Break in your ballet shoes and for God's sake, let this girl climax (!) because we are talking about Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. From Natalie Portman's Oscar winning performance to this stacked cast to its immersive handheld camera, Black Swan is a big fave, even if Nina's passivity can be frustrating to watch. Plus: debate about Thomas' sexual assault, lauding Ryder's profane Beth, sheet cake meltdowns, the desire for perfection, and exquisite mirror work. Reference: Phoenix. “Black Swan” Ha...
Mar 05, 2025•3 hr 32 min•Ep. 320
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Damian McCarthy's sophomore feature Oddity (2024), which is going to scare the pants off of you! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•6 min
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Oz Perkins' dark horror comedy The Monkey (2025). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•6 min
Pull out your sheep trotters and dance with that giant tongue door because we're discussing Stephen Sayadian's 1989 pseudo-sequel Dr. Caligari! Join us as we try to piece together just what is going on in this bizarre little movie. From forced transitions to horny cannibals, we don't think the director of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari could have ever foreseen this coming out of his classic silent film. It's wild. It's weird. We can't quite say we'd recommend it, but we certainly won't forget it! Q...
Feb 27, 2025•20 min
Stay away from that sideshow attraction and watch out for murderous sleepwalkers because we're discussing Robert Weine's classic 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, believed by many to be the first true horror film ever made! Join us as we go on a tour of pre-WWII German history and learn about German Expressionism to see how Caligari came to be. But more importantly: to acknowledge the importance of this seminal film that has influenced countless film directors in the 105 years(!!!) s...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 323
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on David Twohy and Vin Diesel's franchise starter, Pitch Black (2000). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•6 min
Considering Joe's relationship with the "franchise", it's about time...we covered an Amityville film! To coincide with the release of Oz Perkins' The Monkey, we're checking out the "haunted clock" entry of the Amityville "series" and this one is a hoot. C/W: the dog dies Up for discussion: Rusty's "delinquency", VPL, surprisingly gnarly practical FX, a Final Destination-style death, ugly 90s interior decor, and debate if this is a secret Hellraiser film. Plus: Trace plays Real or Fake with 10 Am...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 322
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Josh Ruben's Valentine's Day-set rom-com slasher Heart Eyes (2025). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025•7 min
Put on your abstinence ring and head over to the local swimming hole because we're discussing Mitchell Lichtenstein's 2007 horror comedy Teeth! Join us as we go all in on this seemingly forgotten relic of the aughts, praising its handling of some admittedly difficult subject matter while masterfully balancing the tone without sacrificing sincerity. Plus: digging into Teeth's mishandled release, its 2024 off-Broadway musical adaptation and wondering why lead actress Jess Weixler never became the ...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 321
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid comedy horror film, Companion (2025). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•8 min
We're back to discuss the best films of the year in ~20 categories, including acting, directing, FX, death, sequence, and more! Nominees were provided by Patrons, and then the general public voted for three weeks at the beginning of January. As always, we play along with our "Should Win/Will Win" picks, and listen to the end to find out whether Trace or Joe got the most correct answers! Wanna track the nominees? Here's the Letterboxd list! Please note: Lundy-Paine has since changed their name to...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Apply the darkest shade of red lipstick you own because we're discussing Tom Ford's sophomore feature Nocturnal Animals (2016)! Tagging in for the conversation is Trace's better half Ari Drew! Join us as we discuss the revenge of it all in this somewhat polarizing film. From Amy Adams' unlikable protagonist who often stares off into space to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's poo-on-the-porch sequence, there's a lot to unpack here! Plus: sassy elevator operators, Laura Linney's bouffant, one incredibly effe...
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 320
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode the first two episodes of Season 2 of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal television series. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2025•5 min
Tabitha! We're taking Carrie White to the prom with a look at Stephen King's first feature film adaptation: Brian De Palma's 1976 classic, Carrie. Up for discussion: debate over Carrie as Monster, a satire of religion, our love of Miss Collins, Pino Donaggio's score, and why Trace implores everyone to watch Chris' death scene in the 2013 remake. References: > Brant Lewis. “They’re All Going to Laugh at You – Exploring the Queer and Trans Lens of Carrie.” Slay Away > Brandon Trush. “The Power of ...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 319
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man (2025), starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025•6 min
In anticipation of our Carrie (1976) episode, we chatted with Jawbreaker writer/director Darren Stein about how De Palma's film influenced his pitch black 1999 high school horror comedy. Speaking of Jawbreaker, we've got the scoop on what that E! TV series would have looked like! Or maybe you wanna hear about Stein's plans for a film version of the Jawbreaker musical? Or a possible requel in the vein of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2?! Listen for the tea! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with t...
Jan 27, 2025•45 min
Look for wooden magpies and beware of barbed wired because we're talking Jeremy Drummond's We Kill Them All (2025). C/W: brief attempted sexual assault We're not sold on this indie queer thriller which pits girlfriends against a trio of rapey criminals at a deserted resort. The dialogue is particularly off-putting, some set pieces are ok but it's often quite repetitive and the messaging about queer identity & agency is...messy. Proceed with caution! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Jan 24, 2025•17 min
Get ready to beg for our juice because we are FINALLY discussing Frank Henenlotter's Brain Damage (1988). After years of requests, we're ready to tackle Aylmer, the film's gay and/or drug allegory, and why Barbara should have just fucked the brother. Plus: incest, bathhouse towels, sub/dom, and who could direct a remake of this exploitation classic? References: > Raine Petrie. “Brain Damage: Celebrating 35 Years of Gay Phallic Worship.” Slay Away > B.W.Valentine. “The Trans Subtext in Basket Cas...
Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 318
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Matthew John Lawrence's follow-up to Uncle Peckerhead, meta horror comedy Bloody Axe Wound (2024). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2025•7 min
Rent a whole ass new apartment and purchase a 3 ft. telescope because we are spying on Gordon Willis' controversial queer thriller, Windows (1980) for its 45th anniversary. C/W: sexual assault and the cat does die. Up for discussion: the creative team's pedigree, disabled women in jeopardy films, an unnecessary romance, Razzie nominations, comparisons to Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me! and Elizabeth Ashley's iconic queer villain performance. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys o...
Jan 17, 2025•35 min
Grab your walking stick (or is it a cane?), make sure your heart is pure and say your prayers by night because we're talking George Waggner's 1941 classic The Wolf Man! Join us as we discuss all things Larry Talbot, from his creep factor (by 2025 standards) to his tragic end. Plus: Jack Pierce's outstanding make-up effects, marshes vs. moors, and lots and lots of fog. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Face...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 58 min
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on the long-delayed, much-maligned space opera film, Supernova (2000). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2025•8 min
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Netflix's Korean sensation, Squid Game Season 1 (2021). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for 350+ hours of bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025•5 min
Grab your belts and hop on the roof of that car because we're discussing our very first Quentin Tarantino film in 2007's pseudo-slasher/exploitation film Death Proof. Join us as we conclude the Grindhouse double feature that we started last year with Planet Terror. From the debates about the film's feminist messaging to Tarantino's own disillusionment with the film, we have a lot to say! Plus: dialogue, dialogue and more dialogue, discussing the rest of the fake trailers, why Arlene/Butterfly (V...
Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 316
Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon minisode on season 1 of Shudder's The Creep Tapes (2024), the companion piece to Patrick Brice's Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•5 min
Look, no one ever said we were perfect... To celebrate the end of another year of Horror Queers, Joe secretly put together a clips reel of memorable outtakes, featuring mispronunciations, flubs (sometimes multiple!), forgetfulness, and other delightful fuck ups. Enjoy! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sur...
Jan 06, 2025•27 min
We're #manifesting a happy New Year's with our best influencer friend courtesy of Sophia Takal and Adam Gaines' "New Year, New You" (2018). The all-female entry of Into The Dark is all about toxic (female) friendships and anticipates a ton of 2022 "Influencer" horror titles, particularly Sissy. Plus: praise for Carly Chaikin, questions about Suki Waterhouse's career, debates about social media advertising and complaints of "wokeness", and sly commentary (maybe?) by Takal and Gaines about the imp...
Jan 01, 2025•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 316
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Robert Eggers' remake Nosferatu (2024), starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2024•6 min
You didn't think we'd abandon you for Christmas, did you? For our final Main Feed episode of 2024, we're tackling Damien Leone's Terrifer 3 (2024) AKA the highest grossing unrated film OF ALL TIME!!! We break the action into two discussions: Sienna's Final Girl Trauma storyline, then the Art & Vicky stuff. Trace feels the former is too familiar, while Joe is a bit more generous. Plus: Leone's rebuttal to accusations of misogyny, horror cameos, debate if Art is Vicky's sidekick, the wonky death t...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 314
Celebrate the holidays with one final Micro Queers as we check in on prolific Aussie filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay's latest, Carnage for Christmas (2024). We really enjoy watching Mackay develop as a filmmaker, though the film could benefit from a few less characters and storylines. Still, Carnage for Christmas has a unique killer mask, some great gore, and one badass lead protagonist in podcaster Lola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•19 min
