Pack your climbing gear because we're headed to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to go caving with the ladies (er....chicks with picks) of Neil Marshall's 2005 masterpiece The Descent on its 15th anniversary! How is a movie this scary when the monsters don't even appear until an hour into the film?Join us as we....um....descend into a discussion of why Juno (Natalie Mendoza) is a compelling character in spite of all of her mistakes (thanks, Joe!). We'll also investigate the potential queerness of Beth (Alex Reid) and Holly (Nora-Jane Noone) and choose between the UK and US endings of the film (spoiler alert: it's an easy choice). Also does The Descent feature the most tense scene in cinema history?Plus, an educational TED talk about the differences between claustrophobia and cleithrophobia. Why can't Trace stop bringing up the atrocious 2009 sequel? What is a dealbreaker movie and why do both of us consider The Descent to be one? And how do you give a lemon an orgasm?Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Descent (2005)

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To celebrate the 35th anniversary of quintessential queer horror film Fright Night, the boys, along with special guest (and FN super fan) Peaches Christ, head to the suburbs along with our hunky live-in-carpenter, our collection of knit sweaters and an entire wall full of clocks.Things get personal as Peaches shares her experience of working with Stephen Geoffreys, Joe confesses that the Tom Holland film is the genesis of his journey into queer horror and Trace discloses why Evil Ed's story arc made such an impact on him as a young gay teen. Expect a lot of conversation about how vital Ed's death scene is to the film's success and how rare it is in horror.It's not all serious though! Trace finally acknowledges that costumes in movies exist; Joe delivers a pornographic ode to Chris Sarandon's sweaters; and Peaches shares gossip about Vincent Price "straight" from the mouth of none other than Elvira herself! Plus: the film's legacy as the other queer horror film of 1985, celebrating Amanda Bearse as a lesbian icon (with extended discussion on Married...with Children) and a conspiracy theory about how much Kevin Williamson must have loved this film.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Peaches: @PeachesChristSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody DisgustingScreen Shudder's "Horror Is Queer" Comic-Con panel here  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fright Night (1985) feat. Peaches Christ

Pack your umbrella because we're braving bucketfuls of rain in the Welsh countryside as we make our way to James Whale's 1932 film The Old Dark House! Joining us for a threesome is Kate Graham, the co-host of the Stop! Horror Time! podcast.Join us as we enter the House Femm and meet all of its kooky queer characters and sit down for a lovely dinner of roast beef and potatoes. Enjoy it while it lasts, though, because it won't be long before the mute butler Morgan (Boris Karloff) breaks into the liquor cabinet, and that's never a fun time!We'll discuss Whale's important place in the annals of queer horror, laugh at his spoofing of heterosexuality (a marriage proposal within 12 hours of meeting? C'mon!) and play 'I Spy' with all of the secret queer aspects Whale had to sneak into the film.Plus, Joe lauds the film's secret third-act villain who is also a pyromaniac (or...flaming?), Trace makes an attempt to scat and Kate educates us all on the reasoning behind the gender-bending patriarch of the Femm family.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Kate: @dykemaddenSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Old Dark House (1932) feat. Kate Graham

Here's a sneak peak at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on what critics are calling the best horror film of the year, Natalie Erika James' Relic (2020).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Relic (Patreon Clip)

We're traveling to a breezy lakeside in Vermont to check in with recent empty-nester Michelle Pfeiffer and her totally not-a-murderer husband Harrison Ford in Robert Zemeckis' 'What Lies Beneath', which turns 20 this week!Join us as we both marvel at Zemeckis' fantastic (if overlong) homage to Hitchcock ('Rear Window'? Check. 'Vertigo'? Check. 'Psycho'? Check, check, check!), praise Pfeiffer's mesmerizing performance and discuss how the film can be viewed differently in a post #MeToo world (there's so much gaslighting in this film, y'all).Plus, why doesn't ghost Amber Valletta just tell Pfeiffer exactly what's going on? Why does Diana Scarwid just disappear from the movie? And why does the subplot about spousal abuse come to absolutely nothing?Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Lies Beneath (2000)

Here's a sneak peak at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Jeffrey A. Brown's debut feature, the cosmic aquatic horror film The Beach House, which is currently streaming on Shudder.Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Beach House (Patreon Clip)

After multiple requests, the time has finally come to crack the glass and dive deep into the sad, introverted, homicidal world of May, Lucky McKee's 2002 feature directorial debut, starring UBER talented actress Angela Bettis.Along for the ride is The AV Club's Katie Rife, who joins the boys to dissect Anna Faris' predatory lesbian Polly, Jeremy Sisto's fuck boy Adam (and his Horror Bro short film) and poor May, who we are equally drawn to and horrified by.Up for discussion: why Trace hates the word "gams", melons as a lesbian seduction tactic, Rian Johnson's not-so-secret obsession with the film, speculation about which character is a McKee stand-in and debate about whether we give May a pass because she's female (thanks BJ Colangelo!). Also, Katie needs to investigate her vet sister's basement for bodies.Finally, in the spirit of the film's obsession with patching and stitching things together, please accept our apologies for the occasional echo-y sound as this episode required more editing than a Frankenstein best friend named Amy.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter @horrorqueers, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Katie: @RifewithKatieSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May (2002) feat. Katie Rife

Happy 4th of July, Julie! We're celebrating the holiday (and Canada Day....) in Southport, North Carolina to discuss the seminal post-Scream slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Joining us is Trace's husband, Ari Drew, who is getting a redo after Trace drunkenly botched his previous guest appearance on The X-Files: I Want to Believe.After Ari tells us how he tricked a bunch of straight dudes into seeing IKWYDLS back in 1997, we all discuss the film's unearned reputation as a "Scream rip-off" before praising it for being one of the most mature films of the slasher genre. Not only does it choose to focus on characters over kills (something that probably pissed off a lot of people looking for a traditional slasher), but it offers so many poignant moments between Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Helen (Sarah Michelle Gellar).We'll also tackle the film's origins as an (extremely loose) adaptation of a Lois Duncan novel and analyze its place in slasher history as an ode to '80s slashers with a Scream aesthetic mixed in (it's the best of both decades!).Plus, getting boned up over long slashers, Jennifer Love Huge Tits, Ray "Not A Character" Bronson and Ryan "Do Me Daddy" Phillippe. Oh! And you don't think we'd spend two hours discussing this film without devoting an entire segment to Gellar's epic chase scene, do you?And if you want even more I Know What You Did Last Summer shenanigans, subscribe to the Final Girl tier on our Patreon to gain access to over 50 hours of bonus content, including a brand new audio commentary on I Still Know What You Did Last Summer!Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter @horrorqueers, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Ari: @TheAriDrewSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) feat. Ari Drew

Here's a sneak peak at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Frank Marshall's creepy crawler creature feature, Arachnophobia (1990).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arachnophobia (Patreon Clip)

For our final episode of Pride Month, we're calling the corners and invoking the spirit of Manon. That's right: it's time to discuss Andrew Fleming's 1996 ode to female friendships and the dangers of all-consuming power.Joining the boys is Joe's horror bestie, Valeska Griffiths, who unpacks why this film is so important for female and/or queer horror fans. We discuss the film's nostalgic value, its pop culture impact, and question the way race and sexual assault is handled (Christine Taylor deserved worse!). This leads to speculation about the forthcoming remake, the need for female horror creatives and the distinction between "bitchy" and "mean" girls.Plus: wise cracks about snake wranglers, Trace's affinity for Charmed, Hot Topic, and whether Robin Tunney looks better bald or in a green wig.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter @horrorqueers, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Valeska: @bitchcraftTO / @aoas_xx / @thisisgrimmag / @mpodcastmSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Craft (1996) feat. Valeska Griffiths

Pride month continues with the most queer positive slasher film most people have never seen!We're joined by fellow queer podcasters Andrew and Matty, aka FriGay the 13th, to unpack the delirious madness of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (aka Night Warning). This exploitation/video nasty tends to make waves for Susan Tyell's incestuous relationship with her twinky son, but the real topic here is the film's true villain: the homophobic cop who hates gays.In addition to its bombastic Final Destination 2 opening car crash and William Asher's workmanlike direction, the group debates Tyrell's artistic choices, sports in slashers, and twinks vs daddies. Plus: Andrew is obsessed with Julie the indestructible girlfriend, and Trace wonders who has a machete lying around the house? Also: do vaginas have flaps like boxes?Finally, and most significantly, a serious talk about how Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker reflects real life tensions between the queer community and the police and how the film's odd double release pattern put it on opposite sides of the AIDS epidemic.Reading: Let's Scare Bryan to Death: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare MakerQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter @horrorqueers, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> FriGay the 13th: @frigay13Support the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) feat. FriGay the 13th

Continuing our Pride Month marathon, we're checking in with Clive Barker's third (and final) directorial effort 'Lord of Illusions', which features the first (and only) live-action appearance of Barker's recurring protagonist Harry D'Amour (Scott Bakula).Topics up for discussion include: forehead buttholes, studio interference leading to a Director's Cut, mid-'90s special effects, magic vs. illusion and queer henchman Butterfield's Visible Penis Line.Also, Trace lauds everything cult-related in the film, but struggles with all of the noir elements. Joe gushes over all things Famke Janssen. And both of us praise Barker for the unapologetic queerness that he injects into so much of his work, paving the way for queer horror outlets like us.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter @horrorqueers, our Facebook Page or join the Facebook Group.> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lord of Illusions (1995)

Here's a sneak peak at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Stephen Summers' incredibly fun creature feature, Deep Rising (1998).Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep Rising (Patreon Clip)

To kick off Pride Month, we're hosting a double feature tracing the journey of the all-too-rare queer slasher film (things sure have changed in the last 15 years!). The two films up for discussion? 2004's 'Hellbent' and 2018's 'Killer Unicorn'. Joining us is Sam Wineman, the director of Shudder's upcoming queer horror documentary!First up, we're heading to Los Angeles to attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival in Paul Etheredge's 'Hellbent'. After marvelling at the fact that this film was even able to get made, we'll discuss the film's lengthy production, portrayals of various queer archetypes and how each of us sought out queer media in the early 2000s.Next, we're walking the streets of Brooklyn to party it up at the Annual Enema Party (because that's a thing) in Drew Bolton's 'Killer Unicorn'. We'll discuss the in-your-face queerness of the film, which is both good (a queer love scene, poppers representation and some very, very queer-themed deaths) and bad (drug abuse stereotypes, mean characters and an ill-advised & mishandled rape subplot).It's going to be a party to die for, y'all!Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Or join our Facebook Group to connect with other listeners!> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Sam: @SamWinemanAnd for more resources on #BlackLivesMatter, please visit:Info: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Donations: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floydSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise! Check out the NEW online articles on Bloody Disgusting  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hellbent (2004)/Killer Unicorn (2018) feat. Sam Wineman

Each week in the queer horror podcast Horror Queers, Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman tackle a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both. For these lifelong queer horror fans, there’s as much value in serious discussions about representation as there is in reading a ridiculously silly/fun horror film with a YAS KWEEN mentality. Just know that at no point will they be getting Babashook.

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