Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this, our 21st movisode, Abby and Ellie discuss David Lynch's work Mulholland Drive and then Abby takes on a terrifying Mulholland Murder, complete with tangeants about the name Egbert, cry-sterbating, Twin Peaks and more. Support this podcast on social media and Patreon:  https://linktr.ee/queersforfears  Abby's Sources:...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses the plot of the classic horror/sci-fi thriller Invasion of the Body Snatchers.  Then, Abby discusses some real life body snatching-a crime that goes all the way back to the 13th century.   Support us on Patreon, BUY OUR MERCH and follow us on Social Media:  queersforfears.com Abby's Sources:  Atla...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie are (finally) back!  We're a bit rust, but we take a dive into James Wan's new horror flick Malignant and talk about its themes of misogony and how that affected the "possession" in a small town of Nicaragua.   Support us on social media, buy our merch and more here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 1909, a coroner was called to a seemingly abandoned home.  A woman in a black dress, veil and cape answered.  "Who are you?  Who is the deceased?" The coroner asked.  "It doesn't matter," replied the Lady in Black.  But really though, who was the deceased?  And whow as the Lady in Black?  Find out on this e...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ramon and Lulu Sosa had it all.  A successful gym, a brand new home, cars, motorcycles, and nice clothes.  Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to...well, listen and find out on this episode! Buy our merch, find us on social media and check out our website here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources:  ESPN's Dead M...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie walks us through her hilarious summation and Opinions about The Nun.  After, Abby discusses some "possessed" 17th century French nuns and fails epically at pronouncing French, as per usual.   Support us, buy our merch and follow us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources:   Wikipedia...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, depression and violence.  Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Abby discusses the tragic death of Betty Williams in Odessa, Texas in 1960.  Betty was a theatre kid who dressed differently and had more progressive ideas than her peers.  For this reason, she was often an outsider and strugg...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie discusses what hazing is and unfortunate incidents involving hazing.  CW:  Sexual assault, violence and torture. Sources:  Allan, Kerschner, and Payne’s “College Student Hazing Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceptions: Implications for Prevention” in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practices Support us on social media...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The ocean is a palace of horrors.  In this episode of QFF, Ellie describes some terrible sea creatures lurking in the deep.  If you want to "sea" more, check out our July video episode on Patreon, in which we discuss our Sea Creatures in a bracket-style tournament later this month. Support us and check out our merch at:   ww...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk makeup history and horror. "positively fucking horrendous" - Marvin on skin-related horror (we take this as a compliment). Support this podcast:  www.queersforfears.com Sources:  https://strangeremains.com/2017/01/31/beauty-to-die-for-how-vanity-killed-an-18th-century-celebutante/ https://www.thecut.com/2...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Happy July, dear listeners.  In this movisode, Ellie discusses The Conjuring 3:  The Devil Made Me Do It and Abby dissects the Paranormal story and the trial that this movie was based off.  The Warrens make another appearance and so do waterbeds- a trend we, at QFF are happy to see gone because it just offers no support and who wants...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The Black Widow, The Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness.  Whatever you want to call her, she's said to have killed upwards of 40 men.  What's her deal?  Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie chats about the history of burial practices and why we as a society are so afraid of death.  The origins of some of our culture's traditions to mourn the dead are also discussed.   Sources: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty Support us:   queersforfears.com --- Support this podca...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Hello everybody!  Abby and Ellie were both super busy this past week or so and decided to release this older Patreon Episode to all of you!  Abby discusses a brief history of cannibals and then takes slightly deeper dives into 3 cannibals:  Issei Sagawa, The Kentucky Cannibal and Armin Miewes.  Since it's a Patreon episode we&apo...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby walks through a brief history of mirrors, superstitions surrounding mirrors, creepy mirror games and mirrors in horror movies.  Why are they so darn creepy to us?  Find out in this episode of Queers for Fears.   Support Us: www.queersforfears.com   patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast  Sponsors:   Bruush:  Save 15% with promo code P...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! It's the first week of the month so that means it's a movisode, everybody!  In this episode, Ellie discusses the new thriller straight-to-streaming-service Things Heard and Seen starring Amanda Seyfried and James Norton.  Then Abby discusses the inspiration for the film:  the author's spooky ghost stories in her own far...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby and Ellie’s witty banter includes but is not limited to: this school year lasting forever, firefighting, being sweaty,  and so on. Then, Abby dives into the sad story of Ruth Ellis, a woman who was discriminated against for being 1.  A woman, 2. “Lower Class” and 3.  A sex-worker.  Ruth, who struggled with abusiv...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! After Abby and Ellie talk about the plights of fire academy training, teaching during the longest school year known to man and "adulting" nonsense (looking at you, Comcast Customer Support and the Department of Motor Vehicles) Abby dives in to the mysterious death of Maria Marta, an upper class Argentine woman who died in Oc...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Well, well, well, dear listeners.  Abby and Ellie are doing Cryptids Part III!  Before we dive in to creepy crawlers, we discuss driving the "wee-woo" truck, and an unfortunate Driver's Education circumstance involving a sighting of a possible cryptid (???).  Then, with a dash of off-brand genitalia (grab a bucket and a...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie haven't seen each other for a WHILE in this episode, which is why our witty banter and updates last until about the 17:00 mark.  Ellie discusses a hilarious fire chief and Abby whines about a short summer vacation that feels so far away.  There's something for everyone in this episode:  movie trivia, a roadkil...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Happy Combisode Day, dear listeners!  This month, Ellie discusses her firefighting academy updates and then Abby talks about some good old fashioned Amish cookin'.  From there, Ellie talks about her fear of impending doom by chatting about the history and timeline of the Doomsday Clock.  Then, Abby talks about Chicago's firs...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie, Marvin and Ellie unironically discuss soap for a while before we dive into a terrible bath (sorry, we couldn't resist).  Abby's back at it again with the serial killer John Haigh, who killed 6-9 people in London during the 1940s.  Haigh grew up with strict, religious parents and went against their fire and brimstone l...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie do typical midwestern stuff and talk about the weather. Ellie talks about firefightin' and Abby talks about some remote learning and graduate school frustrations.  Then, Ellie explains Modern Day Vampires, these are real people who have cravings for consuming blood.  Then we come to the conclusion that, hey, as lon...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie and Abby discuss the 2020 movie "The Invisible Man" starring Elizabeth Moss and what scares them about the movie and toxic relationships.  Then, Abby lightens the mood with a "possession" of sorts from the 1950s in Manila in which a 13 year old boy was said to be able to disappear and reappear seemingly at wi...

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We're back at it again everybody!  This episode we TURNT UP (does anyone say that anymore?) to celebrate our one year podiversary and celebrated being able to record safely in person together for the first time in six whole months.  Ellie discusses the work of the Japanese manga horror artist and writer Junji Ito and Abby discuss...