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Oldboy (2003) Jul 30, 2025

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Swallow that octopus and run away from those ants because we're discussing Park Chan-wook's 2003 masterpiece Oldboy!

Join us as we discuss the origins of Oldboy, from its manga source material to the changes Park applied to this adaptation, before going all in on this spider's web of a revenge plot. It's a film known for its big twist, but there's so much more to appreciate here!

Plus: that hallway fight scene, Manic Pixie Sushi Dream Girls, questionable CGI, death by CD-ROM, hypnosis as a plot convenience (but who cares?) and debating whether or not this is a "film bro" movie.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

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Phenomena (1985) Jul 23, 2025

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Assemble your spear and follow the fly in the box because we're discussing Dario Argento's 1985 giallo fairytale, Phenomena.

Starring Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasence and Argento's frequent collaborator, Daria Nicolodi, this movie is wild (seriously: take a shot every time we say the word). From questionable disability representation to a Friday the 13th-inspired climax, from chimps to bugs, Phenomena kinda has it all.

Plus: Trace tackles the multiple cuts, Joe's fantasy double bill, a "sleepy" Connelly, maggot baptisms, and debate about who committed the murders and why.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) feat. Dana Piccoli Jul 16, 2025

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Check the temperature of that pizza and close the damn refrigerator because we're finally (finally!) discussing the female-written and female-directed 1982 slashic The Slumber Party Massacre. Tagging in for the conversation is Dana Piccoli!

Join us as we go all in on this Frankenstein's monster of a slasher film that showcases some feminist themes, while courting to Roger Corman's demands of boobs, butts and blood. That it all began with a parody script from noted queer feminist Rita Mae Brown makes it all the more interesting!

Plus: P.E. representation (huh?), comedic match cuts, gratuitous shower scenes, debating Courtney's intended age, and #JusticeForCoachJana.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

> Dana: @danapiccoli (BlueSky) / @DanaPiccoli (X) / danapiccoli.com (Website)

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Fascination (1979) Jul 09, 2025

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Show your tits and grab that scythe because we're talking our very first Jean Rollin text: 1979's Fascination.

The lesbian vampire film is gorgeous and dreamy with several subversive twists, including the fact that this is not actually a vampire movie.

Plus: women in control, a truly shitty man, sheer veils, connections to porn and struggling with the feminist/class readings.

References:

Cinemalacrum. “Blood Is The Life Which Flows In You: Fascination (1979)”
Jeremiah. “Fascination (1979).” Part of Into the Trash column of Read This To Be Clean

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

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Jaws (1975) feat. Jenn Adams Jul 02, 2025

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Karate chop those picket fences and watch out for that severed head because we're discussing Steven Spielberg's Academy Award®-winning blockbuster 'Jaws' (1975) for its 50th anniversary! Tagging in for the conversation is Joe's Murder Made Fiction co-host Jenn Adams, making this a super-sized podcast crossover event!

Join us as we go all in on this gem of aquatic horror history, from the source novel's origins (including a review from Fidel Castro???) to the infamously troubled film production and the real-life stories that inspired the story.

Plus: a queer reading of our three male leads, discussing the importance of John Williams' score, sympathy for Mr. Mayor (huh?), and the ultimate question: can sharks commit murder?

References:

> Matthew Belinkie. "You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Phallic Symbol: Jaws As a Journey from Impotence to Manhood." Overthinking It.com

> Jen Corrigan. “Three Men on a Boat” It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror. Accessed via Electic Lit.

> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

> Jenn: @jennferatu (BlueSky) / @jennferatu (Instagram) / Losers Club (Apple) / Lady Killers (Apple)

> Murder Made Fiction: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Bloody FM

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July 2025 Patreon Schedule Jul 01, 2025

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Here's our Patreon schedule for the month of July 2025.

$1: Squid Game S03

$3: Dangerous Animals

$5: M3GAN 2.0

$8: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

$10 Audio Commentary: Species (1995)

Head on over to ⁠www.patreon.com/horrorqueers⁠ and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) feat. Mike Muncer Jun 25, 2025

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Stick your fingers in the ooze and prep your one-liner because we are "celebrating" the 30th anniversary of a Trace fave with Bryan Spicer's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995).

Piloting the Falcon Zord alongside us is The Evolution of Horror's Mike Muncer, who was also a fan of the show as a kid.

Plus: a troubled production, a homophobic crew, Arne Olsen's terrible script, 90s CGI, a queer-coded villain and...why is Joe putting Zordon on a watchlist?

Reference: "The Original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie Fact File." Paul Matthews

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: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

> Mike: @mikemuncer (BlueSky) / @mikemuncer (Instagram) / @evolutionofhorror (Instagram) / evolutionofhorror.com

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28 Days Later (2002) Jun 18, 2025

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Stash that Terry's Chocolate Orange and cover your damn eyes because we're discussing Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later just in time for its 23-years-later sequel!

Join us as we laud the film that popularized fast-moving zombies (yes, yes, we know they're "the infected") and kickstarted the sub-genre's resurgence in the aughts.

Plus: discussions of the film's aesthetic, Alex Garland's self-proclaimed "derivative script," male full frontal nudity, apocalyptic red flags, and *that* freeze frame.

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

> Trace: ⁠⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠⁠ (Bluesky)⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠⁠ (Instagram)

> Joe: ⁠⁠@joelipsett⁠⁠ (BlueSky) / ⁠⁠@bstolemyremote⁠⁠ (Instagram)

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Batman Forever (1995) feat. Kill By Kill Jun 11, 2025

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Black leather or green unitard? Whatever your costume of choice, we're wearing it in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995).

Along for the ride are returning champions Kill By Kill, who help us to unpack all of the neon question marks we have about the film, including Two Face's slim backstory, the lack of Sugar and Spice, and whatever the hell Chris O'Donnell is doing.

Plus: high praise for Carrey, plugs for The Cable Guy, horny Dr. Chase, and the easiest Trolley Problem in cinematic history!

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

> Trace: ⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠ (Bluesky)⁠ / ⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠ (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)

> Patrick: @killbykill

> Gena: @genadoesthings

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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June 2025 Patreon Schedule Jun 10, 2025

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We're trying something new for summer: instead of doing individual clips for each Patreon episode, we're dropping a monthly overview so you know what we're covering.

$1: Hannibal S02E05-6

$3: Fear Street: Prom Queen

$5: Bring Her Back

$8: 28 Years Later

$10 Audio Commentary: Final Destination 2

Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

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