Horror Nerds at Church

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) talk science vs military, queerness, and resurrection while covering George Romero's 1985 flick Day of the Dead . Media Referenced: - The Free People's Village by Sim Kern - The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley - The Once and Future King by T.H. White - Le Morte D'Arthur by Thomas Mallory - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Star Wars Blood...

Pace and Emily cover the 1978 movie, Dawn of the Dead ! Books Referenced: - A Queer Lectionary ed. Peter Carlson -Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays -An article about the editor of the first Star Wars novel , Judy Lynn Del Rey -The video Pace mentioned about Minneapolis Area Synod Lutheran pastors on immigration Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Subscribe to our newsletter...

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined again by Brandon Grafius as he talks about his new book Scared by the Bible: The Roots of Horror in Fiction . We then dissect the film Pet Sematary. Will you come over and play with me? First I play with Jud. Then mommy came, and I played with mommy. Will you play with us?  CW: Discussion of racism, toxic masculinities, ableism, queerphobia related...

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue our quest for brains by covering the classic Romero flick Night of the Living Dead . CW: discussion mentions racism, lynching, and sexual assault Media Referenced in Episode: - Emily's art project on insta - The Free People's Village by Sim Kern  - On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Subscribe...

Pace and Emily cover the first zombie movie, White Zombie . CN: racism, colonialism, film's depiction of blackface Books mentioned in episode: - On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg - The Magic Island by William Seabrook - T he Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris - Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Subscribe to our n...

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by River Cook Needham (she/fae) to cover the 1999 classic sharksploitation film, Deep Blue Sea . CW: Suicide mention Books referenced in episode: - Q Rag Zine by Pace Warfield - Currents in Theology and Mission Vol. 48 N. 3 , co-edited by River Cook Needham and Pace Warfield - On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Dany...

Pace and Emily sit down with horror authors Sara Larner, Alan Baxter, and Callum Rowland to discus the upcoming horror short story anthology This Way Lies Madness: Short Stories from the Edge of Darkness , edited by Lee Murray and Dave Jeffrey, and published by Flame Tree Publishing. Pre-order your copy now! CW: discussion of suicide and mental health regarding their connections to some of the sho...

Pace and Emily are joined by Peter Marra, author of Queer Slashers , to talk about the iconic 90s film Serial Mom . CW: discussions of queer and transphobia, fatphobia, and misogyny  Links to media:  - Queer Slashers by Peter Marra - You Must Take Part in Revolution by Badiucao and Melissa Chan - Twenty-Four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Star War...

Join us as we wrap up the season, talk about our favorite movies, and all the witch things going on.

Suzannah gets into the attacks of the Trump administration against Habeas Corpus and suggests supporting the ACLU .

Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2024 film Wicked . Like and subscribe!  Media referenced this episode: - There Is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cashore - Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Subscribe to our newsletter ! Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Bluesky for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news,...

Here is our third minisode, Politics Nerds at Church, where we talk about JD Vance's feud with (and possible contribution to the death of) Pope Francis, the illegal ICE kidnapping of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scripts you can use with your legislator. Pope Francis' Letter to US Bishops Script for calling a legislator: State your name, say that you are a member of the legislator's consti...

Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2016 film The Love Witch . Like and subscribe!  Media referenced in episode:  -Nerds at Church podcast episode on spirituality and organized religion  - ContraPoints YouTube Channel - The Monkey (2025) directed by Osgood Perkins - Stardew Valley video game by ConcernedApe - Hell of a Summer (2025) directed by Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk - Ghosts (2021-present)...

Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2006 film The Covenant . Like and subscribe!  Content Warnings: discussion of sexism and sexual assault in relation to the plot of the film Media Referenced: - There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore - Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore - Clean Slate tv series - Mickey 17 (2024) directed by Bong Joon Ho -Nerds at Church Podcast Episode on Revelation ...

Welcome to our mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics. In this episode we talk about boycotting and education to combat overwhelm. - The Indivisible Guide to Democracy on the Brink - LegalEagle YouTube Channel

Join Emily (they/them), Pace (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) as they cover 1999's surprise blockbuster film The Blair Witch Project . We talk about found footage films, the real tea about Burkittsville, and what NOT to do when camping. Film conversation starts at 31:30.  Media referenced in the episode:  - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod and ill...

Welcome to our new mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics. Our first episode is on providing aid for federal workers in the midst of all of the lay-offs, cut backs, and unknowns. Find and contact your local and national representatives at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials . Lear...

Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) are joined by editor and writer John Potter to discuss the 2018 film/remake/sequel/??? Suspiria! We talk about the horrors of ballet, post-war Germany, and and so much more. Content Warnings: Sexism, anti-semitism, and the holocaust as it appears in the film Books mentioned in the episode:  - Graceling and Bitterblue by Kristin Cahsore -...

Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) take a trip up to Valentine Bluffs to talk about the iconic early 80s slasher My Bloody Valentine. Media Mentioned: - It Came from the Closet edited by Joe Vallese - The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer  - The National AIDS Memorial Quilt  -" On Martin Luther and Horror Movies " by Pace Warfield Support us on Patreon ! Buy some...

Join Emily (they/them), Suzannah (she/her), and Pace (they/them) as they cover the 90s classic Matilda. We talk about libraries, nostalgia, and so much more! Also, is Matilda a witch? Maybe? CW: discussion of abusive families, misogyny, and queerphobia Media Referenced: - Matilda by Roald Dahl - Moby Dick by Herman Melville - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Su...

Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) and Suzannah (she/her) tackle the Witches of Eastwick: the book, the film, and even mention the briefly-lived TV series from the aughts. We talk about the devil, feminism, and queerness, plus so much more! Support us on Patreon ! Buy some merch ! Subscribe to our newsletter ! Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcomi...

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) wish you a happy Thanksgiving as we cover the 2022 holiday slasher Thanksgiving! We talk about the horrors of the holiday, capitalism, and how sin connects to everything.  CW: discussion of genocide of first nations people and body horror  Media mentioned: - A Queer Lectionary: (Im)proper Readings from the Margins Year A edited by Peter Carlson  - Queer Calli...

Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) cover the classic film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Defeat fascism with witchcraft and queer chosen family! Also, congrats to our pet costume contest winners Dr. Popper and Gizmo!  CW: discussions of facism, sexism, and queerphobia Media Referenced: - Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer - Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig - Sta...

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover the 1998 DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) Halloweentown ! Is this movie the first one this season to pass the HNAC Test? Is the movie really just a big allegory for queerness and acceptance? And, how much of Emily's love of this film is nostalgia versus it actually being a good movie? Find out all of this and more on the latest episode of HNAC.  Med...