Horror Queers

Smash all the lights and strike a match because we're talking about disability horror, Audrey Hepburn and Wait Until Dark (1967). Joining us for the conversation is disability documentary filmmaker Ariel Baska, who has a love/hate relationship with the film and its contribution to "cripping up." Plus: that famous jump scare, accusations of misogyny and ableism, the gross history of " Ugly Laws ,"...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the infamous S01E05 "Angel Maker" episode of Hannibal , "Coquilles." 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 person...

Tiffany has really been put through the wringer on this season of Chucky , so we just had to check in with Jennifer Tilly herself to find out what she thinks of all of Tiffany's prison shenanigans! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe...

After an action-packed finale filled with cliffhangers, we just had to chat with series stars Brad Dourif (Chucky/Charles Lee Ray) and Fiona Dourif (Nica Pierce/Charles Lee Ray) about all things Chucky ! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman...

It's cliffhangers galore on "Final Destination", the season 3 finale of Chucky . Join us as we dive into this busy finale, from the resolution of the White House storyline to the introduction of a new villain, there's a lot going on! Plus: the return of John Waters, Lexy's f*g hag status, movie theater hijinks, an elaborate jailbreak and what's in store for a potential season 4? Questions? Comment...

Don't read from the Book of the Dead and definitely don't pick up any of those Scarab jewels, because we're discussing Stephen Sommers' masterful action-adventure-horror-romantic-comedy The Mummy (1999), just in time for its 25th anniversary! Tagging in for the conversation is Welsh singer-songwriter Rod Thomas, aka Bright Light Bright Light! Join us as we go all in on this summer blockbuster spec...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Radio Silence's vampire ballerine film, Abigail (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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

In Chucky's penultimate season 3 episode, everyone is up to speed on all things Chucky, but it's time to check in with the man himself: Charles Lee Ray (the ghost version)! Things are looking pretty dire for everyone as we head into the finale, but we have thoughts! Plus: catching up with Tiffany, ghost presidents, one very bloody elevator and a séance to end all séances. Questions? Comments? Snar...

Lube up your industry standard bio-port because we're playing David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999) with someone friendly: Vannah Taylor! David Cronenberg's meditation on the dangers of gaming and simulation is the middle entry of an unofficial trilogy. It's also a film that gets real confusing, real fast, so good luck figuring out if we're still in the game! Plus: criticisms of a "bland" game world,...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the controversial Shudder film Late Night with the Devil (2023). 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 d...

Chucky delivers a First Lady Charlotte & Pryce-heavy episode as the dying doll aims to go out in a world-ending blaze of glory. Plus: continuing fears for Devon and Grant, stock footage of polar bears, "consummating your relationship," and an IRL appearance by Brad Dourif! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Faceb...

Fog up your window and watch out for hallway ghosts because we're discussing Ciarán Foy's 2019 shocker Eli ! Join us as we dive into this horror story of a boy and his plastic bubble while, of course, applying a queer reading to it. Plus: mosquito hawks vs. dragonflies, questionable medical procedures, jump scares aplenty, a chilling performance from Lili Taylor and one absolute gem of a twist. Re...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon full-length episode on Arkasha Stevenson's way-better-than-you'd-expect prequel: The First Omen (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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Chucky returns for Part 2 of S03 and while we're unsure what the title "Death Becomes Her" refers to, we like this as a reintroduction. There's a bit of Tilly, some cherry popping and some eye gouging. Plus: is First Lady Charlotte gonna fuck Pryce? Will Henry team up with Caroline? And will Devon or Grant make it to S04? Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Y...

Try not to wolf out because we're talking about John Landis' classic, An American Werewolf in London (1981). Backpacking along with us is Xero Gravity, who went on a werewolf binge and has recommendations! Up for discussion: Alex's underdeveloped character, urban set pieces, dirty movie theaters, and British rural horror. Plus: a queer reading of David and Jack's relationship, Jewish horror, an un...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on the divisive queer erotic thriller, Femme (2023). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers  and become a Patron for more than 300 hours (!) of exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on Richard Donner's feature directorial debut, The Omen (1976). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers  and become a Patron for 300 hours (!!!) of exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Scratch out that passport photo and don't be boring because we're discussing Anthony Minghella's 1999 adaptation, The Talented Mr. Ripley ! Tagging in for the conversation is Jordan Gustafson, the co-host of the Queer Quadrant Podcast! Join us as we go all in on this adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's classic novel, from Matt Damon's stellar performance as evil twink Tom Ripley to Jude Law's massi...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon minisode on Molly Shannon's controversial pulled episode of Hannibal S01, "Oeuf" (2013). 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 collectio...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on director Michael Mohan's latest collaboration with star Sydney Sweeney, Immaculate (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Strip naked and knock over a baby carriage because we're gleefully covering the Universal Monster with the biggest ego and the largest body count: James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933). Hear about all of the adaptation problems with H.G. Wells' source material! Gasp at the way the FX were accomplished! Groan whenever Flora is onscreen doing absolutely nothing! Plus: MVP Una O'Connor, Kemp's tragi...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Rose Glass' follow-up to her debut feature Saint Maud : the queer crime thriller Love Lies Bleeding (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Round up your free "miners" because we're discussing Raja Gosnell's live-action cartoon and Razzie "winner" Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004). Tagging back in for the conversation is returning guest ( see our episode on the original Scooby-Doo film ) Cory McCullough, aka Gory Cory! Join us as we celebrate all things Scooby-Doo with a deep dive into the film's plethora of monsters (including...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon audio commentary on Renny Harlin's long-delayed murder mystery procedural Mindhunters (2004). 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 coll...

Break out your flute because we're talking about queer director Erlingur Thoroddsen's latest film, The Piper ! We like this fine. The story is a bit too familiar, but the technical elements make up for that. Plus: Julian Sands' last role, a gnarly kill scene, and wishing the Harbinger had more to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...