Horror Queers

Lock the bedroom door and be mindful of whose hand you're holding because we're headed to Hill House with Robert Wise's 1963 adaptation of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting. Along for the ride is Robyn Adams, who is a huge fan of the material and brings with her vital knowledge of the book. Up for debate: how predatory is lesbian Theo? Is Nell queer-coded? And is her relationship to Dr. Markway an at...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon mini episode on Elizabeth Banks' ursine drug comedy horror film Cocaine Bear (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

We're gonna get you, Stewart, because we're closing out Weird Sex Month with a look at Mike Nichols' sometimes boring, sometimes hilarious, sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes slow motion and always baffling 1994 film Wolf . Join us as we try to figure out how this thing got made, as it's a complete tonal and genre mishmash that doesn't always work, but it's never anything less than fascinating to...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, Knock at the Cabin (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

We're cracking our knuckles in anticipation of Michelle Garza Cervera's feature debut Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022), which tackles pregnancy and post-partum in ways that are comparable to The Babadook and Hypochondriac . Featuring a stunning lead performance by newcomer Natalia Solián, Huesera has great foley work, some good jump scares, and lots to say about queerness and motherhood. Plus: a dif...

Subscribe to the Not-See Party podcast and be wary of walrus dicks because for week 3 of Weird Sex Month we're talking about Kevin Smith's second foray into horror, 2014's Tusk . Along for the Canadian journey is Dede Crimmins, who has watched this movie *a lot.* Yes, this is the infamous "Justin Long gets turned into a Walrus" movie and we have plenty of thoughts on his early douchebag performanc...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Brandon Cronenberg's latest, Infinity Pool (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Ready for another round of Swallowed ? After dropping our spoiler-free review last year out of The Overlook Film Festival, we're back with a full-spoiler review about what's working and what isn't in Carter Smith's latest feature. (The new stuff begins at ~17:23) Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Facebook Group...

Welcome back to Micro Queers, everyone! While this subset of the podcast was mainly used to review queer horror short films, we're now going to be use it do drop minisode reviews on new releases, but specifically new queer horror films! First up is Gabriel Bier Gislason's queer Jewish horror film Attachment , currently streaming on Shudder! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twit...

Put down that carving knife and pull out that tentacle monster because we're heading all the way to divided Berlin to discuss Andrzej Żuławski's loud and proud 1981 masterpiece Possession ! Joining us for the conversation is Losers' Club and Psychoanalysis Podcast co-host Jenn Adams! Join us as we sing all the praises for Isabelle Adjani's mesmerizing performance (if you've seen the subway scene,...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Roxanne Benjamin's creepy kid film, There's Something Wrong with the Children (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Ready for invagination? For the first week of 'Weird Sex Month,' we're returning to Canada to discuss David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983), just in time for its 40th anniversary. Expect body horror courtesy of FX master Rick Baker, communications theory courtesy of Marshall McLuhan, and oversharing about anatomy courtesy of Trace Thurman. Plus: wanting more Debbie Harry, feminist and trans reading...

We're dropping a special bonus review of Visual Vengeance's new Blu of 1994 thriller L.A. AIDS Jabber. Up for discussion: is this exploitation film sleazy enough and is it good or bad that queer people don't seem to exist? Plus: low budget filmmaking, changing characters and motivations, Joe's husband's odd personal connection, and how an HIV diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. For more infor...

Cover your webcams and watch out for tasers because we're talking Jon Abrahams' Exploited (2022). C/W: sexual assault. This indie film features male nudity in two minutes, boys in singlets and Leah FUCKING Pipes running around in lingerie. It's also got about 12 storylines, uneven acting and far too many twists in the surprisingly dark last act. Basically: she's a messy bitch that tries to tackle...

We are not here to see Paris die but we are here to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's mean and stylish 2005 remake House of Wax (and yes, we know it has more in common with Tourist Trap )! Wanna see what happens when a really dumb slasher script gets a $40 million budget thrown at it? This is it! Join us as we discuss the film's controversial "See Paris Die!" marketing campaign (and the emotional toil...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Kyle Edward Ball's freaky deaky experimental horror film Skinamarink (2022)! 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

For the first time we're making the results of the Hereditaries - our version of the Horror Oscars - public! Patrons helped to craft the shortlist, then the public voted throughout Dec 2022 in 18 different categories such as Best Villain, Best Death, Best Actor and more! (Also: apologies for not using the correct pronouns for Jasmin Savoy-Brown 😭 ) Beware of spoilers for the following films: Barb...

Don't drink the tea and always listen to ghosts because we are crossing the pond to discuss Guillermo del Toro's Gothic Romance film, Crimson Peak (2015). Along for the ride is returning guest Greg Mucci, who loves this film, but can't deny that the love and mystery portions don't always work. Plus: aggressive hand-jobs, Stephen King pull quotes, gorgeous set and costume design, Mimic slander, and...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Kevin Williamson and Katelyn Crabb's home invasion thriller, Sick (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Blumhouse/Universal's new killer doll film, M3GAN (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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Why do you think you're sick? Well you better find out because we're discussing Todd Haynes' ( not Todd Solondz's) 1995 AIDS allegory Safe ! Joining us for the discussion is returning guest Andrew Scahilll! Join us as we discuss Julianne Moore's heartbreaking performance before going all in on the social commentary that Haynes weaves into the film. From the mundane aspects of suburban life to the...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Aaron Koontz and Cameron Burns' anthology sequel Scare Package 2: Rad Chad's Revenge (2022). 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Scott Cooper's ( Antlers ) star-studded Edgar Allen Poe murder mystery The Pale Blue Eye (2022). 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Don't adjust your feed: we're redoing Richard Shepard's twisty 2019 secret rape/revenge film, which drew criticism when we covered it in our first year. Joining us is musician and Halloweenies editor Mae Shults for a discussion that veers between heavy, confessional and dumb. We're talking real life sexual assault, pooping our pants and guessing the pop culture moment the film's wig reveal is refe...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Rian Johnson's Knives Out sequel Glass Onion (2022). 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...