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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

All Episodes

113:20

A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/29

Just in time for its tenth anniversary, the boys head to Elm Street to revisit Platinum Dunes’ worst remake. This film is a disaster for several reasons: from its condensed production timeline to its unmemorable set pieces to its extremely miscast leading lady, Snoozey Mara (credit the Halloweenies podcast for that gem!). What's extra frustrating is how likable the rest of the cast is! Jackie Earle Haley is trying his darnedest to bring something new to Freddy Krueger while poor Thomas Dekker (our

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135:24

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) feat. Tyler...

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/22

We're joining forces with Tyler Jensen and Roman Chimienti, the directors of the superb queer documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, in Phoenix Arizona (and later Orange Country, California) to discuss the "Other Side" in the 1986 sequel Poltergeist II: The Other Side! After spilling the tea on last year's live episode on A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, we dive into Brian Gibson's sequel that at least tries to do something different (as opposed to repeating the most successful parts of

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7:54

The Strangers (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/22

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Bryan Bertino's now-classic home invasion film The Strangers (2008). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:11

Reefer Madness (2005)

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/15

Happy 4/20, y'all! We're celebrating with a pack of giggle sticks, a chocolate brownie-scented DVD box and a movie musical! That's right, we're discussing the TV film adaptation of the stage musical adaptation of the 1936 propaganda film: Reefer Madness! Just hope we don't turn into cannibalistic murderers like some of the people in this movie. Before we take a hit, we go into our own personal histories with marijuana and discuss the circumstances that led to the original (and absolutely terrible)

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35:51

Interview: Eric Charmelo on Ringer & The Perfection

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/10

You didn't think we would let the co-creator/showrunner of The CW's Ringer (starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as twins!) and the co-writer of The Perfection (one of our absolute favorite films of last year) go without spilling the tea, did you?! Eric was kind enough to chat with us a little longer about the behind the scenes drama that allowed Ringer to embrace its true campy potential ~5-6 episodes in, what the original architecture of the show was and what would have happened in seasons two AND three

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108:32

American Psycho (2000) feat. Eric Charmelo

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/08

Grab your clear raincoat, your overnight bag and your reservation at Dorsia! The boys, along with special guest Eric Charmelo (co-creator/showrunner of The CW's Ringer and co-screenwriter of The Perfection) time travel back to the 80s to revisit Mary Harron's masterful satire of Wall Street capitalism and sociopathy just in time for its 20th anniversary. The threesome collectively lose our memory recall (who is the star of this movie? What is the name of the film Bale and Mathis co-starred in later

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6:56

Hush (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/08

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel's nearly silent home invasion film, Hush (2016). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:44

April Fool's Day (1986)

Horror Queers ·

2020/04/01

Who's ready for a few good pranks? The boys hit the Canadian West Coast for a weekend retreat at the palatial island home of their Vassar friend, Muffy St. John , but the weekend doesn't go quite as planned. There are secret abortion cassettes, utterly unfathomable sex positions and some of the worst 80s fashion we've ever seen. Oh...and murder. There's something unusual about this late entry slasher and it's not just that actor Griffin O'Neal "Rebecca Gayhearted" (or is it "Brandied"?) a member of

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118:43

Vamp (1986) feat. Cecil Baldwin

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/25

We're heading over to New York City (or is it Los Angeles?) to party it up with a vampiric Grace Jones in Richard Wenk's 1986 comedy horror film Vamp! Riding shotgun is Cecil Baldwin, the narrator of Welcome to Night Vale! Join us as Cecil educates us on the goings-on of 1980s New York City, which is not actually filled with green and magenta lighting. We finally make our way to the emptiest strip club ever: the aptly named "After Dark Club". While there, we chat with Dedee Pfeiffer (sister of

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101:43

The Ranger (2018) feat. Annie Rose Malamet

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/18

In their attempt at social distancing, the boys abandon the city and head deep into the woods. Along for the ride is Girls, Guts & Giallo's Annie Rose Malamet, who schools the boys on all things punk (and Lisa Frank) so that they can understand the annoying teens in Jenn Wexler's The Ranger. Are you ready for two films in one? On one hand, we've got an 80s slasher throwback featuring punks vs authoritarians. On the other hand, we've got a (secret?) rape/revenge with lead character Chelsea (Chloë

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8:38

The Hunt (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/18

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on the long-delayed, highly "controversial" Blumhouse/Universal film The Hunt (2020). Please note: this episode was recorded before news that The Hunt would be available immediately on VOD as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about

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101:30

Jason X (2002)

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/11

Happy (early) Friday the 13th, y'all! We're celebrating the holiday with a return trip to space (following our episode on Hellraiser: Bloodline last month) with a festive viewing of the much-maligned Jason X. Join us as we say hello to a cameo-ing David Cronenberg before traveling 4.55 centuries into the future to board the vessel Grendel. While aboard, we will lament the outlawing of hockey in 2024, ponder the "Microsoft Conflict" and cheer on Janessa (Melyssa Ade) as she earns some sextra credit

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106:33

The Blob (1988) feat. Meagan Navarro

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/04

The boys don their mullets and leather jackets for a one way trip to Arborville and something pink, purple and gooey! Along for the (motorcycle) ride is fellow Bloody Disgusting writer Meagan Navarro, who is a huge fan of the practical effects wizardry in what is arguably one of the best horror remakes ever. This film has EVERYTHING: small character moments, subversion of expectations, and a plethora of gnarly deaths/set pieces. Plus: Trace's love of Shawnee Smith, an extended conversation on the

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7:24

The Invisible Man (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/03/04

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on The Invisible Man (2020), Leigh Whannell's very well-received remake of the Universal Monster classic that tackles domestic abuse and gaslighting, and features an all-time performance by everyone's favorite *sigh* Scientologist Elisabeth Moss. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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99:34

Zombeavers (2014)

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/26

In honor of Trace's 31st birthday, we're closing out February with a discussion of one of his favorite movies: Zombeavers! That's right, a movie that gifts us John Mayer in his feature film debut and one of the most salacious games of "Would You Rather" ever committed to film sends Trace into a non-stop flurry of giggle fits throughout the entire episode. Join us as we discuss this 77-minute-long film that features a plethora of beaver puns, Millennials scissoring each other to Lady Gaga,

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92:54

Martyrs (2008)

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/19

You asked for it (well, at least one of you did), and so we are finally covering the listeners' choice that was selected from our 2019 Listener Survey! That's right, we're discussing Pascal Laugier's controversial 2008 film Martyrs (aka the most anti-spoiler film ever made)! Big thanks to listener Brian Conmy for helping us pull the trigger on covering this masterful and deeply upsetting film. Major trigger warnings for anyone who has never seen Martyrs, because this film is one of the most

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7:20

Blumhouse's Fantasy Island (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/19

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Blumhouse's Fantasy Island (2020), the entertainingly dumb OR boringly stupid new remake of the 1977 TV series. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:56

Single White Female (1992) feat. Double A Horror Highway

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/12

We're kicking off Women in Horror Month with a confusing and frankly boring erotic thriller about a threatening lesbian roommate, written by a gay man, for straight male audiences. Joining us for the ride are the two Amys (Kasio and Ketchum) of Double A Horror Highway, who help to unpack the film's mushroom cut hairstyles, portable computing devices and why neither Bridget Fonda or Jennifer Jason Leigh's characters own any furniture. Also up for discussion: un-sexy sex clubs, showing (but not using)

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102:07

Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/05

Anniversary month is dead! Long live Birthday month! To get the ball rolling, Joe has selected a terrible (read: great) film from his beloved Hellraiser franchise. Of course he opted for the fourth film - the one in space! - directed by none other than fake DGA moniker Alan Smithee (actually FX master Kevin Yagher). Folks, we have yet another super complicated production timeline, including a rumoured 112 min cut, multiple directors and reshoots that completely alter the film's meaning. And

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8:38

Gretel & Hansel (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2020/02/05

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Gretel & Hansel (2020), Oz Perkins' new gender-flipped, atmosphere heavy, plot-lite fairytale for kids. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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