Homos on Haunted Hill

Happy October, ghouls! Kevin & Chris kick off Halloween Tricks & Treats Month with Rob Zombie's controversial but fascinating Halloween II (2009). The 'mos talk an elusive white horse, final girl PTSD, Friday the 13th -level mommy issues, psychedelic music video hallucinations, Rocky Horror costumes, a psychiatrist-turned-celebrity author, extraneous rednecks, and more. Bonus topics includ...

Kevin & Chris kick off Halloween Season with a special episode dedicated to all things spooky and macabre! To celebrate, the 'mos conjure up a list of 31 Halloween Season film recommendations to watch throughout October. From stone cold classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Rosemary's Baby to undersung gems like Daughters of Darkness and Waxwork , the 'mos have plenty of tricks and treat...

Kevin & Chris conclude their Witching & Bitching Month film series with Dario Argento's Mother of Tears (2007). The 'mos talk a witchy apocalypse sponsored by Hot Topic, a perpetually angry protagonist, her lesbian mentor & hologram mother, grisly murders, curious aesthetic choices, death by de-cloaking, Da Vinci Code vibes, and more. Bonus topics include favorite female killers in hor...

In this special bonus episode, Kevin & Chris talk the spellbinding camp classic Teen Witch (1989). The 'mos discuss magical musical numbers, an ageless Zelda Rubinstein, Richie's sick burns & Brad's beautiful bod, a mysterious amulet & a vengeful voodoo doll, some serious Dirty Dancing moves, leather bars + Freddy's Revenge , and more. This episode is presented as part of the pod's sem...

Kevin & Chris continue Witching & Bitching Month with William Friedkin's witchy domestic-thriller, The Guardian (1990). The 'mos talk a tree-hugging British nanny, yuppies in peril, the angriest tree branches since Evil Dead , mythology vs technology, tension-deprived kills, and more. Bonus topics include favorite family-friendly horror, witches B.C., and the importance of compassionate en...

Kevin & Chris continue Witching & Bitching Month with Rob Zombie's uncharacteristically moody witch-flick, The Lords of Salem (2013). The 'mos talk a mysterious Colonial Era record, legendary horror divas, spooky hallway shots, Rosemary's Baby & The Ring vibes, a molesty priest, practical effects galore, and a bitchin' metal concert to end all metal concerts. Bonus topics include favor...

Kevin & Chris conjure up Witching & Bitching Month with the haunted house-witch-slasher, Superstition (1982). The 'mos talk a vengeful [& inspirational] colonial witch, a useless protagonist, a dysfunctional family, inept clergymen and police officers, a sensible head-in-a-microwave, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror TV shows, early '80s fashion trends, and the joys of col...

Daddy's home! Kevin & Chris conclude Remakes 'R Us Month with the domestic thriller The Stepfather (2009). The 'mos talk a sensitive gender-swapped lead, an antagonist with questionable motives & follow-through, surprise queer representation, extraneous characters, ad-libbed non sequitors, and more. Bonus topics include The Great Remake Roundup, sleazy horror, Lea Michele, and creepy train...

In this bonus back-to-school episode, Kevin & Chris talk Darren Stein's tasty cult hit Jawbreaker (1999). The 'mos discuss complex female friendships, slow motion walks down hallways, outrageous fashion choices, an iconic prom meltdown scene, fabulous cameos, killer chick-rock tunes, popsicle fetishes, and more. This episode is presented as part of the pod's semiregular Queer Camp Cinema serie...

Kevin & Chris continue Remakes 'R Us Month with John Carpenter's oft-overlooked Village of the Damned (1995). To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk killer kids, a seaside town-with-a-secret, Christopher Reeve in his last major film role, a pre-problematic Kirstie Alley & a post- Jedi Mark Hammill, abortion metaphors, bloodless bloodbaths, and more. Bonus topic...

Rosa? Ro-sa? Kevin & Chris continue Remakes 'R Us Month with the Myspace era teen-thriller, When a Stranger Calls (2006). The 'mos talk neverending phone calls, a mildly inconvenienced Camilla Belle, indoor zoos, Tiffany Madison: Master Gaslighter, AOL Instant Messenger marketing campaigns, and more. Bonus topics include 2006 horror trends, some Courteney Cox Scream news, and Satanists who may...

Kevin & Chris kick off Remakes 'R Us Month with the gooey, goofy & gory House of Wax (2005). To commemorate the film's 15th anniversary year, the 'mos wax nostalgic for Paris Hilton's sex tape, a delightful Gilmore Girls reunion, some surprise Bukkakke imagery, twins-on-twins action, secret gay romances, and more. Bonus topics include Boogeyman revisited, 21st century slashers, and the dre...

Kevin & Chris conclude Cruising Month with the deliciously polarizing High Tension (2003). The 'mos talk THAT big twist, precarious queer themes, head fetishes, X-TREME violence, diegetic music cues, and more. Bonus topics include 'problematic' art, New French Extremity, and Secretary of State Dolly Parton. Tune in to find out next month's film theme! Connect with us on Patreon and social medi...

Merry Christmas in July! Kevin & Chris continue Cruising Month with the undersung trippy road-thriller, Dead End (2003). The 'mos talk the fabulous Lin Shaye, surrealism & Lynchian vibes, not-so-good Dick, a peculiar twist ending, and more. Bonus topics include post-9/11 horror trends, The Conjuring Universe, hell holes, and The Rural Juror . Connect with us on Patreon and social media for...

Kevin & Chris continue Cruising Month with millennium-era cult favorite, Joy Ride (2001). The 'mos talk a hellish road trip, candy canes & rusty nails, bootylicious brothers (RIP Paul Walker), alternate endings, and more. Bonus topics include the controversial poetry of Miss Leelee Sobieski, J.J. Abrams's Felicity , trashy buffets, and the ongoing chronicles of Isaac! ™. Connect with us on...

Kevin & Chris jump start Cruising Month with the formative road-thriller, The Hitcher (1986). The 'mos talk homoerotic undertones (and overtones?), Hitchcockian influences, an iconic twinky final boy, some metaphysical what-the-f*ckery, a restless Jennifer Jason Leigh, and more. Bonus topics include the mysteries of Mystery Incorporated, Liz Lemon under fire, and a Madeline Kahn for every mood...

In this extra-super-special 4th of July episode, Kevin & Chris salute the queer camp masterpiece, Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). The 'mos talk biting small town satire, absurdist macabre humor, an iconic cast of '90s babes, faux patriotism, and more. This bonus episode is presented as part of the pod's Queer Camp Cinema series. Episodes in this series will air sporadically, so stay tuned for updat...

Kevin & Chris conclude Body Snatchers Month with the formative Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). The 'mos talk smalls towns with secrets, mass paranoia, nuclear families & the 'D' word, bombastic music scores, and more. Bonus topics include 1950s horror trends, McCarthyism, and the Hollywood Motion Picture Production Code. Tune in to find out next month's film theme! Connect with us o...

Kevin, Chris & special guest Joe Lipsett (co-host of "Horror Queers") continue Body Snatchers Month with cult favorite Night of the Creeps (1986). The 'mos talk proto- Scream vibes, adorable aliens, coded gay friendships, daddy Tom Atkins, zombie dogs, and more. Bonus topics include queer martyrdom & faux feminism in film, video store nostalgia, and problematic crushes. Connect w...

Kevin, Chris & special guest Anthony Hudson / Carla Rossi (co-host of "Gaylords of Darkness") gush over The Stepford Wives (1975). The queers talk iconic female friendships, nefarious men's societies, Disney's animatronic agenda, Erin Brockovich, and more. Bonus topics include the Women's Liberation Movement, Rosemary's Bébé, and a trip down Gaylords memory lane. Connect with us on P...

Kevin, Chris & special guest Travis Neese continue Body Snatchers Month with the sci-fi teen thriller, The Faculty (1998). The 'mos discuss Breakfast Club & Body Snatchers vibes, feminist alien liberators, questionable lesbian impersonators, outrageous haircuts, and more. Bonus topics include '90s Scream Era tropes, The Branch Davidians, and yuppies in peril. Guaranteed to jack you up. Con...

Kevin & Chris kick off Body Snatchers Month (and Pride Month!) with the underrated teen-thriller Disturbing Behavior (1998). The 'mos discuss conformity & Stepford Teens, the X-Files factor, Shakespearean posers, teen movie slang (razor!), and the perfectly snatched James Marsden + Katie Holmes. Bonus topics include the '90s gay agenda, Scream 5 + Halloween H60, and more. Critics are calli...

Kevin & Chris finish out Sorority Slashers Month with the fantastic and frequently overlooked Hell Night (1981)! The 'mos discuss charming and relatable characters, the folly of capitalism, Linda Blair & The Art of Car Maintenance, the cinematography of gay porn, and more. Bonus topics include next month's film theme, Fulci & folk horror, final boys redux, and the timeless Kathleen Tur...

Kevin & Chris hop in their booze-soaked time machine to cover Sorority Row (2009). The 'mos discuss a wacky killer reveal (and their alternate dream killer), the trials and tribulations of sisterhood, Carrie Fisher with a shotgun, camp jokes as written by straights, and more. Bonus topics include worthwhile horror films from the 2000s (AKA the Remakes 'R' Us era), ghosts with killer websites,...

Kevin & Chris continue Sorority Slashers Month with the criminally underappreciated Killer Party (1986)! The 'mos discuss the film's wildly shifting tones, an unconventional final girl for the ages, rad power ballads in '80s horror films, and more. Bonus topics include the upcoming Hellraiser TV series, the Will & Grace revival, and feminist films in dire need of blu-ray releases. Connect...