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PODCAST

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

151:42

Black Swan (2010)

Horror Queers ·

2025/03/05

Break in your ballet shoes and for God's sake, let this girl climax (!) because we are talking about Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.From Natalie Portman's Oscar winning performance to this stacked cast to its immersive handheld camera, Black Swan is a big fave, even if Nina's passivity can be frustrating to watch. Plus: debate about Thomas' sexual assault, lauding Ryder's profane Beth, sheet cake meltdowns, the desire for perfection, and exquisite mirror work. Reference: Phoenix. “Black Swan” Has

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6:23

Oddity (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/03/04

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Damian McCarthy's sophomore feature Oddity (2024), which is going to scare the pants off of you! 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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6:09

The Monkey (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/28

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Oz Perkins' dark horror comedy The Monkey (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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20:07

Micro Queers: Dr. Caligari (1989)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/27

Pull out your sheep trotters and dance with that giant tongue door because we're discussing Stephen Sayadian's 1989 pseudo-sequel Dr. Caligari! Join us as we try to piece together just what is going on in this bizarre little movie. From forced transitions to horny cannibals, we don't think the director of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari could have ever foreseen this coming out of his classic silent film. It's wild. It's weird. We can't quite say we'd recommend it, but we certainly won't forget

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104:49

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/26

Stay away from that sideshow attraction and watch out for murderous sleepwalkers because we're discussing Robert Weine's classic 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, believed by many to be the first true horror film ever made! Join us as we go on a tour of pre-WWII German history and learn about German Expressionism to see how Caligari came to be. But more importantly: to acknowledge the importance of this seminal film that has influenced countless film directors in the 105 years(!!!) since

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5:54

Pitch Black (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/25

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on David Twohy and Vin Diesel's franchise starter, Pitch Black (2000).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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123:01

Amityville 1992: It's About Time (1992)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/19

Considering Joe's relationship with the "franchise", it's about time...we covered an Amityville film! To coincide with the release of Oz Perkins' The Monkey, we're checking out the "haunted clock" entry of the Amityville "series" and this one is a hoot. C/W: the dog diesUp for discussion: Rusty's "delinquency", VPL, surprisingly gnarly practical FX, a Final Destination-style death, ugly 90s interior decor, and debate if this is a secret Hellraiser film. Plus: Trace plays Real or Fake with 10

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6:44

Heart Eyes (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/18

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Josh Ruben's Valentine's Day-set rom-com slasher Heart Eyes (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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110:28

Teeth (2007)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/12

Put on your abstinence ring and head over to the local swimming hole because we're discussing Mitchell Lichtenstein's 2007 horror comedy Teeth!Join us as we go all in on this seemingly forgotten relic of the aughts, praising its handling of some admittedly difficult subject matter while masterfully balancing the tone without sacrificing sincerity. Plus: digging into Teeth's mishandled release, its 2024 off-Broadway musical adaptation and wondering why lead actress Jess Weixler never became the

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8:19

Companion (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/11

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid comedy horror film, Companion (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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64:32

The 2024 Hereditaries (Best of Year Awards)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/10

We're back to discuss the best films of the year in ~20 categories, including acting, directing, FX, death, sequence, and more! Nominees were provided by Patrons, and then the general public voted for three weeks at the beginning of January. As always, we play along with our "Should Win/Will Win" picks, and listen to the end to find out whether Trace or Joe got the most correct answers! Wanna track the nominees? Here's the Letterboxd list! Please note: Lundy-Paine has since changed their name to

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135:27

Nocturnal Animals (2016) feat. Ari Drew

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/05

Apply the darkest shade of red lipstick you own because we're discussing Tom Ford's sophomore feature Nocturnal Animals (2016)! Tagging in for the conversation is Trace's better half Ari Drew!Join us as we discuss the revenge of it all in this somewhat polarizing film. From Amy Adams' unlikable protagonist who often stares off into space to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's poo-on-the-porch sequence, there's a lot to unpack here! Plus: sassy elevator operators, Laura Linney's bouffant, one incredibly

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5:04

Hannibal Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2 (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/02/04

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode the first two episodes of Season 2 of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal television series. 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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126:33

Carrie (1976)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/29

Tabitha! We're taking Carrie White to the prom with a look at Stephen King's first feature film adaptation: Brian De Palma's 1976 classic, Carrie.Up for discussion: debate over Carrie as Monster, a satire of religion, our love of Miss Collins, Pino Donaggio's score, and why Trace implores everyone to watch Chris' death scene in the 2013 remake. References: > Brant Lewis. “They’re All Going to Laugh at You – Exploring the Queer and Trans Lens of Carrie.” Slay Away > Brandon Trush. “The Power of

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6:13

Wolf Man (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/28

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man (2025), starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. 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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45:24

Interview: Darren Stein on Carrie & Jawbreaker

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/27

In anticipation of our Carrie (1976) episode, we chatted with Jawbreaker writer/director Darren Stein about how De Palma's film influenced his pitch black 1999 high school horror comedy. Speaking of Jawbreaker, we've got the scoop on what that E! TV series would have looked like! Or maybe you wanna hear about Stein's plans for a film version of the Jawbreaker musical? Or a possible requel in the vein of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2?! Listen for the tea! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the

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17:29

Micro Queers: We Kill Them All (2025)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/24

Look for wooden magpies and beware of barbed wired because we're talking Jeremy Drummond's We Kill Them All (2025). C/W: brief attempted sexual assaultWe're not sold on this indie queer thriller which pits girlfriends against a trio of rapey criminals at a deserted resort. The dialogue is particularly off-putting, some set pieces are ok but it's often quite repetitive and the messaging about queer identity & agency is...messy. Proceed with caution! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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101:10

Brain Damage (1988)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/22

Get ready to beg for our juice because we are FINALLY discussing Frank Henenlotter's Brain Damage (1988).After years of requests, we're ready to tackle Aylmer, the film's gay and/or drug allegory, and why Barbara should have just fucked the brother. Plus: incest, bathhouse towels, sub/dom, and who could direct a remake of this exploitation classic? Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with

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6:49

Bloody Axe Wound (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/21

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Matthew John Lawrence's follow-up to Uncle Peckerhead, meta horror comedy Bloody Axe Wound (2024). 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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35:06

Micro Queers: Windows (1980)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/17

Rent a whole ass new apartment and purchase a 3 ft. telescope because we are spying on Gordon Willis' controversial queer thriller, Windows (1980) for its 45th anniversary. C/W: sexual assault and the cat does die.Up for discussion: the creative team's pedigree, disabled women in jeopardy films, an unnecessary romance, Razzie nominations, comparisons to Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me! and Elizabeth Ashley's iconic queer villain performance. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on

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