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Horror Queers

Each week, queer hosts Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman discuss a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both.

Episodes

The Last of Us S0E07: "Convergence" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on the divisive season 2 finale of The Last of Us : "Convergence" (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

May 29, 20256 min

Frankenhooker (1990)

"Got any money?! Wanna party?!" For the second time this year, we're checking out a Frank Henenlotter text as the indie director's Frankenhooker celebrates its 35th anniversary. Expect plenty of praise for Patty Mullen's (too brief!) comedic performance, talk of the film's exploitation elements, and debate about Jeffrey's likeability. Plus: sequel vs remake, a trans reading, and why exploding dummies are always funny. References: > Amber Knapp. “Frankenhooker (1990) and the Attacks on Bodily ...

May 28, 20251 hr 50 minEp. 336

Final Destination: Bloodlines (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the 14-years-later sequel Final Destination;: Bloodlines (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

May 27, 20257 min

The Last of Us S0E06: "The Price" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on The Last of Us S02E06, "The Price" (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

May 23, 20256 min

The Shining (1980)

Close the elevator and ash that cigarette because we're discussing Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining for its 45th anniversary! Join us as we go all in on this classic of horror cinema, from Kubrick's controversial methods to Shelly DuVall's behind-the-scenes treatment, there's no stone left unturned! Plus: an unexpected queer reading involving bears (the animal kind), debating the best carpet in the Overlook (it's Room 237's carpet) and how Doctor Sleep retroactively aff...

May 21, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 335

The Ugly Stepsister (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Emilie Blichfeldt's body horror film, The Ugly Stepsister (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

May 20, 20256 min

The Last of Us S02E05: "Feel Her Love" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on The Last of Us S02E05, "Feel Her Love" (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

May 16, 202511 min

Interview: Eli Craig & Adam Cesare on Clown in a Cornfield

A spoiler-y interview with director Eli Craig and book author Adam Cesare on the latest teen slasher Clown in a Cornfield (2025), including the long road to adapting the book for the big screen, setting up kill scenes and thoughts on that queer romance. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Youtube⁠, ⁠Letterboxd⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, or join the ⁠Facebook Group⁠ to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: ⁠@tracedthurman⁠ > Joe: ⁠@bstolemyremote⁠ Be sure t...

May 15, 202535 min

A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014) feat. Abby Olcese

Grab your chador and the cat because we're talking Ana Lily Amirpour's feature debut, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014). Joining us on the skateboard into Bad City is writer Abby Olcese, who appreciates the mood of this black and white Iranian Western vampire film. Plus: the Girl's moral code, the film's open ending, drug dealer decor, and why Arash is such a clingy sad boy. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the ...

May 14, 20251 hr 57 minEp. 334

Clown in a Cornfield (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Eli Craig's adaptation of Adam Cesare's YA novel, Clown in a Cornfield (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

May 13, 20257 min

Another Simple Favor (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon audio commentary on Paul Feig's sequel, Another Simple Favor (2025) which reunites Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. 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

May 12, 20257 min

The Last of Us S02E04: "Day One" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on The Last of Us S02E04, "Day One" (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

May 09, 20256 min

Hannibal (2001)

Bowels in or bowels out? That's the question we hope to answer as we discuss Ridley Scott's controversial sequel to The Silence of the Lambs in 2001's Hannibal! Join us as we discuss the Clarice of it all before heading to Italy to check in with everyone's favorite cannibal. There's no denying it: this is just a weird movie. Be it Gary Oldman's prosthetics or Ray Liotta's brain sac, there's a lot here that mainstream audiences weren't ready for 20+ years ago! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect ...

May 07, 20252 hr 28 minEp. 333

Until Dawn (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Gary Dauberman's adaptation of Until Dawn (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

May 06, 20258 min

The Last of Us S02E03: "The Path" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel episode on The Last of Us S02E03, "The Path" (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

May 02, 20257 min

The Feast (2021)

Mind the glass shards and mushrooms because we're talking Lee Haven Jones' eco-horror film, The Feast (2021). It's a rare horror film in Welsh (apologies for any mispronunciations!) as well as a capital M message movie, but this one has grown on us since its festival circuit run. Plus: colonizers, politicians and farmers, a slow burn en route to a Grand Guignol climax, and house porn...in the wrong way? Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd,...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 332

Sinners (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Ryan Coogler's period vampire film Sinners (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

Apr 29, 20257 min

The Last of Us S02E02: "Through The Valley" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on *that* major episode of The Last of Us, S02E02 "Through The Valley" (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

Apr 28, 20256 min

The Last of Us S02E01: "Future Days" (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the second season premiere of Craig Mazin's adaptation of the acclaimed video game The Last of Us. 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

Apr 25, 20257 min

Announcing the new 'Requel' Patreon Tier

Have you heard? We've opened up a brand new $15 'Requel' Patreon Tier which we'll be using when there's a special horror TV event. Right now that's The Last of Us S02, which we're doing episode by episode coverage of. Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and join the 'Requel' tier to listen these new exclusive episodes, and all of our other Patreon content (~377 hours), today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 20253 min

Alien Resurrection (1997)

Caress your Newborn and take a deep breath because we're discussing Jean-Pierre Jeunet's divisive franchise entry Alien Resurrection (1997). Join us as we attempt to offer a reappraisal of this weird little film, which certainly has its flaws but also has so much going for it. Be it Sigourney Weaver's magnetic performance as Ripley 8 (you'll hear no "not my Ripley" cries from us) or the ooey gooey practical effects, we still like this one! Plus: Xenomorph nail polish, breathalyzer door locks, th...

Apr 23, 20252 hr 35 minEp. 331

Drop (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Chris Landon's new Red Eye-esque thriller, Drop (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

Apr 22, 20256 min

Christine (1983)

Tabitha! We're talking about another Stephen King adaptation with John Carpenter's workman-like take on Christine (1983). It's "shitty teen boys, the movie" as we discuss toxic masculinity and male entitlement, Arnie and Dennis' homoeroticism, and the film's inability to name its female lead. Plus: book to film comparisons, debate about Arnie's complicity, lamenting the thin characterizations, and a "King adaptations of the 80s" game! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky,...

Apr 16, 20252 hr 9 minEp. 330

The Amityville Horror (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon audio commentary on the 2005 Ryan Reynolds remake of The Amityville Horror. 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

Apr 15, 20255 min

The White Lotus Season 3 (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the third season of Mike White's television series The White Lotus. 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

Apr 11, 20257 min

Disturbing Behavior (1998)

Self-mutilate this, fluid boy, because we're talking Blue Ribbons and hack jobs in David Nutter's teenybopper version of The Stepford Wives in 1998's Disturbing Behavior! Join us as we go all in on this film's extremely troubled production (seriously, it's bad!) before diving into the plot of this extended episode of The X-Files. Plus, mathematics vs. moments, peckerheads, some well-earned praise for Nick Stahl and test screening after test screening after test screening (after test screening). ...

Apr 09, 20252 hr 32 minEp. 329

Hannibal Season 2, Episodes 3 & 4 (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon minisode on episodes three and four of season two of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal (2014). 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

Apr 08, 20255 min

Panic Room (2002) feat. Cameron Scheetz

Monitor your blood sugar and watch the motion sensor lasers because we're diving into David Fincher's Panic Room (2002), along with Queerty's Cameron Scheetz. We think this David Fincher "popcorn" flick doesn't get enough respect, particularly for queer leads Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart. Plus: a scary Dwight Yoakam, Leto's cornrows, slow motion set pieces, and the film's troubled production history which includes...Nicole Kidman?! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky...

Apr 02, 20252 hr 12 minEp. 328

Death of a Unicorn (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on A24's star studded "satire," Death of a Unicorn (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

Mar 31, 20258 min

The Stepford Wives (1975)

We'll just die if we don't get this recipe, which means we're discussing Bryan Forbes' divisive 1975 chiller The Stepford Wives, itself an adaptation of Ira Levin's 1972 novel(la) of the same name! Join us as we go all in on the male-directed and male-written film that satirizes, well, men. From the Playboy Bunny origins of the Stepford wives to conflicting thoughts on Walter, there's a lot to discuss! Plus: praise for Bobbie (Paula Prentiss), a lesson in female fashion and Raymond Chandler for ...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 8 minEp. 327
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