Each week, queer hosts Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman discuss a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both.
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 Parker Posey of her generation.
C/W: Sexual assault
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> Joe: @bstolemyremote
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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid comedy horror film, Companion (2025).
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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 Jack Haven*
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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 effective jump scare and a controversial opening sequence involving nude, fat dancers.
References:
> Kyle Buchanan. “Tom Ford Explains the Controversial Opening Credits of Nocturnal Animals” Vulture
> Victoria Coren Mitchell. “I’m So Glad To Spoil This Film For You.” The Observer
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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.
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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 Identity and Queer Liberation in Carrie” Bloody Disgusting
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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man (2025), starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner.
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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!
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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!
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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 Case and Brain Damage.” Gayly Dreadful
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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).
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