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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

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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118:11

The Wolf Man (1941)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/15

Grab your walking stick (or is it a cane?), make sure your heart is pure and say your prayers by night because we're talking George Waggner's 1941 classic The Wolf Man!Join us as we discuss all things Larry Talbot, from his creep factor (by 2025 standards) to his tragic end. Plus: Jack Pierce's outstanding make-up effects, marshes vs. moors, and lots and lots of fog. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook

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7:40

Supernova (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/14

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on the long-delayed, much-maligned space opera film, Supernova (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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4:54

Squid Games Season 1 (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/10

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Netflix's Korean sensation, Squid Games Season 1 (2021).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for 350+ hours of bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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148:51

Death Proof (2007)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/08

Grab your belts and hop on the roof of that car because we're discussing our very first Quentin Tarantino film in 2007's pseudo-slasher/exploitation film Death Proof. Join us as we conclude the Grindhouse double feature that we started last year with Planet Terror. From the debates about the film's feminist messaging to Tarantino's own disillusionment with the film, we have a lot to say! Plus: dialogue, dialogue and more dialogue, discussing the rest of the fake trailers, why Arlene/Butterfly

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5:27

The Creep Tapes (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/07

Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon minisode on season 1 of Shudder's The Creep Tapes (2024), the companion piece to Patrick Brice's Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017). 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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27:28

Bonus: 2024 Outtakes

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/06

Look, no one ever said we were perfect... To celebrate the end of another year of Horror Queers, Joe secretly put together a clips reel of memorable outtakes, featuring mispronunciations, flubs (sometimes multiple!), forgetfulness, and other delightful fuck ups. Enjoy! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to

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103:44

Into The Dark: New Year, New You (2018)

Horror Queers ·

2025/01/01

We're #manifesting a happy New Year's with our best influencer friend courtesy of Sophia Takal and Adam Gaines' "New Year, New You" (2018).The all-female entry of Into The Dark is all about toxic (female) friendships and anticipates a ton of 2022 "Influencer" horror titles, particularly Sissy. Plus: praise for Carly Chaikin, questions about Suki Waterhouse's career, debates about social media advertising and complaints of "wokeness", and sly commentary (maybe?) by Takal and Gaines about the

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6:07

Nosferatu (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers ·

2024/12/27

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Robert Eggers' remake Nosferatu (2024), starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp. 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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98:34

Terrifier 3 (2024)

Horror Queers ·

2024/12/25

You didn't think we'd abandon you for Christmas, did you? For our final Main Feed episode of 2024, we're tackling Damien Leone's Terrifer 3 (2024) AKA the highest grossing unrated film OF ALL TIME!!!We break the action into two discussions: Sienna's Final Girl Trauma storyline, then the Art & Vicky stuff. Trace feels the former is too familiar, while Joe is a bit more generous. Plus: Leone's rebuttal to accusations of misogyny, horror cameos, debate if Art is Vicky's sidekick, the wonky death that

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