Horror Queers

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

  • 2 hours 6 minutes
    Cam (2018) feat. Ariel Powers-Schaub

    Finish that whole steak on your fork and keep an eye on that Top 50 list because we're continuing our theme month of doubles and doppelgängers in Daniel Goldhaber's 2018 gem Cam! Tagging in for the conversation is horror author Ariel Powers-Schaub.

    Join us as we praise Madeline Brewer's fearless lead performance, as well as the exceptionally authentic screenplay written by Isa Mazzei, who drew upon her own experiences as a sex worker when writing the film.

    Plus: clit-destroying Vibatrons, emphasizing the "work" part of sex work and a very insightful lesson on tulpas from our guest.

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.

    > Trace: BlueSky / Instagram

    > Joe: Bluesky / Instagram 

    > Ari: BlueSky / Instagram / Found Frights Column

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada / Logo: Travis Falligant 

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    12 March 2025, 7:10 am
  • 2 hours 31 minutes
    Black Swan (2010)

    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” Has Mad Chicks, Made Me Feel Crazy.” Autostraddle

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Discord to get in touch with other listeners

    > Trace: BlueSky / Instagram

    > Joe: Bluesky / Instagram 

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

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    5 March 2025, 8:10 am
  • 6 minutes 23 seconds
    Oddity (Patreon Clip)

    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!

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

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    4 March 2025, 8:10 am
  • 6 minutes 9 seconds
    The Monkey (Patreon Clip)

    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  

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    28 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 20 minutes 7 seconds
    Micro Queers: Dr. Caligari (1989)

    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!

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

    > Trace: @tracedthurman

    > Joe: @bstolemyremote 

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

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    27 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

    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(!!!) since its initial release.

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

    > Trace: @tracedthurman

    > Joe: @bstolemyremote 

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

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    26 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 5 minutes 54 seconds
    Pitch Black (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip)

    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  

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    25 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    Amityville 1992: It's About Time (1992)

    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 Amityville titles and Joe gives his top recommendations

    -Read Joe's Bloody editorial series 'The Amityville IP', which includes 'It's About Time'

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

    > Trace: @tracedthurman

    > Joe: @bstolemyremote 

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    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

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    19 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 6 minutes 44 seconds
    Heart Eyes (Patreon Clip)

    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  

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    18 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Teeth (2007)

    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

    Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

    > Trace: @tracedthurman

    > Joe: @bstolemyremote 

    Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

    Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   

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    12 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 8 minutes 19 seconds
    Companion (Patreon Clip)

    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

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    11 February 2025, 8:10 am
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