi, this movie is wild (seriously: take a shot every time we say the word). From questionable disability representation to a Friday the 13th-inspired climax, from chimps to bugs, Phenomena kinda has it all.Plus: Trace tackles the multiple cuts, Joe's fantasy double bill, a "sleepy"

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01:35:31

The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) feat. Dana Piccoli

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/16

Check the temperature of that pizza and close the damn refrigerator because we're finally (finally!) discussing the female-written and female-directed 1982 slashic The Slumber Party Massacre. Tagging in for the conversation is Dana Piccoli!Join us as we go all in on this Frankenstein's monster of a slasher film that showcases some feminist themes, while courting to Roger Corman's demands of boobs, butts and blood. That it all began with a parody script from noted queer feminist Rita Mae Brown makes

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01:27:00

Fascination (1979)

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/09

Show your tits and grab that scythe because we're talking our very first Jean Rollin text: 1979's Fascination.The lesbian vampire film is gorgeous and dreamy with several subversive twists, including the fact that this is not actually a vampire movie.Plus: women in control, a truly shitty man, sheer veils, connections to porn and struggling with the feminist/class readings.References:Cinemalacrum. “Blood Is The Life Which Flows In You: Fascination (1979)”Jeremiah. “Fascination (1979).” Part of Into

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02:49:58

Jaws (1975) feat. Jenn Adams

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/02

Karate chop those picket fences and watch out for that severed head because we're discussing Steven Spielberg's Academy Award®-winning blockbuster 'Jaws' (1975) for its 50th anniversary! Tagging in for the conversation is Joe's Murder Made Fiction co-host Jenn Adams, making this a super-sized podcast crossover event!Join us as we go all in on this gem of aquatic horror history, from the source novel's origins (including a review from Fidel Castro???) to the infamously troubled film production and

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00:06:45

July 2025 Patreon Schedule

Horror Queers ·

2025/07/01

Here's our Patreon schedule for the month of July 2025.$1: Squid Game S03$3: Dangerous Animals$5: M3GAN 2.0$8: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)$10 Audio Commentary: Species (1995)Head on over to ⁠www.patreon.com/horrorqueers⁠ and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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01:46:11

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) feat....

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/25

Stick your fingers in the ooze and prep your one-liner because we are "celebrating" the 30th anniversary of Trace fave with Bryan Spicer's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995).Piloting the Falcon Zord alongside us is The Evolution of Horror's Mike Muncer, who was also a fan of the show as a kid.Plus: a troubled production, a homophobic crew, Arne Olsen's terrible script, 90s CGI, a queer-coded villain and...why is Joe putting Zordon on a watchlist?Reference: "The Original Mighty Morphin

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130:25

28 Days Later (2002)

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/18

Stash that Terry's Chocolate Orange and cover your damn eyes because we're discussing Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later just in time for its 23-years-later sequel!Join us as we laud the film that popularized fast-moving zombies (yes, yes, we know they're "the infected") and kickstarted the sub-genre's resurgence in the aughts. Plus: discussions of the film's aesthetic, Alex Garland's self-proclaimed "derivative script," male full frontal nudity, apocalyptic red flags, and *that* freeze

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02:05:10

28 Days Later (2002)

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/18

Stash that Terry's Chocolate Orange and cover your damn eyes because we're discussing Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later just in time for its 23-years-later sequel!Join us as we laud the film that popularized fast-moving zombies (yes, yes, we know they're "the infected") and kickstarted the sub-genre's resurgence in the aughts.Plus: discussions of the film's aesthetic, Alex Garland's self-proclaimed "derivative script," male full frontal nudity, apocalyptic red flags, and *that* freeze frame.Questions

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135:06

Batman Forever (1995) feat. Kill By Kill

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/11

Black leather or green unitard? Whatever your costume of choice, we're wearing it in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995).Along for the ride are returning champions Kill By Kill, who help us to unpack all of the neon question marks we have about the film, including Two Face's slim backstory, the lack of Sugar and Spice, and whatever the hell Chris O'Donnell is doing. Plus: high praise for Carrey, plugs for The Cable Guy, horny Dr. Chase, and the easiest

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4:26

June 2025 Patreon Schedule

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/10

We're trying something new for summer: instead of doing individual clips for each Patreon episode, we're dropping a monthly overview so you know what we're covering. $1: Hannibal S02E05-6 $3: Fear Street: Prom Queen $5: Bring Her Back $8: 28 Years Later $10 Audio Commentary: Final Destination 2 Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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19:33

Micro Queers: We Are Still Here (2015)

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/05

We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of queer director Ted Geoghegan's feature debut, We Are Still Here (2015).This is a quiet indie film with some serious star power (Barbara Crampton, Larry Fessenden, Monte Markham, and Lisa Marie?!), as well as great FX. But a decade later, it's the quiet depiction of grief that we appreciate a great deal more. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new

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124:06

Deliverance (1972)

Horror Queers ·

2025/06/04

Prep your canoes and don't anger the locals because we're discussing John Boorman's (in)famous 1972 thriller Deliverance and all the baggage that comes with it.Join us as we take a look at a film whose reputation precedes it, from its male rape scene to its portrayal of rural mountain folk. There's plenty to unpack here! Plus: Burt Reynolds' lamb bone, squealing pigs, raping landscapes, and the poignancy of watching a grown man weep. Reference: Isabel Machado. “Revisiting Deliverance: The

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6:25

The Last of Us S0E07: "Convergence" (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/05/29

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on the divisive season 2 finale of The Last of Us : "Convergence" (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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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