Midnight Mass

When Idol Worship meets queer excellence! This week, Peaches and Michael embark on a very special episode celebrating the legacy of drag superstar Heklina . In addition to discussing Heklina’s legendary club nights, our hosts delve into this singular iconoclast’s curation of queer punk rebellion. Joining the conversation is acclaimed photographer and drag royalty José Alberto Guzmán Colón (aka Put...

An old flame returns! This week, Peaches and Michael are clawing their way to the crown in celebration of 1987’s HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II ! In addition to discussing the titular Mary Lou’s legacy as one of horror’s few enduring female villains, our hosts also delve into her place as a representative of queer id. Joining the conversation are celebrated spooky drag icons The Boulet Brothers , w...

Ease on down the road! This week, Peaches and Michael are headed to Oz in celebration of 1978’s THE WIZ ! In addition to discussing the Motown majesty of the film’s power cast, our hosts delve into the impact of reframing a classic story from a different point of view. Joining the conversation is writer and STRANGELORE creator Viktor T. Kerney , whose lifetime of love for this cult phenomenon cont...

If you want to sing out…sing out! This week, Peaches and Michael explore unconventional connection in celebration of 1971’s HAROLD AND MAUDE ! In addition to discussing the film’s remarkable use of music, our hosts delve into Harold’s place as one of cinema’s first proto-goths. Joining the conversation is cult filmmaker Chris LaMartina , who digs into the continued impact this classic has had on h...

Take me to your teacher! This week, Peaches and Michael navigate the evils of high school in celebration of 1998’s THE FACULTY ! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s considerable power cast, our hosts delve into the movie’s layered commentary on teen assimilation. Joining the conversation is celebrated actor and producer Ben Baur , who not only muses on the film’s queerness, but also its...

Enough is never enough! This week, Peaches and Michael are enjoying a heaping spoonful of creamy goodness in celebration of 1985’s THE STUFF ! In addition to discussing their fascination with this foodie fright’s branding power, our hosts delve into the legendary legacy of STUFF creator Larry Cohen. Joining the conversation is celebrated screenwriter and producer Mike Zara , whose lifelong love of...

Beware the moon! This week, Peaches and Michael unleash the beast in celebration of 1981’s AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON ! In addition to discussing the film’s industry changing practical effects, our hosts delve into certain people’s lust for transformation. Joining the conversation is award-winning author Adam Sass , whose lifetime of love for this cult classic has led to a thoughtful queer ana...

Bad blood runs between them! This week, Peaches and Michael honor one of vampirism’s most elegant duos by celebrating 1973’s GANJA & HESS ! In addition to discussing this burgeoning classic’s place among the arthouse undead, our hosts delve into the horror idol status of the incomparable Duane Jones. Joining the conversation is acclaimed actor Verton Banks , who not only speaks to a lifetime o...

A Hollywood Story! This week, Peaches and Michael are ready for their close-ups as they celebrate 1950's SUNSET BOULEVARD ! In addition to discussing the powerhouse character that is Norma Desmond, our hosts delve into the movie's influence on a particular style of exploitation film that would follow. Joining the conversation is multi-award winning filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz , whose recen...

There’s got to be a morning after! This week, Peaches and Michael are having a topsy-turvy New Year’s Eve party in celebration of 1972’s THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE ! In addition to discussing this disaster epic’s influence over a whole subgenre that would follow, our hosts delve into why it just may be the most harrowing movie they’ve covered yet. Joining the conversation is drag icon and dancing diva...

Christmas is coming early this year…and it’s murder! This week, Peaches and Michael are making some lewd phone calls in celebration of 1974’s BLACK CHRISTMAS ! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s contributions to the foundations of the slasher genre, our hosts delve into why comedy is an essential part of its dark DNA. Joining the conversation is none other than one of the film’s stars,...

Do you hear what I hear? This week, Peaches and Michael are definitely eating after midnight in celebration of 1984's GREMLINS ! In addition to discussing this cult classic's placement in the pantheon of holiday horror, our hosts reminisce about FEMLINS, the large scale drag parody they co-created. Joining the conversation is legendary cabaret performer and music artist Kat Robichaud , w...

Do the BIM! This week, Peaches and Michael discover the power of rock in celebration of 1980's THE APPLE ! In addition to discussing the film's amped up musical numbers, our hosts muse over whether Eurovision had a profound impact on this cult classic's vision of the future. Joining the conversation is proud member of the Children of the Popcorn  Brian Knecht , whose examination of...

Terror under the Big Top! This week, Peaches and Michael are spinning some cotton candy in celebration of 1988's KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE ! In addition to discussing this Chiodo Brothers-helmed classic's rise from video store shelves to haunted attraction staple, our hosts delve into its undeniable impact on a whole subgenre of fright films that followed. Joining the conversation i...

A symphony of scares! This week, Peaches and Michael are conducting an unconventional IDOL WORSHIP that sings the praises of THE MUSIC OF HORROR ! In addition to discussing the undeniable role a well-curated soundscape can have on fright cinema, our hosts delve into some of their favorite soundtrack scores. Joining the conversation are legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and iconic conducto...

They say we're insane, but we don't care! This week, Peaches and Michael are putting on their cha-cha heels in celebration of 1974's FEMALE TROUBLE! In addition to discussing this groundbreaking film's commentary on the cult of celebrity, our hosts delve into its placement in the pantheon of John Waters' filmography. Joining the conversation is legendary Dreamlander Elizab...

Season 3 Premiere! That's right, Peaches and Michael are BACK and decidedly "mask 4 mask" as they celebrate 1982's HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH ! In addition to discussing the power of autumnal nostalgia, our hosts delve into the cult trajectory of this notorious franchise outlier. Joining the conversation is actor extraordinaire and host of the iconic BRAIN ROT podcast,...

Come out to play-ay! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking it to the mean streets in celebration of 1979’s THE WARRIORS ! In addition to discussing Walter Hill’s lawless vision of New York City, our hosts delve into the near fairy tale-like structure of the film’s narrative. Joining the conversation is acclaimed comedian Samantha Hale , who dishes about how her love affair with this film began...

Happy Pride! This week, Peaches and Michael are road tripping in style in celebration of 1994’s THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT ! In addition to discussing the film’s undeniable impact on queer representation at the movies, our hosts delve into how this classic’s unapologetic fabulousness paved the way for a cultural drag explosion. Joining the conversation is legendary Australian...

Star quality! In this special episode, Michael turns the microphone on Peaches in celebration of the Severin blu-ray release and Shudder streaming debut of her movie ALL ABOUT EVIL ! In addition to discussing the film’s initial William Castle-esque rollout, our hosts delve into the journey of finally getting EVIL back into the hands of fans. Joining the conversation are three of the stars of GRIND...

She's out of this world! This week, Peaches and Michael are braving the sensual depths of space in celebration of 1968’s BARBARELLA ! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s message of galactic free love, our hosts delve into why Jane Fonda just might be the star to save us all. Joining the conversation is acclaimed performance artist April Kidwell , who shares stories about how Barbare...

We want our cake! This week, Peaches and Michael are opening the Crate in celebration 1982’s CREEPSHOW ! In addition to discussing the film’s powerhouse team-up of George Romero and Stephen King, our hosts delve into the reverential nostalgia of E.C. Comics. Joining the conversation is acclaimed magician and superstar Michael Carbonaro , who not only speaks to his lifetime of love for this cult cl...

Braaaiiinnns! This week, Peaches and Michael are dancing on tombstones in celebration of 1985’s RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD ! In addition to discussing this classic’s brilliant meta-sequel approach, our hosts delve into the deeper symbolism of eating gray matter. Joining the conversation is QUEER FOR FEAR author and PhD of fright, Dr. Heather Petrocelli , who discusses a lifetime of punk zombie love...

They’re standing outside your door! This week, Peaches and Michael are steering clear of the produce aisle in celebration of 1978’s ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES ! In addition to discussing the film’s sharp lampooning of B-movie culture, our hosts delve into how this cult classic led to a franchise that changed the zeitgeist forever. Joining the conversation is KILLER TOMATOES screenwriter and co-...

Call your Three Mothers! This week, Peaches and Michael are donning their black leather gloves in a special Idol Worship celebration of Italian maestro of horror: Dario Argento ! In addition to discussing this celebrated director's undeniable penchant for blood-soaked style, our hosts delve into the indulgent, fairytale logic of films like SUSPIRIA , PHENOMENA , and INFERNO . Joining the conv...