Kevin & Chris kick off official Halloween Season with the delightfully goofy movie theater-slasher Popcorn (1991). The 'mos talk a vintage theater, a science fiction triple feature-to-die-for, 80's horror icons Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace & Kelly Jo Minter, a bitchin' costume party, prophetic dreams, catchy reggae jingles & clean-up montages, bizarre face-swapping antics, inscrutable killer motives, and much more (this one's a doozy!). Bonus topics include thoughts on Hocus Pocus 2 , ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 106
Kevin & Chris head to the scenic English countryside to discuss daffy supernatural-thriller The Legacy (1978). The 'mos talk sexy power-couple Katharine Ross & Sam Elliot, Satanic cults & witchcraft, wild tonal shifts, an abundance of fall foliage, '70s power ballads, Agatha Christie & Hammer Films influences, Final Destination -style kills, a demonic nun + a conniving cat, and more. Bonus topics include stray thoughts on Netflix's Dahmer , Hulu's Hellraiser and other bits of hor...
Sep 27, 2022•57 min•Ep. 105
Kevin & Chris stay in the deep south for another week to cover swampy supernatural-thriller The Skeleton Key (2005). The 'mos talk sleuthy Kate Hudson vs gun-toting Gena Rowlands, a gripping Southern Gothic mystery, Hoodoo for Dummies, sleepy Peter Saarsgard, rain-laden swamp chase sequences, a surprise twist ending, #missedopportunities and more. Bonus topics include Harry Styles(?) + some brief spoiler-free thoughts on Pearl , Barbarian , The Munsters and Do Revenge. Connect with us on Pat...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 104
Kevin & Chris head to the swampy, sweaty deep south to discuss Sam Raimi's overlooked supernatural-thriller The Gift (2000). The 'mos talk an idiosyncratic smalltown community + an all-star cast, clairvoyant-mom Cate Blanchett, a whodunit murder mystery, surreal Southern Gothic cinematography, Katie Holmes's creek problems, an enigmatic fiddler in the mist, and more. Bonus topics include brief assorted thoughts on Watcher , X , Nope , Bodies Bodies Bodies , and probably other things ("Why yo...
Sep 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 103
No new episode this week as we ease back into recording regularly, but please feast on this Heathers (1989) episode we released in January on Patreon! We hope everyone savors this little back-to-school camp treat. And if you don't, well "f*$k me gently with a chainsaw!". PLOT: A regular girl, Veronica (Winona Ryder), tries to survive the social jungle of high school by sticking with the three most popular girls at school who are all named Heather. But when she meets a sociopath new classmate nam...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 18 min
She is risen! Kevin & Chris return from hiatus-ville to discuss the devilishly daffy & delicious prequel Orphan: First Kill (2022). The 'mos talk Esther's origins and daddy heartbreaks, an All-American family with a few skeletons in their closet, Julia Stiles' standout performance, DIY special effects, a Flashdance -inspired joy ride, rat shakes, and enough campy shenanigans to feed a small family of homosexuals. Bonus topics include thoughts on Halloween Ends , a rumored Friday the 13th...
Aug 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 102
Happy 4th of July, Julie! Kevin & Chris get festive with '90s teen-horror staple, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk high school sweethearts, a roadtrip to the beach-gone-wrong, a hook-wielding spree killer & a whodunit mystery, an overabundance of red herrings & slickers, Sarah Michelle Gellar's star turn (+ one of the best chase sequences in horror), sexual awakenings via Ryan Phillippe, a bumpin' Independence...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 101
Kevin & Chris ring in 100 episodes with a ghoulish celebration at House on Haunted Hill (1959). The 'mos talk snarky bisexual icon Vincent Price + the fabulous Carol Ohmart, a spooky haunted(?) manor, enigmatic party guests, copious camp & scares, re-animated skeletons, questionable acid pits, useless handguns (aren't they all?), and more. Bonus topics include a brief 100th episode retrospective and various random asides per usual. Thanks for all your support these past few years! Connec...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 100
Kevin & Chris head to the projection booth to talk Peaches Christ's queer-horror cult classic, All About Evil (2010). To celebrate the film's recent blu-ray & Shudder releases, the 'mos discuss secret snuff films, San Francisco's historic Victoria Theatre, Natasha Lyonne's demented star turn, a mother-son sleuth team (played Cassandra Peterson & Thomas Dekker!), Herschell Gordon Lewis + John Waters stylistic influences, and so much more. Bonus topics include 6cream & Child's Play...
Jun 21, 2022•58 min•Ep. 99
Kevin & Chris break out their top hats and tap shoes to discuss James Wan's killer dummy experiment, Dead Silence (2007). The 'mos talk vengeful ventriloquist Mary Shaw & her army of dolls, the gorgeous Ryan Kwanten (pre- True Blood ), grand guignol theatre & giallo influences, exposition dumps, behind-the-scenes turmoil, a head-scratching blue filter, a completely absurdist twist ending, and more. Bonus topics include Neve Campbell's reported 6cream absence and some stray thoughts o...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
Kevin & Chris wrap up a hectic month with none other than Lucky McKee's oddball cult classic May (2002). To celebrate the film's sort-of 20th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a fashion-forward outcast, doll trauma, the dos-and-don'ts of making friends, a very horned up Anna Faris, surgery for dummies, indie cannibal cinema, a Halloween massacre, and more. Today we're all about May! Talk to you all next in June... Connect with us on Patreon and social media for updates! Patreon: https://w...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 97
Kevin & Chris sink their teeth into Wes Craven's chaotic cult curiosity Cursed (2005). The 'mos talk an insane production history, werewolf woes & sibling drama, surprise queer representation, Scream influences, shady CGI, Judy Greer's star turn, and more. Bonus topics include various thoughts and hot takes on an assortment of random topics (what else is new?). Connect with us on Patreon and social media for updates! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill Instagram: https://...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
Stay in the light! Kevin & Chris kick off another kooky month of mayhem with a trip to scenic Darkness Falls (2003). The 'mos talk a vengeful tooth fairy, a seaside town-with-a-secret, an underutilized Emma Caulfield (of Buffy fame), eye-straining cinematography, a surprisingly large body count, inscrutable plotting & bombastic scoring, campy one-liners, and more. Bonus topics include some listener questions, Darkness Falls requel pitches, and some juicy James Van Der Beek gossip. Connec...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 95
We're taking this week off from recording, but in honor of our 2-year podiversary, please enjoy this Death Becomes Her (1992) episode we released last October on Patreon! To hear more bonus camp episodes, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill PLOT: When a novelist (Goldie Hawn) loses her man (Bruce Willis) to a movie star and former friend, she winds up in a psychiatric hospital. Years later, she returns home to confront the now-married couple, looking radiant. Her ex-husband'...
Apr 26, 2022•57 min
Kevin & Chris strap in and boot up to cover the mid-aughts video game terror, Stay Alive (2006). The 'mos talk a cursed game & two-dimensional players, tricky Liz Bathory & her army of CGI Samaras, a cornucopia of forgotten '00s cast members (hey Frankie Muniz), 'bro-horror' era trademarks ("that's so gay!"), bizarre pig masks, exposition dumps, sex dungeons and more. Bonus topics include the highs & lows of 2006 horror films, several out-of-place Brady Bunch Movie references, an...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 94
Kevin & Chris nibble on Stephen King's feline (& cocaine?) fueled curiosity Sleepwalkers (1992). To commemorate the film's 30th anniversary, the 'mos talk sexy ancient cat people, yuppies-in-peril, an incestuous mother-son relationship, a molest-y school teacher, an army of kitty warriors, wild tonal shifts, surprise Enya songs, and more madness. Bonus topics include favorite Stephen King film adaptations, early '90s horror trends, and a call for more questions for our 2-year anniversary...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 93
Kevin & Chris kick off a new month of eclectic horrors with the offbeat and undersung slasher-dramedy Office Killer (1997). The 'mos talk a knock-out cast of ladies (Carol Kane! Molly Ringwald! Jeanne Tripplehorn!), wild tonal shifts, corporate satire, childhood trauma, deadly office supplies, a basement corpse party, and more. Bonus topics include Halloween Ends conspiracy theories, the era of lady-true crime TV dramas, and an Office Killer franchise pitch. Connect with us on Patreon and so...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 92
Kevin & Chris round out March with the surprisingly gut-punching horror dramedy The Voices (2014). The 'mos discuss pre- Deadpool Ryan Reynolds, talking pets & severed heads, Psycho influences, childhood trauma, wild tonal shifts, eye-popping costumes & scenery, spontaneous musical numbers, and more. Bonus topics include The Oscars, Courteney Cox's reported Scream 6 return and some flying nun shenanigans. Connect with us on Patreon and social media for updates! Patreon: https://www.p...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 91
Kevin & Chris continue their grab-bag quest to 100 episodes with the misunderstood sequel-- or requel?-- The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999). The 'mos talk a new telekinetic teen & a familiar guidance counselor, strong #metoo messaging, American Pie cameos, production woes, welcome male nudity, frenetic music choices, a killer house party (watch out for those flying CDs!), and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Ti West's X, Mariamo Dallo's Master , and some other buzz-worthy pop culture news (...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 90
Kevin & Chris continue down a dangerous path with the 'hip, sexy and non-stop scary' Dracula 2000 (2000). The 'mos talk New Orleans Mardi Gras mayhem, contemporary adaptation choices, a smoldering Gerard Butler + some nutritious Vitamin C, egregious product placement, The Matrix -style fights + fashion, Nu Metal bangers, and some truly inscrutable theology (isn't it all, though?). Bonus topics include various subjects too sordid to mention in this description. March marches on! Connect with ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 89
After a turbulent hiatus, Kevin & Chris return to Haunted Hill to discuss the wacky, millennium-era sci-fi thriller The Forgotten (2004). The 'mos talk a distraught + sleuthy Julianne Moore, hot-dad Dominic West, a mysterious plane crash, erased children, government conspiracies, paranormal experiments, and the incredible flying Alfre Woodard. Bonus topics include thoughts on Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), a trip to Williamson World™, and more unintelligible conspiracy theories (is this mov...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
Kevin & Chris slash up Stab-a-Thon month with the anti-remake fourquel, Scream 4 (2011). The 'mos talk trouble in Woodsboro (again), precocious teenagers & indestructible O.G.s, multiple movies-within-a-movie, torture porn & remake culture satire, a camptastic killer & prescient social media commentary, Gale doppelgänger #3, behind-the-scenes madness + unproduced sequels, and more. Bonus topics include 2000s horror trends, a few Cursed asides, and some proposed Scream franchise s...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 87
Kevin & Chris continue Stab-a-Thon Month with daffy Hollywood slasher-sequel, Scream 3 (2000). The 'mos talk celebrity satire, a movie-within-a-movie, on-screen + behind-the-scenes chaos, Scooby Doo mystery shenanigans, Parker Posey's star turn, a sci-fi voice changer & ill-advised retconning, neutered kill sequences, prescient #metoo messaging, an angsty metal soundtrack and more. Bonus topics include millennium-era horror trends and some candid thoughts on 5cream (with a spoiler warnin...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 86
Kevin & Chris continue Stab-a-Thon Month with meta-college-slasher-sequel, Scream 2 (1997). The 'mos talk endearing returning & new characters, a double-dose of self-aware humor, movie theater madness, a killer college theatre program & nerdy film class debates, an impromptu musical number, a vengeful Aunt Jackie, camp-icon sorority sisters, behind-the-scenes production woes, and more. Bonus topics include late '90s horror trends, the inscrutable Dracula 2000 , and plenty of other Sc...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 85
Kevin & Chris ring in 2022 and Stab-a-Thon Month with Wes Craven's formative meta-opus, Scream (1996). The 'mos talk out-queer writer Kevin Williamson, two iconic final girls/women, a gripping whodunit mystery, generational trauma themes, self-reflexive humor, gothic scoring & a boppin' soundtrack, bold fashion choices, cellular phone bills, and more. Bonus topics include '90s horror trends, copious Scream franchise asides, and the eternal question: What does that rainbow Indigo Girls po...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 84
A preview for our Patreon-exclusive camp episode on Dogma (1999). Subscribe and listen to the full episode at patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill PLOT: Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them. Connect with us on Patreon and social media for updates! Patreon: https://www.patre...
Dec 31, 2021•4 min
It's the end of the world! Er... year. Kevin & Chris say a hearty f%#k you to 2021 with the apocalyptic, black-comedy horror gem The Day of the Beast (1995). The 'mos talk a disruptive priest and a heavy-metal record store clerk, an occult TV Show host, Satanic omens and the antichrist, virgin sacrifices and an angry goat, slapstick humor, and more. Bonus topics include favorite 2021 horror films, thoughts on a Six Feet Under reboot no one asked for, and some hopes for horror in 2022 in and ...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 83
Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month and ring in Christmas Week with the iconic holiday-slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). The 'mos talk a murderous-but-hunky Santa Claus, childhood trauma & religious repression, a drunk office Christmas party, tonal shifts a-plenty, a conservative backlash campaign, and more. Bonus topics include '80s slasher trends, thoughts on West Side Story + And Just Like That , and plenty more holiday cheer from those Homosexuals up on Haunt...
Dec 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 82
Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month with the festive French-Belgian headtrip, Calvaire (2004). The 'mos talk a no-good-very-bad-Christmas, actor-life struggles, an entitled innkeeper and a town-with-a-secret, Kafka-esque existentialism, pigs and polka music, Texas Chainsaw Massacre + Deliverance vibes, and more. Bonus topics include New French Extremity, some wrap-up thoughts on Chucky Season 1, and plenty of other yuletide tomfoolery. Connect with us on Patreon and social med...
Dec 14, 2021•Ep. 81
Ho ho ho, 'mos! Kevin & Chris kick off Homo for the Holidays Month (redux) with the formative proto-slasher, Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). The 'mos talk a creepy mansion with a troubled history, the iconic Mary Woronov, questionable plotting choices, disturbing phone calls + POV sequences (paging Black Christmas ), unique mental-health representation, a late-game exposition dump + an icky reveal, and more. Bonus topics include unfiltered thoughts on House of Gucci , Maid , Venom 2 , and...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 80
